A friend recommend that I read The Husband’s Secret by Liane Moriarty. She suggested that it might be a similar suspense/mystery as my release The Clock Strikes Midnight. Well. . . I would hope that my book is as good a read as Moriarty’s. I found her writing fast, clean and well-thought out. She not […]
Archives for June 2014
Welcome–Authors Heather Brainerd and David Fraser
Writing as a brother sister team! What an interesting collaboration. Heather and David have published two mysteries in the Jose Picada PI series #deceptionaldente #thesoundofsirens #museitup Click To Tweet Let’s find out how these two talented writers work together. Heather: Thanks for having us, Joan! JC: You are welcome. Tell me how long have you two […]
A Surprisingly Fun Read–Deception Al Dente
I picked up Deception Al Dente because I liked the way the reviews sounded, not to mention the cool name. People called it a great mystery with a twist. But, what I liked most about the reviews was the description of the PI. Most said she was likable if not a bit flawed. Who could […]
Those Who Enjoy a Good Mystery Will Enjoy The Clock Strikes Midnight
Five-Star Review from ReadersFavorites! Reviewed by Jeffrey Brooke-Stewart for Reader’s Favorite With The Clock Strikes Midnight, Joan Curtis has written a true page-turner. The plot follows a successful businesswoman named Janie as she takes a journey back over her life. The diagnosis of terminal cancer (given on the opening page, so no plot spoiler there) […]
David Newman Reviews Hire Smart and Keep ‘Em
Hear what people are saying on Amazon about Hire Smart and Keep ’em David Newman talks about Hire Smart and Keep em. In this video he says, “This is the only book that I’ve ever read that has a strategic focus and specific tactical scripts about what to say and what not to say.”
Keep ‘Em and Save Both Time and Money
A 5-star review for Hire Smart and Keep ‘Em Keep `Em and Save Both Time and Money, December 5, 2012 By Tess “20-years as an Editor” (USA) – See all my reviews This review is from: Hire Smart and Keep ‘Em: How to Interview Strategically Using POINT (Hardcover) The phrase, “Time is money,” has been in use since the […]
Outstanding–This Book is An Essential Read for Any Interviewer
Five-Star Review on Amazon for Hire Smart and Keep ‘Em 5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding: this book is an essential read for any interviewer!!, August 26, 2012 By CarrieElle – See all my reviews This review is from: Hire Smart and Keep ‘Em: How to Interview Strategically Using POINT (Hardcover) I’ve been involved in interviewing and hiring sales […]
Review–Award Winning Book that Left Me Disappointed–Americanah
I had looked forward to reading this book. I heard Adichie interviewed and the book sounded intriguing. But, I must say, I was disappointed. Americanah dragged. In fact, I found myself skimming and waiting for it to end. This book had a lot of positives and with a good editor could have been a great […]
Schmoozing and Networking Equals Netiquette
I wrote a blog post on the Art of Schmoozing from the point of view of writers. I recognize that many writers hate the idea of having to schmooze. But, I wonder if we understand the difference between schmoozing and networking and how it all relates to netiquestte. As we discussed in the previous post, […]
Welcome! Author Sara-Jayne Townsend
I’m excited today to have a fellow crime writer. My guest is Sara-Jayne Townsend whose new crime mystery, Death Scene, is scheduled for release this month. Here’s a taste of Death Scene: British-born, Toronto-based, actress Shara Summers turns amateur sleuth when her sister is stricken with a mysterious illness. Summoned back to England to be […]
