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In the Author’s Tent: Susan VanHecke

Welcome once again to The Author’s Tent! We’re interviewing Susan VanHecke today, and wow, are you in for a treat! A successful author of several nonfiction and fiction books for grown-ups and young people, Susan will talk with us about writing memoir for publication. We’ll also shine the spotlight on ROCK ‘N’ ROLL SOLDIER, the memoir she coauthored with Dean Ellis Kohler.


Nominated for the 2009 Cybil Award for nonfiction, ROCK ‘N’ ROLL SOLDIER is receiving accolades from all corners. And no wonder: In the words of Graham Nash, it’s “a remarkable story about the transcendent power of music."  

Take a peek at this book trailer, and then hurry inside. From Act One to final encore, you won’t want to miss what Susan has to say. And at the end of our interview, I’ll announce the lucky winner of my ONE WORLD ONE HEART blog contest giveaway.



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One World One Heart: kumbaya and a contest

I am honored and excited to participate in this year’s ONE WORLD ONE HEART Blog Event! 

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ONE WORLD ONE HEART was started in 2007 by Lisa Swifka, aka A Whimsical Bohemian, as a way to bring together bloggers who might not otherwise meet. It’s not about spreading a political message or promoting a social agenda—its sole purpose is to help foster closer relationships among all peoples of the world, using the internet as our conduit.  And to sweeten the pot, we’ll give and perhaps receive fabulous prizes! (Wow, I’m ticketholder #994, and more people are being added all the time! Read more about OWOH here.) 

MY ONE WORLD ONE HEART GIVEAWAY: 

I’m offering an autographed copy of ROCK ‘N’ ROLL SOLDIER. Co-authored by Dean Ellis Kohler and Susan VanHecke, this powerful memoir was nominated for the 2009 Cybil Award for Nonfiction and is, in the words of Graham Nash, "A remarkable story about the transcendent power of music."   

Also, I’m pleased to announce that Susan VanHecke has agreed to join me In the Author’s Tent. A successful author of books for young people and grown ups, Susan specializes in history and true stories about fascinating people. I’m hoping she’ll share some of her craft-related insights (about memoir, especially), and I’d love to get the inside scoop on some of her pet projects. More about that on February 15th, when I post the winner of this give-away. Stay tuned…

THE RULES: 

  1. Leave ONE comment on this blog entry. Maybe name your favorite musician, or tell me one of your favorite songs.
  2. All “anonymous” comments are moderated, so if you’re not a member of LiveJournal, your entry won’t be immediately visible. Inappropriate or auto-generated comments will be deleted.
  3. Be sure your comment leads me back to you, either through a link to your blog or an email address where you can be reached.
  4. Contest entries must be posted here by 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time on Valentine’s Day (February 14th).
  5. I will use a random number generator to select the winner.  
  6. The winner will be announced on this blog on February 15th and will be notified by email. (NOTE: If the prizewinner does not respond to my email within 5 (five) days, I will select another winner.)
  7. The prize will be sent via USPS. 

ETA: Congratulations,  –you’re the lucky winner!
 

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Rockin’ the new week already

Lucky me, I won a copy of Susan Vanhecke’s ROCK ‘N’ ROLL SOLDIER over at AuthorsNow! I already own this wonderful YA memoir, so yay, I get to donate another book to Girls Incorporated of Orange County.

But wait–the news gets even better. Susan has agreed to join us in the Authors’ Tent!

Susan Vanhecke has published many successful books for young people and grown ups: she specializes in history and true stories about fascinating people. I’m hoping she’ll share some of her craft-related insights, and yes, I’d love to get the inside scoop on some of her pet projects. Stay tuned…

Oh, and I am reading FLASH BURNOUT, a splendiforous novel by my long-time online and real-life friend, L.K. Madigan. A delicious read, I’m savoring it in those moments when I can sneak time away from my own writing. (Remember, I’m working toward a deadline…) 

Congratulations on your book debut, Lisa, and watch out for those pesky paparazzi!

And so begins another week of reading, writing, and revising. Smile