Book Chat #4: Prue Batten “The Chronicles of Eirie” fantasy series
This week I’d like to introduce you to historical fiction and fantasy author, Prue Batten. Prue is an award winning author and her e-books rank
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Book Chat #3: A.B. Facey, A Fortunate Life
In this Book Chat, I’d like to introduce you to another of my favorite books. Yes, I know, I have many. But this one is special
A Secret Muse is Added to the Municipal Italian Library
If you happen to find yourself in Grammichele, Sicily, and feel the urge to read A Secret Muse, book 1, walk on over to the
The Oxymoron of Self-Publishing
When I first heard the phrase ‘self-publishing,’ I envisioned myself at a printing press: paperbacks flying across the garage while my ink-stained fingers desperately tried
Book Chat #2: “It’s All Your Fault” by Paul Rudnick
Dear Fellow Readers, So many fab books, and never enough time to read them all! This week I’d like to introduce you to one of
The Importance Of The Arts
A passage taken from my novel, A Secret Muse, about the importance of the arts: “We will always need musicians, artists and authors to take
After The Storm
There’s snow on the mountains, and the riverbeds that lay forgotten, buried amongst aged and weakened tree branches, are once again alive with water. Up and over, around and under, trickles quickly became muddy flows, and reminded me to be more like the water.
Pets Reading A Secret Muse!
Love this pic of Bronco about to hit the beach with his favorite book, A Secret Muse 🙂
Do you have a photo of your pet reading A Secret Muse? I’d love to see it!
Mandy Jackson-Beverly Interview
During some of the most turbulent times in the history of man, it is our art, literature and artifacts that are the first to be destroyed by fire, looting and bombs. Without knowledge and education, we are ignorant, and therefore become better followers rather than educated decision makers. Creativity is the source of knowledge, the very essence of humanism, and perhaps this is why art and books are the first to be destroyed. We will always need musicians, artists and authors to take us on journeys; to show us character development and communication skills that in turn help us problem solve. I’m pleasantly surprised at the number of people reading, and now with eBooks, reading is just a touch away. So yes, I do believe there is room for reading books in this current reality.
Happy Holidays from Cricket Publishing!
Happy Holidays from the Cricket Publishing family! Please enjoy this FREE audio of the first chapter of A Secret Muse, read by Mandy. Click here
A Secret Muse, Italian Press Release
The female version of Dan Brown or his alter ego. We can define this author and her book just like this. The author is Mandy Jackson Beverly and the book is A Secret Muse, a compelling novel suspended among thriller, mystery and a bit of horror. For the highly creative ingredients that surround it, this book is ideal to read for Christmas and maybe to give to your loved ones. A Secret Muse is the story about a mysterious brotherhood and about a secret past buried in Italy.
ABC Tasmania Interview
Radio interview from earlier this year with Chris Whisbey, ABC, Tasmania, Australia, and the delightful chef extraordinaire, Alistair Wise. Chatting about the Huffington Post, pizzas,