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Summer Reading Begins In June

Quote of the Day: “Good friends, good books, and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life.” Mark Twain

Summer Reading

The month of June has started off with a bang! I’m so glad to have wonderful fans and supporters. You make my days brighter. Thank you!

The Writing Life, Cross-Ties NovelI love the new article from The Owl Branch Blog about Cross-Ties novel, my historical fiction book. Take a look here!

If you haven’t read it yet, you’re in for some surprises if you enjoy multicultural family sagas with a strong female character (rebel). You can find it online in paperback or Kindle, NOOK  or at your favorite bookstore.

The Long Road Home, Carolyn M. Bowen, AuthorThere’s been a lot of activity surrounding my latest mystery, The Long Road Home. Some days I visualize the demand for the novel if placed on a graph, much like an irregular heartbeat mimicking my own.

The Goodreads Giveaway for The Long Road Home is open until June 18th. Enter now for a chance to win a signed copy of this international mystery with a romantic twist. If you’ve already entered, thank you!

Can’t wait for your copy – Here are a few of the places you can purchase the novel to read now. Barnes and Noble, Amazon, and createspace.

Looking for Reader/Reviewers

If you’re interested in reviewing either of my books, drop me a line and I’ll gift a Kindle version for you. Remember you can download a FREE copy with Amazon Prime (Kindle Unlimited).

More Good News

Annual BooksGoSocial Best Book of the Year Prize Contest 

I’ve entered The Long Road Home by Carolyn Bowen into this book of the year contest. I’d appreciate your vote and super comments about my mystery-thriller. (Smiles)  Vote here! Thank you!

I just received a song to match my book from the singer-songwriter recording artist and former The VOICE (NBC) contestant, Dr. Paul. I am honored in his interest of The Long Road Home. Here’s the song, let me know what you think.

I love my readers and am glad to connect on social media where I do a lot of hangin’ out. If you’ll send me a photo showing my book in your reading space, I’ll publish it on my Facebook page and give you credit. Think about it!

Say hello here…

Twitter
Goodreads
Google+
Facebook

Love picture ideas? Me, too.  Pinners Follow Here! 

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Until next time, enjoy your day. Carolyn Bowen

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Bada Bing Bada Boom: March Writing News

Quote of the Day: March brings breezes loud and shrill, Stirs the dancing daffodil. ~Sara Coleridge 

March Wind, Carolyn M. BowenMarch winds have blown in a whirlwind of activities for my writing life and I love it. Let me introduce you to The Owl Branch and my latest interview where you’ll meet one of my kitties, Tooker.

https://theowlbranch.blog/2017/03/07/an-interview-with-author-carolyn-m-bowen/

The Long Road Home, Carolyn M. Bowen, AuthorAbout The Long Road Home Genre: Mystery, Suspense/Thriller, Crime Fiction and Romantic Suspense

The Long Road Home: A Southern twist of fate where lust, love, money, murder and revenge play key roles.

Blurb: Kate’s life was in turmoil after the death of her parents. She’d always been protected and sheltered by them. Suddenly she finds herself with a conniving fiancé living under her roof, a powerful businessman with terrorist ties from across the ocean trying to kill her and more family secrets than most American politicians. She was also unaware that a half-brother she knew nothing of was about to enter her life. Her situation was getting precarious right at the moment she was least able to cope with it.

The Long Road Home by Carolyn M. Bowen

The Long Road Home by Carolyn M. Bowen – Ask for it at your favorite bookstores! Shop Here Online!

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Books, Carolyn M. BowenMystery Lovers: Book Reviewers Wanted

Do you want to know what all the talk is about? Ask for your copy of The Long Road Home to be in the know. I’ll gift you with the Kindle version for your enjoyment. Remember you can read it FREE on Kindle Unlimited. No strings attached. But if you don’t like it, remember the saying, if you don’t have something good to say, say nothing at all. <Smiles>

More Good News

I’m so happy about launching The Long Road Home! I’m offering Cross-Ties Novel with reduced pricing. It’s a story about love, passion, and family with some hiccups here and there. (Historical Fiction) Purchase today at Amazon: Paperback $9.99 – MatchBook $0.99 – Kindle $1.99 and Barnes and Noble -$9.99.

Around the House

Last month I talked about Southern foods. If you know why that’s important when talking about The Long Road Home, drop me a note. I’ll know you are reading or have read my novel.

Thank you for responding to my recipe request for making an old-fashioned Corn Pone. I tried one and it brought back childhood memories of eating cracklings’ and cornbread with fried chicken and of course iced tea.

I made some black-eyed peas in the crockpot with some beef broth substituting for the water and added some ham pieces along with a couple packets of Goya Sazón Seasoning. It was delicious and my corn pone was quite the accompaniment for this dish.

All Things Southern Contest

Iced Tea, Carolyn M. Bowen AuthorThis week I’m gathering recipes for making iced tea. I will sample the different recipes and choose one to star in my YouTube video. The winner will receive credit and a $25 gift card. I look forward to your responses.

Talk to me on social media! I post every day about my writing life or things I find interesting. Hope to see you there!

Social Media Sites – Say hello here!

Twitter
Goodreads
Google+
Facebook

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Flexing Some Muscle: Imagination

Quote of the Day: “Imagination is like a muscle. I found out that the more I wrote, the bigger it got.” Philip José Farmer

Carolyn M. Bowen Author, The Writing Life

Flexing some muscle

I love the changing of the seasons. It’s inspiring to see the colorful display of autumn colors. It makes my imagination soar.

I am so ready for you to read The Long Road Home.

It’s tough waiting to launch a new book. I’m excited! We’re moving closer to announcing the release date of my new murder-mystery, The Long Road Home. Hint: It’s looking like early November.

Just for you!

In the anticipation of this new release, I’m offering Cross-Ties Novel with reduced pricing.  It’s a story about love, passion and family with some hiccups here and there. (Historical Fiction) Purchase today at Amazon: Paperback $9.99 – MatchBook $0.99 – Kindle 1.99 and Barnes and Noble Nook Book -$1.99.

The Long Road Home, Carolyn M. Bowen, AuthorReviewers Wanted: If you’re the real deal, reader/reviewer and would like a copy of my book, The Long Road Home, let me know and I’ll send you a Kindle version when released, no strings.

I enjoy my social media communities. Please join me on Goodreads for exciting updates and giveaways.

I hope you’ll follow my blog for the latest writing news and updates.

Wishing you a wonderful autumn weekend. Carolyn Bowen

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As the clock ticks down…

Quote of the Day: “How vain it is to sit down to write when you have not stood up to live.” Henry David Thoreau

The Long Road Home, Carolyn M. Bowen, AuthorWe are getting closer to launching my new murder-mystery, The Long Road Home. How do you like the cover? 

Follow my blog and Amazon Author’s Page to be one of the first to read and review The Long Road Home. I will be doing special events, giveaways and sweeps during the launch. Stay tuned.

Reviewers Wanted: If you’re the real deal, reader/reviewer and would like a copy of my book, The Long Road Home, let me know and I’ll send you a Kindle version when released, no strings.

I enjoy my social media communities. Please join me on Goodreads for exciting updates and giveaways.

Cross-Ties Novel, Carolyn M. Bowen AuthorWeekend fun: Read Cross-Ties Novel by Carolyn M. Bowen ~ Amazon Prime or Kindle

Wishing you a super weekend. Carolyn Bowen

 

 

 

 

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Waiting to Launch – The Long Road Home, Murder-Mystery

Quote of the Day: “After nourishment, shelter and companionship, stories are the thing we need most in the world.” Philip Pullman

The Long Road Home, Carolyn M. Bowen

 

I’m getting ready for the release of my latest mystery-suspense novel, The Long Road Home. If you’d like to be one of the first to read and review it, please let me know. I think you’ll be intrigued with the action and adventure.

Thank you for your wonderful response to my Amazon Giveaway. It’s completed and all winners have received their Kindle book. I hope you enjoy reading Cross-Ties and will let me know your thoughts. I look forward to hearing from you.

Click on this link to buy an Amazon Cross-Ties Novel paperback or Kindle edition or here for a Barnes & Noble Nook book.

Do you want to be the first to know about new books, free promotions, and giveaways? Follow my Blog and my Amazon Author’s Page for the latest news.

Reviewers Wanted: If you’re the real deal, reader/reviewer and would like a copy of my book, Cross-Ties, let me know and I’ll send you a Kindle version, no strings.

I enjoy social media communities. It gives me a chance to meet new folks. Here’s where you can find me: On Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/CarolynBowenAuthor

, and Goodreads.

Wishing you a blessed day. Carolyn Bowen

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Friday Is My Day

Quote of the Day: “Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it.” Maya Angelou

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Hot diggity dog, today is Friday. It feels good to see some of my goals accomplished this week. My new book, The Long Road Home now has cover art bringing us one step closer to a launch date. Stay tuned for updates.

Cross-Ties Novel, my historical fiction book is out and about. Click here to purchase: Paperback or Kindle at Amazon.com.

See this Amazon Giveaway for a chance to win: Cross-Ties (Kindle Edition). NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Ends the earlier of Oct 1, 2016 11:59 PM PDT, or when all prizes are claimed. See Official Rules.

Reviewers Wanted: If you’re the real deal, reader/reviewer and would like a copy of my book, Cross-Ties, let me know and I’ll send you a Kindle version, no strings.

Let’s connect on Facebook and Goodreads. Wishing you a blessed day. Carolyn Bowen 

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It’s A Wrap

Quote of the Day: Writing is a passion I have never understood, yet a storyteller is all I have ever wanted to be. Ruth Park

Cross-Ties NovelThank you for your wonderful response to my Cross-Ties novel Goodreads giveaway. All of the copies have been mailed to the winners.

Nearly 600 readers responded for a chance to win an autographed copy of Cross-Ties. Two hundred folks have placed it on their bookshelf to read. I look forward to reading your reviews and am grateful for your support. Here’s the link to follow on Goodreads. Hope to meet and greet you soon.

The Amazon Giveaway for Cross-Ties Kindle Edition is ending soon.

See this for a chance to win: Cross-Ties (Kindle Edition). Amazon Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Ends the earlier of Sep 15, 2016 11:59 PM PDT, or when all prizes are claimed. See Official Rules.

To purchase Cross-Ties: Paperback or Kindle Amazon

Reviewers Wanted: If you’re the real deal, reader/reviewer and would like a copy of my book, Cross-Ties, let me know and I’ll send you a Kindle version, no strings.

Wishing you a wonderful month filled with peace and joy. Carolyn Bowen

P.S. Let’s connect on social media: Facebook

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September News

Quote of the Day: “Read, read, read. Read everything – trash, classics, good and bad, and see how they do it. Just like a carpenter who works as an apprentice and studies the master. Read! You’ll absorb it. Then write. If it’s good, you’ll find out. If it’s not, throw it out of the window.” William Faulkner

Carolyn Bowen Author, Cross-Ties Novel

H-e-l-l-o September! There is excitement in the air as we welcome this new month. The weather temperature is dropping and we know autumn is on the way. Let’s celebrate!

A new edition of my novel, Cross-Ties is now available online. If you would like a chance to win a copy (Kindle) from my Amazon Giveaway, enter here. No Purchase Necessary. Ends the earlier of Sep 15, 2016 11:59 PM PDT, or when all prizes are claimed. See Official Rules.

Follow my Amazon page for the latest updates about new releases and giveaways. Hint: There’s more to come!

Reviewers Wanted: If you’re the real deal, reader/reviewer and would like a copy of my book, Cross-Ties, let me know and I’ll send you a Kindle version, no strings.

Wishing you a wonderful month filled with peace and joy. Carolyn Bowen

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Goodreads Book Giveaway

Quote for today: “We are all apprentices in a craft where no one ever becomes a master.” Ernest Hemingway

Today I’m celebrating the relaunch of Cross-Ties book. The paperback is ready on Amazon. The Kindle edition is coming soon. Mark your calendar for my Goodreads Giveaway starting Midnight Thursday August 25- Midnight September 2nd. Follow my author’s page and enter to WIN an autographed copy.

Goodreads Book Giveaway

Cross-Ties by Carolyn Bowen

Cross-Ties

by Carolyn Bowen

Giveaway ends September 02, 2016.

See the giveaway details
at Goodreads.

Enter Giveaway

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Today’s Inspiration

Quote for Today: If you have other things in your life—family, friends, good productive day work—these can interact with your writing and the sum will be all the richer. David Brin

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Spring is in the air making my days even more wonderful. I love the distinct seasonal changes in the US. The number of entertainment opportunities are enormous. The timing is perfect for me to take a short break before the launch of my new book. This means spending time with friends and family. I hope you’re taking a spring break, too.

I look forward to sharing new information about my book soon. If you haven’t read my previous books, please check them out on Amazon.com.

Thank you! Carolyn Bowen Book Trailer for Cross-Ties Novel

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