Morgan Mandel's Special Links re: Writing Basics & Re: Morgan Mandel as Sept. Spotlight Member for Writer's Digest Book Club

Today, you can find my Back to Basics blog about Backstory at
http://mysteryturtles.blogspot.com


Also, If you get Writer's Digest Book Club newsletter, I'm their September Spotlight Member. Please turn to page 16 to see my bio, photo and book recommendations.
If you don't, at my request, Linda Walker was kind enough to set up a link at:

http://www.wdeditors.com/wordpress/wdbc-member-spotlight-3/761/

All the best,
Morgan Mandel
www.morganmandel.com
www.myspace.com/morganmandel
http://bookplace.ning.com
http://mysteryturtles.blogspot.com
http://morganmandel.blogspot.com
http://acmeauthorslink.blogspot.com

I'm in Writer's Digest Book Club Newsletter!

Hi friends,
This is almost as good as having a book featured in the WDBC Newsletter - I'm the Spotlight Member for September!

All these years of buying reference books has finally paid off. I sent in my submission to WDBC about a year ago and had given up since I'd not heard from anyone. Then about three months ago, I received an e-mail from Linda Walker, the editor, asking if I would still like to be featured.

As an author on the lookout for publicity anywhere and everywhere, of course I grabbed at the chance. You'll see my profile on page 16, along with the three books I recommend out of my vast library of WDBC books. I have so many it was hard to decide.

Anyway, my Spotlight page is right across from the order page. Maybe one day if I'm lucky I'll make it to the order page. I can always dream.

Morgan Mandel
http://www.morganmandel.com/

TWO NEW REVIEWS FOR TWO WRONGS BY MORGAN MANDEL

TWO NEW REVIEWS FOR TWO WRONGS

Hi folks,I'm very pleased to have received two new reviews.

The most recent one, from George T of Pop Syndicate, on 8/1/07, gives TWO WRONGS
5 stars and says:

"Two Wrongs by Morgan Mandel is a thriller page by page. You won't want to put this one down until you've reached the end...This is a riveting reading and you will be glad you read this book.


"To see the entire review, go to:www.popsyndicate. com/site/ story/book_ review_of_ two_wrongs_ by_morgan_ mandel/

or go to www.popsyndicate. com and click Books in the righthand column, then click on the third review.


The other, from Patti McQuillen, of the Book Place Reviewers'Group, in July, 2007, says,

"This book is an awesome page turner...In the first sitting I read seventeen chapters...I do recommend this one. It pulls together life, perception, choices, consequences and communication. "

To see the entire review, go to:http://morganmandel books.ning. com/group/ bookreviewers

I'm happy that Two Wrongs is still generating enough interest for reviewers. If you know anyone who likes mysteries or romantic suspense, this novel is still available through www.hardshell. com, www.amazon.com and by order at bookstores.

All the Best,Morgan Mandel
www/morganmandel.com
http://bookplace.ning.com
www.myspace.com/morganmandel
http://acmeauthorslink.blogspot.com
http://mysteryturtles.blogspot.com

I'VE GOT BLOGS UP - MORGAN MANDEL

Hi Folks,
Please check out my new blogs on the following group blog sites. They're both different.


http://acmeauthorslink.blogspot.com

http://mysteryturtles.blogspot.com



Thanks a bunch,
Morgan Mandel
www.morganmandel.com
http://bookplace.ning.com

JURY DUTY - FRIENDS & PROMO By Morgan Mandel

Please check out my Jury Duty Post today at http://acmeauthorslink.blogspot.com
Thanks,
Morgan Mandel
www.morganmandel.com

AUTHORFEST THIS SATURDAY, 10-4 SCHAUMBURG LIBRARY Posted by Morgan Mandel

Here's a press release about an event I hope you can make. Maybe I'll see some of you over there!

OVER 50 AUTHORS TO APPEAR AT GOTTA WRITE AUTHORFEST

Readers, beginning writers and authors are invited to the Gotta Write Network’s Third Annual Authorfest on Saturday, June 23, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Schaumburg Township Distr. Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL. No registration necessary.
Gotta Write Networks’ website owner, Denise Fleischer, and other local authors will moderate panels including How to Create An Unforgettable Romance, Murder 101, The Scoop on Promotion, Writing Children’s and Young Adult books that Readers Love, and Professionals Tell It Like It Is.
Some of the more than 50 authors attending are local mystery author, Morgan Mandel of Arlington Heights, J.A. Konrath of Schaumburg, Todd Stone of Naperville, Luisa Buehler of Lisle, and Chicagoan Mary Welk. Also present will be Echelon Press author and Golden Heart Finalist Kelle Z. Riley, romantic thriller author, Rosemarie Piemonte, Avon romance authors, Melody Thomas and Jenna Peterson, children’s author, Arlene Erlbach, and drama writer for the BBC, The SciFi Channel and New York City’s Radio Pacifica, Darren Callahan.
Books will be sold before and after panels and from 1-2 p.m. Purchases can be autographed throughout Authorfest.
See authors’ promotional website, Gotta Write Network, www.gottawritenetwork.com for more details about Authorfest, as well as book reviews and author interviews.

Morgan Mandel
www.morganmandel.com
www.myspace.com/morganmandel
http://bookplace.com
http://acmeauthorslink.blogspot.com

GIRL OF MY DREAMS By Morgan Mandel

Just wanted to share the good news!!!

GIRL OF MY DREAMS, my romantic comedy about an assistant who becomes a reality show contestant, will be released next Summer by Hard Shell Word Factory.

This novel is a far cry from my still available mystery, TWO WRONGS, which deals with revenge and its consequences.

Too many years ago, when I was a young girl, my Dad would take me and my brothers to the library and we'd each check out a pile of books on what was called a Summer Loan. My favorite book, which I took out each year without fail, was Cinderella. Because of such wonderful experiences, it was natural for me to concoct a Cinderella story of my own. I had a great time writing it.

Not only does my heroine become exceedingly beautiful after her makeover, but she also gets into all kinds of embarrassing scrapes as she travels with the reality show from Hollywood, California to such exciting locales as Waikiki Beach, Hawaii - Venice, Italy - Las Vegas, Nevada & Paris, France.

I've added two handsome hunks for Cinderella to choose from, plus a sliver of suspense to spike up the action. Nothing too scary, since GIRL OF MY DREAMS is a comedy.

If you have some spare moments, hop over to my website at http://www.morganmandel.com/

You'll have your choice of Morgan Dark or Morgan Lite. Don't be afraid to try both!

See you there --Morgan Mandel
http://www.morganmandel.com/
http://bookplace.ning.com/
www.myspace.com/morganmandel

House For Sale? By Morgan Mandel

Please check out my new blog today at http://acmeauthorslink.blogspot.com
about the similarities between fixing up and selling houses and doing the same with manuscripts.

Morgan Mandel

Two blogs to check out - by Morgan Mandel

I've got two blogs for you to check out today. One's my Wednesday blog at
http://acmeauthorslink.blogspot.com which tells you something about the writer's life.

The other is my blog about the Academy of Country Music Awards Show, which I've posted at http://bookplace.ning.com It'll be on the main page, until it gets bumped off by more current blogs, then onto my profile page, http://morganmandelbooks.ning.com/profile/morganmandel

Have a great day!
Morgan Mandel

BOOK PLACE

Hi folks,
Please check out my blog today at http://acmeauthorslink.blogspot.com

It's all about the new book network I've set up, called Book Place,
at http://morganmandelbooks.ning.com


Morgan Mandel

My day at Acme - about animals

Hi folks,
Please check out my addition today in the group blog at http://acmewriterslink.blogspot.com
especially if you're an animal lover and writer.
Thanks,
Morgan Mandel

May 2 - Romance Writers Roundtable - First Reminder

On Wednesday, May 2 from 7-8:30 p.m.
Rolling Meadows Library
3110 Martin Lane
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008

I, Morgan Mandel, and my fellow chapters members from the Chicago-North Romance Writers of America will appear at a Romance Writers Roundtable on Wednesday, May 2, 2007, from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Rolling Meadows Library. Authors who will be present:

Morgan Mandel - romantic suspense
Sara Daniel - contemporary romance
Jennifer Stevenson - literary fantasy/erotica
Susan Rae - romantic suspense
Beverly Long - time travel
Maureen Lang - inspirational


We'll be discussing what people look for in a romance novel, the different types of romance categories, and what comprises a romance novel.

We'll also have books available for purchase and signing after the program.

Come join us for a fun, relaxing evening.

Morgan Mandel
www.morganmandel.com
www.myspace.com/morganmandel
http://crimespace.ning.com/profile/morganmandel

Read TWO WRONGS by Morgan Mandel for fast paced, poignant suspense.
Available at www.hardshell, www.amazon.com, by order at bookstores.

PLEASE VISIT ACME AUTHORS LINK

Hi folks,
Today I'm blogging about a blog. I've joined a great band of authors in a team blog called
ACME AUTHORS LINK. Our members write in such diverse fields as mystery, humor, romantic suspense, and romantic comedy, even a how-to book on writing.

I've just posted my blog contribution today. It's about how much I hate & love writing.
I invite you to visit ACME AUTHORS LINK.
http://acmeauthorslink.blogspot.com

WEEKLY SCHEDULE:
Monday - Norm Cowie
Tuesday - Todd (T.A) Stone & Terri Stone
Wednesday - Morgan Mandel
Thursday - Deb Larson
Friday - Robert W. (Rob) Walker
Saturday - Margot Justes
Sunday - In progress - rotating authors.

HOPE YOU CAN STOP BY SOON.
Morgan Mandel

Panel This Saturday, March 17, 2007, 2-4 Palatine Library

All Are Invited!


SAT, MARCH 17, 2007, 2-4pm
PALATINE PUBLIC LIBRARYNEW AUTHORS PANEL
HOSTED BY MYSTERY ON LOAN CLUB
Call 847-358-5881 ext 132 to register
or on-line at www.palatinelibrary .org

Panelists include:
Morgan Mandel, Gail Lukasik, Jennie Spallone, Sean Chercover, Gerard Murrin, Marsena Konkle, Stephen Lindley

Hope to see some of you there.
You'll still have time for corn beef and cabbage afterwards!
Morgan Mandel

TWO WRONGS BY MORGAN MANDEL IS #6 IN THE 2006 PREDITORS And EDITORS POLL!

I'm happy to announce that my mystery, TWO WRONGS by Morgan Mandel, finished #6 in the 2006 Preditors And Editors Poll. I was very happy and surprised with the results. Now I have also have a cool graphic added to my website showing I ended up in the top 10.
To check out my newly revamped website, you can go to www.morganmandel.com

The link to the P And E poll results is http://www.anotherealm.com/prededitors/perpoll.htm


Thanks to everyone who voted for my book. I appreciate your support.

All the best,
Morgan Mandel

LOVE IS MURDER VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE.COM

Hi Folks, I'm finally through with the enormous project of uploading all of the videos I took from the Love Is Murder Mystery Conference.
You can access them by going to youtube.com and doing a search for morganmandel (one word) Or you can go to my website at http://www.morganmandel.com and visit the LoveIsMurder2007 page. Below all the photos is a list of the videos available with the individual links. Those featured in my videos are welcome to use the links on their websites.
The Love is Murder Mystery Montage features authors, publishers and an agent; Morgan Mandel, Barbara D'Amato, David J. Walker, John Helfers of Five Star, Joe DeMarco of Mysterical-E, Karen Syed of Echelon Press, Terry Burns of Hartline Literary Agency, Ken Bruen, Charlaine Harris, Nancy Pickard, Anne Perry, Silva Foti, Ophelia Julien, Hanley Kanar.
Individual videos available are: Tasha Alexander, Robert W. Walker, Morgan Mandel, Kelle Z. Riley, Margot Justes, S.D. Tooley, Luisa Buehler, Todd Stone, J.A. Konrath, Hanley Kanar, Sarah Wisseman & Molly MacRae, Steve Mandel, Dave Case, July Hyzy, Raymond Benson, Jim Doherty, Bob Goldsborough. Also included are two versions of my book trailer for TWO WRONGS by Morgan Mandel.
All the best,MORGAN MANDEL

Love Is Murder Mystery Conference Feb 2-4

Hi folks,
If you haven't signed up yet, please do so and soon. The Love is Murder Mystery Conference, held at the Wyndham O'Hare Hotel in Rosemont, Illinois, on Friday, Feb. 2 through Sunday, Feb 4, will be really special. (Don't worry you'll have time to get home for the Super Bowl on Sunday)
The lineup includes not only master writing classes, panels, a banquet and award ceremony, but also such fun things as handwriting analysis by a polygraph expert and weapons demonstrations by the Chicago Swordplay Guild.
I, Morgan Mandel, will appear on a romantic suspense panel from 9-10 on Saturday Feb 3 with such great authors as Nancy Pickard, Linda Palmer, Laura Caldwell and Tasha Alexander.

Authors in attendance and on the program, to name a few, are Ken Bruen, Anne Perry, Barbara D'Amato, Robert W. Walker, David J. Walker, Raymond Benson, Max Allan Collins, T.A. Stone, Carolyn Haines, Charlaine Harris, Sarah Wisseman. There are many more, too many to even mention.
Don't delay. Go to www.loveismurder.net today.
There's still time to get in!

Morgan Mandel
PS If you haven't seen by video book trailer yet, please click on the link in my previous post and take a look. Thanks for your interest.

Book Trailer for TWO WRONGS by Morgan Mandel

Hi everyone,
I've just completed the creation of my first book trailer, called Two Wrongs by Morgan Mandel.

You're invited to come and take a look. It can be found at YouTube at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HALqHlrcSU

or you can see it on my newly revamped website home page at www.morganmandel.com

Hope you like it,
Morgan Mandel

Kudos For the Great Program with the Borders Book Buyer

On Saturday, Oct 28 I attended a wonderful program sponsored by Chicago-North Romance Writers of America at the Oak Brook Library. The guest speaker was Susan Grimshaw, the romance buyer from Borders/Waldenbooks.

The program was a real eye-opener. I was amazed at how she bends over backwards to promote authors, even to the extent of helping them get better book covers. She was very enthusiastic and obviously enjoys her work. I had no idea how much goes on behind the scenes before a book is even published. It's wonderful to have someone at a chain store so willing to help authors.

Morgan Mandel