tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87066839488492084822024-03-21T21:21:59.373-07:00Hawk Publishing GroupBrianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18312198707786946603noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706683948849208482.post-7425073496608989702010-03-31T05:48:00.000-07:002010-03-31T06:14:09.361-07:00Capitol Betrayal<img style="margin: 10px; float: right;" src="http://www.tulsaworld.com/articleimages/2010/Thumbs/20100328_billbern0327_package.jpg" /><span style="font-weight: bold;">William Bernhardt</span> will be speaking and signing copies of his new book <span style="font-style: italic;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Capitol-Betrayal-Novel-William-Bernhardt/dp/0345503015/">Capitol Betrayal</a></span> Thursday April 1 @ 7:00 PM at the Barnes & Noble on 71st Street in Tulsa. (Woodland Plaza, 8620 E 71 Street, Tulsa, OK). Meet the author and get your copy of the final Ben Kincaid book!<br /><br />The <span style="font-style: italic;">Tulsa World</span> recently interviewed William Bernhardt about his decision to end the series:<br /><blockquote>"It's just time, I think," he said. "I turned 50 this year. I got married. We're moving to a new house. It just seems like the right time to do new things."<br /></blockquote>Read the entire article at <a href="http://www.tulsaworld.com/scene/article.aspx?subjectid=67&articleid=20100328_67_G4_Ihstee86117">TulsaWorld.com</a>Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18312198707786946603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706683948849208482.post-19267597681957328332010-03-13T06:36:00.000-08:002010-03-13T06:46:29.503-08:00Capitol Betrayal in stores March 16HAWK founder William Bernhardt's newest book in the Ben Kincaid series <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Capitol-Betrayal-Novel-William-Bernhardt/dp/0345503015/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Capitol Betrayal</span></a> comes out March 16. Don't miss this one!<br /><br /><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 170px; height: 255px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSq9gVgzwuj0EqZSmwdssDLkf3P36PfKLXBF1OyRdNwKl2mFNPW6P_982HI42HNqxszmMmQDirNkXLiHpCxHvssp-HAQ0h-qPkSCE3idgu9ly-Ju4-cYCcFUJc_hO14jwJm9u2foNfktA/s400/cb.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448129254714582050" border="0" /> <span style="font-weight: bold;">About the Book</span><br />William Bernhardt’s bestselling novels explore politics, power, ambition, crime, and the law. Now he scales new heights of suspense as, in one harrowing day, lawyer and former senator Ben Kincaid enters the eye of an international storm, a crisis with consequences beyond calculation.<br /><br />Kincaid is in a meeting with the president in the Oval Office when Washington suddenly explodes into chaos. Facing an imminent threat to the White House, Kincaid is whisked, along with the president and his advisors, to the underground PEOC—Presidential Emergency Operations Center—built to withstand a nuclear blast, but vulnerable to another kind of attack.<br /><br />Inside the bunker, defense specialists realize that a malevolent foreign dictator has hacked into the U.S. nuclear defense system and now has a finger on the trigger of America’s most dangerous weapons. The dictator’s message is clear: Heed his demands or suffer unfathomable destruction.<br /><br />Forced to make critical, split-second decisions, the president seems to be falling apart under the pressure. The vice president wants to strip him of his powers—a move that could have a disastrous impact on national defense. But even during this time of upheaval, in order for the president to be removed, there must be a trial. With the clock winding down, Kincaid has precious little time to defend the president.<br /><br />While Kincaid faces the trial of his life, legendary CIA agent Seamus McKay races through the clogged streets of Washington, searching for a hidden command center—guarded by murderous fanatics—that now controls U.S. ballistic missiles.<br /><br />Two sides of one unforgettable story, McKay and Kincaid home in on their targets. One uses a gun—and any weapon he can get his hands on; the other employs his intuition and the law. And in William Bernhardt’s spectacular thriller, as both move closer and closer to uncovering a world-shattering plot, the ultimate act of betrayal is launched from the heart of America’s capitol itself.Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18312198707786946603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706683948849208482.post-54668463101364917372010-03-08T06:28:00.000-08:002010-03-08T06:47:31.660-08:00Oklahoma Book Awards 2010HAWK's latest release, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Sound-Honor-Jim-Stovall/dp/1930709706/"><span style="font-style: italic;">The Sound of Honor</span></a> by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Jim Stovall</span>, has been nominated for the <a href="http://www.odl.state.ok.us/ocb/10final.htm">2010 Oklahoma Book Award</a> in fiction. Congratulations, Jim!<br /><br />HAWK's own <span style="font-weight: bold;">William Bernhardt</span> has also been nominated for his recent book <span style="font-style: italic;">Nemesis: The Final Case of Eliot Ness</span>. Also appearing on the list of fiction nominees are <span style="font-weight: bold;">Marcia Preston</span> and <span style="font-weight: bold;">Sheldon Russell</span>, both of whom will be teaching at William Bernhardt's <a href="http://www.williambernhardt.com/annual_workshop.php">upcoming writing workshop</a> this June! Good luck to all the nominees.Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18312198707786946603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706683948849208482.post-12657679982572965982010-02-22T10:22:00.000-08:002010-02-22T10:33:22.839-08:00Meet novelist r. r. bryan<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEior3aMEpeGTfs7-wdT_ynGtE_n_5MrN3OwrxC9jt9pqIjGl8SUo3pq1bHX6CNwFYS6hzolvtKpK1mtZ93p6vJD3ww9sVSq1NQvUZ_-pMZ6Edn5tEKplCwnCZI4mqtysCj2YEPvF-p7szo/s1600-h/rrbryan.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 147px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEior3aMEpeGTfs7-wdT_ynGtE_n_5MrN3OwrxC9jt9pqIjGl8SUo3pq1bHX6CNwFYS6hzolvtKpK1mtZ93p6vJD3ww9sVSq1NQvUZ_-pMZ6Edn5tEKplCwnCZI4mqtysCj2YEPvF-p7szo/s200/rrbryan.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441137659886231106" border="0" /></a><br />Meet novelist r. r. bryan, author of HAWK Publishing's <a href="http://www.rrbryan.com/rr_bryan_005.htm"><span style="font-style: italic;">All the Angels & Saints.</span></a> He will be speaking at the Edmond Library in Edmond, Oklahoma on Saturday, April 10, 2010 at 2:00pm.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">All the Angels and Saints</span> is the rich, multi-dimensional story of an individual's quest for accountability from the Catholic Church, which he blames for the death of his daughter, a nun who is murdered while serving her mission in a tiny Guatemalan village. He pits his skills as a lawyer against the New Orleans Archdiocese as he pursues a personally dangerous course. Please register for this very interesting author talk at 341-9282.Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18312198707786946603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706683948849208482.post-50559896089542014932010-02-10T09:26:00.000-08:002010-02-10T09:40:23.173-08:00An Interview with Mary MageeWriter Bill Wetterman interviews <a href="http://www.marymagee.net/">Mary Magee</a>, author of HAWK's <span style="font-style: italic;">RED Beyond Football: The Legacy of Coach Jimmy “Red” Parker</span> on his blog <a href="http://theheartofanovelist.blogspot.com/2010/02/interview-with-author-mary-magee.html">The Heart of a Novelist.</a> In addition to a revealing the process behind the making of <span style="font-style: italic;">RED</span>, Mary gives a nod to William Bernhardt's writing programs:<br /><blockquote>I attended Hawk’s Heartland Writer’s Conference in 2006 while deep into interviews, archives, and writing RED. To say I knew absolutely nothing about the publishing business is an understatement. Not only did the workshop offer valuable information regarding the writing process, Hawk Publishing and William Bernhardt made quite an impression.</blockquote>For more information on William Bernhardt Writing Programs, or to register for a course, <a href="http://www.williambernhardt.com/writing_programs.php">visit his website</a>.Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18312198707786946603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706683948849208482.post-32143623792127320872010-01-28T12:26:00.001-08:002010-01-28T12:49:25.125-08:00Tulsa Beacon Reviews The Sound of HonorHAWK's newest release, Jim Stovall's <a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.amazon.com/Sound-Honor-Jim-Stovall/dp/1930709706/">The Sound of Honor</a> was recently given a glowing review at the <a href="http://www.tulsabeacon.com/?p=3502">Tulsa Beacon</a>:<img style="margin: 5px; float: right;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-Cq_3r-zMqP4_lrk_xc8G0C98ZvXtPbYsIhMvMFMDaissKWIU3ay3bp_RbW9Ir1EgUM8Dh5kleYI3ixtxsbEqat0ULY7YrAXIukelxmhyhiivenL5BRgx_jmfkPirGwp-f4HJuGb_Bp0/s144/large_sound-of-honor.jpg" /><br /><blockquote>The Sound of Honor is a thoroughly enjoyable story. Jacob Dyer is a blind man who enjoys a good cigar and a glass of champagne (or other adult beverage, if not available) and owns the business, Dyer Straits Lost and Found, based in Tulsa. Monica is his able assistant and a colorful character in her own right. Franklin, “on loan” from a rich widow who was especially pleased with their services, is so much more than just a British limo driver.</blockquote><br />And at <a href="http://www.tulsabusiness.com/article.asp?aID=50435">TulsaBusiness.com</a> Jim takes a moment to remember Robert B. Parker, who passed away last week:<blockquote>You can imagine my jubilation when the legendary Robert B. Parker read my manuscript for The Sound of Honor and was willing to write the following endorsement for the book cover. “The Sound of Honor is everything a novel should be, including good. Its hero Jacob Dyer gives us a brilliant introduction to how the world feels to a blind detective. Don’t miss it.” ... When you do your best and pursue your passion, you not only succeed, but you inspire others to try. I will always remember Robert B. Parker for dozens of books, movies, and television shows, but mostly for encouraging a struggling blind guy to simply try.</blockquote>Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18312198707786946603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706683948849208482.post-2934863920716868952010-01-24T14:18:00.000-08:002010-01-24T14:41:30.074-08:00Workshop TestimonialsAs <a href="http://hawkpub.blogspot.com/2010/01/to-all-aspiring-writers.html">previously mentioned</a>, William Bernhardt will be hosting several <a href="http://www.williambernhardt.com/small_group_seminars.php">small group writing seminars</a> this spring as well as his big <a href="http://www.williambernhardt.com/annual_workshop.php">annual writing workshop</a> in June. Recently I ran across some very pleased students from previous William Bernhardt workshops. Karlene Petitt, one of the "Literary Ladies" of the group blog <a href="http://risingliteraryladies.blogspot.com/2010/01/just-do-it.html">Scribe Sisters</a>, writes:<br /><blockquote>The great thing about life is we all have a choice. Of course we have obligations and commitments, but what I realized is if I wanted to succeed as a writer, I needed to invest in myself and take the plunge. I made the right choice ... With William Bernhardt as my instructor, I took away an education of a lifetime.</blockquote>And writer of all things fantasy/sci-fi, Heather McCorkle writes <a href="http://heathermccorkle.blogspot.com/2010/01/getting-ready-for-writers-seminar.html">on her blog:</a><br /><blockquote>Mr. Bernhardt had a wealth of knowledge to share, regardless of what genre any of us wrote. ... When he invited my classmates and I to attend his advanced seminar in February I knew I had to go. My writing has gone from mediocre with promise to publishable and agented. I'd be crazy not to want to take it to the next level! I'm preparing for a trip to Oklahoma in less than a month ... I'm so excited I can hardly stand it. I can't wait to take my writing to yet another level!<br /><br />So remember, if you get a chance to learn from a New York Times bestselling author, do it, regardless of what genre you write and they write. You don't become a NY Times bestseller without knowing what you're doing!<br /></blockquote>It's not too late to register! <a href="http://www.williambernhardt.com/writing_programs.php">More information on William Bernhardt's Writing Programs.</a>Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18312198707786946603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706683948849208482.post-19263285267840201622010-01-16T13:44:00.000-08:002010-01-16T14:00:15.988-08:00To All Aspiring WritersHAWK founder and bestselling author <a href="http://www.williambernhardt.com">William Bernhardt</a> is hosting several <a href="http://williambernhardt.com/small_group_seminars.php">upcoming seminars</a> in 2010 for aspiring writers struggling with a work-in-progress. Each seminar consists of five intense, inspiring days learning the art and craft of writing.<br /><br />Currently scheduled:<br />– February 15-19, 2010, University of Tulsa<br />– February 22-26, 2010 University of Tulsa<br />– April 19-23, 2010, Downtown Library, Oklahoma City<br />– June 7-11, 2010, University of Tulsa<br />– July 19-23, 2010, University of Tulsa<br /><br />In addition to these small group seminars Bill is hosting his big <a href="http://williambernhardt.com/annual_workshop.php">Annual Writing Workshop</a> June 5-6 at the University of Tulsa. The 2010 Workshop will feature multiple tracks of presentations, panels, and master classes from William Bernhardt and more than a dozen other published authors, agents, and editors, providing aspiring writers the opportunity to learn the art and craft of writing and publishing.<br /><br />This year, William Bernhardt will be joined by # 1 New York Times bestselling author Aprilynne Pike, legendary agent Donal Maass, Third Draft editor Lisa Rector, and many other special literary guests.<br /><br />For more information, or to sign up for a program visit <a href="http://williambernhardt.com/writing_programs.php">William Bernhardt's website</a>.<br /><br />While on the topic of Aprilynne Pike, she was recently featured in this video (along with 27 other authors) offering a multitude of handy writing tips. Number one on the list? Buy a laser printer!<br /><br /><object width="425" height="295"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/QqVEoKu7AZE&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/QqVEoKu7AZE&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="295"></embed></object>Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18312198707786946603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706683948849208482.post-76708649457239486412010-01-08T12:32:00.000-08:002010-01-08T13:06:12.233-08:00Hawk Authors Around the Web<span style="font-variant: small-caps;">"Hitting the Ball Out of the Park"</span> • The Oklahoman's book blog <a href="http://blog.newsok.com/okiereads/2010/01/05/okie-authors-of-2009-keep-track-of-your-reading-for-2010/">Okie Reads</a> gives HAWK founder <span style="font-weight:bold;">William Bernhardt</span> a nod, praising his new book <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Capitol-Offense-Novel-William-Bernhardt/dp/034550299X/">Capitol Offense</a>, as well as <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Nemesis-Final-Case-Eliot-Novel/dp/0345487591/">Nemesis: The Final Case of Eliot Ness</a>. Another Oklahoma author given the thumbs up, <span style="font-weight:bold;">Marcia Preston</span>, will be one of the many talented writers and professionals teaching at the upcoming <a href="http://www.williambernhardt.com/annual_workshop.php">2010 William Bernhardt Writing Workshop</a> this June at the University of Tulsa.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">"Life is Real"</span> • Alan Herzberger and friends <a href="http://blog.newsok.com/newsok/2010/01/08/some-great-thoughts-on-remembering-jim-chastain/">remember <span style="font-weight:bold;">Jim Chastain</span></a> at NewsOk's The Digital Desk.<br /><br /><span style="font-variant: small-caps;">"2009. Like 2008 with More Road Construction"</span> • <span style="font-weight:bold;">Barry Friedman's</span> <a href="http://www.tulsapeople.com/index.php?option=com_k2&id=951&view=item">Year in Review</a> in the newest issue of TulsaPeople.Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18312198707786946603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706683948849208482.post-74855683693939257002009-12-29T08:12:00.000-08:002009-12-29T08:29:12.763-08:00Author Jim Chastain has diedJim Chastain, author of <span style="font-style: italic;">I Survived Cancer But Never Won the Tour de France</span>, died Thursday morning after a long battle with cancer. Charlotte Lankard, a longtime friend of Jim’s and a contributor to <a href="http://newsok.com/jim-chastain-reminded-world-that-life-is-full-of-changes/article/3427485?custom_click=pod_headline_ae">The Oklahoman</a> has written a touching reminder of the legacy he has left behind:<br /><br /><blockquote>He had a way with words and somehow knew humor could help ease the awkwardness. Besides that, you never had to pretend he was a one-armed man. He flaunted it. Not that he liked it, mind you, but it was what it was and he kept moving forward. So did we.<br /><br />He reminded us, however, through his poetry, that life is made up of changes and filled with unexpected turns.<br /><br />Through his own awareness that life could be brief, he reminded us to live it fully.<br /></blockquote><br />Our deepest sympathies to Jim's family, friends, and relatives. He will be missed.<br /><br />Memorial service for Jim Chastain will be Tuesday, December 29 at 2:00 p.m. in Norman. Memorial contributions can be made to the Jim Chastain Memorial Fund at First Bank and Trust in Norman. This money will go toward a college fund for Jim’s two children.Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18312198707786946603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706683948849208482.post-62943184460250615312009-12-16T16:42:00.000-08:002009-12-17T13:17:07.749-08:00Special Holiday Book Sale<img style="padding: 10px; float: right;border:0px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIYSnMxlF6ngxW0ebif5CjBm0FyJ7rWbM2IxqdliXljSEJ5c_xPZKzfp67jMz37BRBMP9vVEBJRUpP5VXVUK6J2-TgGb_MxRJu1FBzk7McNJ4pyuZBGNuz3PrCejIzK-j_1HiMIVzLN3s/s200/midnightbeforeHC.jpg" alt="" border="0" />For a limited time we're offering an autographed copy of <span style="font-style: italic;">The Midnight Before Christmas</span>, the gripping holiday thriller from New York Times best-selling author William Bernhardt. The perfect gift this Christmas season!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">About the Book</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Thirty-something lawyer Megan McGee is facing a quiet Christmas with her bulldog when Bonnie Cantrell, a battered wife, comes looking for legal protection from her violent ex-cop husband, Carl. In a recent bout of rage, Carl vowed to kill their seven-year-old son, Tommy, rather than be separated from the boy. It's no idle threat, either--as Bonnie assures Megan: "He's tried before."<br /><br />And when Tommy's school unwittingly allows him to leave with his father, Carl gets his chance to try again. Now, with the town all but shut down for the holiday, Megan races against time--and terror--to keep Carl's Christmas Eve jaunt from turning into a slay ride.A Christmas thriller in the grand Bernhardt style-with an extra dose of Christmas spirit sure to make your holiday all the more special.</span><br /><br />SPECIAL OFFER: $18.00 + $4.00 S&H<br /><a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=10582541"><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEaci01TMAQMJtQk4VKrOR8tsv_vqd7AA_n1tdRAPiahFknnFAgdZlrvGxxw0c23mP_s-yBFrGunHGAxDMWxAKUzp58ERg5Cpby8ajpL6TdLh-xnyk6U4IoCjvK1x5HaN_4__gTTRsJ5Y/s800/ordernow.png" name="submit" alt="PayPal - The safer, easier way to pay online!" border="0" type="image"></a><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-style: italic;">Order by December 20 to guarantee delivery before Christmas.</span>Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18312198707786946603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706683948849208482.post-85966219830907356432009-12-16T10:49:00.000-08:002009-12-16T10:53:17.230-08:00This Just In: Jim Stovall around the Web<ul><li>Jim Stovall talks about his new book, <span style="font-style: italic;">The Sound of Honor</span>, at <a href="http://www.tulsabusiness.com/article.asp?aID=50069">TulsaBusiness.com</a></li><li>Jim is interviewed by Toni Reece for the <a href="http://www.getinspiredproject.com/2009/12/15/day-76-jim-stovall/">Get Inspired! Project</a></li></ul>Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18312198707786946603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706683948849208482.post-2978882157016597952009-12-12T14:40:00.000-08:002009-12-12T14:48:08.921-08:00Texas students inspired by "The Ultimate Gift"Junior high school students in Laredo, Texas were inspired by <a href="http://jimstovall.com/">Jim Stovall</a>'s book <span style="font-style: italic;">The Ultimate Gift</span> to give back to the community this holiday season:<br /><blockquote><span class="box1">"Well we first brought a book called 'The Ultimate Gift', which teaches the students how to reinforce the values they learn at home. Then talking to the students we began to discuss about the family and age and that took us to the topic of elderly people, the respect they deserve for their wisdom, and that is how this idea came about," Uralde explained.</span></blockquote>Read the rest of the story at the <a href="http://www.laredosun.us/notas.asp?id=1809">Laredo Sun</a>. Also: don't forget about Jim Stovall's new book <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Sound-Honor-Jim-Stovall/dp/1930709706/"><span style="font-style: italic;">The Sound of Honor</span></a>, in stores now.Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18312198707786946603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706683948849208482.post-55704026542480656902009-12-10T09:31:00.000-08:002009-12-10T09:41:16.096-08:00Barry Friedman at LargeHawk author <a href="http://www.barrysfriedman.com/">Barry Friedman</a> has a new "Barry Friedman at Large" column in the December issue of <a href="http://www.tulsapeople.com/index.php?option=com_k2&id=892&view=item&_CONFIG=Array&css_author_box=box_author&css_author_title=heading&css_author_text=text&rel_articles=on&rel_articles_num=5&author_articles=on&author_articles_num=4&sectionid_default=1&css_sb_box=box_sidebar&css_sb_title=heading&css_article_quote1=quotes&limit=10&Itemid=2">TulsaPeople</a>:<br /><blockquote>Sen. Tom Coburn attached an amendment to credit card legislation (passed by Congress and signed by the president) that allows loaded guns and semi-automatic weapons to be brought into national parks. And one of those national parks? The Oklahoma City National Memorial, whose mission statement reads, “May all who leave here know the impact of violence.”<br /><br />The senator will now introduce legislation allowing surface-to-air missiles into meetings with credit card company representatives.</blockquote>Barry Friedman is the author of <a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.amazon.com/Road-Comic-Heartbreak-Triumph-Obsession/dp/1930709366/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1260466337&sr=1-1">Road Comic: Heartbreak, Triumph and Obsession on the Comedy Circuit</a>, and <a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.amazon.com/Funny-You-Should-Mention-Twisted/dp/1930709498/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1260466337&sr=1-2">Funny You </a><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.amazon.com/Funny-You-Should-Mention-Twisted/dp/1930709498/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1260466337&sr=1-2">Should Mention It: More Twisted Tails from the Author of Road Comic.</a>Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18312198707786946603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706683948849208482.post-56865347881294631652009-12-09T14:38:00.000-08:002009-12-09T14:48:31.546-08:00Oklahoma Landscapes: A Literary TableauN. Scott Momaday, Pulitzer Prize winner, Oklahoma Poet Laureate, and author of Hawk's <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Four-Arrows-Magpie-Kiowa-Story/dp/1930709633/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Four Arrows & Magpie: A Kiowa Story</span></a>, will be reading at OSU-Tulsa next month:<br /><blockquote>Join us for <span style="font-style: italic;">Oklahoma Landscapes: A Literary Tableau</span>, featuring readings by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Rilla Askew, S. E. Hinton, Billie Letts, N. Scott Momaday, and Michael Wallis</span>, 7 p.m., in the OSU-Tulsa auditorium. The readings are part of the Oklahoma Landscapes project. Authors will also be autographing books. Tickets are $10. For more information, contact Teresa Miller at (918) 594-8215.</blockquote><span style="font-size:78%;">Source: <a href="http://poetsandwriters.okstate.edu/events/index.html">Oklahoma Center for Poets and Writers</a></span>Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18312198707786946603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706683948849208482.post-86941336042713448322009-12-05T18:32:00.000-08:002009-12-05T18:44:05.716-08:00Boldly Leveraging WordsHawk Publishing author and founder <a href="http://www.williambernhardt.com/">William Bernhardt</a> will be teaching a writing seminar for accountants, auditors, and financial analysts at the University of Tulsa on December 8th:<br /><blockquote>The quality of accounting and auditing work is often judged by the quality of the written report. This course delves into an individual’s unique writing style to harness the power of words for the greatest impact. From initial concept to final draft, learn how to create clear, concise, and jargon-free language to produce a written document that will please your clients and enhance your business.</blockquote>The seminar, <a href="http://bus.collins.utulsa.edu/cepd/LeveragingWords.asp">"Boldly Leveraging Words: Writing Effective Findings, Clear Conclusions, and Successful Reports"</a>, is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Center for Executive and Professional Development in the Collins College of Business at the University of Tulsa, at 2900 E. Fifth St.Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18312198707786946603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706683948849208482.post-58910064605095554492009-12-05T18:08:00.000-08:002009-12-05T18:15:17.315-08:00The Ultimate Gift on TVThe movie adaptation of <a href="http://jimstovall.com">Jim Stovall's</a> book <span style="font-style: italic;">The Ultimate Gift</span> will be presented on the Hallmark Channel this holiday season:<br /><blockquote>Wednesday, December 9th at 8:00 p.m. eastern / 7:00 p.m. central<br />Thursday, December 10th at 2:00 p.m. eastern / 1:00 p.m. central<br />Sunday, December 20th at 4:00 p.m. eastern / 3:00 p.m. central<br />Monday, December 21st at 2:00 p.m. eastern / 1:00 p.m. central</blockquote>Don't forget to check out Jim's newest book<span style="font-style: italic;"> </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.amazon.com/Sound-Honor-Jim-Stovall/dp/1930709706/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1260065615&sr=8-1">The Sound of Honor</a>, available in stores everywhere.Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18312198707786946603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706683948849208482.post-18875036820210591662009-12-04T13:26:00.000-08:002009-12-04T13:36:18.604-08:00Jim Stovall on Discover Oklahoma<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/1-cTo9bd-ck&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/1-cTo9bd-ck&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.amazon.com/Sound-Honor-Jim-Stovall/dp/1930709706/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1259960720&sr=8-1"><img style="margin: 15pt 10px 10px 15pt; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 128px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVU8U8vXyRFEyOvy5iUE4wzaSkJhyr-MyPTtveUyePe_Mu7eiMB8q-7tZlN-4Od4aG_mhKBiuS7DcGBIzFMO9zZZXz6x6VEpN6uBPZnoBf0-mNO370Rt3gyVyhZWS4cvzyclC-9ZdTKZM/s200/large_sound-of-honor.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411489031787984962" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://jimstovall.com">Jim Stovall</a> is interviewed by Shel Wagner on Discover Oklahoma to discuss his newest book, <span style="font-style: italic;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Sound-Honor-Jim-Stovall/dp/1930709706/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1259960720&sr=8-1">The Sound of Honor</a>.</span> The first in a series of detective novels from Hawk Publishing Group.<br /><br />"<span style="font-style: italic;">The Sound of Honor</span> is everything a novel should be, including good. Its hero Jacob Dyer gives us a brilliant introduction to how the world feels to a blind detective. Don't miss it."- Robert B. Parker, Author, Spenser novels/TV seriesBrianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18312198707786946603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706683948849208482.post-23581086970132053882009-12-04T13:13:00.000-08:002009-12-04T13:21:17.201-08:00Stansberry Inducted to OK Hall of Fame<a href="http://www.markstansberry.com/">Mark A. Stansberry</a>, co-author of Hawk's <a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.amazon.com/Braking-Point-Americas-Economic-Realities/dp/1930709676/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1259796292&sr=1-3">The Braking Point: America's Energy Dreams and Global Economic Realities</a>, was recently inducted into the Western Oklahoma Hall of Fame, which recognizes<span> individuals for their contribution to the Heritage of Western Oklahoma. Congratulations, Mark!<br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Source: <a href="http://www.edmondsun.com/business/local_story_324193257.html">The Edmond Sun</a></span></span>Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18312198707786946603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706683948849208482.post-63574203427043923222009-12-04T12:42:00.000-08:002009-12-04T13:32:04.550-08:00Jim Stovall's "The Ultimate Gift" in India<a href="http://jimstovall.com/">Jim Stovall</a>, author of Hawk's newest offering <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Sound-Honor-Jim-Stovall/dp/1930709706/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1259960720&sr=8-1"><span style="font-style: italic;">The Sound of Honor</span></a>, has already reached millions of people across the globe, but now it seems his words are finding an audience with the school children of India:<br /><br /><blockquote>A popular pick among teens and pre-teens is the classic Chicken Soup for the Soul series for its simple, real-life stories, each of which conveys a deeper message. Other titles parents might want on their child's shelf include The Secret to Teen Power by Paul Harrington, Five Minute Tales of Wisdom by Kiran Aggarwal, <span style="font-weight: bold;">The Ultimate Gift and The Ultimate Life by Jim Stovall.</span> "Motivational books help children a lot, particularly those in class IX and X. The quotes, simple stories and exercises help them learn," says Dr Madhura Phadke, principal of Pawar Public School, Bhandup.</blockquote><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Source: <a href="http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report_now-self-help-goes-to-school_1314363">DNA.</a></span>Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18312198707786946603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706683948849208482.post-21247761866540642009-12-04T12:09:00.000-08:002009-12-04T12:35:10.350-08:00New Fiction from K.D. Wentworth: "The Gender Plague"There's a new short fiction piece from Hawk author <a href="http://go2.wordpress.com/?id=725X1342&site=daybreakmagazine.wordpress.com&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kdwentworth.com%2F">K.D. Wentworth</a> up on DayBreak Magazine called <a href="http://daybreakmagazine.wordpress.com/2009/11/13/daybreak-fiction-%E2%80%9Cthe-gender-plague%E2%80%9D-v2/">"The Gender Plague."</a> From DayBreak's introduction:<br /><blockquote>The premise—a virus that causes a person to change sex overnight—might be a bit wonky (although, with all the crazy performance-enhancement drugs out there I’m not so sure), but this story is a great example that it’s not really the idea itself that matters, but what you do with it. KD takes this crazy (well, it’s becoming less and less crazy in this modern world) notion and runs with it. She runs with it so well that the end result feels completely natural.</blockquote>K. D. Wentworth currently is the editor for the Writers of the Future Contest. Her novelette, "Kaleidoscope" was nominated for the 2008 Nebula Awards.Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18312198707786946603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8706683948849208482.post-36309681035839323142009-12-02T14:53:00.000-08:002009-12-02T15:03:05.282-08:00About Hawk Publishing GroupWelcome to the Hawk Publishing Group blog. Whether you're a fan of literary fiction, speculative fiction, non-fiction, poetry, or biography, we’ve published a book that will keep you turning the pages well past your bedtime. Hawk was founded to try to balance the literary scales of justice a bit—to provide opportunities to truly gifted writers trying to break into the highly competitive, tough world of publishing. Hawk’s founder is <a href="http://www.williambernhardt.com">William Bernhardt</a>, the New York Times bestselling author of the Ben Kincaid legal thrillers, as well almost every other type of book you can imagine. While promoting his books, he noted the enormous void left by the major publishers and decided to find a way to help struggling authors fulfill their dreams. Since it was founded in 2001, Hawk has published more than seventy books. Our fan mail has proven that in spite of rumors to the contrary, people of all ages still love to read! Please join us as we celebrate the joy of reading every day.Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18312198707786946603noreply@blogger.com1