Meet novelist r. r. bryan, author of HAWK Publishing's All the Angels & Saints. He will be speaking at the Edmond Library in Edmond, Oklahoma on Saturday, April 10, 2010 at 2:00pm.
All the Angels and Saints 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.
Writer Bill Wetterman interviews Mary Magee, author of HAWK's RED Beyond Football: The Legacy of Coach Jimmy “Red” Parker on his blog The Heart of a Novelist. In addition to a revealing the process behind the making of RED, Mary gives a nod to William Bernhardt's writing programs:
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.
For more information on William Bernhardt Writing Programs, or to register for a course, visit his website.
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.
And at TulsaBusiness.com Jim takes a moment to remember Robert B. Parker, who passed away last week:
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.
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.
And writer of all things fantasy/sci-fi, Heather McCorkle writes on her blog:
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!
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!
HAWK founder and bestselling author William Bernhardt is hosting several upcoming seminars 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.
Currently scheduled: – February 15-19, 2010, University of Tulsa – February 22-26, 2010 University of Tulsa – April 19-23, 2010, Downtown Library, Oklahoma City – June 7-11, 2010, University of Tulsa – July 19-23, 2010, University of Tulsa
In addition to these small group seminars Bill is hosting his big Annual Writing Workshop 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.
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.
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!
"Hitting the Ball Out of the Park" • The Oklahoman's book blog Okie Reads gives HAWK founder William Bernhardt a nod, praising his new book Capitol Offense, as well as Nemesis: The Final Case of Eliot Ness. Another Oklahoma author given the thumbs up, Marcia Preston, will be one of the many talented writers and professionals teaching at the upcoming 2010 William Bernhardt Writing Workshop this June at the University of Tulsa.
"Life is Real" • Alan Herzberger and friends remember Jim Chastain at NewsOk's The Digital Desk.
"2009. Like 2008 with More Road Construction" • Barry Friedman'sYear in Review in the newest issue of TulsaPeople.
Jim Chastain, author of I Survived Cancer But Never Won the Tour de France, died Thursday morning after a long battle with cancer. Charlotte Lankard, a longtime friend of Jim’s and a contributor to The Oklahoman has written a touching reminder of the legacy he has left behind:
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.
He reminded us, however, through his poetry, that life is made up of changes and filled with unexpected turns.
Through his own awareness that life could be brief, he reminded us to live it fully.
Our deepest sympathies to Jim's family, friends, and relatives. He will be missed.
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.
For a limited time we're offering an autographed copy of The Midnight Before Christmas, the gripping holiday thriller from New York Times best-selling author William Bernhardt. The perfect gift this Christmas season!
About the Book 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."
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.
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Junior high school students in Laredo, Texas were inspired by Jim Stovall's book The Ultimate Gift to give back to the community this holiday season:
"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.
Read the rest of the story at the Laredo Sun. Also: don't forget about Jim Stovall's new book The Sound of Honor, in stores now.
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