Sunday, 18 December 2011

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DECEMBER NEWSLETER

Season's Greetings!!!
I'm writing my newsletter a bit early this month as it is such a busy time for everyone concerned -- including me! Preparing for the Holidays is always a hectic time regardless of what you do, or where you are. Shopping, wrapping, addressing cards, baking, decorating, visiting, trying to cram everything into a very small amount of time with at least some form of success.
I have always loved the Yuletide. Christmas is most special in many ways and for special reasons. I'm sure each and every one of us has a special love, memory, or reason for the season and celebrating it however each of us do. For me it is also special because it is my mother's birthday. To be born on December 25th has a special certain quality, I'm sure -- not only for who the birthday is shared with, but the festivities surrounding it and all that goes on during the 24 hours while it is present. I once asked my mom what it feels like to have your birthday on Christmas Day and she said she never really thought about it for she never knew any different. Somehow I would think she would be rather lost in the shuffle, but she said she would never change it even if she could, for she felt she was in very special company when it came to sharing her birthday date with whom she shares it. I have to admit I agree :) But still I make sure that her birthday present has nothing to do with Christmas when it comes to wrappings and presentation. I always wrap her gift in flowery paper, usually beautiful scenes which have nothing to do with the Christmas season, and I place it away from the tree in a special place all its own to be opened and celebrated by itself. Such as she should be. So far the plan has worked and I really can't see it changing anytime soon as Mom is celebrating her" 90th. Birthday" this December 25th!!!
>>> This has been a less hectic month in the world of writing, at least for me. Bookstores in my area do not hold Book-Signings throughout the month of December. I don't know if that's a good idea as books are a wonderful gift for someone who loves to read, especially if they like to cuddle up in a huge, comfy chair by the fireplace, hot chocolate within reach as they get ready their mind to travel within the pages before them -- or on their electronic tablets. But January will see signings beginning once more. At the moment I have no definite January listings but when I do I shall post them on my sites.
>>>  I will be signing copies of Passions at Pen Centre COLES on February 11th. just in time for Valentines :) I shall be formally posting this in January.
>>> The monthly drawing for a free, signed copy of "Passion in Paris: Connections to the Past"  continues with this month's winner being Jeff Webber of Chatham, Ont. Congratulations Jeff!! The contest will continue for awhile as yet, so be sure to take advantage of the chance to win by using the Feedback Form at http://www.rusty-blackwood.com. As usual your e-mail address is kept confidential and not shared under any circumstance. Enter as often as you wish for the more you do the higher your chances of winning.
>>> My newest children's book: "Through the Eyes of Innocence"  is expected for release early in January and is to be followed by the short-story adult comedy: "The Misadventures of Derwood Tugbottom". Watch for further updates on both of these entertaining titles.
>>> This has been an exiting year for me in many ways. Writing, especially self-publishing has its ups and downs, frustrations and hair-pulling experinences, but it is all part of the process of growing as a writer. I'm thankful to have the chance to do this. I've had the opportunity this past year to enjoy and experience many aspects of this field. I've met and chatted with many exciting, interesting people, travelled around to different venues, but the most exciting opportunity was the chance to participate in the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books which was held on the Campus of Southern California in Los Angeles. What a wondeful, thrilling opportunity as well experience. My daughter-in-law, as well good friend Corinne Doan conducted herself in a most proficent manner as my assistant during the signing on April 30th.and helped make my signing go smoothly and professionally. I am forever beholding to her for her support and assistance. We were in Los Angeles from April 29th. to May 5th, and had a great time. I think that trip was the highlight of the year.
>>> As an interesting read I'd like for everyone to write a comment for this newsletter with regard to what you feel was your highlight of 2011. It's always nice to share ones experiences with others, and I'm sure it would bring some smiles -- especially during the dreary, cold days of January. Doesn't have to be a novel, only a few lines, but scratch a few if you would.
>>> As this year soon draws to a close, I wish to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you who very kindly support me in so many generous ways. Comments, word of mouth, reviews and purchase of my work. Please know it is greatly appreciated and I personally thank each and every one of you. I wish you all a wonderful, peaceful Yuletide Season, and a prosperous and healthy New Year.

Tuesday, 29 November 2011

NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER 2011
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NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER 2011

Festive Greetings to everyone!
So hard to believe that Christmas is less than a month away and the New Year begins in just a little over a month. Where does the time go?
November has been a busy month for me. Three book-signings, tons of business cards into the hands of interested parties and hopefully future readers of my work. It is always said that 'slow and easy wins the race', well I'm hoping that old adage will prove true with me. Determination and drive are both required in this field, as well as luck, and I definitely have the first two and I'm certainly open for the last one.
>> My first signing of the November trio was at Pen Centre COLES in St. Catharines on Nov. 5th. Very festive settings as the store was kicking off the Holiday Shopping Season with loads of in-store interests and tons of great reading offers. I met many interesting people and had the opportunity to meet 3 ecentric sisters from the Central Unites States here visiting family. Delightful ladies who are looking forward to spending time with Joy Wychmere & Cullen Malone in Paris over the holidays :) People are always interesting to watch, but even more delightful to meet.
>> My second signing was at the lovely Seaway Mall COLES in Welland on Nov.19th. I shared this signing with celebrated Canadian Author Ernno Rossi, author of White Death  and Remember Crystal Beach, both historical genre. I was 27 years-old at the time of the Blizzard of /77 which White Death centers around. I lived in south-western Ontario at that time approx. 9 miles inland from the northern shores of Lake Erie, but the worst of that blizzard centered on the north shores of Lake Erie from Buffalo/Fort Erie stretching westward to Lowbanks. The houses along the shoreline were completely engulfed with snow, rooftops were barely visable and everything was brought to a complete stand-still for days. The path of the storm travelled inland many miles as well but the worst was along the shoreline. It was bad where I lived as well, roads plugged with snow, no-one going anywhere unless you had a snowmobile, but it wasn't to extent or destruction as it was in the east. He wrote a very interesting account of that unforgotten, devastating blizzard.
>> My third signing was at Fairview Mall CHAPTERS in St. Catharines on Nov.27th. A very pleasant Sunday afternoon indeed meeting many interesting people, discussing Passion in Paris  with them and in general thouroughly enjoying myself. The exposure a book-signing brings is a most important part of writing and presenting your work. It allows the public to put a face to the name which is connected to the titles of your work. I suppose this is where 'slow and easy wins the race' can be truly applied.
>> My monthly contest continues on my website http://www.rusty-blackwood.com for a free, signed copy of Passion in Paris: Connections to the Past,  and the winner of the November drawing is Amanda Markowitz of Springfield PA. Again CONGRATULATIONS to Amanda! The contest continues and the drawing is held on the 15th. of each month. You may enter as many times as you wish for it's always nice to hear from you and read your comments. Please note that your e-mail address is kept private and will not be shared under any circumstance.
>> IMPRESSIONS, my second collection of traditional and contemporary poetry is now available on http://www.amazon.com as well my own website. This 2nd collection contains many pre-published poems plus many new and I hope those who read them will be delightfully entertained. Poetry is an eceltic mix of emotions for both the author and the reader, and the avenues travelled can be a very touching journey, one which is long remembered.
>> Presently I have two new books waiting to make their debut. Through the Eyes of Innocene,  a 2nd. collection of children's short stories, as well the young at heart which contains previously published stories as well as new and interesting ones is sure to delight the imagination of the reader. The Misadventures of Derwood Tugbottom  is a short-story adult comedy sure to tickle the funnybone of anyone travelling its pages. Come on along with newly retired public offical Derwood as he bumbles his way to the colony of Canada to his new life in Anchors Away Retirement Centre in good ole Vine Haven on the Lake. Both of these titles are expected for release by Christmas or soon after and will be available at both Amazon, as well my website.
November is the time of diminishing daylight hours, cool days and frigid nights, trees settling in for a long winter's nap, and new and exiting book releases. Something to delight everyone. Hopefully you will take some time and check out my work as well.
Kind Regards,
Rusty Blackwood. 

Saturday, 26 November 2011

REVIEW: Nov. 18/11

Passion in the "City of Light" and where better to have an affair than in the city of love. I found my own blood heat up reading the beautiful romantic story with its lustful wantings of a forbidden love. To read the way the love making was with the lovers...I fell in love with Joy. I could see her as if I were making love to her myself. Rusty Blackwood has brought out the passion in this love story filled with true love that leads to deception from a failing marriage to one of daring intrigue. My soul was into the reading of this book as I am sure yours will be also.

Milton Mays
Clifton Forge, Virginia

REVIEW: November 18/11
Passion in the "City of Light" and where better to have an affair than in the city of love. I found my own blood heat up reading the beautiful romantic story with its lustful wantings of a forbidden love. To read the way the love making was with the lovers...I fell in love with Joy. I could see her as if I were making love to her myself. Rusty Blackwood has brought out the passion in this love story filled with true love that leads to deception from a failing marriage to one of daring intrigue. My soul was into the reading of this book as I am sure yours will be also.

Milton Mays
Clifton Forge, Virginia

Friday, 18 November 2011

New Review, Nov. 18th./11

Passion in the "City of Light" and where better to have an affair than in the city of love. I found my own blood heat up reading the beautiful romantic story with its lustful wantings of a forbidden love. To read the way the love making was with the lovers...I fell in love with Joy. I could see her as if I were making love to her myself. Rusty Blackwood has brought out the passion in this love story filled with true love that leads to deception from a failing marriage to one of daring intrigue. My soul was into the reading of this book as I am sure yours will be also.

Milton Mays
Clifton Forge, Virginia

Passion in the "City of Light" and where better to have an affair than in the city of love. I found my own blood heat up reading the beautiful romantic story with its lustful wantings of a forbidden love. To read the way the love making was with the lovers...I fell in love with Joy. I could see her as if I were making love to her myself. Rusty Blackwood has brought out the passion in this love story filled with true love that leads to deception from a failing marriage to one of daring intrigue. My soul was into the reading of this book as I am sure yours will be also.

Milton Mays
Clifton Forge, Virginia

Friday, 28 October 2011

OCTOBER NEWSLETTER

>>> Another month has almost slipped away and here we are facing the end of it, as well Halloween. I've always had a love for Halloween and this time of the year. The spectaculiar colours, the crisp air, and the over-all feeling it all brings. I hope those of you who share my feelings toward this cool season will have a wonderful time and a Fun, Spooky, and Safe  Halloween and remember ---- Watch your head!
>>> I am most pleased to announce the release of my second poetry collection entitled, IMPRESSIONS: Poetic Rhythm in Motion. This collection contains a wide varity of previously published poems, as well intoduces many new ones. It is published through CreateSpace Publishing and available at the online bookstores at http://www.createspace.com, http://www.amazon.com, and my website at http://www.rusty-blackwood.com.
>>> The monthly draw at my website for a FREE, SIGNED copy of Passion in Paris: Connections to the Past continues. I'm pleased to annouce this month's lucky winner is Milton Mays. Congratulations, Milton! I hope you enjoy the book!
>>> This month's Press Release came out yesterday and is being carried on numerous media blogs and news sites but can also be read by taking this link:  http://pressitt.com/smnr/Author-Rusty-Blackwood-Releases-Impressions-Announces-Toronto-Area-Book-Signings/7600/  Feedback is always welcome.
 >>> The fall book-signings are soon beginning and the first will find me taking pen in hand at Pen Centre COLES in St. Catharines on November 5th. from 1 to 4 pm. I'll be on hand to sign purchased copies of both books in the Passion in Paris  story centering around star-crossed lovers Joy Wychmere and Cullen Malone. I look forward to saying hello and chatting with the numerous people who happen by. Hopefully one of them will be 'you'. Please drop by my website, enter the contest, or simply drop me line. I would love to hear from you. If you would like to receive my monthly newsletter drop me a line at writerrusty@hotmail.ca to be added to the mailing list.
All the best,
Rusty.

Wednesday, 19 October 2011

I have been a few days past the October contest drawing date for a FREE, SIGNED paperback copy of "Passion in Paris: Connections to the Past". I apologize for this, but I have just made the 2nd. draw and am pleased to announce the winner is >>> MILTON MAY!!<<< CONGRATULATIONS MILTON!!!!!
I will be in touch with you shortly, and I truly hope you will enjoy your trip to Paris!!!
Thank you to all who have entered, and please continue to do so as the next draw will be on Nov. 15th. Good luck to you all!
Kindest Regards,
Rusty Blackwood.

Tuesday, 27 September 2011

September 27th/11
NEWSLETTER
It’s hard to believe another month is almost over, but it is, proving once again that time truly does fly. This has been a busy month in many ways. The new school year in again in progress, vacation time is fast coming to an end and daily schedules begin once more. It has been a busy and exciting month for me as well.
Book-signings have begun. YEAAAAAA!!! And with that come new experiences and interesting people. On September 10th I was on hand at Fairview Mall’s CHAPTERS in beautiful St. Catharines, Ont. to sign copies of my 2-part romance/drama “Passion in Paris” and September 17th saw me at the lovely COLES in Welland Ontario’s busy Seaway Mall. This is one my favorite haunts, who kindly and prominently display all of my titles. It’s always an interesting time whenever I’m there and I got to see familiar faces and chat with many new and interesting people.
I’m proud to announce the release of my newest poetry collection entitled, “IMPRESSIONS: Poetic Rhythm in Emotion” which will be carried at the online bookstores at www.amazon.com, www.createspace.com, and directly through me at my website at www.rusty-blackwood.com Please watch for it.
As you may know, hopefully you do that I am hosting a monthly contest at my website for a SIGNED, FREE copy of “Passion in Paris: Connections to the Past” the first in the 2-part story of star-crossed lovers, Joy Wychmere and Cullen Malone. Just fill out the Feedback Form provided and you are instantly entered. I’m pleased to announce “ Keiffer” as the winner of the first draw. I hope this person enjoys their time in Paris with Joy and Cully. The next draw is slated for October 15th. So get your name in! You may enter as often as you wish. *Note: please be assured your e-mail address will not be revealed or shared under any circumstance.
My latest News Release is due out today; chocked full of interesting news and upcoming dates and events for your calendars. Be sure to check it out on Google.
Anyone wishing to sign-up for my monthly newsletter may do so by contacting me at: writerrusty@hotmail.ca
September is a beautiful month. It is also the beginning of autumn, my most favorite season, so please take the time to enjoy the bountiful harvest as well the beautiful, breathtaking colours that nature proudly supplies.
My very best to each of you;
Rusty Blackwood.
September 27th/11

It’s hard to believe another month is almost over, but it is, proving once again that time truly does fly. This has been a busy month in many ways. The new school year in again in progress, vacation time is fast coming to an end and daily schedules begin once more. It has been a busy and exciting month for me as well.
Book-signings have begun. YEAAAAAA!!! And with that come new experiences and interesting people. On September 10th I was on hand at Fairview Mall’s CHAPTERS in beautiful St. Catharines, Ont. to sign copies of my 2-part romance/drama “Passion in Paris” and September 17th saw me at the lovely COLES in Welland Ontario’s busy Seaway Mall. This is one my favorite haunts, who kindly and prominently display all of my titles. It’s always an interesting time whenever I’m there and I got to see familiar faces and chat with many new and interesting people.
I’m proud to announce the release of my newest poetry collection entitled, “IMPRESSIONS: Poetic Rhythm in Emotion” which will be carried at the online bookstores at www.amazon.com, www.createspace.com, and directly through me at my website at www.rusty-blackwood.com Please watch for it.
As you may know, hopefully you do that I am hosting a monthly contest at my website for a SIGNED, FREE copy of “Passion in Paris: Connections to the Past” the first in the 2-part story of star-crossed lovers, Joy Wychmere and Cullen Malone. Just fill out the Feedback Form provided and you are instantly entered. I’m pleased to announce “ Keiffer” as the winner of the first draw. I hope this person enjoys their time in Paris with Joy and Cully. The next draw is slated for October 15th. So get your name in! You may enter as often as you wish. *Note: please be assured your e-mail address will not be revealed or shared under any circumstance.
My latest News Release is due out today; chocked full of interesting news and upcoming dates and events for your calendars. Be sure to check it out on Google.
Anyone wishing to sign-up for my monthly newsletter may do so by contacting me at: writerrusty@hotmail.ca
September is a beautiful month. It is also the beginning of autumn, my most favorite season, so please take the time to enjoy the bountiful harvest as well the beautiful, breathtaking colours that nature proudly supplies.
My very best to each of you;
Rusty Blackwood.
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