Romantic fiction author Rusty Blackwood’s Newsletters 2013
- Posted on 1st February 2013
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JANUARY NEWSLETTER 2013
Well here we are, second last day of 2013′s first month. As usual time is speeding along, carrying each of us right along with it. The month, so far, has been filled with unpredictable weather, ranging from frigid temperatures right up to spring like, in fact today has seen the mildest temps since early last fall, reaching 14° C by mid-afternoon. Unbelievable, but it will be short-lived as the high tomorrow is expected to be a mere 2°. Will be interesting to see what February brings. Now to the news at hand.
>> An easy month for me by way of book-signing activity as none are scheduled until next month. However, activity on both my part, as well as my marketing Representative and Publicist, Don McCauley continue to grow around the expected release of my romance/drama “Passions in Paris: Revelations of a Lost Diary,” with the recent release of the book’s official trailer, which is being carried on YouTube, Daily Motion, Metacafe, my website, as well as numerous media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+, Reddit, and many others. I’m extremely proud of this stunning new trailer by Don McCauley, and I hope you take the time to check it out by taking this provided link:
http://youtu.be/2kCdpaR-ydQ
>> The book, which is being published by CreateSpace Publishing, is now in production for its expected spring release. Check my website, and my Facebook often for updates with regard to the release date, and availability outlets.
>> I will be at Seaway Mall COLES in Welland, Ontario on February 23rd. from 1 – 4:30 pm signing copies of my 2nd collection of children short-stories, “Through the Eyes of Innocence,”and I hope to see many familiar faces from the area. This interesting collection, filled with stories based on my childhood growing up on my paternal grandfather’s farm in south-western Ontario in the 1950′s, as well as four selections written for each of my four grandchildren respectively, is sure to capture your imagination in many forms, possibly bringing to mind fond memories of your own childhood.
Cover Image by, Miss Carson E. Doan of Carson Doan Photography.
>> I am presently at a cross-roads with regard to my monthly draw for a free, signed copy of my work, for it appears little interest is being shown other than spam, which is immediately deleted. I had intended this month on giving away a copy of my adult comedy, “The Misadventures of Derwood Tugbottom” to whomever’s name was drawn, but I have no name to report. If anyone would like this contest to continue I suggest you let it be known, either by comment on my media sites, or e-mail to me at writerrusty@hotmail.ca. If enough response is received then I shall continue the contest; if not, it will be discontinued.
Once again I would like to take the opportunity to thank those of you who do show interest, as well as continued support of my work, and very kindly do what you can to help bring awareness to what it is I’m trying to achieve. It is sad to think that when someone goes to their local library, or to a bookstore to purchase a book, or order one online, that they only think of well-known names and titles to take out or purchase, as opposed to someone who is trying to get their name and titles known. What the public sadly over-looks, is the fact that these well-known names, and titles of their work, were once unknown also, until someone decided to give them a chance, which in turn increased their exposure, and made them a known name. It would be nice to think that this practice is still in existence when it comes to new names and titles. It is not only the authors who benefit from this, but the readers as well.
And as always, support your local authors, as well as all your local talents in the Arts. It will be greatly appreciated if you do.
Rusty.
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FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER 2013
Posted on 27th February 2013
in Best Romance Novels, Children’s books
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Hey there everybody! Here we are, one day away from the end of the month – granted it’s the shortest month of the year – but it has still raced by with lightning speed. I realize I say that each time I compose a newsletter – maybe it should possibly become part of my branding – but it’s true, the time races past like a freight train down the track, so we hang on, and hope for the best. Now on to the news of this month.
>> Book-signings in my immediate area have begun once more. The first of this round found me at COLES http://www.seawaymall.com/l6-7.html in Welland’s busy Seaway Mall for my second collection of children’s short stories entitled, “Through the Eyes of Innocence.”
Cover photography by: Miss Carson E. Doan of C.E. Doan Photography
This collection is filled with unique stories based in part on my childhood growing up on my paternal grandfather’s farm in the 1950′s, and though written primarily with children in mind I’ve not a doubt they will elicit many memories in the minds of the parents as well. This collection is available online at: http://www.amazon.com/Through-Eyes-Innocence-Rusty-Blackwood/dp/1466466073/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1361995232&sr=8-2&keywords=rusty+blackwood, https://www.createspace.com/3712072, or by contacting me at writerrusty@hotmail.ca
I always enjoy time representing this store, and chatting with the friendly people of Welland who always have time to stop and catch up with what’s new in the world of writing, and independent publishing. I look forward to my return to this bookstore on April 6th from 1 – 4:30 to again sign copies of this delightful children’s collection, and for those in St. Catharines, Ont. I will be at the elegant Fairview Mall’s CHAPTERS http://www.bookstorescanada.com/company/chapters_st_catharines from 1 – 4 signing copies of “Through the Eyes of Innocence,” so come on by and say hello.
Passions In Paris Cover
Excitement is growing in leaps and bounds with regard to the upcoming Spring 2013 release of my beautiful new romance/drama, “Passions in Paris: Revelations of a Lost Diary.” I am immensely proud of this poignant story that is set in Paris France at the turn of the 21st century and revolves around star-crossed soul mates, Joy Wychmere and Cullen Malone. Be sure to check my website often for updates and news with regard to this exotic romance fiction and its release date.
>> A wonderfully thrilling trailer was recently released in anticipation of my romantic fiction’s upcoming release and can be viewed at my website: https://rusty-blackwood.com, and also within this month’s Press Release. Have an in-depth read and catch up with my latest official news and happenings by taking this link: http://bit.ly/12Hpjdg
>> I’m extremely excited about the fabulous new look and feel of my website, and I invite each and every one of you to come by and experience it. It is presently surrounding the anticipated spring 2013 release of my fictional romance/drama, “Passions in Paris: Revelations of a Lost Diary,” but my previous titles will once again be listed on the site, so come on by, check it out, check out my Journal, and feel free to voice your comments and opinions of which I shall reply to.
As this month comes to a close and the month of March begins, I’d like to take this opportunity to again say thank you to each and every one of you who continue to support my work, and my endeavors to bring it to light. And, as always, support you local authors, as well as all your local talents in the Arts. Without this support there would be no books to read, music to listen to, art to view and experience, or plays and movies to enjoy.
See you next month!
Rusty.
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MARCH NEWSLETTER 2013
I must begin by welcoming Spring! It doesn’t look like a picture postcard of the season with blooming flowers and new life spurting out of the ground as yet — at least here –but it will come with time, just like everything else. This month may have been slow by way of activities out and about, but it has been extremely active in the area of revisions for my upcoming romance/drama: ‘Passions in Paris: Revelations of a Lost Diary’ due out in May, and I’m getting excited! Now on to the news of March!
>> March 9th. saw me, along with my second children’s short-story collection ‘Through the Eyes of Innocence’
Cover photography by: Miss Carson E. Doan of C.E. Doan Photography
at the always elegant and busy Fairview Mall CHAPTERS in St. Catharines, https://www.facebook.com/ChaptersSt.Catharines?fref=ts – my very favorite haunt for book-signings. The management and staff of this beautiful book-store are nothing short of amazing when it comes to supporting their local authors, and they never fail in their stalwart efforts. Media coverage by St. Catharines’ magazines, SNAP, and Niagara This Week, will appear in my April Newsletter.
>> For those in the Welland, Ont. area, I will be signing copies of: ‘Through the Eyes of Innocence’ at the bustling, exiting Seaway Mall COLES https://www.facebook.com/pages/Coles-Seaway-Mall/131913826860148?sk=page_map on April 6th, from 1 – 4:30, so please come on by and say hello.
>> As I mentioned above, final revisions are taking place on my poignant new romantic fiction: ‘Passions in Paris: Revelations of a Lost Diary’, an unforgettable love story told through the pages of a discovered diary centering around star-crossed soul mates, Joy Wychmere, and Cullen Malone which takes place in the bewitching City of Light on the threshold of the 21st. Century. This exciting new novel, which has been compared to Erich Segal’s ‘Love Story,’ and ‘The Notebook’ by Nicolas Sparks is expected for release in May 2013.
>> Catch the latest news within the official March Press Release by taking this link:
http://bit.ly/11NGvhq and be sure to keep up to date with me by checking the latest updates at my Journal/Blog on my website here at: https://rusty-blackwood.com
>> Anyone wishing to subscribe free of charge to my monthly newsletters may do so by e-mailing me at writerrusty@hotmail.ca and type ‘Newsletter Request’ in the subject, and I will add you to the mailing list.
As this month of many weathers draws to a timely close, I’d like to take this opportunity to wish each and every one of you a most Blessed and Happy Easter. May your path in life be lit with sunshine, and your gardens forever filled with happiness.
And, as always, support your local authors, as well as all your local talents in the Arts!
Cheers!
Rusty.
Tags: best romance novels, Canadian Indie author Rusty Blackwood, children’s book, children’s books, news, Passions in Paris: Revelations of a Lost Diary, romance writer, romance/drama, romantic fiction, Through the Eyes of Innocence.
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APRIL NEWSLETTER 2013
April is fast growing to a close, one day to go, and then we are officially into May. The weather does not appear to be co-operating in the way one would hope at this time of the year, then again it could always be worse! And besides, the forecast for the week does not look too bad, so hopefully what is predicted, will materialize. Now on to the news of April!
>>> Only one book-signing this month — I’ve only been doing one per month lately as my time is tied up in revisions for Passions in Paris: Revelations of a Lost Diary, so it doesn’t leave a lot of time for anything else. But April 6th. found me in Welland, Ontario at Seaway Mall COLES: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Coles-Seaway-Mall/131913826860148?ref=ts&fref=ts signing copies of ‘Through the Eyes of Innocence’ my second collection of short-stories for children, as well as the young at heart.
It’s always nice to spend time meeting new people, and chatting with familiar ones. I always find the people of Welland to be most gracious with regard to their local authors, and I am not excluded when it comes to this. Take this link to check out this happening: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Rusty-Blackwood/192607652032?fref=ts#!/media/set/?set=a.10151617781612033.1073741825.192607652032&type=1
>>> I will be signing copies of ‘Through the Eyes of Innocence’ on May 4th. at the elegant Fairview Mall CHAPTERS in St. Catharines https://www.facebook.com/ChaptersSt.Catharines?ref=ts&fref=ts at the front of the store from 1 – 4 pm, so come on by and say hello. Who knows, you might be presently surprised by your own memories this collection may conjure.
>>> I have been asked to take part in this year’s Pelham Festival of Books, part of the Grey Borders Literary celebration during the month of June, to be held at the Pelham Public Library in the beautifully artistic village of Fonthill, where I will be reading from my soon-to-be released romance/drama, ‘Passions in Paris: Revelations of a Lost Diary’.
I am very honored to be taking part in this festival which features and celebrates the work of local authors throughout the Niagara area. You may check out this first advertisement for ‘week four’, the week the festival is happening in Fonthill. Take their links for further info. along with participating authors and their websites. http://www.nlaf.jigsy.com/week-four and please feel free to check my website for updates leading up to this event.
>>> SNAP St. Catharines, a most informative and interesting issue of the monthly happenings in and around St. Catharines, paid me a visit at my March 9th. book-signing at CHAPTERS. Check it out by taking this link: http://www.snapstcatharines.com/index.php?option=com_sngevents&id[]=513561 I also did an interview with the editor of Niagara This Week which shall appear on my website, as well as next month’s Newsletter. Watch for it, and please revisit my last Press Release at http://www.freepublicitygroup.com/release_rusty_blackwood_mar13.html
>>> I would also like to invite you to check out, and follow me on Tumblr, at: http://rustyblackwood.tumblr.com/
>>> It’s always a pleasure to write these Newsletters, and hopefully keep those of you who like to follow my happenings in the know. If you would wish to subscribe, free of charge, to receive the Newsletter, please contact me at my website, https://rusty-blackwood.com or send me a note with the subject heading, ‘Newsletter’ to writerrusty@hotmail.ca and I shall include you in the mailing list.
I would also like to take this opportunity once again to thank all of you who kindly support me in so many ways. It is greatly appreciated.
And as always, support your local authors, as well as all your local talent in the Arts!
Rusty.
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MAY NEWSLETTER 2013
I honestly cannot believe how fast this month has sped past. I’m reminded of my mom telling me ‘that the older you get the faster it goes – or seems to’, well I’m beginning to agree with her! It really does go, and now on with the news of May.
>> The fourth of this month again found me at my favorite venue, St. Catharines’ Fairview Mall CHAPTERS https://www.facebook.com/ChaptersSt.Catharines?ref=ts&fref=ts on behalf of my second children’s short -story collection ‘Through the Eyes of Innocence.’
This entertaining collection of shorts is based in part on my own childhood growing up on my paternal grandfather’s south-western Ontario farm in the 1950′s. A far different time than the children of today know. This collection is available at http://www.amazon.com or by taking this direct link http://www.amazon.com/Through-Eyes-Innocence-Rusty-Blackwood/dp/1466466073/ref=la_B0092XLBRM_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1369873850&sr=1-5. Also available at https://www.createspace.com/3712072. It will also be available at my coming online bookstore at my website https://rusty-blackwood.com. You can check out this event by taking this link: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151664727202033.1073741826.192607652032&type=1
>> The 26th of May found me at Stratus Vineyards in lovely Niagara-on-the-Lake http://wineriesofniagaraonthelake.com/stratus where I took part in the event, SPRUNG, along with fifteen fellow authors and poets from Grey Borders Publishing http://www.greyborders.jigsy.com/ where I did two readings, the first consisting of four selections of poetry from my second collection, Impressions, which can be obtained at, https://www.createspace.com/3683133 as well as http://www.amazon.com/Impressions-Emotion-Ms-Rusty-Blackwood/dp/1466296348/ref=la_B0092XLBRM_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1369878303&sr=1-1
and a chapter from my soon-to-be-released romance/drama,‘Passions in Paris: Revelations of a Lost Diary’.
It was a windy, cool day, but sunny and I believe everyone had a good time. You may check out the event by taking this link https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151708086927033.1073741827.192607652032&type=1
>> Last minute preparations are being done on my new romance/drama ‘Passions in Paris: Revelations of a Lost Diary’, due for release in early June. I had hoped for a late May release but this was not to be the case, yet it doesn’t take one bit of excitement away from this beautiful love story’s coming presence. Stay tuned for its official release announcement by Mr. Don McCauley of the free publicity focus group www.freepublicitygroup.com and revisit the latest news at http://www.freepublicitygroup.com/release_rusty_blackwood_mar13.html
>> For those in my area I will be reading from Passions/Revelations at the Pelham Festival Book Fair http://pelhamlibrary.on.ca/node/592 to be held on June 22nd. at the Pelham Library located in the quaint village of Fonthill, Ontario from 2 – 4 pm. Come on out and enjoy this event, part of Grey Borders’ Niagara Literary Arts Festival happening across the Niagara Region in June.
As another month draws to a close I wish to take this opportunity once again to thank all those who so kindly lend their support, and stalwart shoulders. It is appreciated more than you know. And as always, support your local authors, as well as all your local talent in the Arts.
Cheers!
Rusty.
Tags: best romance novels, children’s book, drama, IMPRESSIONS, May Newsletter, Passions in Paris: Revelations of a Lost Diary, Pelham Festival Book Fair, poetry, romance, romantic fiction indie author Rusty Blackwood
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JUNE NEWSLETTER 2013
This has been an extremely exciting month for me getting ready for the release of my long anticipated romance/drama, ‘Passions in Paris: Revelations of a Lost Diary’. Last minute preparations, do this – do that – make certain this is done – wondering if I’ve done that, the list goes on and on. It never gets easier; then again if it did it might lose its incredible appeal and I wouldn’t want that to happen so I learn to cope, and now, on with the news of June.
>> As I wrote in my opening paragraph, it’s been an incredibly busy month but it has also been an extremely exciting one. No book signings – as yet – however that will change by the end of summer – but I was invited this year to take part in the Pelham Festival of Books which was held in the beautiful town of Fonthill on Saturday, June 22nd. in the Festival Room at Pelham Library where I took part with nine other talented, and creative authors whose range in different genres was phenomenal. You can check out my part of this successful event in some fine pics shot by my wonderfully talented granddaughter, Carson E. Doan of Carson Doan Photography, St. Catharines by taking this link: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151760192377033.1073741828.192607652032&type=1 June has been literary month throughout Niagara, and I was pleased to have been part of it.
>> The Pelham Festival Book Fair was also host to my local launch of ‘Passions in Paris: Revelations of a Lost Diary.’
>> The release of this totally new revised copulation of the previous two – with new additional content – has been a long time in the making, but I am so pleased to have been given the opportunity to bring this touching story to fruition in the way that I had originally envisioned.
>> The paperback version of the romance/drama has been officially released and you may check out its official announcement by taking this link: http://bit.ly/1chLBT2
>> Please be reminded that I will only be carrying a minimal stock of Passions/Revelations, but it is now available at the fine online bookstores of https://www.createspace.com/4151917, http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/passions-in-paris-rusty-blackwood/1115775168?ean=9781482312690 and http://www.amazon.com/Passions-Paris-Revelations-Lost-Diary/dp/1482312697/ref=sr_1_5?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1372283307&sr=1-5 as well as Amazon worldwide.
COMING SOON TO AMAZON KINDLE!! WATCH MY WEBSITE FOR UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENT OF ITS RELEASE!!
This has been an amazing month but one I have had a blast within. If you have not done so, please check out Passions’ official trailer on my website at https://rusty-blackwood.com, and take some time to check out the book itself; it’s well worth the read, and you won’t be disappointed in the heart-touching journey you’ll take.
As I do at the end of each Newsletter, I’d like to again take the opportunity to thank each and every one of you who continually support me and my work. It means so very much, more than you realize. And, as always, support your local authors, as well as all local talent in the Arts and remember, those whose names are a now household word were once unknown, that is until someone took the time to notice and spread the word.
Cheer!
Rusty.
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JULY NEWSLETTER 2013
Posted on 30th July 2013
in Best Romance Novels, Canadian Indie Author, Fiction Romance Novels, Indie Author, Romance Author, Romance Books, Romance Drama, Romance Fiction, Romance Fiction Novel, Romance Indie Author, Romance Novel, Romance Novels
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Hello everyone! We now find ourselves well into summer with just over a month and three quarters to go. It’s been an up and down summer so far with regard to temperatures, but the past few days have actually been really nice – and I’ll take it any way I can get it, for I really don’t relish what will come in about three months or less. But first comes autumn, my favorite time of year, but I shouldn’t be getting ahead of myself as we still have lots of summer to go, and now on with the show – or in this case July’s news.
>> I am so very pleased to announce the official release of my fictional romance/drama ‘Passions in Paris: Revelations of a Lost Diary’ in both paperback and Kindle formats! Now the romantic fiction, centering on star-crossed soul mates, Joy Wychmere, and Cullen Malone, can be accessed by the best of both publishing formats, so be sure to check out this exciting romance novel at http://www.amazon.com/Passions-Paris-Revelations-Lost-Diary/dp/1482312697/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1375225542&sr=1-1. The title is available at Amazon worldwide, and in paperback format at https://www.createspace.com/4151917, and Barnes&Noble at http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/passions-in-paris-rusty-blackwood/1115775168?ean=9781482312690.
>> Book-signing dates for Passions/Revelations are coming in, in fact September and November are filled at my favorite venues around the Niagara and Welland area, so be sure to watch postings of the dates, or you may check them out now under upcoming events at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Rusty-Blackwood/192607652032?ref=ts#!/pages/Rusty-Blackwood/192607652032?ref=ts I love the signing circuit that I do, and I always look forward to seeing familiar faces, and chatting with new people as well.
>> I am pleased to continue promotions of my newest Press Release surrounding this heart-touching fictional romantic drama, and you may check it out by taking this shortened link:
http://bit.ly/14Bl6Jt and be sure to catch next month’s Press Release for an upcoming surprise!
This month has been an extremely exciting one for me, as it has witnessed the finale fruition of Passions in Paris: Revelations of a Lost Diary and it is my hope that it will be received well, but more importantly, that it will bring as much enjoyment to the reader that it has provided for me in writing it. The world of a writer can be many things, but the one area that never changes is the exuberant feeling of completing a story, and bringing it to the public eye.
And as always, support your local authors as well as all your local talent in the Arts and remember, all those extremely well-known names in literature, or any field in the Arts, were once unknown and trying their utmost to gain attention with regard to their craft. They continued to be unknown until ‘someone’ took a chance. Be that someone. Give your support, purchase their work, and spread the word.
See you next month!
Rusty.
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