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WRITER’S DIGEST NAMES PAGEONELIT.COM A TOP 101 WEBSITE FOR WRITERS

The Writer’s Digest, the source for information on writing better and getting published, has just named its top 101 websites for writers. For the third time, PageOneLit.com is on the list.

The Writer’s Digest, published since 1920, is the most respected publication for writers, which makes this recognition highly prestigious. The Writer’s Digest selects its top 101 sites by analyzing staff favorites and visitor nominations. In naming PageOneLit.com as a top 101 website for writers, Writer’s Digest recognizes that this website offers writers—and readers—the best resources on the Internet.

Established in 1994, PageOneLit.com was the first online literary newsletter and ranks first in Google searches for literary newsletters. The site publishes author interviews, book reviews, and literary news. Visitors may also participate in writing contests, visit websites for authors and other writing resources, and read authors’ reflections on writing. PageOneLit.com owner  says, “I want people to keep reading so writers will keep writing.”

The most popular feature of PageOneLit.com is the section on new books. This is the “home for authors to market their books,” says Weaver, an industry expert in book promotion and publishing. Here, visitors find book synopses and interviews with the authors of new books. Author and novelist William HazelGrove says, “Pageonelit has led the way in Internet based literary websites.”

The Writer’s Digest also named PageOneLit.com as a top 101 site for writers in 1999 and 2001, and honored the site with the 2000 National Zine Publishing Award. PageOneLit.com has been featured by the USA Today, N.Y. Times, and Chicago Tribune newspapers.

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The White Doves Soar by Robert S. Dahl is a very interesting literary ride for historians of World War II

The White Doves Soar by Robert S. Dahl is a very interesting literary ride for historians of World War II with adventure, action an

The White Doves Soar (ISBN 1460953746) by Robert S. Dahl is a very interesting literary ride for historians of World War II with adventure, action and romance.

Personally, I enjoy historical novels and with 9-11 around the corner it’s important to remember our fighting men and the other wars that give us our freedom today. In The White Doves Soar, the stage is set in 1943, as Air Force First Lieutenant Jacob “Jake” Bradford prepares for his first mission in Greece during World War II. He and his best friend, Lieutenant William “Buck” Henderson, embark on a flight to parachute Buck into the hills outside of Athens, which throws them right into the reality and fury of the war.

Disaster strikes in Laviro, Greece, for Sara Emmanuel, a young assistant college professor. She is placed under the control of the German Nazis, like most orthodox Jews, through Adolf Hitler’s “Final Solution.” Only those with unwavering strength will survive this tragedy. Sara and Jake eventually cross paths, enriching the plot and further describing Greece during World War II.

In a recent Interview, the author said, “It was inspired by a dream, it is the experience of two young adults during the chaotic years of World War II. It is a book about struggles, the determination, and the ingenuity of the human spirit to survive under harsh conditions. And the ability of the spirit to survive and enjoy the better things of life. This book is an epic tale including both sides of the story. It has many of the ingredients that make for great story-telling:lots of action, plenty of descriptive detail, and a compelling blend of military drama, history, culture, romance, and suspense. The individual stories—- Jake’s and Sara’s most notably—play out against an interesting background of Greece during World War II.”

The White Doves Soar is an original historical fast paced historical fiction and the author writes with amazing detail. from the first chapter to the last it is very inspiring to how much research went into writing The White Doves Soar. An exception read and a MUST BUY!

Pub. Date: July 2011

Publisher: Createspace

Format: Paperback , 428pp

ISBN-13: 9781460953747

ISBN: 1460953746

About the author: I’m a 73-year-old semi-retired entrepreneur. My wife Carol and I have been married for over 50 years. We have been in business together for most of those years. Both of us were born, and raised in Pipestone, Minnesota. I was a private pilot for 35 years, with around 4000 hours of flight time. We also are experienced sailors. We have owned two large sailboats and now we have a motor yacht. My wife Carol assisted me with this book. She would edit each chapter several times for me, and listen to my story ideas. With her encouragement and cooperation, we finished the story for you to enjoy. During World War II, there were many untold stories. This is an epic historical drama, with adventure, action and romance. The time frame is from late-1943 to mid-1945. Most of the story takes place in Greece and the Mediterranean theater.Inspiration for this book came from a dream I had. In May of 2009, I was in the hospital in the cardiac intensive care unit. I was recovering from carotid artery surgery. That night I had a reoccurring dream, about a American Army Air Force pilot in the World War II. Over the next month or so, I could not get this dream out of my mine, I just kept adding to the story. In the fall and winter of 2009 — 2010, I wrote the story in longhand, then through the miracle of computer technology. I was able to put it into book form.I know, you will enjoy this story, and get some sense of the terrible loss of life and suffering, that was going on worldwide during World War II. Also, I hope that you will see the enthusiasm and bravery of the young men and woman involved in this war. They carried the day for the United States and their allies. We should thank God, every day for the sacrifices made by these young people. They helped win World War II, and guaranteed our freedom and way of life. Most of the names of the characters in this book are fictitious. Nearly all the places where the story takes place are not. I spent hundreds of hours researching the information, for this story. I enjoyed writing this book, and I plan to write more. This story will take you back to those times, giving you a brief look into the history of World War II. http://robertsdahlbooks.com

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Drawing Straight With Crooked Lines by Paul White is extraordinary!

Drawing Straight With Crooked Lines by Paul White (ISBN-10: 0595498140) is an extraordinary study and story in fiction regarding how God uses flawed and imperfect people to carry out his perfect plan.

Drawing Straight With Crooked Lines is original,tangible and substantial. Never have I read a book this engaging.

Rocky Gates, is a disbarred, drug addicted lawyer who has lost all hope and tries to end his life. He has lost all hope ,meaning and human will. However, God personally intervenes and informs Rocky that he has been called upon to deliver a special message to all the inhabitants of Earth.The message is bestowed and rendered to Rocky over the course of a week, while he walks through a series of self-imposed crisis and tribulations.Drawing Straight With Crooked Lines illustrates how the power of God can transform a human life, no matter how far down the ladder we may have fallen. It also demonstrates the unique love the Heavenly Father has for all His children and the lengths He will go to show us this love. This cleverly, skillfully and intelligently written book mixes humor and wit to carry its timeless message of hope.

In a recent Interview the author says, “It is a quirky little book, set in San Antonio. The main character is Rocky Gates, a drug addicted, disbarred lawyer who has totally ruined his life. He has lost all hope and tries to commit suicide.

However, God has a different plan. He takes on human form and personally intervenes to save Rocky’s life. The pair spends a week together, during which God (who likes to be called “Pops”) teaches Rocky how to stay clean and gives him a special message to deliver to the rest of the world. In addition to Pops, Rocky also meets Jesus Christ, Satan, the Apostle Paul and Judas Iscariot.

It is a fast paced and action packed read. It also deals with a lot of dark themes – drug addiction, relapse, blackmail, murder, betrayal, prostitution and homosexuality, just to name a few.

A lot of people assume that Rocky Gates is just a thinly disguised version of me. This is simply not the case. Granted, there are some common elements. I am a recovering addict, a chronic relapser and a former attorney, just like him. But Rocky is really a composite character, combining the different personality traits of dozens of recovering addicts I have known. Like Rocky, these addicts are intelligent, often brilliant, people.”

Drawing Straight With Crooked Lines is an instant classic and one that everyone will enjoy and surprisingly find a ray of hope and gratitude upon reading as well as praise and recognition. A MUST read!

Paperback: 180 pages

Publisher: iUniverse (October 4, 2008)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0595503608

About the Author: Paul W. White was born on October 9, 1959, in Roswell, New Mexico, to Ed and Nancy White. He also has a sister, Janan White Little. As Janan is quick to point out, she may be five years older than Paul, but she looks ten years younger.

Shortly after his first birthday, the family moved to Casper, Wyoming. In 1963, they relocated to Midland, Texas, where they remained throughout Paul’s formative years.

After graduating from Midland High School in 1978, Paul attended the University of Texas at Austin. He graduated from U.T. in 1982, and was accepted into the St. Mary’s School of Law in San Antonio. He received his law degree from there in 1985.

From 1985 -2000, Paul had a successful career as a trial lawyer, primarily in his hometown of Midland. After that, he worked in the mental health field in several different capacities. He still works in the Oil & Gas industry as a independent oil operator.

In 2006, Paul decided to pursue his life long dream of being a writer. He promptly became successful a free-lance journalist. His two favorite subjects are Texas sports and Texas politics.

In the summer of 2007, he decided it was time to write his first novel. Drawing from his own personal experiences and observations, he created Drawing Straight With Crooked Line – A Tale of Redemption. His second novel, The 7th Flag Over Texas, should be out in the summer of 2011.

Paul now lives in the Texas Hill Country. In his spare time, he enjoys cussing and throwing things at his television whenever one of his two favorite sports teams, the Texas Longhorns or the San Antonio Spurs, are playing. He is also an accomplished fly fisherman.

The Oasis Project by Art Adkins is a substantive and substantial environmental detective murder mystery that entertains and delivers the goods every chapter.

The Oasis Project by Art Adkins is a substantive and substantial environmental detective murder mystery that entertains and delivers the goods every chapter.

The Oasis Project is Art Adkins’ first novel but you would not know it after reading this book. Mr. Adkins has been in law enforcement for the last twenty-eight years and has worked as a police officer on the Ft. Lauderdale Police Department and as a sergeant on the LAPD. His knowledge of police procedure is in The Oasis Project like a seasoned author of 10 or more novels. My first thoughts when reading The Oasis Project is the author is as good as John Grisham except Art Adkins has a badge.

The Oasis Project is very good on many levels. Literary speaking the story/plot is solid. The characters are believable and you will be wanting more of them when you finish reading The Oasis Project. Adkins has his own writing style which I’m sure will reward him with years as a successful published author.

The Oasis Project is about the murder of a family, specifically a high school boy named Billy Waterbury, who is gifted in environmental science. Billy has an invention called the “Desalting Machine” – An invention that could possibly end world hunger by bringing water to parts of the world that has none. This machine could solve problems with pollution. Companies all over the world are greedily trying to get their hands on Billy’s machine and the outcome is Billy is murdered. Who did it and why? Read the book!

Enter Slade Lockwood a decorated detective who has moved to Cedar Key Florida to retire. Slade is not looking for anything except to find himself. He doesn’t need or want work but the Waterbury murder has Slade doing what he does best – Detective work. Finding criminals and putting them where they belong.

In a recent interview the author said, “Slade is different in a lot of ways. Slade is not out trying to hustle money or worry about obtaining a case to pay the rent. Slade is trying to find himself, has become disgruntled with law enforcement and is going through a process to re-discover the youthful ambition and ideals that led him into law enforcement to begin with. It is this journey that perplexes Slade, this self-discovery that he has run from for so long, refusing to acknowledge, but now must confront. Discovering who the murderer is in the story is a parallel course for Slade, but equally important. I like Slade because he is not afraid to venture into the unknown. At times he moves forward, not because he understands the direction he is taking, but he accepts that he must take it and the conclusion will be enlightening. How many times in our own lives do we get thrown into situations where we must battle through to the end and hope the solution is worth the price we pay? That is Slade – he moves forward because he has to and wants to, not afraid to confront those aspects of his personality and environment that may be painful, but at the same time beneficial. I think everyone can appreciate Slade.”

Anyone who reads The Oasis Project will instantly feel and see that Art Adkins is a natural born first rate story-teller and writer. The Oasis Project marks a special time in this authors writing career in that this is his first novel but the great thing is I’d bet my house his second will be even better. The Oasis Project is the perfect book for summer reading  so  hurry up and get a copy before the summer is over. The sequel is in the works. Excellent! Superb! Read The Oasis Project today.

Reviewed by Books-And-Authors.net

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