Making Use of Facebook

I've never seen more authors than those who lurk around Facebook daily. But it doesn't help them to be there if they are not making full use of everything Facebook has to offer. For me, the reader, I have a wealth of info at my fingertips now because of FB. I can pop over to any author's page or profile and see what they are writing and take a peak at what others are saying about it before I buy.

I recently met a great group of women and one comes to mind, Nichole Gibbons Osborn. She's a writer, blogger and soon-to-be author. I also had the pleasure to befriend Janet Chester Bly, an awesome writer, and to become closer to Joyce Sterling Scarbrough. Other great writers I've met there are Lee Ann Ward, Linda Kozar, Julie Malone, and Tricia Goyer.

I'm making good use of Facebook, getting close to the authors I read everyday, and posting to further the kingdom of God. What could be better?

Joyce Scarbrough has a New Release - "SYMMETRY"

I'm proud to announce that Joyce Scarbrough, the Belle in Blue, finally has released her third novel, entitle SYMMETRY. And you don't want to miss it.

Check it out on Amazon and then visit the Belle in Blue on Facebook. She's a truly amazing author.

Alcoholism and the Need to Write

The hard times of today's reality is working its magic. People are starting to seek help for depression and addictive behaviors at alarming rates. Alcoholism is often overlooked for other more destructive drugs, but it is still around and is as dangerous as ever. If you're having problems with alcoholism or know someone who is, here are some wonderful books to give:

No More Letting Go by Debra Jay
Drinking: A Love Story by Caroline Knapp
Different Roads by Joyce Scarbrough
Marriage on the Rocks by Janet Geringer Woititz

A Chance to Win More Than 27 Books

After the recent storms in Arkansas, and the loss suffered by Lacresha Hayes and her church family, Joyce Anthony decided to collect books from various authors and sell chances to win it at $1 each, with all the funds going to Lacresha Hayes and her church family. Please see the list of books below and the link to send your money to for the opportunity to win these books:


1. It Had to Be Us by Harry and Elizabeth Lawrence http://www.bettyjotucker.com/

2. Susan Sarandon: A True Maverick by Betty Jo Tucker http://www.bettyjotucker.com/

3. Confessions of a Movie Addict by Betty Jo Tucker http://www.bettyjotucker.com/

4. Death By Candlelight by Billie A. Williams http://www.billiewilliams.com/

5. Knapsack Secrets by Billie A. Williams http://www.billiewilliams.com/

6. Storm by Joyce A. Anthony http://joyceanthony.tripod.com

7. Conduct Unbecoming by Nina M.Osier http://www.geocities.com/nina_osier/

8. Redemption by Judith Rochelle http://www.judithrochelle.com/

9. Shepherd’s Pie by J. D. Webb http://www.jdwebb.com/

10. Heal and Forgive: Forgiveness in the Face of Abuse by Nancy Richards www.healandforgive.net

11. Cherry Blossoms in Twilight: Memories of a Japanese Girl by Yaeko Sugama Weldon and Linda E. Austin http://www.moonbridgebooks.com/

12. I Romanced the Stone by Marvin D. Wilson http://inspiritandtruths.blogspot.com/

13. Different Roads by Joyce Sterling Scarbrough http://www.authorsden.com/joycelscarbrough1

14. True Blue Forever by Joyce Sterling Scarbrough http://www.authorsden.com/joycelscarbrough1

15. Gentle Journey by Elaine Lyons Bach http://www.shoutlife.com/profile_view.cfm?uid=39176

16. Angel’s Dance by Lynn C. Johnston http://www.lynncjohnston.com/

17. Bank Roll: A Max Stryker Mystery by Janet Elaine Smith http://www.janetelainesmith.com/

18. Dakota Printer by Janet Elaine Smith http://www.janetelainesmith.com/

19. The Rape of Innocence by Lacresha Hayes www.authorsden.com/visit/viewwork.asp?id=22774&AuthorID=73926, http://learntofeelpretty.blogspot.com

20. Becoming by Lacresha Hayes www.authorsden.com/visit/viewwork.asp?id=22774&AuthorID=73926, http://lacreshahayesfanclub.weebly.com

21. The Feeling Soul: A Roadmap to Healing and Living by Mark Linden O’Meara http://www.healingresources.org/

22. Crazy Thoughts of an Online Romance by Epstein LaRue http://www.epsteinlarue.com/

23. Arpetta Honor by Annette Snyder http://annettesnyder.atspace.com/

24. The Kahills of Willow Walk by S. K. Hamilton http://www.skhamilton.com/

25. Beyond Dancing by Anita Bloom Ornoff http://beyonddancing.tripod.com/

26. One Frog Sang by Shirley Parenteau http://www.shirleyparenteau.com/

27. Curley and Q and Me, Too Baby Album by Marcia Trimble illustrated by Kim Spanaugle http://www.clearblogs.com/kimsponaugle

One lucky winner will get a box that includes all the books on this list!!! In addition, there will be numerous additional drawings for a copy of one of the books, so the chances of winning a prize are numerous.

To enter the drawing, you can do one of two things:
a. Go to http://paypal.com and buy as many chances as you wish, using the email address : lacresha.hayes@gmail.com. Every one dollar donation gets you one entry in the drawing.

or

b. Contact Joyce Anthony at rainbow@velocity.net and I will send you information on where you can send a check or money order for your chances.

The drawing will be held on July 1, 2008 and winners will be notified by email by July 5, 2008.