Building Your Brand! Podcast - Michigan Avenue Media

Come join VS Grenier and Marsha Casper Cook at 9 am Pacific - 10 am Mountain - 11 am Central - 12 pm Eastern LIVE on July 24th!

The topic is Creating Your Author Platform. Why is this important, and what is a platform anyway? It is your visibility as an author, your life support. The wider your reach, the more readers you connect with, the more books you can sell. What you do with your platform speaks about you as an author (in an authentic way) as you try to reach your target audience. It's all about connecting with people -- on a real level. It's not about shouting, "Buy my books" all over the place.
VS Grenier plans to dig in deep on you can build your platform from the ground up or from where you are right now.

Questions will be answered from callers as well throughout the show. Call in during the live broadcast at 714-242-5259.
Learn more about the host at http://vsgrenier.com
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Michigan Avenue Media / WOI Podcast - SPECIAL 9 Year Anniversary

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Please join Marsha Casper Cook and Piper Stone for a Holiday Romance Authors Special on Tuesday December 4 at  8 EST 7 CST 6 MT 5 PST.

This is going to be a fun packed season finale with lots of guests and fun! It's Party time for Michigan Avenue Media!

For the last show of the Year and the 9th Anniversary of A GOOD STORY IS A GOOD STORY please join Marsha when she welcomes many of the shows good friends. The authors will be sharing their story and where you can find their Romance Novels. Here's a list of some of the guests and as always here's room for more - some suprises too.

Jack Remick, Melissa Keir, Isobelle Cate, Lorraine Kolmacic, Becky Robbins and Jasmina Siderovski. 

For more info http://www.michiganavenuemedia.com

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Guilty Pleasures - Is Lilly in or is she out?

Get your copy of GUILTY PLEASURES in time for the holidays!!!! Lily loves the life of being an escort but when danger strikes will she quit? GUILTY PLEASURES BY MARSHA CASPER COOK.

Posted on November 25, 2018 by karenwritesmurder

Full of hot scenes and interesting characters, this is a super romance sprinkled with a bit of comedy that will hold your interest to the end. Lilly Peters is an intern who has paid her way through school herself. When her grandmother becomes ill, Lilly has to find the extra money needed for her care. She hears through the hospital grapevine that working as a high class call girl can bring in lots of money, so she jumps at the chance. Her call girl career started as a means to an end, but she finds she enjoys having sex for money along with all the extras her men give her. Everything is fine until some of the other escorts are roughed and no one seems to know why. Even though she’s in danger, Lilly is hesitant to give up all the perks that come with her new, more affluent lifestyle. Things get worse and she’s faced with the choice of keeping her dream of becoming a doctor or continuing to have sex for money. You’ll be surprised by her decision. She certainly was!

LJ’s writing style is fluid (yes, that too!) and floats from page to page with the sharing of a fantasy likely many women share. She has created a story so natural that it all seems perfectly feasible that an ER physician could become a professional escort.
But before the detail, the story line: ‘Lilly Peters is a doctor by day and an escort by night. She was on her own at a very young age and had to put herself through Medical school, but when her grandmother took ill she needed money for her care. She had heard through the hospital Intern grapevine about being an escort for very rich influential men and jumped at the chance. What she didn’t know was how much she would enjoy having sex for money. She liked her men to give her gifts… and guess what? They did! Everything was going at an easy pace when some of the other escorts were roughed up pretty bad and no one seemed to why. By this time she had changed her lifestyle from second-rate to first –rate. She loved her luxurious condo and outstanding wardrobe and the fact that she could pay all her bills and still have money in the bank. She was financially secure but very unhappy. As things got worse and one of her favorite lovers was murdered she had to make a choice. Would she go back to her dream of becoming a great doctor or choose having sex for money?’
LJ obviously has a great time writing her short romantic mysteries and she adds enough steam and spice to make them soar. Grady Harp, October 17

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PAPERBACK 

AUDIO NARRATED BY SASHA WHITE

World Of Ink Special - Randall Dark -

 

Please join Marsha Casper Cook on Tuesday Nov 6 4EST 3 CST 2 MT 1 PST when she welcomes her guest Randall Dark, Writer, Director, Producer and Cinematographer.

Randall is the creative and marketing force behind Randall Dark Productions, Inc. He received one of the International Electronic Cinema Festival's top honors: The Pioneer Award, bestowed in recognition of extraordinary contributions to the success of High Definition. 

He is a member of the Television Arts and Sciences Academy and is one of a select few members of the Consumer Electronics Association's Academy of Digital Pioneers, a group recognized for their efforts implementing Digital Television in the United States. Dark and his companies have been involved in over 2000 HD projects including feature films, documentaries, commercials, music videos, corporate presentations, product launches and live events.

The Maxell Corporation presented Dark its Independent Filmmaker Award for Achievement made during the making of "Closing Escrow". HD Programs directed by Dark have also received awards from CEA, Telly, IECF, Communicator, Aurora, Axiem, WorldFest Houston International Film Festival, Videographer, The American Corporate Video Awards and Cinema Chicago.

Marsha is an author, screenwriter, host and producer of all Michigan Avenue Media and World Of Ink Podcasts. 
For more about the shows - http://www.michiganavenuemedia.com

Writing Great Characters - Podcast Host Marsha Casper Cook

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 Gracie will be listening to the show.

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Link to Podcast - Monday 4EST 3CST

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Please join Elizabeth Black and Marsha Casper Cook on September 4 at 4EST 3CST 2MT 1PST when they welcome their special guest Dana Cameron. Her novels and short stories are inspired by her career as an archaeologist. Her crime fiction has won multiple Agatha, Anthony, and Macavity Awards, and has been short-listed for the Edgar Award.

Elizabeth writes erotic books and short stories that have been published by Circlet Press, Cleis Press, Xcite Books, House of Erotica, Naughty Nights Press, Ravenous Romance, Scarlet Magazine, Sexis Magazine, Alternet, the Ms. Magazine Blog, Good Vibrations Magazine, nuts4chic, and other places. She  also writes dark fiction and horror. Look for her darker works at her other web site: E. A. Black - Writer.

It's going to be  great show.

Marsha is an optioned screenwriter and a multi genre author. She has just become a finalist in the 2018 Book Authors Academy Awards in the Romance Category - IT'S NEVER TOO LATE FOR LOVE  

More about Dana
http://www.danacameron.com
More about Elizabeth
https://elizabethablack.blogspot.com
More about Marsha
http://www.marshacaspercook.com

Children's Books

5 FABULOUS CHILDRENS BOOKS –CHECK THESE OUT FOR YOUR LITTLE ONES! CHILDRENS LITERATURE BY MARSHA CASPER COOK

Posted on August 29, 2018 by karenwritesmurder

LEAPING LIZARDS IT’S A CONFIDENCE POTION

The Magical Leaping Lizard Potion is a fun imaginative read. Thirteen little girls make a potion that gives them confidence. This story shows how when a team works together great things can happen. This a fun imaginative read that makes you want to cheer the girls on. 
Also available in Audible. Audible is very helpful in helping kids understand a story better when they listen and read at the same time 


HARD COVER
https://www.amazon.com/Magical-Leaping-Lizard-Potion/dp/1604148845/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
PAPERBACK
https://www.amazon.com/Magical-Leaping-Lizard-Potion/dp/1604141352/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
KINDLE
https://www.amazon.com/Magical-Leaping-Lizard-Potion-ebook/dp/B00KMWR5H2/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
AUDIBLE

https://www.amazon.com/The-Magical-Leaping-Lizard-Potion/dp/B015G6I1RQ/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

This is a GREAT read for young teens!July 25, 2012
By J.D. HolidayVINE™ VOICE
Format:Paperback
The Magical Leaping Lizard Potion by Marsha Casper Cook
Isabella Pimpinella, her puppy, Milly Van Dilly and her young witch friends are eager to develop into grown up witches. On the one night of the year when this can be done they have the greatest sleepover ever. They fool around with potions and rhythms in order to get it all right by midnight!
The Magical Leaping Lizard Potion is hilariouslyentertaining when it comes to doing what young witches must do. This is a GREAT read for young teens!
~Author JD Holiday


WILL CHIPPY DISCOVER THAT BEING A COOKIE IS JUST A SPECIAL AS BEING A BROWNIE?
Chippy isn’t happy with who he is and wants to be a brownie. With help from his teacher, Mrs. Chipster, he realizes he can be happy with who he is, if he believes in himself. Children will not only relate to what has happened to Chippy they will be pleased as they see sad Chippy become happy being himself. This is a heartwarming storybook for early readers, reading aloud at home, and as a bedtime story. Self Esteem is very important no matter what age.Kids will be learning without feeling this is a message. 
If you also get the audio book children will love hearing the words as they read. 


HARD COVER
https://www.amazon.com/I-Wish-Was-Brownie/dp/1604148837/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1535551894&sr=8-7
PAPERBACK
https://www.amazon.com/I-Wish-Was-Brownie/dp/1604148810/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1535551894&sr=8-7
KINDLE
https://www.amazon.com/I-Wish-Was-Brownie-ebook/dp/B017KYKTBI/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1535551894&sr=8-7
AUDIBLE
https://www.amazon.com/I-Wish-Was-Brownie/dp/B014I5PRA0/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1535551894&sr=8-7

Great for Self-esteem
November 29, 2015
Format: Kindle Edition
I don’t know how many times I hear my students wish they were someone else, or looked different. This story is just like their’s. Chippy is a chocolate chip cookie who wishes he was a brownie. In his mind if he was a brownie the other chippies wouldn’t laugh at him and he wouldn’t feel so alone. His teacher Mrs. Chipster invites him over to her house and presents him with a costume to try on. It is a brownie costume. As he looks at himself in the mirror he discovers it is what is inside and not on the outside that matters.
What a wonderful story.
I received a copy to facilitate my review. The opinions expressed here are my own.
TOO MANY SNACKS IS NOT A GOOD THING!
Addison thinks he’s got the best mommy in the whole world when she lets him have whatever he wants to eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner even when it s chocolate candy, cookies and ice cream. Addison quickly learns how easy it can be to have too much of a good thing and that mommies & daddies really do know best!




PAPERBACK
https://www.amazon.com/Snack-Attack-Marsha-Casper-Cook/dp/1604141239/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1535552325&sr=1-1
KINDLE
https://www.amazon.com/Snack-Attack-Marsha-Casper-Cook-ebook/dp/B00K22GK64/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1535552325&sr=1-1
AUDIBLE
https://www.amazon.com/Snack-Attack/dp/B016J843YK/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1535552325&sr=1-1
a yummy story for picky eaters
August 13, 2012
Format: Paperback
SNACK ATTACK BY MARSHA CASPER COOK
REVIEW BY KAREN VAUGHAN
Addison Apple hate oatmeal. He would rather eat chocolate and other goodies all day long.
His mom allows him to feed himself whatever he wants. After chowing down on various kinds of junk food he gets sick and realises that oatmeal is okay after all and that mom is right about healthy food.
This is a great story for picky kids to learn too much of a good thing isn’t that great. It is written from a kids point of view and is suitable for primary school students. I will recommend this to parents with kids from four and older. I give this 5 chocolate chip cookies.

NO CLUES, NO SHOES—BEING DIFFERENT DOESN’T MEAN YOU CAN’T BE FRIENDS
A friendship develops between two kids when they solve the first of many mystery cases. At first, they have nothing in common and didn’t see eye to eye on anything. Addison likes to read and write stories inside, and Emelina likes to be outdoors, jogging, skating, and just about anything that keeps her active. She likes healthy food and Addison has a sweet tooth. After a few weeks of friendship they realize even though they are different they can still be great friends.
Also available in Audible. Audible is very helpful in helping kids understand a story better when they listen and read at the same time .


HARDCOVER
https://www.amazon.com/Clues-Shoes-Marsha-Casper-Cook/dp/1604144173/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1535552733&sr=1-1
KINDLE
https://www.amazon.com/Clues-Shoes-Marsha-Casper-Cook-ebook/dp/B00K4CA61W/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1535552733&sr=1-1
AUDIBLE
https://www.amazon.com/No-Clues-Shoes/dp/B01311BQRU/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1535552733&sr=1-1

How much did I love this mystery!!
ByCindy McDonaldon August 3, 2017
Format: Kindle Edition
Read this wonderful children’s cozy mystery to my three granddaughters (ages: 11, 6, and 5) last night–they just loved it and so did I! Marsha Casper Cook certainly knows how to talk to kids and tell them a glorious tale! Emelina and her rather grumpy but very hungry friend AJ are very entertaining and let’s not forget her dog, Stanley! So much fun as they try to become real detectives while trying to find out who is stealing shoes in the neighborhood! Don’t miss this read! Your kids are gonna love it–5 STARS!

WHAT’S GOING ON ON THE BUSY BUS?
This is a funny short-rhyming book. Kids will enjoy listening to these poems over and over again and still be entertained by the magical words that shout out, ” This is funny stuff.” 
Caesar Burgess walked up to bat.
His knees were shaking, and that was that.
He tried and tried many times before
But was never, never able to score.
He looked out at the crowd
And gave them a nod
The gum he was chewing
Was now a large wad.
He took a deep breath
For hope and for luck.
Trying to remember
To hit, miss or duck.
He slowly moved back
Just a little bit.
He swallowed his pride
And smacked his lip.
All of a sudden
It happened so fast.
He hoped this feeling
Would always last!
He took a swing
And his bat hit the ball.
Suddenly he felt like
He was ten feet tall.
So he ran and he ran
And he ran some more.
And wouldn’t you know it?
This time he did score.
HARDCOVER
https://www.amazon.com/Busy-Bus-Collection-Short-Childrens/dp/1604144718/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1535553165&sr=8-1
PAPERBACK
https://www.amazon.com/Busy-Bus-Collection-Short-Childrens/dp/1604140631/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1535553165&sr=8-1
KINDLE
https://www.amazon.com/Busy-Bus-Collection-Short-Childrens-ebook/dp/B003NUQPH6/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1535553165&sr=8-1
AUDIBLE
https://www.amazon.com/Busy-Bus-Collection-Short-Childrens/dp/B074TW1G9Z/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1535553165&sr=8-1

32 adorable poems to make kids giggle. Educational too…
August 28, 2014
Format: Kindle Edition
Not only do I enjoy reading children’s books to my youngest grand-children, I, myself, like reading them. And I love the illustrations.. I find the best books to be fun, clever and uplifting. And “The Busy Bus” is one of the most special ones I’ve read in a long time.
The 32 poems in this book cover an amazing range of things kids like to giggle about; from mean teachers to pink pigs, smelly socks to singing, flowers, fish and much more. I like that a single poem with a really cute illustration fits on a single page. Author Marsha Casper Cook planned her lay-out well, just as she did the topics of interest to children. She certainly knows a child’s mind.
My very favorite poem is the one about smelly socks; it made me giggle the most. And I really got a kick out of Isabella Pimpinella with her red umbrella. I could name many more, but you will have to read for yourself to truly enjoy this author’s talent.
I can’t wait to read this to little Maya or Christopher, but if they don’t visit soon, I’ll send a copy to their mothers so they can read to them.
This author has many children’s books on Amazon and since Isabella Pimpinella now has her own series, I already have “Isabella Pimpinella’s Magic Potion,”. I’m going to read that next. Looks like I’ll be on a kiddy-kick for a while trying to keep up with this precocious, lovable character.
Highly recommended…
Reviewed by Betty Dravis, August 28, 2014
Author of “The Toonies Invade Silicon Valley”

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About karenwritesmurder

I am a writer, blogger and radio host. I love to read and my love of books has lead me down this path. People tell me I write like Janet Evanovich. I take that as a compliment as I love her Plum books. I feel like Stephanie and Laura could be best friends.

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