"Just release my new Regency romance, The Taming of Lady Kate. Go to my blog and comment for a chance to win free e-book. To check out cover and blurb, go here."
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G.G. Vandagriff commented on the group 'Small Publishers and Independent Authors'
"Just released my latest Regency Romance: The Taming of Lady Kate
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Rebecca Lane Beittel left a comment for G.G. Vandagriff
"I haven't been on SheWrites much lately. Been busy doing my own "thang" I suppose. I'm curious as to what my SheWrites friends are up to, writing-wise, though. Right now, I'm waiting to hear back from 2…"
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"Last day for free download of The Last Waltz: A Novel of Love and War http://ning.it/xUftSq"
Rebecca Lane Beittel left a comment for G.G. Vandagriff
"Hi G.G. :-). You asked what I write. I write science-fiction and fantasy, both adult and young adult. And I keep a blog/website. Thanks! http://rebeccaoftomorrow.wordpress.com/"
G.G. Vandagriff left a comment for Rebecca Lane Beittel
"Hi Rebecca!
Welcome to She Writes! I'm happy to be your friend. What do you write?
GG"
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"You can get my novel The Last Waltz downloaded for free today on Amazon!"
Meg Waite Clayton left a comment for G.G. Vandagriff
"Thank you -- and so glad you're enjoying The Wednesday Sisters. I grew up mostly in Kansas and Chicago, then went to U of Mich for undergrad and law. My folks moved to bay area when I was a sophomore in college, though, so it's been home…"
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"Download my award-winning historical epic The Last Waltz for FREE Fri-Sunday on Amazon.com"
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February 24, 2012 to February 25, 2012
On Friday, Feb 24, you can download my award-winning historical epic The Last Waltz: A Novel of Love and War for FREE on Amazon! Go to http://ggvandagriff.com for reviews and exerpt.See More
G.G. Vandagriff replied to the discussion 'I'm Looking for She Writes Ladies Who Would Be Willing To Review a Women's Fiction' in the group Novelists (Struggling or Not)
"Thanks, Carmen! Please e-mail me at ggvan1atgmaildot com and give me your contact information."
Carmen Knight replied to the discussion 'I'm Looking for She Writes Ladies Who Would Be Willing To Review a Women's Fiction' in the group Novelists (Struggling or Not)
"Id love to read it and review. I review a small list of genres and women's fictiob is one."
G.G. Vandagriff added a discussion to the group Novelists (Struggling or Not)
I'm Looking for She Writes Ladies Who Would Be Willing To Review a Women's Fiction
I've had a lot of reviewers for The Only Way To Paradise, but none of the caliber of this group. I hope this is not a no-no to ask!Here's the blurb:“Unforgettable!”“What is that hard to define quality that makes a book memorable? Is it complex and interesting characters? Is it a captivating plot with unexpected twists and turns? Maybe it's the setting and the "feel" of the book. Or, perhaps, it's the ability to connect with the story, tap into that magical "relatability" factor that lingers…See More
G.G. Vandagriff replied to the discussion 'First Reading of a Draft' in the group Novelists (Struggling or Not)
"Jessica-
I do an unbelievable number of drafts, because I'm always changing my novel as I go along. But I always find it easier to do on the computer, so I can change everything at once and not have to go back and type in changes.…"
Profile Information
- Who I am:
- I'm the writer of twelve books--mysteries, suspense, historical fiction, women's fiction, and non-fiction. Am also a journalist for an on-line magazine and DeseretConnect--a group of writers that writes for several newspapers. Am also an empty-nester, but have 3 grown children and two beautiful grandsons.Have been joyfully married to David Vandagriff 39 years!
- Connect with me online! My site, blog, or Twitter handle are:
- website: http://ggvandagriff.com
blog: http://ggvandagriff.com/blog
twitter: ggvandagriff
other sites: http://ptsd.web, http://last-waltz.com
- Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to, and any scripts or plays I've authored:
- Voices in Your Blood, Cankered Roots, Of Deadly Descent, Tangled Roots, The Arthurian Omen, Deliverance from Depression, Poisoned Pedigree, The Last Waltz, The Hidden Branch, Pieces of Paris, Foggy with a Chance of Murder, The Only Way to Paradise
- Media outlets that I currently write for:
- Meridian Magazine
DeseretConnect
Latter Day Woman Magazine
- My writing is:
- Fiction, Nonfiction, Journalism, Blog Posts
- Outlets where I review books, TV, or film:
- http://ggvandagriff.com/blog, Meridian Magazine, DeseretConnect
- Services I offer to other writers:
- If I am enthusiastic about a project, I will write a review or do an interview of the author.Until I am out from under my next two books, scanning, editing, and reformating all my other books for our own publishing company, and trying to rocket "The Only Way to Paradise" to stardom on the Internet, I won't be able to do content edits, which I enjoy. I don't do line-edits because I'm too ditzy.
- I'm part of these writers' groups or salons:
- I have a group of "alpha readers," who kindly read my stuff and give feedback.
- My professional associations:
- Pamela Redmond Satran from this site gave me a professional critique of The Only Way to Paradise. It was a fabulous experience. She promised to take my writing to the next level and she truly did. I felt like I had an 1 1/2 class on just my book. Much more helpful than any Writer's Conf. I've attended. Thank you Pam, and thank She Writes for connecting us!
- I found out about She Writes from:
- Blogpost of Gwendolyn Gage
Why I write
At first, when I was a girl, I wrote to create an alternate reality from my very dysfunctional home. Though I have a functional happy home now, I find I still like to explore alternate realities. Therefore my books are set in many different locales and time periods:
Oxford, Wales, Italy, San Clemente Beach, CA, Chicago, the Missouri Ozarks, Huntington Beach, CA., Vienna, Austria, Paris.
In all my books I strive to help my readers and me to find agape. I think we can only change the world in small pieces as writers. Those pieces are the hearts of the readers. If I can help resolve problems, offer hope, or simply provide an atmosphere of love for the length of the novel, then I will feel that in my small way I can help change the world for the better. Reading has helped me that way, and I hope to similarly help others.
G.G. Vandagriff's Blog
The Best Writing Spot I have ever Found
Posted on October 26, 2011 at 12:33pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
My favorite place to write, when possible, is Robiglio’s Pastacceria at the corner of Via Poliziana and Via Lavagnini in Florence. It is one of the two oldest pastry cafes in Florence. This is where my good samaritan took me after he picked me up from a nasty fall on Via Poliziana right outside my B & B. He talked to me for forty-five minutes about the Renaissance and particularly the Dome of the Cathedral (Duomo) by the…
Continue My Favorite Writing Spot
Posted on October 26, 2011 at 12:19pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
My favorite place to write, when possible, is Robiglio’s Pastacceria at the corner of Via Poliziana and Via Lavagnini in Florence. It is one of the two oldest pastry cafes in Florence. This is where my good samaritan took me after he picked me up from a nasty fall on Via Poliziana… Mini-Vacations for Poor Authors
Posted on October 11, 2011 at 9:34am 0 Comments 0 Likes
I ran across a blog recently at http://khairusworld.blogspot.com/2011/10/take-vacation-every-day.html that got me thinking. I’m a compulsive worker. So rarely do I get up from my desk, that I have back and hip problems because of it. I am now in the process of compiling a list of things to do during the day—mini-vacations—that will refresh my mind and body, and bring fresh vigor to my…
Continue Why I Write and What I have Written (By request!)
Posted on August 8, 2011 at 10:50am 0 Comments 0 Likes
At first, when I was a girl, I wrote to create an alternate reality from my very dysfunctional home. Though I have a functional happy home now, I find I still like to explore alternate realities. Therefore my books are set in many different locales and time periods:
Oxford, Wales, Italy, San Clemente Beach, CA, Chicago, the Missouri Ozarks, Huntington Beach, CA., Vienna, Austria,…
Comment Wall (11 comments)
- At 4:50pm on April 24, 2012,
Rebecca Lane Beittel said… I haven't been on SheWrites much lately. Been busy doing my own "thang" I suppose. I'm curious as to what my SheWrites friends are up to, writing-wise, though. Right now, I'm waiting to hear back from 2 agents who have requested my full manuscript of The Time Minders. I'm still working on Kingdoms of Blood & Magic, but not as diligently as I should, since I've been querying/submitting for the TTM, doing scads of tutoring at my daughters' school and work for our church's youth group. How about YOU?
- At 5:33pm on February 26, 2012, Rebecca Lane Beittel said…
Hi G.G. :-). You asked what I write. I write science-fiction and fantasy, both adult and young adult. And I keep a blog/website. Thanks! http://rebeccaoftomorrow.wordpress.com/
- At 4:54pm on February 25, 2012,
Meg Waite Clayton said… Thank you -- and so glad you're enjoying The Wednesday Sisters. I grew up mostly in Kansas and Chicago, then went to U of Mich for undergrad and law. My folks moved to bay area when I was a sophomore in college, though, so it's been home for a long time.
- At 7:05pm on February 7, 2012,
Nancy Hinchliff said… I just noticed "My Favorite Writing Spot" above. I recognized the Duomo in the photo. I've spent a lot of time in that same area. I would go to Florence in the summer and stay in a girl's academy. School was out, and it would fill up with tourists. I loved the bakeries where the locals all went. The bread was amazing. I have so many good memories of Florence, Venice, and Tuscany. I'd probably love your book.
- At 6:53pm on February 7, 2012, Nancy Hinchliff said…
Thanks for asking. I write Creative nonfiction, Poetry, Memoir, Journal articles, Blogs (I have four) and maintain a fifth for the Louisville Bed and Breakfast Association.
And you?
- At 8:50am on October 29, 2011, Meg Waite Clayton said…
>I'm so excited! I just ordered The Wednesday Sisters! The first page got me. You will be interested to know that Amazon sent me a promo e-mail about it.
Thanks! Hope you enjoy it. And how nice to hear about the Amazon email promotion.
>My current novel is also a women's fic about a group of four women who ditch their therapist and go to Florence together. I'm so thankful to She Writes, because Pam Satran agreed to critique it for me and it was like having a 1 1/2 hour class on my own novel.
Sounds great. And this place is wonderful, isn't it?
- At 5:26pm on September 22, 2011, Meg Waite Clayton said…
G.G., apologies for taking down your "Our Published Novels" thread. There is already one with lots of entries, and I'm trying to avoid confusion. Please do post about your novel there.
Meg
- At 8:55am on August 31, 2011, Meg Waite Clayton said…
G.G., with apologies: I am just completely oversubscribed with things to read, and have to tend to my own writing as well.
With best wishes for your writing success,
Meg
- At 4:34pm on August 7, 2011,
Jill Starishevsky said…
Hi G.G.,
Welcome to SheWrites. Feel free to reach out if you need anything.
Jill Starishevsky
Author, My Body Belongs to Me
http://www.MyBodyBelongstoMe.com
Join our blog tour in August!
- At 3:17pm on August 7, 2011,
samantha stacia said…
Hi G.G.!
Thank you for joining my group Blooming Late!
Seeing your blog writing and your profile up here, I know you'll fit right in with our wonderful group of ladies! We have a great group of gals who are always here for inspiration and encouragement and support.
I also have similar reasons why I was going to be a whiter at ten years of age, I thought I could "escape" into a world of my own making just like books did for me when I read. Thank you for sharing that here but it would be great if you could also share that with the group is you feel comfortable. Please introduce yourself in the Kicking things off section ans then let us know your writing accomplishments and goals.
Welcome!
Samantha Stacia
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