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NEW BOOK BY MORGAN MANDEL !!!!
Here is another great book by Morgan Mandel. It is called Girl Of My Dreams! Light, romantic and easy to fall in love with, Mandel did a great job of developing and connecting the characters. This would make an awesome gift for Valentine's Day!

Here is the information you need to get one for yourself, or to let someone know exactly what you want.
Title: Girl of My Dreams
Author: Morgan Mandel
ISBN# 9780759947009
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Title: Two Wrongs by Morgan Mandel
ISBN: 0-7599-4062-2
Publisher: Hard Shell Word factory
Publish Year: 2006
Review By: Patti McQuillen

This book is an awesome page turner! Once I began reading, I did not want to stop. In the first sitting, I read seventeen chapters! The cover is dark, and shows what you believe is a naked woman lying on the ground, From this, you know it is a murder mystery. The title gives you a clue as well: somebody did something, presumably involving the woman on the cover, and revenge followed.

The story begins with the horrific rape and murder of a young woman named Mary Alice. From there, I discovered a plot that progresses in a logical style. It is easy to follow the story as details of her traumatic death unfold, and the Callaways – especially their son, Danny – fight for the conviction who they believe is the killer.

The interaction between the characters, on both sides of the case, provides deep insight into their hopes, fears, feelings and hearts. They are convincing as the story continues along at a pleasant rate, never plodding. What happens at the trial of Kevin Green, the accused, sets the story in a motion and kept me connected and interested until the final line of the book.

Morgan Mandel, the writer, does a magnificent job of using situations and scenarios in a realistic way thus helping me to feel empathy for each character, even Green who eventually leaves prison. I easily followed his movements as he sought revenge, and his personality deepened. Mandel describes the settings in a creative, yet clear manner and I found it easy to visualize each location.

I originally wanted to read this book because I felt intrigued by the plot, from a communications perspective. From the perspective of Green, Calloway ruined his life, yet it is Green himself that causes the most pervasive damage. The perceptions of the characters have a tremendous amount of power and truly make this book a must read. Plus, if you seek out books that make you think about choices and consequences in life, communication or even life in general, this book is for you.

While I am not a huge fan of mysteries, I do recommend this one because it is more than murder. It pulls together life, perception, choices, consequences and communication. Look for it by visiting Morgan Mandel’s site and clicking on the navigation button to the left, the one that reads Two Wrongs. This will lead you to her page about the book and if you scroll down to the bottom, you will see the link for Hard Shell Word Factory. There, I spotted a price of $5.00. It is worth every penny, and more!



Title: The Elements of Style
Author: William Strunk Jr. and E. B. White
Published by: Allyn & Bacon/Longman Publishers, Fourth Edition

Review by: Al Rickert

I am an avid reader, and when the desire to write grabs me, I know what is needed first – a definitive guide to correct grammar and word composition. Other writers and teachers quickly informed me that Strunk and White’s The Elements of Style is the book I need. This “little” book sells for $7.95 at most all booksellers. It has a grey cover with bold red, aqua and black printing with the ISBN number 10-205-30902-X. It is a fact and example based guide to all elements in writing that successful authors consider a “must have.”

The Elements of Style clearly and authoritatively combines all the elements for writing: rules of usage, principles of composition, form, misused words and expressions, and approach to style. Each section gives examples of incorrect and correct usage I find both common and understandable.

Rules of usage cover punctuation, singular and possessive noun forms, placement of commas, the proper use of pronouns, and basic sentence structure. The principles of composition include: using an active voice, using specific language, needless words, the use of emphatic words, and maintaining one tense.

In the final section, An Approach To Style, the authors present a list of quality reminders to make your writing stand out: do not overwrite, avoid fancy words, and use figures of speech sparingly, to name a few.

William Strunk Jr. wrote The Elements of Style in 1919. In 1957, Macmillan commissioned E. B. White to revise and edit the book. The second edition appeared in 1972 and the third in 1979. Today’s fourth edition remains the standard for the rules and principles of English literature.




Title: Handbook of Magazine Article Writing
Author: Edited by Michelle Ruberg
Published by: Writer’s Digest Books 2005, 2nd Edition

Review by: Al Rickert

Before I begin my full review I am offering you the basic information. I was motivated to read this book, found in Writer’s Digest magazine, because I may attempt to enter the essay and magazine article writing market. I felt it made sense and seemed logical, and offered more than an overview – it thoroughly dug into the material.

You can purchase a copy for $11.65, from Amazon. They also offer a used version from $9.50. The 10 digit ISBN number is 1-58297-334-2. The 13 digit ISBN is 978-1582973340. The cover is all in yellow and white print, on a background of brown and reddish-brown color.

Now for the more in – depth review. If your dream or goal is to be a freelance writer, this book will get you started on the right path. It combines the knowledge and experience of both writers and editors who present their information in a logical, straight-foreword, understandable way.

Talent, desire and presentation are the keys to successful freelance writing. This handbook will hone your talent, streamline your style, and focus your desire. Even more, this book will teach you how to market your talent with the correct and desired presentation format.

This book alone will not make you a great writer, What it will do is make you aware of both the pitfalls and opportunities of writing, and give you the tools to overcome the former and take advantage of the latter. This knowledge, in turn, will put you on the road to greater success.

As Kristin D. Godsey, editor of Writer’s Digest magazine advised, “Read this book, find your voice, then get out there and start pitching.”

Group leader's note - Amazon's site explains that 73% of the people looking at the book, on their site, buy it. It has a five - star rating.

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Clark Isaacs Comment by Clark Isaacs on March 25, 2008 at 11:56am
Here is the latest book review I did and will run on Friday 3/28.

The Mormon Way of Doing Business: How Eight Western Boys Reached the Top of Corporate America (Paperback) 223 Pages
ISBN 978-0-446-57859-2
by Jeff Benedict (Author)

85,000 books were published last year and among them was the Mormon Way of Doing Business. If you were to limit the number of books that you read this year, I would put this at the top of the list as a must read. This inspiring book by Jeff Benedict brings you the insight of what is right with the Mormon way of living and how it transcends into the business world. You do not have to belong to the church to put some of the lessons in this book into your daily life, but if you do, you and those around you will benefit greatly.

The epitome of excellent relationships is shown to ring true when you follow simple rules consistently. Having parents who teach you the morals that you need to have in order to succeed in business are one thing, but perseverance and darn hard work are another. Many people try to rise to the top of their professions, but it is the few who breathe the rarefied air at the top. Eight western boys are personified in this unusual biographical sketch of their lives in the Mormon Church, family ties, and work ethic. Based upon what is portrayed, these men are in a class by themselves.

Devoting 15 to 25 hours per week doing church business, working 75 to 80 hours for their companies, and spending Saturday and Sunday with their families make them truly models for business and best husbands of the year awards.

Who are these Super Heroes? David Neeleman, founder of Jet Blue; Kevin Rollins, CEO of Dell Computers; Jim Quigley, CEO of Deloitte Touch USA, Kim Clark dean of the Harvard Business School; Dave Checketts, former CEO of Madison Square Garden Corporation; Gary Crittenden, CFO at American Express; Rod Hawes, founder and former CEO of Life Re Corporation the world’s largest independent life reinsurance company; and Clayton Christensen, a leading Harvard Business School professor and consultant to Intel, Eli Lilly, and Kodak.

One of the concepts this book brings alive is that ‘Hardball is Good’. To argue for the sake of argument, is not good,. But, to argue to a right conclusion is the path. The old fashioned cowboy way of ‘My Word Is My Bond’ shows that by being a straight shooter, all of these men and the examples given, show how they have practiced this principle in their daily and business lives.

What is it that makes these Mormon heroes successful? Their devotion to church is the standard for these men. Tithing ten per cent of their income before tax to the church is only one way these very wealthy men support their religion. All of them have been or are currently Bishops in the Mormon Church and some are stake Presidents which carry additional obligations. These are terms readily explained and show the time involved in their responsibility to carry out the mission of their spiritual obligations. All of these men are committed first to family, second to church, and then to business. Truly, great men of our time!
 
 

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Great time at Mystery Authors Book Signing April 5 at B & N


Glad to say the Book Signing yesterday, April 5, at Barnes & Noble -
Arlington Heights, IL was a fun time & great success. We canvassed the store, sold our books and made new friends.
Now I have even more photos to add to my 2008 Book Signing page at
www.morganmandel.com

Here's one to start out with.
Morgan Mandel
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http://mysteryturtles.blogspot.com
www.myspace.com/morganmandel
www.juniorscave.com/morganmandel.html
http://morganmandel.blogspot.com

NEW 2008 BOOKSIGNINGS PAGE at www.morganmandel.com


You can find this photo & others, plus news on future book signings on the new, colorful page, 2008booksignings, which you can access by clicking on my profile photo on the main page at www.morganmandel.com or clicking the tab in the Morgan Lite Section.
Hope you enjoy them.
Morgan Mandel

GIRL OF MY DREAMS BOOK LAUNCH PARTY

Morgan & Chicago-North RWA Buddy & Right Hand Helper at the Event, Deb Rittle
Gorgeous Flowers From Deb







Sue McCarthy Walden, Morgan, Sue Cherf, Morgan's husband, Paul




Family En Masse



Good Friends & Fans, Al & Rosemary



Morgan Mandel & Husband, Paul

My Impressions - Barbara Walters Show & Academy Awards - Morgan Mandel

I've got a sore throat, which means a cold or the dreaded flu, but I got bored with sleeping.

To break the monotony, I watched Barbara Walters interview:

Miley Cyrus - or Destiny Hope Cyrus, which was the first name her parents gave her. She's 15 years old and already owns an entire wing in her parents' home. What a life!
Very engaging young girl who seems to have her head on straight despite all of her notoriety.

I also watched Barbara Walters interview Ellen Page, a very pretty 21 year old, very sensible, but she just had to close the interview singing a song which I can't get out of my head - nice little ditty.

Vanessa Williams - who spoke about the controversy over her nude photos and admitted they weren't worth it in the long run. Very lovely woman who admitted she, like many other movie stars, uses Botox.

Harrison Ford - who says his new Indiana Jones movie, set for release in May, will not hide the passage of time. Harrison himself is now 65, but doesn't look it.

I love the glamor of the Academy Awards. I particularly enjoy watching what the stars wear and how their hair is done. Sometimes they look completely different in person than on the sample movie clips shown.

Many of the women are wearing strapless gowns - which always make me a bit nervous - how do they keep them up without spilling out of them?

Anyway, I haven't seen any of the movies, but will eventually do so on DVD.

I just watched Tilda Swinton win supporting actress. She looked totally surprised. It was refreshing to see that much spontaneity.

Anyway, I'm signing off now so I can enjoy the rest of the Awards - Also to Dream that some day my romantic comedy, GIRL OF MY DREAMS by Morgan Mandel can be made into a movie - Well, I did say it was a dream, didn't I?

Morgan Mandel
www.morganmandel.com

Girl of My Dreams by Morgan Mandel Now Available For Order

Hi everyone,
After all the stress of the Holiday Season, you'll need a break. Consider ordering Girl of My Dreams, my new romantic comedy about an assistant turned reality show contestant, to be shipped after 1/1/08. (Guys, if you order early, you'll be set for a Valentine's Day gift!)

WHAT'S GIRL OF MY DREAMS ABOUT?
When food poisoning strikes the set of a new reality show, Jillian, the straitlaced assistant, steps in and becomes a contestant. The transformed Jillian is swept up into travel and adventure, as each round brings her closer to winning the millionaire. Too bad he's not the one she loves.

Order information for print books is at:
http://www.hardshell.com/Search.aspx?Keyword=Morgan+Mandel
If you prefer ebooks, at present Girl of My Dreams is also available at All Romance Ebooks. You can't miss it at:
www.allromanceebooks.com
I'll let you know when it also comes up at Amazon.

Have a Merry Christmas!

Morgan Mandel
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