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- Hometown: Twin Cities
BA: Hammond College
Married? Never, forever
Dependents: Two dogs
Best Read: Self-Reliance
Favorite Topic: Women
Fave State: Colorado
Fave Country: Switzerland
Fave Hobby: Hmm...
Fave Sport: Baseball/Hockey
Fave Jock: Marian Gaborik
Fave Jock 2: Francisco Liriano
Fave Indie Writer: Ken Harvill
Fave Music Genre: Ambient
Fave Music Genre 2: World
Talents: Raking my lawn
Keen Insight: Idiots are stupid!
Advice: Don't give advice!
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Bee Balms & Burgundy
If you enjoy strong-but-feminine women, sexy love stories, hot romance stories, romantic fiction, romance novels, sensual fiction, women's fiction, sentimental fiction, great novellas, award-winning fiction, Nicholas Sparks, Nora Roberts, or Richard Paul Evans, you can read chapter five of Nelson's Bronte Prize-winning novella, Bee Balms & Burgundy, right now for free at nelsonpahl.com. (See for yourself why it beat out Nicholas Sparks, Nora Roberts, and Richard Paul Evans, among others, for the title of "North America's Best Love Story of the Year.")
Bee Balms & Burgundy (Debut Novella)..... First Book
In this rousing story, Nick May is a successful Gen X entrepreneur now
living in Vancouver. At 32, he's lost patience with live-in girlfriend
Sonja, as well as business partner Jason. Upon a late summer visit to
his hometown of St. Paul, he reacquaints with childhood neighbor and
lifelong friend Mia. Unbeknownst to Nick, Mia is now a post-mastectomy
breast cancer survivor, with her cancer currently in remission. She also
harbors another powerful secret—one that will change Nick forever.
To every woman who has fought
the battle, and the subsequent
self-doubt and fear,
win or lose...
I offer my respect
Peace & Love
Nelson
Two for Tuesday ...... Second Book in Progress
Emmanuelle Foshey—“Manny” to friends and lover—is a 29-year-old former
Chicago jazz dancer and current Minneapolis ad exec. Seven months ago,
in a strange event, she met publisher and philanthropist Cameron Stiles.
Today, after mending their past heartbreaks, Manny and Cam nurture an
epic, immaculate romance.
Cam lives in the small town of Cannon Valley, 40 minutes south of his
St. Paul offices; he lives in a cute raspberry sorbet Victorian, at
which Manny spends most of my time. Cam’s seventeen-year-old neighbor,
Corey, is a California transplant; he’s also a domineering, single
mother’s only son and a social outcast. Every day, Corey finds it
increasingly difficult to cope in his new surroundings. Cam and Manny
lend a wing; day or night, there’s almost nothing they won’t do for the
kid; they adore him.
Then, tragedy strikes…
And nothing remains the same.
Bee Balms & Burgundy (Debut Novella)..... First Book
In this rousing story, Nick May is a successful Gen X entrepreneur now
living in Vancouver. At 32, he's lost patience with live-in girlfriend
Sonja, as well as business partner Jason. Upon a late summer visit to
his hometown of St. Paul, he reacquaints with childhood neighbor and
lifelong friend Mia. Unbeknownst to Nick, Mia is now a post-mastectomy
breast cancer survivor, with her cancer currently in remission. She also
harbors another powerful secret—one that will change Nick forever.
To every woman who has fought
the battle, and the subsequent
self-doubt and fear,
win or lose...
I offer my respect
Peace & Love
Nelson
Two for Tuesday ...... Second Book in Progress
Emmanuelle Foshey—“Manny” to friends and lover—is a 29-year-old former
Chicago jazz dancer and current Minneapolis ad exec. Seven months ago,
in a strange event, she met publisher and philanthropist Cameron Stiles.
Today, after mending their past heartbreaks, Manny and Cam nurture an
epic, immaculate romance.
Cam lives in the small town of Cannon Valley, 40 minutes south of his
St. Paul offices; he lives in a cute raspberry sorbet Victorian, at
which Manny spends most of my time. Cam’s seventeen-year-old neighbor,
Corey, is a California transplant; he’s also a domineering, single
mother’s only son and a social outcast. Every day, Corey finds it
increasingly difficult to cope in his new surroundings. Cam and Manny
lend a wing; day or night, there’s almost nothing they won’t do for the
kid; they adore him.
Then, tragedy strikes…
And nothing remains the same.
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New audiobook release of Bee Balms & Burgundy
Just released audiobook of Bee Balms & Burgundy is now available. For your copy go to http://www.nelsonpahl.com.
To hear a chapter of Nelson Pahl's award-winning love story, Bee Balms & Burgundy, in high-quality, multi-cast audiobook. Chapter #4 sample excerpt.
Enjoy!!!
Peace & Love
NP
To hear a chapter of Nelson Pahl's award-winning love story, Bee Balms & Burgundy, in high-quality, multi-cast audiobook. Chapter #4 sample excerpt.
Enjoy!!!
Peace & Love
NP
Posted on April 12, 2008 at 11:00pm —
Virtual Book Tour Continues
BEE BALMS & BURGUNDY Virtual Book Tour Continues
We have a great guest today. Nelson Pahl is the author of the romantic fiction BEE BALMS & BURGUNDY and he's here to tell us how he pumps up his online book promotion!
Welcome, Nelson! We've had many authors of all genres coming to Pump Up to tell us how they market their books. Yours is a romantic fiction. Why did you choose this genre to write? Did you choose it or did it choose you?
The genre really chose me. It's a story that came fr… Continue
We have a great guest today. Nelson Pahl is the author of the romantic fiction BEE BALMS & BURGUNDY and he's here to tell us how he pumps up his online book promotion!
Welcome, Nelson! We've had many authors of all genres coming to Pump Up to tell us how they market their books. Yours is a romantic fiction. Why did you choose this genre to write? Did you choose it or did it choose you?
The genre really chose me. It's a story that came fr… Continue
Posted on December 21, 2007 at 4:31pm —
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Bee Balms & Burgundy by Nelson Pahl
Laura West dubs Nelson Pahl as
“America's Next Great Writer”. She goes on to say "Every once in a while a writer comes along that demands we take notice; one that avails just the right meter, tempo, and rhythm; one that can engulf us in a story and keep us glued through… Continue
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Nelson Pahl's Bee Balms & Burgundy Review by J. Kaye's Book Blog
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Bee Balms & Burgundy by Nelson Pahl
Laura West dubs Nelson Pahl as “America's Next Great Writer”. She goes on to say "Every once in a while a writer comes along that demands we take notice; one that avails just the right meter, tempo, and rhythm; one that can engulf us in a story and keep us glued throughout 200 pages; one that offers a style sure to be emulated by his aspiring peers, both of his generation and generations to come. Nelson Pa… Continue
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2007
Bee Balms & Burgundy by Nelson Pahl
Laura West dubs Nelson Pahl as “America's Next Great Writer”. She goes on to say "Every once in a while a writer comes along that demands we take notice; one that avails just the right meter, tempo, and rhythm; one that can engulf us in a story and keep us glued throughout 200 pages; one that offers a style sure to be emulated by his aspiring peers, both of his generation and generations to come. Nelson Pa… Continue
Posted on December 20, 2007 at 5:56pm —
A Book Review by Martha Jette for Bee Balms & Burgundy
The Author's Note at the beginning of this novella left me wondering.
"To every woman who has fought the battle, and the subsequent self-doubt and fear, win or lose.... I offer my respect." Nelson
I thought perhaps that Nelson Pahl referred to the timeless battle women face when it comes to love - from finding the right partner, to attempting to build a relationship with a man that would last a lifetime. Boy, was I wrong!
As the story of 30-something Vancouver bachelor and entrepreneur Nick… Continue
"To every woman who has fought the battle, and the subsequent self-doubt and fear, win or lose.... I offer my respect." Nelson
I thought perhaps that Nelson Pahl referred to the timeless battle women face when it comes to love - from finding the right partner, to attempting to build a relationship with a man that would last a lifetime. Boy, was I wrong!
As the story of 30-something Vancouver bachelor and entrepreneur Nick… Continue
Posted on December 19, 2007 at 2:20am —
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When I stopped to catch my breath after publishing Killer Career, it dawned on me I'd neglected the enjoyment of reading for too long. During my ten minute breakfast, I'd read the newspaper or a writing magazine, but couldn't get into fiction because I'd have to tear myself away too soon to leave for work.I'd spent most of my commuting time on the train either writing or promoting my books, and at lunch the same.
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On the surface, it seems that Harlequin is trying to take advantage of writers who, unable to get traditional publishing contracts, will gladly pay to get their books published. It doesn't appear they'll make much of a profit by doing so.
Although Harlequin says that the HH line, as it will be dubbed, will be kept separate from the traditional Harlequin books as far as distribution and advertising goes, many traditional Harlequin authors are still uneasy, wondering if Harlequin's strength and reputation could be diluted by this latest move.
As with other industries, the book industry is struggling to keep afloat in these troubling financial times. Maybe this is just one more way for Harlequin to ensure a cash flow by offering an avenue for authors who may have fallen through the cracks or who would just like a book published as a keepsake. Whether or not the books are up to par in quality may or may not be relevant to such individuals seeking such a service. The trickle down effect still has serious authors worried.
What's your take on Harlequin's move? Is Harlequin cheapening its brand, or hedging its bets to cover all bases in a competitive market? Will this be good or bad for Harlequin, and/or for authors in general?
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