<![CDATA[Central Oregon Writers Guild - Meet the Members (OLD)]]>Sat, 13 Apr 2024 14:21:07 -0700Weebly<![CDATA[Meet Teen Author Amber J. Keyser]]>Tue, 12 Jan 2016 01:59:40 GMThttp://centraloregonwritersguild.com/meet-the-members-old/meet-teen-author-amber-j-keyserPicture
Saturday, January 23rd, 4:30-5:30 pm

Barnes and Noble
2690 NE Highway 20
Bend, OR 97701

Local teen author Amber J. Keyser reads from her debut novel THE WAY BACK FROM BROKEN. This book tells the story of two young people thrown together by shared tragedy who end up on their own in the Canadian wilderness. A Booklist starred review said, "Keyser's debut novel is an exquisite and enthralling exploration of love, loss, and healing."

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<![CDATA[Rick Steber’s latest release, “A Better Man” is a finalist for the 2015 USA Best Book Award]]>Mon, 16 Nov 2015 06:17:05 GMThttp://centraloregonwritersguild.com/meet-the-members-old/rick-stebers-latest-release-a-better-man-is-a-finalist-for-the-2015-usa-best-book-awardPicture
BIG NEWS – USA Book News, one of the most prestigious book awards in the nation, has just announced that Rick Steber’s latest release, “A Better Man” is a finalist for the 2015 USA Best Book Award in the category of Health: Addiction & Recovery. Jeffrey Keen, President and CEO of USA Book News, said this year’s contest yielded over 2,000 entries. He stated it was a distinct honor for “A Better Man” to have been named a finalist in 12th annual award for mainstream and independent publishers.

A BETTER MAN
Dave Franke might have been content to lead the life of a simple cowboy, but he believed in the American Dream, started a construction company and rode the crest of a building boom to the pinnacle of success.
When the Great Recession hit, he lost it all. He drowned his failures with alcohol. Then one day, out on the broad sweep of the desert, God and Satan had a fistfight over his alcoholic soul. This is a powerful story of profit and loss, of weakness and strength; a story of love, forgiveness, deliverance and redemption.

COWG member Tessa Bailey wrote a poem that is included in this book. Congratulations, Rick and Tessa!

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<![CDATA[Danita Cahill has a New Release!]]>Fri, 10 Jul 2015 01:00:02 GMThttp://centraloregonwritersguild.com/meet-the-members-old/danita-cahill-has-a-new-releasePictureDanita Cahill
A rodeo cowboy shattered her heart and her dreams...does she dare trust another?

Cowboy, Convince Me
is the fifth title in the Bellham Romance Series. All are sweet, clean love stories connected through characters and location. Each can easily be read as a standalone.

Amazon Five-Star Review:
"An excellent story of cowboys, rodeos and romance. It is clean and well written. I gladly recommend this book for enjoyable reading."

- desertlady - 

Available for Kindle - $3.99 or Free Through Kindle Unlimited (KU) and Kindle Owners Lending Library (KOLL):
http://www.amazon.com/COWBOY-CONVINCE-ME-Bellham-Romance-ebook/dp/B00ZVUQ3BY/

For information about Author Danita Cahill and her other books:

Check Out Her Blog:
http://danitacahill.wordpress.com/

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http://www.amazon.com/Danita-Cahill/e/B009NF74I4/

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<![CDATA[Poem from Tessa Bailey to be Published in New Rick Steber Book "A Better Man"]]>Wed, 17 Jun 2015 05:57:50 GMThttp://centraloregonwritersguild.com/meet-the-members-old/poem-from-tessa-bailey-to-be-published-in-new-rick-steber-book-a-better-manFrom Tessa: Yes, it is official and quite the honor for me. One of my poems is being published in Rick Steber's book "A Better Man".  How it came to be is a story in its self,  but it has led to a unique friendship and a mutual respect for a personal 'relationship' with God.  Thank you Rick for this privilege.  Thank you Dave and Peggy for exposing your hearts and opening the door to this opportunity and friendship. We are all on a journey...
                   
Order your book now at:   
http://ricksteber.com/newreleases.html
Congratulations, Tessa! We knew you could do it!
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<![CDATA["Hot Spot in Pompeii" Production by COWG Playwright Susan Noyes at 2nd Street Theatre]]>Fri, 10 Apr 2015 22:20:12 GMThttp://centraloregonwritersguild.com/meet-the-members-old/hot-spot-in-pompeii-production-by-cowg-playwright-susan-noyes-at-2nd-street-theatrePicture
Playwright Suzan Noyes is offering a discounted rate of $14/ticket to COWG members for her new play ‘Hot Spot in Pompeii,’ produced by 2nd Street Theater and directed by Denice Hughes Lewis. Contact Suzan at art@suzannoyesart.com as soon as possible to take advantage of this terrific offer.

The new comedy premieres in Bend and will run from May 8th through 23rd (Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. with two Sunday matinees on the 10th and 17th at 3:00 p.m.) at 2nd Street Theater, 220 Lafayette Avenue, Bend.

Suzan offers this tempting description of what playgoers can look forward to ...Pompeii, 79A.D. WANTED: hot property near Mt. Vesuvius. An olive oil merger kick-starts with an arranged marriage between the Nobilius and Maxima families. Reluctant groom Harmonius and self-centered daughter Beautissima have other ideas. Sizzling family secrets and explosive Italian tempers blow Mt. Vesuvius sky high.

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<![CDATA[Another New Release from Danita Cahill!]]>Thu, 26 Mar 2015 02:59:24 GMThttp://centraloregonwritersguild.com/meet-the-members-old/another-new-release-from-danita-cahill
New Release! Cowboy, Remind Me - Sweet, clean, heart-warming romance, and the fourth title in the Bellham Romance series. Each can easily be read as a standalone book. Set mostly in western Montana, Cowboy, Remind Me is a novel about mistaken memories, overcoming trauma and depression, friendship, forgiveness, a cowboy crush and a beautiful bride. 
Price - $2.99 or free for Kindle Unlimited subscribers.

What readers are saying: “This book reminded me of the Hallmark movies my husband and I love to watch together.” 

“Cahill has penned another sweet cowboy romance.” 

"This was a very enjoyable book."

http://www.amazon.com/Cowboy-Remind-Me-Bellham-Romance-ebook/dp/B00TGZ1RI4/

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<![CDATA[First Cowboy Kiss - New Release from Danita Cahill   ]]>Sat, 07 Feb 2015 00:31:59 GMThttp://centraloregonwritersguild.com/meet-the-members-old/first-cowboy-kiss-new-release-from-danita-cahillPicture
New Release – First Cowboy Kiss.  Sweet, clean, heart-warming romance. $2.99 or free if you subscribe to Kindle Unlimited. Here’s what one Amazon customer said in her five-star review: “I love this book. With the romance and the drama it is a good read. I can’t wait for the next book in the series!”

 

http://www.amazon.com/FIRST-COWBOY-KISS-Bellham-Romance-ebook/dp/B00P8A1XT4/



FIRST COWBOY KISS is a Bellham Romance Series Novella. It’s a sweet, tender, “clean” story of young love. Bellham Romances all interconnect with characters and location, but each can easily be read as a stand-alone book, too. 

MEET THE COWBOY... 
Mia Donovan is lonely. Her best friend sets her up to meet a cowboy at the local Rodeo. But Mia is shy, and it takes all her courage to approach a cowboy that may, or may not, be the right one. 

WATCH THE COWBOY RIDE... 
Bareback bronc rider, Tanner Michaels, is definitely interested in Mia. But first he has a bucking horse to ride. He can’t afford to let thoughts of Mia fill his head until those eight seconds are over. 

Mia watches Tanner ride. Her nerves twist in knots when he’s bucked off. 

GET RESCUED BY THE COWBOY... 
Later that day, it’s Tanner’s turn to worry when Mia, who can’t swim, is knocked into the deep end of a pool. Tanner jumps in and rescues her. But why isn’t she coming to? 

First Cowboy Kiss is the third installment in the Bellham Romance series. The fourth, Cowboy, Remind Me, will be out in February, 2015!

For information about author Danita Cahill and her other books,

please visit her author page:  http://www.amazon.com/Danita-Cahill/e/B009NF74I4/

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<![CDATA[Beautiful Me by Meg Gray Wins Mom's Choice Award!]]>Mon, 22 Dec 2014 08:10:39 GMThttp://centraloregonwritersguild.com/meet-the-members-old/beautiful-me-by-meg-gray-wins-moms-choice-award1Picture
Congratulations, Meg!

Endorsed by Compulsion Reads

Author of The Teacher

The Bridesmaid

Mom's Choice Award-Winning Author of Beautiful Me

Available on Amazon.com

www.megcgray.com


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<![CDATA[Sara Rishforth Publishes After We Met]]>Mon, 22 Dec 2014 07:49:57 GMThttp://centraloregonwritersguild.com/meet-the-members-old/sara-rishforth-publishes-new-bookPicture
Sara just published a sequel to her first book, Adventures in Dating. Here is the information on After We Met:

Author: Sara Rishforth
Paperback, December 17, 2014
  • Paperback: 248 pages
  • Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform; 1 edition (December 17, 2014)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1502798840
  • ISBN-13: 978-1502798848
  • Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.6 x 8 inches
Book Description:

Kari Covington finally lucked out in the dating scene and met Spencer. He’s sweet, considerate, and a talented chef … perfect since Kari loves good food. Has she found true love? As Kari and Spencer move forward in their relationship, events in Charleston call her back. She questions her decision to live far away from family. Kari finally feels at home in Alaska, and now she has Spencer. Will she return to her Southern roots? Will an unexpected offer turn their lives upside down? Sometimes life doesn’t turn out like you plan…

Both books are available on Amazon.com:https://www.amazon.com/author/sararishforth

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<![CDATA[Beautiful Me by Meg Gray Wins Mom's Choice Award!]]>Sun, 21 Dec 2014 08:05:22 GMThttp://centraloregonwritersguild.com/meet-the-members-old/beautiful-me-by-meg-gray-wins-moms-choice-awardPicture
Congratulations, Meg!


Endorsed by Compulsion Reads

Author of The Teacher

The Bridesmaid

Mom's Choice Award-Winning Author of Beautiful Me

www.megcgray.com


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