"Surround yourself with those who light the way." It was just another pithy Pinterest graphic; worth a nod and a smile. Forgotten in the wake of a great chicken recipe or a cat playing the piano. But I recently had occasion to reflect on the wisdom of "lighting the...
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Best of the Book Savor Series: Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner
Dec 5, 2013 | #friends
The Book Savor series grew out of my passion for good friends, great books and interesting conversations about what we are reading. And what better way to wind it up than with a “best of” the who-is-coming-to-dinner question. Read on to see what...
A Book Savor Chat with Novelist Anne R. Allen
Nov 14, 2013 | #friends
The Book Savor series grew out of my passion for good friends, great books, and interesting conversations about what we are reading. This week's guest, novelist Anne R. Allen, talks about the books she savors. 1. Carmen Amato: What was the first book you read that...
A Book Savor Chat with CARTEL RISING Author Guillermo Paxton
Nov 7, 2013 | #friends
The Book Savor series grew out of my love for good books, great friends, and interesting conversations about books. This week the author of THE PLAZA and CARTEL RISING, Guillermo Paxton, talks about the books he savors. 1.Carmen Amato: What was the first book you read...
A Book Savor Chat with Social Media Marketing Expert Frances Caballo
Oct 10, 2013 | #friends
The Book Savor Series grew out of my passion for great books, great friends and interesting conversations about what we are reading. This week's guest, social media marketing expert Frances Caballo shares the books she savors. 1.Carmen Amato: What was the first book...
A Book Savor Chat with Canadian Author Sandra Nikolai
Oct 3, 2013 | #friends
The Book Savor series grew out of my love for good friends, good books, and great conversations about what we are reading. This week's guest, Canadian mystery author Sandra Nikolai, shares the books she savors. 1.Carmen Amato: What was the first book you read that...
A Book Savor Chat with Fabretto CFO Monica Drazba
Sep 26, 2013 | #friends
The Book Savor series grew out of my love for good books, great friends, and interesting conversations about books. This week Fabretto Foundation CFO Monica Drazba talks about the books she savors. 1.Carmen Amato: What was the first book you read that marked the...
A Book Savor Chat with MommyMaestra.com Founder Monica Olivera
Sep 19, 2013 | #friends
The Book Savor series grew out of my love for good book, great friends and interesting conversations about what we are reading. This week's guest, Monica Olivera, the founder of MommyMaestra.com and Latinas4LatinoLit.org, talks about the books she savors. 1.Carmen...
A Book Savor Chat with Mystery Author Jerold Last
Sep 12, 2013 | #friends
The Book Savor series grew out of my passion for great books, great friends, and conversations about books we love. Join in! This week mystery author Jerold Last talks about the books he savors. 1.Carmen Amato: What was the first book you read that marked the...
A Book Savor Chat with Writer Elizabeth A. Martina
Aug 29, 2013 | #friends
The Book Savor series is new to this blog and grew out of my passion for good books, good friends, and great discussions about what we are reading. This week writer Elizabeth A. Martina shares the books she savors. 1.Carmen Amato: What was the first book you read...
In Memorium: The Unsung Influence of Mystery Author Leighton Gage
Aug 27, 2013 | #friends
Fellow international mystery author Leighton Gage, creator of the Inspector Silva mystery series set in Brazil, passed away last week at his home in Florida. I never met him but he influenced me as both a writer and a reader. Late last year, as I prepared to publish...
A Book Savor Chat with Marketing Expert Bobby McDaniel
Aug 8, 2013 | #friends
The weekly Book Savor series grew out of my passion for good books, good friends, and great discussions about what we are reading. This week marketing expert Bobby McDaniel shares the books he savors: 1.Carmen Amato: What was the first book you read that marked the...
A Book Savor Chat with Crime Fiction Author Jason Beech
Aug 1, 2013 | #friends
The weekly Book Savor series grew out of my passion for good books, good friends, and great discussions about what we are reading. And what is the best way to get those great book discussions going? With some thought-provoking questions of course! This week crime...
A Book Savor Chat with DifferentOutcomes.net’s Jason Sullivan
Aug 1, 2013 | #friends
The Book Savor series is new to this blog and grew out of my passion for good books, good friends, and great discussions about what we are reading. And what is the best way to get those great book discussions going? With some thought-provoking questions of course!...
A Book Savor Chat with Fiction Author Flora Solomon
Jul 25, 2013 | #friends
The Book Savor series is new to this blog and grew out of my passion for good books, good friends, and great discussions about what we are reading. And what is the best way to get those great book discussions going? With some thought-provoking questions of course!...