Author Yvonne Mason

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HUGE News From Helm Publishing!

HUGE News From Helm Publishing!

For Immediate Release!

Helm Publishing is proud to present, in January of 2012, on the 2nd day of the month, to be exact, the next book in the critically acclaimed Vampire series, DANTE’S DIARY, by multiple time, best-selling and award-winning Florida author, Andrea Dean Van Scoyoc.

AN ETERNITY OF SHADOW

…which continues this most unique and mesmerizing tale.

Rife with adventure, thrills, romance, heartache and a bit of the Supernatural, this book is the follow up to the long and anxiously awaited first book of this engaging, fictional Vampire series!

A must-read for all Vampire aficionados and those who love a bit of the dark and macabre with their romance…

Visit Andrea’s website for the most up-to-the-minute information at:

http://thelosttheforgottenthedamned.com/

For more information or to book Andrea for your event, to discuss movie or audio book options, or to order advance print copies, please contact:

DIANNE HELM
Helm Publishing
www.publishersdrive.com

November 28, 2011 Posted by | Andrea Dean Van Scoyoc | , , , , , | Leave a Comment

Yellow Dog Cafe – In Malabar Florida

If you live on the Treasure Coast of Florida or travel south for Winter- then you must go by and eat at the Yellow Dog Cafe in Malabar. It is to die for. Stuart Burton knows how to lay a spread that will keep you talking for weeks afterward. It is always busy and it is better to call ahead.
Stuart’s cookbook is easy to use and the food is to die for. He is working on opening up another location in Jupiter. Yes indeed we do want him down here.

Yellow Dog Cafe

RESTAURATEUR BORTON PUBLISHES ‘YELLOW DOG CAFÉ COOKBOOK’

Create comfort food with a flair.

Stuart Borton does it every day as chef-owner of the Yellow Dog Café, and he has written a cookbook that brings the home cook into his kitchen. In the colorful, 216-page Yellow Dog Café Cookbook, he shares his shortcuts for being a well-prepared cook, which takes the simplest meal to new heights or makes the most complicated meal easy to prepare.

Borton’s easy-to-read, easy-to-follow volume covers a wide range of culinary delights, from appetizers and sauces to main courses and desserts. The recipe for Yellow Dog’s signature Onion-Crusted Chicken is included, as is one for its whimsical, dog-shaped sugar cookies. So are simple instructions for classic dishes like Manhattan clam chowder and quiche, and even one for quick pizza dough. And you guessed it, recipes to please the canine palate are included too.
The Yellow Dog Café Cookbook costs $28 and is available at the Yellow Dog Café, 905 U.S. Highway 1, Malabar, FL 32950, and at other retailers. For information, call (321) 508-8550

http://yellowdogcafe.com/

Yellow Dog Cafe CookBook

November 28, 2011 Posted by | Resturants | , , , , , , | Leave a Comment

Turn-The-Page A New Book Store

I have opened up another online book store. The beauty of this store is you have the ability to purchase in bulk at a discounted price. check it out.

Turn-The-Page.

November 21, 2011 Posted by | Book Stores | , , | Leave a Comment

The Yvonne Mason Show | Spreaker Online Radio

This is an excerpt of the newly released audio book A Voice From the Grave- A Historical Fiction set at Andersonville Prison the worst prison camp in the south during the civil war

The Yvonne Mason Show | Spreaker Online Radio.

November 17, 2011 Posted by | Audio Books | , , , , , , | 1 Comment

A Voice From The Grave Audio is Now Available

A Voice From the Grave Audio Book

It has finally been released. A Voice From the Grave is now available in Audio Book Form. It was released by Brookforest Voices. It will be on Amazon shortly as well as itunes and all over outlets. However, if you want to be one of the first to own the wonderful historically fiction/ thriller. You can get it on my online bookstore at http://thebookattic.ecrater.com Don’t miss out.

This is a new format, it is created in mp3 format. As the reader you can listen to it on all of your electronic devices, ipad, ipod, iphones, computer, and even your kindle. The newer cars now have the CD where they now play in the mp3 format. This entire book is one one disk. There is no changing out of disk. It is perfect for that special someone who has visual impairment or mobility problems.

So come on be one of the first to own this treasure.

November 17, 2011 Posted by | Audio Books | , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a Comment

My Grammer School Nightmares in Reading and Writing.

I have been reading since before I went to school. My mother taught me to read and write when I was five years old. Before that she read to me. When I was in first and second grade the lady who ran the library at school used to try to keep me locked into those one word books, “Run, Jane.” See Jane run.” I was bored. So I went to the next level and she almost didn’t let me check them out. She told me they were to old for me to understand. Seriously!

When we sat in a reading group I would be finished with the book before the group was through reading out loud. To say I was bored is an understatement. I had a teacher one time tell me that I had not finished a book and that if I had I didn’t understand what I had read. I had to tell her what was in the book.

When I had to write something I wrote above the heads of most of the kids in the class and the teachers didn’t believe I wrote it. To say that they never believed that I was so advanced in reading and writing is an understatement. The reason they didn’t believe it – I was not very bright in math. I hated it. Sure it was logical but it made no sense to me. So they tried to retard my other accomplishments. Which in turn made me feel stupid and under accomplished I was never given credit for the things I did right. The creative talent of writing. The creative talents of the arts. For years I hated them for that.

My words meant nothing to anyone and after a time they meant nothing to me. So I pushed it aside and the inner child, the voices in my head that created wonderful stories left. They hid for years. I became what was expected of me. I became what others wanted me to be. I became respectable. I still hated math, but I managed.

I succeeded at what I did but I didn’t feel successful. There was always something missing. I felt repressed and stifled. I needed to write. I needed to be able to express myself.

Had I been encouraged in my writing, had someone said, “I believe you can do this.” my writing career might have started off sooner than it did. Had there been an appreciation for the fact that I had a gift who knows where I might be today.

The point of this is- within all of us there are stories, within all of us there are creative juices which should be allowed to emerge and grow. No on should ever be allowed to destroy that without our permission. On the flip side of that coin we should never try to destroy someone else’s dream either. We should encourage them, walk with them and help them on their journey.

We are losing wordsmiths everyday to mortality. It is way past time to help the new ones up that ladder. Be a mentor- be a trailblazer- be a writer- Don’t be afraid to be unique! Don’t be afraid to let the inner child come out and play!

November 14, 2011 Posted by | yvonne mason | , , , , , | Leave a Comment

Coming Soon!

The Hero of New Orleans- Jean Laffite

How many of you are in love with the pirate’s life? How many of you wait with bated breath for the next installment of Captain Jack Sparrow? There is a mystery associated with the lives of those rowdy group of merry men. They are surrounded in myth and mystery. Some say they were heroes, some say they were scoundrels, some say they were criminals. Many were hanged, tortured, left on deserted islands and /or lived a bounty on their heads.

There have been many books written about most all of those men and women who chose the roam the seven seas plundering and pillaging ships for what ever reason. Some were pressed into serve in order to be spared from the sword and sabre.

My next historical novel involves once such pirate. Some have called him a hero, some have called him a thief and others have called him a traitor. Whatever title you give him one thing is known for certain- he and his band of 1000 merry pirates were instrumental in saving New Orleans during the War of 1812 along with Andrew Jackson.

Jean Laffite has always intrigued me more than all the other pirates- the mystery of his personna and the fact that he did indeed help save New Orleans has endured me to him. Therefore, when it came time to write my “Pirate” book as my daughter so aptly puts it, I researched everything I could on good ole Laffite. (Yes, this is one of the many correct spellings of his name) I chose this old time spelling to make the book distinctive from any other book that bears his name.

Like me Laffite was unique ergo he deserves this distinction.

In my research I found that he was in New Orleans during the time of Marie Laveau the one and only all time Voodoo Queen. I have taken the literary liberty in adding her to the story with a twist. I have included history of people, and places which gives this book a place for the reader to slide into. To not only enjoy the read but to learn some history as well. And as will all of my books there is a twist.

Watch for this new historical fiction sometime after the first of the year. You don’t want to miss the adventures of Jean Laffite and his band of merry men. It will be one you want to read over and over again.

November 11, 2011 Posted by | Books | , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a Comment

Okay Kiddies This is Where I Will Be On Nov 19-20, 2011 Come out and visit

~ Meet the Authors’ Book Fair ~ November 19 & 20, 2011 ~
Eau Gallie Civic Center, 1551Highland Ave, Melbourne FL 32935

1. Dr. Valerie Allen VAllenWriter@cs.com Write, Publish, Sell!
2. Sidney Andrews SidneyAFall@aol.com A Fall to New Heights
3. Lois Barr Loismbarr@cfl.rr.com Old Miss Rogers Had a Book
4. Lou Belcher Lou@loubelcher.com The Zen of Max
5. Anne Bonner OABonn@aol.com Angel’s True Love: A Saga of Love & Lust in Old South
6. Stuart Borton Stuart@yellowdogcafe.com Yellow Dog Café Cookbook
7. Kee Briggs Keee@bellsouth.net Yellow Ochre Stain
8. Stanton Bronstein SNBret@aol.com The Case of the Miami Philanthropist
9. Bruce Cadle Bruce@datenightchef.com Party for Two
10. Kasey Claytor Osprey@cfl.rr.com The 7 Laws of Raising Financially Independent Kids
11. Joseph Cordaro Cordaro32953@yahoo.com The Cost of Courage
12. Kathy Cummings Kgcummings2@aol.com The Wind Whispers War
13. Mary Dall MaryDall@bellsouth.net Little Hands Create
14. Judy Edwards Judyedwards05@gmail.com Journeys Grand Adventure Around the World & Within
15. Barbara Elizabeth Adg9602@gmail.com The Heart of Exercise
16. Gene Davis Scwgghd@cfl.rr.com The Kissing Camels
17. Marshall Frank MLF283@aol.com Criminal Injustice in America
18. Mary Greenwood Mgreen464@aol.com How to Interview Like a Pro
19. Christopher Hawke The_Real_Life@hotmail.com Unnatural Truth
20. Linda Jump Rjump3@cfl.rr.com Ethan Egret’s Family Album
21. Tony Kessinger Tony@tonykessinger.com The Devil is in the Details: Subtlety of Satan
22. Evelyn Kruger Ewkruger@hotmail.com Revolutionary Rose-Boston Tea to Boston Free
23. Barbara Malina Metooiwanttoo@yahoo.com Me Too..IWant Too..How Too..
24. Sarah Mamika Smamika@cfl.rr.com The Blue Crocodile
25. Walter Manning WaltManning@hotmail.com Facing Unemployment
26. Yvonne Mason Ysam51@yahoo.com Tangled Minds
27. Gerald McCallum Geraldmccallum@gmail.com Nikki in the Keys
28. Pat McDonough Books4you@cfl.rr.com Without Keys: My 15 Weeks with the Street People
29. Linda Norton Nortonshows@gmail.com I Can fly! I Can Fly!
30. Susan O’Hara Sales@storyhub.com Baby Bird
31. JoAnna O’Keefe Joanna@JoannaOkeefe.com Embraced
32. Dr. Frances Rinaldi Redforpublishing@cfl.rr.com How Silver Fox & Coyote Came to Color the Butterfly
33. Janet Sierzant JSierzant@comcast.net Searching for the Shire
34. Dr. Scott Tilley Scott@stilley.com Technology Today
35. Irma J. Tirro Itirro@cfl.rr.com It’s Almost Friday
36. Holly Fox Vellekoop Hvellekoop@cfl.rr.com How to Help When Parents Grieve
37. Renelle West Rnwest@gmail.com Life With a Buckskinne
38. Space Coast Writers’ Guild www.SCWG.org
39. Andy Vazquez Andyvazquez1@live.com CD: Musica Di Mi Ayer
40. Kay Williamson Donkay66@aol.com The Mysterious Woman on the Train
41. Edward Wooddell Ewooddell@cfl.rr.com At Last, They’re Here
42. E. Lynne Wright Wrightel@comcast.net It Happened In Florida
43. Sieglinde Young Spyjay@cfl.rr.com The Rebellion of Nilofleur
44. Penny Zee PennyZee@live.com The Amazing Word of God

~ DISPLAY ONLY BOOKS ~

Gary Bronga Admin@clipeze.com Bringing a Product to Market From Your Home
Michelle Dunn Michelle@MIchelleDunn.com Mosquito Marketing
Carolyn Howard-Johnson HoJoNews@aol.com Frugal Book Promoter & Frugal Editor
Jana McBurney-Lin Jmcburneylin@msn.com My Half of the Sky
Roger W. Nielsen Rnielsen@rwnco.com Writing Content
Ralph Parker Rparker003@tampabay.com Thorns & Roses
Sabbithry Persad Where Do Recyclable Materials Go?
Sabbithry Persad Operation: Reuse It!
Amber Polo Info@RelaxingtheWriter.com Relaxing the Writer: Guidebook to the Writer’s High
Lee B. Ravine Proflbr@aol.com Riding Solo: My Journey Through Love & Madness
Marsha Sramek Info@thegreatgrammarbook.com The Great Grammar Book
Barbara Techel Joyfulpaws@yahoo.com Class Act
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Sponsored by Authors for Authors
Marshall Frank ~ MLF283@aol.com, Valerie Allen ~ VAllen Writer@cs.com, Holly Vellekoop ~ Hvellekoop@cfl.rr.com
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Writer’s Groups & Events
~ Authors for Authors
Brevard Book Fairs
www.AuthorsForAuthors.com

~ American PEN Women
Cape Canaveral Branch
www.canaveralpenwomen.org
Meets: 4th Saturday of Month

~Florida Book News
lou@loubelcher.com
www.floridabooknews.com

~ Florida Writers Association
www.floridawriters.net

~ Mystery Writers
www.mwaflorida.org

~ Scribblers of Brevard
www.brevardscribblers.org

~ Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators
www.scbwiflorida.com

~ Society for Technical Communications
www.stc.org

~ Space Coast Writers’ Guild
www.SCWG.org
Meets: 3rd Saturday of Month

~ STAR – Romance Writers
SpacecoasT Authors of Romance
www.authorsofromance.com

November 9, 2011 Posted by | Events | , , , | Leave a Comment

Have you Ever Wondered What It Would Be Like To Sit Down and Talk To A Serial Killer?

Bet the title got your attention! No I haven’t had that experience – however I have studied them enough and researched them enough that I pretty much understand their twisted evil minds. With that in mind- my book Brilliant Insanity is written in first person through the voice of a serial killer.

Lewis Rienheart only have five days to live before he is executed in Florida. He has been allowed to tell his story to the world. Law Enforcement and the news media are beside themselves because finally they are going to get a confession. However, Lewis has his own agenda and he refuses to be rushed and he refuses to leave out any detail of his crimes. Lewis wants the world to know why he did what he did. He has no remorse- in fact just the opposite is true- He feels vindicated. He is proud of what he did.

However, before Lewis will let the world in on his secret he has conditions and surprisingly enough those conditions are met. Enter Amanda McQuaid- rookie reporter- She has never covered a big story before and has no idea why she was given the assignment. She is not sure she wants to take this one on- However- it was this or the obit section. With much trepidation she chose the assignment.

Lewis is ecstatic finally he will be able to tell the world what really happened!

But all is not as it appears! Brilliant Insanity will take the reader on a roller coaster ride of emotional insanity.

Listen to Lewis as he weaves a tale of murder- brilliance and insanity. Read how Lewis makes the story all about him and his needs, wants, desires and impulses.

Decide for yourself if he was justified in his actions- Decide for yourself if he really should have gotten away with murder.

Brilliant Insanity

November 9, 2011 Posted by | Books | , , , , , , , , | Leave a Comment

A New Offering – One That will make a great Stocking Stuffer!

Silent Scream Collector Playing Cards

When Fates Collide Collector Playing Cards

Tangled Minds

The Last Rites

When Fates Collide- Mardi Gras Bound

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Brilliant Insanity- Collector Playing Cards

A Vocie From the Grave- Collector Playing Cards

Okay we all know it is getting near to the silly season- otherwise known as Christmas. You know that time of year when the Jolly, Fat Man in a red suit and white beard and hair- makes his rounds via his eight tiny reindeer and his read sleigh. Most of us run around at the last minute looking for that special gift- you know the one that won’t wind up in the top of a closet – or in the bottom of a cabinet never to be seen again.

Well kiddies- Santa has drafted me to help him this year solve that never ending problem. You don’t even have to leave the comfort of your chair at home or work. I have several offerings on my online bookstore at http://thebookattic.ecrater.com

As you all know all of my books are listed there. When you purchase them they do arrive signed to what ever person you are giving it too. I am also listing gift certificates – currently there are $20.00, $40.00 and $50.00 if you need one that is not listed all you have to do is contact me at ysam51@yahoo.com and I will post the amount you wish to purchase. I can even add the name of the person you are giving it to as well as send it to that person if that is your wish.
Today I have added another set of goodies that will make great stocking stuffers. They can only be found on this site. I have included collector playing cards which have one of my books covers on each deck. When you order them They will be signed by me and I can personelize them for that special someone.
If you wish to have any of my product sent directly to the person you are puchashing it for- I can do that as well. I am also offering gift wrapping at not charge.

As an indenpendant author I have to think outside of the box. I have to offer things that no one else does.
So I wanted to make your Christmas a more pleasant experience. Hence a recap-
Books, Gift certificates, collector playing cards – free gift wrapping- signed by me- Personalized- Priority Shipping- Drop ship to the recipient.

It doesn’t get any better than that.

Dream Catcher Failure Was Never An Option- Collector Playing Cards

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November 8, 2011 Posted by | Uncategorized | , , , , , , , , , | Leave a Comment

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