"Give-Aways" and raffles at the RT Booklovers's Convention (4/16-4/20) in Pittsburgh!!
At the bookfair, you can stop by my table and register to win the 'Touch Me Not' Gift Basket I'll be gving away at the end of the day!
It's full of cool stuff like protective and healing crystals, Dream Catchers. Sacred White Sage, incense. note cards and more! Stop by and check it out! (The winner's photo will be posted here after RT!)
I also donated 2 themed gift baskets for the RT charities: SOS America and the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation. I think the plan is to have them on display at "Club RT" then either raffled or auctioned off later on. Check them out and remember that both charities need your help!
COMING SOON! LOOK FOR CONTEST NEWS & FIND OUT HOW TO WIN A AUTOGRAPHED COPY OF "TOUCH ME NOT"
Touch Me Not by Shannon Emmel Available through The Lotus Circle.
I am extremely pleased to announce the PRINT release of "Touch Me Not". Click on the book cover link above and it will take you directly to The Lotus Circle Website. Besides being able to buy my book there, the site has lots of fun things including daily Tarot messages, weekly astrology forecasts, books, jewelry and more!!!
You can also check out the origins of The Lotus Circle and learn the history behind the five women who are brought together at the end of Sadira's story to resurrect the ancient practices of The Lotus Circle.
Saturday, April 19th, 11am-2pm: Where can you meet your favorite authors, get your pic taken with them or a cover model, or get a sneak preview to what's coming out in the wonderful world of women's fiction? Over 300 authors (INCLUDING ME!) will autograph books at the one and only RT Booklovers Convention Book Fair!
WHERE?
The RT Booklover's Convention!
Hilton Pittsburgh 600 Commonwealth Place Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222 USA - 800 989 8816 x 12 WHERE?
April 16-20, 2008 – ROMANTIC TIMES BOOKLOVERS CONVENTION, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Besides being part of all the exciting activities Jasmine-Jade has planned for the authors of its subsidiaries, The Lotus Circle will have its own spotlight workshop as well as being part of several psychic fiction panels, a morning meditation session and the annual Psychic Sunday events. Shannon Emmel and other TLC authors will be autographing their books at the Book Fair on Saturday.
NEWS, REVIEWS & INTERVIEWS...
Listen Now! My BlogTalkRadio interview with host Melissa Alvarez!
(Note: My interview begins about 1/2 way through!)
4-HEART REVIEW FROM
Night Owl Romance!
January 26-28, 2008 – INTERNATIONAL NEW AGE TRADE SHOW, Orlando, Florida. The Lotus Circle had a booth at this significant wholesaler’s showcase displaying its books and products. I was delighted to join my fellow TLC authors in the booth.
We had an endless stream of people at the booth and a waiting list as each of us pitched in to do complimentary 'readings' to keep the attention focused on TLC
Below: Shannon Emmel, Gail DeYoung, Felix Rodriguez, Marilyn Campbell & Dodie Ulery
Tarot of the Lotus Circle, and ALL of the "To Go" kits were big hits with the crowds, but I ChingTo Go, by Crystal Seinz, made the cut for 'Best of Show'.
We also found great new friends and kindred spirits with the execs and staff at New Leaf Distributing...
The Lotus Circle fiction authors are featured in the centerfold ad of the January 2008 issue of RT which is now available. The first reviews for the TLC line are also in this issue. Touch Me Not received a 3-Star rating in the 'paranormal' category, which isn't bad, just not great. Most of the titles from TLC got moderate reviews, which isn't surprising since the "Psychic Fiction" concept is new and will take a little time to reach the targeted readers and for reviewer's to 'get it'.
The TLC books do not require romance as a main ingredient, but rather use the charater's association with 'The Lotus Circle' as the common thread throughout the fiction line. In fact, the initial TLC offerings range from mainstream to spritual journeys to mystery to international intrigue and incorporate strong female protagonists who have one or more psychic/metaphysical talents that are essential to the story-- Tarot Readers, Astrologers, Healers and Psychic Mediums using a variety of methods are just a few examples of what you might expect in a TLC book.
What TLC does NOT incorporate is supernatural or magical abilities. There are no witches or vampires or werewolves or faeries. Ghosts and other 'spirits' that can communicate with a heroine who is a psychic medium are allowed, however that is pretty much the limit of the 'paranormal' elements of the TLC line.
Touch Me Not is the story of one of the five women at the heart of 'The Lotus Circle' whose combined talents are required to resurrect the ancient, secret society that once served all of mankind. Sadira's journey takes her on a winding path to her higher-self, but teaches her the lessons she needs in order to finally embrace her destiny. Her story is also the only one that takes place BEFORE the five women are brought together.
In fact, Sadira's story ends as The Lotus Circle begins. Which is NOT to say that we've seen the last of her. She and the other founders of The Lotus Circle will be close at hand, and you never know when or where fate will guide them.
What you can be certain of is that Sadira and the sisters of The Lotus Circle will ALWAYS turn up when they're needed the most!!
Savvy talk-show host Montgomery Jones has it all! Fame, fortune and fabulous friends. With this year’s Emmy win almost guaranteed and a business empire extending far beyond her television show, she thinks she can finally put the painful lessons of her childhood—of Sadira Montgomery’s childhood—behind her. But Fate thinks she still has a lot to learn. Something ismissing in her life…a willingness to accept her healing gifts and fulfill her true destiny as a descendant of The Lotus Circle.
Dr. Luke White Eagle’s Native American roots run deep and healers run in his family, so no one understands heritage, or the burden of certain talents, better than he does. He can help Sadira reconcile her past and embrace her future. What he can’t do is write a prescription for trust.
The Wheel of Fate is in motion and soon events will force Sadira to either accept the gifts she has long denied, or bring unbearable pain and suffering to those she loves.
South Florida resident, Shannon Emmel, has been an avid reader since childhood. She began writing in college at the suggestion of her literature professor, and was published soon after.
She became intrigued with psychic phenomena and other metaphysical topics more than twenty years ago, when she began trying to understand her own psychic gifts. Although she receives messages in other ways, her tools of choice are Runes and The Tarot.
Over the years, Shannon has met and worked with many of her Angels, Guides and Spirits and considers herself truly blessed to have among her constant guardians an Archangel, a Dragon and a ‘parking angel’ named Clarissa!
Shannon loves to hear from her fans so please, send a note directly to her at writetome@shannonemmel.com
In the near future, you'll be able to access information about new releases and related projects. Plus! Personal blogs, excerpts, contests and other great stuff! Ohhh I almost forgot! My photo gallery will have more pix from the RT Booklover's Convention, April 25-29 in Houston As well as past conventions and other events. I'm adding them daily so check it out often!!!! I look forward to hearing from you.