SAGITTARIUS sun; GEMINI moon; VIRGO ascendant; PLUTO in 1st House; GEMINI midheaven; Jupiter in TAURUS; Venus in SCORPIO
Hi and welcome!
My name is Bev Walton-Porter and I'm the author of the book Sun Signs for Writers. My bio can be found here.
I have a personal MySpace at http://www.myspace.com/elementalmuse, but felt I needed a more serious MySpace that was strictly geared toward areas related to my professional interests in writing, editing, publishing and astrology. Of course, I also would like to have a place to let people know about my books as well. I'd like to keep this a professional MySpace as a way to network/connect with other writers and creatives.
My author blog is located here: http://www.elementalmusing.blogspot.com. I will often cross-post entries there as well as here. However, there will be times when entries will be posted here, but not there, and vice versa. :-) Depends on the prevailing mood. I have Gemini moon, so changing my mind at the drop of a hat is a common thing! *grin*
For almost a decade I have published Scribe & Quill, an award-winning e-zine for writers of all experience levels and genres. I am also the founder and consulting editor for The Bloodied Quill, the official newsletter for the International Order of Horror Professionals.
My husband and I are co-founders of The International Order of Horror Professionals. Yes, I like genre fiction and I'm proud of it.
My first book, Sun Signs for Writers, is a one-of-a-kind writing reference that harnesses the power of the zodiac to spark your creativity. I sold it to Writer's Digest Books in 2004 and it was published August 23, 2006.
My first fiction book, a contemporary romance entitled Mending Fences, was released September 6, 2006 from Whiskey Creek Press under my fiction pseudonym, Star Ferris. Ironically, I was adopted and Starlette ("Star") Dawn Ferris was my birth name, although on my birth certificate my name is Beverly. My birth mother is the only person who actually calls me Star, although it seems like a cool name fit for one who loves astrology and numerology as I do!
In November 2006, Mending Fences hit #6 on WCP's Top Ten Bestseller list.
My next fiction book (written under my pen name, Star Ferris), is a contemporary romance entitled Hidden Fire. It is under contract with Whiskey Creek Press. As soon as I have a release date, I'll note it here.
I have several more book ideas I've developed and one other completed romance ms. I hope to place with a publisher soon. I am a client of the Meredith Bernstein Agency in New York City.
Although I wish I could, I am not able to accept unsolicited queries asking for me to read and/or critique manuscripts for others. Unfortunately, I cannot make exceptions to this rule. However, I do offer professional manuscript editing services at a reasonable cost. In addition, if you would like to chat about writing in general or need positive encouragement, feel free to drop me an e-mail anytime.
Please note that if you contact me, I answer personal e-mails as soon as I can, but it may take a few days for me to reply since family, writing and academic obligations must always come first. Thanks so much for understanding ;-)
In addition to being a full-time writer since May 1997, I have had an avid interest in astrology since about the age of nine. Currently, I am an Associate Astrologer who holds membership in the American Federation of Astrologers. My aim is to eventually become a Certified Professional Astrologer.
Past and present professional associations include: The Authors Guild, National Writers Union, National Association of Women Writers, Pikes Peak Writers, Mid-America Romance Authors, International Order of Horror Professionals and Romance Writers of America.
Finally, I am a real-life paranormal investigator (some call it ghost hunting). My fiance and I are Team Leaders for Colorado Springs Paranormal Association. We conduct paranormal investigations for FREE within a two-hour radius of Colorado Springs. If you believe you are experiencing paranormal activity, feel free to contact us to schedule an investigation.
One last note: I reserve the right to, on occasion, split infinitives, but some errors are beyond reproach: my teeth itch every time I spot a misplaced apostrophe. ARGH!
..SUN SIGNS FOR WRITERS IS A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR WRITERS -- EVEN IF THEY AREN'T INTO ASTROLOGY! THE BOOK IS JAM-PACKED WITH COMMON-SENSE TIPS TO HELP WRITERS INCREASE THEIR CREATIVITY AND PRODUCTIVITY. THIS BOOK IS FOR *SERIOUS* WRITERS BECAUSE WRITING, FOR ME, IS A SERIOUS ENDEAVOR!
Please read below to discover more about the book - and if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me!
The book's website: http://www.astrologyforwriters.com
Sun Signs for Writers
Publisher: Writer's Digest Books
(an imprint of F + W Publications, Inc.)
Author: Bev Walton~Porter (Sagittarius sun, Gemini moon, Virgo rising/Pluto in the first house/Venus in Scorpio)
RELEASED: August 23, 2006
Order your autographed and hand-numbered copy of Sun Signs for Writers directly from me at this page or by e-mailing sunsignsforwriters@comcast.net with AUTOGRAPHED COPY INQUIRY in the e-mail subject line.
The book is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and at bookstores throughout the U.S., U.K., Australia, Canada and Europe. If your bookstore doesn't carry Sun Signs for Writers, ask them to order it for you! You may also order a copy from Writer's Digest Book Club as well!
To order your **HAND-NUMBERED AND AUTOGRAPHED COPY** from the author, visit: this link. Your price includes shipping. If you would like a particular inscription inside your book, please add that in your comments when you place the order.
DESCRIPTION:
Sun Signs for Writers is a one-of-a-kind guide that will help you discover your unique writing personality by combining the insights of astrology with practical how-to writing instruction. By exploring the proclivities of your particular sun sign, you'll better understand your creative style and more effectively find your path to success.
The guide includes:
* Sure-fire ways to beat writer's block
* Advice on how to deal with rejection
* How to give critiques and understand critiques coming from other signs
* Writing exercises tailored for your creative style
* How to use astrological signs to build the perfect foundations for believable characters.
You may also order from Amazon, although your copy will not be numbered or autographed.
You may also order from Barnes & Noble ...
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