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During the month of April – Cindy Bradford will tour cyberspace to promote her latest novel – Promises Kept. We are looking for busy blogs that would like to host Cindy. Would you like to be considered to participate in this tour? Email nikki@nikkileigh.com and let us know what you would like to do.
Cindy Bradford is willing to do a variety of things during the tour, including:
Written interviews - with the author or a character Internet radio shows
Excerpts from the book Writing guest posts (articles) about various topics relevant to content of the book We can supply PDF or print copies of the book for hosts who will post a review
Do you have another idea? Let us know what you would like to do.
About Promises Kept
Promises Kept is Faith’s story, an unforgettable young woman whose life’s journey has been filled with uncertainty, of searching for people and answers that others take for granted. Compassionate and courageous, she never gives up, showing strength and character beyond her years. It is also the story about the power of the human spirit, of family, friends and love.
After finding the father she never knew until adulthood, and graduating law school, Faith is focused on bringing down the priest who abused her father as a child. She wants the cunning, deceitful cleric put behind bars long enough that no other young boy will ever have to fear his touch. She takes on a veteran, highly experienced and shrewd Boston lawyer. He underestimates her passion for justice, her fight for right against a wrong.
The story transforms from the legal battle on behalf of her father into a beautiful love story as she falls madly in love with her colleague, Tyler England. Soon, her fighting instincts are called on like never before. Only this time her intelligence, perseverance and resolve may not be enough.
About Cindy Bradford
Cindy Bradford is the author of Keeping Faith and Promises Kept, recently released on Amazon. She lives at South Padre Island, Texas, where she loves the peacefulness of the Gulf of Mexico.She tries to spend several months a year at her condo in Ruidoso, New Mexico, since she has a view of the SierraBlancaMountains, and therefore, the best of both worlds. A native Texan, Cindy spent her childhood in East Texas before living in central, northern, and now the southernmost part of the state.
Cindy has a B.A. in English and journalism from Baylor University and a master’s degree and a Ph.D. from the University of North Texas. As a college student, she worked at a city newspaper and wrote for the university newspaper. She was also editor of the Baylor literary magazine, for which she won a university graphic arts award.
She started her career in education as a high school teacher and quickly became director of communications, a position that allowed her to use her writing skills and creative talents. Within months of being hired for that position, she was named Rookie of the Year by the Texas School Public Relations Association. She held several other administrative positions before becoming a superintendent of schools in the Dallas area. Following a lengthy career in public education, she served seven years as a tenured associate professor for the University of Texas system. Prior to writing fiction, she wrote numerous professional articles that were published in various journals and educational periodicals. She also enjoys writing poetry when time permits.
Dr. Bradford is an avid traveler and has visited more than 40 countries, plus numerous states and islands in the last ten years. Her other hobbies include gardening, cooking, and reading. Tasting, drinking, collecting, and reading about different wines and the countries that produce them is a passion of the author. She often incorporates her knowledge of wine into her writings and shares the many beautiful places she has visited, known for outstanding wines, with her readers. She is currently working on two more novels.
Today is your chance to chat with Kenneth Weene author of Widow's Walk as he stops by Across the Pondhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/Across-the-Pond/2009/09/29/A-Book-and-a-Chat-Ken-Weene to chat about his novel today, Tuesday September 29th. Show time is 6:30 pm EST. The dial in Number is 347- 237-5398 or you can use the chat option.
Kenneth's novel, Widow's Walk, is for women who are trying to decide what to do with their lives. It's a book for people who like to experience emotions and at the same time think about life’s meaning. Kenneth's career – primarily in New York – has included teaching, pastoral care, and psychology. Throughout his career Ken has also been devoted to writing, and he is offering a couple of giveaways to people who visit his stops along the tour route and leave comments. Winners will be drawn at random and have a couple of chances to win. Prizes include a copy of Widow's Walk for on lucky winner, and he's also giving away a few copies of his poetry book.
If you've wondered if Widow's Walk by Kenneth Weene is a book to add to your bookshelf, don't miss Steven Clark Bradley's penetrating review of the book at Stories that Read Youhttp://stevenbradley.blogspot.com/2009/09/widows-walk-by-ken-weene-story-that.html . Bradley says, "In Widow’s Walk, Ken Weene uses a lot of excellent descriptions to paint some very deep-seated feelings […]."
While you're there learn more about the author Ken Weene in the in-depth interview, and take a moment to leave a comment. Those who do will be added to a random drawing for a chance to win a copy of Widow's Walk or Ken's book of poetry.
Stop by Books and Authors and double your chance to win a copy of Widow's Walk by author Kenneth Weene by leaving a comment on A Glimpse Inside Widow's Walk by Kenneth Weene where you'll get to take a peek inside the book. While you're there taken in the Joyce Anthony's review of Widow's Walk, leave a comment, and earn a second chance to win. Commenters will also be entered in a random drawing to win a copy of Ken's book of poetry.
Don't miss the interview with author Kenneth Weene at Books and Authors http://joyce-anthony.blogspot.com/2009/09/talking-with-kenneth-weene.html where you'll learn more of the heart behind the novel Widow's Walk. See why he writes and learn more about the passions that drive him. While you're there, be sure to leave a comment for a chance to win a copy of Widow's Walk or his book of poetry. Winners will be chosen at random from among those who leave comments at any stop along the blog tour.
Kenneth Weene, author of Widow's Walk, makes a unique stop at The Book Connection http://thebookconnectionccm.blogspot.com/2009/09/arnie-berger-from-widows-walk-by-ken.html today. Don't miss the chance to meet Ken's character Arnie Berger and get a real taste for the Widow's Walk story! Not only that, but take a moment to leave a comment and you'll have a chance to win a copy of the book! Ken is also giving away a couple of copies of his book of poetry. Winners will be chosen at random from among those who leave comments at any stop along the blog tour.
You don't want to miss author Kenneth Weene's guest post at The Nurse Mommy Blog http://www.thenursemommy.com/2009/09/guest-posting-about-faith-from-author.html today as he makes thes next stop along his online tour devoted to his novel Widow's Walk. He talks about his main character, Mary, and questions whether or not she is really a woman of faith or merely a follower of religion. Interesting and thought provoking you don't want to miss this one. Be sure to stop by and leave a comment. If you do, you put yourself in the running to win a copy of Widow's Walk or Ken's poetry book. Winners will be drawn at random.
Check out the latest review of Widow's Walk by author Kenneth Weene as Marilyn's Musings http://marilynmeredith.blogspot.com/2009/09/widows-walk-by-ken-weene.html joins the blog tour. Marilyn says, "This is a love story, a tales about religion and faith, marriage, life and death. It's not a particularly happy story, but it is a true slice of life, wonderful at times and heart-wrenching at others." Widow's Walk reflects how family, friendship, love, faith, and character affect that struggle.
When you stop by be sure to leave a comment. Ken is offering a couple of giveaways to those who leave comments along the Widow's Walk tour stops. Winners will be drawn at random and have a couple of chances to win. Prizes include a copy of Widow's Walk for one lucky winner, and he's also giving away a few copies of his poetry book.
Drop by Xanga.com http://cce613.xanga.com/711963936/book-promo-widows-walk-by-ken-weene/ today to catch the latest peek inside author Kenneth Weene's Widow's Walk. Host Chelle Cordero shares an excerpt from this riveting book in which you'll meet Mary Flanagan, a woman caught between her sense of religion and obligation on one hand and her very human desire for love and life on the other.
Widow's Walk is a story of good people who struggle – sometimes successfully and often not – to deal with the challenges in their lives. The novel reflects how family, friendship, love, faith, and character affect that struggle. For the Widow's Walk blog tour, Ken Weene is offering a couple of giveaways to those who visit tour stops and leave comments. Winners will be drawn at random and have a couple of chances to win. Prizes include a copy of Widow's Walk for one lucky winner, and he's also giving away a few copies of his poetry book.
Widow's Walk is a story of good people who struggle – sometimes successfully and often not – to deal with the challenges in their lives. The novel reflects how family, friendship, love, faith, and character affect that struggle. Throughout Weene's diverse career which included teaching, pastoral care and psychology, he has also been devoted to writing. For the Widow's Walk blog tour, he is offering a couple of giveaways to those who visit tour stops and leave comments. Winners will be drawn at random and have a couple of chances to win. Prizes include a copy of Widow's Walk for one lucky winner, and he's also giving away a few copies of his poetry book.
According to the latest review at Astrology for Everyday – One Writer's Passionhttp://gooddaysnodays.blogspot.com/2009/09/blog-review-widows-walk.htmlWidow's Walk by Kenneth Weene "peels back the layers of a good family torn apart emotionally, spiritually and physically." Be sure to stop by and read the entire review and while you're there leave a comment for a chance to win a copy of the book, or possibly a copy of Weene's book of poetry. The chance to win will be available to people who visit any or all of his stops along the tour route and leave comments. Winners will be drawn at random.
Stop by the New Book Reviewhttp://thenewbookreview.blogspot.com/2009/09/religious-fiction-from-kenneth-weene.html for the latest review of author Kenneth Weene's Widow's Walk. Reviewer Carolyn Johnson says, "Widow's Walk is a story of faith and its effects on already flawed characters." It's a story of good people who struggle – sometimes successfully and often not – to deal with the challenges in their lives. The novel reflects how family, friendship, love, faith, and character affect that struggle.
Throughout Weene's diverse career which included teaching, pastoral care and psychology, he has also been devoted to writing. For the Widow's Walk blog tour, he is offering a couple of giveaways to those who visit tour stops and leave comments. Winners will be drawn at random and have a couple of chances to win. Prizes include a copy of Widow's Walk for one lucky winner, and he's also giving away a few copies of his poetry book.
Widow's Walk is a story of good people who struggle – sometimes successfully and often not – to deal with the challenges in their lives. The novel reflects how family, friendship, love, faith, and character affect that struggle.
Throughout Weene's diverse career which included teaching, pastoral care and psychology, he has also been devoted to writing. For the Widow's Walk blog tour, he is offering a couple of giveaways to those who visit tour stops and leave comments. Winners will be drawn at random and have a couple of chances to win. Prizes include a copy of Widow's Walk for one lucky winner, and he's also giving away a few copies of his poetry book.
Kenneth's novel, Widow's Walk, is for women who are trying to decide what to do with their lives. It's a book for people who like to experience emotions and at the same time think about life’s meaning. Kenneth's career – primarily in New York – has included teaching, pastoral care, and psychology. Throughout his career Ken has also been devoted to writing, and he is offering a couple of giveaways to people who visit his stops along the tour route and leave comments. Winners will be drawn at random and have a couple of chances to win. Prizes include a copy of Widow's Walk for on lucky winner, and he's also giving away a few copies of his poetry book.
Join author, Kenneth Weene, on his blog book tour September 1-30 and learn more about him and his novel Widow’s Walk, a story of good people's struggle – sometimes successfully and often not – to deal with the challenges in their lives. The novel reflects how family, friendship, love, faith, and character affect that struggle. Take the time to leave comments along the way and you'll be entered in a drawing with a chance to win two different prizes.
The first giveaway is Kenneth Weene's poetry book which will go to a few different commenters.
The second giveaway is a copy of his book Widow's Walk to one lucky commenter
About Widow's Walk
Widow’s Walk is a story of faith and its effects on already flawed characters. Set in Boston in the 1980s, it is the story of Mary Flanagan and her children, Sean and Kathleen. Mary’s husband, Sean, Sr., died at the wheel of his M.T.A. bus. Her son, Sean, Jr. is a quadriplegic, injured on his way to a brothel in Vietnam; Kathleen, divorced and unable to have children, works and lives at a hospice that primarily serves AIDS patients; there she lives a mechanistically faithful life, but one devoid of belief. This unhappy family structure is erected on the bedrock stoicism of Mary’s Irish Catholicism. It is that faith which is tested, changed, and strangely reaffirmed over the course of the tale.
Two events upend Mary’s world. The first is her friend, Lois’s, move to Florida. The second is Sean’s decision to seek rehabilitation in a center in Minnesota – a decision initiated by Jem, a home health aide whose own life reflects a faith of care and service.
Mary finds herself looking for new meaning and direction in her life. In the process she meets two unexpected people, Arnie Berger, a college professor, an agnostic or perhaps deistic Jew, and love interest, and Pat Michaels, a minister, whose view of a joyous faith is much at odds with Mary’s rigid theology. She also moves into a housing share and becomes friends with Amelia Callaghan, the misanthropic house owner.
Sean’s life, too, is dramatically changed because he falls in love with and marries one of the aides at the rehab center. He returns to Boston married, employed and expecting their first child.
Given the remarkable changes in her mother’s and brother’s lives and influenced by Max, one of her dying patients and a man whose story and faith are powerful and unique, Kathleen also seeks love. She meets Danny, a young man tied to his overprotective mother and unable to deal with his own feelings of inadequacy.
Sadly, Kathleen and Danny’s relationship ends in disaster, rape, and abuse. Danny flees. In her own way, Kathleen does too; she becomes catatonic and dependent.
Mary unable to come to terms with her sense of guilt and responsibility towards her daughter – is powerless to keep those feelings from coming between her and Arnie.
In the end, Mary can not live with her unhappiness and dies of “the pain of her soul,” a diagnosis provided by the caregiver, Jem, who had originally encouraged Sean to make his momentous move. Mary’s death creates a strange psychological space in which Kathleen takes on her mother’s place in the world.
About the Author
A New Englander by upbringing and inclination, Ken Weene’s career – primarily in New York – included teaching, pastoral care, and psychology. Throughout his career Ken has also been devoted to writing. His poetry has appeared in a number of publications – both print and web. He authored a number of professional publications. His short stories and essays have also been published. One of his short plays was recently workshopped. An anthology of Ken’s work, Songs For My Father, was published 2002. His novel, Widow’s Walk, has been published in 2009. Ken and his wife, Roz, now live in greater Phoenix where he spends much of his time writing.
He started writing, primarily poetry, in the 1980s. Regarding Widow's Walk, Weene says, "Stepping away from full-time work was the best decision I ever made. Writing this story has given me tremendous personal satisfaction, and it has shown me an avenue for expression I will always treasure."
If you haven't already read Widow's Walk, be sure to pick your copy up at Kenneth Weene’s Author Website - http://widows-walk.webs.com/.
Widow's Walk Blog Tour
with Author Kenneth Weene Widow's Walk Blog Tour
September 1-30
We are currently booking tour stops. If you are interested in taking part int this tour email us at virturalblogtours (at) yahoo.com
In September, author Kenneth Weene, will tour cyber space to promote his new book - Widow's Walk. We are starting to coordinate his tour and are looking for blogs that review books and blogs that deal with the topics in this book. Read on for details about Widow's Walk and Kenneth Weenes. If you would like to participate in this tour, contact Donna at virtualblogtours @ yahoo.com
About Widow's Walk Mary Flanagan, caught between her sense of religion and obligation on one hand and her very human desire for love and life on the other, is in emotional limbo. When she meets Arnie Berger, who becomes both her lover and philosophic guide, Mary’s world seems to be transformed.
Changes also come for Mary’s children, who have been trapped in their own dilemmas. Sean, a quadriplegic, is looking for a fulfilled life. Mary’s daughter, Kathleen must cope with infertility and anger in her search for happiness.
The lives of all three Flanagans are turned upside down by happiness and tragedy.
Topics from Widow's Walk
the role of religion and faith in life
the possibility of love
the meaning of life and of love
dealing with disabilities and quadriplegia in life
widowhood and moving on with life as a widow
women trying to decide what to do with their lives.
people who like to experience emotions and think about life’s meaning.
women’s issues
the Irish-American experience
About Kenneth Weenes A New Englander by upbringing and inclination, Ken Weene’s career – primarily in New York – included teaching, pastoral care, and psychology. Throughout his career Ken has also been devoted to writing. His poetry has appeared in a number of publications – both print and web. He authored a number of professional publications. His short stories and essays have also been published. One of his short plays was recently workshopped. An anthology of Ken’s work, Songs For My Father, was published 2002. His novel, Widow’s Walk, has been published in 2009.Ken and his wife, Roz, now live in greater Phoenix where he spends much of his time writing.
Women of Wisdom by Kris Steinnes is Peter Jones’s pick at Great New Books That Are a Must Read. He offers a glimpse of this award winning book, which explores spiritual, academic, and artistic perspectives on being women and being divine. It includes various works, including stories, art, poetry and songs. Don’t miss this special preview of this unique book!
Women of Wisdom by Kris Steinnes, is being offered beginning on June 23rd, 2009 at 12:01 am. We invite you to go to this page - www.wisewomanpublishing.com/womenofwisdom.html - to access the order page and then go back to this page to access the bonus page. On the Exclusive Private Invite page, enter your order confirmation code. That will allow you to gain entry to the bonus gifts that are available to people who buy the book on June 23rd.
