Live Chat with Author Leslie Meier Oct. 2nd

BookTrib is having another chat, this time with cozy mystery author Leslie Meier. Join them on Thursday October 2nd at 4PM EST. Meier's book, "French Pastry Murder",  is releasing on September 30th. If you happen to live in Massachusetts, Ms. Meier will at the Dennis Public Library during the chat.

 
They will be giving away two amazing gift boxes full of Parisian themed kitchen products. Check out the image below to see the goodies!

To RSVP, submit a question, or get more info, click here.

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Live Chat with Carla Neggers on September 25th

Come join Carla Neggers at a live chat over at BookTrib on Thursday September 25th at 4PM EST. Her newest book, "Harbor Island" came out August 26th and is part of her Sharpe & Donovan series. Talk to her about her book, her recent trip to Ireland, or whatever else you think of.

Want an email reminder for the chat? Have a question to submit? Go here.

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Live Chat with Author Steve Berry

Now's your chance to talk to thriller author Steve Berry and ask him your burning questions. Tune in on Wednesday June 11th at 1 p.m. EST, to ask Steve questions about THE LINCOLN MYTH (now a New York Times bestseller) and his career.

To join the chat, go here - http://booktrib.com/2014/06/upcoming-live-chat-steve-berry-and-his-latest-thriller-the-lincoln-myth/   

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Chat with thriller author Anderson Harp

Anderson Harp's debut book, "Retribution", a political thriller, is out now. My review will be up on Monday March 10th and you can chat with Anderson over at BookTrib on Wednesday, March 12th. From the BookTrib site -

Using the knowledge of cutting edge technology, and the kind of military experience that a make for great thriller writing, Harp has created a fast-moving and totally riveting thriller that will make Anderson Harp a leading name, like Ludlam and Brad Thor, in the military/political thriller. - See more at: http://booktrib.com/2014/03/coming-soon-anderson-harp-to-chat-about-retribution-a-fast-moving-and-totally-riveting-thriller/#sthash.SujrsiUm.dpuf

Click on the image for more info and to RSVP.

Goodreads Chat with romance author Laura Kaye!

Hot romance author Laura Kaye will be answering questions from Goodreads members in a special discussion group in celebration of her new book, Hard As It Gets, the first book in the new Hard Ink series.

Laure Kaye will be answering questions throughout the day on Thursday, December 5th, but you can ask your questions now. To ask a question or simply read the discussion, join the group! 

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A Second Chance to Win a Skype Chat with Neil Gaiman

Last month, BookPerk offered readers a chance to Skype with Neil Gaiman. It was so popular that they are doing it again. Neil's been in the news recently, for a speech he gave in London last week on libraries, reading, and the importance of dreaming, and also for his novel Neverwhere being banned in a New Mexico school.

One lucky book club member will be randomly selected to participate with their book club in a private Skype session with #1 New York Times bestselling author Neil Gaiman about his newest novel, The Ocean at the End of the Lane.

 

To enter for your chance to win, simply submit a few words saying why your reading group wants to Skype with Neil Gaiman as well as three questions that your reading group would ask Neil Gaiman about his novel, The Ocean at the End of the Lane, if you are the lucky winner of a Skype session with Neil.

Want to enter? Click here. Good luck!

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Win a chance to Skype with Neil Gaiman!

Bookperk, a site that offers readers access to exclusive merchandise and experiences from their favorite authors and books, is offering readers and book clubs a chance to talk with Neil Gaiman via Skype. The winning reader and their book club will be able with Neail about his #1 bestselling novel The Ocean at the End of the Lane.

How do you enter?  Submit one entry saying why you want to speak with Neil, and what three questions you would ask him about his new book. Entries due by October 1, 2013. Click here to enter.

Good luck!

Chat with Stephanie Evanovich July 24th

Join BookTrib on July 24th at 3:00 p.m. EST on http://booktribchat.com/ to chat live with Stephanie Evanovich to discuss her debut novel, BIG GIRL PANTIES.

During the chat you can:

• Ask Stephanie questions directly
• WIN a free copy of the book

Click on the image above to join in the chat.

Live Chat with Bella Andre! July 10th at 3:30 PM

I only recently discovered Bella Andre but I am really enjoying her books. Next week, she'll be at BookTrib for a live chat. I won't be there as I'll be at work but if you're able, drop in and join the conversation. The chat will be Wednesday July 10th at 3:30PM EST. Click on the image below for more information.

New York Times bestselling author BELLA ANDRE is known for “sensual, empowered stories enveloped in heady romance” (Publishers Weekly). Winner of the Award of Excellence, the Washington Post has called her “one of the top digital writers in America.” Married with two children, Bella splits her time between Northern California and the Adirondacks.

Live Chat with Steve Berry on Monday July 1st!

Steve Berry, author of thrillers such as "The Amber Room" and "The Jefferson Key", will be chatting about his newest book, "The King's Deception" about Queen Elizabeth I, where he proposes that she was really a he.

BookTrib is hosting a the chat with Steve on July 1 at 3 p.m. ET. I probably won't be there as I;m scheduled to work but it should be an interesting chat. In the meantime, click here to see what some other readers think. To get more info or join the chat click on the image below.

Debbie Macomber Video Chat on Goodreads Monday May 6th

Goodreads will be having a  live video chat with Debbie Macomber, a New York Times best selling romance author, on Monday, May 6th at 2pm ET/11am PT. They'll be discussing her latest book, Rose Harbor in Bloom, her successful career, and her life as a novelist.

To RSVP to the chat and receive a reminder email the day before the chat, click here and RSVP "Yes." To watch the chat or ask a question, click here.

Lori Foster #BookTrib Chat Tuesday April 30th

Are you a Lori Foster fan? Love her hot men? Want to talk to her but can't make it to her annual authors and readers gathering? She'll be on Booktrib on Tuesday April 30th for a live chat about her new release, "Bare It All".

Already receiving rave reviews in Publisher’s Weekly, RT Book Reviews, and more— "Bare It All", Lori Foster’s latest in her Love Undercover series, does not disappoint!

A cop’s craving to know more about the woman next door could prove fatal.

As the person responsible for taking down a brutal human trafficker, Alice Appleton fears retaliation at every turn. No one knows about her past, which is exactly how she prefers it…until the sexy cop next door comes knocking. Detective Reese Bareden thinks he knows what makes women tick, but his ever-elusive neighbor keeps him guessing like no other. Is his goal to unmask Alice’s secrets? Or protect her from a dangerous new threat? One thing is certain: their chemistry is a time bomb waiting to explode. And with no one to trust but each other, Reese and Alice are soon drawn into a deadly maze of corruption, intrigue and desire—and into the line of fire….

So, join BookTrib to chat live with Lori and find out everything you ever wanted to know about her red hot reads.

Bonus! — For the first time ever, BookTrib will give away a goodie bag filled with ALL of Lori Foster’s favorite things, including chocolate, lip balm, and more! AND FREE copies of the book!

Click on the image to go the BookTrib event page and if you want, you can sign up to receive an email reminder about the event.

Goodreads chat with Terry Brooks April 29th.

Are you a fan of Terry Brooks? Love his Shannara series? Head over to goodreads on Monday, April 29 at 2pm ET/11am PT for a live video chat with legendary fantasy author Terry Brooks. He'll be talking about his latest book, "The Bloodfire Quest", the second in his series The Dark Legacy of Shannara, as well as his previous work and his life as a writer. Don't miss your chance to ask a question of popular author.

RSVP here to get a reminder email the day before the chat.

Click here to watch the chat and join the discussion.

Goodreads Chat with Mystery Author J.A. Jance Monday 3/18

Photo from author website

 
Mystery author J.A. Jance will be answering questions on the Goodreads site from Goodreads members in a special one day only discussion group in celebration of her book Deadly Stakes (Ali Reynolds #8). 

J.A. Jance will answer questions throughout the day Monday, March 18th, but you can ask your question right now! To ask a question or simply read the discussion, join the group. 

Chat with Kristan Higgins

Are you a fan of Kristan Higgins? Heard about her but don't know much? She'll be chatting live with readers on Tuesday March 12th at 3PM EST over on BookTrib. She'll be discussing her new book, "The Best Man". Click here for more info or to sign up for an email reminder about the chat.

Live Chat with Author Susanna Sonnenberg

BookTrib is having another live chat; this time with Susanna Sonnenberg, author of  the non-fiction book "She Matters (A Life in Friendships).

If we’re lucky we have a few special girlfriends on whom we rely for comfort, companionship, and to be there during the important events in our lives.  Friendship is something that, when nurtured, can blossom into sisterhood.  Studies have shown that the more close friends we have the less stress we harbor inside.  So grab your BFF and join the BookTrib Live Chat with  Susanna Sonnenberg, this Thursday, January 31 at 1pm EST. 

This is the first in a new series of 20 Live Chats  on  BookTrib.com to celebrate the 20^th anniversary of Meryl Moss Media Relations promoting authors. 

As always, they’ll have a  give away: copies of "She Matters (A Life in Friendship)" and also other “girlfriend friendly” surprises.

  
Click on the photo below to RSVP.

Live Chat with Diana Pharaoh Francis

On Wednesday, December 12th, 2012 at 6:00 pm ET, join fantasy novelist Diana Pharaoh Francis in an online video chat book event!  Diana will deliver a live reading from her new book, Blood Winter, the latest in her Horngate Witches series releasing December 26, 2012. The reading will be followed by an interactive audience Q&A, so prepare your questions about any of her books, or writing, or how she wrangles kids and corgis in order to write.

To RSVP and attend, visit http://shindig.com/event/blood-winter. 

Anyone can join in this event, attendees can talk with each other.  You can text or type questions.  No download necessary!

Still have questions?  You can view a brief overview video of the Shindig platform here.

 

Live Chat with Lois Lowry!

The School Library Journal is sponsoring a live chat with author Lois Lowry. She'll be appearing live at the Maurice J. Tobin School in Roxbury, Massachusetts. You can ask questions in real time and the SLJ is webcasting it. Don’t miss your chance to hear the Newbery Medal–winning author talk about her latest book, "SON", the fourth book in the Giver Quartet.

Webcast Schedule: Wednesday, November 7, 2012
                             1:00PM–2:00PM EST
                             12:00PM–1:00PM CST
                             11:00AM–12:00PM MST
                             10:00AM–11:00AM PST

Interested? Register here. Many thanks to the School Library Journal and publisher Houghton Miffflin Harcourt for sponsoring this event!

Melissa Marr Twitter Chat

Melissa Marr has a new book out, "Carnival of Souls". I know a few folk who have been eagerly waiting this book for months. Now that it's out, Melissa will be on Twitter this Saturday, chatting at 2Pm EST. Use the hashtag #Marrchat. BEWARE! This chat is not spoiler free! If you haven't read the book, it might be best to skip the chat. Melissa will be sharing a deleted scene from the book.

LoveSwept Heroes Twitter Chat Tuesday July 17th

Sue from Romance at Random will be leading a Twitter Chat about heroes from Random House's LoveSwept line, this Tuesday, 7/17, from 6-7:00 pm Eastern Standard Time. Follow the Twitter Hashtag, #LovesweptHeroes, and meet their debut Loveswept authors and learn about their heroes; find out what makes them tick! . . .

Spread the word & join in on Twitter using #LovesweptHeroes in your comment. They’ll also have lots of giveaways, so if you're around, stop by and join the fun.