In The Author's Corner With Etienne

In case you missed it last Saturday, you can catch it this week. Come down to Forever Flowers in Frenchtown tomorrow, April 19, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon for the encore double-booksigning with native Virgin Islanders, Mrs. Ann Marie Danet and Mrs. Theresa Q. Bernier. They are looking forward to sharing their exciting books and chatting with you. Come, stay awhile to chat with them, join in the fun of the live remote, and enjoy light refreshments. See you there! Steelpan music, courtesy of Robert Symons, may be purchased from his store at CDBaby.com. If you live off-island, not to worry. Just call-in at 646-721-9611 during the show to share your comments. The live remote will be recorded and made available online for listening at your convenience.

Maxine has been a published author since 2004. With stories dealing with relationships by depicting life's challenges, she inspires her readers in positive ways. If you enjoy wholesome entertainment, you'll definitely want to learn about fiction inspirational titles.   As one who loves writing stories about family and relationships, she is fascinated about how people, as imperfect humans, interact with one another, especially while under stress. To her, it's no  wonder we are a spectacle to the angels and others as the Scriptures point out!   Because to Maxine, writing is art, she enjoys putting her characters onto the theater stage of the  mind's eye of her readers and fans, who become their audience.  And just like us, her characters  sometimes do and say things that make us mad, laugh, and cry. With a passion to read, Maxine enjoys writing wholesome stories that inspire people in positive ways and give them hope. When she isn't writing, she loves spending time in spiritual activities and with her family

Come and share in the fun of meeting two of the Virgin Islands' authors, Mrs. Anne Marie Danet, author of The Adventures of Jean-Pierre Mongoose, and Mrs. Theresa Bernier, author Blood and Parcels, at Forever Flowers. Stay and share your comments with them during the live interview. Steelpan music, courtesy of Robert Symons, may be purchased from his store at CDBaby.com. If you live off-island, not to worry. Just call-in at 646-721-9611 during the show to share your comments. The entire live remote will be recorded and made available online for listening at your convenience.  Visit www.CDBaby.com/artist/RobertSymons to purchase Robert's music. Tell him Etienne sent you.

Sophie Schiller was born in Paterson, NJ and grew up in the West Indies amid aging pirates and retired German spies. Educated at American University, Washington, DC, she spent many years working in International Business before becoming a writer. Currently residing in Brooklyn, New York, Sophie is at work on a sequel to "Spy Island" and on a historical thriller set during the Great Game in Tibet. "Spy Island" is an historical spy thriller for the adventure-lover. Prepare to be carried away to a tropical island with its potent mixture of suspense, romance, intrigue, and a delightful assortment of island characters who will cast a spell over you. If you can imagine a tropical Danish sugar colony during the Great War replete with German spy characters, Old World Danish characters, colorful West Indian characters, Irish sailor characters, blazing Luger pistols, a mad Voodoo Queen, and a daunting, resourceful heroine, then you have a good picture of "Spy Island". Come, find out more about what Sophie has to say

Although we are just 4 years apart in age and were neighbors about five houses away and students at Sts. Peter and Paul Elementary School, Arnold and I did not know each other very well until now that we are retired and I have returned to our common home. So, let's learn together what Arnold has to say about his life as a child growing up on St. Thomas. "I was born at Easter-time 1950 on St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands – a 32 square mile island in the middle of the chain of islands that separates the Atlantic Ocean from the Caribbean Sea. Sixty-three years later, I'm still living on the same island. But I've had a lifetime of experiences and adventures – some of them positive and exciting, others terrifying and heartbreaking, and still others that were, quite frankly, very embarrassing. I invite you to travel with me down memory lane as I share with you what it was like growing up on this little island that its residents affectionately call 'The Rock'." Some might think it is somewhat egotistical that I'm w

As an invited guest on Ms. J's show, I will simulcast the interview as we speak about a  topic near and dear to her heart, effective parenting. You won't want to miss this unique event! "The Ms. J Show" with Ms. J who takes calls from those who need to talk to her about personal issues. The lines are open to you. Ms. J. has been in St. Thomas since 1967.  She has always had some television or radio show going and hers are usually controversial. Using the media of radio and TV, Ms J speaks up for the underdog while reminding us always be true to ourselves.  The founder of "Business on the Move", Ms J has been a member of the Rotary 2 in Charlotte Amalie and a sponsor of the Special Olympics in the Virgin Islands.

"Island Girl" is a true story of a young girl who was born and raised in a 2-room house on St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. Margaret talks about her adventures and experiences and how she raised her family. "Born in 1940, 1 of 9 children of a St. Barth’s fisherman and his hard-working wife, Margaret Greaux met more challenges than most of us will ever face in a lifetime. Raised in tiny 2-room house in Frenchtown on St. Thomas,  US Virgin Islands, she learned about life and love – first from her close-knit family, then from her devoted husband, Paul Wikander. Establishing herself as the first female VP of an airline, Virgin Air, Margaret earned respect, alongside her pilot husband, in a male-dominated profession. 'Island Girl' is a peek inside her scrapbook, revealing her remarkable journey." – Review by Susan Granger "If you know Margaret Wikander, reading 'Island Girl' is a must. This is a woman of courage, fortitude and great love. Her blueprint of growing up on the island of St. Thomas in the US Virgin Isl

Meet Marsha Stein, a transplant to St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands where she maintained an art studio in Tilllet Gardens. Marsha has maintained residency on St. Thomas on and off from 1978 to 2000. Currently she works in the Mount Rainier Artist Lofts in Mount Rainier, Maryland, just outside Washington, DC. A lifelong artist, Marsha developed a deeper interest in painting while in high school when she won regional and national art awards. This took Marsha onward and upward to pursue her edcuational interest. Her studies took her to  American University, The University of New Mexico, and The Florence Academy of Art in Italy.  Marsha considers herself an artist who loves to paint, to admire beauty in any form, to make beautiful things, to share beauty, and to make people feel good. Come and meet Marsha, an artist for painting the colors of the Caribbean.

A kindred soul who spreads music to the masses in many different forms, Robert L. Symons was invited to perform as a guest Steel Pan Soloist at the Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2003, Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Scotland along with The Bermuda Regiment Band and The Bermuda Gombey Dancers. This event included many acts from around the world and was televised by BBC TV to an audience of 1.7 million world wide in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. From his youth as a guitarist to the start of his music career as a bass guitarist and to his current role as an international steel pan soloist and recording artist, he is one of those amazing individuals that deserves to be celebrated for his life path and his artistry. He is a self-taught musician, which makes his growth and transitions throughout his life that much more implausible.  Robert has toured The United States, Canada, South America, The Caribbean, Mexico, The South Pacific, Hawaii, Scotland and Europe. He has worked with, and for, the rich and famous both in Bermu

Come and meet Patricia Brooks, an interfaith seminary student, animal totem intuitive, angel card reader, and angel healing practitioner, who helps people reconnect to their spiritual Self through many roles. Patricia is also an author, blogger, and contributing writer for two spiritual magazines, "Soul Life Times" and "Lightworkers World".   Dedicated to continuing her studies of different spiritual practices and energy modalities, Patricia's Divine life purpose is to spread the healing message of Oneness and our connection to our higher Self, each other, and all living beings. "God Is in the Little Things: Messages from the Animals" is Patricia's big literary debut.  An unlikely author, Patricia was Divinely guided to write this book. She had been receiving many messages telling her she was to write a book.  Not understanding what she was to write the book on, Patricia received two very direct messages from God while in the dream space, not only showing her chapter by chapter what to write, but also givin

Meet and chat with Soraya Diase Coffelt, lawyer, former judge, small business owner, wife, mother, and caregiver as she enters the race for Governor of the Virgin Islands. Born on St. Thomas to lower-middle class parents, Soraya lived with her family above their small business, known as The London Store, a general store located in the Down Street area of Charlotte Amalie. Her parents had previously lived on the islands of Tortola and St. Croix, and has had businesses there as well. "Children and education are at the top of the list", she said, and she spent a good portion of her speech talking about illiteracy and poverty. “I want to be known, and I will earn the distinction of being your education governor,” she said. “I will make a major push in our education system to have students taught not only what they need to learn if they want to attend college, but also employable job skills, so that they can get a job immediately when they graduate from high school.” If you're concerned about the future of the

Welcome to the second annual DitterCon, two days of mingling with your favorite authors! The event kicks off with a meet and greet will be held on Friday, the 17th of January from 6:00 pm to 8:00pm at the Holiday Inn Orlando International Airport featuring DJ Rawleigh Armes!  The book-signing will be held Saturday, the 18th from noon to 3:00 pm. From 1:00-300 pm participate in a live interview.   Come early and meet the authors, stay late for the screening of the Florida-produced movie, "Legend of the Red Reaper." Meet the director/actress/author Tara Cardinal along with the cast from 4:00 to 6:00 pm during the screening of "Legend of the Red Reaper", starring Tara Cardinal and Christian Boeving, another author/actor in attendance. Some of the cast will be there in costume!  Everyone is welcome to join in the fun in this FREE event!  Participate in an open casting talent search! Be seen by a number of authors and the art director of a major publishing house who, together, are searching for new faces to gra

An average middle-class Italian-American, Mary Ann Barrucco was born and bred in Brooklyn, New York where she attended and graduated Lafayette High School. Her mother passed away 2 days later from pancreatic cancer. A few months later Mary Ann met her husband, Eddie. After three years of dating, they married. Mary Ann had the wedding of her dreams and excitedly looked forward to her new life.  Mary Ann's dream for the future became a nightmare when her new husband's drinking addiction began spiraling out of control with no intent of stopping. Her mounting feelings of helplessness led her to Alanon where she learnt the full impact of the disease and how her angry outbursts contributed to his weakness and made her a victim. Her struggles continued until she escaped into the world of compulsive gambling. The icing on the cake came when her husband, Eddie, suffered from a heart disease. This resulted in a neccsaary heart transplant. Mary Ann has shown such courage and strength throughout her ordeal. She is one

Evangelist Ramona Stevens-Donley, founder and CEO of Mercy Chose Me Ministries (MCMM), and Ramona Stevens-Donley Ministries (RSDM), is a product of the United States Virgin Islands where she was raised with Christian, God-fearing parents. Ramona began ministering in song at the age of 3 and at the age of 16 she preached her first message.   Relocating to Kansas (USA) at a very young age, she met and married Minister Jermaine Donley. That union produced Breasya, Brazyl, Isaiah, and the late Breanna Christina Donley. Together they attend Evangelistic Center International Ministries, under the presiding Bishop Jack. C. Vaughn and Pastor Carolyn J. Vaughn.   Evangelist Ramona is a passionate and knowledgeable speaker who draws greatly from her collegiate training. She attended Mid America Nazarene University where she majored in elementary music education. She continued on to acquire a degree in nursing with a specialty in family practice and worked as a nurse for 15 years at one of Kansas City’s leading Chris

According to Mr. R. Milton Quibner, "A die-hard, life-long San Francisco Giants fan, I am a Senior Fellow at the Pataphysical Institute of Northern California, and am one of the world’s leading Heterosexual Relationship Specialists, so, guys, if you want to get along with women, you need to talk to me! I have developed a unique and hard-hitting self-help program for men based on Pre-Classical values and ethics. I draw upon the fundamental works of Western Antiquity, focusing on the ontological, axiological and epistemological discoveries found in the early texts as a means of shaping the male role in the modern heterosexual relationship, though I do employ, where applicable, later source material. Aware of the impossibility of asking a modern man to emulate the rigorous virtues and behavior of a long-dead society, yet convinced the overwhelming majority of men are desperate for major personal over-haul,  I have designed a program geared to the more modest scope and capabilities of today’s heterosexual man.

"My name is Diane Ashley and my son drowned 8 years ago. From that experience I wrote the book How to Help Someone Who is Grieving." This book was written to help people understand how to support family and friends, who have suffered a trauma.  It also contains information to help grievers understand what they are going through.   Why the book is important: Because the contents are supported by real-life of stories individuals hurt by others’ actions/words.  Because a brief overview of serious emotional difficulties caused by grief, are included.  Because it is written by someone who has both a counseling degree, and personal experience in this arena.  Reviewer’s shared: “I was able to relate to this book both as the person suffering the grief and having to help people I care about with their grief. It is right on the mark!!!!” “The stories of other people’s behavior are shocking. This book will fill a gap in educating people about their own actions and about how to treat those in grief.”

When she moved to Florida, Dellani Oakes had no idea the history was so rich and fascinating. Visiting St. Augustine for the first time, she felt the allure of the country's oldest city. She decided then to write a story based there. It wasn't until nearly 12 years later that 'Indian Summer' took its final form. Dellani is a happily married mother of 4, a substitute teacher, and a former English teacher. When she is not one of the above, she is an avid writer, spending every possible moment immersed in her other worlds. She has also written a series of futuristic romance novels, contemporary romances and short stories.  In an interview with self-publishing site, Smashwords, Dellani, shared, "I've been telling stories since childhood. I started writing short stories in high school and plays in college. I first attempted novel writing in 1988, but I never finished it. Maybe one day. I took up writing as a serious vocation in 2002, when my youngest started kindergarten." Dellani added, "I had a nomadic childho

According to Monica, "The doors of my ministry are open for all those who are thirsty and hungry for the Word of God. As Christians, we are called to proclaim the Gospels and teachings of Jesus Christ. This writing ministry is endowed and gifted with a powerful instrument of empowerment and encouragement. At Hudson Publishers we are ambassadors of Christ, anointed to express through a divine message as a outpouring waterfall through the Holy Spirit to rejuvenate those thirsty and hungry.  In the intimate relationship with God and in experiencing the joy of knowing that God is working in our life and demonstrating His power during our weakness, it is reassuring to know that He will never leave us.  Hudson Publishers, the company, has been entrusted to deliver a clear and commanded message to witness and give testimony of truth, power, light, faith, discipleship, praise, but most of all, love which binds all these together that we may live a positive life in a darkened world.  Our goal is to share with you

About Desmond C. Hall: "It's not what we eat but what we digest that makes us strong; not what we gain but what we save that makes us rich; not what we read but what we remember that makes us learned; and not what we profess but what we practice that gives us integrity.” Alpha: (noun) The First, The Beginning; the beginning of anything. (adj) Being the highest ranked or most dominant individual of one's sex; first in order of importance If hard work were such a wonderful thing, surely the rich would have kept it all to themselves...But Every day I get up and look through the Forbes list of the richest people in America. If I'm not there, I go to work" A review: "DC Hall is obsessed with argyle socks, the smell of books and believes he is the smartest person in the room. Granted he’s usually alone when he thinks this but it still feels good. When his nose isn’t stuck in a book, DC is usually writing or trying to teach his dog, Brooklyn, how to wash dishes (success remains elusive.)" www.ditterkellen.com/di

Being smart and sassy with a great sense of humor comes easily for Mahalia Levey. An avid reader of books, she found herself enchanted and disappearing completely into the worlds that authors created. One day she vowed to herself that she'd be one of them. Then family life came, and college right after.  Swayed from her childhood course of action, it took many years for her to get back to that place she held dear as a child. Now she is running full steam ahead to keep up with the many ideas flowing freely. She plans on taking her work to higher levels and expanding her genres. Her main focus is giving her readers variety. Her works in progress include paranormal, fantasy, and mainstream romance. Taking characters and watching them grow past what she’s imagined is her true passion.  In her personal life, she vowed never to own a minivan and has so far succeeded in not being the soccer mom. The proud mother of one teen and two pre-teens is not easily flustered. Between sports and art classes for the eldest, s