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About Me:: Mature female author. Writing about abusive situations, and offering hope to others who are where I was, through fictionalizing my own life events. Contributor to the new anthology, "Forever Friends"

Website:: http://www.zadaconnaway.com/

Favorite reading material: When I have the time to read, I like to read books by Stephen King, Dean Koontz, or anyone else who can bring me entertainment that makes my heart pound.

If you are an author, what do you write about?: "Mother's Journals: parts 1, 2 & 3" is my first novel. It covers 3 generations of women in one family. Margery dies, leaving her journals to her only daughter, Mary. Mary learns of the many trials and hardships her mother had endured and secrets that no one spoke of during her lifetime. Mary's neice, Ellen has trials of her own, and torrid love affairs. This book may prompt a few cold showers, and is intended for a mature audience only due to some graphic content.

This was written to illustrate the difference between both the good and the bad relationships, as well as how women of another generation dealt with trials of abuse, rape and family problems.

Most of the experiences I have written about have happened to me, to others I have known and many I now know.

Some people do not understand what abuse is, and this was my way of offering a little education while providing entertainment.

I have also been blogging on my website: http://www.freewebs.com/zadaconnaway/ in an effort to stop at least a little of the abuse that exists in this world, and promote safe behavior--especially for women. Children are of course a prime concern as well.

I am a contributing author to the new anthology, "Forever Friends". World Wide Writers present: Forever Friends, compiled and edited by Shelagh Watkins.

A collection of short stories and poems from around the globe. Something for everyone, from young to old; stories of friendship and love. You can get the information on content, see who contributed and order your copy here: http://www.lulu.com/content/2816139

Do you have pets?: Dogs, cats, chickens, cows and one two legged male campanion.

Welcome authors!

Please feel free to tell us a little about any books you have written, and even what you may be working on at this time. This is a site to promote reading and books, so go ahead and do a little crowing here!

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Special Days

Valentine's Day is over now, New Year's too. President's Day, to celebrate presidential birthdays has just passed,

Now we have saint Patrick's Day and Easter to look forward to. And then we also have The Fourth of July (Independence Day), Labor Day, Memorial Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas. I may have forgotten a few, like the birthday of the Marine Corps, Jeremiah Johnson's birthday, Groundhog Day etc.. Don't forget your own birthday and that of loved ones!

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Posted on February 17, 2009 at 9:25am —

Still begging votes, and adding two more categories

Two more categories for which votes would be appreciated:

Shelagh Watkins for editor
http://www.critters.org/predpoll/bookeditor.shtml

And Mandinam Press in the publisher category:

http://www.critters.org/predpoll/ebookpublisher.shtml

It Seems that Forever Friends is still doing well, but could be doing better in the anthology section, and Shelagh needs our he… Continue

Posted on January 10, 2009 at 5:32am — 1 Comment

Begging votes

Encouraging votes has been a boon for Brian, and I am hoping it will be here, too.

It's Preditors & Editors Readers' Poll time again! Please vote for the anthology, Forever Friends, in the Anthologies category and the Book Cover Art category. I would also appreciate your vote for The Power of Persuasion in the All other category.

Anthologies page – Forever Friends:

http://www.critters.org/predpoll/antho.shtml

Book Cover Art – Forever Friends:

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Posted on January 3, 2009 at 9:17am —

Long busy summer & new anthology!

Goodness, I cannot believe it has been so long since I added anything here. The summer has been busy with community activities, writing projects, caring for animals, and all the mundane daily stuff as well.
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Posted on October 25, 2008 at 6:52am —

Changing the world

It is not possible to change the world, you say? Maybe not, but we can change our own little corner of it. A smile here, and a kind word there, can make a huge difference in another person's outlook.

If someone meets you with a frown, try smiling at them and see if their face doesn't brighten. With that brighter outlook, those they meet will benefit, and so will they.

I think the best thing that happens is that I feel better when I practice this philosophy. When I am kind to others, they ar… Continue

Posted on May 24, 2008 at 2:00am —

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At 12:26am on April 15, 2009, Brian L Porter said…: Hi Zada,

Thanks so much for your comment on my blog. I'm delighted that you went to the trouble of obtaining and reading the book and am so happy that you enjoyed it so much. i'm glad I managed to succeed in 'sucking you in' to the story and hope that you were able to live it with robert as he made his way through the journal. That reveiw from Lutz Barz was so very gratifying to receive and showed just how 'in-dpeth' he read and absorbed the book.

Thanks again and hope you might enjoy the sequel as well which will appear later this year.

Best regards

Brian

At 7:46am on March 24, 2009, Brian L Porter said…: Hi Zada,

Yes, please get your thinking cap on. The more submissions the merrier!

Best regards and look forward to hearing from you

Brian

At 12:10am on March 9, 2009, Brian L Porter said…: Thanks Zada,

Lovely to hear from you.

Brian

At 7:44am on February 4, 2009, Brian L Porter said…: Hi Zada,

Hope you're well, and thanks for the video comment.

Brian

At 5:38am on January 10, 2009, Brian L Porter said…: Zada,

'Juan Pablo' thanks you so much, and good luck to you all with the anthology.

Regards as always

Brian

At 11:30pm on December 9, 2008, Brian L Porter said…: Thanks Zada,
I'll try hard to live up to your expectations...hehe

Regards

Brian

At 12:41am on October 1, 2008, Brian L Porter said…: Thanks for your kind words Zada. I really appreciate it.

Best regards

Brian

At 6:50am on June 19, 2008, Linore Rose Burkard said…: Thanks, Zada! I enjoy being here. I love the energy of authors who are passionate about their work.
All the best,

Linore

At 9:06pm on June 18, 2008, Sean Taylor said…: Thanks. Glad to be here.

At 6:43am on May 31, 2008, Barbara Howard said…: Thank you for the warm welcome. I look forward to networking with all of you.

Blessings,

Barbara