Carol Gambino — Women's fiction
Carol Newton Gambino writes a “Masterpiece Theater-like” story in her contemporary women’s fiction novel we are promoting. We are waiting to hear. Carol Newton Gambino authored Tulsa Art Deco, An Architectural Era 1925-1942, under her maiden name of Johnson. She was the freelance writer and editor in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and the Tulsa World, and the Senior Editor for Oklahoma Home & Garden Magazine.
Don Armijo/Fred Stawitz — Autobiography — Homeboy’s Soul: Pride, Terror & Street Justice in America
This book is currently available. In Homeboy’s Soul, Mr. Armijo brings to life what it was like to live in the barrio during the 70’s through 90’s, and the steps leading to his rise within one of East LA’s most violent street gangs. The reader peers into the life of the Calle Doce Los Sharkies and experiences how Mr. Armijo survived and ascended while his closest friends died, were maimed, or served hard time in la pinta (prison). This provocative tale, co-authored by Mr. Fred Stawitz, draws the reader into the environment, exposes the private thoughts, doubts, and fears of a Chicano youth turning killer, his rise to shotcaller, and his eventual arrest and personal transformation. The readers experience finding themselves with the same choices in front of them—would they choose the same paths he chose, or how would they escape them?
Kathy Keller — Contemporary Fiction/Women’s Issues
Kathy self-published her first book, The Butterfly Clinic, in 2007, a book about abuse and murder. (See her website by clicking on her name for more info). LRI is handling the second book and it is being reviewed at this time with a publisher. Born in Colorado, Kathy Keller, a natural story teller, received a diploma from the London School of Journalism in Novel Writing. After writing a series of children’s stories, she started teaching Creative Writing and English Speaking Skills at Farel College in Ridderkerk, The Netherlands, where she has been living with her significant other, teaching, and writing since 1999. She currently teaches English A2-IB Program at Wateringse Veld College in The Hague & Walburg College in Zwijndrecht.
Leona Wisoker — Fantasy — Secrets of the Sands (first book of the series: Children of the Desert)
Leona Wisoker's work is fueled equally by coffee and conviction. Her first novel, Secrets of the Sands, illuminates a complex world in the process of breaking free from its own Dark Ages. Look for the upcoming sequel in 2011. Children of the Desert is slated to be a four-book fantasy series. Her short stories have appeared in Futures: Fire to Fly, AlienSkin Magazine, and Anotherealm, and she is a regular reviewer for Green Man Review. She has lived in Florida, Connecticut, Oregon, New Hampshire, Las Vegas, Alaska, California, and Virginia; has experienced the alternate realities of Georgia, North Carolina, Arizona, New York, Long Island, and Italy; and believes that "home is wherever my coffee cup is filled." See her website (click on her name above) for more details.
Michael Eldridge — Mystery
Mr. Eldridge attended the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music and has had a 45-year career in music and the entertainment industry, playing piano in resorts and cruise lines. He has self-published Mustang Blue, a murder mystery with a supernatural twist, in 2003. Michael’s upcoming book is the beginning of a hot new mystery series; the first one is being reviewed and hopefully we will get some nibbles soon. This book is endorsed by Donald Bain, who has either written or ghostwritten more than 100 novels including the Jessica Fletcher Murder She Wrote novels. In the meanwhile, he is playing his music on cruises and starting a new mystery series.
Patricia Forehand — Mystery
Patricia is one of our newest clients with a Women’s Fiction/Mystery. One of our readers said: “This has the potential to be the next Stephanie Plum series. I could not help but think of the misguided adventures that Janet Evanovich sends Stephanie on while reading the book. This is also why I would love to see the ending set up for a sequel (oh, and I would love to critique the sequel for you too!)”. Stay tuned for more on Patricia.
R.C. White— Mystery / Women's Fiction
R.C. White has published short stories in anthologies entitled Teacakes and Afternoon Tales, Mad Dogs and Moonshine, and Brick Streets Winners Circle. Our proposal for her latest book has just gone out. This book has been endorsed by Carolyn Haines, author of 56 novels. Prior to LRI, Ms. White self-published two novels: Devil’s Trace, a mystery set on the Natchez Trace Parkway, and Ascension at Antioch, a literary novel that delves into the importance of art in our lives. Devil’s Trace is being well received on HarperCollins’s Authonomy website. Ms. White is currently writing a sequel to Devil’s Trace.