Pauline L. Hawkins's Blog (56)

As many of you may know last year I found myself a "victim" of downsizing. In April of last year I was laid off after 22 years of working for the same company. I was lucky! I had a good severance package and…

My book has made it into Bermuda Quest's winter magazine edition of Origins. My book is listed as…

I received a wonderful review from Lisa Johnson of Seeking with all Yur Heart. Ms. Johnson says,…

There is no one quite like Grandma. When I sent her a copy of my book she sent me a card with a lovely note telling me how proud she was of me. In her letter she told me that she would be sharing her book with her friends and based upon the email I received today that's exactly what she did. Grandma's can be better exposure for their grandchildren than the internet! I'm thankful to God that I have my…

I received an email from a friend of my parents that read my book and I just had to share it with you. There are so many stories of that sunny day in September 2001. I find it very comforting that we can share our stories with each other without fear of judgement or condemnation. I am grateful to all of you who have taken the time to share with me your own personal experiences.…

I received a wonderful review from Diane Lunsford for Reader Views. Ms.…

Like so many Americans I have been touched this year by the rising unemployment in this country. After 22 years of working for the same company I found myself a victim of a reduction…

Today is the first day that my interview with Don McCauley of The Authors Show, is being featured. My interview will be running for the next 48 hours and you can listen by accessing The Authors Show.com, clicking on the…

Both of my book tours are done and the giveaway winners chosen, so now what? I will continue to promote my debut book but now it's time to start writing the next book. What will that book be about? I have two…

My interview with Don McCauley of The Authors Show will be featured on October 8th and 9th, 2012, starting at 12:00amEST for 48 hours. I had a great time talking with Don and I truly appreciate his time. If you have the opportunity please check out my interview at…

As part of my virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book I was asked to do an interview with The Writer's Life. The interview can be found at The Writer's Life and you can check it out at http://thewriterslife.blogspot.com/2012/09/interview-with-pauline-l-hawkins-author.html.…

One of my book tour stops today, with Pump Up Your Book, is at 'Sincerely Stacie' Check out this tour stop at: http://www.sincerelystacie.com/2012/09/book-spotlight-ashes-ashes-twins-fall.html. Thank you 'Sincerely Stacie', for hosting one of today's tour stops.…

Last week was the eleventh anniversary of the attacks on 9/11. In eleven years it doesn't appear that much has changed, at least not in some countries of the world.…

The winners of the giveaways for my Crossroad Reviews virtual book tour have been announced. I'd like to thank everyone who entered the giveaway as well as everyone who followed my book tour.

The winners of the three copies of my book are:…

As part of my virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book I was asked to do an interview with Between the Covers. The interview can be found at Between the Covers and you can check it out at…

Books, Books the Magical Fruit allowed me to do a guest blog post for my book tour with Pump Up Your Book. Please check out my guest blog post regarding "How did it feel to have your first book published?" My guest blog post can be found at…

In addition to the review of my book, The Paperback Pursuer also allowed me to do a guest blog post. Please check out my guest blog post regarding "What inspired me to become a writer?" My guest blog post can be found at http://www.thepaperbackpursuer.blogspot.com/2012/09/review-232-ashes-ashes-twins-fall-down.html.…

Today's book tour stop is at The Paperback Pursuer. Allizabeth Collins not only did a review of my book but she also interviewed me.…

As part of my virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book I was asked to do an interview with Literarily Speaking. The interview has been posted on Literarily Speaking and you can check out my interview at Literarily Speaking.…

One of my book tour stops today, with Crossroad Reviews, is at 'Hey...Wanna See My Indies?' Check out this tour stop at: http://heywannaseemyindies.blogspot.com/2012/09/crossroads-bok-tours-presents-ashes-to.html. Thank you 'Hey...Wanna See My Indies?, for hosting one of today's tour stops.…