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“Get Spunky!” Promo II: Sarah Returns

Journal Entry: Mon May 4, 2009, 6:13 AM
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Greetings friends and fellow deviants,
Needless to say, I'm long overdue for a new journal, the last one having been posted right before Christmas. I'm afraid that such ennui (or is it malaise? – I can never remember) is rather typical for me of late. For anyone who's still around and paying attention, I'm alive and reasonably well, if somewhat unproductive. I seem to spend most of my online time twittering and tweeting about …

What better way to paddle back into the journal stream than to reintroduce you to my great friend L. Diane Wolfe (well known to us deviants as =SpunkOnAStick)? I wrote about Diane some time back in my ”Get Spunky!” Promo journal, and now it's time to promo again.

Diane's life continues to be a whirlwind of activity, the nature of which is exhausting for me even to contemplate. I still don't know how she does it all – she must be running on some kind of 48-hour-per-day clock that I don't have access to. Among her many activities, Diane has come out with a non-fiction book titled Overcoming Obstacles with SPUNK, which includes contributions from authors David Ambrose, p.m.terrell, Darlene Wofford, Jocelyn Andersen, Bob Johnson, C. Denise Sutton, and Bill Wilson.

On a somewhat (to me) amusing note, the book was banned by a few small independent bookstores in Europe over the use of the word “spunk.” I wish I could find a reference to link to, but I can't … I think Diane was understandably appalled by this, but I see it as a classic illustration of just how silly and ignorant people can be. Anyway, no such thing as bad publicity, right? Heck Diane, in this day and age it would probably boost sales substantially if you were to include “BANNED IN EUROPE!!!” in the promo material. =D

Diane has rewritten the earlier books in her wonderful Circle Of Friends series, and May 5th marks the release on Dancing Lemur Press of The Circle of Friends Book II … Sarah (see below). This title remains one of my favorites – I loved the main character; I always seem to go for the offbeat, unconventional ones. Who'd have thunk that a rebellious, Goth-dressing girl with self-image issues could find happiness and a bright future with an outgoing, BMOC-type football star? That's one of the beauties of L. Diane Wolfe's books: her Friends discover each other in sometimes unlikely combinations, and in doing so find their true selves. The books are most inspiring, just as they're meant to be. Oh, and I should mention that the newly revised versions feature fresh cover art by talented hubbie *wolfeman99. Creativity flourishes in the Wolfe family unit.



As always, your faithful servant,
mdog
"snakes on the brain ..."


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THE CIRCLE OF FRIENDS
BOOK II … SARAH
BY L. DIANE WOLFE

No awards for second best…

A student at Georgia Tech, Sarah Martin is bold, intelligent, and appears destined for a career in biochemistry. But her poor self-image has been masked by behavior unbecoming to a young lady brought up in an affluent Southern family. Estranged from her father, envious of her best friend’s perfect life, Sarah feels inadequate and unable to measure up to expectations.

When a friendship suddenly turns romantic, Sarah questions herself even more. A future NFL receiver, Matt’s joyful spirit and social status appear beyond her reach. Yet beneath his eager smile and playboy antics lies a young man hiding in shadows and desperate to trust again.

Faced with challenges, they must help each other come to terms with past disappointments before insecurities and doubt threaten to sabotage their future.

Release date: May 5, 2009, Dancing lemur Press, L.L.C.
$20.95 USA, 6x9 Trade paperback, 360 pages, Fiction/YA
ISBN 978-0-9816210-1-2 / 0-9816210-1-5

Teaser from Chapter One on DA - [link]
Teaser from Chapter Eleven on DA - [link]


"Sarah: Circle of Friends Book II is, without a doubt, one of the most amazing and moving books I have ever read. Wolfe has written the impossible: a story of real people facing life’s real issues and she does this with style, grace and aplomb. Anyone who has suffered from poor self-image and low self esteem needs to read this book. It will not only restore your faith in yourself but your faith in others." - Jamieson Wolf, The Book Pedler Reviews

“An enjoyable, well-crafted read, The Circle Of Friends, Book II will enlighten many a reader to the joys and pains of contemporary youth. A recommended, rewarding literary treat.”
- Linda Waterson, Apex Reviews

“I wasn't sure what to expect when I started this book. It was the first I had ever read by L. Diane Wolfe and I was pleasantly surprised. Not only is the story line very realistic it is very inspirational. It shows both the joys and the many pains of young adults in today's society trying to fit in but still be true to themselves.” – Katie’s Book Blog

Described as “encouragement personified”, Wolfe’s five-book Southern-based series portrays love and friendship overcoming all obstacles. Known as “Spunk On A Stick” to her fans, Wolfe is also a professional speaker. Originally from Oregon, she now resides in North Carolina. “With a positive attitude, any goal can be achieved!”
The Circle of Friends website – [link]

Book II online
Barnes & noble - [link]
Amazon - [link]
DancingLemurPress.com - [link]

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I've started this account to display my mom's art, and I hope you'll take a look. Mom's account has been getting a lot of wonderful attention, and I want to thank you all for your visits, your comments, faves, kind words, and general overall support. I'm extremely pleased and touched, and I can assure you that Mom would be as well. I haven't finished posting new art there, I'm taking my time because I have a finite amount of material and I'm not looking forward to the day I run out. :heart:
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I am Maddog The Second, First Son of Ernest, a scion of the House of Douglas -- known to allies and enemies alike as Canis Insanus. I have conquered empires, I have destroyed or enslaved all who have opposed me, I am master of a thousand concubines who writhe at my feet, begging to bear my progeny ...

... I sit atop this lonely pinnacle, glaring down at the pitiful cowering humanity cringing below me, and yet ... try as I might, I cannot escape the horrid, insidious pull of this awful place: this last hellish bastion of resistance to the awesome power I command. I ... cannot ...

... Please ... ... Help ... ... Me ...

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  • Current Residence: Arcata CA USA
  • Favourite movie: Lord of the Rings Trilogy
  • Favourite band or musician: Roy Loney and the Phantom Movers
  • Favourite genre of music: eclectic
  • Favourite poet or writer: curio
  • Favourite photographer: annie, gabbie, adam, diane
  • Favourite style of art: scary
  • Operating System: XP, Vista
  • MP3 player of choice: winamp
  • Shell of choice: mac 'n cheese
  • Skin of choice: anything I can easily crawl out of
  • Favourite game: basketball
  • Favourite gaming platform: basketball court
  • Favourite cartoon character: Helga Pataki, Jane Lane, Bullwinkle J. Moose
  • Personal Quote: Quick, Watson! The needle!
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I use to live in Arcata. It was back in 1986 and it was just a quiet little nothing town. Had to go to Eureka to see a movie. Don't know how it's changed since then as I've only been through it a few years ago since I left there. It seemed to have grown.

I'm from the Silicon Valley. Seven years after coming back to the Valley from Arcata I moved to Wa. state, then to Florida and then back here to Calif. I know live in Redding. I hate everything about it except the beauty and plan to move back to the mountains and beach. Been thinking about Crescent City. :)


I remember Motel Hell. :lol: Wasn't that the one made in the 80's?


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You surely get around, don't you? =D I don't have much use for Redding: it's a beautiful area but it's way too hot for my taste. I've been in Arcata for some time, and I absolutely love it. My ex-wife and I moved up here from Oakland to escape the urban mean streets, and needless to say the contrast is considerable. When I first visited Arcata I thought it was like Berkeley with its college town culture, but smaller, cleaner, friendlier, and far less dangerous. The place never changes much - there's a no-growth policy – and I find that very appealing. After all, you don't have to go far for things you can't do here.

haha … “Motel Hell” isn't one of the great cinematic efforts, but it has a great sense of humor.- kind of a parody of the genre. It's not really my favorite movie (that honor goes to the Lord of the Rings trilogy, which I consider to be all one movie), I must have been in a weird mood when I put it in there. I really need to update that profile. *chuckle*

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Indeed I do! Lived in 6 states and at least 16 cities and traveled all over the U.S. countless times in all my years. Something about here [link] I think.

California born, also lived in Indiana, Illinois, Utah, Washington, Florida and different cities in all of them. :blush:

I'd have left Oakland too. Never like it there. And yes, Redding is WAY TOO HOT. We hate it. Can't wait to live in cooler climate. :faint: I will miss the beauty though. If you look at my nature shots at =CindeeRoo they're mostly all here. Except for Redwood Morning and Exposed. They clearly show why I want to move up that way. :love:

What are rent prices like there? Is there a health food store? )


Yeah, my friends and I would make it a point to watch "Motel Hell" everytime it was on cable. It was a quite entertaining. LorR is my favorite movie too I wish I could live in Middle-earth. My nickname in my LotR group on Yahoo is DaiseeBaggins. :giggle:


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I'm not sure about the rent prices here - about average I guess - less than in the larger areas. Many of the renters are college students, so there's quite a bit of movement. For health foods there are the two Co-Ops, Wildberries, and a GNC in Eureka,

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Sounds like something I'll be researching on the net. ;) Thanks for the info :hug:

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hellloooooo!
just dropping by to know how are you :D
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Hey Marita! It's good to see you! I hope all is well - things are going mostly okay here. Say, thanks for the Twitter follow. =D

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“i wish coke was still cola
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:D :D :D

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:wave: :bow: Thanks for the FAV:+fav: on Iris Tears!!! :clap: :boogie: :dance:

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My pleasure. :)

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Mike.

So sorry I have been around much, I have just so busy, busy working.
I hope you are doing well! The club looks great! Thank you so much! :smooch:

:love: and :kiss: es
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Hey Heidi! It's great to see you! Welcome back! :dance: :love:

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Thanks for the fave!

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See updated prize lists and details here: [link]
You're most welcome. Thanks for giving me something to smile about as I prepare to trudge off to my messy desk and waning work ethic. =D

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*stares at her pile of paperwork* I'm right there with you!lol

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wheee .... That's the most elaborate fave thank you I've ever seen! =D

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Isn't it cute :)
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Had to use it!

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Thanks for the fav on "Steve's Bad Day"!
Thanks for the wonderful entertainment. :)

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Thanks for the fav on "Skull"!
You're quite welcome. :)

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