What Are You Up To?

Written by Gina Warren Buzby

Having finished the "book release" for our newest anthology, the East Beach Writer's Guild moves forward with promoting past, present and future books.  

Being a part of this group has been so rewarding.  I am in the middle of shipping out copies of both "By The Bay and By The Bay 2" to family and friends.  

Thank you all for ordering 
through me, Facebook and Instagram. The set of books is ideal to have in your guest room, give as gifts and take on vacation.  There are stories for everyone.  And, all of the profits go to literacy charities!

About the author: Gina Warren Buzby is the author of “Plein Mysterious” in By the Bay: East Beach Stories.  Her next story, “Plein Blackmail” will appear in By The Bay II: More East Beach Stories, to be launched in spring, 2017.  Gina is also one of three writers that collaborated on a story in the upcoming anthology.  The story is titled “The Proposal”.  Gina is (and writes about) a professional fine artist, working out of her Norfolk, VA studio.  Her website is www.GinaWarrenBuzby.com.

Author Appearance

Join us on Tuesday at the Slover Library to chat about our book!

We'd love to see you there!

Book Signing

February 27th was your opportunity to get an autographed copy of our book.  Did you miss your opportunity?  

Jenny Sparks, Mike Owens, Jayne Ormerod, Mary-Jac O'Daniel,
Karen Harris, Michelle Davenport, Patrick Clark & Gina Warren Buzby

Not to worry!  We will have another book signing on April 30th, so mark your calendars!  More information to come on that event.

Origins Part Four

Did you read Origins Part One?  How About Origins Part Two?  Maybe you read Origins Part Three?

No?

Well go ahead and read it, we'll wait.  Take your time, we're in no hurry.

So you're back for more right?  You would like to know where more of the stories from in By The Bay came from right?  Did it stem from something that happened to them or was it just a creative idea?

Well wonder no more!  Our wonderful author, Jenny Sparks, came up with a great idea.  Why not share how we came up with our stories.  

So, over the course of the next few days we will share our authors thoughts with you.

I hope you enjoy installment number four!

Origins Part Three

Did you read Origins Part One?  How About Origins Part Two?

No?

Well go ahead and read it, we'll wait.  Take your time, we're in no hurry.

So you're back for more right?  You would like to know where more of the stories from in By The Bay came from right?  Did it stem from something that happened to them or was it just a creative idea?

Well wonder no more!  Our wonderful author, Jenny Sparks, came up with a great idea.  Why not share how we came up with our stories.  

So, over the course of the month we will share our authors thoughts with you.

I hope you enjoy installment number three!

Origins Part Two

Did you read Origins Part One?

No?

Well go ahead and read it, we'll wait.

So you're back for more right?  You would like to know where more of the stories from in By The Bay came from right?  Did it stem from something that happened to them or was it just a creative idea?

Well wonder no more!  Our wonderful author, Jenny Sparks, came up with a great idea.  Why not share how we came up with our stories.  

So, over the course of the month we will share our authors thoughts with you.

I hope you enjoy installment number two!

Origins Part One

Have you ever wondered where the ideas for the stories came from for By The Bay?  Did it stem from something that happened to our authors or was it just a creative idea?

Well wonder no more!  Our wonderful author, Jenny Sparks, came up with a great idea.  Why not share how we came up with our stories.  

So, over the course of the next month we will share our authors thoughts with you.

I hope you enjoy!

Zinnias Always Bloom Excerpt

Today is we have an excerpt from "Zinnias Always Bloom" by author Mary-Jac O'Daniel.

But first, why don't you read the blurb?

Zinnias Always Bloom is the heartwarming story about finding comfort and solace wherever one lives, and embracing the adventure and challenges that accompany all military moves. Most of all, it is about making a place home, no matter where that location may be. 

Wow!

Now check out the excerpt.

The Town Hall Incident Excerpt

Today we have an excerpt from "The Town Hall Incident" by Patrick Clark.

But first why don't you read the blurb?

Agents Dandridge and Estefan of the U.S. Secret Service meticulously plan every aspect for the protective detail of presidential candidate Scott Paige’s town hall meeting at the East Beach Bayfront Club.  Both personally and professionally, they will learn that you can’t prepare for everything.

Wow!

Now read the excerpt!

The Sniper Sisters Excerpt

 Today we have an excerpt from "The Sniper Sisters" by Jayne Ormerod.

But first, let's check out the blurb!

East Beach residents Dorothy Westmoreland and her sister Evelyn Binghamton have retired from lives of organizing bake sales and attending civic league meetings. But that doesn’t mean they're sitting in their rocking chairs.  No, not these two. They become active in their community…in a way nobody expects. 

Wow!

Now read the excerpt.

Author Interview: Jenny Sparks

Have you met Jenny Sparks?

No?!?

If you click on the AUTHOR INTERVIEW tab you will find an interview that we did with her as well as some candid photos.

Each contributing author submitted a question for the interview.  It proved to be quite interesting.

So stop by and check out Jenny's interview.

Did you know Jenny has two dogs.  Both are Goldendoodles named Millie and Twyla. They are full of love and energy and keep us laughing all the time. Twyla came after I wrote “Millie’s Missing Key.” Maybe she will be in the next anthology.

Secrets Excerpt

Today we have an excerpt from "Secrets" by Jayne Ormerod.

But first, check out the blurb!

There are no secrets that time doesn’t reveal… That’s a line from a movie that earned Stella Gardner her first Oscar.  Stella’s own secrets harken back to her youth growing up on the eastern peninsula Norfolk, now known as East Beach.

Wow!

Now check out the excerpt.

Author Interview: R.G. Koepf

Have met our author R.G. Koepf?

No?

If you click on the AUTHOR INTERVIEW TAB you'll find an interview that we did with her.  As well as a candid photo.

Each contributing author submitted a question for the interview.  It's proving to be quite interesting.

So stop by and check out R.G.'s interview.

Second Chance at East Beach Excerpt

Today we have an excerpt from "Second Chance at East Beach" by Michelle Davenport.

But first check out the blurb!

The Dandes family is in need of a second chance, a second chance at their lives together.  Fortunately for them, The Fates have decided to give them a helping hand.  Will they take it?  

Wow!

Now check out the excerpt.

Author Interview: Will Hopkins

Have met our author Will Hopkins?

No?

If you click on the AUTHOR INTERVIEW TAB you'll find an interview that we did with him.  As well as a few candid photos.

Each contributing author submitted a question for the interview.  It's proving to be quite interesting.

So stop by and check out Will's interview.

Did you know Will's favorite sport is cycling?

Plein Mysterious Excerpt

Today we have an excerpt from "Plein Mysterious" by Gina Warren Buzby.

But first check out the blurb.

Wow!

With a passion for plein air painting, an East Beach artist sets out to paint a masterpiece outdoors when she discovers a body and a prospective husband.

Now read the excerpt!

Author Interview: Mary-Jac O'Daniel

Have met our author Mary-Jac O'Daniel?

No?

If you click on the AUTHOR INTERVIEW TAB you'll find an interview that we did with her.  As well as a few candid photos.

Each contributing author submitted a question for the interview.  It's proving to be quite interesting.

So stop by and check out Mary-Jac's interview.

Did you know that sports have always been a part of Mary-Jac's life?   She's not one to watch sports unless it’s the Olympics. She cannot remember a time, when she was not involved in some competitive sport. Her favorite sports have changed through the years. When she was younger, she was a marathon runner, but gymnastics was a favorite sport. (She says she just wasn’t talented enough to be competitive). In her late 20s and early 30s, triathlons were the favorite sport. And presently, she's always up for a run; however, competitive sailing is her latest love. 

Millie's Missing Key Excerpt

Today we have an excerpt from "Millie's Missing Key" by Jenny Sparks.

But first check out the blurb.

What happens when you forget to bring your house key with you on your morning walk? Follow Jenny and Millie as they retrace their steps to find the missing key. A light hearted look at the life of East Beach dogs and their owners. 

Wow!

Now read the excerpt!

Author Interview: Karen Harris

Have you met our author Karen Harris?

No?

If you click on the AUTHOR TAB you'll find an interview that we did with her.  As well as a few candid photos.

Each contributing author submitted a question for the interview.  It's proving to be quite interesting.

So stop by and check out Karen's interview.

Did you know Karen has two cats?  In her words, a  small, feisty black cat named Antigone and a young and crazy lynx-point Siamese named Figaro.

Lights On Water Excerpt

Today we have an excerpt from "Lights On Water" by Will Hopkins.

But first check out his blurb!

Harry Bynde needs a miracle.  He's got a dead end job, a hopeless deadline and a busted-down convertible stuck in the sand of East Ocean View.  Harry might not get his miracle tonight, but maybe a mystery will do.

Wow!!

Now read the excerpt!