Friday, February 29, 2008

News update and new book announcement

Today is February 29th. Friday and for a change I don't have anything booked except to catch up and write! I have good news. I just heard from my terrific publisher (L&L Dreamspell) that my newest book The Poison Handbook for Writers is being released. It will retail for $7.95 and contains information on easily accessible poisons and how much to use and what to expect and how long it takes to work. I should be real popular with the police agencies around the country. The book has sparked a lot of interest and I have speaking engagements fro Texas to California lined up. If anyone wants to have me speak, send me an e-mail and we can see what we can do. (mysterywriter6@msn.com). I'm working on another handbook called Murder 101. It tells you what really happens when you use various methods to kill someone. Hollywood and TV do not do it right. It will also discuss some of the other mistakes made by Hollywood and what you should say in your mysteries. I have another mystery going to my publisher probably next week and I'm starting another one. Between all the writing, book signings, speaking engagements and being in a number of writing organizations I have added another "job". I was appointed to the Library Board in Georgetown, TX. Isn't retirement fun? I thought I was supposed to play golf all day. I don't remember where I put my clubs. I will have to start adding working in the yard soon, my tractor will be coming back from it visit to the tractor hospital today, so my excuse is gone. Aslo working on the seminar / workshop for the writing cruise. Remember and sign up for it, it will be a lot of fun!

Thursday, February 21, 2008

Writing Cruise in the Fall

The following is a great deal and will be a lot of fun.
Sept. 2008 Carnival Cruise-Burlee Travel Writing Cruise to the Caribbean

You always secretly wanted to be a writer. You’ve had stories in your head for years but couldn’t quite get to put them down on paper. You’ve had good reasons why not. Some of the excuses are I don’t write well, don’t have time and don’t know how. Well, Carnival Cruise and Burlee Travel have a deal for you. The Sept.28 thru Oct.5, 2008 Carnival Cruise-Burlee Travel Writing Cruise to the Caribbean will provide you the nurturing atmosphere and tools to start or continue to write that novel you’ve always wanted to. Learn what they mean by giving yourself permission to write badly. How to format and start writing and finding the time to write. Start that Romance or Mystery Novel in the creative atmosphere of the Caribbean with published authors Sylvia Dickey Smith and Dave Ciambrone. For more information or registration, contact Burlee Travel at 1-877-442-1494 or http://www.bruleetravel.com/. E-mail at BurleeTravel@aol.com
Come hang out with us for a week of fun and intensive mystery and romance writing classes on a Carnival cruise that you'll never forget!
Where else will you get your room, food, entertainment, adventure in the Caribbean and a writing seminar all for a price lower than most writer’s conventions or courses.
We'll be teaching:
Seminars
One-on-one mentoring
Critique of a segment of your manuscript

Cabin prices are per person (based on double occupancy) including workshop fees, accommodations, food, entertainment on-board, port charges, government taxes and fees

Inside cabin $650.33 pp
Oceanview $760.33 pp
Balcony $930.33 pp
Consult your tax advisor to see if the cost is tax deductible for you.
Carnival Cruises has excellent children's programs for children of all ages.
Reserve your cabin by April 30 to guarantee your place on this unforgettable cruise.

Goings on and handy hints

This week has been rough but improving. Getting speaking engagements and signings is a tedious job but worth it. Besides selling books, you get to meet a lot of really nice people. This blog is new to me as well. I have a new book going to the publisher in March which is a new mystery and has a main character that writes a handy hints column for ladies under the name Aunt Kay. The book will have some of his columns in it with handy hints for around the house. Later in the Blog, I will insert some of these hints as well as other materials that maybe helpful.

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Doctor Poison - Introduction

Hi,

I'm Dr. Dave Ciambrone and I am a mystery author and scientist who now specializes in forensics and MURDER. I have five mysteries published with more in the works. The books are: Napa Nights, Pelican Cove, Castle Finlaystoke, Left at Georgetown and a new one coming out in March is The Poison Handbook for Writers.

I give talks on poisons and methods of murder or What really happens when you kill someone or MURDER 101. I will be letting you know more about what is happening shortly along with information the mystery writer can use. Upcoming events for March include:

Dr. David Ciambrone, Williamson County Sun’s Uncle Dave, will be signing his new books Left at Georgetown and The Poison Handbook for Writers at Hastings Bookstore (Round Rock, Texas) March 8th from 5:30 to 8pm
Dr. David Ciambrone, Williamson County Sun’s Uncle Dave, will be signing his new books Left at Georgetown and The Poison Handbook for Writers at Vino 100 wine store, Wolf Ranch Shopping Center, Georgetown, TX. On Thursday March 13th from 6-8pm

Dr. David Ciambrone, Williamson County Sun’s Uncle Dave, will be signing his new books Left at Georgetown and The Poison Handbook for Writers at Hill Country Books, Georgetown, TX March 19th from 2-4pm

Dr. David Ciambrone, Williamson County Sun’s Uncle Dave, will be speaking on Poisons and signing The Poison Handbook for Writers at Hill Country Writing League, Austin Community College-Cypress Creek Campus—at 7pm in Room 2232 on Thursday, March 27th.

See you soon.