Dani Stone

Writer of Things


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Sleigh Ride Anthology – My First Published Story, Y’all

A few months ago I was approached by friend and author Malena Lott about possibly contributing a story to the first anthology offered up by her new press and promo service, Buzz Books USA. At the time I thanked her, then politely declined because I didn’t have a story in mind and with my hectic life, didn’t think I’d have time to write it anyway.

Then, one dark and story night. . . I kid. Actually it was a busy Saturday morning and I think I was busy folding tiny laundry for the children. AnyWHO, an idea began to take shape and the more I thought about it the more I was convinced I might have an entertaining little winter story rattling around my brain.

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Book Tours – Rock Stars Without Roadies (Jennifer Weiner Book Tour)

Me standing within stalker-sniffing distance from Jennifer Weiner! Wee!

My latest Bookette post is up at Book End Babes. You’ll find a link below.

This month, I talk about taking a whirlwind trip to Kansas City for the Jennifer Weiner book tour, and make my case about why authors should be treated like rock stars.

After you check out my post, visit the Home page for other book reviews, recipes and more from my sister Bookettes.

Click HERE for link to: Book Tours – Rock Stars Without Roadies


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Goodbye, Borders. I’m Sorry My Fiscal Responsibility Ruined You.

Borders – NewMarket Square

Ohhhh, Borders. Say it aint so. Say it aint so, Buddy. You’re closing? Really and for truly? Heart. Broken.

I heard grumblings on the Twitter about Borders closing all their stores. I saw a blurb about it in the newspaper. I even got an email from the CEO of Borders, Mike Edwards, titled, “A Fond Farewell” and yet I still didn’t think it was true. When the dreamy Brian Williams from NBC Nightly News ran a story about it, however, well, damn it, then I had to believe.

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Meeting Beth Hoffman

Last week I met up with a group of my ladies and we headed to Watermark Books.  The plan was to hear a popular writer speak about one of my favorite books while we shared some laughs and tried not to annoy the other patrons with our cackling.  I got more than I bargained for.

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