Friday, August 20, 2010

Lists, Reviews, and a Reading!

My book is cracking the Metaphysical Bestseller lists AND the Angel Bestseller lists ... in several countries!! Whoop!

Here's a recent review where the reviewer seems to understand what I am trying to do with my character and my series - an observation I greatly appreciate! :)

And here is an audio intro to "Adventures of a Lightworker: Dead End Date," read by yours truly, for those of you who may not yet have purchased and read it! Purchase at US Amazon, UK Amazon, Canada Amazon, and many more!!

Thursday, May 20, 2010

Guest Blogging - My Answers Posted!!

How do I research for a "paranormal" novel? Am I an empath? Do we all have psychic abilities? FIND OUT in my guest blogging post at Just Jennifer Reading!

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Guest Blogging

Hey - I'm guest blogging over at a book review site. This week I tease the audience; next week I answer their questions. Check it out!

Also, my Friday, May 21 event at Borders - Westgate in Austin, TX: I've decided to make it an informal discussion and Q & A on "Raising Your Vibrations," plus a book signing! Hope to see you there! :)

Thursday, May 06, 2010

Updated May Events! Come Join Me!

TEXAS FRIENDS and FANS: Please join me for one of these author events celebrating Texas Mystery Month! I would love to see old friends and meet new ones! Over the month, I will be doing readings, participating in author panels, and signing books!

**SAN ANTONIO, TX**
Saturday, *MAY 8*, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Twig Bookstore
"Mysterious Characters in Our Heads" - a panel discussion of authors Caroline A. Shearer, Sylvia Dickey Smith, Jay Brandon, Nancy Glass West, Russ Hall, and Joan Upton Hall.

Wednesday, *MAY 12*, at 7 p.m. at Barnes & Noble - San Pedro Crossing
Authors Caroline A. Shearer, Diane Fanning, Jay Brandon, and Nancy Glass West discuss "Choosing the Right Sleuths For Mysteries."

**BASTROP, TX**
Saturday, *May 15*, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at The Book Basket
Authors Caroline A. Shearer, Carolyn Banks, Carolyn Osborn, David Ciambrone, Ken Jolly, and Susan Cooper on "Suspense."

**AUSTIN, TX**
Friday, *MAY 21*, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Borders - Westgate
Authors: Just ME for a BOOK SIGNING! Please come by! :)

Saturday, *MAY 22*, at 2 p.m. at Barnes and Noble - Arboretum
Mystery Author Extravaganza: Caroline A. Shearer, Dave Ciambrone, Byron Riddle, F. J. Schaak, Ph.D, Sylvia Dickey Smith, and Marcia Spillers. We will be reading selections from our novels!

**HOUSTON, TX**
Saturday, *MAY 29*, at 4:30 p.m. at Murder By the Book
Authors Caroline A. Shearer, Laura Elvebak, Mitch Haynes, and Gayle Wigglesworth discuss variety in the mystery genre.

About Adventures of a Lightworker: Dead End Date
"Exciting page turner!" An "intriguing mix of light-hearted storytelling and inner growth."
"It kept me riveted with suspense as each chapter unfolded another clue to the mystery."
"It made me think of the people who have passed through my life and what our purpose on earth really is."
"I love a book that keeps me thinking days after I have finished."

Monday, April 26, 2010

Texas Mystery Month - Join Me!

TEXAS FRIENDS and FANS: Please join me for one of these author events celebrating Texas Mystery Month! I would love to see old friends and meet new ones! Over the month, I will be doing readings, participating in panels, and signing books!

About Adventures of a Lightworker: Dead End Date
"Exciting page turner!" An "intriguing mix of light-hearted storytelling and inner growth."
"It kept me riveted with suspense as each chapter unfolded another clue to the mystery."
"It made me think of the people who have passed through my life and what our purpose on earth really is."
"I love a book that keeps me thinking days after I have finished."

*SAN ANTONIO*
Saturday, May 8, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Twig Bookstore
Wednesday, May 12, at 7 p.m. at Barnes & Noble - San Pedro Crossing

*BASTROP*
Saturday, May 15, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Book Basket

*AUSTIN*
Saturday, May 22, at 2 p.m. at Barnes and Noble - Arboretum
TBA at Borders - Central Market South shopping center

*HOUSTON*
Saturday, May 29, at 4:30 p.m. at Murder By the Book

Please share this with your friends in these Texas cities! And, of course, I would love to see YOU there!! (Yes, YOU!) :)

Blessings to you all! ~ Caroline

Adventures of a Lightworker: Dead End Date on Amazon (including NEW KINDLE version!)
Adventures of a Lightworker: Dead End Date on B&N.com

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Around the World

This is just fun! Check out my book in other countries!!

Japan (Looks expensive in Japanese! ;) )

Germany

France

UK

Canada

Monday, April 12, 2010

In the News

Book Giveaway
855 people entered a giveaway on Goodreads for Adventures of a Lightworker: Dead End Date. I'm in awe - so many people!! I'm doing another giveaway there now that's still open, if you'd like to enter!


In the News
Heartsong Global wrote about my book in their Winter newsletter:

"It's an Adventure! The newly-published Adventures of a Lightworker: Dead End Date is sure to make the top of the charts. Join Faith for a fun-filled, action-packed, and interesting journey, as she is faced with the challenges of fulfilling her destiny. Fellow lightworkers will appreciate C
aroline Shearer's light-hearted approach."

Thursday, April 08, 2010

My Book Launch Party Was a Success!

The Book Launch party was a success! Lots of people, lots of book signing, and lots of food! Thanks again to all of our wonderful contributors: Bona Dea Bread, Climb On! Dr. Kracker, Edible Austin, El Milagro, GoodPop, Hail Merry, Happy Vegan Baker, Kerbey Lane, MYKA, NadaMoo! Nature's Treasures, Semiprecious.com, The Pure Water Stop, and White Mountain Foods.
This link will take you to a public Facebook album with more pictures!

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Austin Book Launch Party!! UPDATED!

* We’re so excited to be celebrating the Book Launch Party this Saturday! We’ll tempt your tummy with yummy vegan tamales from White Mountain Foods, chips from El Milagro, raw granola and macaroons from Hail Merry, quiches from Happy Vegan Baker, and fresh-baked bread from Bona Dea Bread. Desserts will delight with chocolate-covered crackers from Dr. Kracker, organic coconut milk ice cream from NadaMoo! all-natural popsicles made with love from GoodPop, and vegan chocolate cake from Kerbey Lane. Trivia prizes and door prizes include a long-strand, raw amethyst necklace from Semiprecious.com, and skin care and make-up products from Climb On! and MYKA. If you have a copy of Adventures of a Lightworker: Dead End Date, remember to bring it for signing, and books also will be available at the party! See you there!

*** The main invitation is via EVITE, *** and you may ADD YOURSELF there: http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/GORWFKPRFDHERHEGZGDO/CarolineBookLaunch
Alternately, there is a Facebook invite.


Location: Casa de Luz - Cielo Rooms (above Auditorium)

1701 Toomey Rd.
Austin, TX 78704
When: Saturday, March 27, 5:30PM to 8:00PM


You're Invited! Celebrate the launch of Caroline A. Shearer's book - "Dead End Date," the first in the Adventures of a Lightworker series! This is Caroline's new adventure, and she would love to share her joy with you!
Meet the author, and enjoy food and beverages from locally-based, Austin establishments.

Book Signing!
Door Prizes! "Dead End Date" Trivia! Bring your book for Caroline to sign! Purchase on Amazon, BN.com, or Austin's BookPeople, or books will be available for purchase at the party.












Thursday, February 25, 2010

Author Interview: Dead End Date

An interview on my first book, "Dead End Date," and how it relates to the Adventures of a Lightworker series.

Monday, February 15, 2010

Book Activity

There is a lot of excitement on the book front!
First of all, the reviews of Adventures of a Lightworker: Dead End Date are starting to come in on Amazon, and they are all great!
Secondly, my Facebook Fan page is growing quickly - word of mouth advertising is working!
I'm doing a giveaway on Goodreads.com, where even I am surprised by how many people have signed up to win a copy of my book!!
Also, the
Sisters in Crime Heart of Texas chapter mentions my book on pages two and three of their newsletter!
All of this is great news!
Extra fun is I've been filming an author interview that is now available to watch online!! I think it's a great way to promote the book and also let people get to know me a little bit! : ) Check it out!!