Saturday, February 25, 2012

WRITE PATH SEMINAR

LURE THEM,  HOOK THEM,  REEL THEM
How to Seduce Readers, Agents, and Editors

A whole day of workshops for authors and writers
by Vijaya Schartz
in the Northwest Phoenix area

Vijaya and her cats are interviewed by Jody and Meankitty
on the WRITER & CAT Blog at:

http://blog.jodywallace.com/

Vijaya is blogging today at the Confucius Cat Blog
about cats, what else, in her life and in her books

Vijaya is blogging at THE ECLECTIC WRITER'S BLOG
where she speaks about plotting and building characters

Vijaya is blogging at LASR (Long and Short Reviews)
 on the blog of their brand new Science Fiction Fantasy Site, HERE
about her Archangel Series

Saturday March 10 - Sunday March 11, 2012

TUCSON FESTIVAL OF BOOKS
University of Arizona Campus in Tucson  - on Olive Street

 Vijaya will participate in panels and workshops

Saturday March 10, 2011 - 4 PM - Koeffler 216
NOT JUST ROMANCE - Something for every reader
Panel with Vijaya Schartz - Zoe Archer - Jenna Peterson

Each panel will be followed by a book signing.
 This is the largest event of the book industry in Arizona.
Read Vijaya's interview from last year on the festival website HERE

Vijaya is posting today on the

99cent eBooks Blog

Learn about her latest adventures in publishing
Her upcoming releases, and her 99 cents books

NEW RELEASE:
from Desert Breeze Publishing

Sunday, April 1, 2012

Chronicles of Kassouk (Fifth novel in the series)
This is the prequel about how it all started

NOAH'S ARK
Prequel - The Beginning

by Vijaya Schartz

Vijaya is a guest blogger on the

BELIEVING IS SEEING BLOG

Where she talks about Noah's Ark and the Chronicles of Kassouk series

Vijaya is posting today on the

99cent eBooks Blog

Learn about her latest adventures in publishing
Her upcoming releases, and her 99 cents books

Friday, Saturday, Sunday, April 27 to April 29, 2012
Chaparral Suites Hotel - Scottsdale, Arizona

DESERT DREAMS
WRITERS' CONFERENCE 2012

The bi-annual Desert Dreams Writers’ Conference provides authors of all skill levels – from beginner to multi-published – with the tools necessary to take their writing to the next level. Sessions will include general writing, career development, genre-specific, agent/publisher spotlights, as well as an agent/editor panel. There will also be one-on-one appointments with editors or agents, a book signing, and keynote addresses. Check back for a full list of editors, agents, speakers and workshops.

Click on logo at left for more information and registration

Vijaya will give a workshop at this important Writers Conference
For updates and interviews of agents, editors, and speakers,
visit the Desert Dreams Writers Conference Blog HERE

Watch the video HERE

Vijaya is posting today on the

99cent eBooks Blog

Learn about her latest adventures in publishing
Her upcoming releases, and her 99 cents books

KABAM! 2012
KINGMAN  AREA  BOOKS  ARE  MAGIC  FESTIVAL
Metcalfe Park, Downtown Kingman, Arizona, United States 86401
 

Vijaya is a featured speaker at this annual festival and will give several workshops for aspiring writers as well as talks for readers.
She will also autograph her latest paperback releases

Visit the blog  HERE          Visit the website HERE

Vijaya will participate as an author, lead fan club sessions
 and speak to readers in workshops and panels
at this second Arizona event for Readers of Romance

Attend Cover Models Photo Shoots
Dine with your favorite authors - win prizes
Learn about the latest books and the latest trends
bring your eBook reading device - be ready to party

Vijaya is posting today on the

99cent eBooks Blog

Learn about her latest adventures in publishing
Her upcoming releases, and her 99 cents books

Vijaya is posting today on the

99cent eBooks Blog

Learn about her latest adventures in publishing
Her upcoming releases, and her 99 cents books

Vijaya is posting today on the

99cent eBooks Blog

Learn about her latest adventures in publishing
Her upcoming releases, and her 99 cents books

Vijaya is a guest blogger on
THE ROSES OF PROSE BLOG

Where she speaks about her most recent and upcoming releases

Saturday, September 8, 2012

WRITE PATH SEMINAR

TOPIC OF SEMINAR: TBA

A whole day of workshops for authors and writers
by Vijaya Schartz
in the Northwest Phoenix area

Vijaya is posting today on the

99cent eBooks Blog

Learn about her latest adventures in publishing
Her upcoming releases, and her 99 cents books

Vijaya is posting today on the

99cent eBooks Blog

Learn about her latest adventures in publishing
Her upcoming releases, and her 99 cents books

ARIZONA  LITERARY  AWARDS  BANQUET
Organized by the Arizona Authors Association to announce  and celebrate
in front of the media the finalist and winners of the 2012
ARIZONA LITERARY AWARDS

Vijaya will attend this prestigious event as former President, current webmistress, and and active Board Member of the
Arizona Authors Association

Open to the public
Reservation necessary
 

Vijaya is posting today on the

99cent eBooks Blog

Learn about her latest adventures in publishing
Her upcoming releases, and her 99 cents books
 

SIXTH ANNUAL FALL  WRITERS  WORKSHOPS
Scottsdale Civic Center Library
3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd - Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Downstairs - Free Admission! - No registration necessary

Vijaya  gives a workshop and participated in
 a Q&A panel at this yearly event
 

Vijaya is posting today on the

99cent eBooks Blog

Learn about her latest adventures in publishing
Her upcoming releases, and her 99 cents books
 

Tuesday, February 14, 2012
9 AM to 3 PM

Arizona Statehood Day Expo 2012

on the House and Senate Lawns at the Capitol Complex

 downtown Phoenix

1700 W. Washington - Phoenix, AZ 85021

Vijaya will participate in this event

in the booth of  the
ARIZONA AUTHORS ASSOCIATION

Vijaya Schartz is a guest blogger at Keith Publications on

HOW TO WRITE A FUTURISTIC ROMANCE
 

Vijaya is posting today on the

99cent eBooks Blog

Learn about her latest adventures in publishing
Her upcoming releases, and her 99 cents books

ROMANCING SCI FI BLOG

by Vijaya Schartz
MY WEEKEND AT THE CHOCOLATE AFFAIRE
with Romance Cover Model Jimmy Thomas
 

GLENDALE  CHOCOLATE  AFFAIRE

Vijaya Schartz will participate in a free panel, talking about Sci-fi romance and answering questions, on Saturday at 2:30 PM, with other authors, speaking about the sub-genres of Romance. Other free workshops for aspiring authors and writers will take place Saturday and Sunday. Schedule posted at the signing booth.

Friday night, Saturday afternoon and night, and Sunday afternoon, Vijaya will also autograph rare copies of her out of print paperbacks at bargain prices, in the Romance Writers Booth, with other authors, at Glendale Drive and 58th Avenue (NE corner of Murphy Park).

Also scheduled in the booth is the most famous Romance Cover model, Jimmy Thomas (my inspiration for Czerno Drake in Black Dragon), who will take pictures with visitors, so bring your camera for an unforgettable memory.

Vijaya is posting today at the

GODDESS FISH PARTY BLOG

About the re-release of COYOTE GORGEOUS

Vijaya is posting on the ONCE UPON A SERIES blog about:

The Archangel series

Read Vijaya's article on the writing craft:

WRITING NOVELLAS SHOULD BE EASIER, BUT IS IT?
on the blog of the Arizona Authors Association
HERE
 

JANUARY 2012 RE-RELEASE

COYOTE GORGEOUS

is out this month as a 99 cents eBook novella
 Find it everywhere Vijaya's eBooks are sold
(click buttons at the top of this page)

"Phenomenal world building, characters the readers care about, and an intriguing mystery... COYOTE GORGEOUS has all the elements one expects from a Vijaya Schartz story! Easily recommended!" - 4.5 shamrocks - Debbie CK2sKwipsandKritique

About Native American legends.

Comment for a chance to win an eBook

Vijaya is posting today on the

99cent eBooks Blog

Learn about her latest adventures in publishing
Her upcoming releases, and her 99 cents books

Join the fun at this blog fest for my new  releases at

GODDESS FISH BLOG PARTY

Read about my gorgeous DESPERADO, a romantic suspense action adventure novella involving a girl with a gun in a border patrol uniform,
 and now you can get it now for 99 cents.

10 am to 11:30 am: workshop:

Check out my blog post at LASR  (LONG AND SHORT ROMANCE)

today, leave a comment, and win a book

HERE

Vijaya is a guest blogger at:

ONCE UPON THE SERIES

Talking about the BOREALIS romantic science fiction series,
novellas by different authors, from Desert Breeze Publishing,
set on the BOREALIS SPACE STATION at the fringe of conquered space, and including BLACK DRAGON, by Vijaya Schartz

Just in time for the holidays, A DESPERADO FOR CHRISTMAS
A Romantic Suspense Novella by Vijaya Schartz
is available for 99 cents in eBook download:

In all formats at Smashwords HERE

In kindle on Amazon.com HERE

In Nook at B&N HERE

Vijaya is a guest blogger at
ROMANCE BOOKS R US

Join the fun and comment HERE
 

Vijaya and other Sapphire Blue Authors Chat

at COFFEE TIME ROMANCE

HERE

Vijaya is on Stephanie Burkhart aka SG Cardin's blog,
speaking about Black Dragon in the Borealis series at:

http://sgcardin.blogspot.com
 

Vijaya on the SEEING IS BELIEVING   Blog
participates today in THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS
with a post featuring KICKING BOTS, a novel of the
Ancient Enemy series, set during the holidays.
 

Vijaya and WHITE TIGER are featured on the
ONCE UPON A SERIES BLOG

Visit and comment HERE

Vijaya is a guest blogger at

RomConInc.com
where readers rule!

Speaking about the CHRONICLES OF KASSOUK
and its world of large cats

SIXTH ANNUAL FALL  WRITERS  WORKSHOPS
Scottsdale Civic Center Library
3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd - Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Downstairs - Free Admission! - No registration necessary

Vijaya  led a workshop on "plotting Secrets" in the morning
and participated in a Q&A panel in the afternoon, at this yearly event
 

Come chat with Vijaya and other Desert Breeze authors at:

Love Romances Cafe

Join this yahoo group if you are not yet a member, so you can enjoy the chat, ask questions, read free excerpts, and win prizes.
Just follow the turquoise link or click on the Yahoo group logo

ARIZONA  LITERARY  AWARDS  BANQUET
Organized by the Arizona Authors Association to announce  and celebrate
in front of the media the finalist and winners of the 2011
ARIZONA LITERARY AWARDS

Vijaya attended this prestigious event as former President
and active Board Member of the Arizona Authors Association

Open to the public
Reservation necessary
 

Vijaya is interviewed at Romance Books R Us blogspot

Join the fun and comment for prizes at: http://www.romancebooksrus.blogspot.com
 

Vijaya is interviewed live on the air, by Barbara Hodge, as the guest of

 NO LIMITS
BLOG TALK RADIO

Link still valid later, as the show will be recorded and rerun
 

Join the fun at this blog fest for the new October Releases at

GODDESS FISH BLOG PARTY

Read about BLACK DRAGON, Vijaya's new Borealis Universe Novella
from Desert Breeze Publishing.  Read excerpt. Leave comments, win prizes.

E-LOOP CHAT AT COFFEE TIME ROMANCE
on the theme: FALL INTO LOVE

Vijaya Schartz joins authors Barbara Scott, June Belfie & Carie Lawson
in a four-author chat at:
 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/karenfindoutaboutnewbooks
 If you are not a member of this e-Loop yet, join in advance by following the links to participate in the conversation, ask questions and win prizes.
 

DESERT ROSE AWARDS BANQUET

EMBASSY SUITES PHOENIX - NORTH
2577 West Greenway Road, Phoenix, AZ 85023

On this special night the Desert Rose Chapter of Romance Writers of America membership recognizes their members who went far beyond the call to make this chapter what it has become today. Volunteer medals will be given. The recipient of the Desert Rose Award for this year will be announced and recognized.

Vijaya herself received this coveted award in September 2006.
 

Vijaya is interviewed on the Mixed Book Bag Blog HERE

about her October release, BLACK DRAGON,
a Borealis Universe novella

Saturday, September  10, 2011

WRITE PATH SEMINAR
PLOTTING YOUR NEXT STORY

A whole day of workshops for authors and writers
by Vijaya Schartz
in the Northwest Phoenix area

Vijaya is a guest blogger on the brand new ARIZONA AUTHORS  BLOG
Her post is about the all important first chapter. Visit and comment
HERE

Vijaya is visiting the blog SAVVY AUTHORS BLOG
with an article about writing dialogue
at: http://www.savvyauthors.com
 

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Vijaya is a guest on author Sandra Sookoo's blog
SEEING IS BELIEVING

where she talks about Blue Lioness and
the Chronicles of Kassouk series

Vijaya is in the spotlight all week with different posts each day, on the
Desert Breeze Publishing blog
about the release of Blue Lioness,
Book Four in the Chronicles of Kassouk series.

Vijaya is a guest blogger on the
LASR (Long and Short Reviews) Guest Blog
 where she speaks about:
HOW TO RECONCILE THE LOVE OF HISTORY
 AND THE LOVE OF SCIENCE-FICTION
AND WRAP THEM UP IN A ROMANCE

Vijaya is a guest blogger at the Goddess Fish Party Blogspot
Where she talks about Blue Lioness - Chronicles of Kassouk, book Four
There are other authors in the party and prizes to win.

Visit and leave a comment HERE

Vijaya is interviewed at Eclectic Writer
as their Thursday Interviews Author
about the release of BLUE LIONESS

Check it out HERE

AUGUST  2011  RELEASE
from Desert Breeze Publishing

Now available in all eBook formats  (Click logos at top of page for links)

CHRONICLES OF KASSOUK BOOK four
BLUE LIONESS

Sci-Fi Fantasy Romance
by Vijaya Schartz

More about this novel HERE

Vijaya is a guest with SNATCHED on Keta Diablo's Blog: Keta's keep
Comment for a chance to win SNATCHED.

HERE

Vijaya is a guest  with her latest release SNATCHED
on QUACKERS & TEASE
Click on logo at left for link.

Vijaya autographed her paperbacks at
DOG EARED PAGES BOOKSTORE

1648 N 32nd Street - Phoenix, AZ 85032

Saturday, June 4, 2011
Inn & Suites Hotel - 1651 W. Baseline Road - Tempe AZ 85283

ARIZONA DREAMIN'
The Romance Reader's Event
"Meet your favorite authors - and your new favorite authors!"

Vijaya is one of the featured authors in this convention for readers and authors of Romance in the Phoenix area. Come chat with the authors you admire, talk about your favorite characters, take pictures with the cover models, attend costumed parties, and be entertained all around in the romantic atmosphere you like to read about. Come and live the dream.

Information and registration HERE

Vijaya is a guest on ROMANCE BOOKS R US BLOG
talking about why she wrote Snatched.

Stop by and comment HERE

April 6 to April 10, 2011
RT Booklovers Convention
Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Resort - Los Angeles, California

Besides the business side and autographing sessions of this conference, Vijaya attended all the functions and social events, including the Venetian Masquerade of the Faery ball (where she autographed again), the Bollywood night,  The Vampire Ball, The Harlequin Hollywood party. She mixed with male cover models, and did all the fun and crazy things this convention offers.

Saturday, March 19, 2011

Vijaya is a guest on author Deena Remiel's Site

Talking about her latest novel, SNATCHED, HERE

Saturday March 12 - Sunday March 13, 2011

TUCSON FESTIVAL OF BOOKS
University of Arizona Campus in Tucson 

 Vijaya participated in two panels on Saturday.
One panel on World building  with Kim Harrison and Erin Quinn
at 1 PM

Then another panel on eBooks and electronic publishing
with Cathleen Delong, Carrie Weaver, Anastasia Rabiyah
Kofler building room 218 at 4:00 pm

Each panel was followed by a book signing.
 This is the largest event of the book industry in Arizona.
Read Vijaya's interview on the festival website HERE

February 23, 2011

WILDFIRE MAGAZINE
online publication from Omnilit and All Romance eBooks

Read Vijaya's interview on this online magazine
HERE

GLENDALE  CHOCOLATE  AFFAIRE

Vijaya Schartz will give a free workshop on AUTHOR PROMOTION - Day and time TBA. Other authors will give free workshops for writers all day Saturday and Sunday afternoon, every hour on the hour. Schedule posted at the signing booth.

Vijaya's workshop:Sunday at 2 PM on internet promotion for authors and writers.

Saturday and Sunday, Vijaya will also autograph rare copies of her out of print paperbacks at bargain prices, in the Romance Writers Booth, with other authors, at Glendale Drive and 58th Avenue (NE corner of Murphy Park), at this annual event of romance and chocolates in Glendale Arizona.