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Vijaya  Schartz   in the media
Award-winning Sci-Fi & Romance with a kick

 

Monday October 1, 2007 - until Sunday November 4, 2007


 

 Vijaya is the main feature for the Author Spotlight this month
at
Nights and Weekends a website about books and e-books
with an interview of Vijaya about her sci-fi romance novel:
 The Garrison LOCKDOWN

 

September 7, 2007
Article in the West Valley edition of the Arizona Republic
Surprise publisher faces creditors in court
With photos of Vijaya and mention of her interaction in court
during the September 4, meeting of Creditors.
Read the article
HERE

August 25, 2007
Article in the Statewide edition of the Arizona Republic
WRITER OF ROMANCE NOVELS BATTLES WITH HER PUBLISHER
an interview of Vijaya Schartz about the Triskelion fiasco
with portrait of Vijaya and book covers on the front page of the business section
Read the article HERE

August 17, 2007
Article in the Surprise edition of the Arizona Republic with an interview of Vijaya:
"AUTHORS IN LIMBO OVER PUBLISHER'S BANKRUPTCY"
Article no longer available for viewing

 


March 2007
watch Vijaya's interview on ARIZONA WEB TV
Click HERE then click on "authors" on the left to see who is interviewed this week.
Vijaya Schartz (scroll for screens down below) spoke about Anaz-voohri,
her new paperback release now in bookstores

 

Wednesday February 1, 2006
Article by Beth Cochran in the Arizona Republic (West valley edition)
"Chocolate, romance novels a sweet mix - Writer back to teach workshop at Affaire"
featuring an interview of Vijaya Schartz.
Read one article HERE

Read another article HERE

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Tuesday, January 31, 2006 - 11am to 12 pm

Vijaya is interviewed
by Tara Hitchcock about her books and the upcoming Chocolate Affaire that weekend with romance authors signings, on Good Morning Arizona on 3TV

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- Friday, November 4, 2005 -  Arizona Literary and Book Awards Banquet- Four Points Sheraton Hotel at Metrocenter in Phoenix.

As the President of the Arizona Authors Association, Vijaya hosted the awards in front of the press.  She also received an unexpected award for outstanding service for her seven years as President of the Arizona Authors Association and she participated in the book signing

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On May 20, 2005
Kerry Lengel at
The Arizona Republic wrote an article titled "Hits and Niches" in which he interviewed Vijaya Schartz among other authors about the various directions the niche markets are taking today's readers of fiction.  This article was reprinted in several newspapers across the country.

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On November 5, 2004, in Phoenix, Arizona

Vijaya Schartz presented the annual Arizona Literary Awards
A night to remember, in front of the press and the literary community

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Friday, May 7, 2004
THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC 
published a special article in their Glendale/Peoria section
NOVEL IDEA IN ROMANCE PUBLISHING
by Alison Stanton
Interview of editors Kiristi Studts and Kathi Troyer at Triskelion Publishing,  featuring authors and book covers of upcoming novels
Vijaya Schartz is mentioned prominently with a cover of RELICS,
her August e-book release in the Pleiades Continuity Series

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From 2001 until February 2004, 
Vijaya Schartz was the Talk Show Host of
AUTHORS' SECRETS RADIO
The Writing World Inside Out
First on  KFNX 1100 AM radio Arizona
Then on BOOK CRAZY RADIO NETWORK

   

December 28, 2003 - 11 am, Vijaya Schartz was interviewed live on SHEBUZZ, Phoenix radio 1310 KXAM - Vijaya talked about the new lines of books for women and her new novels in electronic format, print, and audiobooks, coming out in 2004.

 

 

Monday September 10, 2002
Vijaya Schartz appeared on ABC 
Arizona television Channel  15 - KNXV 
on the morning program: SONORAN LIVING
 

In February 2002, Vijaya Schartz appeared on 
NBC Channel 12 News
with Judy Alley and Mitch Trustwell
about her writer's workshop and book signing 
at the Chocolate Affaire in Glendale, Arizona

 
 

In May 2000, Vijaya Schartz participated in an author panel on
MORE THAN BOOKS on 
Glendale Television Cox Channel 11
a literary program where she talked about the writing of
ASHES FOR THE ELEPHANT GOD
This program still reruns on a regular basis


INTERVIEWS:

On November 11, 2000, November 18, 2000, 
& again on March 30, 2001
Vijaya Schartz  was a guest 
on various radio programs on
KCTK 960 AM - Phoenix, Arizona
(Sat. at noon, with Debbie and Pam)


Sun City Daily News Sun
May 1, 2003 - "Authors Offer Insight"  

The Book Reader- Spring/Summer 2002
Review of Archangel Crusader

Today Arizona Woman Magazine
Reviewed ARCHANGEL CHECKMATE
in their February 2002 issue

RAPPORT MAGAZINE
The Modern Guide to Books, Music & More
December 2001 - January 2002
Archangel Checkmate ***
"...charm that keeps you reading... A fun piece of pure escapism...
...hours of sheer entertainment."

THE BOOK READER - Fall/Winter 2001/2002
"Schartz writes unusual fantasy novels with full-paced action and characters that leap off the page...  Archangel Checkmate transcends its many wonderful moments to become that most special of all things, a fantasy that will endure.  Funny and sad and very intelligent."

HUNTRESS BOOK REVIEWS - October 2001
http://www.huntressreviews.com/special.htm
Ashes for the Elephant God ****
"...the type of villain everyone loves to hate... major talent...
I was hooked... extremely satisfying read!"

BOOKVIEWS - June 2001
Archangel Checkmate
"...you will be hooked!... a good read from start to finish."

BOOKWATCH - July 2001
A publication for librarians
reviewed Archangel Checkmate

PUBLISHERS WEEKLYMay 28, 2001
Forecast review of:  Archangel Checkmate

THE BOOK READER
Spring/Summer 2001 issue
Ashes For The Elephant God
"Ashes hits the ground running... a broad-stroked, magnificent picture of a lavish India of the past and the present... quite a vivid tale of suspense... a gripping account... yields true fulfillment."

LEADING EDGE  REVIEW
Summer Issue (out May 30, 2001)
featured Ashes For The Elephant God

MAGICAL BLEND
featured a great review of Ashes For The Elephant God
in their summer 2001 issue

THE SCOTTSDALE TRIBUNE Sunday Arts supplement
published an extensive newspaper article by Betty Webb,
with several color pictures, Sunday May 27, 2001
featuring Vijaya Schartz and her talk show:
AUTHORS' SECRETS RADIO

Read an INTERVIEW OF VIJAYA SCHARTZin
Absolute Write Magazine, May 28, 2001
at www.absolutewrite.com

MINDQUEST
(Lightword Publishing)
published a review of Archangel Crusader

THE NEW-AGE RETAILER
a magazine for New-Age stores
featured Ashes for the Elephant God,
Archangel Crusader, and Archangel Checkmate
at various times

Metaphysical Reviews
published a fantastic review of 
Ashes for the Elephant God
July 2000

Vijaya Schartz was featured in The ARROW
A Glendale, Arizona, North West valley monthly publication
for their special Easter April 2000 issue
to announce the release of her novel:
ASHES FOR THE ELEPHANT GOD

A full page interview of Vijaya Schartz
by Carrie Miner for  The Glendale Star
appeared in their February 24, 2000 issue,
announcing the release of
Ashes For The Elephant God
 

Check out Vijaya's novels in print at
OR ASK FOR THEM AT YOUR FAVORITE BOOKSTORE

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