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		<title>&#8220;A book every man should read,&#8221; says author M. Joseph Murphy</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Oct 2013 23:55:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s reviews like this one that remind me why I love to write, why I love to tell stories, why I must continue on the author path and why I must share them with as many different people as possible.  Thank you M. Joseph Murphy for your kind and supportive words. From one author to [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It&#8217;s reviews like this one that remind me why I love to write, why I love to tell stories, why I must continue on the author path and why I must share them with as many different people as possible. <a href="http://lajohannesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/mjm.jpg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-876" alt="mjm" src="http://lajohannesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/mjm-150x150.jpg" width="150" height="150" /></a></p>
<p>Thank you M. Joseph Murphy for your kind and supportive words. From one author to another, it means so much to hear your feedback.</p>
<p><a title="eloves me, eloves me not review - a book every man should read" href="http://councilofpeacocks.blogspot.com.au/2013/10/a-book-every-man-should-read-eloves-me.html">You can see the full post it all right here on his blog</a>.</p>
<p>Not only does Joseph share a great review, a bit about the author, he did a quick author interview with me during The Word on the Street Festival and has included it too.</p>
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<p><iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/JslGqfRJRig?rel=0" height="315" width="420" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0"></iframe></p>
<p>Enough about me! If you&#8217;re a reader of the urban fantasy genre, check out Joseph&#8217;s debut novel, <a href="http://councilofpeacocks.blogspot.com.au/p/works-by-m-joseph-murphy.html">Council of Peacocks, Book One in the Activation Series</a>.</p>
<p><a href="http://lajohannesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/council-of-peacocks.jpg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-872" alt="council of peacocks" src="http://lajohannesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/council-of-peacocks-150x150.jpg" width="150" height="150" /></a></p>
<p>It&#8217;s a tale of good over evil, the evolution of the human race and saving the world. Its comes complete with a colourful cast of sorcerers, demons, humans and reptilians that move the story at a engaging pace, with many a battle for power and ultimate supremacy.</p>
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<p><a href="http://lajohannesson.com/eloves-me-eloves-me-not/reader-reviews/">Click here</a> for more <em><strong>eloves me, eloves me not</strong> </em>reader reviews.</p>
<p>I&#8217;d love to hear what you think too &#8211; have you shared your review on Amazon, Goodreads, iTunes?</p>
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		<title>eloves me, eloves me not&#8217;s Word on the Street, Toronto debut was a Stellar Success!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 12:53:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Word on the Street Festival in Toronto certainly delivered on its promise!  We had a great day connecting with other authors and services dedicated to the literary world. &#160; I met fans and readers, shared insights about the book, took photos with friends old and new. And I even sold some books to curious [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Word on the Street Festival in Toronto certainly delivered on its promise!<a href="http://lajohannesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/IMG_3367.jpg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-850" alt="IMG_3367" src="http://lajohannesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/IMG_3367-150x150.jpg" width="150" height="150" /></a> <a href="http://lajohannesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/IMG_3367.jpg"><br />
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<p>We had a great day connecting with other authors and services dedicated to the literary world.</p>
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<p>I met fans and readers, shared insights about the book, took photos with friends old and new.</p>
<p><a href="http://lajohannesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/DSCN0001.jpg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-858" alt="DSCN0001" src="http://lajohannesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/DSCN0001-150x150.jpg" width="150" height="150" /></a> <a href="http://lajohannesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/IMG_3352.jpg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-854" alt="IMG_3352" src="http://lajohannesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/IMG_3352-150x150.jpg" width="150" height="150" /></a><a href="http://lajohannesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/IMG_3358.jpg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-852" alt="IMG_3358" src="http://lajohannesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/IMG_3358-150x150.jpg" width="150" height="150" /></a> <a href="http://lajohannesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/IMG_3359.jpg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-851" alt="IMG_3359" src="http://lajohannesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/IMG_3359-150x150.jpg" width="150" height="150" /></a></p>
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<p><a href="http://lajohannesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/catherine-and-LA.jpg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-860" alt="catherine and LA" src="http://lajohannesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/catherine-and-LA-150x150.jpg" width="150" height="150" /></a></p>
<p>And I even sold some books to curious readers and gave away some Aussie schwag.</p>
<p>Thanks to everyone who came out, those who bought books, those who took photos, interviewed me, brought me flowers, promoted the event through social media and to those who brough us Timmies and especially to my friend Wendy who, as she&#8217;s been since the day we met, was there beside me from start to finish.</p>
<p>Thank you! You are all priceless treasures! And, when it comes to friends and fans I am truly blessed. xxx</p>
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		<title>Word on the Street Festival, Toronto, is Less than ONE Week Away!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2013 16:12:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[So excited to be introducing eloves me, eloves me not at Toronto&#8217;s Word on the Street Festival #WOTSTO on Sunday, September 22nd.   Not only is this a fabulous literary event that has grown in popularity year over year, it takes place in my home city. Toronto, it&#8217;s wonderful to be back! Please pop by [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>So excited to be introducing <em><strong>eloves me, eloves me not</strong></em> at <a href="http://www.thewordonthestreet.ca/wots/">Toronto&#8217;s Word on the Street Festiva</a>l #WOTSTO on Sunday, September 22nd.  <a href="http://lajohannesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/square-wot.png"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-831" alt="square wot" src="http://lajohannesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/square-wot-150x150.png" width="150" height="150" /></a></p>
<p>Not only is this a fabulous literary event that has grown in popularity year over year, it takes place in my home city.</p>
<p>Toronto, it&#8217;s wonderful to be back!</p>
<p>Please pop by and say hi. My book-babies and I can be found at <strong>Booth #215 from 11 am &#8211; 6pm. <a href="http://lajohannesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/2013_Festival_Site_Map___The_Word_On_The_Street_and_WOTS_FESTIVAL.png"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-834" alt="2013_Festival_Site_Map___The_Word_On_The_Street_and_WOTS_FESTIVAL" src="http://lajohannesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/2013_Festival_Site_Map___The_Word_On_The_Street_and_WOTS_FESTIVAL-150x150.png" width="150" height="150" /></a></strong></p>
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<p><em><strong>PS &#8211; There will be free gifts direct from Australia for the </strong></em><em><strong>first 10 books purchased, so come early!</strong></em></p>
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		<title>Book&#8217;s First Review Scores an 8/10</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 02 Dec 2012 05:25:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s in. My very first review. I can stop gnawing my fingernails now! The review process is very confronting especially for a new author. I submitted my novel for review by Chicklit Club, one of the pre-eminent &#8216;chick-lit&#8217; blogs. These people are immersed in this genre, so understandably, I was keen to hear what they [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It&#8217;s in. My very first review. I can stop gnawing my fingernails now!</p>
<p>The review process is very confronting especially for a new author. I submitted my novel for review by <a href="http://www.chicklitclub.com/index.html">Chicklit Club</a>, one of the pre-eminent &#8216;chick-lit&#8217; blogs. These people are immersed in this genre, so understandably, I was keen to hear what they thought (okay and just a wee bit nervous, hoping they&#8217;d love my characters as my as I do).</p>
<p>The results are in and they thought it was literally &#8216;fabulous&#8217;. Here&#8217;s <a href="http://www.chicklitclub.com/lajohannesson-reviews.html">the full review:</a></p>
<blockquote><p>With a newly broken heart, Kayte, 39, is determined to find her Mr Right. She is on the path to finding true love through the ups and downs, pleasures and dangers, of dating &#8211; blind and internet &#8211; and has to kiss a string of toads to find her prince. Together with her best friend and number one male (Dylan the dog), her happily married friend Chloe, and the mysterious Bigbadwolf (aka Roman) and his Book of RROOD (pronounced RUDE) for Roman&#8217;s Rules of Online Dating, Kayte sets off on her roller-coaster pursuit of love. Kayte is a modern, fit and healthy, IT-savvy Bridget Jones &#8211; and this romantic comedy has a chuckle or a twist on every page mixed with just the right amount of passionate liaisons. It has great one-liners, is fast moving and very entertaining. It is a fabulous debut. <strong>(AT)</strong></p>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 02:57:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Media Release: ‘eloves me, eloves me not’ Author Trades Traditional Publishing Model For More Contemporary Approach  Began distributing  the official media release for the book today. Where are my  newswire friends now? You can read it here]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Media Release: ‘eloves me, eloves me not’ Author Trades Traditional Publishing Model For More Contemporary Approach </strong></p>
<p><a href="http://lajohannesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/lajohannesson.com_wp-content_uploads_2012_11_Media-Release.pdf.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-320" title="lajohannesson.com_wp-content_uploads_2012_11_Media-Release.pdf" src="http://lajohannesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/lajohannesson.com_wp-content_uploads_2012_11_Media-Release.pdf-196x300.jpg" alt="" width="196" height="300" /></a>Began distributing  the official media release for the book today. Where are my  newswire friends now?</p>
<p>You can <a href="http://lajohannesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Media-Release.pdf">read it here</a></p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2012 23:39:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today is a monumental day. My little darlings have arrived. I may just have to cuddle each and every one of them! &#160; Okay, now it&#8217;s real. &#160;]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today is a monumental day.</p>
<p>My little darlings have arrived. I may just have to cuddle each and every one of them!</p>
<p><a style="line-height: 24px;" href="http://lajohannesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/theyre-here.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-294" title="they're here" src="http://lajohannesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/theyre-here-225x300.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="300" /></a></p>
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<p>Okay, now it&#8217;s real.</p>
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		<title>The Wait is Over &#8211;  The Book&#8217;s NOW AVAILABLE!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2012 02:50:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The book is now on sale! (cut to the author doing the happy dance!) I&#8217;m ecstatic to finally be able to share it with all of you. I hope you love it! If you&#8217;re keen to get your hot little hands on your very own copy, click here. If you&#8217;d like to learn a little more [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-273" title="Cover-3D-med" src="http://lajohannesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Cover-3D-med-240x300.jpg" alt="" width="240" height="300" />The book is now on sale! <em>(cut to the author doing the happy dance!)</em></p>
<p>I&#8217;m ecstatic to finally be able to share it with all of you. I hope you love it!</p>
<p>If you&#8217;re keen to get your hot little hands on your very own copy, click<a href="http://lajohannesson.com/eloves-me-eloves-me-not/buy-it/"> here</a>.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;d like to learn a little more about the project, this site will serve as the book&#8217;s central hub. Have a look around for all the latest social media updates (top right), <a href="http://lajohannesson.com/eloves-me-eloves-me-not/reader-reviews/">reader reviews</a>, promotions, <a href="http://lajohannesson.com/2012/10/welcome-to-the-blog/">author updates</a>, events and the <a href="http://lajohannesson.com/community/">reader community</a>.</p>
<p>And, please feel free to share&#8230;</p>
<p>I&#8217;d be grateful if you would help spread the word <em>(or, more accurately, about 112,000 of them!)</em></p>
<p>Cheers, LA</p>
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