2011 December

16 12, 2011

Real You: Author Interview! Meet Geraldine Solon

By Kaira Rouda|2023-02-07T00:07:30+00:00December 16, 2011|author interview|2 Comments

I met Geraldine through the WoMen's Literary Cafe and have enjoyed the warmth of virtual friendship ever since! If you haven't heard of her yet, here's your chance to meet this wonderful author! Tell us about your novel, Chocolicious. It's a book about love, loss and a mother’s sacrifice. I was craving a rich-filled, three-layered chocolate cupcake when a vision of a woman in distress flashed through my mind. As the story began to unfold, I knew that chocolate had to play a significant role to the novel. It took me three months to finish my first draft, another month to write down notes and complete my second draft. I sent it to my editor to edit, then it took me another month to do some rewrites and finalize her edits. The whole process took six months. Tell us about your other work: My first book, Love Letters, is a Romance novel [...]

15 12, 2011

Real You: The Power of Putting the Real You in your Business

By Kaira Rouda|2023-02-07T00:07:32+00:00December 15, 2011|branding, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Real You: The Power of Putting the Real You in your Business

Knowing who you are and where you're headed is important for you and your business. That's the topic I shared with Dr. Shannon Reece today as part of her 12 Days of Experts series for women entrepreneurs. I had a great time talking to Shannon via Skype - she's really good at these interviews! I'm not. I kept looking at her face on the screen instead of looking at the tiny camera eye on my laptop. BUT aside from that, I think you'll find the content we shared - as well as the amazing content shared by the other experts - worth a listen! And, today, if you leave a comment, you could win a free copy of my book, Real You Incorporated: 8 Essentials for Women Entrepreneurs. Click here to watch the video! Enter the contest today! So take a listen (try not to [...]

13 12, 2011

Real You: Author Interview! Meet Bonnie Trachtenberg

By Kaira Rouda|2023-02-07T00:07:35+00:00December 13, 2011|Uncategorized|4 Comments

So excited to welcome Bonnie to my blog! Aside from a last name almost as hard to spell as mine (Sturdivant Rouda), we have so much in common! Welcome Bonnie! It’s such a pleasure to be here, Kaira. Thank you for inviting me to the Real You blog! Besides writing, what are your other passions/hobbies? My passions include animals (especially cats), spending time with close friends and family, romantic comedies, spiritual books (especially those dealing with life after death), classic movies, Italian food, fine wine, politics, bike riding, and long walks in pretty places. If you could live anyplace on earth, where would it be? Why? I’d love to live in Tuscany (as you may guess by my descriptions in Wedlocked) because it has great wine, delicious food, friendly, fascinating people, and it is one of the most exquisite places on earth. Now all I need [...]

11 12, 2011

Real You: Author Interview! Meet D.L. Sparks!

By Kaira Rouda|2023-02-07T00:07:37+00:00December 11, 2011|Uncategorized|2 Comments

Yippee! Another author interview on my blog. This time, please meet author DL Sparks! She's also part of the Holiday Sirens promotion. Take it away, D.L.! Tell us a bit about yourself: Besides writing, what are your other passions/hobbies? I love to read and enjoy going to the movies. I love anything that will allow me to escape the “real world” just for a little while. Describe yourself in one word: Resilient What is your favorite season? Spring. It represents a times of renewal and shedding of old things. Tell us about your writing: I have been writing for a little over three years. It started out as a hobby and I believe because of my love of reading it naturally evolved into a passion for writing. I usually write when the mood strikes so it can be anytime and for any length of time. Sometimes [...]

9 12, 2011

Real You: Author Interview! Meet Christine Cunningham

By Kaira Rouda|2023-02-07T00:07:38+00:00December 9, 2011|author interview|Comments Off on Real You: Author Interview! Meet Christine Cunningham

Christine and I met on the WoMen's Literary Cafe and have been social media buddies ever since. It's my pleasure to welcome her here! What is your favorite season? Why? I love all of the seasons! I love Spring because it’s the true beginning of the year for me. Flowers are blooming and I get the itch in my fingers to play I the dirt and garden. I love Summer because it’s so warm and friendly. There are fruits and vegetables straight from the garden that are superb and I can write outside again. I love Fall because I feel all snuggly and cuddly. It’s the time when I see my family the most. With four sisters and two brothers that’s no mean feat. I love Winter because that’s when I do a lot of soul searching and goal setting. I feel even more inclined [...]

8 12, 2011

Real You: Reaching out during the holidays

By Kaira Rouda|2023-02-07T00:07:43+00:00December 8, 2011|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Real You: Reaching out during the holidays

You may never have the opportunity (optimist in me) to move to a new place during the holidays. But if you, like me, have had that happen, you will realize how much the smallest of gestures mean. It's daunting knowing no one during the season of parties and glee! So here a are a couple of things that have made me smile. The handyman who has been helping me put my life together in our new home invited our family to his family's Christmas party. How nice is that? An author who I've been friends with on Facebook just sent me a message and invited me for coffee - she actually lives nearby! These small acts of kindness mean so much, especially when you're new to an area and starting a new life. What can you do to reach out to someone today?

7 12, 2011

Real You: Author Interview! Meet Emerald Barnes!

By Kaira Rouda|2023-02-07T00:07:49+00:00December 7, 2011|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Real You: Author Interview! Meet Emerald Barnes!

I'm so excited to welcome Emerald Barnes to my blog! And now, you'll have a chance to learn a little bit more about this novella author! Besides writing, what are your other passions/hobbies? Spending time with my nieces and nephew! I have two beautiful nieces and one handsome nephew! My sister just found out she’s going to have another baby, so I’ll be an aunt for the fourth time and I just love spending time with those little guys! I also love reading and watching my favorite TV shows when I need some down time from my busy days. What is your favorite season? Why? No doubt it would be fall. I love the color the leaves turn, driving down the road and the dead leaves flying about my car, and the smell of the crisp morning air chilled by the incoming cool weather. How [...]

1 12, 2011

Real You: Author Interview! Meet Stacy Eaton

By Kaira Rouda|2023-02-07T00:07:51+00:00December 1, 2011|author interview, authors, Uncategorized|2 Comments

Welcome to my first-ever author interview on my blog! I wanted to return the favor since one of my new author friends, Stacy Eaton, hosted me on her blog a month ago! So, without further ado, here's Stacy: Kaira – First let me thank you so much for allowing me to visit your blog! It is such a pleasure to be here today!!! Tell us a bit about yourself : I love forensics – and I love photography. Forensics keeps my interest at my full time job, while photography helps me relax and reminds me about the small moments in life that pass us by quickly! Describe yourself in one word: Controlled What is your favorite season? Why? I am a summer person. I love the heat – love to feel the sun on my face and the breeze in my hair. I hate being cold – it [...]

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