Carole Ann Moleti

Thursday, June 26, 2014

Kayaking with Kids: Easy Cape Cod Day Trips for the Entire Family Is Published

A few years back I was a regular guest blogger for the Portable Kayaks Blog, having a blast taking my Sea Eagle with me on all my jaunts. They changed their format, but I continue to kayak and canoe whenever and where ever I get the chance.

Hence, I have published Kayaking with Kids: Easy Cape Cod Day Trips for the Entire Family a eco-friendly guide for families vacationing on what is my favorite place in the world to wile away the summer. Look at the gorgeous cover designed by Rayne Hall and associat.es

The book is available at CreateSpace. For a special introductory price of $8.99 be sure to use discount code SC3VWFS3.

Even more exciting is a partnership with the Brewster Chamber of Commerce who is celebrating Conservation Day on July 12. I will be there, with giveaways, kayak rides for the kiddies, and a evening into sunset beach clean up. Festivities begin at 9:30 in Drummer Boy Park. At 3, follow me over to Paines Creek where there will be kayak rides for the kids and beach pails (while supplies last) to clear the asphalt from the marsh. Don't miss the fun--and the sunset. I will be there rain or shine, though I put in an order for lots of sunshine.

Be sure to RSVP at the Facebook event page and subscribe to the Blogger page.

The Brewster Chamber of Commerce and many local businesses have also partnered with me, and I can not be more thrilled.

The book will be available at the following merchants:

Cape Cod Museum of Natural History

Woodworks Gallery-Lemon Tree Village, Brewster

Rail Trail Bike and Kayak, Brewster

The Brewster Town Hall

The Brewster Bookstore

Bass River Kayaks, West Dennis

Stay tuned for more information about the release for the digital edition. Join the conversation on the Kayaking with Kids blogspot page, Facebook, or on Twitter @Cmoleti #kayakingwithkids

Sunday, June 15, 2014

Kayaking with Kids: Easy Cape Cod Day Trips for the Entire Family Will Be Released This Week

Hence, I am publishing Kayaking with Kids: Easy Cape Cod Day Trips for the Entire Family a eco-friendly guide for families vacationing on what is my favorite place in the world to wile away the summer. Look at the gorgeous cover designed by Rayne Hall and associates.

Even more exciting is a partnership with the Brewster Chamber of Commerce who is celebrating Conservation Day on July 12. I will be there, with prizes and giveaways--and kayak rides for the kiddies. Here is a view of Paine's Creek with Adam and Bill setting off on a paddle into the marsh.

The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History and many local businesses including the Brewster Book Store, Woodworks Gallery in Lemon Tree Village, Cape Cod Rail Trail Bike and Kayak and Bass River Kayaks have also partnered with me, and I can not be more thrilled.

Stay tuned for more information about the release date in both print and digital editions. Join the conversation on the Kayaking with Kids blogspot page, Facebook, or on Twitter @Cmoleti #kayakingwithkids

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

A Big Book Festival and Big News About The Widow's Walk

By now most of you know that I will be at the Nutmeg Book Festival on Saturday, November 23 in the historic New Milford Train Station in Connecticut. There will be 18 other multi-genre authors--and two fellow Ten Tales Authors April Grey and Debbie Christiana.

I'l also thrilled to announce that it appears The Widow's Walk has found a home!! The ink is not yet dry but the second of three books in my Cape Cod Paranormal Romance was offered a contract and I have to iron out some publication date details before the full announcement.

"Breakwater Beach" a short story in Haunted: Ten Tales of Ghosts is set in this storyline. I have special codes for download available to anyone who stops by my table in Connecticut and mentions they saw this post. And of course there will be chocolate. And all my non fiction books which will range from irreverent to inspirational.

Hope to see some of you there.

Join the conversation on Facebook or Twitter #WidowsWalk

Sunday, September 15, 2013

The Torridon Witches: Andrew Richardson's Newest Celtic Horror Is Out Today-Live Chat and GIveaways!

Everyone who reads my blog knows of my affection and admiration for friend and critique partner Andrew Richardson, a very prolific writer with an uncanny ability to scare me. Horror is not my favorite flavor, but it's hard to stop reading his stories even though I know nightmares will ensue.

The Torridon Witches, set in contemporary times, is even more chilling because they don't target witches anymore--right? There isn't much more I can say. The blurb and excerpt are self-explanatory. Andrew knows his Celtic legend and lore, he knows the countryside and the people, and he knows how to write horror so real you're there with the characters.

Andrew, can you tell us a bit more about your fifth novel or novella?

The Torridon Witches is a novella set in the remote Scottish Highlands. The idea came to me when I read a book about Scottish witch trials. The suffering the accused went through, even before their inevitable end, was chillingly described. I thought the helplessness and fear the ‘witches’ experienced would make a good theme for a horror story.

I placed the book in a (fictional) village in Scotland’s remote Torridon region; an area of mountains, upland moors, bogs and rugged coastlines which even today is only reachable by boat or single track roads. I managed to find some historical records of ‘witchcraft’ in the region’s fringes, and I know the area well, so everything seemed to fit to make it an ideal setting.

I’m grateful to Damnation Books for taking the story on. The launch on 15 September will be accompanied by a live chat at 2pm. There’ll be giveaways and ‘variable pricing’ (i.e. discounts!) for early purchases.

So I understand you'll be doing research in the Scottish Highlands on release day. How authentic.

Yes, it should be rather surreal. And challenging to interface with the modern world.

Good luck, Andrew!

Thanks, Carole!

The Torridon Witches is available as of September 15 at: http://www.damnationbooks.com/book.php?isbn=9781629290553

Details about his other works are available at http://andrewjrichardson.blogspot.com.

On release day for Damnation Book, Andrew will be chatting at 2pm EST. I'll be there and hope you can make it as well. Log into the chat here.

Fiona MacLeod returns to Dunmorgan to gain revenge for Gran’s burning as a witch a decade ago. Friends accompanying Fiona have a row and in their tempers use the word ‘witch’. The villagers’ attitudes are ancient, and the friends are soon on trial for witchcraft. To avoid the stake Fiona must confront the charismatic but brutal Blue Eyed Man. She must also take on the sadistic villagers who were responsible for Gran’s death, and who are desperate for another burning.

Excerpt:
“Don’t burn me.” Bonnie’s wide eyes fixed on the flames dancing from the firebrand. “I’m really sorry I upset you. Please don’t burn me.”

“Maybe The Good Lord can show you mercy.”

Bonnie met the Blue Eyed Man’s gaze. “I haven’t done anything to deserve it. Please.”

His fists found his hips again, and Fiona was sure he spoke the crowd’s entertainment as much as to Bonnie. “Maybe God will forgive you, if you repent of your witchery.”

Bonnie cocked her head.

“Do it, Bon.” Ashmati shrieked. “Do it, and they’ll let you go. Just repent.”

“I’m sorry, for whatever I’ve done. I’m sorry.”

The crowd muttered, but The Blue Eyed Man’s raised hand demanded silence. He leaned closer to Bonnie. His voice lowered to a whisper, but still carried around the horseshoe. “They say, if the executioner is skilled and the fire is kept under control, death by burning can take two hours. We’re not particularly skilled—we don’t tend to have cleansings lasting more than an hour.”

The crowd laughed. Bonnie looked into his eyes. “Please…”

Spotty giggled. “Was that, ‘please can we try for two hours,’ witch?”

The Blue Eyed Man continued. “If you repent, witch. If you admit your sins, and renounce witchcraft…”

“Do it!” Ashmati screamed. “Just say it!”

“I’m sorry.” Bonnie whispered.

“Denounce witchcraft!”

“I denounce witchcraft.”

“Repent of your witchery.”

Bonnie looked at Ashmati.

Ashmati’s fists clenched. “Say it! Just fucking say it!”

“I repent of my witchery.”

“That is good, my dear.” The Blue Eyed Man’s eyes remained cold as he faced the crowd. He flicked a thumb toward Bonnie.

“Now, burn her.”

Monday, August 26, 2013

Karma, Kickbacks and Kids

"Karma, Kickbacks and Kids," an excerpt of the first chapter, also the title, of my second memoir has been published in Not Your Mother's Book: On Parenting. Stay tuned for plans for my NYMB book tour, which will include stops in Huntington, Long Island and New Milford, Connecticut with a few others along the way. As soon as I have details I'll put them on Facebook and Twitter.

These upbeat and edgy books make great gifts. I can personalize book cards for those of you who download ebooks in any format. Contact me with your specifics.

I will have copies in my hands by the end of next week for anyone who can't wait--and Amazon won't get it to you any faster or with an autograph. I checked.

It joins "A Catholic Schoolgirl's Primer" in Not Your Mother's Book: On Being a Woman, which is an excerpt from Someday I'm Going to Write a Book. There is a new cover (same content), but so newborn it's not out and about yet. I've got plenty on hand and a new order pending, so let me know if you haven't gotten a copy.

Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Wordless Wednesday with Mohana Lakshmi

I'm so proud to be part of the author feature for Seers: Ten Tales of Clairvoyance on Mohanalakshmi Rajakumar's beautiful website today in her Wordless Wednesday post. In tribute, this post shall also be wordless to allow the excerpts to speak for themselves.