CHANTA RAND
Creating Sizzling African-American Romance, Past and Present
Announcements
February 2012 - This month I celebrate Black History Month, honoring the men and women who've helped define our culture, and ultimately, our world. From Civil Rights to Science, to Entertainment to Politics, brave pioneers paved the path for us today. So we take the shortest month to recognize one of the longest legacies. You know the old saying is true: Black History is American History. As you celebrate in your own way, make sure to check out the Chanta Rand Show. This month, my guests will be:
2/7 - P.L. Parker
2/21 - Niambi Brown Davis
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January 2012 - I'm ringing in the New Year with a new list of fabulous authors for The Chanta Rand Show. I've listed their websites below. Please make sure to visit and make yourself at home. I know they'd love to have you stay awhile. And if you have a few minutes, stop by Blogtalkradio and listen to our short but sweet interviews.
1/3 - Angeline M. Bishop - http://angelinembishop.com/
1/17 - Stacy Juba - http://stacyjuba.com/blog/
1/31 - Kevin Symmons - http://ksymmons.com/
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December 2011 - Thank you for riding along with me on my amazing journey this year and thank you for your support of my work. I appreciate all the emails and blog posts that have inspired me to keep coming up with creative stories. I've been fortunate to have published three books in 12 months. Whew! I got tired just writing that sentence. That said, I'll be taking a break during the month of December to focus on family and to rejuvenate my mind and spirit. I'll be back in January. In the meantime, remember to be good to yourself, surround yourself with positive poeple, and always count your blessings. No matter how bad you might think you have it, somebody up there is watching over you.
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November 2011 - It's a free country. Or is it? I'm celebrating Veteran's Day all year long - because I think we need more than just one day to honor the men and women who are sacrificing their lives to protect our freedom. I'm a military brat and I don't care who I offend by saying that. I'm proud to be the daughter of a man who served 22 years in the U.S. Army. My father is retired in San Antonio, TX where a lot of other military retirees live. I try to pay homage to the military in my books by mentioning the armed services and how it affects my characters. I may not always agree with the government's policies on foreign affairs, but I always show respect to our men and women in uniform who put their lives on the line so I can continue enjoying basic liberties that many of us often take for granted.
If I want to stand in long lines at the Apple store waiting for the latest technology, I can do so without fear of local militia driving by and bombing the store. If I want to lay on my ass all day, eat chips, and watch a Clint Eastwood marathon on TV, I can do so without fear of reprisal. If I want to vote a straight Democratic ticket, that's my right. No one's going to fire me from my job for doing so. I can do this because I live in a democracy and no matter how shitty you might think things are sometimes, at least I know there are people out there dedicated to preserving that democracy. So, to the troops out there, wherever you are, I salute you. Thank you, and God Bless you!
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October 2011 - Thank goodness it's fall. Time to dress up in turtlenecks, cozy ponchos and knee-high boots. And when the weather gets cold, all you need to do to turn up the heat is curl up with a steamy romance. You can start with Signs of Love, now available on Amazon.com. And don't forget to tune into The Chanta Rand Show on www.Blogtalkradio.com. My October guests are as follows:
10/11 - Arlene Kay - www.arlenekay.com
10/25 - Christina James - www.christinajamesauthor.com
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September 2011 - As we commemorate the anniversary of September 11th, I'd like to send a shout-out to the women and men of the armed forces, dedicating themselves in service to our country. These brave heroes are sacrificing with their minds, bodies, and spirits so U.S. citizens can enjoy the peace and safety that many times doesn't exist outside our borders. So, in rememberence of those who give their lives for our every day, and in recognition of those victims and heroes who died on September 11th, I say thank you. You are remembered, and your sacrifice was not in vain.
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August 2011 - "Oh My God, Becky!" Look at this heat. I'm trying to stay cool but it ain't easy when the temps in Dallas are reaching triple digits on a daily basis and breaking more records than Usain Bolt. But in the world of romance, we love turning up the heat - and there's nothing hotter than a steamy love scene. Which speaking of (hint, hint), I'll be releasing my latest novel, SIGNS OF LOVE in about a month. You'll need to sit on a block of ice when you read this hot one. In the meantime, I'm interviewing some pretty hot authors too. Check out the lineup below for The Chanta Rand Show:
Aug 2nd - Latrivia S. Nelson - http://www.latrivianelson.info/
Aug 9th - Victoria Strauss - www.victoriastrauss.com
Aug 23rd - AM Wells - http://amwells.net/
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July 2011 - I'm headed full steam ahead into Summer. I've been having a blast interviewing some wonderful authors. I'll be taking off the week of July 4th, but I'll be back for more fun interviews on The Chanta Rand Show. Check out the lineup of authors listed below, and don't forget to stop by Blogtalk to check out the show archives at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/search/chanta-rand/
June 7th - K.R. Caldwell - www.krcaldwell.net
June 14th - Aliyah Burke - www.aliyah-burke.com
June 21st - Maureen Smith - www.maureen-smith.com
June 28th - Devon Vaughn Archer - www.devonvaughnarcher.com
July 12th - What's new in Romance?
July 19th - Chairperson of the RSJ, Claritta Stinson - www.RomanceSlamJam.org
July 26th - Shiree McCarver - www.shireemccarver.com
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May 2011 - DIRTY LAUNDRY IS NOW AVAILABLE on Amazon.com as well as Smashwords. Make sure to stop by and pick up your copy today!
Also, don't forget to get your weekly dose of romance by tuning into The Chanta Rand Show each Tuesday night at 7 PM CST. The Author Spotlight for the month of May will feature the following authors:
May 3rd – Michele Barrow-Belisle - www.michelebarrowbelisle.com
May 10th – Patricia Sargeant - www.patriciasargeant.com
May 24th – Bernice Layton - www.bernicelaytonauthor.com
May 24th – Keith Walker - www.keithwalkerbooks.com
May 31st – Evelyn Palfrey - www.evelynpalfrey.com
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April 2011 - Look for my new release, DIRTY LAUNDRY, to be released later this month. It's the story of three friends and their quest for love. For more details, visit the "Writings" page of this website.
Also, don't forget to tune in to The Chanta Rand Show every Tuesday night at 7 PM CST. The Author Spotlight for the month of April will feature the following fabulous authors:
April 5th - Cindy Vallar - http://www.cindyvallar.com/
April 12th - Rob Shelsky - http://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/RobShelsky
April 19th - Chanta Rand - http://www.chantarand.com/
April 26th - CiCi Foster - http://www.cicifoster.com/
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March 2011 - You don't have to have the luck of the Irish to be lucky. Anyone who contacts me on my Facebook page can have their name entered into a drawing to win a copy of The Highest Bidder. Just add me as a friend on Facebook at The Chanta Rand Show and let me know you'd like to enter the drawing.
And don't forget to listen the The Chanta Rand Show every Tuesday night at 7 PM CST. I'll be chatting with various romance authors discussing the wonderful world of romance!
For show details, visit: www.TheChantaRandShow.com.
March's Line up of wonderful authors include:
March 1st - Evelyn Palfrey - http://www.evelynpalfrey.com/
March 8th - Betty Ann Harris - http://www.bettyannharris.com/
March 15th - Diane Kelly - http://www.dianekelly.com/
March 22nd - Devon Vaughn Archer - http://www.devonvaughnarcher.com/
March 29th - Niambi Brown Davis - http://www.niambibrowndavis.com/
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February 2011 - Ah, February: Black History Month and Valentine's Day both gained popularity during this month. So, I combined the best of both events to schedule an interview on the subject of Black Romance. Stop by All the Buzz Romance Reviews to see what others have to say about my latest release, THE HIGHEST BIDDER. Ciao for now - and try to stay warm!
Chanta on All the Buzz
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January 2011 - Check me out this Saturday, January 8th on SYGU (Step Your Game Up) radio. I'll be chatting LIVE and discussing my latest release, the steamy urban romance, The Highest Bidder.
To Listen: Call 214-431-5062
To Login online: www.fishbowlradionetwork.com
For online listeners, click on the BLUE fishbowl. Then select the button marked Listen In.
I hope to "hear" you there!
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December 19, 2010 - Yikes! Christmas is right around the corner. I hope you're all done with your shopping. I wouldn't be caught dead at the mall this week! But for you procrastinators, remember - you don't even have to leave the house to buy gifts. Just shop online! It's not too late for you to get a gift for someone or even for yourself through Amazon.com. If you love reading, it's pretty much a no-brainer. Then, you can get a copy of THE HIGHEST BIDDER, now available at Amazon.com on Kindle or in print.
2/7 - P.L. Parker
2/21 - Niambi Brown Davis
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January 2012 - I'm ringing in the New Year with a new list of fabulous authors for The Chanta Rand Show. I've listed their websites below. Please make sure to visit and make yourself at home. I know they'd love to have you stay awhile. And if you have a few minutes, stop by Blogtalkradio and listen to our short but sweet interviews.
1/3 - Angeline M. Bishop - http://angelinembishop.com/
1/17 - Stacy Juba - http://stacyjuba.com/blog/
1/31 - Kevin Symmons - http://ksymmons.com/
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December 2011 - Thank you for riding along with me on my amazing journey this year and thank you for your support of my work. I appreciate all the emails and blog posts that have inspired me to keep coming up with creative stories. I've been fortunate to have published three books in 12 months. Whew! I got tired just writing that sentence. That said, I'll be taking a break during the month of December to focus on family and to rejuvenate my mind and spirit. I'll be back in January. In the meantime, remember to be good to yourself, surround yourself with positive poeple, and always count your blessings. No matter how bad you might think you have it, somebody up there is watching over you.
___________________________________________________________________
November 2011 - It's a free country. Or is it? I'm celebrating Veteran's Day all year long - because I think we need more than just one day to honor the men and women who are sacrificing their lives to protect our freedom. I'm a military brat and I don't care who I offend by saying that. I'm proud to be the daughter of a man who served 22 years in the U.S. Army. My father is retired in San Antonio, TX where a lot of other military retirees live. I try to pay homage to the military in my books by mentioning the armed services and how it affects my characters. I may not always agree with the government's policies on foreign affairs, but I always show respect to our men and women in uniform who put their lives on the line so I can continue enjoying basic liberties that many of us often take for granted.
If I want to stand in long lines at the Apple store waiting for the latest technology, I can do so without fear of local militia driving by and bombing the store. If I want to lay on my ass all day, eat chips, and watch a Clint Eastwood marathon on TV, I can do so without fear of reprisal. If I want to vote a straight Democratic ticket, that's my right. No one's going to fire me from my job for doing so. I can do this because I live in a democracy and no matter how shitty you might think things are sometimes, at least I know there are people out there dedicated to preserving that democracy. So, to the troops out there, wherever you are, I salute you. Thank you, and God Bless you!
_____________________________________________________________
October 2011 - Thank goodness it's fall. Time to dress up in turtlenecks, cozy ponchos and knee-high boots. And when the weather gets cold, all you need to do to turn up the heat is curl up with a steamy romance. You can start with Signs of Love, now available on Amazon.com. And don't forget to tune into The Chanta Rand Show on www.Blogtalkradio.com. My October guests are as follows:
10/11 - Arlene Kay - www.arlenekay.com
10/25 - Christina James - www.christinajamesauthor.com
___________________________________________________________________
September 2011 - As we commemorate the anniversary of September 11th, I'd like to send a shout-out to the women and men of the armed forces, dedicating themselves in service to our country. These brave heroes are sacrificing with their minds, bodies, and spirits so U.S. citizens can enjoy the peace and safety that many times doesn't exist outside our borders. So, in rememberence of those who give their lives for our every day, and in recognition of those victims and heroes who died on September 11th, I say thank you. You are remembered, and your sacrifice was not in vain.
___________________________________________________________________
August 2011 - "Oh My God, Becky!" Look at this heat. I'm trying to stay cool but it ain't easy when the temps in Dallas are reaching triple digits on a daily basis and breaking more records than Usain Bolt. But in the world of romance, we love turning up the heat - and there's nothing hotter than a steamy love scene. Which speaking of (hint, hint), I'll be releasing my latest novel, SIGNS OF LOVE in about a month. You'll need to sit on a block of ice when you read this hot one. In the meantime, I'm interviewing some pretty hot authors too. Check out the lineup below for The Chanta Rand Show:
Aug 2nd - Latrivia S. Nelson - http://www.latrivianelson.info/
Aug 9th - Victoria Strauss - www.victoriastrauss.com
Aug 23rd - AM Wells - http://amwells.net/
___________________________________________________________________
July 2011 - I'm headed full steam ahead into Summer. I've been having a blast interviewing some wonderful authors. I'll be taking off the week of July 4th, but I'll be back for more fun interviews on The Chanta Rand Show. Check out the lineup of authors listed below, and don't forget to stop by Blogtalk to check out the show archives at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/search/chanta-rand/
June 7th - K.R. Caldwell - www.krcaldwell.net
June 14th - Aliyah Burke - www.aliyah-burke.com
June 21st - Maureen Smith - www.maureen-smith.com
June 28th - Devon Vaughn Archer - www.devonvaughnarcher.com
July 12th - What's new in Romance?
July 19th - Chairperson of the RSJ, Claritta Stinson - www.RomanceSlamJam.org
July 26th - Shiree McCarver - www.shireemccarver.com
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May 2011 - DIRTY LAUNDRY IS NOW AVAILABLE on Amazon.com as well as Smashwords. Make sure to stop by and pick up your copy today!
Also, don't forget to get your weekly dose of romance by tuning into The Chanta Rand Show each Tuesday night at 7 PM CST. The Author Spotlight for the month of May will feature the following authors:
May 3rd – Michele Barrow-Belisle - www.michelebarrowbelisle.com
May 10th – Patricia Sargeant - www.patriciasargeant.com
May 24th – Bernice Layton - www.bernicelaytonauthor.com
May 24th – Keith Walker - www.keithwalkerbooks.com
May 31st – Evelyn Palfrey - www.evelynpalfrey.com
_________________________________________________________________
April 2011 - Look for my new release, DIRTY LAUNDRY, to be released later this month. It's the story of three friends and their quest for love. For more details, visit the "Writings" page of this website.
Also, don't forget to tune in to The Chanta Rand Show every Tuesday night at 7 PM CST. The Author Spotlight for the month of April will feature the following fabulous authors:
April 5th - Cindy Vallar - http://www.cindyvallar.com/
April 12th - Rob Shelsky - http://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/RobShelsky
April 19th - Chanta Rand - http://www.chantarand.com/
April 26th - CiCi Foster - http://www.cicifoster.com/
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March 2011 - You don't have to have the luck of the Irish to be lucky. Anyone who contacts me on my Facebook page can have their name entered into a drawing to win a copy of The Highest Bidder. Just add me as a friend on Facebook at The Chanta Rand Show and let me know you'd like to enter the drawing.
And don't forget to listen the The Chanta Rand Show every Tuesday night at 7 PM CST. I'll be chatting with various romance authors discussing the wonderful world of romance!
For show details, visit: www.TheChantaRandShow.com.
March's Line up of wonderful authors include:
March 1st - Evelyn Palfrey - http://www.evelynpalfrey.com/
March 8th - Betty Ann Harris - http://www.bettyannharris.com/
March 15th - Diane Kelly - http://www.dianekelly.com/
March 22nd - Devon Vaughn Archer - http://www.devonvaughnarcher.com/
March 29th - Niambi Brown Davis - http://www.niambibrowndavis.com/
_________________________________________________________________
February 2011 - Ah, February: Black History Month and Valentine's Day both gained popularity during this month. So, I combined the best of both events to schedule an interview on the subject of Black Romance. Stop by All the Buzz Romance Reviews to see what others have to say about my latest release, THE HIGHEST BIDDER. Ciao for now - and try to stay warm!
Chanta on All the Buzz
____________________________________________________________
January 2011 - Check me out this Saturday, January 8th on SYGU (Step Your Game Up) radio. I'll be chatting LIVE and discussing my latest release, the steamy urban romance, The Highest Bidder.
To Listen: Call 214-431-5062
To Login online: www.fishbowlradionetwork.com
For online listeners, click on the BLUE fishbowl. Then select the button marked Listen In.
I hope to "hear" you there!
____________________________________________________________
December 19, 2010 - Yikes! Christmas is right around the corner. I hope you're all done with your shopping. I wouldn't be caught dead at the mall this week! But for you procrastinators, remember - you don't even have to leave the house to buy gifts. Just shop online! It's not too late for you to get a gift for someone or even for yourself through Amazon.com. If you love reading, it's pretty much a no-brainer. Then, you can get a copy of THE HIGHEST BIDDER, now available at Amazon.com on Kindle or in print.
Speaking of reading, I'd like to give a shout out to everyone who came to the book release party in San Antonio last weekend. Thanks for all the love and support. Stay tuned for more information regarding future book signings in Dallas and San Antonio.
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