I made the list! That is pretty exciting. Now go read the book! http://selfpublishingnews.com/2012/07/10/readers-favorite-award-winners-in-self-publishing/

Yesterday I did kind of a cool thing.  I recorded my first podcast!  I'm not sure how it all happened, but here's the short version. A guy named Jack sent me a message on facebook asking if I'd be interested in doing a radio interview on his am book club program. He gave me the web address and I checked out his previous recorded interviews with other new authors and found him to be a very good interviewer, not to mention a delightful human being. It's nice to know that there are great people out there, even in Florida!

 So I agreed to the interview. I was a little nervous that I wouldn't know how to answer his questions or worse that I would ramble on, but Jack, or John (as he goes by on the show) was the consummate professional. He praised my book, asked the right questions and moved the interview along quite nicely. He was amazing actually. Me? Well, I just wish I had a lower voice than I do. Maybe I should take up smoking...J/K. The podcast is called Book Club with John Austen and can be heard on Tuesday and Thursday morning on tan talk radio network in Tampa, Florida and also Little Rock, Arkansas.

To quote John, "I can't guarantee that you'll sell a million books, but I can guarantee you will be heard all over the world."

How can you turn that kind of offer down? So here it is, my debut podcast.
www.internetradiopros.com/bookclub/

Since publishing The Sand Bar in April I have been very busy trying to keep the small tugboat a float and haven't had much time to keep this blog updated.The life of being a published author has been a better experience than I expected. People are kinder, more supportive than I imagined. It's been such an honor to meet so many of you and hear how you loved the book and shared it with your friends or kids. I've even had some men read and actually like it. The thing is, I know that they read it because they wanted to support me. I feel so blessed. I wouldn't have expected it. I want to let you know  how much I appreciate it.  Taking risks, stepping outside our comfort zones, putting stories on paper, or stories on film, or painting pictures or a number of other things that open ourselves up to criticism is scary but necessary if we want to live out our dreams or take a chance or grow and develop and create. I love to create! I love telling stories. Thank you for jumping out of your comfort zones and giving a new author a chance! And tell your friends about The Sand Bar. And if you liked it, click like on Barnes and Noble or Amazon. Every like counts!

Thanks again. Now I'm off to run in the Ragnar relay with some good friends. Have a great weekend!

An interview and a review. http://jerseygirlbookreviews.blogspot.com/2012/05/sand-bar-by-rebecca-bryan.html

Passion For Pages: Review for The Sand Bar

Passion For Pages: Review for The Sand Bar: Title:  The Sand Bar Author: Rebecca Bryan Publication Date: March 25, 2012 Source: Author Summary (from Goodreads): With nothing to...

Former St. Anthony woman writes novel, ‘The Sandbar’ - Standard Journal: Features

Former St. Anthony woman writes novel, ‘The Sandbar’ - Standard Journal: Features: ST. ANTHONY — A woman who grew up in St. Anthony has written a novel with a title that city residents will recognize as quite familiar.

The Sand Bar Book Trailer

Gee Whiz it's been a long time since I've written on here. But that doesn't mean that I haven't been busy behind the scenes getting ready for my first book signing, and the launch of my blog tour. Things have been hectic, crazy, and just your typical mad May-ness as everything comes to a close including dance recitals, band concerts, etc. But there is still time for the debut of my first book trailer. I will be the first to admit we had some issues getting it made, but over all I think it turned out well.

So sit back and enjoy a snippet of The Sand Bar!

Also, don't forget I will be having a book signing during Fisherman's Breakfast in St. Anthony on Friday, the Twenty-Fifth in the morning, and then from one to three I will be at Broulims Market. Come by and say hi, watch the video and get a book.

Important note* 10% of the proceeds from this weekend will go directly to the Fremont County Search and Rescue. Plus I'll have a jar available for donations that will go directly to that organization so be generous! After all you are getting a free breakfast, and those folks just might be the ones to save your lives one day. Don't make them buy the cheap rope!