Please Help me become the First, Unknown, African-American, Female, Pushing 50 to hit #1 on the Amazon Best Selling Author's List on November 16 WITHOUT OPRAH'S HELP!
Here's another review:
"Whatever! A Baby Boomer’s Journey Into Middle Age is a delightful and witty portrait of a woman’s journey through middle age. Filled with plenty of laughs, heartfelt advice and spiritual insights to help us cope with the new challenges that await us during the middle age and years…and beyond.
Beverly Mahone is gifted at making you chuckle at yourself while at the same time reminding you to reflect on your own uniqueness and beauty as you move forward towards your God-given destiny. No matter what age your age, Mahone reminds us in WHATEVER! that with faith, laughter and hope, we’ll make it through and have the best second act imaginable."
J. Woods
www.GoodGirlBookClubOnline.com
Thanks for your support!
Peace & Blessings
babyboomerbev
Saturday, November 11, 2006
Review: Whatever! A Baby Boomer's Journey Into Middle Age
Please Help me become the First, Unknown, African-American, Female, Pushing 50 to hit #1 on the Amazon Best Selling Author's List on November 16 WITHOUT OPRAH'S HELP!
Whatever! A Baby Boomer’s Journey Into Middle Age is a delightful and witty portrait of a woman’s journey through middle age. Filled with plenty of laughs, heartfelt advice and spiritual insights to help us cope with the new challenges that await us during the middle age and years…and beyond.
Beverly Mahone is gifted at making you chuckle at yourself while at the same time reminding you to reflect on your own uniqueness and beauty as you move forward towards your God-given destiny. No matter what age your age, Mahone reminds us in WHATEVER! that with faith, laughter and hope, we’ll make it through and have the best second act imaginable.
J. Woods
www.GoodGirlBookClubOnline.com
Whatever! A Baby Boomer’s Journey Into Middle Age is a delightful and witty portrait of a woman’s journey through middle age. Filled with plenty of laughs, heartfelt advice and spiritual insights to help us cope with the new challenges that await us during the middle age and years…and beyond.
Beverly Mahone is gifted at making you chuckle at yourself while at the same time reminding you to reflect on your own uniqueness and beauty as you move forward towards your God-given destiny. No matter what age your age, Mahone reminds us in WHATEVER! that with faith, laughter and hope, we’ll make it through and have the best second act imaginable.
J. Woods
www.GoodGirlBookClubOnline.com
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
Who needs Oprah...When I can have 50 Cent!
Every author in the world dreams of the chance to have Oprah declare on national television that their book is a “must read” because we all know that after she says those two little words, we will gain instant fame and financial prosperity. Oprah has that kind of power. Unfortunately though, for the vast majority of us unknown wannabes, we will remain just that---unknown---and then spend a lot of time, energy and sometimes a lot of money trying to get our little book noticed out of the thousands that get published each year.
But wait a minute---I really don’t feel so bad about Oprah not paying attention to my book, Whatever! A Baby Boomer’s Journey into Middle Age. After all, she’s also ignoring the great talent of the rapper 50 Cent. (great and talent are debatable depending on who you ask). I guess you’re wondering what one has to do with the other. Well, let me explain.
Last month, “50” got all hot and bothered over the fact that Oprah has yet to invite him on her show. In an interview on BET’s 106 & Park, he was quoted as saying, “Oprah will have a rapist on her show and have a discussion about why they do it, but won’t have a rags to riches story on her show.” He was referring to himself. Now, my question is, why does Mr. Cent feel the need to be on Oprah? He’s already achieved mind-boggling success. He even made a movie about his life: Get Rich or Die Tryin.’ Does he think an appearance on Oprah will give him cross over appeal to the baby boomer babes of America?
Well, Mr. 50, if you really want become a guest on Oprah and reach us baby boomer babes, I have a suggestion. Why don’t you, personally, purchase 50,000 copies of my book, Whatever! A Baby Boomer’s Journey into Middle Age, and give them out as Christmas presents to every woman you know who’s 40 and older. Now my guess is, you don’t know many in that age group so here’s another idea. Why not give them away at your concerts to the teenagers who pay the high ticket prices to see you perform? They can take the books home to their mothers, grandmothers, aunts, and yes, even dads, as a “thank you” gift for letting their precious children come see you perform. Or you could purchase the 50,000 copies and donate them to women’s groups around the country.
Now Mr. 50 Cent, if you were to do something like that, you’d be helping both of us make guest appearances on Oprah!
Who needs Oprah when I have YOU to help make my book become the #1 best Seller on November 16!!!
But wait a minute---I really don’t feel so bad about Oprah not paying attention to my book, Whatever! A Baby Boomer’s Journey into Middle Age. After all, she’s also ignoring the great talent of the rapper 50 Cent. (great and talent are debatable depending on who you ask). I guess you’re wondering what one has to do with the other. Well, let me explain.
Last month, “50” got all hot and bothered over the fact that Oprah has yet to invite him on her show. In an interview on BET’s 106 & Park, he was quoted as saying, “Oprah will have a rapist on her show and have a discussion about why they do it, but won’t have a rags to riches story on her show.” He was referring to himself. Now, my question is, why does Mr. Cent feel the need to be on Oprah? He’s already achieved mind-boggling success. He even made a movie about his life: Get Rich or Die Tryin.’ Does he think an appearance on Oprah will give him cross over appeal to the baby boomer babes of America?
Well, Mr. 50, if you really want become a guest on Oprah and reach us baby boomer babes, I have a suggestion. Why don’t you, personally, purchase 50,000 copies of my book, Whatever! A Baby Boomer’s Journey into Middle Age, and give them out as Christmas presents to every woman you know who’s 40 and older. Now my guess is, you don’t know many in that age group so here’s another idea. Why not give them away at your concerts to the teenagers who pay the high ticket prices to see you perform? They can take the books home to their mothers, grandmothers, aunts, and yes, even dads, as a “thank you” gift for letting their precious children come see you perform. Or you could purchase the 50,000 copies and donate them to women’s groups around the country.
Now Mr. 50 Cent, if you were to do something like that, you’d be helping both of us make guest appearances on Oprah!
Who needs Oprah when I have YOU to help make my book become the #1 best Seller on November 16!!!
WHATEVER! A Baby Boomer's Journey Into Middle Age (review)
Oh ladies!!!
I just last night finished Beverly's book, *Whatever!* and I've got to tell you....WHAT A REFRESHING treat!!! It was like sitting with Beverly herself and just chatting with her! I devoured the book in two sittings. Initially, I was going to take the book with me on my girlfriend weekend that I go on every year (it's this weekend!!!!) But the book just sat on my desk, calling out to be read!!! So...I indulged myself and I am so glad that I did!
I especially loved the way the book unfolded...as you read through it...your mind thinks of questions that you would like to ask Bev as she shares and to my delight....I found myself reading the answers in very short order!!
She is candid, and MOST honest about her own journey through menopause and the aging process......if you already love this woman....you will love her even more when you are finished with her book...
Thank you Beverly, for daring to address and share your experiences with this trying time in a woman life....
I love you dearly....and thrilled that you call me a friend!
Big Ol' Hugs from Oregon!!!!
Deb
I just last night finished Beverly's book, *Whatever!* and I've got to tell you....WHAT A REFRESHING treat!!! It was like sitting with Beverly herself and just chatting with her! I devoured the book in two sittings. Initially, I was going to take the book with me on my girlfriend weekend that I go on every year (it's this weekend!!!!) But the book just sat on my desk, calling out to be read!!! So...I indulged myself and I am so glad that I did!
I especially loved the way the book unfolded...as you read through it...your mind thinks of questions that you would like to ask Bev as she shares and to my delight....I found myself reading the answers in very short order!!
She is candid, and MOST honest about her own journey through menopause and the aging process......if you already love this woman....you will love her even more when you are finished with her book...
Thank you Beverly, for daring to address and share your experiences with this trying time in a woman life....
I love you dearly....and thrilled that you call me a friend!
Big Ol' Hugs from Oregon!!!!
Deb
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
Women can rule on election day!
I ran across a very interesting article from Reuter's News Service that talks about the impact women can have on today's election. Here's a portion of it:
Women on their own" -- single, divorced and widowed – are urged to go to the polls on November 7.
"They are the fastest growing demographic group in this country," said Page Gardner, president of Women's Voices Women Vote, the group that produced the ad.
"In 2004 they were 22 percent of the electorate yet there were still 20 million unmarried women who did not vote," she said. "If they voted in higher numbers ... they could literally help determine the agenda in this country." Unmarried women tend to lean Democratic, political experts said.
Gardner said her group was nonpartisan and its goal was just to convince unmarried women -- who pollsters describe as a group that often feels "left behind" and uninformed -- that they have the power to make an impact in the vote.
Political scientists and pollsters said the unmarried bloc of women voters represents one of the key unknowns in the election. Women represent 52 percent of all U.S. voters.
What the article didn't address is how the statistics break down even further.
Do more White women fall into this category vs. African-American women? And what is the age bracket?
And why is it that these women aren't voting? Are we talking about seniors who may not be able to get to the polls? Or are we talking about women who are so stressed out from their jobs that all they want to do after they leave the workplace is go straight home? Or what about the women who have no transportation?
OK...so we have the opportunity to really make a difference in this country today. Are you doing your part? Or do you fall into the "other" statistics?
Peace & Blessings,
Beverly Mahone
Author, Whatever! A Baby Boomer’s Journey Into Middle Age
http://www.talk2bev.com
10 DAYS UNTIL BEST SELLING AUTHOR DAY
Women on their own" -- single, divorced and widowed – are urged to go to the polls on November 7.
"They are the fastest growing demographic group in this country," said Page Gardner, president of Women's Voices Women Vote, the group that produced the ad.
"In 2004 they were 22 percent of the electorate yet there were still 20 million unmarried women who did not vote," she said. "If they voted in higher numbers ... they could literally help determine the agenda in this country." Unmarried women tend to lean Democratic, political experts said.
Gardner said her group was nonpartisan and its goal was just to convince unmarried women -- who pollsters describe as a group that often feels "left behind" and uninformed -- that they have the power to make an impact in the vote.
Political scientists and pollsters said the unmarried bloc of women voters represents one of the key unknowns in the election. Women represent 52 percent of all U.S. voters.
What the article didn't address is how the statistics break down even further.
Do more White women fall into this category vs. African-American women? And what is the age bracket?
And why is it that these women aren't voting? Are we talking about seniors who may not be able to get to the polls? Or are we talking about women who are so stressed out from their jobs that all they want to do after they leave the workplace is go straight home? Or what about the women who have no transportation?
OK...so we have the opportunity to really make a difference in this country today. Are you doing your part? Or do you fall into the "other" statistics?
Peace & Blessings,
Beverly Mahone
Author, Whatever! A Baby Boomer’s Journey Into Middle Age
http://www.talk2bev.com
10 DAYS UNTIL BEST SELLING AUTHOR DAY
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