To help celebrate the upcoming book release DOUBLE PLATINUM by Shelia M. Goss, you now have a chance to win a 2 DVD set showcasing live performances by one of the top-selling female artists of all time – Mariah Carey – The Adventures of Mimi. 

How to enter: Answer the following question:

What is the name of the record executive who delivered the bad news to Parris Mitchell – either she record a hit CD or the record company would be giving her the boot? The answer can be found in an excerpt from Double Platinum at http://sheliagoss.com/books/doubleplatinum/

Send your answer to sgpublicist@aol.com and put Double Platinum in the header. You have until 11:59 p.m. est on January 30, 2008. All correct answers are eligible for the drawing.

Void where prohibited by law. No purchase necessary. Contest open to U.S. residents only.

 If you can’t view, go to the following link: http://www.sheliagoss.com/newsletter.htm 

January 2008  Official Newsletter Author Shelia M Goss

In This Issue Featured Reading 5 Year Anniversary Contest Must Read List Live Love Laugh & Books Sponsored By Its a new year and its time for a new start. As one year ends and another one begins, its time to make some much needed changes. Procrastination was left behind. What I can do today, I will. Dead weight has been lost. In order to move forward on the path God has set forth, life can’t remain stagnant. Change isn’t always easy; but change will come whether you prepare for it or not. As my friends know, my life changed at the end of 2007. I lost someone dear to my heart. As I reminisced about the good times I was blessed to share with my grandfather, I also took time to reflect on other areas of my life.  Although I don’t know what 2008 will hold; I will do my part to make sure I’m working towards my personal and professional goals. Learn from the past and live for today. Its time to embrace not only a new year but a new start. May God’s blessings overflow in your life this year and beyond. SG’s Quicklinks SheliaGoss.com Visit My Blog E-Spot Entertainment News Film Reviews 2 Go with Kandie & Shelia

Advance Reviews for Double PlatinumReview by Janice Spence, Freelance Music Journalist (Gossip/News columnist -Str8hiphop.com and former BET.com contributor and Don Diva UK , etc.)Double Platinum takes you on an emotional rollercoaster ride through the life of R&B star Parris Mitchell, who is forced to turn her career around after falling off the top spot while struggling to overcome a former lover’s betrayal, a major bout of depression and unwanted media attention. However there is light at the end of a very dark tunnel which comes in the form and shape of handsome hit producer Casper. Sheila Goss’ latest novel provides an exciting, unique and insightful look in to the music industry through the eyes of Parris Mitchell. A singer desperate to reclaim her spot at the top of the charts while embarking on a very intense relationship with her producer turned lover Casper. This page turning love affair keeps you gripped throughout, wondering if it can survive due to Parris’ impending comeback, her trust issues, an interfering reporter going by the name of Sandy and Parris’ “I think the world, revolves around me” attitude. It’s this attitude that often leaves you feeling less than sympathetic towards Parris during her often traumatic journey, and feeling sorry instead for the people closest to her. However Goss skillfully reminds us that underneath Parris’ sometimes hard R&B diva exterior is an insecure young woman who just wants to be loved and respected when it’s all said and done. Double Platinum moves at break neck speed and is a thoroughly enjoyable read. If you’re looking for a novel that successfully combines glamour, suspense and intrigue with a highly charged love affair then this is the novel for you. DOUBLE PLATINUM BY SHELIA M GOSS will be in stores March 2008.List Price: $6.99 To Pre-Order: Amazon.com www.sheliagoss.com FIVE YEAR ANNIVERSARY Not only is it a new year, but its also the five year anniversary since I sent out my very first newsletter. I wanted to thank everyone who has taken the time to read them over the years.  The newsletter has evolved from a word document to an interactive online newsletter.   To help celebrate my upcoming book release DOUBLE PLATINUM, you now have a chance to win a 2 DVD set showcasing live performances by one of the top-selling female artists of all time – Mariah Carey – The Adventures of Mimi.  How to enter: Answer the following question: What is the name of the record executive who delivered the bad news to Parris Mitchell – either she record a hit CD or the record company would be giving her the boot? The answer can be found in an excerpt from Double Platinum at www.sheliagoss.com/doubleplatinum.htm  Send your answer to sgpublicist@aol.com and put Double Platinum in the header. You have until 11:59 p.m. est on January 30, 2008. All correct answers are eligible for the drawing. Void where prohibited by law. No purchase necessary. Contest open to U.S. residents only. MUST READ LISTAre you a book worm too? Here are a few books I recommend adding to your reading list. No Girl Needs a Husband Seven Days a Week by Nina Foxx On The Line by Donna Hill Hook, Line And Single by Marcia King-Gamble Passin’ by Karen E. Quinones Miller Sin No More by Kimberla Lawson Roby Nappily Faithful by Trisha R. Thomas Something On the Side by Carl Weber Stop by your favorite local book store or order online by clicking link: Amazon.com  Join LiveLoveLaughandBooks · Romance Fiction Readers and Fans Four romance fiction authors: Gwyneth Bolton, Shelia Goss, Michelle Monkou, and Celeste O. Norfleet have combined resources and positive energy to form a readers/fans group. Lively discussion is encouraged about the latest romance book, to current events, to anecdotal messages. Authors will also share book release news, contest information, and their point of view of a variety of topics. Jump on board. To subscribe send a blank email to: LiveLoveLaughandBooks-subscribe@yahoogroups.com Newsletter Sponsored by This could be your ad. If you would like your ad in next month’s newsletter, send an email to  sheliagoss@aol.com for details.

Its a new year and its time for a new start. As one year ends and another one begins, its time to make some much needed changes. Procrastination was left behind. What I can do today, I will. Dead weight has been lost. In order to move forward on the path God has set forth, life can’t remain stagnant. Change isn’t always easy; but change will come whether you prepare for it or not. As my friends know, my life changed at the end of 2007. I lost someone dear to my heart. As I reminisced about the good times I was blessed to share with my grandfather, I also took time to reflect on other areas of my life.  Although I don’t know what 2008 will hold; I will do my part to make sure I’m working towards my personal and professional goals. Learn from the past and live for today. Its time to embrace not only a new year but a new start.

For Contests and to see what’s new for 2008, read the January 2008 newsletter:  http://www.sheliagoss.com/newsletter.htm

O.P.B. stands for Other People Blogs. These are a few places I visited this past week. Check them out:

New Song by Janet Jackson – Is it a Hit or Miss? You Decide: Feedback – LISTEN

Single Black Male has several interesting posts on his blog.  Check out Fundamental Character Flaw.

Don over at Minus the Bars talked about “A man aint supposed to cry…”

MegaRich asked the question about today’s AA books – Are they any good?

One of my favorite writers Bettye Griffin interviewed another writer I admire over on her blog.

Marcia King-Gamble is a national best selling author who has written for Kensington, BET Books and St. Martin’s Press. She now writes for several Harlequin lines.  - Five Questions for . . . Marcia King-Gamble Welcom…

Princess Dominique has  I Love New York 2 Drama – The Buddha Conspiracy on her blog, plus several other entertainment posts.

Well… at this point in time on the show I have summarized conclusively that New York “sexually get’s off” on drama. I am wholly a pleaser by nature, so drama is what I give her. The Punk is a COMPLETE back-stabber and uses New York’s trust in him to manipulate her with his lies. What you also didn’t see is while he was conspiring and plotting against me behind my back he was pretending everything was all good to my face… until I called him out on it… you call it. He got played and pimped by New York but I’m sure he found plenty of other boys to wrestle in South Beach before leaving. Read more…

Bishop Thomas Weeks III and Juanita Bynum on the Morning Shows

This week’s eye candy comes courtesy of Karen Knows Best.

Adrianne Byrd always knows how to find the best eye candy. Check out the hunk for this week:

 The main character Paige loves Denzel and Denzel stars in The Great Debaters. Not only that, you now have a chance to win a copy of the soundtrack before the movie hits theaters on December 25th.

If you’ve read Paige’s Web, leave a review on Amazon.com and be entered to win a copy of The Great Debaters soundtrack.

You can also be entered to win by leaving a comment on this post.

The contest will end at midnight eastern time on Friday, December 14th.

Good luck!

P.S. – Void where prohibited by law and this contest is open to U.S. residents only.

Love Prefers Twilight to Delight has posted an interview with yours truly.

Hello Ladies and Gents I’m excited today to be interviewing our first Kensington author. So lets get to it shall we.
To read the interview, CLICK HERE

This is a repeat for some since I posted it Sunday night on Blogging in Black…but here you go:

I like going to events that aren’t typical “book signings.” An event such as a “tea party” is so much more fun. Nice people;books; tea; conversation; it doesn’t get better than that. Well, it does because I won a few games and walked away with a few door prizes (sometimes I can be competitive…smile). I just love my beautiful new fine bone china tea cup and saucer. Once again, I came away with not only a cute tea cup and new readers, but hopefully some new friends.

P.S. – I have pictures but don’t feel like loading to my server…if you want to see pics of some of the tea cups people brought, I’ll email the pics to you.

P.S.S. – I’m invited to another tea party in a few weeks. The quest to find the perfect fine bone china tea cup and saucer is on.

I’m on a much needed vacation this week, but will be back next week.

In the meantime, check out some of the pics from the Paige’s Web book release party this past weekend:

The picture machine broke so instead of the book cover they went with fall colors.

Nice decorations

Me in the red.

I won a door prize…a book…hopefully I’ll get a chance to read while on break.

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!!!

P.S. – I’ll probably be checking email remotely from my laptop sometime during the week.

Paige’s Web @ Worlds of Mayhem

http://worldsofmayhem.blogspot.com/2007/11/paiges-web-by-shelia-m-goss.html

Guest blogger @ Romance Sirens
http://www.romancesirens.com/main/2007/11/14/ways-to-promote-your-book-by-sheila-goss.html

Advance Review for Double Platinum by Shelia M Goss

Review by Janice Spence, Freelance Music Journalist (Gossip/News columnist -Str8hiphop.com and former BET.com contributor and Don Diva UK, etc.) 

Double Platinum takes you on an emotional rollercoaster ride through the life of R&B star Parris Mitchell, who is forced to turn her career around after falling off the top spot while struggling to overcome a former lover’s betrayal, a major bout of depression and unwanted media attention.   However there is light at the end of a very dark tunnel which comes in the form and shape of handsome hit producer Casper……  

Sheila Goss’ latest novel provides an exciting, unique and insightful look in to the music industry through the eyes of Parris Mitchell. A singer desperate to reclaim her spot at the top of the charts while embarking on a very intense relationship with her producer turned lover Casper.

This page turning love affair keeps you gripped throughout, wondering if it can survive due to Parris’ impending comeback, her trust issues, an interfering reporter going by the name of Sandy and Parris’ “I think the world, revolves around me” attitude.

It’s this attitude that often leaves you feeling less than sympathetic towards Parris during her often traumatic journey, and feeling sorry instead for the people closest to her.  

However Goss skillfully reminds us that underneath Parris’ sometimes hard R&B diva exterior is an insecure young woman who just wants to be loved and respected when it’s all said and done.

Double Platinum moves at break neck speed and is a thoroughly enjoyable read. If you’re looking for a novel that successfully combines glamour, suspense and intrigue with a highly charged love affair then this is the novel for you.

www.sheliagoss.com

 I found out earlier today that my site www.sheliagoss.com won a 2008 BlackWebAward in the Best Female Author Site category.

THANK YOU to all who voted for my site.

I got the first review back for my next novel - DOUBLE PLATINUM . Check out the blurb:

“An evocative look at the music industry from the inside. Double Platinum is a gripping portrayal of one woman’s quest to climb back to the top of the charts while overcoming personal obstacles”. ~ Vonnie Woods – HoneySoul.com

Here’s what I’m reading now: 

Nappily Married: A Novel by Trisha R. Thomas

Halle Berry has purchased the film rights to her first book and will be starring in the movie “Nappily Ever After.”

WIP Update

35,105 / 70,000 (50.1%)