P. ELAINE ARCHIE

Do You Have The Write Stuff?

Posted: 12/09/2008

Greetings Fellow Readers, I have great news to share. A good friend who has been helping me market my new book, has created a show for aspiring authors to be on television and follow their dreams of being discovered. The prized include a 1 book deal among other prizes. So, if you would love a chance to be on TV and have the opportunity to get your work reviewed check out the information below. I am also happy to announce that I have been asked to participate as a judge for the Houston show, so I look forward to seeing you all there on Jan 10th and March 27th - 29th. P. Elaine *************************************************************** Shadow Play Entertainment, Innovations, Inc. and their partners in encouraging literacy throughout the United States are pleased to announce a new project that is sure to not only encourage creativity but provide encouragement and assistance to those who are looking to make it in the world of publishing. Introducing "The Write Stuff", a new reality show designed to assist individuals in their quest to better understand how to get their work recognized as well as network with those who have made it in the industry. Created by Cyrus A. Webb (Shadow Play Entertainment/Conversations Book Club) and Zane Bell (Innovations, Inc.), the show will take fourteen (14) contestants who have drive, ambition and the willingness to succeed through 12 weeks of challenges that will prepare them for the competitive literary world that they want to be a part of. Whether their desire is to be the next big thing as a playwrite, spoken word artist or penning the next bestseller, "The Write Stuff" will put them in the faces of those who can make it happen.   Beginning in January 2009, 3 minute Youtube video applications will be accepted through the designated channel (http://www.youtube.com/thewritestufftv) as well as in-person auditions will take place in five key cities which will guarantee opportunities for individuals throughout the country to participate. A panel of literary professionals, including nationally recognized publishers and bestselling authors, as well as book lovers will be on hand to help narrow down the search for the actual cast. Thousands are expected to answer the call, but in the end twenty (20) will be selected to begin taping in March 2009. Applicants are responsible for making their own arrangements to attend auditions. The locations are listed below. SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 2009 (Houston, TX) --- 10-6p.m. @ Quality Inn & Suites * 9041 Westheimer Road * Houston, TX 77063 SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, 2009 (Atlanta, GA) ---10-6p.m. @ Country Inn & Suites * 759 Pollard Blvd. SW * Atlanta, GA 30315 SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 2009 (Chicago, IL) --- 10-6p.m. @ Comfort Inn * 4005 Gabrielle Lane * Chicago/Aurora, IL 60504 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2009 (Metairie, LA) --- 10-6p.m. @ Quality Inn & Hotel * 2261 North Causeway BLVD * Metairie, LA 70001   SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2009 (Jackson, MS) --- 10-4p.m. @ Medgar Evers Library * 4215 Medgar Evers Blvd * Jackson, MS 39208 "The Write Stuff" will air in select cities on the CW channel beginning in June 2009, however, all espisodes will air weekly online at http://www.youtube.com/thewritestufftv. As new markets open, previous episodes will be re-aired.   There is no doubt that this project will be one for the record books, getting national attention as well as helping many to make a name for themselves. If you are interested in participating as a judge in the auditions above or through the actual taping of the show, feel free to email Cyrus A. Webb at cawebb4@juno.com or call 601.896.5616. Affordable advertising and sponsorships to be recognized during the show, as part of the product placement in the tapings and on the website are also available. Find all the information at http://www.thewritestufftv.com. Have questions about the process or interested in trade-out opportunities? Contact Cyrus A. Webb at cawebb4@juno.com or Zane Bell at 601.624.8468. P. Elaine *************************************************************** Shadow Play Entertainment, Innovations, Inc. and their partners in encouraging literacy throughout the United States are pleased to announce a new project that is sure to not only encourage creativity but provide encouragement and assistance to those who are looking to make it in the world of publishing. Introducing "The Write Stuff", a new reality show designed to assist individuals in their quest to better understand how to get their work recognized as well as network with those who have made it in the industry. Created by Cyrus A. Webb (Shadow Play Entertainment/Conversations Book Club) and Zane Bell (Innovations, Inc.), the show will take fourteen (14) contestants who have drive, ambition and the willingness to succeed through 12 weeks of challenges that will prepare them for the competitive literary world that they want to be a part of. Whether their desire is to be the next big thing as a playwrite, spoken word artist or penning the next bestseller, "The Write Stuff" will put them in the faces of those who can make it happen. Beginning in January 2009, 3 minute Youtube video applications will be accepted through the designated channel (http://www.youtube.com/thewritestufftv) as well as in-person auditions will take place in five key cities which will guarantee opportunities for individuals throughout the country to participate. A panel of literary professionals, including nationally recognized publishers and bestselling authors, as well as book lovers will be on hand to help narrow down the search for the actual cast. Thousands are expected to answer the call, but in the end twenty (20) will be selected to begin taping in March 2009. Applicants are responsible for making their own arrangements to attend auditions. The locations are listed below. SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 2009 (Houston, TX) --- 10-6p.m. @ Quality Inn & Suites * 9041 Westheimer Road * Houston, TX 77063 SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, 2009 (Atlanta, GA) ---10-6p.m. @ Country Inn & Suites * 759 Pollard Blvd. SW * Atlanta, GA 30315 SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 2009 (Chicago, IL) --- 10-6p.m. @ Comfort Inn * 4005 Gabrielle Lane * Chicago/Aurora, IL 60504 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2009 (Metairie, LA) --- 10-6p.m. @ Quality Inn & Hotel * 2261 North Causeway BLVD * Metairie, LA 70001 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2009 (Jackson, MS) --- 10-4p.m. @ Medgar Evers Library * 4215 Medgar Evers Blvd * Jackson, MS 39208 "The Write Stuff" will air in select cities on the CW channel beginning in June 2009, however, all espisodes will air weekly online at http://www.youtube.com/thewritestufftv. As new markets open, previous episodes will be re-aired. There is no doubt that this project will be one for the record books, getting national attention as well as helping many to make a name for themselves. If you are interested in participating as a judge in the auditions above or through the actual taping of the show, feel free to email Cyrus A. Webb at cawebb4@juno.com or call 601.896.5616. Affordable advertising and sponsorships to be recognized during the show, as part of the product placement in the tapings and on the website are also available. Find all the information at http://www.thewritestufftv.com. Have questions about the process or interested in trade-out opportunities? Contact Cyrus A. Webb at cawebb4@juno.com or Zane Bell at 601.624.8468.

EXCLUSIVE Conversations Take Ten with Author P. Elaine Archie

Posted: 07/13/2008

Already compared with some of the most erotic authors on the literary landscape right now, P. Elaine Archie is still humbled by the success she has encountered and the way she---like her characters---are beginning to be welcomed into the homes and bedrooms of readers all over the country. After a book deal didn't come her way, she struck out on her own to introduce the world to her talent as well as the woman we come to know as Nina. Now in 2008, we are finding out more about both. This is our conversation.  (Entire interview available at http://www.authorstaketen.blogspot.com)   How would you describe the woman who is P. Elaine Archie? Well, I am a very honest and hardworking person. I am very outspoken, caring, witty, and ambitious. I love my family and I try to make things happen to inspire my children to strive for their goals. It's never too late. It's not easy to put yourself out there like you have. What made you decide on your particular writing style? I would consider it to be racy! Actually, I did not have a certain style at first. I had just completed my Bachelors degree and I was zoned into writing two or three papers a week for class. That left me with a great deal of time on my hands, so I thought of my past relationships and the trials and tribulations I had with those. I thought of what I wished had been the outcome for some of those relationships. I thought of my conversations with my girls, and the issues they were trying to address in their relationships. I made up characters, added some spicy sexual encounters and it built from there. Before you started writing what became THE WEEKEND, was there any indication to you or your friends and family that you had a book inside of you? No I was just a working mom and grandmother. I went back to school for my Bachelors degree and I found a love for writing. Your main character, Nina, is a woman that many can relate to because of the issues she is dealing with. How much of her is you or someone you know? Well, they say you write what you know, unless you spend a lot of time researching a subject! (LOL) I would say she is about fifty percent me, maybe a tad bit more. I have experienced some of the issues Nina is going through. But writing this gives me and Nina hope that our Prince Charming, or should I say our tall dark and handsome partner, is still out there! After you completed the manuscript did you initially decide to self-publish or was that something that came later? No, I set my sights on getting a book deal. But reality set in and I realized it was not that simple. All the information I was receiving was for self publishing. So I took that route. I am still hoping to get picked up eventually in the traditional process. There are books released every week with some publishers putting big promotions behind them. As the author and the publicist of your project, did you find it difficult going from one position to the other? No. All this is still new to me. I have a great support team at Authorhouse. They are helping me through marketing and publicity process. As I stated earlier, with The Weekend I did not do much marketing, but with Gettin' Caught Up Wit' Nina, I am ready to get out there and see where this will lead me. It is still an ongoing learning process for me. When THE WEEKEND was released, were you surprised at the response? Well, I did not get a lot of response from the book. All my coworkers and friends purchased a copy. But it fizzled out quickly, since I had no idea how to market it or myself. But I have learned more since it came out, so I expect big things from myself and this new novel. GETTIN' CAUGHT UP WIT' NINA* is the sequel to your story with Nina and her beau Omar. Both of them had relationship issues in the past and we saw them begin to overcome that. What can we expect in the new book? Wow! Well, you all can find the continuation of their romance. They are discovering more about each other. They are traveling down their road to see where it leads them. They are both being stalked and they have to figure out what is going on with that! Nina is torn between her developing feelings for Omar, her ex still pressuring her, and an island rendezvous. She also has some office drama, and even connects back up with her siblings. I am sure the readers will enjoy that along with all the steamy sexual encounters! P. Elaine, people have various definitions of success. What is considered success for you with your writing career For me, becoming a well known author will definitely be an accomplishment. Writing more stories that sell well, would also mean success. I am presently working on a story that I hope to sell to Lifetime or some other television entity upon completion. It focuses on rape and molestation. Not as racy as my two books out now. But it is an ongoing issue around the world. And it has touched people that I know. So I want to write a story about that. The sky is the limit for me. Again, I want to show my children that any dream you have can come true if you apply yourself. Thank you for the conversation. If our readers want to find out more about you or are interested in purchasing a book, how can they do so? Thank you again Cyrus for this great opportunity. If your readers would like to purchase both my books, they can access www.50964.authorworld.com. Also both books are available at www.Bn.com and www.Amazon.com. If they would like to drop me a note, they can do so at swtladypam@yahoo.com or www.myspace.com/mythoughtsinprint.   *     GETTIN CAUGHT UP WIT' NINA by P. Elaine Archie has been chosen as one of Conversations' "Top 20 Summer Reads" of 2008. http://www.authorswelove.blogspot.com

HOT OFF THE PRESS GETTIN' CAUGHT UP WIT' NINA

Posted: 04/30/2008

Well It is finally here. My new book Gettin' Caught Up Wit' Nina. The story continues with Nina and her friends going back to Jamaica. Nina has some concerns since her relationship with Omar has been progressing forward. But you know what they say "what happens in Jamaica, stays there right? Or does it?" Nina has also starts having some strange things happen around her home. To top it off, once she talks to Omar about the weird happenings, he confessess he too has had some misfortunes happening around his home. Whew! Anyway,  get your copy of Gettin' Caught Up Wit' Nina and follow their romance for yourself. Please leave your comments. P. Elaine

Coming Soon New Book Gettin' Caught Up Wit' Nina

Posted: 02/18/2008

Wow, It has taken almost two years, but the sequel to "The Weekend" is finally coming soon. "Gettin' Caught Up Wit' Nina" will be out shortly. I enjoyed creating more characters and  I enjoyed contemplating what steps to have  them go through for more drama. Nina and Omar continue falling in love, despite the many obstacles being thrown  in their path. You get to meet more of Nina's  friends and find out more about her family drama. I know you will enjoy reading this novel if you enjoyed the first short story. Stay tuned! And as always Happy Reading.   P. Elaine