In the Zone with Jina Bacarr

Want to know editor secrets? Meet editor Chris Roerden at our August meeting. Are you a fan of the USA Network series, Burn Notice? I am and I'm looking forward to meeing Tod Goldberg, author "The Fix" Burn Notice book. Also, meeting info, online class with Gail Martin, and Orange Rose Finalists.

Meet Jackie Collins, author of Married Lovers, when I had the opportunity to interview her in front of her tour bus at the Book Expo America (BEA) in Los Angeles, California. The BEA is a trade show where the book business comes together to celebrate books. Hi, this is Jina Bacarr, author of Spies, Lies and Naked Thighs (about a female Indiana Jones), and Jackie is one of my favorite authors. http://JackieCollins.com visit http://www.JinaBacarr.com

Are you going to the RWA Conference in San Francisco? From July 29th to August 2nd, RWA will celebrate romance with workshops, literacy signing, agent and editor appointments, and the RITA Awards. Come to our meeting and get ready for conference.

Denise Hamilton will talk about "Cool Dames and Hot Intrigue" and Mark Lorrin will discuss "The Real FBI - How To Make Your Characters in Law Enforcement Look Real"

What is Naked Sushi? That's the name of the segment featuring my book, The Japanese Art of Sex, on Playboy TV's new show called "69 Sexy Things 2 Do Before You Die." I was thrilled when producer Andrew Nock asked me to be as one of the Japan experts. I helped with the discussion of the performance art known as "female body arrangement" or body sushi on the show. On Playboy TV, it's more like naked sushi. You won't want to miss Playboy TV's new show as they travel all over the world to explore sexy and erotic adventures. Check it out at http://www.playboytv.com then visit http://www.JinaBacarr.com

Are you a fan of CSI: Miami, Law and Order, and Cold Case? Wonder how the writers and producers "get it right" when it comes to forensics? Meet Dr. Doug Lyle, the Macavity Award winning and Edgar Award nominated author of the non-fiction books Murder and Mayhem: A Doctor Answers Medical and Forensic Questions for Mystery Writers, a compilation of the most interesting questions he has received over the years, and Forensics For Dummies, an in depth look into the world of forensic science. Visit: http://www.jinabacarr.com and www.dplylemd.com

Bob Mayer will be our all-day guest speaker. Mr. Mayer will present his workshop on Setting, Dialogue, Writer's Block and Re-writing in the morning and Sex and Violence: Putting Action on the page in the afternoon.

Want to know about podcasting? Then check out my "confessions" and find out how I got started back in radio and how YOU can get started in podcasting.

Breezy Malone is on a mission to find the man who framed her for murder and had her jailed in a desert prison in the Middle East. She also must retrieve the ancient Syrian antiquity known as the Mask of Darkma that he stole from her. To do so, Breezy sheds her staid archaeologist's garb and dons the black leather corset of a dominatrix to become a sex agent in the employ of a covert U.S. security agency. Visit: http://www.jinabacarr.com

Lisa Jackson and Nancy Bush will be our afternoon guest speakers and Cristie Craig will present a morning workshop on "First Chapters.".

Do you like to read romance? Do you want to know more about writing a romance novel? Or have you published a romance novel and want to know more about the book biz and promotion? The Orange County Chapter of the Romance Writers of America is the place for you. Find out how you can join OCC/RWA.

Pamela Britton and Michael Archer will be our guest speakers.

The Christmas Piano Tree is the story of a lonely widow who loses her faith on Christmas Eve when she's about to be evicted and how she rediscovers it through the magic of an old piano and a girl with pink hair. http://www.jinabacarr.com

Carly Phillips and Diane Pershing will be our guest speakers. Also, info about about the exciting articles in the Orange Blossom Newletter and author signings.

Cherry Adair and Susan Squires will be our guest speakers along with our Arts and Crafts Holiday Faire. Also, info about about the exciting articles in the Orange Blossom Newletter and author signings.

Want to bewitch him with special treats? Jina Bacarr, author of Naughty Paris, The Blonde Geisha and Tokyo Rendezvous gives you cool tips to give the man in your life a special treat when she shows you what sexy goodies to put into HIS trick or treat bag this Halloween. http://www.jinabacarr.com

Stella Cameron and Charlene Sands will be our guest speakers Also, info about about the exciting articles in the Orange Blossom Newletter, author signings, and upcoming online classes.

OCC RWA is celebrating its 26th Birthday Bash with special guest, Robert Crais. Also, info about about the exciting articles in the Orange Blossom Newletter, author signings, and upcoming online classes.

Venice, Paris, Rome...discover the story behind the books. We all know the research can be stimulating...it's also fascinating. Come with me while we explore the most interesting facts and stories I've discovered on my travels.

We're excited to have bestselling authors Cristina Dodd and Crystal Green. Also, info about about the exciting articles in the Orange Blossom Newletter, author signings, the finalists in the Orange Rose contest for unpublished writers, and upcoming online classes.

We're back from Dallas and the RWA Conference! We're excited to have Brenda Novak, winner of 2 OCC Book Buyers Best Awards for her single title, Dead Silence. Judy Duarte, author of The Cowboy's Lullabye. Also, info about about the exciting articles in the Orange Blossom Newletter, author signings, and upcoming online classes.

Jina Bacarr was the only American writer invited to be part of the "conversations" for The 5th International Festival of Contemporary Dance, Body and Eros. http://www.labiennale.org/it/news/danza/it/75679.html Jina not only took part in the debate with the other dancers, but demonstrated Japanese dancing. Afterward, she and Alessandra had a conversation of their own as they talk about this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for this Southern California author who has sold more copies of her book, The Blonde Geisha (Passioni di una Geisha), in Italy than in the US. Check out her website at: www.JinaBacarr.com La Biennale, the oldest, most prestigious arts and cultural festival in the world just opened in Venice, Italy. Dance, art, theatre, and the Venice Film Festival. Ciao, ciao. Podcast music "Modern Jazz Samba" by Kevin MacLeod.

Are you going to the RWA National Conference in Dallas, Texax? Join Orange County Romance Writers as they head for Dallas. Also, info about about the exciting articles in the Orange Blossom Newletter, author signings, and upcoming online classes.

La Biennale, the oldest, most prestigious arts and cultural festival in the world just opened in Venice, Italy. Dance, art, theatre, and the Venice Film Festival. I'm walking through the streets of Venice to the ferry on my way to participate in a debate about Body and Eros during the Dance program with Alessandra Bazardi, Editorial Director of Harlequin Italy and Lucia Da Re, Hospitality Rep from La Biennale. My books have been translated into Italian and Harlequin Italy and I'm putting on a special promotion for my geisha book, Passioni di una Geisha. Ciao, ciao. Podcast music "Modern Jazz Samba" by Kevin MacLeod.

La Biennale, the oldest, most prestigious arts and cultural festival in the world just opened in Venice, Italy. Dance, art, theatre, and the Venice Film Festival. And I've been asked to participate in a debate about Body and Eros during the Dance program. Special performances by Japanese dancers are a highlight of the festival. I'm on my way to Venice to be part of this exciting festival. My books have been translated into Italian and Harlequin Italy and I will be putting on a special promotion for my geisha book, Passioni di una Geisha. Get all the info in my audio podcast. Ciao. Podcast music "Modern Jazz Samba" by Kevin MacLeod.