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Appearances Calendar and Newsletter 2011
Monthly Horoscopes, poetry, and updates.
Weslynn McCallister/Jamie Cortland Events
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Weslynn's January 2012 Newsletter Happy New Year! I hope each of you had a happy and safe New Year. If you missed ushering in 2012 with a party as you may have wished to do, why not celebrate on Chinese New Year? This year is the Year of the Dragon to include the Metal Dragons born in the years of 1940, 2000; the Water Dragons born in 1952, 1912; the Wood Dragons born in 1904 and 1954; the Fire Dragons, born in 1916 and 1976; and the Earth Dragons born in the years of 1928 and 1988. Generally speaking, the Dragon rules the fifth sign of the Chinese Zodiac. It is known to be the strongest of signs much like Leo which rules the fifth house of our Tropical Zodiac. Just as Leo, Dragons symbolize dominance and ambition, preferring to live by their own rules and work alone. Most, they are successful and unafraid of challenges. Willing to risk it all, they rarely ask for help. There is much to say about the personality of the Dragon as well as the Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig but there are many websites and books available to seek further information. Speaking of the Zodiac, Mars moves into its Retrograde position on 23 Jan at 23 degrees of Virgo and remains in its retrograde position until April 14 when the planet finally goes direct at 3 degrees of Virgo. If you have read my book, “Timing is Everything; Astrology is the Key” by Wes Alistair, you know that for the eighty days that Mars is retrograde, it is at it’s strongest. You may order this book either from me or from Amazon.com. Happy Birthday Aquarius! Weslynn McCallister |
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Weslynn's December 2011 Newsletter HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Christmas is approaching and Mercury is moving into its Direct motion tomorrow, December 14. Expect traffic to snarls to ease, communications to clear, and transportation to become easier. What could be a better gift from the Stars! If you are ill or homebound, consider shopping-on-line or giving a gift card. If still don’t have any idea what your friend or loved one would like, but have a copy of my new book, "Romancing the Zodiac-Book Two" by Wes Alistair, you will find a list of suggested gifts for each sign. If you don’t have a copy yet you may order the book in either paperback or e-book at most on-line book stores or on this site. If you aren‘t giving gifts this year, it’s always a pleasure to receive a special holiday telephone call or a card. Be sure, in all of the holiday rush to be kind to others. Many are alone on the holiday. A smile or a kind gesture can often make a strangers‘ day. Have a wonderful holiday, be safe, and treasure your loved ones. Happy Birthday, Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec 21 and Capricorn (Dec.21-Jan19,) Weslynn McCallister |
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Weslynn's October/November 2011 Newsletter Today is November 11, 2011, a day that happens only in one hundred years! What does this mean? Number 11 is a master number which signifies rebirth and new beginnings, a day in which you will be especially focused upon matters of the heart, intuition, inspiration, compassion, tolerance, and partnerships. Think about taking a chance on the lotto. A number eleven day is said to be lucky due to it’s intense vibrational powers. Now that I think about it, when playing Craps, an eleven is just as good as a seven on the first roll of the dice. Christmas is approaching and two of my novels are on sale! “Skin Deep” and “Prophecies of the Ancients” are now on sale at half price. Please click on the Order Form to the left. Both novels will soon be out of print. All of you have asked when “Love to Dance” will be published. Due to my extremely busy schedule, I don’t expect the novel to be completed until late 2012. Some novels take six months to write, others ten years. But, I know you will love it when it is released. Happy Thanksgiving to all of you! Weslynn McCallister |
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Weslynn's September 2011 Newsletter Now that the hurricane season is becoming more and more active, I am including some information in regard to hurricane preparedness. First of all, if you don’t know what to expect, following is an explanation for the strength of the storms:
Warnings: Tropical Storm Watch - Issued when tropical storm conditions may threaten the area within 36 hours and when the storm is not predicted to intensify to hurricane force. Tropical Storm Warning - winds of 39-73 mph. can be expected in areas of a coastline within the next 24 hours. Hurricane Watch- hurricane conditions may threaten a specific area within 36 hours. If you decide to stay put during the storm, stock up on emergency water, food, batteries for radio and flashlights and first aid supplies. Your water and power may be out for days… maybe a week or two. Personally, I prefer to evacuate if the storm is a Cat. 3 or more. Evacuate to me means… go to Las Vegas! Okay, anywhere in the middle of the U.S. will do. I don’t like the howling winds that sound like demons prancing on the rooftop (if you still have one left!) To find out everything you need to know about hurricanes go to http://fema.gov My poem this month is brand new and will, more than likely go into my next Romancing the Zodiac book. The poem has already been copywrited as all of my work is. Weslynn McCallister |
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Weslynn's August 2011 Newsletter Good News! Over this past weekend, the publisher of “Never Trust a Stranger” and "Romancing the Zodiac-Book Two" entered negotiations for a printing and distribution deal with Mexico, Columbia, Argentina and Spain. Both "Never Trust a Stranger" and "Romancing the Zodiac-Book Two" will soon be available in Spanish when ordered in these countries. If you are in Guadalajara, Mexico in November and attend La Feria Internacional del Libro, look for my books. Both will displayed by Publish America. I‘m on my way to Austin, Texas tomorrow… looking forward to some hot jazz, Chicken Enchiladas and Tacos, along with a Mojito or two. Happy Birthday, Leo! Weslynn McCallister |
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Weslynn's July 2011 Newsletter I hope everyone had a happy and safe Fourth of July!
Next month, I’ll have another contest for you. Maybe in reference to the old West. The winner will receive a novel of his or her choice from my works. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CANCER! Weslynn McCallister |
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Weslynn's June 2011 Newsletter Where have I been? Off-line and out of town… to the boondocks and back to the cities to find a computer to write my little monthly newsletter on! While I've been away, I hope you've had time to read my most recent novel, or maybe one of my older ones. It will be awhile before I finish my next, mostly because so many new ideas keep popping into my mind. This month, we're going to do a short contest on my brand new release, "Romancing the Zodiac- Book Two." The winner will receive a complimentary autographed copy of the book.
All of the answers are found in my new release, "Romancing the Zodiac-Book Two." Happy Birthday to Gemini and a Happy Birthday to all early Cancers! Weslynn McCallister |
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As of June 1, we have entered Hurricane Season. Where I live, in South Florida, we are particularly vulnerable as are residents throughout the southern United States. Be sure to make your preparations and plans should a hurricane focus its target upon your area. Following, is an award winning poem that I wrote some years ago which was featured as a centerfold in a literary magazine. |
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Weslynn's May 2011 Newsletter "Romancing the Zodiac-Book Two" by Weslynn McCallister, writing as Wes Alistair has now been released by Publish America.com and is currently available on Barnes & Nobel.com, Amazon.com, the publisher, and this website. Book Two contains all of the free verse zodiac poetry that book one did, plus much more. It also contains an introduction to astrology, suggested herbal remedies, occupations, gifts, colors, and a ballroom dance for each sign as well as your most compatible signs for love and friendship. If you have a Kindle or a Nook, it will soon be available on both as are "Prophecies of the Ancients," "Skin Deep," and "Never Trust a Stranger." Speaking of Astrology, most of you who are Cardinal Signs (Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn) will be happy to know that at last, Mars has Moved into the sign of Taurus and on May 16 Mercury will also depart the sign Of Aries. Mars and Aries, both transiting Aries consecutively resulted in many temper flare ups, accidents particularly for the above signs as well as violent weather. Spring is upon us with all of the beautiful flowers blooming and out-of doors activities beckoning. If; however, you are a central or southern coastal you may want to begin preparing for hurricane season. Happy Birthday, Taureans and Gemini! Weslynn McCallister |
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Weslynn's April 2011 Newsletter Happy Easter! My apologies to all of you this month for being so late writing my newsletter this month. Due to many unexpected incidents and mis-communications occurring this month I have been unavoidably delayed. Good News! Mercury will finally turn into its direct position on the 23 of April. By May 11, Mercury will move into the sign of Taurus. This is especially good news for all Aries, Cancer’s, Libra’s and Capricorns. We have all been affected by this planets retrograde in the transiting the fire sign of Aries. Have you noticed all of the traffic snarls, confrontations and miscommunications? This is one of the results of a Mercury Retrograde in Aries. You may read more about this in my book, "Romancing the Zodiac-Book Two" just as soon as it is released by the publisher. Happy Birthday to all Aries and Taurus! My poem for the month is "Sanctuary," an award winning poem which appears in my free-verse poetry book, "Shifting Sands." Copies of this book are available through Amazon.com. Weslynn McCallister |
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Weslynn's March 2011 Newsletter Finally, "Romancing the Zodiac - Book Two" is on its way to publication! Book Two contains an Introduction to astrology, free verse zodiac poetry for each sign and for each planet falling in that sign. Herbal remedies, suggested gifts and ballroom dances are included as well as a glimpse of your most compatible signs which will be found in the poems. I will let you know just as soon as it is released! You have just about eighteen days before Mercury, the planet of communication and travel begins its retrograde motion. If your car needs checked, do it now as well as repairing any electric appliance. Mercury will be retrograde from April 1 until 23 when it moves into its direct position The best thing to do while it is retrograde is to complete unfinished projects. Have a safe and Happy St. Paddy’s Day! Happy Birthday, Aries! Weslynn McCallister |
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Weslynn's February 2011 Newsletter News Flash! The Expresso Book Machine powered by Ingram, Google and Xerox prints and binds a books text pages and its cover within 3-5 minutes. It is now available in bookstores in New York, London, the Harvard Bookstore in Canada and is expected to spread like wildfire. You may read an article about it in Publishers Weekly at http://tinyurl.com/PWexpresso. I love this idea… a book that will always be in stock! My suspense novel, “Never Trust a Stranger,” by Weslynn McCallister, writing as Jamie Cortland will soon be added soon to the Espresso Book Machine. "Never Trust a Stranger" is now available on the Kindle as well as in soft over and paperback and also available as a Google e-book. As for my work in progress, it is going smoothly and I hope to be finished with my first draft by late fall. First Draft? Yes, then maybe second draft. All manuscripts need to be written and re-written to achieve your best work… even Hemingway’s. So, if you are working on your first book, don’t be disappointed if you don’t receive the result you had hoped for on your first draft. Tomorrow, the Sun moves into the sign of sensitive and charming Pisces, the astrological sing which produces so many poets, musicians, and film stars as well as novels of romance. Uranus, the ruler of sudden changes will finally move out of Pisces and into the sign of Aries in early March. Then, Pisces and Pisces rising (ascendants) be able to stop making abrupt changes and finally settle down. My poem for this month is Pisces Rising. Weslynn McCallister |
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Weslynn's January 2011 Newsletter Happy New Year Everyone! In Chinese Astrology, this is the year of The Metal Rabbit. Lucky, for those of us who are rabbits. Since I don't know much about Chinese Astrology, it might be well to cast our eyes to the heavens. You may have seen the a partial eclipse of the Sun which took place on January 4, 2011 at 13 degrees, forty-nine minutes of Capricorn. A solar eclipse falling in this sign is said to promote traditionalism and conservatism on a wide scale. Ambition, discipline, and pragmatism is expected to be the trend until the next solar eclipse which falls on June 1. With the arrival 2011, all planets are forging ahead to include Mercury, the planet of communication and transportation. Late degree Pisces, Gemini, Virgo, and Sagittarius will be making dramatic changes until after Uranus has moved into Aries on March 11 where it will remain until May of 2018. Good news! "Skin Deep," by Weslynn McCallister, writing as Jamie Cortland, and "Prophecies of the Ancients" by Weslynn McCallister are now available on the Kindle! Wishing all of you a successful and happy 2011! My poem for January is "The Band." Weslynn McCallister |
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