PRESS RELEASE

Central Texas -- November 10th, 2008 -- Marta is the guest on “Coffee with an Author” (http://blogtalkradio.com/i-just-finished ) with host Naomi Giroux on Monday, November 10th, 2008, at 10am(CST). Marta will share with us the Sam Harper story, and perspective on writing murder, and compelling characters. She will also talk about the truth being stranger than fiction, in her quest to write, and bring her latest book, The Devil Can Wait to press. In that experience Marta explains that "the devil truly can wait!"

Callers are welcome to join the conversation, or call in with questions, during the show by calling (646) 716-9724. The live, Internet talk-radio show will stream from the host page at http://blogtalkradio.com/i-just-finished and on Ijustfinished.com. An archive will be available at the same link immediately following the show, or listeners can subscribe to the archives via the RSS feed located on the host page. Read more about Naomi and the discussion on Ijustfinished.com.

About The Devil Can Wait:

The city of Chandler, Massachusetts is plunged into terror when the bodies of three local teenagers wash ashore. While homicide detective Sam Harper hunts down the guilty, a sinister plot emerges overseas. From the Vatican to the jungles of South America, a cursed black pearl ring, the demonic prophecy it represents, and the men who pursue its powers find their unfortunate way onto Harper's turf.

Enthralled by the ring's story and a front-page spread, newspaper reporter Jennifer Blake agrees to pick up the ring at a local pawnshop for her former college professor. When she does, unforeseen events shoot Blake to the top of Harper's prime suspect list. Soon, the seemingly unrelated cases converge and the heat is on for Harper to expose the truth behind a Vatican secret and stop the self-righteous man who does the unthinkable in the name of God.

About Marta Stephens:
Marta Stephens is a native of Argentina who has made Indiana her home since the age of four. This mild-manner lady turned to crime with the publication of the first in her Sam Harper Crime Mystery series, SILENCED CRY (2007) which went on to receive honorable mention at the 2008 New York Book Festival and top ten in the 2007 Preditors & Editors Reader Poll. Stephens holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism/Public Relations from Ball State University (IN) where she is employed in human resources. She is a member of Sisters in Crime International, Sisters in Crime Speed City Indiana Chapter, and the Midwest Writer's Workshop. Stephens lives with her husband, daughter, and son. Aside from her writing, Stephens administers the authors’ blog, MURDER BY 4, enjoys oil paintings, gardening, the family’s pet Boston Bulls and mini Daschunds, and shared moments with family and friends. Look for the next in the Sam Harper Mysteries, "The Devil Can Wait" in November 2008.
She can be found at: www.martastephens-author.com, mstephens-musings.blogspot.com, murderby4news.blogspot.com, murderby4.blogspot.com

About 'Coffee with an Author':
“Coffee with an Author” is an interactive, live Internet talk-radio show that focuses on authors and writers of all genres and mediums and a feature on Ijustfinished.com. Host Naomi Giroux explores the careers, advice, writing style and personality of each guest. Callers are encouraged to call (646) 716-9724 to listen or ask questions. The stream and archives are available at http://blogtalkradio.com/i-just-finished . "Coffee with an Author" is live every Monday at 10am (CST). The show is hosted on BlogTalkRadio, by Ijustfinished.com.

About Ijustfinished.com:
Ijustfinished.com, is an online social community that engages authors and readers in the conversation of books. We have an amazing, diverse, group of readers and book reviewers. We bring the publishing the world and book lovers together to talk about books they love. As well as creative, informed book reviews, readers can tune in to an interactive weekly radio show "Coffee with an Author" to engage with favorite authors. Then watch a weekly podcast from everyday readers discussing what they are reading on "Conversation of Books". Active forums, and reader profiles are another popular area with members.

About BlogTalkRadio
BlogTalkRadio is a free, web-based platform which allows any user with a phone and a computer to host a live, interactive Internet broadcast. Hosts call into the service by phone, managing callers on the web-based host dashboard. Shows stream live directly from the host’s BlogTalkRadio web page with archives available for all past shows. BlogTalkRadio has been featured on ABC News, The Washington Post, Portfolio, Talkers Magazine, and TheStreet.com. The citizen broadcasting network can be found at http://www.blogtalkradio.com.

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Press contact:
Renee Giroux (979) 255-1720
booklover@Ijustfinished.com
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