tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65829328888924655232024-03-19T06:55:35.746-04:00Thoughts in ProgressA place for my mind to gather its images.Savannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15118900505228075022noreply@blogger.comBlogger2925125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-11926997876775737852022-09-30T01:10:00.010-04:002022-09-30T01:10:00.256-04:00Oscar, The Apprehensive Apparition<p></p><p><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<![endif]--></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2zZ2WqdPcRhHyiVSpMtJnlwQ8b0IIPPLCdcPBnFDbsYNdj8heEO_a9Ia6LlnlOxzGK9tGcn7sRlyOYyR-VmgDlQvRdqflwe7VLRcUy8RQWX5EVfRS7BlS2j9UJtwuAGckUqKnHQaO99Yj6QMcABo2Sy2yrnzzpvGe1cU7JIGo7C-W_W9vyF_3Ww/s600/corrected%20oscar%20cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="400" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2zZ2WqdPcRhHyiVSpMtJnlwQ8b0IIPPLCdcPBnFDbsYNdj8heEO_a9Ia6LlnlOxzGK9tGcn7sRlyOYyR-VmgDlQvRdqflwe7VLRcUy8RQWX5EVfRS7BlS2j9UJtwuAGckUqKnHQaO99Yj6QMcABo2Sy2yrnzzpvGe1cU7JIGo7C-W_W9vyF_3Ww/w266-h400/corrected%20oscar%20cover.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">I’m happy to welcome Author
H. R. Sinclair here today as part of her tour featuring her book, <a name="_Hlk115318905"><b><i>OSCAR, THE APPREHENSIVE APPARITION</i></b></a>, to
be released the first week of October. </span><br /><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">This is a Chapter Book for
ages 5 through 8 but is a delight to read no matter your age. If you’ve ever
enjoyed Casper, then you’ll be glad you got to know Oscar. <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><i><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Oscar, the Apprehensive
Apparition</span></i></b></p>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">By H. R. Sinclair</span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Chapter Book for Ages 5-8</span></b><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"> <br /></span></div>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">*Independently published</span></p>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">*ISBN: 9798848409956</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">*Dimensions: 5x8</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">*42 pages, black and white
illustrations</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">*eBook: 3.99</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">*Print book: 6.99</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">*Release date: Oct 3</span><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"> <br /></span></div>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"><i><span> </span>Oscar the ghost dwells
happily in his cozy cottage, where he hides from creatures that lurk in the
dark. After a mysterious message arrives, he must find the courage to go out
and discover what's waiting for him. Can he do it? Or will the monsters get
him? </i><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><i><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"></span></i></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiEXW-Ye62bhvRZDjVp5LuxLcJUF2mmKOQHDpMlWIMOUHGrHcV3ONaLcKJft9aR2zOVSDAeq7AHKWYR-buXoPckm3s74Hchve6dQb7rAtoEdotCfsm4fYH5EG-BxcoeCEjQNxyaLf0ddjZ79K3H0YTD5EsMNA0AyAl5zFVwTSJNpCJdorBybNfyQ/s857/Oscar%20Banner%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="321" data-original-width="857" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiEXW-Ye62bhvRZDjVp5LuxLcJUF2mmKOQHDpMlWIMOUHGrHcV3ONaLcKJft9aR2zOVSDAeq7AHKWYR-buXoPckm3s74Hchve6dQb7rAtoEdotCfsm4fYH5EG-BxcoeCEjQNxyaLf0ddjZ79K3H0YTD5EsMNA0AyAl5zFVwTSJNpCJdorBybNfyQ/w640-h240/Oscar%20Banner%202.jpg" width="640" /></a></i></b></div><b><i><br />Oscar, the Apprehensive
Apparition </i></b><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">is
available to purchase at the following links: <br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Kindle</span></b><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"> </span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BCSTBY2Z"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BCSTBY2Z</span></a><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Apple</span></b><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"> </span><a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/id6443352338"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">https://books.apple.com/us/book/id6443352338</span></a><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Nook</span></b><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"> </span><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/oscar-the-apprehensive-apparition-h-r-sinclair/1142119998;jsessionid=6D3B1242750AB815B15649BDA04040CB.prodny_store02-atgap11?ean=2940166313034"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/oscar-the-apprehensive-apparition-h-r-sinclair/1142119998;jsessionid=6D3B1242750AB815B15649BDA04040CB.prodny_store02-atgap11?ean=2940166313034</span></a><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Kobo</span></b><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"> </span><a href="https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/oscar-the-apprehensive-apparition"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/oscar-the-apprehensive-apparition</span></a><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Now my thoughts on the
book …..</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs527jY4aU4oi1lY9y1uqbjlqDCTHPw6x5ULHjP4sT4Gf3O0ERQWFiZOlIjkoi9TRZFYOicDCFyADFpHtiYEU0gyNkHOPoNfpS8MmMcudA08_vyL9fDuD1lMmFsnVso50IA2AvttU2ulhSeF5JFow2QgEg1VgnneuW4MoAt0AI-Q3yn0DQ6kZCOw/s820/oscarmockup2.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="820" height="273" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs527jY4aU4oi1lY9y1uqbjlqDCTHPw6x5ULHjP4sT4Gf3O0ERQWFiZOlIjkoi9TRZFYOicDCFyADFpHtiYEU0gyNkHOPoNfpS8MmMcudA08_vyL9fDuD1lMmFsnVso50IA2AvttU2ulhSeF5JFow2QgEg1VgnneuW4MoAt0AI-Q3yn0DQ6kZCOw/s320/oscarmockup2.png" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">Chapter books are fun to
read no matter your age. Combine that with an inspiring character and you have
a delightful story that will have you laughing. <b><i>OSCAR, THE APPREHENSIVE
APPARITION</i></b>, is just such a story. </span><br /><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">The author takes readers
on an exciting adventure with Oscar where one can learn without realizing they
are being taught. The author has created a main character with traits and fears
young readers can relate to and learn from. Along the way more encouraging
characters are discovered. <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Another highlight of the
story are the beautiful illustrations by the author. The vivid detailed artwork
brings the story to life even more and will have you smiling. <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">While targeting the five
to nine age group, this enchanting story is a quick and entertaining read for
all ages. Don’t be surprised when you can’t put it down until you know what
Oscar discovers in the woods. <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"><i><b>Meet
The Author: H. R. Sinclair </b></i><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidlJiqNDfZPcjim4QLkSO88FT50aWzCQ1qdMpySKKfF3P9hm2DIJRoh22mxl9g-QLfrC6imyHUecOCMOLDFaqSsXULC5ffI7oGro9YOtJhirSQ3sPE98GcbnDdrVJDqKicuyNRemkcEOIEeu5VrvjELpSTk0vAWJESDGiZWgfnE9aS64FGaOsHWA/s500/sinclair_squirrel_avatar.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidlJiqNDfZPcjim4QLkSO88FT50aWzCQ1qdMpySKKfF3P9hm2DIJRoh22mxl9g-QLfrC6imyHUecOCMOLDFaqSsXULC5ffI7oGro9YOtJhirSQ3sPE98GcbnDdrVJDqKicuyNRemkcEOIEeu5VrvjELpSTk0vAWJESDGiZWgfnE9aS64FGaOsHWA/s320/sinclair_squirrel_avatar.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">H.R. Sinclair is a
left-handed hermit prepping for the squirrel apocalypse. She writes fantastical
stories and visits cemeteries for inspiration. </span><br /><p></p>
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<p><b>A Coup of Tea</b><br /><b>By Casey Blair</b><br />(Tea Princess Chronicles, #1)<br />Publication date: August 2nd, 2022<br />Genres: Adult, Fantasy</p><blockquote><p>When the fourth princess of Istalam is due to dedicate herself to a path serving the crown, she makes a choice that shocks everyone, herself most of all: She leaves.</p>
<p>In hiding and exiled from power, Miyara finds her place running a tea shop in a struggling community that sits on the edge of a magical disaster zone. But there’s more brewing under the surface of this city—hidden magic, and hidden machinations—that threaten all the people who’ve helped her make her own way.</p>
<p>Miyara may not be a princess anymore, but with a teapot in hand she’ll risk her newfound freedom to discover a more meaningful kind of power.</p>
<p><b><i>A Coup of Tea</i> is the first book of the Tea Princess Chronicles, a cozy fantasy series full of magic tea, friendship, and lifting people up even when the odds seem impossible.</b></p>
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<p>She hands me a third cup, and I eye her mistrustfully, that unease back again and sharp.</p>
<p>“Earning your tablecloth,” she reminds me.</p>
<p>I smell the grassiness of the green tea before I taste it. But the flavor is so strange I can’t immediately identify the elements—she’s used aloia nectar not just as a sweetener, but to bind this mystery ingredient, and the result has a strangely smooth, nutty element. I frown at the cup and take another sip, swirling the tea in my mouth.</p>
<p>“So?” Lorwyn asks.</p>
<p>It’s much better than the other two, but this tea gives the impression of oozing—no, <i>crawling</i> through the grass—</p>
<p>I set the cup down abruptly. “Please tell me your mystery ingredient is not insectoid.”</p>
<p>Her eyebrows rise in surprise. “Wow. Okay, I’m impressed. Apparently the trekkers named them sleekbeetles. New species discovered in the Cataclysm. Talmeri bought crates of their scales.”</p>
<p>I am drinking beetle scale tea.</p>
<p>This morning I was a princess, and now I sit sopping in a tablecloth drinking <i>beetle scale tea.</i></p>
<p><i>“Why?”</i></p>
<p>Lorwyn shrugs. “I’m sure they were cheap. Talmeri’s always on the lookout for novelty items to boast the most unique tea flavors in the city, and she also likes torturing me. Who can say which was the primary factor this time?”</p>
<p>I grimace. “Wonderful. A hitherto untasted bug. I hope it’s at least magically inert and you haven’t poisoned me?”</p>
<p>“Of course I didn’t poison you,” Lorwyn says. “I tasted it before you did. How could you tell it was beetle?”</p>
<p>“The grassiness of the green tea,” I say. “It’s too sharp. You need something mellower that’s still robust enough to hold up to the aloia nectar.”</p>
<p>Lorwyn slumps back—I’m not entirely sure how she manages to, since she’s sitting on a stool.</p>
<p>“Aloia is tricky,” she grumbles.</p>
<p>“Maybe it needs another note,” I say. “The aloia manages the beetle flavor into something nearly salvageable. Now you need a bridge between the aloia and the tea.”</p>
<p>Lorwyn bolts out of her stool. “Wait there!”</p>
<p>She returns with another small pot and a cup, adds them to the tea service. She lifts the pot to pour, and all at once I realize, beetle scales aside, what’s been bothering me.</p>
<p>The water from that kettle should not have correctly brewed different kinds of teas and tisanes. The temperature of the water has to have changed, and there are no cooling or heating devices anywhere near the table.</p>
<p>I glance around for a structure, anything she could have used to anchor magecraft. The stools aren’t in any particular order around the table, there are no candles, and the teacups are arranged for the taster’s benefit alone.</p>
<p>Which means this isn’t magecraft at all.</p>
<p>It’s witchcraft.</p>
<p><i>I promise I can maim you in any number of ways</i>, she said.</p>
<p>Lorwyn holds a cup of tea out to me with an excited look on her face.</p>
<p>I’ve lost my wits. After realizing what she’s doing, it’s the only explanation for what I do next.</p>
<p>I take the cup, and I sip.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Meet the Author: Casey Blair</b></i><br /></p>
<p>Casey Blair writes adventurous fantasy novels for all ages, and her serial fantasy Tea Princess Chronicles is available online for free. After graduating from Vassar College, her own adventures have included teaching English in rural Japan, attending the Viable Paradise residential science fiction and fantasy writing workshop, and working as an indie bookseller. </p></blockquote><p></p><blockquote style="margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px;"><p>She now lives in the Pacific Northwest and can be found dancing spontaneously, exploring forests around the world, or trapped under a cat. For more information visit her website caseyblair.com or follow her on Twitter @CaseyLBlair.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">It’s a pleasure to share
with you today the recent release of author Tessa Arlen’s <b><i>A DRESS OF
VIOLET TAFFETA</i></b> (Berkley Trade Paperback Original; July 5, 2022), a
sumptuous novel based on the fascinating true story of La Belle Époque icon
Lady Lucile Duff-Gordon. <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Lucy shattered the
boundaries of fashion with her magnificently sensual and striking designs. She
launched her fashion empire in the late 1890s as a way to keep her and her
five-year-old daughter financially afloat after she was abandoned by her husband. <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">In a time when women from
good families were expected to look beautiful and be content with producing
children and running their elegant houses, this woman triumphed in the
competitive London world of dressmaking and became the Queen of Haute Couture. <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Lady Lucile Duff-Gordon
was a female fashion icon, trailblazer, and survivor of the Titanic, yet very
little has been written about her life and work. <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">This is the second
historical fiction novel from Tessa Arlen, whose debut in the genre, <b><i>In
Royal Service to the Queen</i></b>, received rave reviews from BuzzFeed, People
Magazine, Parade, and Woman’s World.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> <br /></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><i><b><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">A DRESS OF VIOLET TAFFETA </span></b></i></p>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">By Tessa Arlen</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Fiction - Biographical</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Berkley Trade Paperback
Original</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">on sale July 5, 2022 <br /></span></div>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">The story: Lucy Duff
Gordon knows she is talented. She sees color, light, and texture in ways few
people can begin to imagine. But is the male-dominated world of haute couture,
who would use her art for their own gain, ready for her? <br /></span></i></p><i>
</i><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">When she is deserted by
her wealthy husband, Lucy is left penniless with an aging mother and her
five-year-old daughter to support. Desperate to survive, Lucy turns to her one
true talent to make a living. As a little girl, the dresses she made for her
dolls were the envy of her group of playmates. Now, she uses her creative
designs and her remarkable eye for color to take her place in the fashion
world—failure is not an option. <br /></span></i></p><i>
</i><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"><i>Then, on a frigid night in
1912, Lucy’s life changes once more, when she becomes one of 706 people to
survive the sinking of the Titanic. She could never have imagined the effects
the disaster would have on her fashion label Lucile, her marriage to her second
husband, and her legacy. But no matter what life throws at her, Lucy will live
on as a trailblazing and innovative fashion icon, never letting go of what she
worked so hard to earn. This is her story. </i><br /></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Meet
the Author: Tessa Arlen</span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiyerrfUneUj1IKW3wKEuAQR-kyi-FV2x5RR-wI88xOqCuhjlPNi9en9zLLiNVzyC5aUl5wu25KimM8z1GEM7Hqtv_LxwevuBR-FYkmgGecPCmmGXB2fpY6Oph94zetChd9B3RlqIK0ceIjHC9aO9rbXAwuO0Yr7GVUJuSxkwydfR0ApG9SEGnnYA" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="239" data-original-width="230" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiyerrfUneUj1IKW3wKEuAQR-kyi-FV2x5RR-wI88xOqCuhjlPNi9en9zLLiNVzyC5aUl5wu25KimM8z1GEM7Hqtv_LxwevuBR-FYkmgGecPCmmGXB2fpY6Oph94zetChd9B3RlqIK0ceIjHC9aO9rbXAwuO0Yr7GVUJuSxkwydfR0ApG9SEGnnYA" width="231" /></a></div>Tessa Arlen is the author
of the Woman of World War II Mysteries and the novel <i>In Royal Service to the
Queen</i>. <br /><p></p>
<p><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Born in Singapore, the
daughter of a British diplomat, she has lived in Egypt, Germany, the Persian
Gulf, China, and India. She now lives with her husband in historic Santa Fe,
where she gardens in summer and writes in winter.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Thanks so much for stopping by today. Isn't it fascinating to read stories based on true events? Does it make it want to Google Lady Lucile Duff-Gordon to learn more about her? It does me! </span> <br /></p>Mason Canyonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10935307400882363560noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-18993997896228285832022-07-05T01:10:00.015-04:002022-07-05T01:10:00.217-04:00Miss Aldridge Regrets<p></p><p></p><p></p><p><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14pt;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg8wP7lQF_zELV0LN9uV_WRlhsBvRATUXb4f2foq1gdpF6anf5F9Xa2hJPyaVSB1bJqNzO3R4FNMGFl95nYqLLxg2_6e_5RZPwMfosMQNZPtpeXOn7EKmA1ajZCSf1XKQYNxkjmGiGYZ9hc0wj0u6uv447LV4NBjTTb-4zgFvOHk6Cmd1tAsbddcg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="422" data-original-width="282" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg8wP7lQF_zELV0LN9uV_WRlhsBvRATUXb4f2foq1gdpF6anf5F9Xa2hJPyaVSB1bJqNzO3R4FNMGFl95nYqLLxg2_6e_5RZPwMfosMQNZPtpeXOn7EKmA1ajZCSf1XKQYNxkjmGiGYZ9hc0wj0u6uv447LV4NBjTTb-4zgFvOHk6Cmd1tAsbddcg=w267-h400" width="267" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14pt;">I’m delighted to share
with you the news that today acclaimed British novelist Louise Hare delivers
the first in an all-new series: <b><i>MISS ALDRIDGE REGRETS</i></b> (Berkley
Hardcover; on sale July 5, 2022), a twisty, locked-room mystery set in 1936
aboard the Queen Mary. <br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14pt;">In her US debut, Louise
introduces readers to a delightfully flawed protagonist, Miss Lena Aldridge, a
bold, brave, and clever multiracial jazz singer and actress who is never afraid
to speak her mind or bend the rules, and who passes for white in a society that
rarely celebrates Black women. <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14pt;">Despite her best efforts,
Lena’s career hasn’t taken off as she has hoped. She’s mourning the loss of her
beloved father and just scraping by, singing in a dull basement club in London,
recently dumped by her married lover. So, Lena is thrilled when she’s
approached by an American businessman who offers her a chance to cross the pond
on the Queen Mary and become a Broadway star in New York. <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14pt;">Lena accepts the
opportunity without a second thought. Just imagine—Lena, under the shining
lights of Broadway! She’s never been to America, and after all, her life in
London is hardly extraordinary. And an escape sounds even more appealing after
she’s witnessed a brutal crime in the night club. But it never occurs to Lena
that she may well be crossing the Atlantic alongside a killer. <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14pt;">Miss Aldridge sets sail
alongside her new agent and a wealthy American family, who invite her to
dinners and take her under their wing, never suspecting Lena’s true heritage.
But when members of the family begin to drop dead, and the family doctor goes
missing, Lena once more finds herself at the center of a murder
investigation—and it’s looking more and more like the opportunity of a lifetime
may in fact turn out to be her swan song. <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14pt;">Meet
the Author: Louise Hare</span></i></b><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14pt;"> <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14pt;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi31dR0nr5WZ-uiHTJAZPM0a3w3qsVY7dYsOsgTHZyaTToRJbgfcJOIOk6GDsaMkQTFN_ws6499YDzs8ocukRbmtjtu1dDdbK2tM8pWVXVYRHXZLoP14inwSP-WTg-yR2uvRqIt5vFMZhB5k9NEe7QqBj7phbL6xvXSXKD-xmlXjhzgaIIHf6_amg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="310" data-original-width="288" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi31dR0nr5WZ-uiHTJAZPM0a3w3qsVY7dYsOsgTHZyaTToRJbgfcJOIOk6GDsaMkQTFN_ws6499YDzs8ocukRbmtjtu1dDdbK2tM8pWVXVYRHXZLoP14inwSP-WTg-yR2uvRqIt5vFMZhB5k9NEe7QqBj7phbL6xvXSXKD-xmlXjhzgaIIHf6_amg=w297-h320" width="297" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14pt;">Louise, a multiracial
British woman like her protagonist, was inspired to pen <b><i>MISS ALDRIDGE
REGRETS</i></b> by the works of Agatha Christie and Patricia Highsmith. While
unfolding a well-executed mystery perfect for fans of Jacqueline Winspear and
Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries, Louise takes on issues like class, race, and
women’s equality that continue to resonate almost 100 years after the action in
the novel. <br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14pt;">Louise’s debut novel, <b><i>This
Lovely City</i></b>, was published in the UK to wide acclaim, and was a Between
the Covers Book Club Pick on BBC Two. She has an MA in creative writing from
the University of London.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> <br /></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14pt;">Thanks so much for
stopping by today. This sounds like a great summer read. Doesn’t this synopsis
just draw you in making you want to know what happens next?</span> <br /></p>Mason Canyonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10935307400882363560noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-53449596793162761762022-06-22T01:10:00.020-04:002022-06-22T01:10:00.243-04:00When It Falls Apart (+ Giveaway)<p></p><p></p><p></p><p><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjjwsNaexhNkFCRwINmg5Dy_PksfnLr_nm_Jtz09TFZARwOZnxc4LtXVttTl8EbnmpKb5O17FMbfpmqpTSbu8rSF6PMYChBcitamWsQmp4badWWN2yqsadfG-D5IZP2HX_SwwbKtl_6qS0KuQMgp_qJK4JMMJ1F1_fSw6x2H1R23sGAtudk-XbDBA" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="333" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjjwsNaexhNkFCRwINmg5Dy_PksfnLr_nm_Jtz09TFZARwOZnxc4LtXVttTl8EbnmpKb5O17FMbfpmqpTSbu8rSF6PMYChBcitamWsQmp4badWWN2yqsadfG-D5IZP2HX_SwwbKtl_6qS0KuQMgp_qJK4JMMJ1F1_fSw6x2H1R23sGAtudk-XbDBA=w267-h400" width="267" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">I’m delighted today to welcome
author Catherine Bybee to Thoughts in Progress as she launches her newest
series with <i><b>WHEN IT FALLS APART.</b></i></span> <br /><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in;"><i><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Brooke Turner has always
had a complicated relationship with her father. But when his health takes a
turn for the worse, she drops everything to care for him. He’s her dad, after
all, and he needs her. What Brooke doesn’t anticipate is the unraveling of her
long-term relationship and a cross-country move to San Diego’s Little Italy.</span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"> <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Luca D’Angelo is the oldest of three
children and a single father to a young daughter. When his mother rents the top
floor of their house to Brooke, he’s angry. Who is this beautiful stranger with
no ties to the neighborhood? Can she be trusted in such close proximity to his
family?</span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"> <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>As Luca learns of Brooke’s difficult
journey with her ailing father, his heart softens. And Brooke, who witnesses
Luca’s struggle as a single parent, develops feelings for him, too. But when it
all falls apart, will love heal their wounded hearts?</span></i><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"> <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Now here’s an excerpt for
your reading please followed by a bit of background on the author and the
chance to enter a $50 Amazon gift card giveaway. <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><i><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"></span></i></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjtss6ZbBO4okuneffooxchT_HFS2zd1HRSH4iKkHyMVChIXd-sJapPZivdKmEn1gC9odG4nd0MpVs3L9eilVk7ieeAHbzpeG7OrLx3H2f3aqwm2OZhluR3Urp2Q67SJGA9_ILlKh10rTUjXfGRWS7UkavPM_Y68fq4DPagXsvj7_1M6sYgQgewHw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="953" data-original-width="1080" height="353" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjtss6ZbBO4okuneffooxchT_HFS2zd1HRSH4iKkHyMVChIXd-sJapPZivdKmEn1gC9odG4nd0MpVs3L9eilVk7ieeAHbzpeG7OrLx3H2f3aqwm2OZhluR3Urp2Q67SJGA9_ILlKh10rTUjXfGRWS7UkavPM_Y68fq4DPagXsvj7_1M6sYgQgewHw=w400-h353" width="400" /></a></i></b></div><b><i><br />When It Falls Apart </i></b><b><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Excerpt</span></b><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"> <br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">“Oh my God, Carmen. He was
standing at his car first thing this morning. Like ‘hop in, <i>bella</i>, let’s
get stuff done today.’ Who does that?” <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Brooke had picked up the
phone as soon as Luca was off in search of a dump guy. <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">“We’re talking about the
single, hot, Italian dad, right?” <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Brooke rolled her eyes.
“Yes. Luca.” <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">“Oy, oy, oy.” <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">“Stop it. I need advice.
And I need it before he gets back.” <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Carmen stopped teasing.
“You don’t need advice. You need to relax. He sounds like one of the good ones.
Let it happen.” <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">“<i>Let it happen</i>,”
she mocked. “I don’t ‘let’ things happen. It happens to me and it’s never
good.” <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">“You didn’t used to be
such a pessimist.” <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">“Once upon a time the
glass was half full. Not these days.” <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">“Okay, Debbie Downer. You
want my advice . . . here it is. Keep doing whatever it is you’re doing.” <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">“I’m not <i>doing</i>
anything. Zero effort.” <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">“Really?” Carmen didn’t
sound convinced. “Makeup . . . a nice dress?” <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Brooke hesitated. “Maybe .
. . a little last night, but that was it.” <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Carmen chuckled. <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">“Carmen!” <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">“Sorry. Okay . . . any red
flags?” <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Brooke thought about that.
“He loved his ex-wife.” <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">“That’s a red flag?” <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">“I guess not.” <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">“Is he good to his
mom?” <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Brooke looked back on the
dinner the night before. “To the whole family. He takes being the oldest
brother quite seriously.” <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">“And his daughter?” <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">All Brooke could do was
smile. “Great dad. We should all be so lucky.” <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">“He’s Italian, does he
smoke?” <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">“No.” <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">“A lot of Italians smoke,”
Carmen pointed out. <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">“In Italy. The San Diego
variety are less in that wheelhouse.” <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">“That’s good.” Carmen
sighed. “I don’t know what to tell you, Brooke. How does he kiss?” <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">“He hasn’t kissed me,”
Brooke nearly yelled. <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">“Now then . . . we have a
problem.” <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">“There hasn’t been . . . I
don’t even know if—” <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">“Stop right there. He did
not drive your sorry ass all the way to Upland to do grunt work all day if he
wasn’t interested in kissing you, <i>bellllaaa</i>. More than that, you want
him to.” <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Brooke closed her eyes,
and even in her own head she couldn’t convince herself that Carmen was
wrong. <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">“Let it happen. You
deserve some happiness, Brooke.” <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">The van with the air
conditioning repair guy pulled into the driveway. <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">“I gotta go.” <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">“I want a kissing update
the next time we talk,” Carmen teased. <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">“Love you,” Brooke said
with a laugh. <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">“Back at ya, boo.” <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">She hung up. <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Her best friend was such a
dork. <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Meet the Author –
Catherine Bybee</span></b></i><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"><i><b> </b></i><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"></span></i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg04g92xSk5gU6HTOu8pAG5IH2ptYcus1gWNRs8Jcdr1wjBxzSot3t6K8a3g-EueZAajLE0XWgjLOt5mJdMFHGTASU8CiXNz2KrW9A4JYnPkKRdEf0gIf1E_DoO84FnQ2aRaNrikics03rT17ZIEJM7OEfXIk20v0OaBsx3xoRqUcM3WxUAB6qFlg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="714" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg04g92xSk5gU6HTOu8pAG5IH2ptYcus1gWNRs8Jcdr1wjBxzSot3t6K8a3g-EueZAajLE0XWgjLOt5mJdMFHGTASU8CiXNz2KrW9A4JYnPkKRdEf0gIf1E_DoO84FnQ2aRaNrikics03rT17ZIEJM7OEfXIk20v0OaBsx3xoRqUcM3WxUAB6qFlg=w269-h320" width="269" /></a></i></div><i>New York Times</i><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">, <i>Wall Street Journal</i>,
and <i>USA Today</i> bestselling author Catherine Bybee has written
twenty-eight books that have collectively sold more than five million copies
and have been translated into more than eighteen languages. <br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Raised in Washington
State, Bybee moved to Southern California in the hope of becoming a movie star.
After growing bored with waiting tables, she returned to school and became a
registered nurse, spending most of her career in urban emergency rooms. <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">She now writes full-time
and has penned the Not Quite Series, the Weekday Brides Series, the Most Likely
To Series, and the First Wives Series. <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">For more on Catherine and
her writing, you can connect with her on the following links:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Website: <a href="http://www.catherinebybee.com/" target="_blank">http://www.catherinebybee.com</a> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AuthorCatherineBybee" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/AuthorCatherineBybee</a> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/catherinebybee" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/catherinebybee</a> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Tik Tok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@catherinebybee1" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@catherinebybee1</a> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Goodreads: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/2905789.Catherine_Bybee" target="_blank">https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/2905789.Catherine_Bybee</a> <br /></span></p>
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<script src="https://widget-prime.rafflecopter.com/launch.js"></script>Mason Canyonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10935307400882363560noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-88353950685845723552022-05-31T01:10:00.034-04:002022-05-31T01:10:00.231-04:00Psychic<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhGjpOV7A9Eu8hKbMeWxiw55JXlp92-M8UwHyBDScLggwA-XujZU7tWmrGTizpJ0jezA_XdtaA-nZ2XWfqfer95L4ANZcRDeryKXrpGOmy15FCNtEE4eqx2STjEagT4OsZTV1YRQij3Aio6AYR8LwJhMVXK4E69TSY4x53clqUN0jWR_B6MQxwZQA" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="465" data-original-width="305" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhGjpOV7A9Eu8hKbMeWxiw55JXlp92-M8UwHyBDScLggwA-XujZU7tWmrGTizpJ0jezA_XdtaA-nZ2XWfqfer95L4ANZcRDeryKXrpGOmy15FCNtEE4eqx2STjEagT4OsZTV1YRQij3Aio6AYR8LwJhMVXK4E69TSY4x53clqUN0jWR_B6MQxwZQA=w262-h400" width="262" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Georgia", serif;">I have a most
interesting book to tell you about, as well as a ‘new-to-me’ author</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"> I’m
delighted to introduce you to. The book, <b><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Georgia", serif;"><i>PSYCHIC
</i>by T.S. Rose, </span></b><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Georgia", serif;">will be released by Apprentice House
Press on June the 7<sup>th</sup>.</span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"> </span></b><br /><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"></span></b><p></p><p></p><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-indent: .5in;"><i><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Alpha Moore is telepathic, but her skills amount to far more than just
the ability to read the thoughts of others—she can also convince people to
change their minds, think differently, and even reverse previous decisions by
180 degrees, though using that amount of energy drains her and she is still
wracked with guilt knowing that her talents contributed to her own mother’s
death.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><i><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>As Alpha hides away in a care home for
young people, Sunday, another psychic, traces her thoughts and reports her
existence to the head of an institution. Joining up with Sunday and this
institution, Alpha must then help to unmask a mole in the organization and
avert a terrorist attack that threatens a train, desperately hoping that her
and Sunday’s gifts together can avert the impending tragedy.</span></i><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Combining sci-fi,
fantasy, mystery, and thriller elements into one hard-to-put-down thrill ride, </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">PSYCHIC </span></i></b><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">has
adult and YA crossover appeal and weaves in real-life issues of populism and
racism. <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Now let me tell
you a bit about the author before they have so graciously answered some
questions about writing and the book. Set in Britain, it is written by a
mother-daughter duo who live in London.</span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"> <br /></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiraPsTn7Ogz5MCTz7vkBlB4WX8RJxGUL77J4WMNtNt8STVFfyioJL9isdpgPRfMkpeen208idbrKUXZWs6uCAQWVzjE7SGsZmckNuDVcOO4rU3JYadO1eSEkbrXlSwmFoeFPG15V6uYcabsRW8-hV9Y-y8I26AYiKf8jYgGahhkEpy7ehmiNB-1g" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="880" data-original-width="660" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiraPsTn7Ogz5MCTz7vkBlB4WX8RJxGUL77J4WMNtNt8STVFfyioJL9isdpgPRfMkpeen208idbrKUXZWs6uCAQWVzjE7SGsZmckNuDVcOO4rU3JYadO1eSEkbrXlSwmFoeFPG15V6uYcabsRW8-hV9Y-y8I26AYiKf8jYgGahhkEpy7ehmiNB-1g" width="180" /></a></div>T Rose is the
daughter of S Rose, her co-author. T is an accomplished writer. Having earned
five academic prizes, she graduated from Queen Mary University (London) before
becoming an English teacher. Over the years, she has worked with various
charities focusing on promoting reading as well as organizing events and
activities to help children and adults in need. <br /><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">She was born in
England and now lives in a rural town surrounded by trees and nature, but which
also lies only twenty-five minutes by train from the bustling metropolis of
London. <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">S Rose was born
in South Africa, but partially schooled in Germany and the UK. She lived for a
while in Kissimmee, Florida, but now lives near London. She has published a
gardening story for young children, as well as a fantasy tale for young adults. <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Her career as a
Town Clerk, working for the good of the community, keeps her exceptionally
busy, so writing takes place during stolen moments just before bed. <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Please join me in
welcoming T.S. Rose to Thoughts in Progress. Thanks for joining us and answering
these questions.</span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"></span></b></p>
<h3 style="background: white; line-height: normal;"><a name="_x1brp3jn0b6y"></a><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Georgia",serif;">How do you work together as
writers?</span></i></b></h3>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="color: #222222; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Sharon
writes the overall plot, and breaks it down into chapters, then Sharon and
Tammy each take a chapter to work on. Tammy is better at dialogue scenes,
whilst Sharon tends to focus on the high action elements. Because Sharon
proposes the initial plot, she tends to put a first face to the characters, but
before writing Tammy will tear these apart, sometimes changing the sex of a
character, getting rid of one altogether, or rewriting their backstory. Tammy,
being considerably younger than her mother Sharon, is more in touch with
youthful characters. She also teaches at a secondary school, and is in contact
with students every day, so her feel for the language of the younger generation
is excellent. Sharon’s strengths lie in the creation of intricate plots, with
twists and turns that leave the reader spinning. Once a chapter is written we
both review this together. <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="color: #434343; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Do
you ever fight about your work?</span></i></b><span lang="EN" style="color: #222222; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="color: #222222; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Yes, but
because we appreciate each other’s strengths and weaknesses we leave the final
decision to the person with the best skill in that area. We tend to fight like
adults, proposing points, debating our viewpoints in a grown-up manner.
Sometimes we have to sleep on it, before coming to a resolution. It has meant
that the typical mother/daughter relationship has had to alter to a
relationship that is more collegial. It’s been a great experience for us. <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="color: #434343; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Of
those outside your family, who has had the most influence on your life?</span></i></b><span lang="EN" style="color: #222222; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="color: #222222; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">In terms of
worldwide figures, Sharon has met and worked with Nelson Mandela, who will
always be a great influence on her thoughts. For Tammy, it’s King Ludwig II,
Von Bayern. Whilst being a dreadful ruler, who ignored the threats of war to
his country, he focussed on romantic projects, creating a number of wonderful
architectural buildings, and his palaces still remain as great natural
treasures and tributes to peace in Bavaria. <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="color: #434343; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Given
unlimited resources what would you do to make the world a better place to live
in?</span></i></b><span lang="EN" style="color: #222222; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="color: #222222; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Less
politics, more ability to create cross country/cross continental think-tanks to
solve the world’s problems. For example, a radical solution to global warming
could be found with this approach. Africa cries out for being reforested, but
only a cross country approach could achieve this. <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="color: #434343; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Who
is your favourite author?</span></i></b><span lang="EN" style="color: #222222; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="color: #222222; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Tammy –
Oscar Wilde, Sharon – Stephen King. For Sharon, reading has always been a great
love. She absorbed hundreds of books in her childhood – anything from war
stories to cowboys, and from horror to romance. Stephen King has to be a
favourite author, who influenced much of her writing style. Tammy is more
academic in her reading, and for her Oscar Wilde offers the sense of humour she
seeks. <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="color: #434343; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">What
is your favourite genre?</span></i></b><span lang="EN" style="color: #222222; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="color: #222222; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Sharon –
anything, but especially science fiction/fantasy. Tammy – horror. <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="color: #434343; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Politics
are a big part of <span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">PSYCHIC</span>. In
your opinion, does government/democracy work?</span></i></b><span lang="EN" style="color: #222222; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="color: #222222; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">No, it’s
deeply flawed, with political parties creating political spin that masks the
truth about everything. The only good part about it is that it is better than
any of the other alternatives, and it does leave people with the ability to
think for themselves, should they choose to. Sadly, many people don’t, they
just absorb the sound bites as gospel. <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; border: none; line-height: normal; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt;"><span lang="EN" style="color: #222222; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Thank you again
for joining us today. For more on the authors and their writing, visit their website
here: </span><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-color-alt: windowtext;"><a href="https://www.psychic-tsrose.com/,a"><span style="color: #1155cc;">https://www.psychic-tsrose.com/</span></a></span><span lang="EN" style="color: #222222; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">,
and take the quiz to see what type of psychic abilities you would have! <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; border: none; line-height: normal; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt;"><b><i><span lang="EN" style="color: #222222; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">PSYCHIC</span></i></b><span lang="EN" style="color: #222222; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"> can
be pre-order from Amazon: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Psychic-Ts-Rose/dp/1627203877%20or%20Bookshop.org:%20https:/bookshop.org/books/psychic-9781627203876/9781627203876.">https://www.amazon.com/Psychic-Ts-Rose/dp/1627203877
or Bookshop.org:
https://bookshop.org/books/psychic-9781627203876/9781627203876.</a> <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; border: none; line-height: normal; mso-border-shadow: yes; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt;"><span lang="EN" style="color: #222222; font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Thanks
everyone for stopping by today. I hope you enjoyed this chat with this new
writing team. Do you have a favorite genre to read? P.S. Sorry for the way this post looks, Blogger was not happy with me while I was trying to schedule this post.<br /></span></p>
Mason Canyonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10935307400882363560noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-26379132184385150452022-05-24T01:10:00.020-04:002022-05-24T01:10:00.251-04:00Flirting With Fifty<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjBtO52jekwBisBt4cXf8uzsUzngmQ8Gxr__Ov7h-2h9Zm9BwNjn5k3pxoCX1l1X6TllddYWUHiWzZuVPU_uAhr6utx7Gtit7y3yWKPwNMNVymRItsd7OByUeAS7Quz8GAqWdvjWRJ69ZOhMCwqIamp6ZXGyxcVmP4VNoqsoYWkR1Fr4o3bK1jZgw" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="279" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjBtO52jekwBisBt4cXf8uzsUzngmQ8Gxr__Ov7h-2h9Zm9BwNjn5k3pxoCX1l1X6TllddYWUHiWzZuVPU_uAhr6utx7Gtit7y3yWKPwNMNVymRItsd7OByUeAS7Quz8GAqWdvjWRJ69ZOhMCwqIamp6ZXGyxcVmP4VNoqsoYWkR1Fr4o3bK1jZgw=w248-h400" width="248" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">It’s a pleasure to tell
you about New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Jane Porter’s
dazzling and sexy later-in-life romance, <b><i>FLIRTING WITH FIFTY </i></b>(Berkley
Mass Market Paperback Original; On Sale May 24, 2022). </span><br /><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><i><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">FLIRTING WITH FIFTY</span></i></b><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"> is about a woman who
leaps out of her comfort zone and takes a chance on love; perfect for fans of
Jennifer Weiner, Jill Shalvis, and Lexi Blake. <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Chicago Tribune writes, <i>“Porter
writes with genuine warmth and quiet grace about the everyday problems all
women face.”</i> <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">FLIRTING WITH FIFTY </span></b></p>
<div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">by Jane Porter</span></b></div><div><b><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">
</span></b><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Berkley
Mass Market Paperback Original</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">May 24, 2022</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Romance - Later In Life</span><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"> <br /></span></div>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in;"><i><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Paige Newsom is finally at
a place in her life where she’s comfortable. She loves her job as a college
professor in Southern California, lives close enough to her mother to visit her
regularly, and has three daughters who are flourishing in their own careers.
Paige has no plans to upend her life again after her divorce eight years ago, but
she’s about to embark on a new adventure: co-teaching a course that includes a
three-week international field study.</span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Paige can think of a dozen reasons why she shouldn’t go,
one being a dazzling Australian biologist who will be teaching alongside her. Professor
Jack King is charismatic, a world traveler, and more like Indiana Jones than
Indiana Jones, all of which unsettles Paige, who prides herself on being immune
to any man’s charms. She isn’t looking for love, and it turns out, neither is
he. But as the two co-professors lead the rigorous program together, first on
campus, then in beautiful Tanzania, their biggest challenge will be working
closely together while resisting the undeniable chemistry they feel when
they’re with each other.</span></i><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"> <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Meet the Author – Jane Porter</span></b></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi4LpAEMrrl_xQ7SBMBLE-pu9jBzd4OgNUKWEButRum_rlVFTX3gHyfeRWHitsJtmCUEAO5Dyq_W12JRlyzsOXXhXQN_2Y40ForLDFeV4aoIcnUB3Bbqi5gdYHlG_c4SaY1qcZZSn1OhDs0FEDwV6NsUXWV1ns8TfHOcA-wptv6jFP1Bi3XP49slw" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="300" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi4LpAEMrrl_xQ7SBMBLE-pu9jBzd4OgNUKWEButRum_rlVFTX3gHyfeRWHitsJtmCUEAO5Dyq_W12JRlyzsOXXhXQN_2Y40ForLDFeV4aoIcnUB3Bbqi5gdYHlG_c4SaY1qcZZSn1OhDs0FEDwV6NsUXWV1ns8TfHOcA-wptv6jFP1Bi3XP49slw=w213-h320" width="213" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo @ Courtney Lindberg</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Jane Porter, the <i>New
York Times</i> and <i>USA Today</i> bestselling author of 70 romances, holds an
MA in Writing from the University of San Francisco and has been a finalist for
the prestigious RITA award six times, winning in 2014 for <i>Take Me, Cowboy</i>. <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">In 2008, Jane’s popular
novel, Flirting With Forty, was made into a Lifetime movie starring Heather
Locklear, and in 2021 two of her novels were turned into holiday movies for the
new GAC Family channel. <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Jane lives in sunny
California with her surfer husband, three sons, and three dogs.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Thanks so much for
stopping by today. Taking on a new adventure can be a challenge at any age. Do
you think good things can happen when we least expect them?<br /></span></p>
Mason Canyonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10935307400882363560noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-48281805771989766812022-05-17T01:10:00.023-04:002022-05-17T01:10:00.229-04:00My Summer Darling Revealed<span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Today I’m delighted to be
a part of the cover reveal for author May Cobb’s new juicy page turner rooted
in complicated female friendships—<b> <i>MY SUMMER DARLINGS</i></b> (Berkley
Hardcover; on sale May 17, 2022).</span><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgq5JEen7KptzjkacrDxLHPakPIA57T7Ax19xgxc1ARtwshsMPOKH1IX3FrQ8qAdK32yJmdat33IcpxS1l0EqI7z76EcbTnjLF30LJTd2H1_bPKF7PeHWZsvTYGi3G3kxQLAlOXs8qr5nTrkspCUWEkWGNk6dl3oMFI03nPyB52VZOiFRwHHpvfoA" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="5550" data-original-width="3675" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgq5JEen7KptzjkacrDxLHPakPIA57T7Ax19xgxc1ARtwshsMPOKH1IX3FrQ8qAdK32yJmdat33IcpxS1l0EqI7z76EcbTnjLF30LJTd2H1_bPKF7PeHWZsvTYGi3G3kxQLAlOXs8qr5nTrkspCUWEkWGNk6dl3oMFI03nPyB52VZOiFRwHHpvfoA=w265-h400" width="265" /></a></div></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Publisher: </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"> Berkley (May 17, 2022)</span></p>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Language: </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"> English</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Hardcover: </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"> 368 pages</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">ISBN-10: </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"> 0593101162</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">ISBN-13: </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"> 978-0593101162</span></div>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">In <b><i>MY SUMMER
DARLINGS</i></b>, the lives of three women are shaken to the core when a
charming new neighbor moves to town. <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Jen Hansen, Kittie Spears,
and Cynthia Nichols have been friends since childhood. They are now approaching
forty and their lives have changed, but their insular East Texas town has not.
They stay sane by drinking wine in the afternoons, dishing about other women in
the neighborhood, and bonding over the heartache of their own encroaching
middle age and raising ungrateful teens. <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Then Will Harding moves
into one of the neighborhood’s grandest homes. Mysterious and charming, he
seems like the answer to each woman’s prayers. He’s a source of fascination for
Jen, Kittie, and Cynthia, but none of them are ready for the way Will disrupts
their lives. For single Jen, he’s a unicorn she’s desperate to catch. For
Kittie, he’s a conquest to prove to herself she’s still desirable. And for
Cynthia, Will might be worth risking everything she has for a new life with
him. <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Backstabbing, obsession,
and secrets warp their lives, threatening their friendships and families. When
Will abruptly ghosts all three women, they each scramble to find out why. Is
there someone else? Has he been leading them on this whole time? Or, is it
something far more sinister than any of them could have ever imagined? <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Three lifelong friends
plus a dangerous, sexy new stranger in town add up to a scorching summer of
manipulation, obsession, and murder, from the acclaimed author of The Hunting
Wives.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"><i><b>Meet the Author – May Cobb </b></i><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg1GfRFHZd34C2RjLPMFlZLQr5TfsR-tEwr3ghVrwjXohhsggliaUYbMY5p7Vl76F8b1i27lbWFCQy7f16BCLSc07Y5-cgsW3ZaEC-1yTMOiR5HxxOa93lrw7QGKUdXLRNXRu7V3LynHISoVsaQaVcSpQz8ZLfc4rsTkrS9Ze0Mzed6Bg48AfwDOw" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="6000" data-original-width="4000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg1GfRFHZd34C2RjLPMFlZLQr5TfsR-tEwr3ghVrwjXohhsggliaUYbMY5p7Vl76F8b1i27lbWFCQy7f16BCLSc07Y5-cgsW3ZaEC-1yTMOiR5HxxOa93lrw7QGKUdXLRNXRu7V3LynHISoVsaQaVcSpQz8ZLfc4rsTkrS9Ze0Mzed6Bg48AfwDOw=w213-h320" width="213" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">May Cobb earned her MA in
literature from San Francisco State University, and her essays and interviews
have appeared in the Washington Post, the Rumpus, Edible Austin, and Austin
Monthly. Her previous novel is The Hunting Wives. </span><br /><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">A Texas native, she lives
in Austin, Texas, with her family. <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Thanks so much for
stopping by today. Doesn’t this sound like a fascinating story that will keep
you guessing until the very end?</span></p>
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</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjZFqR9nbfstFsz1YbJtY1tsjMlLB5xbQ1lazFlE2nGJFTi5mcsjT2jYHvHOEvN_8UAe1-fiSHTJUqF5K6wCTiwppoIYPDtveTv6sbeqiUz9ZqPhMEeFtaJ27rIUSgcleREXK4prl8nImbg_CakqVa0TUGvyPxZ4YfRM7o84gs4nPGWE6I8AZBB9g" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="423" data-original-width="281" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjZFqR9nbfstFsz1YbJtY1tsjMlLB5xbQ1lazFlE2nGJFTi5mcsjT2jYHvHOEvN_8UAe1-fiSHTJUqF5K6wCTiwppoIYPDtveTv6sbeqiUz9ZqPhMEeFtaJ27rIUSgcleREXK4prl8nImbg_CakqVa0TUGvyPxZ4YfRM7o84gs4nPGWE6I8AZBB9g=w265-h400" width="265" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">It is always a delight to share
the news of a new release by author Jodi Thomas. Today the fourth installment
in her Honey Creek series, <b><i>SUNDAY AT THE SUNFLOWER INN</i></b>, is
released. </span><br /><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Sunday at the Sunflower Inn</span></p>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">By Jodi Thomas</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Series: A Honey Creek Novel, Book
4</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Publisher: </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"></span><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> Zebra
(April 26, 2022)</span></div>
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pages</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">ISBN-10: </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"></span><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">
1420151371</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">ISBN-13: </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"></span><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">
978-1420151374</span><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> <br /></span></div>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I couldn’t agree more with this
description from Amazon, “A slice of Americana delivered with her
characteristic warmth, endearing characters, and authentic Texan flair, the
fourth Honey Creek novel by New York Times and USA Today bestselling author
Jodi Thomas brings a sense of nostalgia to the town as some its older residents
set out on a quest to realize dreams they long ago gave up on. Soon it seems
the idea of chasing second chances is contagious as the rest of Honey Creek
joins their journey…” <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> Jessica
Ann McKenzie — “Jam” to everyone in Honey Creek — has fulfilled her dream of
owning the best restaurant for miles around. Serving candlelit dinners to every
couple in town on Valentine’s Day is a reminder of another dream, one she’s
just about given up on. Until, that very night, Sergeant Tucson Smith clambers
out of the muddy river and onto her land, bringing the promise of something
they’ve both been searching for.<br />
<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>When McCoy Mason crashes on
Interstate 45, he doesn’t just bust up his Mustang, his leg, and his
relationship. He also loses his prospects of a job and apartment in Houston.
Honey Creek, home to his estranged grandfather, offers a temporary respite, a
place to recover before moving on again. After all, what permanent use could a
town so picture-perfect have for a man like him?<br />
<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>At sixty-seven, Charles H.
Winston III lives by order and routine. One of his most cherished rituals is a
regular lunch date with three lovely ladies at the Honey Creek Café, including
the very proper Miss Lilly Lambert. But it’s not too late to surprise the whole
town—or himself—by seizing a chance for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. And
there’s no better season than spring, when the warm breeze blowing in from the
Brazos River brings fresh hope and second chances to those who need them most .
. .</span></i><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><br />
<br />
"[Jodi Thomas] captures the charm of a small Texas town as its residents
discover love...Thomas illuminates the ways ordinary lives can be transformed
by the simple kindness of others."— <i><b>Publishers Weekly </b></i><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhX9LDr0QciOqT4JuTanINr1eV2rodC80reZm3uf9fDWTEeHaxdGXsIiaRvwEFcRgLmRatfHH3GcM8DkChv-1xKVNQnHY7X5XH4BBwLHhxybl8wMBdepJx9gcgwLLvQqMv11OqvkSB9u5PCcaVWUyPSOnixJ17iA5uRTBWB_m9H_IKdaq6rcuhPkg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="970" height="397" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhX9LDr0QciOqT4JuTanINr1eV2rodC80reZm3uf9fDWTEeHaxdGXsIiaRvwEFcRgLmRatfHH3GcM8DkChv-1xKVNQnHY7X5XH4BBwLHhxybl8wMBdepJx9gcgwLLvQqMv11OqvkSB9u5PCcaVWUyPSOnixJ17iA5uRTBWB_m9H_IKdaq6rcuhPkg=w640-h397" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: large;">Doesn’t this sound like the
perfect summer read? You can’t help but enjoy a story that has such lovable
characters. </span></span><br /><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Now for those of you who aren’t
familiar with Jodi, here’s a bit of background on her. <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhsnC4Uwy0sXdBUYP9d2Vy5DoEatnpeBv9766T1GQYnPm6d5nClPXgpCMo5IFvFJJ9Bvh3iP5jyQ8DZH8OMyCy6X174PI50VJdP4kGQkA4AFN6yqWRbtoTOaF-VXbDHqF8Qlz1i7nesEYUCYD5f_jWQqsZ9bMq6FjK53E2bkAnArc6vfmrJTBIGyw" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="447" data-original-width="480" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhsnC4Uwy0sXdBUYP9d2Vy5DoEatnpeBv9766T1GQYnPm6d5nClPXgpCMo5IFvFJJ9Bvh3iP5jyQ8DZH8OMyCy6X174PI50VJdP4kGQkA4AFN6yqWRbtoTOaF-VXbDHqF8Qlz1i7nesEYUCYD5f_jWQqsZ9bMq6FjK53E2bkAnArc6vfmrJTBIGyw=w320-h298" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">With millions of books in print,
Jodi Thomas is both a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over
50 novels and countless short story collections. Her stories travel through the
past and present days of Texas and draw readers from around the world. </span><br /><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">In July 2006, Jodi was the 11th
writer to be inducted into the Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame. With
five RITA’s to her credit, along with National Readers’ Choice Awards and
Booksellers’ Best Awards, Thomas has proven her skill as a master storyteller. <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Honored in 2002 as a Distinguished
Alumni by Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, Thomas also served as Writer
in Residence at West Texas A&M University in Canyon, Texas. <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">When not working on a novel or
inspiring students to pursue a writing career, Thomas enjoys traveling,
renovating a historic home, and “checking on” two grown sons and four
grandchildren. <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">For more information on Jodi and
her writing, visit her website at <a href="http://www.jodithomas.com">www.jodithomas.com</a> <br /></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Thanks so much for stopping by
today. Do you enjoy books where you get more than one “main” character to fall
in love with?</span> <br /></p>Mason Canyonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10935307400882363560noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-85302548676788857242022-04-21T01:10:00.014-04:002022-04-21T01:10:00.286-04:00The Reluctant Bride (+ Giveaway)<p> <a href="http://xpressobooktours.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="http://www.xpressobooktours.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/02/ReluctantBrideBlitzBanner.png" style="height: auto; max-width: 100%;" />
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<p><b>The Reluctant Bride</b><br /><b>By Monica Murphy</b><br />Published by: Dangerous Press<br />Publication date: April 19th, 2022<br />Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance</p><blockquote><p>Everyone’s for sale, including me. One moment I’m the forgotten daughter of one of the most wealthy families in the country, and the next I’m the blushing bride in an arranged marriage. My fate is sealed in my wedded union with a complete stranger.</p>
<p>In public, Perry Constantine is the life of the party. Easygoing. Adored. In private, he’s brooding. Dark. Angry. But so am I. It’s a contest of wills to see who will break in the bedroom first, and while I try to remain strong, I find myself craving the very man I swore to hate.</p>
<p>My husband.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><b>EXCERPT:</b></p>
<p>“Good morning,” I say as I take a step back from my mother’s embrace. Can’t linger too long or Winny will say something snide and rude.</p>
<p>He doesn’t say a word beyond a nod of acknowledgement at my arrival. His expression is stern, yet impassive. I never know what he’s thinking, and it’s disconcerting. I’ve learned from that though, and do my damnedest to wear the same expression when I’m dealing with Halcyon business for Win.</p>
<p>Or when I’m trying to get out of a sticky situation with a woman. That happens more often than I care to admit.</p>
<p>“Have a seat, darling,” Mother says, indicating the chair on the other side of Winston. I do as she says, settling into the leather chair that’s more comfortable than the one I sit in at my desk every damn day. “How was your weekend?”</p>
<p>I can’t tell her it was full of debauchery that included too much alcohol and too many women, but I avoid the paparazzi at the more popular clubs to keep it under wraps.</p>
<p>Instead I smile at her and say, “It was fine.”</p>
<p>Winston snorts. I’m sure he knows what I was up to. Wonder if he misses it. If I had his hot wife to come home to every evening, I wouldn’t miss that lifestyle at all.</p>
<p>“That’s nice.” Mother smiles, revealing straight white teeth that nearly blind me. Looks like someone just visited the dentist. “I hear you’ve been given new projects at Halcyon.”</p>
<p>I chance a look at Winston but he’s not paying attention to us. Too busy tapping away on his phone.</p>
<p>“I have.” I try to tamp down my excitement before my brother calls me out for behaving like a hyperactive puppy. “I’m handling all the angry calls that come into the office.”</p>
<p>Mother frowns. “Angry calls?”</p>
<p>I nod. “We piss off a lot of people in this city. There’s a lot of damage control going on. And not always of the—violent variety.”</p>
<p>The knowing look on her face is obvious. She’s just as ruthless as Winston. Swear to God that’s where he got it from, not Dad. Clearing his throat, Winston sits up straight, resting his arms on top of the table.</p>
<p>“Enough with the pleasantries. Let’s get down to business.”</p>
<p>“Winston,” Mother murmurs.</p>
<p>I frown at the both of them. “What exactly is this business we’re discussing this early in the morning anyway?”</p>
<p>Mother clears her throat as well, glancing over at Winston before she turns her attention on me. “It has to do with…you.”</p>
<p>I frown. “What about me?”</p>
<p>“Perry, darling. You’re not getting any younger.” Her expression is dour, as if she’s discussing something that displeases her. “It’s time for you to settle down.”</p>
<p>I snort. So does Winston.</p>
<p>“I’m only twenty-four,” I remind her. “Winston didn’t marry until he was forty.”</p>
<p>“Thirty-nine,” he corrects.</p>
<p>“Whatever,” I say to him, returning my attention to our mother. “There’s no one I want to settle down with anyway, so I can’t.”</p>
<p>“Ah, but you can.” Her smile is serene. “I’ve found someone for you, Perry. And you’re going to absolutely adore her.”</p>
<p>Wait a minute.</p>
<p>Back the fuck up<br />
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<p style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Meet the Author: Monica Murphy</b></i><br /></p>
<p>New York Times, USA Today and international bestselling author. A believer in kissing. A believer of love.</p>
<p>I also write contemporary romance as USA Today bestselling author Karen Erickson.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEghqgwoV4rruyqGfnMzog_Yu0bLEx2bFecAF7Y8nRKct6SmRU2fs9qNW_GSb9zxSmmSgchKP28zrTVO2PprNAZl68w_L0AfMU2BMRFIgpdDEf7geWkZ4q36iAqk_fYzS0zOuHegqbCeew1mZTbnu-TKsNCge1MnCD2GOlMdGJty2hutLSnuAi2I-Q" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1089" data-original-width="720" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEghqgwoV4rruyqGfnMzog_Yu0bLEx2bFecAF7Y8nRKct6SmRU2fs9qNW_GSb9zxSmmSgchKP28zrTVO2PprNAZl68w_L0AfMU2BMRFIgpdDEf7geWkZ4q36iAqk_fYzS0zOuHegqbCeew1mZTbnu-TKsNCge1MnCD2GOlMdGJty2hutLSnuAi2I-Q=w265-h400" width="265" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">I'm delighted today to welcome author, fellow blogger, friend and Ninja Captain Alex J. Cavanaugh to Thoughts in Progress to talk about his latest release, <i><b>CassaDark.</b></i></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Welcome, Alex. What are
your thoughts on “<b>Mystery in Space.”</b> <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">When most people want to
wrap themselves in a mystery, they reach for a book in the mystery or thriller.
But that’s not the only genre capable of boasting a mystery or two. Multiple
mysteries reside in my latest science fiction book, CassaDark. The hero, Bassan,
encounters many unknowns. <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Let me highlight some! <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">The first revolves around
a man Bassan meets on Procura Space Station. He’s a Kintal like Bassan, but who
is Zendar really? Is he telling the truth when he claims the people on his
planet are dying? What does he really want and can he be trusted? <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Once Bassan reaches
Zendar’s planet, Ugar, the mystery continues. In the settlement of Jaree, he
wonders–where are all the dying people? Zendar had shown him visions of
hundreds ill. Where are they? <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Then Bassan begins to
question the true motivation of the leaders of Jaree. Why do they really need
him? What secrets are they hiding? Bassan’s unique connection to ancient Kintal
technology–does that come into play? <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">I could keep going, but I
don’t want to reveal too many of the mysteries! Suffice to say, there are many
unknown layers and not all of them truthful. <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">So, if you fancy a bit of
mystery in space, please check out CassaDark. <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Alex, thanks for sharing
this. CassaDark is a great combination of mystery and science. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"></span></p>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhzIyoURqnJ1uQ6iCLgzbYs8EJy1ob9xVs2KDQ2aoDesh_fAtT4msoHLIbkxQLqbmjvc--VxstOLTks_sFEIFY6BZyeWJMRNhJSHIGkHx8mPuqr62JglmFfYfN3kimuxWMqHLqdtnCoRFmTvONTHxaZ4OpJCu6ohBEyilq_mhYNBidELgOymkFv2g" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="599" data-original-width="1186" height="203" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhzIyoURqnJ1uQ6iCLgzbYs8EJy1ob9xVs2KDQ2aoDesh_fAtT4msoHLIbkxQLqbmjvc--VxstOLTks_sFEIFY6BZyeWJMRNhJSHIGkHx8mPuqr62JglmFfYfN3kimuxWMqHLqdtnCoRFmTvONTHxaZ4OpJCu6ohBEyilq_mhYNBidELgOymkFv2g=w400-h203" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><i><b>CassaDark</b></i></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">By Alex J. Cavanaugh <br /></span></div>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><i><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">“Cavanaugh returns to the
world of his Cassa Series…for a fourth inventive space opera.” – Publisher’s
Weekly</span></i><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"> <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">His world is unraveling… <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Bassan’s father is
stepping down from command. His best friend almost dies when Bassan freezes.
Now, he’s being sent across the galaxy to speak at an important conference.
Despite saving the eleven races years ago, he’s paralyzed by doubt. Could
things get any worse? <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Once there, new
acquaintance Zendar convinces Bassan to visit his planet for a humanitarian
mission. Bassan’s special connection to ancient technology is the key to saving
Zendar’s people. One problem though—it’s a prisoner planet. <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">On Ugar, he discovers
things aren’t so straightforward. As each truth reveals itself, the situation
grows more desperate. If he can’t find the right answers, he might die along
with Zendar’s people. Can Bassan summon the courage to be a hero again? <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Print - 9781939844842</span></p>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">EBook – 9781939844859</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Science Fiction –
Adventure/Space Opera/Space Exploration</span></div>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Links:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">iTunes – <a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/x/id1574189874" target="_blank">https://books.apple.com/us/book/x/id1574189874</a></span></p>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Amazon – <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0982FL3SH" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0982FL3SH</a></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Barnes & Noble – <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/2940164947033" target="_blank">https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/2940164947033</a></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Kobo – <a href="https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/cassadark" target="_blank">https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/cassadark</a></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Scribed – <a href="https://www.scribd.com/search?query=9781939844859&language=0" target="_blank">https://www.scribd.com/search?query=9781939844859&language=0</a></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Goodreads – <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58461762-cassadark" target="_blank">https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58461762-cassadark</a></span></div>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Now for those of you who
aren’t familiar with Alex, here’s a bit of background on him. <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"><i><b>Meet the Author: Alex J.
Cavanaugh </b></i><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgzOZA6zpqMlww-yETguAv_UVMUqRx2iuIYMYaWsHk7LAnCrqOYzryrsWRXw6OTZ4ly1Lpeg13fOYNzNlN4o2jtV0k8hBMQZcqmgVVxUcERpWOoKdhWfyC90Sc-1o8a1J643LbemfUQ3EzqLO-WG-o4hxx0jtpuzdWgrrpZ-Vbn_SPMshr8Vt8CKw" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="140" data-original-width="170" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgzOZA6zpqMlww-yETguAv_UVMUqRx2iuIYMYaWsHk7LAnCrqOYzryrsWRXw6OTZ4ly1Lpeg13fOYNzNlN4o2jtV0k8hBMQZcqmgVVxUcERpWOoKdhWfyC90Sc-1o8a1J643LbemfUQ3EzqLO-WG-o4hxx0jtpuzdWgrrpZ-Vbn_SPMshr8Vt8CKw" width="291" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">Alex J. Cavanaugh works in
web design and graphics, and he plays guitar in a Christian band. A fan of all
things science fiction, his interests range from books and movies to music and
games. </span><br /><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Online he is known as
Ninja Captain Alex and he’s the founder of the Insecure Writer’s Support Group. <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">You can connect with Alex
on the following sites:<br />
<a href="http://alexjcavanaugh.com/" target="_blank">http://alexjcavanaugh.com</a> </span></p>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"><a href="https://www.insecurewriterssupportgroup.com/" target="_blank">https://www.insecurewriterssupportgroup.com/</a></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;"><a href="https://twitter.com/AlexJCavanaugh" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/AlexJCavanaugh</a></span></div>
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<p><span style="font-family: "Georgia",serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">Thanks everyone for
stopping by today during Alex’s visit. Do you like the combination of mystery
and science? Doesn't that cover just draw you in as you wonder where the adventure will take you?</span> <br /></p>Mason Canyonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10935307400882363560noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-18094931763646901532022-04-12T01:10:00.017-04:002022-04-12T01:10:00.382-04:00Mermaid of New York (+ Giveaway)<p> <a href="http://xpressobooktours.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="http://www.xpressobooktours.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/02/MermaidofNewYorkBlitzBanner.png" style="height: auto; max-width: 100%;" />
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<p><b>Mermaid of New York</b><br /><b>By Jincey Lumpkin</b><br />(Mermaid of Venice, #3)<br />Publication date: February 7th, 2022<br />Genres: Adult, Fantasy, Romance</p><blockquote><p>Mermaid Gia Acquaviva’s thrilling adventures continue. She must travel to New York to fight a battle in the public arena with the powerful media moguls, Royce and Bronwyn Langley. Her casino empire is under attack, threatened by her Greek relatives. Meanwhile, Gia is paired up with a rising movie starlette to create the perceptions a tabloid romance tabloids. With tensions rising, will Gia survive after burning every bridge to get what she wants?</p>
<p>Fans of <span class="a-text-italic">Killing Eve</span> and <span class="a-text-italic">Big Little Lies</span> will love <span class="a-text-italic">Mermaid of New York</span>, a sexy psychological thriller with lush fantasy elements. The chic mystery of Patricia Highsmith’s <span class="a-text-italic">The Talented Mr. Ripley</span> with a juicy splash of the lavish lifestyle in E. L. James’s <span class="a-text-italic">50 Shades</span> series. This is not the Little Mermaid you grew up with. Gia’s out for blood.</p>
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<p>“Park Avenue? Four bedrooms? No. I told you six bedrooms at a minimum. I need a room for my daughter and space for my security staff. I do not care what the price is. Find me the biggest, safest apartment in Manhattan.”</p>
<p>Gia hung up and slipped the phone in her bag, pulling her hat lower on her head.</p>
<p>As Gia waited to board her plane, her thoughts were occupied with her journey to New York—and her ensuing custody battle for Serena. Gia didn’t notice that the other plane inside the hangar bore a familiar name: Bisset. Bisset Industries to be specific.</p>
<p>It wasn’t until she saw a face from the past descending the airsteps of the other plane that she snapped out of her rumination.</p>
<p>“Bonjour, Gia,” the man said.</p>
<p>“Florent, is that you?” Shocked, Gia’s mouth dropped open.</p>
<p>Her security guards closed in around her, forming a protective circle, but she gave them the signal to back off.</p>
<p>“Gia,” Florent winked, “you have not aged a day.” He lightly tugged on the neck of his cashmere turtleneck to let in a bit of fresh air. It was much too early to wear any kind of sweater, let alone cash- mere, but Florent had his reasons for the choice of wardrobe—and they had nothing to do with fashion.</p>
<p>Gia was dumbfounded, confused. She never thought she’d see him again—much less witness him stepping off of a jet emblazoned with his last name.</p>
<p>As he edged closer to her, she took a step backward. “It’s all right,” he cooed. “I heard about everything that happened to you in Sicily. I am just happy that I was able to help you.”</p>
<p>“Help me?” Gia shook her head, trying to process everything. “I do not understand. What do you mean?”</p>
<p>“We share a common friend… Awa Diop.”</p>
<p>“Awa? How do you know Awa? I am sorry, but this is all coming as quite a shock to me.”</p>
<p>On the other side of the hangar, Gia’s pilot radioed to the flight attendant that the jet was ready to depart for Teterboro airport. The flight attendant then approached Gia’s security team to begin the boarding protocol. The head of security murmured into an earpiece, relaying that Gia would be ready to board the plane shortly.</p>
<p>Florent continued speaking. “Awa asked me to help coordinate smuggling you out of that psychopath’s compound.”</p>
<p>“Why would you do that?” Gia demanded.</p>
<p>“We are old friends, aren’t we?” Florent’s eyes narrowed, and inside them, Gia could see her own reflection. The corners of her mouth turned down.</p>
<p>“I do not think that we are.” She felt tingling in her chest and a gnawing sense of anxiety. “I… I left you in St. Moritz.”</p>
<p>“Indeed, you did. You left me in the snow all alone.” He approached her, leaning close to her ear, whispering to her. “But I lived.” He yanked his turtleneck down, revealing a thick diagonal scar that ran from the bottom left of his chin to his right shoulder. “You tried to kill me, Gia, but I lived.”<br />
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<p style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Meet the Author: Jincey Lumpkin</b></i><br /></p>
<p>JINCEY LUMPKIN is a writer and creative director in Luxury Beauty. She is the author of the Mermaid of Venice fantasy thriller series. Recognized as a thought leader on women and culture, Jincey has written more than 50 columns for the Huffington Post and Playboy. She headlined Sex Week at Harvard and gave an infamous TEDx talk, “Are Robots the Future of Sex?” She has been profiled by Dateline NBC, Vice, and GQ, among others. Out Magazine listed her in its "OUT 100", naming her as one of the world's most influential LGBTQ+ people, alongside celebrities like Laverne Cox and Ricky Martin.</p>
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<p><b>The Cruiser</b><br /><b>By Rowan Rossler</b><br />(The Hustlers Trilogy, #1)<br />Publication date: March 7th, 2022<br />Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance</p><blockquote><p>Morgan de Rohan-Chabot is Monaco’s most notorious yacht designer. A maverick playboy with a reputation for leaving a trail of broken hearts in his wake. Young, talented, not to mention sexy AF, he’s also got a boatload of attitude.</p>
<p>In other words, he’s my perfect public relations challenge. So what if he’s trouble with a capital T? I’m a pro. Vandana Hillman: The Queen of Luxury PR. My life’s just blown up, I need a distraction, and Morgan wants me to join him on the glittering shores of Monaco to help him land a conservative Saudi Prince as a client.</p>
<p>Ten days. In, out. No biggie, right?</p>
<p>What could possibly go wrong?</p>
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</p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-CA">Morgan POV</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; tab-stops: 28.0pt 56.0pt 84.0pt 112.0pt 140.0pt 168.0pt 196.0pt 224.0pt 3.5in 280.0pt 308.0pt 336.0pt; text-autospace: none; text-indent: .4in;"><b><span lang="EN-CA"> </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">I wake up slowly, dopey from the wine. I’m crusted
with come, the skin on my back lashed and sore from the rake of her nails.
Buttery fingers of light streak across the room, and I’m guessing it’s close to
five p.m. Hard to say. I also don’t want to know. Dream worlds should go on
forever, not be tied to time. If Vandana wasn’t curled up beside me in the
deep, endless sleep that follows godless fucking, I’m certain she’d agree. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; tab-stops: 28.0pt 56.0pt 84.0pt 112.0pt 140.0pt 168.0pt 196.0pt 224.0pt 3.5in 280.0pt 308.0pt 336.0pt; text-autospace: none; text-indent: .4in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">I bury my nose, take a deep inhale of her hair spread
along the pillow. It smells like her, but also like us. Despite the punishing
abuse, my cock stirs to life again. Oh, where to start? It’s tricky rating sex.
So many factors play into it, like all the atmospheric elements of an evening
that turn an ordinary bottle of wine into the finest vintage.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; tab-stops: 28.0pt 56.0pt 84.0pt 112.0pt 140.0pt 168.0pt 196.0pt 224.0pt 3.5in 280.0pt 308.0pt 336.0pt; text-autospace: none; text-indent: .4in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">But this… <i>Her…</i></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; tab-stops: 28.0pt 56.0pt 84.0pt 112.0pt 140.0pt 168.0pt 196.0pt 224.0pt 3.5in 280.0pt 308.0pt 336.0pt; text-autospace: none; text-indent: .4in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">I had a sense of what it would be like, but I never
imagined this. My mind can’t even compute a number. There is no scale on which
to judge. We created our own scale.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; tab-stops: 28.0pt 56.0pt 84.0pt 112.0pt 140.0pt 168.0pt 196.0pt 224.0pt 3.5in 280.0pt 308.0pt 336.0pt; text-autospace: none; text-indent: .4in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The duvet rises and falls innocently with her
breathing and I smile, remembering her at the end—soaked and cursing, crumbling
in my arms. A woman’s pleasure is an elusive thing, and a man can go mad in
pursuit of it. But there was no shame between us. No guessing. As expected, she
is a woman who knows what she wants and is unafraid to tell me. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; tab-stops: 28.0pt 56.0pt 84.0pt 112.0pt 140.0pt 168.0pt 196.0pt 224.0pt 3.5in 280.0pt 308.0pt 336.0pt; text-autospace: none; text-indent: .4in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">A woman who gives as good as she gets.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; tab-stops: 28.0pt 56.0pt 84.0pt 112.0pt 140.0pt 168.0pt 196.0pt 224.0pt 3.5in 280.0pt 308.0pt 336.0pt; text-autospace: none; text-indent: .4in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Round two, that debauched damage, the heights she took
me to… Whatever it is that’s clogging up my throat knows.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; tab-stops: 28.0pt 56.0pt 84.0pt 112.0pt 140.0pt 168.0pt 196.0pt 224.0pt 3.5in 280.0pt 308.0pt 336.0pt; text-autospace: none; text-indent: .4in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">I am totally, one hundred percent screwed.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; tab-stops: 28.0pt 56.0pt 84.0pt 112.0pt 140.0pt 168.0pt 196.0pt 224.0pt 3.5in 280.0pt 308.0pt 336.0pt; text-autospace: none; text-indent: .4in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Leaving the bed is an act of treason, although I
imagine Vandana will be out for a while. With utmost care, I disentangle myself
from the sheet and tiptoe to the bathroom. I knew all along the pearls were a
front. Vandana is a raw, blazing diamond and this afternoon, I was her craftsman.
Sculpting brightness and fire, my tongue coaxing a sparkle from deep within her
quivering flesh. God, she enjoyed that. Her moan turning into a cry of sweet
surrender, the bashing of the bed frame against the wall, every part of her
uncoiling.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; tab-stops: 28.0pt 56.0pt 84.0pt 112.0pt 140.0pt 168.0pt 196.0pt 224.0pt 3.5in 280.0pt 308.0pt 336.0pt; text-autospace: none; text-indent: .4in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">I really need to stop thinking about her.</span></p>
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Mason Canyonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10935307400882363560noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-52729487013436555452022-04-01T01:10:00.010-04:002022-04-01T01:10:00.260-04:00Kiss of the Assassin<p><span style="font-size: large;">I am always delighted to share new books I learn about with you, and especially so when the book is by an author I know and admire. That's why it's a pleasure today to introduce you to an intriguing new release,<i> <b>KISS OF THE ASSASSIN</b></i><i><span style="font-style: normal;">, by author Joylene Nowell Butler.</span></i></span></p><p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b></b></i></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiBViCWxb5wK7Ha8aR8VkXKaF5J9O5C3O8IyzajB3FSy4sWfU5_nMGETdZP5OjzpFWKybdjDvDsEyuWAsaHRmvUAth9g5APemCSuY-Tl4xB14vrYHNee8HMqUlRKRxwQge_VlLnNBeVmDVFimPTHnchpfAUrXGBamCeOfYSvjLtUJ75sEcN-fJOpw" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiBViCWxb5wK7Ha8aR8VkXKaF5J9O5C3O8IyzajB3FSy4sWfU5_nMGETdZP5OjzpFWKybdjDvDsEyuWAsaHRmvUAth9g5APemCSuY-Tl4xB14vrYHNee8HMqUlRKRxwQge_VlLnNBeVmDVFimPTHnchpfAUrXGBamCeOfYSvjLtUJ75sEcN-fJOpw=w250-h400" width="250" /></a></b></i></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>KISS OF THE ASSASSIN</b></i><b><i><br />
</i><b>by Joylene Nowell Butler</b></b></span><p></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>◊ Publisher: The Wild Rose Press, Inc (March 23,
2022)</b><br /></span>
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</span><p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Marina Antonovna, a Soviet spy, and Mateo Arcusa, an
American homicide lieutenant first meet in Cambodia during the Vietnam War as
enemies. Fearful that the most powerful man in the Soviet Union, KGB Chairman
Vladimir Kurenkov, has ordered her death, Marina risks everything to defect to
the United States. </i></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i> </i></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>She promises Mateo that her days as an assassin are
over. Vladimir is determined to do whatever it takes to bring her back and, by
threatening Mateo’s life, forces Marina to break her promise.</i></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="background: white none repeat scroll 0% 0%; color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large; line-height: 107%;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgYyWSvXz4CdPmj6i4kwJCJBy1h-77r1H0d1f2Hk6s2TaosByL5rHGp5KDdd7HIpGbYUxGraP-7436hMKDbBZf3JRoLDpKbLVpnnD6ffnPvmtZF2a16-zK6OofmA-ti1STFyOjp9l-UBaqTybe6i8SQ3AhPqQa77MMCUHLGnxcMHcLxUgGjWmYZJA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="249" data-original-width="672" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgYyWSvXz4CdPmj6i4kwJCJBy1h-77r1H0d1f2Hk6s2TaosByL5rHGp5KDdd7HIpGbYUxGraP-7436hMKDbBZf3JRoLDpKbLVpnnD6ffnPvmtZF2a16-zK6OofmA-ti1STFyOjp9l-UBaqTybe6i8SQ3AhPqQa77MMCUHLGnxcMHcLxUgGjWmYZJA=w640-h238" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; line-height: 107%;">Now here's an excerpt for your reading pleasure.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; line-height: 107%;">
</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">“Malyshka …child…there’s no easy way of saying this apart
from being honest and direct. I hope you can forgive me, but your father died.”</span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
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Kurenkov. He looked sympathetic.</span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">“When?” The thought that he lived beyond that night and she
hadn’t seen him made her ability to keep calm unbearable.</span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Kurenkov shrugged and admired his cuticles. “You were so
young. I was afraid if I told you the truth, you would blame yourself.”</span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">“Why would I—”</span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">“Your father died the night your mother stabbed him. He has
been dead for fifteen years.”</span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">“I…I don’t understand, why would I—”</span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">“You were so despondent. Your father asked for your help
before he died. What could you do? You were a mere child. I kept the truth from
you because I couldn’t bear you taking on all the blame. I knew you would. That
night you had already blamed yourself. You told me your papa asked for help and
you hadn’t helped him. I’m sure he didn’t mean to abandon you, not as my father
abandoned me. Please, Malyshka, please forgive me for shielding you from the
truth. I did it to protect[…] </span><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><i>Excerpt From: Joylene Nowell Butler. “Kiss of the Assassin.”
iBooks. </i><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; line-height: 107%;"> </span></i><b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; line-height: 107%;"> </span></i></b></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; line-height: 107%;">Meet
the Author: Joylene Nowell Butler</span></i></b></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiGk24bqUZ5moBWHK6dINJbEJM9RBdgvpxGapyA-Hs3ClDL67kmy90tDqkKqO0HSgmQPokekifm8My8DxmrKfOa43VOzKHwY_GJdC_8xRhjzhTweQoHdxl4QawpRr0QyLjBTI8SNrXWqFqH2gL5Zsgy9XczZn7Bga03Ocg1ufbDKmf0QCEWn9P5cooD" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="283" height="170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiGk24bqUZ5moBWHK6dINJbEJM9RBdgvpxGapyA-Hs3ClDL67kmy90tDqkKqO0HSgmQPokekifm8My8DxmrKfOa43VOzKHwY_GJdC_8xRhjzhTweQoHdxl4QawpRr0QyLjBTI8SNrXWqFqH2gL5Zsgy9XczZn7Bga03Ocg1ufbDKmf0QCEWn9P5cooD=w200-h170" width="200" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large; line-height: 107%;"><br />Joylene Butler lives with her husband in the tiny village of Cluculz
Lake in central B.C... She is the author of three suspense novels and a
contributor to one anthology. <br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large; line-height: 107%;">For more on Joylene and
her writing, visit her </span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://joylenebutler.com/"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; line-height: 107%;">website</span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; line-height: 107%;">
and </span><a href="https://joylenebutler.com/blog"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; line-height: 107%;">blog,</span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; line-height: 107%;">
as well as connect with her on </span><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/1670565.Joylene_Nowell_Butler"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; line-height: 107%;">Goodreads</span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; line-height: 107%;">,
</span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Joylene-Nowell-Butler-15811294707/?ref=bookmarks"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; line-height: 107%;">Facebook</span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; line-height: 107%;">,
</span><a href="https://twitter.com/cluculzwriter"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; line-height: 107%;">Twitter</span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; line-height: 107%;">,
and </span><a href="http://urlm.in/negn"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; line-height: 107%;">Amazon</span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; line-height: 107%;">.</span></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p><span style="font-size: large;">Thanks so much for stopping by today during Joylene's visit. You can find out more about Joylene and her new book by following her blog tour <a href="https://wp.me/p7Cq9d-173" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Doesn't this sound like an intriguing book, especially for the times we are in? Do you enjoy books where the enemies evolve into more? <br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiNByAiME8VIGkfDWYt5F6yVH300Lw8irRLgnhkCHKler095hOww_0pfufTLRmot_UrUdK_sbxoBe2Pmp0_pRLkbFbHh1ix50GRTVkrg1r4uKe1fW2JGRE4yCC4NkeoAO1-iex5bl5kK3o5_1USwO3GfhF_7Jo11e3hzVioz-M-WAHyRXpg3Wqgqk3l" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="384" data-original-width="576" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiNByAiME8VIGkfDWYt5F6yVH300Lw8irRLgnhkCHKler095hOww_0pfufTLRmot_UrUdK_sbxoBe2Pmp0_pRLkbFbHh1ix50GRTVkrg1r4uKe1fW2JGRE4yCC4NkeoAO1-iex5bl5kK3o5_1USwO3GfhF_7Jo11e3hzVioz-M-WAHyRXpg3Wqgqk3l=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;">
</span>Mason Canyonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10935307400882363560noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-39104652447744155382022-03-30T01:10:00.019-04:002022-03-30T01:10:00.255-04:00Death Wish (+ Giveaway)<p> <a href="http://xpressobooktours.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="http://www.xpressobooktours.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/02/DeathWishBlitzBanner.png" style="height: auto; max-width: 100%;" />
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<p><b>Death Wish</b><br /><b>By K. Webster</b><br />(Deception Duet, #2)<br />Published by: Dangerous Press<br />Publication date: March 29th, 2022<br />Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Reverse Harem, Romance</p><blockquote><p>All I wanted is for my little sister Della to be safe and happy. And maybe, in brief stolen moments, I dreamed of a happy ending for myself with a brown-eyed man. That hope has turned into sharp, bright fear. There’s only survival now.</p>
<p>I’m the daughter of a controlling and cruel billionaire, so I understand about power. But I find myself fighting anyway. I find myself testing them.</p>
<p>I have claws and I bite. I’m not going down without a fight.</p>
<p>It’s like I have a death wish.</p>
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<p>What have I done?</p>
<p>Disgust at my naivety has my stomach churning. It’s the fear, though, that has every muscle tight with tension and every hair on my body standing on end.</p>
<p>I did this.</p>
<p>To myself. To us.</p>
<p>Della.</p>
<p>I try to glean a sense of what I’m in for, scanning his bedroom for clues. It’s too normal for this situation. His bed is unmade from the morning before and clothes are scattered all over the floor. There’s a picture of him and his brothers framed and sitting on his desk. Nothing says that he’s a kidnapper<i>…or worse.</i></p>
<p>A sob of horror tries to make its escape, but Scout’s hand is clamped almost painfully over my mouth. His arm around me is powerful and unyielding. I’m trapped.</p>
<p>Walked right into the one he set for me.</p>
<p>Now I’m all alone with Scout. <i>In his bedroom</i>.</p>
<p>Flashes of the bathroom at school assault my mind. Any pleasure I thought I got from it is erased in an instant. Whatever pain he inflicts on me this time will be worse because I won’t enjoy one second of it. On Friday, when it happened, I cared about him. Thought he was sick. Craved his touch and attention. Needed the promise of safety he offered.</p>
<p>What a joke.</p>
<p>And I’m a damn fool for falling for it.</p>
<p>“You won’t scream,” Scout says, voice cold and sharp like an icicle, piercing its way into my heart. “Because if you do, I’ll tape your pretty mouth shut. Plus, you don’t want to upset your little sister.”</p>
<p>I gag and tears flood my eyes. Though the urge to scream and hope someone will hear is high on my list of wants, I know that I won’t. Not if it means risking Della’s safety. I got her into this mess and I’m going to have to get her out of it.</p>
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<p>K Webster is a USA Today Bestselling author. Her titles have claimed many bestseller tags in numerous categories, are translated in multiple languages, and have been adapted into audiobooks. She lives in "Tornado Alley" with her husband, two children, and her baby dog named Blue. When she's not writing, she's reading, drinking copious amounts of coffee, and researching aliens.</p>
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<p><b>Mermaid of Sicily</b><br /><b>By Jincey Lumpkin</b><br />(Mermaid of Venice, #2)<br />Publication date: September 20th, 2021<br />Genres: Adult, Fantasy, Romance</p><blockquote><p>The glamorous Gia Acquaviva struggles to maintain her freedom and hold onto her business empire. A Sicilian mob boss nips at her tail, hoping to lure her into his sick fantasies. Meanwhile, the global media hunts Gia, attempting to hold her accountable for a string of murders. Can the world’s most famous mermaid escape their net, or will she be caught?</p>
<p>Dive into the extremely glamorous life of Gia Acquaviva, an ultra-rich Venetian mogul with a portfolio of clubs and casinos around the globe. Gia harbors dark secrets––and an underwater graveyard filled with the bones of her former lovers.</p>
<p>Her family’s roots descend from the mythological sirens of ancient Greece, but she’s taken every precaution to protect her anonymity and the existence of other mermaids. Gia lures in men with a beguiling façade, but inside lurks a deeply troubled soul, severely damaged by a mysterious past.</p>
<p>Fans of <span class="a-text-italic">Killing Eve</span> and <span class="a-text-italic">Big Little Lies</span> will love <span class="a-text-italic">Mermaid of Sicily</span>, a sexy psychological thriller with lush fantasy elements. The chic mystery and European hot spots of Patricia Highsmith’s <span class="a-text-italic">The Talented Mr. Ripley</span> with a juicy splash of the lavish lifestyle in E. L. James’s <span class="a-text-italic">50 Shades</span> series. This is not the Little Mermaid you grew up with. Gia’s out for blood.</p>
<p><span class="a-text-italic">Mermaid of Sicily</span> is the second installment in a series of 6 books about Gia Acquaviva.</p>
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<p>Gia arrived at the base of the Eiffel Tower in disguise. An auburn wig, a pair of large sunglasses, and a wooly cap hid her identity. She approached the brown awning of the Jules Verne restaurant with supreme caution, hyper vigilant of her surroundings and potential threats. It was then that she was met at the front door by two of Q’s men.</p>
<p>“Are you here for <i>Signor</i> Mosca?” one asked.</p>
<p>“Unfortunately,” Gia chirped, sarcasm thick in her voice.</p>
<p>“This way.”</p>
<p>As they entered the restaurant, Gia discovered that Q had paid enough money to clear the place out completely.</p>
<p>How much had that set him back?</p>
<p>People waited months for a reservation—it couldn’t have been easy to compensate all those angry patrons overnight. The men escorted Gia into the glass elevator. As it rose, they passed through level after level of the brown iron that Mr. Eiffel had twisted himself.</p>
<p>The men took Gia all the way to a table that was situated in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows.</p>
<p>“Thank you gentlemen,” Q said, patting them on the back. “I have asked the chef to set up a table for the two of you in the kitchen. Please enjoy your meal. We will come to you when we are ready to go.”</p>
<p>He shuffled toward Gia and took her hand in his. Gia resisted the urge to pull away, her stomach lurched in revulsion to his touch.</p>
<p>“<i>Signorina</i> Acquaviva, I have been looking forward to spending time with you since we met in Athens…”<br />
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<p>JINCEY LUMPKIN is a writer and creative director in Luxury Beauty. She is the author of the Mermaid of Venice fantasy thriller series. Recognized as a thought leader on women and culture, Jincey has written more than 50 columns for the Huffington Post and Playboy. She headlined Sex Week at Harvard and gave an infamous TEDx talk, “Are Robots the Future of Sex?” She has been profiled by Dateline NBC, Vice, and GQ, among others. Out Magazine listed her in its "OUT 100", naming her as one of the world's most influential LGBTQ+ people, alongside celebrities like Laverne Cox and Ricky Martin.</p>
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</span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="line-height: 107%;"></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: times;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjKf_dUXnFmu4qx6mCkbtR5N6zig8D5MCpo_0xfCAnlRKgTRPcPf4ta6bvPRHbJD9vwH6hR3MoX7rSdjv965UpaoCotUT9ehfO0gs4PsdvTwopWgl3xF-mTtG3x-w-tYUtevXmezKl-rAsP8ip9LXkIR-VN7MV0r1qVs4SXhUH1L4COrKcmxXCKIA=s303" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="303" data-original-width="202" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjKf_dUXnFmu4qx6mCkbtR5N6zig8D5MCpo_0xfCAnlRKgTRPcPf4ta6bvPRHbJD9vwH6hR3MoX7rSdjv965UpaoCotUT9ehfO0gs4PsdvTwopWgl3xF-mTtG3x-w-tYUtevXmezKl-rAsP8ip9LXkIR-VN7MV0r1qVs4SXhUH1L4COrKcmxXCKIA=w266-h400" width="266" /></a></span></span></div><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: times;">I’m delighted today to share
with you the paperback release of <b><i>THE LIFE AND TIMES OF COLOR</i></b> by
H. R. Sinclair.<span style="line-height: 107%;"> </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="line-height: 107%;"></span></span></span>
</p><ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">Title: The Life and Times Of Color</span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">eBook Published September 2021</span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">Paperback: Published March 2022</span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">Paperback Size: 6×9 inches</span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">Paperback Pages: 172</span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">ISBN: 9798786293129</span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">Price: eBook $4.99 | print: $18 US |
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</span></span><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="line-height: 107%;"> </span><b><i><span style="line-height: 107%;">The
Life and Times of Color</span></i></b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: times;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">All about color, the
history, symbolism, superstitions, and beliefs from around the world. Included
is a thesaurus and descriptors as well as places and things that are
predominantly one hue. <br /></span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: times;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">There’s also information
about trademarks, historical dyes, phrases, and information about color and
your personality. <br /></span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: times;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">Wear yellow on Mondays
for good luck, but not on . . . Find out in <b><i>THE LIFE AND TIMES OF COLOR</i></b>.
Ancient Egyptians believed blue possessed life-giving powers and black
symbolized fertility . . . Find out more about this and many more informative
and amazing facts in this intriguing book. <br /></span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: times;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">For more information on <b><i>THE
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</span></span><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="line-height: 107%;"> </span><b><i><span style="line-height: 107%;">Meet
the Author: H. R. Sinclair</span></i></b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: times;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="line-height: 107%;"></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: times;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhVv3TqylOZLHejipTbYU9JUDZVfax_staIoUCZkaaTxSsL56DvkHZ9pV0p9W2q4hmDQcqyDJWsRP8lIAzqYyim-z8Itty7zs55bXcjmZduaWQMa2Ho6qB5aOSHOT5AZ1cDEFSc4EPfOJTWT5KDyPbJxjMZoYgt_sVY2dQwRJNVFV2uLeImxE9kvw" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="469" data-original-width="469" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhVv3TqylOZLHejipTbYU9JUDZVfax_staIoUCZkaaTxSsL56DvkHZ9pV0p9W2q4hmDQcqyDJWsRP8lIAzqYyim-z8Itty7zs55bXcjmZduaWQMa2Ho6qB5aOSHOT5AZ1cDEFSc4EPfOJTWT5KDyPbJxjMZoYgt_sVY2dQwRJNVFV2uLeImxE9kvw" width="240" /></a></span></span></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br />H. R. Sinclair writes
urban fantasy and paranormal tales, and the occasional reference book. She’s a
graphic artist and illustrator by trade, a southpaw by birth, and a believer in
the squirrel apocalypse (it’s coming). <br />
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">For more on the author and
her writing, you can connect with her on the following links:</span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: times;">
</span></span><ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="line-height: 107%;"><a href="https://www.iamhrsinclair.com/blog/">My Blog</a>: https://www.iamhrsinclair.com/blog/</span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: times;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjdn4g_d7c0JSm0fiEnwi743m6vAUt0mZh2qp9aGfIW_QRygd2UC1un765-0iLqKDZ-GyXYcbulfdZH-aYb5OAzSbBrKVvhA2Aim_0xOEuvhVAHIA3WNAB2_OFhRu-Od_sr6iWDvyM5fNvylTx-RZWHIroDSBfETTWQIpFxayXnAentAk5Uv0povQ" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjdn4g_d7c0JSm0fiEnwi743m6vAUt0mZh2qp9aGfIW_QRygd2UC1un765-0iLqKDZ-GyXYcbulfdZH-aYb5OAzSbBrKVvhA2Aim_0xOEuvhVAHIA3WNAB2_OFhRu-Od_sr6iWDvyM5fNvylTx-RZWHIroDSBfETTWQIpFxayXnAentAk5Uv0povQ" width="240" /></a></span><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="line-height: 107%;"><a href="https://twitter.com/southpawpov" target="_blank">Twitter</a>:
https://twitter.com/southpawpov</span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="line-height: 107%;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/hrsinclair/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>:
https://www.instagram.com/hrsinclair/</span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="line-height: 107%;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/7548000-h-r-sinclair" target="_blank">Goodreads</a>:
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</span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">Note: She has also
created a dedicated section on Pinterest that features color:<br />
<a href="https://www.pinterest.com/iamhrsinclair/colorful-places-animals-things/" target="_blank">https://www.pinterest.com/iamhrsinclair/colorful-places-animals-things/</a></span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: times;">
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stopping by today. Doesn’t this book cover just make you smile while the topics
in the book stir your imagination? <br /></span></span><p></p>Mason Canyonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10935307400882363560noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-7434685464515868932022-02-02T01:10:00.024-05:002022-02-02T01:10:00.240-05:00The Snowman's Sweetheart (+ Giveaway)<p> <a href="http://xpressobooktours.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="http://www.xpressobooktours.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/01/TheSnowmansSweetheartBlitzBanner-1.png" style="height: auto; max-width: 100%;" />
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<p><b>The Snowman’s Sweetheart</b><br /><b>By Shanna Hatfield</b><br />Publication date: January 27th, 2022<br />Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance</p><blockquote><p><b><i>Will a whirlwind winter romance result in a forever love?</i></b><b><i> </i></b></p>
<p>After a Christmas Eve catastrophe that left her heart encased in ice, Sierra Goodwin detests anything to do with winter and the holiday season. To take her mind off her troubles, her best friend talks her into a weekend spa getaway to a town she’s never heard of. Her bestie’s boyfriend tags along like a bumpy third wheel, and things go from bad to worse when they arrive in town to find a winter fest in full swing. Then Sierra runs into a handsome stranger, a man everyone calls Mr. Snowman, and discovers her heart might not be a frozen fortress after all.</p>
<p>Kylan Snow loves his life, his Christmas tree farm, and the town of Pinehill where he was raised. There’s nothing he enjoys more than a beautiful winter afternoon spent outside in the crisp, fresh air, or time spent with friends and family. When he unexpectedly encounters a dimple-cheeked woman in need of a little hope, he has no idea one weekend with her with completely alter his world.</p>
<p>Will their winter wishes for a forever sweetheart come true? Find out in this sweet romance brimming with laughter, snowmen, small-town charm, and love.</p>
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<p>As they reached the parking garage, Sierra followed Jenn over to her parking space, only to find Rob Kohl, Jenn’s boyfriend, waiting for them in his SUV.</p>
<p>“Hey, Sierra!” he said, hopping out and opening the back of the vehicle. “Isn’t this great?”</p>
<p>Sierra scowled at Jenn, furious she’d invited her boyfriend to join them for a weekend they’d been planning for months. “What, exactly, is going on?”</p>
<p>“Rob got time off from work, too, and is joining us,” Jenn said, practically squealing with joy.</p>
<p>Sierra had visions of spending the entire trip watching Jenn and Rob making lovey-dovey eyes and kissy-faces to each other. Although they were always good to include her in activities, she often felt like an unwanted third wheel when she was around them. She certainly didn’t need to feel that way on a vacation that was supposed to be a time for her and Jenn to relax and have fun.</p>
<p>She tossed the interloper a blistering scowl. “I’ll stay home. You two go.” She started backing away from the vehicle.</p>
<p>“No! You’re going,” Jenn said, handing her things to Rob, then grabbing Sierra’s arm before she could make an escape. “Rob surprised me this morning with the news he was free to go with us. I knew you’d do this, try to back out of it if you knew he was coming along, but you are going on this trip, and you are going to have fun!”</p>
<p>Rob chuckled. “You can’t force her to go or have fun, Miss Bossy.” He winked at Jenn, then looked at Sierra. “But we really do want you to go, Sierra. Please? I promise we’ll both be on our best behavior. If you refuse to go, then I’m the one who’ll stay behind.”</p>
<p>Sierra rolled her eyes. She wanted to refuse and storm off in a fit of anger, but Rob was truly a nice guy. And if he said he’d stay behind, he would, even if it was painfully obvious how much he wanted to go. She couldn’t very well march off in a snit after his offer to remain behind. Though she was disappointed her girls’ weekend with Jenn had just morphed into something entirely different.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Meet the Author: Shanna Hatfield</b></i><br /></p>
<p>USA Today Bestselling Author Shanna Hatfield writes sweet romances rich with relatable characters, small town settings that feel like home, humor, and hope.</p>
<p>Her historical westerns have been described as “reminiscent of the era captured by Bonanza and The Virginian” while her contemporary works have been called “laugh-out-loud funny, and a little heart-pumping sexy without being explicit in any way.”</p>
<p>When this farm girl isn’t writing or indulging in rich, decadent chocolate, Shanna hangs out with her husband, lovingly known as Captain Cavedweller. She also experiments with recipes, snaps photos of her adorable nephew, and caters to the whims of a cranky cat named Drooley.</p>
<p>To learn more about Shanna or the books she writes, visit her website http://shannahatfield.com or find out more about her here: linktr.ee/ShannaHatfield</p>
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<p>Thanks so much for stopping by today. Sorry I'm not back online as much as I had hoped yet, I keep running into new projects that have me distracted. LOL Full story coming soon (I promise).<br /></p><p>Christmas may be over or 10 months away, either way it's always fun to read a Christmas-themed story anytime. Mix in the small-town charm and I'm hooked. What are your thoughts on Christmas tree farms? Have you ever lived on one or wanted to?<br class="blank" /></p>
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<p><b>Killer Runway</b><br /><b>By Daria White</b><br />(Bianca Wallace Mysteries, #2)<br />Publication date: January 25th, 2022<br />Genres: Adult, Cozy Mystery</p><blockquote><p>Bianca’s determined to live a normal life in Edenville with her family, and she has no intention of getting involved in another case. While attending a fashion show, a model, also a childhood friend of her sister, collapses off the runway. Dead. Not the show Bianca planned on attending.</p>
<p>Detective Sims shows up to solve the case, but Bianca can’t keep silent. Too many clues are surfacing, and with a month-long fashion event in town, the suspects remain in Edenville. There’s no harm in Bianca investigating one more time, though Detective Sims wants her to stay away.</p>
<p>Can she discover the motive behind this unexpected death? Bianca’s life at risk with another killer isn’t wise. Not to mention the lives of her loved ones.</p>
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<p>Bianca returned to her seat. “I know, Mel. It’s just unnerving. She’s almost seventeen, has a boyfriend, and close to graduating high school.”</p>
<p>A <i>hmm</i> escaped Melanie’s lips. “I know. I still can’t believe it, but enough of that. We’re here to support Sherry and have some fun!”</p>
<p>Bianca giggled at her sister’s enthusiasm, forgetting the empty nester syndrome that was creeping up her spine. Once 112’s song concluded, the lights dimmed. A shush took over the room, and Bianca crossed her legs. Melanie practically squealed in her seat. Spotlights and special lighting highlighted the catwalk. Then Bianca heard a woman’s voice over the microphone.</p>
<p>Thanks to the camera zooming in, Bianca could get a better look at the image on the monitor. The woman was curvy, with long, strawberry-blonde hair and a bright smile dancing across her full face. Though she had only talked to her through Zoom when she hired her, Bianca recognized Giselle Porter. “Welcome, ladies and gentlemen. I’m your host, Giselle, and I’m happy to present to you this evening, our Clique Classic fashion showcase!”</p>
<p>The audience applauded and cheered.</p>
<p>“Amazing!” Melanie squealed.</p>
<p>Giselle continued. “We’ll be including our classic pieces this evening. “I’m also pleased to announce that since the scenery of this Edenville has struck me, I want our models to have their pictures taken around town after tonight’s first show! So… we’re going to be in Edenville for the next month!” The crowd cheered again.</p>
<p>“All month? That’s amazing!” Melanie exclaimed to her sister over the applause.</p>
<p>Bianca’s lips parted, speechless. Imagine how much publicity a month-long fashion event would bring to the town? Were more models attending? That would be a perfect networking opportunity for Bianca, since she did the graphics for the fashion show. Giselle already wrote a five-star review on her website. It was a matter of time before new clients came Bianca’s way.</p>
<p>Giselle said, “For tonight, we’re going to give you a preview of our upcoming summer line!”</p>
<p>More cheers, and whoops erupted from the crowd. Bianca giggled at the excitement. While she purchased nothing from Clique Classic herself—too out-of-the-box for her simple taste—the clothing line had a few items that piqued her interest. When she spotted Alyssa making her way back to her seat, Bianca stood to her feet. She noticed Alyssa looked back a few times, but she didn’t break her stride. When her daughter reached her, she touched her arm.</p>
<p>“Everything okay?” she asked her.</p>
<p>Alyssa shrugged. “Sure I guess. I thought I saw… I’m sure it was nothing.” She sat in her chair and adjusted in her seat.</p>
<p>“What? Something happen?” Melanie leaned over to hear.</p>
<p>Bianca sat next to her daughter. She didn’t know why her mind returned to the man from the day before. Sandy brown haired man who’d been looking for Sherry. “What did you see?”</p>
<p>Alyssa shook her head. “I couldn’t tell Mom. Like I said, it was probably nothing. There’s a lot of people here, anyway.” Alyssa tucked a curl behind her ear, and while Bianca didn’t want to accuse her daughter of not telling the truth, her mother’s intuition sensed there was more to the story.</p>
<p>“Here we go!” Melanie pointed to the stage.</p>
<p>Bianca refocused and joined in the cheering as the first line of models came from behind the sheer curtains. Hands on their hips, the women walked the catwalk as if they owned it. Black and white were their colors. A platinum blonde wore a block-colored dress, black and white. The other woman’s hair was jet black, long, and she was wearing a striped black-and-white dress.</p>
<p>“I love the stripes,” Melanie chimed in her ear, despite the loud music.</p>
<p>Bianca pointed to the platinum blonde. “I think I like hers better.”</p>
<p>Melanie nudged her shoulder as the next set of models joined the stage. The first two exited.</p>
<p>Giselle continued. “Short and sweet is the cool, summery look here, ladies and gentlemen. Our models are wearing khaki elastic shorts with red-orange jungle print tops, which look so cute with their open necks and cap sleeves. You can’t go wrong in this simple yet stylish outfit.”</p>
<p>The audience applauded once more.</p>
<p>Alyssa’s mouth dropped. “I love it!”</p>
<p>“Not bad,” Bianca commented, although she couldn’t see herself in red-orange. Covering her mouth, she stifled her giggle.</p>
<p>“There’s Sherry!” Melanie exclaimed while pointing towards the stage.</p>
<p>Bianca smiled while admiring Sherry’s outfit. Her knee-length, pearl-white dress with a jewel neckline was breathtaking. Her shoes? Red pumps. The camera zoomed in on Sherry’s face briefly, showcasing her flawless complexion. Bianca had to ask her about the red pumps. The height of the heel was perfect.</p>
<p>“Is she okay?” Alyssa asked.</p>
<p>Bianca blinked, focusing back on Sherry’s face. The model touched a hand to her forehead for a moment, but then placed a hand on her hip. She continued her model walk, swaying to the runway music.</p>
<p>“If you’re looking for an ensemble on a special night out, you’ll love this sleek yet stylish pearl white dress,” Giselle said.</p>
<p>Bianca stared at Sherry. The woman lost her balance but tried to play it off. She forced a smile and continued.</p>
<p>“Something’s not right,” Melanie said.</p>
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<p>Daria has lived in Texas for most of her life. She never liked reading as a kid. In fact, she almost hated it. However, as she grew up that all changed. Though she received her degree in healthcare management, Daria kept her writing as a hobby. She meant it to be private and her own way of expressing herself. It never crossed her mind to publish until she was in college. She took a chance and published. It worked!</p>
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<p><b>Sleigh Bells on Bread Loaf Mountain</b><br /><b>By Lindy Miller</b><br />Published by: Rosewind Books<br />Publication date: December 7th, 2021<br />Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Holiday, Romance</p><blockquote><p><b>Screenplay by the writer of <i>Rescuing Madison</i> and </b><b>A <i>Lesson in Romance</i> (Hallmark), and the forthcoming <i>Aloha with Love</i>.</b></p>
<p><i>Christmas isn’t fashion editor Roxanne Hudson’s style, but when she finds herself snowed in with a handsome stranger, she might just discover the magic of the season after all.</i></p>
<p>Roxanne Hudson does not like the holidays. They come with too many family obligations that take her away from work as a rising fashion editor in New York City. But this Christmas might be Grandma Myrtle’s last, and Roxanne’s parents want her to spend the holiday at the family cabin in the Green Mountains. With her boyfriend out of the country for a photo shoot, Roxanne decides to brave the long commute—and the wilderness—to spend Christmas in Vermont.</p>
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<p>Now for my thoughts on this delightful book.</p><p>This is a story that will put you in the holiday spirit almost instantly. It has drama, romance, family, fun, holiday spirit, and so much more blended into a smooth read. The story flows easy and at a good pace keeping you hooked from page one until the very end.</p><p>The author has created lovable characters readers can relate to. She ties in family traditions and self-awareness with a bit of fun. The setting is perfect for a Christmas story and comes to life through the author's vivid descriptions. </p><p>This story will have you smiling and possibly even humming a Christmas tune or two. </p><img alt="" src="http://www.xpressobooktours.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/06/Lindy.jpg" style="display: inline-block; float: left; margin: 0px 15px 15px 0px;" />
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<p>Lindy Miller is an entrepreneur, award-winning professor, and publishing professional. In 2011, Miller was part of the executive leadership team that founded Radiant Advisors, a data and business intelligence research and advisory firm, where Miller developed and launched the company’s editorial and research divisions, and later its data visualization practice, for clients that included 21st Century Fox Films, Fox Networks, Warner Bros., and Disney. </p></blockquote><p></p><blockquote style="margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px;"><p>She is the author of numerous papers and two textbooks under the name of Lindy Ryan, The Visual Imperative: Creating a Culture of Visual Discovery (Elsevier) and Visual Data Storytelling with Tableau (Pearson) Miller holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration: Entrepreneurship and Strategy, and a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership and a Doctorate in Education, Organizational Leadership.</p>
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<p><b>Midlife Witch Unexpected</b><br /><b>By Melle Amade</b><br />(Cougar Creek Coven, #1)<br />Publication date: November 23rd, 2021<br />Genres: Adult, Paranormal, Women’s Fiction</p><blockquote><p><b>Middle-aged and starting over is the last thing I ever wanted on my bucket list. But since my husband announced he was gay and my daughter left for college, I don’t really have a choice.</b></p>
<p>If I’m going to get my “Happily Ever After” I have to start making new choices, starting with picking guys who like women rather than women’s makeup would be a good start.</p>
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<p>I’m way past the point of caring what other people think. I’m 49, about to turn 50 and I’m pretty sure I’m entering the prime years of my life. It’s time to make my mark and do things the way I want to do them.</p>
<p>Like move.</p>
<p>I am sooooooo leaving the city that has sucked me dry with the commute and the executive position. There’s no way I’m doing that anymore. I have enough money from the divorce to buy a house, almost any house, outside of California. I take one suitcase and my jeep, and I leave town, not stopping until I get to Cougar Creek, which is so small I think it’s barely a town, but I’m all about it. This is where I will get my fresh start.</p>
<p>I inherited my Aunt’s home here years ago and never even visited, but the renters just moved out and I might as well make it my home.</p>
<p>For now.</p>
<p>But Cougar Creek has a lot more in store for me than I ever imagined. There is a load of eligible young men from the local ranches, a couple of new BFFs in similar situations, and a strange invitation to a local secret society who think I’m the new high priestess of their local coven. I didn’t stop laughing until I realized they wouldn’t take “no” for an answer. They have a massive problem in the cemetery and they expect me to solve it.</p>
<p>But I didn’t trade in one life of rules for another one, so if they want me to be high priestess, they’re going to have to accept that I make the rules.</p>
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<p>“That’s her?” A deep voice came from the front door.</p>
<p>“See anyone else around here, Branson?” Bianca swiveled away from me and spoke to the golden man who stood by the front door.</p>
<p>His laughter reverberated from his throat and all the way to my thighs. My eyes opened wide as I looked him over. Thankfully he was staring down at his phone, his golden eyes almost hidden by his blond locks falling forward over his tan skin. He wore a plaid red, white, and blue shirt with the sleeves rolled up. He was broad, lean, and muscular, and way too young for me.</p>
<p>“Who the heck is that?” I asked.</p>
<p>“Your caretaker,” Bianca raised an eyebrow at me.</p>
<p>“My caretaker?” I asked.</p>
<p>“The caretaker of The Estate,” Bianca explained it slowly as if she was talking to an ignoramus, which at the moment I actually felt like.</p>
<p>“The Estate,” I repeated like a parrot. Then suddenly snapped out of it. “Aunt Emma’s estate! Okay! Got it.”</p>
<p>“Round here we all just call it The Estate,” Bianca said with a shrug.</p>
<p>“And that’s the caretaker?” I whispered to Bianca, my voice catching in my throat.</p>
<p>“Every last inch of him,” she nodded, stealing a covert glance at the tall, broad man who dwarfed the front office space of the Cougar Creek cop shop.</p>
<p>“Lord have mercy,” I said under my breath.</p>
<p>Branson went straight to the sign-in sheet as if this wasn’t his first time here. But his handsome features scowled as he looked over at me. I stared back as he stepped across the sheriff’s office to tower above me, his arms folded over his chest.</p>
<p>“Well, that’s not intimidating at all.” I craned my neck to look up at him.</p>
<p>He started as if he hadn’t been aware of himself, took a step back, and unfolded his arms. “You’re Mae.” He stated the obvious. “I’m here to drive you home.”</p>
<p>“That’s a long way to drive.” My mind suddenly thought of a long leisurely drive back to L.A. with my caretaker, Branson.</p>
<p>“Pardon?” Branson looked at me a bit confused.</p>
<p>“Never mind.” I stood up turning to Bianca. “Do you need anything else from me tonight? It’s late and I’m exhausted. You are remanding me into Branson’s custody?”</p>
<p>“My custody? I’m just giving you a ride home.” Branson held up his hands in protest.</p>
<p>“Sheriff said you’re to verify who she is, take her home, and bring her back tomorrow to get her jeep,” Bianca confirmed for Branson.</p>
<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6wSW8_YMoSaCylPqFli3WkmrkVoKggc3vPHHuSTcTkQG0COiCC12UgahDmgrBRsMMxwMv8pmqriV_YZdb48E6TonJJMvcoQjIANbHP-PfjraiSWb6UHTEVpLKWCMojq84f-C8wLhs/" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="628" data-original-width="1200" height="209" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6wSW8_YMoSaCylPqFli3WkmrkVoKggc3vPHHuSTcTkQG0COiCC12UgahDmgrBRsMMxwMv8pmqriV_YZdb48E6TonJJMvcoQjIANbHP-PfjraiSWb6UHTEVpLKWCMojq84f-C8wLhs/w400-h209/MWU-teaser1.png" width="400" /></a></div>I covertly looked him over thinking I wouldn’t mind being in his very good hands. But instantly my heart squeezed. Men weren’t safe; not at all. As I poured back through the years of lies, I realized there was probably not one single moment of truth in my relationship with my ex-gay husband. How was I ever going to trust any man ever again? Clearly, I was an idiot; a vulnerable, gullible idiot who believed anything anybody said to me.<p></p>
<p>“Are you sure he’s safe to take me to my house?” I asked Bianca.</p>
<p>“I have a police tracker on,” Branson wiggled his leg.</p>
<p>“Seriously?” I took a step back.</p>
<p>Bianca and Branson burst out laughing. “No not seriously,” Bianca said. “There’s only one person around here on the radar.”</p>
<p>“And it’s not me.” Branson pointed out. “Now come on. I’ve got a poker game waiting for me. Let me get you home and all tucked in.”</p>
<p>I looked over my shoulder at Bianca and we both did a slight giggle at his words, clearly thinking the same thing about being tucked in. It was a relief to feel an instant bond to this other middle-aged divorced woman, even though she’d never left this town. I guess that was nothing to hold against someone.</p>
<p>I shook my head as I trailed behind Branson to the door.</p>
<p>I wasn’t here to make friends. I wasn’t here to have romance. I was here to get some space, clear my head, and more than likely sell a house. My divorce was almost through and then I could start my new life.</p>
<p>Branson held the door open for me. “I’ll take you home, boss, and have you delivered to your jeep in the morning.”</p>
<p>My stomach sank. That’s right. He was my employee.</p>
<p>Well, of the estate, but as I was the sole owner of the estate, he was still my employee.</p>
<p>And a “no fraternizing with the staff” rule went without saying. There was no way to even have a little fling with Mr. Rock Solid Biceps.</p>
<p>He was way off-limits.<br />
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<p>USA Today Bestselling Author. Farm Girl. Marketing Director.</p>
<p>Since I was eight, I have been writing stories that capture the adventures in my head and the characters strong enough and flawed enough to have them. When I look at an empty field, I see a formidable citadel. When I meet a vulnerable old man, I greet an emeritus warrior. When I walk through city streets, I feel dimensions hiding around every turn. It has been my lifelong passion to explore these worlds that reveal the pain of loneliness, the joy or self-actualization, and the hope of magic.</p>
<p>I grew up in a place called Potter Valley where the Milky Way is held aloft by a circle of mountains and the central business district consists of a bait store and a saloon. At 19 I moved alone to London and spent the next ten years exploring the world, even becoming an Australian citizen, before I returned to California and found a new home in Los Angeles. My world revolves around my two wee children, storytelling, and my love of travel.</p>
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<p><b>Warming My Winter Heart</b><br /><b>By Michelle Cornish</b><br />Publication date: November 22nd, 2020<br />Genres: Adult, Comedy, Contemporary, Romance</p><blockquote><p><b>You can’t run from love forever . . .</b></p>
<p>When Lexi Blair comes home to Little City from LA for Christmas, she gets the surprise of her life—the ex-fiancé she thought was dead is very much alive and wants her back!</p>
<p>It’s Christmas Eve and Lexi’s seen a ghost. Or . . . she thought he was a ghost until her mom admits to faking his death so Lexi would come home for Christmas.</p>
<p>After a humiliating run-in with her ex—which results in Lexi disowning her mother—she hides out at her best friend’s tree farm, babysitting a nameless puppy while her friend and hubby tend to a family emergency.</p>
<p>But farm life comes with a few perks Lexi isn’t expecting—mainly a hunky farmhand who’s helping Lexi run the place until her friends return.</p>
<p>While Lexi ran <i>from</i> Little City, John ran <i>to</i> it, and she quickly learns he’s healing from past hurts of his own.</p>
<p><i>Can Lexi and John stop running before it’s too late?</i></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><b>EXCERPT:</b></p>
<p>Before long, Mom has dinner on the table, and when we’re seated, she says grace. Mom’s always loved going to church on Christmas Eve, but after her big fight with Aunt Flora, she started going every Sunday and doing things like saying grace.</p>
<p>Dad gives me a fully loaded, sideways look that says, “Yeah, your mother still hasn’t talked to your aunt and we still do these things to make it okay in her eyes.” I give him a nod. Does he know what they fought about that Christmas? He took a misdirected punch while he and Ian pulled Mom and her sister apart. That was before Ian became the biggest boob on the planet. Ugh.</p>
<p>“Oh, Lexi, I almost forgot.” Mom draws my attention back to the present. She grabs a box from the kitchen. “I got Christmas crackers.” Ooh. Seems hardly worth it for the three of us, but I do love Christmas crackers. Their gold and silver foil shines as Mom hands one to Dad and me then places one next to her own plate.</p>
<p>I look inside the cracker for the pull tab and grip it firmly then cross my arms, offering the Christmas cracker to Mom on my right and reaching for Dad’s cracker with my right hand.</p>
<p>“Ready?” Mom says. I’m transported back in time as I nod then Mom issues her standard Christmas cracker instructions. “On three. One . . . two . . . three!”</p>
<p>We all pull hard on our crackers against each other and our three little crackers pop and snap while bits of ripped paper scatter across the table. If Mom and Dad had a cat, it would have run for cover.</p>
<p>“Ooh, look,” Mom says. “I got a magnifying glass.” An urge to make a snarky comment about Mom’s eyesight and “how did the Christmas elves know?” pops into my head, but I let it go. I just got here, no need to start a fight just yet.</p>
<p>I check the table for my prize while Dad holds up a giant sparkly paperclip. “Not sure what this is about,” he says.</p>
<p>“It’s a bookmark, dear.” Mom touches Dad’s hand as she says it. She must have splurged on the premium crackers that encourage you to spend more money by showing you on the back of the package what you’ll get.</p>
<p>Something shiny catches my eye on the floor. “Ooh,” I say, leaning over in my chair to pick up my prize. “I got a pen.” I hold it up like it’s some kind of trophy. At least it’s something useful. I place it on the table right next to the fuschia paper crown that also spewed forth from the Christmas cracker.</p>
<p>“Put on your crown.” Mom flutters her hand in my direction. She’s already wearing hers. Dad somehow “accidentally” ripped his, so it won’t stay on his head. Lucky guy. I put on the crown. My cheeks burn a bit, and I feel like I’m ten again—the last year I remember actually liking these silly crowns. I scan the table hoping a bottle of wine has materialized in the last few minutes. Nope.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Meet the Author: Michelle Cornish</b></i><br /></p>
<p>Michelle Cornish is a recovering CPA with a passion for stories. Writing mostly romance and women's fiction with strong female heroines, Michelle's books often include nods to her former life as a CPA. </p></blockquote><p></p><blockquote style="margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px;"><p>When Michelle’s not writing, she’s hanging out with her two boys and husband in the beautiful Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada.</p>
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Today</i> and internationally bestselling author Viola Shipman's new
novel <i><b>THE SECRET OF SNOW </b></i>which just hit stores everywhere this
week, as well as in my mailbox!</span></span></p>
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</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Reading Viola Shipman’s novels is like talking to
your best friend and wanting never to hang up the phone.”—Nancy Thayer, New
York Times bestselling author</span></i><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> <br /></span></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
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fascinating new tale comes from the author of <i>The Summer Cottage </i> </span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">The
forecast is calling for a reluctant homecoming and regrettable decisions with a
strong chance of romance… </span></i><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></i></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Sonny
Dunes, a SoCal meteorologist who knows only sunshine and seventy-two-degree
days, is being replaced by an AI meteorologist, which the youthful station
manager reasons “will never age, gain weight, or renegotiate its contract.” The
only station willing to give the fifty-year-old another shot is one in a
famously non-tropical place—her northern Michigan hometown. <br /></span></i></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Unearthing
her carefully laid California roots, Sonny returns home and reacclimates to the
painfully long, dark winters dominated by a Michigan phenomenon known as
lake-effect snow. But beyond the complete physical shock to her system, she’s
also forced to confront her past: her new boss, a former journalism classmate
and mortal frenemy; more keenly, the death of a younger sister who loved the
snow; and the mother who caused Sonny to leave. <br /></span></i></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">To
distract herself from the unwelcome memories, Sonny decides to throw herself
headfirst into all things winter to woo viewers and reclaim her success. From
sledding and ice fishing to skiing and winter festivals, the merrymaking
culminates with the town’s famed Winter Ice Sculpture Contest. Running the
events is a widowed father and Chamber of Commerce director, whose genuine love
of Michigan, winter, and Sonny just might thaw her heart and restart her life
in a way she never could have predicted. </span></i><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> <br /></span></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Meet
the Author: Wade Rouse/Viola Shipman</span></u></b></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3tvDLAq9E6w0gwFuHlTIZnVWoglN-DKX5uR14CKiCD7a5pc5mKK__yMdD6mjoY7cFGsDPzyi6TcKj3_7OSF-ebEhdN_R1NmYflz2yhqx5FFzjxsL-EJ_rfAl_COaPk5lSaafDQFKX/" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="476" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3tvDLAq9E6w0gwFuHlTIZnVWoglN-DKX5uR14CKiCD7a5pc5mKK__yMdD6mjoY7cFGsDPzyi6TcKj3_7OSF-ebEhdN_R1NmYflz2yhqx5FFzjxsL-EJ_rfAl_COaPk5lSaafDQFKX/w238-h320/wade-rouse-01.jpg" width="238" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Wade
Rouse is a popular award-winning memoirist and internationally bestselling
author of twelve books, which have been translated into twenty languages and
selected as Today show Must-Reads, Indie Next Picks, and Michigan Notable
Books.</span><span style="font-size: large; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Rouse
writes fiction under his grandma’s name, Viola Shipman, to honor the woman whose
heirlooms inspire his writing. Rouse said, “</span><span style="font-size: large;">Her heirlooms, life, lessons
and love not only inspire my fiction but also inspired me to become a writer
and, I hope, the person I am today. She taught me that the simplest things in
life – family, friends, faith, fun, love, and a passion for what you do – are
truly the grandest gifts. My fiction is meant to honor the elders in our lives
whose sacrifices and journeys helped make us who we are today. I couldn’t be
prouder of my novels, which I hope reconnect you to your own family’s stories,
heirlooms, histories and traditions.”<span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> <br /></span></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">He
lives in Michigan and California, and hosts “Wine & Words with Wade, A
Literary Happy Hour,” every Thursday live on the </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/authorviolashipman" target="_blank" title="https://www.facebook.com/authorviolashipman"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">Viola Shipman Facebook page</span></a></span><span style="font-size: large; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">. <br /></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">ON A SIDE NOTE</span></b></i></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">I
want to say thanks to everyone who stops by to read my sporadic posting of
late. There’s no excuse other than I’ve just been sidetracked doing other
things. <br /></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">When
I look at the calendar today, I realize that Sunday (Oct. 31) is not only Halloween
(Happy early Halloween by the way), but also the anniversary of this blog. It’s
hard to believe this all started 12 years ago. A lot has changed in 12 years.
One of the best things I can say about the ride is that it’s been a wonderful
place to “meet” new friends and discover some amazing books to read. <br /></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">I’m
looking forward to seeing what the next year brings. I’m not making any
promises of posting everyday like I have in the past, but I will try to get
back to a schedule of sorts soon. A huge <b><i>THANK YOU</i></b> again to
everyone. Y’all are awesome. Be safe, have fun if you’re out trick or treating,
and take care of yourself.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> <br /></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Now, doesn’t <b><i>THE SECRET OF SNOW</i></b> sound
intriguing?</span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></p>Mason Canyonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10935307400882363560noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-26019576295370354722021-10-28T01:10:00.038-04:002021-10-28T01:10:00.252-04:00The Music Stalker<p><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM5cbLDlZ7eNcvVBO3TJz_VepULlDAjAf9LSFYXpPdT326RbZLlWS-uZNRSOdO0z4G0oh4fPIz8Kwkt0r0fSJmFykd7UmPsSNq6XubmUHUmywx3UKZ68x4v3kSEMaQJ7i0o1BRyjCA/" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="687" data-original-width="461" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM5cbLDlZ7eNcvVBO3TJz_VepULlDAjAf9LSFYXpPdT326RbZLlWS-uZNRSOdO0z4G0oh4fPIz8Kwkt0r0fSJmFykd7UmPsSNq6XubmUHUmywx3UKZ68x4v3kSEMaQJ7i0o1BRyjCA/w268-h400/Book+Cover_The+Music+Stalker_Bruce+Berger.PNG" width="268" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;">Today I’m delighted to share with
you the release of <i><b>THE MUSIC STALKER,</b></i> the second novel by award-winning author
Bruce Berger. <b><i>The Music Stalker, </i></b>from <a href="https://9f33c3be56f949f85f95d9b2dccb9084.tinyemails.com/de038e579e837a46fd7cf48b8c180027/8418c2c4d8d155f967dee1f67b5ae6be.html" target="_blank">Black Rose Press</a>, closely examines how genius and love
might survive in a close-knit family torn by trauma, insanity, and jealousy. <br /></span><p></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;">Publisher: Black Rose Writing</span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Publication date: October 28, 2021</span></div><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Format: Paperback </span></div><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Page count: 336 </span></div><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Price: $20.95 </span></div><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">ISBN: 978-1-68433-791-0 <br /></span></div><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Two decades after his family
suffers trauma, Max, the loving but remorsefully jealous older brother of a
musical genius, chronicles the story of his dysfunctional family. <br /></i></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>In mid-1970’s New York City,
Max’s sister, Kayla, vaulted to fame as a piano prodigy, holding both audiences
and her family in awe with her uncanny musical ability and warm smile. But deep
within her lie the seeds of destruction: the paranoid fear of being stalked by
a murderous fan. <br /></i></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>This mystery explores themes of
family dysfunction, mental illness, and the long-term effects of family secrets
going untold</i>. <br /></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;">A trailer of <i>The Music Stalker </i>can
be enjoyed<a href="https://9f33c3be56f949f85f95d9b2dccb9084.tinyemails.com/de038e579e837a46fd7cf48b8c180027/21d279618a9b8b0d31ac08c09504f07f.html" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://9f33c3be56f949f85f95d9b2dccb9084.tinyemails.com/de038e579e837a46fd7cf48b8c180027/21d279618a9b8b0d31ac08c09504f07f.html" target="_blank">here</a>. The Music Stalker is available <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-music-stalker-bruce-berger/1139845293" target="_blank">here</a>. <br /></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;">Please join me in giving a warm
welcome to Bruce, who joins us today to answers some questions about his book
and writing. Welcome, Bruce. <br /></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>What drove you to write about
these characters, who also appear in The Flight of the Veil? <br /></b></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Bruce:<span> </span></b></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Some of these are characters –
Nicky and Adel in particular – are characters that I’ve lived with and been
fascinated by since my first published short story in 2009, “Nate and Adel.”
They appear in a 16-story sequence of linked stories, many of which were
published in literary magazines. They led complicated lives prior to their
marriage. Adel – an intelligent girl who abused by her mother, who suffers from
schizophrenia, and who struggles to make her way in the world as an orphan.
Nicky – a Holocaust survivor who fought against the Germans in Greece during
World War II, who immigrated to America, who entered the medical profession and
became a psychiatrist, and who never quite dealt with the enormous guilt he
feels for his survival. When they marry, how could they not have a fascinating
– and deeply troubled – family?<span> </span> <br /></span></div><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>What drove you to write in such
detail about a piano prodigy and about mastering classical music at a
professional level? <br /></b></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Bruce:</b></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">No surprise, but I started at the
piano much as Max does in this story, making it my instrument and beginning
lessons at four. I gave Kayla the talent and drive that I didn’t have and
wanted to see how she would progress with these attributes. I listened to
classical music throughout the drafting of this novel, in its many versions. So,
part of me is in Max and part of me is in Kayla. I’m pleased that early readers
knowledgeable in music feel that the musical aspects of this novel are right on
target.<span>
</span></span></div><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Are you continuing to write
about these characters? If so, will you ever decide to write about new
characters? <br /></b></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Bruce:</b></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Yes, as a sequel to The Flight of
the Veil has been begun. Upon completion, it would be the third in
chronological time of the trilogy that begins with The Music Stalker. The
tentative name of this third book is To See God.<span> </span> <br /></span></div><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;">But yes, I expect in the fullness
of time I will write about new characters. There will come a time when Nicky
Covo, his daughter Kayla, and all their loved ones will need to exit the stage
and go on to live their lives without my intervention.<span> </span></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Explain how Judaism affects the
story, i.e. why this theme of close observance of Judaism is critical to your
characters.<span> </span> <br /></b></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Bruce:</b></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">The parents in the Covo family
have very strong opinions or beliefs about God. Nicky is a confirmed atheist,
which he became as he realized that his family was murdered at Auschwitz. Adel,
in part because of her mental illness but also in part because of her author’s
devices, is convinced that God is a middle-aged male writer of fiction. Neither
of these approaches to God is sufficient for Kayla, who earns for a spiritual
world that goes beyond her magnificent ability to make music. When she stumbles
upon the Chabad way of life, she finds something that will sustain her when she
can no longer pursue her music career. So, the close observance of Judaism is
critical to her survival as a functioning human being.<span> </span> <br /></span></div><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;">Bruce, thanks for joining us today
and sharing this insight into your writing. <br /></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;">Now for those who aren’t familiar
with Bruce, here’s a bit of background on him <br /></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY4iPxkHTsIGauN-Qo1FOWWWJ0Fn0-Qb3vXGcdpB2FBDYIVY-0ahhs-ItC1esbPb2fXTXGP5KLfdW97ZcHf7kZV8fLRFBZZpr0WiwJ25PJV0h4VKeEF9IQZL36U2rAD9WyJ6LG8Pqd/" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="881" data-original-width="621" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY4iPxkHTsIGauN-Qo1FOWWWJ0Fn0-Qb3vXGcdpB2FBDYIVY-0ahhs-ItC1esbPb2fXTXGP5KLfdW97ZcHf7kZV8fLRFBZZpr0WiwJ25PJV0h4VKeEF9IQZL36U2rAD9WyJ6LG8Pqd/w225-h320/Author+Photo_Bruce+Berger.jpg" width="225" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;">Following a 40-year career as a
trial attorney in Washington, DC., <b>Bruce J. Berger</b> turned fulltime to
writing, earned a M.F.A. in Creative Writing from American University, and now
teaches there. <br /></span><p></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;">His first novel, <i>The Flight of
the Veil</i>, is a sequel to The Music Stalker and achieved critical success,
winning a Bronze Award in General Fiction from Illumination Christian Book
Awards. <br /></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;">Kirkus Reviews called <i>The
Flight of the Veil</i> “A well-crafted tale about trauma and miracles. Get it.”
He has also published more than 50 stories and poems in a wide variety of
literary journals. <br /></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p><span style="font-size: large;">Thanks so much for stopping by
today. Do you think being a prodigy would have more cons than pros or would the
good outweigh any bad?<br /></span></p>Mason Canyonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10935307400882363560noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-57405915975189731312021-10-26T01:10:00.010-04:002021-10-26T01:10:00.286-04:00Dinner on Primrose Hill<p><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK63t0_5I9FUfDeODJr0_3xPWLRT-e94XK4j-MF-7FlBUjUqJrjhO40p1h0pNTKs6fnHNk4mpc35noohHDICU5FrspSnhCKMY0SdsCjDorJWq9QZ3ch_LAB2uf7b6aQo1kNmwi-42C/" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK63t0_5I9FUfDeODJr0_3xPWLRT-e94XK4j-MF-7FlBUjUqJrjhO40p1h0pNTKs6fnHNk4mpc35noohHDICU5FrspSnhCKMY0SdsCjDorJWq9QZ3ch_LAB2uf7b6aQo1kNmwi-42C/w267-h400/book+cover.jpg" width="267" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;">It’s always a delight to share a
new book by bestselling author Jodi Thomas, especially when it is part of her
fascinating Honey Creek series. Her newest book, <b><i>DINNER ON PRIMROSE HILL</i></b>,
hits bookshelves today. <br /></span><p></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>DINNER ON PRIMROSE HILL </i></b></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>By Jodi Thomas </i></b></span></div><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Zebra Books, an imprint of
Kensington Publishing Corp. </span></div><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">On Sale: October 26th, 2021 </span></div><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Trade Paperback Original
Contemporary Romance</span></div><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">$15.95 ($21.95 CAN) </span></div><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">ISBN: 978-1-4201-5134-3 <br /></span></div><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;">A slice of Americana delivered
with her characteristic warmth, endearing characters, and authentic Texan
flair, the third Honey Creek novel by New York Times and USA Today bestselling
author Jodi Thomas takes readers to Clifton Bend, Texas, a small college town
where two very different scientists must team up on an experiment on “The
Chemistry of Mating.” <br /></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;">Can these two opposites attract
and quantify the science of love? The author of over 50 novels with millions of
books in print, Jodi is truly the queen of creating small towns which readers
want to revisit over and over again – in fact the Honey Creek series has become
her best-selling series in trade paperback in her storied career! <br /></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;">Jodi welcomes readers back to the
picturesque Texas valley that cradles the town of Honey Creek—a place where
friendship and warm welcomes can be relied on, and love always finds a way . .
. <br /></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Benjamin Monroe is pretty sure
how his life will play out. He’ll continue teaching chemistry in his small college
and spend his free time biking through the valley. Eventually, he’ll retire to
putter around in his garden and greenhouse.</i> <br /></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>His colleague, Virginia Clark,
is not one for routines. She’s chatty, spontaneous, and bubbly, and before
Benjamin realizes what happened, she’s talked him into collaborating on a research
project—studying the mating habits of college students. Virginia knows her
desire to work with Benjamin is motivated by more than the potential prize
money . . . and hopes he might not be quite as indifferent as he seems to be.</i> <br /></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Ketch Kincaid, one of
Benjamin’s star students, returned to college after serving in the army. He
needs something to get his mind off his recent breakup and collecting research
data might do it. And there’s another distraction on the horizon—a woman who
looks like she, too, knows about heartache. Soon enough, their project, “The
Chemistry of Mating,” is gaining notoriety. Friends, neighbors . . . the whole
town has become involved. But no matter what the data determines, one
conclusion seems inescapable: love follows its own rules . . .</i> <br /></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>MEET THE AUTHOR: JODI THOMAS</b></i></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXBoJq-j-tAGEKIpZ0PYWbQO7WzbbOIfFxfHvRbilh_BxD7w-_2-mb4xyXGs5prA4udCSGrk-paDB5rUDYXx1sl21l79b7fa_z3lJeG_nT5-perPcuiubwb7TIiEaFccOmmP5iSqPh/" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="225" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXBoJq-j-tAGEKIpZ0PYWbQO7WzbbOIfFxfHvRbilh_BxD7w-_2-mb4xyXGs5prA4udCSGrk-paDB5rUDYXx1sl21l79b7fa_z3lJeG_nT5-perPcuiubwb7TIiEaFccOmmP5iSqPh/" width="240" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;">Jodi Thomas is a New York Times
bestselling author and fifth-generation Texan who sets many of her
award-winning stories in her home state, where her grandmother was born in a
covered wagon. A multi-RITA® Award-winner and member of the prestigious Romance
Writers of America Hall of Fame, she’s written over 50 novels with millions of
copies in print. <br /></span><p></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;">Jodi lives in Amarillo, Texas, and
can be found online at JodiThomas.com. Visit Jodi Thomas online at: <a href="http://www.jodithomas.com" target="_blank">www.JodiThomas.com </a><br /></span></p><span style="font-size: large;">
</span><p><span style="font-size: large;">Thanks so much for stopping by
today. Don’t you just love stories that take you to a small town and draw you
in so you feel you know everyone? <br /></span></p>Mason Canyonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10935307400882363560noreply@blogger.com6