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December 19, 2015
Review Tour Jan. 3-9
https://sites.google.com/a/myaddictionisreading.com/2016-tours/elizabeth-delisi
Hope to see you there January 3-9. Contests for those who visit each stop and comment, and extra entries available for sharing!
December 16, 2015
Win 30 Crime Novels!
October 16, 2015
Two of My Courses Available For Registration at WDU
WRITING THE ROMANCE NOVEL : Do you yearn to write a romantic story? If so, you need to know what sets romance writing apart from other types of fiction.
This course explores why romance is the same, yet different. Some essential components of romance are unique to the genre, while some romance requirements are identical to those of any good fiction story. Neither Stephen King nor Tom Clancy could sit down and write a romance unless he first familiarized himself with the specific factors that create a successful romance.
This workshop will help you to understand those specific factors that make up the specialized world of romantic fiction.
The instructor for the 10/29/2015 starting workshop is Elizabeth Delisi.
Go here to sign up: https://www.writersonlineworkshops.com/courses/writing-the-romance-novel
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CREATIVITY & EXPRESSION : Are you a beginner writer? Do you want to put pen to paper but have a case of writer’s block? Learn creative writing techniques to launch your writing and transform your ideas into your next story.
When you take this online workshop, you’ll explore creative writing topics and learn how descriptive writing can breathe life into your characters, setting, and plot with Rebecca McClanahan’s Word Painting. Stretch your imagination, develop your creative writing skills, and express your creativity
with this writing workshop.
The instructor for the 10/22/2015 workshop is Elizabeth Delisi.
Go here to sign up: https://www.writersonlineworkshops.com/courses/creativity-expression
Hope to see you there!
September 16, 2015
MISTLETOE MEDIUM Now Available for Pre-Order!
MISTLETOE MEDIUM, #3 in the Lottie Baldwin Mystery series, is now available for pre-order at a special price: $.99! Once it's released in November, the price returns to normal. So now's the time to get your copy at a bargain! http://tirgearrpublishing.com/authors...
No sooner does psychic Lottie Baldwin pull up stakes and move to Cheyenne, North Dakota, than she finds herself up to her neck in a series of mysterious robberies. Can Lottie and the handsome new man in her life, deputy sheriff Harlan Erikson, solve the crime spree before Lottie becomes the next victim?
Excerpt:
Lottie Baldwin glanced in her rearview mirror and frowned. Why hadn’t her tarot cards foreseen this? Red flashing lights reflected from the revolving dome atop a sheriff’s car, trailing directly behind her. After driving four hundred miles, the final hundred with the afternoon sun glaring in her eyes, the last thing she needed was a speeding ticket. She eased off the accelerator and pulled into the breakdown lane of the small, two-lane highway.
The sheriff’s car stopped behind her and a tall, muscular man in a black uniform got out. Lottie watched him in the mirror, absentmindedly patting her tousled blond curls into place, fascinated by the lithe way he moved. She’d never been interested in the law-and-order type, but this man might be the one who could change her mind. She opened her window, letting in the unseasonably mild early-December air.
He leaned down and removed his sunglasses. “May I see your license and registration, please?”
“Of course, Sheriff,” Lottie said, smiling briefly to bring her dimples into view as she read his badge—Lake County, North Dakota Sheriff’s Department. He was even more gorgeous up close, with dark blue eyes and broad shoulders that strained the top buttons of his shirt. The setting sun tinged his blond hair coppery-gold, and a light breeze brought the subtle scent of his spicy aftershave to her nostrils. His proximity made her light-headed. “What’s the problem? Was I speeding?” she asked innocently as she rummaged in the bottom of her purse for her driver’s license.
“You were going sixty-eight in a fifty-five zone, ma’am,” he said, accepting her license and registration.
“I’m sorry, Sheriff. I’ve been on the road since six this morning. I guess I was anxious for the trip to be over.” She smiled again, more intimately this time.
“Lottie Baldwin,” he read from her driver’s license. “Blond hair, gray eyes. From New York?”
“Not anymore.” She shook her head. “I’m moving to Cheyenne and I’m so sorry to make such a poor first impression on the local law enforcement. Can we start over?” She extended her hand.
The officer studied her for a minute then grasped her hand in his. “Pleased to meet you, ma’am. My name is Harlan Erikson. I’m a deputy sheriff here and, as lovely as you are, I’m afraid I’m going to have to write you a ticket.”
As their hands touched, tingles shot up Lottie’s arm. Lovely, was she? The man had good taste! “You just do what you have to do,” she purred. “I respect a man who does his job.” She made no move to withdraw her hand, letting it lie trustingly in his.
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Enjoy!
September 2, 2015
OBSERVANT ORACLE is out!
OBSERVANT ORACLE, a short Lottie Baldwin Mystery story, is now available for purchase! I hope you’ll check out Lottie’s latest adventures with Harlan, and her tarot cards.
Blurb:
Who murdered the Cheyenne State University student? Was it a crime of opportunity or of passion? Can deputy sheriff Harlan Erikson solve the case? More importantly, can he keep his fiancée, impulsive psychic Lottie Baldwin, from getting impatient and snooping on her own?
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Visit Tirgearr Publishing here: http://tirgearrpublishing.com/authors/Delisi_Elizabeth/observant-oracle.htm to order your copy today. Enjoy!
August 30, 2015
TROUBLED SPIRITS is available now!
My paranormal novella, TROUBLED SPIRITS, is available now from Amber Quill Press. Here’s the synopsis:
When widow Laura St. Clair loses her eight-year-old son to a rare disease, she’s lost everything and has no desire to live without him. Desperate, she tries to reach the spirit of her son with a Ouija board she finds in his room amongst his favorite toys.
Laura is stunned when she actually makes contact with something. But what is it...a friendly spirit, or an evil one? Can the mysterious entity truly bring her news of her son? And if so, what will it expect from her in return?
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To find out more, or to get your own copy, here’s the place:
http://www.amberquill.com/store/p/2247-Troubled-Spirits.aspx
Please check it out, and enjoy!
August 1, 2015
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July 5, 2015
Fifty Percent Off Sale at Amber Quill Press
Thus you can buy a copy of my books PRACTICAL PASSION or LADY OF THE TWO LANDS for 50% off. And my book SINCE ALL IS PASSING is already discounted to 99 cents!
As if that weren't enough, my new short story, A PORT IN THE STORM, a contemporary romance, is **FREE.** Yup, you read that right, free.
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June 30, 2015
Guest Author Kim Cox
Please help me welcome guest blogger, author Kim Cox. Kim’s book, GET OUT OR DIE, is available from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, iTunes, Kobo, etc. Here’s the blurb:
Since the news of her first case, Lana Malloy's Private Investigating/Mediator business is booming. At one pro-bono job, Lana helps a widow communicate with her late husband and learns of a frightening new ability she wasn't aware she possessed--an ability that could give the spirit the upper hand if she's not careful.
Lana struggles for control when she encounters the angry ghost who doesn't want to leave, and who doesn't want the occupants of the house to stay. Will Lana be able to control the situation, or will the ghost sense he can overtake her? Does she have other abilities she can rely on to save her?
Tell us a little about yourself and what inspired you to become a writer?
I live in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina with my husband, who is a chainsaw artist. We have three dogs, two Westies (West Highland White Terriers): Scooter (Male) and Harley (Female), and one Yorkie/Maltese mix: Candi (also Female). I have two sons and two grandsons.
I think many things have inspired my writing, from my dad always telling his stories when I was a child, to my love of reading in my late teens to early twenties. Whatever I'm doing, there are circumstances, what-ifs and characters popping into my head, vying for my attention. Writing is an outlet for my odd and sometimes morbid imagination.
Tell us what GET OUT OR DIE is about?
GET OUT OR DIE is the second novella in the LANA MALLOY PARANORMAL MYSTERY series. Lana Malloy is a psychic private investigator who is on a mission to help the dearly departed, even when they don’t realize they need help.
In the first novella, HAUNTED HEARTS, Lana sets out to solve her first case—the twenty-year old cold-case and double murder of her great aunt and her great aunt’s fiancé. If she succeeds, they’ll spend eternity together; if she can’t, they’ll be stuck as Haunted Hearts. With the help of the ghosts and a new love interest, she is able to find the murderer.
In GET OUT OR DIE, the success of Lana’s first case has spread throughout the local Charleston area and her business is booming. At one pro-bono job, Lana helps a widow communicate with her late husband where she learns of a frightening new ability—an ability that could give the spirit the upper hand if she’s not careful.
Soon after, she encounters an angry ghost who doesn’t want to leave, and who doesn’t want the new occupants of the house to stay. Will Lana be able to control the situation, or will the ghost sense he can overtake her? And if that isn’t stressful enough, Tony is pressuring her to set a wedding date. Will she marry Tony, or will this dangerous case make the decision unnecessary? Will other abilities surface to save her?
Find out with the release of GET OUT OR DIE on July 1st.
There will be four more books in this series: The Wedding Crasher (September 2015), Christmas Cruise (November 2015 tentative release date), Demi's Serial Case and Haunted by Her Past (both are planned for a 2016 release, starting in May).
If you were casting the movie version of GET OUT OR DIE who would you choose for the leading roles?
I've actually been thinking about this a lot lately.
For Lana Malloy, I would choose Angie Harmon - Detective Jane Rizzoli from Rizzoli & Ilse television. I also have a picture of Madolyn Smith Osborne (as she appeared on Urban Cowboy, portraying the other woman with John Travolta) is on my characterization notes for her.
For Tony Calabria, I would choose a young Andy Garcia.
For Great Aunt Lucy (plays a small part in this book) – a younger Betty White. Lucy has a recurring role in the books.
For Ellie Ramsey – younger Sally Field.
For Dan Ramsey – young Ryan O'Neal.
For Adam Kelley – Patrick Dempsey (one of my favorite actors).
For Dave, the accountant – I see a comedian, perhaps Jim Gaffigan, although overweight with beard and mustache.
For Demi Lancaster (Lana's best friend and police detective) - Gabrielle Union. Demi Lancaster is a recurring character.
Are you an outliner or do you write by the seat of your pants?
I'm a little of both. I started out as a seat of my pants writer, but as I've gotten older, I have a hard time remember the simplest things such as eye or hair color. Plus, I'm a visual person, so images help me see what they look like.
Generally, I start with an idea of the story and the characters and I write two to three chapters, sometimes more. Then I go back and map it out by writing a little about each chapter or a synopsis, and I do a Characterization sheet where I list appearance (along with photos), traits and characteristics, and family and background. I also research things that I need for the book such as location, medical information, psychic information, ghosts, serial killers, etc.
If you weren’t a writer, what would you be?
I've always been a type of Jane of All Trades, Master of None. I've held jobs as a textile worker in different capacities (knitter, spinner, quality control, dye house tech, sewing machine operator, scheduler and production planner), a waitress, a cashier at a convenience store and fast food restaurant, maid, and my very first job was in an ice cream parlor. I've taken courses in cosmetology, nursing, accounting, teaching, medical office, office systems, and web technologies. I would have to say I would be either a teacher or a technology geek in a field such as Web Design. I need some type of creative outlet. I can't see myself as doing one thing forever, but can do multiple things at once. Right now, I dabble in Web Design and I create cover art for my books. I have created the four completed covers for the LANA MALLOY PARANORMAL MYSTERY series.
Tell us about a hidden talent you have that most people don’t know about?
I guess my hidden talent is being able to adjust, adapt and learn any job set before me. I catch on easily.
What’s your favorite comfort food?
Lemon pepper chicken wings or pizza. Oh, and strawberry ice cream if it has bits of strawberry in it. I also love spaghetti and lasagna, almost anything Italian.
What’s your favorite non-writer-related website?
I can't think of any off the top of my head, but probably somewhere to shop. I hate shopping and do as much as I can online.
To find out more about Kim Cox and her book, visit these links:
Two blogs: Kim's Musings (includes book reviews) & Kim's Author Support Page (page dedicated to supporting other authors, some original posts and some reblogged)
Find Kim at the following Social Sites:
Also, please join my Newsletter and be the first to find out about Kim's new releases, giveaways, and prizes.
June 21, 2015
OBSERVANT ORACLE Now Available for Pre-Order
OBSERVANT ORACLE, a short Lottie Baldwin mystery story, is available now for pre-order: http://tirgearrpublishing.com/…/Delisi…/observant-oracle.htm Reserve your copy now!
Observant Oracle By Elizabeth DelisiWho murdered the Cheyenne State University student? Can deputy sheriff Harlan Erikson solve the case quickly enough to keep his fiancée, impulsive psychic Lottie Baldwin, from snooping on her own?
