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A Review: The Beautiful Daughters

I finished The Beautiful Daughters, by Nicole Baart, and had to let you know how much I loved it. Here is a short review followed by a description of the book.

My Review: The Beautiful Daughters is an exquisitely written novel with soul-searching depth. The story draws the reader in by giving us the answer to the characters’ intriguing mysteries at just the right time. I loved the beauty of Nicole Baart’s lush prose and the way that she used the backdrop of the Midwest to slow the story down...

Book Club Discussion Questions for Waking Up Joy

Do you have a book club? Here are your discussion questions for Waking Up Joy.

I’ve been the guest at some book clubs this year and I’ve loved hearing discussions of Waking Up Joy from the point of view of my readers. Thanks to reader input, there is now an official list of Book Club Discussion Questions for Waking Up Joy. 10 question are included here, but there is also a list of 15 that I compiled for libraries. I’m happy to provide those to book clubs who need a little more discussion. Tha...

How Do Writers Overcome Writing Obstacles?

Southern Writers Magazine recently asked several writers how we overcame our biggest writing obstacle. My answer is quoted in the July/August 2015 Issue. They sent me this beautiful graphic to share with you, so I thought I would post it here.It also happens to be the magazine’s 4th anniversary celebration, so congrats Southern Writers! I’m proud to be mentioned in your magazine.Feel free to share the graphic, and I would love to hear how you overcome YOUR own obstacles.

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Summer Reading: Two Novels Set Across the Pond

I recently read two novels that I just had to share with you. Both of them are beautiful and lovely. One is by Kim Wright, a debut author, and one is Sara Gruen (Water for Elephants). I think I initially connected with both of them because of time I spent living in the U.K. when I was young, but as I read each one I fell in love with the books because of the complex and beautifully written stories. I highly recommend both of them for your Summer Reading lists.

Kim Wright’s novel The Canterb...

Summer Reading Giveaway: Win Signed Copies of the La Rosaleda Series!

Before there was Spavinaw Junction, the quirky little Oklahoma town in my recent novel, Waking Up Joy, there was La Rosaleda. La Rosaleda is a fictional town in the Sonoma Valley of California and is where my first two novels are set. While those novels are Women’s Fiction, many of my readers have loved the romantic threads that weave through the lives of the women in Ruby Among Us and Rose House.

Recently Waking Up Joyreceived the honor of being named a 2015 HOLT Medallion finalist in the “B...

Writing Waking Up Joy: Front Porches, Swimming Pools, and Flip-Flops

I recently took over the blog at Tule Publishing, so I invite you to head over and read about how I wrote a good portion of Waking Up Joy in Northeastern Oklahoma where the novel is set. The only thing better than writing by the pool would be reading next to it.

Here is the link to the post –

Writing Waking Up Joy: Front Porches, Swimming Pools, and Flip-Flops

Happy Reading!

-Tina

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HOLT Medallion Award Finalist

I am thrilled that WAKING UP JOY is a finalist in the HOLT Medallion Award Contest for Published Authors in the Novel With Strong Romantic Elements category. This is the first time one of my books has been a finalist ina contest and I couldn’t be happier. Thank you to the Virginia Romance Writers and the HOLT Medallion Award judges and coordinators.

I am so happy that Publisher/Author Jane Porter and Tule Publishing gave WAKING UP JOY a chance, and that Editor/Author Amy Sue Nathan was ther...

Waking Up Joy is 99 Cents for a Limited Time!

Heavens to Betsy! My third novel, Waking Up Joy, a blend of Southern charm, romance, and mystery is on sale in Kindle, iBook, Nook, and Kobo for a limited time!

“Tina Forkner has penned a delightful novel, a heartfelt story filled with quirky characters, family secrets and lost love. This book is another example of why Ms. Forkner remains a reader favorite. She’s definitely one of mine!” ~Kellie Coates Gilbert, author of Woman of Fortune

“One title that should appeal to those crossover women’s fiction readers is Waking Up Joy (Tule, Oct.), by Tina Ann Forkner. When the adored town spinster ends up in a coma and is shocked by the conversations she overhears about herself while down for the count, she is determined to fix things. Joy must face the past—and her failed romances—in order to embrace a brighter future.” – Library Journal

“A refreshingly candid look at the ties that bind. From dark secrets and magic charms to deep faith and a touch of romance, Tina Forkner’s Waking Up Joy will enchant you with its lively prose and heartfelt humor. It’s a mesmerizing tale of the Talley family, and you’re sure to fall in love with them as I did. Bravo, Tina!” ~ Carla Stewart, award-winning author of Stardust and The Hatmaker’s Heart

Favorite Readers, Author Friends, and Barnes and Noble

It’s hard to believe that my third novel,Waking Up Joy, has been out for two months! It’s been a great ride and I’ve enjoyed reconnecting with the readers of my first two books, Ruby Among Us and Rose House, and connecting with new readers who are just discovering my work. I always say I have the best readers, and I’m so grateful to all of you, old and new! I thought some of you might like to see some pictures from my book signing at Cheyenne Barnes and Noble.

The managers and employees at Che...

‘Waking Up Joy’ Blog Tour – Hosted by BookSparks

I’m very excited that so many great bloggers have hopped onto the Blog Tour for Waking Up Joy. Thanks to my publisher, Tule Publishing, BooksparksPR, and to all the great bloggers for putting this together. I will add more links as they come up. *I am including some links that are not part of the official tour, but that you might find interesting anyway. – Tina

October

Fresh Fiction – Guest Post: Reading is Sweet

Suite T Southern Writer’s Magazine – Guest Post: Going Back to Your Roots

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