Terri Reed's Blog, page 14
December 6, 2020
Christmas Round-Robin Scavenger Hunt! Great prizes!
Here's how it works: At each author's blog post, you will find a question that can be answered by checking out the free Amazon preview of their book. Provide the answer at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xKGM_SNUbkt0g4B9GiW5iy13ZuVsnY2rvB56wQoKC1A/edit
NOTE: You must answer the questions for every author in the round-robin to be considered to win. When you have the answer fill out this form and head on over to the next blog (link below)
I'm so excited to share with you my newest Christmas release and a backlist Christmas release. I've written eight Christmas novels and each one is special to me. I love sharing Christmas with readers through my stories. I hadn't realized until recently that these two books have something in common.
The heroine is a sheriff's deputy.
A few years ago I attended a citizen's academy class through my local county sheriff's department. It was fascinating and informative. Most of the deputies we heard from were male, but we did meet one female deputy who left an impression. She was an inspiration to me and shaped how I view women in law enforcement.
In both Christmas Protection Detail and Identity Unknown, I wanted to reflect the strength of character and the capabilities of my female deputy, while also, highlighting the fact she was a beautiful woman inside and out, who deserved a happily ever after. When writing a romantic suspense story, it's a fine balance between keeping the romance at the forefront while the heroine and hero are dodging bullets and bad guys.
In the opening of Christmas Protection Detail, Deputy Kaitlyn Lanz and Nick Delaney each provide a special ornament for the community Christmas tree. I loved writing this scene because it really sets up the crux of the romantic conflict that plays throughout the story as Kaitlyn and Nick work together to uncover the mystery of who killed a single mother and is now after the orphaned baby. 
In Identity Unknown, the romantic conflict comes a bit later in the story as Deputy Audrey Martin works to protect a man with no memory of who he is or why someone wants him dead. Audrey must keep a wall up because this handsome man may very well be on the wrong side of the law. Canadian Border Services officer Nathanial Longhorn must protect the pretty deputy from the bad guys, and possibly from himself, because he can't remember what happened to him or why he's become a target. I really love writing strong female characters who take on the world with courage and aplomb. I hope you'll enjoy getting to know these two strong and brave women, and the men who love them.
Ready to play? Here's my question:
In Identity Unknown, what is the name of the beach where our hero is found?
You can find the answer in the preview of Identity Unknown. When you have the answer, fill out this form, and head to the next author in the scavenger hunt: Dawn M. Turner https://everythingingodstime.com/2020/12/05/christmas-scavenger-hunt-round-robin-the-christmas-trolls/who is telling us all about her Christmas book. Thank you so much for visiting and playing along with us! Remember you must answer every question from all 36 authors. The scavenger hunt ends on December 13th at 11:59pm EST.
December 3, 2020
CONTEST CLOSED Tomorrow! Secret Santa Day!
Join over 134 authors for a fun day of Christmas cheer with books, swag and gift cards.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/DangerouslyDarkDarlings
November 30, 2020
Newsletter fun!
If you haven't signed up for my newsletter, please do.
https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/o4x4h1Everyone once in a while I do a random drawing from my newsletter list and send out a prize.
Last month's winner was Mary Sue Russell.
Here she is with her prize! A back list book, a $10 Barnes and Noble gift card and an ornament.
Sweet Christmas Reads giveaways! WEEK 2
Sweet Christmas Reads Giveaway features twenty-four authors and four weekly giveaways—three holiday prize packs and one gift card. Grab a cup of hot cocoa and a candy cane and join us as we celebrate heartwarming Christmas books and give away prizes! Runs from 11/30 to 12/23.
https://melissamcclone.com/sweet-christmas-reads-giveaway/
Sweet Christmas Reads giveaways!
Sweet Christmas Reads Giveaway features twenty-four authors and four weekly giveaways—three holiday prize packs and one gift card. Grab a cup of hot cocoa and a candy cane and join us as we celebrate heartwarming Christmas books and give away prizes! Runs from 11/30 to 12/23.
https://melissamcclone.com/sweet-christmas-reads-giveaway/
November 29, 2020
Secret Santa December 4th
Mark your calendar!
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SECRET SANTA DAY @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/DangerouslyDarkDarlings
*Friday December 4th. One day only. Mark your calendar.
*Secret Santas will be posting from 12:01am to 11:59pm on December 4th.
*139 authors will be gifting you books, swag, and gift cards. Many authors will be gifting multiple presents!
*The Secret Santas will introduce themselves, tell you a bit about their books, and ask you a question. Your answer is your entry into their giveaway!
*Remember: If you win a present, the best way you can thank an author is to leave them a review! Even if all you say in the review is "I loved it"--that's perfect!
November 25, 2020
Happy Thanksgiving!
Though this year is different in every way, I'm thankful for love, family and friends.
November 17, 2020
Woot! Check out this special offer!
SPECIAL OFFER: This is a special PREORDER offer that includes a 20% discount off of the retail price of $5.99. This offer is available for two weeks or 25 copies sold, whichever comes first. This book will ship on or shortly after its release date of Dec 15.
https://www.author-author.net/product/26088
November 11, 2020
November 5, 2020
Books, books and more books!
It's November! 2020 is flying by in someways and in other ways, its the longest year ever.
I've been reading and streaming TV/movies when not writing my own books. I just can't do television right now. It's too distressing.
Here are some of the books I've been reading. I'm slowly reviewing my way through my stacks of read books.
