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November 13, 2014
Free Kindle Promotion Kickoff
November is the time of giving. So I've decided to offer The Ex Lottery for free on Kindle for four days. The modern Irish fairy tale is available for free on Kindle from November 13-16th.
http://amzn.to/1t0wmtm
Join me today at http://getlostinastory.blogspot.com/ to kickoff the Free Kindle Promotion kickoff of my latest contemporary romance The Ex Lottery.
I'll be answering questions about my latest novel.
http://amzn.to/1t0wmtm
Join me today at http://getlostinastory.blogspot.com/ to kickoff the Free Kindle Promotion kickoff of my latest contemporary romance The Ex Lottery.
I'll be answering questions about my latest novel.
November 5, 2014
A Writer's Digest Review of The Ex Lottery
“The Ex Lottery is a charming and lively contemporary romance… Tory is a beautifully crafted and compelling character, a woman who has been bruised by love in many ways but remains, at the core, optimistic, even if it takes her a while to get there. The secondary characters are well-drawn and fully realized in their own rights, and Shane is a really wonderfully sexy love interest…
“Overall, a very strong book and this author has a bright future in contemporary romance.”
—Judge, 22nd Annual Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Awards
Thrilled that I just received the above review from the 22nd Annual Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Awards with The Ex Lottery receiving 29 out of 30 points from the judge.
“Overall, a very strong book and this author has a bright future in contemporary romance.”
—Judge, 22nd Annual Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Awards
Thrilled that I just received the above review from the 22nd Annual Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Awards with The Ex Lottery receiving 29 out of 30 points from the judge.
October 18, 2014
Lowcountry Apparition: Part Two
Leaving my favorite Lowcountry beach this weekend, I took a bath in Deep Woods Off and stopped once again at the Old Sheldon Church ruins to look for the apparition that showed up in my last photographs. It was there—near the top of one of the inner walls. More disturbing, I saw yet another apparition in the same corner that looked a bit more menacing. (Photos on my author Facebook blog: http://on.fb.me/1vs2PYX).
Do you see it? My husband doesn’t. I think it looks like it has a glowing red eye, a horn and black nose. Halloween evil.
It was a beautiful fall day with kids and families taking photographs in the ruins. I started to ask a couple if they saw these apparitions, but for some reason I didn’t. As I walked in and out of the old ruins, I noticed the apparitions only appeared in one inner corner of the old church. A large tree limb hovered over this section probably causing the dark stains that created the images. But this was also the side with the closest gravesites. I do know one thing. I will not visit the ruin at night. If you’re ever near Yemassee, South Carolina, stop by and see if you notice any apparitions. Love to hear what you see.
My next novel will be set in Savannah. After studying these images, I’m think there has to be ghosts—or at least the hint of the supernatural.
Do you see it? My husband doesn’t. I think it looks like it has a glowing red eye, a horn and black nose. Halloween evil.
It was a beautiful fall day with kids and families taking photographs in the ruins. I started to ask a couple if they saw these apparitions, but for some reason I didn’t. As I walked in and out of the old ruins, I noticed the apparitions only appeared in one inner corner of the old church. A large tree limb hovered over this section probably causing the dark stains that created the images. But this was also the side with the closest gravesites. I do know one thing. I will not visit the ruin at night. If you’re ever near Yemassee, South Carolina, stop by and see if you notice any apparitions. Love to hear what you see.
My next novel will be set in Savannah. After studying these images, I’m think there has to be ghosts—or at least the hint of the supernatural.
October 10, 2014
See You There
Hope you'll visit http://everybodyneedsalittleromance.com/
today. I'm a guest blogger and would love to take a moment to say hi.
today. I'm a guest blogger and would love to take a moment to say hi.
October 7, 2014
Lowcountry Apparition
Do you believe in ghosts, spirits—apparitions?
I believe in fairy tales—so why not ghosts? They do make an appearance in my novels from time-to-time, and yesterday, I was traveling through the Lowcountry and stopped at the ruins of an old church built in the mid-1700s to take a few pictures.
And I photographed something on the inside wall of the church—something—well, you tell me. I’ve posted the photograph on my author Facebook page. http://on.fb.me/1vs2PYX
Just off a scenic tree-lined road sit the ruins of what the locals call Old Sheldon Church. The actual name is Church of Prince William’s Parish. Built in the mid-1700s, the church allegedly was burned by the British army in 1779, rebuilt in 1826, and burned again in 1865—this time by the Federal Army. Ancient tombstones, majestic live oaks covered with Spanish moss, and swarming mosquitos the size of sparrows, surround the brick and mortar ruins
The eerie beauty of the location is the perfect spot to see an apparition. The most infamous ghost at Old Sheldon is a woman in a simple brown dress that stands over an infant’s grave. Visitors have reported feeling her sorrow as they stand near the grave.
I’ve photographed these ruins many times over the years. They’re beautiful. Yesterday, I only snapped a few photos because I’d forgotten my Southern cologne—Deep Woods Off. Within minutes, mosquitoes had sucked so much blood from my veins I was afraid they were really vampires and I would soon join the walking dead of Old Sheldon. I hopped in my car and escaped.
Last night, safely in my air-conditioned family room, I reviewed my photos. I’ve posted a photo on my author Facebook page. Tell me, do you see the apparition on the inside wall of the church ruins? Maybe it’s the sad woman dressed in brown.
I believe in fairy tales—so why not ghosts? They do make an appearance in my novels from time-to-time, and yesterday, I was traveling through the Lowcountry and stopped at the ruins of an old church built in the mid-1700s to take a few pictures.
And I photographed something on the inside wall of the church—something—well, you tell me. I’ve posted the photograph on my author Facebook page. http://on.fb.me/1vs2PYX
Just off a scenic tree-lined road sit the ruins of what the locals call Old Sheldon Church. The actual name is Church of Prince William’s Parish. Built in the mid-1700s, the church allegedly was burned by the British army in 1779, rebuilt in 1826, and burned again in 1865—this time by the Federal Army. Ancient tombstones, majestic live oaks covered with Spanish moss, and swarming mosquitos the size of sparrows, surround the brick and mortar ruins
The eerie beauty of the location is the perfect spot to see an apparition. The most infamous ghost at Old Sheldon is a woman in a simple brown dress that stands over an infant’s grave. Visitors have reported feeling her sorrow as they stand near the grave.
I’ve photographed these ruins many times over the years. They’re beautiful. Yesterday, I only snapped a few photos because I’d forgotten my Southern cologne—Deep Woods Off. Within minutes, mosquitoes had sucked so much blood from my veins I was afraid they were really vampires and I would soon join the walking dead of Old Sheldon. I hopped in my car and escaped.
Last night, safely in my air-conditioned family room, I reviewed my photos. I’ve posted a photo on my author Facebook page. Tell me, do you see the apparition on the inside wall of the church ruins? Maybe it’s the sad woman dressed in brown.
September 13, 2014
This is Where I Leave You
Usually I read the book before I see the movie, but this week I was fortunate enough to go to the Atlanta premier of “This is Where I Leave You.” (I met Jane Fonda too!) My husband and I laughed through the entire movie. I’ve added Jonathan Tropper’s book to my “to-read” list, but I really wish I'd had time to read the book before seeing the movie.
What about you? Do you read the book first?
What about you? Do you read the book first?
September 10, 2014
Happily Ever After
Ten days until my daughter's Happily Ever After. She's getting married by the river to a wonderful man. Her fairy tale dress is hanging in my closet. She will be a beautiful bride, but it seems like only yesterday that I was holding a five-and-a-half pound beautiful baby girl in my arms. :)
July 23, 2014
Kirkus Reviews
Thank you to Kirkus Reviews for reviewing The Ex Lottery.
"A light, uplifting romance that’s equal parts comedy, fairy tale and travelogue."-- Kirkus Reviews
The Ex Lottery is today's featured indie book review on the Kirkus Reviews website.
For the full review, go to https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-re....
"A light, uplifting romance that’s equal parts comedy, fairy tale and travelogue."-- Kirkus Reviews
The Ex Lottery is today's featured indie book review on the Kirkus Reviews website.
For the full review, go to https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-re....
July 7, 2014
The Ex Lottery Giveaway
Thank you to the 2275 people who entered to win a signed copy of my new novel, "The Ex Lottery." I'll be mailing the copies to the twenty winners this week. I hope you enjoy the romance. Reviews would be appreciated!
June 19, 2014
Life on the Riverfront
I was honored to be featured on the cover of the June issue of the "Life on the Riverfront" magazine. I think life is better on the water—river, beach, lake. I'm headed back to the beach next week and work on my third novel. My toes in the sand always helps. http://legacy.n2pub.com/newsletter/fi...
