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Short-term Sale on Miss Apprehension!

For the fifth week in a row, I hope to provide you some accessible fun over our period of lockdown. I'm dropping my book prices.

For six more days--through Sunday, April 26
--my contemporary romance, Miss Apprehension, is available in e-book format for only 99 cents. (I'll continue to feature other books at sale prices in future weeks.)

Here is the summary of this contemporary romance:

Miss Apprehension

The setting for Cherise Paul’s destination wedding couldn’t be more romantic. So why does she feel she’s being dragged down the aisle? She doesn’t plan to run away and become entangled with the famous young actor, Niles Adair, and his film crew, but circumstances unfold exactly that way.

When her fiancé, Jerry Gallagher, re-enters the scene, Cherise must decide: What does she want? What is she afraid of? What does she not understand? And who would have thought that Spanx could play such a pivotal role in one woman’s destiny?


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I hope you'll take advantage of this story while it's so readily available. And please remember to read about featured author, Dawn Kinzer, below, and subscribe and/or leave your answer to her question to be entered in the drawing for a free copy of her new release!

Dawn Kinzer and Free Books!

An attractive special events planner from a wealthy family and a disfigured musician discover that situations and people are not always what they seem.

Before we meet today's author, I want to announce that the winner of the free copy of Dawn Klinge's historical novel, Sorrento Girl, is:

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Congratulations! I'll email you for your snail mail address, and we'll get your book right out to you. I encourage readers to keep commenting and/or subscribe at right (above my list of books) in order to learn about new releases! U.S. subscribers are entered in the drawings a second time when they comment.

And now let's meet novelist Dawn Kinzer, author of the contemporary romance novel, By All Appearances (Morningview Publishing, November 2019).

Dawn Kinzer is a freelance editor, and her own work has been published in various devotionals and magazines. She co-hosts and writes for the Seriously Write blog.

Sarah’s Smile is the first book in her historical romance series, The Daughters of Riverton. Hope’s Design is the second, and Rebecca’s Song completes the trilogy. By All Appearances is her first contemporary romance.



A mother and grandmother, Dawn lives with her husband in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Favorite things include dark chocolate, good wine, strong coffee, the mountains, family time, and Masterpiece Theatre.

Wow, Dawn, your favorite things list could have come right out of my own mind! 

Please tell us one random thing we might not know about you.

When I was much younger, I wanted to be a medical missionary.

It's interesting how God takes our desires and tweaks them to serve His purposes. 

Please tell us a bit more about the plot of By All Appearances.

Liana Tate, a special events planner, grew up in a high-profile family. No matter what she does, Liana feels she never measures up. She has the opportunity to prove herself by coordinating a fund raising gala for a large Seattle hospital. But an earthquake damages the venue, and Liana only has months to come up with a new plan and pull off the important event. At the same time, a handsome and successful architect steps into Liana’s life. She’s charmed by him, but she begins to wonder if appearances are deceiving.

Bryan Langley, a talented musician, was close to signing a recording contract when a barn fire left part of his face severely burned. He survived, but his career did not. Now he needs to find a new direction for his life.

When Liana’s father hires Bryan as a caretaker on the family estate outside of Seattle, Liana’s and Bryan’s lives become entangled. He risks public humiliation for Liana’s success, and she encourages him to use his musical gifts, despite his reluctance.

What is it about Liana and Bryan that will make your readers care about them?

Liana is a young woman who wants to prove herself, make her family proud, and find someone who will love her unconditionally. She struggles at times with body image—not because she’s overweight but because she compares herself to her sister who is a successful cover model. Her mother was also a highly-paid model, and now she runs her own agency. Liana has struggled with being a people pleaser, but she’s learning to be strong and true to herself. Despite her blunders, she does want the best for Bryan.

Bryan is kind. He’s sensitive to how people may view his scarred face—thinking more of them than himself. He works hard at making people comfortable around him. As a burn survivor, he shows great strength. His compassion is displayed through the relationships he has with other survivors in the hospital, especially the children. He’s very protective of Liana.

I would imagine your early interest in medical missionary work had an influence on Bryan's compassion when you wrote him.

What kind of brainstorming do you do when beginning a new novel?

I usually start with a location and a basic plot. Once I have a story idea, I flesh out the characters—their goals and challenges. I also begin researching various ideas to see if they’re feasible or make sense to include. What I discover often leads to more inspiration.

Just like life plans, our plot and character ideas often go where we hadn't foreseen!

What is the last novel you read that you would recommend?

The Letters , by C. Kevin Thompson is a well-written, fast-paced story that includes imperfect but likeable characters. With unexpected twists, The Letters is one of those rare novels that kept me in suspense until the very end. Despite having my own theories concerning mysterious messages that play an important role in the story, I was still surprised by answers revealed. I love stories that challenge us to consider the spiritual realm.

What are you working on now?

I’m currently working on a novella that will be included in a boxed set of new contemporary Christmas romances written by a team of authors. We plan to publish these stories in October 2020.

Where else can readers find you online?

Connect and learn more about me by visiting these online sites:

Author Website
Faithfully Write Editing
Facebook
Pinterest
Instagram
Amazon Author Page
BookBub
Goodreads

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Readers, if you would like to read a sample from the collection, you can find it HERE (click on "Look Inside")

Finally, what question would you like to ask my readers?

With audio books becoming more available, I’m interested to know which format (paperback, e-book, or audio book) your readers prefer to use and why?

Thanks, Dawn, for visiting and telling us about yourself and your book. Readers, Dawn has offered to give away a free copy of her book. To enter, leave a comment and your email below in answer to her question, above. "Please enter me" won't get you entered. Remember that U.S. subscribers are entered an additional time in each drawing. The drawing is done by email, so leave your email address, like so: trish[at]trishperry[dot]com.

Only United States residents are eligible for the drawing, but anyone can subscribe to the blog posts via the GDPA-compliant Feedblitz box above my list of books, at right.

Also readers, I'd love it if you'd connect with me on Facebook. Just click on my name at the right of today's post title.

Annoying legal disclaimer: as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases; drawings void where prohibited; open only to U.S. residents; the odds of winning depend upon the number of participants. See full disclaimer, GDPA notice, and my Disclosure of Material Connection HERE

Short-Term Sale on One of My Novels!

For the fourth week in a row, I hope to provide you some accessible fun over our period of lockdown. I'm dropping my book prices. 

For just five more days--through Saturday, April 18
--my 1950s historical romance novel, Unforgettable, is available in e-book format for only 99 cents. (I'll continue to feature other books at sale prices in future weeks.)

Here is the summary of each of this historical romance:

Unforgettable

Rachel Stanhope tries to see the good in everyone. But Josh Reegan tests even her good graces when they meet outside her Arlington, Virginia, dance studio in 1951. He'’s attractive, yet his cynicism and cockiness are hard to tolerate.

A journalist and former World War II Air Force pilot, Josh considers ballroom dancing a frivolous waste of time. Although Rachel’s confident nature is a refreshing challenge, he wouldn’'t tangle with her if his newspaper hadn'’t assigned him to cover her studio’s competitionin New York City.

Between the melodrama of ballroom antics and the real drama of political corruption, Rachel and Josh have their hands full. The last thing either of them expects is mutual need and support. But once they stop dancing around the truth, the results are unforgettable.


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I hope you'll take advantage of this novel while it's so readily available. And please remember to read about featured author, Dawn Klinge, below, and subscribe and/or leave your answer to her question to be entered in the drawing for a free copy of her new release!

Dawn Klinge and Free Books!

When Ann meets Paul, an aspiring journalist with strong ideas of his own, she learns an unexpected lesson in courage and discovers what it really means to live her dreams.

Before we meet today's author, I want to announce that the winner of the free copy of Terri Wangard's historical novel, Roll Back the Clouds, is:

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Congratulations! We'll get your book right out to you. I encourage readers to keep commenting and/or subscribe at right (above my list of books) in order to learn about new releases! U.S. subscribers are entered in the drawings a second time when they comment.

And now let's meet novelist Dawn Klinge, author of the historical novel, Sorrento Girl (Genevieve Press, March 2020).

A graduate of the University of Idaho with a degree in elementary education, Dawn Klinge began writing online in 2005. She’s a Pacific Northwest native who loves a rainy day, a hot cup of coffee, and a good book to get lost in.

This wife and mom to two young adults is often inspired by true personal and historical accounts. Dawn is a member of the American Christian Fiction Writers Association.

Please tell us one random thing we might not know about you.

As soon-to-be empty nesters, my husband and I are learning new hobbies together that will take us into this different phase of life. Golf is our current challenge.

I'm not a golfer, but I know from experience that it's much more difficult than a lot of people realize!

Please tell us a bit more about the plot of Sorrento Girl.

It’s 1938, and Ann Brooks has big dreams of her new life as a Seattle College coed. She’s left the old-fashioned ways of her small country town behind to pursue higher education and a teaching career.

But not everyone is ready for change.

Society still preaches that a woman’s place is in the home. Some refuse to see Ann as an equal deserving of an education — let alone a career — and Ann's friends think school is simply a springboard to pursue a marriage of wealth and convenience.

When Ann meets Paul, an aspiring journalist with strong ideas of his own, she learns an unexpected lesson in courage and discovers what it really means to live her dreams.

Will Ann give up everything she thought she wanted for love? Or can she have it all?

What is it about Ann that will make your readers care about her?

Ann is a young woman with an adventurous spirit who was raised by a loving single-father who encourages her to pursue her dreams. Without a mother, Ann looks to women like Amelia Earhart and her aunt Rose as examples for the kind of woman she wants to be. She admires their courage.

When Ann is confronted with a situation that requires speaking up for herself, her courage is tested. This dilemma is one I believe many women will relate to.

Getting on the other side of those challenges is often life changing!

What kind of brainstorming do you when beginning a new novel?

I start reading historical accounts of the time and place I want to write about. I listen to the music, I look at art, fashion, and architecture. I immerse myself in research until an idea hits, and then I run with it.

I haven't written a lot of historical fiction, but I have respect for writers of that genre. It requires yet another level of knowledge beyond writing contemporary stories. 

What is the last novel you read that you would recommend?

I just finished reading The Orphan Beach , by Laura Thomas. I recommend this romantic suspense because it was one that transported me to its wonderful settings in Oregon and Mexico, I loved the characters, it kept me turning the pages in excitement, and it had a beautiful message of faith.

What are you working on now?

I’m working on edits for a historical romance set in 1890s Chicago called Palmer Girl. It will be published in the Fall of 2020.

Where else can readers find you online?

My online home is www.dawnklinge.com and I can also be found on FB and IG.

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Finally, what question would you like to ask my readers?

What’s your favorite way to connect with an author?

Thanks, Dawn, for visiting and telling us about yourself and your book. Readers, Dawn has offered to give away a free copy of her book. To enter, leave a comment and your email below in answer to her question, above. "Please enter me" won't get you entered. Remember that U.S. subscribers are entered an additional time in each drawing. The drawing is done by email, so leave your email address, like so: trish[at]trishperry[dot]com.

Only United States residents are eligible for the drawing, but anyone can subscribe to the blog posts via the GDPA-compliant Feedblitz box above my list of books, at right.

Also readers, I'd love it if you'd connect with me on Facebook. Just click on my name at the right of today's post title.

Annoying legal disclaimer: as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases; drawings void where prohibited; open only to U.S. residents; the odds of winning depend upon the number of participants. See full disclaimer, GDPA notice, and my Disclosure of Material Connection HERE

Short-term Sale on Two More of My Novels!

For the third week in a row, I hope to provide you some accessible fun over our period of lockdown. I'm dropping my book prices. For just four more days--through Friday, April 10--both The Perfect Blend and Tea for Two are available in e-book format for only 99 cents each. (I'll continue to feature other books at sale prices next week.)

Here is the summary of each of these romantic comedies:

The Perfect Blend

If you enjoy the novels of Debbie Macomber, you’ll love this perfect blend of recipes and romance set in a small town with a big heart.

Steph Vandergrift is in need of a job. She left everything behind to elope with Middleburg attorney Rick Manfred, never imagining he would stand her up at the altar. Now, hoping just to get by until she can decide what to do next, Steph thinks she’s found the perfect position at the local tea shop.

Kendall James, one of the kindest and most eligible bachelors in the area, meets Steph and proceeds to pursue her. But by the time Steph feels able to consider dating again, her runaway fiancé returns and tries to win her back. Steph is wary, but she and Rick always seemed to blend so well. Are they truly meant to be together, or does God have something else in mind?

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Tea for Two

Counselor Tina Milano has been visiting Milly's Tea Shop regularly for the past several months. She has many friends but no steady man in her life. Zack Cooper is a local farmer who provides Milly with fresh fruit and vegetables. As a single parent, Zack is doing his best to raise his teenage son and daughter on his own.

When the kids get in minor scrapes with the law, Milly gently encourages Zack and Tina to work together to draw the teens back before their rebellious natures land them in even hotter water. At first Tina sees the relationship in only a professional capacity, but soon her friends notice the luscious scent of romance in the air and decide to help things along.

Tea for Two is a faith-filled novel that explores the delight of second chances, warm friendship, and unexpected romantic encounters.

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I hope you'll take advantage of these stories while they're so readily available. And please remember to read about featured author, Terri Wangard, and subscribe and/or leave your answer to her question to be entered in the drawing for a free copy of her new release!

Short-term Sale on Two More of My Novels!

For the second week in a row, I hope to provide you some accessible fun over our period of lockdown. I'm dropping my book prices.  For just three more days--through Thursday, April 2--both Beach Dreams and Sunset Beach are available in e-book format for only 99 cents each. (I'll continue to feature other books at sale prices next week.)

Here is the summary of each of these romantic comedies:

Beach Dreams

“So, what do I do? Just give up? Avoid him? Stop brushing my teeth and wearing deodorant? He’s so sweet. And when he says something in that cute accent and looks at me with those long-lashed blue eyes and those dimples and that cleft thingy in his chin, and have you noticed how perfect his nose is?”

Tiffany LeBoeuf has a problem. She has lost her job, her mother has recently passed away, and she has zero social life. And then she meets Jeremy Beckett. But Tiff is a new Christian and knows she shouldn’t be attracted to this unbelieving (but charming!) Brit.

And then there’s Eve….Jeremy’s girlfriend.

When Tiffany reserves a cozy beach house in San Diego for a much-needed retreat, a mix-up causes a double booking, and Tiffany ends up sharing the beach house with Eve. When Jeremy arrives to surprise Eve, he surprises Tiffany, as well.

As Jeremy settles in at the beach house next door, events and secrets unravel that surprise everyone.

"Trish Perry’s Beach Dreams tells the touching and humorous story about how God uses even our mistakes to bring about His divine purposes."

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Sunset Beach

Sonny Miller, a recent college graduate with plans to get her master’s degree in psychology, intends to resolve some family drama and put her academic interests to the test. She cleverly invites her mother, Teresa, and her mother’s estranged twin, Aunt Melanie, to a quiet and quirky California beach house. They both show up...and with surprises of their own. Teresa, a successful classical singer, brings her latest protégé, Irina, and Melanie brings along secrets about Teresa and the identity of Sonny’s long-gone father.

The strong personalities cause some big waves, and Sonny is in over her head. Soon she is drawn to Irina and Irina’s charming brother, Grigori. Her faith is strengthened by their story of being adopted as children from a Russian orphanage by a Christian couple from America.

Readers will love being a guest alongside these characters. Between each sunrise and sunset is another day for healing, laughter, rediscovering the importance of family, and embracing the hope of God’s care.

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I hope you'll take advantage of these stories while they're so readily available. And please read below about this week's featured author, Terri Wangard!

Terri Wangard and Free Books!

Sailing on the Lusitania is a dream-come-true for Rosaleen and Geoff Bonnard, but their journey turns into a nightmare. Will they ever find their joy again?

Before we chat with today's author, I want to announce that the winner of the free copy of Jeanette Morris's Young Adult novel, Her Shining Eyes, is:

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Congratulations! I'll be in touch with you via email, and we'll get your book right out to you. I encourage readers to keep commenting and/or subscribe at right (above my list of books) in order to learn about new releases! U.S. subscribers are entered in the drawings a second time when they comment.

And now let's meet novelist Terri Vanguard, author of the historical novel, Roll Back the Clouds (Independently published, March 2020).

Terri Wangard grew up in Green Bay, Wisconsin, during the Lombardi Glory Years. Her first Girl Scout badge was the Writer. These days she is writing historical fiction, and won the 2013 Writers on the Storm contest and 2013 First Impressions, as well as being a 2012 Genesis finalist.

Holder of a bachelor’s degree in history and a master’s degree in library science, she lives in Wisconsin. Her research included going for a ride in a WWII B-17 Flying Fortress bomber.

Classic Boating Magazine, a family business since 1984, keeps her busy as an associate editor.

Please tell us one random thing we might not know about you.

I swam competitively on the Green Bay YMCA swim team and missed going to Nationals by one second.

Wow. Sometimes a second holds such importance!

Please tell us a bit more about the plot of Roll Back the Clouds.

Geoff and Rosaleen Bonnard receive a once-in-a-lifetime voyage to England aboard the fabled Lusitania in 1915. Europe is embroiled in war, but that shouldn't affect a passenger liner.

As they approach Ireland, a German submarine hurtles a torpedo into the grand ship. Rosaleen scrambles into a lifeboat, but where is her husband? She searches the morgues in Queenstown, heartsick at recognizing so many people. Geoff is finally located in a Cork hospital, alive but suffering a back injury.

While waiting for him to recover, Rosaleen is thrilled to meet her mother’s family, but a dark cloud hovers over her. The battered faces of dead babies haunt her. She sinks into depression, exasperated by Geoff’s new interest in religion. Her once happy life seems out of reach.

What is it about Rosaleen that will make your readers care about her?

Rosaleen is full of excitement about their voyage, but has to deal with a nemesis who loves to torment her. She refuses to cower though. She cares about people, shown in her concern for the maid and her rescue of the baby. She’s lost and distraught when Geoff is missing. She wants to meet her mother’s family, but her insecurity shows. She’s frustrated at changes in their lives. Readers should be able to relate to her. She’s someone you’d want as a friend.

She sounds as if she experiences struggles many readers will recognize from their own lives, but for different reasons. 

What is something you’ve thanked God for this week?

A pain-free night. Most mornings, I wake up with a headache.

What is the last novel you read that you would recommend?

Being Known , by Robin Jones Gunn. Four close friends provide a safe haven of encouragement and vulnerability that is a godsend when life gets messy. To have such close friends is a blessing beyond compare; a very heart-warming story. (Releases April 28.)

What are you working on now?

A companion book to Roll Back the Clouds, which features Geoff and Rosaleen’s next-door neighbors, Peter and Maren Bloch. Maren’s family immigrated from Germany a few years before WWI, and she has to face the anti-German hysteria on her own when Peter goes off to war.

Where else can readers find you online?

Facebook
Twitter: @terriwangard
Goodreads
Instagram: @terriwangard
Pinterest
Website: www.terriwangard.com

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Finally, what question would you like to ask my readers?

The Lusitania was nothing like the cruise ships of today. If you enjoy cruising, what do you like best? If you haven’t cruised, what would you most like to experience?

Clearly, readers, I interviewed Terri before the Corona Virus hit us all. Hopefully, the cruise industry will eventually rebound from its current troubles (along with just about every industry in the world). Let's assume that rebound, in answering Terri's question.

Thanks, Terri, for visiting and telling us about yourself and your book. Readers, Terri has offered to give away a free copy of her book. To enter, leave a comment and your email below in answer to her question, above. "Please enter me" won't get you entered. Remember that U.S. subscribers are entered an additional time in each drawing. The drawing is done by email, so leave your email address, like so: trish[at]trishperry[dot]com.

Only United States residents are eligible for the drawing, but anyone can subscribe to the blog posts via the GDPA-compliant Feedblitz box above my list of books, at right.

Also readers, I'd love it if you'd connect with me on Facebook. Just click on my name at the right of today's post title.

Annoying legal disclaimer: as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases; drawings void where prohibited; open only to U.S. residents; the odds of winning depend upon the number of participants. See full disclaimer, GDPA notice, and my Disclosure of Material Connection HERE

Short-term Sale on Two of My Novels!

In order to provide you some accessible fun over our period of lockdown, I'm dropping my book prices. For just two more days--through Wednesday, March 25--both The Guy I'm Not Dating and Too Good to Be True are available in e-book format for only 99 cents each. (I'll feature other books afterward.)

Here is the summary of each of these romantic comedies:

The Guy I'm Not Dating

"Yowza!" exclaims Kara Richardson when she sees the handsome proprietor of the new delicatessen in town, Gabe Paolino—who soon expresses mutual interest. This would be the start of a perfect love story, except for one thing—Kara has vowed to stop dating until she feels God's leading.

But when humorous circumstances send Kara and Gabe on a road trip to Florida, hope springs anew. Even with Kara's flirtatious coworker Tiffany—"a hyena in heels"—along for the ride, the uncouple begins a lively journey that could change their paths forever.

This memorable, charming story of love's persistence captures the honor of waiting on God's timing, and the adventure of finding the perfect guy to not date.

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Too Good to Be True

Trish Perry, author of the charming novel The Guy I’m Not Dating, follows up with a contemporary, humorous tale of how love and life unfold in surprising ways.

Rennie Young, heroine of Too Good to Be True, meets the gallant Truman Sayers after she faints in the boys’ department of the local super store. Despite this unromantic introduction, Tru Sayers, a handsome young labor–and–delivery nurse, seems like a gift from God. But a recent divorce and other life disappointments cause Ren to question whether she can trust her heart and God.

This clever novel encourages readers to lean on God’s leading and to be open to life after the hurt—even when it seems too good to be true.

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I hope you'll take advantage of these stories while they're so readily available. And please read below about this week's featured author, Jeanette Morris!

Jeanette Morris and Free Books!

Sometimes pain opens the soul.

Before we chat with today's author, I want to announce that the winner of the free copy of Denise Weimer's romantic suspense novel, Traces, is:

lhanberry1@...

Congratulations! I'll be in touch with you via email, and we'll get your book right out to you. I encourage readers to keep commenting and/or subscribe at right (above my list of books) in order to learn about new releases! U.S. subscribers are entered in the drawings a second time when they comment.

And now let's meet novelist Jeannette Morris, author of the Young Adult novel, Her Shining Eyes , (Bold Vision Books, September 2019).

Jeannette is a freelance writer/editor, traveler, fisherwoman, missionary to Russia, wife, mother, grandmother, friend, voracious reader, and slow-but-sure knitter.

In her second-half adventure, she's writing novels, exploring the world, trying to stay fit and healthy, and letting go of past labels and failures. These may be her "golden years," but Jeannette believes the best is ahead. Her story is still being written!

Please tell us one random thing we might not know about you.

I stood beside Lynda Carter (Wonder Woman) in 1972 when she sang at my roommate’s wedding reception.

Beautiful woman. I see that Wonder Woman first aired in 1975, so that must have been right before her fame kicked in. You knew her when! 

Please tell us a bit more about the plot of Her Shining Eyes.

Fourteen-year old Irina Kotova’s life as a promising violinist collapses in sync with the demise of the Soviet Union. After her father is killed in a bar fight, her ailing mother is hauled off to jail without explanation. Now considered an orphan, Irina is forced to live in a boarding school where Russia’s throwaway kids are abandoned and forgotten.

Irina is constantly tormented by Vadim Solokov, a mean-spirited hooligan who takes great pleasure in reminding her that nobody cares about them. Irina is convinced he is right, and the not-so-mysterious theft of her precious violin seals her resolve to escape the school or die trying. Her despondency over losing her parents and bitterness toward Vadim threaten her very existence.

Only the kindness of Anastasia, an interpreter Irina met by chance, sparks a glint of hope that life could possibly be worth fighting for.

What is it about Irina that will make your readers care about her?

Irina is trapped inside a body she despises and in circumstances beyond her control. She is talented, thoughtful, and afraid. Irina wants to please others, but the path to belonging eludes her.

What is something you’ve thanked God for this week?

Losing another pound! And receiving an incredibly moving new endorsement for my book.

A good loss and a better gain. That's what I call a great day.

What is the last novel you read that you would recommend?

A Room of My Own , by Ann Tatlock. I found this compelling historical fiction novel to be a master class in story structure and characterization. I loved the protagonist, Virginia. She demonstrated both the angst of a teenager in a tough situation as well as the grit to follow her heart. The period of the Great Depression always strikes a note of sympathy with me as my parents were children during that time. They kept their stories a bit closer to their chests than I would have liked, but after reading A Room of My Own, I understood why.

Yes, my dad was a kid during the Great Depression. The hardships of that era created very strong but stoic people. 

Where else can readers find you online?

My author website is www.jeanette-morris.com. I’m active on Facebook (Jeanette Atwood Morris), Twitter (@jemorris1), Instagram (jeanette.a.morris.7), in the ACFW Facebook group as well as Avid Readers of Christian Fiction (also on Facebook), Goodreads (Jeanette Morris).

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If you would like to read a sample from the book, you can find it HERE (scroll to "Look Inside")

Finally, what question would you like to ask my readers?

Dear readers! What draws you to stories set in foreign countries? Or, if you are not drawn to such stories, why not?

Thanks, Jeanette, for visiting and telling us about yourself and your book. Readers, Jeanette has offered to give away a free copy of her book. To enter, leave a comment and your email below in answer to her question, above. "Please enter me" won't get you entered. Remember that U.S. subscribers are entered an additional time in each drawing. The drawing is done by email, so leave your email address, like so: trish[at]trishperry[dot]com.

Only United States residents are eligible for the drawing, but anyone can subscribe to the blog posts via the GDPA-compliant Feedblitz box above my list of books, at right.

Also readers, I'd love it if you'd connect with me on Facebook. Just click on my name at the right of today's post title.

Annoying legal disclaimer: as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases; drawings void where prohibited; open only to U.S. residents; the odds of winning depend upon the number of participants. See full disclaimer, GDPA notice, and my Disclosure of Material Connection HERE

Denise Weimer and Free Books!

Even if she evades The Eye, someone wants her silenced.

Before we meet today's author, I want to announce that the winner of the free copy of Susan Page Davis's historical romance collection, The Mail-Order Standoff, is:

texaggs2000@...

Congratulations! I'll be in touch with you via email, and we'll get your book right out to you. I encourage readers to keep commenting and/or subscribe at right (above my list of books) in order to learn about new releases! U.S. subscribers are entered in the drawings a second time when they comment.

And now let's chat with novelist Denise Weimer, author of the romantic suspense novel, Traces (BLING! Romance, Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas, March 2020).

Denise Weimer writes historical and contemporary romance and romantic suspense set in her home state of Georgia. She’s authored eleven novels and a number of novellas.

As a managing editor for the historical imprints of Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas, she also helps others reach their publishing dreams.

A wife and mother of two daughters, Denise always pauses for coffee, chocolate, and old houses.

Please tell us one random thing we might not know about you.

I used to participate in living history and led a mid-1800s vintage dance group. That kinda ties in with writing, though, I guess, because it really proved inspirational for my historical novels.

Because I lived most of my life in Northern Virginia, I've seen plenty of living history groups reenacting Civil War battles, but I've never see vintage dance groups. What fun!

Please tell us a bit more about the plot of Traces.

When a failed romance and a $500,000 prize lure Kate Carson into participating in the reality TV show, Traces, the least she expects is to pick her partner. After all, she’s the PR spokeswoman of the company that derived a thirteen-lens, rotating camera from military use and installed it atop Atlanta’s tallest skyscraper. But she never would have chosen to evade techno hunters for twenty days with “G.I. Joe.”

Stoic, ex-military Alex Mitchell is the sort of man she always vowed to avoid, while the shadows of Alex’s past cause him to spurn emotional involvement. When Kate’s insider knowledge makes her a target of someone more threatening than game show hunters, Alex offers her only hope to reveal the dark plans of proponents of The Eye.

What is it about Kate Carson that will make your readers care about her?

Kate Carson initially strikes her partner for the reality TV show, Traces, as picky and perfectionistic. In fact, Alex calls her “Red the SurveyCorp Poster Girl.” He can’t fathom why producers would pair someone with his military and security training with a ginger-haired, high-heel-wearing beauty who works in PR for the very company that made the technology they’re tasked to evade. Indeed, darting through Atlanta’s Underground and homeless shelters to evade surveillance does seem to bring out the worst in Kate. But gradually, Alex learns her perfect façade shields insecurity and guilt over past failure in life. With his support, Kate learns she’s more capable than she’d ever dreamed … even to the point of putting her life at risk to protect the secret she carries.

My hope is that readers can relate to characters who struggle with a weakness or past hurt, but who rise to challenges, grow, and change through God’s power.

What is something you’ve thanked God for this week?

For the way I’ve seen Him provide, direct, and answer prayer in the lives of my daughters. Very specifically!

Very little makes us moms happier than seeing our children blessed.

What is the last novel you read that you would recommend?

Most of my reading time is for editing or author endorsement purposes, but the last book I read for enjoyment that I would definitely recommend was Mist O'er the Voyageur , by Naomi Musch. It’s just the sort of immersive, action-packed frontier historical romance I go for—and also enjoy writing myself.

What are you working on now?

Currently, editing projects, and marketing for Traces and my other March release, Spring Splash, require most of my time. Here’s the blurb for Spring Splash:

When an injury sidelines college swimmer Anna Callaway, her dreams are crushed. She pours herself into her sports marketing practicum, helping a local special needs organization promote their athletic event. What she doesn’t expect is a swim team ripe for the Special Olympics—and their handsome but stubborn coach.

Craig Holt has dealt with eager and ignorant volunteers before. No matter how determined or persuasive uptight Anna might be about coaching his team to the Special Olympics, he has no intention of allowing her to raise the hopes of his swimmers, his sister, or his guarded heart.

Then Anna herself gets a second chance at becoming a champion. Will she pursue her lifelong goals or make room for a new dream?

After fifteen years as a swim mom, this novel is dedicated to my daughters and holds a special place in my heart. I’m also focusing my attention right now on my younger daughter, a high school senior completing her final swim season and heading toward graduation. My days with her are limited.

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Finally, what question would you like to ask my readers?

What do you think about the premise for Traces? Does the concept of The Eye seem realistic to you? Believe it or not, it’s based on actual military technology that was also used to surveille the Rio Olympics.

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