Julie Carobini and Free Books!

Walking on Sea Glass is the story of Liddy and Beau who realize that falling in love just might tear them apart.

Before we revisit with today's featured author, I want to announce that the winners of the signed copy of Better Than Chocolate, by Debby Mayne and myself, are:

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and the winner of the signed copy of Almost Like Being in Love, by Beth Vogt, is

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And now let's revisit with novelist Julie Carobini, author of the contemporary Inspirational romance, Walking on Sea Glass (Book 1, Sea Glass Inn Novels) (May 2016).

Julie Carobini is the bestselling author of The Christmas Thief, the Chocolate Series, and the Otter Bay Novels: Sweet Waters, A Shore Thing, and Fade to Blue. She has won numerous awards, and RT Book Reviews says, "Carobini has a talent for creating characters that come alive."

Julie lives in California with her family and loves all things coastal (except sharks).

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Please tell us three random things we might not know about you.

-- Used to be a secret shopper for Taco Bell.

-- For three years I ghostwrote articles for executives in the banking and marketing industries.

-- Survived a serious illness when I was in my early 20s (Liddy in Walking on Sea Glass is loosely based on that experience).

Wow, that's great that you were able to use your experience to create your novel, Julie. Nothing like being able to identify fully with your character's plight!

Please tell us a bit more about the plot of Walking on Sea Glass.

Suddenly single, Liddy flees the desert to work at an up-and-coming seaside resort with her best friend. The breezy backdrop of an inn by the sea offers Liddy the dream of starting fresh, but soon she is shocked to discover another setback brewing in her life. Despite the battle that lies ahead, she finds herself drawn to Beau Quinn, a captivating widower with a wounded heart of his own.

As Beau and Liddy’s burgeoning relationship attempts to survive, will Liddy have the courage to trust a man again—especially one as emotionally fragile as Beau? Can Beau commit to a woman facing a challenging recovery? And what is going on behind the scenes at Sea Glass Inn, where late night deliveries and secret meetings are spoken about in whispers?

Set in a California seaside town, Walking on Sea Glass weaves a romantic story of courage, faith, and the power of true love.

Kathryn Cushman, author of Fading Starlight calls Walking on Sea Glass "Poignant ...”

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

Liddy doesn’t give up easy. And Beau, after facing a difficult loss, is understandably cautious. I’ve had several readers tell me how much they were rooting for the both of them.

If you were the casting director for the film version of your novel, who would play your lead roles?

No idea! I’ve attached a photo (credit: shutterstock) that appears on the back cover of my book. When I saw it, I thought, that’s Liddy and Beau!

Works for me!

Whom do you consider a fascinating fictional character?

Mary Lennox, the young heroine of The Secret Garden . Mary “grew” extensively in the story, moving from a petulant, spoiled young girl to a curious and, eventually, loving person. So love reading her again and again.

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

Come Rain or Come Shine by Jan Karon. This book is the culmination of so many years of loving the Mitford characters and I thought Jan did a beautiful job of tying pieces together. I didn’t want it to end.

What are you working on now?

Runaway Tide, Book 2 of the Sea Glass Inn Novels.

Where else can readers find you online?

www.juliecarobini.com or my Facebook page.


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

I’ve written in a variety of genres, such as Christian fiction, mystery and now, contemporary romance. What are your favorite genres to read and why?

Thanks to you, Trish, for having me today!

My pleasure, Julie. Thanks for telling us about your novel. Readers, Julie has offered to give a signed copy of her book to the winner of our drawing on Monday, July 18. To enter, leave a comment below in answer to Julie's question, above. "Please enter me" won't get you entered. The drawing is done by email, so leave your email address, like so: trish[at]trishperry[dot]com. 

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