Guest Post with Keli Gwyn
I am thrilled to be able to host my friend, Keli Gwyn, on my day to post at CC&C. Keli and I are friends, agency-mates, publishing house buddies, and we even have a story anthology together. I met Keli online several years ago when we were both pre-published, and I was blessed to meet her in person a few years ago at a conference. She was every bit as sweet and kind and enthusiastic in person as she is online.
I asked Keli if she would be willing to come talk about her new release Family of Her Dreams, here at CC&C, and she agreed. :) So, without further ado, here's Keli!
Readers often ask how much of myself I put into my heroines. My answer is that there are aspects of me in each of them. I go on to state an example or two.
I thought it would be fun to compare myself to Tess Grimsby, the heroine of my June Love Inspired Historical, Family of Her Dreams. So here goes…
Four Ways Tess and I Are Alike
• I keep a journal, and so does Tess. These days my journal entries are brief recaps of my activities. Back in the days before I began writing stories, I would pour out my thoughts and dreams on the pages of my journal just as Tess does.
Keli's scrapbooking closet.• Both Tess and I are sentimental. She saves mementos, such as the train ticket for her ride to Shingle Springs, where her new adventure with Spencer Abbott and his children takes place. Her mementos are tucked between the pages of her journal. If only my collection of sentimental items were as small as hers. I have at least twenty boxes filled with photos, certificates, etc.
• Neither Tess nor I think our singing voices are any good. Thankfully someone comes along who convinces Tess that her voice is just fine. I’m content making a joyful noise.
• Tess has a vivid imagination, as do I. She comes up with clever ways to entertain Spencer’s children. I’m more apt to play with words. Here’s an example. The year our daughter was eight, we traveled to Germany. Our cat, Snuggles, talked to her all the time back home (in a voice I created). Adri was missing him greatly, so I came up with the idea of having her converse with him via his tailular phone, a solution that eased her homesickness.
Four Ways Tess and I Are Different
• At six foot, Tess has ten inches on me. Writing a tall character was a s-t-r-e-t-c-h, but I was able to incorporate what I’ve learned from watching my 6’ 2” husband. I also talked with two of my daughter’s tall, lithe and lovely friends.
• Tess is a fantastic cook and enjoys meal preparations. Me? Nope. The less time I can spend in the
Keli and daughter Adri at Keli's favorite
eating place, Taco Bell!kitchen, the better. My dream is to have a take-out window installed on the side of our house and eagerly await daily deliveries from my favorite restaurants. Who’s with me on this?
• Like Erica, Tess is a quilter. They both create stunning quilts I admire but haven’t the patience to create. My sewing machine and I are not on friendly terms.
• Having a family of her own is Tess’s dream. She loves children and wants oodles of them. I’m not a born mother. I used to joke that I made raising one child look difficult. I’m happy to report that our daughter, now 24, survived her childhood and that Adriana and I have a great relationship these days.
In what ways are you like Tess—or like me?
Award-winning author Keli Gwyn, a native Californian, transports readers to the early days of the Golden State. She and her husband live in the heart of California’s Gold Country. Her favorite places to visit are her fictional worlds, historical museums and other Gold Rush-era towns. Keli loves hearing from readers and invites you to visit her Victorian-style cyber home at www.keligwyn.com, where you’ll find her contact information.
Family of her Dreams
Headstrong Tess Grimsby loves her new job caring for the children of a recently widowed man. But she never imagined that she’d fall for her handsome employer. Yet Spencer Abbott is as caring as he is attractive, and Tess can’t help but feel for him and his family. Though, for the sake of her job, she’ll keep any emotions about her boss to herself.
Between his stationmaster responsibilities in a gold-rush town and trying to put his family back together, Spencer has his hands full. He soon finds his new hire’s kind personality warming his frosty exterior. But could he ever admit to seeing her as more than just an employee?
Copyright © 2015 by Harlequin Enterprises Limited
Cover and cover copy text used by arrangement with Harlequin Enterprises Limited.
® and ™ are trademarks owned by Harlequin Enterprises Limited
or its affiliated companies, used under license.
Erica here: Keli is giving away an autographed copy of her new release! Just answer the question above in a comment below, and you're in. (Note: Due to the high cost of international postage, we have to limit the giveaway to US Residents only.)
I asked Keli if she would be willing to come talk about her new release Family of Her Dreams, here at CC&C, and she agreed. :) So, without further ado, here's Keli!
Readers often ask how much of myself I put into my heroines. My answer is that there are aspects of me in each of them. I go on to state an example or two.I thought it would be fun to compare myself to Tess Grimsby, the heroine of my June Love Inspired Historical, Family of Her Dreams. So here goes…
Four Ways Tess and I Are Alike
• I keep a journal, and so does Tess. These days my journal entries are brief recaps of my activities. Back in the days before I began writing stories, I would pour out my thoughts and dreams on the pages of my journal just as Tess does.
Keli's scrapbooking closet.• Both Tess and I are sentimental. She saves mementos, such as the train ticket for her ride to Shingle Springs, where her new adventure with Spencer Abbott and his children takes place. Her mementos are tucked between the pages of her journal. If only my collection of sentimental items were as small as hers. I have at least twenty boxes filled with photos, certificates, etc. • Neither Tess nor I think our singing voices are any good. Thankfully someone comes along who convinces Tess that her voice is just fine. I’m content making a joyful noise.
• Tess has a vivid imagination, as do I. She comes up with clever ways to entertain Spencer’s children. I’m more apt to play with words. Here’s an example. The year our daughter was eight, we traveled to Germany. Our cat, Snuggles, talked to her all the time back home (in a voice I created). Adri was missing him greatly, so I came up with the idea of having her converse with him via his tailular phone, a solution that eased her homesickness.
Four Ways Tess and I Are Different• At six foot, Tess has ten inches on me. Writing a tall character was a s-t-r-e-t-c-h, but I was able to incorporate what I’ve learned from watching my 6’ 2” husband. I also talked with two of my daughter’s tall, lithe and lovely friends.
• Tess is a fantastic cook and enjoys meal preparations. Me? Nope. The less time I can spend in the
Keli and daughter Adri at Keli's favoriteeating place, Taco Bell!kitchen, the better. My dream is to have a take-out window installed on the side of our house and eagerly await daily deliveries from my favorite restaurants. Who’s with me on this?
• Like Erica, Tess is a quilter. They both create stunning quilts I admire but haven’t the patience to create. My sewing machine and I are not on friendly terms.
• Having a family of her own is Tess’s dream. She loves children and wants oodles of them. I’m not a born mother. I used to joke that I made raising one child look difficult. I’m happy to report that our daughter, now 24, survived her childhood and that Adriana and I have a great relationship these days.
In what ways are you like Tess—or like me?
Award-winning author Keli Gwyn, a native Californian, transports readers to the early days of the Golden State. She and her husband live in the heart of California’s Gold Country. Her favorite places to visit are her fictional worlds, historical museums and other Gold Rush-era towns. Keli loves hearing from readers and invites you to visit her Victorian-style cyber home at www.keligwyn.com, where you’ll find her contact information.
Family of her Dreams
Headstrong Tess Grimsby loves her new job caring for the children of a recently widowed man. But she never imagined that she’d fall for her handsome employer. Yet Spencer Abbott is as caring as he is attractive, and Tess can’t help but feel for him and his family. Though, for the sake of her job, she’ll keep any emotions about her boss to herself.
Between his stationmaster responsibilities in a gold-rush town and trying to put his family back together, Spencer has his hands full. He soon finds his new hire’s kind personality warming his frosty exterior. But could he ever admit to seeing her as more than just an employee?
Copyright © 2015 by Harlequin Enterprises Limited
Cover and cover copy text used by arrangement with Harlequin Enterprises Limited.
® and ™ are trademarks owned by Harlequin Enterprises Limited
or its affiliated companies, used under license.
Erica here: Keli is giving away an autographed copy of her new release! Just answer the question above in a comment below, and you're in. (Note: Due to the high cost of international postage, we have to limit the giveaway to US Residents only.)
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