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Showing posts with label Marry Me. Show all posts
Monday, July 21, 2014
Christmas In July Blog Hop
Hi and welcome to the Christmas In July Blog Hop. I just saw a commercial on The Hallmark Channel promoting Countdown To Christmas, a time devoted to nothing but Christmas movies. It starts October 31st. I guess they’re skipping Thanksgiving. Now while I do cringe at the start of the holiday season starting earlier and earlier every year, I do admit I love the Christmas movies. I watch so many that I can usually snuff out the “surprise” twist after a few minutes. It’s my superpower apparently.
I’ve actually been stuck in holiday mode since December because I just finished a Christmas-themed novel, the fourth in my Covington Falls Chronicles series. In the first book (MARRY ME) my heroine takes over a wedding planning business and one of the weddings ends with the groom taking off BEFORE the ceremony…with a bridesmaid. Now the jilted Bride (Noelle Robinson) is getting her much-deserved romance. That book should be out this fall just in time for – you guessed it – Christmas.
Since this is a Christmas in July Blog Hop and we’re supposed to giveaway a Christmas themed book I searched through my own personal library and found FOUR! So enter here and you will be eligible to win them.
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Keep on hopping…
Friday, May 2, 2014
Acting Up Blog Tour Begins
ACTING UP is here! The second book in the Covington Falls Chronicles (Book 1 is MARRY ME) is now available at
To celebrate I'm heading into the wilds of cyberspace and embarking on a 2-week Tasty Reads Virtual Tour starting Monday, May 5th - May 16th.
Pack a bag and join me! Below is the tour schedule. Hope you can stop by.
Week One:
Monday, May 5th - Book Reviews and More By Kathy
Tuesday, May 6th - Room With Books
(Stop 2) - A Tasty Read Book Reviews
Wednesday, May 7th - Readers Realm
(Stop 2) - In Between the Lines
Thursday, May 8th - Racing to Read
(Stop 2) - Romancing the Book
Friday, May 9th - The Library Mistress
(Stop 2) - The Suburban Eclectic Reviews
Week Two:
Monday, May 12th - Romancing the Readers
(Stop 2) - Paranormal Romance and Beyond
Tuesday, May 13th - Crazy Four Books
Wednesday, May 14th - Girl Meets Books
Thursday, May 15th - Christine's Words
(Stop 2) - Cindy's Love of Books
(Stop 3) - Books with Leti Del Mar
Friday, May 16th - The Phantom Paragrapher
(Stop 2) - Sara Walter Ellwood
There is also the chance for one lucky reader to win a gift card and a free ebook!!!
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Cover Reveal: Acting Up, Book 2 - Covington Falls Chronicles
I can't wait to share the cover for my new release ACTING UP, which bows April 22!!!
If you read Marry Me you will recognize the hero. Ethan Thomas is one of
Seth's best friends. Like Seth, Ethan lost his wife. He's also trying to raise twin 8-year-old boys and juggling his job as the high school principal. Speaking of his job...It's time for the spring musical and the show is a BIG DEAL in
Covington Falls. Ethan is short one director and if he doesn't find someone to
take over he's about to have a mutiny on his hands.
If you read Marry Me you will recognize the hero. Ethan Thomas is one of
Seth's best friends. Like Seth, Ethan lost his wife. He's also trying to raise twin 8-year-old boys and juggling his job as the high school principal. Speaking of his job...It's time for the spring musical and the show is a BIG DEAL in
Covington Falls. Ethan is short one director and if he doesn't find someone to
take over he's about to have a mutiny on his hands.
Enter Addison
Covington, television's reigning Ice Queen. (Think Alexis Carrington from
Dynasty.) Addison's career implodes after her husband (who happens to be the
producer of her show) has an affair with her on-screen daughter. Fired and
disgraced, Addison escapes to Covington Falls where she once lived as a
teenager. Before Addison can say "Casting Call" she's been asked to
direct the musical. And wondering how to resist the boy-next-door turned
sexiest high school principal she's ever met.
This is such a fun
book! I know you will love sassy, snarky Addison and sexy Ethan who will make
you wish you'd been sent to the principal's office more often.
Sunday, March 23, 2014
Monday Blog Hop: Four Questions About My Writing Process
Welcome to what’s known as a rolling blog hop…or tag blog
hop I suppose. Basically, every Monday an author blogs about his/her writing process
answering the same 4 questions. This hop has seen all genres of authors from
mystery to paranormal to historical to YA. Today my genre, inspirational
romance, is added to the mix. Thanks to Alyssa Maxwell for tagging me. So here goes!
What am I working on?
I am currently working on the 4th book in my
Covington Falls Chronicles series. Covington Falls is a fictional Southern town
filled with so many quirky, wonderful characters. The first book MARRY ME
(which was also my debut novel) released in October 2013. The second ACTING UP comes
out April 22nd and the third in the series IMAGINE THAT will hit a Kindle (or Nook etc.) near you on July 1st.
The current work in progress is set at Christmas time. It’s a little strange to still be stuck in holiday
mode, but I’m enjoying it. My heroine actually made her first appearance in MARRY
ME as a jilted bride. Noelle Robinson finally gets her true romance, with the
brother of the man who jilted her, Michael Campbell. Talk about complications.
On top of that she has to run her parents’ Christmas store and organize all the
town’s holiday festivities after a family health crisis. Of course, there is
plenty of chaos and fun. This book is a little different in that Noelle and
Michael have known each other all their lives, but are just now discovering a
spark. It’s very unsettling for them to suddenly see each other in a new light.
Not to mention that Michael is her ex-fiancé’s brother. AWKWARD.
How does my work differ from others of its genre?
I write inspirational romance, but I’ve never seen it as
typical inspirational. I don’t ever want to make my books sound preachy or
overly saccharine. I want anyone to feel comfortable reading my books, even if
they’re not religious. Actually, just today I attended a book club meeting
after a friend suggested MARRY ME to her group. One of the ladies said she
wasn’t sure about reading a Christian book because she isn’t religious but she
ended up loving it. I always have plenty of humor, which I think also makes my
book stand out. I can’t do 300+ pages of pure angst.
Why do I write what I write?
I blame Seth Graham for that. I didn’t set out to write
inspirational romance. I hadn’t read much of it because it seemed like all that
was out there were historicals with covers featuring what I called “Little
House on the Prairie” girls. Basically,
a young woman in a bonnet staring off into the distance with a placid
expression on her face. Now, there’s nothing wrong with those book, but that
just wasn’t the kind of book I wanted to write. My heroines were snarky and funny. Then came MARRY ME.
It’s about a cynical, wedding-hating heroine (Julia Richardson) who winds up
running a wedding planning business. When I was trying to figure out who the love
interest would be I hit upon a minister. Seth Graham was born. The minute I
found Seth the rest of the story came together. I created an entire fictional town. I had a backstory for my heroine Julia, and I realized I could write a story
that also included a faith journey as well as a romantic one. Julia is cynical
about everything, including religion. A big arc in MARRY ME is Julia finding
faith. That book led to the creation of two more Covington Falls stories.
I write inspirational romance because faith is vital to my
life and now I’ve found a way to introduce readers to God in a
non-threatening and entertaining way. I think it’s what I was born to write.
How does my writing process work?
I generally have an initial idea for a situation. Then I
have to stir it around in my head and try to figure out “the rest of the story”
as Paul Harvey used to say. Like with my second book ACTING UP. All I knew
about the book was that I would have a famous Hollywood actress (Addison
Covington) directing a high school musical. From there I had to figure out
everything else. Eventually, I decided to have her leave Hollywood in disgrace
after losing her husband and her job. She escapes to Covington Falls where she
once lived as a teenager, but once there she is asked to direct the spring
musical. The love interest is another local boy, Ethan Thomas. He lived next
door to Addison, and now he’s the principal of the high school.
Once I have the basic story in my head I like to just write
a couple chapters blind. It helps me get to know the characters. What they
sound like, their personality, their quirks, etc. I can’t jump right in to
plotting or I will get bogged down in details and lose interest. Only after
I’ve written those opening chapters will I go back and start plotting. I will usually make a list of “conflicts” or
“things that can go wrong”. Then I make an outline, with each scene and a short
description of what happens. I’m not a fanatical plotter. I don’t really have the patience for a long,
drawn-out process. If it gets too complicated I will lose my enthusiasm. I also tend not to be slavish to the outline. If something
doesn’t seem to be working or I decide a scene might be better later in the
story I will move things around.
So there you have it. Thanks for stopping by. Be sure to check
out Victoria Pinder who is also blogging to today and next week (March 31) visit Christi Corbett author of Along The Way Home.
Thursday, March 20, 2014
Spring In Your Step Blog Hop
Welcome to the Spring In Your Step Blog Hop, sponsored by Candlelight Reads.
Show of hands…who's ready for winter to be gone? I have a confession. I live in the one state that has stayed stubbornly warm. So all I could do was commiserate with the folks shoveling out from under 80 feet of snow.
What better way to warm the heart & celebrate spring than with a great sweet love story? MARRY ME is my debut novel, an inspirational romance set in the fictional Southern town of Covington Falls.
Julia Richardson is no fan of weddings. A lifetime of
watching her parents treat relationships like the flavor of the month has
taught her that love is for fools and faith is for naïve. Then she learns her former
Available in ebook & print editions at: Amazon & Barnes & Noble
So…time for the giveaway!!! Post a comment here telling me why you read sweet romance and be entered to win an ebook copy of MARRY ME! If you've also liked my Facebook Author Page or followed me on Twitter I'll add a $5 Amazon gift card.
GO!!!!
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Friday, January 31, 2014
I'm A Reader Not A Writer - Kindle Fire Giveaway Hop
I'm participating in my first blog hop and it's a good one. A couple lucky folks could win a Kindle. If you're visiting as part of the contest thanks for stopping by!
I am a WRITER and a READER. My debut novel MARRY ME was published in October by Astraea Press. It's a fun romantic comedy set in the fictional Southern town of Covington Falls. Julia Richardson is the world's most reluctant wedding planner. She's vowed never to fall in love after watching her parents treat marriage like the flavor of the month. Seth Graham is the sexy widowed minister who is testing that vow against love and marriage. He's a guy just emerging from the grief of losing his beloved wife, and Julia is as different from his Beth as the sun is from the moon. The two can't seem to stay away from each other or ignore their attraction, however. Check it out and I know you'll fall in love with Julia, Seth and Covington Falls. If you like MARRY ME, look for Book 2 in the series, ACTING UP, which debuts April 22nd and Book 3, IMAGINE THAT, on July 1st.
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1 winner will receive their choice of an all new Kindle Fire 7″ HDX (US Only – $229 value), $229 Amazon Gift Card or $229 in Paypal Cash (International).
Ends 2/28/14
Open only to those who can legally enter, receive and use an Amazon.com Gift Code or Paypal Cash. Winning Entry will be verified prior to prize being awarded. No purchase necessary. You must be 18 or older to enter or have your parent enter for you. The winner will be chosen by rafflecopter and announced here as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Rafflecopter or any other entity unless otherwise specified. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. Giveaway was organized by Kathy from I Am A Reader, Not A Writer and sponsored by the participating authors & bloggers. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW
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Friday, January 24, 2014
Acting Up - A Covington Falls Chronicle - Debuts April 22
Okay...I can't wait. So excited that ACTING UP, book 2 in my Covington Falls series will be available on April 22 from Astraea Press. ACTING UP features a new couple, Addison Covington a Hollywood star who's lost her career and her self-respect after a nasty divorce. Ethan Thomas is a widower and single father to twin boys. If you read MARRY ME you might remember him as one of Seth's friends. ACTING UP is such a fun book. I know you will adore Addison and Ethan.
Here's the blurb
Addison Covington is the reigning Ice Queen of television.
Until her producer husband falls in love with her on-screen daughter and a
well-placed punch on national television casts her as the wicked ex-wife. Fired
and disgraced, she escapes to the idyllic Southern town where she found comfort
in a time of turmoil as a teenager.
Life is constantly on the brink of chaos for widower Ethan
Thomas. Being a single father is one challenge. As a high school principle he
also has to deal with hundreds of students, not to mention their interfering parents.
Now he’s short one drama teacher and if he doesn’t find a replacement to direct
the spring musical he’s going to have a riot on his hands. His childhood
neighbor, Addison Covington, could be an answer to prayer. Or one more complication
he can’t afford.
Before Addison can say “Casting Call” she's drafted to
direct the high school musical. Soon she’d dealing with some off-key caterwauling,
a bitter stepson showing up on her doorstep, and the boy-next-door turned
sexiest high school principal she's ever met. One thing Addison and Ethan agree
on is that there’s no room in their lives for romance. He’s got too much at
stake, and she needs to reclaim her former glory in Hollywood. In the end,
these two lost souls will choreograph a happy ending with the help of Grace,
Love and a Curtain Call.
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