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Thursday, February 4, 2010
FREE Book Giveaway-Interview With Author Ruth Mellott
24 comments Posted by Kelly Moran at Thursday, February 04, 2010
Welcome! I have the pleasure of interviewing author Ruth Mellott.
After reading the below interview with Ruth, please leave a comment because one lucky person will win a FREE copy of her book, INHERITED BLOOD.
This runs Thursday through Saturday.
BIO: Author Ruth Mellott has been writing short stories for twenty-three years. In 2008 her first book was published, INHERITED BLOOD. She resides in Kansas with her husband of fourteen years and their three dogs.
Thanks for being here, Ruth. It’s a pleasure.
#1- Tell us a little about yourself outside of your writing career…
Well outside of my writing career, I work at Walmart as a Customer Service Manager. When I’m not writing or working, I like to spend time with my family and friends.
#2- After writing short stories as a hobby for so long before being published, can you tell us what the experience was like for you to finally be published?
When I got that email telling me that I was being published, I was so excited. But when I held my book in my hands for the first time is when I realized it really happened. My stories are published for everyone to read and enjoy. It was a dream come true.
#3- How do you handle the negative reviews and critiques you receive?
I just take the negative reviews as a learning experience in what I write. Some people will like what I write and other people won’t. I learn a lot from negative critiques because if you need to change something or something doesn’t sound right then it helps to have fresh eyes. For somethings that you can miss.
#4- INHERITED BLOOD has an interesting concept where a woman goes back to her Southern roots after inheriting a plantation house from her great aunt, soon to discover just how dark the family history is. Where did you get the idea for this story, and where do you feel you get your inspiration?
I like vampires, planation houses and southern roots. So I decide to put them altogether and see how it would turn out. My husband helped me come up with the title. I also get my inspiration from my family. Because my family believes in me and I have a lot of support.
#5- Assuming you get any time to read, what authors do you like to read, and were there any books that stand out from your childhood as favorites?
I love to read Charlene Harris books. But if I can find another good book from a new Author then I will read it. I would say my favorite childhood book was by Laura Ingalls wilder. He little house on the priaire books.
#6- Are there any upcoming releases we would like to know about, and could you give us your web site so readers can check it out?
Well I do have book II of Inherited Blood done. It still needs some more proofreading before I can send it off. You can hopefully find Inherited Blood Castles Realm coming out this year. To find out more about which book is coming out and whats new with Inherited blood anyone can visit my site at http://www.inheritedblood.webs.com
#7- This about concludes it. Thank you again for joining us. Is there anything else you would like to share?
Thanks Kelly for having my today. The only thing I would like to share is for any new Authors or anyone wanting to write, keep your heads up and don’t let anyone keep you from your writing.
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Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Book Review, DARK DECEPTIONS, by Dee Davis
3 comments Posted by Kelly Moran at Wednesday, February 03, 2010
Dark Deceptions, by Dee Davis
ISBN: 9780446542012
Publisher: Grand Central (Hachette Book Group)
Author Dee Davis has a BA in Political Science and History, and a Masters Degree in Public Administration. During a ten-year career in public relations, she spent three years on the public speaking circuit, edited two newsletters, wrote three award winning public service announcements, did television and radio commercials, starred in the Seven Year Itch, taught college classes, lobbied both the Texas State Legislature and the US Congress, and served as the director of two associations. She’s won the Booksellers Best, Golden Leaf, Texas Gold and Prism awards, and been nominated for the National Readers Choice Award, the Holt and two RT Reviewers Choice Awards. To date, she has sold eighteen books and three novellas in contemporary romance, romantic suspense, and time travel romance including: Set-Up in Soho, A Match Made in Manhattan, Midnight Rain, Dancing in the Dark, Chain Reaction, Exposure, Enigma, After Twilight, and Just breathe. She’s lived in Austria and traveled in Europe extensively, and although she now lives in New York, she still considers Texas home.
A-Tac covert operations expert Nash Brennon has spent the last eight years trying to forget Annie Gallagher. Once his field partner and love of his life, she left him to die and then vanished without a trace. Except now, Annie’s returned, claiming her son has been kidnapped and the ransom is for her to assassinate a UN ambassador. The political terrorists connections run deep, and it appears as if this series of events is personal. As an enemy of the past emerges to haunt Nash and Annie, they must hash through the lies to work together once again, or the cost is their lives.
This is Book One in the A-Tac series, which is an elite CIA unit masquerading as faculty at an Ivy League college. Dangerous Desires and Desperate Deeds to follow.
I have not had the pleasure of reading any of Dee Davis’ contemporaries, but she sure knows how to nail a romantic suspense. Packed full of tension, action, and romance, this book is a page-turner from beginning to end. As realistic as fiction can get, the author has a great understanding for conflict and human nature, which make the characters believable, relatable, and dimensional. The secondary characters, which I’m sure we’ll see throughout the series, were funny and lovable. Vivid imagery added nicely to the setting, drawing you in. Dee Davis is most definitely an author I’d check out again!
Kelly Moran,
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Book Review, FORBIDDEN FALLS, by Robyn Carr
1 comments Posted by Kelly Moran at Sunday, January 31, 2010
FORBIDDEN FALLS, by Robyn Carr
ISBN: 9780778327493
Publisher: Mira Books
Author Robyn Carr is a NY Times and USA Today best-selling author, as well as a RITA winner. Other titles include: Never Too Late, Runaway Mistress, Blue Skies, and The Wedding Party. She resides in Las Vegas, Nevada with her husband.
Listed as Book Eight in the Virgin River Series, Forbidden Falls follows Ellie Baldwin- a woman trying to regain custody of her two children wrongfully taken from her, and Noah Kincaid- a widow minister who just purchased a run-down church. Noah is in desperate need of an assistant to help with refurbishing the old church, so when Ellie walks in to apply for the job, he’s a little taken aback. Ellie’s more colorful than he’s used to, but after hearing her story, he not only hires her, he’s determined to help her. They may come from two different worlds, but they have more in common than either expect, and when romance looms in the air, eternal happiness can’t be far behind. If only they’d give in.
This was unusual, pairing an ex-stripper with a minister. The book was very laid back religiously, though had many quotes to draw it in. I suppose that was my biggest issue, was it seemed contradictory, though didn't deter me from reading.
Robyn Carr writes with a narrative style, which usually makes it difficult to get into the story and relate to the characters, but she pulls it off very well. She’s also heavy on the dialog, which is interesting because it propels the plot and garners great emotion. Right from page one you’re drawn in and want to know more. The setting in this series is outstanding and the secondary characters make these books shine. Though part of a series, these books stand alone. A little sad, a little sweet, and a lot funny, Forbidden Falls is a keeper.
Kelly Moran,
Author and Reviewer
