Monday, March 15, 2021

Character Interview: Sunset on Moonlight Beach's Jenna Jones @#characterinterview

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 We are really excited to have Jenna Jones here with us today at Blogging Authors! Jenna comes from the inside pages of Sheila Roberts' new book, SUNSET ON MOONLIGHT BEACH. Take it away, Jenna!


What is your name?

Jenna Jones

What do you look like?

I’m fairly fit and in my forties. My hair tends toward blonde but needs highlights… which I’m usually too busy to bother with.

Where are you today and what are you doing?

I am in the town of Moonlight Harbor, managing the Driftwood Inn, a charmingly refurbished vintage motel. Come stay with us!

You come face to face with your worse enemy. How do you react?

Ha! That happens frequently.

My worst enemy was, once up on a time, my best friend. Now he’s my ex-husband the artist, who left me for another woman and who’s been hitting me up for spousal abuse for the last five years.

Thank God that’s about to come to an end. In the past he hasn’t always brought out the best in me, but for the sake of our daughter we have to work together. He’ll always be part of my life (ugh), but I’m finding it not so painful to be around him now that I’ve carved out such a great life for myself here at the beach. And I do have two great men in my life who are twice the man, no, make that three, no, make that ten times the man he’ll ever be. So, as they say, living well is the best revenge.

How would your parents describe you?

My father died when I was four. I like to think he’d be proud of me. My mother definitely is. She would probably describe me as hard-working and dedicated to my family.

Who is your best friend?

I have several close friends here at the beach. The women of Moonlight Harbor are a closely knit bunch, always supportive and there for each other. But I’d have to say my best friend is my younger sister Celeste.

Are you faith-oriented?

Yes, I am and I attend a small church here at the beach.


Are you married or in a relationship?

I’ve been trying to sort out my love life since I first arrived at the beach five years ago. I’ve finally found my perfect man and will be married by the end of “Sunset on Moonlight Beach.” I hope readers will agree that I picked the right man.

Do you have children?

Yes, I have one daughter. In spite of all the misery my ex-husband has given me I can’t completely regret marrying him. After all, I got Sabrina out of the deal.

A great daughter, wonderful man, all my family and friends here – life’s good at the beach.


Inside the Book


Title: SUNSET ON MOONLIGHT BEACH
Author: Sheila Roberts
Publisher: Harlequin Mira
Pages: 416
Genre: Romance / Women’s Fiction

BOOK BLURB:

Jenna Jones has been standing on the shore of the Sea of Love for too long. Even with two good men interested in her, she’s been afraid to wade in. According to her best friend, Courtney, she should. The water’s fine. Life is great! Practically perfect, if you don’t count Courtney’s problems with her cranky ex-boss. Maybe Courtney’s right. It’s time to dive in.

When tragedy strikes, everything changes and Jenna’s more confused than ever. But this fresh heartache might help her figure out at last who she can turn to when times get tough.

Full of warmth and humor, Sunset on Moonlight Beach proves that every ending can be the beginning of a beautiful new story.

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Meet the Author



USA Today and Publishers Weekly best-selling author Sheila Roberts has written over fifty books under various names, ranging from romance to self-improvement. Her humor and heart have won her a legion of fans and her novels have been turned into movies for both the Lifetime and Hallmark channels. When she’s not out dancing with her husband or hanging out with her girlfriends, she can be found writing about those things near and dear to women’s hearts: family, friends and chocolate.

WEBSITE & SOCIAL LINKS:

Website: http://www.sheilasplace.com

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Sheila_Roberts

Facebook Address: https://www.facebook.com/funwithsheila

 

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OTHER BOOKS BY SHEILA ROBERTS

THE SUMMER RETREAT

BEACHSIDE BEGINNINGS

WINTER AT THE BEACH

MORE…

Sunday, March 14, 2021

10 Things You Might Not Know About Fiona Ingram @fionarobyn #10Things

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Fiona Ingram is a children’s author, but up until a few years ago, she was a journalist and editor. Something rather unexpected sparked her new career as an author—a family trip to Egypt with her mother and two young nephews. They had a great time and she thought she’d write them a short story as a different kind of souvenir…. Well, one book and a planned book series later, she had changed careers. She has now published Book 3 (The Temple of the Crystal Timekeeper) in her middle grade adventure series Chronicles of the Stone, with many awards for the first book, The Secret of the Sacred Scarab, a few for Book 2, The Search for the Stone of Excalibur, and several for Book 3! She also teaches online novel writing for aspiring authors and she finds that very satisfying. Fiona’s experience with raising an adopted, disadvantaged African child struggling with literacy got her interested in the subject and she has written numerous articles on child literacy. Relaxation time finds her enjoying something creative or artistic, music, books, going to the theater or ballet. She enjoys doing research for her book series. Fiona loves animals and has written two animal rescue stories. She has two adorable (naughty) little rescue dogs called Stanley and Pumpkin, and a beautiful black cat called Bertie.

WEBSITE & SOCIAL LINKS:

Website: http://www.FionaIngram.com

Twitter: http://twitter.com/FionaRobyn

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chroniclesofthestone

Book Series Website: www.chroniclesofthestone.com

Blog: http://fionaingramauthor.blogspot.com

GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/2868182.Fiona_Ingram


10 Things You Might Not Know Fiona Ingram

1. Fiona is an avid reader and enjoys researching all her Middle Grade adventures deeply. She thinks of research as fun and includes many details of her research in the Companion Guides to her books,

2. Fiona loves animals, and all her pets are rescues. The most recent is Stanley, a wire-haired terrier who was abandoned and found wandering near her home.

3. Fiona is a tea fanatic and cannot start the day without a pot of tea at her elbow. She also collects teapots!

4. Fiona’s favorite kind of history is ancient history, and all her Middle Grade adventures refer to wonderful facts and legends about ancient cultures.

5. Fiona teaches novel writing online and considers it a privilege to share her knowledge with budding authors who are just starting out.

6. Fiona also writes Regency romances under a pseudonym (Arabella Sheraton) so be sure to check out those books on Amazon. Arabella has developed into quite a character and even has her own Twitter account which Fiona manages.

7. Fiona was born and raised in South Africa but has traveled the world. She now lives in Cyprus, in a little village outside Paphos. Country life is very agreeable, and the only noise is that of birds singing!

8. Fiona adores antiques, having inherited many beautiful things and items of furniture from her great-grandmother and thinks this is why she loves reading and writing about the past.

9. Fiona is an excellent cook and loves giving dinner parties. Luckily, one of her inheritance pieces is a superb, large dining room table and chairs reminiscent of Downton Abbey.

10. Fiona loves movies! In her opinion, movies can teach budding authors so much about technique: character development, cliff-hangers, suspense, plot points, stories, and more.

 

Title: THE TEMPLE OF THE CRYSTAL TIMEKEEPER: CHRONICLES OF THE STONE BOOK 3
Author: Fiona Ingram
Publisher: Bublish Inc.
Pages: 318
Genre: Juvenile (preteen) / Action / Adventure


A plane crash! Lost in the jungle! Hunted by their old enemy, will Adam, Justin, and Kim survive long enough to find the Third Stone of Power? With only a young boy, Tukum, as their guide, the kids make their way through the dense and dangerous jungle to find the lost city of stone gods, where the Stone of Power might be located. River rafting on a crocodile-infested river and evading predators are just part of this hazardous task. Of course, their old adversary Dr. Khalid is close behind as the kids press on. But he is not the worst of their problems. This time Adam will clash with a terrible enemy who adopts the persona of an evil Aztec god, Tezcatlipoca, and is keen to revive the ancient tradition of human sacrifice. Adam, Justin, and Tukum must play a dreadful ball game of life and death and maybe survive. Will they emerge alive from the jungle? Will Dr. Khalid find the third Stone of Power before they do?

Praise:

“Action, danger, and excitement are the key words for the riveting adventure novel, The Temple of the Crystal Timekeeper … Its spellbinding storyline explores the history of the Aztec and Maya gods and their cities with exceptional accuracy; this is one of those books you can’t put down. With authentic historical facts expertly woven into this spectacular action-packed fiction series, no one of any age can resist its magnetism. This is a fascinating and exciting fiction story created with expertise and finesse, which educates while entertaining the reader.”

— Susan Williams, for Readers Favorite

USA Book Awards:

  • Winner Pre-teen Readers’ Favorite Book Awards 2017
  • Winner Book Excellence Awards 2018
  • NYC Big Book Awards Distinguished Favorite 2018

Read the first chapter and receive a free download of The Young Explorer’s Companion Guide, a nonfiction guide to the journey and cover history, geography, mythology and subject kids will love to learn more about. In this guide, your child will discover the story behind The Temple of the Crystal Timekeeper and experience the history of the Maya and Aztecs as well as who was the ancient priest-king Topiltzin and why he is important.

Click here to read the first chapter and download your free copy of The Young Explorer’s Companion Guide!

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Sunday, March 7, 2021

New Release! Battle of the Bullies by Fenyx Blue #newrelease #YA @fenyxblueink

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 Three sisters versus their bullies.  Who will win?  



By Fenyx Blue

Title: BATTLE OF THE BULLIES
Author: Fenyx Blue
Publisher: Wisdom Works, LLC.
Pages: 301
Genre: Young Adult Fiction

BOOK BLURB:

Ebony, Eris, and Emani Robertson have been through so much more than most high school freshmen. When they were younger, they survived a school shooting that killed their friend and left their oldest sister unable to speak. After giving homeschooling a try, they enroll in a promising new academy, hoping for the best.

The Robertson triplets soon discover, however, that their new classmates are anything but kind. A mysterious group of bullies known as the Dimes rules the hallways and spreads fear everywhere they go. All three sisters end up being targets of the gang and have to find a way to defend themselves. Can they bring down the Dimes while trying to make it through the ninth grade?

 

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Bold, Loving, Unapologetic, and Evolving are words to describe Fenyx Blue.

Ms. Blue is an author, Youtuber (FENYX BLUE INK), speaker, ministry leader, mentor, instructional coach  and her school district’s former “Those Who Excel” Teacher of the Year.

Ms. Blue is a soldier in the Blue Fenyx movement encouraging every phoenix in the world to rise up.  Blue’s mission is to inspire, motivate and educate.  Blue speaks to audiences about their purpose and power and works to coach other authors through their journey to become published. Her novels are tools for teachers while being candy for students.

Fenyx Blue has penned four books in her poetic collection in which she shares true life tales and lessons:  Her first Young Adult novel entitled Who Failed Johnny? (Book 1 of The Triplet Trilogy), second YA novel Battle of the Bullies, a Children’s book called Worth the Weight: A Rare Gem, and a Poetry Book by the name of The Blue Ink Movement. With the help of her extended family and friends network, her self-published books will touch many lives this year.   Fenyx wants to paint the whole world BLUE.




Website: https://fenyxblueink.wixsite.com/website

Twitter: @FenyxInk

Facebook: Fenyx Blue Ink: Blue Writers Block https://www.facebook.com/fenyxblueink/

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Wednesday, March 3, 2021

10 Things You Might Not Know About His Kilt Dropped Here by Kathleen Shaputis @nwauthor #10Things

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Kathleen Shaputis, author/ghostwriter, lives in the glorious Pacific Northwest with her husband, Bob, a clowder of cats, two pompously protective Pomeranians with little social aptitude, Brugh and Miss Jazzy, and an overgrown adolescent blue tick coon hound, Juno.

If not writing during her lifestyle in an acre of forest, she keeps busy reading from her never-ending, to-be-read pile and watching romantic comedies. Her hygge in the woods.

WEBSITE & SOCIAL LINKS:

Website:  http://www.kathleenshaputis.com

Twitter:  http://www.twitter.com/NWAuthor

Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/KathleenShaputisAuthor


10 Things You Might Not Know About His Kilt Dropped Here

1.      The book was first published by Crimson Romance imprint of Simon and Schuster in 2015. The title was rather bland and the cover, I felt, had nothing in common with the story. They had a female in a plaid skirt skipping in a grassy field. The main character, Rogue, is an orphaned heiress who lives to be near her horses, especially the dynamic and dangerous Friesian, Doughal. Rogue would take the company of horses over humans any day. She would never be caught skipping.
I asked for my rights back and have self-published the book with a new title and cover design.

2.     One of the main male characters, Bruce Mackenzie, was originally named Brugh (sounds like Hugh), a name I had discovered years ago. Long before the book was written, I bought a cream-colored Pomeranian puppy and named him Brugh, for the Scottish character running through my head. The family wanted to spell his name Brew for easier sake, but that wasn’t his name. Unfortunately the publisher who first bought the book thought having two uncommon names, Rogue and Brugh, would be too much for the reader. My four-footed Brugh is still alive and well – keeping my lap or feet warm.

3.     Have you met the Diva Squad? Starring Rafael and T-Cup, they are two of my favorite side characters. Both are professional entertainers headlining in the Seattle area as drag queens, Beyawncee and Jaello. Their snarky attitudes make me laugh at the keyboard. They know how to make their swish and snap sizzle. Some day I would like to write their story. I’d love to hear from the audience if they’d like to see the Diva Squad star in their own detective series.

4.    Rogue raises Friesians – as well as other duties at the castle. Have you ever stood next to a Friesian horse? These are the creatures used by medieval knights as their power and strength could easily handle the weight of a man’s armor. As a child I grew up riding in the back of my mom’s Ford station wagon on long journeys to visit relatives. Out the windows I visioned galloping along the wheat-colored hills on the back of a pitch-black Friesian, while beside me ran a luscious coated collie like Lassie. Such were my daydreams.

5.     Another four-footed side character in the book is Ferdinand, a Scottish Highland cattle. This sturdy, shaggy breed has long horns and draping wavy, wooly coats. I have a stuffed one on the front dash of my car. He has a Scotland flag on his foot and you can barely see his eyes. I would love to raise a little calf on my two acres here in the Northwest.

6.    A palm-reader, Nell, plays a pivotal role in this story. As a Sagittarius, I am fairly easy to read by psychics and have enjoyed readings by some very astute people over the years. There have also been some not very gifted. My first experience was with my mother’s hairdresser who read cards for people on the side. He said it was like watching a movie in his mind, he was merely relaying the information. His talent eventually led him into a more lucrative profession of working with detectives.

7.     Part of the castle is used as a romantic bed and breakfast often hired for weddings. Did you ever dream of having a wedding at a castle, walking down a flower-strewn aisle like a princess? Though I didn’t have these fantasy thoughts as a little girl myself, I was raised on three Disney princesses, Snow White, Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty. Their happily ever afters each ended at a castle.

8.    A central plot in His Kilt Dropped Here surrounds a week-long writers’ conference staying at the Baillie Castle. I had the delightful experience of attending such a conference at Hever Castle in England back in 2012. It was from this event, my husband originally suggested I write an Agatha Christie murder mystery where my fellow conference attendees are killed off one by one. Too dark and depressing. I must say, none of the characters in the book even slightly resemble my fellow writers from that week.

9.    Did you know Scotland produces some excellent wines? It is a rather new commercial industry, developed in the last thirty to forty years. The land adjacent to the Baillie Castle also belongs to the heiress, Rogue. These are the Bruce lands. Rogue is the only child of both the Baillie and Bruce lineage. So, I imagined she and her aunt would create a fruit vineyard for specialty wines they could use and sell at the castle.

10.                        Another of my favorite side characters is Robbie, maintenance and part-time butler, husband of Putney, the cook. The two of them have been employed at the castle all their married life. Putney’s mother was the castle’s cook before her. I feature Robbie as a Leo G. Carroll personality. Mr. Carroll portrayed the manservant, Joseph, in the 1939 movie Wuthering Heights, one of my favorite movies. I see Robbie as a mixture of Joseph and Grumpy from Snow White’s seven dwarves. A lovable curmudgeon.

 
About the Book:




Title: HIS KILT DROPPED HERE: A MAGICAL REALISM SCOTTISH ROMANCE
Author: Kathleen Shaputis
Publisher: Clutter Fairy Publishing
Pages: 170
Genre: Magic Realism Scottish Romance

BOOK BLURB:

Rogue Bruce enjoys running a Scottish castle turned bed-and-breakfast with her Aunt Baillie from America. They specialize in hosting romantic Elizabethan-themed weddings, complete with resident ghost, Lord Kai. But love is something Rogue is not the least bit interested in. Content with her work, she requires no male accompaniment for happiness.

A new delivery service brings Bruce MacKenzie, a Thor look-alike in plaid and denim, fetching more than the usual number of groceries from town, while Jonathan Olson, a snobbish, dark, Rhett Butler type, arrives at the castle to administer a writing seminar for aspiring authors. With two men after the heart she’d thought safely locked away, Rogue is flattered and confused. But when things start to take a sinister turn, danger befalls Rogue and those dear to her. The musical soundtrack of Rogue’s life flares from complacent, to dizzyingly romantic, to heart-thumping scary in this sizzling triangle.

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