I'm still on blog vacation but I have something special today.
I've been looking forward to this book since I finished reading the second in the series--King's Champion--to my husband. We both love these books!
Available August 2013
The race for the Staff has begun. Rykan’s Staff is vital to Sullyan’s survival. In order to retrieve it, Robin Tamsen must cross the Veils into Albia and go to Taran’s village. He arrives too late. Intent on reviving his own plans for conquest, Sonten forces Taran to reveal the Staff’s location. Outwitting Robin, he besieges the village of Hyecombe and takes possession of the Staff. If Robin cannot stop Sonten taking the weapon back to Andaryon, Sullyan’s life and the lives of every Artesan are forfeit. Yet it is not
just Sonten he must battle, but also one of his own. And the mysterious Albian Baron hasn’t abandoned his plans, either…
Cas Peace was born in Hampshire UK, in 1957, and has lived there most of her life. Her first career was as a horse-riding instructor, and horses remain very close to her heart. She then spent 13 years working for the British Civil Service before leaving the UK to live in Italy for three years, 1991-1994. She speaks passable but by no means perfect Italian, and loves to return to Italy whenever she can.
Cas's other great loves are anything to do with animals, especially dogs and horses, (she supports many animal charities) and also singing. Cas loves folk songs and along with her husband, who plays guitar, has performed in many a Southern England folk club. Sometimes they even asked her back! She writes folk songs to accompany her fantasy novels, and offers them as free downloads from her website.
I'm still on blog vacation but I have a guest today.
Bullies rule … or do they?
For seventeen years, Victoria Sheek has been a paralegal surpervisor at the Law Offices of Pereene, Carr, and Sevino, specializing in injury law. Rumors portray her as a bully. She remains confident that her position will never cease because of close relations to one of the founding partners, Mr. Carr.
Until Mr. Pereene, the head partner, hires Monica Bowman. Smitten with her because of her resemblance to his deceased granddaughter, Melissa, and his memories of her, she can do no wrong.
Which one of the two girls will keep their position at the firm? It takes and unexpected event to decide the outcome of this rivalry.
Coming July 1st.
Shelly Arkon is also the author of Secondhand Shoes
When Shelly isn’t doing the laundry, cleaning, cooking, chasing grandkids, listening to daughter drama (five of them), or lopping heads of hair at the salon, she’s writing beside her two fur-peeps, Sir Poops and Hair Ball, popping an occasional chocolate while her hubby is flipping through TV channels.
She lives in New Port Richey with her husband and two dogs. She’s also a member of Florida Writer’s Association and Writer’s of Mass Distraction.
I'm in the throes of a municipal election that's starting a month earlier than in the past and a roster of 17 candidates for 3 seats. I've got family coming in July from the far reaches of the world (like China and Hawaii). All our grandchildren will be together for the first time--two we haven't seen in nearly 4 years.
I've also set a goal to get Jori's book up to snuff and submitted to my publisher for consideration before the families get here. Something's gotta give.
So, I'm taking a blogging vacation. Except for some book launches that I've already signed up for and, perhaps, an occasional update on my editing, I'll be keeping a schedule like sign above.
WHAT IT'S ABOUT:
Sometimes Fate hides in plain sight while you stumble through darkness.
Ivy escapes from an abusive husband, finding peace with her daughter in her childhood home. She’s determined to keep her past a secret to protect those she loves.
Archer has been in love with the same girl since seventh grade. When Ivy comes back into his life—bruised, broken, and haunted by secrets—he knows he can’t lose her again.
But Ivy made a promise to her daughter. No one would hurt them again. She’s afraid to trust, afraid to be wrong again, and afraid that the one man she’s loved forever will break her heart.
Fate might take its time, but it won’t wait forever.
MY TAKE:
This is a hopeful story set in a dismal place. It seems particularly poignant in light of some comments I heard recently by actor Patrick Stewart and the abusive home he was raised in. Chilling. Click here to watch the video.
Yet, it's not the story of an abusive marriage, though that is certainly part of it. It's a love story. The old group of friends is hilarious, and I loved the way they took Ivy and brought her back in the group. She kept mentioning that in high school she'd been a jerk to a lot of people, and she could see some hesitation. But real life had taught Ivy some things, and she's not the person she used to be.
Archer. I loved Archer, from his sympathy for Ivy when he found out what she'd escaped from to his loving patience with Ivy's adorable little girl. I confess that this story did not bring out very Christian thoughts. I seriously wanted to see the abusive spouse get some of his own medicine. I'm glad I didn't take my blood pressure while I was reading it.
AUTHOR BIO:
W.B. Kinnette was born and raised in Utah, the baby of the family and spoiled rotten. She lived briefly in Texas and Alaska before coming back to raise her family only a few miles from her childhood home. She’s loved writing since she was small, because daydreams demand to be written down. She believes that dreams must be chased, if only so she can tell her children honestly that dreams do come true if you work hard enough – and never give up!
For my day job, I run the election for my city. Last week we had eighteen (yes, you read that right) people file for council and five for mayor. We have also lost both of our office clerks who left to seek higher pay in the private sector. My deputy and I are going crazy as we try to carry our regular work load, the additional work that comes with an election, and the work our clerks used to do. Ha! And now we're going to be doing interviews. Like we have the time.
Crazy time to launch a book, wasn't it? But I was too busy during the day to worry much about the book launch.
Blog tours are interesting things, very much in flux. Real life happens and some of the people who signed up to help either couldn't, forgot, or posted late. And it's all good. I was just thrilled so many people were willing to help a debut author. I got to meet some awesome new people while wanting to hug so many that I already know. Thanks so much to my trooper followers who visited my blog every day and commented (Alex and Pat, you know who are).
As for the physical launch, I loved being able to do it with another author. It really lowered my stress level, and I'm so grateful to Jordan McCollum for suggesting it. If you aren't following her blog, you should. She's a great resource on writing. Her book, I, Spy, is a dang fun read. We had so much fun we're going another joint event (different theme) on June 19th at the American Fork Library.
Because of an arthritis flareup, my son, Paul, created some artwork to make a stamp to help with the signing. Pretty cool, huh? His wife, Kelsey, came to take pictures. In spite of her camera dying, she managed pretty well with my camera.
Some things I learned from watching the footage:
I talk a lot with my hands. How did I never realize that?
I'm a podium hog.
I open my mouth a lot and make funny expressions. Embarrassing.
Following is a video montage of our Saturday event.
What's your experience been at book launches--either ones for your own books or that you've attended? What have you liked or not liked?
It's been a busy week, and I'd like to thank all the awesome peeps who have helped spread around the A Change of Plans. We have the last folks today. And don't forget to sign up for the door prizes.
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