Something To Talk About! by DL Larson

        Now Available!!!

The day has finally arrived ~ my book is available for purchase.  Look for Promises My Love, by DL Larson.  I still have yet to hold it, but the publisher assures me it's on its way. 

The ISBN is:  9781457519413
You can find it on Amazon.com for $13.95
It is also available at Ingram.
Baker & Taylor and Barnes & Noble will have it soon.
The e-book version is in its last stages before publication!  But that too will be soon available. 

My "official" book launch will be June 22nd, much later than I had hoped, but better than not having one.  It will be at the Book Mouse,
820 LaSalle Street, Ottawa, IL  61350.

The Book Mouse will take pre-orders ~ pre-pay.  If interested, call
815-433-READ or email your order to Bookmouse bookmouse@sbcglobal.net   They will get you a book ordered in time for the book launch. 

In case you have forgotten, here's the back cover blurb:

The Story from Promises To Keep continues with …
Promises My Love, by DL Larson


Francis Frailey fears he might become as abusive as his uncle once was, so he admires his young family from a distance. His plan is lonely, but safe, until his wife Christine sneaks past his staunch decorum. With tender devotion she coaxes him beyond his wretched childhood memories to a place where trust and love grows.

The fragile bond shatters when Francis’ family intervenes and he must decide if hate will rule his heart. Christine promises forgiveness will make him whole, but Francis aches for revenge. He’s determined to kill his uncle and be done.

Christine’s brother, Joe Douglas, has plans of his own that include asking his wife Annie to face her troubled past. But to help Christine, Joe agrees to go after Francis and bring him home. Taking his young son and nephew with him unhinges them all. Joe doesn’t know if the love Francis has for his son is stronger than the hate he harbors for his uncle. Or perhaps Francis despises himself most of all. Joe fears the wrong person may end up dead.

Midwest Book Review on Promises To Keep
‘… Promises To Keep is the story of life, good and bad, it’s challenges and the hope of new beginnings. Excellent read!’

From Reader’s View on Promises To Keep
‘… this story will touch your heart. Annie and Christine are strong women who do not take commitment lightly… I felt I knew these two women intimately… Larson is a talented writer.’



Please take a moment to share my good news with your fellow writers and friends.

Til next time ~

DL Larson

Got My Edits Back

I received my edits back for Blessing or Curse, the sequel to Forever Young: Blessing or Curse, from Helen Ginger, my wonderful editor. Since this book has five separate stories, we were trying to figure out an easy way for readers to keep track of each of the stories.


I've decided to name each story with a phrase relating to its contents, then using chapter numbers for the different scenes.


Look below to learn the story names.



Who'll Mend This Broken Man

Too Much of a Good Thing

For the Love of Dog

What I Did for Love

Suspicion

Stayed tuned for more about Blessing or Curse. For now, I'm back to my edits!

Morgan Mandel
For excerpts and links to all my books, come on over to
http://morgansbooklinks.blogspot.com

Monday Musings on books & writing

A few Monday Musings on writing and books...

1. I put up a short post today on the other blog with some "fun facts" about my character Becca from GIRL Z: My Life as a Teenage Zombie

2. Deep in proofing now. Gosh, amazing the things that get missed, or misspelled, or... how doe   does that happen??

3. It takes for-ev-er to get reviews, while you sit on pins and needles, wondering, waiting...

4. It's a good thing when you can still say after X number reads of your book that you still like it - and hope others do, too. See number 3 above.

5. When did libraries become so author un-friendly unless you are Dan Brown or someone famous?

Maybe I'll think of a few more later. Or got some musings of your own?

Country Road Trip

I wouldn't miss a chance to see Kenny Chesney in concert, so even if I have to take a road trip to Wisconsin and take several detours because of closed highways, it was worth it last night. It's an annual tradition. Kenny is the way I start my summer every year. This year it was a bit early, but it was still a fabulous time. Even better, Eric Church was the opening act.


Girls' Night Out!


The view from our seats.


And I love the camera my hubby got me for my birthday, because I can really zoom in on the action!

Until next time,

Happy Reading!

Debra
www.debrastjohnromance.com

Aruba by Margot Justes

Last island on our itinerary, like Bonaire, it’s another gorgeous Dutch Island, and the most developed and most cosmopolitan of the islands we visited. It was interesting to see the progression, and the distinctive personality of each island, while at the same time it was a relaxing experience. Life is slower,  it’s closer to home and the pressure to do everything in one day is not there.  

Aruba is lively, energetic and filled with tourist shops, beautiful hotels and an abundance of tourists. If you like to shop, know your prices well. I bought T-shirts for my kiddies, and Aloe cream, which I will admit is fantastic for sunburns and general care, but it can found on line. Most things are available home for less, tax savings notwithstanding.

Took a morning tour to visit a few boulders, and I had a lump on my head to prove it. To get to the top you had to crawl through a small hole, not that small since I fit, but it was too close for comfort. The guide said keep head low, of course I looked up and heard a resounding thud; that was my head and the boulder meeting. I lost, boulder is okay, but it was touch and go for a bit.

Once I reached to the top, it was worth the egg shape rock on my head. Aruba was below, the view was worth the headache, literally. The way back was interesting too, a gorge below, and the only thing between you and the bottom were uneven deep and shallow steps, and a life saving railing. I’m not the most coordinated individual, and all the way down I did not let go of the railing, and actually looked where I was going, something I tend not to do.

We visited an Aloe factory and I bought a few bottles of the stuff for gifts. Good thing the stuff works, since I had a nice sunburn, a farmer’s burn to be precise. Uneven at best.

I also forget to wear a hat, not a smart thing to do when it’s scorching hot. It was neatly stashed in my purse, where it remained for the whole tour.

The afternoon was spent with my friend and next door neighbor. She was spending two weeks in Aruba and we met to do some sightseeing on our own. Aruba is a place where you go to relax and unwind. I’m not a beach person, but enjoy being around water, and no matter where you are there are always things to see.

After we boarded the ship, I went for a dip in the indoor pool, where the waves relaxed my achy muscles. It’s a tidal pool, the sea water is treated, but still salty, and as the ship lolls so does the water in the pool,  you wind up riding the waves. Delicious feeling.

The captain announced that it was going to be a stormy night, and anyone susceptible to sea sickness, should take precautions, pills were available. I thought I had my sea legs firmly in place, but walking in a straight line was impossible.

Cheers,

Margot  Justes
A Hotel in Paris
A Hotel in Bath
Hearts & Daggers
Hot Crimes Cool Chicks
www.mjustes.com

New bookmarks & GIRL Z: My Life as a Teenage Zombie news!

So excited! I got my bookmarks for GIRL Z: My Life as a Teenage Zombie! Aren't they cool?

* Also: I'm having a giveaway contest at the GirlZombieAuthors blog.  

** And... you can now pre-order the book! See title link or giveaway link above. 

* (And on another topic -  check out this cool new miniature cabinet I decorated.)

A Cover!

The cover for The Vampire and the Vixen arrived in my in box on Friday! I have to say I love it and it's perfect for the story.



Although what was interesting was this time around, it came through as a preliminary cover pending my approval. In the past, covers from TWRP came through as final covers, with only changes for misspellings made. The way the e-mail was worded, it seems like I would have been able to make other suggestions as well, which would be considered, but not guaranteed to change. But, like I said, all in all, I am very pleased!

Now all we need is a release date and we'll really be rolling...

Until next time,

Happy Reading!

Debra
www.debrastjohnromance.com