My novel, Catch a Falling Star, asks the question: Is life about accomplishing plans … or wishes coming true … or something more? Today’s post is the fourth in the “When Life Doesn’t Go According to Plan” Wednesday blog series, 11 guest posts by authors and writers, including Deborah Raney, Rachel Hauck, and Susan May Warren, who explore the question: What do you …
Behind the Book: Evie Shaw of Catch a Falling Star Hijacks My Blog (Sort of)
You know I’m only here because Dr. Kendall said I had to do this. So this isn’t exactly a blog hijacking? No, this is me listening to my boss. She’s an imaginary boss, Evie. And I’m an imaginary employee – and in our imaginary world in Catch a Falling Star, she’s the one in charge. My husband is a doctor. …
Behind the Book: Griffin Walker of Catch a Falling Star hijacks my blog
If Kendall can interview you, then I figure I can interview you too. Has anyone ever told you that you’re bossy, Griffin? Besides Kendall? Yes. My younger brother, Ian, probably thinks I’m bossy — he’s just smart enough not to tell me to my face. Then I’m not going to say anything. Smart author. By the way, thanks for making …
Behind the Book: An imaginary character interviews a real-live author
So often the author interviews the heroine of their upcoming novel. Not this time. Just because I’m imaginary doesn’t mean I can’t hijack this blog! Kendall, it’s my blog. True, but Catch a Falling Star opens on my less-than-happy birthday. Have you ever wanted to skip a birthday? Everybody wants to skip a birthday at some point in their lives. …
Giveaway: 4 Advanced Reader Copies (ARCs) of Catch a Falling Star
This time last year, I was a debut-novelist-in-waiting, counting the days for the release of Wish You Were Here. Now I’m anticipating the release of Catch a Falling Star on May 7, 2013. To celebrate novel #2, I’m hosting a Rafflecopter giveaway. During the next four weeks, you’ll have the chance to win four Advanced Reader Copies (ARC) of Catch a …
In Others’ Words: Second (Novel, That Is)
“It wasn’t that she didn’t have a satisfying life–an exciting life, even. It’s just that at thirty-six years old, she’d hoped for . . . more.” Kendall Haynes in Catch a Falling Star There are many stages to writing a book. The initial spark of an idea. The fast-draft. The rewrite — and all the edits after that, leading up to …
Contest: Where in the World is Daniel? (Postcard #7) & a brief vlog
Daniel’s been the traveling man this month — and we only have two more postcards to go before the “Where in the World is Daniel?” contest is over and a winner is selected. So tell me: Where is Daniel today? httpv://youtu.be/u0908ppBwjY Don’t forget to leave your comment below or on my Author Facebook page for chances to win a prize package …
Contest: Where in the World is Daniel (Postcard #1)
Let the contest begin! Daniel Rayner, the hero of my debut novel, Wish You Were Here, is traveling again — but, of course, he’s sending Alli postcards. He’s given her — and you — a clue to his whereabouts today. Where in the world do you think Daniel is? Leave your comment below or on my Author Facebook page …
August Contest: Where in the World is Daniel?
Tomorrow, August 1, is Allison Denmark and Daniel Rayner’s three-month anniversary. It’ll be three months since my contemporary romance novel Wish You Were Here debuted and readers were introduced to Allison, the woman who kissed her fiancé’s brother five days before her wedding. I loved launching Wish You Were Here with my fellow “Debs,” whose books also debuted in May: Dani …
Let’s Talk Romance: Love Don’t Come Easy
“… The course of true love never did run smooth …” Lysander in a A Midsummer Night’s Dream Act 1, scene 1, 132–140 by William Shakespeare, English playwright There’s a universal truth that applies to both real-life romances and fictional ones: Falling in love don’t come easy. Consider a few novels and movies with me: Pride and Prejudice: Elisabeth and Mr. …