Can't believe it's FRIDAY already...
I've missed you guys--I've been immersed in writing, and it's been amazing. But I am up for air, and grateful to be part of TWO lovely events. Elizabeth Seckman's HEALING SUMMER Blog Tour and Carol Kilgore's cover reveal for SOLOMON'S COMPASS.
First, Elizabeth asked me for a prompt, and I gave her "And that is why the Seckmans are the best."
So let me turn you over to Liz:
You asked for it Morgan!
Meet the Seckmans…cue “The Jettsons” theme song…
Meet Chad Seckman…
His boys, oh boy!
No daughters…just cuties
Liz, his wife!
Doot-doot-doot-doo-doo and so on.
The Jettsons! What memories…and what a let-down. This century was supposed to be so much MORE! I want my Rosie!!!
A flying car and pills of food from a vending machine. I would never have to hear, “Mom, what is there to eat?” again!
But alas, we are just normal.
Mom, dad, four boys, and more pets than a sane mom would allow (two dogs, a cat, a frog, a hamster, and two bowls of fish).
Our home is our castle and duct tape is the bond that holds it together. Most everything has been broken, patched and repaired at least once…possibly twice. But my kids are happy. And healthy. Smart like me and handsome like their dad.
And not a single one is on probation.
What more could a girl ask for?
LOL! I love it, Liz. And we are all SO STOKED for HEALING SUMMER:
Maybe Love, Not Time, Heals All Wounds
Ditched at the altar…biopsied for cancer…Mollie Hinkle is having a bona fide bitch of a summer. When life sucks so hard it takes your breath away, what's a girl to do? Pack a bag, grab a few friends, and leave the past and the worry in the rear view mirror. What wounds can’t be healed by a drive across the Heartland, where quarter flips at cross roads determine the route and the future? All roads lead to Craig, the second son and bad boy of the haughty Coulter line. Has fate brought her to the miniscule Montana town to find happily ever after or will it just break her heart?
“Healing Summer” is the second book in the Coulter Men Series.
And what's great, is that on Liz's blog page, you can vote for your favorite post/prompt in the comments. The winner will receive a $25 gift card.
Liz, thanks for being here today. And everyone, don't forget to check out HEALING SUMMER on Goodreads and Amazon. Oh! And here's the cool Rafflecopter thingie:
a Rafflecopter giveaway
When U.S. Coast Guard Commander Taylor Campbell discovers her uncle’s drowning death was murder, she must determine the killer’s identity in order to prevent another murder. Jake Solomon’s job is to make sure Taylor isn’t the next victim.
Really great, right? So EXCITED for you, Carol.
Carol Kilgore is an award-winning author of several published short stories and many essays and articles. Solomon's Compass is her second novel, a blend of mystery, suspense, and romance she calls Crime Fiction with a Kiss--always at least one crime; always a love story. Carol and her Coast Guard husband live in San Antonio, Texas, with two herding dogs that like nothing better than pack time on the patio.
You can find Carol here:
website . blog . facebook . twitter . goodreads . amazon
THANKS, EVERYONE, for taking the time to check out Elizabeth and Carol. I hope you check out their work. They are fabulous.
THANKS, EVERYONE, for taking the time to check out Elizabeth and Carol. I hope you check out their work. They are fabulous.
Red. Head. Out. :D
Elizabeth and Carol both rock!!!
ReplyDeleteYes we do! LOL
DeleteThese ladies are awesome! Thanks Morg for having them over! :)
ReplyDeleteSame to you Livia!!You are the sweetest. :)
DeleteOoh, I like the cover for Solomon's Compass - very intriguing.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to Elizabeth and Carol. Here's to huge successes for them both. happy to hear you are immersed in writing. Wish I could spend more time there.:)
ReplyDeleteHope your 2012 is off to a rockin' start.
Thanks Melissa! (And it's 2013...but 2012 was pretty cool, so the blessing worked!)
DeleteDefinitely TWO amazing women! So excited for both of them and for BOTH of their BOOKS! WAHOO!!! Congrats Elizabeth and Carol!
ReplyDeleteThanks Leigh!
DeleteHey Morgan, hope the writing has been going well :)
ReplyDeleteI'll have to check these ladies out....er...just in a literary sense, of course =)
Great prompt! The Seckman's are the best.
ReplyDeleteAnd a huge congrats to Carol for her fab cover. I never get tired of seeing it!
Thanks Emily!
DeleteLove this. Two books to win. Awesome.
ReplyDeleteBest of luck!
DeleteCongratulations to all on their new releases. Exciting times.
ReplyDeleteYes it is!
DeleteCongrats to you both LADIES! I've been seeing your covers and tours throughout the blogosphere in the past few days... 2013 is certainly starting off with a major BANG!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHope you're not getting bored with us!!
DeleteYes,
ReplyDeleteThe Seckmans are the best, but it's a Shamy that the Koopmans's's's are unable to compete:)
Excited to hear you've got a lot of writing time in - well done - I have *no* idea how you do it :)
LOL! I think it would be a tie. You have some adorable little guys! You married well. ;)
DeleteGreat ladies both of them! Elizabeth, nice song hahaha.
ReplyDeleteThanks Al. I would have made it into a video, but I lack your talents!
DeleteLove the post-- have enjoyed seeing both Carol and Elizabeth make the circuit. Great books, great blogs and wonderful writers.
ReplyDeleteThanks Julie!
DeleteThanks Morgan! I better add you in...guess I should have checked email before I checked blogger!
ReplyDeleteLove the prompt. Too funny- I don't know about girls since I have only boys, too, but all they ever say is "What is there to eat?" Both books sound great. Congrats to Carol and Elizabeth. I'm excited about there books. Best:)
ReplyDeleteDon't you get tired of that question?
DeleteI love the mountains in the background of Elizabeth's cover, and I love the subtle colors on Carol's cover. Congratulations to both of them!
ReplyDeleteI don't know if this group still exists, but I've heard of a national group called Queen of the Castle, for women who are moms to only boys.
Cool! I like the title...Queens of the Castle...I'll have to check that out!
DeleteCongratulations to both ladies!
ReplyDeleteI love the cover of Carol's book. It has a sense of timelessness... very appealing...
I've seen Carol's book cover all over the blogosphere this week, but this is the first time I was aware of Elizabeth's. I wish both of them lots of luck! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks DL!
DeleteWow! Congrats! And great covers :) Hope you had an awesome time writing :D
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteI'm going to kidnap elizabeth's family and bring them home for dinner. Debating on cannibalism or just cooking for them....oooh the possibilities. Too cute girl!
ReplyDeleteFine job on carol's cover reveal! We sure missed ya morg's. Don't tell mark this but the girls's's's families rule ...
LOL. Considering the cost of groceries...I fear it may be the cannibalism option.
DeleteMorgan, thanks for including my cover here along with Elizabeth's.
ReplyDeleteHi, Elizabeth!
Happy Weekend to all :)
Love both covers but the one for Healing Summer is definitely HOT. :)
ReplyDeleteHope things are going well with the edits, Morgan. :D
Thanks Stina!
DeleteHi Morgan :) These are two amazing ladies and I'm finding myself very impressed by their marketing savvy!
ReplyDeleteIf you only knew of all the snafus I've made and things I've messed up, savvy wouldn't be the word! But I do have a lot of patient, lovely, wonderful bloggers to thank for making me look good!
DeleteSo excited for you both!
ReplyDeleteThanks Melissa!
DeleteGreat learning more about Elizabeth and Carol, congratulations to both of them! And glad to hear you've been in writer mode, it's a great feeling but it's also good to come up for air, as you put it, we love hearing from you. Hugs! (:
ReplyDeleteThanks Elise!
DeleteIt's nice to learn more about The Seckman's and the Jetson like montage was hilarious. Congrats to both Liz and Carol on their book releases.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sheena!
DeleteCongrats to both women! The covers are great. Hope you're having a great weekend and getting some good writing done. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Michael...and yes Morgan...go get some writing done!
DeleteCongratulations to Carol and Liz.
ReplyDeleteAbout the wounds, yes, I think Time can fix them, but Love does more than fixing.
So much more.
Thanks Jay!
DeleteAll those boys, Elizabeth. I love it!
ReplyDeleteAnd I like that, Carol...crime fiction with a kiss. :)
Congrats to you both.
Thanks ilima! They are my best work by far!
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