Character Interview Tomorrow Aug. 31, 2016

An author friend, Anna, is doing a blog tomorrow interviewing Jeremy McKetcheon, my hero for Abbey's Tale. It is funny how we writers think we're creating characters and sometimes they take on a life of their own. If you enjoy meeting Jeremy, I hope you'll consider Abbey's Tale when it comes out soon at www.thewildrosepress.com The direct link to Anna's post is:
http://wp.me/p7MR,E-JI Anna's romances are a bit more sizzling than mine. Abbey's Tale is rated sweet.

Jane Austin is Alive and Well!

Probably everyone else already knows this but I just became aware that there is a revival of Jane Austin type authors mostly in the UK but other English speaking countries as well. And why not, her novels have been made into popular modern day movies. She could even have her own advice column like Dear Abby or Advice for the love lorn. One of the first authors to seriously dissect the relationships between men and women, customs and times, Jane is worth emulating.

Coming Soon . . .

We are now past 2nd edits for Abbey's Tale a historical romance set in Maine in Boston after the Civil War. The hero is an Irish immigrant who took the place of a drafted New Englander to fight for the Union. He was severely scarred physically and mentally and suffering from shell shock. Working as a lighthouse keeper and becoming a recluse are his ways of coping.

The heroine, Abbey, has been blind since birth but sees the world through the intricate carvings that her father brings back from Lighthouse Island when he delivers supplies. She is curious to meet
the man who carves them.

When they meet in a dramatic rescue at sea their lives are changed forever. The book should be available this fall at www.thewildrosepress.com

Currently, the e-book version of Hiding is on sale at the same site for $2.99. Hurry the sale only lasts two weeks.

One Year Anniversary Coming Soon

Almost a year ago Hiding was published by The Wild Rose Press. To celebrate we are having a sale of all e-book versions for $2.99 beginning August 5 and lasting for two weeks. This is your chance to stroll in the moonlight along the Seine and dine at the cafes along the boulevards. This suspense romance novel not only takes the reader through the twists and turns of a breath-bated plot and exciting romance, it whisks them away on a trip through France from romantic Paris to the sun drenched Mediterranean beaches of Nice and up the mountains to the quaint alpine village of Breil sur Roya. 

Hiding won the Daphne du Maurier Award for suspense from RWA. The book is available from www.thewildrosepress.com as a paperback of e-book.

Review of Hiding

Kim,

I really enjoyed your wonderful novel!  Here's my review now
live on Amazon and I gave it 5 stars.

Hiding is an exciting read for anyone who likes romance and suspense in 
abundant measures. The story moves from the romantic streets of Paris 
and its verdant countryside, to the terror of the underground catacombs.

Katherine McDermott has done an excellent job of fleshing out her artist 
heroine Teresa and the exciting, young French hero, Serge, as well as the
stalker/abuser villain Alex. If that's not enough to whet your appetite,
the wonderful Parisian setting and interesting artist techniques of Teresa's
paintings will intrigue you as well. Lastly, sprinkled throughout an abiding
faith in God and whispered prayers make both the hero and heroine human
 and lovable and the exciting climax possible.

Elva Cobb Martin, President, American Christian Fiction Writers' South 
Carolina Chapter.
www.elvamartin.com

Review of Hiding

Kim,

I really enjoyed your wonderful novel!  Here's my review now
live on Amazon and I gave it 5 stars.

Hiding is an exciting read for anyone who likes romance and suspense in 
abundant measures. The story moves from the romantic streets of Paris 
and its verdant countryside, to the terror of the underground catacombs.

Katherine McDermott has done an excellent job of fleshing out her artist 
heroine Teresa and the exciting, young French hero, Serge, as well as the
stalker/abuser villain Alex. If that's not enough to whet your appetite,
the wonderful Parisian setting and interesting artist techniques of Teresa's
paintings will intrigue you as well. Lastly, sprinkled throughout an abiding
faith in God and whispered prayers make both the hero and heroine human
 and lovable and the exciting climax possible.

Elva Cobb Martin, President, American Christian Fiction Writers' South 
Carolina Chapter.
www.elvamartin.com

Animals as Secondary Characters

There is a short essay by George Orwell entitled "The Hanging" that I had my English 101 class read. Then they were to analyze a character. One student wanted to write about the dog because "he is the only descent character in the story." The student was certainly correct, and I'm sure the irony did not escape Orwell in having the only "beast" in the story show compassion while the humans acted like "beasts."
      I've found that animals can make great characters in romance novels. In my book Abbey's Tale, the black lab Bailey helps with sea rescues, amuses students at the school for the blind, and saves
Abbey from a purse snatcher. I put Bailey in the book on a whim, and he quickly grew into a likeable character. I can't even imagine the book without him. When he gets stabbed, I'm sure the readers
long for his recovery.
     Other writers have created similar roles for animals: horses,
cats, rabbits, etc. One romance writer in Dangerous Moonlight created a hero with a cat and a heroine with a large dog. The mayhem that results when those two get together is both humorous and amusing.
        Don't hesitate to put animals in your stories but only ones that you know well or can research accurately for verisimilitude. Here's to furry friends!