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Wednesday, November 6, 2024
YOU DID WHAT?
If you've wondered how a writer feels after launch day, look no further than the cartoon above. It's exactly how I feel after yesterday's launch...all the while trying to finish the next book due in 23 days...
Even though I'm exhausted, I am really excited to send my baby out into the world. And praying that no one thinks I have an ugly baby...
Have you ever wondered what a writer researches while writing a book? Then wonder no more. I've researched blowing up cars, poisoning someone, guns, rifles, ammo, Kevlar vests. I've watched countless videos of someone shooting a rifle with a suppressor on the barrel to see how loud it sounds.
And in Deadly Revenge, (I called it Deadly Vengeance all the time I was writing it and it's been hard making the switch), anyway, I researched how to blow up a dam.
And you think Homeland Security doesn't have a file on me? They may even have a file on the guy I called and asked about explosives...
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Research is one of the things I love about writing whether it's explosives, or finding the exact word or action that shows the reader how my character feels, or the type of vehicle will fit my character, or eminent domain...
Eminent domain was one I was already familiar with, having experienced it not once but two times. When the highways that intersect my county were widened to four lanes, land had to be bought and not everyone wanted to sell. In fact, deputies had to be assigned the surveyors who surveyed the possible routes because occasionally they were threatened or even shot at. I learned then that landowners didn't like giving up land that had been in their families for a hundred years or more.
Even though I was familiar with the process, I still needed to brush up on the facts. And while most of the time, there was a legitimate reason for taking property, there are abuses. And that was what I was looking for when I wrote Deadly Revenge. I asked myself what if...what if someone believed their property was taken just to line a politician's pocket...and I was off and running.
Check out Deadly Revenge and see where my what ifs took me.
Deputy Jenna Hart has only been working in her sleepy hometown of Pearl Springs for seven months when city officials begin to be targeted by a killer. Twenty years ago, the construction of a dam caused people to lose their land to eminent domain. That wound has not healed with time, and someone bearing a grudge is clearly set on revenge. With the former mayor of Pearl Springs now running for the US Senate, Jenna will have to call in backup to ensure his protection.
That's where Agent Maxwell Anderson comes in. He and Jenna used to work together in the Chattanooga Police Department, and there was even a smoldering fire of attraction. Now they team up to track down the killer before a big political rally that promises to bring not only the former mayor into the crosshairs but hundreds of civilians as well.
As the sparks of romance reignite and the threads of the investigation get tangled when another suspect comes into play, Jenna and Max will have to draw on all of their skills to stay alive and prevent the wave of disaster poised to hit the community of Pearl Springs. The question is, can either of them fully trust that the other has their back?
Are there questions you'd like to ask about the things a writer researches? Leave them in the comments or just leave a comment and I'll enter you in a drawing for Deadly Revenge! (print copy US addresses only; others digital copies)
Monday, November 4, 2024
What's HOT in Inspirational Mystery and Suspense!
Marji Laine here, and I'm not gonna lie; I have been eagerly awaiting this week's new release! Suspense Sister Patricia Bradley launches her newest book TODAY! Here's the LINK to buy it!
Here's a little about the story:
Deputy Jenna Hart has only been working in her sleepy hometown of Pearl Springs for seven months when city officials begin to be targeted by a killer. Twenty years ago, the construction of a dam caused people to lose their land to eminent domain. That wound has not healed with time, and someone bearing a grudge is clearly set on revenge. With the former mayor of Pearl Springs now running for the US Senate, Jenna will have to call in backup to ensure his protection.
That's where Agent Maxwell Anderson comes in. He and Jenna used to work together in the Chattanooga Police Department, and there was even a smoldering fire of attraction. Now they team up to track down the killer before a big political rally that promises to bring not only the former mayor into the crosshairs but hundreds of civilians as well.
As the sparks of romance reignite and the threads of the investigation get tangled when another suspect comes into play, Jenna and Max will have to draw on all of their skills to stay alive and prevent the wave of disaster poised to hit the community of Pearl Springs. The question is, can either of them fully trust that the other has their back?
I hope you LOVE it! ~ Marji
THIS WEEK ON THE SUSPENSE SISTERS
We have exciting things planned for you this week on the Suspense Sisters!
On Tuesday, Suspense Sister Marji Laine will tell us what’s hot in inspirational suspense and mystery.
Wednesday, author Patricia Bradley talks about her new release, DEADLY REVENGE. She’ll not only share her writing process, but she’ll give us a look into the research she did.
DEADLY REVENGE
Deputy Jenna Hart has only been working in her sleepy hometown of Pearl Springs for seven months when city officials begin to be targeted by a killer. Twenty years ago, the construction of a dam caused people to lose their land to eminent domain. That wound has not healed with time, and someone bearing a grudge is clearly set on revenge. With the former mayor of Pearl Springs now running for the US Senate, Jenna will have to call in backup to ensure his protection.
That's where Agent Maxwell Anderson comes in. He and Jenna used to work together in the Chattanooga Police Department, and there was even a smoldering fire of attraction. Now they team up to track down the killer before a big political rally that promises to bring not only the former mayor into the crosshairs but hundreds of civilians as well.
As the sparks of romance reignite and the threads of the investigation get tangled when another suspect comes into play, Jenna and Max will have to draw on all of their skills to stay alive and prevent the wave of disaster poised to hit the community of Pearl Springs. The question is, can either of them fully trust that the other has their back?
Wednesday, author Patricia Bradley talks about her new release, DEADLY REVENGE. She’ll not only share her writing process, but she’ll give us a look into the research she did.
DEADLY REVENGE
Deputy Jenna Hart has only been working in her sleepy hometown of Pearl Springs for seven months when city officials begin to be targeted by a killer. Twenty years ago, the construction of a dam caused people to lose their land to eminent domain. That wound has not healed with time, and someone bearing a grudge is clearly set on revenge. With the former mayor of Pearl Springs now running for the US Senate, Jenna will have to call in backup to ensure his protection.
That's where Agent Maxwell Anderson comes in. He and Jenna used to work together in the Chattanooga Police Department, and there was even a smoldering fire of attraction. Now they team up to track down the killer before a big political rally that promises to bring not only the former mayor into the crosshairs but hundreds of civilians as well.
As the sparks of romance reignite and the threads of the investigation get tangled when another suspect comes into play, Jenna and Max will have to draw on all of their skills to stay alive and prevent the wave of disaster poised to hit the community of Pearl Springs. The question is, can either of them fully trust that the other has their back?
Leave a comment and you could win a copy of this exciting book!
PREORDER HERE
Friday, we’ll hear from Suspense Sister Mary Ellis. Here’s a blurb about one of her great books, 100 PROOF MURDER.
Pour yourself a strong shot of rivalry, romance, and murder.
Travel writer Jill Curtis is in Louisville, Kentucky, on the next stop of her bourbon tour assignment, and is keen to explore the local distilleries with her videographer, Michael Erickson – especially since her new beau, Lieutenant Nick Harris, lives in the city.
But the night before Jill’s first tour at Parker’s Distillery, she is shocked to learn that the master distiller, William Scott, has died suddenly of a heart attack – and even more shocked when she discovers William’s daughter, Alexis, suspects foul play. Is there more to William’s death than meets the eye? Jill is soon drawn into a deadly blend of rivalry, jealously, and cold-blooded murder as she attempts to uncover the truth behind William's unexpected demise.
ORDER IT HERE
PREORDER HERE
Friday, we’ll hear from Suspense Sister Mary Ellis. Here’s a blurb about one of her great books, 100 PROOF MURDER.
Pour yourself a strong shot of rivalry, romance, and murder.
But the night before Jill’s first tour at Parker’s Distillery, she is shocked to learn that the master distiller, William Scott, has died suddenly of a heart attack – and even more shocked when she discovers William’s daughter, Alexis, suspects foul play. Is there more to William’s death than meets the eye? Jill is soon drawn into a deadly blend of rivalry, jealously, and cold-blooded murder as she attempts to uncover the truth behind William's unexpected demise.
ORDER IT HERE
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Friday, November 1, 2024
CONGRATULATIONS!
Congratulations to our October giveaway winner, Antoinette Murphy! She's chosen a Walmart gift card.
We'll begin our November giveaway tomorrow. You might be our next winner!
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Secondary Target by Angela Carlisle- Review
A week or so ago, I had the opportunity to read Angela Carlisle's debut novel, Secondary Target. I never know what to expect with new authors, but I wasn't too many pages into the story before I was hooked.
Here is the back cover copy, so you can get a little taste:
After the brutal murder of her mother and brother twelve years ago, Corina Roberts built a new life in Kentucky. But when strange things begin to happen, she is thrust into a perilous game of life and death. With nowhere else to turn, her best hope of survival depends on her ex-boyfriend, army veteran Bryce Jessup.
Recently returned from service, Bryce has every intention of staying away from Corina, but when threats close in around her, he isn't willing to leave her safety to chance. As their search for answers uncovers lethal secrets her detective father kept hidden, Bryce and Corina must untangle the mystery of the merciless killer intent on terrorizing and eliminating Corina's family before it's too late.
The author kept the intensity of the book dialed high. From car chases to explosions, to shootings, the villain tried time and again to settle his vendetta with Corina and her family.
As the action increases, so does the romance between Corina and Bryce. The one thing about their relationship that drove me crazy was how often Corina thought she had to live her nightmare alone, despite the times Bryce proved he would stick by her side. Now that I type that, I wonder if that's how God feels when I try to handle hardship on my own even though He's never been anything but faithful. Maybe the parallel with reality is what made the romance element of the story so frustrating.
I was able to figure out the villain before the big reveal, but that didn't diminish the urgency to find out just how the story would end. There were unexpected twists and turns and all the things that makes romantic suspense fun to read.
Secondary Target was a solid debut novel, and I really hope there is a book two with Bryce's sister, Allye, as the main character.
What element of romantic suspense do you prefer? The romance or the suspense? Let me know in the comments for a chance to win an eBook copy of Secondary Target by Angela Carlisle.
Here is the back cover copy, so you can get a little taste:
After the brutal murder of her mother and brother twelve years ago, Corina Roberts built a new life in Kentucky. But when strange things begin to happen, she is thrust into a perilous game of life and death. With nowhere else to turn, her best hope of survival depends on her ex-boyfriend, army veteran Bryce Jessup.
Recently returned from service, Bryce has every intention of staying away from Corina, but when threats close in around her, he isn't willing to leave her safety to chance. As their search for answers uncovers lethal secrets her detective father kept hidden, Bryce and Corina must untangle the mystery of the merciless killer intent on terrorizing and eliminating Corina's family before it's too late.
The author kept the intensity of the book dialed high. From car chases to explosions, to shootings, the villain tried time and again to settle his vendetta with Corina and her family.
As the action increases, so does the romance between Corina and Bryce. The one thing about their relationship that drove me crazy was how often Corina thought she had to live her nightmare alone, despite the times Bryce proved he would stick by her side. Now that I type that, I wonder if that's how God feels when I try to handle hardship on my own even though He's never been anything but faithful. Maybe the parallel with reality is what made the romance element of the story so frustrating.
I was able to figure out the villain before the big reveal, but that didn't diminish the urgency to find out just how the story would end. There were unexpected twists and turns and all the things that makes romantic suspense fun to read.
Secondary Target was a solid debut novel, and I really hope there is a book two with Bryce's sister, Allye, as the main character.
What element of romantic suspense do you prefer? The romance or the suspense? Let me know in the comments for a chance to win an eBook copy of Secondary Target by Angela Carlisle.
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