Widowed Sue North is determined to avoid any hint of romance, but to her chagrin, two very different men begin to challenge her resolve. Before we meet today's authors, I want to announce that the winner of the free e-copy of the Southern Historical Romance novel, Magnolia Summer, by Melanie Dickerson, is:
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And now let's meet novelists Linda Hannah and Deborah Dulworth, authors of the Inspirational Romance, The Call of Indian Summer (Mountain Brook Ink, September 2018).
In addition to their four novels, co-authors, Linda Hanna (left) and Deborah Dulworth (right) have jointly and individually written magazine articles and devotionals. They feel called to share uplifting messages of faith, family, and love within the framework of lighthearted novels. In addition to entertaining through these stories, they hope to inspire and encourage readers on their own spiritual journey.
Linda and Debbie are well-known for their humor, word play, and unpredictable plot twists. The two always find themselves writing poems, song parodies, and stories with funny scenarios and eccentric characters.
Even though the past several years have taken some unexpected turns, they cling unswerving to their faith - and God continues to bless as He works in their lives.
Please tell us one random thing we might not know about you.
Linda: One of my childhood friends grew up to be a serial killer.
Deb: We adopted our son from the Philippines.
Oh, my goodness, Linda, that's horrible! That's so shocking. And Deb, yours is wonderful.
Please tell us a bit more about the plot of The Call of Indian Summer.
Recently widowed Sue North leaves her Vermont home to help her daughter and son-in-law care for orphans near Apache Pointe, Arizona. The last thing Sue wants in her peaceful new life is to catch the eye of another man. But, in one jaw-dropping moment, suave attorney, Brian Campton, saunters into her path. After dealing with her husband’s abuse, can she find the courage or desire to begin a relationship with someone as serious-minded as Brian?Meanwhile, Stuart Drake, the handsome survivor of a loveless marriage, is on the lam from the dogged church ladies keen on his availability. He chooses the tuck-tail-and-run method to guard his battered soul, while yearning for affection he’s never known. Has finding the joy of a shared love eluded him? Enter Sue North. Stuart finds himself tripping over his heart. She’s beautiful, vibrant, and too young. The age gap haunts him. Can he compete with the flirtatious lawyer’s money and sophistication?
What is it about Sue North that will make your readers care about her?
Even though she’s made wrong decisions in the past, Sue North is a survivor and strives to make better choices in her new life. She’s a devoted mother and friend. Readers have told us her humble nature and wit are endearing.
How do you restart the creative flow when you feel a block coming on?
We find that praying for guidance and taking a break from work to read a similar genre gets us back on track.
Good point. Sometimes stepping away from the thoughts will free up that censor.
What is the last novel you read that you would recommend?
We recently critiqued Rifle by the Door by Dan Fuller, soon to be published by Lighthouse of the Carolinas. Fuller uses great word pictures and the storyline draws you into the drama.
What are you working on now?
Updates on our future projects are under wraps right now... But please follow our blog for any announcements!
Where else can readers find you online?
dulworthandhanna.wordpress.com
Pinterest (Linda)
Pinterest (Deborah)
Linda's Amazon page
Deborah's Amazon page
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Finally, what question would you like to ask my readers?
Do you prefer contemporary or historic romance?
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3 comments:
Romance is romance either way, but I prefer contemporary.
Thanks for entering me in your giveaway.
Janet E.
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It depends on my mood at the time. I like variety. I’ve learned a lot of real history by reading historical but there are times when contemporary suits me better. And after reading a deep book with suspense or murder I like to read something light and fun.
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I'm with you, Gail. If I find I've chosen several contemporary novels in a row, I get in the mood for historical fiction. And sometimes I even get in a historical rut (like too many WWII novels back to back) and have to vary my historical choices.
But as Janet says, a good romance works for me, regardless of the time frame.
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