She traded Sugar Hill for Vaudeville. Now she’s back, but will the people of her past keep her from a brilliant future?Before we revisit with today's author, I want to announce that the winner of the free Kindle copy of the historical women’s novel, Second-Hand Sunsets by Gail Kittleson, is:
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And now let's chat with novelist Ane Mulligan, author of the historical romance novel, On Sugar Hill (Heritage Beacon, June, 2021).
Ane Mulligan has been a voracious reader ever since her mom instilled within her a love of reading at age three, escaping into worlds otherwise unknown. But when Ane saw Peter Pan on stage, she was struck with a fever from which she never recovered—stage fever. She submerged herself in drama through high school and college. One day, her two loves collided, and a bestselling, award-winning novelist emerged.
Ane lives in Sugar Hill, Georgia, with her artist husband and a rascally Rottweiler.
Please tell us one random thing we might not know about you.
I’m the artistic & managing director for a theatre company.
You're so perfect for that role, Ane. Please tell us a bit more about the plot of On Sugar Hill.
She traded Sugar Hill for Vaudeville. Now she’s back.
The day Cora Fitzgerald turned sixteen, she fled Sugar Hill for the bright lights of New York City, leaving behind her senator-father’s verbal abuse. But just as her career takes off, she’s summoned back home. And everything changes.
Please tell us one random thing we might not know about you.
I’m the artistic & managing director for a theatre company.
You're so perfect for that role, Ane. Please tell us a bit more about the plot of On Sugar Hill.
She traded Sugar Hill for Vaudeville. Now she’s back.The day Cora Fitzgerald turned sixteen, she fled Sugar Hill for the bright lights of New York City, leaving behind her senator-father’s verbal abuse. But just as her career takes off, she’s summoned back home. And everything changes.
The stock market crashes. The senator is dead. Her mother is delusional, and her mute Aunt Clara pens novels that expose the town’s secrets.
Then there’s Boone Robertson, who never knew she was alive back in high school, but now manages to be around whenever she needs help. Will the people of her past keep her from a brilliant future?
What is it about Cora that will make your readers care about her?
Cora has gained star status as a ventriloquist and voice thrower in vaudeville. Giving that up to come home to help her mother and aunt is a huge sacrifice, yet she does it willingly. She still dreams of returning to vaudeville or even Broadway, but ...
Write one sentence that tells us something about your main character as a child.
Her father’s words of disdain drowned out her mother’s words of encouragement.
Aw, that's terribly sad.
What is it about Cora that will make your readers care about her?
Cora has gained star status as a ventriloquist and voice thrower in vaudeville. Giving that up to come home to help her mother and aunt is a huge sacrifice, yet she does it willingly. She still dreams of returning to vaudeville or even Broadway, but ...
Write one sentence that tells us something about your main character as a child.
Her father’s words of disdain drowned out her mother’s words of encouragement.
Aw, that's terribly sad.
What is the last novel you read that you would recommend?
Dust by Eva Marie Everson. The story was so captivating, I did nothing but read until I finished it.
Yes! I featured Eva and her book here in May. Another southern women's novel!
Dust by Eva Marie Everson. The story was so captivating, I did nothing but read until I finished it.
Yes! I featured Eva and her book here in May. Another southern women's novel!
What are you working on now?
The 4th book in the Georgia Magnolias series, Up Level Creek.
She's a swashbuckling dreamer who wields books instead of swords. He's a no-nonsense lawman who longs for justice. Total opposites with one goal in mind.
Your books are great fun.
The 4th book in the Georgia Magnolias series, Up Level Creek.
She's a swashbuckling dreamer who wields books instead of swords. He's a no-nonsense lawman who longs for justice. Total opposites with one goal in mind.
Your books are great fun.
Where else can readers find you online?
I can be found on AneMulligan.com, Amazon Author page, Facebook, BookBub, Goodreads, Pinterest, Twitter, and The Write Conversation.
The book can be purchased online via the following button:
Readers, you can access a sample from the novel by going HERE and clicking on Look Inside.
Finally, Ane, what question would you like to ask my readers?
What attracts you to a book? The cover? Blurb? Recommendation from others?
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I can be found on AneMulligan.com, Amazon Author page, Facebook, BookBub, Goodreads, Pinterest, Twitter, and The Write Conversation.
The book can be purchased online via the following button:
Readers, you can access a sample from the novel by going HERE and clicking on Look Inside.
Finally, Ane, what question would you like to ask my readers?
What attracts you to a book? The cover? Blurb? Recommendation from others?
Thanks, Ane, for visiting and telling us about yourself and your book. Readers, Ane has offered to give away a free copy of her book. To enter, click on the word "comments" below to reach the comments page, and leave your answer and your email in answer to Ane's question above. "Please enter me" won't get you entered. Remember that U.S. subscribers are entered an additional time in each drawing. The drawing is done by email, so leave your email address, like so: trish[at]trishperry[dot]com.
Only United States residents are eligible for the drawing, but anyone can subscribe to the blog posts via the GDPA-compliant Feedblitz box above my list of books, at right.
Also readers, if you connect with me on Bookbub, you'll get alerts when my books release and when they're available at special sale prices. And if you'd like to connect with me on Facebook, just click HERE or on my name at the right of today's post title.
Annoying legal disclaimer: as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases; drawings void where prohibited; open only to U.S. residents; the odds of winning depend upon the number of participants. See full disclaimer, GDPA notice, and my Disclosure of Material Connection HERE
12 comments:
I’m attracted to a book in sequence. The cover to get me interested, the synopsis to grab me and if a friend recommended it, that closes the deal.
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Covers do play a big part in my being interested in the contents. This series of books by Ane not only have great covers but being from the south they drew me in. I have only read the first but am looking forward to the series!
The cover of a book attracts my attention, then I read the blurb. Good reviews help talk me into buying it. If a book gets a lot of bad reviews I tend to pass on it.
Blurb.
If I am familiar with the author, just the author's name does it! I have discovered that after the author, the cover is important. I did not previously think so but have decided the cover means more than I thought. jarning67@hotmail(dot)com
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For me, a cover often draws my attention, and then the back cover copy, followed by reader reviews. Sometimes I hear about books through magazine critiques, but I still follow up to determine what readers have to say.
I read Ane's first book in this series, and it was great fun!
Genre and personal recommendation.
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Usually it's the cover but some genres more than others.
Love your answers, everyone. Thank you!
I good cover always catches my eye and an interesting blurb seals the deal.
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I read what the book is about that is the first thing then I look at the cover many times a cover will get me and that isn't what I like to do. As the cover sometimes is way off from what the book is actually about. Your book sounds so good and thank you for giving away a print which I would read and review on a few sites! peggy clayton
I like the cover and the synopsis. What a messed up family! Vivian Furbay jtandviv (at) q (dot) com
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