Date Published: November 11, 2020
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
Anger at her cheating husband spurs grieving war widow Rosemary Hopkins to spend an impromptu night with an overseas-bound soldier. Fearing her small hometown would discover her secret, she makes him promise to not write her. Yet, she can't forget him.
Eager to talk to a pretty girl before shipping out to fight the Germans, Guy Nolan impulsively implies they're married and buys her ticket. The encounter transforms into the most memorable night of his life when he falls for a woman he will never see again.
While Guy tries to stay alive in combat, Rosemary finds work in a secret defense plant and a possible future with another soldier. Will she choose security or passion? Can she survive another loss?
Author Interview
1. Favorite childhood memory involving books?
In the summer I would walk
to the library and return home with a stack of books. Then I'd spread a quilt
out in the yard, lay down on it and read.
I love old movies and
there are so many that I tell others they have to watch. Since it is almost
Christmas, I recommend "It's a Wonderful Life" with Jimmy Stewart. I
watch it every year.
I'm always on the lookout
for character names. There's a running
list on my computer of possible names - first names for both men and woman and
last names. I do strange things like take names from signs along the road,
especially when we are traveling. I read the names in the credits at the end of
a movie or TV show. I have used names from our family tree or names of
relatives I liked as a way to honor them. When I'm picking names for my main
characters the name has to fit the character. I can't really explain how I know
it fits, I just know.
Can I narrow it down to
five? I'll try. "The Best Years of My Life," "Casablanca,"
"The Bourne Identity," "My Cousin Vinnie," and "The
Story of GI Joe."
Keep writing. The more you
write the better. Learn all you can about the craft and the business. Make your
manuscript as good as you can before you send it out. Don't give up and don't be discouraged by
rejection. Believe in yourself and be patient. Eventually you will find the
right agent or editor and it will all come together.
6. If you
could live in any time period, what would it be and why?
The 1940's. I've always
been fascinated with the World War II era. I love the music, the fashion, and
the movies. I never tire of researching the time period. And I continue to find
interesting stories and tidbits to include in my novels.
7. What is
your favorite genre to read?
Definitely Historical
Romance, in almost any time period. Also I like time travel, if it is done
well, like Outlander.
No. I
never imagined that I would write a book. Writing came later in my life when I decided
to write down the stories swirling in my head.
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Thanks for the interview and for featuring my book.
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ReplyDeleteI enjoyed getting to know you a bit and your book sounds like a fascinating read! Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful, safe and healthy holiday season!
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