MBS Blogoversary SPOTLIGHT #19 Author Judy Nickles

SPOTLIGHT: AUTHOR JUDY NICKLES/GWYNETH GREER

I met Judy when I was fortunate to win her book A Showboat Affair through a Wild Rose Press blog giveaway.  (See my review here.) Judy writes Contemporary Romance, Historical Romance, and Romantic Suspense.



I asked each author to answer two questions for their spotlight.
The first I asked and the second they provided.

Question #1:  Why do you write/what do you hope your readers get from your books?
My books deal with real people living real life, which puts stumbling blocks in the way of the best of us. But I like to gift my characters with some inner strength, whether they just find it when needed or perhaps pull it from a long-forgotten experience. In The Showboat Affair, both Nick and Jean have been hurt deeply, though for very different reasons. Yet they have determined to go on with their lives, not beaten down but with heads held high. Together,they find they can face circumstances they never imagined and emerge into the sunshine of joy and a deep, committed love that will last a lifetime. 

A:  While I don't write Christian Romance per se, I do want readers to come away with a sense of hope and to understand the power of forgiveness, reconciliation, and moving on.

Finding Papa's Shining Star 

Question 2: Do you think a Christian message can come from a so-called secular story?

A:  Absolutely--and I always try to "slip" one in! The Christian fiction genre targets a specific audience--Christian readers--but they already have the message! I grew up reading Christian author Grace Livingston Hill, but I already understood what she was saying because of the way I'd been raised. I have read criticism of the Harry Potter series because it deals with so-called witchcraft. But looking beyond that fantasy, what do we find? The importance of love, of being faithful to one's beliefs, fighting evil where it exists, and the desire to create a world of goodness and giving.

In The Showboat Affair, the message I wanted to get across was the importance--the necessity even--of forgiveness and reconciliation (as we were reconciled to God through Jesus Christ) before one can move on with one's life and enjoy the blessing of love. I try to show my characters as people really are--never all good or all bad, prone to making mistakes. We are imperfect beings striving to better ourselves and the world around us.

Where Is Papa's Shining Star?

Please visit Judy at her links below.
For extra credit you can comment at one of her blog links or email her to say "Hi" and "Thank you" for the support and giveaway.
Website
Blog: The Word Place
Someday is Here ( Fan page on Facebook)
Facebook

Giveaway donated by Judy:
eBook Copy of The Showboat Affair. OPEN INTERNATIONAL.
I am giving away the copy which I won and reviewed. OPEN US and CANADA.

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Winners for MBS Blogoversary Events #2 , #3, #5 and #6

Thank you everyone for your congratulations on my Blogoversary event and for your entries and support of the authors who have contributed time and giveaways.

 

#2 SPOTLIGHT: Author Sandy James

 Winner's choice of an eBook from the five backlist books set forth above.

WINNER =  avalonne83

# 3 SPOTLIGHT: AUTHOR JACQUIE ROGERS

Print Book Choice Down Home Ever Lovin' Mule Blues Much Ado About Marshals (soon to be released)

WINNER = Marlene

# 5 SPOTLIGHT: Author Suza Kates

Winner's choice of print copy of Whisper of a Witch or Conviction of a Witch.

WINNER = Lucky47

#6 SPOTLIGHT: AUTHOR SUSAN HELENE GOTTFRIED

Two eBooks - The Demo Tapes Vol 1 and Vol 2

WINNER = Krystal

All winners please fill in the Winner's Acceptance Form or email me to confirm your win, send your snail mail address information and let me know if you would like bookmarks - either sweet and sensual or sexy +plus.

MBS Blogoversary SPOTLIGHT #17 Author Danielle Thorne

SPOTLIGHT: AUTHOR DANIELLE THORNE

I met Danielle through The Sweetest Romance Authors Group. Danielle writes Historical Romance. One of my early 2009 reviews was for a contemporary romance, Turtle Soup.
Today I posted a review for her most recent Historical Romance, Josette.

The Privateer   By Heart and Compass   The Cupid Diaries: Moments in Time


I asked each author to answer two questions for their spotlight.
The first I asked and the second they provided

Question #1:  Why do you write/what do you hope your readers get from your books?

A:  I love to create adventures and characters that find themselves, and I strive to incorporate unique settings that make the reader want to visit there. A bit of a tree hugger, I try to work environmental awareness into my themes. I care deeply about people and the planet. I guess you could say I try to share the love.

Southern Girl, Yankee Roots

Poetry Collection

Question #2: What do you enjoy most about Regency romances? The clothes, the countryside, or the society? 

A:  I admire the Regency era because of etiquette and expectations. It was also a time of great Naval power, and I love the Age of Sail. This was a time when men were gentlemen and women were ladies. It took courage to find love and to marry for it. It took courage, for a woman to stand up and be independent. People visited one another more, letter-writing was an art. Despite the hardships of this century, especially for the poor, life was lived with a simplicity centered around nature and the arts. I could have done without the corsets, but I adore the dress of the period. How I love an empire-waisted gown!

Please visit Diane at her links below.

For extra credit you can comment at one of her blog links or email her to say "Hi" and "Thank you" for the support and giveaway.
Website
Blog

Giveaway donated by Danielle:
eBook copy of the new release, Josette.

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MBS Blogoversary SPOTLIGHT #16 Author Anne Patrick

SPOTLIGHT: AUTHOR ANNE PATRICK

I met Anne through The Sweetest Romance Group where the authors believe in the charm of sweet romance. Anne writes Romantic Suspense and she writes Inspirational as Kinzie Monroe. I enjoyed reviewing two (so far) of Anne's books:  Every Skull Tells a Story and No Greater Love.



A Christmas Collection: Sweet

I asked each author to answer two questions for their spotlight.
The first I asked and the second they provided.

Question #1:  Why do you write/what do you hope your readers get from your books?

 

A:  As a suspense junkie myself, I hope to entertain my readers with suspenseful tales mixed with romance and inspiration.

A Mystery/Suspense Collection: Sweet

Question #2: You've just landed yourself a starring role in a fiction novel.  Would you prefer it be a suspense, romance, paranormal, Sci-Fi or fantasy?  

A: Suspense of course. :-)

Dark Alliance     Ties That Bind    Lethal Dreams
 

Sabotage      Fire and Ash     A Familiar Evil


Reservations for Two 

Please visit Anne at her links below.

Out of Darkness

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Website
Blog
Facebook

Giveaway donated by Anne:
Print copy of Lethal Dreams.

OPEN US ONLY.
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