Monday, November 7, 2016

Coming Home by Mary Jane Morgan


Coming Home
by Mary Jane Morgan


When Francie Bennett’s father is diagnosed with dementia and she discovers she’s pregnant by her cheating ex-boyfriend, she leaves college to help take care of her ailing father and have her baby.

Matt Richardson lost his father and wife to preventable accidents and will do whatever it takes to keep his daughter safe, even forbidding her life’s passion—riding horses. When his mother sneaks Chloe to a riding lesson, Matt feels like he’s lost control, and there’s nothing he hates worse.

Eventually, Matt gives in and allows Chloe to take riding lessons but only under one condition: he’s always there. Unfortunately, nothing has ever affected his feeling of being out of control worse than falling for the fiery, red-haired riding instructor whose life revolves around horses.

As her father worsens and her due date nears, Francie is determined to prove she can handle everything by herself, even if that means keeping the man she cares about at a distance. But when Francie’s life takes a dangerous turn, will she let Matt in and allow him to help her? And will the power of love be strong enough for Matt to finally overcome his deepest fears?


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I am a big fan of Mary Jane Morgan's books! From Shelby's Gift (one of my favorite romances!) to this new Crystal Springs Homecoming series, I'm always enthralled by the complex plots and compelling characters, Ms. Morgan creates. Coming Home is another beautifully written story about a young woman who must discover who she is and what she wants while dealing with an unexpected pregnancy and aging parents. Add to that the flattering, but untimely, attention from the father of one of her students and the story develops into a complicated romance of two people who are meant to be together, but who must overcome multiple obstacles to find their happily ever after. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and recommend it to romance lovers everywhere.


Sunday, November 6, 2016

Schedule for November 7 - 11, 2016


Schedule for Nov. 7 -11, 2016

Mon., Nov. 7 - Coming Home by Mary Jane Morgan
Tues., Nov. 8 - Interview Update with Our Favorite Hawaiian 
Photographer, Jason Bartimus
Wed., Nov. 9 - The Art of David Hockney
Thurs., Nov. 10 - New Cover for The Spike Collection
by Martin Skate
Fri., Nov. 11 - MacKalvey House
by Carol Ann Kauffman

Friday, November 4, 2016

The Art of Veronica Holland

The Art of Veronica Holland


                        








                         All information is from Veronica's website veronicahollandart.com

Thursday, November 3, 2016

Interview with Cozy Mystery Author Sherri Bryan

Sherri Bryan
Málaga in Southern Spain


Good morning, Sherrie, and welcome to Vision and Verse, the Place for Art and Authors. Can you tell us what you've written? 
I've just finished the sixth book in the Charlotte Denver Cozy Mystery series.

What is your favorite genre to write?
 Cozy Mystery

Favorite food.
This is a difficult one! There is so little I don't like but, as I have to say something, I think it would be a big piece of slow roasted meat, preferably beef or pork, with roast potatoes, cauliflower cheese, and asparagus.

Tea or coffee?
Tea.

Pizza or ice cream? 
Definitely pizza!


Wine or beer? 
Hmm, depends on the circumstances but generally, wine.


Where would you like to visit?
Australia, New Zealand and Amsterdam.


Favorite musical artist.  Do you listen to music when you write?  What?
Another difficult one but I think I'd choose Michael Jackson as my favourite musical artist. 
Yes, sometimes I listen to music when I write. My taste in music is pretty elcectic so, depending on my mood, it can be anything from John Denver, Neil Diamond and Dolly Parton to Bon Jovi, The Rolling Stones and Coldplay.

What makes you laugh?
 Observational humour, and my dog.

This is an Art AND Author website, so I am obliged to ask: Favorite work of art or sculpture. 
The Starry Night, Vincent Van Gogh        

How old were you when you started writing? 
I was fourteen when I wrote my first story. Thankfully, it was never published!

Describe your perfect evening. 
A meal at a favourite local restaurant with my husband and friends.


Where do you get your inspiration?
From everything! I find inspiration for storylines and characters everywhere I look. My main characters, although not based on actual people, all possess traits of people I have known throughout my life.


What do you do when you get a writer's block?
Generally, panic and forget to breathe.


Who is your favorite author? 
Another difficult one so I'm going to pick two. For non-fiction, I'd say Bill Bryson and for fiction, J. K. Rowling. Their writing is so descriptive, you feel like you're part of their stories.



Best book you ever read. 
The Moon's a Balloon, David Niven.


Last book you read. 
The Lincoln Lawyer, Michael Connelly


What would you do for a living if you weren’t a writer?
I think I'd probably cook, preferably in a small restaurant of my own.
                                                                 
Who is the one person who has influenced your personal life the most and why? 
My Dad, who is 96. He taught me to never give up, and, I hope, to be a decent person.


If you could sit down and have a conversation with ONE person, living or dead, real or fictional, who would it be and why?
My husband's dad. I never met him and would have loved to. I think we would have really hit it off.


What advice would you give someone who aspired to be a writer?
Finish what you start, take no notice of negative people who tell you you'll never make it as a writer, be prepared for criticism (not everyone will like what you write), have faith in yourself and never, ever give up.

Do you have any links for us to follow you?

Book One in the series, Tapas, Carrot Cake and a Corpse, is free, and this is a universal link which will take your readers to their local Amazon sitemybook.to/CharlotteDenver1

That's a perfect way to introduce readers to your series, Sherri. I'm sure our readers will take advantage! 

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Tuesday, November 1, 2016

Blood Shackles by Rosemary A. Johns












About the Author:

ROSEMARY A JOHNS is a traditionally published author of short stories under the name R. A. Johns. Blood Dragons is Rosemary A Johns’ debut novel.

Rosemary A Johns wrote her first fantasy novel at the age of ten, when she discovered the weird worlds inside her head were more exciting than double swimming. Since then she’s studied history at Oxford University, run a theatre company (her critically acclaimed plays have been described as "uncomfortable, unsettling and uneasily true to life"), and worked with disability charities. 

When Rosemary’s not falling in love with the rebels fighting their way onto the page, she heads the Oxford writing group Dreaming Spires.

Rosemary A Johns is a Goodreads Author and can be contacted at rosemary.johns1@btinternet.com

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