Broken and Mending are $.99.  I hope 2013 is a happy and prosperous year for you and yours.  I appreciate each and every one of you and what you have done for me by reading and sharing my books.

It's the "official" release date of Mending and you all not only got me 1000 fans on Facebook, but Mending has 60 reviews on Amazon already.  Thank you so much.  As promised, here is a contest for you all.  Think of it as my Christmas gift to you.  Thank you all for your support.  I love you.

Grand prize:  $20 Amazon Gift Card

Runner Up:  Signed Broken paperback

5 people will win a signed bookmark.

Total of 7 winners.
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Fellow Author, JL Mac tagged me for The Next Big Thing where you chat about what you're working on. Thanks to JL for including me! Check out what I've been working on.

What is the working title of your book?

I just published Mending. I can't yet reveal the title of my next book. It's a surprise. :)

Where did the idea come from for the book?

Mending is the sequel to Broken and the second book of the This Trilogy. While I had a general idea of where I wanted to go in Mending after I finished Broken, the twists and turns that come in Mending came to me one day on my way to the library to write. I just had a moment where all of these thoughts flooded my brain. It was definitely an "ah ha" moment. I couldn't wait to get inside and at least jot down in my notebook where I wanted things to go with the plot.

Most of the rest of the ideas for scenes and things were just made up out of thin air. I just kept trying to think of how I could keep my reader interested and surprised.

There were a few scenes that beta readers told me I needed to strengthen. I would have never thought of doing what they suggested. But, when I heard the idea I knew I had to take it and run with it. Those scenes turned out to be some of my favorites.

What genre does your book fall under?

Contemporary Romance

What is the one-sentence synopsis of your book?

Gabby has finally started to break down the walls she has worked so hard to build up from all of the heartache she has felt through the years, just as ghosts from Bradley's past begin to show themselves.

Will your book be self-published?

Yes

How long did it take you to write the first draft of your manuscript?

I actually didn't count this time. I think it was around 40 days.

What other books would you compare this story to within your genre?

Hmm, I don't particularly like to compare. I found Gabriel's Inferno inspiring.

Who or what inspired you to write this book?

Ultimately, it was Fifty Shades of Grey that got me reading again. That led me to other books and there are several that helped me get the idea to write my books. I find a lot of inspiration through music and past events in my life. It's fun to twist things around and just play make believe.

What else about your book might pique the reader's interest?

The book goes between the past and the present. The past lets you see how they got to the present situation. I love writing like this because I think it gives the reader so much more background information on the characters and why they are the way they are. I also love writing from multiple character's points of view. So, you don't just get insight into one person, you get multiple takes. Head over to www.goodreads.com and add
Broken
Mending
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*A side note* Every one look out for the release of Lauren Blakely's book CAUGHT UP IN US expected January 2013. Check out her Blog at http://laurenblakelybooks.blogspot.com/2012/12/the-next-big-thing.html

And now I tag AC Marchman. Her novel, Overwhelm Me, the second part of the This trilogy is fresh on Amazon and Smashwords RIGHT NOW! Go get it. Go AC!

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Under The Mistletoe With Me by Kristen Proby
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Let me just say first that I lay claim on a Montgomery boy. I can't decide between Caleb or Matt, but I'm leaning towards Matt. I read this book in one sitting. I love that we got insight into the other characters mentioned in Come Away With Me. Just like Luke and Natalie, Isaac and Stacy have explosive chemistry. I found their relationship to be more realistic and one in which I could easily relate. I loved how having a baby wasn't sugar coated too much in this book. The stresses a baby brings for a couple, especially after what Isaac and Stacy have already been through, weigh heavily on even the strongest of marriages. Perhaps that is why I could relate so well to this book. I have been through similar struggles. I found myself tapping my Kindle to see how many more pages were left. I was dying to find out what what was making Stacy feel the way she was and also I wanted to know more about her cousin. I hope Kristen Proby will treat us to a thriller about what has brought her to Seattle. This is a read that made me have warm fuzzies. I found tears pricking the backs of my eyes as I read the last paragraph. It's wrapped up and tied with a nice bow just in time for Christmas. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I can't wait for the next books in the series. *I was provided with an advanced reading copy from the author for a fair and honest review*

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