The first post today is a guest post by Marcia Meara on the blog of author Joan Hall and it is an excellent way to find out more about Marcia’s Wake Robin Ridge Series, and in particular Book Four – The Light.
Hey everyone! I’m over the moon excited to welcome Marcia Meara as my guest today. She recently released The Light, the fourth in her Wake Robin Ridge Series. Marcia is a very talented author, and if you haven’t read any of her books, I highly recommend you doing so.
Today she’s going to talk about her new book and a mysterious phenomenon called the Brown Mountain Lights. You may recall some time ago I wrote about the Marfa Lights which are found in far west Texas, so I’m very intrigued.
Take it away, Marcia!
Thank you so much for having me here today, Joan! I’m pretty excited to be sharing the release of my latest book, The Light: Wake-Robin Ridge Book 4, with your readers, and I hope they’ll enjoy checking it out, along with the first three books in the series:
Head over an enjoy finding out more about Marcia and her latest book: Joan Hall Blog – Marcia Meara
Marcia Meara, Buy: Amazon US – And : Amazon UK – Marcia Meara on: Goodreads – Blog: https://marciameara.wordpress.com/
And now a job for you.. Amy Reade has joined a book club and they are choosing the next book to be read.. there is a choice of five and I was hard pressed to pick just one to read… I hope you will head over and help Amy out.
I need your advice
Some of you may know that I’ve recently joined a book club. I love being part of this group and I’ve enthusiastically embraced the duties of membership (i.e., I have to be ready to discuss each book we read and I’ve agreed to host the club at my house at least once a year–where we discuss the book of my choosing).
So here’s where I need your help. It’ll be my turn to host the book club in March, and I need to be thinking about which book I’m going to choose. I’ve narrowed it down to five books, and I’d like you to vote on which one you think our book club should read (many thanks to blogger and author James J. Cudney for sharing this idea–click on his name to be redirected to his site, which I think you’ll love).
Whichever book you choose, we’ll read. I won’t tell you which one I hope you pick! Scroll down through the choices to the poll at the bottom of the page.
Here are the choices:
Mrs. Lincoln’s Dressmaker by Jennifer Chiaverini. Here’s the Amazon blurb:
“In a life that spanned nearly a century and witnessed some of the most momentous events in American history, Elizabeth Hobbs Keckley was born a slave. A gifted seamstress, she earned her freedom by the skill of her needle, and won the friendship of First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln by her devotion.
A sweeping historical novel, Mrs. Lincoln’s Dressmaker illuminates the extraordinary relationship the two women shared, beginning in the hallowed halls of the White House during the trials of the Civil War and enduring almost, but not quite, to the end of Mrs. Lincoln’s days.”
Head over to discover the other four books and make your selection, and I am sure you find it as difficult as I did: Amy Reade – Book Club Choices
Amy Reade, Buy:Amazon US – And: Amazon UK – Blog: Amy Reade WordPress – Goodreads: Amy Reade Goodreads
And now for some shameless self promotion…. firstly a lovely review from Michelle Clements James yesterday for Life’s Rich Tapestry.
Here is a snippet from Michelle’s review
Life’s Rich Tapestry: Woven in Words is a beautiful collection of various types of poetry, 99-word flash fiction, and short stories that the author has written in response to various blog challenges within her circle of blogging friends. These are thoughtfully penned poems and stories that reflect upon life experiences and imaginings. That Sally Cronin is a master storyteller is evidenced in this heartwarming collection.
You can read the rest of the review: Michelle Clements James – Book Review Life’s Rich Tapestry
and if you missed my Q & A with Debby last Friday…please head over to find out what my secret career dream was!: D.G. Kaye Q & A with Sally Cronin
Thanks for dropping in today and I hope you will head over to enjoy these posts in full.. thanks Sally.
Congratulations on your wonderful reviews, Sally. I enjoyed both the other posts too. I am doing a classic book challenge and have already selected my reads. I committed to 9 and have already added another.
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Great Robbie and look forward to hearing how you get on. Some classics can be a challenge with their wordiness… but some are still very relevant. hugsx
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I am starting with The Red Badge of Courage and then a buddy read with Greg [The Great Gatsby]
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fantastic…I must see if some of my favourites have been digitised.. I tried to read one of my 40 year old books the other day and had to wear two pairs of glasses to read the minute print!! xx
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I am sure you’ll find them, Sally, and they are very cheap to buy.
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Thanks for the shout-out, Sally! The book club poll was a fun one for me to write. I love Marcia’s writing, too, and look forward to reading that interview. And, of course, congratulations are due you for another wonderful review of your newest book. It’s on my TBR. XO
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Pleasure Amy, choosing to vote for just one was tough.. and I hope you enjoy when you have time to read… hugsx
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That’s so nice to hear, Amy! Thank you very much! I’ve got The Ghosts of Peppernell Manor on my Kindle, and HOPEFULLY will get to it soon! I do love ghost stories and Charleston, too. A great area for spooky doin’s. 😀
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Thank you, Marcia. ❤
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Thanks, Sally! Wow, you have included me with two wonderful blogging friends. I am honored to appear with them on your blog.
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Thank you Michelle for making my day. ♥
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Thanks so much for including my guest spot on Joan Hall’s lovely blog, Sally! So nice to see it featured here with two super bloggers! I’m pretty excited about this new release, and getting it out there means a great deal to me, so I appreciate your help HUGELY! As always, you ROCK! 🙂 ❤
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My pleasure Marcia.. delighted to help in any way I can..hugs ♥
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You are the BEST! 🙂 ❤
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Great Blogger again today Sal. Loved Amy’s poll, a toughie indeed. And congrats again on the beautiful review by Michelle. And congrats to Marcia too, Oh, and thanks for the mention of our interview. ❤ xx
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Thanks Debby and no harm in another mention…♥
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You da best! ❤
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Nice line-up, Sally. Heading over to Joan’s, Amy’s, and Michelle’s. 🙂
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(Already caught your interview over at Debby’s)
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Yes and thanks for the comment Diana.. xx
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Thanks Diana… ♥
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Great choice… Amy’s book choices were interesting I got it down two…then one I wonder what the outcome will be…interesting…Marcia’s books are popular and I learnt about brown lights…Stunning reviews for you dear Sally…Hugs xxx..
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I can’t imagine a life without books… I would have been hard pressed to just pick one…hugsxxx
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I really enjoyed Marcia’s interview over at Joan’s place, and your interview with Debby was totally awesome, Sally! Thank you so much for sharing!
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Thanks so much Jan..hugsx
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All of these posts were so much fun! Thanks for sharing so everyone else can join in. 🙂
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Thanks Pamela… glad you enjoyed..hugsx
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Congratulations on the wonderful review, Sally! I’ve shared it.
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Thank you very much Liz..hugsx
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