By: Marcia King-Gamble
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With summer right around the corner, I’m embarrassed to say that while I have a
long list of ‘Must Reads,’ it’s more like ‘Must Get To.”
Don’t get me wrong, the desire to read is there and it’s very strong. I want
to read each and every one of those books on my nightstand. In fact I’m dying
to. My challenge is time, and the formidable stack competes with my writing energy.
So what to do? Miss those deadlines or get through those books.
Top of the list is Susan Elizabeth Phillips’ Heroes are my Weakness. Yes, I know,
considering this book was released last summer, I am coming to the party late. But never would be out of the question. I love
this talented author’s writing, and a more gracious lady you will never meet.
Just about anything she pens becomes a favorite, and a good read to take to the
pool with me.
Since I live in Florida, reading takes place beach or poolside, especially in the summer when temperatures soar.
Since I live in Florida, reading takes place beach or poolside, especially in the summer when temperatures soar.
Okay, so you didn’t ask, but I will tell you. What keeps me
so busy this summer? Writing of course.
I’ve committed to a box set with seven other authors.
For those of you who
don’t know what a box set is, it’s a themed storyline that the authors all contribute
to. Eight of us will write individual novellas but the stories are all packaged
as one. You get eight different voices and eight
different stories and all at an affordable price. They are quick, easy reads.
Women
supposedly like Bad Boys (can you tell me why?) So my colleagues and I bring you ‘Bad Boys on
Holiday.’ These are hot guys on vacation stories. Can the heroines reel them in? Here is a wonderful Hawaiian sunrise to put you in the mood.
The cover’s not done yet, or I would share it with you. Be
assured the moment it’s ready, you’ll get a sneak peek. My novella,
titled Islands Apart and set on Oahu (Hawaii) – a place where I lived way back
when - has a delicious bad boy, hero, Caden - A disgraced football player who
thinks he’s about to be dropped from the team. He’s having one last good time with his boys before
the real world intrudes.
My heroine, Livvy is a full figured software developer in
search of her missing brother. She is pretending to be the quintessential party
girl while looking around. Their paths cross when Caden rescues Livvy
from an overzealous 'player,' - not the athletic kind.
Our challenge is to keep these fast paced stories flowing and not make the romance seem forced.
Second on my list of projects, is a novel that’s done but
needs a bit of sprucing up. I’ve reworked this book so many times, to suit
so many publishers, that I can probably recite each page line for line. It’s a story that needs to be told and I’m
bound and determined to do so.
The heroine, Juliette Sanders, is a divorced single parent, raising
a twelve year old daughter, Halle - the result of in vitro fertilization. Currently in remission for cancer, Halle’s
only hope is a stem cell transplant. Juliette is obsessed with finding
the anonymous donor.
My hero, Alexander Neal is in recovery after losing his wife
and unborn twins in a tragic accident. The last thing he expects to hear is
that a stranger has his child. As a
struggling grad school student, he sold his sperm. Now he is faced with the
tough decision of whether to get involved. This is one of my bigger books and one I am especially proud
of.
So most of my reading will take place this fall. Top of my list is a Janet
Evanovich Stephanie Plum escapade. Having lived in New Jersey, her books keep me
spellbound and laughing till my sides ache. I’m finishing up Beverley
Gail Eikli’s Reluctant Bride right now. It’s a historical and I am loving it.
The unread
pile ranges from Sophie Kinsella to Emily Giffin, and a personal favorite (one of
the reasons I started writing) talented author, Rochelle Alers.
Do you have a “Must Read” this summer - Share! Share! Share!
She is a former travel industry executive and a self proclaimed globetrotter.Visit her website at www.lovemarcia.com
5 comments:
Marcia, those are all great-sounding summer reads. I love SEP, too! Just You sounds like an amazing story. Can't wait to read it when it comes out!
Thank you, Sarah for popping by. I'm excited about Just You's release, Here's to a good summer filled with wonderful reads!
"Just You" sounds like a wonderful story and one I'd want to read. It is hard to read in the summer. If I'm not writing I'm out enjoying the good weather fishing etc. Good luck on sales.
Yes, Diana, I agree reading is tougher in summer. There are so many temptations!
So glad you've not given up on "Just You"! From your description, it is a story that should be told!!!
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