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jenniferfaye34 · 5 years

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#Giveaway + Excerpt ~ Christmas In Evergreen: Letters to Santa by Nancy Naigle... #book #ChristmasInJuly #ContemporaryRomance #CleanAnd

Today we have the blog tour for CHRISTMAS IN EVERGREEN: LETTERS TO SANTA by Nancy Naigle! Check out this sweet new Hallmark holiday romance and grab your copy today!

Title: CHRISTMAS IN EVERGREEN: LETTERS TO SANTA Author: Nancy Naigle Genre: Holiday Romance Publisher: Hallmark & Crown Media About Christmas In Evergreen: Letters to Santa: Return to Evergreen, the town where Christmas wishes come true… But only if you know what your heart really wants. When Lisa takes a last-minute Christmas trip to her hometown of Evergreen, she finds that the historic general store has closed. The place was a beloved local tradition, and she decides to use her skills as a professional retail designer to bring it back to its former glory. She charms a local contractor, Kevin, into working with her, and the pair find themselves facing one surprise after another. One of the biggest surprises of all is finding the mysterious 25-year-old letter to Santa that never made it to the North Pole. Who really wrote it, and will its request come true at last? And will Lisa and Kevin figure out what they’re truly wishing for? This sweet small-town romance includes a free Hallmark original recipe for Incredible Apple Dumplings.

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EXCERPT: They’re sweet together,” Carol mused as she watched Lisa and Kevin. Joe popped up out of nowhere between Carol and Michelle. “Don’t go stirring the pot, Carol,” he said, shaking his head. “I do not stir the pot, Joe.” She leaned back and placed her left hand on his cheek, then kissed the other. Michelle drew back. “Carol Shaw, you tried to set me up with no less than three people last year alone.” She placed a hand on Carol’s shoulder and walked back to her table. “Yes.” She wiped her hands on a towel and set it on the counter. “But I stopped,” she insisted. “As soon as you told me you weren’t interested.” “Yeah, right.” Carol would never stop matchmaking. It was just part of who she was. The door to the cafe opened and Hannah bounded in with a big smile, followed closely by a man and young boy. “Hey guys.” “Hey, Welcome back.” Carol walked over to greet them. “Thanks. You remember my older brother, Thomas.” She hugged the young boy at her side. “And my nephew, David.” Joe stood next to the Christmas tree holding a red carafe. “Yes, of course. Thomas, it’s good to have you back.” “It’s good to be back,” Thomas said. Michelle couldn’t take her eyes off the tall, bald, and charming Thomas as he stood there in a nice pullover and winter coat next to his son. Joe was tall, but Thomas was an easy few inches taller than him. “We’ve missed the Kringle Kitchen and your incredible apple dumplings,” he said to Carol. “Why, thank you.” Then with that mischievous smile on her face, Carol grabbed Thomas by the arm, practically dragging him across the cafe. “Have you met Michelle?” Hannah looked confused, and Michelle could’ve died when Carol finally stopped right beside her chair. Michelle stood, trying to roll with the awkward moment. Carol’s at it again! “The famous Michelle?” Thomas nodded to his sister. “Hannah talks about you all the time, and somehow we haven’t met.” “Yeah, we’re always missing each other when you’re in town, I guess.” Michelle licked her lips. She hoped she didn’t look as flustered as she felt right this moment, especially with Carol gawking over the two of them. “Nice to meet you.” “Yes.” Thomas was quiet for a second too long, giving Carol another opening. “Well, come on. Take your coat off.” Carol tugged on his coat sleeve, then pulled out the chair next to Michelle. “Have a seat right over here next to Michelle.” She scurried behind Michelle. “And let’s bring this table over and get you two all cozy, too,” she said to Hannah and David. Hannah helped move the tables together. Carol rushed off and came back with a pot of coffee in a flash, warming up Michelle’s coffee first. “So, Thomas. Correct me if I’m wrong, but you and David spend Christmas here every...other year. Right?” “Right. My ex-wife and I, we trade off Christmases.” Carol eyed Michelle. “I see.” Her smile was wide as she did a slow turn away, making sure Michelle saw the “go-get-him” look in her eye. No. You’re not a pot stirrer, Carol. Right. Michelle laughed nervously, but thankfully, Thomas was laughing too.

About the Author:

USA Today bestselling author Nancy Naigle whips up small-town love stories with a whole lot of heart. She began writing while juggling a successful career in finance and life on a seventy-six-acre goat farm. Her many books include The Secret Ingredient, Christmas in Evergreen, and Christmas Joy and Hope for Christmas, which were adapted into Hallmark movies. Now happily retired from a career in the financial industry, she devotes her time to writing, horseback riding, and enjoying the occasional spa day. A Virginia girl at heart, Nancy now calls North Carolina home.

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FRIDAY SF & FANTASY - The West Woods

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THE PULP AND MYSTERY SHELF!

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The West Woods

by Suzy Vadori

Genre: YA Release Date: September 22nd 2017 Evil Alter Ego Press

Summary: Magic, sacrifice and the quest for freedom.

Courtney Wallis wants nothing more than to escape St. Augustus boarding school. After uncovering a well-kept secret about the school’s founder, Isaac Young, Courtney turns to the school’s magic to convince her dad to let her leave. Things take a turn when she meets Cole, who lives in the nearby town of Evergreen. He gives her hope that things might not be so bad. However, the school’s fountain has other ideas, and binds Courtney to her ambition, no matter the cost.

As Courtney struggles to keep the magic from taking over, she and her friends get drawn into the mystery woven into the school’s fabric. Everything seems to lead back to the forbidden West Woods. Together, she and her friends seek out the spirits of the past to ask for help, and find themselves in much deeper than they’d bargained for. If they succeed, Courtney could be free of the magic. If they fail, she may never be the same.

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Amazon US – https://www.amazon.com/West-Woods-Fountain-Book-ebook/dp/B074V3B7G1/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1505703590&sr=8-1&keywords=vadori

Amazon CA – https://www.amazon.ca/West-Woods-Fountain-Book-ebook/dp/B074V3B7G1/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1505703610&sr=8-1&keywords=vadori

B&N – https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-west-woods-suzy-vadori/1126995781?ean=9781988361109

Kobo – https://www.kobo.com/ca/en/ebook/the-west-woods

Interview with the Author

What initially got you interested in writing?

I’ve always been a writer. I like the challenge of choosing the words. Later, I enjoyed making the words evoke feelings. I always knew I would write books, but it wasn’t until I was on maternity leave with my third child that I finally sat down and finished the manuscript for The Fountain.

What genres do you write in?

I write for Young Adults, though because my books have both romance and mystery in them, they are read by all ages, which has been lots of fun.

What drew you to writing these specific genres?

The world of Young Adult books has changed so much in the last decade and it’s exciting to be able to be a part of the new fiction. Teen fiction now challenges so much about the world in creative ways. I write books I think my own kids will find exciting.

How did you break into the field?

After my first novel was complete, I looked around to find a Young Adult writing community in Calgary, Alberta, where I live to figure out where to go next. I didn’t find what I was looking for with Young Adult writers, but I started volunteering with a multi-genre festival called When Words Collide. At the time, they put on 2-3 hours of Young Adult programming during the festival annually. I accepted the honor of becoming the Program Manager for Middle Grade/Young Adult, and five years later we’ve grown this part of the festival to thirty hours of programming during the weekend that the festival is held. I now have the community of authors I’d been looking for, and I am proud to have been part of building this amazing, supportive crew.

What do you want readers to take away from reading your works?

No matter what it is that I’m writing, I like to keep the readers guessing. If you think the plot is going to zig, it’ll probably zag. I find life is like that, and I like thinking about what would happen if everything wasn’t as it seems.

What do you find most rewarding about writing?

I love hearing from readers who’ve connected in some way with my books.

What do you find most challenging about writing?

I move at a warp speed pace in life, which I love. Publishing is an industry that doesn’t move like that, and I have to make an effort to accept the pace. I suppose it’s therapeutic for me to slow down every now and again. Also, time is a story’s best friend. As much as I’d like my writing to tick along as efficiently as everything else in my life, the writing and editing always gets better with time, as your mind works out the kinks in the plot. There is nothing better than coming back to a manuscript after stepping away for a month or two.

What advice would you give to people wanting to enter the field?

Do it! And do it your way. There are many different models of how to make a living as a writer. I haven’t met two authors who have structured their careers in exactly the same way. Build your writing career the way that will work best for you, and don’t let others tell you that you can’t. There’s room for all of us.

What type of books do you enjoy reading?

I love Young Adult novels. I like to read as many as I can to keep perspective on what’s out there and how the genre is changing. I also beta read for many friends and colleagues in different genres, which is lots of fun. I love reading books written by authors I know personally. Their books give a window into the way their minds work, which is always neat, no matter what genre they write. If there’s nothing in my “I’ve promised to read” pile (which is rare), then I choose either historical fiction for pure enjoyment, or the latest best seller, to try to understand what about it captured folks’ attention.

Is there anything else besides writing you think people would find interesting about you?

I like to set goals, and am always working on something new. I have my Sommelier’s license (wine connoisseur), run half marathons and do triathlons. I love to cook, and rarely follow a recipe or make the same thing twice.

What are the best ways to connect with you, or find out more about your work?

You can find me on my website, suzyvadori.wordpress.com, Twitter/@vadoris, Facebook/Suzy Vadori Author, Instagram/Suzy Vadori Author

About the Author

Suzy Vadori is an Operations executive by day, Writer by night. The Fountain is her debut novel for Young Adults. Suzy is an involved member of the Calgary Writers’ community, service as Program Manager for Young Adult at When Words Collide (a Calgary festival for readers and Writers) since 2013. Suzy lives in Calgary, Alberta, Canada with her husband and three kids.

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FRIDAY SF & FANTASY – The West Woods was originally published on the Wordpress version of The Pulp and Mystery Shelf with Shannon Muir

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