UNDER A
MULBERRY MOON is a beautifully crafted anthology compiled by talented authors.
Each day for
the next nine days, each author will have a turn letting us get to know them.
But first... the ladies have a gift for EVERYONE who stops by... a free
download of MEDLEYS & MUSINGS - a sampling of every story from Under
the Mulberry Moon. Go HERE to download
your copy
But that's
not all!!!! Three of the participating
authors will each be giving away a copy of UNDER A MULBERRY MOON to lucky
visitors who leave a comment. You MUST leave a comment ABOUT THE ANTHOLOGY to
qualify. So comment about one or all of the stories the authors share. Each
comment will be assigned a number. Then on Thursday July 26th, I will select 3
winners using Random.org
Let's meet Penny:
BIO:
Hi everybody! My name Is Penny Estelle. I write for
all ages, from the early reader to adults.
My books range from pictures books for the little ones, to fantasy,
time-travel adventures for ages 9 to 13.
I also write romance adult stories in many
genres. These include contemporaries,
paranormal and historical westerns, written under P. A. Estelle.
Here are my FIVE for Penny:
I’m always asked ‘where do you get your
ideas’. So, where do you get yours?
Great question and I wish I had a snappy
answer. The truth is it normally takes
me a while, a few days, to come up
with a story idea, and then it’s either the beginning, middle or end of the story and I write around that.
Which comes first, the story, the
characters, or the setting?
Normally the setting, but sometimes the
story. But it’s never the characters!
Which of your heroines most represent
you, or the ‘you’ you’d like to be? Why?
I have a few contemporary stories where the
heroines are like me. These women don’t
take a lot of….garbage…..from the heroes. They won’t be walked all over and
they stick to their guns! In all my
historical westerns my heroines are very sweet and loving. I wish I were more like them! LOL
What is the single most important part
of writing for you?
That my story holds the readers’
interest. I’ve picked up so many books
and never finished them. Not because of
editing or offensive language, etc., but because the storyline is just
boring.
What’s the most romantic thing a guy
can do (or has done) for you?
It was my birthday and my hubby said, “Come
on, let’s go to breakfast.” He drove me
to the airport and we got on a plane and went to San Diego. There’s a little dive that I have always
loved. Had a breakfast burrito, sat on
the beach for an hour and then flew home.
It was awesome!
Here's Penny's Three:
If I was a first time reader of
your books, which one would you recommend I start with and why?
I would have to say…..Hannah:
Bride of Iowa. Probably because there
were so many authors involved, I was extremely focused. I came up with a great twist in the story and
I loved how it all came together. I also
feel it was some of my best writing!
What do you do to relax and
recharge your batteries?
I hike every morning, I play water
volleyball and pickleball. I love being
outdoors BUT when I finish a book I treat myself by buying a jigsaw
puzzle. I love putting those together
and it relaxes me.
If money were not an object, where
would you most like to travel?
UGH, so many places, but I really
want to see the northern lights from Iceland (but you have to go in the winter
– BRRRRR) Or be pampered in Bora Bora!
Your story in the anthology is THE WIDOW BUSY A GROOM:
BLURB:
The year is eighteen sixty-eight. Like every state in
America, the Civil War has taken its toll. Mass casualties leave women to
survive on their own, raise children without fathers, and run ranches, homes
and businesses without help. Meadow Creek, Kansas is no different.
Reverend Strong strives to find a solution for his
town. He contacts clergymen in other states and discovers women aren’t the only
ones devastated by war. The men fortunate enough to make it home soon realize
they've lost everything and must start new lives. .
Katherine Parnell owns Maggie’s Baked Goods. Ever
since her husband was forced to fight for the Confederacy, she and her son,
Timmy, have been fighting their own battles. She might need a man, but has no
intention of marrying again. She informs the good Reverend of that in no
uncertain terms. .
Jim Sutton has demons of his own and comes to Meadow
Creek to start over. He has no desire to get married either. On more than one
occasion, he comes to Katherine’s aid and finds himself smiling around her and
the boy, something he hasn’t done in years. When Jim lands in jail, the woman
whose green eyes haunt his dreams at night is the only one who can help him.
Can Katherine and Jim find love again or will ghosts
from their pasts keep happiness at bay?
EXCERPT:
“What has
you in such a tizzy?”
“I had to
deliver breakfast to the jail this morning and do you know who Marshal Spearman
has locked up? Chester Parnell, that’s who!” She didn’t give her friend a
chance to answer. “He got in a fight with some man and broke up some things in
the saloon! But that’s not all! I found out after Nathan went for Doc Owens,
who was drunk in the saloon, that he got in this fight with a man protecting
your honor!”
Katherine’s
face paled. “Why was a doctor needed?” Her voice was almost a whisper.
“Well,”
Becky replied, looking everywhere but at Katherine, “after I threw his
breakfast all over him, I sort of yelled at him about things that happened with
you and the Parnells.” Kathrine’s mouth dropped open. “Please don’t be angry
with me. I just saw red when I noticed it was him standing there.”
“The
doctor?” Katherine persisted.
“This man,
in the other cell, reached through and grabbed Chester’s shirt. He pulled him
so hard against the cell, his head got cut. He did it a few more times,
knocking Chester senseless, not that that would have been hard.”
“I’ve never
seen him around town before but Nathan told me his name.” She pursed her lips.
“Let me try and remember. It was something like…”
“Jim
Sutton.”
I love how you turn the tables and have the Heroine buying the groom. I can't wait to read this one!
You can purchase your copy of UNDER A MULBERRY MOON to read this and the other great stories at the following locations:
Good morning! Thanks so much, Angela, for letting me talk a little bit about my story, The Widow Buys A Groom....AND for spotlighting Under A Mulberry Moon. You are the best!
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure, Penny! Loving the anthology. Review coming soon
DeleteA great twist in the normal storyline, Penny ‘s story is a wonderful addition to the anthology!
ReplyDeleteSo nice to get to know you better. I loved your story of how your husband surprised you. What a sweet thing to do and a wonderful memory. I like puzzles too and would like to see the northern lights. Enjoyed your story in the anthology.
ReplyDeleteHello Penny Estelle and Angela - Penny, what a lovely picture of you in that chair! Thanks so much Angela for hosting yet another FAB author on your blog. We really enjoyoed working with Penny. She's such a team player. I think everyone will love her story from Under A Mulberry Moon.
ReplyDeleteWe hope you give our western romance anthology a try!
Best, Keta
@ketadiablo
Waving at the lovely ANGELA DRAKE who supports all authors in her endeavors. You rock, Angela
Thanks, Keta. I do try to be that 'team player' as well :-)
DeleteHi, Penny. Nice to see you. Love your story.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great story, Penny! I also was in the American Mail-Order Bride project with a Washington story. Jacquie Rogers and Carra Copelin also were in on that project. Wasn't it a great idea? Wishing you continued success!
ReplyDeleteAngela, thanks again for your generosity!
Always a pleasure, Caroline!
DeleteThank you for featuring Penny today. I love her writing, and especially enjoyed her story from this anthology.
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