Hi, Susan! So glad to have you back!
Tell us a little about your new book.
This novella is a historical romance,
and it’s a sequel to The Christmas Tree Bride, in which Polly had
received a Christmas card from her friend Ava. In Blue Moon Bride,
Ava rides the railroad to Cheyenne, Wyoming, to visit Polly. On the
way, she finds danger and romance.
Gotta love the wildness of Wyoming! I was blessed to visit the historical Cheyenne Railroad station a couple years ago and took a photo beside the brass lady statue there (wish I could find the pic, I'd include it here). Fun! Alrighty, here's another question:
If you were in your heroine’s
shoes when the story starts, would you react differently than she?
How so?
Probably not. Ava’s younger sister is
getting married before she does. I never had a younger sister, so I’m
not sure how that would feel. I know being single does not have the
stigma today that it did back then. But I would definitely see the
trip to Wyoming as a grand adventure!
How would you label the overall mood
of your stories: dark, gritty, poignant, sensitive, heart-warming,
light, witty, humorous, adventurous?
Hopeful.
A sneak peek into what you're
working on right now?
My son and I just finished writing a
seafaring novel, about a nineteenth-century merchant ship manned by
women. It was great fun writing the story, and we hope to continue
the saga. Right now, publishers are looking at the concept.
What do you do for a fun break if
you find yourself overwhelmed with writing pressures?
Where I live, Jeopardy comes on at 3
p.m. That makes a great break for me—relaxing, enjoyable, and not
too long. I also have a piece of exercise equipment near where I
watch, so I can work out while watching if I want to.
Do you blog? If so, leave us the
address.
I’m a regular on www.hhhistory.com.
The formal name of the blog is Heroes, Heroines, and History. It’s
presented by 31 historical fiction writers. Once a month, each of us
blogs about the historical topic of her choice. My day of each month
is the 23rd. In June, I blogged about the color orange,
and what English-speaking people called “orange” before they knew
about the fruit by that name. It’s lots of fun, and the topics are
widely varied. Come see us and leave a comment. We have several
giveaways each month, too, so it’s a great place to win a book by a
historical fiction author.
Bonus fun questions:
Where is your favorite spot to read?
In bed, under a cozy quilt, or out on
the back deck.
Author bio.
Susan
Page Davis is the author of more than fifty published novels and
novellas. Her historical novels have won
numerous awards, including the Carol Award, the Will Rogers Medallion
for Western Fiction, and the Inspirational Readers’ Choice Contest.
She has also been a finalist in the More than Magic Contest and Willa
Literary Awards. Susan lives in western Kentucky with her husband
Jim. She’s the mother of six and grandmother of nine. Visit her
website at: www.susanpagedavis.com
Book blurb.
In Blue Moon Bride, two young
Easterners travel West, Ava to visit her childhood friend and Joe on business. They meet on the train and find themselves allies when they
are robbed by an outlaw gang. While Ava emerges unscathed, Joe loses
his job in the aftermath of the robbery. Will he land on his feet—and
will he ever see Ava again? It only happens once in a blue moon.
Blue Moon Bride is available as an
e-book in the Twelve Brides of Summer collection #1 for Kindle at
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XIW4FQ2
and for Nook at
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-12-brides-of-summer-novella-collection-1-susan-page-davis/1121957907?ean=9781634095723
It is also found in the paperback
anthology Old West Summer Brides, in Wal-Mart stores.
Susan is generously giving away either an e-book copy of Blue
Moon Bride, or a paper copy of the collection it’s found in, Old
West Summer Brides. Winner’s choice! Comment on the blog WITH YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS (email at server dot com) to win.
Comment fodder:
What about you, readers? Where is YOUR favorite spot to read?
Hi, Natalie! It's hot here in Kentucky, a perfect day to be talking about the 12 Brides of Summer and my novella Blue Moon Bride. Thanks for inviting me!
ReplyDeleteI love reading at the beach, but now that I have little kids I have to keep my eyes on them instead of a book :) These days I read on my bed with as many pillows as I can find!
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Heidi, I'm with you. Give me a comfy spot inside with the air conditioning. My kids are grown, but I don't read much outdoors now anyway. My daughter and I went walking early this morning to avoid the extreme heat we're getting. It's over 90 degrees now, and I'm in here writing and reading.
ReplyDeleteOh yes! I LOVE to read snuggled down on the couch on a rainy or snowy day!!!! In the summer in the cool air or in the winter snuggled under the quilt my mama made with my Great Grandma! :) Although I have been known to read just about anywhere! ;)
ReplyDeleteThis whole collection sounds great and Blue Moon Bride sounds fantastic!!!!!!!
Many Blessings,
Amada (pronounced: a.m.a.th.a)
amada_chavezATyahooDOTcom
Mostly I read kicked back in my recliner with a cup of coffee close by. In the winter with a nice fleece blanket over my knees because in S.D. it gets cold and in summer with the a/c on.Love to read new authors and there are a few in this collection.
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I like to curl up in a comfy chair and a soft blanket!
ReplyDeletepbclark(at)netins(dot)net
It's fun hearing how all of you enjoy reading, and what your favorite spots are. We all have our favorite comforts, too. I like a cup of tea handy.
ReplyDeleteHi Susan, My favorite reading spot is the couch, with my dog cuddled beside me, and always that cup of hot tea or glass ice tea to enjoy!
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Hi, Jackie! I'm with you on the tea, but I'm not a dog person. The cat likes to come curl up in my lap. But you know, my daughter's dog is almost like a teddy bear, and when he comes to visit, I find myself cuddling him too.
ReplyDeleteThe couch is a favorite spot for me....either snuggling under a blanket or lying down, relaxing with a good book.
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My favorite place to read is in bed. I will lay down in the middle of the day with a good book if I am able.
ReplyDeletetlhcoupon (at) hotmail (dot) com
I do some of my reading in the middle of the night, if I can't sleep. It usually helps, unless it's a really exciting book.
ReplyDeleteI love to read in my cushy chair by the window with a cup of hot tea.
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Hi, Merry! That sounds perfect to me.
ReplyDeleteI mostly read in bed before falling asleep. Can't find much time otherwise!
ReplyDeletepattymh2000(at)yahoo(dot)com
My comfy spot is the easy chair with many pillows and my feet propped up.
ReplyDeleteI have my cat in my lap and a cup of tea by my side. What more could I need while reading ?
Deanne
Cnnamongirl at aol dot com