“There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate’s loot on Treasure Island.” – Walt Disney
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I’m tickled pink-well almost. A peachy vanilla cream would be a more accurate description. None the less, I’m happy! The Long Road Home is taking its place as a top beach read this summer and why not – the scenery includes beach towns.
The main character Kate is living in Charleston South Carolina where her parents were killed in an automobile accident and she found out her fiancé is a cheater. She decides to travel to a property she’d inherited from her grandmother (Seagrove) on the Gulf of Mexico (FL) to make sense of her life.
Her family had a long history of secrets and she was about to uncover the worst of them. From old villainsstriking out to gain her inheritance, to the discovery her father wasn’t who she thought he was, and murder was the go-to strategy for those closest to her family. She floundered and, then fought to regain her footing to make sense of the tragedies heaped on her without cause.
Living a sheltered life she was unequipped to deal with recent life events. Who could she trust? The next-door neighbor rancher who helps makes Seagrove livable again or perhaps the government agent who knew more about her family than she.
Kate matures and sees things as they are – not as she’d believed much of her life. And, her fiancé – well that’s an interesting tale.
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Quote of the Day: “Every secret of a writer’s soul, every experience of his life, every quality of his mind, is written large in his works.” Virginia Woolf
Today I want to share the conversation I had with Jason E. Foss, producer of‘A Dreamer’s Blog’ and the empowered-individuals.blogspot.
Jason wanted to know about my writing process specifically relating to my mystery thriller, The Long Road Home.
I hope you’ll enjoy the light banter and the behind the scenes writing of this novel and the up-to-date news about my upcoming new mystery.
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Thank you, Jason, for the opportunity to share with your readers. This interview will be remembered as one of my favorite author experiences. Carolyn Bowen
Where to buy The Long Road Home
The Long Road Home is available at your favorite bookstores!
Thoughts for Today: “Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter don’t mind.” Bernard M. Baruch
This month has started off with a bang! I was tickled to see “Cross-Stepping Your Way to Success,” ranked by Amazon as a #1Bestseller hot new release immediately upon the July publication through August 9th. Now, thanks to my fans it’s still hanging out at the top of the list.
I’m offering a chance to WIN aFREE Kindle version on an Amazon Giveaway. It’s also free for Amazon Kindle Unlimited users!
Are you a Goodreads follower? Enter for a chance to win one of 50 copies of “Cross-Stepping Your Way to Success,” by Carolyn Bowen. Learn how to change your world one step at a time.
As you can see, I’m pretty excited about this new personal development book. I’m looking forward to reading your reviews and comments about this potentially life-changing book.
Quote of the day: “Let us read, and let us dance; these two amusements will never do any harm to the world.” Voltaire
Hot Diggity Dog! My Goodreads Giveaway is live and I’m excited to feature my mystery-thriller, The Long Road Home. Enter for your chance to WIN a signed copy today.
From Reviews to interview requests, it’s been a fun Spring and I am truly grateful.
Reviewers, Wanted: Are you a mystery-thriller lover who enjoys romance in your books? The Long Road Homemay suit your taste in reading.
About The Long Road Home- Genre: Mystery, Suspense/Thriller, Crime Fiction and Romantic Suspense
The Long Road Home: A Southern twist of fate where lust, love, money, murder and revenge play key roles.
Blurb: Kate’s life was in turmoil after the death of her parents. She’d always been protected and sheltered by them. Suddenly she finds herself with a conniving fiancé living under her roof, a powerful businessman with terrorist ties from across the ocean trying to kill her and more family secrets than most American politicians. She was also unaware that a half-brother she knew nothing of was about to enter her life. Her situation was getting precarious right at the moment she was least able to cope with it.
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I’m so happy about launching The Long Road Home! I’m offering Cross-Ties Novel with reduced pricing. It’s a story about love, passion, and family with some hiccups here and there. (Historical Fiction) Purchase today at Amazon: Paperback $9.99 – MatchBook $0.99 – Kindle $1.99 andBarnes and Noble -$9.99.
All Things Southern Contest
This month I’m gathering recipes for making Southern dishes. I will sample the different recipes and choose one to star in my YouTubevideo. The winner will receive credit and a $25 gift card. I look forward to your responses.
Talk to me on social media! I post every day about my writing life or things I find interesting. Hope to see you there!
Quote of the Day: “Stories may well be lies, but they are good lies that say true things, and which can sometimes pay the rent.” Neil Gaiman
The Long Road Home Is Now Available
Exciting news! My novel, The Long Road Home, is on sale today on Amazon for just $16.11 paperback and $2.99 Kindle. Click hereif you’d like to check it out. I hope that you’ll take advantage of this low introductory offer. Please read and share your thoughts on review sites and with friends and family. You’re actions are appreciated!
Kate’s life was in turmoil after the death of her parents. She’d always been protected and sheltered by them. Suddenly she finds herself with a conniving fiancé living under her roof, a powerful businessman with terrorist ties from across the ocean trying to kill her and more family secrets than most American politicians. She was also unaware that a half brother she knew nothing of was about to enter her life. Her situation was getting precarious right at the moment she was least able to cope with it.
Reviewers Wanted: If you’re the real deal, reader/reviewer and would like a copy of my book, The Long Road Home, let me know and I’ll send you a Kindle version when released, no strings. Please note that books will be sent this week to reviewers previously signed up for copies. Thank you!
ATTN: Book Clubs
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More Good News
I’m so happy about launching The Long Road Home! I’m offering Cross-Ties Novel with reduced pricing. It’s a story about love, passion and family with some hiccups here and there. (Historical Fiction) Purchase today at Amazon: Paperback $9.99 – MatchBook $0.99 – Kindle $1.99 and Barnes and Noble Nook Book -$1.99.
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Quote of the Day: “After nourishment, shelter and companionship, stories are the thing we need most in the world.” Philip Pullman
I’m getting ready for the release of my latest mystery-suspense novel, The Long Road Home. If you’d like to be one of the first to read and review it, please let me know. I think you’ll be intrigued with the action and adventure.
Thank you for your wonderful response to my Amazon Giveaway. It’s completed and all winners have received their Kindle book. I hope you enjoy reading Cross-Ties and will let me know your thoughts. I look forward to hearing from you.
Do you want to be the first to know about new books, free promotions, and giveaways? Follow my Blog and my Amazon Author’s Page for the latest news.
Reviewers Wanted: If you’re the real deal, reader/reviewer and would like a copy of my book, Cross-Ties, let me know and I’ll send you a Kindle version, no strings.
I enjoy social media communities. It gives me a chance to meet new folks. Here’s where you can find me: On Facebook
Carolyn M. Bowen, Author 