Author Spotlight: And … It’s Me!
Hello, mes amis. Today I’m in the Author Spotlight with my new and very first cowboy romance, Forever Cowboy! I’m so excited to share this book with you because it was a big step outside of my comfortable River’s Edge box and into a brand new setting in Marietta, Montana. Whew… even though it seems like it would be easier, it was a challenge to write in a setting that already existed and in a place I’d never been before. As y’all know I fixed that part by taking a trip to Montana in the summer with my pal and best roomie ever, Carol Light. I have a feel for Montana now–the glorious mountains, the ranches and rivers, the crisp mountain air and the huge sky.
This is release day for Forever Cowboy and tomorrow is my birthday! So to celebrate both events, I‘m doing a giveaway, but you’re going to have to work a little for a chance at a prize box that includes a signed copy of Forever Cowboy, a $5 Starbucks gift card, a handmade “forever” bracelet, a Forever Cowboy notebook, and some other assorted Montana swag. Here we go… In the comments below, tell me about a place you’ve been that just amazed you. It can be anywhere, but it has to have left you breathless. And…go…
Forever Cowboy
It was supposed to be just a vacation fling…
43-year-old Beth Dykeman’s life is spiraling—her 20-year marriage is over as is her career in Nashville’s Chamber of Commerce. Now back home in River’s Edge, Indiana, she’s grieving the end of her dream to have a family. Hoping to restart her life, she books a relaxing long weekend at a spa in beautiful Montana. But Beth arrives only to discover she accidentally booked a stay at a working dude ranch in the middle of Marietta’s 87th Copper Mountain Rodeo celebration weekend.
When he’s not competing, 36-year-old bronc rider Del Foster works at the Aspen Springs Ranch. He’s ready to hang up his spurs. This rodeo will be his last competition before he finally settles down and buys his own small spread to train cutting horses.
Their instant chemistry shocks them both, and on her last night, Beth indulges the attraction, knowing she’ll never see Del again. But fate has a way of changing plans and challenging assumptions. Can Beth and Del both have what they never knew they always wanted?
14 Comments
Mary Degler
So many places have left me breathless just because my parents made sure that we saw a lot of the United States while we were growing up. I’m blessed that my son has continued that tradition of keeping me breathless with our trips together. The one trip that is in the forefront was our trip to Hawaii while he was in the Marines. We met there while he was on leave and the different scenery I saw there was amazing. Fell in love with all the waterfalls, gardens, lava fields, coffee plantations, pineapple fields, black sand beaches.
Sinclair
A place that left me breathless I visited last summer. Our son Kiran is studying for a masters in Atmospheric Science at the Uni in Helsinki, and we visited him for a few days in Helsinki, which I absolutely loved –so livable, walkable, beautiful, quiet, practical with so much nature surrounding. BUT what left me breathless is when we took the overnight ferry to Stockholm and in the early morning we started through all the hundreds or archipeligios towards the massive harbor, and I have never seen so many small, cute islands with a huge blue sky dotted with clouds, shifting shapes and then some of the small island had colorful homes (many vacation homes) on them, and I had so much fun imagining the life style there–so much nature and quite and space to be and to think.
Nan
What an amazing trip, Sinclair! I’ve never been to Helsinki, but your description makes me want to go. All the islands in the harbor have to be a fantastic sight. Thanks for sharing this! Hugs!
Joannie Sico
I have to say Maine and I am in a unique position where I can say it happened as a kid and an adult. We lived in the city in South Florida since I was an infant so we visited Maine in the summers to see our grandparents and other relatives. Seeing all the stars in the country and also the fireflies/lightning bugs for the first time it was priceless and magical. They gave us one night of awe. The second night, they were handing us mason jars and telling us to go catch them because there were some cousins there and that’s what they were doing.
Now I live in western Maine and it is still just as beautiful to me and every season. Summer, I am amazed at all the beautiful greenery I see when the whole state is in a drought and of course the fireflies are still shining bright. In the spring, there is just so much color from all the flowers that everyone plants and from all the wildflowers too. Waking up to the birds singing and watching them eat and on occasion being real lucky to watch them in a nest out the window feeding their babies that took my breath away. In the fall, when the leaves are all colorful & I live in the country in the mountains so it really is a sight. I was an adult the first time I experienced fall, but I also got to see it through my daughters’ eyes who gasped like it was the fourth of July & wouldn’t thank me enough for us moving like they did each season & new animal we saw. I may be biased with winter but every time I see snow falling it takes my breath away. I find it so pretty & peaceful as they fall, when they land on the trees, branches, leaves, etc… I also never tire of the animals. I love watching for wildlife and am always excited when I see them. I do think the mama & baby moose took my breath away because I didn’t expect to see them.
Nan
Maine is on my bucket list. We have fireflies in Indiana (lightning bugs!) and I remember Grandboy’s first time to see them–he was born in California. He was so thrilled when Poppy made him a jar to catch them. Their delight is always ours, isn’t it? Hugs, Joannie!
Faye Peters
I go to the beach and when sitting watching the sunset I feel how awesome our God is. To have created this beautiful view.
Nan
It is always gorgeous and breathtaking at the beach at sunset. I love watching the sun set from the western coast of Michigan… it just drops into the lake. Amazing!
Kate Sparks
Seeing the Grand Canyon in person. Any picture of it doesn’t do it justice. You need to experience it in person.
Nan
I’ll bet! It’s on my bucket list. My kids are going out next month! Hugs, Kate!
Kate Sparks
I’ll be interested in your impression of the aftermath of the fire damage. I was there In the late 60s camping with my parents and we met up with 3 other families that we knew. Hiked with most of the kids and a couple of dad’s to the bottom and back. At that time there was a mule (?) ride to a place half way and back…
Doris Lankford
The place that I visited that left me breathless was Vermont in the Springtime. It was so beautiful and green and lush. There were creeks running beside every road and covered bridges to walk under. I have only been to Vermont twice but I enjoyed myself and would love to see it covered with snow.
Happy Release Day and Happy Birthday!
Nan
I adored Vermont when we went there when I was kid. I’d love to go back! Thanks for the good wishes and the birthday wishes! Hugs!
Liz Flaherty
Good luck with the release and congratulations on your writing sojourn in Marietta, Montana!
Nan
Merci, mon ami! Book 3 in the series will be my focus when we’re on retreat next month. Hugs galore!