Good Morning, GLIAS friends!
I have the privilege of
introducing
you to my fellow
Season of
Magic authors:
Cara Marsi, Bobbi Lerman,
Gerri Brousseau, Merry Holly, and me-Vicki Batman.
Let’s get to know these fabulous ladies: Cara Marsi, an award-winning author and self-proclaimed TV junkie, is a
former corporate drone and cubicle dweller. Freed from her fabric-covered cage,
she can now indulge her love of all things romance. She craves books with happy
endings and loves to write about independent heroines and the strong heroes who
love them. Bobbi Lerman’s writing has evolved to cover a multitude of
topics, from travel writing to historical medieval romance for blogs and is the
founder of Scribblers
Ink, an active online community and website offering interviews with
authors, writing tips, and daily prompts. Gerri
Brousseau resides in Connecticut with her pug,
Mimi, and their cats, Harry and Louise. Besides writing, she enjoys cooking and
spending time with her 2-year old grand-daughter. Gerri's greatest wish is to
meet J.K. Rowling. Merry Holly: Unbeknown
to her parents, at the age of five she started reading the New York Daily News
story about the murdered nurses in Chicago and the investigation. Marian
followed the story every day as authorities rushed to solve the brutal crime. To
this day she stills checks her closet before going to sleep.
Here’s
a bit about Season of Magic, our holiday anthology:
Hopes
and wishes. And holiday kisses...the Season of Magic.
Wrap yourself in the
holiday spirit with five romantic stories
filled with fun and forever after.
Noel
Noel Noel by Merry Holly - Dumped and lonely, is it possible to find
love at the local mall? Noelle thinks not, but a chance encounter with Chase
Clayborne while Christmas shopping has her rethinking her rigid set of rules,
as sparks flare between them.
A
Cinderella Christmas by Cara Marsi -
Jessica Gallo no longer believed in fairy tales or happy endings. And she
certainly didn’t believe she’d find her Prince Charming at Saks Fifth Avenue.
Her Fairy Godmother thought differently.
Matchmaker
Matchmaker by Bobbi Lerman - With Chanukah around the corner, is there
enough magic left for a matchmaker to bring Molly's cynical heart back to life.
Holiday
Disaster by Vicki Batman - The week before Christmas and all is in
disarray when a librarian experiences horrible plumbing issues and a Mr.
Maintenance Man who isn’t nearly as jolly as Santa Clause. This Christmas is a
disaster.
Yuletide
Bride by Gerri Brousseau - The Dowager Duchess’s decree that her
grandson must marry before Twelfth Night or relinquish his title and fortune.
Without any prospects and with only two weeks until Christmas, will Stuart
Nelson find himself destitute or will he find The Yuletide Bride?
Find Season of Magic at: Amazon
Deep Dark Q&A with the SOM girls:
Vicki: I’m a
huge handbag girl. What is your favorite accessory?
CM: I love handbags also. My favorite now is a green Kate Spade I bought from
an online discount place. I love it. VB: You know I adore Kate Spade bags! BL: Handbags and shoes are in a dead heat for my favorite
accessories, maybe because items both are not determined by my size or weight.
My favorite handbag is one I found when I got lost on a small street in
Florence. It is a deep burnt orange,
rectangular in shape, large enough to fit all my stuff, and works for every season. VB:
Bobbi, I have a beautiful bag I bought in Florence, too. GB: Vicki is a handbag girl, and Gerri is a shoe hound. MH: I love my handbags too. Jewelry to accessorize an
outfit is a must for me.
How often to you get lost in a story? GB: How often do I get lost in a
story - I read a lot so I would say at least once a week. I like to read when
I'm curled up in the recliner with my pug, Mimi. I read in the evenings.
What’s the first book you remember reading? BL: A Secret Garden by Frances
Hodgson Burnett. GB: The first book I remember reading, wow
that's going back some. Not sure of the title but I'm sure it was Nancy
Drew. MH: I loved my Nancy Drew and Hardy
Boys books. VB: Nancy Drew
and Hardy Boys sure were popular!
What’s your favorite “love” word? MH: Honey. VB: Handsome calls me
Beautiful.
What’s your favorite fairy tale? CM:
Cinderella. I love her transformation and her Fairy Godmother. I want a Fairy
Godmother. GB: I recently saw
Brave for the first time. I know it's been out a while, but I don't get the
chance to go to see these types of movies often. Anyway, I loved this story
because it was about a strong and smart girl and the love between a mother and
daughter. I particularly loved the facial expressions of the mother when she
was the bear.
What’s your favorite cartoon character? CM: Daffy Duck. He makes me laugh. VB: That’s so funny, Cara. I love Bugs Bunny. Duck Season, Rabbit
Season
Where do you read and how often? CM:
Usually in front of the TV. Even if the TV is on, if a book intrigues me, I can
block out all other sounds. Since I started writing, I don’t have as much time
for reading as I used to. I try to read a little every night. BL: I read everywhere, in the car waiting to pick up
someone, in the Doctors’ office, on the train, in bed when I first wake up,
(it’s how I start my day and in bed at night, (it’s how I end my day). MH: In my recliner, the car, at work at lunch, and in
bed. I read everywhere. Every single day at least a 100 pages a day.
What sound or noise do you love? CM:
The sound of my son’s voice. He lives 2500 miles away. I love it when he calls,
which isn’t often enough. GB: the sound of rain
or the ocean. I recently moved and there's woods behind my house. There's a
river in the woods with a waterfall and I really enjoy sitting quietly in the
living room and listening to the sound of the waterfall while reading. The
sound brings peace to my soul. MH:
I love the whishing sound of the snow under my snowboard and the sound of
violins.
How is it working with hot guys and sexy women all day? CM: Exhausting. VB: *fanning
self*
Be honest, when reading...do you put yourself in the heroine’s role? CM: Yes, I do. That’s why I don’t like reading about
heroine’s who are “perfect” in every way. I want my characters to have flaws,
like real people. MH: Yes, but sometimes, I become the
hero—depends on the story.
Do you write while
listening to music? If so what kind? BL:
I listen to classical music or if I’m writing a historical, period music of
that time-period. I don’t like listening to music with lyrics. I find it
distracts me. VB: Hey, Bobbi, I like classical, too, especially classical guitar.
What do you do to unwind and relax? CM: A nice glass of wine and a good book. VB: Needlepoint
What is something that not a lot of people know about you but you WISH
more people COULD know? MH: I love the beach.
Do you read reviews of your books? If so, do you pay any attention to
them, or let them influence your writing? GB: Yes, I read them all. I love to know that
readers enjoy reading my stories as much as I love writing them. I pay
attention to every comment because I'm always interested in improving my
writing skills.
What dreams have been realized as a result of your writing? CM: I wanted to be a published author since I learned to
read. But life got in the way. My dream is here at last. I get to give life to
hot men and the strong women they love.
Tea or Coffee? And how do you take it? GB; Coffee in the morning and Tea in
the evening. MH: Flavored Coffee, Black. VB: diet Dr. Pepper.
What does it mean to love someone? MH: Love is all about
trust, respect and loyalty to me. I really believe you can't love someone if
you don't first trust them. Next, and very important is the respect. If you
have the first two, the third flows naturally. VB: Unbounding joy.
What three things are, at this moment, in your heroine’s purse,
satchel, reticule, weapons belt or amulet bag (whatever she carries)? MH: Noelle's purse is like her bathroom cabinet. She has
the usual things, wallet, brush, lipstick, mini make-up case, tissue package, a
book, her e-reader and mints.
What’s the best birthday (or any holiday) present you ever received? BL: My husband built me a Gazebo in the corner of our yard,
overlooking my garden as my own special place to write. MH: The Tressy Doll. It was the first doll where her hair grew. VB: A
Walther and a trip to Paris.
What drew you to write in the genre(s) you do? CM: I’m a sucker for a good love story and I love happy
endings.
What has been your most rewarding publishing moment? GB: Reading the reviews and emails
of the readers. MH: I love meeting readers. Every appearance and
signing enriches me when I get to connect with a reader who loves books as much
as I do.
Complete this sentence. When I want to relax, I... MH:
Besides reading, I like to walk and knit.
What do you love about the holidays? CM:Getting together with friends and families. And all the food!
No dieting then. GB: I love the
feeling of goodwill and the general kindness and love. MH: Family and friends getting
together.
What is your favorite holiday food? MH: All the desserts, especially the chocolate mousse. VB: Every Christmas morning, my family and I have a huge pancake
breakfast.
Any other holiday thoughts? CM:
I love Christmas songs and start listening to them right after Thanksgiving. MH:
I love preparing the holiday meal and hosting everyone. There's nothing better.
VB: Me, too, Cara, the more the better.
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Australia native Avril Tremayne is our Facebook party guest from 6-7:00 pm
Welcome to my special guests Naomi Stone (11:00 a.m.) and Barbara Longley (3:30 p.m.) And watch for my pop-in giveaways throughout the day, too. (Including some previews of my brand-new book coming in February!) I'm so excited to be partying with everyone today!
Naomi Stone is a Minnesota author who writes smart and fun contemporary fantasy. 
Barbara Longley is an award-winning and Amazon Best Selling author of contemporary and Celtic timetravel romance--perfect for today's party theme! 
