Sunday, March 4, 2012

** CONTEST** And Why I Wrote HOLDING ON TO HEAVEN

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WHY I WROTE HOLDING ON TO HEAVEN:

Some readers have asked me why I wrote Holding on to Heaven so I thought I’d speak to that here. I’ve always loved history about the Civil War – the battles, the thousands of lives lost and the boundaries that were often crossed when family members chose sides. It wasn’t uncommon to find cousin fighting against cousin or neighbor against neighbor. The Civil War was a deeply personal war for many, and yet in the end, many didn’t know why they were fighting. I can’t think of anything more horrible than to have our country divided over ideals, beliefs or principles to the point we take up arms against our brethren.

Imagine drawing a line across the United States – the top half of the states fight for one side and the bottom for the other. And suppose you had family down in Texas when you live in Wisconsin? I’m sure you can see what the Civil War was one of our darkest times in history. 

Holding on two Heaven is, in essence, about a woman named Lauren McCain who was raised in the deep South and moves to the North just before the war broke out. Her loyalties are divided. She’s fallen in love with a Northerner, carries his child, and yet her father and family hail from North Carolina. Now, toss in the Dakota Sioux uprising in Minnesota at the same time and the entire country is ablaze with fire and terror.

Holding on to Heaven is an emotional story about betrayal, grief, fate and abiding passion. If you like reading about the Civil War, I think you’ll love the story of brothers who love the same woman and yet, love each other too. Oh, yes, and there’s a few twists and turns in the story. There is a happily-for-now ending, but here’s the good news: Dark Night of the Moon, the sequel to Holding on to Heaven was released in January! And I promise there will be a happily-ever-after for all.

Watch for my upcoming posts today about DARK NIGHT OF THE MOON and THE SIN EATER'S PRINCE.

** CONTEST **
Leave a comment, tell me why you think so many readers love hunky COWBOYS, whether from the past or the present. Myself, I think there's nothing SEXIER than a COWBOY!

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4 comments:

Debby said...

Cowboys are sexy and so very capable. They build sexy muscles working the range
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Carol L. said...

Cowboys are so sexy because they are so manly and rugged in a good way.
I love reading about the Civil War because I love History. I'm always moved to tears reading about it because all those lives lost, divided loyalties , so much blood shed at the end. A very dark time indeed. I hope they are print books. :)
Thanks for sharing Keta.
Carol L
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Catherine Lee said...

I think a cowboy is a man's man...rugged, tough, iron balls (on those horses all day). They also spend way too much time out on the range...making them hungry for female company when they come into town. PLUS, they're generally good, polite Southern boys who love their mamas. All them makes them very desirable!

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Shadow said...

I love cowboys! I think we all like them because there so sexy, they have that rugged appeal, there manners are usually very good and there the type of man you want to tie a rope around and ride! :) Thanks for sharing!
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