This has been so much fun! Yes, this is my last post of the day, although I will check back a few more times to say hey to anyone who says hey to me. I would love it if all my new friends would check out my book tour, which starts tomorrow, though. Here's the schedule:
September 10: Welcome to My World of Dreams
September 17: Queen of all She Reads
September 24: All I want and more
October 1: MeganJohnsInvites
October 8: My Reading Addiction
October 8: Once Upon a Time...
October 15: Ramblings From This Chick
October 22: The Bunny's Review
October 29: It's Raining Books
November 5: The Brunette Librarian
November 12: Jersey Girl Book Reviews
November 19: Stitch Read Cook
November 19: Guilty Indulgence
November 26: My Devotional Thoughts
I'm really excited about making lots of new friends and contacts on the tour, just like I did today over here. Who knew I would meet a fellow librarian who also lives in eastern North Carolina? How cool is that? And all the rest of you who took the time to read my excerpt and blurb and bio, thank you so much! And a special thanks to Goddess Fish for hosting this great party.
Don't forget, I've still got a $10 gift card for Amazon to give away to one lucky commenter! I might even break the bank open and give away two just because I've had so much fun here today.
And if you can't stop by my book tour, check out my blog sometime. I'd love to hear from you!
BREATHE: http://michellegflye.com
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Sunday, September 9, 2012
Michelle Garren Flye: A Bio; Is It Me?
One of the first things a publisher asks an author for is a bio. These bios are amazingly difficult to write, and if you don't take them seriously, it could be a mistake. It is, after all, one of the first things a reader can find if they want information about you. I've worked on my bio a lot over the years, making sure it includes the information I want it to have. I can't put everything in there. I can't tell you about my publications and have room to tell you about my kids, for instance. And I'll be honest, when I look in the mirror, it's not my bio that I see. But it's my career in a nutshell, and hopefully it will intrigue you enough to want to read one of my novels.
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About the Author of Where the Heart Lies: Michelle Garren Flye
Michelle Garren Flye is a mother, writer and editor based in coastal North Carolina. She obtained her degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1992. Not liking the hours required of a journalist, she went on to obtain a Master’s in Library and Information Science from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 1997. When her first child was born in 2000, she packed her diplomas away and began a new life as a stay-at-home mom, which fortunately afforded her the opportunity to pursue her writing on a semi-regular basis.
Michelle has served in various capacities for several online and print literary endeavors, including Dark Recesses, edifice WRECKED, Horror Library, Butcher Shop Quartet, and Tattered Souls.
Michelle is the author of three romance novels, Where the Heart Lies (Carina Press 2012), Winter Solstice (Lyrical Press 2011) and Secrets of the Lotus (Lyrical Press 2010). Michelle also self-published a fiction book titled Weeds and Flowers for the Kindle in December 2011. Michelle also has a short story in the romance anthology Foreign Affairs from Turquoise Morning Press.
BREATHE: http://michellegflye.com
Facebook: Michelle Garren Flye
Twitter: @michellegflye
Don't forget to leave me a comment to enter to win a $10 Amazon gift card!
About the Author of Where the Heart Lies: Michelle Garren Flye
Michelle Garren Flye is a mother, writer and editor based in coastal North Carolina. She obtained her degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1992. Not liking the hours required of a journalist, she went on to obtain a Master’s in Library and Information Science from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 1997. When her first child was born in 2000, she packed her diplomas away and began a new life as a stay-at-home mom, which fortunately afforded her the opportunity to pursue her writing on a semi-regular basis.
Michelle has served in various capacities for several online and print literary endeavors, including Dark Recesses, edifice WRECKED, Horror Library, Butcher Shop Quartet, and Tattered Souls.
Michelle is the author of three romance novels, Where the Heart Lies (Carina Press 2012), Winter Solstice (Lyrical Press 2011) and Secrets of the Lotus (Lyrical Press 2010). Michelle also self-published a fiction book titled Weeds and Flowers for the Kindle in December 2011. Michelle also has a short story in the romance anthology Foreign Affairs from Turquoise Morning Press.
BREATHE: http://michellegflye.com
Facebook: Michelle Garren Flye
Twitter: @michellegflye
The First Kiss from Where the Heart Lies
Now that I've told you a little about myself and my book WHERE THE HEART LIES, I thought it'd be nice if I gave you a little sample. Just a taste, really, but it's one of my favorite parts of the book: the first kiss between the heroine Alicia and hero Liam.
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Excerpt from Where the Heart Lies by Michelle Garren Flye
The sight of her arranged attractively in the late afternoon light temporarily took his breath away. Curious, he leaned forward, placing one hand on the arm of the chair and peering at the book in her lap. One of his mother’s favorite books of poetry. He started to straighten, not sure if he should wake her, when she stirred and he met her gaze from just a few inches away.
She smiled drowsily at him. “Come here.”
Her voice, soft and sexy, filled him with desire, and Liam almost leaned forward, holding his ground at the last second as he searched for a suitable way to reply. As he hesitated, however, she slipped her arms around his neck, pulling him closer, her lips against his so suddenly he wasn’t quite clear how it had happened. Confused, he fought the urge to pull her into a deeper embrace. She was asleep and didn’t know what she was doing, and he dreaded her embarrassment when she woke completely. Yet he couldn’t resist raising one hand to brush back her hair as he began to disengage himself.
As the kiss tapered off at his gentle urging, she drew away a little, her eyes at first puzzled, then abruptly horrified. He watched as her face flushed a lovely shade of rose to clash with her hair and she jerked away from him, her body language closing up like a flower at the end of the day. “Oh God!” She covered her face. “I’m so sorry! I didn’t— I must have fallen asleep. I had just finished up and I ran across this book… I just wanted to take a quick look before leaving, but…”
Liam let his hand remain on her hair for another moment, wishing he could caress the glowing tendrils, allow them to curl about his fingers. He wasn’t used to resisting temptation, especially the temptation of beautiful women. Normally when confronted by an attraction for a woman, he’d pursue the flirtation to see where it took him. More often than not, or at least often enough, women responded well to his advances. This wasn’t necessarily a source of pride to him, but he did enjoy playing the game.
He couldn’t play that game with her. Not with Ty’s wife. Pushing away his desire, he withdrew his hand.
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Don't forget to leave me a comment for your chance to win a $10 Amazon gift card!
Excerpt from Where the Heart Lies by Michelle Garren Flye
The sight of her arranged attractively in the late afternoon light temporarily took his breath away. Curious, he leaned forward, placing one hand on the arm of the chair and peering at the book in her lap. One of his mother’s favorite books of poetry. He started to straighten, not sure if he should wake her, when she stirred and he met her gaze from just a few inches away.
She smiled drowsily at him. “Come here.”
Her voice, soft and sexy, filled him with desire, and Liam almost leaned forward, holding his ground at the last second as he searched for a suitable way to reply. As he hesitated, however, she slipped her arms around his neck, pulling him closer, her lips against his so suddenly he wasn’t quite clear how it had happened. Confused, he fought the urge to pull her into a deeper embrace. She was asleep and didn’t know what she was doing, and he dreaded her embarrassment when she woke completely. Yet he couldn’t resist raising one hand to brush back her hair as he began to disengage himself.
As the kiss tapered off at his gentle urging, she drew away a little, her eyes at first puzzled, then abruptly horrified. He watched as her face flushed a lovely shade of rose to clash with her hair and she jerked away from him, her body language closing up like a flower at the end of the day. “Oh God!” She covered her face. “I’m so sorry! I didn’t— I must have fallen asleep. I had just finished up and I ran across this book… I just wanted to take a quick look before leaving, but…”
Liam let his hand remain on her hair for another moment, wishing he could caress the glowing tendrils, allow them to curl about his fingers. He wasn’t used to resisting temptation, especially the temptation of beautiful women. Normally when confronted by an attraction for a woman, he’d pursue the flirtation to see where it took him. More often than not, or at least often enough, women responded well to his advances. This wasn’t necessarily a source of pride to him, but he did enjoy playing the game.
He couldn’t play that game with her. Not with Ty’s wife. Pushing away his desire, he withdrew his hand.
Available at your favorite ebook dealer!
Amazon
Barnes & Noble
Carina Press
Introducing Myself
Hi, my name is Michelle Garren Flye, and I'm an author. Good to meet you. I'm looking forward to the party today. My book WHERE THE HEART LIES (see below for more information) was published by Carina Press in July, and my book tour starts tomorrow! Yes, I'm very excited. I hope you'll join me on the tour for the fun and the giveaways.
Speaking of giveaways, I'm planning to give away a $10 Amazon gift card to one lucky commenter on one of my posts today, so drop me a line! Tell me what you think about my book or romance in general or your favorite romance ever. I'd love to hear from you!
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Facebook: Michelle Garren Flye
Twitter: @michellegflye
Where the Heart Lies by Michelle Garren Flye
All widowed Alicia Galloway has left of her war-hero husband are the flag that draped his coffin and his final wishes: to move to his hometown, take over the family bookstore and enjoy a simple, quiet life with their two small children. When she arrives, her husband’s best friend makes that new life anything but simple. How can she be so drawn to Liam Addison?
Liam only intended to help Alicia get settled. But one unexpected kiss awakens his long-held forbidden feelings. Soon, the town busybodies swoop in to warn Alicia away from him. Because no matter the man he’s become, he’ll never live down his reputation as town troublemaker and wolfish womanizer.
No one wants the war hero’s sweet widow and the supposedly former bad boy together. But the more everyone tries to keep them apart, the closer he and Alicia get. And the more determined Liam is to prove he’s a changed man. Will it be enough to convince Alicia to let a new love in her life?
Copyright © 2012 by Harlequin Enterprises Limited
Cover Art used by arrangement with Harlequin Enterprises Limited
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Carina Press
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