I’m in heady company today. Well-known author Nick Russell has posted an interview with me on his blog.
Check it out:
http://publishing4profit.com/
Nick’s Big Lake series is one of my favourites, and well worth a read.
Historical Romance and Modern Love
by Mona
I’m in heady company today. Well-known author Nick Russell has posted an interview with me on his blog.
Check it out:
http://publishing4profit.com/
Nick’s Big Lake series is one of my favourites, and well worth a read.
by Mona
…the love of hockey, that is. The Canucks had their first game of the ‘season’ last night and I watched, like the hockey-starved Canadian that I am. Another one tonight, so the cravings should lessen a bit by the end of that game.
We Canadians like to say that hockey is our game. Not so true any more with fantastic players coming from south of the border, not to mention across the pond. Look at the Canucks – the Sedins from Sweden, Kesler from the US, Schneider from the US. Diversity is good for the game, and that’s what counts.
My parents loved to tell me how they would go to the old Maple Leaf Gardens and stand through entire games. Back in the 30s, they couldn’t afford to sit in the stands, but that didn’t dilute their pleasure one iota. Maybe it is in my DNA!
Ah, hockey. Good to see you back!
by Mona
…Maeve Binchy is one of the best. I have most of her books; started reading her many years ago.
I finished writing my latest romance a couple of days ago. At this stage I always give myself a little treat. This time it was two physical books – Michael Connelly’s The Black Box, and Maeve Binchy’s A Week in Winter.
I started reading A Week in Winter this morning and was immediately hooked. Maeve Binchy is one of those authors whose prose is so effortless you feel like you’re sitting in her living room, sharing a pot of tea while she tells you a story.
If you’re a Maeve Binchy fan, this one won’t disappoint. If not, give it a try and discover a truly gifted author.
by Mona
Every once in a while a story comes along that captures our imagination. I first heard about Sixto Rodriguez on the highly regarded programme ‘Q’ on CBC radio. Jian Gomeshi interviewed Swedish director Malik Bendjelloul, who had been down to his last dollar on the project.
What is it about stories like this? Stories where good things come to people who’ve been wronged? It’s amazing to see Sixto Rodriguez being interviewed about how he became one of the voices of change in South Africa. He isn’t resentful or angry, and yet his music had become wildly popular without his knowledge.
What impresses me the most is that when his songs didn’t ‘catch on’ – in my opinion he was ahead of his time – he put his head down and did tough, physical work in demolition to support his family in Detroit. And – wait for it – he gained a degree in philosophy from Wayne State.
I had to take a short car trip this morning and guess which CD I played? You’ve got it – Searching For Sugarman. I know which documentary I’ll be cheering for on awards night!
by Mona
I’ve added a couple of books to my “So Many Books…” page today. Anna’s entire Coulson series is on my TBR list, and I’ve read two of Nick’s Big Lake series and enjoyed them immensely!
If you’re in the mood for a contemporary romance that goes deeper, one reviewer described Anna J. McIntyre’s Lessons as “a deep, rich story of love, family and friendship.”
also:
Big Lake, by Nick Russell.
One reviewer has referred to the Big Lake mystery series as “Mayberry Meets Twin Peaks.” It’s a combination of humor and intrigue that launched author Nick Russell’s first Big Lake book into Amazon’s 100 Top Paid Kindle books for over 78 days!
Department of Magic by Brian Dockins. Here’s the description:
Covert Dreams by Michael Meyer
by Mona
I’m within a few days of finishing my latest story.
This one is about a young woman who has wanted to be in the hotel business ever since she was a child. Hired by a worldwide boutique hotel company, she is thrilled by the promise of a spot in the concierge training programme. But when she arrives in Whistler, she finds that her spot has been taken by a quiet young man from Switzerland. Join Morgan and Adrian as they discover that they have more in common than their love of hotels.
by Mona
by Mona
There are lots of good things about being an independent author. Freedom to let the words flow, breaking free of constraining guidelines set by publishers, and the ability to explore new genres.
I tend to become self-absorbed when I write, and it’s easy to forget that there are other authors out there writing compelling stories that have nothing to do with romance…thank goodness! Romance is great, but we all need a little variety in our lives.
I’ve opened a new page titled So Many Books, So Little Time. On that page, I thought I’d mention some of the books that have caught my eye in the past few months. Some I’ve read – some not. But they all look interesting.
Happy Reading,
by Mona
This deal sounded great, so I became a sponsor with my book Then Came Love. Who wouldn’t want to win a Kindle Fire, or one of two $100 Gift Certificates? Maybe I should enter myself…those Fires look great.
Here’s the link to enter:
by Mona
by Mona
Imagine my surprise this morning when I turned on my computer to discover that all five of my former Avalon Books had been released by Montlake, a division of Amazon. I knew they were coming…just not when. These books all have interesting storylines and I’m proud of every one. Here they are:
http://www.amazon.com/The-Shell-Game-ebook/dp/B00A2FTIQK/
http://www.amazon.com/The-Reluctant-Rockstar-ebook/dp/B00A2NHMDS/
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A9T5W50/
http://www.amazon.com/Brush-with-Destiny-ebook/dp/B00A9SCZO2/
by Mona
Romance author Mona Ingram has written dozens of novels, including the Forever Series, the Gold Rush Series, and the Women of Independence Series. She lives in British Columbia, Canada.
Email me at mona@monaingram.com.
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