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Author Randy Ingermanson & The 1st Woman on Mars!

booksbylyncote.com Posted on October 14, 2010 by Lyn CoteOctober 14, 2010

A writer who has taught me quite a bit about writing and about websites and Internet Marketing is Author Randy Ingermanson. Today he’s going to share the strength of his heroine, Valkerie, the first woman on Mars in his (and co-author John Robinson) ebook reissue of their Christy Award winning sci-fi, OXYGEN. Here’s Randy:

“OXYGEN features a very strong woman as the lead character, Valkerie Jansen, who has the opportunity to be the “first man on Mars” — if she can survive the trip.
Valkerie is cool under pressure and is able to think clearly when everybody else is going nuts. In OXYGEN, she shows this strength on a voyage to Mars when an explosion causes most of the air in her ship to leak out into space while two of her comrades are doing a spacewalk. She does an unscheduled spacewalk, hauls in one of her friends who’s unconscious, and puts an emergency patch in place to save what little air remains in the ship.

Where does Valkerie get her strength? From two places. First, her faith in God helps her to not fear death, because death is not the end. Second, Valkerie has a strong relationship with her father, and she wants to act in a way that’ll make him proud of her.

In OXYGEN, both of those sources of strength receive a severe trial. It’s easy to act heroically in moments of high danger, but it’s not so easy to continue to act heroically when those moments stretch out for days, weeks, or months — and you have time to reflect on the fact that you are probably going to die very soon. When that happens, Valkerie is forced to ask whether her faith is real . . . or just an act.”–Randy

BTW, Randy has a PhD from Berkley in physics (I think!) so the science is all factual not made up.


Drop by
http://www.ingermanson.com

And also co-Author John Robinson’s website:
http://www.litany.com

Randy’s web site about writing fiction is at:
http://www.AdvancedFictionWriting.com

Randy has written a great book called Writing Fiction for Dummies and is known for his “Snowflake” characterization plan which he gives away free on his Advanced Fiction Writing website. He also has a free ezine for fiction writers which is AMAZING!–Lyn

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First Page-Reinventing Rachel by Author Alison Strobel

booksbylyncote.com Posted on October 13, 2010 by Lyn CoteOctober 13, 2010

Reinventing Rachel

By Alison Strobel

Chapter 1

Rachel Westing pulled into the parking lot of Beach Cities Church and finished the last sip of Ethiopian Harrar she’d been nursing. The exotic coffee had required a half hour detour up the coast, but she’d needed a break from the seminary application she had been working on that morning before frustration made her head explode. The traffic on Beach Boulevard had given her plenty of time to think, but she was no clearer on the essay she still needed to write. Rare coffee usually sparked her creativity, but as she left the cool cocoon of her car for the SoCal May heat, she resigned herself to the fact that she was no closer to starting her paper than she’d been over an hour ago.

The worship team was polishing their set in the sanctuary when Rachel arrived. Despite feeling like a raincloud of consternation followed her, she sang along with the leader as he came to the chorus. The love of God is greater far, Than tongue or pen can ever tell… Upon hearing the words, warmth spread through her, and the cloud began to dissipate. The concept of God’s love would never cease to amaze her.

Rachel exchanged waves with fellow volunteers as they caught each other’s eyes, basking in the familiarity and security she always felt when she entered the building. After setting her Bible in her usual spot, she headed back out to the foyer where the associate pastor’s wife was preparing the refreshments table with coffee and cookies.”

What readers are saying about Reinventing Rachel:

For every reader who has doubted God through troubled times, this book is for you.

~ Rene Gutteridge, author of Listen and Never the Bride

I lent this book to a friend—and she called it a life-altering story. Way to go, Alison!

~ Melody Carlson, author of The Four Lindas and 86 Bloomberg Place

What the book is about:

God let Rachel Westing down. For twenty-six years she’s done everything by the book; she figures He should have her back. But then she learns her fiancé is cheating on her. Her parents are getting a divorce. And her Christian mentor has a pill addiction. Where is God in all this? Nowhere, as far as Rachel can see. Wounded, bitter, and with a shattered faith, she quits her job and goes across the country to live with Daphne—her childhood best friend whose soul Rachel once thought she was meant to save.

Confident, successful, fun-loving Daphne sets about helping Rachel reinvent herself, and for a while it’s exciting. But when another tragedy shakes Rachel to the core, what little bit of self-possession she has left begins to unravel. A true-to-life story that will draw you in and keep you biting your nails until the end.

Drop by http://www.alisonstrobel.com/ for more about Alison and her books!–Lyn


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Author Patricia Hickman & Her Most Desperate Hour

booksbylyncote.com Posted on October 12, 2010 by Lyn CoteOctober 12, 2010

The Power of Solitude

By Patricia Hickman

After the loss of our daughter, everything inside of me shifted never to return to the same shape again. I had loved noise and activity and being around crowds of people. Suddenly, my tolerance for clamor evaporated. I had to find time alone. The first time I went away on a retreat to practice spiritual solitude my goal was not to be needed by anyone. But what awaited me was a surprise.

The first day I knelt in a quiet room overlooking a rose garden. I was acquainted with practicing God’s presence, seeking God in a waiting posture, not asking for anything. So I did that until the silence became nearly deafening. Restlessness set in. I paced. After two days of solitude, I moved out to the rose gardens where I journaled. By the third day, though, I was finally beginning to relax and become accustomed to the silence. That is when I first noticed God speaking to me. Had he been doing that all along?

Next God showed me the condition of my own soul. Realize women are already innately racked with guilt. But when God examined me, I sensed a benevolent soul hovering over me, guiding me to understand why I stumble or why I keep taking the same hills. It was a necessary examination. Next came the realization of those whom I had wounded. The latter part of that confessional practice—recognizing those I’ve wounded–had eluded me most of the time because I lived in a continual clamor. So as I began to repent, a deep sense of sorrow followed.

From that time on, I began to find creative ways to practice solitude in God’s presence. When I left behind the noise of everyday life, I realized God has been talking to me when I thought he had fallen cruelly silent. But the noisy place where I lived prevented me from hearing him. I realized that when I’m home and allowing my life to spin out of the busyness of activities, I can easily adopt pseudo-spirituality. I justify my actions, anger, judgmental attitudes if I measure my life by the life of other flawed humans. But when I seek him in solitude, then I no longer have others around me as my measuring stick, just the measure of my own sin-sick life against the radiance of Christ.

In the past, I would breathe a quick prayer in the morning, rattle off a generic “forgive me of all my sins,” and then hit the day, guns-a-blazing. But what I learned through this new practice of solitude was my own need to offer up everything to God for his examination. The more I practiced it, the more I found myself inviting his examination of me throughout the day. And that is when I discovered an amazing lightness of being I had not known in all of my striving—a condition the Bible calls God’s “perfect peace.” In my most desperate hour, I finally understood what scripture means by God’s “gentle whisper.”

“The Lord said, ‘Go out and stand on the mountain in the presence of the Lord, for the Lord is about to pass by.’ Then a great and powerful wind tore the mountains apart and shattered the rocks before the Lord, but the Lord was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake. After the earthquake came a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper … ” (1 Kings 19: 11-13) –Patricia

Thanks for sharing so candidly, Patricia. Perfect peace is attractive to us all in this hasty, bizzy world. Your “guns-ablazing” definitely matches my style. I don’t often seek God in silence. You’ve given me something to consider. Thanks.

And here’s the cover of Patricia’s latest book. I gave it 5 stars when I reviewed it on GoodReads, not something I do very often.–Lyn

Now a couple of important links with the chance of winning a prize!

http://www.patriciahickman.com

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Patricia-Hickman/34010447810?ref=ts

And by visiting either of these web addresses, bloggers may register for my Pirate Queen Treasure Trove with the grand prize of a 3G Kindle, an e-book version of The Pirate Queen, and 9 other great prizes.

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Book Monday-Author Sandra Byrd & Don’t Kiss Him Goodbye! & More

booksbylyncote.com Posted on October 11, 2010 by Lyn CoteOctober 11, 2010

Book Monday has two books today! Book 3 and 4 of Author Sandra Byrd’s

London Confidential Series–

Byrd’s ability to provide a fun story that incorporates biblical truth will help teens relate to this new series. Readers will identify with the struggle to fit in while staying true to one’s convictions.

Romantic Times, 4 star review

Book Three, Don’t Kiss Him Goodbye, finds Savvy, now established in her quirky British village, working hard to get an article with her own byline published. When an attractive and mysterious boy asks her for help with his school work, Savvy is slowly pulled into his circle and soon finds out that the wrong set of friends—boys and girls—can influence her own behavior. Following her own advice to cut ties with a charming bad boy would mean abandoning her dearest wishes, and it just doesn’t seem as wrong as it feels. Is it? Read on for surprise twists throughout the book!

In a shocking turn of events, all writers for the Wexburg Academy Times will cast their votes for next year’s editor—and it looks like Savvy’s vote will be the tie breaker! In Book Four, Flirting With Disaster, Savvy must choose between a nasty-girl-turned-nice, with a sudden interest in letting Savvy get what she wants, and the prickly Hazelle, who promises nothing at all. Savvy then finds herself wrapped up in a new, seemingly innocent but potentially dangerous activity. It’s all at risk in this book: her position on the paper, the boy she likes, the ministry she wants to go well. At a critical moment, Savvy must figure out how to rely on God rather than luck and to overcome temptation before it is too late.

London Confidential is a new series for tweens and teens where British fashion, friendships, and guys collide as an all-American teen girl learns to love life and live out her faith.

Please visit Sandra online at http://www.sandrabyrd.com/ The books can be purchased at amazon.com through her website or at other fine online or local bookstores near you. If they’re not stocked, just ask!

London Confidential Books 1 and 2 were featured in Focus on the Family’s Thriving Family Magazine … click here:

http://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/protecting_your_family/book-reviews/a/asking-for-trouble.aspx

About the Author:

After earning her first rejection at the age of thirteen, bestselling author Sandra Byrd went on to publish three dozen books including her widely-acclaimed adult fiction debut, Let Them Eat Cake, and her recent 4-book young adult fiction series, London Confidential.

A former textbook acquisitions editor, Sandra is also an accomplished non-fiction writer and author. Her articles have appeared in numerous publications such as Radiant, Focus on the Family’s Clubhouse Magazine, Christian Parenting Today, Pockets, Decision, and Guideposts. During the past seven years, Sandra has mentored hundreds of students through the Christian Writer’s Guild.

Sandra resides in Seattle, Washington with her husband Michael, a chaplain, their two teenagers, and a circus dog named Brie.

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Author Cara Putman & The All-Expense Paid Vacation to the World’s Largest Kitty Litter Box

booksbylyncote.com Posted on October 7, 2010 by Lyn CoteOctober 7, 2010


My guest today is Author Cara Putman. Here’s Cara:

“My Mom – A Woman of Strength

I’ve always admired my mom. She homeschooled us kids as soon as it was legal – in the days when it was still very weird. She has always poured Christ’s love into others through homeschool groups, crisis pregnancy centers, church ministries and so much more.

But in 1990, I saw her strength in a whole new light. In August, my dad and his National Guard unit were at their two-week summer training when Iraq invaded Kuwait. At that time, I wondered if he’d even get to come home before being shipped overseas. He did.

It wasn’t until Thanksgiving week that his unit got called to active status. On three days notice, Mom went from a busy woman helping with our restaurants, homeschooling, community involvement, and more to a woman who’s husband was shipping to a war zone. Her support system was gone, and unlike when he served in Vietnam, she was left with four children and all her responsibilities plus much of the load Dad had borne for our stores.

That Christmas I got a stack of boxes from the nicest store at the Mall because Mom didn’t have time to shop in a dozen places like she usually would. My Dad’s unit shipped home in April – just in time for Easter. I barely recognized the man with the tan and mustache.

That six months was a challenge for each of us. Phone calls were so rare. Email barely existed. And regular letters were what we had to rely on for most of our communications. I remember making jokes about Dad’s all-expense paid vacation to the kitty liter box of the world in an effort to keep from crying when people would ask about him.

We all cope in different ways. But that period gave me a great respect for all the military families that are left behind when their loved one deploys. And it also revealed just how strong my Mom is.”–Cara Putman

Here’s Cara’s latest book. What a fantastic cover!

Hollywood 1942. When attorney Audra Schaeffer’s sister disappears, Audra flies to Hollywood to find her but instead must identify her body. Determined to bring the killer to justice, Audra takes a job with the second Hollywood Victory Caravan. Together with Robert Garfield and other stars, she crisscrosses the southern United States in a campaign to sell war bonds. When two other women are found dead on the train, Audra knows the deaths are tied to that of her sister. Could the killer be the man with whom she’s falling in love?

About the Author

Stars in the Night is CARA PUTMAN’s ninth novel and tenth book. An attorney and sometimes lecturer at a Big Ten University, Cara lives in Indiana with her husband and three children. http://www.caraputman.com


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First Page-Masquerade by Author Nancy Moser

booksbylyncote.com Posted on October 6, 2010 by Lyn CoteOctober 6, 2010



Masquerade
by Nancy Moser

Chapter One

Dornby Manor

Wiltshire, England

Early autumn 1886

“I’ve told you, Father, I won’t marry him.”

Thomas Gleason held a matchstick to the bowl of his pipe and puffed repeatedly, luring the tobacco to ignite. “It’s a good match, daughter. Everyone has heard of the Tremaines, even here in England.”

Heard of their money, perhaps . . .

Lottie remembered the whispered rumors about the Tremaines. She knew her parents hated gossip—or pretended to for propriety’s sake—but now was not the time for her to be timid. “Some say the Tremaines are nouveau riche. The elder Mr. Tremaine is but one generation away from those who peddled their goods on the streets of New York City.”

Her father pointed his pipe at her. “Perhaps. But Tremaine’s Dry Goods has grown to encompass a five-story building within an entire city block.”

Mother shook her head and said beneath her breath, “A glorified shopkeeper.”

Father shot her a glance.

Mother nodded to the maid, Dora, to pour the tea. “We are the ones doing the Tremaines the favor. You are Sir Thomas Gleason,” she said. “The Gleasons have ties to Richard the Second. Our name is listed in Debrett’s.”

A puff of smoke billowed in front of Father’s face. “Now, now, Hester. By seeking a goodly match for our daughter, we’re not negating our own roots. It’s a blessing the Tremaines have shown interest in our Charlotte, especially since they’ve never met any of us. And considering . . . ”

Lottie interrupted. “You act as if meeting me might cause them to change their minds. I may not be a ravishing beauty, Father, but I’ve been complimented many times regarding my appearance.”

“No, no,” her father said. “Don’t take offense. You’re a lovely girl. I was merely pointing out the odd circumstances of . . . our situation.”

Hester coughed and put her ever-present handkerchief to her mouth.

Lottie tried unsuccessfully to squelch her annoyance at her mother’s cough. Hack, hack, hack. Perhaps if Mother spent more time outside, walking the grounds of their Wiltshire estate, her health would improve. But Mother prided herself on indoor pursuits, namely her needlepoint chair cushions. Best in the county, she bragged. Lottie didn’t care for such nonsense. To go to so much work only to have someone sit upon it was absurd.

As was this conversation.

Lottie set her teacup down, rose from her chair, and moved to the windows that overlooked the front lawn. “I don’t see why we have to talk about this now.” Or ever. “It’s my birthday and my friends will be arriving for my party soon and . . . ” She turned to her mother directly. “Speaking of my party, why aren’t you bustling about? A dozen of my friends will arrive in just a few hours, yet if I didn’t know better, I’d think the party was next Tuesday rather than today.”

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Do You Rember these 3 Questions?

booksbylyncote.com Posted on October 5, 2010 by Lyn CoteOctober 5, 2010

1-Why do Authors and Publishers give away books on blogs?
2-Have you won a book on a blog?
3-If you did, what did you do with that book?

Project Journal’s reply summed up and added a little zest to the replies I received.

Her reply: “I think they give away books one) for publicity, let’s be honest. Giving away free books is an easy way to catch new readers and keep old followers! Two) Along the same lines, it keeps people interested in your blog a lot of times I think. Three) I think it shows a lot about your character. Lol! I know that’s not necessarily true or anything, but I personally think that it’s really nice to do the giveaways! There’s a couple answers :- )”

I appreciated the comment that giving away books was a nice thing to do! I do like giving gifts.

Another common reply to # 3) came from JKW: “I pass books on to friends – keep them going.”

That’s also good to hear. Do you know what the most common and strongest reason for a person to pick up and read a book by an author she/he hasn’t read before is?
Word of mouth–that means that people telling people is what sells books!

Ellen Too replied to 3. with “Read it then put it on my special keeper shelf.” That’s so wonderful, Ellen! Thanks. Every author hopes she will write books that people will deem “Keepers”–those books that remain with us and are reread. (I’m always so happy when I DON’T see my books at garage sales and Goodwill!)

Aus Jenny wrote-“The ones that are signed to me I have kept but often have shared them. Others are or will end up in the Church library or if its a must keep in my library to share. I also normally will post a review on my blog and other places.”

Now that’s what I often do with books I read. I give them either to our smalltown (1 room) library or to our church library.

And the final sentence of of AusJenny’s reply–She posts reviews of the books she received.

That’s one of the main reasons that authors and publishers give away books. We hope that if you like the book:
A- you will post a review of it on your blog OR
B- you will post a review of it on Amazon.com or Christianbook.com or BN.com

A few other commenters said that they do post reviews of books. And you know you don’t have to get fancy with reviews, click a rank and say what you liked.

I know I appreciate a reader who does this. My September book has no reviews up yet on any sites. (HINT-HINT) GRIN.

Anyway, I’m not done with this recap of those questions I asked in September. Soon I’m going to start visiting the blogs that the people who left comments recommended.

BTW, if you drop by the Craftie Ladies blog, you’ll read what a special day this is for me!

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Book Monday-Author Trish Perry & The Perfect Blend

booksbylyncote.com Posted on October 4, 2010 by Lyn CoteOctober 4, 2010


A little about The Perfect Blend by Author Trish Perry. Here’s Trish:

“Steph Vandergrift left everything to elope with Middleburg attorney Rick Manfred, who then stood her up at the altar. Too embarrassed to return home, Steph hopes to earn enough to get by until she can decide what to do next. Tea Shop owner Milly Jewel hires her and appreciates the extra help at the tea shop. Also appreciative of Steph is Kendall James, one of the kindest, most eligible bachelors in the area. But by the time Steph feels able to consider dating again, her run-away fiancé returns and tries to win her back. Steph is wary, but she and Rick always blended so well. Christie Burnham, the frank-talking equestrian from whom Steph rents a room, and her frillier sister Liz become fast friends and confidantes to Steph. Between the two sisters, there isn’t much any man is going to pull over on Middleburg’s newest bachelorette and tea shop employee.

A little about Trish: Award-winning novelist Trish Perry has written The Perfect Blend (2010), Sunset Beach (2009), Beach Dreams (2008), Too Good to Be True (2007), and The Guy I’m Not Dating (2006), all for Harvest House Publishers. Her monthly column, “Real Life is Stranger,” appeared in Christian Fiction Online Magazine during its inaugural year. She was editor of Ink and the Spirit, the newsletter of Washington D.C.’s Capital Christian Writers organization (CCW), for seven years. Before her novels, Perry published numerous short stories, essays, devotionals, and poetry in Christian and general market media. She will release several new books in 2011. Perry holds a B.A. in Psychology, was a 1980s stockbroker, and held positions at the Securities and Exchange Commission and in several Washington law firms. She serves on the Board of Directors of CCW and is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers and Romance Writers of America. She invites you to visit her at www.trishperry.com”

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Author Donita K Paul & The Vanishing Sculptor

booksbylyncote.com Posted on September 30, 2010 by Lyn CoteSeptember 30, 2010

My guest today is Donita K Paul, an author who writes amazing fantasy, not an easy thing to do!
Here’s Donita:
“The heroine in the first two books of the Chiril Chronicles is Tipper Schope. In her early twenties, she has been in charge of a massive household for the many years following her father’s disappearance. In her mind, she has not done a great job. At the time of the first scene, she has been reduced to selling her noted father’s artwork in order to pay the bills. Her home is a deteriorating mansion. They have two servants left from the full staff. Her mother’s mental health and stability has broken down. The failure of the mansion has caused hardship among those who depended on her father and this establishment. Tipper feels the weight of all the responsibility.

I see strong women face two types of situations those they chose and those that are thrust upon them. I know a young lady who worked hard to put herself through college to become an RN. She showed tremendous strength and determination to meet her goal, one she had chosen herself. But this same young lady had an abusive parent, an alcoholic spouse, and a relative with a debilitating disease. Obviously these burdens were not ones she chose. With each new obstacle that came her way, she continued on the path she knew God had ordained. And not only that, but she remained a cheerful, optimistic person. As a great mom, she has drilled into her kids, “Attitude is everything.”

The character in The Vanishing Sculptor is also challenged by adversity. Unfortunately, three of the statues she sold to acquire money for expenses, turned out to be the cornerstone of the world she lives in. With the statues separated, the countryside has bizarre eruptions that destroy property and life.
http://www.donitakpaul.com/books/chiril/images/DragonsValley.jpg

As in real life, with each new challenge, Tipper grows to meet the difficulty. That stretching to do the next thing, the thing we think is just beyond our ability, makes us grow stronger. Tipper’s character deepens as she handles what I (the author) throw at her. And she also gains a perspective of herself that eliminates the false guilt. I think false guilt weighs us down more than the reality we face. Tipper does reach a happy ending, but the reader is aware that it is not happily ever after, because the road we travel will not smooth out and be bump-free until we reach Heaven. That’s okay. We have the hope!”–Donita K Paul


For more about Donita and her books, drop by:
www.donitakpaul.com
www.dragonandturtle.com
http://donitakpaul.blogspot.com/ This one is the OLD Blog where I get a chance to share books by my fellow authors. Other Literary Dabblings.
http://awriterwritessometimes.blogspot.com/
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First Page-Queen of Hearts by Author K Dawn Byrd

booksbylyncote.com Posted on September 29, 2010 by Lyn CoteSeptember 29, 2010

https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=e2464dcee9&view=att&th=12b0839d89f7250c&attid=0.1&disp=inline&zw


Chapter One

of Queen of Hearts by K Dawn Byrd

Daphne Dean traced the red hearts on the bottom of the calling card as a sense of foreboding rolled over her. She shrugged it off, hoping that there would be minimal danger in working stateside as a spy for the Office of Strategic Services. Her grandmother had been a spy during World War I and a good one at that. Daphne hoped to live up to her grandmother‘s reputation. Just thinking about carrying on the tradition excited her and made her feel closer to the woman she‘d loved so much and who had died two years ago.

The letter that came with the calling cards stated that from there on out, she‘d be known as the Queen of Hearts. She sighed and tossed a pencil on her desk. She hated her code name and considered it ill fitting for a woman who‘d been in love only once in the past twenty-five years.

An image of Kenneth‘s handsome face invaded her mind. She squeezed her eyes shut, willing herself not to cry. She thought of him every day, but never with such intense sadness. God, when will it be my turn? All my friends back home are married.

Daphne reprimanded herself with a quick thought. Now was not the time for self-pity. Not when thousands of women were sick with worry while their precious husbands, boyfriends, or sons resided in some terror-filled foxhole overseas.

She closed the box and tossed the cards into the worn brown satchel with her camera and supplies. She‘d give anything to have the men home even if it meant handing over the keys to her office, the small room that enveloped her in a warm cocoon at the start of each day. Daphne reminded herself often that she‘d likely have to give up her career as a newspaper reporter and trade in the dream that had been as important to her as the air she breathed. As much as she loved it, she‘d gladly swap it for a husband, a couple of kids and a house with a white picket fence.

The phone jingled and she reached for it, studying the contrast of pale pink nail polish against the black receiver. “Hello. Daphne Dean.“

“This is Code Red of Twelve-Seven.“

She sat up straight, desperately trying to recall her conversation with Tom. He‘d said that Twelve-Seven was the code for December 7, the day the Japanese had bombed Pearl Harbor and it was the name of her group of O.S.S. operatives. “Go ahead.“

“Listen carefully.“ His voice was deep and ominous, hinting of danger and intrigue. He cleared his throat. “Write this message down and then destroy the note. You‘ll type it on your calling card and deliver it to the club at eight o‘clock tonight. The message is ‘Emergency meeting Eight o‘clock tomorrow morning. The usual place‘. Now, read it back to me.“

She finished scribbling and read it back to him, her voice trembling with anticipation.

“That‘s right, doll. A courier will be there in a few minutes with your attire for the evening. You‘ll be approached at the club by a woman in a red. Her code name is Scarlet. She‘s S.O.E. They‘re British Secret Intelligence. Give her the note and make sure no one sees you.“

“When you say the club, do you mean the private club for officers?“

“That‘s the one, babe.“

“How will I get in? As a member of the press?“

“No. You‘ll be undercover. Your ID will be in the box with your clothing. Your name for all Twelve-Seven assignments will be Rose Hart. Show your ID at the door. Got it?“

“Sure.“ She choked on the word.

“Don‘t let us down,“ said the stranger. The line clicked and went dead.

For more:

K.Dawn Byrd, Author
Queen of Hearts (April 2010) & Killing Time (August 2010)
http://stores.desertbreezepublishing.com/-strse-template/KDawnByrd/Page.bok
YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/user/kdawnbyrd#p/a/u/0/grqPjGvfRa0
YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ncljBid61g
BLOG: http://kdawnbyrd.blogspot.com

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