Kathy L Wheeler

Kathy L Wheeler Returns The English Lily

 

Kathy was born in Presque Isle, Maine.  How she ended up in Texas, Colorado, then Oklahoma is as much a mystery to her as anyone.  She graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma with a BA in Management Information Systems and a minor in Vocal Music.

In the big picture, she has not been writing near as long as some of her writing cohorts, but has already completed a number manuscripts.  An avid traveler, she’s been to Europe, Mexico, Canada and roams from one RWA conference to another, nationwide.  She’s served several positions in the Oklahoma Outlaws RWA Chapter.

Kathy lives with her musically talented husband in Edmond, Oklahoma, has one grown daughter and one bossy cat!  

Could you please start by telling us a little about yourself?

I grew up in the Dallas / Ft. Worth area in Texas. In 9^th grade we moved to Boulder, Colorado. AND I was born in Presque Isle, Maine. **Sigh** someday, I’d like to go visit Maine. My uncle was a photographer for KTVT in Ft. Worth for 35 years. He had a film of a potato patch, where the whole family conspired telling me that was where I was born. I didn’t find out the truth until I was thirteen. And people wonder why teenagers are such terrors! 

Please tell us your latest news!

My latest news is a fourth book in my Cinderella Series that was picked up by The Wild Rose Press — The English Lily, a historical romance set in the 1790s. It is also a Tales of the Scrimshaw Doll book. A series of which the Oklahoma Romance Writers are privileged to be a part. This is my second book with Wild Rose. The first: The Color of Betrayal is also a Tales of the Scrimshaw Doll book, but is contemporary. The English Lily was officially released on May 15^th. 

Do you plan all your characters out before you start a story or do they develop as you write?

I do not. They pretty much dictate most of their own actions, personality and such. At times, it’s quite annoying. 

How much research do you do for your books? I sort of research as I write. And of course, as a result, I get somewhat distracted.

What are your hobbies? I have several (as an introvert. Ha!) For years and years and years, I’ve been an avid NFL fan. I’ve played fantasy football for twelve. In four leagues, no less. But over the past four years, I’ve seen my interest shift from NFL to NBA. Oklahoma City was lucky enough to acquire the Seattle Sonics, now known as the Oklahoma City Thunder. Talk about a hobby! I’ve been a season ticket holder since 2011. Last year I only missed a total of three home games—that was just regular season. I went to every single playoff game. My closet is full of rolled up t-shirts.  In addition to the NBA, I love Jazzercise, reading, and traveling. Writing obviously, but I don’t consider that a hobby. I think it’s an obsession. 

Do you recall how your interest in writing originated?

I love writing when I was a kid, but did not take up again until November 2006, when I saw a Google writing prompt that said “What if Cinderella’s glass slipper fit one of her evil stepsisters?” Well, that was a story, that turned into a series. All available in print and eBooks. 

Do you write full time? What did you do before you became a writer? Or Still do?

Sometimes I write full time, even though I do have a full-time day job. I am a computer programmer too. My degree is a BA in Management Information Systems with a vocal minor in music. Funny, huh? 

Do you have a website recommendation for other writers?

http://Thesaurus.com. (self-explanatory) 

Current Release Details:

The English Lily. Available through http://thewildrosepress.com. The fourth story in my Cinderella Series, although this one is just a character from the third book. When Esmeralda (Cinderella’s batty-eyed sister marries Alessandro de Lecce), Lady Kendra is devastated and runs away. Available 5/15/2013 http://bit.ly/1048yDp 

Can you please give us a sneak peek at any of your upcoming books?

The next book in the pipeline is Lies That Bind. The third in my Bloomington Series. Would a modern day woman accept a marriage of convenience to protect the identity of her child?  Kelly Mancer doesn’t want a man, but danger has a way of changing one’s mind.  Alex Gentry needs Kelly, but convincing her to help him in his pursuit of a dangerous enemy who’s enamored his younger sister is not an easy task.  Soon the tables turn and Kelly becomes the prey.  Alex may save his sister, but at what cost? 

Who is your perfect hero? And why?

This is an interesting question because I notice a definite thread in all of my stories, and that is that the hero is going to suffer trying to convince the heroine she is for him. He’d also better have a good sense of humor. He’s going to need it. 

What would be the best way for readers contact you? Do you have a website? Email address? Blog? Message Board? Group?

I do have a website, a blog, email. You can also find me on The Romance Stuios.com; Coffeetime Romance, and Fresh Fiction. http://klwheeler.com; http://kathylwheeler.com; kathy@klwheeler.com 

Do you belong to a critique group? If so, how does this help or hinder you?

Critique groups are critical, hence, the name. Every writer needs the input and whack on the head when something isn’t quite working. And good critique partners do not hesitate to give the whack just when your head is getting a tad too big. All in the name of helping out of course. 

What's your favorite genre to read?

I love historical and contemporary. Mostly I love my favorite authors. Teresa Mederios; Jayne Ann Krentz; Suzanne Enoch

Do deadlines help or hinder your muse?

I think they help. I am lucky to be a part of an excellent chapter of the RWA in Oklahoma City. Last Christmas someone had an outrageous idea of doing an anthology for Christmas set in Regency England. The theme? The 12 Days of Christmas. We had 12 authors and each one took one of the 12 days. The setup was a Christmas ball set in the country. I had 5 Golden Rings. All of the authors incorporated each other’s characters. It was difficult and we didn’t have much time. But if you signed up, you had a certain day your post had to be up. It was a stretch in several different ways.

One, you had to write fast.

Two, you critiqued others stories, and they needed them back fast.

Three, you were working with others who did not necessarily know the sub genre and needed help from those who were experts.

Four, you got out of your comfort zone in a couple of different ways. Very enlightening.

At times, it was harrowing, but in the overall picture I know that I grew. I must have, I participated in the February Valentine Anthology, and the St. Paddy’s Day Anthology. Although, I am not involved in the Memorial Day one, I expect the five authors that are involved will post terrific stories. We will also be doing a June Bride series. These stories have turned out to be a great hit. The blog (http://wildokies.blogspot.com/) received over 1200 hits from Christmas through Easter. Uh. . . what was the question? 

What was your first published work and when was it published?

The Color of Betrayal, through The Wild Rose Press, in June of 2012. This was another Tales of the Scrimshaw Doll in a contemporary setting. Anyone who betrays the owner of the doll is doomed. My sense of humor is somewhat twisted I’m afraid. The original title was Nose Job. Unfortunately, Wild Rose did not think the title sounded much like romance. Hee hee hee.

 

Lady Kendra Frazier is devastated. The love of her life just married another, and now all she desires is to be as far away as possible. Viscount Lawrie, Joseph Pinetti Gray, is facing financial ruin and needs a wealthy heiress.  Luckily for him, Kendra’s impetuous nature has handed him the fortuity he requires to save his family’s downfall. But Joseph’s carefully cultivated plans come to a grinding halt when he finds himself falling in love for what should have only been a marriage of convenience. And how can an old cursed doll help? 

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Tamrie Foxtail

Tamrie Foxtail Trips Into Cemeteries

 

Tamrie Foxtail has lived on both the Pacific West Coast and the Gulf Coast before following her husband to Oklahoma. Ms. Foxtail attended Florida State University when she lived in Tallahassee. She’s been blessed with a mother who taught her to love reading and a husband who's a real life romance hero.  Tamrie finds it difficult to sleep if there are not books close enough to touch. 

Do you have a favorite object that is pertinent to your writing?

I’m not sure if you mean something I use when I write or something that seems to show up in my writing. I’m not really dependant on anything other than a computer when I write. I do like a little music in the background.

Now something that shows up in my writing…Cemeteries. No, I’m not a morbid person. I don’t like images of skulls, etc. For reasons I can’t explain, however, cemeteries pop up a lot in my writing. I’m working on a series of seven books and so far there’s been a cemetery in every one.  

Do you plan all your characters out before you start a story or do they develop as you write?

A little of both. I start out knowing who my characters are and why they’re in the predicament they are. I usually learn about their personalities as I write. I can’t count the number of times I’ve tossed thirty or forty pages because I’ve come to realize my character wouldn’t act/react the way I’ve written. 

How does your family feel about having a writer in the family? Do they read your books?

My husband is retired law enforcement so he enjoys helping me work out a scene that involves the police or a crime. He doesn’t like to read fiction, so other than going over the law enforcement scenes he doesn’t read my books. My mother reads them and proofreads for me as well.  

Do you write full time? What did you do before you became a writer? Or still do?

I’d love to be able to write full time but it’s just not possible at this point. I work in a small town library. It’s a wonderful job. Because it’s a small town we know our patrons fairly well. I have a chance to talk to lots of people about what they like and don’t like when it comes to books.  

Do you have a ritual when it comes to writing?

Not anymore. I have a child with serious medical problems so I’ve learned to write in hospitals when he’s been admitted. I take a notebook with me when he has physical therapy and I jot down scene ideas while the therapist works with him. I’ve learned to be very flexible when it comes to my writing routine.

Wherever I’m writing I skim over the last few paragraphs before I start. 

What do you do on a typical writing day?

I’m the first one out of bed no matter what day of the week. If it’s a week day I get my husband up then do a little housework.

I get Isaiah ready for the day as soon as the alarm on his feeding pump starts beeping to let me know his nighttime feeding has finished. This means bringing his medical equipment into the living room. He’s four, but he can’t walk so I carry him out to the living room. (My husband has usually left for work by this time.)

Isaiah and I have a morning ritual. I take my phone and we listen to songs on YouTube. His favorite’s Little Red Riding Hood by Sam Sham and the Pharaohs. Once his nurse is there I grab a cup of coffee and go into my office to work for a few hours before heading off to the library. After work I try to get some outlining done while I’m holding Isaiah on my lap. 

Can you please give us a sneak peek at any of your upcoming books?

I’ve recently signed a contract with The Wild Rose Press for a novella called Fading Rose. It’s part of their Scrimshaw Doll series and involves a woman dying of renal failure. Writing this one was more emotional than usual. Ten years ago my husband went through renal failure and I came far too close to losing him. 

When you have writer’s block how do you break free?

I use a question and answer approach, literally writing down questions such as Q. Why doesn’t she have any faith in getting a kidney transplant? A. Because she’s already had a transplant and rejected it.

This helps me either figure out why my plot’s off track and why my characters aren’t following my outline.         

Is there a genre of book you would like to write but haven’t yet?

Back when Twilight was the favorite book among teens, the kids at work convinced me to read it. I didn’t like the young adult books that were out when I was a teen because they all felt like lectures. Twilight I enjoyed. I’ve since read the entire series, and many others, and developed of love of YA.

My best writing buddy, Anna Kittrell, is a published YA author, so I figure I have a ready source of advice. I have a vague idea for a story, even have a title. I’m fleshing out characters and working on plot ideas, and hope to start working on the story one of these days. 

Is there anyone why really mentored or inspired you to keep writing until you were finally published?

My mother, of course. She believed in me from the time I scribbled down stories only a mother would see merit in.

My friend Michele, back in my home state of Florida, used to tell me “Stop talking about your stories and start writing them down.”

My husband always said “When you’re published…”

We moved here to Oklahoma nearly twenty years ago. I found a wonderful group called The OKRWA. We refer to ourselves as “The Outlaws.” They’ve been a huge source of help and inspiration. Within that group is a smaller one called “Wild Okies.” I couldn’t ask for a better group of writers, both published and unpublished, to hang out with once a month. They are some of the most upbeat people I’ve ever known. 

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Daira Gleeson gave her heart and her virginity to Rory Trent when they were in high school. Twenty years later--reeling from her mother's suicide and the death of her cheating fiancé—Daira finds herself in possession of a cursed scrimshaw doll.

Now, Rory is back in town, wanting to pick up where they left off. But not only is Daira afraid he'll break her heart, the doll's curse has already caused harm to those close to her. If Rory leaves her again, he could pay with his life.

Someone is after the doll and willing to kill to possess it. Can the curse be broken in time to save those Daira loves...and to regain the true love she lost a lifetime ago?

 

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Anna Kittrell—California Born, Oklahoma Raised—Beaches for Prairies for Scrimshaw dolls

 

Anna Kittrell has written stories for as long as she can remember. She still has most of her tattered creations—leftovers she was unable to sell on the playground for a dime—written in childish handwriting on notebook paper, bound with too many staples. Her love of storytelling has grown throughout the years, and she is thrilled her tales are now worth more than ten cents.

Growing up in small town Oklahoma, Anna spent many a summer day on the lakeshores she often writes about. Today, she works as a middle school secretary in her beloved hometown, where she resides with her high school sweetheart-turned-husband, Tim, and their two practically grown children, Evan and Brandilyn. She still loves visiting those muddy red lakeshores of her childhood, when she’s not too busy writing about them instead.  

Could you please start by telling us a little about yourself?  

I was born in Riverside, California—a loooong way from my smallish hometown of Anadarko, Oklahoma. My family moved to Anadarko in when I was four years old. With the exception of a three-year absence in the early nineties, I’ve lived here ever since. My husband, Tim, and I have been together since I was fifteen years old, and celebrated our twenty-third wedding anniversary in October. We have two children, Evan, age twenty-one, and Brandilyn, age fifteen. This is my twelfth year working as secretary of Anadarko Middle School—the greatest place on earth this side of Disney World. 

Please tell us a little about your new release without giving too much of a spoiler away. 

Skinbound is part of a series called ‘Tales of the Scrimshaw Doll,’ created by members of Oklahoma Romance Writers of America. Each stand-alone story in the series ties to the others by a common thread: a cursed, bone-carved doll that passes through various parts of Oklahoma.

My story is set at Chickasha Lake, Oklahoma, and surrounding areas. It is about identical twins, Darcy and Scarlett Vaughan. The good-twin/bad-twin dynamic has always fascinated me, how two people can look exactly alike, but be so deceptively different.

Since childhood, Darcy dreamed of having a sisterly bond with her twin, Scarlett. Scarlett, however, had no such dreams. In fact, her sinister behavior made a loving relationship impossible, and Darcy’s life miserable.

Even in infancy, Scarlett’s maliciousness toward Darcy was evident to their great-grandmother, Gigi. She purchased an ancient scrimshaw doll from an old gypsy woman to protect Darcy from her evil twin. Darcy loved Gigi, and grew to love the old scrimshaw doll as well. Watching it sell at her deceased grandmother’s estate sale was almost more than she could bear.

Years later, the doll reappeared on adult Darcy’s doorstep, as did evil Scarlett. Darcy still desperately wanted a relationship with her sister and was willing to do whatever it took to make amends with her wayward twin—a situation Scarlett was more than happy to take advantage of.

Again, Darcy found herself at the mercy of her sister, dangerously close losing everything, including the man she loves, and very possibly her own life.

In a bitter struggle of life and death, Darcy discovers a chilling revelation within those unwavering green eyes so similar to her own.

Scarlett has no soul. 

What was the hardest part of writing your book?  

I’d have to say, re-writing it. Skinbound required a lot of editing in order to get it where it needed to be. Because the book is part of a series, there were certain rules and character-established timelines I had to follow. Early on, I adjusted the story to keep it within the guidelines.

The common thread that ties all of the ‘Tales of the Scrimshaw Doll’ stories together is an ancient, cursed scrimshaw doll. Since my story is about a set of identical twins that sort-of confound the scrimshaw doll, it was tricky to write at times because I had to stay within the boundaries of the curse, and remain true to the doll’s nature in such an unusual circumstance.  

When the manuscript was completed, I decided to change the story from a romance to a romantic suspense, which required adding and cutting scenes. A brand new suspense thread was woven throughout the entire manuscript. The rewrites were hard work, but the experience proved to be invaluable. My editor at the Wild Rose Press, Ally Robertson, was an ever-present source of encouragement; I can’t thank her enough. I have to say, now that it’s all said and done, I’m thrilled with the story I created.  

What comes first: the plot or the characters? 

Plot and characters surface at the same time for me. A story idea usually pops into my head, or whispers into my spirit, with the characters already at their stations. 

Do you plan all your characters out before you start a story or do they develop as you write? 

I plan my characters before I write, but I don’t really get to know them until the words flow onto the paper. Their presence deepens as I write. They reveal things to me, and leave me nodding and talking to myself, “Oh…I see…that’s why my character did that crazy thing in chapter one. Now I get it…”

Writing, to me, is almost supernatural. It truly seems as if the characters show me what to write. I’m amazed by what they have to say, and how they choose to say it. I know… crazy, right? 

Do you have a ritual when it comes to writing? Example….get coffee, blanket, paper, pen, laptop and a comfy place. 

I need lots of tiny little notebooks. I put them in the car, in the bathroom—everywhere, really. I write notes down when the characters nudge me, then tear out the pages and skew them to the message-spike I keep on my desk. I like working with bite-sized chunks of information, quilting it together into scenes. 

Do your books have a common theme or are they all different? 

Presently, I am working on a not-yet-published (or as we like to say in the writing-world, “pre-published”) YA Christian thriller series with shared characters and locations. My other books are quite different. However, I have noticed Oklahoma lakes make a recurring appearance in all of my stories. I’ve spent many a summer on red Oklahoma lakeshores, and forged very fond and vivid memories there. Maybe that’s why my mind revisits them so often. Perhaps my subconscious is living vicariously through my characters? 

How long does it take you to write and then edit a story? 

Skinbound took approximately three months to write, and five months to edit. The last book I completed, Another Man’s Treasure, also a romantic suspense, but double the length, (will release in print and ebook format through The Wild Rose Press) took around four months total writing/editing time. Of course, that doesn’t count the intense editing and revisions it will go through prior to publication. 

How do you go about naming characters? 

I always have my ears open for interesting names. I love names that are different, sometimes even unheard of.  Dr. Creighton, the hero in Skinbound, has the first name of “Cabin.” I’ve received a lot of positive feedback from readers concerning the individuality of his name. Funny thing is, I borrowed that name after I heard it in a conversation with a friend—or at least Cabin is the name I thought I heard. Turns out the name she’d mentioned was Kavan, not Cabin. LOL.  

What so you see for the future of publishing and e-books? 

I must admit, I was a real foot-dragger when it came to e-readers. I just didn’t understand the need for such a device. After all, I love to read in the bathtub—couldn’t I get electrocuted or something? My husband shoved me onboard by gifting me with a Kindle Fire last Christmas. I love it. I can read and oh-so-much more on that little tablet. Ordering books is insanely simple, and I can do it virtually anywhere. And e-books are so affordable! So, I guess my answer is: I believe the future of e-publishing and e-books is very bright. Of course, the most exciting part for me is seeing my own e-book on that never-ending cyber shelf. Now, if they could just make e-readers submergible… 

What are your current books out right now, and what are the books coming up for release? 

Skinbound, a romantic suspense novella published through The Wild Rose Press, is available through Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and The Wild Rose Press. My full-length romantic suspense novel, Another Man’s Treasure, is soon to be published through The Wild Rose Press, and will be available in print as well as in ebook format—which is quite exciting for me. Its 2013 release date has not yet been announced. 

What do you like to do when you’re not writing?  

Usually, when I’m not writing, I’m feeling guilty or frustrated because I’m not writing. However, I do like to read, watch Netflix movies with my husband, and have been known to play a few ‘SongPop’ games on Facebook. 

Is there anything else you would like to tell the readers we have not touched on? 

The ‘Tales of the Scrimshaw Doll’ authors have a collective blog site we are very proud of. The blog updates each Wednesday, and is hosted by our own scrimshaw doll, Rosa, who candidly offers her point of view and welcomes questions and comments. We would LOVE to hear from readers and fans of the series.  

http://talesofthescrimshawdoll.wordpress.com/

Where can the readers learn more about you and find your books on the web?  

Twitter link: https://twitter.com/KittrellAnna

Twitter user name: @KittrellAnna 

Facebook link: http://www.facebook.com/mskittyanna / mskittyanna@facebook.com

Facebook author page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Anna-Kittrell/308789205843840?ref=ts&fref=ts 

Website: http://www.annakittrell.com 

E-mail: mskittyanna@yahoo.com

An ancient scrimshaw doll—does its gypsy magic protect or destroy?

As a child, Darcy Vaughan cowered beneath the malice of her twin sister, Scarlett. Now, Scarlett is back and Darcy hopes to establish the sisterly bond she’s always longed for. Instead, Scarlett tries to destroy Darcy’s life—and her new relationship with the town doctor.

Dr. Cabin Creighton returned to his hometown near Lake Chickasha, Oklahoma to take over his father’s practice. One look at Darcy, and Cabin wants nothing more than to love her forever. But a guilty heart and memories of his deceased wife are holding him back.

When someone from Scarlett’s past reappears, bad things start to happen. Darcy and Cabin struggle to keep their love alive, but as danger draws closer, Darcy finds herself once more at her sister’s mercy, with nothing but the yellowed bones of an ancient doll to protect her. 

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Oklahoma Author, Callie Hutton, Brings Home a Confederate Soldier

        Callie Hutton has been making up stories since elementary school, and writing gave her a way to turn off the voices in her head. She’s had a number of articles and interviews published over the years, and finally decided to put those writing skills to the test and write novels.

Oklahoma is where Callie hangs her hat with her husband of thirty-six years, two young adult children, and three dogs.

You can catch Callie Hutton hanging out at Facebook, Twitter- @CallieHutton, and her home base, www.calliehutton.com. Stop by sometime and say hello.

 

Please tell us a little about your new release without giving too much of a spoiler away.

When Confederate soldier, Lt. Daniel McCoy makes his escape from a Union prison toward the end of the Civil War, his only thought is to get as far away from enemy territory as possible. But he doesn’t count on saving young widow Rosemarie Wilson’s life from an infected leg wound.

Rosemarie has no use for Rebels soldiers, having lost everything, including her husband, the last time they came to her home. However, Daniel has not only saved her life, but is sticking around to help with the farm and her three children until she recovers.

With Union soldiers searching for him, every day Daniel remains puts him in danger. Or is the beautiful widow who has captured his heart the greater risk? 

What was the hardest part of writing your book?  

The ending. I always find I tend to rush the endings of my books. I’ve built the story, carried everyone along, and now that I know how it ends, I want to get it finished. My hand’s been slapped by my critique partner and editors more than once for that.J

What comes first: the plot or the characters?

Definitely the characters. I’m a panster, so I start off with characters in my mind, a general idea of what the story will be about, and let them take it from there. I’m always surprised at what my characters will do and say, and the direction they’ll take the story. The characters in Daniels’ Desire, though, were easy to work with. They did pretty much what I wanted them to do. 

Do you plan all your characters out before you start a story or do they develop as you write?

I usually start with a name, a general idea of what they look like, but I let the story tell me about their personality. I really did try one time to do the ‘character interview’ thing I leaned in a workshop, and I ended up tying myself in knots, so I deleted it, and started my story. 

Do you have a ritual when it comes to writing? Example….get coffee, blanket, paper, pen, laptop and a comfy place. 

Not really. I write at work, where I’m alone for five hours dealing with a few customers. With all that down time, my employer allows me to write while I’m there.  

Do your books have a common theme or are they all different? 

I guess the most common theme I have is the heroes. Almost all of my heroes are really nice guys. I have one arrogant hero, but the heroine takes care of that.J I’ve published both contemporary and historical, and I have a series of books in my historical line, which are all set in the late 1800s/early 1900s in the same town of Guthrie, Oklahoma. 

How long does it take you to write and then edit a story? 

Because I can dedicate pretty much five hours, five days a week to writing, I move quickly. I can usually write and edit a book in two to three months.  

How do you go about naming characters? 

When I hear an interesting name, I add it to my growing list of names on my computer. Right now I’m in the process of using my daughter and nieces names for heroines. In Daniels’ Desire, my heroine is named after my oldest niece and goddaughter, Rosemarie (we all call her Roe). The problem I’ll face is most of my stories are historical, and my nieces mostly have ‘modern’ names.  

What so you see for the future of publishing and e-books? 

The growth in e-books is phenomenal. Eventually we‘re going to have an entire generation of readers who only picked up a book in school—and that may change too, with schools putting a lot of information on the internet. With Ipads, Iphones, Kindles, Nooks, etc. I think the explosion of e-books will only grow.  As a reader, I hope print books stay in fashion. I read just about everything on my Kindle now, but I still like to brows a book store on a rainy afternoon. And all my research and writing books are in print. I find it easier to use them that way.

As far as publication goes, I think the publishing houses have to go with the times. Years ago the trains took a big hit because they forgot they were in the transportation business, and thought they were in the train business. Publishers need to remember they’re in the reading business, not just the publishing business. 

What are your current books out right now, and what are the books coming up for release? 

I have three books out in my Oklahoma Lovers series, A Run For Love #1, A Wife by Christmas #2, and A Prescription for Love #3. I also have An Angel in the Mail, Miss Merry’s Christmas, and Daniels Desire in publication. They’re all historical. I have one contemporary novella, Tessa’s Treasures, which is part of the Tales of the Scrimshaw Doll series.

I just received an offer from Entangled Publishing  for my very first full-length Regency, The Elusive Wife, and a pending contract with The Wild Rose Press for Choose Your Heart – a contemporary novella for their Honky Tonk Hearts series.  

What do you like to do when you’re not writing?  

Read. I’m not a TV viewer. I watch a couple of news programs each day, but that’s about it. I like movies, but haven’t been to one in a while. I like to cook, and even though I’m tired of the daily ‘what’s for dinner’ routine, I do like to pull out all the stops and make something fancy and creative once in a while. 

Is there anything else you would like to tell the readers we have not touched on? 

Yes. If you read a book by any author that you really liked, do that author a favor and post a review. Even if it’s a one liner. Just something to let the world know what you thought of his/her work. 

Where can the readers learn more about you and find your books on the web? (Add the web links and buy links here) 

Website:  www.calliehutton.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/callie.hutton

Twitter: @calliehutton

 

When Confederate soldier, Lt. Daniel McCoy makes his escape from a Union prison toward the end of the Civil War, his only thought is to get as far away from enemy territory as possible. But he doesn’t count on saving young widow Rosemarie Wilson’s life from an infected leg wound.  

Rosemarie has no use for Rebels soldiers, having lost everything, including her husband, the last time they came to her home. However, Daniel has not only saved her life, but is sticking around to help with the farm and her three children until she recovers. 

With Union soldiers searching for him, every day Daniel remains puts him in danger. Or is the beautiful widow who has captured his heart the greater risk?

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