Welcome, Author Linda Weaver Clarke!

What a joy it is to welcome the fabulous author Linda Weaver Clarke to 'Gina's World of Good' this week! Linda joins us this week to talk about her newest book, The Mysterious Doll: Amelia Moore Detective Series. 

Author Linda Weaver Clarke grew up in southern Idaho in the lush green countryside of Whitney and surrounded by the Rocky Mountains. She has six daughters, several grandchildren, fourteen novels and a children’s book. Plus a loving husband of 40 some odd years.

Welcome to my blog, Linda.  What is your newest book about?

In The Mysterious Doll: Amelia Moore Detective Series, Amelia Moore is the founder of the Moore Detective Agency and specializes in missing persons. Her cases have taken her to some very interesting places and put her in some dangerous situations, but she always solves the case. With the help of her partner, Rick Bonito, the business is flourishing.

Pauline Jones is confused why her boyfriend took off without telling a soul where he was going. But that isn’t all. Sam Whitaker is accused of stealing a valuable porcelain doll from the museum. His disappearance makes him look guilty, but Pauline is convinced he is innocent. When Amelia finds Sam, she realizes they need to prove his innocence. Where is the antique doll and who has taken it?

Where did you get your inspiration for this novel?

I’m not really sure. I usually ask for ideas from my daughters and husband and then I go from there, creating something that sounds fun. A stolen object, a missing boy friend, and why is the object so valuable… all of this seemed like a fun subject to develop.

What kind of research did you do for this book?

I had to research the Stanley Hotel at Estes Park and all the reports of it being haunted. That was fun. I learned quite a bit to add to my story.

Did you put real experiences from your research in this story?

Yes. I told about the hauntings of the Stanley Hotel and all the things that were reported. When Rick tells Amelia about it, she doesn’t believe it and scoffs at the idea. What fun!

What intrigues you most about writing these stories?

What intrigues me most is the idea of creating a mystery where no one is supposed to know the ending. It makes you think. It makes me think, too.

Here's the press release for The Mysterious Doll:

The Theft of an Antique Doll is Theme for New Cozy Mystery

It’s time to get cozy! The Mysterious Doll is the newest mystery in the Amelia Moore Detective Series. Linda Weaver Clarke blends a nice balance of mystery, romance, and humor. “I love the sparks of romance -- they spice things up and add much interest to the story.” – Susan Ortlieb, Suko’s Notebook

Most mysteries are a “who-done-it.” But in this cozy mystery series, Amelia Moore, who is the founder of the Moore Detective Agency, specializes in missing persons. Her cases have taken her to some very interesting places and put her in some dangerous situations, but with the help of her partner, Rick Bonito, she always solves the case.

“This was a fun read and I enjoyed it very much. I think you will enjoy the other books in this cozy mystery series, as well. Amelia and Rick seem to be getting closer as the series continue and some romance is definitely in the air.” – Sonja Nishimoto, Sunnie Reviews

In The Mysterious Doll, Pauline Jones is confused why her boyfriend took off without telling a soul where he was going. But that isn’t all. Sam Whitaker is accused of stealing a valuable porcelain doll from the museum. His disappearance makes him look guilty, but Pauline is convinced he is innocent. When Amelia finds Sam, she realizes they need to prove his innocence. Where is the antique doll and who has taken it?

“I am LOVING the Amelia Moore Detective Series!” wrote Shauna Wheelwright on her book review blog. “FUN! CLEAN! FUN! AMAZING! DID I MENTION FUN?! I recently reviewed The Bali Mystery and loved it so much that I quickly dove into this sequel.”

To read a Sample Chapter, visit http://www.lindaweaverclarke.com/mysteriousdoll.html

About the Author

Linda Weaver Clarke travels throughout the United States, teaching people to write their family history and autobiography. She is the author of several historical sweet romances, a mystery/adventure series, a children’s book, and a cozy mystery series.

The Mysterious Doll (ISBN-13: 978-1502929143, Red Mountain Shadows Publishing, 2014) can be found at local libraries or online bookstores. For more information, visit www.lindaweaverclarke.com.

To learn more about this author, visit her website at www.lindaweaverclarke.com.  You’ll find all her books at this site. 

Linda, thank you so much for visiting this week! Best of luck with your new book!

Welcome, Author Larry Hammersley!

Today it is a real pleasure to welcome author Larry Hammersley to Gina's World of Good. Not only is Larry a wonderful writer, but he is also a terrific person and the ultimate gentleman! Larry, thank you so much for visiting.

Welcome to my blog, Larry.  What is your newest book about?  My newest book is a science fiction novel entitled Higher Mission.  Widower Joe Cramer is paired with Mona Watson for dangerous missions in the solar system.  His higher mission is to continue providing funds to care for his permanently ill daughter, Cindy, who is in a hospital on Mars.  Brad Whitherspoon, the solar system’s rich man, has his own higher mission and that is to mount a first ever trip to Sirius, a star 8.6 light years away.  Cramer refuses to go but is shanghaied.  At sub light speeds the trip will take years to complete.  Will he ever see his daughter again?  To complicate things he is falling in love with Mona who is also going on the voyage.

Where did you get your inspiration for this novel? I’ve always liked astronomy and read science fiction as a boy.  Also, I like romance especially when the hero and heroine have conflicting personalities such as Cramer and Mona.

What kind of research did you do for this book? I did a lot of reading about the planets, moons and outer space in general to make the scenes true to life for what we now know about the bodies in our solar system.

Did you put real experiences from your research in this story?  The only real experience is a painful one.  We had a daughter who was permanently ill and lived to be fourteen.  I’ve written two novels, the other one unpublished, with a daughter who is ill but she recovers in these novels.

What intrigues you most about writing these love stories?  As I mentioned above I like to pair a man and woman who have conflicting personalities and must overcome their barriers to get together.  It makes the union that much better. My romance is always of the sweet variety.

To learn more about this author, visit his  website at  http://larryhammersley.blogspot.com/ All his stories are best found in links in  his email signature, lhammersley@comcast.net  You’ll find all his books at this site.

Here's a look at some of Larry's other novels. These are fantastic covers - and the stories are excellent, too!

Can Tess' motorcycle heal her wounded soul?  Click here for Motorcycle Woman at Red Rose Publishing.  Want to read sweet romance? See all my Wild Rose ebooks.

Check out my Smashwords story, Small is Beautiful.  Can Judy, standing only five-one catch the eye of Brad, a towering 6-5 basketball player?  Go here. Read my free short romance story Ice Rink Romanceby clicking here.  Can Dave Canton, small town boy, impress the lovely New York blond model, Miss Gena?  Go to Smashwords to check out my second story Photo Beauty by clicking here.  Can Ted, a 59 year old widower and runner, win the heart of the running redhead, Hillary, who is 28?  Go to Smashwords for my recent story entitled Runner's High by clicking here.  My first accepted novel, A Change of Heart is available from Wings ePress.  Go here to purchase, view blurb and excerpt.  My science fiction novel in ebook form entitled Higher Mission available from Champagne Books, Burst Books imprint can be purchased by clicking here.  My short story, Marcy's Struggle is in Victory Tales Press Summer Anthology.  The Smashwords version can be found here.  The anthology is also available on Amazon by clicking here

http://larryhammersley.blogspot.com/

Thank you so much for visiting, Larry. Please come back again soon!