My friend Pamela S. Thibodeaux is here to tell us about her collection of short stories. Authors find inspiration everywhere we look. I think you'll find Pam's inspiration for the cover of LOVE IN SEASON very interesting.
Here's Pam to tell you about her book.
Look closely at the
cover….
Recently I visited Animal Kingdom @ Walt Disney World in FL
with my family and one of the most breathtaking sights is the Tree of Life /
garden. Within the trunk of this huge tree are carvings of every kind of
animal. You can view it from any angle and take a dozen different pictures and
each time, see something more and/or different.
What does this have to do with a book cover? You ask.
Read on…..
I’ve always admired the covers Pelican Book Group creates
for their titles and when I first received the cover for Love in Season, I thought
– how sweet, but a closer look revealed a whole lot more than a couple on a
bench in front of a lovely tree.
If you took a passing glance, look again….
What do you see?
Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter are all depicted within the
leaves and branches of this tree!
It takes an amazing eye for detail to pick something like
this for a book cover. Thanks to Nicola
Martinez for creating such a beautiful work of art for for my collection of
romantic short stories centered around the four seasons and four love-oriented
holidays!
*see photos of the Tree of Life/Garden Here: https://www.wdwinfo.com/Photos/AK-treeoflife/pages/DSC00093.htm
Fun
Fact: For quite some time I wanted to put together a
collection of short stories that centered around the 4 seasons and 4 holidays
that focus on love and family (Valentine's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving and
Christmas). Since I already had several stories at PBG, I mentioned this idea
to my editor, the amazing Nicola Martinez, and she loved it. I submitted two
previously unpublished stories to round out the collection, along with those
Pelican Book Group had already published, and viola! Love in Season was born.
Blurb: Anytime
is the perfect time for love.
In this anthology, author Pamela S Thibodeaux brings
together eight of her most beloved romance stories—one for each season plus
four holidays that revolve around love and family.
Includes two brand new stories!
PBG ebook: http://pelicanbookgroup.com/ec/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=37_46&products_id=913
Story Blurbs:
(Winter) Winter Madness: Sienna has survived what most succomb to - the death
of a spouse and child and has maintained her faith despite her troubles.
William has never met anyone who actually lived out what they say they believe.
Is it true love between the faithful optimist and broody pessimist or simply
winter madness?
(Valentine’s Day) Choices: Best-selling novelist and songwriter, Camie Rogers has
penned numerous accounts of the secret love she holds in her heart.
Country-Music Superstar Kip Allen has changed from the shy, humble boy, to the
epitome of “star.” Can the two rediscover each other after one night of his Home
is where the Heart is Tour?
(Spring) Cathy’s Angel:
Single mom Cathy Johnson is tired of running her life alone…what she needs is a
well-trained angel to help out. Jared Savoy gave up the dream of having a
family when he discovered he is sterile. Can a confirmed bachelor and the
mother of four find love amid normal daily chaos?
(Easter)
Lilies for Sandi *NEW!* Sandi and Brett did everything
backwards. They got pregnant before the wedding and had a baby instead of a
honeymoon. Since, Brett has resented the fact that his dreams of a football
career have been cut short and wonders how long it’ll take God to forgive him
for his mistakes. Sandi has played second fiddle to Brett’s dreams and desires
to the point of not knowing herself any longer and fears her marriage will
never be a true one because of their failures. Can two hearts broken by
unfulfilled dreams find healing, wholeness and restoration?
(Summer)
The Big Catch *NEW!* Karla and, the love of her life, Jeff,
have uncovered some uncommon ground: The Great Outdoors. For the life of her,
she does not understand his love of fishing and how he can spend so much time
doing so. Will she come to love the sport as much as he or will his passion for
a rod and reel tangle up their relationship?
(Fall)
A Hero for Jessica: Anthony Paul
Seville is known as the ‘most eligible bachelor’ in New Orleans, possibly even
the entire state of Louisiana, but finds himself alone—completely and explicitly
alone. Jessica Aucoin is a writer on her way to fame and fortune, but is
haunted by a man from her past. Will the “champion” lawyer and the author of
romantic suspense find love written in their future?
(Thanksgiving)
Review of Love (Newly Edited/Revised/Lengthened!): Jason
Stockwell has been commissioned to interview Kylie Erickson and to review her
books. Only problem is, she won’t give the time of day much less an interview
to someone whose type of writing she deems not worthy of respect. Can they
suspend their judgmental attitudes and find true love?
(Christmas)
In His Sight: Grade school teacher Carson Alexander has
a gift—a gift that has driven a wedge between him and his family. Worse, it’s
put him at odds with God. Feeling alone and misunderstood, Carson views God’s
gift of prophecy as the worst kind of curse…that is until he meets Lorelei
Conner, landscape artist extraordinaire, and perhaps the one person who may
need Carson and his gift more than anyone ever has.
Lorelei Connor is a mother on the run. Her abusive
ex-husband has followed her all over the country trying to steal their
daughter. Distrusting of men and needing to keep on the move, she’s surprised
by her desire to remain close to Carson Alexander. Through her fear and
hesitation, she must learn to rely on God to guide her—not an easy task when
He’s prompting her to trust a man.
Can their
relationship withstand the tragedy lurking on the horizon?
Author Bio:
Award-winning author, Pamela S. Thibodeaux is the Co-Founder and a lifetime
member of Bayou Writers Group in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Multi-published in
romantic fiction as well as creative non-fiction, her writing has been tagged
as, “Inspirational with an Edge!” ™ and reviewed as “steamier and grittier than the typical Christian novel without decreasing the message.”
Links:
Website
address: http://www.pamelathibodeaux.com
Twitter:
http://twitter.com/psthib
@psthib
Pinterest:
http://www.pinterest.com/pamelasthibodea/
Amazon
Author Page: http://amzn.to/1jUVcdU
Thank you SO Much Diane for spotlighting Love in Season today!
ReplyDeleteGood luck and God's blessings to you
PamT
Always a pleasure to have you here, Pam. Wishing you much success.
DeleteLove your cover and how it captures the four seasons theme of your book. Congrats!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea to have a variety of stories set in different seasons/holidays. All the best, Pam.
ReplyDeleteLove the concept and all of the stories sound wonderful! A book for all "seasons"!
ReplyDeleteBest of luck with promotion and sales. This looks like a real winner. I'm a fan of short stories.
ReplyDeleteI love this concept. Sounds like it will be a great read!
ReplyDeleteTHANK YOU LADIES for taking time to drop by and comment. May God bless you ALL 100 x!
ReplyDeletePamT
Love your ideas of seasons...there is something magical about trees! Great cover!
ReplyDeleteWishing you much success with this book!
ReplyDeleteSorry I'm late! It's so cool how they combined the seasons in the tree. Great cover. Best wishes!
ReplyDeleteTHANKS Erin, Alina & Alicia for stopping by and your support. I do love this cover too!
ReplyDeleteGood luck and God's blessings to EACH of YOU!
PamT