I'm delighted to welcome Catherine Castle who first caught my eye when she published her engaging novel, The Nun & the Narc. She's here today with her latest release, Bidding on The Bouquet. I love the cover!
Catherine, please tell us a little about yourself.
Besides writing, I love traveling with my husband, singing, and attending theatre. My husband and I head up a drama group at our church, which takes up a lot of our time, but we love it. I love to quilt and have a lot of UFOs (unfinished objects) in my sewing case, which I don’t seem to have enough time to finish. In the summer I want to be in the garden, and I host a Writer’s Garden Blog on my website where I feature the gardens of other writers. I’m passionate about gardening and even won a “Best Hillside Garden” award from the local gardening club. That's wonderful. I visited your blog and I know you have beautiful gardens. But I didn't know we had a mutual interest in theatre.
I love firsts, so tell me about the moment when a publisher told you they wanted to publish your book.
I was sitting in the eye doctor’s waiting room, with dilated eyes, trying to read my email when I got “the call.” The owner of Soul Mate Publishing sent me an email telling me she wanted to buy my book, The Nun and the Narc. I blurted out something to the effect of, “I’m a published author!” startling the other people waiting in room. Complete strangers knew I had received a contract before my family did. LOL
What is the most exciting moment, so far, in your writing career?
The most exciting moment was winning the RONE Award for my inspirational romantic suspense The Nun and the Narc. Getting an email for that same book from the Beverly Hills Book Award Contest was pretty exciting, too. Terrific book. You deserved it. I think Time and Forever up for a RONE at the same time. Different categories
How do you motivate yourself when inspiration takes a vacation?
Mindless cleaning works, but I’ll usually start brainstorming with my husband. It’s more fun than cleaning. J We’ve done a lot of coauthoring and putting our heads together always stimulates our muses.
Tell us about Bidding on The Bouquet.
When he discovers his sister is auctioning off bridesmaid spots in her wedding party, wealthy, elitist Chip Vandermere is appalled. Not only is it in poor taste, but no self-respecting lady would stoop so low as to bid. Convinced Marietta is a gold digger, Chip sets out to thwart her plans.
A social climber and a social misfit. Can a bridal bouquet unite them?
Excerpt Teaser:
Slipping the letter opener from the orange juice can she stored it in, Marietta slit the top of the envelope. A rose-gold interior glistened from the flap. Without a doubt, not junk mail. She withdrew a piece of flat cardstock. As she did, glossy flowers showered onto her lap. She turned the card in her hand. Rose-gold flowers bordered it as well. Shiny, embossed flowers.
“What the heck?” she muttered as she began reading the card.
You are invited to participate in the season’s most prestigious event.
Date: June 17
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Place: The Vandermere Estate
Event: The auction of bridesmaids’ positions for Chrissy Vandermere’s wedding
Light refreshments will be served
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Chrissy is auctioning off a chance to be an attendant in her wedding.
Winners will be escorted down the aisle by New York’s finest bachelors,
and they will procure a bridesmaid-only spot at the tossing of the bride’s bouquet event.
Chrissy guarantees one of the bridesmaids will catch the bouquet,
containing a solid 14-carat rose-gold flower.
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Opening bids begin at $100 and are non-refundable. Cash only.
You may make an opening bid higher than $100 if you choose.
Please RSVP by April 30
Marietta dug into the envelope again and retrieved a smaller card and matching envelope.
I, ________________________, will be pleased to attend the auction.
My opening bid is $_______
Should I win a spot, I will be available on August 9
to be part of the wedding party
for Chrissy Vandermere
and
Jock Sterlingson
Stunned, Marietta reread the invitation. Chrissy Vandermere? The only Vandermere she knew was her wealthy classmate Chip Vandermere, and they weren’t on real talking terms. Nor did they run in the same circles. They only had a few of the same classes and a couple of case studies together in which he had commandeered the group. The guy thought himself a born, or rather a privileged, leader. His attitude had driven her nuts, and, although he was one hot guy who knew he had undeniable sex appeal, she’d stayed away from him as much as she could. She was at the MBA program to learn and conquer, not be someone’s conquest.
This sounds like my kind of read.
And finally, where can we find you?
Social Media links:
Catherine’s website: https://catherinecastle1.wordpress.com
Catherine’s blog: http://catherinecastle1.wordpress.com/blog/
Catherine’s Amazon author page: https://www.amazon.com/author/catherinecastle
Catherine’s Goodreads page: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7085414.Catherine_Castle
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuthorCCastle @AuthorCCastle
Stitches Thru Time: http://stitchesthrutime.blogspot.com/
Thanks for being here, Catherine. If any of you want to treat yourselves to a fun read for Valentines Day, here, once again, is the link. https://www.amazon.com/Bidding-Bouquet-Catherine-Castle-ebook/dp/B077X1RZ6X
If you choose to read it, please consider leaving a review. Reviews are nectar to authors.
Happy Reading.
Happy Reading.
Susan, thanks for hosting me today. Good luck with the RONE contest!
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