Had to share. This just in for Late Harvest. My first review on Amazon. Wow! Kinda makes you want to buy a copy, huh?
5.0 out of 5 stars I am loving this novel!!, November 10, 2010
By Carolyn Woolston (Felton, California USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Late Harvest (Paperback)
I'm only three chapters into Late Harvest by Suzanne Barrett and I absolutely love it! Really fine writing, attractive (honest!) characters, even the secondary characters feel like "real" people, and an interesting and amusing 5-year-old. Also great sexual tension and, sigh, a setting (Cresthaven winery) to die for and fantasize about. And, well, um, there's the hero, too.
More later... Don't miss this book!
4 days later: I am even more impressed not only by the deliciously romantic love story (just the way I enjoy them - full of melting emotional scenes that tied my heart in knots)... but by the wine-making expertise shown in this novel. Much, much solid knowledge is presented very subtly, but the expertise here will appeal to those interested in fine wine, wine-making and the vintners' world.
I love coming away from a book with a genuine soft spot for the hero and heroine AND a lot of fascinating new information.
This one's a real keeper!
Verbal meanderings about good books, the creative process and how it applies to so much of what we do, jewelry design--what inspires me, the stones I like, great recipes from my collection, gardening, Ireland and travel, and anything else that comes to mind.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Monday, November 8, 2010
Books 'n Rocks
The weekend craft show is over (why does it have to rain both days of a weekend craft show?) and I'm reveling in some "me" time and the glow of a good (if exhausting) event and launch day for my latest book. LATE HARVEST is available in different formats from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Smashwords and others.
Check it out; I'd love to hear what you think.
LATE HARVEST
Contemporary Romance, Sensual
She only wants to be left alone.
He wants the one thing she's not sure she's willing to give-and it has nothing to do with wine.
Kurt von Daniken wants only one thing from Glenna Ryan: The key to making
Eiswein-Ice Wine. Five years ago, while working at his family's California
winery, she'd begun developing the method to simulate wine made from grapes
gathered after a freeze. Now, when the winery desperately needs it, the only
person who might be able to duplicate Glenna's process, Kurt's tyrannical
Uncle Otto, lies paralyzed by a stroke and near death.
Glenna wants only one thing from the von Danikens: To be left in peace to
raise her son, Robbie, who suffers from a birth defect and needs an
expensive surgery to repair it. When Kurt suddenly appears at her home,
demanding she return to Cresthaven and complete the process, Glenna knows
the money she'll earn by doing so will provide Robbie the treatment he
needs. She also knows she'll risk having her heart broken, again, by Kurt,
the only man she's ever loved.
But, what if he discovers the real reason she left Cresthaven?
Check it out; I'd love to hear what you think.
LATE HARVEST
Contemporary Romance, Sensual
She only wants to be left alone.
He wants the one thing she's not sure she's willing to give-and it has nothing to do with wine.
Kurt von Daniken wants only one thing from Glenna Ryan: The key to making
Eiswein-Ice Wine. Five years ago, while working at his family's California
winery, she'd begun developing the method to simulate wine made from grapes
gathered after a freeze. Now, when the winery desperately needs it, the only
person who might be able to duplicate Glenna's process, Kurt's tyrannical
Uncle Otto, lies paralyzed by a stroke and near death.
Glenna wants only one thing from the von Danikens: To be left in peace to
raise her son, Robbie, who suffers from a birth defect and needs an
expensive surgery to repair it. When Kurt suddenly appears at her home,
demanding she return to Cresthaven and complete the process, Glenna knows
the money she'll earn by doing so will provide Robbie the treatment he
needs. She also knows she'll risk having her heart broken, again, by Kurt,
the only man she's ever loved.
But, what if he discovers the real reason she left Cresthaven?
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Sunday, October 31, 2010
One Down, Five to Go
Craft shows, that is. Yesterday's show was a wonderful venue with the nicest people one could hope to meet. Unfortunately, it rained all day and made for the worst sales ever. Still, it was fun, but tiring. (I went to bed at 7:30 and slept until nearly six. Today I'm ready to slay dragons.)
The photo below shows my booth. The counter in back made a great area for additional displays. Note my books in the right-hand corner.
Late Harvest should appear live on Amazon maybe as early as tomorrow. Yay! I'll post the link as soon as it's available. Thank you Kim, for making this possible.
The photo below shows my booth. The counter in back made a great area for additional displays. Note my books in the right-hand corner.
Late Harvest should appear live on Amazon maybe as early as tomorrow. Yay! I'll post the link as soon as it's available. Thank you Kim, for making this possible.
Friday, October 29, 2010
The Arts and Crafts Season has Begun
My first autumn craft show is tomorrow. Went down today to set up tables, coverings, etc.I've been making pendants, earrings, rosaries and many other items in anticipation of robust sales.
On the book front, my editor should be approving (or not) the proof copy of my book. As soon as that happens, she places the print order. Yahoo, it's almost in my grubby hands. I might break open a bottle of late harvest riesling to celebrate!
On the book front, my editor should be approving (or not) the proof copy of my book. As soon as that happens, she places the print order. Yahoo, it's almost in my grubby hands. I might break open a bottle of late harvest riesling to celebrate!
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Getting close
My book release date, that is. It's hard to believe that LATE HARVEST is four short weeks away from becoming a book I can hold in my hands. Yep, I just finished the final read of my galley and sent it back for the last tweak. I have an ISBN number, so it must be happening.
On the jewelry front, I am madly working on a few items for the autumn arts and crafts events that start October 30th. Just finished a garnet and sterling rosary--great for a Christmas or birthday gift for a January gal.
I am currently reading BREAKTHROUGH by Suzanne Somers. Have come to the conclusion if anyone's gonna take charge of my health and well-being, it's going to have to be me. Lots of excellent information about how the body functions, especially as we age.
Autumn is truly here. Warm days, cool nights and our first rain of the season.
Wishing all of you a lovely fall season.
On the jewelry front, I am madly working on a few items for the autumn arts and crafts events that start October 30th. Just finished a garnet and sterling rosary--great for a Christmas or birthday gift for a January gal.
I am currently reading BREAKTHROUGH by Suzanne Somers. Have come to the conclusion if anyone's gonna take charge of my health and well-being, it's going to have to be me. Lots of excellent information about how the body functions, especially as we age.
Autumn is truly here. Warm days, cool nights and our first rain of the season.
Wishing all of you a lovely fall season.
Monday, October 4, 2010
A Bit of This 'n That
After one last stand, summer has bid goodbye. We awoke to howling winds and an overcast sky. Working in my art studio, I was obliged to turn on the space heater. Wow! Only last week it was the fan that I had running.
I made a moonstone pendant wrapped in gold, and in less than two hours it had sold. I wish I could find more stones like this. I also canned several pints of salsa from an abundance of ripe tomatoes. Tomatoes, onion, diced jalapenos and cilantro. Yum!
Okay, it's now October and time to gear up for my book launch. I'll be blogging at several sites and will be offering prizes (think jewelry), maybe a recipe or two. I'll also be offering a Hallowe'en article for The Romance Studio's Spookapalooza starting October 6th. To get you in the mood, here's an Irish recipe for Barm Brack.
Photos are of the moonstone pendant and my beloved kitty Debra on a pumpkin we grew from seed and a scary house--Coppinger's Court in County Cork. Seasonally appropriate, don't you think?
I made a moonstone pendant wrapped in gold, and in less than two hours it had sold. I wish I could find more stones like this. I also canned several pints of salsa from an abundance of ripe tomatoes. Tomatoes, onion, diced jalapenos and cilantro. Yum!
Okay, it's now October and time to gear up for my book launch. I'll be blogging at several sites and will be offering prizes (think jewelry), maybe a recipe or two. I'll also be offering a Hallowe'en article for The Romance Studio's Spookapalooza starting October 6th. To get you in the mood, here's an Irish recipe for Barm Brack.
Photos are of the moonstone pendant and my beloved kitty Debra on a pumpkin we grew from seed and a scary house--Coppinger's Court in County Cork. Seasonally appropriate, don't you think?
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