The Heart Stone
I’m so pleased to have my friend and former critique partner Sherry Kyle join us this week, but before I get to that, the winner of last weeks drawing is Janice G. Congratulations!
Welcome Sherry. Please tell us about The Heart Stone.
Thank you so much for having me on your blog today, Kimberly!
I’m so excited for The Heart Stone to be released on April 1, 2013. My novel is a contemporary romance about a single mother running from the unwanted calls from her son’s biological father, and a widow’s search for her first love. A heart-shaped diamond ring binds their stories together. You can see a book trailer here: https://bit.ly/X5wEMH
Since I critiqued this book, I’m quite familiar with the storyline. I like how Sherry incorporated two separate romances into The Heart Stone, yet both storylines blend seamlessly together.
What inspired The Heart Stone?
I love to write stories where a character searches for someone (and in this case also runs from someone) and discovers something about herself along the way. I wondered what it would be like for two women who took different paths in life to find true love. The diamond ring means different things to these two women. One wears it out of fear, and the other wishes she never gave it back.
What is next for you, Sherry?
I also write books for tween girls. The Girl’s Guide to Your Dream Room is the next book in the Girl’s Guide series from Legacy Press. Girls will discover how they can have an inner makeover while redoing their room. The book is filled with fun stories, activities, and crafts that will help connect them to God’s Word.
I bought a copy of your Girl’s Guide to Style for my niece, and she loved it. She will be excited to learn about your room book.
Thanks for offering to give away a copy of your debut novel, Sherry. Please tell us a little about Delivered With Love.
Delivered with Love is dear to my heart! It’s about a young woman who discovers an old love letter in the glove compartment of her late mother’s VW Bug. Her search for the writer of the letter leads her on an unexpected journey that changes her heart forever.
You can see a book trailer here: https://bit.ly/x8A1s8
In case anyone is wondering, both of Sherry’s books are stand alones. If you would like a change to win Delivered With Love please answer the following question:
Have you ever written to an author, and if so, how did you connect with them? (E-mail, Facebook, Twitter, or ?)
I’d love to connect with you online. You can find me at www.sherrykyle.com.
Thanks, Kimberly!
Rules: You must answer the question to be entered. Drawing is only open to USA addresses. There must be at least ten qualifying comments for the drawing to take place. Void where prohibited by law.
Sherry is a graduate of Biola University with a degree in Communications, and a minor in Bible. Her book for tween girls titled The Christian Girl’s Guide to Style is a winner of a Gold Mom’s Choice Award. Delivered with Love released from Abingdon Press in 2011 and is set in the quaint beach town of Capitola, CA. Sherry and her husband have four children, three biological and one by adoption. When she’s not writing, she enjoy reading, watching movies, going to jazz concerts with her husband, and spending time with my family and friends. She live on the coast in central California. You can find me on the web at: www.sherrykyle.com
21 Comments
Maxie Lloyd-Hamilton Anderson
Yes Sherry, I have written to several authors. I met them on Facebook. I am a subscriber of your site. Thanks for the chance to win your Debut novel. Maxie mac262(at)me(dot)com
karenk
i’ve written to severa authors via email…thanks for the chance to read this novel 😉
KayM
I have written to several authors by email. Thank you for offering a copy of Delivered With Love.
Sherry Kyle
Thanks Maxie, Karen, and Kay for commenting. I’d love if you’d stop by my website and say hi there as well. Kimberly, I love your warm and cozy blog. Makes me want to grab a cup of coffee and hang out a while. Blessings!
Kimberly Rose Johnson
Thanks, Sherry! I’m glad you like it.:)
Becki Morrison
Yes I have Sherry, but normally haven’t heard back from them. I’ve written snail mail and also sent a couple of emails! Thanks for the chance to win a copy of your book, I’d love to read it.
Sherry Kyle
I like to respond to my readers and treasure each e-mail or letter I receive. Blessings!
Jill Cote
I have spoken to 2 authors via email. Now that I am friends with Ginny Yttrap on FB I have spoken to her a bit more on there.
Kimberly Rose Johnson
That’s cool, Jill.
Kimberly
Sherry Kyle
Hi Jill. Facebook is a great way to connect with authors! I love it when my readers write on my wall or send me private messages.
Rebecca B
I have only written one author in my lifetime (Facebook) and that was recent. I look forward to reading your novels!
Kimberly Rose Johnson
Rebecca, I’m curious what prompted you to write this author. Was it because you really liked what he/she wrote, or some other reason?
Kimberly
Sherry Kyle
Hi Rebecca! I’m also interested to find out why you wrote a Facebook message? Hopefully it was to tell the author you liked their work. 🙂 Blessings!
Laura Pol
I have Delivered with Love on my Kindle, but I have not read it yet! I will have check it out!
Sherry Kyle
Hi Laura! I’m so glad you have the Kindle version of Delivered with Love. I’m still old fashioned and love the feel of a book in my hand. Like you, I have books on my Kindle that I have yet to read. Thanks for saying you’re going to check it out.
Seasons of Opportunities
I review books regularly on my blog and have connected with various different authors. Some via email, some via facebook. I really enjoy having that connection.
Sherry Kyle
Authors love bloggers who review books. Thanks so much for all you do to help authors spread the word. Blessings to you!
Seasons of Opportunities
Thank you. I will have to see if I can get my hands on one of your books also. I had never heard of you previously. I really enjoy getting to know and read new-to-me authors.
Carole Jarvis
I already have Delivered with Love, but just wanted to answer the question. I post book reviews on my blog and I always contact an author when I read a book that I particularly enjoy. Most authors really appreciate hearing from readers and send a sweet response back, which means a lot.
Kimberly Rose Johnson
Carole, that is really nice of you to contact the author as well as write a review. Although I have let friends know when I especially enjoyed a book, I had never thought of contacting those I didn’t know.
Kimberly
Sherry Kyle
Hi Carole. I’m happy to hear you already have Delivered with Love. My upcoming release, The Heart Stone, is also set in Santa Cruz but has a slightly different feel to it. I hope you’ll consider reading this one as well. (And I love e-mails from readers!) Blessings.