Tuesday, October 16, 2018

A Sparkle of Silver ~ Lone Star Book Blog Tours Promo, Author Interview, & Giveaway!

A SPARKLE OF SILVER
Georgia Coast Romance #1
by
LIZ JOHNSON
  
Genre: Contemporary / Romance
Publisher: Revell
Date of Publication: October 16, 2018
Number of Pages: 368

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Millie Sullivan plays a 1920s-era guest during tours of a palatial estate on the shore of St. Simons Island, Georgia, where her great-grandmother was a real guest ninety years ago. When Millie learns of a lost diary that may contain the location of a hidden treasure on the estate and reveal the identity of her great-grandfather, she sets out to find the truth of her heritage—and the fortune she desperately needs. But it won’t be easy.

When security guard Ben Thornton discovers her snooping in the estate’s private library, he threatens to have her fired. Still, her story seems too ludicrous to be fiction, and her offer to split the treasure is too tempting to pass up.

Get ready for a romantic escapade through dark halls and dusty corners that will have you holding your breath and sighing with delight.


PRAISE FOR A SPARKLE OF SILVER: 
“A mystery, a treasure hunt, and a split-time romance—all set within a beautiful chateau. What more could we want?”—Katherine Reay, author of Dear Mr. Knightley and A Portrait of Emily Price

“A charming romance about real people triumphing over real problems. Add in a dash of mystery, a treasure hunt, and old family secrets, and you have a story that will warm every corner of your heart.”—Victoria Bylin, award-winning author of Together with You

“Lovers of history will enjoy this treasure-seeking adventure through a historic estate, and readers will appreciate a story that turns up riches of the lasting kind.”—Denise Hunter, bestselling author of Honeysuckle Dreams

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Liz Johnson is the author of more than a dozen novels, including The Red Door InnWhere Two Hearts Meet, and On Love’s Gentle Shore, as well as a New York Times bestselling novella and a handful of short stories. A marketing manager for a Christian film company, she makes her home in Phoenix, Arizona.
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INTERVIEW WITH AUTHOR LIZ JOHNSON
  
How long have you been writing?
I’ve been writing almost as long as I can remember. I recall very specifically being seven and sitting at my dining room table asking my parents how to spell certain words. My school assignment was to write two paragraphs about a bear. I wrote two pages. I’ve been writing ever since. For school, for fun, and finally for a career.

What kinds of writing do you do?
I get to do all sorts of writing between my day and night jobs. By night I write inspirational romances, getting to tell grand stories of love and forgiveness and redemption. By day I work in marketing, so I write all sorts of things—from press releases to online personality quizzes. I love getting to write such a wide range of projects.

What cultural value do you see in fiction?
Studies show that readers of fiction have more empathy than those who don’t read. When we spend time exploring what it’s like to walk in another’s shoes, we can empathize with their struggles and find compassion for their failings. Our world can use more of that right now. I may not know first-hand the struggles of some groups, but when I read and begin to understand their stories, I’m moved with compassion.

What did you enjoy most about writing A Sparkle of Silver?
The thing I enjoyed most about writing this book was also the hardest part about it. When Millie found her great-grandmother’s journal, I knew that I was going to have to write some of those journal entries, and I ended up loving them. It was so fun to explore life at the Chateau in 1929 through the eyes of one character. It wasn’t easy to find the right voice and syntax for that era, but I loved digging into it. For about half a minute I wondered if I should try my hand at writing an historical novel—and then I thought about how it adds another level difficulty.

What literary character is most like you?
I’ve been thinking about Little Women lately, and I’d like to say that I’m similar to Jo March. But maybe I’m not quite as tenacious as she is. But I do love a good story and have all the tendencies of a romantic. I completely identify with her when she doesn’t get to go to Europe with Aunt March.

What do you like to read in your free time?
Lately I’ve been getting into more nonfiction. I still enjoy a heavy dose of contemporary and historical and YA romances, but I’ve also been enjoying true stories. Seabiscuit and Unbroken are favorites.

What projects are you working on at the present?
I just finished writing the follow up to A Sparkle of Silver, called A Glitter of Gold. It releases next summer and is set in Savannah, Georgia. I can’t wait to return to the Georgia coast with readers.

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GIVEAWAY!  GIVEAWAY!  GIVEAWAY!
GRAND PRIZE: Print Copy of A Sparkle of Silver, a Tin of Georgia Peach Cookies, a Handmade Wooden Treasure Box; SECOND PRIZE: Print Copy + $25 B&N Gift Card;
THIRD PRIZE: Print Copy + $10 Starbucks Gift Card
OCTOBER 10-19, 2018
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10/18/18
Review
10/19/18
Character Interview
10/20/18
Review
10/21/18
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10/22/18
Review
10/23/18
Excerpt
10/24/18
Review
10/25/18
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