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MARK GIMENEZ: THE CASE AGAINST WILLIAM IS A FATHER-SON LOVE STORY
Lawyers are always good writers. We’ve got many good examples and Mark Gimenez is one of them. His last book The Case Against William was released in March 2014. The novel was highly appreciated by the fans of the genre and the average Amazon rating speaks for itself – 4.5 out of 5 stars.
It’s a great honor to have Mark Gimenez as a guest for our next interview at Land of Books.
– Mark, what is your book The Case Against William about?
– It’s a father-son love story. The best description I can offer is the online synopsis:
Criminal defense lawyers must make their peace with one harsh fact of life: most of their clients are guilty.
But when William Tucker, a celebrated and self-centered star college football player, is suddenly arrested and charged with the brutal rape and murder of a college coed two years before, his estranged father, Frank Tucker, a drunken, broken-down, beach-bum ex-criminal defense lawyer, cannot believe his son is guilty. No father can. So he must find a way to sober up and save his son from the death penalty sought by an ambitious district attorney. And father and son learn that only three things in life are certain: death, taxes, and a father’s love for his son.
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SARA F. HATHAWAY: WITHOUT LAND SHOWCASES HOW A CHANGING PLANET CAN EFFECT GROUPS OF PEOPLE
The Changing Earth series by Sara F. Hathaway continues with book #2 Without Land. The novel was released on September 17, fifteen months after the first part Day After Disaster.
The dystopian adventure was valuated pretty high by the readers and received great feedback by Amazon’s reviewers. Now we’ve got a chance to meet one again with Sara F. Hathaway, who will unveil cool details about her writing and herself. Check out our first interview with her here.
– Sara, what is your book Without Land about?
– Without Land finds the heroin, Erika a young woman, wife and mother, from Day After Disaster struggling for survival in a new landscape. She thought America would let freedom reign forever but nine years after the Great Quake the reaction by the American Government was quite different. Erika and her family are left without land and confined to a refugee camp. They are caught between a yearning for the freedoms they used to take for granted and a will to fit in and excel in this new government construct that is attempting to maintain order amongst chaos.
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A.R. BAUMANN: MY FRIEND READ UNDER A CLOUD OF RAIN AND WAS HORRIFIED BY ALL THE KILLING
The debut novel of A.R. Baumann Under a Cloud of Rain is set for release on January 5. The book is the first part of Nick Noelle mystery series. If you love to explore the dark sides of the human nature, just hit the pre-order button.
Ladies and Gentlemen, let me introduce you A.R. Baumann.
– A.R., what is your book Under a Cloud of Rain about?
– Under A Cloud of Rain is about the murders of the most beautiful heiress’ from Houston’s wealthiest families. My detectives, Noelle and Lopez, are having a most difficult time working with these families of the girls, as they don’t want any detectives snooping around in their backyards—the police force is controlled by these families. In the atmosphere of 1970 Houston, it is humid, sticky, unbearably hot with heavy downpours causing chaos and havoc for the detectives to find evidence of the murder sights, as all the proof has been drenched from the rains. Time is ticking away as Noelle and Lopez fight to find the killer.
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MARTY WINGATE: JULIA FROM EMPTY NEST IS PART OF ME
Marty Wingate is one of the best garden experts. She uses her knowledge for plants to create a magnificent mystery world. Our next guest is releasing her newest book Empty Nest on December 1. This is the reason for our conversation.
We will feature, as well, some others interesting things about Marty and her writing. Let’s say a warm welcome to lady Wingate
– Marty, what is your next book Empty Nest about?
– Julia Lanchester, who runs a tourist information center in a village in Suffolk, England, is trying to juggle one too many balls – she’s got several big events planned, is living with the Earl who owns the estate (well, staying in a room in the manor – although he’s like it to be more), and sorting out a new boyfriend. And then, one of the guests in the Hall is murdered. It all seems to have something to do with sparrow hawks.
LEANDA DE LISLE: TUDOR: THE FAMILY STORY CAST THE ORIGINS OF THE DYNASTY IN A NEW LIGHT
Tudor dynasty is a source of many history books and historical researches. Leanda de Lisle explored and told the story starting from not so well known facts.
Her book Tudor: The Family Story received huge positive critics by the readers and is standing with solid average of 4.4 Amazon stars from 118 reviews. “Beautifully Written”, “Great insight”, “Something absolutely fabulous,” were just part of the fans’ reactions.
It’s a real honor to introduce you at Land of Books Leanda de Lisle.
– Leanda, how your book Tudor: The Family Story is different from all others, which are related to the powerful dynasty?
– Most books on the Tudors only get going with the reign of Henry VIII. Mine begins much earlier, with the origins of the dynasty, and cast them in a new light. It also addresses many lesser known but important family members.
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LANA HART: THE BEJEWELED BOTTLE IS A CRAZY, SCARY, MYSTERIOUS AND ROMANTIC ADVENTURE
The third part of Curious Collectibles series, The Bejeweled Bottle by Lana Hart was released at the end of September. The novel follows the success of the two previous books. With an average 4.4 Amazon stars from 16 reviews the fresh title is the main theme of our next conversation. It was a real pleasure to get such interesting and deep answers to all Land of Books’s questions.
Dear friends, let me introduce you the charming lady Lana Hart.
– Lana, what is your book The Bejeweled Bottle about?
– The Bejeweled Bottle is a crazy, scary, mysterious, and romantic adventure through time and space that takes us to ancient Egypt and the ill-fated Titanic. When Nikki Brewer, our intrepid hero, unwittingly purchases a cursed bottle from Mrs. Clathermont’s Curious Collectibles antique store, she has no idea she’ll end up meeting a djinni—or that she’ll fall in love with him. Nor does Nikki realize the danger that puts her in.
– How did you decide to write the Curious Collectibles series?
– I’ve long been inspired by media that’s about creepy New England towns. Washington Irving’s Sleepy Hollow, H.P. Lovecraft’s Innsmouth, Ragnar Tørnquist’s Kingsmouth and Savage Coast, John Saul’s Blackstone, almost anything by Stephen King—they’ve all been significant influences on me for as long as I can remember. I wanted to write something that explored a small town as it slowly devolved from a quaint tourist attraction into a hive for all things dark and macabre, and then I wanted to add a twist: the theme of true love. Part of that is probably inspired by the TV series Once Upon a Time. I just think when there’s romance involved, the stakes are always higher. And who doesn’t like a little romance?
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PHILIP DONLAY: DONOVAN NASH IS A MAN WITH A BIG SECRET
Philip Donlay released the fifth part of Donovan Nash series, Code Black, in the middle of October. The next chapter of the airplane thriller was compared with a page-turner novel. “I couldn’t put it down”, “Exciting novel”, “A hold-your-breath thriller,” were the initial reactions by the readers.
With average 4.8 Amazon stars the title is a must for the fans of the genre.
Dear friends of Land of Books, let me introduce to you Mr. Philip Donlay.
– Philip, what is your book Code Black about?
– Code Black is the highest level of snow emergency at Chicago O’Hare Airport. The book is about two airplanes colliding. One crashes, one doesn’t, and the epic rescue to do whatever it takes to save the people aboard the remaining plane.
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COLLEEN DONNELLY: ANNABELLE FROM MINE TO TELL IS AMALGAMATION OF WOMEN AND THEIR DESIRES
Colleen Donnelly’s third book Mine to Tell became her brightest literary jewel. The novel was released on August 25. Until now the title gathered almost 100 reviews with stunning average of 4.8 Amazon stars. “I was hooked on the first page”, “Best fiction novel I’ve ever read” and “Unique and fascinating way to tell a story,” are few of the readers’ comments.
Land of Books is happy to meet Colleen Donnelly. We are sure that you will share the feeling.
– Colleen, what is your book Mine to Tell about?
– Mine to Tell, at the heart of it, is about forgiveness, and I use the clash of family guilt and innocence to bring that out. Annabelle’s great-grandmother, Julianne, was accused of adultery by Annabelle’s great-grandfather. The family ostracized Julianne and for three generations never questioned the accusation. Annabelle, the first female born in the family since Julianne, doubts her great-grandmother’s guilt and sets out on a course that upsets her family and affects her own engagement so she can learn the truth.
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WINTER RENSHAW: ARROGANT PLAYBOY WAS THE MOST FUN I’VE EVER HAD WRITING
Winter Renshaw appeared in the romance world earlier this year. The promising author made a dream career start with her first books. Now she continues with another smashing hit Arrogant Playboy. The novel was released on November 3, and jumped directly into Top 20 Kindle bestselling list.
It’s a great pleasure to welcome one again at Land of Books mysterious writer Winter Renshaw. If you missed our first interview – check it out here.
– Winter, welcome back to Land of Books. Tell us about your new release Arrogant Playboy?
– Arrogant Playboy is the third book in my ‘Arrogant’ series. The hero, Beckham King, is a former FLDS lost boy who moved to New York City, changed his name, and opted for a self-indulgent lifestyle. In the opening scene, he’s just ended a one-night stand with a woman, Odessa Russo, who is sort of an anomaly to him. Normally he’s the love ’em and leave ’em type, but she piques his interest. That doesn’t happen often, if ever. So he pursues her, much to her dismay, and she resists him as best she can, but a handful of unforeseen circumstances throws them together in ways neither of them could’ve ever anticipated.
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ADA SCOTT: I WANTED STILL A BAD BOY TO BE ABSOLUTELY SMOKING HOT
Ada Scott describes herself as a former office drone and former nurse, who now spends every waking moment doing what she loves. The result is her very first novel Still a Bad Boy.
The book made shining premiere around Amazon bestselling list reaching Top 10. The readers’ response was brilliant with average 4.5 stars from 180 reviews.
– Ada, what is your book Still a Bad Boy about?
– It’s about an innocent young girl who is unexpectedly thrust into a world of lust and danger with a powerful man who has a legitimate business front, but a history of crime and violence as well as an ongoing personal vendetta that he can never let go of.
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