Birthday Greetings

Today, I'm no longer a twenty-something chick. Nope. I'm moving up to the big thirties. I've always heard people freak out when they turn thirty. But I don't feel a decade older. Maybe I'm just too busy with upcoming babies and books to worry about age. Oh, well. Happy Birthday to me!

On to more important matters... Don't forget I have a two-book giveaway contest going. If you'd like to win the print copies of Seduction's Stakes by Claire Ashgrove and Mr. Charming by Nancy J. Parra, hop over to my October 2nd post where I interviewed Ashgrove's hero, the ornery Riley Jennings, and leave a comment (make sure to give your name or email address with your comment so I can contact the winner once they're drawn on October 12th--Thanks).

And for the most important issue of all (to me anyway!), my baby's gender mystery will be resolved in... count them... FOUR DAYS!!! I can't wait. That news will be my most exciting birthday present of all.

Until Tuesday when I have more news to announce.

Interview with Jennifer Sumner, heroine in Nancy J. Parra’s “Mr. Charming”

Today, we have heroine Jennifer Sumner from Nancy J. Parra's romantic suspsense novel, Mr. Charming to tell us a little about her and her story.

So, Jennifer, tell us a little about yourself.

Jen: “I’m a single mom who works at home…”

A single mom? Wow. How did that change your life?

Jen: *smiling* “Being a mom gave me real purpose. I thought respect for my work was a good life goal until I looked into my son’s wide baby eyes. Then I knew that recognition from my peers, helping my listeners, fame and fortune…all that faded in comparison to the needs of my son.”

You work out of your home?

Jen: “Yes, I have a studio in my basement.”

A studio?

Jen: “I’m an advice doctor. Think Dr. Phil with a female twist. I write a syndicated newspaper column and tape a show from my studio.”

You write a column, host a radio show AND raise a six-year-old. Amazing. What do you do on your down time? Or, DO you have down time?

Jen: *chuckle* “I don’t think there’s a mom out there who has down time. But I advise my readers to try to create some “me” time in their day. Children grow up and leave. If you keep some mommy time in your day it will be an easier transition later.”

What kinds of things do you do with your mommy time?

Jen: “I like to read romance novels and I play a mean game of tennis when I get the chance.”

So…who’s this Kane McCormick guy (eyebrows wiggling)? What’s the story with him? And please, feel free to go heavy on the juicy details.

Jen: *blushing* “I thought Kane was everything I tell my readers to stay away from. A self serving playboy with a different woman on his arm every night… but I was wrong.” *shakes her head* “I should have known better than to believe the tabloids. They were certainly wrong about me and my divorce… I should never have believed the stories about Kane.”

So, you’re saying your divorce and Kane’s playboy ways were falsely reported?

Jen: “Let’s just say you can’t believe everything you read in those papers. They are out to sell gossip—not report the truth.”

How did Kane end up at your house? Did you know him before he moved in with you?

Jen: “To begin with, he did not move in with me. My brother the homicide detective asked me if I would take in an innocent man for a couple of days. I said yes because I have a perfectly good guest room… I had no idea he was hiding Kane McCormick.”

Kane was supposed to be dead.

Jen: "Yes… the police thought it would be easier to catch the person who blew up Kane’s private jet and killed his friends if they thought Kane was dead, too.”

And things got messy?

Jen: “Let’s just say it was more complicated than I bargained for…”

Wow, I can’t wait to read your story to find out how everything turns out. But for the time being, let’s talk a little more about you. What’s your dream vacation? Mountain skiing with hot chocolate or umbrella cocktails on the beach? Or Other?

Jen: *smiling* “Anywhere I can take my son and watch him have fun.”

Are you more of a steak and potatoes girl, strictly salads, or pizza all the way?

Jen: I like a home cooked meal. It really is all about sitting down as a family and spending time together. Where better than at the dinner table.”

Finish this sentence. When the going gets tough…

Jen: “The tough do the right thing.”

I’m curious. What do you think of Nancy J. Parra? Has she done anything to totally aggravate you or give you insurmountable obstacles to overcome, or is she a pretty easy-going author?

Jen: *shakes head* “She certainly likes to torture me.” Laughs. “Just when I thought I had my life together she threw Kane at me…then before I could figure that out, Kane’s killer went on the attack… Thank goodness for HEAs.”

Now for the most important question of all. How can we get our hands on your
story?

Jen: “The book is available at www.thewildrosepress.com in both e and print format. You can also find us at Amazon and Barnes and Noble. Or visit nancy’s website at www.nancyjparra.com and click on her catalog page for buy buttons.”

Thank you so much for stopping by, Jen. I for one am excited about your story. For those of you who'd like a sneak peek of Mr. Charming before you buy it, just visit Nancy J. Parra's Excerpt page at address : http://www.nancyjparra.com/gpage8.html for a fun read.

Enjoy!