Halfway to Anywhere by Sydney Logan

Halfway to Anywhere by Sydney Logan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

“But where would we go?” I reach over and stroke her cheek. “It doesn’t matter. We’ll just get in the car and go. And by morning, we could be halfway to . . . anywhere. Anywhere at all.”

I loved the REALITY of this book. The subjects are darkish and raw. These teens deal with real life issues and in real life situations. That's what kept me going back to finish it. It was a super short story. However, I am a super slow reader. I loved that it made me WANT to walk on my treadmill, just so I can see what's happening next.

The relationship between Silas and Jaycee was just as one would expect in a normal teenage "puppy love". I could relate to them as a couple, unlike some romances where it's an instant I LOVE YOU. Their relationship was believable. The way that Silas wanted to protect her, made me love him even more. I could easily see myself as a young girl falling for my "own" Silas.

“Love sucks, Silas. It puts you in impossible positions and makes you compromise your convictions. It makes you do stupid things you never thought you’d do. It makes you blind and careless. It makes you question everything you ever thought was right. Or everything you thought was wrong. It makes you keep secrets. It makes you take risks you never thought you’d have to take.”

Once again Sydney has pulled me in with the details. She leaves nothing out. You are not left wondering. No how? why? where? Just following the flow of the story it's easy to get the answers. She has such a way with details that you can always feel an immediate connection to the characters.

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Title: Listen to Your Heart

Author: Sydney Logan

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Cover Design: T.M. Franklin

Release Date: November 19, 2016

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Skye Douglas has made a career out of helping brides plan the wedding of their dreams—even if she’s bitter when it comes to her own love life. Instead of risking her heart again, Skye prefers to spend her free time with her nephew—a little guitar prodigy who shares his aunt’s obsession with 80s metal hair bands.

Then she meets Caleb, the guitar teacher, and Skye suddenly finds herself unable to think about anything except the guy’s Def Leppard T-shirt and his bright blue eyes.

Caleb Lynch has waited all this life for a girl like Skye.

Too bad he’s engaged.

The fake engagement to his best friend seemed like a good idea at the time—after all, it’s her mom’s dying wish. But now he’s met someone he might actually have a future with, and Caleb’s not sure how understanding Skye will be if she learns the truth.

Then Caleb meets his wedding planner, and his entire world is turned upside down.

When Skye realizes she’s broken the cardinal rule of wedding planning by falling for the groom, will she listen to her head . . .or her heart?

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Caleb stands and offers me his hand.

“Dance with me?”

I hate to dance . . . almost as much as I hate to date. But this is, without a doubt, the most romantic thing that’s ever happened to me.

“Okay.”

Caleb’s eyes never leave mine as he leads me to the dance floor. Pulling me close, he drifts his hands up my arms and along my shoulders until I’m flush against him. I encircle his waist with my arms as we sway to the music.

Then the most amazing thing happens.

Caleb leans his forehead against mine and starts to sing.

And I melt. Absolutely, positively melt right there in his arms.

Correction. This is the most romantic thing that’s ever happened to me.

Caleb’s deep blue eyes burn with emotion as he sings softly to me. I don’t care that we probably look ridiculous and cheesy. I don’t care that the waitress will most likely slash my tires. I don’t care that he’s singing slightly off key. I don’t even care that my best friend is going to scream bloody murder when I tell her about this moment.

I don’t care about any of it, because I’m here.

With him.

It’s exciting.

It’s terrifying.

Suddenly too overwhelmed with everything, I close my eyes.

“Please look at me,” he whispers, and because I’m completely under his spell, I obey.

“Caleb, I . . .” my voice drifts off.

Everything’s just too intense. It’s too much. And I don’t know what to say.

“You feel it, too?”

The insecure girl in me wants to ask what he means, but the woman in me knows. Of course I feel it, and I have no idea how to answer him. I decide to go with the truth.

“I do.”

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Sydney Logan writes heartfelt romances that feature strong heroines and the heroes who love them. In addition to her novels, she has also penned several short stories and is a contributor to Chicken Soup for the Soul. Sydney holds a Master’s degree in Elementary Education and spends her days surrounded by kids and books. A native of East Tennessee, she enjoys playing piano and relaxing on her porch with her wonderful husband and their very spoiled cat.

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Title: Songbird

Author: Sydney Logan

Genre: Contemporary Romance

 Release Date: October 2015

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Callie Franklin doesn’t do one night stands.

Ever.

She’s far too responsible and focused on her career to ever let herself give in to temptation. But, on the eve of her best friend’s wedding, she meets that temptation . . .

And his name is Devin McAllister.

Devin, on the other hand, has no problem with meaningless hookups. The very last thing he needs—or wants—is a relationship.

Relationships come with strings.

Relationships come with heartbreak.

A late-night encounter in the hotel’s piano bar finds the two unable to resist each other. With her angelic voice and bright blue eyes, Devin’s sure he’s never met anyone as beautiful as his Songbird.

Six weeks later, when two pink lines confirm Callie’s worst fears, she and Devin have to face the consequences of their wild weekend.

And they have to deal with each other—whether they like it or not.

With a love story that’s far from traditional, Callie and Devin begin to wonder if their one-night stand could turn into something neither of them anticipated.

A happily ever after.

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Traffic’s insane, but I finally make it to Callie’s apartment just after two. I anxiously knock on the door, ridiculously eager to get my hands on her. Maybe she’ll be wearing some flimsy lingerie. Maybe she’ll be naked. My mind’s busy conjuring all the possibilities when she opens the door . . . wearing a sweatshirt and jeans.

“Hey,” she says softly, stepping aside to let me in.

“Hey. You okay?”

She looks pale as a ghost. Is she sick? She looks sick. Maybe I should call an ambulance. Or my dad.

“I’m okay.” Callie leads me over to the sofa. “Look, Devin, I know you probably have some plans for us for tonight, but that won’t be happening.”

“Oh.” Disappointment floods me, but if the nauseated look on her face is any indication, it’s probably best. Besides, there’s the next night. And the next.

“But we need to talk, so I’m glad you’re here. I have something I need to tell you.” She abruptly jumps to her feet and walks toward her kitchen. “Would you like something to drink?”

I can’t tell if she’s being a good hostess or simply stalling, but I ask for a beer. It looks like I’m gonna need it. I hadn’t pegged her for the kind of woman who needs to talk about her feelings.

When she returns to the living room, Callie hands me a bottle and sits down next to me. I notice she only brought one.

“You’re not drinking?”

She curls her feet beneath her. “Unfortunately, no. I won’t be drinking for a long time.”

I’ve had it with the riddles.

“All right, what’s going on? My brother and his girlfriend threatened to murder me if I make you cry. Something’s obviously up with you because you just want to talk.”

Her forehead creases. “Don’t you ever just talk to a woman?”

“Not if I can help it.”

“Why not? The girls you usually date don’t have enough sense to carry on an intelligent conversation?”

“I don’t date, Callie.”

“I see. You just sleep with them.”

“Sometimes. Is there something wrong with that?”

“And are you careful?”

“Careful?”

“Safe,” she says softly. “We didn’t use protection. I just wondered if that’s typical for you.”

Oh. It’d be easy to blame the alcohol, but honestly, using protection was the very last thing on my mind that night.

“No, that’s not typical. I’m sorry about that.”

“So am I.”

Callie seems far more relaxed after my apology. Maybe this night won’t be an epic failure after all. I slide closer to her, but she raises her hand in warning.

“We’re not finished.”

I groan and lean back against the couch.

“Devin, I need you to listen. Something happened that weekend. I’m almost positive you won’t want to sleep with me after you hear what I’m about to say.”

“I seriously doubt that.”

“I don’t.” Callie sits up a little straighter and squares her shoulders. “I want you to know I expect nothing from you. Our weekend together was a mistake, and I’ll deal with the consequences of it. I don’t know exactly what I’m going to do at this point, but I thought you should at least know what’s going on.”

“What’s going on?”

Her eyes flood with tears.

“Devin, I’m pregnant.”

Pregnant.

Pregnant?

I stare at her. She stares at me. I watch her closely, hoping that at any moment she’s going to burst out laughing.

But she’s not laughing. She’s crying.

I hear Lorie’s voice in my suddenly throbbing head.

Don’t make her cry.

“Why . . . why are you telling me?”

She wipes her eyes. “What do you mean?”

“You’re assuming it’s mine?”

“Of course it’s yours!”

I snort. “Really? How can you be so sure? Maybe it was that bartender in the hotel’s piano bar. Or maybe it was the guy who sat with you at the reception. Or maybe—just maybe—it was the photographer you were with tonight. You two seem pretty close.”

Even as the bitter words drip off my tongue, I know better. Her face is just too furious . . . her eyes too heartbroken.

Suddenly, Callie stops crying. Her eyes flash with fury just seconds before she slaps me across the face.

Despite the ringing in my ears, I can hear my brother’s warning.

Don’t be an asshole tonight.

Too late.

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Sydney Logan is the bestselling author of seven novels. She has also penned several short stories and is a contributor to Chicken Soup for the Soul. A lover of music, she fills her playlist with everyone from Johnny Cash to Eminem. Sydney holds a Master’s degree in Elementary Education and spends her days surrounded by kids and books. A native of East Tennessee, she enjoys playing piano and relaxing on her porch with her wonderful husband and their very spoiled cat.

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Mountain Charm by Sydney Logan

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“True love and sweet whispers, till death do us part;
Send someone to love my Appalachian heart.”

At the age of thirteen, Angelina Clark followed in the footsteps of her ancestors by casting an Appalachian love spell, which promised she would find her true love. A young Angelina had been thrilled to participate in the ritual, but through the years, her father’s untimely death and her mother’s illness have shaken Angelina’s magical faith to its core. Now, as her twenty-first birthday approaches, she refuses to practice her supernatural gifts and no longer believes in the love charm.

That is, until Dylan Thomas arrives on her front porch.

Dylan, a Nashville writer, travels to the mountain town of Maple Ridge to unearth the family’s supernatural secrets. While her clairvoyant mother is convinced that Dylan is her daughter’s soul mate, Angelina refuses to see the nosy reporter as anything more than a nuisance.

The two grow closer just as her mother’s health takes a turn for the worse. Faced with mounting medical bills, Angelina is faced with selling the family’s music shop to make ends meet. Desperate to help the woman he loves, Dylan explores his own family tree and finds support from an unlikely source.

Can Dylan prove his love is real—spell or no spell?

This is literally one of the sweetest little love stories I have ever read. It reminds me so much of growing up in my small mountain home town. I love how Sydney can capture all the details in small town living. She really gets it SPOT ON. This story reminded me so much of my family and the stories passed down, it was as if I was reading a family story. I really enjoyed this so much that I'd love to see a second book. No spoilers of course but I want to know more about their family and their gifts.

Angelina Clark is such a confused little soul. She like most gals wants that happily ever after but her emotions are in such turmoil with her heritage and just not knowing.

Dylan Thomas had NO CLUE what he got himself into stepping into that town. At first I just kept thinking he is the clique book boyfriend. By the end of the book he is so much more. He is PERFECT. He is so sweet, caring, understanding, and definitely a dream come true.

I can see why Angelina is so reluctant, when Dylan comes to town, I would be too. I found that their relationship unlike a lot of book relationships actually progressed at a decent pace. It's relatatable. I like that I can actual picture myself in that persons shoes. I love the many ways their relationship develops. It's truly the sweetest of love stories. 

Another great thing about this story is it isn't "predictable". I would think oh i know where this is going. NOPE . Sydney would surprise me with a twist or turn. I love that it kept me guessing. Will she? Wont she? What will he do? How will they handle that? etc..

I would like to now take the time to BEG , lol, I'm not too proud for a second book in this series. I am so curious about the rest of Angelina's family and their heritage. Just throwing THAT out there. Thanks Sydney for ANOTHER great read.

Sydney Logan is the bestselling author of six novels. She has also penned several short stories and is a contributor to Chicken Soup for the Soul. A lover of music, she fills her playlist with everyone from Johnny Cash to Eminem.


Sydney holds a Master’s degree in Elementary Education and spends her days surrounded by kids and books. A native of East Tennessee, she enjoys playing piano and relaxing on her porch with her wonderful husband and their very spoiled cat.

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Songbird by Sydney Logan **COVER REVEAL**

It’s cover reveal day for Songbird by Sydney Logan! I am so excited to share this cover with y’all! Sydney is sharing an exclusive excerpt and giveaway with us so be sure to check it all out!    

 Title: Songbird 

  Genre: Contemporary Romance 

  Author: Sydney Logan 

  Release Day: October 3rd 

  About Songbird: One bridesmaid. One groomsman. One classic wedding hookup. But for Callie and Devin, their weekend of passion is anything but typical. Callie Franklin doesn’t do one night stands. Ever. She’s far too responsible and focused on her career to ever let herself give in to temptation. But, on the eve of her best friend’s wedding, she meets that temptation . . . And his name is Devin McAllister. Devin, on the other hand, has no problem with meaningless hookups. The very last thing he needs—or wants—is a relationship. Relationships come with strings. Relationships come with heartbreak. A late-night encounter in the hotel’s piano bar finds the two unable to resist each other. With her angelic voice and bright blue eyes, Devin’s sure he’s never met anyone as beautiful as his Songbird. Six weeks later, when two pink lines confirm Callie’s worst fears, she and Devin have to face the consequences of their wild weekend. And they have to deal with each other—whether they like it or not. With a love story that’s far from traditional, Callie and Devin begin to wonder if their one-night stand could turn into something neither of them anticipated.   A happily ever after.

Sydney NEVER disappoints me. Each book keeps getting better and better.. This one was definitively one of her best yet. I was honored to be able to read an ARC of this book. It had me feeling so many emotions... I cant wait for you all to read this book... I will post my review after release date... 

    

  Exclusive Excerpt: Sitting down on the piano bench, I let my fingers drift aimlessly along the keys. I switch on the microphone and start to play the opening bars of my favorite Fleetwood Mac song.   Closing my eyes, I play and sing, allowing the music to soothe my troubled mind. I’m at the final chorus when I feel someone’s eyes on me. It’s the most incredible sensation—instinct alerting me to the penetrating stare of some stranger in the dimly lit bar.   I slowly open my eyes, and my fingers slip off the keys when I see him.   He’s seated at a table just a few feet away. His tie is undone, as are the first couple buttons of his shirt. He gazes at me, and I watch as his finger lazily trails along the rim of his glass while I struggle to remember the words to a song I’ve loved all my life.   The man rises from the seat, his eyes never leaving mine as he picks up his glass and walks over to the piano. I break the spell, forcing myself to look down and focus on the keys. Without asking permission, he sits down on the bench next to me. I take a deep breath and pray for instinct to take over as I finish the song.   After I play the last note, silence hangs in the air between us until he lifts his hand and brushes my hair away from my shoulders.   “Play something else,” he says, his voice deep and smooth against my ear.   So I sing, paying no real attention to the words as we stare at each other throughout the song. I have no idea how long we sit there, but it’s apparently too long for the bartender because he announces last call.   The handsome stranger stands up and reaches for me.   “Come with me, Songbird.”   The look in his eye is unmistakable, filling me with a sense of longing and excitement that I haven’t felt in so very long. I know I’m too tired, too lonely, and probably a little too tipsy to accept this man's outstretched hand.   I do it anyway.

 

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Amason best-selling author Sydney Logan holds a Master's degree in Elementary Education. She is the author of five novels - Lessons Learned, Mountain Charm, Soldier On, Once Upon a December, and Pros & Cons. Sydney has also penned several short stories and is a contributor to Chicken Soup for the Soul. A native of East Tennessee, Sydney enjoys playing piano and relaxing on her porch with her wonderful husband and their very spoiled cat. Visit her website at www.sydneylogan.com.  

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Con artists Jenna York and Ethan Summers always seem to cross paths during their travels around the world. With their partners in tow, the cunning criminals wreak havoc across the globe, stealing from the rich and giving to the richer. While Jenna tries to convince herself that she sees him as nothing more than a professional rival, Ethan finds it a little harder to fight his attraction to the beautiful thief.

When tragedy strikes, Jenna and Ethan join forces, but are the stakes too high? Can they escape this last job with their lives—and their hearts—intact?

WOW ! seriously I'm officially calling this Sydney Logan's BEST book yet....I LOVE this book. It has everything. I love the amount of romance mixed with anticipation and drama and lets not forget the suspense...OMGOSH !!! I'm in love with her leading man Ethan Summers. I want my own little pocket Ethan. He is everything we nerdy girls want in a book boyfriend *sigh*. Also I'm not ashamed to admit it... I "may" have a "small" girly crush on Jenna York.. (she is so awesome, I tried to fight it, I did she's just well you will see ). I so enjoyed getting to read all the flirtatious banter between Ethan and Jenna. It was so witty and I found myself smiling while reading the book. It has a very "ahhh so sweet" quality. Sydney amazes me more and more with each book I read of hers. She pulls me in immediately. by chapter 3 I was already hooked and willing to stay up WAY past my bedtime reading. Halfway through the book I gave in and cried myself to sleep. I woke up and was antsy to get back to my book but real life calls first *sigh* . So what's a nerd girl to do? She tells the hubs to crock pot supper, puts on some Mickey Mouse for the toddler and FINALLY I get to dive back into Jenna and Ethan's world. I finished this book in 2 sittings. I couldn't put it down. I wanted MORE and MORE. I needed to know what was gonna happen next. This book EXCEEDED all expectations I had. It's not just another romance. It had me sitting on the edge of my seat... Definitely a must read book...

I"m also loving that she named a character after me. I debated on if i should mention this but AN AUTHOR NAMED A CHARACTER AFTER ME !!!!!!! that's HUGE right? I loved it. It made this nerd girls day. I'm so happy with my character =) THANKS SYDNEY FOR THE BOOK AND THE CHARACTER

Amazon bestselling author Sydney Logan holds a Master's degree in Elementary Education. She is the author of three novels - Lessons Learned, Mountain Charm, and Soldier On. Sydney has also penned four short stories and is a contributor to Chicken Soup for the Soul. 

A native of East Tennessee, Sydney enjoys playing piano and relaxing on her porch with her wonderful husband and their very spoiled cat.

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Soldier On by Sydney Logan **BLOG TOUR REVIEW**

 

 Release Date: June 20

Genres: Romance/Military/New Adult

  

Will his call of duty break both their hearts?

Losing her father in Desert Storm has left Stephanie James with a bitter soul when it comes to the military. As a college senior juggling a full course load, Steph's only goal is to graduate with honors at the end of the semester. She’s focused, determined, and a firm believer in all work and no play. Then she meets Brandon Walker at a New Year’s Eve costume party. Despite his disguise, Steph finds herself attracted to the camouflaged soldier who curls her toes with a scorching midnight kiss.

Brandon is an engineering major and ROTC student from the hills of Kentucky. Growing up as the son of a major general has given Brandon firsthand knowledge of the struggles military families sometimes face. Now that his father’s memory is fading, Brandon is even more determined to make his dad proud and graduate as an officer in the United States Army. Then he meets Stephanie, and suddenly, his focus is less on his military service and more on the pretty brunette who has stolen his heart. When he becomes aware of Steph’s resentment toward the military, he worries their relationship is doomed. 

When faced with the realization that she's fallen in love with a soldier, can Steph’s wounds from the past be healed with love in her present . . . and in her future?

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OMG !!! Sydney Logan has done it again. She trapped me in a book. When I couldn't read I wanted to SO very badly. I needed to know what was next. What was happening. I wanted more of THEIR world. I LOVED LOVED LOVED this book. This is the 2nd book of Sydney's I have read and she did NOT disappoint me. I love how she captures small town america. I love the details that she writes. I can clearly picture in my head EXACTLY what she has wrote. I love that she writes stories so emotionally charged. I laughed, cried, and sighed.  There was times I was left thinking wait a minute what just happened... In fact there was one point in the book ... Yep. I thought Sydney Logan YOUR BAD !!! While reading this book there were moments of unbelief, moments of anxiety, moments of sweetness, and moments of LOVE. I was amazed that I got to experience every emotion in the book. I love when that happens. I can NOT wait to see what Sydney has in store for us.

On to the book. I enjoyed the flow of the book. The switch between different point of views. It let me get to know each character a little better. I enjoyed seeing how each person involved is dealing with each obstacle thrown at them. Sydney has a way of getting inside a readers head and giving them EXACTLY what they want and need. I totally got the 80's references and I knew when she quoted Full House, this book would be in my TOP list of favorites for a very long time.

Stephanie James is a very routine , everything planned out, scheduled kinda gal ( which is totally me, seriously, lol ). She needs it to be this way in order to graduate and pursue her dream of becoming a teacher. When her mother tells her to do one adventurous thing before graduation. She never imagined that the one thing would forever change her life. I always found myself relating to Stephanie is EVERY situation. I found myself agreeing with her so much. It was if Sydney was in MY head. I love that I can identify with a character so strongly.

Brandon Walker is MY NEW BOOK BOYFRIEND... I'm claiming him NOW. Yes I have told Sydney this ( between you and me, I don't think she believes me). I love him. He's sweet, caring sensitive, and a HOT SEXY SOLDIER ! He has all the makings of marriage material . Too bad Stephanie HATES everything MILITARY. That soon changes though obviously. She can't resist his charm. I can't either. *sigh*.  

I would definitely rate this a  4 star read. 

 

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Sydney Logan is an Amazon bestselling author and holds a Master's degree in Elementary Education. With the 2012 release of her debut novel, Lessons Learned, she made the transition from bookworm to author. Her second novel, Mountain Charm, was released in 2013. She is also the author of four short stories – Mistletoe Magic, The Little Drummer Boy, Force of Nature, and Stupid Cupid. A native of East Tennessee, Sydney enjoys playing piano and relaxing on her porch with her wonderful husband and their very spoiled cat.

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1. When and why did you begin writing?
I’ve always been a writer. I blame it on my love of music and lyrics. I used to write lyrics during class. =)  But I didn't begin writing professionally until 2011.

2. When did you first consider yourself a writer?
Probably in 2011 when I signed my publishing contract. I’d always been a writer, but signing on the dotted line made it very, very official.

3. What inspired you to write your first book?
I’d been writing online for about two years when one of my readers, who just happened to work for a small publishing house, suggested I submit something original to them. I submitted the first three chapters of Lessons Learned and was signed to a contract. 
I’m a teacher who lives in Appalachia, so I wanted to set the story in the mountains and have the main character be an English teacher. I knew I wanted to write a romance, but I wanted to write more than just a love story. Bullying is such an epidemic in our society, so I decided to flesh out the character of Matt and give him a bigger story.

4.     Do you have a specific writing style?
I don’t know if I have a particular style, but I don’t believe in long, descriptive paragraphs about setting or clothes unless it’s important to the scene. I don’t need to know she’s wearing a red blouse unless it has a purpose, you know? I like to mix humor and romance with tug-at-your-heart emotions.

5. How did you come up with your titles?
I have to come up with the title before I can write the book. I’m weird that way. With Lessons Learned, it was pretty easy since the book was about teachers. Mountain Charm went through a few different titles before I settled on that one. It was just a play on words (my main character, Angelina, is a witch and casts an Appalachian love spell/charm). For Soldier On, I just knew I wanted the word “soldier” in the title. I searched online for soldier-related phrases, and worked “soldier on” into the story as a family mantra. 

6. Is there a message in your books that you want readers to grasp?
Family is precious, friendship is important, and happy endings are possible in love if you don’t settle for guys who treat you like crap. :).

7.     How much of the book is realistic?
I think Soldier On is very realistic. At least I hope it is. I spent months researching ROTC, Alzheimer’s, and talking to military wives about their experiences.

8. Are you currently reading a book? If so what book are you reading now?
I’m not currently reading anything, but I just finished Puddle Jumping by Amber L. Johnson. It comes out July 1. So beautiful. I’m insanely jealous of her talent.

9. Are there any new authors that have grasped your interest?
Amber, for sure. Jennyfer Browne is another new author whose writing I love. 

10. What are your current projects?
I have three works in progress, all of which call to me at different times for different reasons. I need to buckle down and focus on one. I plan to do that in July.

11. Can you share a little of your current work with us?
Soldier On is the story of Stephanie James who lost her dad in Desert Storm. She never met him, so she has this somewhat irrational hatred for all things military. She falls in love with Brandon, an Army brat and ROTC officer. It’s definitely a story about growing up, facing your fears, and deciding if following your heart is worth the risk.

12. Is there anything you find particularly challenging in your writing?
Finding time to write can be hard, but the most challenging aspect of writing is actually promoting the book once it’s out. I become a marketing machine, which really takes time away from writing. But it’s part of it.

13. Who is your favorite author and what is it that really strikes you about their work?
I’ve always said Nicholas Sparks is my favorite author, and I can’t imagine that changing anytime soon. My stories have been compared to his, and while I can’t even begin to believe that, it’s totally flattering because I love how he tells a story. His stories are typically set in small towns in the south and tend to rip your heart out. He’s probably the reason I write the kinds of stories I do.

14. What books have most influenced your life most?
The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks, Forever by Judy Blume, Twilight by Stephenie Meyer, The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton, The Fault in Our Stars by John Green, and the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling.

15. What was the hardest part of writing?
Besides finding time to write and marketing the book, one of the hardest things about writing for me was sharing my work with others. I’m pretty insecure, so exposing myself and my words to complete strangers was terrifying. I’m more confident now, but at first, it was scary.

NOW for the FUN stuff !

1. What's your favorite food ? 
I love fruit! Just give me a fruit tray, and I’m a happy camper.

2. What's your favorite song ? 
This changes all the time. Right now, it’s “Automatic” by Miranda Lambert.

3. What is one of your favorite quotes? 
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” 2 Timothy 1:7

4. What chore do you absolutely hate doing? 
 Cleaning the tub!!

5. What is your favorite Holiday ? 
Christmas

6. If you could choose to stay a certain age forever, what age would it be? 
I’ll be 29 forever. :)

7. If you could witness any event past, present or future, what would it be? 
I had to think hard on this one! I’m a music nut, so I would have loved to have seen Johnny Cash propose to June Carter on stage in Canada in 1968.

8. If you could learn to do anything, what would it be?
I would love to learn how to play the mandolin. I play piano, but I’m not so great at stringed instruments.

9. If you were immortal for a day, what would you do?
I’d go bungee jumping. Knowing I’m immortal is the only thing that could make me brave enough to do it!

10. If you had to change your first name, what would you change it to?
Sydney. :)

11. If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet?
June Carter Cash.

12. If you were reincarnated as an animal/drink/ice cream flavor, what would it be?
Animal – giraffe (I’d be tall for the first time in my life)
Drink – Sonic Limeade
Ice cream flavor – Pineapple 

13. If you could know the answer to any question, besides “What is the meaning of life?”, what would it be?
What is the cure for cancer?

14. If you could be any fictional character, who would you choose?
Hermione in Harry Potter. Although, I don’t think I would have chosen Ron…

15. Tell us something totally embarrassing about yourself !

I watched all 13 episodes of Season 2 of Orange is the New Black all in one day.

#sorrynotsorry

 

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