Jencey's Writer's Corner

Robert J. Elisberg sent me his debut novel Wild Roses .   I liked the idea of the story of the three musketeers with a twist meaning women in the role instead of men.      I knew a little about the three musketeers but not much.   I was interested to see how three women in these roles would work or not? Synopsis:   The king was only a child at the time of his kidnapping.   His father had died recently and with the monarch being a child a perfect opportunity.     One noble man the Marquis De Longueville wants to change the rule of France to the nobles.   He seems to succeed until…These three women Racine a gypsy, Charlotte a wealthy heiress, and Gabrielle an actress start blocking his plan.   These ladies all have one thing in common they are great with a sword.   An old nobleman finds a way to unite them, but can they really get over their differences?   Will they rescue the king? My Thoughts:   I...

I’ve just finished The Signature of All Things by Elizabeth Gilbert, and as one of the few people in the world who has not read Eat, Pray, Love , or seen the Julia Roberts’ film adaptation.   I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. Synopsis: The story focuses on a series of relationships against the backdrop of botany in the 1800s. Our heroine, Alma Whitaker, is the only biological daughter of Henry and Beatrix.   They live with an adopted sister Prudence, on an immense estate in Philadelphia called White Acre. It is in this environment that Alma is encouraged to question and study any and everything that fascinates her, but as the family fortune is based on Henry’s affinity with flora and commerce.   She soon becomes as adept as her father in all things plant related. This story, which spans nearly the entire 19 th century, takes us along as a young, decidedly rough around the edges Henry Whitaker embarks on the series of journeys that lead us to White Acre....

Good afternoon! Well summer is ending soon in the south.  Next week  the county where I live goes back for the first week.   I tend to feel the summer isn't truly over until labor day occurs.  Who is ready to get back to the school year? We still have much to enjoy in the summer such as the Book Sparks Pr Summer Reading Challenge.  They have an exciting lineup this year!  What is your favorite? The Kindle Fire HDX giveaway is still going on for July. Don't miss your chance to enter. Mailbox:  Time of My Life by Allison Wynn Scotch great deal on Amazon! Spun by Catherine McKenzie All Fall Down by Jennifer Weiner I am reading: 

Thank you to St. Martin’s Press for a copy of The Fortune Hunter by Daisy Goodwin.   This novel is her second.   The first is The American Heiress .     The author opens with a letter about her fascination with Sisi or Elizabeth the Empress of Austria which the author makes comparisons to Princess Diana.   There are also other characters such as Charlotte Baird, her brother Fred and his fiancée Augusta Crewe, and Bay Middleton.   What is a fortune hunter? Synopsis:   Charlotte Baird is busy developing her pictures.   She is a photographer much to the chagrin of her brother Fred.   She is also an heiress of her mother’s Lennox Fortune.   But why is this so important?   It might be because of who she might meet.   Bay Middleton is a friend of Fred Baird.   He has just been brushed aside by his most recent lover.   Bay is also asked to be the pilot for the deposed queen of Naples.   He refuses but h...

Welcome to this week's In My Mailbox post which I share the news of Writer's Corner.  Yesterday I got to visit with Susan Palmieri while she shared about The Witch of Belladonna Bay.   I was very excited to discuss publishing and learning more about what she writes.  I have to admit she makes it look easy.  I hope that she will come back and discuss more on Writer's Corner.   I am counting down the days this week to end of the week because two weeks from now I will be writing you once again from Myrtle Beach!  I hope to share some fun discoveries there as well! Let's get to the mail!  Dont' forget the  Kindle HDX giveaway currently ongoing.  The Prayer Box by Lisa Wingate From Phoebe Fox the Breakup Doctor Beach House Memories by Mary Alice Monroe We'll Always Have Paris by Jennifer Coburn The Witch of Belladonna Bay by Susan Palmieri ...

I feel absolutely blessed to share the second part of Elly’s journey.   Thank you to Colleen Oakes and BookSparks PR for the chance to share this next novel.   I have read the first novel which is Elly in Bloom .   I love weddings and flowers so I absolutely wanted to go back for more! Synopsis: Elly is very happy but is she in love with Keith?   Elly is a busy Florist with weddings planned throughout the season.   Keith owns the deli down the street.   Life could not be better!   All of the sudden a teenager shows up on Elly’s doorstep claiming to be family.  Elly starts to wonder if she can really trust Keith. Will Elly be able to adjust?   Then there is her business Posies is doing well but then the opportunity of the lifetime comes up to be part of the reality television show Bliss Brides.   Elly cannot say no and the chance to work with a celebrity bride.   Then snarky teenager is also pushing for a s...