Monday, May 11, 2015

May is National Military Appreciation Month - Aloha to Cat Johnson

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 Cat Johnson will be dressed for Texas as the consummate author of Cowboys and SEALs.   She is hosting a table named "Cowboy and SEALs" for the SOS America Military Tribute during the RT Booklovers' Convention.  Tickets are still available at this link.   From Cat's bio,

 It all started in first grade when Cat Johnson won the essay contest at Hawthorne Elementary School and got to ride in the Chief of Police's car in the Memorial Day Parade...and the rest, as they say, is history. As an adult, Cat generally tries to stay out of police cars and is thrilled to be writing for a living. She has been published under a different name in the Young Adult genre, but released her first romance in 2006. 

Today, she is a NY Times & USA Today best-selling, award-winning author of contemporary romance and contracted with Kensington and Samhain Publishing. She's also sponsored real live bull riding cowboys.

Cat (left) with me at RT/Chicago in 2012.

Cat recently kicked off a new series, Midnight Cowboys, with MIDNIGHT RIDE:

One bucking bronco…

Oklahoma ranch hand Tyler Jenkins is too young, too sexy, and too damn wild to be tied down by any single woman—for more than a few steamy hours…

One hard-working widow…

Widowed rancher Janie Smithwick is too busy paying off her debts to play rodeo with a reckless young cowboy like Tyler—no matter how hot he gets her…

One midnight ride they’ll never forget…

As a rule, Janie should be dating a man her own age, like her handsome neighbor Rohn—not the twenty-four-year old ranch hand he employs. But once Tyler gets Janie alone—held tight in his arms, pressed against his hard muscled body, burning with desire—the widow realizes that some rules, like broncos, are meant to be broken…

Can you guess which are Cat's boots?

May is National Military Appreciation Month. For the month of May, I am giving away one grand prize of books and swag from the authors featured this month (link). Plus five more commenters - one for each branch of service - wins a book choice from my convention stash. To enter the giveaway,

1. Do you have cowboy boots?  I don't but my husband does from his barbershop quartet, the Tone Rangers.

2. Comments are open through Sunday, May 31, 10 pm in Baltimore.

3. I'll post the winner on Monday, June 1.

Mahalo,

Kim in Baltimore
Aloha Spirit in Charm City

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30 comments:

  1. Linda McDonaldMay 11, 2015 at 10:50 PM

    I have a couple pairs of boots but not cowboy boots.

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  2. JaneMay 11, 2015 at 11:01 PM

    No cowboy boots for me.

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  3. AnonymousMay 12, 2015 at 12:19 AM

    No I do not.
    patoct

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  4. Jo's DaughterMay 12, 2015 at 3:00 AM

    No I don't have a pair of Cowboy boots.

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  5. Mary PrestonMay 12, 2015 at 3:01 AM

    I wish I had cowboy boots. They always looks so amazing. We are going into winter here so they would be useful.

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  6. Karen CMay 12, 2015 at 6:08 AM

    No, I don't have any cowboy boots.

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  7. DanielleMay 12, 2015 at 7:17 AM

    In the past I have had cowboy boots....but I don't wear them anymore.

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  8. DebbyMay 12, 2015 at 7:37 AM

    I looked to buy a pair and they are quite costly.

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  9. SharleneMay 12, 2015 at 7:46 AM

    I am a country music fan & always wanted cowboy boots, but never got them.

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  10. girlygirlhoosier52May 12, 2015 at 8:38 AM

    Sadly, no boots at my house...

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  11. BubeMay 12, 2015 at 9:34 AM

    Nope,I don't have cowboy boots :/

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  12. Diane D - FloridaMay 12, 2015 at 10:06 AM

    No, I don't have any cowboy boots. However, I do have some lovely vintage boots from the 80's, which are gorgeous.

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  13. Jan HouglandMay 12, 2015 at 11:01 AM

    Darn, Kim! No, I don't have cowboy boots...anymore. Used to. Developed plantar fasciitis about seven years ago and have to wear old lady shoes with special orthotics now. :-( But I love stories about guys and gals in boots! Takes me back to my boot wearin' days...fun! :-) Thanks for the post. jdh2690@gmail.com

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  14. BookLadyMay 12, 2015 at 11:51 AM

    I have several pairs of boots, but no cowboy boots.

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  15. DiMay 12, 2015 at 12:29 PM

    not anymore - I used to have a pair that my cousin had used for riding, but they must be long gone. It would be fun to have a pair - as long as they are comfortable!

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  16. Mary KirklandMay 12, 2015 at 2:38 PM

    I don't have cowboy boots but I do have hiking boots.

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  17. bn100May 12, 2015 at 9:31 PM

    nope

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  18. GlendaMay 12, 2015 at 10:04 PM

    I've got several pairs of boots, including 2 pairs of western boots but only one pair of proper cowboy boots. They're pretty much my most comfortable pair of boots -- my hiking boots are close. :-)

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  19. AnonymousMay 13, 2015 at 12:04 AM

    I do not have cowboy boots. The guy on the cover looks like the guy on Nashville.
    Gmapeony

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  20. UnknownMay 13, 2015 at 6:22 AM

    I have one pair but I hardly wear them... I'm more of an UGG girl :)

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  21. erinMay 13, 2015 at 7:55 AM

    no, but I've always secretly wanted a pair :)

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  22. Martha LawsonMay 13, 2015 at 7:47 PM

    No, I don't have any, but I've always wanted some..

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  23. jmcgaughMay 13, 2015 at 9:17 PM

    I have a pair that I bought years ago, but it's been a long time since I've worn them.

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  24. Cathy PMay 14, 2015 at 12:16 PM

    I have 5 pairs of cowboy boots. I love them!

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  25. LSUReaderMay 15, 2015 at 3:48 PM

    I don't have cowboy boots, but I bought my husband an excellent, hand-made pair of Lucchese boots that he loves.

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  26. catsladyMay 16, 2015 at 10:27 PM

    I've never had any but I would love a pair.

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  27. UnknownMay 17, 2015 at 4:03 PM

    I don't, but I used to!

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  28. UnknownMay 17, 2015 at 4:04 PM

    Oh, and The Tone Rangers-- LOVE IT!!

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  29. AnonymousMay 21, 2015 at 11:09 PM

    Nope.
    Karen T.

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  30. Helen L.May 26, 2015 at 3:34 PM

    I have no cowboy boots, but those you pictured sure look pretty

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