Sunday, May 17, 2015

May is National Military Appreciation Month - Aloha to Sally MacKenzie



Sally MacKenzie cohosted the Battle of Trafalgar table at the SOS America Military Tribute during the RT Booklovers Convention (pictures to come).   From her bio,

When not at her keyboard or staring into space musing on her next story, Sally can be found at the gym or in the middle lane of her Masters swim practice, trying to keep all her moving parts working. She loves to travel, particularly to England where she drags her poor husband to historic sites in the name of research or—as he puts it—to look at spoons. But since she also enjoys hiking over the English countryside, he remains relatively content. Sadly she doesn’t cook (but her husband does!) or clean, but she has good intentions...sort of.

I walked 5+ miles several mornings in Dallas - she has a fast clip!


Above, Sally (second from right) attended the SOS America Military Tribute in Chicago in 2012.  Sally is ready to celebrate the release of IN THE SPINSTER'S BED, available June 30:

At Spinster House, a woman can enjoy the spoils of single life—or find the love of a lifetime…

It has been twenty years since Lord William Wattles laid eyes on Annabelle Frost. Still, he remembers everything—her ethereal beauty, her bookish intelligence, her surprisingly modern attitudes about love...and lust. But Belle's allegedly wanton behavior led her father to send her away to save the family's reputation. Now she resides at Spinster House in the village of Loves Bridge, where an unmarried lady can live—and in Belle's case, support herself as a librarian—in peace...

Beautiful, passionate Belle—sworn off marriage? William can't believe the woman he once knew could end up like this. But when the hands of fate bring him to Loves Bridge, his long-lost love might just end up back in his arms. Is their unwavering desire worth the sweeping scandal that is sure to follow them both? Absolutely.

It is the prequel for her new series, The Spinster's House, with Book 1, WHAT TO DO WITH A DUKE, coming August 25.

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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. Both covers from Sally's new series feature a Calico Cat in the corner.  Do you like pets in romances?  Do you like cats?  I have four cats, three from Hawaii.

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

Learn more about Sally and her books at sallymackenzie.net.





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  1. Barbara E.May 17, 2015 at 12:32 AM

    Yes, I like pets in romances. I think they add a touch of normalcy and coziness to a story. I do like cats, and at one time I had three of them. Right now I have none, but will get some more when the time is right.

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  2. Linda McDonaldMay 17, 2015 at 12:33 AM

    I really enjoy having pets in romances and most genres of books that I read. I like cats. I am allergic to them, but that won't stop me from petting them. I love to hear them purr.

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  3. AnonymousMay 17, 2015 at 2:01 AM

    Yes
    Kimh

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  4. Mary PrestonMay 17, 2015 at 2:55 AM

    I think that pets, cats, can add a fun element to stories.

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  5. Jo's DaughterMay 17, 2015 at 4:29 AM

    Oh how adorable the calico car in the corner!!! I have a calico girl myself called Charlotte & I love cats or other pets in romance novels :-D

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  6. LindaMay 17, 2015 at 6:26 AM

    I like pets & animals in stories very much but then that's also because I think animal lovers are wonderful people

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  7. UnknownMay 17, 2015 at 6:59 AM

    I love pets in romances... And also happen to love cats :)

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  8. SharleneMay 17, 2015 at 8:09 AM

    Pets in romances usually add some humor to the story, so yes, I do like pets in romances.

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  9. DanielleMay 17, 2015 at 8:22 AM

    I love cats I have three of them all of them adopted. It depends on the storyline if I like pets in books.

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  10. DebbyMay 17, 2015 at 9:40 AM

    I do love pets in romance. They add to the story. I have three cats.

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  11. girlygirlhoosier52May 17, 2015 at 10:25 AM

    Had a cat and lost him in the divorce, never wanted to replace the irreplaceable.

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  12. Jan HouglandMay 17, 2015 at 10:26 AM

    I'm so glad Sally has a new release AND a new series coming up soon! And yes, I love cats and recently lost two due to their age. Sniff. I just haven't been brave enough to get a kitten again...yet. My fave cat was a calico named Matilda (Tillie for short) and she was also the best mouser I've ever seen! And also yes, I love pets (esp. cats) in my stories (and covers!). Thanks for this post, Kim. jdh2690@gmail.com

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  13. Diane D - FloridaMay 17, 2015 at 11:04 AM

    I enjoy reading about pets in romance stories.

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  14. erinMay 17, 2015 at 11:32 AM

    I enjoy having pets in stories. Often times they are comic relief :) thanks for sharing!

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  15. catsladyMay 17, 2015 at 1:02 PM

    I love animals in books and I love cats. I currently have 5 inside cats (7 at one time) and I also care for ferals/strays and whatever other wildlife that comes along. One of my cats is a tortoise - Lily.

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  16. GlendaMay 17, 2015 at 1:03 PM

    I do like when pets are included in books - their inclusion can add a lot to the story. I love cats (and dogs). I currently have 3 cats - 2 of whom we bottle fed practically from birth. I have a particular soft spot for tortishell cats. The poor girls have a bad reputation for their attitudes, ;-) but my current torti is the sweetest cat around. She is even nice to the vets and vet techs.

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  17. LSUReaderMay 17, 2015 at 1:07 PM

    Having pets in a story is an added pleasure--they add a lot to the normalcy of the characters. I like cats, but Hubby does not. Since we agree on dogs, I'd say we're a "Dog Family."

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  18. Mary KirklandMay 17, 2015 at 2:16 PM

    I do like animals in romance. I've never had a cat but I have 2 rats and a dog.

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  19. JaneMay 17, 2015 at 3:23 PM

    I do enjoy reading about pets in romances.

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  20. UnknownMay 17, 2015 at 3:52 PM

    I love them! I like how they are often the comic relief.

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  21. bn100May 17, 2015 at 4:14 PM

    No, not really

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  22. AnonymousMay 17, 2015 at 7:27 PM

    Not really. But love dogs in books.
    patoct

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  23. DiMay 17, 2015 at 8:27 PM

    I do enjoy pets as characters in books - they often show a different side to human characters.

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  24. Sally MacKenzieMay 17, 2015 at 9:26 PM

    I had so much fun walking--and talking--with you, Kim! The cat in the Spinster House books is inspired by a calico we met in Mortonhampstead, on the eastern edge of Dartmoor. She had quite the personality. I don't have any pets myself, but they do seem to keep creeping into my books.

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  25. Karen CMay 18, 2015 at 8:30 AM

    I do like pets in romance and I love cats. Unfortunately, I have allergies and can't have any in my home.

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  26. dstoutholcombMay 18, 2015 at 10:08 AM

    Pets can sometimes add humor or a twist to a story.

    We don't have pets--allergies.

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  27. BubeMay 18, 2015 at 9:05 PM

    Yes,I do like pets in romance :)

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  28. BookLadyMay 18, 2015 at 9:57 PM

    I enjoy pets in a romance, especially dogs.

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  29. Cathy PMay 21, 2015 at 11:52 AM

    I enjoy reading about pets in a romance (dogs and cats). I am very allergic to cats, so I can't be owned by one.

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  30. AnonymousMay 21, 2015 at 11:03 PM

    I do like cats, but my husband is allergic. Do love animals in stories.
    Karen T.

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  31. jmcgaughMay 23, 2015 at 5:50 PM

    Pets can add an interesting and enjoyable touch to a romance. I love cats but don't, currently, have one.

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  32. Helen L.May 26, 2015 at 3:30 PM

    Love pets in romance even tho I am not a pet person. They make for interesting reading.

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