Friday, February 14, 2014

Aloha to Nancy Naigle's MINT JULEPS AND JUSTICE


Creating Characters Readers Love

Is there some characteristic each of my heroines must have? Even if they are broken in the beginning, my heroines will find a way to pull up their bootstraps and carry on...stronger. I like that all my heroines are good friends too. To have good friends, you have to be one.

If my heroine was a famous actress, who would it be and why? Interestingly enough, I don’t picture actresses in my heroine roles. I kind of live out those parts myself as I write them, or some of my dearest girlfriends take on the role. I’ll never tell which ones are which...they probably can tell though.

Where do I find the inspiration for my heroes? Some are simply favorite traits from men I know. Some from well-known entertainers that we all know. The inspiration for Cody Tuggle in Out of Focus and Pecan Pie and Deadly Lies was Bret Michaels. From a looks perspective he was kind of a Toby Keith/Bret Michaels combo, but what struck me as I watched Celebrity Apprentice was that Bret Michaels was so much more than what he came off as on Rock of Love and in the tabloids. I was so impressed with how kind-hearted and sincere he was and his daddy/daughter moments absolutely melted my heart.

My husband just passed away last week. He was a man’s man. Very rugged. Handsome. There wasn’t anything he couldn’t do. He had an amazing quick wit and there are lots of little pieces of Mr. Mike in all of my heroes.

How do I come up with careers for my characters? I have never started out knowing what my characters careers would be, with the exception of Cody Tuggle – the honky-tonkin’ singer. The jobs just seem to come out of who they are.

Mint Juleps and Justice just released on 2/1. It’s the fifth book in the Adams Grove series.

Welcome to Adams Grove…where wrongs are righted with just desserts.

Luck abandoned Brooke Justice during her nasty divorce. Desperate to escape her malicious ex-husband, she relocated to the small town of Adams Grove, Virginia. When someone breaks into her new house, she suspects her ex bears the blame for the crime. With no evidence and little help from the police, she asks a private investigator to take her case—a private investigator whose sexy broad shoulders and stunning blue eyes make her question her decision to swear off relationships forever.

Mike Hartman fled Adams Grove when a devastating loss left his heart in pieces. After years overseas in the military, he’s finally returned home, determined to start anew as a private investigator. Then Brooke walks into his office, awakening something he hasn’t felt in years. Can they both move on…into each other’s arms? Or will the pain of the past—and the dangerous threat lurking in the present—destroy their new beginning?

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Nancy Naigle writes love stories from the crossroad of small town and suspense.  With a career spent on the cutting edge of technology in the banking industry, Nancy spends her extra time writing the kind of stories she likes to read, in hopes that just maybe other career gals can find an escape from their hectic lifestyles in the make believe worlds she creates.

Website NancyNaigle.com


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19 comments:

  1. I'm sorry for your loss.. It's a tough road, but the memories you have will help you. Please continue to write and include Mike in your books!!

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    1. Thanks, GirlyGirlHoosier52,
      I love that I have y'all to share those special little moments and quirks about Mike with through my stories. A tiny bit of him is in every awesome part of my heroes.
      :)
      Read. Relax. Repeat.

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  2. I am so sorry for your loss. He will live on in your books.

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    1. Hi Debby
      Thanks for stopping by today and thanks for your kind words and thoughts.
      Hugs and happy reading~
      Nancy

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  3. Hugs Nancy....I read all of your posts on Facebook, you are one special lady.

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    1. Thanks for your support....here and on Facebook!
      I appreciate YOU!

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  4. My sincere condolences on the loss of your husband. Your books sound really good.

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  5. Love love love your stories, Nancy! Mystery and romance and lovable characters are a truly great combo, when they're written like you write them. And I am truly sorry about your losing Mr. Mike. It is good you can embody his spirit and qualities in your story heroes. jdh2690@gmail.com

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    1. Thanks, Janice. I'm so tickled that my mish-mash of genres has found a home in so many hearts. I feel so blessed to be able to share them.

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  6. My condolences too. He sounded like a wonderful man. I've not read you as yet, but would love to some day!!

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    1. Thanks gal. He was 20 years wonderful...and that's pretty darn good. I hope you'll get a chance to pick up one of my books one day too! The Adams Grove series is romance/suspense, but I also have a fun southern book called IN FOR A PENNY that I co-wrote with Kelsey Browning. It's the first in The Granny Series. These are NOT your momma's grannies. These gals are just like Dirty Harry, only over 50, female and from the south! www.TheGrannySeries.com

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  7. So sorry for your loss, Nancy. Thank you for sharing your story. Looking forward to the new book.

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    1. Thanks for stopping by today!! Hugs and happy reading~

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    1. Thank you, and thanks for sharing some of your time with us today.

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  9. You write some of my favorite characters! Good, bad, strong, caring, funny, and even creepy! You can do it all! I love it!

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  10. Cody Tuggle is still my personal favorite... ;)

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  11. I am offering my condolences on the loss of your husband, too, Nancy. You must be a very strong lady. Sending some hugs for you~

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  12. I'm so sorry re: the loss of your husband. Hugs and love to you! Your stories sound fun....love small towns and suspense so a perfect fit for me.

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