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Today I’m excited to host two writers. One is my first Follower of the Month. She’s been a long-time writer friend and she was the first one to take me up on my offer in March’s Email Connect. Welcome Beverly Stowe McClure.
If you’re featured I:
- buy, read, and review your latest book
- mark your book as AM READING on Goodreads
- feature you and your book(s) in my monthly EMAIL CONNECT email
- tweet your book link(s) for 4 Wednesdays, 3 times a day during your month
- post one facebook post with a link to my review
- feature you on The Write Game on your month (this month’s an exception since the AtoZ Challenge starts, so I’m posting it a bit early)
- Pin and feature your latest book cover to my Pinterest Board, Book Covers that Catch my Eye.
Hats Off Corner
Tagline:
Flames burn between a hardboiled cop and a gifted artist but soon extinguish as another man’s obsession ignites into an inferno of desire, driving him to destroy the object of his madness…
The Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary defines unrequited as “not reciprocated or returned in kind.”
The plot of Murder & Obsession involves unrequited love and the act of killing to acquire and or retain that love. Remember Fatal Attraction?
Have you ever felt that deeply towards another individual that you couldn’t let him or her go? I’ve always been of the mind that if he’s not into me, move on. However, for some folks, it’s not that easy.
In Murder & Obsession, the antagonist is a man obsessed with a woman he can’t have. Why murder the object of your love? That goes against everything that makes sense for most of us. Yet, the sad truth in this country is that death by a lover or spouse happens daily.
Statistics prove that on average, more than three women are murdered by their husbands or lovers every day. Although, if you watch Snapped, you know life insurance seems to be a major factor too.
Blurb:
As wedding bells echo like the ring of toasting champagne glasses in the ice carved mountains of Anchorage Alaska, Detective Steven Quaid rehabs his grandfather’s cabin into a honeymoon cottage for his new bride.
When he returns from a hunting trip, Steven’s faced with five police officers, who “Want to talk.” Plagued by two unsolved murders, the Department is searching for answers.
The conversation comes to a deafening halt as the team finds a bloody crime scene in the bridal suite.
“Where’s her body?” is a question Steven cannot fathom.
Steven’s jaw clenches and his heart races. Images of Sarah streak through his mind.
The silence breaks as an explosion of accusations vibrate through every fiber of his being.
Steven bolts…
Although running is never the smart thing to do, Steven’s not thinking clearly and his escape into the wilderness of the Brooks Range proves almost fatal.
This Steven Quaid mystery is both personal and heartbreaking.
Bio: Yolanda Renée
At one time adventure called to me and I answered. I learned to sleep under the midnight sun of Alaska, survive in below zero temperatures, and hike the Mountain Ranges. I’ve traveled from Prudhoe Bay to Valdez, and the memories are some of my most valued. The wonders, mysteries and incredible beauty that is Alaska has never left me and thus now influence my writing.
Despite my adventurous spirit, I achieved my educational goals, married, and I have two wonderful sons. Writing is now my focus, my newest adventure!
Alexa from Summer Snowflakes says
Congratulations to both of you! Also, that's a really nice quote. 🙂
Alexa
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Tyrean Martinson says
Way to go Beverly and Yolanda!!! Love the way you're using your newsletter. 🙂
C. Lee McKenzie says
Thanks, Tyrean. I'll see how it goes. New idea that needs testing.
Juneta Key says
Congrats Beverly and Yolanda! Awesome idea followers of the month and wonderful of you to do all that. Happy Writing ALL
Juneta @ Writer's Gambit
C. Lee McKenzie says
It's just an idea that I thought would help others and help me be more organized in my support. I have tons of books I've promised to read and I can never keep which should come first straight!
Misha Gericke says
Congrats Beverly!
Obsession has always interested me from a writer's point of view, and yet, it's terrifying at the same time (as a person who've been stalked.)
Beverly Stowe McClure says
Thank you, Misha. Being stalked would be scary. Glad you're okay.
C. Lee McKenzie says
Oh no! That's not good.
Loni Townsend says
Congrats Beverly! I haven't read much in the way of teen books, but I'll check it out. And Congrats Yolanda! Your book sounds amazing and spine tingling. Definitely might be up my alley.
Yolanda Renee says
I hope so, Loni, I'm thrilled that you love mysteries. I do too! 🙂
Beverly Stowe McClure says
Thanks, Loni. I read a little bit of everything. 🙂
C. Lee McKenzie says
Thanks, Loni.
Sherry Ellis says
Congratulations to Beverly and Yolanda! I've seen both of those books featured on other blogs, and they are on my lists to read.
Yolanda Renee says
So cool, thanks, Sherry, I'm thrilled! Email if you finally check it off your TBR list!
Beverly Stowe McClure says
Hi, Sherry. Thank you. Hope you enjoy the story.
Elizabeth Seckman says
What an awesome idea you've come up with! I don't know how you keep up with everything.
I have both those books on my reading list.
Yolanda Renee says
Hi Elizabeth, we meet again, LOL. I don't know how either, but I'm glad she does. Did you know she's a twitter master too! 🙂
Beverly Stowe McClure says
Thank you, Elizabeth. I hope you enjoy my story.
C. Lee McKenzie says
This will be a test of just how much keeping up I can do, Elizabeth. You can send some housewife hints anytime!
Erin Fanning says
Congratulations to you all! More books to add to my growing to-read list!! Yay!
Yolanda Renee says
Erin, I know what you mean, my TBR list is pages long too. Thanks for the add!
Beverly Stowe McClure says
Thank you, Erin. Your list sounds like mine that has no end.
nashvillecats2 says
Vongratulations to Beverly and Yolande, Beverly is one of my follwers and is a lovely person as well as an excellent writter,Loved the qoute Lee.
Yvonne.
Yolanda Renee says
Thanks, Yvonne! My cousin got the name Yvonne because I was named Yolanda. 🙂
Beverly Stowe McClure says
Thanks, Yvonne. You're so sweet. Love to visit your blog.
C. Lee McKenzie says
I always go to Gibran for thoughts on important issues like friendship.
TBM says
Congrats to Beverly. She's such a sweetheart.
And it's depressing to think how many people are victims of loved ones. Obsession is such a dangerous thing and can quickly get out of hand.
Yolanda Renee says
Hi, TBM, the stats are depressing. Love is an emotion that can switch to many others way to easily!
Beverly Stowe McClure says
Aw, thanks, TBM. Lee is the sweetheart. She's so helpful to others.
Birgit says
Yolanda's book sounds really quite good. I have never been that obsessed but have I been in a situation where it was hard to let go? Yes and on both our parts…sad situation all around actually.
Yolanda Renee says
I'm sorry Birgit, it does sound painful. Thanks for your comment!
C. Lee McKenzie says
Hope all was resolved for both of you.
Ann Best says
To get a comment in before all you awesome bloggers/writers out there begin the A to Z. I love coming over to your place, Lee. It's so colorful. Provocative. And how wonderful that you support writers by featuring them. I've already told Yolanda I'm eager to read her book. I'm very partial to murder mysteries, one of my favorite genres. Glad the tour for her is going so well. I just saw her again over at Alex Cavanaugh's. Good luck and happy blog posting and visiting to all of you doing the A to Z!
Yolanda Renee says
Hi Ann, thanks again, I know you'll enjoy the Detective Quaid series. Thanks for all your wonderful comments.
Yes, Happy A to Z to everyone!
cleemckenzie says
So glad you've returned to blogging, Ann
Pat Hatt says
Thankfully no obsession over me, stalkers are no fun. Congrats to both.
Yolanda Renee says
Hi Pat, stalkers are definitely no fun, dangerous! Thanks for stopping by!
Beverly Stowe McClure says
Thanks, Pat.
C. Lee McKenzie says
Not even the cats?
Suzanne Furness says
Congratulations to Beverly and Yolande. What a great idea to feature a follower of the month. Best wishes for A-Z.
Yolanda Renee says
Suzanne, it is a great idea, the number of ways bloggers support other writers always amazes.
Best wishes to you!
Beverly Stowe McClure says
Thanks, Suzanne. Lee is good with new ideas. This one sounds great, the reason I entered.
C. Lee McKenzie says
I'm hoping others will want to join in. Guess we'll find out.
Hilary Melton-Butcher says
Hi Lee, Beverly and Yolanda – all under one roof .. so pleased you're all writing and keeping us on our toes – to get that book up … Interesting times … good luck – and then those of us doing the A-Z .. have fun … cheers Hilary
Yolanda Renee says
Hi Hilary, thanks for your wonderful comments. A blog tour lives or dies by them. LOL
A to Z so much fun!
cleemckenzie says
AtoZ requires so much planning to make work. I should do a Hats Off to all the behind scenes teams that do the work!
Beverly Stowe McClure says
Thank you, Hilary. Yes, the A to Z. Fun.
Nicola says
Congratulations to both and thanks Lee for the 'shout out'. Have a super week!
Yolanda Renee says
Hi, Nicola, thank you! You too, the A to Z is about to start. Time will be precious! 🙂
Beverly Stowe McClure says
Thank you, Nicola.
C. Lee McKenzie says
I like to talk books and writers, so this is fun for me.
emaginette says
You know me, I love a good mystery series. 🙂
Anna from elements of emaginette
Yolanda Renee says
Then you'll love Detective Quaid and all his adventures. LOL Thanks emaginette!
C. Lee McKenzie says
Me too! The books are on my TBR list.
Libby Heily Author says
Congrats Beverly and Yolanda. Yolanda, I'm so curious as to how writing compares to your more physically adventurous life. Does it stack up?
Yolanda Renee says
Hi Libby, I miss that part of my life for sure. But things change, and age, family, and responsibilities take you down a different road. I'm just thankful I had such an amazing opportunity! If I were in my twenties I'd say no, it doesn't, but I'm not so yes, it does! LOL
Thanks for asking!
Beverly Stowe McClure says
Thank you, Libby.
Juneta Key says
Enjoy your hats off. Congrats Beverly and Yolonda
Juneta @ Writer's Gambit
Yolanda Renee says
Thanks, Juneta, it makes all the difference in the world.
Beverly Stowe McClure says
Thank you, Juneta.
Kelly Hashway says
Beverly's been getting some great reviews and reach with this book. I'm so happy for her.
Yolanda Renee says
Hi, Kelly, with Michelle's kind of support it's no wonder!
Congratulations, Beverly!
Yolanda Renee says
Besides the fact that it's just that good! 🙂
Beverly Stowe McClure says
Thanks, Kelly. The reviews have been wonderful. I'm smiling. 🙂
Beverly Stowe McClure says
Thank you, Yolanda.
Mason Canyon says
Congratulations to Beverly and Yolanda. It's scary and sad that people get that obsessed with what they call love.
Yolanda Renee says
Especially regarding 'love' – hi Mason, thanks!
Beverly Stowe McClure says
Thank you, Mason.
C. Lee McKenzie says
The confusion between love and selfish desire is very scary to me.
J.H. Moncrieff says
Very cool! It's nice to meet another writer from the North. I grew up very close to Alaska (mile 300 on the Alaska Highway).
I loved Fatal Attraction, but it's sad to see how often that story plays out in real life, usually with the woman getting killed. It's entertaining in fiction, and I wish it would stay in fiction.
A woman was just shot and killed by her estranged husband a block away from my house. So tragic…
Yolanda Renee says
Very tragic, J. H. – but yes it does happen and daily!
Mile 300 on the Alaska Highway? So cool, I've driven from Haines to Anchorage, after the ferry from Seattle, but not taken the highway all the way. Hubby and I talk about it though. Maybe someday!
C. Lee McKenzie says
You live on the dangerous side of life, J.H.
Lexa Cain says
I love the offer of features for your email followers. It's typical of you 'coz you're always so generous, but it's also the best marketing/sign-up idea ever! I hope you get tons more subscribers! Congrats to Beverly and Yolanda on their new books! (I'm reading Beverly's atm.)
(On an annoying note, your quote alerted me that I used "sew" on FB yesterday when I should have used "sow." As in: As ye sew, so shall ye reap. I hate making mistakes like that, but dang-it-all if "sow" didn't seem to be a pig. LOL!)
Yolanda Renee says
Hi, Lexa.
Boy do I know how you feel. I make such errors all the time. Red faced so often it's ridiculous. LOL
C. Lee McKenzie says
I'm not sure there will be a flock of sign ups, but this was one way to organize my support for writers. There's so much going on these days that I often can't remember whose book I've read or reviewed. This way I'll have a list. As to the sow/sew. Nobody's going to see that. I love it when I do the old their for there trick. Now that's noticeable!
Beverly Stowe McClure says
So true, Lexa. C Lee always has the best ideas. Thank you for the awesome review. 🙂
Robyn Campbell says
Lee, love what you do for followers. Such a treat to stop by. Great to see Yolanda here. Congrats to Beverly. And to Yolanda. Her book is thrilling.
Yolanda Renee says
Thanks, Robyn, I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Support from other writers here in the blogosphere is priceless!
Beverly Stowe McClure says
Thank you, Robyn. I'm excited.
C. Lee McKenzie says
Thanks, Robyn. Writers need all the support they can get. And these two always there for others in this community.
Bish Denham says
What a great thing you are doing for writers, Lee. Congratulations,Beverly and Renee!
Yolanda Renee says
Thanks, Bish. Three cheers for Lee! Seriously, here, FB, and twitter. Amazing support!
cleemckenzie says
Glad you like the idea. I'm still setting everything up and not sure how it's going work. Fingers crossed.
Beverly Stowe McClure says
Thank you, Bish. Lee is amazing.
Medeia Sharif says
I find obsession movies and books to be terrifying since the obsessed person is relentless. It's wonderful seeing Yolanda around and congrats to Beverly.
Yolanda Renee says
Thanks, Medeia, I agree, it is terrifying but a great subject.
Beverly Stowe McClure says
Thanks, Medeia.
C. Lee McKenzie says
They terrify me, too.
Karen Lange says
Congrats to Beverly! What a fun idea. She sounds like a wonderful friend.
Nice to see Yolanda featured here too. Wishing her all the best.
Thanks for all the info, Lee! Have a great week!
Yolanda Renee says
Thanks, Karen, blog tour's are going strong.
C. Lee McKenzie says
I'm hoping others will want to be featured. Guess I'll find out.
Beverly Stowe McClure says
Thanks, Karen. C. Lee is the wonderful friend. Always there to help others.
H.R. Sinclair, Southpaw says
Who me? Obsessed? Never.
What a nice idea for the March Connect.
Yolanda Renee says
Hi, H. R. – for me it's chocolate. LOL
C. Lee McKenzie says
Thanks. What writers need are sales and reviews, so this was one way to organize that a bit for myself.
L. Diane Wolfe says
Thank you for featuring Beverly's book!
Yolanda Renee says
Hi, Diane, it's a great choice, and that cover, AMAZING!
Beverly Stowe McClure says
Thanks for all your help making the book the best it can be, Diane.
Yvonne Ventresca says
Lee and Yolanda — Fatal Attraction left an unforgettable impression! Best of luck with the book.
Yolanda Renee says
Hi, Yvonne, yes it did. I really hated the male character, MD, played though.
Chrys Fey says
Hi C Lee and Yolanda! I've never felt that way toward another individual. I guess that's a good thing, huh? I would've want to go all Murder & Obsession on the them. 😉
Congrats to Beverly!
Yolanda Renee says
Not you Chrys, LOL
But it does happen.
C. Lee McKenzie says
But think of the story that might come from that.
Beverly Stowe McClure says
Thank you, Chrys.
Beverly Stowe McClure says
Thank you, awesome C Lee. I'm honored to be your Follower of the Month. So excited too. We do go back a ways. Have a great week.
C. Lee McKenzie says
The time has flown as always!
Yolanda Renee says
Hi Beverly, so honored to share the stage with you. Enjoy your week too!
Beverly Stowe McClure says
Sam.e here, Yolanda. Congratulations on your book.
DEZMOND says
Congrats to Yolanda!
Yolanda Renee says
Thanks, Dezmond, appreciate the kindness!
Kalpanaa M says
I'm excited to read this book. And about obsession – no I think it's unhealthy and try and move on if someone's not interested. That's my advice to anyone who displays signs of a bad case of unrequited love.
Yolanda Renee says
Hi, Kalpanaa, I'm excited hear that you want to read it. And I agree, unrequited love is the worst, but it feeds a lot of sins and makes for great writing material.
C. Lee McKenzie says
I can't imagine anything worse for someone than to be obsessed with someone who doesn't care a fig for them.
Yolanda Renee says
Hi Lee, thanks so much for featuring me today. It's a busy Monday, but then I imagine next month's A to Z and realize this isn't busy at all! LOL
Congratulations to Beverly!
C. Lee McKenzie says
I took two days off to see my family for Easter, and I'm buried. What happened to, "The internet will make things so much easier for you"?
Yolanda Renee says
Ha, ha, means as much as when they said the internet was going to replace paper?
Beverly Stowe McClure says
Thank you, Yolanda. Congratulations to you. I've seen your book other places. Looks interesting.
Christine Rains says
Congrats to both Beverly and Yolanda! Thankfully I've never been that obsessed either.
Yolanda Renee says
Thank goodness, right Christine, so very odd. The doer and the victims run the gamut though.
C. Lee McKenzie says
I can't imagine feeling that way, but it must be horrible to want someone so badly that you're willing to do anything.
Beverly Stowe McClure says
Thanks, Christine.
Alex J. Cavanaugh says
No, never been that obsessed!
Congratulations, Beverly.
Yolanda Renee says
Hi again, Alex.
It does seem quite a stretch to feel that strongly about another individual, but it does happen and more often than makes sense to any sensible person.
C. Lee McKenzie says
That kind of obsession is the scariest to me.
Beverly Stowe McClure says
Thanks, Alex. C Lee is super.