Today's post is from an author whose work I love (especially the cozy mystery series involving the character Amelia Moore. I've reviewed every single book, which can be found in this review of the final book in the series, Amelia Moore #7 The Lighthouse Secret by Linda Weaver Clarke (Audiobook, Cozy Mystery, 9/10E)
Not all of her historical romances are for me, I tried one but I couldn't get into it, hence this feature, but I did like the first in the series, Melinda and the Wild West by Linda Weaver Clark (Historical romance, Audiobook, 10/10E)
I hope you enjoy what Linda has to say!
Guest Post by Linda Weaver Clark
Who is
Author Linda Weaver Clarke?
I was
raised among the Rocky Mountains of southern Idaho and live in Color
Country in southern Utah. I am the author of 23 books. I have several
genres that I write in—a Historical Romance series: Bear
Lake Family Saga, a Mystery Suspense series:
The Adventures of John and Julia Evans,
a Cozy Mystery series: Amelia Moore Detective
Series, and a Period/Adventure Romance: The
Rebel Series. I am also a missionary at the
Family Search Center. I help people find their ancestors and learn
about their heritage.
What
draws readers to this historical romance series: Bear Lake Family
Saga?
This
series has strong female characters who have a destiny to fulfill.
Each woman wants to make a difference in someone’s life. No matter
the trial that comes her way, she is ready to fight for what she
believes. I love the male characters. Even though they are strong and
masculine, they have their tender moments that can melt your heart.
Bear Lake Family Saga has plenty of adventure along with a tender
love story.
What
was the inspiration for this series?
My
ancestors were my inspiration. I was writing their histories so my
children would learn to appreciate their heritage. Their stories were
intriguing and full of adventure. When I was done, I decided to write
a historical romance series and give these true experiences to my
fictional characters.
Give us
a brief description of each story in this series
Melinda
and the Wild West (Book 1): Melinda
is a schoolteacher. She has many challenges but it’s a rugged
rancher who challenges Melinda with the one thing for which she was
least prepared—love.
Edith
and the Mysterious Stranger (Book 2):
Edith is a nurse. When a mysterious stranger starts writing to Edith,
she gets to know a man's inner soul before making any harsh
judgments. Whoever he is, this man is a mystery but is he as
wonderful in person as he is in his letters?
Jenny’s
Dream (Book 3): Jenny
is an aspiring author. She has a dream to fulfill, but the only thing
standing in her way is an unpleasant memory, which has haunted her
since childhood. She must learn to forgive before she can follow her
dream.
Sarah’s
Special Gift (Book 4): Sarah is a beautiful
and successful dance teacher but she is not an average young woman.
Sarah is deaf, but this does not stop her from living life to its
fullest. And it does not stop her from falling in love with a man who
needs her help.
Elena,
Woman of Courage (Book 5): The Roaring
Twenties was a time of great change, when women raised their hemlines
and bobbed their hair. As Elena fights to prove herself as the town’s
first female doctor, the town’s most eligible bachelor finds it a
challenge to see if he can win her heart.
Are
your books in audiobook form?
Yes. I
have a narrator who is narrating them for Audible. I have one
narrator for Melinda and the Wild West, and then changed to a
different narrator for the next four. Carolyn Kashner actually sings
in Edith and the Mysterious Stranger, and she has such a lovely
voice.
Who is
the most intriguing character in this series?
I love all
my female characters, but I feel that Elena from Elena Woman of
Courage is the most interesting. She has to
endure a lot of prejudice from the town bully who
feels that women doctors have no right to practice medicine. But that
isn’t all. This story takes place during the roaring twenties, and
Elena has decided to be a part of this new generation by bobbing her
hair and raising her hemlines. That takes a lot
of courage. Of course, the town’s most eligible
bachelor finds her most intriguing. He actually admires her tenacity.
I admire Elena, as well.
(For
history buffs: Bobbed hair
caused
a lot
of commotion.
A teacher
in Jersey
City was
ordered
to grow
her hair
back
by the
school
board
or she
would be
fired.
Women
with bobbed
hair
were
fired
from prestigious
department
stores
without
any
warning.
A preacher
pounded the
pulpit, saying
that a
“bobbed
woman
was
a disgraced
woman.”
The raising of hemlines had its problems, as
well.)
They
developed a new vocabulary during the roaring twenties. What were
some of the words you discovered while writing this story?
This was
the fun part of writing Elena Woman of Courage. During this time
period, they spoke a language foreign to their parents. Here are
some examples.
If you
were excited about something, you say: Cat’s
pajamas!
If you
didn’t agree with someone, you say: Ah,
horsefeathers!
If you
were a feisty woman, you were referred to as: a
bearcat.
If you
were an attractive woman, you were referred to as: a
doll.
Women were
also referred to as: a tomato.
When John
wanted to “spoon”
with Elena, she said: The bank’s closed.
A woman’s
body was referred to as a chassis
and her legs were gams.
Where
can readers find you?
My Audible
Page:
https://www.audible.com/author/Linda-Weaver-Clarke/B004P47EWO
My Book Trailer: https://youtu.be/ZA-z2ckme8w
My Book Trailer: https://youtu.be/ZA-z2ckme8w
1 comment:
Sounds like an interesting series. I like that her ancestors were her inspiration. :) Thanks for sharing and best of luck to Linda.
~Jess
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