Julie Arduini’s Favorite Reviewed Fiction Book 2014
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Julie Arduini’s Favorite Reviewed Fiction Book 2014

Each year I look over the books I reviewed and choose the ones I enjoyed most and remember even after I finished the book. Today I choose the fiction book. I chose this one because it was more than a romance. It was a message, an invitation by the author to draw into a relationship…

COTT: Kinsale Kisses by Elizabeth Maddrey Wins December Clash
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COTT: Kinsale Kisses by Elizabeth Maddrey Wins December Clash

Julie’s Note: Thank you to everyone that voted for Entrusted! KINSALE KISSES   Congratulations, Elizabeth Maddrey! Kinsale Kisses received enough votes to claim the win! This clash received more votes than any other clash in COTT history. So we offer a big thank-you and a standing ovation to each of our contestants: Rachel A James…

Entrusted: Interview with Kyle Swarthmore
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Entrusted: Interview with Kyle Swarthmore

This week I’ve had fun interviewing the characters from my Adirondack romance, Entrusted. Today you have the opportunity to meet bad-boy Kyle Swarthmore. Kyle, did you grow up in Speculator Falls? What’s the connection? I visited every weekend during summers. My dad bought a summer home outside Speculator Falls. Do you call Speculator Falls home?…

Entrusted: Interview with Sara Bivins
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Entrusted: Interview with Sara Bivins

This week I’m interviewing characters from Entrusted to give readers a better chance to get to know the characters.  Today I interview Sara Bivins, matriarch of Speculator Falls and Ben Regan’s feisty grandmother. Sara, describe Speculator Falls to me. Peaceful. Quaint. Good people. Family. Like Jenna, you didn’t grow up there. What drew you to…

Julie Arduini Interviews Ben Regan from Entrusted
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Julie Arduini Interviews Ben Regan from Entrusted

Julie Arduini Interviews Ben Regan from Entrusted One thing authors need to do to craft a quality story is know their characters. One technique is through interview. I thought I’d introduce you to the hero from Entrusted, grocer and town councilman Ben Regan. Ben, tell the readers a little bit about yourself. I co own…