Carlene's Reader's Nook

Well, as you know….or maybe not, I’ve been writing and publishing for many years. Novels number 10 Not for Sale, and 11, Deadly Deception came out this year. I teach writing classes at the local college, volunteer at the library bookstore, volunteer at the hospital and my BIG mostly Lab, Duke, is a pet therapy dog with Furry Friends. With all that going on in my life, one would think I had no more time. WRONG. Last week I shot my second commercial of the year! It sure was a fun experience and I hope to do more in the future. Here are the links;

My commercials

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nreJvnebolc&feature=youtu.be

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjCbiNGYQzk&feature=youtu.be

 

Enjoy – and let me know if you think I’m ready for Hollywood!

Don’t forget to check out ALL of my novels and novellas at: www.amazon.com

 

 

 

When I’m not writing, I have a variety of volunteer jobs. The one I like best of all, is when I take my big 110 lb. mostly Lab rescue dog, Duke for a visit with Furry Friends. He gets excited the minute I put on my vest…and his. He knows he’s going to meet new people, get lots of pats, give lots of doggy kisses and have a wonderful time.

 

 

We go on three or four visits a month and always have fun.

 

Help me welcome author Kim Cresswell! Her debut mystery, Reflection, is one of those books you can’t put down. Here’s Kim!

Here’s a blurb for Reflection:

Florida investigative reporter, Whitney Steel, has lived in the shadow of her legendary father long enough. To prove herself she needs to find the “Big” story.
She found it. Now it may kill her.

After receiving a lead pointing to the world’s first cloned human, now a small child, Whitney vows to unravel the truth. However, sifting through the facts proves to have dangerous results, including death threats and murder.

When she’s nearly killed, but is saved by undercover FBI Special Agent, Blake Neely, he refuses to let her get in the way of his own objective–at least not right away.

Caught in a lethal game between a billionaire obsessed with genetic perfection, his hit man’s thirst for retribution, and a Colombian drug lord fresh out of prison determined to make Blake pay for his twin brother’s death over a decade ago…

Can they save an innocent child before it’s too late?

Faced with tough choices, with deadly consequences for many–Whitney soon realizes that sometimes a story becomes more than just a story.

Kim creates charters by interviewing them. Here’s one example:

It’s my pleasure to introduce as my guest, Nathan Shaw (the villain of Reflection). 

 

Welcome! Let’s get started with the interview.  What one word best describes you?

 

Nathan:  “Distinct.“

 

What are you passionate about these days?

 

Nathan:  “What I have been passionate about most of my life. Genetics and cloning. I do not understand why  people recoil at the idea of human copies—healthy manufactured humans.“

 

You were one of the first companies to clone animals almost thirty years ago. Would you consider cloning humans?

 

Nathan:  “Of course if it was legal in this country. Hopefully, it will be one day.“

 

What is something people would be surprised to know about you?

 

Nathan:  “I was Las Vegas Man of the Year six years running and made the cover of Time magazine, twice.“

 

You just  won a huge lottery what is the first thing you’d buy?

 

Nathan:  (Glances at the wall clock) “Apparently, you haven’t done any background on me. If Miss Steel was conducting this interview, at least she would have done her homework first. I own ShawBioGen, a seventy-five billion dollar Biotech company. The last thing I need is money.”

 

Who should play you in a film?

 

Nathan:  “John Malkovich. Brilliant actor. I  heard he gave a stellar performance portraying serial killer, Jack Unterweger, on stage in Vienna.“

 

Who is your favorite author?

 

Nathan:  “Elmore Leonard. I enjoy his realism writing style.“

 

Do you play any sports?

 

Nathan:  “No, I run a couple miles daily to keep in shape.“

 

What would we find under your bed?

 

Nathan:  (Glances at the clock again) “If you are going to continue with this silly line of questioning, we are done here.”

 

Ok, then…what is something you want people to know about you?

 

Nathan:  That I have done a lot of good in my life. I’ve donated millions of dollars a year to food banks and homeless shelters around the country and will continue to do so. I’ve also put millions into healthcare and scientific research.“

 

Tell us about your greatest achievement.

 

Nathan: “There have been so many but I can’t discuss my greatest at this point. Instead I will say…developing medications that cure diseases and improve lives. In particular, genetic illnesses and recessive disorders that devastate families. Apparently, you didn’t read my company’s press kit. You really do remind me so much of the lovely, Miss Steel.”

 

What was the scariest moment of your life?

 

Nathan:  “When my sister died of Menkes Syndrome, a dreadful disorder that affects copper levels in the body, leading to copper deficiency and extensive neuro-degeneration of the brain and eventual death. Like most children with Menkes, they die within the first decade of life, usually infancy, as Katherine did. She’s the reason I began my research work into genetic disorders.“

 

Is there a piece of advice that you have received that has really stuck with you? If so, what was it?

 

Nathan:  “The first rule of business. Employees are replaceable.”

 

If you could apologize to someone in your past, what would you say?

 

Nathan:  I don’t apologize. I have nothing to apologize for. I do, however, have a message for FBI agent, Blake Neely, and the lovely, Miss Steel.”

 

And what’s that?

 

Nathan:  “Don’t get too comfortable…you are replaceable.”

 

That sounds like a threat.

 

Nathan:  (Smiles)

 

 

 

Watch the Trailer!

Praise for REFLECTION

 

“Fast-paced…gripping…riveting!”  -Bestselling True Crime Author, RJ Parker

 

“Five-star page-turner! A truly edge-of-your-seat, never-a-dull-moment read!” – Ellen Fritz at Books4Tomorrow

“Intense, gripping, and chilling romantic suspense…one of the most bad ass villains I have read. He gave me the heeby jeebies!” -Michel Reinhard, Goodreads Reader Review

“A fast paced thrill ride! A must read for anyone who enjoys romantic suspense…packed full of suspense and captivating characters.” -My Book Addiction and More!

 

Where to Buy

 

MuseItUp Publishing | Amazon | AmazonUK | Bookstrand | Smashwords | CoffeeTime Romance | Omnilit | ARe | ibookstore | Kobo | Barnes & Noble

Available in paperback at Amazon & Createaspace

 

About

 

Kim Cresswell resides in Ontario, Canada. Trained as a legal assistant, Kim has been a story-teller all her life but took many detours including; working for a private investigator, running a graphic design business, and teaching computer classes at a local business school. After becoming disabled with Fibromyalgia and Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome, Kim returned to her first love, writing.

She has a few works in progress. Lethal Journey, a “short novel” thriller, will be released this summer. The sequel to her award-winning romantic suspense, Reflection, is slated for release later this year. Kim is also contributing two true crime stories for the upcoming True Crime Serial Killers Anthology available for purchase in November.

 

Web Site:  www.kimcresswell.ca

Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/KimCresswellBooks

Twitter:  @kimcresswell

Goodreads:  http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6898395.Kim_Cresswell

 

 

 

 

My latest mystery novel, Deadly Deception is now available for pre-order at a 20 percent discount! Here’s a blurb and buy link.

Kate Lomax travels to the Midwest during that one, perfect time of the year; after the last snowfall but before the first mosquito attack. She’ll be attending the third wedding of her friend, Elizabeth Fox and reconnecting with her childhood pals. Kate barely gets to town when first one, and then another of the women is murdered. The survivors ask Kate to help them uncover the killer. While investigating the deaths, she meets Adam Womack, a local newspaperman. They are instantly attracted to one another. Together they uncover the trail of Deadly Deception to reveal the killer.

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