Today I am excited to introduce a fellow Colorado author to ya'll! Davalynn Spencer writes heart-tugging, Western romance set along the
Front Range of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. She is the wife and mother of
professional rodeo bullfighters and a recipient of the Will Rogers Gold
Medallion for Inspirational Western Fiction. A former journalist and
crime-beat reporter, Davalynn lives in Colorado where she caters to Blue
the Cowdog and mouse detectors Annie and Oakley. She loves hearing from
readers. Connect with her via her website at www.davalynnspencer.com.Welcome Davalynn! We're so glad you could stop by for our Birthday Bash! Tell us about the books you write.
I write what I like to read – stories with laughter, danger, grace, and love.
Sounds like a wagon-load of fun. Have
Birthdays played a part in any of your books?
Unfortunately, no birthdays have played a part of my books. The closest
would be the nation’s birthday when characters celebrated July 4th
in one of my historical novellas with Barbour, The Columbine Bride. In fact, that novella is a free give-away for
readers who sign up for my quarterly newsletter!
GIVEAWAY! Readers, don't miss out on that. :D
Okay, back to the interview. What is your most recent book birthday?
Okay, back to the interview. What is your most recent book birthday?
My newest
book released April 26 as Book 2 in my Front Range Bride series, An Unexpected Redemption. Abandoned
by her faithless husband, then falsely accused and fired by her employer, Betsy
Parker is desperate to redeem her reputation and independence. She returns home
where she must face her toughest critics—the people she grew up with, a rugged
lawman who threatens to steal her heart, and the one person unwilling to
forgive her. “…a
stirring story filled with faith, humor, romance and mystery.” –Amazon reviewer
Congratulations on that recent release. It sounds intriguing.
If your main character was invited to our birthday party, would they come? What would they bring?
If your main character was invited to our birthday party, would they come? What would they bring?
Oh yes, Betsy Parker would definitely come to the party. And I suspect
that she’d make a batch of “bear sign” – cowboy donuts dusted with powdered
sugar. Better than cake!
That sounds awful tempting. Good thing virtual food doesn't add to the waistline. LOL.
If we ask your main character to sing us a happy birthday song, what would happen?
If we ask your main character to sing us a happy birthday song, what would happen?
Betsy would sing out
at the top of her lungs. Singing was a big part of her life until, well, things
went south, so to speak. But those songs, one in particular, help get her back
on the trail to a fresh start and a new love.
What
was your most memorable birthday? Why?
One year my husband surprised me
with a grasshopper pie he made himself. He knew I loved grasshopper pie – that frozen delight made with
chocolate-mint chip ice cream and Oreo cookie crust. Yeah, that, but not what
he presented me with. His surprise was green-Jell-O in a graham cracker crust
with real grasshoppers in the Jell-O!
Our two children thought it was wonderful. Me? Well, I just smiled for the
camera and went along with the joke—until he brought the real deal out of the
freezer. Memorable, indeed!
Haha, I love it. Alright, get your six shooter ready, Davalynn. Time for our Rapid
Fire Round!
Birthday cake or Ice Cream?
Ice cream (see question above!).
Ice cream (see question above!).
Streamers
or confetti poppers?
Streamers.
Streamers.
Do
you like surprise parties?
Sure, I’m game.
Sure, I’m game.
Books
or gift cards?
Books!!!
Books!!!
Thanks so much for being our birthday guest today, Davalynn. Where
can readers find you online?
Quarterly Newsletter sign-up: http://eepurl.com/xa81D
Weekly Blog: http://davalynnspencer.com/subscribe/
Website: http://www.davalynnspencer.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/davalynnspencer
Amazon
Author: https://www.amazon.com/Davalynn-Spencer/e/B002EZUEZK
BIRTHDAY PRIZES!
Davalynn is generously giving away an e-copy of An Unexpected Redemption, and a signed paperback copy in the grand prize, so be sure to leave her a comment!
Davalynn is generously giving away an e-copy of An Unexpected Redemption, and a signed paperback copy in the grand prize, so be sure to leave her a comment!
Grasshopper pie is something I’ve never heard of. Sounds like something my children will love. Thanks for a fun interview and giveaway!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by! Glad you enjoyed the interview.
DeleteThank you - I'm sure your kids would love grasshopper pie!
DeleteGreat interview! Hubbies have a way of pulling tricks on us, don't they? mauback55 at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteHaha, men can be very mischievous. Sounds like there's a few stories behind that comment, Melanie. ;)
DeleteAbsolutely, Melanie. They keep us on our toes for sure.
DeleteA family of rodeo riders and grasshopper pie with real grasshoppers! Davalynn, you lead an exciting life.
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
Connie
cps1950(at)gmail(dot)com
Connie, you're right. Life is never dull!
DeleteI was smiling with the Grasshopper Pie. Like the Dirt Cake the first time I it was presented at a dinner--the crushed oreos looked like dirt.
ReplyDeleteAdventure abounds with your husband's profession. Your book sounds like a pure delight to read. Thank you.
Yes, Marilyn, we have to be brave, don't we. At least when it comes to food!
DeleteThat was a really fun interview! Does grasshopper pie have liquor in it? Did it kill the real grasshopper ps?
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great book!
Haha - No, Paula, no alcohol. But I did NOT eat the Jell-O pie :)
DeleteDavalynn, thank you for the interview! Enjoyed it! grasshopper pie ... lol ... that’s something my hubby would do! I’m already a subscriber!
ReplyDeleteThanks for a great interview. I think you were nicer than I would have been about the real grasshoppers in green jello...ewwww. I’m not sure that I’ve ever had grasshopper pie, but I would try it.
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Perrianne Askew
Great interview, Davalynn. I'll have to read more of your work since I like the kind of books you write. I better sign up for that newsletter, not just for the free novella download, but to keep in touch with you! Thanks for the giveaway offer as well. Grasshopper pie! How fun!
ReplyDeleteLove stories in the western setting!
ReplyDeleteThis book looks very interesting!
ReplyDelete~Kara
A new author for me!
ReplyDeleteLoved the grasshopper story! The books so good.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a good book. Fun interview, too. :)
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