Saturday, August 4, 2018

Birthday Bash Interview with Davalynn Spencer


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?

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?

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?

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!).

Streamers or confetti poppers?  
Streamers.

Do you like surprise parties?  
Sure, I’m game.

Books or gift cards?
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
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorDavalynnSpencer
Twitter: https://twitter.com/davalynnspencer
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5051432.Davalynn_Spencer
Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/davalynnspencer/boards/
Amazon Author: https://www.amazon.com/Davalynn-Spencer/e/B002EZUEZK
BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/davalynn-spencer
CAN: http://christianauthorsnetwork.com/davalynn-spencer/


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!


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20 comments:

  1. MJSHAugust 4, 2018 at 8:19 AM

    Grasshopper pie is something I’ve never heard of. Sounds like something my children will love. Thanks for a fun interview and giveaway!

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    1. Amber LemusAugust 4, 2018 at 9:36 AM

      Thanks for stopping by! Glad you enjoyed the interview.

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    2. Davalyn SpencerAugust 4, 2018 at 9:58 AM

      Thank you - I'm sure your kids would love grasshopper pie!

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  2. Melanie BackusAugust 4, 2018 at 9:12 AM

    Great interview! Hubbies have a way of pulling tricks on us, don't they? mauback55 at gmail dot com

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    1. Amber LemusAugust 4, 2018 at 9:37 AM

      Haha, men can be very mischievous. Sounds like there's a few stories behind that comment, Melanie. ;)

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    2. Davalyn SpencerAugust 4, 2018 at 9:58 AM

      Absolutely, Melanie. They keep us on our toes for sure.

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  3. Connie Porter SaundersAugust 4, 2018 at 9:51 AM

    A family of rodeo riders and grasshopper pie with real grasshoppers! Davalynn, you lead an exciting life.
    Blessings!
    Connie
    cps1950(at)gmail(dot)com

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  4. Marilyn R. August 4, 2018 at 7:22 PM

    I 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.
    Adventure abounds with your husband's profession. Your book sounds like a pure delight to read. Thank you.

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    1. Davalyn SpencerAugust 4, 2018 at 9:49 PM

      Yes, Marilyn, we have to be brave, don't we. At least when it comes to food!

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  5. Paula ShreckhiseAugust 4, 2018 at 11:14 PM

    That was a really fun interview! Does grasshopper pie have liquor in it? Did it kill the real grasshopper ps?
    Looks like a great book!

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    1. Davalyn SpencerAugust 4, 2018 at 11:16 PM

      Haha - No, Paula, no alcohol. But I did NOT eat the Jell-O pie :)

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  6. Natalya LakhnoAugust 5, 2018 at 1:57 AM

    Davalynn, thank you for the interview! Enjoyed it! grasshopper pie ... lol ... that’s something my hubby would do! I’m already a subscriber!

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  7. AnonymousAugust 6, 2018 at 3:47 PM

    Thanks 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.
    perrianne (DOT) askew (AT) me (DOT) com
    Perrianne Askew

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  8. Patti SheneAugust 6, 2018 at 3:50 PM

    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!

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  9. SusanneAugust 6, 2018 at 6:03 PM

    Love stories in the western setting!

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  10. KaraAugust 8, 2018 at 5:12 PM

    This book looks very interesting!

    ~Kara

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  11. DiannaAugust 11, 2018 at 1:27 PM

    A new author for me!

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  12. rubynrebaAugust 13, 2018 at 6:17 PM

    Loved the grasshopper story! The books so good.

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  13. Melissa M.August 16, 2018 at 10:26 AM

    Looks like a good book. Fun interview, too. :)

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