Hi Friends,
Today I want to welcome my good friend and fellow author, Vickie McDonough, to my blog. Vickie writes inspirational prairie romances that have won multiple awards. Vickie’s newest book, Song of the Prairie, just released! It’s book 3 in the Pioneer Promises Series.
Vickie, please tell us about the heroine in the story.
Janie Dunn’s dream of being an opera singer suddenly fades when, at her dying cousin’s request, she flees Boston with her deceased cousin’s newborn son to protect him from his abusive father. She moves to Kansas to live with her brother, but life takes another dire change when he is suddenly killed. Is a marriage of convenience the answer to her problems? Is Kansas far enough away from Boston that they are safe from the baby’s vengeful father?
What can you tell us about the hero?
I loved writing my hero, Aaron Harper. He’s the oldest of the three Harper brothers and has waited patiently for me to tell his story in the final book of the series. He’s such a good, honorable man, but he’s troubled because he was unable to make his first wife happy. He feels partly responsible for her death even though he wasn’t. I loved giving him the woman he deserves—a woman who could love him as much as he loves her.
What type of reserach did you do for this story?
I had to do quite a bit of research for Janie’s character. Her dream is to be an opera star and sing on the big stage—and she has the voice for it—but the right doors haven’t opened for her. I had to study opera a bit and learn some musical terminology to make creative analogies and metaphors for her character.
This sounds like a great story! I know readers are going to enjoy it.
What are the titles of the other books in the series?
Whispers on the Prairie and Call of the Prairie.
We are giving away a copy of Song of the Prairie to one person who leaves a comment. I’ll choose a winner on Sunday, August 17th. US entries only.
Blessings and Happy Reading!
Carrie
I love to read authors bio on the research what went into writing their book. It does pay off because it is passed on to us because we get to read the books and this seems like a wonder series. Thanks for all the research that went into your book and series. I would love to read and your covers are beautiful.
Lynn,
One of the fun aspects of research is visiting the area where your book is set. I really enjoyed the Mahaffie Stage Stop in Olathe, KS. It was there that I got the idea for my Pioneer Promises series. I’m glad you like the book covers.
Another new-to-me author! This sounds great; I haven’t read anything quite like this!
Danielle,
I hope you get a chance to read one of my books sometime. I like to add lots of exciting events to my stories.
This book sounds sweet — a baby who needs rescuing?? I’m In! And with my mother’s family crossing the Kansas plains in a covered wagon just before my grandmother was born, I have a soft spot for Kansas, too. Would love to win the book!
Susie, That’s so go that you know about your family’s heritage. And yes, poor Benjy needs someone to save him.
I live in SE Nebraska and can picture that prairie! Would love a chance to read these… 🙂
Deanna, Thanks for stopping by Carrie’s blog today. Blessings!
Enjoyed reading about the book. I grew up on the prairies of Eastern Colorado so know what they are like. I will have to read the book to see what the characters challenges were. Sounds good.
Joye, That sounds like a lovely place to have lived. I have a series idea for one set in that area.
I have read other books written by Vickie before and have liked them I am intrigued by this description this and can not wait to read the whole series
Barbara, Thanks for reading my books. I think you’ll really like Aaron’s story.
This book sounds great. Glad his story is told, but always sad when a series ends.
Blessings
Diana
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Diana, It is bittersweet to see a series come to an end. The author usually invests close to two years in a series, so the characters seem real to us, and saying goodbye is hard. But new imaginary friends are waiting for us to write their stories. 🙂
I haven’t read any of Vickie’s books so this would be a great addition to my library.
Shaun, Good luck in the book drawing. Thanks for stopping by today!
Looks like a book that I really want to read.
Hi Bonnie. I hope you get a chance to read one of my books sometime. Blessings!
Sounds like a really good series. I’m going to check it out. Thanks for the chance to enter your give away.
Thanks, Carol for visiting Carrie’s blog today.
This sounds like a great book. Thank you for the chance to win a copy.
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Thanks, Susan. Good luck!
This looks like an awesome series. I’m so glad you gave a happy ending on the final book. I would definitely <3 to win this book. Thanks for the giveaway! Good luck everybody. 🙂
Alice, I promise a happy ending with all of my books. Even though I often write series, each book has it’s own satisfying ending.
Sounds like a great book! I love reading about how authors researched for their book! It is an interesting process! Thanks!
Beth,
Research can be monotonous at times, but then you’ll stumble on a fascinating jewel that captures your interest.
Ooh, this book looks like so much fun! It’s always interesting to see a city girl go to the country and I LOVE marriage of convenience stories! Thank you for this opportunity!
Katie, You should really like Song of the Prairie. It also has a good chase scene. 🙂
This sounds like such a sweet story about two very caring people. Thanks for the chance to win a copy!
Brittany, People often say my book are sweet, but I do like to put lots of excitement in them. It keeps things interesting.
I’ve heard of Vickie, but not sure if I’ve ever read any of her books! I love a good prairie romance…
Hi Patty, If you enjoy prairie romances, then you should love my Pioneer Promises series. I hope you get a chance to read it.
Sounds like an excellent book.
The research sounds like it was fun.
Another book to add to my list.
Keep up the wonderful writing.
Cheryl,
The research trip I took to Kansas was lots of fun. There’s nothing like visiting the places you’re going to write about.
Great interview . I have not read anything by this author , but it sounds good and always love to try new authors . Thanks fir the chance .
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Elizabeth, You might see if your local library has any of my books. That way you can try them out to see if you like my writing.
I am always on the lookout for new books and ‘new-to-me authors’! I would love for a chance to read/win this book-thank you!!
Good luck, Connie. I hope you get to read some of my books one of these days.
I love how you do research for characters… 🙂 Opera! How fun.
Thanks, Tami. An opera singer was a first for me. I don’t know a lot about it, but I think I did okay with Janie’s character.
Not sure if I made a comment before but if not then I am now. Looks like a good read.
You did, Bonnie, but you’re welcome to comment again. 🙂
I can’t recall that I’ve read one of Vickie’s books…I have found a want-to-read author! 🙂 This book sounds (pun intended) lovely. I imagine the research was melodic and fascinating. Thank you for a chance to win.
Blessings!
Kelly
Hi Kelly, I’d love to have you read some of my books. If you like suspense, I have one called Rancher Under Fire releasing next month.
I have been reading this author and have read some of the series, would love to win this last book and read about the last brothers story. He sounds like a man who would be quite special.
thanks for sharing interview with Vickie.
Pauline, Thanks for reading some of my books. Aaron certainly is a good guy, and I was glad to see him finally find a good woman.
I have read and enjoyed some of Vickie’s other books but I haven’t read anything from this series yet. Looking forward to starting it! kosterbind (at) gmail (dot) com
Kelly,
Thanks for reading some of my books! That’s always fun to hear. I think you’ll like this series.
I would love to win this. For one thing a new to me writer. And the story sounds for sure like one I would want to read. Thank you for the chance at getting it. Patti in VA God bless
Hi Patti. You spell your name the same way my sister does. 🙂 Blessings!
What a great sounding story – I would love to win, thank you for the chance. griperang at embarqmail dot com
Thanks, Angela! Most of the people who’ve read Song of the Prairie have enjoyed it.
sounds like a ‘must-read’ for me!!
thank you for the giveaway!!!
Cyn, I hope you do get a chance to read Song of the Prairie. It’s an exciting book.
Thank you for the opportunity to win a copy. It sounds like a good read!
Carol, Thanks for visiting Carrie’s blog. Good luck in the drawing!
I have not read any of Vickie’s work yet, but this series sounds interesting. I’ll have to put it on my list.
Hi Lisa. Thanks for adding my book to your wish list! Blessings!
What a lovely prize package you have put together for these different weeks of October. Thank you for the opportunity to win your book especially.