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Thursday, June 5, 2008

Author Spotlight - Cindy K Green!

Well Friends, as promised today I'm spotlighting fellow author and friend, Cindy K Green and her book Meeting Mr. Right Online. Meet Cindy and learn a little more about the Chicklit genre!

Cindy K. Green was born in California but now resides in North Carolina with her husband and two young sons. Growing up, she loved reading and writing, but her heart always lay in teaching. After graduating from college with a degree in history, Cindy taught Jr. High for four years in just about every subject. After the birth of her second child, she was able to stay home and focus on her writing as well as homeschool her children. In her spare time, she loves reading, photography, scrapbooking, Period Dramas, and spending time with family. Cindy writes Inspirational, Contemporary, Suspense, Young Adult, Fantasy and Historical.


Meeting Mr. Right Online, has been labeled Chicklit. That might peak some interest in some of you, others might wrinkle their noses, and the rest are probably wondering what exactly is Chicklit.

Chick-lit is primarily about young women in their 20’s or 30’s dealing with life (some newer titles include older women as well). It contains a light, humorous and most importantly a confiding tone (like you’re speaking to your girlfriends)—almost always in the first person. The themes focus around love, relationships, friendships, professional dilemmas, and a penchant for fashion—usually facing hilarious and embarrassing situations. But what it all comes down to is the heroine figuring out herself and what she really wants out of life. There is usually some kind of epiphany that blows her mind away and finally she can see clearly about what she really wants—or more importantly—needs.

Chicklit is a completely different genre from romance because the focus is on the woman and how she navigates her way through the twists and turns life throws at her. But the romantic angle is usually at the forefront of the story. Another things about chicklit is that it does not always end in a happily ever after for the heroine and her love interest. Now I am an HEA girl all the way, so never fear, mine is very romantic and sweet and ends with an HEA.

Meeting Mr. Right Online
By Cindy K. Green
Sweet/Chicklit Novella
By Grace Publishing
$1.49

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Blurb:
What’s a girl to do when she’s thirty-three and all her friends have started their lives and left her behind?


Lucinda Kelley works for a local cable television show, assists her sister in her tumultuous relationships, and yearns for the day she can meet Mr. Right. All that seems to change when she meets Londoner Julian Crawford in an on-line tv chat room. Eight months later, via email he has become her best friend and closest confidant. Then one day the messages cease, and Lucinda feels lost until she makes a vow to end this infatuation with someone she has never met and move on to something real. When an alarming revelation is exposed, it could be Lucinda’s undoing or it might be exactly what she was looking for.

Excerpt:
Good evening, this is Amber Heffernan reporting live for Channel 11 entertainment news outside the beautiful Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City. In just a few minutes, the glamorous Lucinda Kelley will emerge with her new husband, that handsome British financier. This couple has been in the media limelight since they first started seeing each other almost six months ago, outshining all of the other popular Hollywood pairs. The bride was married today in a Vera Wang strapless scoop-neck wedding gown, and I’m told she looked absolutely stunning. When the couple exits the hotel, they will travel to JFK International Airport to board the family jet to Jamaica where the twosome plan to depart for a two week honeymoon. After that they will settle into their Malibu home in California where Lucinda produces her award winning television sitcom…

The computer beeped letting me know it had finally booted up, and there I was, daydreaming again. I really had to stop doing that. I clicked the button once more, hoping this time it would be there. I held my breath for the few seconds it took to check my email messages, feeling that depressed, empty sensation yet again when I didn’t see it. Rubbing my forehead, I closed my eyes. This was absolutely ridiculous. Why did I torture myself so?
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To find out more about Cindy and her work visit her website!

Well Friends, hope you enjoyed meeting this author and learning a little more about the Chicklit genre. I know I did!

Until later take care and God Bless!

PamT

5 comments:

Devon Gray said...

Sounds like a great, fun read!

Cindy K. Green said...

Thank you Devon. It is a fun, sweet read. :)

Katie Reus said...

Great blurb! I love chicklit, but I'm really glad you put the disclaimer that yours has HEA. I'm always hesitant to pick up chicklit if I'm not sure I'll get my happy ending :)

Cindy K. Green said...

Hey Katie,
I know what you mean. I read this two book chicklit series. The first one ended great (satisfying) and the other one didn't, making me feel a bit flat as I shut the cover. HEA all the way!

Anonymous said...

Love to read anything about and BY this talented author!

Great interview!

MM