#SaturdaySpotlight: @StacyJuba & Sink or Swim!

Good Morning and Welcome to the last Saturday Spotlight of August....Yeah hard to believe, right!

Today I'm pleased to welcome back to our spotlight, Stacy Juba with her book, Sink or Swim.

A fun beach read endorsed by contestants from Survivor, Big Brother, and The Amazing Race. Ambitious personal trainer Cassidy Novak has gained fame for starring on Sink or Swim, a hit reality show. Not only does she lose and have to walk the plank, but after the game show ends, the terror begins. Upon returning home, Cassidy discovers she has attracted a stalker masterminding his own twisted game. She struggles to focus on her health club job and celebrity endorsement opportunities, but her stalker has other plans. As her former competitors get knocked off one-by-one, Cassidy refuses to play by the stalker's bizarre rules. She's also being shadowed by hunky photographer Zach Gallagher, who has been assigned to capture her personal moments for a spread in the local newspaper. She wants to trust Zach, but fears he may not be what he seems. When the stalker forces a showdown, Cassidy must once again walk the plank...this time for her life.

 Excerpt:

"As you can see, you’re a big hit." Lynn waved toward the guests murmuring and sneaking glances from round tables festooned with drinks and appetizers. "You’ll sign autographs in here and our staff will be sure to keep the line orderly." 

Good to know, but Cassidy half-wished she’d jumped out of the limo a few miles back at Castle Island, a spacious urban park and her favorite spot in Boston. She loved walking or jogging around Castle Island and the peaceful Pleasure Bay, enjoying views of the ferries and vessels passing in the harbor, the low airplanes descending toward Logan International Airport, and the tourists milling about the historic Fort Independence. She’d give anything for a hotdog and ice cream at Sullivan’s, the popular family-run restaurant that serviced visitors. Alas, she’d get no relaxation today.

As Lynn conferred with a co-worker, Cassidy turned to her own personal news team. "Boy, does this beat the Atlantic Devil in the luxury department," she muttered.

"No kidding." Alison scrawled into her wire-bound notebook. With her sleek helmet of blonde locks and designer wardrobe, she looked more like a TV anchorwoman than a small-town newspaper reporter.

Zach Gallagher, her photographer, pulled his Nikon digital camera out of a padded bag and removed the felt Stetson from his wavy black hair. "I wouldn’t mind taking a trip on this baby myself." His flash blinked, triggering a half-dozen cameras from other parts of the ballroom.

"Cassidy! Cassidy!" An acne-scarred young man rushed over to them. Lank greasy blond strands hung ragged past his shoulders, limp as a used mop, and a torn tee-shirt with Cassidy's blurred likeness fell to the waist of his ripped jeans.

He cupped a camera to his heart. "Please, could I pose for one picture with you? I know this is a huge favor, but I can’t stay that long."

Lynn gave her a subtle nod. "Yeah, sure," Cassidy said.

She positioned herself beside the kid and Lynn snapped the photo with a cheerful "cheese."

His lip trembling, the kid stared at Cassidy. "You don't know what this means to me. You should have won. Reggie was a loser."

How could he say that? Reggie was dead. There were more important things than winning. Like living.

Sink or Swim is available at  Amazon, Barnes and Noble, iBookstore, Kobo, & Audible

Stacy Juba loves to write stories about Characters at a Crossroads: individuals who are finding themselves and getting on the right life path after overcoming obstacles. Her goals are to entertain readers of all ages as well as inspire them. She has made numerous bestseller lists including GalleyCat’s Barnes & Noble Bestsellers and GalleyCat’s Mystery and Thriller Bestsellers. Stacy has written about reality TV contestants targeted by a killer, an obit writer investigating a cold case, teen psychics who control minds, twin high school hockey stars battling on the ice, and teddy bears learning to raise the U.S. flag. Browse her website for more information on her mystery, romance, and contemporary fiction books for adults, teens, and children, guest author features and resources on how to build your own “character,” and for her book/product reviews and advocacy relating to Type 1 Diabetes.

Connect with Stacy at the following places....

Website: http://stacyjuba.com/blog/

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Stacy-Juba/100155471301

Twitter https://twitter.com/stacyjuba

Goodreads http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/2988212.Stacy_Juba

Pinterest http://pinterest.com/stacyjuba/

Hope you enjoyed the spotlight! Stay tuned weekly for more Tuesday Treasures, Thursday Thoughts and of course Saturday Spotlight.

Until later... Take care, God Bless and Remember....Whatever you're believing for~believe with FAITH & PASSION!

  

Something to think about!
"Inspirational with an Edge! ™

Saturday Spotlight - Jackie Griffey!

Good Morning Friends,

I know I promised you an update on my life in a nutshell but to be honest, there is not much to report. Been doing some promotion, editing a novel, waiting to hear on submissions, still in transition - travelling between TX and LA, hoping to do more speaking & mentoring. Alas, everything takes much more time than I'd like so my new mantra is.... God's will, God's way, God's time - helps me to not get all bent out of shape when things don't go my way in my time LOL! I'm still trying to get better organized and focused and hopefully will be blogging more regular but until then, Saturday Spotlight and an occasional blog tour will go on.

Speaking of, please welcome Jackie Griffey with two of her novels!

Hello fellow readers and writers. I'm a 'southern' author: born in Hot Springs, Arkansas; grew up in Memphis, Tennessee; and now live with my family in Arkansas near Little Rock. All my books but one take place in the south. Though I'm published in several genres my favorites are cozy mysteries and romance/suspense.They are listed on Amazon; B&N and can be ordered from book stores (no S&H if you pick up the book at the Book store, just like Amazon). The only way I heard about this advantage of picking up the book at the store,is a reader came to me with one she'd ordered from B&N andI was glad to see she could do this. Nearly all of my list is available as e-books now. Please come visit my page and blog. You can always find my books here on Amazon so your comments and input is welcome and appreciated.I love meeting fellow readers and writers.)

A HYSTERICAL SITE begins with a BLOODY RED murder; scatters clues and COLORFUL characters from New York to the little town of Maryvale, TN; and has paranormal scenes that will make the TV SyFis GREEN with envy! Enjoy!

A Hysterical Site is available on Amazon Kindle!

ACTUAL CORPSE VALUE  has Will Tuttle's claim service adjuster and her benefactors in tears at the death of a local philnthrophist as a relentless detective works to build a case against her husband if he can find a motive and he's looking closely at the double indemnity clause.

Actual Corpse Value is also available on Kindle!




Well friends, hope you enjoy this spotlight. Stay tuned next week for a Blog Tour brought to you from Kathy Carlton Willis Communications on Wednesday and Saturday Spotlight with Kathryn J Bain!

Until then...take care & God Bless!
PamT

Saturday Spotlight - Loretta Craig!

Hi Friends!

This prolific author has too many books to spotlight at once so we're just spotlighting her...

Mystery writer Loretta Craig feels right at home when she’s working on a new book. With six novels in print, along with sixteen anthology books of poetry, she says, she’s just getting started. Her genre ranges from romance to mystery and suspense and poetry.


The Mystery of Emily Quillen, ILLUSIONS, Amber Ways, THE CONTROLLER; along with a murder mystery series; KILLER INSTINCTS and A PASSIONATE MURDER, and a new book due out sometime this year entitled; THE LAST LIE, the final chapter to the Killer Instincts series.

Her Killer Instincts series, takes place in Washington, D.C. with the lead character Detective Amanda Moore; a very head strong, independent young woman who isn’t afraid of taking chances when it comes to putting the bad guys where they belong – behind bars.

Whoever said that nice guys finish last, didn’t cross paths with this intelligent and spunky detective! Her novels deal with crime, lust, sex, and murder, with twists and turns around every corner, that will keep you turning the pages.

Craig is also writing a coffee table/cookbook with recipes and photos that reflects on life in the country. When she isn’t writing books, Craig is busy doing book signings, speaking engagements, writing workshops, along with cooking and spending time with her family; one of which is a favorite pastime, watching her 19 year old daughter Lori, in the ring. Lori Craig is a boxer, training for the 2010 Olympics.

“I don’t want to be stereo-typed. I want to write it all!” she says.
So, if you’re looking for a good book to read, check out any of Craig’s novels, in bookstores or online.

Find more about Loretta by visiting her website or blog!

Whew! What a busy lady! Good luck with EVERYTHING, Loretta.

Ok friends, that wraps up another edition of Saturday Spotlight, be sure and check back weekly!

Until later...take care & be blessed!
PamT