As I count down the days until release day on August 3rd, I'd like to share with you about my upcoming release, Dianna's Dilemma. I will start with sharing some about the story and history behind the story. On Aug 4th I'll share about the hero and heroines, and on August 5th, I share an excerpt. Of course, August 3rd is release day, and I'll share about the book itself.

It's available for pre-order now here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3SCZFTZ

If you enjoy the story, I hope you'll check out the other books in the series: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09K7FP3SJ

About Dianna's Dilemma

I was invited to join a multi-author project, or what we writers commonly call a MAP. The idea is to create a series or anthology around a common theme. In this case, The Reclusive Man series matches a woman who discovers a man hiding out or incognito as he strives to keep a secret, and she uncovers that secret. The idea is he's been wounded in the past, perhaps hurt by a woman, and can't face the world. But the love of a good woman gives him strength to try again.

I knew I wanted to set the story in Colorado. Somewhere bleak and dismal, or at least it would be in my story. Out on the open plains, with little water, few towns, and not many people. Kind of a last ditch place.

We'd recently traveled through southwestern Colorado, through La Junta, and I thought maybe this--or a town based on it--would be perfect. After some research, I discovered that La Junta -- or Junction City -- had been around for a long time, but hadn't really caught on. With few businesses, well, you know how it is. Hard to attract people, so no new businesses. Well, I learned that the town incorporated in May 1881. I figured there were likely people on both sides of that decision. Create some tension, perhaps. Then there was really an incident where a herd of antelope raced down Main Street, and so the founding folks decided to include an antelope on the town seal. Had to go into a book.

Now, what about my hero and heroine? I'll share more about that on August 4th, but suffice it to say I wanted a hero running from a huge hurt, and a woman trying to make her way in a man's world.

Leave a comment, and I'll take all the entries left on all four blog posts and toss them in a hat (or another appropriate container), and draw for winner's choice of a print copy (US only) or an ebook. Cleverly disguise your email address so I can contact you. For example Donna AT livebytheword DOT com

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About Donna:

A hybrid author, Donna writes squeaky clean historical and contemporary suspense. She has been published more than 50 times in books; is a member of several writers groups; facilitates a critique group; teaches writing classes; ghostwrites; edits; and judges in writing contests. She loves history and research, traveling extensively for both.

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