Vocal Expressions

This is my first time reading anything by Suzanne Ferrell and it won’t be the last. The title, book cover, and the synopsis pulled me in. The storyline kept me engaged from start to finish and the twists and turns made for a wonderful story of romance, danger, and suspense.  Meet Jake Carlisle, an undercover FBI agent on the run with Nicky, a nine-year-old Russian kid with a photographic and phonographic memory whom he saved from the Kreshnin brothers (Russian mafia). Both are injured and in need of medical attention and shelter before the Kreshnins get a hold of Nicky who witnessed a murder and has details that could put them away. Not wanting to risk going inside a hospital and someone reporting their injuries to the police, Jake decides to kidnap someone (preferably a nurse or a doctor) who could help them.  Lucky for Jake he kidnaps Samantha Edgars, a feisty nurse who possesses a heart big enough to help and eventually come to care and love both Jake and Nicky under gr...

Editor’s Bio:   Kimberly Hunt is a freelance developmental editor with Revision Division, specializing in Romance. While she serves independent authors of Romance, Women’s Fiction, Mystery, Suspense, and Psychological Thrillers, she also edits creative nonfiction and memoir for publishers. She’s happy to answer questions about writing and editing, but beware, as she can go on at length about her passions: reading, running, and volunteering.  In addition to her experience as a developmental editor, she has certifications in copyediting and project management. All of which enable her to deliver edits ahead of schedule and under budget. Have a look around Revision Division’s website and let Kimberly know if she’s a good fit for you, your book, and your budget.   Deliah Lawrence: What are the different types of editors?   Kimberly Hunt: In order to explain the different types of editing, I’d like to tell a story about my journey as an editor. Knowing my story...

Author’s Bio:  Denise Giddings was born in Illinois and currently resides in Texas. She enjoys reading, writing, coffee, and hanging out with friends. She is a business major who is using writing to tap into her creative side.   Her debut novel, Boomerang , has garnered rave reviews and established her as an author to watch and read. Writing both romantic suspense and contemporary romance, Denise is following Boomerang with a series.   The first book in The Girlfriend Series, Contradictions , sizzles with steam, romance, and suspense. The series follows three girlfriends as they grapple with the ups and downs of life and love. Book II in the series will debut at the end of 2022. Aptly titled, Just Sex , leaves little to the imagination! Book III of the series, The Affair , will answer the question, can love conquer all, including infidelity?   Denise writes books with a happy-ever-after that leave you smiling and thinking about the characters long after yo...

It’s been a while since I’ve been on a cruise. However, I do remember there was always so much to do: hanging out at the various bars, nightly entertainment, delicious food, gambling, etc. I would also watch people sometimes get so drunk I wondered how they made it back to their cabins. Anyway, I was drawn to this book’s cover, it’s title and the storyline which the author weaved into a wonderful story of suspense and intrigue.  Meet Shelby Sloan, a hardworking mother who is babysitting her grandson, Jeremy while her daughter Chloe and her husband, Rob is on a much-needed cruise vacation she had given them as a Christmas gift. With only three days left before Chloe and Rob are due back home, Shelby gets a call from Rob saying that Chloe’s missing. Shelby’s life is turned upside down as she hurriedly catches a flight to St. Thomas to get answers and to try to find her daughter.  When she arrives at the police station, the FBI and the Coast Guard have been searching for hour...

Author’s Bio: Amy L. Bernstein writes stories, essays, and poems that let readers feel while making them think. Her novels include The Potrero Complex , The Nighthawkers, Dreams of Song Times , and Fran, The Second Time Around . Amy is an award-winning journalist, speechwriter, playwright, and certified nonfiction book coach. When not glued to a screen, she loves listening to jazz and classical music, drinking wine with friends, and exploring Baltimore’s glorious neighborhoods, which inspire her fiction.   She describes herself as compassionate, intense and ornery. And she can’t live without: (1) lots of bright sunlight; (2) a handful of close friends to whom she can say anything; and (3) hope, especially in dark times.   Deliah Lawrence: What inspired you to write your book? Amy L. Bernstein: When the pandemic began, I realized we were living through a historic moment in time. I wanted to leapfrog over the present to imagine a near-future and how life might be dif...

Author’s Bio: Lisa R. Neuder is a debut  children's author from Rockville, Maryland. She is a member of the Maryland Writers’ Association, the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, and the Authors Guild. Lisa serves as a full-time Appeals Officer at the U.S. Department of Education.  Deliah Lawrence: What inspired you to write your book? Lisa R. Neuder: Several years ago, I came up with the idea to write stories for children that conveyed valuable life lessons. These lessons, in my opinion, were not taught in school but were essential to know. For my debut children's book, The Sweet Friendship , I drew upon the themes of friendship and loyalty – these are concepts that affect everyone and are always challenging. Then we had the pandemic, which added another level of complication to our relationships. After writing my book, it was my hope that students would reflect on the meaning of friendship and determine who is reliable and who is not.   DL...