Kim McMahill

Lightening Strikes, a romance novella collaboration by Prism Book Group authors (including me), has been available for free download directly from the publisher’s website at www.PrismBookGroup.com , but now it is also available for free kindle download at Amazon.com.   Just in time for the Holiday season, Prism Book group has three Christmas novellas available for just .99 downloads through your favorite online retailer. More on The Christmas Answer in my last post below.  

The Christmas Answer is an inspirational novella about Donna Dubois, a successful gospel singer, who finds herself questioning the strength of her marriage and her faith as she struggles with depression and loneliness.   A spur-of-the moment decision to accompany her best friend on a missionary trip to the Appalachian Mountains places her in the midst of a very special family.   Witnessing the strength, love and generosity of the widowed mother of four, forces Donna to reexamine her life and trust in God’s plan.   Kimberly B. Jackson’s, The Christmas Answer , is a must read for the holiday season, but keep the tissue’s handy. For more information visit Prism Book Group. Downloads of the book are available for just .99 through your favorite online retailer.

This post is actually two weeks in review since last week was usurped by “The Next Big Thing,” a blog circle where authors have a chance to discuss their current works in progress. See the blog post on November 19 below for more and be sure to check out the authors I have tagged for November 26. I came across a great website to help readers find low cost eBooks called, Addicted to eBooks. Marked in Mexico ($2.99) is currently on their homepage. All books listed on the site are priced at $5.99 or less and must have at least five book reviews, so for great eBooks at great prices check out http://addictedtoebooks.com In case you missed it, please visit  Jacqueline Hopper's Blog for her Promotion Monday Trivia extravaganza from November 19 where Prism Book Group authors offered up bits of trivia about their work and I discussed the difference between grizzly and black bears – good information to know for the characters in Big Horn Storm . As always, I can’t say enough about Ja...

Hard day of Christmas shopping? Curl up with a regency romance tonight! Download your copy FREE from Amazon 11/23 & 11/24 only! Do people prove their self-worth by strength, or by character? A Romany leader confronts the English heritage he has denied when he lands, beaten and powerless, in the path of a high-spirited young widow. Will the prim countess agree to hide the charismatic rogue in her home and jeopardize her safety while her stepson accuses her of murdering her elderly husband? Patience Blakwell is not beautiful. As a dutiful young countess in Regency England, she endures her husband’s cruelty. She struggles with her faith, trying to understand why God is not following the plan she had for her life—to be loved and cherished by her husband. After her husband’s unexpected death, her grown stepson charges her with her late husband’s murder. Luca Boldor, more Gypsy than English, is determined to prove that he is strong and capable and doesn’t need anyone. But once he i...

The Next Big Thing: What I'm Working On Now By Kim McMahill – November 19, 2012 Author Judy Baker was kind enough to tag me in an ongoing game of The Next Big Thing, a blog circle where authors have a chance to discuss their current works in progress, giving everyone a sneak peek into, “The Next Big Thing.”   THE NEXT BIG THING: What is your working title of your book? Guardians of the Sacred Relics Where did the idea come from for the book? I was watching a program on the Travel Channel counting down the twelve greatest mysteries. One of the mysteries focused on a group of legendary crystal skulls. It was fascinating and the short tidbit on the many different theories surrounding the skulls sent my mind whirling with all the wonderful possibilities. What genre does your book fall under? Adventure/Suspense, International Thriller Which actors would you choose to play your characters in a movie rendition? There’s almost no role I wouldn’t like to...

Please check out Blurbs in Bloom starting tomorrow afternoon, November 17, where Big Horn Storm will be featured.   Each Friday, Saturday and Sunday different books and authors are showcased and it’s a great way to see what’s new in romantic fiction.

With today being Veterans Day, I would like to begin by extending my deepest gratitude to all those who have, and currently serve our country. I would also like to thank all the emergency services workers and volunteers who have responded to the devastation created by Hurricane Sandy. These selfless and amazing people are what make America Great.   This past week also saw the close to a very contentious campaign season. My house has seemed unnaturally quiet in the aftermath, making me check the phone and answering machine to make certain both are still in working order.   On November 8, Victoria Pitts-Caine welcomed me to her  Blog and posted a thorough review of Marked in Mexico . If you haven’t seen it, please check it out.   Next week looks to be a quiet week, which I hope is the case since Thanksgiving week promises to be a bit hectic with family and writing. Stay tuned next week for a schedule of upcoming events.

Every author finds inspiration in different ways. Some observe, watching life unfold around them, absorbing the possibilities and twisting reality into fiction; others feed off emotions, using the writing process as an outlet for grief or dealing with life changes, or accepting blessings; and many embrace the simple joys of nature, allowing it to soothe the soul and encourage artistic endeavors. I accept inspiration whenever and wherever it presents itself, but the natural world is my greatest muse. Not only does the solace of empty spaces incite creativity, but the places I visit often capture my attention and imagination, compelling me to write a story befitting the scene.    I’m sure those who follow my work have noticed that I’ve set multiple stories in Mexico or have at least maintained a strong tie.   Though I haven’t been to Mexico in a few years, I have spent considerable time exploring its Mayan ruins, enjoying pristine beaches on both coasts and I’ve done...

I’ve been thinking about doing a “week in review” blog every Sunday, and what a time to start. Last week will always be remembered as the week Hurricane Sandy hit leaving a massive path of devastation across sixteen states. The amount of destruction and suffering is beyond comprehension and all those affected continue to remain in my thoughts and prayers.   Halloween came and went with less fanfare than usual. Despite the natural disaster hitting the East Coast, it seems like the campaign advertisements and phone calls never waned.   I must admit I won’t miss those next week.      On the writing front, the free Kindle down load promotion for Marked in Mexico on October 26 and 27 was a huge success. Thank you to everyone who participated and to those who have followed up with reviews and interest in my other books.   Big Horn Storm was featured on The Logline Blog . It will be on the main page until November 15. The Logline Blog hosts a monthly co...

The story below is from Carlene Havel's Blog  on October 31, 2012. When I read it I was transported back to my childhood and all the wonderful, interesting, and sometimes, sad stories passed down from my parents and grandparents.   Carlene’s reminiscence made me smile, so I wanted to share it with my readers and followers. I hope it takes you on a nice trip down memory lane too. Telling Stories My grandparents were common folk. Yet their ordinary lives made for some wonderfully entertaining stories. My great-grandfather claimed the automobile put him out of business. What business was that? He would laugh, slap his knee, and reply, "I was a horse thief." Stories of Model A Fords, switchboard telephones, and chopping cotton put life into bygone days. Watching Grandpa roll his own cigarette, sharpen his razor on a leather "strop", milk the cow, and slop (feed) the hogs are precious memories. But the best times were after dinner, nestled in someone's ...