makes me nervous. Right now, I'm waiting to hear back from a publisher about the third book in the Rona Shively series. Right now, I'm kind of nervous. For reasons I won't go into here, I'm trying to switch publishers. I just think it's time. Doing this means moving away from what I'm familiar with and jumping out into "Reject Me" territory. Though I know it is a fact of life, I'm not all that hot on rejection. Who is?
My third book is the first full-length novel I've ever written and I think I've done some really great things with the Rona Shively character this time around. The story has some good, some bad, and some ugly...but no Clint Eastwood unless you count Rona's new love interest, Garrett Shaw. Rona is nearing forty and so, in the next book, you'll see that she's starting to mature a little. It's about time she did. She's held some grudges in her day and now, she's starting to rethink her position on some of these. Still, she maintains that she's fully justified in hanging onto the others.
One way or another, Keeping the Faith will be published. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the publisher I've approached will pick it up, but if they don't, I'll figure something out. For now, the series is in a state of literary limbo awaiting the call to be printed but keep the faith, everyone. Rona Shively will return.
Until next time...
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Saturday, October 11, 2008
Waiting...
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After a short break in the summer, I'll be at the following locations:
8/11/09 Allen Park Public Library, Allen Park, MI 6:30 p.m.
Looking for something entertaining for your library or bookstore patrons? Looking for a fun way to spend a couple of hours? Do you love mysteries? Then you need to schedule a Tea & Mystery event for your library or bookstore! The fee is minimal and the presentation is fun and informative! Attendees will be given the chance to win great prizes and share their thoughts about the mystery genre and their favorite mystery writers!
E-mail me today at lonestoryteller@yahoo.com for details on how to set up your Tea & Mystery event!
8/11/09 Allen Park Public Library, Allen Park, MI 6:30 p.m.
Looking for something entertaining for your library or bookstore patrons? Looking for a fun way to spend a couple of hours? Do you love mysteries? Then you need to schedule a Tea & Mystery event for your library or bookstore! The fee is minimal and the presentation is fun and informative! Attendees will be given the chance to win great prizes and share their thoughts about the mystery genre and their favorite mystery writers!
E-mail me today at lonestoryteller@yahoo.com for details on how to set up your Tea & Mystery event!
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“The story is good, the plotting great. Rebecca Benston draws you into the story from the first page. Read the book.”
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“Rebecca Benston’s twists, turns, and descriptions are utterly engaging.”
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“In The Wash is like a 1930’s film noir detective story that had a modern, edgy twist and a female lead.”
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“Under Lock and Key is an enjoyable, fun book! Rona Shively is a delightful character. I loved her off-beat, quirky personality and her outstanding sense of humor.”
Connie Harris, MyShelf.com
***
“Talented author Rebecca Benston shows the reader just how complicated life can get suddenly and how people you thought you knew, aren't who you thought they were.”
Anne K. Edwards, Mysteryfiction.net
Michelle Shealy, Reviewer for MyShelf.com
***
“Rebecca Benston has written a detective with plenty of suspense…I hope there will be a sequel…”
Annick, Reviewer for Euro-Reviews
***
“The story is good, the plotting great. Rebecca Benston draws you into the story from the first page. Read the book.”
Lucille P. Robinson, An Alternative Read
***
“Rebecca Benston’s twists, turns, and descriptions are utterly engaging.”
Tracy, Fallen Angel Reviews
***
“In The Wash is like a 1930’s film noir detective story that had a modern, edgy twist and a female lead.”
Janet Davies, Once Upon a Romance Reviews
***
“Under Lock and Key is an enjoyable, fun book! Rona Shively is a delightful character. I loved her off-beat, quirky personality and her outstanding sense of humor.”
Connie Harris, MyShelf.com
***
“Talented author Rebecca Benston shows the reader just how complicated life can get suddenly and how people you thought you knew, aren't who you thought they were.”
Anne K. Edwards, Mysteryfiction.net