Today I welcome Peggy Phifer to my blog. Peggy is very graciously giving away either one free eBook, or one free PRINT copy (US only) of her new book. (Please include contact information) To enter leave a comment and answer Peggy's question.
Good to have you stop by, Peggy. Tell us about the book:
I started writing Whispering Hope about 20 years ago. It
was a bit of a departure for me to write historical fiction, but the idea for
the story captivated me. I’ve always had a fascination for 1920 & 1930
American history. It may sound strange, but the Prohibition period of those
years drew me in and wouldn’t let go. I wrote in spurts then finally set it
aside.
A year ago, I decided to dust it off
and see what was salvageable, and decided it had to be written.
Here’s the back-cover blurb:
1930 Chicago is no place for a
Wisconsin country girl.
Virginia Hopewell visits her
cousin in Chicago and gets caught up in a deadly gangster shooting at a
speakeasy, barely escaping with her life.
After learning of the tragic death of her father, brother, and
sister-in-law, Ginny returns to Wisconsin and convinces her mother to reopen
the resort her father had closed after losing everything in the stock market
crash in 1929.
Ransom Blake, an agent with the
Chicago Bureau of Prohibition, had been at the same speakeasy acting on a tip
about the shooting. Rance is charged with finding the gangster responsible. He
and his team are sent to Wisconsin where the man was reported being seen, and to
investigate how illegal liquor from Canada is making its way to Chicago.
With the opening of Whispering
Hope Resort, Rance registers as a guest and comes face to face with the lovely
redhead he’d briefly encountered at the speakeasy during the shooting.
Why do you write the kind of books you do?
I write what I like to read. Romantic suspense and
women’s fiction mostly
What is your current work in
progress?
I have a contract with Forget Me Not Romances for a
series of 4 or 5 novellas based on an older series of short stories to which
I’ve regained the rights. The series is called “Sweetwater River.”
What three things about you
would surprise readers?
I’m a good shot with a rifle—or used to be. In
another life I shot a marauding fox who’d taken our barn kittens, chickens, and
our pet duck, Peter. I’d had enough. One shot at 100 yards. Bye-bye fox.
Back in that same life, while in the basement doing
the wash, there was a pine snake near the washing machine. Now I hate snakes. I
took my husband’s axe and chopped that thing into as many pieces as I could
until I knew it was dead.
I didn’t learn how to drive until I was 20. I kid
you not.
What are your hobbies, besides
writing and reading?
I used
to love all kinds of hand-crafts, crochet, ceramics, needlepoint … but I can’t
do them anymore due to arthritic hands and fingers.
What is your most difficult writing obstacle, and how do you overcome it?
What is your most difficult writing obstacle, and how do you overcome it?
Procrastination. I’m not sure
I’ll ever overcome it. But I work well under pressure, so I guess it’s okay.
Share your bio:
Author Peggy
Blann Phifer, a retired executive assistant after twenty-one years in the
Electrical Wholesale Industry, lives in the ‘boonies’ of NW Wisconsin. A late
bloomer, Peg didn’t start taking writing seriously until age fifty.
Her debut novel,
To See the Sun, a contemporary romantic suspense, released in January 2012.
A second novel, Somehow, Christmas Will Come, contemporary women’s
fiction with a touch of romance, released in November 2014, revised and re-released
in late 2015. Her work has also appeared in numerous anthologies, Her newest
book, Whispering Hope, released on May 5, 2018.
Peg is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers. When
she’s not writing, Peg enjoys reading, blogging, and sharing her home with her
daughter, son-in-law, and a Border Collie mix dog named Rocky.
Social media and buying links
Blog/website: http://whispersinpurple.blogspot.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pegphifer
Twitter: www.twitter.com/pegphifer
@pegphifer
Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/pegphifer
Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/pbphifer
Email: pbphifer@centurylink.net
Purchase
link for Whispering Hope: https://amzn.to/2KURU8x
I’ll
give away either one free eBook, or one free PRINT copy (US only) to one reader of this blog. Answer this question: What
period of American History captures your imagination?
17 comments:
The Civil War Era and later 1800's has always captured my imagination. I do read a variety of different periods in historical fiction. Whispering Hope sounds like a nice read and set in a period I haven't read a lot of. Thank you for the giveaway opportunity.
marilynridgway78[at]gmail[dot]com
Thank you, Laura, for having me on your blog, and for the interesting interview questions. They challenged me. I hope your readers will find my book an enjoyable read.
Hi, Marilyn, so glad you stopped by. I agree with you about the Civil War era, too. It is rich with story.
I like early American history, Revolutionary War, etc.
More recently I enjoy WWII history--woke up with a start to
realize that era is considered "history."
I lived in that era, and write about it!
Thanks for this opportunity.
Lois Hudson
hudson5107[at]att[dot]net
HI Laura and Peg! Laura, thank you so much for hosting Peg today. Peg, I'm so proud of you! I've treasured your friendship for several years now. It is so exciting to hear you have another book out and about the novella contract.
I usually don't read historical novels set in this time period (I'm so stuck on my westerns! HA!), but I would love to read Whispering Hope.
Blessings to both of you!
Patti(dot)shene(at)gmail(dot)com
I like frontier days. I’m going to have to get all of your books. I use kindle. Love you, cousin!
Joyce
Thank you Lois, Patti, and Joyce! I love seeing you here and leaving your comments about your favirte times in American History. Best wishes in the drawing :=)
My favorite historical time isn't ancient, but I lived it. My then boyfriend (now husband) and I went to school in Washington, D.C. when JFK was assassinated. It was an unbelievable time of agony and sadness. I remember standing in line to pay our respects, but the line was so long I think we gave up. Nevertheless, questions still linger and memories are sad. I also felt a special affinity for him since I was privileged to interview him as editor of my high school newspaper. I guess to me that time is ancient.
The only story of Peg's I've read is Someday Christmas Will Come (I think that's the title), and I loved it. With grandchildren and my own writing I don't read as much as I used to. I will share that Peg is a devoted prayer warrior on one of my prayer chains. She's a breath of fresh air and so sincere.
Bonnie
Thanks, Bonnie for you nice comments, both about your memories, and your kind words about me and my writing. I'm sure Laura will make sure your name is on the list for the tiveaway.
ATTN LAURA! When you check these comments, would you PLEASE change the giveaway to either one free eBook, or one free PRINT copy (US only) THANK YOU SO MUCH
Peg, done. :)
And you're welcome.
I am greatly interested in American history from the Revolutionary war to after the second world war. I would love to win a print copy of Whispering Hope. Vivian Furbay jtandviv (at) q (dot) com
Hi, Vivian, thanks for visiting and sharing your thoughts. Good luck in the drawing.
Peggy, had no idea you were so handy w/a gun...or an axe! I would love to read this book.
LOL, Gail.That was long ago in a time far, far away. Not sure I could safely wield an axe anymore, but I know I could hold my own with a rifle. Thanks for visiting Laura's blog and leaving a comment.
Sounds like a great story! I enjoy reading just about any kind of historical time, but the Civil
War era probably is my favorite.
I would love to win a copy of this book! Thanks so much for the opportunity!
jtabalk(at)hotmail(dot)com
congratulations to Bonnie
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