With: Kylie Brant
Congratulations to Erin F. and Samgirl, the winners in Kylie's giveaway. Thank you to all who participated!
Giveaway:
Congratulations to Erin F. and Samgirl, the winners in Kylie's giveaway. Thank you to all who participated!
For me, bringing a story to life begins with the
setting. When I place a book in a unique
place, that brings to mind an immediate mood and visual image, the setting
almost becomes a character in the book.
And when I can visit the spot in question and do my own research of it,
the scenes really come to life.
Such is the case with my newest release, WHAT THE DEAD KNOW,
the eighth Mindhunters novel. Last
summer I planned a trip to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula because my book was going
to be placed there. To lure my husband
into driving me ten hours J, we first went to Mackinaw Island at the northern
most tip of the UP. After spending three
days there, we took two days coming home, because I wanted to mosey through the
counties to get a feel for the scenery and towns. At that point I hadn’t decided which county
my story would be set in, so we went up the eastern side of the peninsula and
returned through the western side.
What my husband saw on the trip: lots of water. Lots of trees. Narrow roads.
What I saw: Bodies of water where
a killer could dispose of bodies.
Wilderness areas where a killer could dispose of bodies. Mines where a killer could dispose of
bodies…you get the drift. :)
I was blown away by how clear the Great Lakes were. (Michigan and Superior.) You could ride bikes along the shore and
clearly see the bottom. I love forests,
and the UP is covered with them, with the Hiawatha Forest (the setting for some
of the scenes in the book) being the vastest.
There are several wilderness areas on the UP. I’m always thrilled to discover places that
are relatively untouched by humans.
Several Native American tribes have a presence in the counties, and we
visited one village located within a reservation.
These details and more are included in the book. Of course, in my story the forest houses a
killer that uses the isolated areas to hunt his victims. Sheriff Keira Saxon teams up with Mindhunters
agent Finn Carstens to track down the madman, who in turn makes them his next target.
The book released right after Christmas, so in the spirit of
the holidays, we’ll have a giveaway. Two
winners will be selected from commenters telling me about the best present
they’ve ever received.
Finn Carstens agrees to partner with Keira’s department to solve the murder. When proof of a second victim comes to light, he realizes that the killer is engaging them in the deadliest of contests. Together they must unmask a man who lives—and kills—in the shadows. As they begin to discover his secrets they realize the chilling truth that only the killer's former victims knew: of all the predators lurking in the Michigan forests, man is the most lethal of all.
Giveaway ends 11:59pm EST Dec. 27th. Please supply your email in the post. You may use spaces or full text for security. (ex. jsmith at gmail dot com) If you do not wish to supply your email, or have trouble posting, please email maureen@justromanticsuspense.com with a subject title of JRS GIVEAWAY to be entered in the current giveaway.
My kindle fire!! I got it a few years ago and it goes every where with me! It's a tie between it and my cell phone as to what I need with me at all times :) thanks for sharing and congrats on the new release!
ReplyDeleteAnything that enhances our reading experience is definitely on the best gift list!
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My favorite gift is the diamond anniversary ring I got from my husband for our 30th anniversary.
ReplyDeletevandine 3 at msn.com. The new book sounds great!
I have a weakness for jewelry, myself ;) Kudos to your husband!
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My favorite gift is the diamond anniversary ring I got from my husband for our 30th anniversary.
ReplyDeletevandine 3 at msn.com. The new book sounds great!
Books always are on the top of my list... another wonderful gift I received years ago was a candle making kit...
ReplyDeleteWow. I'm always impressed by crafty people!
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I know it sounds corny but the best gift I ever got was watching my kids squeal with delight when they open presents from Santa that they really wanted. I'm happiest when they are!
ReplyDeleteThere's something about seeing their eyes wide with shocked surprise that never gets old :)
DeleteI love how you and your husband "saw" different things.
ReplyDeleteThe best present - a Santa hat that my 5 year old son bought many years ago. This hat comes out each Christmas for a wearing.
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Mary, that's not unusual for my husband and me, LOL :) Love the Christmas hat story!
DeleteThis year I got a storycrafttraining course!
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Hmm, sounds like something I might need ;)
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Sounds like a great gift!
DeleteMy engagement ring 30 years ago.
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Aww, Laura, that is special! And thirty years these days is quite an accomplishment!
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My daughter 17 years ago in December, My Christmas miracle for sure and we spent her first Christmas in the hospital.
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Tammy, I had twins on the 23rd a while back and yes, that's a very special Christmas present!
DeleteThe best present I ever received was my dog, when she was a puppy. Her name is Ashley and I love her so much.
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