Today Dawn Luedecke joins us on Meet the Author Monday. Before we get into the interview, here's a bit about our visiting author.
A country girl born and
bred, Dawn Luedecke has spent most of her life surrounded by horses, country
folk, and the wild terrain of Nevada , Idaho and Montana Rogers
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Hi, Dawn. Welcome to Meet the Author Monday. I’m happy to have a fellow country girl in the house. I can’t wait to get to know a bit more about you.
Thank
you, Becca! I’m very happy to be here.
I heard you were in the Coast Guard. That had to be a life changing
time. What can you tell us about it?
The time I was on active duty was the best in my life. I crave
adventure and action, and the Coast Guard gave it to me. I was able to do
things like stand guard for a president and presidential candidate, work with
elite military forces, repatriate illegal aliens, and was involved in a very
large drug bust.
My time taught me very important lessons and gave me life
experiences I will never forget. I’m lucky to still be attached to the Coast
Guard and love to live vicariously through my husband. J
Wow! How cool and exciting. I assume the Coast Guard kept
you in the States but if you could make your home anywhere in the world, where
would it be?
What would you say is the best thing about a (your) man.
My
husband is a true alpha male. He is a drill instructor for coast guard boot
camp, when he isn't being a DI, he is a law enforcement agent and does search
and rescue at sea.
Do you prefer Alpha or Beta heroes and why?
Alpha! Having
the husband I do, and with all of his friends, I am surrounded by alpha males. They
are the best kind of hero!
Why do you write?
I write
because I love the job! I am a true book nerd and proud!
What is best thing a reviewer/reader has ever said about
your work?
I
received the CTRR (Coffee Time Reviewer's Recommend Award) from a reviewer at
Coffee Time Romance. Here is part of the initial five-cup review:
To Tame a Montana Heart is an engaging read. This reader was
immediately drawn in from the beginning. The strong character of Travis, and
the sassiness of Dusty, blends in with some interesting dialogue that spins a
splendid good read. Dawn Luedecke adds just the right amount of zest within her
main characters, and secondary characters to create a convincing story of love
and romance, along with action, thrills and downright good charm. She
incorporates a western romance that is hard to put down, with a cast of
colorful players that one will not soon forget.
Very Nice. Readers should know that your characters are often…
The
heroines in my Montana Girl series are my sisters. I found that each of my
siblings holds a unique characteristic that makes them the perfect heroine, my
family is quirky and make for a great read.
Ha ha, I agree that family can be an endless source of
inspiration. How would you define yourself as a person/writer?
I love to
live by my personal motto "Always Have Passion". I try to incorporate
this in everyday life, and my work.
Give us a quirky thing or two to know about you.
When I want to relax, I watch crime shows.
I secretly want to be a scientist.
A scientist? That's certainly different from being an author.
Okay, now to see how good you are with short answer –
a tough order for most writers. So quick fire—Complete the
following sentences.
a.
My
favorite treat is…tootsie rolls.
b.
The
most interesting person I know is...my husband.
c.
Given
the opportunity, I would spend 10 days…in the Caribbean !
d.
The
glass is…half full.
e.
The
most amazing gift…is a good book.
f.
Life
is too short to settle for…anything less than what you
believe is perfect.
Thanks
again for dropping by Dawn. It was fun getting to know you and a bit about your
work.
Learn more about Dawn and her works:
Twitter @d_luedecke
Blurb: To Tame a Montana Heart
Running from a past of privilege, deceit, and danger, Travis Simms
is ready to settle down. What better place to forget all he left behind than
the quiet little Montana town of Lolo Hot Springs
Dusty Larson is hell bent on independence, helping her sister run
the Triple D Ranch. She can do anything a man can, and do it better, so she
certainly doesn’t need one in her life. The only problem is she seems to
attract bad luck and danger...and Travis. Can he tame her wild ways and keep
his bachelor status intact — or does he risk losing his heart?
Excerpt:
She watched him with care. “I don’t know if I love you. I like you, a
lot, but I don’t have the slightest idea what love feels like.”
Travis’ smile grew
slowly across his face. “I understand. I’m not sure if I love you or not, but I
also don’t think I could live without you. So you will always have that.” His
voice was almost a whisper when he said the last.
“Truly?” Her voice
cracked and she had to force herself to breathe easy.
“Truly.”
She inclined her head
and took two brisk steps toward him. She leaned over and kissed him with all
the fever of a thousand fires. He reached up and intertwined his hand through
her hair to hold her still as he plundered her mouth.
She released him with a
shaky breath and jumped back to turn on her heels. “Put something nice on. I’ll
be back with a preacher man.”
“You know, I heard you
only have to say ‘I marry you’ three times and then you’re hitched.”
She threw him a sassy
look and slammed the door shut.
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HI Dawn and Becca,
ReplyDeleteI read To Tame a Montana Heart a few months ago. What a fun read and filled with great characters. I love the determination and spirit the sisters possess.
Chris Karlsen
Hi Dawn,
ReplyDeleteGreat post. I am an Aussie, but I just love cowboy stories. I like to write about alpha males too, you can get so much mileage out of them.
Regards
margaret
I like cowboys, too, and I want to go to Montana so much--I've never been there. The USCG is another source of fascination, so I really enjoyed the interview!
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