Sunday, December 15, 2013

The Story Behind Shaken Not Stirred


Mixology was born on a trip to the Outer Banks. It was the off season, a few months before the coastal community came alive for the summer. I was struck by the sense of anticipation and had fun chatting with some of the waitresses, bartenders, and store owners about the quiet season. I couldn't help filling in the details of their stories-- and I just knew I'd have I write a book set against that backdrop.

SNS follows Maddy as she navigates the post college graduation waters when things don't go exactly as planned. This book isn't about a girl making big decisions, it's about one handling the fallout of her her dreams-- or at least the dreams she thought were hers. Along the way she meets Colin, a twenty-something who's not quite as lost but needs to learn about balance, and she finds her place living with two guys-- one her childhood best friend.

SNS has the same romantic yet comedic feel of Hazards, but it focuses on the early twenty-something experience rather than college. I had a ball writing it, and I hope you guys enjoy this trip to the Outer Banks!


Comment below with your email and favorite vacation spot to enter to win a print ARC of Shaken Not Stirred (open internationally). Giveaway ends on Tuesday 12/17 at 10pm eastern time.


11 comments:

  1. Thanks for the giveaway!

    kaylaorton1@gmail.com

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    1. Favorite vacation spot would have to be Wyoming :) Beautiful time in the Spring!

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  2. My fave vacay spot is Ocean City Maryland. Thanks for the giveaway! thebookmaven623@gmail.com

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  3. I would LOVE to win this giveaway! I can't wait to read Shaken Not Stirred! My favourite vacation spot is Paphos in Cyprus! I was there last month and it was stunning!

    My email is kendallmccubbin@hotmail.co.uk

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  4. My favorite vacation spot would have to be Washington DC! Thank you SO much for the giveaway and CAN'T WAIT TO READ THIS BOOK!! I love reading all your books! Would absolutely LOVE to win this giveaway!!!

    My email is: greenemma94@gmail.com

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  5. I don't really have a favorite vacation spot, but my mom's friend owns this beautiful cabin in the woods that they rent out during the year. It's so secluded and peaceful--I like to go and just read books, relax, write. It's perfect. :)

    underhillholly(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  6. This is hard. I'd say my favorite place to visit is Hawaii, but I don't really think it counts since it's my hometown and where all my family lives. So I guess I'd say my favorite vacation spot currently is NYC. That's currently next up on my list of places I REALLY REALLY want to visit.

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    1. & My email is a.ayam91@yahoo.com.

      Thanks so much for the giveaway! I'm so excited to read this!

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  7. bttrfngrdelight@gmail.com

    and I would have to say that my favorite vacation spot would have to be Colorado Springs, CO. Went there for a family reunion and the mountains covered in snow in the middle of july was absolutely beautiful...

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  8. Hmmmm I would have to say that my favorite vacation spot is Indianapolis, Indiana especially during the fall!! I love how the trees change to the reds and golds of fall, it's beautiful!
    dakota.dahlke@gmail.com
    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  9. Congrats to Amy M. for winning the giveaway. Thanks to everyone for entering! :)

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