MARY MARTINEZ INTRODUCES MR. ROMANCE

Mary Martinez

Thank you, Caroline, for inviting me to visit your blog. I love blogging about myself. Yes, I’m totally self centered. I’m long winded and I bore people to death with my enthusiastic words about nothing. Okay so I’m joking. Really. I hope. Now I’m worried. Before I make matters worse, I’d better just start.


Caroline asked me to share how I researched for one of my books. I picked CLASSIC MURDER: MR. ROMANCE. Why? Because I had a blast doing the research for the book. Without giving away the story line, I’ll tell you a bit about what was so fun.


The story has a lot to do with old classic Cary Grant movies, as you’ll see from the blurb. When I came up with the idea, which was actually while I was watching one of his movies, I thought hey what if… And I can’t say more than that. I rented as many of his movies as I could and I watched them all. I had a note pad next to me and made notes throughout the movies. It was a Cary Grant Marathon. I loved every minute.


After I finished, I was actually sad. I had pages of notes. The next couple of days I went through, crossed out what I couldn’t use and highlighted what I thought would work. I went from there. I write by the seat of my pants with just a basic idea of the beginning the middle and almost the end. If it’s a murder mystery, I never know who the murderer is until I find out writing the book.

Here’s a bit about CLASSIC MURDER: MR. ROMANCE


Blurb:


Adam enjoys a lifestyle most men only dream of. Then one day he wakes up to find the morning headlines blaring, "Another victim falls prey to Mr. Romance. Who is next?" He suddenly realizes his way of life is not only frivolous, but deadly.


Dubbed Mr. Romance by New York society for his romantic adventures, Adam Fernando Russo loves women. But lately he realizes how lonely it is coming home to an empty house. Can he settle for only one woman? After he makes a list of qualities worthy enough to merit giving up his desirable existence, suddenly recipients of his coveted attention mysteriously fall prey to a murderer. The murders seem unrelated with one exception--all the victims have recently returned from a fabulous weekend rendezvous with Mr. Romance.


Adam’s assistant, Katie Sinclair, knows Adam is innocent with airtight alibis. The police are at a loss so Adam and Katie work together to discover the link between the murders. As luck would have it, their plan to prove the murderer is copying classic Cary Grant movies goes astray just as Adam realizes his perfect woman has been by his side all along.


To see the trailer and read an excerpt: http://www.marymartinez.com/mrromance.html#video


Buy Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1610343352/bookstrand-20


Barnes & Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/classic-murder-mary-martinez/1102627855

I also have a big announcement to share with all of you. And yes you are the first, unless you’ve been to my web site already.


Coming Soon The Beckett Series!


DISAPPEAR (Book 1) Release March 2012.


There will be a Kindle giveaway in honor of the Series release! Watch my web site http://www.marymartinez.com/ and blog http://marysbooksblogger.blogspot.com// for details!


Caroline thank you, again, for inviting me. I have had a great time today.


Mary, Cary Grant was one of my all-time favorite actors. And how exciting for you to have a new series in the works. Thank you for sharing with readers today! We’ll be watching for more news of The Beckett Series.

Please remember that our Amazing Author Event is in progress. I'm including yesterday's author, Cathie Dunn, because I neglected to give her url yesterday. Here's the lineup:

Jan. 15. Cathie Dunn - http://cathiedunn.blogspot.com


Jan. 16. Maggie Toussaint - http://mudpiesandmagnolias.blogspot.com

Jan. 17. Patsy Parker - http://plparker.blogspot.com

Jan. 18. SG Rogers - http://childofyden.wordpress.com

Jan. 19. Linda LaRogue - http://lindalarogueauthor.blogspot.com

Jan. 20 Jacquie Rogers - http://romancingthewest.blogspot.com/2012/01/jacquies-amazing-authors-event.html

Jan. 21. Karen Nutt - http://kmnbooks.blogspot.com/


Jan. 22. Anna Kathryn Lanier - http://annakathrynlanier.blogspot.com/


Jan. 23. Barbara Edwards - http://barbaraedwardscomments.wordpress.com

Jan. 24. Ginger Simpson - http://mizging.blogspot.com

Readers, please return Wednesday or Thursday for a chat with my friend Susan Macatee. Thanks for stopping by!

THE ADVENTURES OF JULIA AND JOHN EVANS

Kokopeli petroglif
in New Mexico, like one
mentioned by Julia
Evans in the first
book of this series.

ANASAZI INTRIGUE
MONTEZUMA INTRIGUE
MAYAN INTRIGUE
By Linda Weaver Clarke
Published by Bedside Books,
Imprint of American Book Publishing
$19.95 each in print
(Coming soon, DESERT INTRIGUE)

Hero and I have hiked through many Anasazi ruins over the years including several trips to Pueblo Chaco, Hovenweep, and Mesa Verde (when you could still enter the big ruin). We love reading and studying about the mysterious Anasazi who built the homes and who often had complicated and amazingly advanced astrological theories. After all our studying and hiking, Hero and I love reading fiction set in the area once inhabited by these peoples. We also like reading archeological and historical non fiction of “those who came before.”

Linda Weaver Clarke

Research is important for any author. Linda Weaver Clarke’s extensive research is evident throughout her three books: ANASAZI INTRIGUE, MAYAN INTRIGUE, and MONTEZUMA INTRIGUE. Linda states in the foreword that she was a fan of the 80’s series “Hart to Hart.” (Heavens, has it been that long?) I loved that series too. Linda has conjured up John and Julia Evans as a less affluent and Mormon version of the Harts. Julia is a reporter for her local newspaper, The Dixie Chronicle. The couple’s three children appear in these wholesome books, particularly the third volume. Together, John and Julia thwart criminals and travel through the West and Mexico.

Here are the blurbs for the books:

ANASAZI INTRIGUE When a devastating flood wipes out homes in a small Utah town, residents are shocked by the news of a possible poison spill that also kills many of the fish and neighbors’ pets. No one knows what to think or do until Julia, the town’s newest reporter, jumps into action and begins her investigation. Quickly Julia realizes the story is much bigger and more dangerous than she first thought. As information unfolds, Julia and her husband find themselves on the run, trying to save their lives while finishing the story of a lifetime. Will Julia and John be able to get the scoop and survive?

MAYAN INTRIGUE The discovery of a priceless artifact puts Julia’s life in great danger! From valuable artifacts to shady businessmen, the Yucatan Peninsula becomes a dangerous vacation spot for John and Julia Evans. While on assignment for the newspaper, the Evans try to enjoy a romantic vacation among the Mayan ruins. When Julia accidentally comes upon a couple of suspicious men exchanging an item, she quickly turns and leaves but it is too late. As a reporter, Julia does not easily give up and her curiosity gets her and John in a mess of trouble. Before John and Julia realize what is going on, they are both in danger and find themselves running for their lives through the jungles of the Yucatan.

MONTEZUMA INTRIGUE When a leather parchment of Montezuma’s map is found in great-grandfather Evans’ old chest, April Evans and the Evans twins know this summer is going to be a memorable one. With Julia’s help, April and the twins convince John to go on a treasure hunt. Is Montezuma’s treasure a legend or reality? Whatever the case, John insists on keeping their little treasure hunt a secret. If certain people find out about it, the family could be in danger.

If you like inspirational romantic suspense with a Morman flair, then this series is for you. The buy link is http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=Linda+Weaver+Clarke


Note: These books were furnished for review by the publisher.

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