TEXAN AUTHOR SHARES HER Romantic Tale

A lover of history and all things Texan, let's give Celia Yeary a warm welcome. She's here today tell us about her heartwarming new release, The Stars at Night, a new Romantic story to fall in love with.


KAREN : Why don’t you start by telling the readers a little about yourself. 

CELIA: Currently, I live in Central Texas with my husband of many years. I wouldn't live anywhere else, at least not right now. During my working years, I taught high school students biology in a private military boarding school. That was the best thing that happened to me, outside the love of my family. I began writing in 2004, so I've climbed a very steep hill to get where I am today. Life is good, life is fun, life is full of adventures, and I try to portray that in my stories.

KAREN: Tell us about your story, The Stars at Night. What is the story about? What inspired you to write it? How much research went into writing the tale?

CELIA: The Stars at Night is the first contemporary novel I wrote. When I submitted it to a publisher, the editor wrote back--with a rejection--that while the story was good, it read like a textbook. Well, I only wrote science research papers before, so that was no surprise. I kept it safe for three years but dragged it out to see what I'd learned.

It's about a young woman who works and lives a fast-paced lifestyle in New York City. She has a five-year-old motherless nephew who has a father and grandmother in Texas. It seems logical to take him there, and if all worked out, they could gain custody of the child. But nothing goes right--nothing is as Kate thought it would be--and her plan completely falls apart.

I have no idea how I thought of this story. I did no research to speak of, since I'm so familiar with Texas.

Oh, yes, I did have to learn how a rider started a motorcycle. Since my husband had one years before, he helped me write that part.  

KAREN:  Jesse McCoy is the hero of the story. What is he like? When he first meets the heroine, Kate Norwood, what is his first impression? What are Jesse’s strengths and weaknesses?

CELIA: Jesse is a "man's man," a big, strong guy, but he has a very soft heart--very caring, and hopes to do his best for those he loves. Kate impresses him from the very minute he pulls her over for speeding. She takes his breath away, even though her hair resembles Pebbles', pulled up to the top of her head and sprouting out. 

 KAREN: Tell us about Kate. What is her first impression when she meets Jesse? What are her weaknesses and strengths?

CELIA: When Jesse pulls her over for speeding, she thinks of the posters the Marines use, with a big handsome guy in a uniform, pointing, saying...We Want YOU For the Marines...or something like that. She's soon knocked off her feet by his gentleness and loving heart.

Kate, also, wants to do what's right, and she chastises herself for thinking she could bring Nicky to Texas and leave him. She immediately realizes she may have to give up her high-flying life in NY to care for the child.

KAREN: What do you find most rewarding about writing?

CELIA: The satisfying feeling I get by doing something completely different from anything else I've ever done in my life. I was not born a writer, but it was there, in my head and in my heart, and once I began to type, the words and stories poured out!

KAREN: Do you have a favorite reference book or website?

CELIA: I use Google like crazy. "The Handbook of Texas On-line" is one of the best resources I have. My bookshelf contains a few books that I've run across which are about writing--"No More Rejections" by Alice Orr, "Hooked "by Les Edgerton, and the simple Strunk and White "Elements of Style."

KAREN: What are your current projects and works in progress?

CELIA: A story set in 1919 in North Texas, just as WWI ends. It's a romance, but it's also about starting over when everything you had was destroyed.  

KAREN: Tell the readers where they can find you: 

CELIA:

 My blog: 

http://www.celiayeary.blogspot.com

My website:
http://www.celiayeary.com

The group blog I co-moderate with Caroline Clemmons:

http://sweetheartsofthewest.blogspot.com

My Facebook page:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Celia-Yeary-Author/208687145867971

KAREN: Is there anything else you’d like to tell the readers?

CELIA: Try new authors. I tend to stick with those I know I'll enjoy, but when I bought a Kindle, I went a little crazy and bought a lot of books. Most were by authors I'd never heard of, but some were by authors I'd met on-line and I decided to try some of their books. Trust me...there is talent galore out there! Stretch your wings and try someone new.

BLURB FOR The Stars at Night:

Kate Norwood from New York arrives in Texas with her young motherless nephew, Nicky. She quickly decides the plan to relocate him with his grandmother is a mistake. With the help of Nicky’s uncle, Jesse McCoy, she learns the boy’s father is dead. Her boyfriend interferes with his own agenda for Kate, using lies, deceptions, and cruelty.

Jesse McCoy falls for Kate Norwood the minute he stops her on the outskirts of Sendera, Texas for speeding. He soon learns they share a family connection and a common problem. His goals become finding the proper home for his nephew, saving Kate from a devious man, and loving her for the remainder of his life. But will she give up her New York lifestyle to live a simple life in Texas?

EXCERPT:

Jesse stood almost toe to toe with Riley, with his hands casually inside his jacket pockets once again. He rocked back a bit on his heels and looked down his nose at the smaller man without lowering his head. "Who's your visitor, Riley? Who's in your bed?"

"This is absurd! Criminal, in fact. I'm calling the police right this minute and you'd better back off now, or you'll be sorry. None of this is your business."

"None of what?"

Riley pointed his finger again. "If you're not out of here in two seconds, I'll… I'll…"

"Why so defensive, Sanders? What's so frightening about us being here?"

Kate had been watching and listening to the conversation, but suddenly, she turned on her heel and stalked to the bedroom door. Without slowing down, she turned the knob and stormed in, slamming the door back to the wall.

Jesse took a couple of steps in that direction to peek in the room. A naked woman lay in Riley's bed, not even trying to hide beneath the sheet. The curvy blond lay on her side in a seductive pose. She grinned at Kate, and then actually chuckled low in her throat.

Kate spun about, nearly knocking Jesse over, and stalked back to Riley with her fists clenched. When she got close enough to him, she spread her feet, pulled back one fist, and cracked him in the jaw. He stumbled, almost fell from the blow, and grabbed his face with both hands. He yelped like a hurt puppy dog. "You crazy bitch! Get out of here!"

Jesse threw his head back and laughed out loud. He noticed Kate bent forward at the waist. She held her hand with the other, and had both clamped between her legs. She grimaced and attempted to stem the tears spilling over.

"Ahhh, sweetheart, come here," crooned Jesse. "Let me see your poor little hand. Let me kiss it for you. Honey, why didn't you slap him instead of using your fist?" He made a big show of holding her and caressing the back of her head with one hand while holding and kissing the hurt hand. "I'm proud of you, sweetheart. Good for you."

"He's a beast, Jesse. I hate him."

Riley seated himself in a chair and rubbed his jaw. Lowering his chin, he said, "Okay, so what do you want?"

BUY LINKS:

 AMAZON

DESERT BREEZE
 

 THANK YOU-- Celia      

KAREN: You're welcome. I wish you the best success.