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Thursday, November 7, 2019

Totally Devoted by E.M. Bannock - Book Tour - Guest Post - Giveaway - Enter Daily!

Hi, lovelies! It gives me great pleasure today to host E.M. Bannock and her new book, “Totally Devoted”! For other stops on her Goddess Fish Promotions Book Tour, please click on the banner above or any of the images in this post.

Be sure to make it to the end of this post to enter to win a $15 Amazon or Barnes and Noble Gift Card!! Also, come back daily to interact with E.M. and to increase your chances of winning!

Thanks for stopping by! Wishing you lots of luck in this fabulous giveaway!

Totally Devoted

by E.M. Bannock

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GENRE: Modern Adult Romance W/Erotic Elements

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BLURB:

Marie Trousdale, a modern urban California professional, is ready for a change when she realizes that she has been mourning her late husband and son for the past 10 years and her life has become stagnant. She hires Will Townsend, a rural Oregon contractor, to build a house for her on inherited property. The two mix like oil and water but the romance spark gets ignited. But will lifestyles, and values become an obstacle that cannot be overcome? Will misunderstandings and danger put out the flame of love or feed it? This steamy romance is a story of love, life, values, and family with a western flavor.

Totally Devoted is the first novel by author E.M. Bannock and was a 2019 National Excellence in Romance Fiction Award Finalist in both the Contemporary Romance 56K Words and up category and Best First Book. Audio Book is now available.

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EXCERPT TWO:

Marie regained her composure. “You’re right,” she said and pulled herself away from him. What was she thinking? He didn’t feel the same way about her. He was just as distant as ever. But what was that she had felt growing beneath his jeans as he embraced her? If he wanted to kiss her, he would have, right? And if he didn’t…well, maybe it was just a fold in the material. She breathed a sigh of relief that she had not made a complete and total fool of herself by kissing him.

They rode in silence the rest of the afternoon, each silently thinking, What if?

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GUEST POST:

Where Do You Find Inspiration?

Inspiration is funny thing. I’m lucky. I have a vivid imagination. I can get inspiration from simple objects; a song, a look, an action. I’ve even been known to write something on a challenge.

The ideas for my books come from subtle unexpected things. I live in an area that is strongly influenced by the Indigenous Peoples who lived here. I felt such an immediate kindship with them that my current work in progress has an Indigenous main character.

I also live in a very beautiful area. It’s very quiet and peaceful. This area plays strongly in my current work as well. That was the case with Totally Devoted. My husband and I lived in Oregon for several years. We used to ride horses in the very areas I describe as Marie and Wil ride their horses through.

I was a project manager for a software company at the time and traveled around the country. It was the perfect occupation for Marie Trousdale. My husband is contractor. I want to say just like Wil Townsend, but let’s just say, they’re a lot alike.

The sheer beauty of the places I’ve lived in inspires me to write about them and share the experience with as many people as I can. I know that not everyone can ride horses in Oregon, Montana, or Wyoming, but I hope that my descriptions of them fills your imagination with their feel and look.

As far as my characters go, I just look around. Even out here in a rural area you find strange and unusual people that have personalities to match. Although, most of the characters in Totally Devoted are based on family and friends.

Much of what I describe and tell about is inspired by real events in my life. There’s always a bit of the author in a book but Totally Devoted has more of me than my others.

The villain, Morty, is not based on one particular person but on many of his type I’ve met through the years. I didn’t like them in real life and I don’t like the Morty character in Totally Devoted. Writing his dialogue and describing the horrible things that he does was the hardest part of the book creation. I had to put myself in his head and become him. I didn’t like being there. But I had to so that my readers hate him as much as I do.

I’ll share one last inspirational place at my house. I have two horses and chickens in our barn. Rain or shine they have to be fed in the morning and evening. It’s my job to do it. The barn isn’t far away from the house, maybe a couple of hundred feet. I feed them at the same time every day, no matter what the season. That means sometimes it’s dark, sometimes it light, and sometimes it’s everything in between. I’ve seen meteor showers that were so numerous, it looked like an alien invasion. I’ve seen the Milky Way blaze across the sky so brilliantly, it looked like a ribbon in the sky. I’ve seen some of the most beautiful sunrises and sunsets, it takes your breath away. I’ve walked through blizzards, sub-zero weather, rain storms, and blasting heat. Sometimes in the winter, after a heavy snow, it gets so cold that the snow freezes hard and small crystals form on the top and glitter like a field of diamonds under the light of the moon as I walk to the barn. My point is, I feel close to the Creator at this time in the morning. I open my mind to the cosmos and experience it. I give thanks for just being here to be in it. And sometimes I’m rewarded with an inspiration, a resolution to a storyline conundrum, or a character enhancement to make the readers identify with him/her more.

Thanks for stopping by and taking time from your busy day to read my crazy thoughts. I hope you enjoyed my post. I also hope you are excited to buy and read my book, Totally Devoted, now in audio book format. There’s lots of sex, and romance. But it’s also about relationships, family, trust, and love. I know you’ll like it.

Thank you to Fabulous and Brunette. This is the third time I’ve had a tour stop here and I’ve enjoyed writing the guest posts every time. Thanks again.

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AUTHOR BIO:

E.M. Bannock grew up in the Detroit suburbs in the 50’s and 60’s. Her father was a great story teller and E.M. says she inherited his imagination. After graduation, E.M. moved to Los Angeles, California where she met her husband. They have lived in California, Oregon, Alaska, Florida, and Wyoming, where she now lives with her small family which includes a spoiled dog and cat, two horses, also spoiled, and a brood of chickens that live like queens in the chicken-coupe-de-ville.

She has made her living as an office manager, computer programmer/analysts, project manager, clothing store clerk, substitute teacher, and buffalo meat packer. Throughout it all, she never lost her love for writing.

A small inheritance from her father gave her the funds needed to begin her career as a published author. She has published two books. Her first book, Totally Devoted, which is now available in audio, was a 2019 National Excellence in Romance Fiction finalist in two categories; Contemporary Romance 65K Words and Up, and Best First Book. Her second book Zoey’s Place was published in 2019.

E.M. Bannock is a Goodreads Author, a BookHub Author, a member of the Romance Writers of America, and a Rocky Mountain Fiction Writer.

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GET TO KNOW E.M.:

Check out these fabulous pics of E.M., her family, her home, her adorable furbabies, and the inspiration behind her latest book!!!

"Here is a selection of pictures from various places close to me and Totally Devoted."

E.M., her husband, and their adorable kitty!!

E.M.’s super cute puppy, Jenna looking stylish in yellow!!

"These are pictures of my horses and Oregon, where the book takes place."

E.M.’s adorable horse Buddy!!

E.M.’s beautiful horses stopping by for a photo opp!!

Awwww!! They are soooo photogenic!!

Lots of TLC!!!

This is still my (FAB's) favorite pic so I absolutely had to include it in today’s post!! Soooooo adorable!! E.M.’s super sweet horses, Buddy and Doc!!

Beautiful, rustic pics of Oregon ~ And the inspiration and setting of "Totally Devoted"

Oregon has some of the best hidden gems that are perfect for getting away from all the city lights and loud noise

And of course, some of the more famous, well known spots, like breathtaking Crater Lake!!

"The hoary frost and winter pictures are right here in Wyoming, as are the pictures of the creek and the beautiful sunrises."

And as we head down the creek, we arrive in Wyoming, E.M.’s current home state

Gorgeous fall shot!!!

Beautiful mountains and wide open spaces… Definitely make Wyoming sooooo stunning and inspirational!!!

Ohhhh, but it certainly gets cold here in Wyoming!!!

All PC’s – E.M. Bannock

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CONNECT WITH E.M.:

Website:

https://www.embannock.com

Blog:

https://www.embannock.com/blog

Email:

embannock@yahoo.com

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/EMBannock

Twitter:

https://www.twitter.com/EMBannock

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/e_m_bannock

BookBub Author Page:

https://www.bookbub.com/authors/e-m-bannock

BookBub Book Page:

https://www.bookbub.com/books/totally-devoted-by-e-m-bannock

Goodreads Author Page:

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8104264.E_M_Bannock

Goodreads Book Page:

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/38430805-totally-devoted

Amazon Author Page:

https://amzn.to/32zN49w

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BOOK BUY LINKS:

Amazon Kindle eBook:

https://amzn.to/36zGmTb

Amazon Paperback:

https://amzn.to/36BdJ7W

Amazon Audiobook:

https://amzn.to/2pN9up9

Barnes and Noble NOOK eBook:

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/totally-devoted-e-m-bannock/1117274505?ean=2940158783173

Barnes and Noble Paperback:

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/totally-devoted-e-m-bannock/1117274505?ean=9781490919706

Kobo eBook:

https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/totally-devoted-3

The Book Depository Paperback:

https://www.bookdepository.com/Totally-Devoted-E-M-Bannock/9781631122163

BAM! Books-A-Million Paperback:

https://www.booksamillion.com/product/A14591137281

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GIVEAWAY INFO:

E.M. will be awarding a $15 Amazon or B/N GC to a randomly drawn winner via Rafflecopter during the tour.

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**This post contains affiliate links and if clicked and a purchase is made, I may receive a small commission to help support this blog. This does not cost you anything, it just helps pay for all those awesome giveaways on here.**

This contest is sponsored by a third party. Fabulous and Brunette is a registered host of Goddess Fish Promotions. Prizes are given away by the sponsors and not Fabulous and Brunette. The featured author and Goddess Fish Promotions are solely responsible for the giveaway prize.

Monday, July 22, 2019

Zoey's Place by E.M. Bannock - Book Tour - Book Sale - Guest Post - Giveaway - Enter Daily!

Hello, lovelies! It gives me great pleasure today to host E.M. Bannock and her new book, “Zoey’s Place”! For other stops on her Goddess Fish Promotions Book Tour, please click on the banner above or any of the images in this post.

Be sure to make it to the end of this post to enter to win a $15 Amazon or Barnes and Noble Gift Card!! Also, come back daily to interact with E.M. and to increase your chances of winning!

This book is on SALE during the book tour for ONLY $0.99!!! See below for more details.

Thanks for stopping by! Wishing you lots of luck in this fabulous giveaway!

Zoey's Place

by E.M. Bannock

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GENRE: Modern Adult Romance W/Erotic Elements

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BLURB:

Zoey DeLucca is a successful Michigan divorce attorney. Growing up the center of a bitter custody battle between her neglectful mother and her caring father convinced her to become a Family Law attorney and champion the father’s that seldom won in court.

Her handsome husband, Mickey, works for an oil development company. The money is great but as he climbs the corporate ladder, he must spend more time traveling and away from home.

It was love at first sight when they met in college. Their storybook marriage is the envy of all of their friends. They keep the spark in their marriage glowing red hot with wild, uninhibited behaviors in the bedroom. So why does the feeling of impending doom occupy Zoey’s thoughts?

Zoey’s Place is a modern erotic romance about bonding friendships and life’s lessons. See how Zoey handles the challenges that come her way. Experience her joys, fears, and unusual solutions.

This book contains explicit sex scenes and very mature subject matter. It is intended for adult pleasures only. So, turn on the fan, because it’s going to get hot!

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EXCERPT ONE:

It was early evening. A scarlet sunset had faded into muted grey tones. The shimmering reflection of the moon danced on the surface of the lake as the lovers emerged naked, hand in hand.

The subject of love was not brought up nor was the word uttered by either. But it was love that was made that night. It was passionate and personal. They were two unwittingly becoming one.

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GUEST POST:

Putting Yourself on a Page: What It’s Like to Share Your Most Personal Words with the World:

I want to thank Fabulous and Brunette for having me guest post during my Zoey’s Place Virtual Book Tour. This is my second time here and I’m excited to share my thoughts again. I gave this subject a lot of reflection.

In short, I would say that putting myself on a page and sharing my most personal words with the world is strangely exhilarating. But those words do not encapsulate the range of emotions and feelings I experience when I think of baring my soul to the universe. It’s also different when I think of a stranger reading my words verses my family, my friends, or my husband. It sometimes scares me that my words are out there for everyone, good and bad, to read. But you can’t live your life in fear. I take precautions for my privacy and safety.

My family is large. It includes countless cousins with their spouses and children and grand-children, some dearly loved aunts and uncles, sisters and a brother and their spouses and families. I don’t live close to any of them but stay in touch with social media.

I use a lot of their names in my stories. I’ve even had requests for name placement. I think this kind of gives me an edge when it comes to their approval ratings. I enjoy sharing my books with them. Most of them can figure out the hidden clues to real life experiences in my books as my characters navigate around them. They have all been very supportive. And although I write erotic romance, they all seem to enjoy it. I have to admit, when my aunts admitted that they read my book I was a little shocked. But then, we do all swim in the same gene pool.

My daughter-in-law and some of her family enjoy my writing and I’m proud to share it with them. My son, on the other hand, does not read my books, nor do I want him to. I don’t blame him for not wanting to read explicit sexual details that may or may not be in your mother’s play book. You have to draw the line somewhere.

My close circle of friends give me strength and support and I feel nothing but proud when they comment on my writing.

With a stranger it’s more remote. It’s kind of scary thinking that almost anyone, anywhere in the world, can read my book, my baby, my thoughts. Every author puts some of themselves in their characters, especially the main character. Readers don’t know me and have no idea what part of me is in the characters I write about. My goal is that they derive pleasure from my words. I feel vulnerable to a degree, hoping my readers feel empathy with the character without exposing too much of myself. I feel as naked as my characters sometimes.

The strangest emotion I feel is the idea of my husband reading my books. It’s kind of hard to explain that the books are fiction when he recognizes situations or actions. He’s been supportive and takes it all in stride but sometimes I know he wonders how his wife can be the woman that writes such stories and where do I get those ideas.

My female lead characters are strong women with independent thought, unashamed of their sexuality. I never degrade women. That is a reflection of myself and I hope my words give other women the courage to be just as brave, bold, and unafraid. If my reader is a man, then I hope the takeaway is that women are a thing of beauty to be valued and treated as an equal.

Putting yourself out there is part of the thrill of writing. Not everyone is going to like my books, and that’s okay. I write for those who enjoy erotic romance. I try to create a story that is romantically sexy, real life, and believable. My characters are regular people that have to get in touch with their inner self to create their own happiness. They thrive as they rise to the challenge. I feel pride and honored that others want to read my words. Just knowing that they enjoy the fruits of my labor is a priceless reward in itself and I’m filled with gratitude.

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AUTHOR BIO:

E.M. Bannock grew up in the Detroit suburbs. She is the second child of seven and eldest daughter of a working class family. Her parents had traditional, old style, European ideals which clashed with her modern, adventurous personality. The daughters were not encouraged to attend college. Instead they were expected to get married, have children, and be homemakers.

Her father was a great storyteller and sparked her love for writing. In high school she enjoyed writing short stories and poetry. A small inheritance from her father gave her the funds needed to begin her career as a published author. She has published two books, Totally Devoted, which is also available in audio, and Zoey’s Place.

Born with the wanderlust, she found herself in Los Angeles. LA was an exciting place to be in the early 70’s and she experienced all that it had to offer. She met her husband there.

Marie and her small family have lived in California, Oregon, Alaska, Florida, and Wyoming, where she now lives with her small family which includes a spoiled dog and cat, two horses, also spoiled, and a brood of chickens that live like queens in the chicken-coupe-de-ville.

She has made her living as an office manager, computer programmer/analysts, project manager, clothing sales person, substitute teacher, and buffalo meat packer. Throughout it all, she never lost her love for writing.

E.M. Bannock is a Goodreads Author, a BookHub Author, a member of the Romance Writers of America, and a Rocky Mountain Fiction Writer. Her book, “Totally Devoted” is a finalist for a 2019 NERFA (National Excellence in Romance Fiction Award) in two categories.

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GET TO KNOW E.M.:

Check out these fabulous pics of E.M., her family, her home, and her adorable furbabies!!!