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| Romance Readers Want to Know Series Every Thursday on the J.Q. Rose Blog |
Welcome to the Romance Readers Want to Know series on the J.Q. Rose blog. Check in every Thursday to meet new authors and re-connect with favorite romance authors.
This week's guest is Penny Estelle, a prolific writer who enjoys penning tales for all ages from picture books through adult romances. Penny is ready to answer questions you may have about ALL of her books and her writing process. Leave a comment or question for Penny because you may be the lucky commenter to win an e-book of Jesse's Heartbreak! Drawing will be held after 9 pm EDST, Sunday, May 1.
Hello Penny!
Good morning, JQ! I want to thank you for allowing me to barge in on your blog today.
My readers often ask me where I get ideas for my stories.
Several years ago the hubby and I were watching the history channel and a documentary about Abilene, Kansas, and how it became one of the first railroad hubs to ship cattle to different parts of the country. It was so interesting and a TINY idea for a book settled into my brain using this information.
Well as it turned out, the next week my sister and I were driving my mom back to Iowa for her
high school reunion, so we stopped in Abilene – and I was hooked. This little city (actually the
whole state) is bursting with western history!
I have quite a few books under my belt, but The Jesse Series (all centered around Abilene) hold a
special spot in my heart. There are three stories – Jesse’s Find, Jesse’s Nightmare, and I just
released Jesse’s Heartbreak.
Well as it turned out, the next week my sister and I were driving my mom back to Iowa for her
high school reunion, so we stopped in Abilene – and I was hooked. This little city (actually the
whole state) is bursting with western history!
I have quite a few books under my belt, but The Jesse Series (all centered around Abilene) hold a
special spot in my heart. There are three stories – Jesse’s Find, Jesse’s Nightmare, and I just
released Jesse’s Heartbreak.
Below is just a taste of Book Three of The Jesse Series – Jesse’s Heartbreak!
Back of the Book: Jesse's Heartbreak by P.Q Estelle
Thank you for stopping by to visit.
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| Jesse's Heartbreak by P.A. Estelle Sweet Christian Romance |
Jesse and Ginny Mason’s world is shattered when
Amanda Hill comes to Abilene, Kansas to try and take three-year old Sarah away
from them. Little Sarah’s father died
before she was born and his family wants the girl to come to Pennsylvania and live
with them, and they have the all the money and expertise they need to make that
happen!
The Hills can offer the little girl prominence and
station in life, while all Jesse and Ginny have to give is their complete
devotion. Which will the Judge choose –
money or love?
Jesse’s Heartbreak is a sweet Christian romance that
will make you smile and shed a few tears!
Excerpt
“Mrs. Mason.”
Ginny turned to see Amanda Hill standing next to the wagon. Ginny shot back around, face forward and back
ramrod straight! “Please hear me out for
just a few minutes.” Ginny still didn’t
turn her way. “If Judge Horn grants me
custody,” Ginny sucked in her breath, “or even partial custody, do you want
Sarah having to leave with a woman she doesn’t even know? I’m a stranger to her. She never knew her father, so even though I’m
an aunt, that will mean nothing to her.
Only that a strange woman is taking her away. If I come out for a few days we can at least
get to know each other. If he decides in
your favor, I have at least gotten to know my niece for a few days.”
Ginny put her hands in her face and her shoulders
shook with sobs. Jesse rounded the wagon, furious. Amanda gasped and took a step back. “You listen to me. I don’t…”
“Jesse,” Ginny said, stopping him. “She’s right in what she is saying. I can’t
have Sarah being taken by some strange lady she has never met. That would destroy me.” Ginny wiped her eyes. “We have a new bunkhouse and the men won’t be
moving in for a month or so. You can
sleep there.”
Ginny watched as Jesse’s whole demeanor
deflated. He got back up on the wagon
seat. Ginny gave the woman one last
look. “You can come out in a few days.”
Jesse put his arm around Ginny as they started down
the road. Neither heard the whispered
“I’m sorry” or saw the sympathy in her eyes.
About Penny:
I write for all ages, from the early reader to
adults. My books range from pictures
books for the little ones, to fantasy, time-travel adventures for ages 9 to 13.
I also write adult stories, including a family drama and contemporary,
paranormal and historical westerns romances, under P. A. Estelle.
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| Author Penny Estelle |
I was a school secretary for 21 years. My husband and I moved to our retirement home
in Kingman, AZ, on very rural 54 acres, living on solar and wind only.
More about my books can be found in the following
links:
Thank you for stopping by to visit.
11 comments:
Good morning JQ! Thanks so much for having me today! I appreciate it!
What an action packed read. :-)
Anna from elements of emaginette
Hi Penny--good to have you here. You write for YA and adults. Which one is more fun to write?
Hey Anna, yes indeed. Thanks for stopping in.
Hey, Anna - thanks for that!
More fun? I really like my YA stories, but my historical western romances sell much better.
It's amazing how just the tiniest seed of an idea can grow. Loved the excerpt!
Hi Helena..I love to know how the author got the idea for a book. It's one of my favorite questions to ask too.
Thanks Helena for those kind words!
Congratulations to Anna (Emaginette) and Helena. Penny is awarding each of you a copy of Jesse's Heartbreak. Enjoy.
Thank you, Penny!!
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