Sunday, November 12, 2017

Thankful Author 2017- Kari Lemor


I’m a firm believer in thanking God every day for all the wonderful things I’ve been given in life.  What I’m most grateful for are the people in my lives.

My husband of thirty years is my biggest cheerleader and support.  My children are extremely precious to me. My oldest daughter was the first to encourage me to write. My middle daughter is the one who actually reads all my work and helps me brainstorm. Then my youngest, my son, is always the one who has the kindest, nicest, and most heartfelt words for when I manage a great writing achievement or have a disappointment. 

I am so thankful for my childhood friends who are still a large part of my life. The Hoodlums, Lisa, Jeanne, Debbie and Kristin don’t typically read romance novels but have bought all my books (some of them bought two, a Kindle to read and a print to have) to show their support of my writing career. What would I do without our groups texts that go on and on and on?
The other vital people are my writer friends. My beautiful new BFF, Peggy Jaeger, who I love hanging with because she is so much fun. All my Kensington friends who have been so helpful in getting my books published and especially the Kensington authors who have helped show me the ropes.

My amazing beta ladies, Kris Hardy and Emily Harmston, who followed me from my sci-fi fan fic days and make sure I have enough angst and emotion so that my readers will cry.
I am incredibly thankful for the amazing critique partner I have, the very talented MA Grant. She never fails to ask the tough questions that make me think about my characters and why they are doing what they are doing. She is always there to give me support, talk me down from a ledge, or just chat (translate- bitch and moan) about teaching.  

God brings people in and out of our life for a reason and I am so thankful that he brought these people into mine.

My book, Running Target showcases the importance of friends and family.   Currently only 99 cents!


Blurb:

An innocent in the crossfire . . .


FBI agent Jack Holland broke every rule in the book falling for the girlfriend of Angelo Cabrini, son of a New Jersey mob boss. But even if Callie Lansing’s relationship to Angelo was actually a cover and her heart was free, her relationship with Jack put both of their lives at risk. Nothing, though, could make Jack regret the liaison that led to the birth of their son, Jonathan.

After Angelo discovered Callie’s pregnancy, he went after Jack and wound up dead. Now Jack is on the run with a target on his back. The only thing keeping Callie and Jonathan safe is the mob boss's belief that the baby is his grandchild. But if Victor Cabrini discovers the truth before Jack can put him behind 

bars, it could mean death for his sweet covert family. . . .


Excerpt:

He slid his hands under the infant, lifting him from the bed to hold him close. Jonathan barely weighed anything. His heart constricted yet again. The innocent baby scent wafted into his nostrils and he blinked back the moisture filling his eyes. The reaction was primitive and territorial. This was his son.
Jonathan let out a small mewing sound and Jack snuggled him close. “I’m right here, pal. I might not be around much but I wanted to let you know…I love you very much.” His voice cracked with emotion. “I’m your Dad.”
He had a son. Was now a father. But he couldn’t be a father—not in the way that it mattered. He’d swore he’d be better than his dad. But this—he’d be worse. As it began to sink in, his hands shook with the enormity of the situation.
A noise from Callie drew his eyes to the bed. She shouldn’t see him. It was too dangerous. Still he wasn’t ready to give up holding his son quite yet. You might as well rip his heart from his chest and throw it on the floor.

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24 comments:

  1. Let me just tell you publicly how THANKFUL I am that you are my friend!!!!!

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  2. Interesting excerpt! Happy holidays :)

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    1. Thank you! Hopefully my readers think so too. Happy holidays!

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  3. Beautiful post, Kari. I'm always thrilled at the friends I meet on this journey called, "life." Wishing you all the best!

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    1. Thanks so much! Friends are such a great part of life!

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  4. Hi Kari, Having supportive people in our lives, no matter what journey we're on, makes the traveling so much easier.

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    1. Yes, the people who help keep us up are vital in our lives. Hope yours are always there for you!

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  5. Loved your excerpt. Sweet and touching...and then punch!
    Best of luck!

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    1. Thanks so much! I love it when someone enjoys my work. You can thank my amazing beta ladies who make sure I have as much angst as possible! Good luck to you!

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  6. I will never know to this day how you knew I could write and so thankful you encouraged me to do so. What a fortuitous day when I joined LJ for my love of sci-fi :)

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    1. That was a key day for me too, as I found a lifelong friend! Love you so much, sweetie!

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  7. Thank you, Angela, for having me here today!! I truly love this writing community I have been invited into and love all the people I have met here.

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  8. I hear you, Kari! Even when times are tough, gratitude is so important to keep perspective and shift our focus toward the positive. I'm glad you have so many friends supporting you and wish you all the best!

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  9. Ah, yes. Friends. I am amazed and gratified myself to have retained a good two handfuls of high school and college friends, as well as those I met when we were all young marrieds. They are central to a meaningful life for me. Nice post and good luck!

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    1. Thank you! Yes, good friends are essential and some of mine I have known since Kindergarten so even more thankful they have stayed in my life! Good luck and stay happy!

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  10. Your excerpt shows intriguing, powerful writing.

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    1. Thank you!! That means the world to me! Happiness to you!!

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  11. I'm with you, Kari. Friends are so very important in life! I'm blessed in mine, as it sounds you are in yours, too. Enjoyed your excerpt. Best of luck!

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    1. Thank you! I do appreciate my friends and all the people in my life who have helped and supported me. Glad you enjoyed the snippet. Enjoy life!

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  12. What a lovely post Kari! You truly are blessed! I'm so glad we're in 17 Scribes together and have had a chance to share this debut author journey together! Claire Marti

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    1. Thanks so much, Claire! You and the Scribes have been such a blessing to me during this initial writing voyage! Good luck in all you do !

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  13. You're a very fortunate woman with so much be thankful for. I don't know what I'd do without the support of my friends and family. Happy Thanksgiving.

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