Character profile: Detective Carlo DeLorenzo

 

Carlo is so New York. He plays a major role in my novel Raelee Scattering. 

Carlo was born and raised in the Bronx. Italian American, in his late thirties; Carlo’s olive complexion and dark hair were set off with piercing emerald eyes. He's not only Detective Tae Lee's partner, he's always his bestfriend. He has Tae's back and is known for his loyalty, hard work, devotion to his family and his job.

A must read...

                               
 Sometimes you read a book that has a profound impact on you; such is the case with “The Long and Faraway Gone” by Lou Berney. The story was haunting, heartbreaking, and beautifully written. Sometimes, no matter how far we travel, the past still catches up to us. Traces of the pain that we’ve endured remain.

Writing break music...."Tender Love"

Featured in Summer & Joon.

 "Candles they light the dark

Now I see how lovely the feelings are
All the tender love you've given to me
I want you more and more, can't resist you
Ooh then I feel your touch, tender love
Loving me straight from the heart, hold me nearer
Please let me be a part of the tender love you're giving to me'...

This new ad featuring Joon is 🔥

Wow! This is awesome! 💓

Mondays question & answer about My Heart in Seoul...

This is the first question I had to use Google Translate to answer, because it was written in Korean. I apologize if there are translation errors. Thank you for taking the time to write in.

Question from Ye-seo: "Can you tell me if Wen Howan from My Heart in Seoul is  inspired by Binnie?"

Answer: Yes. He was my inspiration for Wen. He embodied all of the characteristics I wanted Wen to have. My mom, even fell in love with Wen after reading My Heart in Seoul. My sister told me, she was "in search of her Wen." 😄 I guess it paid off.💓 

Send questions to: lilactymeproductions@gmail.com

Meet Me Under The Lavender Sky...

 

Raelee Scattering

 "Intriguing detective murder mystery novel full of twists and turn keeping you on the edge of your seat. Well-written and full of surprises, this is a must read for detective fans."

-Patrick McKenna

Writing break music...."Glitter in the Air"

Featured in Summer & Joon.

 

"Have you ever fed a lover with just your hands?
Close your eyes and trust it, just trust it
Have you ever thrown a fist full of glitter in the air?
Have you ever looked fear in the face
And said I just don't care?

And it's only half past the point of no return
The tip of the iceberg
The sun before the burn
The thunder before the lightning
Breath before the phrase
Have you ever felt this way?"

News & updates, questions & answers.

 

I’ve been working with my editor, putting the finishing touches on my latest novel. Within the next few months, I’ll be collaborating with my narrator on the audiobook. Check back for a sneak peek of the novel and a chance to win a complimentary code for the audiobook when it’s released.  

The questions below were sent in by Ingrid. If you have a question, please email it to: lilactymeproductions@gmail.com. I greatly appreciate your kind words and your support.💓

"Do you like soft or crunchy cookies?" 

Answer: I prefer soft cookies. 

"What's your favorite food in the whole world?"

I'm a pescatarian, so I eat a lot of fish, vegetables, fruit  and seafood, but pizza is my favorite food.

Written for my mother a few years ago. Oh, yeah, I love fishing now.

My mother grew up on a farm, and she loves nature, animals, and fishing. As a child, I never took an interest in fishing. This weekend I went fishing with my mom, and I loved it. I caught six fish. There’s something about being on the lake with the summer sun touching your skin; hearing the sounds of birds and bugs flying about. Seeing the lines soaring through the air and hearing the humming of the rods being reeled in... It’s as beautiful as the finest piece of music you’ll ever listen to.💓

"Sending you warm hugs and joyful wishes for a beautiful Easter Sunday!"

The author stated this beautifully. 💓

 

Summer & Joon playlist

I find great inspiration in music. Whether I’m writing a sad scene or a love scene, I always turn to music to get me in the right state of mind. When I was working on My Heart in Seoul, there was this one song that I listened to daily. It was sweet and sensual; it captured the essence of the book. The same with Summer & Joon; as soon as I heard So in Love, I thought, that’s Summer & Joon's song. I already have my playlist picked out for my upcoming release.

A must watch & read

The Bridges of Madison County is one of my favorite novels. I wasn’t sure if the film would live up to the novel; to my surprise, it did. It’s a heartbreaking, beautiful love story.💓😢

One of my favorite passages.

“It's clear to me now that I have been moving toward you and you toward me for a long time. Though neither of us was aware of the other before we met, there was a kind of mindless certainty bumming blithely along beneath our ignorance that ensured we would come together. Like two solitary birds flying the great prairies by celestial reckoning, all of these years and lifetimes we have been moving toward one another.” 

― Robert James Waller, "The Bridges of Madison County" 

True...

 

Writing break music... "All I Ask of You"

These are some of the most beautiful lyrics ever written. 

"No more talk of darkness

Forget these wide-eyed fears
I'm here, nothing can harm you
My words will warm and calm you
Let me be your freedom
Let daylight dry your tears
I'm here with you, beside you
To guard you and to guide you

Say you love me every waking moment
Turn my head with talk of summertime
Say you need me with you now and always
Promise me that all you say is true
That's all I ask of you

Let me be your shelter
Let me be your light
You're safe, no one will find you
Your fears are far behind you

All I want is freedom
A world with no more night
And you always beside me
To hold me and to hide me

Then say you'll share with me one love, one lifetime
Let me lead you from your solitude
Say you need me with you here beside you
Anywhere you go, let me go too
That's all I ask of you

Say you'll share with me one love, one lifetime
Say the word and I will follow you
Share each day with me, each night, each morning
Say you love me, you know I do
Love me, that's all I ask of you

Anywhere you go, let me go too
Love me, that's all I ask of you"

Dear South Korean readers:

 

Within the last few weeks, I've received inquires about purchasing my books from South Korean readers. I've  found the following info, I hope  it helps. 

"You can buy Kindle books in South Korea by using an Amazon account set to a US or other supported region. While there is no dedicated Amazon Korea Kindle store, you can access the amazon.com Kindle store to purchase, download, and read books.

Key Considerations for Using Kindle in South Korea:

Account Region: Your Kindle is tied to the country in your Amazon account settings. If you have a US Amazon account, you can buy books while in Korea.

Changing Region: If your account is set to Korea, you may need to update your account address to a US address to access the full Kindle store.

Purchasing Content: You can buy books using a US credit card or an international card accepted by Amazon.

Physical Kindle Purchases: Kindles are not directly shipped from Amazon US to Korea easily, but you can buy them via Coupang or use third-party shipping services.

Regional Restrictions: Some publishers restrict certain titles, but most Kindle content is accessible."

 Thanks so much for your interest and for reaching out to me. I apologize for my delayed response. I wanted to make sure I was providing you with accurate information. Please know that I have a few complimentary copies of my audiobooks available if you're interested.  Please email me at: lilactymeproductions@gmail.com 😊💓