Longing...

 

"Come to me in my dreams, and then
By day I shall be well again!
For so the night will more than pay
The hopeless longing of the day."

A nice little escape.😊

 If you need a break from the madness. Grab your favorite snack and watch a few episodes of one of my favorite animated series, Wallace & Gromit. It’s very entertaining and a lot of fun. I can’t wait for their next short film to be released.😊

Writing break music....

💓💔💖💗

"To kiss you in my mind
Love you all the time
Cause when I close my eyes
I still can see your smile
Its bright enough to light my life
Out of my darkest hour
Please believe its true
When I tell you I love you"

The power of the written word...

Written love letters can be cherished and shared for years to come.  I can't say the same for text messages.

 

Writing break music..

"I lost myself on a cool damp night
I gave myself in that misty light
Was hypnotized by a strange delight
Under a lilac tree

I made wine from the lilac tree
Put my heart in its recipe
It makes me see what I want to see
And be what I want to be"

Character profile: Wen Howan ( From 2014 )

What's not to like about Wen?  He's lovely in every way. Right out of college Wen's uncle hired him to oversee his charitable organizations. Every woman who has read "My Heart In Seoul" fell madly in love with Wen... Even my mother.. LOL!  Here's a  description of Wen Howan.

He has golden bronze skin, full sensual lips, dark eyes, high cheekbones.

Since he had his own dealings with the tabloids and press; Wen  was very sympathetic to Jasmine's situation. Certain hardships that he had to face as a young man paved the way for him to become a very compassionate human being. I'd love to explore this character more in future books.

Tuesdays questions & answers....

 Ashley  asked: "If you weren’t an author, what occupation would you like to try?"

"Can I get an autograph copy of Brooklyn's Song?"

Answer:  My mom grew up on a farm. I would love to try farming. Growing my own vegetables, and taking care of horses, and having border collies running free herding sheep. I like  being outside and taking in all the beauty that nature has to offer.

Answer: Yes, please email me your snail mail address, and I'll send you a copy.

 Thanks Ashley for the questions. Send questions to: lilactymeproductions@gmail.com

Character profile: Detective Tae Lee

Like Carlo, Tae Lee is New York through and through. He’s still grappling with the aftermath of a devastating tragedy and is in love with Gina. Although he and Gina find themselves on opposite sides, their hearts are in the same place. Find out more about Tae in my latest novel, Raelee Scattering.

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.💓