Sunday, July 20, 2014

Tour Kick Off - Plantation Nation by @Mercedes_King_ #giveaway



Historical Fiction

Date Published: May 27, 2014
   
Sixteen year old Emma Cartwright runs away from her family’s South Carolina rice plantation after a slave is beaten to death. Determined to join the fight against slavery, Emma enlists in the Union Army disguised as a young man. Nothing could prepare her for the sacrifices needed—and for falling in love for the first time.    













#1 – Do You See Writing as a Career?
            Absolutely! I think for most writers, storytelling is a heart-felt passion, whether or not there’s a lot of money involved. Creating characters, setting, plot twists…seeing it all come together, it's a great high, and when others share your enthusiasm, it’s a unique bond.


#2 – What was the Hardest Part of Your Writing Process?
            Putting away the research is always the hardest part for me. There’s always more to learn, more to explore, more awesome detail-nuggets to find, but at some point, you have to buckle down and write—and incorporate those meaningful details.


#3 – Did you have any One Person Who Helped You Out with Your Writing Outside of Your Family?
            A really good friend of mine is a got-to for me when the book is done. She’s pretty much always my first reader, and I take her impressions and feedback to heart. Since she isn’t a writer, I know her comments might be something that other readers notice, and that info is like gold!


#4 – What is next for your writing?
            More writing, of course. That idea well never runs dry. I have two short stories I’m working on and my first ‘modern historical’ (set during the 70s / 90s). Focus and finishing those are the immediate goals.


#5 – Do you have an addiction to reading as well as writing? If so, what are you currently reading?
            Yes! I love reading, but this is an area where I often sacrifice; this is where I find my writing time. If I didn’t write, I’d be a full-time reader! I’m currently reading The Shroud Key by Vincent Zandri. I’m his new #1 fan girl right now.


DESCRIBE Your Book in 1 Tweet:

            Sixteen year old Emma disguises as a Union soldier, finds adventure, and falls in love for the first time.

This or That?

#1 - iPd or Mp3? iPod

#2 – Chocolate or Vanilla? Actually, a scoop of each (or twist cone) is my fave!

#3 – Mashed Potatoes or French Fries? French fries

#4 – Comedy or Drama? Comedy

#5 – iPhone or Droid? Droid girl here, believe it or not…

#6 – Fantasy or Reality? Reality! Wouldn’t want to miss any of it!

#7 – Call or Text? Text...I’m so much better with words, right?

#8 – Summer or Winter? SUMMER!

#9 – Coffee or Hot Chocolate? Hot chocolate, even in the summer!

#10 – eBook or Paperback? Both. I love trolling bookstores and the internet for great reads. eBooks are convenient, but there’s that new-book-smell that’s so intoxicating!




Mercedes King is an Ohio native and founding member of Sisters in Crime Columbus, Ohio (affectionately dubbed SiCCO). With a degree in Criminology from Capital University and a passion for writing, she crafted O! Jackie, a novel focusing on the private life of Jackie Kennedy. She has also written The Kennedy Chronicles, a series of short stories featuring JFK and Jackie before they were married and before 'Camelot'. Mercedes writes in a variety of genres, including historical and mystery / suspense. In fact, she's working on creating a new genre, 'modern historical'.
Her newest release, Plantation Nation, follows the journey of Emma Cartwright, a 16 year old Southern girl who disguises herself as a young man and joins the Union Army.
Visit her sites, OJackiebook.com or Mercedesking.com . Contact her at Mercedes 'at' ojackiebook 'dot' com. You can also connect with her on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Twitter: @Mercedes_King_
Instagram: mercedes_king_author






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13 comments:

  1. a woman enlisting in the union army as a man is interesting as a story line.

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    1. Thanks, Lisa! I looooved this story! Talk about Girl Power...gone old, old school. :)

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  2. ayeeee! disguised as a man in an army! go!!

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    1. Can you imagine how awful those uniforms were?? (And made of wool!) Of course, that ends up being the least of her problems.... :)

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  3. The cover is the most appealing part.

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    1. Weeelll, Steve, I hope there's other interesting aspects that draw readers in, but, yes, the 'cover girl' is eye-catching. Some think she resembles Jennifer Lawrence. I'll go with that. :)

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  4. The fight against slavery, and great cover

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  5. I really want to read this book...the cover is pretty, but she definitely doesn't look like a guy on the cover!! lol

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  6. What intrigues me most is how she joins the Army disguised as a man! I'd love to hear about the challenges she faced.

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  7. The fact that she disguises herself as a man. It sounds very intense. (Rafflecopter name is Kimberly)

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  8. the genre intrigues me.

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  9. The cover intrigues me.

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  10. The cover and story both intrigue me. I like the aspect of disguising.

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