{"id":2491,"date":"2015-08-22T10:05:54","date_gmt":"2015-08-22T17:05:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ajllewellyn.com\/site\/?p=2491"},"modified":"2015-12-08T11:29:38","modified_gmt":"2015-12-08T18:29:38","slug":"tiki-time-author-spotlight-julie-gilbert-win-a-free-kindle-ebook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ajllewellyn.com\/site\/2015\/08\/22\/2491\/","title":{"rendered":"TIKI TIME! AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: JULIE GILBERT \u2013 WIN A FREE KINDLE EBOOK!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Aloha Gang!<\/p>\n

\u00a0Today we\u2019re going to meet the amazing\u00a0JULIE GILBERT<\/b>, author of\u00a0The Lei Crime World Series novel, Money Makes it Deadlier<\/i>.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

She\u2019s so awesome she wrote not just one Lei Crime series stories but TWO!\u00a0To check out her latest book, click the link:\u00a0http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B012UMA8AW\/ref=pe_609920_146996100_em_ti<\/strong><\/p>\n

OR<\/strong><\/p>\n

Comment here to enter the draw to win a FREE copy!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep reading to see just how fabulous JULIE GILBERT<\/strong> is! I mean, she answered ALL<\/strong> my STUPID QUESTIONS!!!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yeah, baby! It\u2019s Tiki Time!<\/p>\n

1. What’s your favorite cocktail? I’ll have the cabana boys whip one up for you while I ask you some stupid questions. After one of their creations the questions won’t seem silly at all!<\/p>\n

I don\u2019t drink. This isn\u2019t a moral, high-handedness thing. I physically can\u2019t handle alcohol. Tried once and fainted. End of experimental drinking phase of life. I\u2019ll have a root beer. That\u2019s about as close to beer as I can get.<\/strong><\/p>\n

2. Wow. I think the cabana boys just pouted! They love mixing drinks\u2026 Anyway, what is the weirdest thing you ever Googled?<\/p>\n

I got a little self-conscious Googling \u201cHow long does it take a gunshot wound to heal?\u201d Hands down writing is the cause for the weirdest Google searches I\u2019ve done. But this round, it\u2019s typically been confined to fun stuff to do in Hawaii and where the various branches of Bank of Hawaii are located. Boring, I know, I\u2019m sorry. I\u2019m too normal. It\u2019s a character flaw.<\/strong><\/p>\n

3. Hmm\u2026 Well let me ask, do you write naked?<\/p>\n

Can\u2019t say that ever crossed my mind. I suppose it could be a freeing way to express oneself, but I don\u2019t generally have writer\u2019s block issues that would require such drastic measures. Typically, I write in the basement, so if anything, I\u2019m wearing more clothes while writing.<\/strong><\/p>\n

4. Your Lei Crime story focuses on Marcella Scott. What are her five favorite books of all time and do you think she gets the chance to read much?<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll have to ask Toby Neal for a more definitive answer, but I imagine Marcella being an eclectic reader. She probably doesn\u2019t have much time for it, but I\u2019m guessing there would be some non-fiction how-to\u2019s, a few trashy romances, and a smattering of thrillers. If she goes for the occasional mystery, I\u2019m thinking deep, psychological twisty ones over cozy. Unfortunately, I don\u2019t see her gravitate too much to science fiction and fantasy, though there probably is a rare exception. She\u2019s probably the happy ending sort of girl, but she\u2019s not afraid to wade through some drama to get there. Given her job though, I don\u2019t think she does too much curling up on the couch with tea and a good read. She\u2019d rather be making stories than taking them in.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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My speculation: (no particular order)<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Pride, Prejudice, and Zombies by Seth Graham Smith and Jane Austen \u2013 there\u2019s an exception to every rule. I think Marcella would enjoy the oddball nature of this book.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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2. Outlaw Princess by Nancy Springer \u2013 Since I don\u2019t think Marcella\u2019s much of a reader these days, her favorites will gravitate toward being from childhood. She\u2019d enjoy the girl-power, stick up for what you believe messages that permeate this series.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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3. Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys Mysteries \u2013 We know very early Marcella decides to become an FBI agent. The \u201calways get the bad guys\u201d nature of the Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys Mystery series would definitely appeal to her.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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4. The Little Mouse, The Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear \u2013 Hey, I did say she probably wasn\u2019t much of a reader, but she probably has a few childhood favorites clinging to her soul.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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5. Are You My Mother? \u2013 See reasoning for #4.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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5. <\/strong>I love these answers! And now I have some new titles to explore! Okay, last question. You’re stuck on a deserted island after a three hour tour that goes awry. Name six people alive or dead that you’d like to be marooned with…and your fantasy castaway meal. Thanks!<\/p>\n

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Do they have to be real people? I mean I think MacGyver would be a great guy to have around in a crisis.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Assuming they have to be real, I\u2019d choose Tricia Nolfi, Toby Neal, Janet Oakley, Mary Doyle, Corinne O\u2019Flynn, and Russell Blake. If I\u2019m gonna die on an island somewhere, I better go down being entertained. Seriously, writers and writer\u2019s assistants would be great to be marooned with. They\u2019ve got very creative, inventive, and often organized minds. Not sure about the wisdom of choosing murder mystery writers, but hey, they can probably branch out to use the creativity productively in non-murderous ways.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fantasy meal, roasted pork. If we\u2019ve got enough fuel to make a fire that can roast a pig, we can send up one heck of a smoke signal.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Purchase Links:<\/p>\n

Lei Crime Series Defining Moments Series (Mystery\/ Suspense):<\/p>\n

Episode I: Never Again<\/a><\/p>\n

The breakup was just the beginning \u2026<\/p>\n

When college junior Alana Adams catches her boyfriend passionately kissing another woman, she promptly dumps Nathan and turns to her best friend, Michael, for advice and emotional support.<\/p>\n

At first, Nathan apologizes and showers Alana with gifts in an effort to win her back. He tries to get her to see they belong together, but when his efforts fail, he concludes the real problem in their relationship must be her best friend.<\/p>\n

As Alana\u2019s rejection further sinks in, Nathan realizes there\u2019s only one solution to their problem: kill Michael Stevens.<\/p>\n

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Excerpt from Never Again<\/p>\n

Off to his left, a car started. It didn\u2019t sound particularly loud, but he\u2019d just spent the day tinkering with cars. He knew one when he heard it. He was surprised to be the only one leaving at this hour. People should be rushing home to put the finishing touches on dinner.<\/p>\n

Adjusting the grip on his gym bag, Michael checked around and stepped off the curb to head toward his car. The full parking lot testified to the gym\u2019s popularity. It even boasted a nice mix of fancy and functional cars.<\/p>\n

An engine revved.<\/p>\n

The rumbling roar told him something was hurtling his way fast.<\/p>\n

Pivoting like he was spinning around a basketball defender, Michael crouched low, then rose and tossed his bag at the oncoming car.<\/p>\n

The car\u2019s headlights blazed to life, blinding him.<\/p>\n

He dove between two parked cars, just as the aggressive car swerved away from his bag.<\/p>\n

The car squealed to a halt, hesitated, then barreled on its way.<\/p>\n

Needs brake pads.<\/em><\/p>\n

The diagnosis came automatically as questions filled Michael.<\/p>\n

Who was that? What just happened? Was it deliberate? Should I tell somebody?<\/em><\/p>\n

Technically, the only casualty was his gym bag and the dirty clothes inside. They lay smeared across two car-lengths of pavement, soaking wet and torn to shreds. More angry than shaken, Michael gathered the wreckage and stuffed it into the large garbage can next to the gym door. Too weary and annoyed to report anything, he climbed in his car and drove to a sporting goods store to replace the gym bag he had just sacrificed.<\/p>\n

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Episode II: Money Makes it Deadlier<\/a><\/p>\n

Money can buy many things, but can it purchase a permanent solution to divorce?<\/p>\n

Martin Cantrell would like to know the answer to that question. He has money, respect, and power, but he also has a monthly alimony payment that\u2019s making him miserable. When a friend offers to deal with the \u201cex\u201d problem for a fee, he can hardly say no. Time is of the essence. The life insurance policy on his ex-wife expires in less than two months.<\/p>\n

Unaware of the plans set in motion, Special Agent Marcella Scott goes about her business as usual, only now, she finally has an excuse to dress up on the job. She\u2019s been asked to go undercover to check out some banks. One of the branches just happens to be managed by Martin Cantrell\u2019s ex-wife.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s an agent to do when a perfectly peaceful morning turns into a hostage-taking standoff?<\/p>\n

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Excerpt from Money Makes it Deadlier:<\/p>\n

Her personal cell phone beeped from the center cup holder where she\u2019d thrown it hours ago at the start of this hurry-up-and-wait exercise. Seeing that the caller ID said Mom<\/em>, she grunted and took the last bobby pin out of her mouth to tell Rogers to let it go to voicemail.<\/p>\n

Too late.<\/p>\n

\u201cHello, Mrs. Scatalina,\u201d Mattgreeted, ignoring a frustrated stare from Marcella. \u201cWhy yes it is a fine day here, ma\u2019am. It usually is in Hawaii. No. She\u2019s right here, but I\u2019m afraid y\u2019all might get cut off. We may have to move at a moment\u2019s notice. All right, will do, ma\u2019am. Here she is.\u201d<\/p>\n

Even as Marcella\u2019s eyes widened in alarm, Matt triumphantly stabbed the button to place the call on speaker.<\/p>\n

Her mother\u2019s excitable voice filled the car. \u201c\u2019Cella! Why you no call? Your papa and I, we wait days to hear from our baby and no calls!\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cHi, Ma,\u201d Marcella said, trying to rub away a tension headache. She reached for the volume button since conversations with her mother tended toward the loud side. \u201cI meant to call yesterday.\u201d<\/p>\n

And the day before. There just wasn\u2019t much to say. And I didn\u2019t\u2014<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cWhat you think more important than family?\u201d The question held the warning signs of a high-strung Italian mama about to launch into a well-loved lecture.<\/p>\n

Suppressing a sigh, Marcella weighed the options of protesting her innocence and settling in for the scolding. Whenever her mother\u2019s accent thickened this much, she knew she was in for it.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou have boyfriend? That only good reason a girl have to forget to call her mama.\u201d<\/p>\n

Matt\u2019s face twisted as he tried to keep from laughing aloud.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat? No!\u201d Marcella sat up straighter, shocked into better posture. \u201cMa, I don\u2019t want a boyfriend. I have a job, a very busy one. I don\u2019t\u2014\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cTut. You must make time for such things, \u2019Cella! You late twenties, mi amore. Make time for a nice boy to sweep you off your feet and \u2026\u201d<\/p>\n

Where is that blasted warrant?<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cMattie!\u201d<\/p>\n

The laugh lines disappeared from Matt\u2019s face, and Marcella was pleased to note he too straightened in his seat.<\/p>\n

\u201cYes, Mrs. Scatalina?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYou must help my \u2019Cella. She needs a man! Hawaii beautiful place.Is not right her being alone there!\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cOh, I don\u2019t think Marcella needs any help from me, ma\u2019am. It\u2019s all I can do to keep the wrong sorts at bay around here.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThanks for calling, Ma, but we\u2019re working. I\u2019ve got to go. Love you. Kiss Papa Gio for me.\u201d Before her mother could respond, Marcella ended the call.<\/p>\n

As blessed silence fell, Rogers blinked at her. \u201cDid the warrant come through?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cNot yet.\u201d Marcella\u2019s eyes dared him to question how she handled the conversation. \u201cBut it\u2019ll be here any second. I can feel it.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cDid you just lie to your ma?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cNot exactly. We are<\/em> working.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Episode III: Revenge Makes it Sweeter (Coming Sept. 2015)<\/p>\n

Revenge is a lot of work.<\/p>\n

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When the original plan for his ex-wife goes awry, Martin Cantrell turns his mind toward a sweeter revenge: stealing their daughter\u2019s affections. But he\u2019s not the only one plotting, and his enemies are better at keeping to the shadows.<\/p>\n

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Meanwhile, Special Agent Marcella Scott gets a late night summons to the hospital to speak with a gunshot victim. She knows to expect almost anything, yet he still surprises her.<\/p>\n

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\u201cAgent, if I die, save the girl.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The girl turns out to be Katelyn Cantrell. Marcella\u2019s not the only one protecting her, and the other person has no problem killing to obtain their goals.<\/p>\n

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Can Marcella prevent an assassination and catch a killer?<\/p>\n

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Excerpt from Revenge Makes it Sweeter<\/p>\n

Squaring her shoulders, Marcella stepped into the room and found herself staring at a stranger. That set her off balance a moment, but she didn\u2019t have much time to waste. Taking out her badge and a digital recorder, she held them up so the man could see both.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m Special Agent Marcella Scott, FBI. You asked to see me. May I record the conversation?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYes.\u201d The man\u2019s croaked response was barely audible. Blood soaked bandages covered his chest.<\/p>\n

Permission granted, Marcella engaged the recorder and stowed her ID badge in her purse.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe don\u2019t have much time, so tell me what you can. Start with who you are and why you asked to see me. Do I know you?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cNo.\u201d<\/p>\n

The recorder had decent pickup, but Marcella wanted to help it all she could. She held the recorder as close to his lips as she dared.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy name is Max Nicholson. I\u2019m a Fixer.\u201d He paused like he expected her to ask about that. Or maybe he just needed to take a few labored breaths.<\/p>\n

\u201cGo on.\u201d Marcella really wanted to know what a Fixer did, but that would have to wait. She guessed he had more important things to tell her than definitions.<\/p>\n

\u201cFixers take care of rich people\u2019s problems.\u201d Max\u2019s dark eyes grew stony with pain and anger. His next words almost made Marcella drop the recorder on him. \u201cI was hired by Martin Cantrell to kill his wife.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWhy are you telling me this?\u201d Marcella whispered the question like speaking too loudly would break a spell.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m dying.\u201d He groaned weakly. \u201cTaking \u2026 him \u2026 with me.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI see. Do you have any proof?\u201d Marcella leaned even closer, eager for an answer. His recorded testimony would go far, but it was far from binding.<\/p>\n

Max nodded but his eyes grew unfocused.<\/p>\n

\u201cStorage locker.Kuhio Beach Park.Key \u2026 in my truck.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cOkay, Max. I\u2019ll get them. Do I have your permission to enter your truck and storage locker?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYes.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cTime\u2019s up, agent,\u201d barked Dr. Davy.<\/p>\n

Marcella moved to turn off the recorder but a sharp look from Max stopped her.<\/p>\n

\u201cAgent, if I die, save the girl.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat girl?\u201d<\/p>\n

Marcella\u2019s question went unanswered. Max\u2019s energy was completely spent, and Dr. Davy looked ready to perform surgery or commit murder if she was delayed much longer.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ll be in the waiting room until I review my notes. I\u2019ll leave my cell number with the front desk. And here\u2019s my card.\u201d Marcella placed her card on the end table next to Max\u2019s head. \u201cCall me if anything changes.\u201d<\/p>\n

She didn\u2019t want to say \u201cif he dies\u201d but she had a bad feeling about Max\u2019s chance of survival.<\/p>\n

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Devya\u2019s Children (YA\/Science Fiction):<\/p>\n

Ashlynn\u2019s Dreams Shorts: Helping Mr. Blairington and Other Misadventures<\/a><\/p>\n

Book 1: Ashlynn\u2019s Dreams<\/a><\/p>\n

Book 2: Nadia\u2019s Tears<\/a><\/p>\n

Book 3: Malia\u2019s Miracles<\/a><\/p>\n

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Heartfelt Cases (Christian\/Mystery):<\/p>\n

Book 1: The Collins Case<\/a> (Permafree)<\/p>\n

Book 2: The Kiverson Case<\/a><\/p>\n

Book 3: The Davidson Case<\/a><\/p>\n

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Author Contact Info:
\nEmail: devyaschildren@gmail.com
\nBlog: http:\/\/julie20201.blogspot.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Website: http:\/\/juliecgilbertwriting.strikingly.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Julie C. Gilbert (new) FB page: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/JulieCGilbert2013?ref=br_tf<\/a>
\nHubpages: http:\/\/julie20201.hubpages.com\/hub\/What-I-Write-and-Why<\/a>
\nTwitter: https:\/\/twitter.com\/authorgilbert<\/a>
\nLinkedin: www.linkedin.com\/pub\/julie-gilbert\/23\/728\/881\/<\/a>
\nPinterest: http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/julie20201\/boards\/<\/a>
\nAmazon Author Page: http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/-\/e\/B002BMB2LG<\/a>
\nGoodreads:https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/author\/show\/4111900.Julie_C_Gilbert<\/a>
\nYoutube: Ashlynn\u2019s Dreams youtube trailer<\/a><\/p>\n

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