Hi guys and girls! Yep, it's that day of the week again. Welcome to WOW Wednesday.
My guest today is Sherrill Willis, author of Ruby Lake.
Read on to find out more about Sherrill and her writing...
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All about Sherrill
I am the author of Ruby
Lake, A Wedding in Ruby Lake and Stay
a While in Ruby Lake. I started reading when I was three and my parents
encouraged me to start writing soon after. I wrote my first poem at age five
(about a tree, I believe) and this has been my passion for my entire life.
Writing is what keeps me sane and, hopefully, connects me to others. I’ve
always felt we are all connected, whether through experiences, blood or
community. With my writing, my ultimate hope is to transcend barriers and reach
out to those I might otherwise never meet (being able to afford all the cheese
I want is on my list of wants as well).
I’m always writing in my head. There are days I don’t get
a word done on the manuscript and other days it just flows like a winding
river, picking up its own pace as I keep writing. No matter what your passion
is do it. Don't listen to the critics and naysayers – believe in , despite what
others say you cannot do. Truly, the best revenge isn’t just living well;
sometimes it’s also being able to smile triumphantly at those who tried to hold
you back.
All about Ruby Lake
Sydney Myers has been through several failed
relationships in the past year, in addition to several other traumas, and is
now giving up on finding her knight in dented armour. When her boss sends her
to Ruby Lake - a small, rural town in northern Wisconsin - the last thing she is
looking for is love at first sight, not to mention a place in the world where
she finally fits in. Add her city-savvy best friend, a jealous ex-girlfriend, a
famous father and a coffee shop of off-the wall characters, and it becomes more
challenging for Sydney to manage than a spinning-plate competition.
When disaster strikes close to home, Sydney is left with
the unbearable choice of her family or the life she has always dreamed of. Come
with Sydney on her journey, and laugh, cry and rediscover why some choices are
not really choices at all - they are simply fate.
Excerpt:
“Really? What were you doing about twenty minutes ago?
And don’t tell me you were thinking; I know what your ‘thinking’ face is. Besides,
we’re leaving Saturday, and we are staying at the hotel until then, so it’s not
like I am going to get a chance at him anyway. I was just commenting on how
cute he is.” Illana folded her arms over her chest and stuck her chin out at
Sydney. “At least I’m honest about it, unlike some people.”
“What do you want me to say?” Sydney threw her arms up in
frustration. “Yes, I think Zeke is hot, like burn-me-at-the-stake kind of hot.
The man brought me a perfect cup of coffee while I was sleeping. Who does that?
I almost spilled my coffee this afternoon when Betty told me he called her to
find out how I like my coffee. So, yeah, I want him. How could I not? I mean,
the only thing that would make him sexier is a gold-hoop earring! My heart does
jumping jacks whenever he walks into the room.” At Illana’s wide-eyed look,
Sydney said, “And he’s standing right behind me, isn’t he?”
“Yeah, but don’t stop now, especially if you’re going to
do jumping jacks,” Zeke said, leaning against the door jam and wearing a very
satisfied grin.
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Sherrill's dream cast
Sydney Myers (Greyson)
Jennifer Lawrence. She’s
adorable and so is Syd – she would pull off the klutzy, but loveable character
to a T!
Zeke Greyson
Chris Hemsworth, because I’m a dreamer and
want to hear him say, “I’m so glad I get to keep her.”
Illana Garet (Greyson)
Oh man, Selma Hayek – a younger
version with less of an accent. I’d love to hear her say, “I never date men
prettier than I am.”
Alex Greyson
Bradley Cooper, but he’d have to dye his
hair brown – oh, but those eyes are ALL Alex!
Thanks for reading!
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