I am super excited to tell you about a brand new book from D.L. Finn! I had the pleasure of being a beta-reader for this book and folks, you are in for a treat! This is a really good story! I’ll let D.L. tell you more about it!
Thank you for having me here today, Jan, and sharing my new release of This Last Chance😊
Behind This Last Chance
This Last Chance is about an evildwel, Nester, and human, Amber, looking for answers.
Yet, there’s a theme that is found not only in This Last Chance, but This Second Chance, and The Button. Alcoholism has played a role in the lives of the main characters. This addiction is very personal, and I quickly learned, growing up, that alcoholism can be an evil presence in my life and others. The ones who quit drinking in my family have survived, including me.
Amber’s mother is an alcoholic and has never been there for her. Although Amber doesn’t have a drinking problem, it’s taken a toll on her trust and willingness to enter relationships. Nester doesn’t drink but feeds on the outcome of what alcoholism does.
This is a part of my experience woven into stories. Like my characters, I’ve had to make choices between what I consider good and evil. I like to believe, like the angels, that good always wins over evil.
Blurb:
Six months after Amber’s sister is brutally murdered, she’s still looking for answers, and now someone is stalking her and no one believes her. Home alone with a powerful snowstorm approaching, Amber is determined to take control of the investigation by hiring a private detective, but her plans are disrupted when she finds herself snowed in with people she may not be able to trust. Meanwhile, Nester the evildwel, whose entire existence has been feeding on fear and pain, is seeking help from the angel who’s protecting Amber. Nester and Amber need answers. Can Amber figure out what’s going on with some subtle help from an angel? Will Nester find what he needs from his enemies? The worlds of good and evil clash, and the outcome will determine not only Amber’s and Nester’s fate but life as they know it.
Excerpt from This Last Chance.
Chapter 2
The gloomy gray afternoon was framed in the small office window like a dismal black and white photograph. Amber’s world reflected this monochromatic existence as her fingers furiously tapped away on the keyboard. Even the rare shimmer of a positive political piece couldn’t instill illumination into the murkiness labeled as grief. But how could she feel otherwise after what had happened? The fulfillment her job used to offer wasn’t important in her new reality, including this piece about the new presidential candidate, Myles Stroud. The man her sister, Iris, used to work for… before.
Amber choked back the sadness that still threatened to consume her whenever she thought about her twin sister. If she let those tears escape the heavy barrier she’d built up over the last six months, she knew her coworkers would be at her side. They cared, and she couldn’t fault them for trying, but their advice was meant for someone who had closure.
“You need to move on, Amber.”
That line had assaulted her ears like an eager beginner’s drum solo. She was surprised that her eardrums hadn’t burst with good intentions. Amber shook her head and stretched out her legs and arms in her small white cubicle. Heavily buttered popcorn whiffed its way out of the lunchroom, but it didn’t trigger hunger; instead, it promoted an uneasy queasiness. Amber slowly sipped water from her crystal-infused water bottle, forcing the kaleidoscope of emotions back down into that familiar numbness. Finally, working robot Amber took charge and was able to focus on double-checking facts and punctuation. Her reputation rested on truth. No slanting a story for either side, even for this candidate. Independent Senator Stroud made her job easier, though.
“I think he’s the one who will finally fix things,” Iris had declared brightly over breakfast one morning. Amber had believed her then, but now?
Author Bio:
D. L. Finn is an independent California local who encourages everyone to embrace their inner child. She was born and raised in the foggy Bay Area, but in 1990 she relocated with her husband, kids, dogs, and cats to Nevada City, in the Sierra foothills. She immersed herself in reading all types of books but especially loved romance, horror, and fantasy. She always treasured creating her own reality on paper. Finally, surrounded by towering pines, oaks, and cedars, her creativity was nurtured until it bloomed. Her creations include adult fiction, poetry, a unique autobiography, and children’s books. She continues on her adventure with an open invitation to all readers to join her.
FUN FINN FACTS:
- Yes, I do believe we get messages from angels.
- The bear on This Last Chance’s cover was in my garage. I took the picture.
- My favorite children’s books were A Wrinkle in Time, The Hobbit, Cinderella, and Sleeping Beauty.
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Ha! Ha! I’m with you, Craig. A bear in my garage would terrify me! Denise is a brave soul. If you get a chance to read the story, I hope you enjoy it!
All the best with the story. It’s a great concept and appeals to me along with the other commenters. I don’t think I’d care for a bear in my garage. I’ve encountered them in the woods where they belong.
Thanks, Craig:) We don’t keep dog food in the garage anymore. I agree they belong in the woods.
I hope your weekend is safe and peaceful too.
Congrats to Denise on the new book. It sounds riveting. And thanks for sharing, Jan. Have a safe, peaceful weekend.
Thank you for dropping in and leaving a comment, Diana! This is a great story and I highly recommend it!
Thank you, Diana:) Glad it caught your attention!
It did!
I first encountered the idea of an evildwel in The Button, which I loved. I’m excited to read this new offering. Thanks for hosting Denise, Jan.
Hi, Linda. If you enjoyed The Button, you will love this story! Thanks for stopping by!
Thank you, Linda! Yay! That makes me happy to hear:) I hope you enjoy it.
Hi Denise, Great learning about you through your fun facts!
I agree, Wendy! I love the Finn Fun Facts! Thanks for stopping by!
Thanks, Wendy:) I have fun doing them.
I’m so happy for you, Denise. I’ve just started the book and love it. ♥ Thank you for hosting, Jan. ♥
Yay, Gwen! I know you will love the story. Thanks for leaving a comment today!
Thank you, Gwen xo! I’m so happy to hear you are enjoying it 🙂
Thank you, Linda:) I hope you enjoy it!
As for the bear he came in during a storm when we left the garage door open and found the dog food in the garage. He wasn’t afraid of me as he kept eating…lol. So I had plenty of time to get some pictures of him. I was amazed at how close I was to him.
Huge congrats, D.L! This is wonderful. I just love the short excerpt and I can’t wait to read this. I, too, believe we get messages from angels. Most definitely. I’m afraid to ask about the bear in your garage. Oh my gosh! That’s scary.
Hi, sister! Thanks so much for dropping by and leaving a comment. This is a really good book and I think you would enjoy it! Yep. I have to agree about the bear being scary. 🙂 Love you!
Thank you, Eden! I’m so glad you stopped by 🙂 xo
Jan, thanks for hosting Denise.
Congratulations, Denise, on the release of This Last Chance! xo
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Hi, Eden! Thanks so much for stopping by and supporting Denise’s new release!
This book sounds great, Jan.
Thanks, Robbie:)
I just know you would really enjoy it, Robbie!! Thanks for stopping by!
Congratulations to Denise. I too read this one and thoroughly enjoyed it. Thanks, Jan for hosting.
Thank you, John:) It makes me happy you enjoyed it!
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Thanks, John! I appreciate you stopping by!
I read This Second Chance and really enjoyed it! I’ll definitely add this one to my list. 🙂
Thank you, Yvette:) Yay!
You will enjoy it, Yvette! Thanks for stopping by!
Thank you for not only hosting me here today on your wonderful blog, Jan, but all your help! Sending hugs xo
My pleasure, Denise! This is such a good story!
The closest bear experience I had was a bear visited our picnic table outside of the camper and stole some food. Wow, Denise, you took this picture of the bear in the garage!
Congratulations again on your new release, and thank you, Jan for hosting!
That always got my heart going when a bear would visit while camping and I was in a tent, as I bet it did yours. They are always filling their bellys:) I have another bear story on tomorrow’s blog. Thanks, Miriam.
Oh wow, Denise. I’ll make sure to check it out!
That bear experience was close enough, huh, Miriam? Thanks so much for stopping by today!
Yeah, Jan. You’re welcome!
Cool. I know three people who will want to jump into this. Go, DLF!
Awesome, Stephen! Thank you for stopping by!!
That’s great to hear, thank you Stephen:)
I’m on my way to get my copy! The book trailer was wel done. I was lucky enough to beta-read this book too, so I can’t wait to read the polished form! Congratulations, Denise! Thank you for sharing, Jan!
Exactly, Mark. My copy is sitting on my Kindle. Thanks for stopping by!
Yay! Thank you, Mark and I so appreciated your help.
You are most welcome, Denise. 🙂
Congratulations, Denise, on the release of This Last Chance! Best wishes for continued success. Cheers!
Many thanks for sharing the joy, Jan, as always. 🙂
Thanks, Natalie! It was my pleasure to host Denise today!
Thank you, Natalie, for stopping by and the good wishes, it means a lot.
Denise, congratulations on your new release and wishing you much success! The blurb and excerpt were intriguing – just right for sparking interest in readers. Jan, thanks for hosting.
Wonderful, Maura Beth! I hope it intrigued you to grab a copy! Thanks for stopping by and supporting Denise!
Thank you, Maura Beth:) It makes me happy you found it intriguing!
Denise, I would completely freak to find a bear in my garage!! And what do you do? You take a picture of it, LOL!
This Last Chance is a great story. I really loved Nester’s character. You handled the conflict he faced exceptionally well. All the best, and thanks to Jan for hosting!
I loved Nester’s character too, Mae. It showed a balance between good vs. evil with good tipping the scale! Thanks for stopping by!
Lol, Mae! He reminded me of a big dog, but I wouldn’t have been so brave if he was a grizzly bear.
Thank you, Mae. It makes me happy to know you enjoyed Nester as much as I did writing him. Xo
This looks like a fun new read. Best of luck with the new book, Denise. Thanks for hosting Denise today, Jan 🙂
Thanks for stopping by, Harmony. I had the privilege of being a beta-reader for this story, and I can guarantee it is a really good read!!
Thank you Harmony:) I’m happy it sounds like a fun read!