Thank you, Jan, for inviting me to be on your blog to help celebrate this week’s release of The Button!
Blurb:
Lynn Hill left a difficult childhood behind when she turned eighteen. The 1980s were going to be the beginning of a great life. Then what started as an ordinary evening out with her best friend, Stacy, turns into a nightmare. Lynn hears warnings: āGo!ā āLeave!ā Believing she is hearing things after partying too much, she goes back for one more drink before going home. That decision sets off a chain of events that nothing could have prepared her for. While humans and not-so-human beings are attempting to either help or harm her, Lynn risks everything to find the only person she trusts, Stacy. Who can help her? The stepbrother who shows up right when she needs him or the attractive, helpful bartender who gives her his phone number? Lynn must learn to trust again. Her survival depends on it in this paranormal thriller.
Excerpt:
PROLOGUE
Castro Valley, California, 1976
Lynn was suddenly aware of her surroundings. It was tranquil floating above her still body next to angels. She felt indifferent at seeing her pale form hooked up to wires and IVs, although the beeping machines indicated that her body was still alive.
āYou have to go backāyou have more to do,ā the female angel informed her.
Lynn met the angelās steady gaze. While she was in awe of her beauty, it was the angelās silver dress that drew her attention. It reminded her of how the water in her grandmotherās pool had wrapped her in serenity when she sat at the bottom. Sheād loved doing that for as long as she could hold her breath. It was one of the few times she felt safe, cocooned in water where no one could hurt her. That dress, flowing like water around the angel, affected Lynn in the same way as the pool didāit made her feel safe. The angel pushed her hair back, causing it to cascade over her peacock-green wings.
Lynn turned her attention to the male angel. His smile was mesmerizingālike a lava lamp, hot and fluid. What a babe! With his long brown hair, strong chiseled features, and green eyes she could get lost in, she felt she could totally spend eternity with him. He smiled broadly at her, but the smile quickly disappeared when the female angel scowled at him. Wait a minuteādo they know what Iām thinking? Not cool! Lynn felt her face redden.
The embarrassment was quickly erased as both angels smiled at her again. Lynn wished theyād say more, but she wanted to continue to hang out with them. She was feeling a peace sheād never felt before.
She started to express her desire to stay. āI donātāā was all she got out before images of an older version of herself filled her mind all at once. Then she was thrust backāinto her life and that pallid body hooked up to the beeping machines…
Random Finn facts:
- One of my favorite poems is āA Road Not Takenā by Robert Frost. I have a framed print of it above my computer.
- I love the seasons: the red leaves of fall, the first flowers in spring, stargazing on a warm summer night, watching the landscape change during a snowstorm and listening to it rain–no matter what season it is.
- I prefer to drink my tea out of a coffee cup, although I collect teacups.
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 relocated with her husband, kids, dogs, and cats to the Sierra foothills in Nevada City, CA. 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, being surrounded by towering pines, oaks and cedars, her creativity was cradled until it bloomed. Her creations vary from childrenās books, young adult fantasy, adult paranormal romance to an autobiography with poetry. She continues on her adventure with an open invitation to her readers to join her.
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Looking forward to another great read from D.L. Finn in THE BUTTON! š Congrats and best wishes, Denise. xo
Thank you, Bette! I am reading it now and it’s great so far!
Best wishes to Denise and a big thank you to you, Jan for hosting her today.
Thanks, John!
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Thank you so much for your support!
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Thanks for sharing, Jan. This book by Denise is getting a lot of great press. I can’t wait to read it. Hugs to you both.
Yes, it is, and that makes me happy! š Thanks for stopping in and leaving a comment. Hugs back!
Thanks Teagan…I’m happily surprised.
Hugs back to you.
Another great post for Denise’s newest release. I so enjoy the random facts that turn up on each. I’ll be settling down with The Button this weekend, Denise. Congrats, and thanks to Jan for the lovely turn at hosting!
That sounds like a great weekend plan, Mae! I may be doing the same. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment.
Thank you Mae for following along! Yay! Exciting to hear.
I’m reading The Button now and thoroughly enjoying it. My heartfelt CONGRATULATIONS, Denise. This is quite an achievement! Jan, it is so thoughtful of you to host on your beautiful site. ā„
Thank you, Gwen. I love supporting fellow-authors and I’m excited about D.L.’s new release!
Thank you Gwen. You have no idea how happy it makes me to hear that:)
I have Robert Frost’s complete works, Denise. Love his work.
You and I are opposites; I drink tea in a coffee mug (and I collect mugs).
Jan, lovely job hosting. And Denise, great job and best wishes. š
Thank you for your comment, Staci! And thanks for following my blog.
I’ve been trying to for a while now. WP kept telling me I was, but they wouldn’t let me adjust settings to have the posts delivered. Hopefully whatever the glitch was, it’s gone, because they let me register this time and set a delivery schedule. Technology, right?
I have his collection, too. His poetry is amazing on many levels.
That’s funny Staci, but we are cup connected!
Thanks:)
I have it on my Kindle. Congratulations, Denise
Thank you for stopping by, Karen. It’s on my Kindle too. I just need a minute to get it open! š Hugs!
Yay! Thanks Karen:)
I’ve yet to read a paranormal book and this one sounds great!
D.L. Finn is great at writing paranormal stories. “This Second Chance” is another one she wrote that is a fantastic story!! Thank you for stopping by!
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I’ve become a fan of reading them and now writing them, too. I hope you get to enjoy one soon! Thank you:)
Wow this book sounds amazing! Iām truly intrigued!
Me too, Tonya. I have it on my Kindle and can’t wait for a minute to open it! Thank you for stopping by!
Thank you Tonya! That makes me so happy to hear:)
I now drink out of my special RWISA mug x
Thank you for stopping by, Wendy! Enjoy your coffee. š
Me too! Have to get a pic of that soon:)
Another great post on “The Button”, Denise. The excerpt captures the attention and ignites the imagination. Bravo! Thanks so much for hosting Denise today, Jan.š
Thanks so much for reblogging, Soooz! And thanks for leaving a comment. Hugs across the water!
Thank you Soooz! I’m glad it has captured your imagination:) Yes, thank you to Jan.
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Thanks for your support Jan–and having me on your blog:)
My pleasure, Denise! Best wishes with this new release!
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