Tag Archive | Florida
My Photos
Originally posted on Dellani Oakes:
I love taking pictures. It’s been years since I did much other than family snapshots, but I still try to make them special. I love interesting light and find myself applying composition rules automatically. Below are a few of my photos from years past. I have promised to go out…
I Love Dialogue! from Indian Summer
Originally posted on Dellani Oakes:
Indian Summer is my first published novel. An historical romantic suspense, Indian Summer is set in St. Augustine, Florida in 1739. Gabriella Deza is the youngest daughter of Spanish Governor, Ferdinand Deza. Headstrong and intrepid, Gabriella has just turned 15, the coming of age of a young Spanish woman. Manuel…
BEHIND THE BAR – #New Release in Behind the Love Trilogy
Originally posted on P.C. ZICK:
I’m thrilled to announce the release of Behind the Bar, Book Two in the Behind the Love Trilogy. Behind the Bar picks up right where Behind the Altar ended–at the wedding of Dean and Leah. This time it’s Susie and Reggie who must struggle to find out if their love can endure…
The Faces of Undiscovered
Originally posted on Love Under the Sun:
Like some other authors, I like to choose an actor or actress that fits the profile of my character, and use them as a sort of template in character creation. It helps me to hear a real voice in my head, see facial expressions and visualize movement as…
Meet Van Driscole – Undiscovered
Originally posted on Love Under the Sun:
What is your name? My name is Van Driscole. What is your story? My story is told in Undiscovered by Dellani Oakes What is your biggest fear? I’m afraid I’m going to do something stupid and let Scott down or get Cadence killed. What would you give up…
Sometimes It Begins with a Name
Originally posted on Florida Family Series by Dellani Oakes:
Sometimes, it begins with a name, that compelling first line, the one that echoes in your head until it’s written down. Other times, it starts with a description that won’t leave my mind. When I wrote The Ninja Tattoo, I was overwhelmed with the description, but the…
Undiscovered – Excerpt Chapter 11
Originally posted on Love Under the Sun:
Martha, Cadence’s mother, is one of my favorite characters. She has a short part, but she’s got some great dialogue. She’s a good woman with a kind heart, who is concerned about her daughter’s happiness. On their way to the mysterious safe location, Cadence and Scott stop at…
Florida Fiction Series – New Review
Originally posted on P.C. ZICK:
I’d like to share with you a recent review from my Florida Fiction Series. I love it when others call me a storyteller. That’s my job, but it’s always nice to be recognized as such by someone else. It’s been a discouraging year where my book sales are concerned,…
Meet Connor Griswald
Originally posted on Love Under the Sun:
What is your name? Connor Griswald. What do you do? I’m the whipping boy and goffer for my older brother, Kent Griswald. He’s a movie mogul, maybe you’ve heard of him. What is your biggest fear? Getting caught with my pants down and my ass hanging out. Kent…
Jorja DuPont-Olivia – update on a new novel
Originally posted on Reading Recommendations:
Jorja Dupont-Olivia was previously featured on Reading Recommendations in July 2014, and is back now to tell us about her new novel. Chasing Butterflies in the Mystical Forest by Jorja DuPont-Olivia New Adult/contemporary women’s fiction/magical realism Lizzy and Dee are chasing butterflies once again, this time in the Mystical Forest.…
Viv Drewa - The Owl Lady 