Beth Trissel Author of Somewhere My Lady
Give a warm welcome to Beth Trissel, author of Somewhere My Lady, first in the Ladies in Time series released on July 12, 2017!
Pull up a chair, grab a drink of your choice from the cooler, or there’s a pitcher of Lemonade on the counter, along with a plate of Chocolate Chip or Peanut Butter cookies. Let’s find out a little about Beth and her new time travel adventure, Somewhere My Lady.
Thanks so much for having on your blog, Tena. I’m excited to be back into time travels again. I’ve been on break, writing YA fantasy and historical romance. Time travels suit my flighty attention span. The blend of history, mystery, fantasy, romance, and the paranormal in Somewhere My Lady (Book 1, Ladies in Time) were a fun meld. I set the story in my home state of Virginia, as I have all my time travels thus far. Although, that’s not necessarily where the characters end up.
I love old homes and have lived in them most of my life. The homeplace on my father’s side of the family (circa 1816) is the inspiration behind all the old homes I write—and it’s haunted. Naturally, Harrison Hall in Somewhere My Lady has ghosts. They took shape in my mind on their own.
I live on a farm in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley that’s been in my husband’s family for several generations, but the story unfolds in an 18th century manor along the James River. Harrison Hall, in Somewhere My Lady, is partly fashioned after Shirley Plantation.
I’m fascinated with the past and enjoy researching different eras. Not only do I sometimes get plot ideas this way, but it helps me bring the story to life. Research into family genealogy is the original inspiration behind my writing. My ancestors arrived in the early colonial days and left interesting accounts. One line goes back to Jamestown, another to the Salem Witch Trials. They were caught up in the French and Indian War, some taken captive, and fought in the American Revolution, the Civil War…
Gardening is also a passion of mine. I love growing herbs and heirlooms flowers with their deep connection to the past. I included a lovely garden in Somewhere My Lady, and used herbs in the story. It’s richly fragrant.
Oh, I love gardening too! I’m so excited, this year my garden is fantastic! Crossing my fingers we don’t get softball sized hail like we did last year that destroyed everything. Any way, tell us a bit more about Somewhere My Lady.
Lorna Randolph is hired for the summer at Harrison Hall in Virginia, where Revolutionary-War reenactors provide guided tours of the elegant old home. She doesn’t expect to receive a note and a kiss from the handsome young man who then vanishes into mist.
Harrison Hall itself has plans for Lorna – and for Hart Harrison, her momentary suitor and its 18th century heir. Past and present are bound by pledges of love, and modern science melds with old skills and history as Harrison Hall takes Lorna and Hart through time in a race to solve a mystery and save Hart’s life before the Midsummer Ball.
***‘Somewhere My Lady is a fun supernatural romance that will have you slipping in and out of the past and future as if you were a spirit yourself.’’ ~Colleen’s Book Reviews
Can we have a peek between the pages?
Something about him held her spellbound…the tilt of his head, arch of his brow, glimpse of his profile… She followed his every move with the fixity of an owl.
He turned blue-gray eyes toward her and sensuous lips curved into a smile on his handsome face. Hands down. No contest. He was the hottest guy ever. Her heart beat a thrilling new rhythm.
He circled closer to where she stood rooted in the foyer, not moving a toe, scarcely drawing breath. Did he truly see her backed tremulously against the wall, or did it only feel that way?
Unlike the others in the ghostly assembly, his eyes didn’t skirt past her. He paused in the dance. Bending at the shoulders, he tipped his hand to her in a genteel flourish.
He’d freakin’ bowed. Her jaw dropped. He most definitely saw her. And she sure as heck saw him.
A sparking sizzle jumped between them, awakening her as she’d never been roused before. Even more than when the house charged through her at her arrival. It was as if she were plugged in—to him.
How that could be, she had no idea, but when he gazed into her eyes, time seemed to stop. She spiraled into moonless stars, and back again to this dizzying realm. To him. Even if she were dreaming, she’d never forget this moment.~
Somewhere My Lady is available from all major online booksellers. In Kindle at Amazon
About the author:
Married to my high school sweetheart, I live on a farm in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia surrounded by my human family and furbabies. An avid gardener, my love of herbs and heirloom plants figures into my work. The rich history of Virginia, the Native Americans, and the people who journeyed here from far beyond her borders are at the heart of my inspiration. I’m especially drawn to colonial America and the drama of the American Revolution. And I love a good ghost story. In addition to Young Adult and New Adult fantasy romance, I also write historical, time travel, and paranormal romance, plus nonfiction.
Author Links:
One Writer’s Way: https://bethtrissel.wordpress.com
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My Amazon Author Page where all my books reside:
https://www.amazon.com/Beth-Trissel/e/B002BLLAJ6
It was wonderful having you with us today. Please feel free to stop by anytime. Good Luck with Somewhere My Lady!
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Posted in Authors' Secrets Blog and tagged Beth Trissel, ghosts, Romance, Somewhere My Lady, Time travel by Tena Stetler with 33 comments.
Thanks so much for hosting me on your lovely blog, Tena!
My pleasure Beth! Best of Luck!
Thanks Tena!
Sounds like a great read, Beth. I love time travels. Wishing you all the best.
I have always been fascinated with time travel. Thanks CB.
Thanks for stopping by CB!
Hi Beth, I love old homes too–they have so much character and I always think about the different people who lived there and what their life was like. Congrats again on the book.
Thanks Jennifer. I have mostly always lived in old homes. I guess they’ve really grown on me. A major source of inspiration now.
Thanks for popping by Jennifer. Old houses have so much charm and chances for a ghost.
I always enjoy looking at the pictures of your vast garden, Beth. Looking forward to reading your new release. Wishing you all the best!
Thanks Mary. We got slammed by a storm the other evening, so the garden is a little sad but will pick back up in time.
Hi Mary! Glad you stopped by. Gardens are so interesting especially in different areas. In Colorado we are limited to what will go in a dry climate and high altitude.
My great uncle lived right on the James River, and my husband and I visited Shirley Plantation when we lived in Williamsburg. Wishing you great success with Somewhere My Lady!
How interesting. My great Aunt had an antique store in Williamsburg before it was reconstructed. The house has been restored and is part of colonial Williamsburg. Thanks,
Hi Judith, thanks for coming by. Shirley Plantation in Williamsburg how interesting.
You’re truly multi talented Beth. You take it all to the next level whether written word, your garden or your fur babies. Thanks for sharing part your latest release.
Doesn’t her time travel, Somewhere My Lady, sound fun?
Thanks so much, Tena. It was engrossing to write.
My Pleasure Beth. Come back any time and best of luck with Somewhere My Lady!
High praise. Thanks so much, Charlotte.
Nice post Beth. Good luck for Somewhere My Lady.
Thanks for coming by Sandra!
Thanks so much, Sandra.
Wow, this sounds like a great read! I, too, love old houses and stories that feature them. Best of luck with this new series!
Thanks Laura, glad you were able to stop by. Old houses can hold so many secrets. When they tore one down in our town, they found a whole liquor cabinet and newspapers from the 1800’s in the walls.
Thanks Laura. The house becomes a character in the story, really.
The pictures you post of the Shenandoah Valley are always so beautiful. What a wonderful place to live. Best of luck with “Somewhere My Lady.”
Her flowers are beautiful.
Thanks Judy. The valley is beautiful.
This excerpt is delicious! I got chills reading it! I love old homes too. We lived in Denver for 2 years and our house was built in 1895. Totally remodeled except for the gorgeous hardwood floors, exposed brick, and some nooks and crannies. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much, Claire. your house sounds beautiful. We live in an old farmhouse built soon after the Civil War in the Shenandoah Valley of VA. But my dad’s family homeplace in the valley was built in 1816.
Thanks Tena. I will come back this fall when book two comes out. You are a lovely host. I had fun.
Look forward to it. I had a blast!