Judy Ann Davis Author of Four White Roses
Happy New Year Everyone! Give a warm welcome to Judy Ann Davis, author of Four White Roses, now on sale for 99 cents! Grab your copy today!
Pull up a chair, grab a drink of your choice from the cooler, a Chocolate Chip or Peanut Butter cookie from the plate, and let’s find out a little about Judy and her Four White Roses.
Judy Ann Davis is a cross-genre (western, mystery and romance) novelist who loves to write about family dynamics, often using humorous dialogue to make the story believable and enjoyable. Her latest novel, Four White Roses, has a touch of paranormal—a wily old ghost. Her love for writing is only overshadowed by her love for her first grandson, now only a month old, born in snowy Alaska. Guess where she’s going this summer?
ALASKA! That was easy. Now for the Speed Round!
Speed Round (one word only answer with a couple exceptions): Yep, I know torture for a writer!<evil laugh>
Favorite movie: Dirty Dancing
Favorite book: Morning Glory, LaVyrle Spencer
Last book read: Manhattan Beach
Favorite color: green
Stilettos or flipflops: neither
Coffee or tea: coffee
Ebook or audiobook or paperback: eBook
Pencil or pen: pen
Favorite song: I’d Really Love to See You Tonight
(England Dan and John Ford Coley)
Streak or not: steak
Favorite dessert: vanilla ice cream
Favorite junk food: chocolate
Favorite thing to do to relax: read
Champagne or gin: rum
Paranormal or Historical: both
Wonder Woman or Top Model: Are you kidding me? WONDER WOMAN!
Favorite TV show: Blue Bloods
Hot or cold: hot
POV: third person
I’d die if I don’t have: chocolate
Review or Not: Review
Whew, wasn’t that fun?
A Little about Four White Roses.
When widower Rich Redman returns to Pennsylvania with his young daughter to sell his deceased grandmother’s house, he discovers Grandmother Gertie’s final request was for him to find a missing relative and a stash of WWI jewels.
Torrie Larson, single mom, is trying to make her landscape center and flower arranging business succeed while attempting to save the lineage of a rare white rose brought from Austria in the 1900s.
Together, the rich Texas lawyer and poor landscape owner team up to rescue the last rose and fulfill a dead woman’s wishes. But in their search to discover answers to the mysteries plaguing them, will Rich and Torrie also discover love in each other’s arms? Or will a meddling ghost, a pompous banker, and an elusive stray cat get in their way?
Let’s Peek Between the Pages of Four White Roses.
“Okay, the blue shirt with the gray slacks doesn’t make you look as stiff and lawyerly-looking as the white shirt does,” Marlene, Rich’s assistant, said. “Too bad you don’t have any softer-colored shirts.” She dangled three other ties in her hand she had brought along to show him.
Rich glowered at her. “Lawyerly-looking? Softer colored? Are they even words? All I want to do is not look like an affluent stuffy lawyer with a stick up—”
He stopped and looked over at his small daughter, then continued in an irritated voice. “I want to look dressy, but not straitlaced or smug. You know what I mean.”
“But you are a stuffy lawyer, and it’s no secret your bank accounts won’t bounce, you dolt,” Lulu said with a huff. “I thought you and Torrie were going out as friends.”
He looked at the elderly housekeeper. “We are. But I don’t want her to feel uncomfortable, and I want to feel casual, but well-dressed.” He picked up a blue and white striped tie and held it to his chest. All three females groaned. He chose a darker blue one and the groans grew louder. He glared at them. “I’ll have you know some of these ties are pure Italian silk and cost a fortune. To some people, neckties are a symbol of success and authority.”
“Then send them back to Rome and let the Pope bury the lifeless-looking things.” Lulu rose. “They look like they should be on a corpse.”
Rich looked at Marlene. “Can you believe I’m paying her to insult me?”
Lulu snorted. “No, Perry Mason, you’re paying me to feed you, do your laundry, and oversee the household. The advice is free.” She headed for the door. “I’m going home, kids. See you in the morning.”
“I can’t wait,” Rich muttered and followed it with a dismal shake of his head.
Lulu paused and offered him a don’t-you-dare-tangle-with-me stare, then looked at Estella with a tender, warm, grandmotherly smile. “Your daddy doesn’t realize the only reason I take his grief is because I love to be with you, doll face. Tomorrow we’re making brownies and Perry Mason here is getting zip, zero, none, nichts, nada.” She headed out the door.
“Stop calling me Perry Mason!” Rich shouted at her retreating back. He heard her cackling laugh as she hustled toward the stairs.
“Okay, Sunshine.”
A Little About the Author:
Writing Romance with a touch of mystery!
With a degree in Journalism, Award-winning Author Judy Ann Davis began her career as a copy and continuity writer for radio and television in Scranton, PA. Throughout her career, Davis has written for both industry and education.
You can reach her at the sites listed below:
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Judy-Ann-Davis/e/B006GXN502/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JudyAnnDavis4
Twitter ID: JudyAnnDavis4
Blog Link: “A Writer’s Revelations” ~ http://judyanndavis.blogspot.com/
Website: http://www.judyanndavis.com/
Goodreads Author Page: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4353662.Judy_Ann_Davis
Yahoo Groups: wrppromo@yahoogroups.com and ahachat@yahoogroups.com and pennwriters@yahoogroups.com
It was wonderful having you with us today. Please feel free to stop by anytime. Good Luck with your 99 cent sale on Four White Roses!
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Posted in Authors' Secrets Blog and tagged Four White Roses, Judy Ann Davis, Mystery, Paranormal, Romance by Tena Stetler with 25 comments.
Sounds like a fun read––love the ghostly aspect! Best of luck with your sale!
Thanks Donna for stopping by. Ghosts are great!
Thanks for stopping by. It was fun to dip into a little paranormal for a change.
Thanks, Tena, for hosting me and “Four White Roses” on your blog today.
My Pleasure, got a bit of a late start, but alls well that ends well!
My pleasure!
So are you having “steak” while you “streak” lol! I enjoyed learning more about you Judy.
Thanks Maureen for stopping by! I was wondering about that myself. LOL
Ha! Maureen. I never saw that! But okay, now I’m sticking with the steak, ’cause I’m no streaker!
Fun question and answers. A few I wouldn’t have difficulty with. I’ve read Judy’s book, and I love it.
Thanks for stopping by Constance!
Thanks, Connie. I’m glad you liked it.
I love your plot, and I love white roses! Four White Roses sounds like a great read.
All the best to you!
Roses are my favorite, but I was born in June. Thanks for stopping by to comment.
Mmm…love chocolate, Judy. Wishing you all the best with your sale!
Thanks for stopping by Mary! Chocolate is the best! Have a great week!
Oh wow, this sounds terrific! And LaVyrle Spencer was one of my favorite authors!! Congratulations and good luck.
Hey Jennifer! Thanks for stopping by!
Great interview, Judy Ann. Alaska is an incredible place to visit. Enjoy your holiday. Best of luck with your book.
Thanks for stopping by. I can’t wait to get back to Alaska and see my new grandson!
I really enjoyed Four white Roses–something for every reader: romance,mystery, family and a ghost! Nice post.
What a fun post!
LOVED the interview – always great to find out more about fellow authors!
Great excerpt
Good luck and God’s blessings
I agree with you about chocolate, Judy. Your book sounds great. Love the excerpt! Best of luck.
The speed round reveals so much. LOL Your story sounds so interesting. BTW, thanks for the peanut butter cookie. Best wishes, Judy.