Today we have stopping by Love Bytes author Derrick Knight . He talks to us about writing a holiday themed story , shares an excerpt of his new release “Miracle on Mistletoe Lane” and there is a giveaway contest to participate in
Welcome Derrick!
Book Name: Miracle on Mistletoe Lane
Author Name: Derrick Knight
Derrick Knight was born and grew up in Janesville, Wisconsin. Derrick earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition from the University of Wisconsin-Stout and a Master’s Degree in Health Services Administration from University of St. Francis in Joliet, Illinois. For the last seventeen years, Derrick has been employed as a neonatal nutritionist in a neonatal intensive care unit at the largest teaching hospital in Illinois outside of Chicago.
Growing up Derrick was an avid reader of mystery novels. Agatha Christie was his favorite author. Ever since childhood Derrick dreamed of becoming a writer. He planned on writing mystery novels until a couple of years ago he read his first gay romance novel and he became hooked on the genre.
When Derrick is not writing, he is working on restoring his Arts & Crafts home, tending to his garden, and being an advocate for improving infant nutrition. Currently. Derrick resides in Peoria, Illinois with his two cats Iris and Madison Grace.
Author Contact: https://twitter.com/derrknight
https://www.facebook.com/derrick.knight.9883
Publisher: Self-published
Cover Artist: Reese Dante
Blurb:
Joe Koehler and his six-year old son, Joey, are down on their luck. Currently, Joe is unemployed due to a bad economy and taking care of a medically complex son. Recently father and son become homeless due to their apartment catching on fire and Joe being without any insurance. They are forced to live in Joe’s old red pick-up truck. Eventually father and son take refuge at Hope House, a local homeless shelter, which is run by a kindly, yet mysterious, elderly woman named Emily.
Sidney Maier recently inherited his grandparents home but the house is in desperate need of repair. Skills Sidney greatly lacks. He befriends a fellow church member Emily who is the Interim Director at Hope House. Sidney tells Emily that he needs help with remodeling his new home. Also, he confides in her, that he is lonely and wishes he could meet someone special.
Emily and her assistants orchestrate for Joe and Sidney to meet where an instant attraction forms between both men. Joe and Sidney embark on a journey of courtship, but soon a negative force learns of their budding romance and wants to stop it at any cost. Emily and her assistants must all use their special talents if Joe and Sidney are meant to live happily ever after.
Categories: Contemporary, Gay Fiction, M/M Romance, Romance, Holiday
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why writing a holiday themed story.
When Joe lifted his head, he saw the man he had been fantasizing about since Joey was discharged from the hospital. He quickly stood up then nervously swayed back and forth. Partly because he was nervous seeing the man whom he secretly desired, but also because he did not want Sidney to know that he was living here at a homeless shelter. He did not want Sidney’s pity.
“Oh, I…” Joe struggled to find the right words.
“The church hired Mr. Koehler to finish remodeling our library,” Emily said smoothly. “We needed someone right away and by the Lord’s work Mr. Koehler was available. My assistants and I think he is a Godsend.” Emily’s cell phone began to ring. “I need to take this call. It’s my husband.” She looked at Joe. “Would you be willing to give Mr. Maier a tour of Hope House while I take this call?”
Before Joe could respond, Sidney interjected.
“I would like that very much.”
The excitement in Sidney’s voice did not go unnoticed by either Joe or Emily.
“Good,” Emily said, taking her husband’s call as she walked away.
For a few moments Joe and Sidney just stared at each other, both men wanting to say something but too afraid. Finally, Joe mustered up the courage to start the conversation.
Pages: 163 pages
Tour Dates/Tour Stops:
28-Nov
1-Dec
2-Dec
3-Dec
3-Dec
4-Dec
Scattered Thoughts & Rogue Words
5-Dec
Molly Lolly
8-Dec
9-Dec
10-Dec
11-Dec
12-Dec
15-Dec
Because Two Men Are Better Than One
15-Dec
16-Dec
16-Dec
17-Dec
18-Dec
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22-Dec
Book Reviews and More by Kathy
23-Dec
Book Reviews, Rants, and Raves
24-Dec
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Rafflecopter Prize: PDF copy of Miracle on Mistletoe Lane
My wish is to spend time with family. Everyone has such busy lives it
is nice to be together!
I just want my family and friends happy and healthy. True love would be nice, too.
It’s totally sappy but my wish is for my family’s heath and happiness. Oh, and world peace!
My wish is to spend some quiet time with my husband and our sweet pooches.
My wish is for a happy, peaceful holiday and year. A year with no unhappy surprises, and maybe even a few happy surprises. 🙂
My wish is to spend time with family and get a Nook tablet, so that I can download the Kindle app and read this book, because it sounds awesome!
I wish to spend time with my family and for Santa to bring me a Kindle Fire.
My daughter is expecting our first grandchild – a boy! – in January, so my wish is simply that they both remain healthy and safe. This lucky little boy will have TWO great-grandmothers, so I wish for their continued health, as well. Thanks for the giveaway, and happy holidays!
My wish is for happiness and good health and as much time with my family as possible