I am welcoming author of Seven Little Words – Margaret Sutherland – into the bar for a yarn and a beer. Come on in and, yes, bring the dog. Calingarry Crossing pub welcomes all dogs and their well-behaved humans. In fact, I love a book with dogs. They are the first characters I create with each novel. 🙂
Now, Margaret, before we start. Here is a beer coaster! Take a minute to jot down the blurb for your book.
Two writers, two lovable dogs, two ailing parents in need of care. Is it a heartbreaking choice between love and duty?
On your right side is a sharp drop-off.
On your left side is an elephant traveling at the same speed as you.
Directly in front of you is a galloping kangaroo and your horse is unable to overtake it.
Behind you is a lion running at the same speed as you and the kangaroo.
The publican offers you free drinks all night if you will:
- Dance to Gangnam Style
- Sing John Denver’s ‘Take me Home Country Roads’ on the Karaoke machine
- Spend an hour washing dishes
Which do you choose?
I’d put the dishes in the dishwasher and accept the drink.
The pub is the heart of a small town and most locals would be lost without one. What are three things you’d be lost without?
I’d be lost without my husband Bill, my dogs and my kindle.
After a painful break-up, budding romance writer Cathy Carruthers is avoiding men. So what happens when she meets successful Australian literary novelist, David Hillier, at his country writing workshop? Good-looking David’s a bachelor with problems. His writing’s blocked, his blind father’s in respite care and David has to care for his retired guide dog, Banquo. He has absolutely no time for a relationship. Meanwhile Cathy’s past partner hunts her down, her grandmother’s ill and Cathy is landed with Pixel, a tiny dog with the heart of a lion.
David and Cathy can’t resist the powerful desire that at first overrides their problems.
But pressures build and lead to conflict and friction. It felt like love. Was it just a passionate affair? Cathy’s a stronger woman now. Eventually she faces a choice. Must she send the man of her dreams away? Fortunately there’s a solution from a most unexpected quarter…
And in case you haven’t heard…
Watch out … It’s on the way …
This storm season, in Calingarry Crossing, a perfect storm is heading Maggie Lindeman’s way.
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Well, these are two gals it would be fun to sit down and share a drink with. Great post, ladies!
Well, I’ll be in it, Louise! Sounds as friendly as my warm hostess, who thinks up these questions and helps other writers to have a little front room at the bar.
I enjoyed this unusual interview much more than some others I’ve read elsewhere recently. Even though I’m not a drinker … even though my books do not involve dogs … even though I have a CAT called Pixel, this was engaging and has cheered me up on a dismal Monday.
What a fun interview, different and entertaining…Loved the excerpt and blurb….Best of luck with all your releases…
Always happy to offer a little cheer your way, Rosanne, as you do constantly for all those you promote and encourage. Sometimes it is nice to be silly for a few moments!
Great interview!! Yes, I so agree –felt like I was in the pub with you ladies, sharing a pint. Nice to learn more about you, Margaret.
What a great and relaxing interview. Off to my local pub for a pint
Fun interview Jenny and Margaret. Gave me a chuckle to start the morning.
What a great setting for an interview — relaxed, fun, cozy. Thanks for sharing the fun!
What a wonderful interview…and I was quite entertained by the riddle! Thanks for sharing.
Well, thank you for saying so. YOu would be the first elf to leave a comment! 🙂