The great thing about having a book release is IT’S BORN AFTER BEING IN LABOR FOR ONE YEAR!!!
Both a triumph, love and the end of a LOT of work.
The other thing…also great…I guess is…it’s on to the next book. (oh, come on there is NOTHING bad about it!)
One more month of me talking about Riches Beyond Measure, book #3 in the Golden State Treasure Series.
Here’s one of the things about this series…it’s set in California. To me, I never think of California as truly western. So none of my cowboy writing reflexes aim me at California.
But historically it’s a big cowboy state.
The main thing I did that was truly Californian is EARTHQUAKES. This is actually the sixth book I’ve set in California. Ninth if you count the three I set around Lake Tahoe…though I mainly think of that as Nevada…but…well, my point is NINE BOOKS and I’ve never had an earthquake before. Well, that is OVER.
Riches Beyond Measure includes an earthquake. And it’s my 80th book. It makes me wonder what else obvious have I skipped about history? You’d think I’d’ve hit on nearly every area of history…I mean sure there are always details. But earthquakes are big and obvious. Hmmm…it renews my desire to keep writing, keep researching and keep thinking big as well as small.
Riches Beyond Measure…released October 8. To get your name in the drawing to win a signed copy of Riches Beyond Measure, leave a comment talking about things you’d like to see in a novel that you think have been missed.
Buffalo stampede? More about wagon trains? The flooding rivers? Tornadoes? What am I missing out on?
When they leave the ranch in search of stolen treasure, will the spark between them survive the perils ahead?When an earthquake strikes Two Harts Ranch, it shakes the life of Annie Lane along with that of Cord Westbrook, who has been working as a cowboy on Annie’s family ranch in anticipation of purchasing his own. The only thing delaying his plan is the deep attraction he feels toward Annie, a widow with a child and an established life as a teacher at the Hart School for Orphans. Unfortunately for Cord, she seems determined to avoid romance.
The aftermath of the earthquake reveals that prized artifacts from the long-sought MacKenzie’s Treasure have been stolen from the ranch. But the return of the MacKenzie family from out east has everyone focused on what other precious finds might be waiting at the end of the legendary two-part map. As Cord, Annie, and the MacKenzies set out in search of riches, they face dangers more treacherous than earthquakes. With gold in their sights and love within reach, Cord and Annie realize that some treasures may fade, but life’s true riches are far more valuable than earthly goods.
Embark on a rousing California wilderness adventure filled with danger, deception, and second chances in this riveting conclusion to Mary Connealy’s Golden State Treasure series–ideal for fans of frontier romances, cowboys, and treasure hunts.
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Any natural disaster can add to a book.
denise, I agree. It’s one of the things I like about setting books in the northern mountains and in Wyoming, colorado, Montana…places where falling off a cliff or getting caught in a blizzard can really up the tension
Not a natural disaster but I would like to see a story about the Bozeman Trail.
I’m going to research that!
I very much enjoyed reading the first 2 books in the series and am looking forward to this latest addition. Winning a copy would be icing on the cake!
Hi, Mary. Thank you so much for reading my books!!!
Looking forward to this release. Natural disasters only add to the story. They show what people are made of.
I’ve seen pretty much everything in books so I can’t think of anything new
Natural disaster only adds to a book.
It’s always interesting to read about things in books that are rarely seen or discussed. Examples – wing walkers on planes, wild animal trainers, people who collect odd, strange, or weird things.
I think it would be interesting to read a novel about someone taking a long trip on some of the first automobiles and trucks that were made, especially with very few paved roads to ride on. I’m sure there would be many problems with mud,breakdowns and short tempers.
I have an earthquake in Missouri in one of my River’s Edge holiday titles…it was fascinating research. Can’t wait to read this one—a treasure and an earthquake… makes for good story! All the best with your new release!
I agree with many above who say that natural disasters enhance the story as many of us have faced the same.
Sounds great. Can’t wait to read it. Always interesting to read stories from a different perspective.
Good morning Mary! Your books sound so inviting! I’ve also heard of all those disasters in books. I like them with some humor. I’ve heard it’s hard to do, but some writers have the knack for them. I guess my favorite is when the girl is a klutz! Heh.
Best wishes on your books Mary!
I pre ordered this so have read it and loved it. The earthquakes added greatly to the story and in ways I would not think about. I live in upstate New York where the only “earthquakes” we have had have been tremors, which we felt, but there was no damage. I think a story about military men in the west (cavalry, soldiers in forts) and the challenges they face would be interesting. I have read a few, and enjoyed them.
I love all your books, but my favorites are the Trouble in Texas series.
Very few historical novels include huge floods, although they dot history all too frequently.
I like to see books that include unusual jobs set in the Old West like makers of boots, or spurs. Clothes salesmen. I also like to read about the foods that were common in those days. Who installed windows in homes or door knobs? What constituted being ‘”wealthy”?
I’d like to know more about trails that aren’t as famous, and tornadoes and other natural disasters. Here in FL, we have sinkholes that aren’t caused by water line breaks. Of course, we also have hurricanes, wildfires, and floods. I need this book to finish out the series, and then I’m binge reading it! I rarely get to do that, and I promised myself I’d do it with this series!
Natural disaster really add to a book. We have had a lot of tornadoes and floods around here that has been a lot of problems in the past.
Sounds very interesting, I can’t wait to read it. I think when natural disasters strike people show what they are made of, they come together for a greater goal and that’s when we see the kindness in humanity
I love a natural disaster in a book.
Good morning, your book sounds like a great read and I love your book cover it is beautiful! I think earthquakes are really something and I think natural disasters add alot to book stories, and they make it more realatable. I have felt earthquakes in Calif. and it was pretty scary , especially since there are no warnings like there are for tornadoes. I think bug infestations like grasshoppers eating up the crops is a natural disasters just like when an all of a sudden a freeze comes where fruit orchards are planted. Thank you so much for sharing about your book, I love the sound of it. Have a great day and a great weekend. Thank yu for the chance.
I find natural disasters interesting in stories. Your book sounds so good.
Other than the Dust Bowl era of the 1930’s I don’t recall reading about dust storms. Here in Central Washington they have closed roads and kept school busses from their usual routes. Fortunately they don’t last more than a few hours but they can cause accidents and disrupt schedules. One time we had to drive into town at 8 pm when the roads reopened to pick up our daughter at a friend’s house in town because the school busses were unable to leave town. Most recently there was a bad accident on US-395 involving several vehicles. Think brown blizzard because sometimes that’s what it feels like.
I agree with others about natural disasters adding to a book.
I like stories involving wagon trains on the Oregon Trail!
This book sounds interesting!
Buffalo stampede
I can’t wait to read this series. Thank you for the chance .
Natural disasters or even just random, little known historical facts are fun to read in stories.
Acts Of God or Natural Disasters that happen but no way to come back from
Interesting reading about the Earthquake book since we practiced an earthquake drill this morning in my quilting class. All over our county the drill was taking place. Hope I never have to duck and cover and hold on for real.
Congratulations on the release of RICHES BEYOND MEASURE. This will be a good series to binge read. Congratulations to Alice.
Congratulations! I am looking forward to reading it!
I have gotten all three in the series they are all a fantastic read. Love all the books I have read by you. I really got hooked into reading by “Sophie’s Daughter. Books loved them all.