Happy Monday, everyone! I’m not usually a fan of the first day of the work week, but today is a special Monday. Denise (D.L.) Finn is making her first author appearance on my blog with her latest release, The Button. She has generously helped me with promotion in the past, and I am delighted to be able to return the favor. I’ve also read several of her works and always find them enjoyable. Knowing her latest is a paranormal thriller is a win-win for me. I’ve already downloaded my copy and look forward to curling up with my Kindle—just maybe not on a dark and stormy night 🙂
Please welcome Denise . . .
Thank you, Mae, for inviting me on your blog to help celebrate the of The Button!
Blurb:
Lynn Hill left a difficult childhood behind when she turned eighteen. The 1980s were going to be the beginning of a great life. Then what started as an ordinary evening out with her best friend, Stacy, turns into a nightmare. Lynn hears warnings: “Go!” “Leave!” Believing she is hearing things after partying too much, she goes back for one more drink before going home. That decision sets off a chain of events that nothing could have prepared her for. While humans and not-so-human beings are attempting to either help or harm her, Lynn risks everything to find the only person she trusts, Stacy. Who can help her? The stepbrother who shows up right when she needs him or the attractive, helpful bartender who gives her his phone number? Lynn must learn to trust again. Her survival depends on it in this paranormal thriller.
Excerpt:
PROLOGUE
Castro Valley, California, 1976
Lynn was suddenly aware of her surroundings. It was tranquil floating above her still body next to angels. She felt indifferent at seeing her pale form hooked up to wires and IVs, although the beeping machines indicated that her body was still alive.
“You have to go back—you have more to do,” the female angel informed her.
Lynn met the angel’s steady gaze. While she was in awe of her beauty, it was the angel’s silver dress that drew her attention. It reminded her of how the water in her grandmother’s pool had wrapped her in serenity when she sat at the bottom. She’d loved doing that for as long as she could hold her breath. It was one of the few times she felt safe, cocooned in water where no one could hurt her. That dress, flowing like water around the angel, affected Lynn in the same way as the pool did—it made her feel safe. The angel pushed her hair back, causing it to cascade over her peacock-green wings.
Lynn turned her attention to the male angel. His smile was mesmerizing—like a lava lamp, hot and fluid. What a babe! With his long brown hair, strong chiseled features, and green eyes she could get lost in, she felt she could totally spend eternity with him. He smiled broadly at her, but the smile quickly disappeared when the female angel scowled at him. Wait a minute—do they know what I’m thinking? Not cool! Lynn felt her face redden.
The embarrassment was quickly erased as both angels smiled at her again. Lynn wished they’d say more, but she wanted to continue to hang out with them. She was feeling a peace she’d never felt before.
She started to express her desire to stay. “I don’t—” was all she got out before images of an older version of herself filled her mind all at once. Then she was thrust back—into her life and that pallid body hooked up to the beeping machines…
Random Finn Facts:
- My fear of bees used to be extreme. I once jumped out of a moving car (in a parking lot) to prove that point.
- I’m afraid of the dark. Nightlights are a must.
- I write poetry while riding on the back of my husband’s Harley.
D.L. Finn is an independent California local, who encourages everyone to embrace their inner child. She was born and raised in the foggy Bay Area, but in 1990 relocated with her husband, kids, dogs and cats to the Sierra foothills in Nevada City, CA. She immersed herself in reading all types of books, but especially loved romance, horror and fantasy. She always treasured creating her own reality on paper. Finally, being surrounded by towering pines, oaks and cedars, her creativity was cradled until it bloomed. Her creations vary from children’s books, young adult fantasy, adult paranormal romance to an autobiography with poetry. She continues on her adventure with an open invitation to her readers to join her.
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Thank you for having me on your blog, Mae:) Happy Monday!
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Happy Monday, Denise. It’s a pleasure to have you here with The Button!
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I look forward to reading your new book, D.L. Thanks for sharing this, Mae.
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Thanks Mark:)
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My pleasure, Mark. Many thanks for dropping by to check out the post and support Denise! 🙂
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Sounds intriguing, D.L. Good luck with The Button!
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Thank you Priscilla:)
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I’m glad you had a chance to check it out, Priscilla. Many thanks for visiting!
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Congrats on the new release, Denise! I’m in awe that you can write poetry on the back of a motorcycle – so cool.
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Thanks Teri! I’m proud of the fact I haven’t dropped the pen or lost the paper yet…lol
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I know, right? Denise is a multi-talented gal! 😀
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“On the back of a Harley”?? That’s a tidbit I’ll never forget! No wonder your poems are out-of-this-world magical. Congratulations on The Button. I’m enjoying each page. Thank you, Mae, for hosting Denise on your beautiful site.
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That was I can capture it as I see it. My husband is also very patient letting me use his back as my table:)
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Thanks for visiting today, Gwen, and supporting Denise with her latest release. It’s always a pleasure to see you here.
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I’m pretty sure you’re the only person I know who writes poetry while on a motorcycle. That’s pretty cool. (And probably incredibly inspirational.) All the best to you, Denise.
Great job hosting, Mae.
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Thanks, Staci. I think Denise has quite a unique skill set there, LOL!
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Lol
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I’ve never seen it done before and not sure how I thought of it either…lol. I always wonder what people are thinking I’m doing later, but in the moment I try hard to get all the words down so I can read them later–and not lose anything to the highway:)
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So cool! 🙂
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That’s an extraordinary set of facts. 🙂 Wishing Denise huge success — and you too, Mae. Hugs all around.
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Thanks Teagan:) I agree much success to Mae too! Hugs back.
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Thanks, Teagan. Always a pleasure to have you pop in. Sending hugs back your way 🙂
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I’m scared of the dark, too, Denise. We can keep each other company 🙂
Best of luck with your new release!
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Always seems safer when you aren’t alone, doesn’t it? Thank you!
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Count that as three of us, LOL. It must have to do with our overactive writer imaginations 🙂
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Best wishes to Denise and a thank you to Mae for hosting.
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Thanks John:)
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Thanks for visiting, John. I started reading The Button last night and am thoroughly immersed in the story!
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I finished it and agree.
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How great to see you featured here on Mae’s lovely blog, Denise! I’m allergic to Bee-stings, so I have a very healthy respect for their boundaries. I love Harley’s but must admit I’ve never tried writing when riding. As for the dark, I welcome its arrival and wrap it around me like a blanket for protection. How boring this old world would be if we were all exactly the same. Congratulations again on the release of The Button. Thanks for hosting today, Mae.😊
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I loved hearing your reactions to Denise’s Finn Facts, Soooz. I’m allergic to most bee stings,too. I didn’t used to be as a kid, but aging changes things, I guess.
Always a pleasure to have you visit, my friend. Thanks for dropping by to support Denise! {{hugs}}
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😊My pleasure.
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Sounds like an interesting twist. Thank you for stopping by.
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Thanks for visiting to check out Denise’s release, Bryan! 🙂
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Nice to meet you DL. The book sounds interesting and I enjoyed the excerpt.
sherry @ fundinmental
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I’m really enjoying The Button so far, Sherry.
Thanks for dropping by to support Denise! 🙂
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Congratulations again on your new release, Denise! Best of luck with it. Very interesting random facts. 😉 Thanks for hosting, Mae!
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My pleasure, Vashti. Thanks for dropping by to support Denise! 🙂
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Happy to do it. 🙂
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I love all of the “fun facts” Denise is sharing along her blog tour. I almost laughed out loud imagining her jumping out of a moving car because of a bee. 🙂 Thanks for hosting, Mae!
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I know, right? That’s some uber excessive fear of bees! thank heavens it was in a parking lot 🙂
Thanks for visiting, Jan!
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Lovely to meet Denise and learn about her book, Mae. Great extract.
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Thanks for visiting, Robbie. It’s a great read!
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Writing while riding on the back of a Harley… I can just picture it! Great post all around, Denise. Congratulations and best wishes on The Button and all around too! 🙂 xo
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Thanks for visiting, Bette. I know Denise will appreciate it! 🙂
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I can see why you would like this book, MC. Thanks for the introduction!
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It’s definitively held my interest, Noelle. A good read!
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Good luck, Denise!
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Thanks for visiting, Rob!
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I’m enjoying my visits! 🙂
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This is a must read! Congratulations, Denise.
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I’m sure you’ll enjoy it, FLossie. Thanks for visiting!
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Congrats to Denise on her book! The blurb sounds creepy, and the excerpt is definitely intriguing! Good luck to Denise with the book. Thanks for the introduction, Mae. 😀
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Thanks for reading and commenting, Diana. Sorry about the publication delay. Somehow you got caught in my spam filter. That’s never happened before. OY!
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I’m frequently lumped in with the spam, Mae, and don’t worry too much about it. It’s nice to be rescued though!
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🙂
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