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Welcome to It's Raining Books. How has your book changed your life?
The book is like a child, consuming my life. I am enjoying the experience but it’s a part-time job. And the publishing stage is not a time to relax. The marketing and promotional stage is a daily effort.
What is your favorite book?
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. I love the story of redemption. References to this book are found in Sam Time, and it’s no coincidence the protagonist is seeking three ghosts while time traveling.
Do you listen to audio books? Will Sam Time be available as an audiobook?
I have never listened to an audio book. For me, books are for reading, at my own pace. But I know people who do enjoy audio books, and Sam Time will be available in audio, narrated by Naylene Frunk.
How long did it take you to write this book?
Under 2 years. I wrote the core story in 5 months. Afterwards the manuscript was heavily edited and some chapters rewritten based on reviewer’s suggestions. Formatting the book using Adobe Indesign included editing. As the story took the shape of a book, I could see errors previously missed, such as two consecutive paragraphs beginning with the same word.
When are you most happy?
I love being at home, in my home office where I read, write, sew and knit.
When her fiancé is away on business, lonely Samantha Hunter despairs and absorbs herself in historical research. Her nighttime dreams being so vivid, Samantha believes she’s traveling to a past century. As she navigates the Victorian era rules of dos and even more don’ts, she charms Ulysses S Grant while struggling to maintain her present-day romance.
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But this was Samantha’s dream, and she could be bold. She stepped forward until she was several feet from Grant and stopped. “Lieutenant Grant,” she said softly.
He turned around. His light blue eyes were his most striking feature. Chestnut-brown hair, mustache, and beard. Straight nose. Square jaw. Wide-at-the-temples facial bone structure. About five eight in height. Slim beneath the soldier’s coat. This was Ulysses S. Grant. In his early thirties. Good-looking.
He glanced at Samantha and then turned around to tend to his horse.
He’s a married man, and he sees an unknown woman. What are the protocols?
Her dream. Her rules.
Samantha persisted, using what she thought was common phraseology for this era. “Lieutenant Grant, I am Miss Samantha. I hear you are an expert horseman. I would be most pleased in taking lessons under your tutelage.”
His back still facing her, he made no reply.
She thought quickly of a scheme. “My brothers are in town on business. It would be most helpful to our family business, if I could learn how to ride.”
“I am a soldier with duties at the fort.” He speaks.
“I understand, Lieutenant Grant. But surely you have leave.”
While keeping a distance of several feet, she stepped to his side so she could see his profile. “I understand you will not transact with a lady, but I will return with one of my brothers. He will pay you compensation.”
“Others can teach you.”
About the Author:
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/41018186.Donna_Balon
Website: https://samtimebook.com/about/
Amazon: https://amazon.com/author/donnabalon
Amazon Buy Link: https://www.amazon.com/Sam-Time-History-Professor-Befriends-ebook/dp/B0CB6XHV7V?ref_=ast_author_mpb
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