It’s my pleasure to shine a
spotlight on Penny Estelle and let her tell you why she is happy today. Congratulations, Penny.
I can’t tell you how excited
I am that my very first ever Christmas story is being released today. The
Unwanted Christmas Guest is a story about Elizabeth McMurphy, an up and
coming high powered attorney, who is after vengeance. Her sights are set on one of the richest and
most powerful families in Colorado .
Steve York is an obnoxious reporter that thinks the ice queen has gone too far
and does all he can to get under her skin.
When one of the worst
blizzards in history, hits Colorado and leaves
a hurt Steve York, stranded with Elizabeth
in a mountain cabin, she must decide to either take care of him, or throw him
out to fend for himself.
Excerpt
“What’s
going on here? Where the hell are my pants?”
“I found you after your car went nose to nose with a tree.” She
crossed her arms. “The question is, what were you doing up here in a snowstorm?
Were you coming up here to spy on me?”
“Jesus, my head hurts.” Steve groaned and
sat at the kitchen table. “And don’t flatter yourself.” He brought up his hands
to rub his eyes and push on his temples. He started to say something when a
giggle and a round of undistinguishable sounds caught his attention. Steve
stared at the little girl, a whisper of a smile on his pale face. “You have a
daughter?”
She chose to ignore the question. “Again,
Mr. York, you were headed…where?”
“I was going to see some friends in Granby
“You figured on taking a short cut on Badger Springs Road
“Basically,” he muttered. “I had a phone
in my pants pocket…” Steve looked down at the pink sweats. “Yours, I presume?”
At her nod, he asked with a smirk, “And you’re the one that took my clothes
off?”
“Junior, my neighbor.”
“If you’ll allow me to use your phone,
I’ll call Triple A and get myself and my car out of your life.” He reached over
to Katy and she latched onto his finger, the brightest smile ever illuminating
her sweet face.
“Internet?”
“Nope.”
“How the hell do you live here?” he asked
irritably.
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Hi everybody! My name
is Penny Estelle. I was a school
secretary for 21 years and retired in 2009.
We moved to our retirement home in Kingman,
AZ, and we live on 54 acres in a
very rural area. Actually we live “off
the grid”, on solar and wind. A real
adjustment for a city girl. I must say –
I love it. Nothing like looking out your
window in the early morning and see a wave of quail running across the
property, or walking out your front door at night and hear coyotes howling in
the distance and seeing a sky bursting with stars. It is breathtaking!
I started writing for kids right before I retired. There is always material when kids are
involved. I am pleased to say I have
several middle grade/tween books out and my debut book for adults, under P. A.
Estelle, was just recently
released. I also have a non-fiction
story out about our life with solar.
Oh Penny, you are talking my language with this book. I loved the excerpt--mystery, humor, conflict, and the stirring of romance. I loved it. Can't wait to give it a read. Congratulations on the release of your first novel for adults.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Von for stopping. Your comment made my day! I sure hope you like it!!!
ReplyDeleteLeona.....I can't tell you how much I appreciate you posting my spotlight for The Unwanted Christmas Guest. Thanks so much!!!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, Penny, it was my pleasure to host you.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great read.
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