I am so happy to be able to host Debbie Lynn Costello for her Blog Tour for her latest book, The Perfect Bride!
I also have the pleasure of introducing your to Avice Touchet, the herione of her story who has kindly agreed to an interview to share with you today!
Hi Avice! So happy to have you here and get to know you a little bit! Thanks so much for taking the time to answer some questions!
Avice, you seem such a trustful and
faithful young woman. You trusted in the
Lord that all things would work for the good.
How did you acquire this strong faith?
My mother
instilled it into me. From a young age she taught me what she had learned. We
dinna have a Bible but my mother is a strong woman of faith and has hidden the
Lord’s words in her heart where she has shared them with me.
You are also a bit of a horse
whisperer! How did you know what you
should do to rescue Philip from the horse?
Philip has
had me on a horse since I was young. Though I am not an accomplished rider
because I ride with Philip. I do love to
stroke their fur and talk nonsense to them but am no’ a horse whisper. I thought
I might faint but fear for Philip’s life kept me upon my feet. I believe in my
heart it was no’ me that calmed the horse but the Lord using me. It was also He
that kept me on my feet when I approached the beast. God is faithful.
You were ready to sacrifice your
happiness for the needs and betterment of those you love. Did you do this because that was due to the
fact that this was a woman’s place and thing to do in this period of time and
history?
Nay, I did
it because I knew that was what the Lord had done for me. He laid down His life
for me. What I was willing to sacrifice was nothing compared to what my Savior
did. I also knew if the Lord called me to do this thing, He would be with me.
I loved how your story ended. Will there be more tales of your life as time
passes? I could easily see a
sequel! Any chance of that?
Weel, I hear
rumor that there is another full-length novel in the works set at Rosen Craig.
Perhaps Philip and I will be stopping in to check on Bryce. And one never kens
what the future will bring for me and my own sequel!
Now a question for the author! Debbie Lynne, what type of research was
necessary to know so much regarding the life of the serfs and the nobles and
the way they led their lives? Did you
take research trips to England?
I have
shelves of medieval research books as well as pages of bookmarks on the
internet. I also have a friend who lives in England “Waving at Anne” who has
kept me straight, sometimes very painfully so, but I do want to represent the
truth of history in England. And if I make a mistake, I can honestly say it is
not from lack of trying. I have had to change many a plot and twist because I
learned something was not truly feasible but more of American myth of medieval
times. I have not gone to England…yet. That is actually in the works. My hubby
is planning for us to to go when we finish building our house. But I am asking
for maybe a year of rest before taking on that venture. But I am looking
forward to it!
By the way the title was absolutely perfect!
Thank you! I
agonized over that title. It wouldn’t come and then on my last read through of
my edits it hit me!
And here is a little bit about this fascinating book!
Avice Touchet has always dreamed of marrying for love and that love would be her best friend, Philip Greslet. She’s waited five years for him to see her as the woman she’s become but when a visiting lord arrives with secrets that could put her father in prison, Avice must consider a sacrificial marriage.
And here is a little bit about this fascinating book!
The Perfect Bride
Philip Greslet has worked his whole life for one thing—to be a castellan—and now it is finally in his grasp. But when Avice rebuffs his new lord’s attentions, Philip must convince his best friend to marry the lord against his heart’s inclination to have her as his own.
Bio:
Debbie Lynne Costello has enjoyed writing stories since she
was eight years old. She raised her family and then embarked on her own career
of writing the stories that had been begging to be told. She and her husband
have four children and live in upstate South Carolina. She has worked in many
capacities in her church and is currently the Children's Director. Debbie Lynne
has shown and raised Shetland Sheepdogs for eighteen years and still enjoys
litters now and then. In their spare time, she and her husband take pleasure in
camping and riding their Arabian and Tennessee Walking horses.
Connect with Debbie Lynne:
Tour Blog Stops!
April 30TH Anne Payne Blog
May 2nd Cross Romance
May 4th Amy Booksy
May 7th The Sword and
Spirit
May 9th Singing Librarian Books
May 12th Stitches Thru Time
May 15th- Heroes, Heroines, and History- Mid Month Madness
May 17th Jodie Wolfe Blog
a Rafflecopter giveaway
And here a 2nd giveaway!
Debbie Lynn Costello is also offering a choice of one of her books, in the format of your choice to all Continental US residents or ebook or audio book to those outside of the US.
The audio book is Sword of Forgiveness.
For this giveaway, just leave a comment on this blog and the winner's name will be drawn on May 25th! If you follow my blog, mention this in your comment and you get two chances.
Be sure to leave your email address in a safe method! Thank you!
For this giveaway, just leave a comment on this blog and the winner's name will be drawn on May 25th! If you follow my blog, mention this in your comment and you get two chances.
Be sure to leave your email address in a safe method! Thank you!
Thank you being part of the book tour for "The Perfect Bride" by Debbie Lynn Costello. I enjoyed reading the interview with Avice Touchet, the herione of the story. I'd love the opportunity to read the book.
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Hello Kay! Thanks so
ReplyDeleteMuch for coming by! Good luck in the giveaways. I’m so glad you enjoyed Avice’s Interview. She’s a fun lady to write about.
Thanks for the fun interview with Avice and learning more about The Perfect Bride. And thanks for the chance to win a copy of one of Debbie's books! ~Alison Boss
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Loved the interview! Debbie Lynne's books are a must read!
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