Tracy has an
associates degree in Nursing. She is a registered nurse and works part
time in a local nursing home. The rest of the time she spends her time
writing books and marketing them. Tracy started writing poetry at a small
age and won the title of editor in her school newspaper, when she was in second
grade. She had her first poem published in a online writing contest
called, The Cosmetology Student. She decided to write her first
book, Southern Adventures, when her son left home for the Air Force.
She loves writing and
hopes to be able to inspire her readers into living a happy healthier
life. She feels like her own life experiences have made her a better
writer. Learn more about her by visiting her website or blog.
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Welcome to the blog
Tracy,
What books have you
brought along to tell us about today?
My Boyfriend the
Squire is a young adult fiction fantasy. Southern Adventures is a young
adult memoir.
Are you working on
another book right now?
Yes, I am editing a
book called: Southern Attraction. It is a young adult romance.
What do you enjoy
most about writing?
The freedom of having
a boss. The freedom of writing from the comforts of my own home.
What do you like the
least?
I would say marketing
but have enjoyed meeting new people in the process.
Would you like to see
any of your books as movies?
I think either
of these books would be great as a movie.
Can you name any
actors you would like to see as the lead characters in your book.
I think Megan
Fox or Lindsay Lohan would be great leading ladies. Then I like James
Marsden and Chad Efron for my leading men.
What things do you
like to do to relax?
I enjoy reading
and traveling. We just got back from a mini vacation in Pensacola Beach.
Do you have another
job as well as writing?
I work part
time as a registered nurse at a local nursing home.
If you could have one
super power in your existence, what would it be?
Reading people’s
minds.
If money were not an
object, where would you most like to live?
On a beach.
What kind of car
would you have if money was no object?
A Lamborghini
What’s your favorite
food?
I love Lasagna.
Favorite color?
Purple
Can you think of a
song or piece of music that could be your theme tune?
Go Tell it on the
Mountain. It is a Christian song.
Just answer these
questions as quickly as possible.
Chocolate or
vanilla?----- chocolate
Dog or cat?---- dog
The film or the
book?----- book
Jeans or dress? jeans
Beach or Snow resort?
beach
Heels or flats? flats
What do you love best
about yourself?
Go getter
What do you like
least?
Weigh too much.
Do you have anything
to share with other authors that might be a help?
Explore other
publishing avenues and don’t give up.
Is there anything you
would like to say to your readers?
Read my books,
I know you will love them.
Can you share one of
your favorite parts of one of the books?
This is from the end
of my book: Southern Adventures.
As Kay looked at the last photo in her album, she remembered her life and the
trials that she overcame, she knew that everything worked out for the best. She
remembered every second about having her two children. The times when Leah had
seizures, and the fear she had. She remembered her days at Fort Gunner when she
lived in Texas and how she had made friends that she would cherish forever. She
remembered her childhood in Harvest. She wished that she could return to that
time in her life. Many days had passed since she lived in Rolling Springs.
Those were some of the happiest times of her life. Her only worries back then
were making friends. She could play outside all day and not have to worry about
anything. She appreciated that her sisters and her parents were all together.
Kay loved every recollection of her childhood.
Kay remembered times
when she had prayed and asked God for certain things in her life. She suddenly
felt comforted. She was glad that he left some prayers unanswered. Oh, what
kind of life would she have had, if she received everything she wanted. She
knew that she would not have met her wonderful husband. She would not have two
wonderful children. She would not have graduated from college and became a
nurse.
She felt very blessed by her life. She felt thankful for those unanswered
prayers. She cried tears of joy. She enjoyed living her life, every second of
it. She felt at peace. There was not one thing in her life that she regretted.
She knew that all the bad things made the good things better. They molded her
into the person that she was. She was happy and content with her life. Kay
became tired, and so she closed the photo album and fell asleep.
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On her way to see her
brother in Italy, Lucinda is transported back in time to
the Middle Ages. There
she is mistaken for a young princess named Grace.
King Charlemagne has
done something to the princess and his wife, Countess Hildegarde. The countess
has been turned into a tiger because of a magic wish by the king. The countess
prays for deliverance of herself and her daughter. Lucinda was brought back in
time from Alabama to help the countess, since she is the spitting image of
Princess Grace.
Lucinda meets a
squire training for knighthood and falls for him. The Countess tells them that
they must travel far to find a magical box. After freeing the king’s hold over
Hildegarde and her daughter grace. Lucinda travels back to the plane, but
misses Chadwick. She is happy to see her
brother Caleb and his friend. Chad who looks just like the squire. They become closer as they see the sights of
the city. Will Lucinda fall in love with Chad or be reunited with her true
love? They live happily ever after, or do they?
Excerpt
Chapter
Four
The
next day, Lucinda was awakened by the sun shining in the window. She opened her
eyes and regained her vision to see that she was still in the castle. She
didn’t know whether to be excited or disappointed. She was startled by a knock
at the door.
“It’s
I, Princess Grace. Chadwick.”
She
put on her robe and hurried to the door. She opened it slightly to peek her
head out.
“Give
me a minute to get dressed, and I will meet you in the chapel.”
She
closed the door behind her and quickly changed her clothes. Princess Grace’s
clothes fit her like a glove. She must have had the same figure as the
princess. What other reason would the clothes fit so perfectly? She walked at a
fast pace down the hall and down the stairs to where the chapel was.
“Hello,
Princess Grace,” Chadwick said as he bowed.
“Would
you stop that? You know I’m not she,” Lucinda said with a smile.
“I’ve
got a surprise for you today,” he said as he gave her a kiss on the cheek.
Lucinda
was enthusiastic about the idea that she had a boyfriend---one who came with a
surprise for the day.
“What
is it? I love surprises,” she said excitedly.
“All
right. First sit down.”
After
she took a seat, he finished his thought. “I’m going to take you to a
celebration. It is a jousting competition for nobles, and knights. You are
going to be my guest at the tournament. Or we might need to say, I will be your
guest at the tournament. After all, my lady, you are the princess. That way we can get better seats.”
“A
real jousting competition, that sounds like a hoot. I’m in. What type of
clothes do I need to wear?” she asked.
“Your
dress is perfect. Keep in mind, though, it may become gory. These knights fight
to win, either by dismemberment or killing. They are serious,” he explained.
“What
time does it start?” she asked.
“Soon,
so let’s get going” he replied. He took her hand and hurried down the hall to
the front gate.
“I
will have to follow you the rest of the way. You are nobility and I am merely
your servant today. Don’t worry, I’ll show you the way,” he pointed toward the
cobblestone path that led out of the castle grounds.
On
the way, they decided to take a shortcut through a fascinating garden. Once
inside the garden, they faced a large white tiger coming toward them.
“Don’t
move, my lady. She might charge towards
you,” Chad said as he held his hand to block Lucinda.
The
tiger walked slowly toward her as if she were on the prowl. Her teeth shone
brightly and her eyes beamed yellow from the sun.
“Who
are you? You don’t belong in my yard,” she snarled.
“Hello.
I’m Princess Grace and this is my castle,” Lucinda said with a quavering voice.
“Ha.
Ha. This is not your castle and you are not Princess Grace,” she growled.
“Why
do you not think I am Princess Grace?” she asked.
“Princess
Grace looks nothing like you, and she talks nothing like you. You are some
imposter. You are lucky I’m in a good mood. I would have eaten you by now,” she
meowed.
“Can
you tell me your name? My name is Lucinda and this is my friend, Chadwick,” she
said.
“I’m
Charla. The king put me in this garden about a year ago.”
“Oh,
that makes sense, Charla after Charlemagne. So nice to meet you, Charla.”
“Well
it is about time. I was waiting for someone to be nice to me,” she purred. “Where
are you two headed?”
“We
are heading to the jousting competition. We have to hurry, but we will come
talk to you again,” Chad said as he motioned for Lucinda to move toward the
left.
“You
better come see me. I don’t have any friends and I will be lonely out here,”
she purred.
Chad
and Lucinda hurried to the tournament so they wouldn’t be late.
“What
do you make of the talking tiger?” Chad asked. “I don’t know, but nothing seems
to amaze me here,” Lucinda replied. As they arrived, Lucinda stopped to take in
the view.
Several
knights were lining up to be placed in an order. Peasants were feeding the
horses and brushing their manes. One young damsel came and showed them to their
seats. She bowed and returned to usher others to their seats.
“Wow,
I feel special here. So nice to sit on a throne. At least, it feels like a
throne up here. Why do those people have to stand down there?” she asked.
“Those
people are peasants and you are nobility. Only people of noble blood are
allowed up here, unless they are a personal servant to your majesty, such as I
am playing.”
“Chad,
explain this sport to me. I’ve seen fake tournaments before. But this is really
different. What is this competition all
about?”
“Jousting
is a sport of true courage. It requires a knight and faithful horse. The
knights gallop toward each other at a fast pace. Then, when they are close
enough, they point their lance and try to knock off the other rider. Only the
bravest knights in the land come and compete. I hope I can be one of them
someday.”
“I
believe you will be a great knight one day. I just fear I won’t be able to see
it, especially if I find my way home,” she responded. Trying not to cry,
Lucinda glanced at him and then back to the knights lining up to start the
competition.
The
competition had a total of twenty knights forming ten matches. Each knight was
dressed in a full coat of armor, a shield, and a long lance for his weapon. The
horses had their own special attire. They were dressed in a cloth similar to
the knight’s colors. It covered the horse from head to tail.
Lucinda
was glad she was able to see the real thing, although two knights lost their
lives and four were injured at the competition. As she watched the judges
announce the winners and hand out their tokens, peasants and damsels walked in
front of her, bowing. She heard someone yell, “God save the King!” King
Charlemagne wasn’t in attendance, which brought some relief to Lucinda. She was
afraid he would be watching her every move.
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the Squire online:
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Thank you so much for the interview.
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