Handbag and Book welcomes author Ruth A. Casie

 About the Handbag:

Yes, this is a red handbag. It has a shoulder strap and actually hangs horizontally. As you can see, the black embossed design indicates it is a book of spells and potions. It was a gift from my good friend and author, Julie Rowe.

Julie and I are book twins. Our first published books were released by the same publisher on the same day. We ‘found’ each other at our publisher’s room at an RWA conference and have been close friends ever since. Even though she lives in the far reaches of Alberta Canada and I’m in New Jersey, five miles out of New York City we keep in touch and beta read for each other.

The design was very apropos. Julie was a medical lab technologist and is my ‘go to’ person for potions and herb remedies for my series, The Stelton Legacy. We spent lots of time plotting and planning the potions and even some spells. That year, this was my holiday present. The handbag is black on the inside and has a zippered divider so you can find things.

About the Book:

Her mind kept telling her to stop loving him, but her heart couldn’t let him go.

The two authors take on a writing challenge based on a story of stolen gold taken from the newspaper headlines all to determine the better writer. While researching the story, Lady Alicia is captured by the thieves’ ringleader. Can Lady Alicia turn this mystery into an award-winning story? Can Justin save his real-life heroine? Can they both overcome their own challenges for a happily ever after?

About the Author: RUTH A. CASIE writes swashbuckling action-adventure stories about strong empowered women and the men who deserve, endearing flaws and all, have won her acclaim. A USA Today bestselling author, her novels have finaled in the NJRW Golden Leaf, Reader’s Crown, InD’Tale’s RONE, and Aspen Gold contests. Ruth lives in New Jersey with her husband, three empty bedrooms and a growing number of incomplete counted cross-stitch projects. Before she found her writing voice, she was a speech therapist (pun intended), client-liaison for a corrugated manufacturer, and vice president at a leading international bank, but her favorite job is the one she’s doing now—writing romance.

Answer these questions:

Red, White or Blue?  Definitely red. The other colors are too quiet for me.

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter? Each of these seasons have their appeal. I enjoy the cold weather as long as I’m inside by the fireplace, hot cup of something nearby and reading or writing. In the warm weather I like to be on the deck or by a pool with an ice cold drink reading or writing. I love the Spring with everything blooming. But my favorite is Fall. I love the crisp (not cold) air and the colors. I love the colors.

Cake or Pie? Cake, Angel Food with strawberries and whipped cream

Coffee, Tea, or Champagne? COFFEE in the morning is a must, but it’s tea the rest of the day.

Country music or Michael Buble? Michael Buble!

Pencil or Pen? Pen

 

Find the Book at:

The Lady and Her Quill: Amazon KU

Ruth A. Casie: Bookbub