Historical Fiction Virtual Blog Tours Presents…
The Silent Woman
By Terry Lynn Thomas
Would you sell your
secrets?
Catherine Carlisle is trapped in a loveless marriage and
the threat of World War Two is looming. She sees no way out… that is until a
trusted friend asks her to switch her husband’s papers in a desperate bid to
confuse the Germans.
Soon Catherine finds herself caught up in a deadly
mixture of espionage and murder. Someone is selling secrets to the other side,
and the evidence seems to point right at her.
Can she clear her name before it’s too late?
A
conversation with Terry Lynn Thomas
Welcome
to Myths, Legends, Books & Coffee Pots… Please tell us a little about
yourself.
Hello. Although I am living
in Mississippi now, I am originally from the San Francisco Bay Area. I have a
passion for mysteries and write The Sarah Bennett Mysteries, along with the Cat
Carlisle Mysteries. Both of these series take place in the 1940s. I write
mysteries which feature strong irreverent female protagonists who walk to the
beat of their own drummer.
What inspired you to write The
Silent Woman?
The Cat Carlisle Series takes
place in England. After writing three books about Sarah Bennett – a
misunderstood medium in love with a spy – I wanted to write a more
sophisticated heroine, who was willful and passionate about helping others. As
I dove into my research, it became important for me to showcase the social
obstacles that women faced, especially if they wanted to be independent. World
War II is fascinating to me, mostly because of the amazing sacrifices made by
ordinary people. My hope is that people who read the Cat Carlisle series will
come away with a better understand of what
it felt like to live during this time period.
Your book sounds amazing. What
were the challenges you faced in researching this period of history?
Lucky for me, there is a cornucopia
of research material available online at this time. To prepare myself, I read
novels and diaries set in the time period of my story and dive into the online
archives. (I quickly became engrossed in cabinet minutes!) The challenge is
marrying that knowledge into my story with a light hand. I don’t want to bore
my readers with an info dump!
Can you tell us three things
that set your novels apart?
Although
my books are historical by virtue of their time period, the predominant story
arc is a mystery told in the classic golden-age style. My female protagonists
will always save themselves, thereby showcasing the struggles that all women
were subject to during the this particular time in history. Finally, it is
important that my books carry an overall thematic component of hope.
What are you currently working on?
I’m
working on the third Cat Carlisle book, which is slated to release at the end
of this year. Cat is really coming into her own in this story. She’s tough,
strong, and manages to wind up in a heap of trouble.
Giveaway
During the Blog Tour,
we will be giving away a $20 Amazon Gift Card! You can enter the competition HERE!
Giveaway Rules
• Giveaway ends at 11:59 pm EST on May 15th. You must be 18 or older to
enter.
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• Only one entry per household.
• All giveaway entrants agree to be honest and not cheat the systems; any suspicion of fraud is decided upon by blog/site owner and the sponsor, and entrants may be disqualified at our discretion.
• The winner has 48 hours to claim prize or new winner is chosen.
• Only one entry per household.
• All giveaway entrants agree to be honest and not cheat the systems; any suspicion of fraud is decided upon by blog/site owner and the sponsor, and entrants may be disqualified at our discretion.
• The winner has 48 hours to claim prize or new winner is chosen.
Pick up your copy of
The Silent Woman
Terry
Lynn Thomas
TERRY
LYNN THOMAS grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area, which explains her love of
foggy beaches and Gothic mysteries. When her husband promised to buy Terry a
horse and the time to write if she moved to Mississippi with him, she jumped at
the chance. Although she had written several novels and screenplays prior to
2006, after she relocated to the South she set out to write in earnest and has
never looked back.
Terry
Lynn writes the Sarah Bennett Mysteries, set on the California coast during the
1940s, which feature a misunderstood medium in love with a spy. The Drowned
Woman is a recipient of the IndieBRAG Medallion. She also writes the Cat
Carlisle Mysteries, set in Britain during World War II. The first book in this
series, The Silent Woman, came out in April 2018 and has since become a USA
TODAY bestseller. The Family Secret is slated for release in March 2019. When
she’s not writing, you can find Terry Lynn riding her horse, walking in the
woods with her dogs, or visiting old cemeteries in search of story ideas.
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