In the summer of 1967, Hollywood actress, Lucinda Baker, appears to have it all–fame, money, and an all too doting fiancé. Dark traits begin to emerge from the man she’s pledged to marry, and he threatens her. Lucinda must now lean on her best friend, celebrity photographer, George Creston to escape the clutches of the dangerous relationship. Together they are forced to summon courage, and trust each other in desperate circumstances. Will they find love in the process or lose everything they hold dear, including their lives.
Debby Lee Author Bio:
Debby Lee was raised in the cozy little town of Toledo, Washington. She has been writing since she was a small child and has written several novels, but never forgets home.
The Northwest Christian Writers Association and Romance Writers of America are two organizations Debby enjoys being a part of. Publications, thus far, include a series of short stories titled The Butterfly Fairytales Collection, and a novella with Barbour Publishing.
As a self-professed nature lover, and an avid listener to 1960s folk music, Debby can’t help but feel like a hippie child who wasn’t born soon enough to attend Woodstock. She wishes she could run barefoot all year long, but often does anyway in grass and on beaches in her hamlet that is the cold and rainy southwest Washington.
During the football season, Debby cheers on the Seattle Seahawks along with legions of other devoted fans. She’s also filled with wanderlust and dreams of visiting Denmark, Italy, and Morocco some day.
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BONUS INFO
SNIPPET #1
Lucinda Baker aimed her sassiest smile at the camera even though her heart churned like the waves of the nearby Pacific Ocean. The photo shoot for her latest movie should have wrapped two days ago, and then she would have been off to New York to see her fiancé, Anzario. Delay after delay had pushed the end of the session back by more than a week, leaving a painful knot in her gut. She missed Anzario. His strong arms made her feel so safe . . . at least they used to.
SNIPPET #2
Lucinda bolted to her car and dropped into the seat of her new Fiat. It was a quick little car, and had been an engagement gift from Anzario, courtesy of his Italian connections. She loved zipping around town in it. As she sped do on Sunset Boulevard, her thoughts raced as well.
SNIPPET #3
“Look, I’ve tried to be nice about this, but I’m out of time. I’m in a bind and I can’t afford to get on my father’s bad side. He breathes down my neck as it is. He says if we don’t get married, he’s cutting me out of the will without a cent. You best believe we’re getting married, even if I have to drag you down the aisle to do it. Trust me, I’m not bluffing. Father has friends who’d marry us, even without you being fully coherent, so don’t test me . . .” Lucinda’s stomach dropped. She trembled. This was a side to Anzario she hadn’t seen before, or had she merely chosen not to see it?
Main character casting (Feel free to pic your own pictures of the actors selected, or you are also welcome to use the ones I’ve grabbed.)
For a bit of flash back, Author Debby Lee has decided to go with people who actually lived back in 1967, the time of her book!
Raquel Welch for the part of Lucinda Baker, Hollywood actress, the main character
Troy Donahue for the part of George Creston, handsome celebrity photographer, Lucinda’s best friend, the one who comes to her rescue when Anzario’s creepy colors are shown.
Author Interview
1. What is your favorite past time, or hobby?
I love to read. Some of my favorite authors are John Grisham, Ann Rule, and John Jakes. I love historical fiction, especially historical Inspirational romance, but if I’m desperate or something to read I’ll reach for a road atlas or a telephone book. At least if I peruse a phone book I can come up with character names.
2. Do prefer to plan things, or be spontaneous?
I like to plan things, to a certain extent, but I like to leave room for spontaneity, as well. I’ve been called impulsive or more than one occasion.
3. Who is your hero/heroine?
Martin Luther King Jr., Maya Angelou, and Corrie ten Boom are just a few people I admire.
4. What is your dream vacation?
A three-month trip around the world, beginning in Charleston South Carolina, then up to New York City, then across the Atlantic to Ireland, over to Copenhagen Denmark, south to Nice France and then over to Florence Italy. From there I’d head to Morocco, over to Tahiti and then onto sunny Los Angeles, where I’d walk along the white sandy beaches under the moonlight with the man I love … Oh I’m getting off track here. Back to the blog.
5. What inspired the title of your story?
I love the song California Dreaming by The Mama’s and the Papa’s. It was popular in 1967, when my story took place. I couldn’t use the exact title, so I put a spin on it and came up with Dreaming in California. I thought it would work as a temporary title, but it stuck.
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Thank you Carol for hosting me on your blog. I love all the little tidbits you’ve added, like pics of my characters. Thanks again, hope you’re having a great summer.
Thanks so much for featuring me on your Blog, Carol! I truly appreciate it. It was such fun having us all work together on Summer Hearts! It was the perfect way to start the Summer! 🙂