Please welcome J.Q. Rose as she talks about her latest mystery romance...featuring a woman pastor!
Tara and I have
at least one thing in common. We like to write about strong women as our heroines.
No wimps allowed. I was drawn to Tara’s historical fiction book, Ride for Rights. This YA story is about
two sisters who showed everyone they could ride motorcycles across the country
in 1916 where there weren’t even roadways! Amazing examples of strong women. I
was especially interested in this story because I wrote a non-fiction book for
girls, Girls Succeed! I profile
fifteen strong women who share their journeys on paths blazing new trails for
women in the workplace.
In my latest
mystery/romance, Coda to Murder, my strong
heroine is Pastor Christine Hobbs. Yes, she’s a female minister, an occupation
where women are finally breaking down the barriers to share in the leadership
of many denominations in the Christian churches.
In order to
write the book, I interviewed female pastors. One woman laughed as she told me
how parishioners will make comments to her they would not say to a male pastor
e.g. “I like your shoes.”
When asked if it
was difficult for a woman to lead a congregation, another minister said, “I
have discovered that people don’t care if you are a man or a woman. They just
want you to do your job well.”
Pastor
Christine Hobbs wants to do her job well, but seminary school didn’t prepare
her for obstacles she faces in Coda to
Murder. She’s been in the pulpit business for
over five years, but she never imagined herself caring for a flock that
includes a pig, a kangaroo, and a murderer.
Detective
Cole Stephens doesn't want the pretty pastor to get away with murdering the
church music director. His investigative methods infuriate Christine as much as
his deep brown eyes attract her.
Can
they find the real killer and build a loving relationship based on trust?
Thanks,
Tara, for hosting me on your blog. Strong heroines rock!
About J.Q. Rose:
After writing
feature articles in magazines, newspapers, and online magazines for over
fifteen years, J.Q. Rose entered the world of fiction writing with her first
published novella, Sunshine Boulevard,
released by MuseItUp Publishing in 2011. Her latest mystery, Coda to Murder, was released in
February. Blogging, photography, Pegs and Jokers board games, and travel are
the things that keep her out of trouble. Spending winters in Florida with her
husband allows Janet the opportunity to enjoy the life of a snowbird. Summer
finds her camping and hunting toads, frogs, and salamanders with her four
grandsons and granddaughter.
Connect online with J.Q.
J.Q. Rose blog
Girls Succeed blog
Buy Links for Girls Succeed:
Smashwords Link http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/241825
Amazon Link http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009NY6ZAS
Barnes and Noble Link
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/girls-succeed-jq-rose/1114041658?ean=2940045118033
Buy Links for Coda to Murder
Now available at
MuseItUp Publishing- http://tinyurl.com/anax9x7
Amazon.com http://tinyurl.com/ap376tb
bn.com and major
online booksellers
Good morning Tara and Readers. Looking forward to a fun visit at Book Babe. (love that blog name!) Thanks so much for hosting me, Tara.
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ReplyDeleteHmm,I want your car. Love the picture.
You have an interesting assortment of characters in your novel. I also like strong female leads. This looks like a great cozy. It's on my TBB list that constantly keeps growing.
I have a birthday coming up soon, so I think I'll treat myself and purchase your novel--and a few more.
I think you have a winner here.
Oh yes, Lorrie, Coda will definitely make your birthday even happier!! LOL..Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteVery interesting. I've never read a book with a woman pastor before.
ReplyDeleteSuzanne, I loved the Jan Karon Mitford series with an Episcopalian priest,Timothy Kavanaugh, as the pastor. I figured why not a woman pastor as the mc. Her series is warm and fuzzy. Not exactly how you would describe Coda to Murder.
DeleteReally, Ms. Rose-By-Another-Name, why are your heroines so tense? Oh. How can I forget? They know all about your pet python, Slinky, eh?
ReplyDeleteWell, if she's one of your "Girls Succeed", I'm confident she'll solve the tune of Coda to Murder.
Great cover, by the way. No photos of Slinky in the background, heh heh.
Wait a minute IB, I don't believe I introduced Slinky to Pastor Christine. He might get a bit grumpy--or hungry-- having to deal with a pig and kangaroo, you know.
DeleteSo glad you stopped in IB, I think!!
I just finished Coda to Murder recently, and loved it. The heroine is great - and the supporting cast of characters and animals!
ReplyDeleteHelena, thanks so much for your "review" of Coda. Makes my day knowing you enjoyed the story.
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