Heidi Reads...: Blog Tour, Author Interview & Giveaway: Frittered Moments by Allison Pearl

Frittered Moments JustRead Blog Tour

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Frittered Moments by Allison Pearl, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Frittered Moments
Series: Love and Danger in St. Claire #5
Author: Allison Pearl
Publisher: Anaiah Press, LLC
Release Date: October 23, 2023
Genre: Romantic Suspense

Deputy US Marshal, Perry Cole is back in the small town of St. Claire, and he didn’t come alone. Joined by the FBI and a witness who could crack his case wide open, Perry hopes to finally track down one of the most elusive criminals he’s ever targeted. But just as the hunt begins, a murder derails his plans. Now he must partner with the cute-but-snarky Deputy Sheriff Erin Kaminski to find the killer. Perry quickly finds himself getting distracted by the feelings Erin stirs up in him, and if he doesn’t get his head back in the game, one of them may end up at the top of the murderer’s hit list.

The locals wanted someone else for the Deputy Sheriff position, but Erin Kaminski knows in her heart that St. Claire is where she’s meant to be. And finally, just as she becomes a familiar face to the locals, the FBI and US Marshals show up, making trouble. She wants them to do their job and leave, and so she becomes their local liaison. But when someone turns up dead, she wants to be the one calling the investigative shots. Instead, she’s partnered with the admittedly charming, but overly skeptical, marshal who thinks her faith is nothing but fantasy. With Perry’s constant questions and distracting lure, she needs to keep her head clear enough to see the danger creeping her way—or she’ll end up losing everything.

Interview with Author Allison Pearl

Can you tell us a little about yourself?

Sure, but I’m pretty boring overall. When not writing or reading, I like to swim and work on little projects around the house. Our home is over a hundred years old and I’m always doing what I can bit by bit to make it into the dream version of it in my head.

What do you do besides writing?

Read, mostly. I’ve really been into audio books during the day. Listening to a thriller or mystery makes the chores much more enjoyable. But in the evenings, I’m back to the stories I can hold in my hand. Cozy mysteries are my favorite bedtime reading choice.

What was your favorite part of researching for this book?

I always like reading into the different roles of law enforcement. When I have a police officer, a deputy sheriff, and a US Marshal in a scene, I have to know who outranks who and when. It’s fun running through the hypotheticals and then looking through sources to make sure I’ve got it right.

How do you find visual inspiration for your characters? Do you have images you can share that come close to how you picture your characters?

The personalities of my characters influence their appearance more than anything. As I craft their personal strengths and weakness, or their internal conflicts, a picture starts to form, and I’m like, ‘Yeah, she feels like a blond.’ Because of that process, I really can’t point to a real person as the basis for a character. But I have had people send me pictures of the people they are reminded of as they read my books, and some of them have been super on point which is fun.

What are some songs that you listened to or inspired you while writing your book?

I find that listening to any music that includes lyrics while I write, distracts me from the writing. But I can’t handle silence either, and so I end up listening to film scores, classical music, or instrumental music. Music by composer, Max Richter, pops up a lot in my work playlists.

What message would you like readers to ultimately take away from the book?

My favorite message from ‘Frittered Moments’ is that there is no right way to find your purpose. Sometimes life goes according to plan, and sometimes life makes its own plan.

What can we look forward to coming from you in the future?

I’m currently working on a cozy mystery series that I’m excited about, but it’s still in progress, so more details will be coming.

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About the Author

Allison Pearl

Allison Pearl is a small-town girl who’s lived just about everywhere. She loves books, tea, coffee, snacks, and watching old movies with her husband and crazy cats.

Connect with Allison by visiting allison-pearl.com to follow her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates. You can also check out her Facebook page ‘Books by Pearl’ at @allisonnicolepearl or follow her on Twitter at @AllisonPearl5 and Instagram at @allisonnicolepearl.

Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will receive a $25 Amazon gift card and kindle copy of Frittered Moments!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight October 21, 2024 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on October 28, 2024. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US/CAN only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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