Bio: Melody Carlson is the award-winning author of more than 250 books with sales of more than 7.5 million, including many bestselling Christmas novellas, young adult titles, and contemporary romances. She received a Romantic Times Career Achievement Award, her novel All Summer Long was made into a Hallmark movie, and the film version of The Happy Camper is soon to be released. She and her husband live in central Oregon.
With over 7.5 million books sold, Melody Carlson has wooed
her way into the hearts of her many fans with her Hallmarkesque novels.
Appealing to readers of Debbie Macomber and Rachel Hauck, each novel offers a
perfect balance of romance, small-town feel, and charming characters. Melody’s
newest novel, Second Time Around, is a perfect addition to her
repertoire. This winning tale is full of heart, home, and second chances.
About the story: When Mallory Farrell inherits her grandmother’s run-down tourist shop in Portside, Oregon, she figures the most sensible thing to do is sell it. But this tiny town has captured her heart. So, when her former secret crush, Grayson Matthews, offers to buy the property and convert it into an outdoor mall, Mallory digs in her heels and decides to renovate the property into an eclectic home decor shop called Romancing the Home.
As the shop rises in popularity, it catches the eye of a popular renovation show producer. The publicity from a special feature would be great for her shop, but the segment would also include shots of her own home—a depressing apartment on the second floor. How can she live up to her motto of “romancing the home” when her own home is such a sad and dreary place? She is tempted to withdraw from the show and abandon her dream for the shop, but, before she can pull the plug, she confesses her reasoning to Grayson.
Grayson’s understanding and vision for her apartment may
just be the catalyst for not only romancing the home but also romancing Mallory
as well.
There is a huge following of home renovation shows. How
will Second Time Around resonate with this audience? More than
eighty million viewers get HGTV and about ten million tune in each month.
Readers who enjoy house renovation and home decor, whether it’s via TV or real
life, will resonate with Mallory’s struggle to create a new habitat, meet new
friends, and possibly find love.
You new novel has an underlying theme of second chances. Without giving away any spoilers, can you please expand upon how this theme plays out in your book? Mallory’s been hurt by a bad marriage, Grayson’s lost a beloved wife, an old store is about to be demolished, a town is slowly fading away—there’s lots of room for second chances.
Are there any lessons that you hope readers gain from
reading Second Time Around? Although it’s a lighthearted story,
readers will experience scenes of grace and forgiveness, tucked between the
lines. Of course, they might pick up a home design or decor trick along the way
too.
Why did you choose Oregon as the setting for your book? Okay,
it’s no secret I live in Oregon (fifth generation from pioneer roots). I’ve
traveled around the world and most of the US, and you can call me biased but I
think Oregon is outstandingly beautiful! Since my story involves a small,
pretty coastal town, it just seemed to work.
With over 250 novels under your belt, how do you come up
with new plots for your stories? I think stories are as limited as people
on this planet (past, present, future). Everyone is like a book: peel back some
layers, turn a few pages, and there is a story.
Some of your books have been made into movies. Can you
please tell readers more about this opportunity? All Summer Long
premiered with Hallmark a few years ago (and is still playing it). The Happy
Camper will premiere in October on UP TV. I’ve already scripted Looking
for Leroy, and it’s under consideration now.
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13 comments:
Melody Carlson is an exceptional author.
Caryl K in TX
Two hundred and fifty books is an amazing career. I don't have time to watch the shows but I do like to read these books and I like the movies that incorporate the themes. I would love to read this book. lkish77123 at gmail dot com
This exceptional novel interests me greatly. It sounds captivating and memorable. Pearl-NM.
I've loved every Melody Carlson book I've read, so I expect great things from this one. Would love to read it!
Pam in OH
We have Melody's books in the Lakes Church Library.
I would love to win "Second Time Around".
Thanks for entering me in your giveaway.'
Janet E.
Florida
Second Time Around would be greatly enjoyed. Anne in NM.
Great author. I would love to read. Blessings from Lucy in WV.
Sounds like a great book would love to read Blessings from Sarah in OHIO
Looks great would love to read.
Lourdes Long Island New York
Such a pretty cover! Love to read this.
Beth from IA
Brenda M from Mississippi. I would love to win Second Time Around. It sounds like a great book.
Melody Carlson is a favorite! Thanks for sharing!!
Connie from Kentucky
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