Meet and Greet Monday: Amber Stockton

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Dear Readers:

Hello there! My name is Tiffany Amber Stockton, but most everyone calls me Tiff. It’s fun seeing the reactions when folks pick up my books and see Amber Stockton on the cover, inevitably asking if it’s really me, or wondering why I use a pen name. I’ve even been accused of having a split personality, unable to decide who I want to be. *grins* But basically, I liked the flow of the 2-syllable names, and it’s easier to sign than my full name. Still, it makes for entertaining icebreakers or amusing conversations. Comedy isn’t usually an everyday part of my life, but it seeps in here or there. That’s why I try to include in my books too. Just a comedic slice of life mixed in with everything else. So, while you might not be laughing hysterically through the entire read, you’re guaranteed to smile a few times, and you might even chuckle.

For my latest book, Michigan Brides, I took three stories and a slice of life from the Industrial Revolution in Detroit, Michigan. Research for these stories was a lot of fun, and I regret not being able to use all of the unique tidbits I discovered. Some of the details were fascinating, and I did my best to use most of them. History in school as I grew up wasn’t exactly the most entertaining or compelling experience. I always thought it would be much better if it was told through the lives of those who lived it. Those are the types of books I love to read...and that’s what I attempt to do with the books I write. If you learn just one new thing from my books, I’ve accomplished my goal. And if you love one book enough to read more, even better!

Right now, I’m about to embark on a new series where I return to the setting of my first series, set in Colonial Delaware. Only this time, I’m writing 100 years in the future. I will have the opportunity to cover the Gilded Age and turn of the 20th Century as well as share a story of a Titanic survivor, all while using an antique book to tie all three stories together. I’m looking forward to where the characters and the stories will take me. I’d greatly love it if you joined me on the adventure and enjoyed the stories with me.

So, drop on by my web site, find me on Facebook, follow me on Twitter, and keep in touch. I love to hear from my readers, and I’d love to hear from you. All the links you’ll need can be found at www.amberstockton.com. I look forward to connecting with you online, or in letters and card and emails. Thank you so much for your support, and for coming here today to read this interview. Leave a comment for your chance to win a free book...but you have to answer this one question: what types of books do YOU love to read and why?

I’ll be back to read your replies and share some more thoughts of my own. Bye for now!

Tiff

Liberty's Promise; March 2010; Michigan Brides; December 2010

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Book Giveaway Drawing: Amber Stockton will give away a free copy of  Michigan Brides to a reader of this blog. To enter, leave a comment to this post. If you are a follower of Book Readers Central and tell me so in your comment, I'll give you an extra chance to win. 

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Meet and Greet Monday: Amber Stockton

Book Giveaway!

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Dear Reader, 

Hello from the snowy wonders of colorful Colorado. My name is Amber Stockton, although some folks out there know me as Tiff, my first name. Amber is my middle and it sounded better for an author name, so I stuck with it. Janalyn has invited me here to chat a bit with you about me, my latest book and my upcoming writing projects. So, here I am. I hope you’ll stick around for a least a few minutes.

So much about me can be found on my web site, so I’m not going to bore you with those details. If you want to know the blah-blah stuff, you can check out the “about Amber” page on my site. Instead, I’ll share a little about the quirky and what some have described as magnetic lady who usually hides behind a busy and sometimes over-involved exterior.

It’s true. Almost everyone who knows me well has said they don’t know how I manage to do all I do and stay sane. Well first, who says I’m sane? I mean, I must be crazy to take on everything I do. Chalk it up to loving people and loving to be connected anywhere I go or wherever I find myself. Ahh, the curse of an extrovert nature. So far it’s served me well, though. Guess I don’t see a reason to change…too much anyway.

But enough about me. How about this new book that’s releasing this month. Actually, it’s not “new” per se. It’s entitled, Liberty’s Promise, and it’s a collection of my first 3 novels. I’m excited to see this omnibus in print, and I absolutely LOVE the cover. It embodies so much of the stories tucked within its pages. And what are those stories, you ask? I suppose I should tell you. J Why else would you be here, right?

Ok, they are 3 novels that follow a single family across 3 generations from the Great Awakening of 1740 to the French and Indian Ware and through the Revolutionary War, all set in the modern-day state of Delaware. I’m a great lover of history, and have a passion for the true legacy of the great nation of the United States, the way our Founding Fathers intended this nation to be. That’s what I attempted to include in these stories, and it’s my hope that some of those dreams shine through in the characters you’ll get to know. So, if you’re a fan of the Colonial era, love the movies, Last of the Mohicans or The Patriot, this book’s for you! And you not only get one story. You get THREE in one book. A bargain at an amazing price.

What’s better is if you leave a comment on this post, you’ll be entered to win a FREE autographed copy.

All right. Now, I’ve regaled you with a little about me and a little about the book being featured. The only thing left is to say that I don’t currently have any books under contract, but I have several out with editors and agents under consideration. I’m attempting to switch from category romance to trade-length historical fiction, and it’s almost like being a brand-new author again. So, the road is a long one to haul, but it’s one I love to travel, and I welcome the challenge.

Of course, if you happen to have any connections with editors or agents out there and wish to put in a good word for me, I certainly won’t stop you. *winks* But seriously, I owe a great deal of thanks to you, my readers, for dropping by and visiting with me and for reading my books. An author is no one without readers. My sincerest gratitude to you for sticking with me here for a few moments and for your support.

Be blessed on whatever journey you’re traveling, and if you would like to chat further with me, I would love to dialogue with you through my web site, blog, Facebook or Twitter. Drop by my site to connect with me. Let’s have a tall glass of sweet tea and some home-baked cookies and set a spell on my wide front porch. I look forward to hearing from you.

Before I go, thank you to Janalyn for having me here today. It’s been quite a pleasure.

I'll post the winner of "Liberty's Promise" on this blog on Friday (and notify the person individually). Comments may be posted until Thursday at midnight (Pacific time).