Help
Me Move On
The
Southern Ties Series
Book
1
Angie
Hemmings
Genre: Romance
ISBN: 978-1502871800
Number of pages: 248
Word Count: 81079
Book Description:
Ally Dunn is a small town girl
with big dreams planning a wedding that would never happen. Ally’s life
revolved around being Eric’s wife…until she watched his best friend Isaiah step
off that plane, his arm in a sling and Eric's casket behind him. Her grief
consumed her, their last conversation not one filled with love but an argument
over her favorite flower. He knew her favorite flower, he was just
busy…fighting for his country. Isaiah made a promise to Eric, he would keep
Ally safe even if that meant saving her from herself. Isaiah takes Ally away
when her grief becomes too much but their return brings about something she
never expected.
When Ally meets Colton Walker she
knows her life will never be the same. She never planned to move on from Eric,
the mere idea of moving on would send her into a panic. How do you move on from
the man you loved, the man who shared your dreams, who made your heart feel
whole? But Colton doesn’t push her, he doesn’t pressure her, he gives her
everything she ever needed and he does it effortlessly.
Falling in love with Colton was
like taking her next breath; she didn’t have to think about because it came
naturally…only a cloud hangs over Ally. Isaiah trains her in Krav Maga, Eric
trained her in gunfire. Colton sees all of this, asking the one question she
can’t answer, why? Why would a woman who lives in such a small town need to
know such aggressive self-defense? Isaiah vows to keep her safe, going so far
as to track her every move…but why?
Surviving Eric’s death almost
killed Ally, the hole in her heart never truly healed until Colton. Falling in
love with Colton was easy, fighting for her life when everything she thought
she knew was wrong…that was a completely different story.
Author Interview
First, tell me a little about your book ....
Help Me Move On is a book about a girl who makes a mistake like
most of us do it just so happens her mistake ends up being one of the biggest
mistakes of her life. She plans this dream wedding but she becomes so focused
on the materialistic part that she forgets about what really matters until it's
to late. When her fiancé dies Ally convinces herself that she won't move on.
How do you really move on from your first love? She happily drowns herself in
her guilt until Isaiah, Eric's best friend and fellow conrad takes her away.
It's a trip Eric had promised to take her on, to travel to Uganda and work with
the Peace Corp, and Isaiah uses this trip as a way to help Ally with her grief.
When Ally comes back from Uganda everything has changed, she
walks into her house only to find not just her grandmother but Colton Walker.
He's this tall, firefighting man with brown hair that hangs just above his
shoulders and these eyes that look right through her. Colton challenges Ally
and he questions everything she ever thought she knew. The only problem is she
can't answer his questions. Like why does she need to know Krav Maga? Or why
does Isaiah attack her when they train and why does he track her every move?
Falling in love with Colton was like taking her next breath, it just happened.
Fighting for her life when everything she thought she knew was wrong...now
that's a completely different story.
Do you recall how your interest in writing originated or did
you always just know?
I think I always knew I wanted to be a writer but I was always
waiting for the right time and when that perfect idea came I started.
What inspired you to write your first book and what was it?
My very first book was inspired by an ex-boyfriend who had
serious issues and that book was Shadows of the Past. I should stress that this
book was not an autobiography in any way. When I write I take little bits and
pieces from people I know or experiences I've had and I blow them up! It's fun
and I love it so what'll you do.
Are experiences based on someone you know, or events in your
own life?
All my books are related to someone I know. A story here or
there will spark my imagination and the next thing you know I have this plan
and a few months later I have a book.
How do you chose when/which characters die in your books?
Pure instinct takes over when it comes to this. I always want
someone to die it's just a matter of when and I usually don't know until I'm
there and then it hits me and I'll Skype my sister jumping up and down about
who I'm going to kill and how. She finds it hilarious.
Who do you look up to as a writer?
Stephanie Meyer because she was one of the first writers that I
read where there was deep rooted morals in the books. You don't see that a lot
and I admire that.
If you had to do it all over again, would you change anything
in your book?
In Help Me Move On no. The Southern Ties Series has been nit
picked to death because I didn't want to rush it. I wanted to be happy with
what I put out. Now with Shadows of the Past...that I'm reworking because after
looking back I think I put it out to early.
Is there anything you find particularly challenging in your
writing?
Not necessarily my writing but the review process. I can get so
many good reviews but when you can't get the good reviews on amazon or on
Goodreads then no one really knows that your book is actually worth reading.
What book are you reading now? Or what genre?
My genre is probably always going to be romance. Sometimes I'll
read a more steamy romance but at the end of the day it's the love story. I'm
addicted to that feeling you get when you realize you've found the person
you're meant to be with.
Who designed the cover? And do you help with them?
My cover came from a photographer - Richard Hill and his
ability to capture a moment with such detail and expression.
Did you learn anything from writing your books and what was it?
I learned a lot about Krav Maga which was really fun because I
decided to get more hands on and my husband was my guinea pig which was
awesome!
If you could be one of your characters, who would you chose?
I really love Ally. I love the fact that she's not perfect and
even though she's made all these mistakes she's still one of the strongest
women I've ever created. I love the fact that she can kick serious ass and I
love the fact she's a better shot than most men.
Are there any books you think some of us should read, just
because?
The Significance Series.
Another series that's more paranormal but addictive. I swear I
think it's the next Twilight and once you start you can't stop until you've
read the entire series.
Do you have anything specific that you want to say to your
readers?
I know I'm not a well known author and that's okay. I'm happy
with my anonymity but the reason I write isn't to become the next Stephanie
Meyer or EL James for that matter. I write because I absolutely love it and I
refuse to publish a book that I wouldn't want to read. I want my readers to
love my books as much as I've loved writing them. I don't expect everyone to
love my books because I don't love every book I read, it's okay. I'm grateful
for every reader who so much as gives my book a chance. Good or bad reviews,
I'm thankful.
About
the Author:
Angie Hemmings is a self-proclaimed
romance addict. Her love for romance
began at an early age but after years of reading romance novels she found
herself wanting more which led to her first novel. She's originally from Mount Airy, a small
town in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and she loves the art behind
creating a new story. Getting lost in
the romance, the struggle between her characters is what makes Angie Hemmings
continue her work and writing is what she loves.
@angiehemmings04
