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Kim Boykin | Montana Dreams Come True
February 11, 2014
Sometimes you just know something is meant to be, and that's the way things went
with writing STEAL ME
COWBOY. Exhibit one--I wrote an unrelated novella this summer, my first, and liked it so
much, I wanted to write another novella. I live in Charlotte, as in North
Carolina, and was on my way to pick up a pizza when I got the idea to write a
story set out west, specifically Montana. At that very moment, a black
Volvo pulled along beside me with Montana plates, and I thought okay, that's
weird. Especially, since in my twenty-one years of living here, I've NEVER seen
a car with a Montana tag. Exhibit two came at a cocktail party where I met the amazing and wonderful Jane
Porter. She told me about her fabulous new publishing company, the Tule
Publishing Group, and suggested I write a novella for her imprint, Montana Born
Books. Jane knew my first novel, THE WISDOM OF HAIR, was
about a hairstylist, so she suggested I write a story about a sassy SC
hairstylist who goes to Montana. I don't know Jack about Montana, but the great thing about being a pantser,
listening to all those voices in my head without a clue as to where their
stories are going, is trusting the voice. And once Rainey Brown's great big
voice got going, there was no stopping her. Everything Rainey knows about "fixing" hair came from me, hanging out at my
mom's beauty shop and seeing first hand what hairstylist do for us. Yes, a good
hairstylist is a therapist, a miracle worker, and a friend all rolled into one.
And some of the things I didn't even realize I knew, but Rainey did. Like when
she says--A tourist from California came in to get her bangs trimmed up. I
put the cape on her and started chatting her up about her hair and her life,
which when you get right down to it are often times the same. Then I got to thinking, why would a SC girl go to Montana in the first place?
Even though it's on my bucket list and I hope to go this summer, I'll be honest,
it's probably not at the top of every southern gal's wish list. So the only
logical reason for her to go was for a guy. Of course Adam, the guy is
the wrong guy, but I met a gazillion women when I lived in Florida who had
followed their baseball playing boyfriends to the Sunshine state. So Rainey
following Adam to Missoula, Montana where he's gotten his first coaching job
made perfect sense. But thank goodness hot, hard Beck Hartnett came along. I have NO idea where Beck
came from, but boy howdy, he was fun to write. So much fun that when my husband
gently reminded me I'd been on the computer for 12 hours and it was time to cook
dinner, I took one hand off my keyboard, just for a second, mind you, and shooed
him away. So, I hope you've enjoyed this little peek into my process and that you enjoy STEAL ME, COWBOY. It was
just meant to be. One commenter will win a copy of STEAL ME, COWBOY (Kindle
only) About KimKim Boykin is a
women's fiction author with a sassy Southern streak. She is the author of THE WISDOM OF HAIR, STEAL ME, COWBOY, and
PALMETTO MOON (Summer 2014.) While her heart is always in South Carolina, she
lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, with her husband, 3 dogs, and 126 rose bushes.
Comments
30 comments posted.
Re: Kim Boykin | Montana Dreams Come True
It sounds like you got your premonitions to write your book, and had some fun in the process!! The book sounds like it's going to be some fun reading to finish up the Winter, and it's going to be badly needed, since my list is a bit on the serious side!! I've heard that Montana is a beautiful place, and who wouldn't want to go there and see it for themselves?? I suppose I'll have to settle for reading your book, and imagining I was there for now. The cover is really cute, too, and I'm sure your book will do well. Congratulations, and have a Happy Valentine's Day!! The cover fits right in with the Holiday!! I guess that's why you were chosen to make your comments this week!! Very clever!!
(Peggy Roberson 10:55am February 11, 2014)
SOUNDS LIKE A BOOK I WOULD LOVE TO READ AND LOOK FOWARD TO
MUCH MORE.
(Jermayne Snelling 11:10am February 11, 2014)
This captivating book is unique and appealing.
Congratulations and best wishes on the release and much
happiness and success.
(Sharon Berger 11:56am February 11, 2014)
Sounds like a great book. I would love to win it.
(Joanne Stetka 5:35pm February 11, 2014)
I very much enjoyed reading about how you came about with your ideas for writing your book, STEAL ME A COWBOY. About 40 yrs. ago we took a vacation trip out west with a camper in tow. We visited many states including Montana. I only wished we could have stayed longer to see more. We toured many places in a short span of time. Cowboy romances are my favorite genre to read and I have my heart set on reading this one for sure. You must have a beautiful rose garden. It would be nice if you could post a picture for us next time. Hope you'll consider continuing on writing cowboy novels.
(Linda Luinstra 5:42pm February 11, 2014)
Sounds like this book was just meant for you to write. It seems like it will be a lot of fun to read.
(Denise Boyd 7:32pm February 11, 2014)
Sounds to me like STEAL ME, COWBOY was meant to be. I'm very
much a girl from the south (California, Georgia, and Texas),
but I love visiting Montana and Wyoming - in the summer no
desire to visit in the winter. No thank you. I don't do that
snow thing. :-)
(Glenda Martillotti 10:44pm February 11, 2014)
LOL I love reading stuff like this. Thanks so much for sharing!!
So did you husband make dinner for you both or just himself?? LOL
(Lisa Hutson 10:53pm February 11, 2014)
I've been loving these Montana Born books. Yours sounds cute and fun!
(Marcy Shuler 10:55pm February 11, 2014)
Montana is one of the state I have thought about when I retire. I like to slow down in my life then the rushing here and there like no tomorrow.
(Kai Wong 11:18pm February 11, 2014)
love the cowboys this sounds great thanks so muchthis sounds
like a fun book
(Denise Smith 12:04pm February 12, 2014)
Kim, STEAL ME COWBOY sounds like a book I would love to win and read. Thanks for the giveaway!
(Cathy Phillips 1:38am February 12, 2014)
Kim, STEAL ME COWBOY sounds like a book I would love to win and read. Thanks for the giveaway!
(Cathy Phillips 1:38am February 12, 2014)
I would really enjoy reading this book. Thanks for he chance to win it!!
(Bonnie Capuano 4:36am February 12, 2014)
I like that you write about things that one can relate to, and make it very interesting. Who doesn't like cowboys, love, a little mystery thrown in and a great location? Thank you for the contest.
(C Culp 6:16am February 12, 2014)
I like your attitude and your book sounds fun! Thanks.
(Dianne McVetty 6:45am February 12, 2014)
I've loved all of the Montana books so far!! Can't wait to read yours!
(Cate Sparks 8:12am February 12, 2014)
Your book sounds like a fun story. Thanks for the giveaway.
(Jean Patton 9:08am February 12, 2014)
I love the Montana books, can't wait to read it.
(Wilma Frana 10:10am February 12, 2014)
The book cover is great, it really catches your eye.. That alone makes me
want to read it.
(Susan Falkler 10:37am February 12, 2014)
loved the story!
(Denise Holcomb 10:45am February 12, 2014)
I absolutely love this cover! :) Can't wait to read it! :)
(Diana Huffer 10:53am February 12, 2014)
I 'did hair' right out of high school for a few years - can't wait to read this book! sounds like a HOOT
(Patricia Mangum 12:56pm February 12, 2014)
I love the cover of this book...so retro looking. The book sounds like great fun and I will enjoy reading it. Thank you for the contest.
(Vennie Martinisi 1:30pm February 12, 2014)
This sounds so utterly different from my life in Boston - I want to read it! Another storm is coming and we're all ready to run away from home.....
(Beth Fuller 2:58pm February 12, 2014)
Love love the cover!
(Denise Austin 4:08pm February 12, 2014)
Montana sounds like a great place to live. Sounds like an interesting book to read. Thanks for the giveaway.
(Kathleen Beale 7:07pm February 12, 2014)
Sounds like a great book to read. Would love to win it.
(Carol Woodruff 7:15pm February 12, 2014)
You were meant to write this.
(Mary Preston 8:33pm February 12, 2014)
Hair work and cowboys sounds like a winner to me. It reminds
me of the song in South Pacific - "I'm gonna wash that man
right out of my head..."
(Alyson Widen 4:40pm February 16, 2014)
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