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M.L. Buchman | An Ideal Weekend
GIVEAWAY: Win a copy of HEART STRIKE
I sometimes think that it would be healthier if my characters and I had slightly
different ideas about what made up an ideal weekend. Now my characters are
somewhat younger than I am, so maybe Iβll try winding back the clock and seeing
what happens with the heroes and heroines of my first two Delta Force novels.
Perhaps I should preface this:
- Iβve never served in Delta Force.
- The team that kicks ass in my latest Delta Force novel, HEART STRIKE... well,
thatβs their gig.
- Team Leader Kyle βMister Kyleβ Reeves
Heβs the steady hand at the very core of the team. But his idea of an ideal
weekend is to curl up with his wife, preferably somewhere that no one is trying
to kill them. Maybe go for a ride in the country. A sleeping bag beneath the
stars by a quiet campfire is right in the sweet spot for him.
My wife and I have lived most of our lives rural (often in communities well
under a thousand people). The woods is something that draws us both. Almost
twenty years together and I still think that a weekend curled up with my lady is
one well spent.
- Carla βWild Womanβ Anderson
Carla hasnβt learned how to slow down yet. Her idea of a casual weekend probably
includes a ten mile hike up into the Colorado Rockies.
I hiked a lot as a kid. The Whites and Presidentials of New Hampshire,
Adirondacks in New York. As I grew up I ranged into the Rockies in Colorado and
the Cascades and Olympics of Washington. I just always moved a bit slower than
Carla.
- Richie βQβ Goldman
Richie is the ultimate geek, who also happens to be a warrior. Heβs always
watching the news for the latest developments. You need something jury-rigged,
fussed with, or completely rethought, heβs your man. His idea of a great weekend
is time to study everythingβ¦or going out on a sailboat. Thatβs his one true love
of the outdoors.
Geeks unite! In his geekiness, Richie is probably the closest character Iβve
written to an autobiographical character. Iβm always fixing things, I spent
years working as an efficiency expert (which still makes my wife a little crazy
every time it spills into the home). When I was younger I owned, rebuilt, and
learned how to solo sail a fifty-foot ketch (two-masted sailboat). I took her
out in forty-knot storms and quiet sunny weekends. I miss that boat every single
time the winds blow fresh.
- Melissa βThe Catβ Moore
An expert in nothing, but a generalist in everything. She knows how to create
the impression that something is real when it isnβt. Her sports are extreme
mountains, bicycles, and flying small planes.
I was a jack-of-all-trades. It didnβt matter which industry I was in, I could
figure out how to manage their projects. I did a few winter mountain hikes but
never went to the extremes Melissa did. However, for over twenty years I never
walked or drove if I could ride my bicycle. I did charity rides for 300 miles
across Washington State. I covered a seven hundred miles in New Zealand, and
eleven thousand on a solo around the world bicycle tour. I havenβt ridden much
since that tour, short commuting runs and so on, but I still have that bike
hanging up in storage along with all of my touring gear. And if I ever pick up a
weekend sport again? It will be to renew my old pilotβs license and see where
the next flight takes me.
- Duane βThe Rockβ Jenkins
Wellβ¦his is the story for the next novel, Delta Force #3, coming in 2017.
GIVEAWAY
Win a copy of HEART
STRIKE, just tell us below what your favorite weekend would be!
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SERGEANT MELISSA "THE CAT" MOORE: Newest on the team, determined to be
the best
Rescued from an icy mountaintop by a Delta operative, Melissa Moore has never
met a challenge she can't conquer. Not only she will make Delta Force, she will
be the best female warrior in The Unit, and woe to anyone who says otherwise.
Technical wizard Richie Goldman is Bond's "Q" turned warrior. A genius about
everything except women, he takes point on the team's most dangerous mission
yet. When the Delta Force team goes undercover in the depths of the Colombian
jungle, surviving attacks from every side requires that Richie and Melissa
strike right at the heart of the matter...and come out with their own hearts
intact.
Romance Military |
Romance Suspense
[Sourcebooks Casablanca, On Sale: August 2, 2016,
Paperback / e-Book, ISBN: 9781492619253 / eISBN: 9781492619260]
L. Buchman has over 35 novels and an ever-expanding flock
of short stories in print. His military romantic suspense books have been named
Barnes & Noble and NPR βTop 5 of the year,β Booklist βTop 10 of the Year,β
and RT βTop 10 Romantic Suspense of the Year.β In addition to romantic suspense,
he also writes contemporaries, thrillers, and fantasy and science fiction.
In among his career as a corporate project manager he has: rebuilt and
single-handed a fifty-foot sailboat, both flown and jumped out of airplanes,
designed and built two houses, and bicycled solo around the world.
He is now a full-time writer, living on the Oregon Coast with his beloved wife.
He is constantly amazed at what you can do with a degree in Geophysics. You may
keep up with his writing at www.mlbuchman.com.
Comments
20 comments posted.
Re: M.L. Buchman | An Ideal Weekend
This series looks interesting, esp. as you've put in so
many personal conections! I'm always up for a new to me
author! Even if I don't win...I'll look for one to read!
(Sharon Shearouse 2:04pm August 8, 2016)
Kicking back with my son and his family. They've been my rock
since I was widowed. When my sweetie was still on this side of
the sod, we hung together and did whatever struck us as fun.
(Kathleen Bylsma 5:59pm August 8, 2016)
WOW my favorite weekend would be to just curl up and read and not make dinner....just read and relax!!!! Heaven!
(Bonnie Capuano 6:29am August 9, 2016)
My weekdays are so busy with going or taking to appointments : dentist , eye doctor , x-rays , exams , or keeping grandchildren . On the weekend I'm ready to 'do nothing'. Just relax and curl up with a good book . That doesn't work on most Sundays since I go to church , then company starts coming in the afternoons . Well , I'm not complaining , thank God I'm able to do all of this and enjoy it also . Thanks for the chance to win your book , it sounds like a very exciting read .
(Joan Thrasher 10:45am August 9, 2016)
My perfect weekend is cooking up a storm, enjoying it with
family, chatting and laughing with them, and also to sit
down in the evening to read a good book with a pot of tea.
(G. Bisbjerg 12:10pm August 9, 2016)
My perfect weekend would be with my husband of 46 years
enjoying peace, tranquility and enjoyment at a beach. Since
that is rare a nice walk in the foothills is lovely which I
would cherish.
(Sharon Berger 1:35pm August 9, 2016)
My perfect weekend...Two Kilts Porter on tap, sun out, 77
degrees, comfy lounge chair and your series on my tablet
while "my pool boy" (ha) grills steaks on the BBQ! Heaven
(Lenna Hendershott 2:05pm August 9, 2016)
Curling up with a mug of tea & a good book. Thanks for the
chance!
(Jana B 6:59pm August 9, 2016)
My favorite weekend would be sleeping in late and reading on my deck with a cocktail
(Joanne Pezzuti 9:42pm August 9, 2016)
My favorite weekend is sitting out with family and friends
and enjoying a cook out.
(Debra Guyette 5:22pm August 10, 2016)
Favorite weekend starts with a beauty shop appointment and then lunching
with friends in an eatery overlooking the ocean then shopping ...I love to
shop. Resting up on a Sunday then for all the activities for the coming
week.
(Jackie Wisherd 2:08pm August 11, 2016)
Favorite weekend, starts with a visit to the Farmer's Market
to visit with my friends in that little community, then
spending time with my family, ending with Sunday worship. I
want my weekends to be a relaxing oasis in a sea of
insanity!
(Marcia Berbeza 1:02am August 12, 2016)
Oh I love your books and I look forward to reading this one. My favorite weekend would be just to be left alone and read. When I read I just really get into the book and seem to live it. It's a great way to just get away!!
(Bonnie Capuano 7:50am August 12, 2016)
My perfect weekend is when we can spend time with our son, just eating together or some fun activity. Doesn't happen as often as you like once they leave home.
(Connie Sahn 5:30pm August 13, 2016)
I'd love to spend the weekend at a beach house with a pool -
sitting in the shade with a good book to read, a tall cold
drink, and taking dips in the pool every hour.
(Diane Sallans 7:06pm August 13, 2016)
any weekend i can spend with my family is a favorite!
(Dianne McVetty 2:01pm August 14, 2016)
A perfect weekend would be to sleep in with my hubby, have a nice
brunch, and a quiet day, unless family is visiting which is always
fun, especially with 3 young grandchildren. Finding some time to
read is always a plus.
(Nancy Luebke 3:07pm August 14, 2016)
My favorite weekend would be going to see a well known band live at the beach. Atlantic City is doing just that this summer and it's awesome.
(Nancy Marcho 5:48pm August 14, 2016)
My favorite weekend would be relaxing at home with family.
(Carrie Edmunds 2:32am April 30, 2017)
Looks like a good read!
(Diana Leanne Roberts 6:30am August 12, 2020)
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