{"id":9545,"date":"2022-12-20T01:05:45","date_gmt":"2022-12-20T06:05:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kate-hill.com\/blog\/?p=9545"},"modified":"2022-11-07T14:12:31","modified_gmt":"2022-11-07T19:12:31","slug":"character-interview-lauren-mcdonald-from-sommerville-holidays-by-vicki-batman-holidayromance-romanticcomedy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kate-hill.com\/blog\/?p=9545","title":{"rendered":"Character Interview: Lauren McDonald from Sommerville Holidays by Vicki Batman #holidayromance #romanticcomedy"},"content":{"rendered":"

Interview with Lauren McDonald<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hello and welcome!<\/p>\n

Where are you from? <\/strong><\/p>\n

I\u2019m Lauren McDonald and was born and raised in the small town of Sommerville.<\/p>\n

What is your job?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I am a teacher at Sommerville Elementary School.<\/p>\n

Do you have any special powers or skills? <\/strong><\/p>\n

My students say I have a scary teacher squint. My BFF says I\u2019m resourceful.<\/p>\n

What is your main goal\/quest in life? <\/strong><\/p>\n

I have wanted to find a Christmas angel just like the one my mom had until she gave it to my sister even though I\u2019d asked for it first.<\/p>\n

Who is your closest friend? <\/strong><\/p>\n

Alexandra Engle, who is regal like a Russian czarina and brainy like an Encyclopedia Britannica. Men love her.<\/p>\n

Describe yourself in three words.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sensible. Resourceful. Kind.<\/p>\n

Do you have pets? <\/strong><\/p>\n

Yes, I have a sweet cat, Skeet.<\/p>\n

What is your favorite food? <\/strong><\/p>\n

Christmas cookies. I add chocolate and toffee chips with pecans.<\/p>\n

What kind of music do you listen to? <\/strong><\/p>\n

I love Christmas music.<\/p>\n

Name one piece of clothing you wouldn’t want to live without.<\/p>\n

Christmas sweaters. LOL. <\/strong><\/p>\n

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you? <\/strong><\/p>\n

My BFF is full of advice: Unleash your inner glamour. Sometimes, the male species acts obnoxious when they\u2019re interested. Life is messy.<\/p>\n

What is your idea of a perfect date? <\/strong><\/p>\n

Not one with Smith Hancock. We \u201cvolunteered\u201d to man the Library Book Drive, unfortunately as Mr. and Mrs. Claus. Will people think we\u2019re married?<\/p>\n

What makes you happy? <\/strong><\/p>\n

Finding my angel.<\/p>\n

What makes you angry? <\/strong><\/p>\n

When the angel was snatched from under my nose and the boor who took it said, \u201cYou snooze, you lose.\u201d<\/p>\n

How do you like to spend your free time? <\/strong><\/p>\n

Reading a great book.<\/p>\n

What is the craziest thing you’ve ever done? <\/strong><\/p>\n

Lending Smith the Christmas angel.<\/p>\n

Is there anything else you\u2019d like readers to know about you? <\/strong><\/p>\n

Christmas rocks.<\/p>\n

Thank you for stopping by!<\/p>\n

Book Title: Sommerville Holidays<\/strong><\/p>\n

Author:<\/strong> Vicki Batman<\/p>\n

Genre:<\/strong> Romantic Comedy short stories<\/p>\n

Hopes and wishes and holiday kisses…Sommerville holidays. <\/em><\/p>\n

Holiday Disaster: Days before Christmas, a librarian experiences plumbing issues and visits from Mr. Maintenance Man who isn\u2019t nearly as jolly as Santa Claus.<\/p>\n

The Littlest Angel: Two people. One ornament for the tree. Can a twosome find common ground and discover the true meaning of Christmas?<\/p>\n

Holiday Handbag Extravaganza: Christmas Countdown is on! A hunk-a-licious customer pesters a boutique owner to locate a vintage handbag for his mother. Too bad the wedge between them is his sister, the meanest girl in town.<\/p>\n

Excerpt \u00a0The Littlest Angel:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bright and early on Saturday morning at the Sommerville fairgrounds, I slowly strolled along an aisle at my favorite flea market, pausing to look at special goodies that caught my eye. I halted when I saw a woman several booths ahead of me stoop in front of a table and drag a box to her feet. She reached inside the ragged cardboard container and pulled out something I knew deep, deep within my heart what I hoped to find for many years\u2014a little Christmas angel.<\/p>\n

I always hoped I would find a replacement and searched the dusty aisles of the Automobile Building, where the market set up the first weekend of every month. I dug through many a ripped carton or dirty bag and never saw anything close\u2014until today.<\/p>\n

Pressing my hands to my chest, I begged quietly, \u201cPlease. Please don\u2019t take her. Please don\u2019t.\u201d<\/p>\n

Purchase Links: <\/strong><\/p>\n

Amazon: https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07Z45SGC5<\/a><\/p>\n

Smashwords: https:\/\/www.smashwords.com\/books\/view\/1132189\/<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Author Bio: <\/strong><\/p>\n

Vicki Batman\u2019s stories are full of fun, romance, and possibilities which will delight all readers. She has sold many award-winning and bestselling romantic comedy works to magazines and most recently, three humorous romantic mysteries. An avid Jazzerciser. Handbag lover. Mahjong player. Yoga practitioner. Movie fan. Book devourer. Cat fancier. Best Mom ever. And adores Handsome Hubby.<\/p>\n

Author Links:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Website: http:\/\/vickibatman.blogspot.com\/p\/more-about-me.html\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Vicki-Batman-sassy-writer-of-sexy-and-funny-fiction-133506590074451\/ <\/a><\/p>\n

Author Central: https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/author\/vickibatman\/\u00a0\u00a0 <\/a><\/p>\n

Bookbub: https:\/\/www.bookbub.com\/profile\/vicki-batman\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Instagram: vickilbatman<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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