Blueberry Boys
by Vanessa North
About the Book:
Connor
Graham is a city boy—a celebrated fashion photographer in New York. When his
uncle’s death drags him back to the family blueberry farm, all he wants to do
is sell it as quickly as he can. Until he meets his uncle’s tenant farmer.
Jed
Jones, shy and stammering, devout and dedicated, has always yearned for land of
his own and a man to share it with. Kept in the closet by his church, family,
and disastrous first love, he longs to be accepted for who he is. But now, with
his farm and his future in Connor’s careless hands, he stands to lose even the
little he has.
Neither
man expects the connection between them. Jed sees Connor—appreciates his art and
passion like no one else in this godforsaken town ever has. Connor hears Jed—looks
past his stutter to listen to the man inside. The time they share is idyllic,
but with the farm sale pending, even their sanctuary is a source of tension. As
work, family, and their town’s old-fashioned attitudes pull them apart, they
must find a way to reconcile commitments to their careers and to each other.
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An Interview with character Jed Jones
Proust’s Questionnaire is a list of 35 questions which, in
the late nineteenth century, was given to the young Marcel Proust by a friend.
The questionnaire has become famous over the years, and is used to interview
celebrities on television, in magazines, and more. I selected a handful of the
questions to interview my characters. These are Jed’s answers to his selected
questions—Connor’s will be posted in a separate character
interview!
What is your idea of
perfect happiness?
Watching the stars with my lover on a summer night.
What is your greatest
fear?
Losing someone I love—I know it’s impossible to go through
life without loss, but it terrifies me.
What is your current
state of mind?
Content.
What do you consider
the most overrated virtue?
Patience. I’d rather get out and do something than wait for
it to happen.
On what occasion do
you lie?
I don’t ever want to lie again.
What do you most
dislike about your appearance?
Aw, man. I’m not stuck on the way I look, but it caught
Con’s eye—how can I dislike anything about my looks now?
What is the quality
you most like in a man?
Honesty.
What is the quality
you most like in a woman?
Honesty.
What is your most
treasured possession?
A photograph Connor took of us in front of the farmhouse. At
the last minute, he kissed the side of my neck and made me laugh. It’s silly,
and sexy. It makes me smile when I see it.
What do you regard as
the lowest depth of misery?
Loneliness.
What is your favorite
occupation?
Farming.
What is your most
marked characteristic?
My stutter.
What do you most
value in your friends?
Honesty.
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About
the Author:
Author of
over a dozen novels, novellas, and short stories, Vanessa North delights in
giving happy-ever-afters to characters who don’t think they deserve them.
Relentless curiosity led her to take up knitting and run a few marathons “just
to see if she could.” She started writing for the same reason. Her very patient
husband pretends not to notice when her hobbies take over the house. Living and
writing in Northwest Georgia, she finds her attempts to keep a quiet home are
frequently thwarted by twin boy-children and a very, very large dog.
Connect
with Vanessa:
Giveaway:
To celebrate the
release of Blueberry Boys, Vanessa North is giving away a $30 Amazon
gift card!
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It was a pleasure to learn more about Jed, and I'm looking forward to reading about him and Connor soon.
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Thank you Carolyn!
DeleteThanks for the great interview. I think I am going to like Jed!
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Thanks, Jen, I hope so! <3
DeleteSounds like a great read.
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I also think honesty is a great attribute. Sounds like a good read,
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Thanks, Wild!
DeleteI enjoyed Jed's interview. Thank you!
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I enjoyed reading the book description and learning more about this book. This book sounds like such an interesting read. Thanks - allyswanson at hotmail dot com.
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I enjoyed the interview, can't wait to get my hands on this book!
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A great interview thank you.
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Love getting inside Jed's head! Thanks for the fun interview!
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fun interview
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Thank you for the character interview! Best of luck with the release =)
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Oh, that was sweet.
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