Bridging the Gap:
A River’s Edge Romantic Suspense
by Charmaine Gordon
Anna Youngblood and James Chandler have problems. His little daughter overheard his ex say she never wanted kids; Anna must make amends for breaking rules of her tribe; he has a serious concussion… and she’s pregnant. Can this couple find happiness in River’s Edge?
“Charmaine Gordon writes charming stories filled with love!” – Bestselling author of Playing For Keeps, Liz Matis
Bridging the Gap:
A River’s Edge Romantic Suspense
Anna Youngblood and James Chandler have problems. His little daughter overheard his ex say she never wanted kids; Anna must make amends for breaking rules of her tribe; he has a serious concussion… and she’s pregnant. Can this couple find happiness in River’s Edge?
Charmaine Gordon writes books about women who Survive and Thrive. Her motto is take one step and then another to leave your past behind and begin again. Six books and several short stories in three years, she’s always at work on the next story. The books include To Be Continued, Starting Over, Now What?, Reconstructing Charlie, Sin of Omission and The Catch, and her series of Mature Romances, The Beginning…Not the End.
“I didn’t realize at the time while working as an actor in NYC, I’d become a sponge soaking up dialogue, setting, and stage directions. I learned many tools of writing during the years watching directors like Mike Nichols and actors including Harrison Ford, Anthony Hopkins, and Billy Crystal. And would you believe, I was Geraldine Ferraro’s stand– in leg model, my first job giving me entrée into all the Unions needed to work. When the sweet time ended, I began another career and creative juices flowed.”
River’s Edge where Kindness to Strangers is the Motto… Wouldn’t you love to live where neighbors look out for each other, where children play outside without fear and no elaborate play dates have to be arranged. I sure would. Like the good old times where widows weren’t widowed very long because friends were busy match making. And neighbors made soup for the ailing sick friends at home. A place to call home reminding me days gone by brought River’s Edge to this author’s mind and creative juices flowed. Add pets to the mix and what do you have? A homey portion of Americana where anything is possible.
Sally Kirkwood, the heroine in Charmaine Gordon’s novella Housebroken, took time from her hectic schedule as a busy reporter and devoted wife to answer a few of my questions today… she really understands what an honor it is to be granted an interview, so thank you Sally…
The Interview
What is the name of the book where we would meet you? What genre is it? Who are you?
Housebroken is the title. It’s the story of what happens when your last child leaves home and you’re alone with your husband for the first time in thirty years. Empty nest syndrome. Romance/Suspense and I’m the heroine.
Who wrote the book?
My sometimes friend, Charmaine Gordon. We argue a lot.
What do you think of the author? Tell us about her… all the nitty-gritty.
She’s bossy, always telling me what to do. And what not to do.
How would you describe your appearance? Would you do anything to improve it?
Average height, kind of slim, right now I’m working on getting a job as a reporter so I pay more attention to make-up and clothes.
Who is the most important person in your life, past or present?
Since Ms. Gordon created me, yes I admit it, she’s the VIP but I love my husband and always will. The kids are on their own now. It’s my turn to spread my wings.
Is that person in this story? What is your relationship? What do you WANT the relationship to be?
I consider Charmaine to be the director of the story but I’m the number one lead and I want to be with my husband only; but life gets complicated.
How does this person change your life? Would you do anything different if this person weren’t important to you?
When I get a well paid job with this handsome guy who owns a cable station and seems to think I’m smart and hot, my life changes. In the long run, I say NO when he wants more than the working relationship.
Do you have any children? Or pets/fur-babies?
We have three kids all out of the house and by chance, I was given a gorgeous abandoned Siamese cat. Love at first sight.
What are your future goals?
My goal is to dazzle the cable TV world with amazing interviews . My husband, Steve, who lost his great job, helps with editing. It’s a new phase of our life together.
Do you like your name? Were you named after someone?
Sally Kirkwood sounds fine to me. The author said names float by like on a ticker tape, if you can believe it.
Tell us about your job/career? Did you choose this profession for yourself or did it just “happen”? Are you happy with what you do? How important is your job to the story?
Being a reporter is what I yearned to be so I enrolled in a few classes. Not much but something to get me started.. I LOVE my work, big bucks if I get great interviews and my head is spinning. Why just the other day in the third book, I had an idea… My lips are sealed and so are the author’s.
Are you happy with the story? How and what would you want the author to change in a re-write?
She did a good job of introducing me to the world and Steve’s problems came out as we sold our old house and moved to River’s Edge, Upstate NY. I came close to having an affair with the boss but I think the author saved me so good job, Ms. C.
If this book were made into a movie, who would you want to play you? Why?
Julia Roberts. She’d know how to transition from plain housewife to dynamic reporter.
Tell us about the “villain” in your story. What makes him/her bad or evil? What problem(s) does he/she cause? How do you honestly feel about this person?
Wealthy Lance with his fancy car is a womanizer. Predatory and so smart, Lance has created a cable network and is well known. In some ways , he’s a boy with toys to discard. In the end he’s no match for the faithful me. I do like him and in my latest story, I’ll call on him for help. Shh. Don’t tell Ms.C.
Tell us something important that happened to you BEFORE the book started?
Our youngest son got married. Instead of feeling joy at our empty nest, I cried. Steve consoled me in his special way.
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I want to thank Sally and her (bossy) author friend Charmaine Gordon for allowing this interview – Housebroken and the rest of the River’s Edge series are available on Smashwords, AllRomance and Amazon-Kindle.
River’s Edge, where the town motto is Kindness to Strangers, is a small town with big heart, and stories to tell that will warm your heart, make you smile, and turn a dreary day into a day of hope for the Kindness of Strangers…
Breaking New Ground
by Charmaine Gordon
When the CEO of a major construction company claims a part of Celia Brown’s property, he has no idea who he is messing with. The elderly widow and her six year old granddaughter prepare for battle. River’s Edge, the town that believes in kindness to strangers, jumps into the fray. Add romance, kids, and pride to the mix, and they are Breaking New Ground, that is for sure!
Charmaine Gordon writes books about women who Survive and Thrive. Her motto is take one step and then another to leave your past behind and begin again. Six novels and many novellas and short stories in five years, she’s always at work on the next story. The novels include To Be Continued, Starting Over, Now What?, Reconstructing Charlie, Sin of Omission, The Catch, and her series The Beginning Not The End and River's Edge.
Here's what Author F.C. Etier had to say about Charmaine's new book Breaking New Ground ~ "Gordon is amazing. Treat Yourself."
I just wanted to let you know that my dear friend Charmaine Gordon has
written yet another book! (she already has 17 under her belt!) Her target
audience is geared to the over 50 mature romantic suspense reader. She lives
in Rockland County so there are always lots of references to Rockland.Her newest novel, Help Wanted, is the second in a series…. Here is a
little about it….Steve and Sally Atwood have some big adjustments to make
when they move to River’s Edge. Steve has lost his career in the corporate
world and finds work painting houses. Sally flings off her apron and pursues
her lifelong dream to be a reporter in the small town with a big
heart, where the motto is ‘Kindness to Strangers’.
The Hudson Valley Paws group is mentioned in Chapter 11!! Pat and Jessie and
Susan, Darla and Douglas are mentioned! Oh, and of course Kizzy and me! Not
to brag, but Kizzy has been in many stories that Charmaine has
written,,,even made the cover of one of her books! Nice to have an author
friend!! Check out the fun cover on the Amazon site!
This is great press for for our Paws group! Thank you Charmaine!
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Judy Audevard
R.E.A.D. Trainer
Director/Volunteer Coordinator
Hudson Valley Paws for a Cause
hudsonvalleypawsforacause.org
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River’s Edge, where the town motto is Kindness to Strangers, is a small town with big heart, and stories to tell that will warm your heart, make you smile, and turn a dreary day into a day of hope for the Kindness of Strangers…
Book 2
Help Wanted
by Charmaine Gordon
Steve and Sally Atwood have some big adjustments to make when they move to River’s Edge. Steve has lost his career in the corporate world and finds work painting houses. Sally flings off her apron and pursues her lifelong dream to be a reporter in the small town with a big heart, where the motto is ‘Kindness to Strangers’.
Afraid he is losing Sally to a more exciting world, Steve panics, but despite Sally’s lecherous new boss, together they rediscover all the love of their thirty-five years together and the excitement that brings.
Charmaine Gordon gives us a wonderful novella about couple who have just achieved empty nest status. Steve and Sally Atwood decide it’s their time to live, they’re still young enough to begin a perpetual honeymoon in a new, smaller home in a community suited for them and not for a young family. Everything is going well, they find the home of their dreams, their passion is as good as it’s ever been (better even without the interruptions), and their new neighbors are definitely their kind of people.
But there are unexpected hurdles – Steve and Sally face them head on and together.
The story is a quick and refreshing read. Ms. Gordon’s writing allows the reader to share in the joy of planning, the trepidation from set-backs, and cheer as they move forward from their old life. As half of a long-time married couple about to embark on our perpetual honeymoon, I truly enjoyed this story; it gave me lots of hope, laughter and a sense of adventure. I recommend it for all.
Introducing Charmaine Gordon’s Newest Series – River’s Edge Series
River’s Edge, where the town motto is Kindness to Strangers, is a small town with big heart, and stories to tell that will warm your heart, make you smile, and turn a dreary day into a day of hope for the Kindness of Strangers…
Book 1
Housebroken
by Charmaine Gordon
Sally and Steve Atwood must make a big adjustment – a fair number of them, actually – when after thirty-five years, three grown children, and a lifetime of memories, they are alone, together, at last… And, then they found River’s Edge.
Introducing Charmaine Gordon’s Newest Series – River’s Edge Series
River’s Edge, where the town motto is Kindness to Strangers, is a small town with big heart, and stories to tell that will warm your heart, make you smile, and turn a dreary day into a day of hope for the Kindness of Strangers…
Book 1 ~ Housebroken ~ by Charmaine Gordon
Sally and Steve Atwood must make a big adjustment – a fair number of them, actually – when after thirty-five years, three grown children, and a lifetime of memories, they are alone, together, at last… And, then they found River’s Edge.
Having had the experience of downsizing my home, I was able to relate to the Atwoods and their struggle and realization that it was time to “move on”. With their children grown and out of the house, they had to make a life altering decision.
While they had many personal struggles I loved reading about their new start. The friendliness of the strangers they encounter, develop into a warm, wonderful bond that make you anxious to hear more.
This book takes you on a journey with a couple who are still in love after over three children and over three decades of marriage. They instantly become your friend. I enjoyed every page!
Announcing Brand New
Charmaine Gordon Series –
River’s Edge with Book #1, Housebroken
Introducing
Charmaine Gordon’s Newest Series
River’s Edge
River’s Edge, where the town motto is Kindness to Strangers, is a small town with big heart, and stories to tell that will warm your heart, make you smile, and turn a dreary day into a day of hope for the Kindness of Strangers…
Book 1
Housebroken
by Charmaine Gordon
Sally and Steve Atwood must make a big adjustment – a fair number of them, actually – when after thirty-five years, three grown children, and a lifetime of memories, they are alone, together, at last… And, then they found River’s Edge.
by Charmaine Gordon
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