Spotlight and Character Interview with Iris Blobel

Title: ECHOES OF THE PAST

Author: Iris Blobel

Series: Fermosa Bar Book #1

Publisher: Limitless Publishing

Release Date: February 16, 2016

Synopsis:

Emily Bradshaw waited over twenty years to see Connor again…

When her childhood friend, Connor Walsh, returns home to see his ailing father, Emily is elated to be reunited with the handsome man who moved to London so many years ago. But excitement fades to disappointment when he doesn’t remember her—or their first kiss. With her crush on Connor still in full swing, she’s determined to enjoy the short time he’s in Fermosa Bay, even though she knows her heart will break when he returns to his life in London.

When Connor receives news that his biological father is terminally ill, he returns to Fermosa Bay, Australia. 

With memories of his childhood tucked fondly in the back of his mind, returning to the small, coastal town leaves him to wonder how life would have been if his mother had never taken him away. Would he have been married and had children? Perhaps with Emily Bradshaw…

Secrets from long ago begin to unfold…

As Connor and his father grow closer, Connor learns his parents have a broken love story of their own. Will the echoes of the past lure him into staying, maybe for good? Or will he relive his parents’ tragic story and flee to London? 

Walking away from a real chance at true love…

Purchase links:

Amazon US: http://amzn.to/20dEHY9

Amazon AU: http://bit.ly/1K5Skqn

Amazon UK: http://amzn.to/1Q0Nozf

Meet the Author:

Iris Blobel was born and raised in Germany and only immigrated to Australia in the late 1990s. Having had the travel bug most of her life, Iris spent quite some time living in Scotland, London as well as Canada where she met her husband. Her love for putting her stories onto paper has only emerged recently, but now her laptop is a constant companion.

Iris resides west of Melbourne with her husband and her two beautiful daughters.

Next to her job at a private school, she also presents a German Program at the local Community Radio.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IrisBlobel

Twitter: https://twitter.com/_iris_b

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4067254.Iris_Blobel

Character Interview:

Interview with Connor Walsh.

What’s your favourite part of the day? Morning, afternoon or night?

Good Question. I've never really thought about it before. I’d say since I’ve been back in Fermosa Bay in Australia, waking up early to see the sunrise is well worth it.

If you had to take anyone with you on a long journey away from home, who would it be?

Considering that my long journey away from home has just taken me to Australia, I have to admit, at the moment, I’m quite content to not have anybody from “home” with me. I have time to re-connect with my dad and my old friends.

What is your motto in life?

“Trust in people, don’t judge” … well, it’s my new motto since arriving back in Fermosa Bay.

Name one of your weaknesses that you’d like to work on.

Trust.

What question would you like to ask your creator?

Why did you have to bring my ex-girlfriend into the story?

If you could do anything over again in the book, what would it be?

Re-connect with my dad earlier.

Give a memory from childhood.

See … I’m still trying to remember anything from my childhood. It’s all tucked away in the back of my mind. But listening to Dad, Emily, Ethan, and Niall, it must’ve been great. Hopefully one day I will be able to answer this question. I’m working on it.

Is there anything you’ve always secretly wished for but isn’t mentioned in the book?

To have attended a local school around the corner from mum and her husband. A dog greeting me when I got home … and perhaps some holidays once in a while.

If you could commission a painting from a famous artist, what would it be of?

“Irises” from van Gogh

What’s your most embarrassing moment?

They locked me out in boarding school …. I was naked.

What is the most sacrificial thing you’ve done for someone else?

Not sure. I wasn’t raised to be generous, but to make money. It’s only since I’ve been in Fermosa that I’ve learnt to care about others. May I say, to find out the most sacrificial thing I’ve ever done is to read the book.

What do you prefer? Rock, classical, jazz, country or other?

Rock.

Cat or dog person?

Dog 

Thank you for sharing. Connor sounds like a fascinating character!

Journey to Her Dreams by Iris Blobel

Today, I'm spotlighting my author friend and wonderful writer, Iris Blobel's book, Journey to Her Dreams.

“It’s not the money that makes you rich. It’s the knowledge

that the other person loves you and is always there for you, no

matter what. That makes you content and, therefore, rich.”

Journey to Her Dreams

by Iris Blobel


I'm excited to tell you all about the re-release of JOURNEY TO HER DREAMS,

which was in a way the start of my journey to my dreams.

Honestly, yes I was nervous going back re-visiting the story, nervous about the editing process for the new edition.  I can't believe how much I've learnt and how much I've -hopefully- grown as a writer.

JOURNEY TO HER DREAMS has enjoyed another full edit and an awesome new cover.

I hope you'll give Hollie and Sam's story a chance.

THANK YOU

♥♦♥  ~  OUT NOW  ~  ♥♦♥ 

AMAZON US: http://amzn.to/1UbJqZ8

AMAZON UK: http://amzn.to/1LUz251

AMAZON AU: http://bit.ly/1JVfTeM

♥♦♥  SYNOPSIS ♥♦♥ 



 

Would you travel around the world to uncover the reason for your dreams? 

Hollie Anderson does.

A young woman from Tasmania who lives on a farm just outside Launceston, she has got good looks, likes her job and loves to hang out with her friends. She should be happy, right?


But it’s a recurrent dream that throws her daily life into chaos and takes her on a journey to Ireland. While on her quest for answers she meets Sam in Dublin under unusual circumstances and both women, so different in many ways, find out they have one thing in common - and it changes their lives forever.

♥♦♥ MEET THE AUTHOR ♥♦♥

IRIS BLOBEL

Iris Blobel was born and raised in Germany and only immigrated to Australia in the late 1990s. Having had the travel bug most of her life, Iris spent quite some time living in Scotland, London as well as Canada where she her husband. Her love for putting her stories onto paper has only emerged recently, but now her laptop is a constant companion.

Iris resides west of Melbourne with her husband and her two beautiful daughters.

Next to her job at a private school, she also presents a German Program at the local Community Radio.

Social Media Links:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IrisBlobel

Twitter: https://twitter.com/_iris_b

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4067254.Iris_Blobel

Spotlight and Character Interview with Iris Blobel

Today, I'm interviewing Iris Blobel's hero in her book Love Will Find You. Iris is a contemporary romance writer from down under. Her new sports romance is out plus her it's now going for free on Amazon. Don't miss out. Links to follow.

Love Will Find You

By Iris Blobel

Blurb:

Can their new love survive the scrutiny of the public eye?

After his father’s heart attack, Australian Football League player Tyson Gaspaldi takes his parents on holiday to a small place at the New South Wales coast.

One morning, following a surfing session, he comes across a crying woman on the beach. Everything about her intrigues him, and he can’t walk away. She’s not only sexy and humble, but, as he soon finds out, vulnerable as well.

It’s only been a few months since Katie Cassidy lost her sister in a car accident.

Still overwhelmed by the loss, a chance encounter on the beach with an attractive stranger awakens unexpected emotions inside her. She’s instantly drawn to his caring nature, but also his looks.

However, Tyson’s past quickly catches up with them, causing Katie’s childhood demons to return, and the road to romance becomes anything but smooth.

Author Bio:

Iris Blobel was born and raised in Germany and only immigrated to Australia in the late 1990s. Having had the travel bug most of her life, Iris spent quite some time living in Scotland, London, as well as Canada where she met her husband. Her love for putting her stories onto paper only emerged a few years back, but now her laptop is a constant companion. Iris resides west of Melbourne with her husband and her beautiful two daughters as well as their dog. Next to her job at a private school, she also presents a German Program at the local Community Radio.

Buy Links:

Amazon Australia

Amazon US

Kobo Books

Barnes & Noble

Where to Find Iris:

MyBlog

Facebook

Goodreads

Twitter: @_iris_b

Pinterest

Google+

Excerpt:

Prologue

Tyson held the Brownlow Medal in his hand, but celebrating was the last thing on his mind. His fake smile was as much a lie as the last message he’d sent to Katie the day before. As a result, it was his mother who sat in the crowd amongst his teammates, his friends, the footy world, reporters, and whoever else was important—and not Katie. His gaze wandered around the ballroom, with all the round tables neatly positioned in nice rows. Each table was beautifully set with dinnerware, menus, and a floral arrangement. The TV screens on either side of him showed a close-up of the stage, and as he tried to protect his eyes against the bright lights, he watched them all, making toasts, their glasses filled with the best champagne, applauding his achievement.

The crowd settled and awaited a speech. His speech. Nervousness crept up in him as he stared into the audience. His throat burned as the acid in his stomach churned.

The Brownlow Medal was awarded to the best and fairest football player of the season, yet he didn’t think there was anything fair about the way he’d treated his girl.

Tyson Gaspaldi took a deep breath, unfolded his little note, and cleared his throat. The first word he focused on was her name, Katie. He blinked to refocus and thanked his mother as well as his family. It came effortlessly once he was past the initial hurdle and in only a few minutes he finished, held up his medal, and walked behind the stage.

Why had he said the things he had? Why didn’t he just answer her question?

A short time later, Tyson joined his friends and his mother at the table again.

“Congratulations, darling.” His mother took his face into her hands and gave Ty a kiss on his cheek. Only a few years ago, he would have been embarrassed by such open emotions in front of a crowd, but since his father’s death earlier in the year, he welcomed every sign of affection by his mother.

“Thanks, Mum.”

“Dad would be so proud of you.” Caroline Gaspaldi took a step back and gazed at him. Pride radiated from her eyes. “Look at you. You should wear a suit more often.”

His friends around the table gave him a quick clap on the shoulder and congratulated him before sitting down to proceed with the evening. Ty noticed his phone buzzing and with a flick of his finger, he scrolled down his messages. He stopped at Katie’s message from earlier in the day.

I don’t believe u!

With a heavy sigh, he switched off the screen, ignoring all the other new messages and the phone into his pocket. He took the beer in front of him and tried to concentrate on what the guy on stage was saying. Out of the corner of his eye, he spotted a woman at the other table. She looked incredible in her shimmering silver evening gown. The décolleté of her dress revealed tanned skin upon which a delicate necklace hung. Her curly brown hair was pinned up in a ponytail which made her look very sexy. When she smiled at him, he winked at her in return.

“What are you doing, Ty?” his mother whispered into his ear.

Character Interview:

~~ Tyson Gaspaldi ~~

What’s your favourite part of the day? Morning, afternoon or night?

Morning. I love to run along the beach when the sun just comes up over the horizon.

If you had to take anyone with you on a long journey away from home, who would it be?

My Katie girl.

What is your motto in life?

“Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting “Holy shit, what a ride!”

Name one of your weaknesses that you’d like to work on.

Jumping to conclusions.

What question would you like to ask your creator?

Mate, honestly, why did she have to give me such a vindictive ex-girlfriend? I thought I’d deserve better.

If you could do anything over again in the book, what would it be?

If I could turn back time, I would answer Katie’s question without wondering about her reasoning. I’d fight more for her to stay. But you can’t turn back time, and you learn from your mistakes. I certainly have.

If you were able to invent something totally new for your world, what would it be, and why do you think it’s needed?

I like sports. I leave all these fancy inventions to other people. There’s some great stuff out there and some really, really intelligent people, so I’m sure we’ll see many more great inventions over the next decade.

Give a memory from childhood.

I loved going to the beach with my family and my buddies. Going surfing, hanging out with the girls, great ice cream. Yeah, that was great.

Is there anything you’ve always secretly wished for but isn’t mentioned in the book?

For my football club to win the finals. Oh man, that would’ve been great. But hey, I got the medal for the best and fairest player. You can’t have everything, right?

If you could commission a painting from a famous artist, what would it be of?

Van Gogh’s Irises

What’s your most embarrassing moment?

Man I tell ya, when Scottie did that tackle, grabbed my shorts, and ripped them near off me — leaving me half naked on the field. Yup, that was embarrassing. Of course, there are a few others, but, hey, some things just need to stay private. *winks*

Are you similar to how you were as a child or have you changed significantly? If you’ve changed, what changed you?

Hahaha … of course I’ve changed. You mean as in my character? Nah, mate, I reckon, I’m more or less the same. I’ve probably got more patience than when I was a child.

What is the most sacrificial thing you’ve done for someone else?

Oh wow, this is deep and meaningful. Sacrificial thing. I couldn’t tell you. Honestly, I wouldn’t know. I like helping people, it’s in my nature, it’s how I’ve been raised, but sacrificial? Let me think about that.

What do you prefer? Rock, classical, jazz, country or other?

Rock, although, Katie’s a real party pooper when it comes to having loud music at home… She likes the soft pop … *gives an exaggerated shiver*

Cat or dog person?

Dog! No doubt. Cats are for girls.