I am excited to host the talented Staci Troilo on The Indie Spot today! She has a new release available! Take it away, Staci . . .
Thanks for having me here today, Beem. Hi, everyone. I am grateful that you’re giving me a few minutes so I can tell you about my new release, No Such Luck. It’s a short and sweet romance just in time for Christmas.
Piper Seidel has run home to her father with her tail between her legs. She’s lost her job, and she feels lost. Compounding her humiliation, she constantly embarrasses herself in front of her high school crush—a man she’d love a second chance to make a first impression on. This excerpt shows Piper’s moment of clarity, when things start going her way and she has the epiphany that will (hopefully) make all the difference.
She leaned over to hug him. “Good night, Tom.”
“Night.”
After she climbed out of his cab, he sat in the driveway, truck idling. Finally, he rolled down the window. “What are you doing?”
“I was going to watch you drive away.”
“I’m waiting for you to go in the house. It’s the considerate thing to do.”
She chuckled. Touché. “You’re right. Good night.” And with a final wave, she ran to the mudroom door.
But she didn’t go inside. After Tommy left, she headed for her car.
It was time she took her own advice.
Life wasn’t about being cool. It was about being considerate.
No wonder she’d lost her last job. She’d been a raging pain in the butt.
But she could find another job. Pittsburgh had a bunch of online magazines that might need writers. And a great newspaper. If worse came to worse, the small-town local newspaper was an option. The editor tried to convince her to work for him every time he saw her during a visit.
The thing that scared her was that she almost lost the most wonderful thing in her life because she hadn’t been considerate.
Worse, she’d been blind. For years.
Piper had been living in the past for too long. She finally stepped into the present. Hopefully her epiphany wasn’t too late to change her fortune.
I hope you enjoyed that quick sneak peek. No Such Luck, the first installment of the Keystone Couples series, is available now on Amazon.
Blurb:
Seeds of luck usually wither. The rare one grows and blooms.
Piper Seidel has one thing going for her—a red carnation given to her by Tommy Burnett in the tenth grade. It might have dried over the years, but it’s still her good luck charm. Losing it sets her life in a downward spiral, forcing her to return to her hometown where she comes face to face with her high school crush.
The years have been kind to Tommy, who looks better than ever. Unfortunately, Piper is at her worst, continually embarrassing herself whenever he’s around. The only plus? Her long-time friend, Jack Rhodes, still lives in town. Since she last saw him, his legs have grown longer, his biceps thicker, and his shoulders broader. He was always the brother she never had, but now she can’t help noticing him in an unsisterly way. Jack is every bit as caring as he’s ever been—until her bad luck drives him away, maybe forever.
Piper needs a new good luck charm, and fast, before she loses her final chance at happiness.
Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09J31935Z?
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Congratulations to Staci on this new release. I’ll have to pick up a copy!
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Thanks for stopping by, Book Chick!
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Aww. Thank you. I really appreciate it.
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Best wishes on the new book, Staci.
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Thanks for the visit, Joe.
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Much appreciated, Joe.
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New books are always cause for celebration! Great post.
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I agree, Mark. Thanks for stopping by.
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Book launches are exciting. I’ve been celebrating for almost two weeks now! Thanks, Mark.
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I loved Staci’s new book, a really refreshingly romantic read…
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Thanks so much for saying so here. I’m delighted you enjoyed the story.
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You’re welcome, Staci…
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Thanks for stopping by to show your support!
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You’re welcome, Beem…
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I enjoyed this read so much. Congrats to Staci. I look forward to the next in the series! Thanks for sharing, Beem 💕🙂
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Thanks, Harmony. You don’t have long to wait. The sequel comes out in January!
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Yay! 😁
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Thanks for visiting, Harmony.
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It’s a wonderful story. Congratulations to Staci!
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Thanks for showing up and supporting Staci, Priscilla.
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Thanks so much, Priscilla.
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Thanks so much for hosting me today, Beem. I really appreciate the warm welcome.
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The pleasure is truly mine, Staci. May you sell a million copies of No Such Luck!
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Wouldn’t that be something!
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High marks for this one. Though short and easy to read, it brings a great message. Congrats, Staci and thanks to Beem for hosting.
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Thanks so much, Joan. I’m thrilled to hear that.
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Thank you for stopping by and offering your support for Staci and No Such Luck, Joan.
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I really enjoyed this novella, Staci, and I’m looking forward to the series. Congratulations! Thank you, Beem, for featuring Staci and No Such Luck today. 🙂
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It’s always such an honor to find your comments on my blog, Gwen. Thank you for stopping by.
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Thanks so much for the kind comments and continued support, Gwen. I truly appreciate it.
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I was so glad when Piper finally realized what she had been overlooking all along. Great excerpt, Staci, from a wonderful novella. I loved the story, and hope many more readers discover what a charmer it is. Good luck with the release.
Great job hosting, Beem. (P.S….I love the widget about writing and painting in your sidebar).
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Thanks for visiting and showing Staci some love and support, Mae. I have No Such Luck on my Kindle. Since it’s a short read, I’ll be getting to it soon. I’m finishing up your short story collection—and loving it.
I’m glad you like the widget about writing and painting. It was something I said in an interview long ago. A librarian from Florida made the widget and put it on the library website. 🤯
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Glad you’re enjoying the short story collection, Beem. I know you’ll love No Such Luck. It really is a sweet story.
Cool story about the widget. And that was an awesome quote you made!
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Thanks so much, Mae. That means so much to me.
I always enjoy seeing what bloggers highlight in their sidebars and footers. That is a striking piece.
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Wonderful to see Staci over here. Hope she reaches many new fans today.
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Thanks for showing up and supporting Staci, Craig. I share your hope.
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Thank you, Craig. That’s so kind.
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how nice that there are such supportive writers and bloggers out there like Beem…
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Thank you, Jim. I am happy to find your comment here today.
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I’m truly blessed to have such a supportive circle of friends. Believe me, I thank God for them every day. Thanks for following along, Quincy.
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the power of networking is alive and well among authors on WordPRess!
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Congratulations on a wonderful tour. Kudos to Beem for hosting you. The excerpt is perfect!
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Wow. You don’t hear the P-word often. Thanks so much, Jacqui.
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Thanks for stopping by, Jacqui.
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Smart girl! It took her forever, but she finally got there.
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Thanks, Judi. It’s a pleasure to find your comment here.
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She was slow to the obvious conclusion, wasn’t she? But persistence paid off! Thanks, Judi.
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This was a story I enjoyed and a good part of the story shared today!
Thanks for hosting, Beem 🙂
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Thank you for the visit, Denise. Your comments are always appreciated.
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I really appreciate that, Denise. Thank you.
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Great excerpt, Staci. Knowing how talented you are, I bought the book even though romances are not in my wheelhouse for reading. (Always appreciate romance in life though) I know it’s going to be good. Thanks, Been for helping spread the word about Stacie’s book.
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Oh, John. That just blows me away. I’m floored. Thank you. I hope you find something in the story that resonates with you.
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I have like each of the excerpts so I’m sure there is. 😁
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Thanks for your comments, John.
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My pleasure, Been.
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This scene was such a turning point in this story. I cheered for Piper when she headed for her car. Thank you for hosting, Beem, and congrats to Staci on this great new release!
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She should have seen it when the rest of us did, but I’m glad she finally opened her eyes. Thanks for cheering her on. And for cheering me on, too. I really appreciate it, Jan.
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Thanks for visiting and commenting, Jan.
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Sounds like Piper may be coming to her senses. Congrats, Staci!
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Thanks so much, Teri!
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Thanks for checking in, Teri.
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This is a wonderful love story. Congrats to Staci!
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Thanks for saying so here, Jacquie. I’m really glad you enjoyed the story.
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Thanks for visiting, Jacquie.
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Congrats to Staci on another wonderful tour stop. Lovely to see her here, Beem. ❤
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Thanks so much, Diana. I appreciate the support.
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Thanks for visiting, Diana. Always a joy to find your comments here.
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Hi Beem, it’s great to see Staci here with this great post. BEst of luck, Staci, with your book launch.
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Many thanks, Robbie!
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Thank you for stopping by, Robbie. Much appreciation.
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