Book Launch - Before They Buried Thom Sloan by Lydia North

This is book six in The Spirits of Maine Series; ghost stories set in Maine. It is highly recommended that you begin with book one of the series to fully understand everything that happens in this story.

At 3:00 A.M. there is a knock at the door. A troubled young man is searching for a missing girl. He asks Eric Rivard to help. This search will be complicated by angry spirits that rival the ghost in ‘Waiting for Harvey’.
If you’re a fan of the Spirits of Maine Series you are in for a treat with this story!

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About the Author

Lydia North is the pen name of Maine Author Kim Scott Kim Scott was born in Charleston, South Carolina and grew up in Scarborough, Maine. She presently resides in Southern Maine. She is the author of The Ruth Chernock Series (Regarding Ruth, In Ruth's Memory, On Grace's Shoulders and Pink Sky & Mourning) and The Manning Family Series (What Happened to Alex Manning? and Shuttering the Manning House). Under the pen name of Lydia North she wrote The Spirits of Maine Series.

Knitters, Crocheters... we need you! heart emoticon Mainely Hugs, a chapter of the Knitted Knockers

Mainely Hugs is a new chapter of the Knitted Knockers organization that provides knitted and crocheted breast forms to women who have had a mastectomy. These knitted and crocheted breast forms are lightweight & soft. The materials are donated and there is no charge to the women who receive them. As we are only beginning to grow, we are seeking volunteer knitters and crocheters. Additionally we ask for donations of yarn, soft stuffing, double point knitting needles, straight knitting needles & crochet hooks. About 50 yards of yarn is needed to make one (50 gram ball or skein of yarn makes two). Crocheting takes a bit more yarn to keep stitches loose and soft. The breast forms come in all sizes and colors. We use no wool, only soft yarns such as sport or baby yarn. We are mindful of allergies and itching issues caused by some natural fibers. We provide patterns for both knitting and crocheting and have how to videos online to simplify. Crafters will master these patterns quickly. It takes only about 3-4 hours to make each one. If you or someone you know can help, please join us. Our goal is 150+ by end of October. Make just one or one hundred, we appreciate all efforts big and small. We are grateful for any materials or supplies that are donated. We strive to make sure nothing goes to waste. Help us make a difference in the lives of women recovering from breast cancer.

Thank you, Kim Scott

 Email: MainelyHugs@gmail.com

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Book Launch - The Purple Mist by Kim Scott

Jay Hanson was climbing the ladder at a prestigious Boston ad agency. His beautiful wife was expecting their first baby. Life couldn’t get much better
A misstep with a million dollar account leaves Jay’s life spiraling out of control. He is desperate to right it all again.
Jay’s wife brings a new pet into their home. This is no ordinary cat. Jay quickly learns the cat has astonishing abilities.
Focused on getting revenge at any cost, Jay is making wicked decisions. When everything is done there will be consequences.


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Author Kim Scott Fundraiser Facebook Event for Sarcoidosis Research - June 12 - July 1, 2015

 

 

My name is Kim Scott & I'm an author from Maine. Most of my friends know I have Stage 4 a-typical Pulmonary Sarcoidosis attacking my lungs. There is no cure and the treatment plans are primarily experimental.

I've done chemo, IV therapy, injections, and massive doses of steroids. Last week I started the last treatment option available for me. More research is desperately needed. I refuse to give up so I'm throwing an online fundraiser! The proceeds will go to the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research. Join the Event at: https://www.facebook.com/events/1437745826532172/

Authors, Book Professionals, Direct Sales Representatives & anyone else will to participate or contribute a single book or something more... I need your help. ♥
Any consultants with Mary Kay, Pampered Chef, Jamberry Nails, etc, I would be thrilled if you would participate. I will be covering Tupperware & Avon participation with 40% of each order being donated to the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research.

If you're interested in participating in this fundraiser please email me at: KimScottForYou@gmail.com

Please invite your friends who might be willing to participate. There will be an online auction on Saturday June 20th.

This fundraiser will run June 12 to July 1.

For more information about Sarcoidosis visit the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research at: https://www.stopsarcoidosis.org/

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"My Lovely Blog" Blog Hop

 

Author Kim Scott

 

I’ve been tagged by author Kim Scott (you can check out her blog at http://www.kimscottbooks.com/apps/blog) as a participant in the ‘My Lovely Blog’ blog hop.  Thanks, Kim.

 

And now for the answers you've all been waiting for.   DRUM ROLL PLEASE

First Memory  

 

At the young age of 4, I was playing in front of our house with the other children.  My mom was sitting on the front stairs, talking with the other moms when a dad walking a St. Bernard headed towards our little group.  We squealed with delight when told we could ride the dog, and one by one, each of my little friends was put on the back of the St. Bernard who then walked to the corner of the block and back again.  By the time it was my turn, the dog must have either been tired or resentful of being used as a horse, because he threw me to the ground and bit my neck.  And that is the reason why I am not an animal lover.

 

Books

 

My love for books began with my first grade reader “Mac and Muff” - See Mac run.  See Muff run.  I don’t recall the titles of any other grade school readers, but I do remember quite a few required reading novels while in high school:  Ivanhoe, Silas Marner, To Have and to Hold, to name but a few.  Sir Walter Scott, George Eliot and Mary Johnston created a visual world for an impressionable young mind to explore.

 

Being fascinated with historical figures throughout the ages, my recreational reading might be considered required texts for history courses.  Favorites include Cleopatra, Julius Caesar, Alfred the Great, Richard III, Elizabeth I, Cesare and Lucrezia Borgia, Henry VIII and so on - too many favorites to list.

 

An excellent find was discovering Frans G. Bengtsson’s The Long Ships and, more recently, Roma: A Novel of Ancient Rome by Steven Saylor.  Thank you, Amazon, for your category menus - such a wonderful selection of talented authors.

 

 

Libraries or Bookshops

 

While growing up, most of my time was spent in the library, but with the advent of the mall, bookshops popped up and, suddenly, you could easily purchase a favorite book not readily available in the local library.

 

Yonkers, NY Public Library, Main Branch

Bookshops not only market best sellers and new releases, they offer bargain books on a variety of topics, which is how I built my medieval library.  Imagine me doing a happy dance when I came upon an illustrated copy of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicles on one of the shelves.

 

It’s fun to browse a retail bookstore - you never know what gems you will find.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Learning

 

I was an average student during my high school years and after graduation, I studied medical technology in a year-long program.  Working in the field for several years was rewarding, but I decided upon a different career path, studying business administration.  I was either a late bloomer or my interests had changed, because I graduated with honors with a B.S. degree.

 

Since writing-related courses was not part of the curriculum, I signed up for creative writing workshops and took non-credit writing courses throughout the years.  I continue to hone my craft and am currently enrolled in an on-line writing course at Future Learn.  And yes, I’m still having fun.

 

 

What's Your Passion

 

First is my love for family - number one priority in my life.  You can find me in the stands at all sporting events and dance competitions, cheering on my grandchildren.  It doesn’t get any better than that.

 

Second is my passionate support of the United States Military.  Freedom is not free and we must never forget the sacrifices of the men and women who protect our country, and I have dedicated my novels to our fallen soldiers.

 

Next is my passion for history.  When I visited Rome a few years ago, I went to the Forum and stood where Julius Caesar stood and walked the coliseum where so many people died.  One could envision how it must have looked during the Empire’s glorious days.  Touching stones over two thousand years gives me Goosebumps.

 

Lastly, but not least, is my writing career.  There’s nothing better than having a reader enjoy a story you have written.  While mere man returns to dust, his words live forever.

 

And now it’s time for me to pass on the baton to author K. Meador (http://inthemidst-km.blogspot.com).

Author K. Meador

 



Book Launch - The Talking Walls by Lydia North

Kim Scott

‘THE TALKING WALLS' IS HERE!
"Off the coast of Maine is the island of Grand Pins. There you'll find the Baleine family mansion. It's a centuries old house that is really quite haunted. Joanne and Kevin found the house while on vacation. The price was just too good to resist. Now they're living with angry spirits who have their own agendas. They must make peace with the ghosts or they will likely join them." ~ This is Book 3 in The Spirits of Maine Series.

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Book 3 in The Spirits of Maine Series is 'The Talking Walls'! by Lydia North - Pre-Order now available

Book 3 in The Spirits of Maine Series is 'The Talking Walls'!

Who doesn't love Ghost Stories from Maine?
Pre-Order today & it will be delivered to your Kindle on Dec 1st! Don't miss out!

 

 

 

Joanne and her husband found the house of their dreams on Grand Pins Island, Maine. Their first night in their new home, Joanne heard someone talking. She saw something moving in the shadows. The activity escalated rapidly, but her husband refused to believe. Can Erik Rivard and Sadie help Joanne before she loses her marriage or her mind?

 

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HALLOWEENPALOOZA HAS BEGUN!

BREATH TAKING: Kim Scott

 

Nevermind about the zombie chasing you! The zombie apocalypse can wait because this is REALLY important and what you’ve been waiting for! It’s Daily Giveaway Time. So nail the door shut, put out some wolfbane and sit a spell. Then  enter the contest so you can do it all over again!

To enter the contest, go to Halloweenpalooza daily giveaway
 

Breath Taking

Kim Scott

I sat with my feet up on the desk, gazing out the window. For weeks, I had been working seventy hours a week to complete my project. At last it was finished. The result far surpassed my expectations. The meeting with the client was minutes away, and I was fighting to contain my excitement.

They would be waiting in the conference room. My boss, Jay Simmons would be seated at the head of the massive table. The clients, dressed in black Armani, would be lined up along the wall. Mitch Kingsley preferred to stand, and his team stood with him. My co-workers sat along the far side of the table.

I wasn’t worried. While my co-workers were quaking in their seats, I would be cool and confident. It was time to enter the big room. I jumped up and grabbed the folder with the presentation. It was go time!

Read more at:  Breath Taking

 

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The Ruth Chernock Series by Kim Scott now in one edition on Kindle

 

This remarkable series begins in 18th century Maine with the hanging of sweet, young Ruth. She stood accused of heinous crimes but was she guilty? This is an incredible story you will never forget!
The four books in this series follow Ruth's family through decades and generations as they endure great tragedy, struggle to remain united. A strong tale of romance, heartbreak, tragedy and survival.

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As life slips away and insanity continues, new life thrives on.

The Ruth Chernock Series starts out with Regarding Ruth and grabs your attention right away. Within the first paragraph I was drawn into the tale and curious about this girl named Ruth.
Regarding Ruth is intriguing while the dialog feels completely real and natural. The love story that flourishes grabbed hold and I read in fury wanting to know EVERYTHING! As the story continues this becomes an emotional journey that pulls on your heartstrings and then continues to tug.

It's a gut-wrenching tale that had me emotional and glued to the pages. The writing is so precise that the scenes before me felt real and it burned. It hurt deep down inside. I felt all of it. Such a heartfelt story that affected me greatly, leaving me glued to the pages.

This story weaves a rich tale that has it's readers wanting more. The mysteries throughout this chilling plot kept coming. Once when you think you know what's going to happen you are hit with another surprise. This is a great piece of work. One that I tried to devour every chance I got.

These books caught my attention from the start and I was absorbed all the way through. This emotional tale feels very true to life and pulls on your heartstrings.

"Gently she moved down to lay her head against his chest. She listened to the steady beat of his heart and felt the stirring of a distant memory. So many nights she had been comforted by her father in the great rocker in the sitting room. With her ear to his chest she heard the great thumping of his heartbeat. She smelled the strong scent of the whiskey on his breath as he spoke soothingly with his deep voice nearly a low growl. It was the place where she felt safe and secure. No one and nothing could harm her as she rested in his arms."

FB Event - Kim Scott - Lilies in the Clearing' Book Launch - Lydia North - Saturday, August 30, 2014 2 pm EDT

Saturday, August 30

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 Kim Scott launch party for Book 2 in The Spirits of Maine Series is coming! This is the sequel to the Ghost Story 'Waiting for Harvey'.

This series of Ghost Stories is published under my pen name Lydia North. The 3rd book will be out in late December.

 

 

 

Lilies in the Clearing (The Spirits of Maine Book 2) by Lydia North is a fabulous follow up to Waiting For Harvey. This is a series that is spooky, clever and most of all difficult to put down. I couldn’t resist the mystery, intrigue and the evil that spread like wildfire. As in the first book, I was hooked right away and had a hard time stepping away from my iPad. This book is dark in a good way. Loved the suspense that kept me guessing throughout. So many unexpected turns. This author is truly gifted. She is skilled, making her characters not only believable but life-like and writing is super smooth. She just has a way of telling a story that makes you feel comfortable, like you are there on the scene. Her descriptions of the surroundings are mesmerizing, setting the scene perfectly. Being frightened was never so much fun. This is a great escape, a real adventure and an entertaining horror ride.

 

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10 Things You Probably Don’t Know About Maine Author Kim Scott

Author Kim Scott

This was then

This is now

Bet you didn't know:

1. I am the second oldest of five children.

2. I’m only 5’1”

3. In college I won the Award for Excellence in Legal Research and Writing

4. I always lie about my age.

5. I don’t drink hot coffee, but I start every morning with a coffee drink (1 cup skim milk, 1 scoop Slimfast chocolate powder, 2 heaping spoons of instant espresso & 1 cup ice water).

6. My favorite fictional character is Agent Pendergast from Douglas Preston & Lincoln Childs.

7. I’m not a fan of lobster, but I love shrimp.

8. As a child I established a library in my home during summer vacation and had a lending program for the other kids in the neighborhood.

9. I love horror movies, but don’t like romance (chic flicks).

10. My favorite colors are earthy green & plum purple.

Want more of Kim?  Kindly visit:

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'Waiting for Harvey' - Kindle edition FREE August 5th & 6th Only

Do you like a good Ghost Story? 'Waiting for Harvey' will be FREE August 5th & 6th Only. Grab your copy before the sequel 'Lilies in the Clearing' comes out August 30th!

Erik went into the woods of northern Maine for a vacation. He planned to enjoy three weeks of quiet serenity. But in the cabin nothing was what he expected and his life would never be the same.
As winter settles over the region Erik begins to question whether he will get away from the woods alive.
The woods of Maine belong to the spirits who live there. When the whispering begins... RUN!



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The Ruth Chernock Series by Kim Scott on sale now

 

Oh, poor, troubled Ruth! At 15 she was an innocent young lady in love in 18th century Maine. Only 9 years later she was hanged for unspeakable crimes.
'Regarding Ruth' begins the 4 book series that tells the story of Ruth then takes you thr...ough the decades with the generations that follow. This is a 5 Star Reviewed Series available on Kindle & Nook now for only $3.59 or all 4 books at only .99 each!

http://www.amazon.com/Ruth-Chernock-Kim-Scott-ebook/dp/B00AQJ7RII

The Manning Family - available on Kindle and Nook

From the pen of Kim Scott

 

Looking for something special? Get two full-length novels in a single volume for only $1.75, £1.08 or CDN$1.94 on Kindle & Nook!

They are set on the coast of Maine in the early 1900s. 5 Star Reviewed tales of twisted historical fiction wi...th murder, treachery, love, and loyalty.

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An excerpt from 'What Happened to Alex Manning' by Kim Scott

 

From the pen of Kim Scott



This is an excerpt from 'What Happened to Alex Manning', set in Maine in the early 1900s. This is book 1 of 2 that follows Alex Manning and his family through the Roaring 20s, into the Prohibition Era and the Great Depression.

If you like historical fiction seasoned with murder, treachery, love, loyalty, and shocking twists, then this is a must read at only .99, £0.77 or CDN$1.10 on Kindle & Noo...k.

Alex reached the balustrade and grasped Charlotte’s wrist. The full truth of it all struck him, forcefully. He needed to stop; to replay the events in his head and sort out the details. He desperately needed time. If only Charlotte would wait and allow him to think it through.

Charlotte’s shrill scream jumbled the thoughts whirling in his head. Urgently, he fought to put them in order again and make sense of everything. His anger dissipated as he struggled with the horrifying memories. With his heart thumping wildly, a sharp pain shot through his head.

If only Charlotte would stop. In her panicked state, she struggled with him certain that he meant to harm her. He stammered crazily as she flailed at him with tight fists. Terrified, he felt her pull away and she teetered backward at the edge of the top step.

Her arms pin wheeled twice, as her shoes slipped on the smooth marble. Alex grasped her arm and wrenched her back with all of his strength. She flew by him and slammed into the wall across the hall, coming to rest in a heap there. Off balance at the top of the stairs, Alex fell forward, reaching for the balustrade as he went. With nothing to stop him from falling, he tumbled, thumping and banging, all the way to the stone floor below.

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Love excerpts? Check out 'What Happened to Alex Manning' by Kim Scott

 

 

This is an excerpt from 'What Happened to Alex Manning', book 1 of 2, set in Maine in the early 1900s. This is saga follows Alex Manning and his family through the Roaring 20s and Prohibition Era into the Great Depression.

If you like historical fiction seasoned with murder, treachery, love, loyalty, and shocking twists, then this is a must read at only .99, £0.77 & CDN$1.10 on Kindle or Nook.

Alex reached the railing at the top of the stairs and grasped Charlotte’s wrist. The full truth of it all struck him, forcefully. He needed to stop; to replay the events in his head and sort it all out. He desperately needed time. If only Charlotte would wait and allow him to think it through.
Charlotte’s shrill scream jumbled the thoughts whirling in his head. Urgently, he fought to put them in order again and make sense of everything. His anger dissipated as he struggled with the horrifying memories. With his heart thumping wildly, a sharp pain shot through his head.
If only Charlotte would stop. In her panicked state, she struggled with him certain that he meant to harm her. He stammered crazily as she flailed at him with tight fists. Terrified, he felt her pull away and she teetered backward at the edge of the top step.
Her arms pin wheeled twice, as her shoes slipped on the smooth marble. Alex grasped her arm and wrenched her back with all of his strength. She flew by him and slammed into the wall across the hall, coming to rest in a heap there.
Off balance at the top of the stairs, Alex fell forward, reaching for the balustrade as he went. With nothing to stop him from falling, he tumbled, thumping and banging, all the way to the stone floor below.

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