Bøger af Elsa Kurt

Take one reclusive writer, add one charismatic reality TV host, toss together and get... a disaster. Read along as the mayhem and misunderstandings unfold in the sweet romantic comedy starring Katherine Evans (writer) and Mitch Ford (reality TV host). If these to can just get out of their own ways, it might be the romance of the century...The moment Katharine's eyes alighted on the man in the baseball cap, she trudged over to him, determined to put a stop to the ruckus. She ignored the stares and a couple of low whistles aimed in her direction, keeping her eyes on the target. A voice in her head spoke unbidden.Hello, Mr. Nice Jeans. She shook her head against it. Nope.By the time she reached him, he'd already climbed back into the cab of the yellow beast and had started it up. It roared to life, setting her teeth on edge."Hey!" Katharine's voice broke as she called out. She didn't have the kind of voice meant for yelling. It had a rasp to it and was a little on the low side. It embarrassed her growing up with a voice like that. People always laughed a little and made comments like, 'what's a dainty thing like you doing with that voice?' As if she'd had a say in the matter. It was no surprise the man in the baseball cap could neither hear nor see her. She tried again, twice more. Katharine looked around. No one seemed to be paying the slightest bit of attention to her now. Frustrated, Katharine grabbed the first thing her eyes landed on-a filthy, deflated soccer ball-and whipped it at his leg. It whopped him on the side of the head. He threw his hand up in surprise and looked for the source of the projectile. When his eyes met hers, her heart did the cliched somersault. They were cornflower blue and seemed to look right inside her. Cornflower blue? Wow, how lame. Some writer you are. Oh, my God, he's good looking. Stop staring, you dummy.Without taking his eyes away from Katharine, he turned off the machine, then turned in his seat to face her. The crew stood mostly silent but for a handful of guffaws and amused calls of, 'uh-oh, Mitch.' He shushed them with a wave of his hand. Still, his twinkling eyes stayed locked on Katharine's green ones."Did you just throw-a soccer ball at my head?" Instead of being angry, he looked amused. A smirk tugged at the corners of his mouth, causing the dimple in his cheek to deepen. His ridiculously swoon-worthy eyes crinkled at the edges. Katharine was momentarily dumbstruck.Rugged. That's the word for Mr. Nice Jeans. Get ahold of yourself. He's the reason you're not working on your book right now, remember?"I-no. Well, yes. I was aiming for your leg, though.""Oh. I see. And...why were you aiming for my leg, may I ask?" A short guy wearing his baseball cap backward and his well-worn Boston Red Sox t-shirt untucked came around from behind Katharine with a large camera perched on his shoulder. He turned his round lens in her face. He grinned and chomped his gum and rolled his hand at her. She stared at him. He yanked his head back, away from the eyepiece and mouthed, 'keep talking.'"What? I-get that thing off me, will you?" To the man in the machine, "Can you tell him to get lost please?""Sam, buddy, back it up a bit, will ya?" He turned back to Katharine. "Okay, lady. We're on a time schedule here. What can I do for you, hmm? Do you want an autograph?""A-an autograph? What? No, I-""Yo, Eddie, get this lovely lady a promo cap," he called over her head."I don't want an autograph, I want you to stop this racket. Now.""Stop? I don't-" He paused, and gave her a harder look, then he slapped his knee and wagged a finger at her, squinting a little. "Ohhh, you're the mean neighbor lady, aren't you?"

I've been where you are. When I wrote my first novel I had no idea what to do with it. So, I jumped face first, flew by the seat of my pants, and figured it out as I went along. Oh, and I made dozens of mistakes along the way. The one thing I didn't do, was give up. In five years time, I put myself through a crash course of learning as much as possible about writing, publishing, and self-promoting my independently published novels. As an author of eight independently published novels and three traditionally published novellas, and as a speaker and guest author at nearly one hundred events, I've culled enough information and experience to help new and aspiring authors navigation their own path in the writing field. Whether you've written a novel or are planning to, this book is for you. Don't let self-doubt or lack of know-how discourage you from pursuing your writing dreams. My goal is to help as many prospective authors find the confidence and knowledge to accomplish their writing dreams and goals through my presentation (and now book) You Wrote It, Now What? I walk you through the writing, publishing, and self-promoting process and ease some of the most common trepidations aspiring writers face on their journey. While I don't tout myself as an expert, I do have a great deal of personal experience and a strong desire to see you fulfill your aspirations. Inside this book are practical, real-life tips, tricks, and advice, as well as a compilation of resources I've used in my own journey. There is no better time to start than right now. Begin your journey to authorship right now.

Lola is learning some big lessons about controlling her temper, and how her actions affect others, as well. With help from her mom, she finds out that being angry is okay, but we still must be mindful of how others feel, too. Lola learns how to practice the pause and be more self-aware.

Twelve-year-old Shayne woke up one hot August morning with only hazy memories of a traumatic event. Everyone she loves is gone except for her distant, sullen father, who's as good as gone, too. Left to her own devices, Shayne must find a way to find what she's lost.Nine-year-old Reyanne moves in across the street, seemingly from out of nowhere. She's quiet and watchful and has a secret she can't tell. She knows she's meant to help Shayne, but how?Together, the two girls embark on an emotional journey filled with shocking revelations

Welcome back to Chance, Connecticut. It's the small New England town with big drama. In book three, we take the epic journey of a love story that spans more than fifty years. Charles and Georgie Brightsider have been the image of the perfect marriage for as long as anyone can remember. After fifty years together, no one could imagine them having secrets from each other. Until Georgie's secret comes back to haunt her, that is. Now she has no choice but to go back in time and relive the past... and face the consequences in the present. Find out what happens next to the Brightsider's and the rest of the residents of Chance in book three, Georgie's Secret."5.0 out of 5 stars Buy this book! September 25, 2019Format: Paperback Received this on Saturday, spent 2 hours floating in the pool and devouring the third in the CHANCE series, Georgie's Secret.I have been waiting for 2 months for this book and it didn't disappoint. My only complaint? I now have to wait for the 4th book in the series :(

Meet a family who decides to wear their food instead of eating it! Pineapples as hats, pickles as earrings... what else has this wacky family done? Find out inside!This charming story will delight your preschooler with its laugh out loud silliness, bright bold colors, and unusual story.

Ever wonder what it''s like having a police officer in your family? Inside you''ll meet a little boy named Jack and his family. His dad and their dog, Sam, are police officers! Come say hello...Being part of a police family is special and unique. It also comes with a weight children struggle to understand. This story about a police family shows the pride and honor felt by Blue families, and also acknowledges some societal perceptions children in police families face in a gentle, yet honest way.

Navigating the Path To Authorship can be challenging and the process has deterred many.  I wrote this guide, offer one on one coaching, & teach Path To Authorship workshops because I was once at the beginning of the same journey. For years, I had a story I wanted to write, but every time I started, I became overwhelmed and cast the dream aside.In 2012, that all changed, and I embarked on my writing, publishing, and promoting adventure. The road has been pot-holed and winding, but so rewarding.  As a multi-genre, traditionally & self-published author, speaker, & coach, I''ve navigated these literary waters and found both joy and fulfillment through not only writing, but helping my fellow writers on their journeys.Now I''d like to help you do the same. No matter what phase you''re in, this guide will help you understand the common practices of successful authors, establish a routine, learn the terminology, gather resources and information to help you decide your path, as well as help you prepare for promoting yourself and your work.