REVIEW & GIVEAWAY~ SEARCHING FOR MOORE AND MOORE TO LOSE By Julie Richman
Searching for Moore BLURB
If your true love was just a Facebook friend request away ... what would you do?
Sexy entrepreneur Schooner Moore never knew why the love of his life, college sweetheart, Mia Silver, disappeared.
Now, two decades later, he finds her on Facebook and is a friend request away from the truth about what ripped them apart and a second chance at the love that was torn from them.
Now if she'll only accept his friend request ...
One true love, two shattered hearts, a single friend request and a second chance at love ...
Searching for Moore is the first book in Schooner and Mia's journey of love, loss and betrayal as they fight for their own happily ever after.
This is the first book of the Needing Moore Series trilogy and is not meant to be read as a stand-alone
REVIEW
OK let me drop it like its hot.
first off I absolutely love Julia Juliana upon meeting her in Las Vegas we just clicked I loved her cowboy boots I could not take my eyes them. She said I needed to read her book she was so excited that her excitement made me excited to read her work. Even with all that enthusiasm towards this book I was still a little apprehensive because this is not the typical story I normally read but once I got started I was fucking hooked like an addict on crack. It has been a very long since a book got this level of reaction out of me. to say I got myself worked up is an understatement. I was riled up like a caged animal.
I love the way the book is laid out. It opens with present day Schooner POV we quickly learn he is unhappy and married to CJ, he is someone he does not want to be and has been for years. His only source of happiness is from his two kids. This built my curiosity to want to find out more and him ahy he pretends to be someone he is not.
You really REALLY want to know has happened to him over the years and that is exactly what you get Julie takes us back to the very beginning, all from Schooner POV OR head rather because its all written from the third person. (this is his book and story) we learn of the moment he met Mia the friendship that later developed into one big almighty love. their complicated situation and his sexual relationship with CJ.
OK let move onto that nasty bitch CJ, she is nothing but manipulative, all she saw in Schooner was money and status and nothing or NO ONE was going to stand in her way....I hate the Fucking Bitch.
Moving on to Mia.....Love her free spirit, wild fun side.
I hated the young Schooner I felt he was weak and way too concerned about pleasing others around him. I wanted to slap some sense into his thick skol. After spending a month with Mia and her out cast friends they grew close and started a relationship while he was technically still with CJ but in every sense of the word he was Mia's she owned him mind heart soul and body. However the spineless bastard basically ran away when CJ returned....he felt he let Mia down because he came in CJ nasty big mouth.
In his time apart from Mia she suffered an horrific ordeal. when Schooner found her he was back in my good books with the way he took care of her and protected her. Finally he grew some balls and went after what he wanted most ma girl Mia.
I loved their budding relationship it was true, beautiful, brutal honest and delicate. Unfortunately that black widow CJ wanted Schooner and she would use dirty tac ticks to achieve her goal and that is what the cow did I cannot help but hate the slut.
Mia disappeared leaving a broken Schooner, Julia delivered his journey dealing with loosing Mia and his ending up with marrying CJ and his business endorsers.
I loved every beautifully crafted words, it was one interesting read. As I said before I love the format, as Schooner's book ended around 60% Book 2 began with present day Mia's is the main focus, as she receives Schooner's friend request and their reunion. Mia is once again old feisty Mia. loved the people she surrounds herself with all great and funny. |Things were all going so well that I know their had to be trouble around the corner and hell was their not only trouble but danger.
After reading this book I have another reason to love Julie this book kicked ass love love love love it.
Searching for Moore (Book One) in The Needing Moore Series
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Book Two in the Needing Moore Series.
Adult Contemporary Romance
Release Date: September 30th 2013.
Blurb
Continuing the fight for their happily ever after that began in Searching for Moore, Schooner Moore and Mia Silver struggle to overcome the ghosts and baggage they accumulated during their time apart.
Exploring the missing 24 years when they were separated, Moore to Lose follows Mia's journey from heartbroken teen to kickass businesswoman to her emotional reunion with Schooner and the exploration of the love that was ripped from them.
But is their love really strong enough to overcome the damage of those missing 24 years or will they continue to be ripped apart by pasts that can't be changed?
This is Book 2 in the Needing Moore Series. This is not a stand alone book. It is meant to be read after Searching for Moore.
TEASER TWO
Damn, this woman could bring him to his knees. There they were - both standing there, naked. Vulnerable. The truth was finally out. And if he was standing there high on the edge of a cliff, he wasn't standing there alone anymore. Mia had joined him. She was as bold and fearless as she'd always been. This was the Mia Silver with whom he had fallen hopelessly in love.
"We're going to be ok, Mia," he reassured her. He wasn't going to allow himself to believe anything else. He could picture her shaking her head yes on the other end of the phone as he heard her trying to hide her tears. He pictured gently wiping them away with his thumb.
"You promise, Schooner?"
And as always with Mia, making a promise was so damn easy. "I promise, Baby Girl."
REVIEW
Now this one took me completely by surprise, nothing I read I was expecting Julie took this shit and blew it way pass the next level. I red most of the book with my jaw hitting the ground.
After book one where we got Schooner's missing 24 years I desperately wanted to know what Mia got up too in that time. Jesus Christ did this women endured a roller coater rid. The events that too place when she was only 16 haunted her throughout her life coupled with what she believed Schooner did to her affected every single aspect of her life some with dangerous consequences.
Julie took this book deep she deals with a lot of tough issues and PTSD.
After knowing what you know about Mia and Schooner, your heart just absolutely breaks for her. The pain of loving a ghost in her mind, no one ever coming close to making her feel what she felt with Schooner. PTSD drove her to the edge and holy shit she did some crazy dangerous shit that had me gasping for breath.
Mia (BBC) tried to runaway from her past but it followed her in harmful ways until she dealt with it the correct and health way.
I will not get into all the wild and animal fucking that took place other wise I won't stop, but trust me there were some scenes that had my eyes popping from the sockets. No lie Julie knows how to get down and dirty.
The storyline is 100% solid with lots of emotions and realness it was raw and gripping with hard hitting facts running throughout.
The writing is captivating and flowed effortlessly with great dialogue and banter between the charterers. Julie story telling ability is something to truly be admired. She has written a beautiful heartfelt love story about second chances that will have you both laughing and crying at the same time.
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MEET JULIE
Author Julie A. Richman is a native New Yorker living deep in the heart of Texas. A creative writing major in college, reading and writing fiction has always been a passion. Julie began her corporate career in publishing in NYC and writing played a major role throughout her career as she created and wrote marketing, advertising, direct mail and fundraising materials for Fortune 500 corporations, advertising agencies and non-profit organizations. She is an award winning nature photographer plagued with insatiable wanderlust. Julie and her husband have one son and a white German Shepherd named Juneau.
INTERVIEW WITH JULIE
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Have you always wanted to become an Author?
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Who is your favorite Author and why?
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What can you tell us about your currents projects?
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Can you share a teaser from book three with us?
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INTERVIEW WITH JULIE
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I am so
happy to have met you, otherwise I would never have read your work, which would
have been a shame because I absolutely loved both books……now I need the third
ASAP
JULIE
Meeting you
in Las Vegas was so wonderful! Definitely a highlight of the trip and I'm
thrilled that you loved Searching for Moore and Moore to Lose.
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Tell us a little bit about yourself?
Am a native New Yorker - which is why you see it as the
backdrop in so much of my work. I'm
married, have one son. I'm an avid nature photographer and am as home climbing
a glacier as I am walking down the streets of a city. My career was
a combination of Fortune 500 and non-profit and as a person with
insatiable wanderlust, I was very lucky to be in positions where travel was a
major element of my work.
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Where did you get
the inspiration for the book?
I'd been thinking about people that do what they are
expected to do, but what happens when you do that thing that doesn't fit into
your world - that is the antithesis of your world - but gives you unexpected
joy. And I think that was the genesis
for what was about to show up in my head as Searching for Moore.
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I have to ask why the name Schooner?
I have no clue!
Seriously. I wasn't even planning
on writing this book. I'd been playing
with an idea for a very different book, with totally different characters and
then one Friday night - literally out of the blue - the name Schooner Moore
popped into my head. I've never known
anyone named Schooner (I doubt there is anyone with that name) ... and Schooner
Moore's name popped into my head.
Shortly after that I was thinking, "Schooner Moore did not like
turning 43, not at all." That became the opening line for SFM and by the
time I woke up the next morning - I knew everything about Mr. Schooner James
Moore.
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Is the story of Mia and Schooner based on people you know /actual
events or just something that you came up with mostly fiction?
Schooner and Mia are a combination of many people, but
mostly they are fictional. A lot of the
details are made up and a lot are snippets from my life or someone with
whom I have crossed paths. It's amazing what long buried details get
retrieved from your subconscious when writing.
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What is your writing process?
I'm not a big outline person, but I will generally jot down
a page of major plot points that I want to make sure I hit. I generally know where I'm going and where I
want to end up - the rest just comes as it comes. I call it downloads to my brain. And I try and stay "open" - because
I feel like the universe gives me clues (that generally show up as crazy
coincidences).
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Do you listens to music during the writing process, if so
what effect does that have on your writing?
Searching for Moore was totally written with music. I have like 1500 songs downloaded from iTunes
and I created a playlist of about 370 songs that I called "No Skip"
and they were all songs that I would never skip over to get to the next track. I started writing Moore to Lose with music
and at some point stopped. Which
surprises me. During SFM, music
definitely helped with my focus. I think
because I had to get to a much more raw place with MTL, I needed less noise in
my head.
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Let’s talk about those characters of your; Schooner and Mia are not perfect…my
god they are far from it but that is what I feel makes them so real. Can you
tell us about the character development and why you chose an unconventional
hero/heroine?
Searching
for Moore definitely focuses much more on Schooner's character development and
Moore to Lose is dedicated to Mia's development.
Schooner
starts SFM as a superficial hot boy looking for a hot girl and acting the way
he not only thinks he should be acting, but in a way that will get him the most
acceptance with the popular set. He
learns that shedding his masks and being himself and digging below the surface
is not a bad thing but frees him to explore who he really is and to becoming
the man he wants to be. Schooner, by
nature is a protector. He is fiercely loyal
to those he loves and will do anything for them - and to protect them. This is also Schooner's Achilles heel.
Mia
- where do we begin with her! Mia learns
the hard way that if you don't face your demons and pain - it will come back to
bite you. Mia's natural inclination is
to run. Close the chapter and start a
new one. Not dealing head on with
situations robs Mia of a lot of happiness until she matures enough to realize
what isn't working for her and do something about it.
Unconventional
... hmmm, they're real and lovable and flawed and fun and complex and hot and
sexy ... and unexpected.
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Your
books are broken up into parts Mia/Schooner why that technique?
They
are not really POV's since I'm writing in the 3rd person and not really in
their heads, per se. I really like being
more omniscient. The sections just deal
more with their worlds. I think it gives
the reader a more complete picture.
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I
love the way you did the flash back, you have us a few chapters of present then
took us back for most of the book then back to the present for a few chapters
at the end.
The
back story in Searching for Moore was so important - it's the place Schooner
and Mia meet and I think the place where readers fall in love with them and
start rooting for them to be together.
By the end of their freshman year,
you know that Schooner and Mia share something incredibly special.
When
we meet Mia after 24 yrs. in SFM, she is successful, cool and has really gotten her life together. But how did she get there? How did she get from a 16 yr. old who ran and
left Schooner heartbroken, to this NYC Advertising Agency owner? To me, that story seemed so compelling. I wanted to know the answers ... and how will
that affect her relationship with Schooner moving forward.
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You took us on a very emotional rollercoaster ride,
especially in Moore to Lose. You explored the effects of rape and PTSD why did
you choose that underline story. I think you nailed all the emotions, how
difficult was these scene to write? Do you ever cry while writing about such
heavy subject matter?
Thank you - because writing about the PTSD and the other
emotional events were very difficult to tackle. There were times that I could not see my PC
screen while writing because I was literally sobbing. I had to get to a very raw place to go to
those places with Mia and I had to make sure that my writing stayed honest and
real. I felt like I was walking on a
tightrope.
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What is your favorite scene or quote from the book?
When Mia throws the clothes out the window!
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What’s in store for Mia and Schooner in the third book?
Those two need to learn how to finally grow together!
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Do you personally know anyone who has been in a similar
situation as Mia and Schooner?
Not really, but I've
had a lot of readers contact me to tell me that they have met up with true
loves via Facebook and I love that!
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You are a new writer. What has your experience been like so
far and have you enjoyed it?
It's a 24/7 job - actually, it's more of a lifestyle than a
job. As an Indie, you spend a lot of
your time promoting and for me, I typically don't sit down to start writing
until like 11 P.M. And yes, I'm loving
it. (but it is a huge emotional rollercoaster).
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Have you always wanted to become an Author?
Yes, I actually went to school for writing and that is all I
did as an undergrad. I wrote throughout
my career (advertising, marketing) - but moved away from fiction for a long,
long time.
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Who is your favorite Author and why?
Nelson DeMille ... he captures the nuances of characters
perfectly and writes about diverse subject matters.
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What is the best advice you have been given?
Write what you want.
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What is something that people would be surprised to know
about you?
I hate when corn shows up in places it is not supposed to
be. If corn is hidden in my food, I stop
eating.
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What can you tell us about your currents projects?
Currently working on Book 3 - Moore than Forever. It will be the final book in the trilogy and
I promise not to leave anyone hanging ...
no cliffs with this one.
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Can you share a teaser from book three with us?
"Oh no, I have a feeling
Vindictive BBC is in the house."
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Finally what would you like readers to take away from your
story?
It's never too late
for a second chance.
Thank you so much for doing this interview, it was so much
fun.
Great questions!
Thank you so much for having me and for loving Schooner and Mia and
their journey!
One of the things I've enjoyed most about the "Needing Moore" series is that Julie's characters are real. Neither falls into the "new" characterization tropes that seem to run rampant in today's fiction. It was refreshing. When we meet Schooner and Mia, they are immature teenagers in college, who do the things immature teenagers in college, do. Their actions are both reckless and age appropriate.
ReplyDeleteThose actions serve at catalysts for other events in their lives, that they must face. I think that is where Julie's talent for storytelling, and life experience, are most evident. Schooner and Mia are multidimensional characters, with very real flaws. Their reunion is only the middle of their story, because they only know how to be in-relationship with their teenaged selves. I am looking forward to the twists and turns they will face, as they learn how to be in a complicated adult relationship that involves a new baby, extended family and a savvy soon-to-be ex-wife. Readers would not have the deep personal hatred of CJ, had she not been a well-written character. Incredibly beautiful on the outside, yet manipulative, controlling and utterly self-involved. The final battle shall be a clash of titans, or at least of BBCs
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Great interview with Julie! I would want to know if she discovered any new music as she was listening to music for the series. Any new singer or band? Or did she rediscover new material by an old favorite (artist)?
~Michelle
http://nursewannabeinfl.com
I complete agree with every word you said, That is exactly how I viewed things. I cannot wait for the finally book. Like you said it will defiantly be a clash of the Titans. I will pass your question on to Julie.
DeleteThe most interesting musical discovery I made while writing Searching for Moore was finding an "old" band that I'd never heard of - a Scottish band that formed in Edinburgh in the early '80's called The Waterboys. I was not familiar with their music and an amazing song of theirs called, "The Whole of the Moon." I listened to this song over and over while writing SFM and there is so much of it makes me think of Schooner and Mia. And I'm really excited because they are playing here in Austin on 10/30 ... and I have tickets (and will probably go with a copy of SFM in my hands)! Great question!
DeleteI absolutely LOVED Searching for Moore, Julie blew my socks off with her attention to details and the realism of her characters. What really captured me was the writing that was put onto the pages, I felt as if I was in the book living next door. While I will admit it took me almost the whole book to really fall in love with Mr.Moore, I have not looked back sense and believe that I've even mentioned to Julie she's ruined me with the hotness of this older man :)
ReplyDeleteWhen I read Moore to Lose, I was again blown away with the attention to details and just how real each and every character felt. Julie, again had such a way with her words that I felt the pain, happiness and sorrow as if it were my own and I cried like a baby at certain points and screamed and punched at my sides on others. It was very nice to learn just how some of the characters I grew to love in book 1 became such huge parts of Mia's life and I am very thankful that even though these were book characters, Mia had such an awesome circle of friends to help her grow from the not so awesome characters! The icing on the cake was getting my questions from Searching for Moore answered!
It is always neat to read the interviews, each are so different in their own ways that I feel like I learn a bit more about each book when I read them!
Julie's attention to detail really stood out for me (I mention that in my Amazon review) the characters are so real and you can connect with them so easily. All the emotions were spot on it just flowed off the pages hitting all the right targets.
DeleteI knew I'd love Searching for Moore before It was even released...I'd read a review somewhere on the internet and just knew I had to read it.....I'm so glad I did, It has to be one of the best books I'd read in ages...The story of past loves meeting up again 20 years later through Facebook.... I loved this book and the fact that we were dealing with 40 somethings rather than 20 year olds as in the case of most other books I'd read. I love how the characters let you believe that just because you 40 your not to be written off there's still hope in love and a life out there for you.
ReplyDeleteSearching for Moore features both the past and present but the follow up Moore to Lose is Mia's story following the 20 years she's apart from Schooner after Freshman year... In the 2nd book we meet characters from the first book but get to know them in a bit more depth...We also have some new romances for Mia....Those I at first found hard to get my head round (as I was used to reading about Mia & Schooner) but all necessary to the story......Book two also sees Mia exercising some ghosts from her past and kicking ass in the business world before her reconciliation with Schooner....Roll on book three...Even though I'm a little sad it'll be the final chapter of Mia & Schooner's story I can't wait to read it...Fingers crossed they get their Happy Ever After, If any couple deserves it these two do.