Book Blog Tour/Interview/Review: Sideline Scandals - Pat Tucker

I was excited when I found out Pat Tucker was releasing a new book... It's HERE!!! Sideline Scandals - if you follow Pat Tucker on Facebook - you will know she is just as feisty as the characters she creates. So she was the perfect Author to go "Off The Record" with Orsayor.

Off The Record with Orsayor

Orsayor: Are the names of the characters in your novels important?

Pat: Most people think I make up my characters names, but I never do! All of my characters are named after actual people I've met. Some of whom have asked me to use their name in a book. My 2014 book-The Cocktail Club has a character named after a FB friend because I LOVE her name. Darby:) I never told her, but FYI-names are not, and can not be copyrighted.

Orsayor: If you were going to commit the perfect murder, how would you go about it?

Pat: I would not murder anyone because I wouldn't be able to sleep at night afterwards, but if one of my characters were to do so, they'd spike a milkshake with anti-freeze over a period of time to make it the perfect murder.

Orsayor: Do you ever write naked?

Pat: I don't write naked. I'm usually in lounge wear, but never naked, Coach wouldn't let me get any work done if I did.

Orsayor: Who would play you in a film of your life?

Pat: Hmmm, I'm not sure who would play me, probably Gabrielle Union, but she's not young enough:)

Orsayor: What are the most important attributes to remaining sane as a writer?

Pat: For all writers the most important attributes include always writing and always allowing your imagination to run wild.

Orsayor: What would you like for your Readers to know?

Pat: I would like my readers to know three things. First that I really appreciate their support, I could do what I do without readers, but it wouldn't be much fun.  Secondly I'd like my readers and those who have never read a Pat Tucker book to take a chance on me, and the final thing I'd like readers to know is that Orsayor's interview questions are among the best I've ever answered!

Thanks, Orsayor!

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Publication Date:September 3, 2013

The game’s afoot once again in this sizzling sequel to Football Widows, with new members and new drama, courtesy of the women behind the NFL’s biggest stars, and play is getting dirty on and off the field...

Sasha Davenport is riding her popular Football Widows social club all the way to the top. She’s got the right look, the high-profile job, and a glamorous public image that belies all her previous salacious activities. The one thing that eludes her is the star player she needs to complete the cast of her made-for-reality TV life.

Los Angeles Sea Lions NFL wife Tatayna Bacall has been faking enthusiasm for the game for too long. Now she wants her star quarterback husband to find a job as a sports analyst so their life can take on some kind of normalcy.

Joining the Football Widows Club gives her hope that there is life outside the huddle. But when Tatayna realizes that her husband is a target, she’s ready to break the rules with some foul plays of her own…

REVIEW

Sideline Scandals lives up to its name - Most people try to avoid scandals, but when you are reading a Pat Tucker novel, you actually find yourself excited to be on the sidelines of the scandal. (no pun intended) 

When I started reading this novel, I knew I was in for an unforgettable ride. Sasha has to be one of my favorite characters in the book. There were times while reading this book I wanted to turn to someone and say... Can you believe this? Then I remembered I was the only one reading the book. 

Pat Tucker's writing gets better with each book she releases. I highly recommend this book.

5 Stars

Orsayor

Virtual Book Blog Tour & Giveaway - A Social Affair - Pat Tucker & Earl Sewell

Online dating is quickly becoming the norm...

 In A social Affair (Atria Books/Strebor Books; Feb. 2013) readers get a glimpse into the ugly side of online dating, when two people meet on Facebook and create false personas. Their charade turns into a torrid love affair, but they neglect to tell each other they’re married in real life. Online dating statistics indicate more than 40 million people date online, despite the possible pitfalls involved, online dating continues to grow in popularity. Social Media sites like Facebook, and online dating sites such as, Match.com, and others, have become the new singles bars.

Review

The Internet has given me the opportunity to meet some wonderful people, but as we know with every good thing in life there’s a flip side to it. One of the reasons I love reading books by Pat Tucker & Earl Sewell is the ability to relate to what they are writing. A Social Affair is no different – what can start off as something innocent can lead to places/things you never dreamed of.  In the cyberspace, people have the ability to become who they want with a click of the keyboard. 

Remember things aren’t always what they appear to be.

Trust me after reading this book, you will definitely think twice about how you conduct yourself on the Internet.

4 Stars

Orsayor

Conversations With Book Referees

Orsayor: How was it collaborating with Earl Sewell? 

Pat: The collaboration with Earl Sewell was lots of fun. It was great to write with a partner who had no idea what to expect. Working together pushed us both as authors and allowed us to encourage on another to do a great job.

Orsayor: What do you enjoy most about being a writer?

Pat: There isn’t any one thing I enjoy most about being a writer. I think having a release for my creativity is a major plus. I enjoy creating stories that resonate with readers. As a writer I feel as if I owe the masses a great story that’s both entertaining and educational. I take that charge very seriously.

Orsayor: If you were single, would you go on a date with someone you meet on the Internet?

Pat: If I were single, I wouldn’t do online dating. I understand that it’s probably the wave of the future, but for me, face to face is always best.

Orsayor: Do you think the Internet is making people more impatient and that we are becoming a society where we all want instant satisfaction?

Pat: I think technology is both a benefit and harm to society. I think we become less sociable, and lose a sense of ourselves as we come to rely more on technology.

Orsayor: Is there a message in your novel that you want readers to grasp?

Pat: I hope readers walk away from this story with the idea that regardless of how common online dating becomes, we still need to exercise caution and use common sense.

Orsayor: How can readers contact you and where can your book be purchased?

Pat: A Social Affair is available everywhere books are sold, including your online retailers such as Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble.com, and Wal-Mart and Target.com. In addition, the title is also available as an ebook.

 Author Pat Tucker

Many of Pat’s stories are ripped from the headlines. Her work has been featured on The Nationally syndicated Tom Joyner Morning show, Essence.com, Ebony magazine, Yahoo Shine, and a slew of radio and TV stations. By day, Pat Tucker Wilson works as a radio news director in Houston, TX. By night, she is a talented writer with a knack for telling page-turning stories. A former television news reporter, she draws on her background to craft stories readers will love. With more than fifteen years of media experience, the award-winning broadcast journalist has worked as a reporter for ABC, NBC and Fox affiliate TV stations and radio stations in California and Texas.   Visit www.authorpattucker.com

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