This will be my first time blogging here so please be patient with me. My name is J.B. Reed and I am a newly published author. My novel, Deadly Shamrocks, was released 09/20/2010. Deadly Shamrocks is an Irish tale of romance, murder and revenge. The setting is Hell's Kitchen, New York City, early 1960's. The heroine of my story is Vivian Clancy, a nice Irish girl, brought up on the streets of Hell's Kitchen. Vivian has five brothers and sisters and two loving parents whom she cherishes. Vivian learned from childhood that you do not mix with those not of your own kind. You see, bigotry was deep rooted in those days. Unfortunately, Vivian also learns that even those of your own kind will harm you, if given the right opportunity.
I began writing in my early twenties, but writing had to be placed on the back burner as my time was at a premium. Divorced and raising my daughter alone, working a full-time job and with her school activities, I found there were demands on my time that would not afford the luxury of writing. After my daughter became an adult and had children of her own, it was spending time with my grandchildren that became my priority. At the ripe old age of 53, I finally decided it was time for me to start writing again. After my mother passed away, I wanted to do something to honor her. Mom was of Irish lineage and proud of it! I decided, when beginning my book, that my major characters would be Irish. The Irish people are proud and strong and never back down from a fight.
Anyone interested in learning more about Deadly Shamrocks can read a blurb on my website, www.authorjbreed.yolasite.com. It's also available for purchase on my site as well as Amazon.com, Borders, Books-A-Million and Barns & Noble.
I will be back soon to blog more about the book, what's going on in my life and general topics of conversation. If anyone has a question for me, you can contact me at authorjbreed@gmail.com.
