Thursday, June 9, 2011

Guest Post: Myra McEntire (Author of Hourglass)


Please welcome Myra McEntire as she shares with readers about the local legends from the town Ivy Springs is based on.



Myra McEntire knows the words to every R and B hit of the last decade, but since she lives in the country music capital of America where her lyrical talents go sadly unappreciated, she chose to channel her mad word skills into creating sultry Southern timeslip novels. 

But if you catch her at a signing, she can probably be convinced to rap with you anyway.

HOURGLASS is her first novel. It will be released June 14, 2011!


Ivy Springs is based on Franklin, Tennessee. It is rich in Civil War history and Victorian architecture.


Franklin is very walkable, much like Ivy Springs.


Windows like these play very prominently into the first chapter of HOURGLASS...


Puckett's Grocery is a landmark business, and I chose to model Murphy's Law Coffee after it!


I can just see Lily and Em at one of these cafe tables!


Here's another great site about Franklin:
http://www.preservationnation.org/travel-and-sites/sites/southern-region/franklin-tn.html



Thanks for stopping by Myra!

For more information about Myra McEntire and her books, please visit her website here.
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21 comments:

  1. JessyJune 9, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    I love how quaint the city looks. Everything is still so rich in history!

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  2. fredamansJune 9, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    Lovely place indeed! I see how it drew inspiration from you.

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  3. kay - Infinite ShelfJune 9, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    What a inspiring place! I love visiting those, in real life or through books! :)

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  4. Rachel LeighJune 9, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    Love this setting! Very beautiful!

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  5. Natalie AguirreJune 9, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    Love the pictures showing the setting for your book. Can't wait to read Hourglass

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  6. VivienJune 9, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    I'd love to visit a town dripping in that much history. Looks gorgeous.

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  7. UnknownJune 9, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    Looks like a lovely place to visit, I love places with history!

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  8. BleuetteJune 9, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    Sounds like a nice place, Have to agree with everyone I love places rich with history!

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  9. TheGirlOnFireJune 10, 2011 at 1:49 AM

    Great pictures, it looks so peaceful.

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  10. UnknownJune 10, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    I really love the pictures. Franklin seems so.. historic and lovely.

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  11. Lisa Richards/alterlisaJune 10, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    Lovely pictures-thanks so much!

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  12. Bookish in a BoxJune 12, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    I've never been to Franklin, but the town looks so quaint, I want to go!

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  13. Pokadots1121June 14, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    The pictures of your town is cute. It seems like a place where the people are really open and honest.

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  14. Jude HendersonJune 15, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    Wish I could live there <3

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  15. MickeyJune 16, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    Lovely pictures!! Thanks Myra! :o)

    Mickey @ imabookshark

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  16. A'linaJune 18, 2011 at 12:30 AM

    I love Victorian architecture. I wish I could travel and see different places. Thanks for sharing the great pics!

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  17. AnonymousJune 19, 2011 at 2:08 AM

    Interesting place.

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  18. Jessica AlysonJune 20, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    Amazing pics!

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  19. SoniaJune 21, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    It's always nice to have pictures of places in books to match with those in your head. I'll keep this in mind when I read the book! :) Great pictures.

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  20. donnasJune 22, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    Looks like a great little town. Thanks for sharing it.

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  21. EvieJune 23, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    This is such a unique guest post! A photo-story! How come no else have ever thought about that! I loved the virtual tour of Franklin, it looks like a sweet and welcoming place :) Thanks Myra!

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