Allison Bruning ~ Day 14 of 365 Days of Great Authors and Giveaways

Who is Allison Bruning?

The Executive Director of the Kentucky Young Writers Connection, a non-profit agency of writers who promote young authors throughout the state of Kentucky, Allison originally hails from Marion, Ohio. Her father, Roland Irving Bruning, was the son of German immigrants who came to the United States at the turn of the 20th century. Her mother's family had been in the United States since the 17th century. Allison is a member of the Daughter of American Revolution, tracing her linage to Rueben Messenger of Connecticut. She enjoys family stories, history and genealogy. Her educational background includes a BA in Theatre Arts with a minor in Anthropology and a Texas Elementary Teaching certificate. Both acquired at Sul Ross State University in Alpine, Texas. She received National Honor Society memberships in both Theatre Arts and Communication. Allison was also honored her sophomore year with admission into the All American Scholars register. She holds graduate hours in Cultural Anthropology and Education. In 2007 she was named Who's Who Among America's Educators. She is also the recipient of the Girl Scout Silver and Gold Awards.

Allison lives with her husband in an 1882 Victorian home located in Carrollton, Kentucky. She is renovating it then plans to turn it into a Bed and Breakfast. Her first novel, Calico, is published through Page Turners from Evansville, Indiana. Calico is book one from the series, Children of the Shawnee. She is currently working on the sequel of Calico which features the twin sister of Calico, Rose. She has another series she is also working on. Heritage, which traces the life of her great great grandmother at the turn of the 20th century in Ohio. Allison's interest includes Ohio Valley history, anthropology, travel, culture, history, camping, hiking, backpacking, farm life, and genealogy. Her genres include historical fiction, paranormal, romance, and suspense.

1) What genres are your favorites to read? How about to write in?

I love to read historical fiction, fantasy and adventure. I tend to write historical fiction.

2) Who is one of your favorite characters that you have written? Please tell us about him/her and what book they are in.

I really enjoyed writing about Calico’s uncle, Doctor Alexander James Turner. Alexander was physically abused and manipulated by his controlling father since childhood. He is trapped by King George to serve as his slave or face death. Alexander walks a fine line between good and evil. He is a master manipulator trained in the arts of murder, torture, and other devious ploys. He is a gifted physician who struggles with his heart and what he knows. His heart wants to help people but all he knows is blood, sex and pain.

3) For those who have not read your work yet, what book would you recommend starting with? 

Calico

4) Where can readers find and connect with you on the web? 

I have a Facebook Fan page

5) What is one thing that you could not live without?

Books and my computer. I love to read and write. I can’t imagine a life without the ability to read or write on a daily basis.

Book Spotlight:

Calico

"A man whose heart appears pure shall deceive you. The power he holds over you leads you to evil. You shall denounce the ways of Our Grandmother. Another man comes, whose pure heart beats for you alone, and who has a pure spirit devoted to Our Grandmother. He shall defeat the evil and set you free." A prophecy has been cast against her. In a harsh world deep within the western frontier of Ohio and Kentucky, Calico Marie Turner must learn to survive among the Shawnee and trust the one man who hates her the most, Chief Little Owl Quick as the Wind.



Giveaway!

Allison Bruning is offering one lucky winner a PDF copy of her book Calico!  To enter, please fill out the Rafflecopter form below and please feel free to leave a question or comment for Ms. Bruning!  Contest ends Midnight, January 21st!

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