About the Book

Book: Cracklin’ Rosie

Author: Jennifer Lynn Cary

Genre: Historical Christian Romance

Release Date: November 20, 2023

She’s a strong-willed chiropractor…

…He’s an old-fashioned MD.

Sparks fly—but will they burn them or make them sizzle?

When Rose Crackinbush D.C. sets up her modern (for the 1970s) practice in a new town, heaven help anyone who thinks chiropractors aren’t legitimate doctors.  Those naysayers will eat their words. Or she might make them cookies—she can be nice.

And if she can keep her temper about the town’s Jokester MD, she might win some new patients.

But this MD isn’t just a jokester. A dedicated family doctor, Brett Shoffner uses humor to help heal his patients. Only it seems newly-arrived lady chiropractors aren’t ready for his quips — no matter how pretty and smart they are. This specific lady chiropractor, not the quips.

Life would be so much easier for these two if they could avoid each other. But fate keeps throwing them together. Can they see beyond the symptoms and diagnose the real reasons behind their push-pull attraction?

And if so, will they choose the best cure?

Welcome back to 1972 Kokomo, Indiana in Cracklin’ Rosie, the fourth installment of the Weather Girls Wedding Shoppe and Venue series, where the Great Physician can adjust callings and purposes in ways never imagined.

You will enjoy Cracklin’ Rosie, a sweet, clean romcom inspired by Neil Diamond’s 1960’s song of the same title, because everyone knows that the plans we make don’t always end up as we thought they would.

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About the Author

Historical Christian Romance author, Jennifer Lynn Cary, likes to say you can take the girl out of Indiana, but you can’t take the Hoosier out of the girl. Now transplanted to the Arizona desert, this direct descendant of Davy Crockett and her husband of forty years enjoy time with family where she shares tales of her small-town heritage and family legacies with their grandchildren. She is the author of The Crockett Chronicles series, The Relentless series, and The Weather Girls trilogy as well as the stand-alone novel, Cheryl’s Going Home, her novella Tales of the Hob Nob Annex Café, and her split-time novels The Traveling Prayer Shawl and The Forgotten Gratitude Journal. Cracklin’ Rosie is the fourth book of her spin-off series The Weather Girls Wedding Shoppe and Venue.

More from Jennifer

I’ve long been a fan of 60s music—since the 1960s! Neil Diamond has been a favorite performer since that time. I must have been in fourth grade with “Thank the Lord for the Nighttime” was released. I had no idea of any deeper meaning, just loved the song—it would’ve gotten full 98 score from me for having “a great beat and fun to dance to” if I’d been a judge on American Bandstand with Dick Clark.

Fast-forward a good fifty plus years, and I’m researching 60s music where the song title has a girl’s name in it for my Weather Girls Wedding Shoppe and Venue series and I run across “Cracklin’ Rosie.” That was one song I sang with gusto. So fun. But I never was sure of the meaning. What or who was Cracklin’ Rosie? Then I got an inspiration that made me laugh out loud. I even contacted friends to share—tickled me to no end. What if Rosie was a chiropractor? That was the genesis for this story.

Of course, it needed to be funny. And who better to add humor and conflict than a medical doctor who fancied himself as an amateur comedian? The idea stuck and the brainstorming began. I have to tell you my critique partner, Diana Brandmeyer, understands humor. It was a blast coming up with ways to make it funny.

I hope you will agree, and that there will be moments when you snort or chuckle. Or even laugh out loud and have someone look over at you, so you tell them, “You gotta read this book.” Anyway, whether anyone watches you read, I hope you’ll enjoy this latest addition to the Weather Girls Wedding Shoppe and Venue series, Cracklin’ Rosie.

Interview with Jennifer

What has been your favorite part of the publishing journey?

That’s an easy one to answer. The people. There are two main groups that I’m blessed to know—other authors and readers who choose my books. I’ve found that the Christian indie authors are kind and generous, always willing to reach out. I’ve made some amazing friends in this group. Then there are the readers who respond when something I’ve written resonates, or they tell someone about my books (word of mouth or review), or they contact me and make my day. Friendships develop with people I’ve never met in person but would love to hug for their kindness. If anyone had told me when I first started that this would be the best part, I don’t know if I’d have believed them. But it is by far my absolute favorite part of this publishing journey.

Can you share with us something about the book that isn’t in the blurb?

I know I mentioned in the acknowledgement section that a friend from grade school is now a chiropractor, and I was able to get in touch with her while writing this book. Linda not only helped me with techniques and brainstormed with me about causes for Brett’s problem, she actually was instrumental in guiding me toward my first career as a teacher. She didn’t remember this when I told her, but after school one day, in 6^th grade, we were doing something before we left for home, and she said I should become a teacher. Until that time, I’d had my heart set on being an actress. On Broadway. (Yes, I was a theatre snob.) But after that, I sort of held onto her advice and tucked it in my proverbial back pocket. Years later when I returned to college to finish my degree, and after three more people had suggested I look into teaching, I took that advice and had a wonderful teaching career. I also used my background to help write The Forgotten Gratitude Journal. Linda was the first to point me in that direction so I’m very thankful to her.

What were the highlight or key challenges you faced when writing this book?

I think the biggest challenge was writing through grief brain. My stepmother passed away in November 2022 and I thought I should be through that. I know you never get over it, just learn new paths forward. However, I was having a difficult time forging that path. The same has been true with writing my current project. It just takes longer and some days not much is productive. However, I’m still tapping away on my laptop, and I think my mom would be proud.

Where can readers find out more about you and your books?

I have a website–  www.jenniferlynncary.com  –where you can join my newsletter group. When you do, I’ll send you an ebook copy of one of my novellas, a short story, and a reading log template. Just to get started. Then in the twice a month newsletter (that comes out normally on the first and third Tuesdays) you’ll get up to date info on my writing, downloadable playlists based on certain books I’ve published, and review and interviews with other authors as well as opportunities to win prizes or grab sales. It’s probably the best place to stay in touch with me and I answer every one who responds to my newsletter.

Any current or upcoming projects you’d like to tell us about?

I’m so glad you asked that! I’m in the editing stage of my latest book in the Weather Girls Wedding Shoppe and Venue series. This one is Ronnie. You met her briefly in Cheryl’s Going Home—Cheryl is her aunt. But Ronnie is from Texas, and I wanted to write a cowboy romcom. However the Weather Girls takes place in Kokomo, Indiana and I’m here to tell you, there aren’t that many cowboys there. Farmers? Yup. Cowboys, not so much. In Ronnie, though, I’ve made it work and can’t wait to share her with you. After Ronnie comes Tracy, who was Sue’s roommate in Runaround Sue, and then Shiloh who is a totally new character. Of course, like any of the other books in the Weather Girls Wedding Shoppe and Venue series, you can read them in any order. They all serve as stand-alones. However, because I bring back characters, you will catch more nuances if you’ve read the previous books.

Blog Stops

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Locks, Hooks and Books, March 30

Book Reviews From an Avid Reader, March 31

Texas Book-aholic, April 1

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, April 2

JESUS in the EVERYDAY, April 2

Happily Managing a Household of Boys, April 3

Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, April 4

Blogging With Carol, April 5

For Him and My Family, April 6

Cover Lover Book Review, April 7

Splashes of Joy, April 8

Exploring the Written Word, April 9

Gina Holder, Author and Blogger, April 10 (Author Interview)

Mary Hake, April 10

Pause for Tales, April 11

Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Jennifer is giving away the grand prize package of a $50 Amazon card and an eBook copy of the book!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

https://promosimple.com/ps/2ac72/cracklin-rosie-celebration-tour-giveaway