The Unlikely Gift of Treasure Blume Blog Tour: Guest Post

                          About the Author

Lisa Rumsey Harris grew up writing stories and riding horses in Southeastern Idaho. She received a bachelor’s and master’s degree in English from Brigham Young University, where she now teaches writing classes. Lisa lives in Orem Utah, with her ancient Siamese cat, her husband Griffin (who cooks nearly as well as Dennis) and her two adorable daughters. When Lisa began writing this book, her oldest daughter was in first grade. Her youngest daughter finished first grade this year.

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"10 Things About Me"

by Lisa Rumsey Harris

1. I can balance a spoon on the end of my nose for hours.
2. I collect ugly sweaters.
3. I have two current projects in the works: One is baby girl number 3, due in January, and the other is the sequel to The Unlikely Gift of Treasure Blume.
4. I always knew I wanted to be a writer. When I was seven, I won the young author’s award at my elementary school. Looking back, I realize that my story (all about climate changes masterminded by the devil) was a bit edgy for a second grader. But instead of sending me to the school psychologist, they sent me to a writer’s day camp to meet real authors. Thanks, Mrs. Brim, for giving me that opportunity!
5. Treasure Blume was born when I had a no good, very bad, horrible day during which I felt like everyone I met hated me. I remember coming home and thinking, “Wow, I’m glad everyday isn’t like today." And then I began to wonder, “But what if it was?”
6. I teach writing classes at Brigham Young University. And yes, if you are one of my students, you can receive extra credit for wearing ugly sweaters to class.
7. I recently cried when I heard Katy Perry’s “Baby, You’re a Firework!” on the radio. But I blame it on the pregnancy hormones.
8. When I was afraid of the dark as a child, my mom told me that Siamese cats eat monsters. Since then, I’ve always owned a Siamese cat.
9. I can’t wait to start playing Christmas music. My husband forbids it until after Halloween. But come November 1, it’s all Bing Crosby, all the time!
10. My first job was as a trail guide for Robert Redford’s stables in Sundance, Utah. It meant I got to ride horses every day in stunning mountain scenery, but it also meant I had to muck out 30+ stalls twice a day. I learned a valuable lesson: most amazing experiences are accompanied by manure and hard work.  

About the Book

Title: The Unlikely Gift of Treasure Blume
Author: Lisa Rumsey Harris
Release Date: November 2012
Publisher: Cedar Fort, Inc. (Facebook | Twitter)
Genre: Clean romantic comedy

With her love of sweaters, goofy hair, and awkward manners—not to mention her family curse—Treasure Blume knows love is not in her future. That is, until she matches wits with Dennis Cameron, a divorced chef with a six-year-old daughter. Full of mischief, mayhem, and laugh-out-loud humor, this is an unlikely love story you’ll want to read over and over again! 

 

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