Hello, reader friends! The collaborative author trio known as David James Warren is stopping by for a quick visit as part of a JustRead Publicity Tours blog tour and giveaway celebrating their new release, Sticks and Stone!
about the author
From the creative pens of USA Today bestselling author Susan May Warren, award-winning author James L. Rubart, and new voice, David Curtis Warren, writing collectively as David James Warren.
James L. Rubart is 28 years old, but lives trapped inside an older man’s body. He’s the best-selling, Christy Hall of Fame author of ten novels and loves to send readers on mind-bending journeys they’ll remember months after they finish one of his stories. He’s dad to the two most outstanding sons on the planet and lives with his amazing wife on a small lake in eastern Washington.
Visit his website or connect with James on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.
Susan May Warren is the USA Today bestselling, Christy and RITA award–winning author of more than eighty novels whose compelling plots and unforgettable characters have won acclaim with readers and reviewers alike. The mother of four grown children, and married to her real-life hero for over 30 years, she loves traveling and telling stories about life, adventure, and faith.
For exciting updates on her new releases, previous books, and more, visit her website or connect with Susan on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.
David Curtis Warren is making his literary debut in these novels, and he’s never been more excited. He looks forward to creating more riveting stories with Susie and Jim, as well as on his own. He’s grateful for his co-writers, family, and faith, buoying him during the pandemic of 2020, and this writing and publishing process.
Connect with David on Instagram.
q&a
Share your inspiration behind Sticks and Stone.
David: Sticks and Stone is the third in the series, and after this book, things begin to really ramp up. We wanted to take this story to make sure that the reader really empathized with and understood Rem, Eve, and a few other supporting characters.
The main themes for this story reflect that. This is a story about loss, or the fear of loss, and loyalty. During this story, Rem is forced to ask himself, what’s most important to him, and what decisions he can live with. Is he willing to sacrifice his friendship, and his friends, in order to put his life back together?
I haven’t experienced a lot of loss in my life. I’ve been lucky. But I have seen the very real effects that loss has had on some people that I love, and I wanted to show a character brave in the face of that. Rem is far from perfect. But he is brave. And sometimes, bravery is a necessary quality in order to press forward.
B: So true. Bravery isn’t the absence of fear but the strength to act in the face of fear.
Share your favorite activity or hobby not related to books.
James: Only one? The pressure! These days it’s going for long day hikes (8 miles +) in the North Cascade mountains with Darci (my wife.)
B: That’s so special, Jim! What a wonderful opportunity to spend time together.
What are some of the challenges you faced while writing Sticks and Stone?
Susan: One of the biggest challenges writing Sticks and Stone was making Rembrandt a good guy when it came to the romance. By the time readers get to this book, they understand Rem and his love for his wife, but things have changed in the current world and he struggles with being the good guy in a situation where he longs to not do the right thing. And even that was a struggle…what IS the right thing for him to do regarding the woman he loves?!
Wrangling out Rem’s honest but still heroic behavior was a challenge—ultimately, I just had to let Rembrandt take over and play the game his way. (I guess he’s really the one in charge, anyway…). I think book 3 is where Rembrandt stopped being a partner with the author in the story and really took over as the guy driving the ship. And then things really started getting wild… Hang on…there’s so much more to come!
B: Susie says buckle up, so I’m seeing good things ahead, readers! Thank you all so much for taking the time to visit with us!
about the book
Sticks and Stone by David James Warren (The True Lies of Rembrandt Stone book 3)
Publisher: TriStone Media
Release Date: June 1, 2021
Genre: Time Travel Detective Series
When Rembrandt goes back to stop the untimely death of his partner, he finds himself wrapped up in the disappearance of two missing children in the middle of an epic Minneapolis blizzard. But, can he save the children in time–and if he does, will he also be able to save his partner?
The continuing adventures of Rembrandt Stone from the creative minds of James L. Rubart, Susan May Warren, and newcomer David Curtis Warren, writing as DAVID JAMES WARREN.
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tour giveaway
(1) winner will receive a print copy of the first three books of The True Lies of Rembrandt Stone!
Full tour schedule linked below. Giveaway began at midnight June 8, 2021 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on June 15, 2021. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.
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Thank you for sharing. Would love to read.
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Love the blurb. I like that he is a detective and I like the time travel aspect. Thanks for the chance.
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I love the idea for this series. Thank you so much for the chance to win!
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This series sounds like one for my keeper shelf!
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