Besides being a member and active participant of many writing groups, Carole Brown enjoys mentoring beginning writers. An author of ten books, she loves to weave suspense and tough topics into her books, along with a touch of romance and whimsy, and is always on the lookout for outstanding titles and catchy ideas. She and her husband reside in SE Ohio but have ministered and counseled nationally and internationally. Together, they enjoy their grandsons, traveling, gardening, good food, the simple life, and did she mention their grandsons? Learn more about Carole HERE.
Carole's Latest Book Release: Toby's Troubles
Everyone loves Toby Gibson. A co-owner of Undiscovered Treasures,
a unique shop of antiques, collectibles, and junk, Toby is friendly, generous
to a fault, the director of the local plays in Appleton and supports his
church's youth functions. But the minute his sister,
Caroline and her new husband, take off for their honeymoon, a “ghost” begins to
haunt the shop—or maybe it's just an intruder. If so, Toby has no idea for what
the thing is looking. To add to his troubles, he suspects Amy, not only is
bidding for the property he's wanted forever but is in love with him. And he's
not interested.
Amy Sanderson who owns the
only flower shop in Appleton—Bloomin' Life—is drawn into capturing Toby's
“ghost” when her own business is damaged by a destructive intruder. Having
loved Toby since a teenager, she's more than willing to join forces with him.
But she has no interest in being his best friend or a sister to him. And if she
has to resort to schemes of outbidding him at his frequent auction attendances
to get his attention, then so be it. She can be just as stubborn as the man
who's determined to ignore her love.
In between the break-ins,
destruction of property, thefts and personal competitions against each other,
Amy and Toby work together to find the thief who seems so determined to find a
valuable item, he'll stop at nothing. Buy the book HERE.
Carole's Tuna Salad Mix
A delicious Tuna Salad from The Coffee Shop in Toby's
Troubles that has a light kicky tartness (due to the dip and lemon juice),
but is utterly delicious. I like to encourage those who try this recipe to
experiment with the ingredients. Start light with some of the ingredients, then
add more to satisfy your taste. Or switch an item with a different, special
touch you crave. Be inventive.
Tuna Salad Mix:
Fresh tuna, chopped (or 1 can – 5 oz. – chunk Tuna, light)
2 tablespoons of Spinach dip
1 teaspoon of lemon juice
1/3 cup of plain Greek yogurt
¼ cup Mozzarella cheese (or your choice of cheese)
Sea salt and pepper to taste
Lightly mix these ingredients together. Then choose one
of the following:
Breads:
Swirled wheat bread, buttered, lightly toasted and sliced in
half
Warmed flour tortilla shells
Eat on top of chilled and halved cucumber slices with
centers scooped out
Eat as a salad on a plate with crackers or tortilla chips or
Fritos
Then add:
One thick slice of tomato
Spinach leaf(s)
A dash of Parmesan cheese on top
