tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418615068820902521.post4905570129375873450..comments2023-08-10T13:07:36.990-03:00Comments on Author Roast & Toast: Kelly Moran's Jailhouse Roast and Giveaway for 'You Never Have To Rememmber The Truth'Author Roast and Toasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03168000760283530981noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418615068820902521.post-79535527319827896442012-04-08T09:25:07.659-03:002012-04-08T09:25:07.659-03:00Thanks so much, Sue. Let me know how you like it!
...Thanks so much, Sue. Let me know how you like it!<br /><br />And thank you, ladies. It was my pleasure!Kelly Moranhttp://www.facebook.com/authorkellymorannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418615068820902521.post-83693719491187712272012-04-07T12:43:24.426-03:002012-04-07T12:43:24.426-03:00Hi Sue, thanks for calling by, we always love seei...Hi Sue, thanks for calling by, we always love seeing you at our parties. <br /><br />LOL you want to watch those frisky guards, when they're frisking you! :)Hywela Lynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13789711554354184386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418615068820902521.post-6753397566075971152012-04-07T12:41:23.471-03:002012-04-07T12:41:23.471-03:00Kelly - thanks so much for the excerpt, gosh this ...Kelly - thanks so much for the excerpt, gosh this sounds like a book I'm going to have to read!<br />And what a fascinating story about how you came to write it. What an experience!<br /><br />Thanks so much for being our special guest and sharing this with us.<br /><br />Congratulations again on the release of your book and wishing you many, many sales!Hywela Lynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13789711554354184386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418615068820902521.post-79146179400847047392012-04-07T10:33:44.645-03:002012-04-07T10:33:44.645-03:00Good morning everyone. They tried to get extra fri...Good morning everyone. They tried to get extra frisky at the door. LOL. Hi Kelly I live near Madison,WI. Nice to find another WI author. I remember that trial. That was big news for a long time. Will have to add your book to my reading as it sounds so interesting. <br />Sue B<br />katsrus(at)gmail(dot)comkatsrushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13071353967222221634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418615068820902521.post-62176516849179688612012-04-07T08:56:35.824-03:002012-04-07T08:56:35.824-03:00Ladies, thanks so much again for having me. This w...Ladies, thanks so much again for having me. This was so much fun.<br />Being the Easter holiday weekend, I'm headed out of town for the day, so I'll pick the winner now.<br /><br />PAULA! Grats. You're my winner. I'll email you directly.<br /><br />Thanks so much everyone! XOKelly Moranhttp://www.authorkellymoran.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418615068820902521.post-90904022542401301862012-04-07T08:54:41.981-03:002012-04-07T08:54:41.981-03:00Paula and Brenda, I somehow missed you both. Thank...Paula and Brenda, I somehow missed you both. Thanks for coming by! I hope you enjoy the story. XOKelly Moranhttp://www.facebook.com/thetruthiscomingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418615068820902521.post-67592782494149762302012-04-07T08:50:34.210-03:002012-04-07T08:50:34.210-03:00Trust me ladies! I'll never write outside of m...Trust me ladies! I'll never write outside of my usual romance or children's from now on. I like my imaginery friends too much. Though I don't regret writing this at all. Such a great learning experience this was!Kelly Moranhttp://www.facebook.com/thetruthiscomingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418615068820902521.post-4807790896710273452012-04-07T08:48:32.174-03:002012-04-07T08:48:32.174-03:00And what made me want to write this? Hm. I think b...And what made me want to write this? Hm. I think best explained in my Dear Reader letter. Here you go...<br /><br />Dear Reader,<br /><br /> Awhile back I got a call from an old friend and colleague asking me some publishing questions. As I've always wanted to be a writer, and I spent the better part of ten years researching the industry, this wasn't unusual. Imagine my surprise when she tells me it's about writing a book for Dominic Gugliatto!<br /> I was four years old at the time of Christine Schultz's murder, five when Lawrencia Bembenek was found guilty, and thirteen when Dominic helped Lawrencia escape prison. Though I was young, I remember Wisconsin's outcry and the media blitz, and the eventual world-wide pandemonium this case created. Ergo, I was interested in talking about a book with Dominic.<br /> In saying that, I'm also a romance and children's book writer. I deal with fiction and happily ever afters, not dates and facts and figures. So I was reluctant, as I didn't know if I could give Dominic the book he deserved. I was also concerned about the possible emotional toll that writing a book like this might have on my family. So over dinner one night with my husband and then three-year-old twin boys, I discussed the project. Well, the twins discussed Toy Story, my husband, Darren and I discussed the book. Halfway through my spiel, my husband lifts his hand to stop me and says, "Do it." My response was somewhere along the lines of, "Huh?" He said, "Do it. It's a great opportunity and it can help your career."<br /> Now that really got my brain churning. It could help my writing career, open doors, and challenge me. After getting back on the phone with Dominic however, I knew this book and my agreement to write it would never solely be about my career. There were many reasons for me to do and not to do this, and one why I should-- It was the right thing to do. It's about telling his story, the one no one's ever truly heard, and giving him some closure. For weeks we met in person and over the phone. I watched this guy sitting on my couch, torn and upset even after all these years, and I saw what was inside the man behind the media craze. He's loyal, compassionate, forgiving, and strong beyond any means I can literate. <br /> I stayed objective, pouring over information to make sure we got this right the first time. Dominic and his family kept nearly every document, letter, and article ever written about this case. And he kept it in an old luggage case I now refer to as "The Suitcase From Hell." It took me weeks to go through all of it. Once I had the facts, I added Dominic's story. And what a story it is.<br /> I'm glad we became friends through this process, Dominic and I. And I honestly can say I'm a better person for having known and met him. I can only wish the same for those reading this book, but then again, I feel that's pretty much a given.<br /><br />Sincerely,<br />Kelly Moran<br />XOKelly Moranhttp://www.facebook.com/thetruthiscomingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418615068820902521.post-31981220930099782062012-04-07T08:46:33.640-03:002012-04-07T08:46:33.640-03:00Excerpt, eh? Here you go...
The day that Lawrenci...Excerpt, eh? Here you go...<br /><br />The day that Lawrencia Bembenek and I were captured by the authorities in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada, on October 17th, 1990, was every meteorologists wet dream. Earlier that morning the sun shone beautifully, and if I was a man who believed in things like destiny and fate and omens, I would have recognized the later drastic climactic change as a sign things were about to go very, very bad. Through this whole ordeal, there were many signs, had I only bothered to look. Early that morning, rays of sunlight were poking through the window of the hardware store where I worked, but were long gone by the time Jennifer called with the warning.<br />At that time, Lawrencia and I had been on the run from the law for ninety-five days. Lawrencia "Bambi" Bembenek, officially a convicted murderer back in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, had escaped prison with my help, and for that entire duration we remained in character-- she born as Jennifer Voelkel, now Jennifer Gazzana, married to me, Anthony Gazzana. <br /> Jennifer Gazzana was working as a waitress at a diner in town called the Columbia Grill & Tavern. A diner, ironically enough, that was located right across the street from the police station. She also worked part time as an aerobics instructor. A man on vacation from California came in to the diner earlier that week, and had been hitting on her. Jennifer politely turned him down, er, so she says. Later, when he saw the episode of "America's Most Wanted" featuring the two of us, he immediately called the tip line. I later learned that another couple may have been involved in recognizing her too. <br /> That day, Thunder Bay Police Detective, Ron Arthur, came into the diner looking for a 5'10", 135-pound, thirty-two-year-old woman who was being sought by U.S. authorities. Even in her workday black slacks and white shirt, Jennifer Gazzana looked elegant—maybe too elegant to be a waitress among the orange vinyl booths at the restaurant. Detective Arthur immediately questioned her. Are you this woman? Are you wanted in the States for murder? Did you escape prison? The media-issued photo of Lawrencia Bembenek was a poor-quality fax, so the investigator had no trouble believing Jennifer when she lied to them, stating she was Jennifer Voelkel-Gazzana, born in Canada, and that she had never heard of this woman. After examining her birth certificate and comparing her face to a "Wanted" photo, Arthur declared that Jennifer was "not the person we want" and walked out. <br /> The whole mock interrogation was over in a matter of minutes.Kelly Moranhttp://www.facebook.com/thetruthiscomingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418615068820902521.post-52685766627752179662012-04-07T08:44:09.570-03:002012-04-07T08:44:09.570-03:00LOL. Free at last. Again, I'm sworn to secrecy...LOL. Free at last. Again, I'm sworn to secrecy. Jenafer! So good to see you pop by.Kelly Moranhttp://www.facebook.com/thetruthiscomingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418615068820902521.post-19449500665899875472012-04-07T06:18:36.776-03:002012-04-07T06:18:36.776-03:00Lyn yawns and stretches.
Oh, that's better. I...Lyn yawns and stretches.<br /><br />Oh, that's better. I was so tired - what's for breakfast? Hmm, what or who am I lying on.<br /><br />*Waves* Hello Jenafer, I think there's still some food around. Thans for dropping in to help Kelly celebrate her new release!Hywela Lynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13789711554354184386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418615068820902521.post-29273935297360383712012-04-06T22:25:37.312-03:002012-04-06T22:25:37.312-03:00Hey Kelly, you can always call me for bail, but if...Hey Kelly, you can always call me for bail, but if that cute guard has you for 'questioning,' maybe you don't want to be bailed out.Jenaferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08629942022500932659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418615068820902521.post-62117222258071660032012-04-06T20:50:30.394-03:002012-04-06T20:50:30.394-03:00Oh dear I think I've drunk too much mead - I m...Oh dear I think I've drunk too much mead - I mean apple juice, I just want to curl up and go to sleep. Looks like we'll still be here tomorrow, if any more visitors want to stop by.<br /><br />'Night all.Hywela Lynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13789711554354184386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418615068820902521.post-60768448022588596512012-04-06T20:46:48.667-03:002012-04-06T20:46:48.667-03:00Well nite all! tomorrow is another day. I'm wa...Well nite all! tomorrow is another day. I'm waiting!! Let me out!!! HELLO!!!!Mary Ricksenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12676306822821614446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418615068820902521.post-12544349100011886472012-04-06T20:10:24.912-03:002012-04-06T20:10:24.912-03:00I couldn't eat it! It looks gross!
Those are b...I couldn't eat it! It looks gross!<br />Those are bugs!!! AAAAAHHHHHH!Mary Ricksenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12676306822821614446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418615068820902521.post-84174653553742835382012-04-06T20:02:45.220-03:002012-04-06T20:02:45.220-03:00Me too! I've got the burps from the tuna fish ...Me too! I've got the burps from the tuna fish thing!P.L. Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06266607796347848772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418615068820902521.post-8764223341033172052012-04-06T19:42:49.658-03:002012-04-06T19:42:49.658-03:00I think I have had too much ice cream. I'm tak...I think I have had too much ice cream. I'm taking a nap! I have brain freeze!Mary Ricksenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12676306822821614446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418615068820902521.post-18451995412502395822012-04-06T19:42:10.203-03:002012-04-06T19:42:10.203-03:00My bologna has a first name, it's Oscar!
Wait,...My bologna has a first name, it's Oscar!<br />Wait, what?Mary Ricksenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12676306822821614446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418615068820902521.post-85201582567021123572012-04-06T19:12:52.380-03:002012-04-06T19:12:52.380-03:00Hey, these guys think bologna is like steak to us!...Hey, these guys think bologna is like steak to us! Try it with lots of mustard - kills the taste. I'm off to wrestle the hunk standing by the door - or maybe "wrestle" is the wrong word!P.L. Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06266607796347848772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418615068820902521.post-14198128890474641322012-04-06T19:10:35.590-03:002012-04-06T19:10:35.590-03:00LOL, no-one can beat Patsy at arm wrestling! I nev...LOL, no-one can beat Patsy at arm wrestling! I never thought being 'inside' would be so much fun.<br /><br />Hey, how about an excerpt Kelly?Hywela Lynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13789711554354184386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418615068820902521.post-14863482847011920352012-04-06T18:00:12.335-03:002012-04-06T18:00:12.335-03:00She's stealing all the good ones as we speak. ...She's stealing all the good ones as we speak. Look arm wrestling, she's winning!!! Go PATSY!!<br /> I wonder if they'll let us out?<br />I hate bologna sandwiches.Mary Ricksenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12676306822821614446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418615068820902521.post-79968271265966414202012-04-06T17:23:40.827-03:002012-04-06T17:23:40.827-03:00Floozie or Flootzie! Well I never! *she catches s...Floozie or Flootzie! Well I never! *she catches sight of another hunky guy* Oh Yahoo! Hunky Guy! Over here! I do look so hot in my tight jeans today.P.L. Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06266607796347848772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418615068820902521.post-45524203392585763392012-04-06T17:06:08.102-03:002012-04-06T17:06:08.102-03:00Well thank goodness you escaped Kelly!
Or, well, m...Well thank goodness you escaped Kelly!<br />Or, well, maybe not? LOL!<br />What made you decide to write a story with this kinda theme???Mary Ricksenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12676306822821614446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418615068820902521.post-78194046850578652972012-04-06T17:04:12.342-03:002012-04-06T17:04:12.342-03:00I'll pop back in very soon. The guard's ca...I'll pop back in very soon. The guard's calling....Kelly Moranhttp://www.facebook.com/thetruthiscomingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418615068820902521.post-56832754220078451842012-04-06T17:02:26.867-03:002012-04-06T17:02:26.867-03:00Praise, Jesus! It worked this time!
LOL.
Anyway,...Praise, Jesus! It worked this time!<br /><br />LOL.<br /><br />Anyway, thanks for the great comments, everyone. And for the book interest. I figured a jailhouse theme suited, seeing as the book is a true crime memoir partly about how he helped a convicted murderer escape.<br /><br />And um... yes. I was taken captive by the hot guard. But I can't say any more than that....Kelly Moranhttp://www.facebook.com/thetruthiscomingnoreply@blogger.com