tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418615068820902521.post5452362049220230182..comments2023-08-10T13:07:36.990-03:00Comments on Author Roast & Toast: Duffy Brown's Haunted SavannahAuthor Roast and Toasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03168000760283530981noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418615068820902521.post-21812370880771402392012-10-21T20:15:22.786-03:002012-10-21T20:15:22.786-03:00For you,Sue, anything! Extra eyeballs coming up!For you,Sue, anything! Extra eyeballs coming up!Author Roast and Toasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03168000760283530981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418615068820902521.post-69359477037096416552012-10-21T20:14:21.336-03:002012-10-21T20:14:21.336-03:00Thanks Hywela Lyn. I just try to cram so much into...Thanks Hywela Lyn. I just try to cram so much into weekends it just gets away from me. LOL. Oh boy you saved some eyeball spaghetti and martinis. Cam I get extra eyeballs? LOL. <br />Sue Bkatsrushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13071353967222221634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418615068820902521.post-41535681778144851332012-10-21T20:02:40.861-03:002012-10-21T20:02:40.861-03:00Hi Sue, where've you been, we missed you!:)
S...Hi Sue, where've you been, we missed you!:)<br /><br />So glad you were able to pop in, there's still some eyeball spaghetti and martini left, we saved them for you.<br /><br />Happy Halloween to you too!Hywela Lynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13789711554354184386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418615068820902521.post-13053227713328039252012-10-21T19:40:55.302-03:002012-10-21T19:40:55.302-03:00Sorry I missed the party. It looked fun too. Spook...Sorry I missed the party. It looked fun too. Spooky eyeballs and all. LOL. Halloween is my favorite holiday. Love the excerpts. Really enjoy mysteries. Your book cover is so cute. Happy Halloween.<br />Sue Bkatsrushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13071353967222221634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418615068820902521.post-31653794430291581282012-10-21T09:40:44.861-03:002012-10-21T09:40:44.861-03:00Hi Duffy, hope you enjoyed the book fair and sold ...Hi Duffy, hope you enjoyed the book fair and sold many books!<br /><br />The Abbott sisters sound like great characters, in every sense of the word!Author Roast and Toasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03168000760283530981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418615068820902521.post-85924595146233766522012-10-21T09:35:42.585-03:002012-10-21T09:35:42.585-03:00So sorry I wasn't here yesterday. I had book f...So sorry I wasn't here yesterday. I had book fair here in Cincy.<br />So glad you all enjoy Reagan and Anutie Kiki. They get into enough trouble running after murderers. LOL<br />Living next to Reagan on the other side are the Abbott sisters...professional mourners. Nothing's more important in Savannah than a big funeral and no one gets people a weeping like the Abbott sisters.<br /><br />Have a lovely Sunday.Duffy Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10597704627829751233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418615068820902521.post-75862085703092422812012-10-19T20:36:12.532-03:002012-10-19T20:36:12.532-03:00Dun Dun Daaaaaaaaa! LOL Sorry, I broke out it spoo...Dun Dun Daaaaaaaaa! LOL Sorry, I broke out it spooky music there. I'd better back off on the martinis.<br />Mackenzie Crownehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14495228596521457813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418615068820902521.post-75170176004543191282012-10-19T20:27:52.858-03:002012-10-19T20:27:52.858-03:00Oh Mac, I'm glad you're here. This place i...Oh Mac, I'm glad you're here. This place is getting spookier. You sure Foster's not having you on?<br />***<br />Will the hostesses see what's on the other side of the door?<br /><br />Will Walker protect them?<br /><br />Is Duffy safe - and what are the strange sounds coming from the boot of her car Mary says she heard when she arrived?Hywela Lynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13789711554354184386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418615068820902521.post-57004784066835120722012-10-19T20:23:31.462-03:002012-10-19T20:23:31.462-03:00*shrieks and hugs Mary and Patsy*
I wasn't g...*shrieks and hugs Mary and Patsy* <br /><br />I wasn't going to say anything, but I was afraid the ghosts got you two. Foster said there is a locked door upstairs with some moaning behind it. I've been tossing back eyeball martinis trying to built up some Dutch courage and go look for you. Mackenzie Crownehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14495228596521457813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418615068820902521.post-12885983776179966072012-10-19T20:02:31.740-03:002012-10-19T20:02:31.740-03:00LOL Patsy m'dear, I'm glad you're safe...LOL Patsy m'dear, I'm glad you're safe, I was getting worried. It's dark outside and the lighting isn't terribly good in here.]<br /><br />Walkers? You mean like in zombie walkers? Yikes! I'm running to Duffy's Walker - Walker Boone, that is. I'm sure he'll protect us!Hywela Lynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13789711554354184386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418615068820902521.post-51949966138383899252012-10-19T19:42:41.443-03:002012-10-19T19:42:41.443-03:00OMYGOSH - been running like crazy to find my way o...OMYGOSH - been running like crazy to find my way out of the dark recesses. Such a *trial* and all those Walkers - some aren't so hot, have you seen Walking Dead? Well some look like that!P.L. Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06266607796347848772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418615068820902521.post-7511765328821497882012-10-19T19:25:36.450-03:002012-10-19T19:25:36.450-03:00No, Jessie and the guys didn't take me, I woul...No, Jessie and the guys didn't take me, I woulda gone willingly. Sniff<br />Another hot guy Walker, walk this way!!<br />Sound like a keeper to me! Is he taken, has he got a friend?? Or did Patsy and Mac take them all?Mary Ricksenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12676306822821614446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418615068820902521.post-64188533795027142142012-10-19T18:15:36.094-03:002012-10-19T18:15:36.094-03:00Well hello there Mary sweetie! (Lyn hugs her sist...Well hello there Mary sweetie! (Lyn hugs her sister hostess and sticks a large safety pin in the bodice to protect Mary's modesty.<br />There. that will have to do for the moment. Have a slice of cake and I'll bet you'd love a Vampire Kiss (the drink I mean, not the action). I'll find a needle and thread and see if we can repair the damage. You may have to wrap yourself up in a towel for a bit though, while I'm doing it. Good job I'm handy with a nerdle. I mean *hic* needle. <br /><br />So glad you made it, you know there's a rumour going round that Jesse James and his gang rode off into the hills with you and held you captive. Glad it's not true!<br /><br />Talking about hunks - have you met Walker Boone - the hero in Duffy's book. He's something else!Hywela Lynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13789711554354184386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418615068820902521.post-1638670561772220212012-10-19T18:07:59.183-03:002012-10-19T18:07:59.183-03:00Mary approaches huffing and puffing."The dres...Mary approaches huffing and puffing."The dress didn't make it, when Hampy dove in, it was okay. But Nibby was too big. Blew out the bust of my sexy dress? It took me all day to walk to the store and then I had no money. Who was responsible for the spare dresses this week? Me? Anyhow after the long hike, I need a drink. Please nothing with eyeballs, just a stiff drink and don't let Foster make it. Last time I was drunk for two days.<br />Hi everyone, I see a bunch of party poopers who have pooped out already!" Mary shakes her booty. "Where are the guys? Did Jessie make it. I saw a show about him, gosh he's cute. Bad, but cute!"Mary Ricksenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12676306822821614446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418615068820902521.post-30329958936311772552012-10-19T17:39:19.103-03:002012-10-19T17:39:19.103-03:00Mackenzie, isn't Reagan and Aunt Kiki just gre...Mackenzie, isn't Reagan and Aunt Kiki just great? I'm so glad that we have been introduced to them. <br /><br />Hywela, thanks so much. More chocolate? Well you certainly don't have to tell me twice. And another martini sounds refreshing also. :)Sarah Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06518110736137255037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418615068820902521.post-38286677788493770662012-10-19T17:35:20.242-03:002012-10-19T17:35:20.242-03:00Love it! I have to read Iced Chiffon soon! I can a...Love it! I have to read Iced Chiffon soon! I can already see that I will be laughing all throughout the pages of this book. Thank you so much for the sneak peek, Duffy! Sarah Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06518110736137255037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418615068820902521.post-29857967844436203472012-10-19T17:35:19.639-03:002012-10-19T17:35:19.639-03:00Oh, I'm loving Reagan and I want my very own a...Oh, I'm loving Reagan and I want my very own aunt Kiki. Fun excerpt, Duffy.Mackenzie Crownehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14495228596521457813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418615068820902521.post-2091694681836640052012-10-19T17:28:49.061-03:002012-10-19T17:28:49.061-03:00You'll love it, Saralyn - help yourself to som...You'll love it, Saralyn - help yourself to some more gravedigger cake and enjoy Duffy's latest excerpt!Hywela Lynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13789711554354184386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418615068820902521.post-5797284515303792962012-10-19T17:26:38.161-03:002012-10-19T17:26:38.161-03:00Oh ladies, Gulf Shores was simply amazing. We adap...Oh ladies, Gulf Shores was simply amazing. We adapted to the salt life very well. Sorry it took me so long to reply, had to run some errands around town. I see that a teaser has been given to us while I was away, I have to indulge now. :)Sarah Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06518110736137255037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418615068820902521.post-67127916392677793692012-10-19T17:13:59.752-03:002012-10-19T17:13:59.752-03:00Brilliant Duffy, thanks so much for this tempting ...Brilliant Duffy, thanks so much for this tempting taster of 'Iced Chiffon'. I love the humorous undertones, this sounds such a gripping read too!Hywela Lynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13789711554354184386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418615068820902521.post-2894943591651979562012-10-19T17:09:39.156-03:002012-10-19T17:09:39.156-03:00Here's the beginning of Iced Chiffon.
Anyone w...Here's the beginning of Iced Chiffon.<br />Anyone who as chatted so far and wants an Iced Chiffon tote email me DuffyBrown@DuffyBrown.com with roast and toast in the subj line and I'll send one along. <br />You all are amazing. Thanks for chatting today.<br /><br /><br />Chapter One <br /> I poured out the last of the Pinot and lifted my glass as I gazed around the dining room table. “Good-by Louis, Donna, Diane, and Ralph.” A vintage Armani cocktail dress and Kate Spade pantsuit were draped over the dining room table, sad and abandoned. “To friends. We’ve been through luncheons together, dinners, weddings, and funerals. You made me feel good when I was PMSing and bloated or put on five pounds from a Godiva bender. You’ve been there for me from country club dances to the Hobart bar mitzvah and I appreciate it, I truly do.” <br /> I gulped down another toast as Auntie KiKi, my mother’s only sibling, sashayed in through the back door from her house next to mine. “Reagan honey, don’t you think it’s a mite early in the day for tying one on, even by Savannah standards?” <br /> Today KiKi’s hair was frizzed out from the humidity and she had on her favorite red floral skirt. When she was born the angels hovered over her crib chanting cha-cha-cha and turned her into a dance instructor. For my mother they’d chanted follow the elephant that led to her being a staunch Republican and I ended up with the name Reagan. <br /> “Who in the world are you talking to anyway?” Auntie KiKi asked. <br /> <br /> Pg2<br /> <br /> I cut my eyes to the grandfather clock in the living room, the only thing left in there since I’d sold off the Chippendale davenport, Oriental rug, two matching chairs, and the Tiffany lamp that had been wedding presents seven years ago. “Don’t you have foxtrot lessons at nine on Wednesdays?” I blurted, feeling a little stupid for talking to a bunch of designer clothes. “The future beaus and belles of Savannah need to be up to dancing speed for the spring cotillion or their mammas and daddies will be deeply upset and that is not good for business.”<br /> “I threatened to play my Sinatra collection if they didn’t keep practicing while I ran over here to see what was happening. Your lights were blazing all night long. Why are your nice things laid out like a Sunday buffet?”<br /> “Hollis Beaumont the third had the social connections in our marriage,” I told KiKi. “Now that we’re divorced, I’m back to being Reagan Summerside the first. I have no need for designer clothes and I’m taking them to that consignment shop on Broughton.”<br />I waved my hand over the Ralph Lauren slacks with the cute red trim. “I put this wardrobe together from resale shops and eBay. I did it for Hollis. His motto was we had to look successful so he could be successful. Being a real-estate broker in these times, the man needed every advantage.” I sighed. “Now he’s dancing in the high cotton and I have overdue bills.”<br /><br /> <br /> Pg 3<br /> <br /> “And the moral of that particular story is never sign a prenup. Like Cher used to say, ‘If you put everything you know about men on the head of a pin there’d still have room for The Lord’s Prayer.’” In college Auntie KiKi was a roadie for Cher, and she’d never quite left the tour. “There’s just no figuring men,” she continued. “Especially the one you happened to pick.”<br /> “Seven years ago I was young, knew everything, and believed love conquered all. Now I’m thirty-two, divorced, broke, living in a half-restored Victorian and knew that over-due bills conquer all.” Duffy Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10597704627829751233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418615068820902521.post-48152789610502206052012-10-19T17:04:43.328-03:002012-10-19T17:04:43.328-03:00Hywela, Yes, chocolate and peanut butter!! Food of...Hywela, Yes, chocolate and peanut butter!! Food of the gods!Duffy Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10597704627829751233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418615068820902521.post-77842586560747683312012-10-19T17:03:56.131-03:002012-10-19T17:03:56.131-03:00Saralyn, Golf Shores is terrific! What a great tri...Saralyn, Golf Shores is terrific! What a great trip for the kids and parents. I bet the boys were excited! Beach, sand and sun...nothing's more fun than that!Duffy Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10597704627829751233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418615068820902521.post-4654105216097794412012-10-19T14:27:04.729-03:002012-10-19T14:27:04.729-03:00Oh yay! I'd love another excerpt.
And isn...Oh yay! I'd love another excerpt. <br /><br />And isn't Gulf Shores fantastic, Saralyn? We did a family reunion there once, the year before a hurricane wiped out the condos we rented on the beach. We need to plan another.Mackenzie Crownehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14495228596521457813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418615068820902521.post-50897958747084539892012-10-19T14:08:03.005-03:002012-10-19T14:08:03.005-03:00Chocolate! Duffy, you're a lady after my own h...Chocolate! Duffy, you're a lady after my own heart!<br />Sounds like you and your two boys had a great trip, Saralyn.<br /><br />Any chance of another short excerpt, Duffy?<br /><br />Hywela Lynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13789711554354184386noreply@blogger.com