7 Fun Facts About Me

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Let’s get to know each other better. Here are some fun facts about me:

(#1) My first car was a “hoopty” I named Bruno. It was a 1970 something, mud brown muscle car. There was no air conditioner, heat flowed from the floorboard, the windows would get stuck if you rolled them all the way down and the ceiling pilings fell on your shoulders like snowflakes. But I had a ride.

(#2) I was a member of the Navy ROTC in high school. I learned quickly that the military life wasn’t for me. I fainted from standing at attention for an hour.

(#3) I learned all the moves to Janet Jackson’s “What Have You Done for Me Lately” and “Pleasure Principle” videos. I spent hours watching the videos on repeat.

(#4) I lived my football dreams by playing in the Ludy Bowl at Columbia College. I was a wide receiver. Didn’t score a touchdown but I did pick up a first down.

(#5) I love playing NBA 2K on my cell phone. We bought an Xbox for the kids and I played it more than they did.

(#6) To get over my first heartbreak, I played “Careless Whisper” by George Michael on repeat. For an entire week. I made an entire cassette tape of that one song by recording it off the radio.

(#7) Favorite boy band: New Edition. We’re the same age and I just knew I would meet and marry Ronnie DeVoe one day.

Now it’s your turn. In the comments, share a fun fact about you.

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Coming Soon …

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I was playing around on Canva this weekend. While I’m waiting on the official cover to be developed, I needed a visual motivator to keep churning out the story. What do you think of this teaser cover for my upcoming novel?

Not That Nice – Michelle D Rayford

Not That Nice -A tragic accident took the life of Kelsee’s mother whose dying words were, “Always save yourself first”. She kept that in mind until she met a real-life hero, Officer Alex Williams. Their marriage wasn’t a fairytale but Kelsee holds out hope that a child can save their union. But can the ultimate betrayal cause her to lose everything?

Alex regrets being unable to save his mother from an abusive relationship. He dives into a career that puts him in harm’s way on a daily basis. Then he lays eyes on Kelsee and falls hard. Despite his family’s disapproval, he sets out to make her his own. Can he live up to his “nice guy” persona or give in to the demons in his DNA?

The couple struggles to conceive, and when Kelsee really needs Alex, will he rescue her again or will she learn that he is not that nice?

Story Note: Not That Nice

My writing process starts with a “What if?” question. What if a woman realizes she married the wrong man? The character or idea plays in my head like a movie and I try to capture their actions and emotions on the page. In a way, I reenact the story for that character. Writing this anthology presented a unique challenge for me as this is the first time I wrote a story in third person. It required me to view the story through a different lens. I hope readers enjoy the journey.

Michelle D. Rayford won a literacy contest in the fifth grade and the writing seed was planted. It only took a couple of decades for that seed to bear fruit. Even pursuing a degree in Business Administration, working a government job, getting married and having two daughters, didn’t stop the stories from churning in her head and finally making it into print. She recently released her first novel, Moment of Truth.
www.michelledrayford.com, Facebook: @MichelleDRayford, Twitter: @M_Rayford, Instagram: mdrayfordwrites, Pinterest: micheller231

In the anthology, SPICE readers get a taste of the most anticipated fiction offerings of the year. Readers will enjoy this eclectic blend that will stay with you long after the pages have been turned.
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#Fiction #Thriller #Erotica #Goodreads #BookAddict

Bestselling List

Guess who made their very first bestselling list. Take a guess. Yeah, that’s right. Me.

Number 9, ya’ll.  I’m beyond excited and motivated to get the next book out there.  Thanks to everyone that purchased a copy.

#NationalBestseller #AALBC #NKPP #mdrayfordwrites

Smashwords Promotion

Beginning today through April 16th, Moment of Truth is available via Smashwords for 75% off the ebook price.  That’s a savings of over $2.00.  To take advantage of this special pricing, go to Smashwords.com and enter coupon code: ML78V

Thanks in advance.  And as always, please leave a review.

Virtual Book Tour Links – Revised Cover

Revised Cover – Same Great Story

Original Cover

 

 

 

 

I revised the cover after the virtual book tour was announced.  Want to hear me talk about it?  Visit any of these links below:

 

 

Nothing But Books http://pauletteharper.blogspot.com/

Reviews by Crystal           http://reviewsbycacb.blogspot.com

Arlena’s Book Reviews    http://arlenasbookreviews.blogspot.com

Perfect Chaos    http://sdwperfectchaos.blogspot.com

Rainy Day Reviews           https://bookjunkiemom.blogspot.com/

Keep Calm and Write On              www.kristyfgillespie.com

Lynn’s Romance Enthusiasm        http://lynnromanceenthusiast.blogspot.com

Mello & June, It’s a Book Thang! https://mellojune.com

Maureen’s Musings         http://musingsbymaureen.blogspot.com

Adrienne Thompson Writes         http://authoradriennethompson.blogspot.com/

Room with Books             https://roomwithbooks.com

Books for Book Lovers    www.kimpayne.wordpress.com

Harper’s Court   https://harperscourt77.blogspot.com/

Hope. Dreams. Life… Love           http://www.elainepcantrell.blogspot.com

The bookworm lodge      www.thebookwormlodge.com

Write Stuff          www.thewritestuffradio.wordpress.com

Loves Great Reads           https://lovesgreatreadsblog.wordpress.com

LBAS Book Blog http://www.lovebitesandsilk.co.uk

Sheena Binkley https://sheenabinkley.com/

J.L. Campbell      www.joylcampbell.com

Beach Bound Books        https://www.beachboundbooks.com/blogging-about-books

The Pen and the Needle https://thepenandtheneedle.blogspot.com

All Write RVA     https://allwriterva.org

Hope, Dreams, Life, Love http://www.elainepcantrell.blogspot.com

I’m looking forward to connecting with you in these virtual streets!