When I read Wicked Good, the novel Joanne Lewis wrote with her sister Amy Lewis Faircloth, I was instantly hooked. Not only did I love the book but all my friends thought my son and I were the models for the book’s cover. Something fun like that made me want to follow Joanne’s budding writing career and when she came out with a mystery, Make Your Own Luck, I couldn’t wait to read it. Joanne took the time to send me an e-copy of her book and answer a few questions about her latest book. Thanks, Joanne!
Make Your Own Luck: A Remy Summer Woods Mystery
Paperback: 364 pages (also available in e-formats)
Publisher: Telemachus Press (June 1, 2012)
Genre: Mystery
ISBN-10: 1937698718
ISBN-13: 978-1937698713
You can find Make Your Own Luck on Joanne’s website as well online bookstores and your local independent bookstores.
Find the author online:
Website:
www.joannelewiswrites.com
Twitter:
#joannetlewis
Review:
Remy Summer Woods is a lawyer because her father is a lawyer – a very successful and famous lawyer. Just as Remy’s plotting her escape from the halls of justice she runs across the only case that could convince her to stay: Bonita Pickney, a 13 year old girl who confesses to murdering her father and insists that they put her in jail as soon as possible. Remy is fascinated by this unlikely murderer and it doesn’t hurt that her father absolutely forbids her to become involved in the case. Soon Remy finds herself kicked out of her father’s firm and rocketing around Florida trying to unravel the circumstances that led to the murder with an unlikely group of helpers that include her drug addicted brother, an aging hippie/dinner owner, a mobster, and a cop.
Remy isn’t the only one “rocketing”. That’s the perfect word to describe this book. The characters are driven to discover the truth and, as a reader, I was driven to finish this book. Happily, it was never predictable. I was constantly saying, “I didn’t see that coming!” I also enjoyed the fact that there were no clear cut good guys and bad guys. You were constantly guessing about people’s motives which made pinpointing the murderer all the more challenging.
Although I enjoyed the mystery, the characters were also well written. I’d like to see more of Remy’s struggle to decide what type of life she wants, how she’ll deal with her father and I welcome more appearances by her crazy family and friends. I lok forward to the next Remy Summer Woods book.
---------Interview by Jodi Webb
WOW: Wicked Good, that you co-authored with your sister Amy Lewis Faircloth, was a slower paced story that focused more on the characters while Make Your Own Luck (MYOL) seems more fast-paced, ripped from the headlines. Which do you prefer to focus on: characters or plot?
JOANNE:
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By: Jodi Webb,
on 7/18/2012
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By: Robyn Chausse,
on 12/7/2011
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JacketFlap tags: Joanne Lewis, Wicked Good, Amy Lewis Faircloth, Rory Falcon, quote contest, Roryisms, Wicked Wise, Add a tag
For this contest, we asked readers to submit their show-stopping statements written from the viewpoint of Rory Falcon, a very special character in the novel Wicked Good. Readers could enter as many times as they wished, and the length of the quote was of no matter. The contest was open from September 12 - November 30, 2011 to anyone who purchased a copy of Wicked Good and entered their "Roryism" via e-mail. So without further ado...
Congratulations to Darrell Lindsey for the winning statement:
Darrell has won a $100 Prepaid Credit Card! In addition, Darrell’s winning quote will be published in Wicked Wise, book two in the Wicked series.
Here is a list of the top contending quotes in no particular order:
Anytime Archer has to give Rory feedback that he doesn't deem positive because she's got the "tone" or "facial" expression that he reads so easily, he calls her out on it by referring it to as a "lovesult" Which is short for an insult veiled in love. -- Darla
Rory doesn't like haunted houses and such. Therefore, he refers to these types of events and says that they are too scaredable. -- Darla
When Mom is looking at Rory's report card, he says, "Why do you have the 'I want a new son' face?" -- Kim
Upon seeing the mall directory, Rory points to the 'You are Here' dot and asks, "How do they know we're here? Do they have a camera?" -- Kim
Of course, I believe in forgiveness. So feel free to apologize away! -- Darrell
If you want static, go to your dryer instead of me. -- Darrell
If you see a cloud that looks like an animal, hopefully it won't be a unicorn. -- Darrell
I understand that I don't understand everything, but that's never stopped me. -- Darrell
Even the best popcorn in the world would taste bad without a kernel of hope. -- Darrell
Paint the world with your heart and you will never be forgotten. -- Darrell
Your outlook will always be better when you look from within. -- Darrell
Thank you to everyone who submitted their entries!
Treat the readers in your life to an award winning tale of unconditional love! Wicked Good is available as an e-book and in print. Find out more about what Amy and Joanne are up to by visiting their website: www.amyandjoanne.com![](https://blog
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By: Robyn Chausse,
on 9/22/2011
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Join the Fun! It's a mass-blogging event!
When: Monday, October 10th
Where: On Your Blog
Why: Joanne Lewis and Amy Lewis Faircloth’s award winning debut novel, Wicked Good, is about the unconditional love between a mother and her adopted special needs son. It has been dubbed “a different kind of love story.”
In celebration on the rave reviews, The Muffin is organizing a mass blogging day called Everybody’s Talkin’ about Wicked Good People (Special People We Know and Love). Joanne and Amy will be here at The Muffin blogging about their special people and they would love to have some blogging buddies sharing about their own wicked good loved ones!
What to Blog About: The theme is “special people we know and love.” This is open to your own interpretation. Is your “special person” a grandparent who was always your best friend? A mentor who was there when you needed guidance? Your child, who has taught you so much about life? Perhaps your “special person” isn’t a person at all but thinks they are; a seeing eye dog or a cat that slept on your chest for six months while you were grieving. Let your heart speak!
What to include in your post: If you would like to participate please email us and we’ll link to your blog on The Muffin. Make sure you include the following blurb about the blogging day at the top or bottom of your post:
“Today I’m participating in a mass blogging day! WOW! Women On Writing has gathered a group of blogging buddies to write about Special People We Know and Love. Why? We’re celebrating the release of Joanne Lewis’ and Amy Lewis Faircloth’s debut novel. Wicked Good (Telemachus Press, LLC, 2011) is about the unconditional love between a mother and her adopted, special needs son and the adventure that brings them closer together. Visit The Muffin at http://muffin.wow-womenonwriting.com/ to read what Joanne and Amy have to share about their special people and view the list of all my blogging buddies. Then be sure to visit http://www.amyandjoanne.com/ to learn more about the authors.”
How to Participate: Contact Robyn at [email protected] if you would like to join in the fun and we’ll include you and your blog on the list of Joanne and Amy’s blogging buddies to be posted on The Muffin on October 10th. It’s a fun way to introduce your blog to The Muffin community while helping your fellow writers.
If you have any blogger friends who may be interested in participating, please feel free to forward this post to them.
Goodies: Besides link-love we have books to be given away in a random drawing.
Come Blog with Us!
By: Wow!,
on 9/22/2011
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Quote Contest: "Roryisms" - Show Stopping Statements from the Viewpoint of Rory Falcon
Dates: September 12 - November 30, 2011
What is a "Roryism"? Amy Lewis Faircloth, co-author of Wicked Good explains:
A "Roryism" is a statement which makes the conversation stop because it is so unexpected. Joanne, at age 6, might have invented the Roryism when she announced that she wanted to be a bus driver. My son, however, has perfected the Roryism. For example, while at the Bangor International Airport, we watched as army soldiers debarked from a flight from Mississippi and waited for their flight to Afghanistan. Because there were so many soldiers, my son remarked that they must have come in on several planes. When told that they had all been on one plane, he exclaimed, “they flew in the freakin’ Titanic”; a conversation stopper, and funny.
A Roryism can be instructive: “never marry a porn star.” A Roryism can be observant: “there is no woman like the woman you love.” A Roryism can be declaratory: “dogs and cats fight more when there is a full moon because they can see better.” A Roryism can be insightful: “It’s not the fear of dying that gets to cancer patients; it’s the fear of dying alone.”
For this contest, a Roryism must sound as if it comes from the viewpoint of Rory Falcon, a very special character in the novel Wicked Good.
Prize: $100 Prepaid Credit Card and winning quote will be published in Wicked Wise, book two in the Wicked series.
Contest Run Dates: September 12, 2011 - November 30, 2011
Winner Announcement: One lucky winner will be announced Wednesday, December 7, 2011 on The Muffin in a post highlighting The Top 10 Roryisms.
Judges: Authors Amy Lewis Faircloth and Joanne Lewis; WOW! Women On Writing editor Margo Dill
Rules & Regs: Open to anyone who purchases a copy of Wicked Good either as an e-book or print copy. Book may be purchased at www.amyandjoanne.com. Wicked Good is also available for purchase in both print and e-book formats at Amazon and at Barnes & Noble.
- You may enter as many times as you wish. Roryisms may be of any length and must be told in the character of Rory Falcon.
- Please include WOW! RORYISM CONTEST in the subject line. Please include your name and email address in your submission so we may contact you if you win. Upon submission you will receive an auto-response that your submission has been received.
- Entries must be received no later that midnight pacific time on November 2
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Congratulations to Darrell Lindsey for the winning statement:
“Say what you will about stubbornness, but it invented the lightbulb.”
Darrell has won a $100 Prepaid Credit Card! In addition, Darrell’s winning quote will be published in Wicked Wise, book two in the Wicked series.
Here is a list of the top contending quotes in no particular order:
Anytime Archer has to give Rory feedback that he doesn't deem positive because she's got the "tone" or "facial" expression that he reads so easily, he calls her out on it by referring it to as a "lovesult" Which is short for an insult veiled in love. -- Darla
Rory doesn't like haunted houses and such. Therefore, he refers to these types of events and says that they are too scaredable. -- Darla
When Mom is looking at Rory's report card, he says, "Why do you have the 'I want a new son' face?" -- Kim
Upon seeing the mall directory, Rory points to the 'You are Here' dot and asks, "How do they know we're here? Do they have a camera?" -- Kim
Of course, I believe in forgiveness. So feel free to apologize away! -- Darrell
If you want static, go to your dryer instead of me. -- Darrell
If you see a cloud that looks like an animal, hopefully it won't be a unicorn. -- Darrell
I understand that I don't understand everything, but that's never stopped me. -- Darrell
Even the best popcorn in the world would taste bad without a kernel of hope. -- Darrell
Paint the world with your heart and you will never be forgotten. -- Darrell
Your outlook will always be better when you look from within. -- Darrell
Thank you to everyone who submitted their entries!
Treat the readers in your life to an award winning tale of unconditional love! Wicked Good is available as an e-book and in print. Find out more about what Amy and Joanne are up to by visiting their website: www.amyandjoanne.com
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| ...Wicked Good People |
When: Monday, October 10th
Where: On Your Blog
Why: Joanne Lewis and Amy Lewis Faircloth’s award winning debut novel, Wicked Good, is about the unconditional love between a mother and her adopted special needs son. It has been dubbed “a different kind of love story.”
In celebration on the rave reviews, The Muffin is organizing a mass blogging day called Everybody’s Talkin’ about Wicked Good People (Special People We Know and Love). Joanne and Amy will be here at The Muffin blogging about their special people and they would love to have some blogging buddies sharing about their own wicked good loved ones!
What to Blog About: The theme is “special people we know and love.” This is open to your own interpretation. Is your “special person” a grandparent who was always your best friend? A mentor who was there when you needed guidance? Your child, who has taught you so much about life? Perhaps your “special person” isn’t a person at all but thinks they are; a seeing eye dog or a cat that slept on your chest for six months while you were grieving. Let your heart speak!
What to include in your post: If you would like to participate please email us and we’ll link to your blog on The Muffin. Make sure you include the following blurb about the blogging day at the top or bottom of your post:
“Today I’m participating in a mass blogging day! WOW! Women On Writing has gathered a group of blogging buddies to write about Special People We Know and Love. Why? We’re celebrating the release of Joanne Lewis’ and Amy Lewis Faircloth’s debut novel. Wicked Good (Telemachus Press, LLC, 2011) is about the unconditional love between a mother and her adopted, special needs son and the adventure that brings them closer together. Visit The Muffin at http://muffin.wow-womenonwriting.com/ to read what Joanne and Amy have to share about their special people and view the list of all my blogging buddies. Then be sure to visit http://www.amyandjoanne.com/ to learn more about the authors.”
How to Participate: Contact Robyn at [email protected] if you would like to join in the fun and we’ll include you and your blog on the list of Joanne and Amy’s blogging buddies to be posted on The Muffin on October 10th. It’s a fun way to introduce your blog to The Muffin community while helping your fellow writers.
If you have any blogger friends who may be interested in participating, please feel free to forward this post to them.
Goodies: Besides link-love we have books to be given away in a random drawing.
Come Blog with Us!
By: Wow!,
on 9/22/2011
Blog: WOW! Women on Writing Blog (The Muffin) (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap)
JacketFlap tags: Asperger's Syndrome, writing contest, autistic, special needs children, cash prize, Wicked Good, Rory Falcon, quote contest, publication prize, Roryisms, Wicked Wise, Add a tag
Pull Out Your Pens, it’s Time for a Writing Contest!
Quote Contest: "Roryisms" - Show Stopping Statements from the Viewpoint of Rory Falcon
Dates: September 12 - November 30, 2011
What is a "Roryism"? Amy Lewis Faircloth, co-author of Wicked Good explains:
A "Roryism" is a statement which makes the conversation stop because it is so unexpected. Joanne, at age 6, might have invented the Roryism when she announced that she wanted to be a bus driver. My son, however, has perfected the Roryism. For example, while at the Bangor International Airport, we watched as army soldiers debarked from a flight from Mississippi and waited for their flight to Afghanistan. Because there were so many soldiers, my son remarked that they must have come in on several planes. When told that they had all been on one plane, he exclaimed, “they flew in the freakin’ Titanic”; a conversation stopper, and funny.
A Roryism can be instructive: “never marry a porn star.” A Roryism can be observant: “there is no woman like the woman you love.” A Roryism can be declaratory: “dogs and cats fight more when there is a full moon because they can see better.” A Roryism can be insightful: “It’s not the fear of dying that gets to cancer patients; it’s the fear of dying alone.”
For this contest, a Roryism must sound as if it comes from the viewpoint of Rory Falcon, a very special character in the novel Wicked Good.
Prize: $100 Prepaid Credit Card and winning quote will be published in Wicked Wise, book two in the Wicked series.
Contest Run Dates: September 12, 2011 - November 30, 2011
Winner Announcement: One lucky winner will be announced Wednesday, December 7, 2011 on The Muffin in a post highlighting The Top 10 Roryisms.
Judges: Authors Amy Lewis Faircloth and Joanne Lewis; WOW! Women On Writing editor Margo Dill
- You may enter as many times as you wish. Roryisms may be of any length and must be told in the character of Rory Falcon.
- Please include WOW! RORYISM CONTEST in the subject line. Please include your name and email address in your submission so we may contact you if you win. Upon submission you will receive an auto-response that your submission has been received.
- Entries must be received no later that midnight pacific time on November 2
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Thanks, Jodi. You make me look good!!!! Jo
I love Joanne and Amy! Glad to see Joanne back with a new novel and a mystery at that. I also love that she has all these books and projects planned. WOW! I need to get typing. Very motivational and inspirational! :)