Sometimes Life Just Needs a Little Plaid

Dark Diva Reviews has given Fair Winds a 5 Delightful Diva Review that you can read here. And I'm pleased to say that you can vote for Fair Winds in their Book of the Month Reader's Poll. Click here to vote! Poll open from Tuesday, December 1st until 12:00pm est December 7th.

Let me wave a fond hello and danke this morning to Elvin. A satisfied reader of Fair Winds.

I will cheerfully raise my hand, blink dazedly and say blankly - August?

Yes, another month approaches, and no matter how my fingernails dig in and try to hold on - August is blowing past.

But September is my friend. I love September and October. Fresh winds, fresh thoughts. My organizational skills peek up over the chaos that has been my June/July/August and give me fresh hope.

Wish me luck!!

In the meantime - I come bearing a new review for Fair Winds.

You can check out this post by Jenre at her blog Well Read or her expanded post over at ReviewsbyJessewave where she is a guest reviewer.

Reviewed by Scandalous Minx at Literary Nymphs: 5 Nymphs and a Golden Blush Recommended Read


I don’t know which enthralled me more; the characters, the setting or the plot. Maybe it was the combination of all three and how well they danced together like the perfect Tango. I’m truly in love with this story, and hope Chrissy Munder won’t leave this incredible tale at just one book. I personally would love to gain more time with the crew of Devlin’s Due. This is a fantastic read should not be missed, and even those who get seasick from looking at a pool will find pleasure reading Fair Winds.

Reviewed by April at Fallen Angels Reviews: 4 Angels - You can’t go wrong with Fair Winds! Rudy Haas completely makes this story great. Even though Ike is the alpha-male type, with tall, dark, and silent down pat, Rudy still steals the show with his gentle nature and gritty drive to succeed at any cost.

Reviewed by Kassa at Rainbow Reviews: 31/2 stars - This is an entertaining and intriguing shorter novella with a real flair for atmosphere and sexual tension. While not wholly successful, the story does shine in the details and characters leaving you wanting more, especially with the hanging ending. The solid writing and descriptive prose bring the energy and excitement of sailing alive from repetitious drills to stormy rescues. Although there are several problems with the story, I enjoyed reading the book and hope there are more in the future.

The request for a continuation is a common one, and while I can't say when it will happen Following Seas will be the title when next Rudy and boys come out to play.

New Review as of August:
You can check out this post by Jenre at her blog Well Read or her expanded post over at ReviewsbyJessewave where she is a guest reviewer.

Now Available in eBook from Dreamspinner Press,



Fair Winds - available in eBook July 9, 2009

Summary: Rudy Haas dreams of becoming an "old goat," a sailor who's completed twenty-five races from Port Huron to Mackinac.

But when his crew throws him off the team for being gay, Rudy has to find another boat and crew to have any chance of making his dream come true. Blind luck leads him to the men of Devlin's Due and a test run where Rudy's toughest battle isn't winning his place on the team—it's fighting his attraction to team captain Ike Ujarka.


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I'm very excited today as I've received a preliminary copy of Fair Wind's cover art. *pets the pretty*



Fair Winds - available in eBook July 9, 2009

Summary: Rudy Haas dreams of becoming an "old goat," a sailor who's completed twenty-five races from Port Huron to Mackinac.

But when his crew throws him off the team for being gay, Rudy has to find another boat and crew to have any chance of making his dream come true. Blind luck leads him to the men of Devlin's Due and a test run where Rudy's toughest battle isn't winning his place on the team—it's fighting his attraction to team captain Ike Ujarka.

( “But we’ve already replaced you. You’re off the boat.” )

Fair Winds - available in eBook August 2009

Summary: Rudy Haas dreams of becoming an "old goat," a sailor who's completed twenty-five races from Port Huron to Mackinac.

But when his crew throws him off the team for being gay, Rudy has to find another boat and crew to have any chance of making his dream come true. Blind luck leads him to the men of Devlin's Due and a test run where Rudy's toughest battle isn't winning his place on the team—it's fighting his attraction to team captain Ike Ujarka.

( “But we’ve already replaced you. You’re off the boat.” )

Reviews for Fair Winds.
Buy Link: http://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/store/product_info.php?cPath=55_128&products_id=1308

Reviewed by Kathy at Dark Diva Reviews: 5 Delightful Divas in a Review you can read here. And I'm pleased to say that Fair Winds was also entered in their Book of the Month Reader's Poll.

Fair Winds was totally engaging, exciting and a perfect story about friendship, relationships and falling in love. The way that Ms. Munder ended the story was wonderful, and I can definitely see room for another adventure with the crew of Devlin’s Due… hopefully soon!

Reviewed by Scandalous Minx at Literary Nymphs: 5 Nymphs and a Golden Blush Recommended Read

I don’t know which enthralled me more; the characters, the setting or the plot. Maybe it was the combination of all three and how well they danced together like the perfect Tango. I’m truly in love with this story, and hope Chrissy Munder won’t leave this incredible tale at just one book. I personally would love to gain more time with the crew of Devlin’s Due. This is a fantastic read should not be missed, and even those who get seasick from looking at a pool will find pleasure reading Fair Winds.

Reviewed by April at Fallen Angels Reviews: 4 Angels - You can’t go wrong with Fair Winds! Rudy Haas completely makes this story great. Even though Ike is the alpha-male type, with tall, dark, and silent down pat, Rudy still steals the show with his gentle nature and gritty drive to succeed at any cost.

Reviewed by Jenre at her blog Well Read or her expanded post over at ReviewsbyJessewave where she is a guest reviewer. - All in all a great novella which kept my attention from start to finish, despite my lack of knowledge about sailing. Grade: Very Good.