Twelve Days of Christmas with Farrah Rochon (Day 5)
By APOOO • Dec 17th, 2008 • Category: Twelve Days of Christmas Book Giveaway •
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Hello everyone and welcome to the fifth day of the Twelve Days of Christmas Virtual Book Tour and Books Giveway. We invite you to join us as we intimately spend time with author Farrah Rochon. And continuing with the Twelve Days of Christmas Theme, today APOOO will giveaway FIVE BOOKS:
Release Me by Farrah Rochon
Nothing But Trouble by Bettye Griffin
Schae’s Story by Angelia Menchan
One Taste by Allison Hobbs
When a Man Loves a Women by LaConnie Taylor Jones
For information on how to win this book package, CLICK HERE.
After you read Farrah interview feature, don’t forget to answer today’s DISCUSSION QUESTION which can be found at the end of Farrah’s interview.
In 140 words or less, describe what Christmas decoration you would be and why?
Probably tinsel, because I may be cute and sparkly, but I can be a pain to get rid of once I’ve gotten good in comfortable in one place. 
LOL…love your answer.
In 140 words or less, describe why your latest release would make a wonderful Christmas present?That’s easy. My latest release, a holiday anthology with fellow authors Stefanie Worth and Phyllis Bourne Williams, captures the very essence of the holidays. In my contribution, A CHANGE OF HEART, a couple whose marriage is on the rocks rediscovers what they first loved about each other while away at a cozy mountain retreat. It is the perfect story to get you in the mood for the holidays.
If you were one of the 12 days of Christmas items, what would you be and why?
The nine ladies dancing. That’s the closest one that resembles one of the things I love most, getting together with my friends and having a great time.
Share your most memorable childhood Christmas experience. I’m not sure I have just one. Being a part of a huge extended family that got together for every major holiday, I’d say it’s just a combination of all those Christmases spent by my grandmother, opening presents, eating good food, and lusting after the unopened gifts under the tree. I could never understand how some of my cousins could just let their presents sit unopened. Me either…I remember one year I opened all of my presents EARLY and rewrapped them…lol. Now the great thing about that is that I NEVER did it again because it was hard as heck trying to pretend I was surprised when I wasn’t…hehe.
What was the best present you received as a child? A hand-held Casio TV when I was in the 7th grade. I got it specifically so I could watch the opening of The Guiding Light while on my way home. That was a great gift…and chuckling about watching the Guiding Light as you walked home.
What has been the best present you’ve received as an adult? Cash. I just always seem to need it. Don’t we all.
What’s your favorite Christmas dish? My mom’s oyster dressing.
What’s your favorite Christmas song? Too many favorites: Donnie Hathaway’s This Christmas, Gladys Knight and the Pips version of Do You Hear What I Hear, and O’ Holy Night and These Three Kings. I love Christmas music.
What’s your favorite Christmas movie? A Christmas Story
What’s your favorite Christmas drink? Eggnog
It’s Christmas Eve and we saw you kissing Santa Claus…describe what your ‘Santa Baby’ looks like. Cute, cute, and cute!
What’s the best thing about Christmas? Celebrating the birth of Christ and everything He has meant to my world.
Complete the phrases…
It doesn’t feel like Christmas until I put up Christmas decorations.
Books are always on my Christmas list. Mine too!
My Christmas traditions include exchanging gifts with friends.
Food for the Poor is one charity that I recommend others donate to during the holidays (and all year-round).
My church (love midnight mass with the choir singing) has the best Christmas services (and New Year’s ain’t bad either.)
And because APOOO is a book club…and we need to talk about books before we leave…please answer the following questions:
Excluding books written by you, what five books are you recommending to others as Christmas gifts this year.
Suzanne Brockmann’s DARK OF NIGHT
Gwyneth Bolton’s PROTECT AND SERVE
Shannon K. Butcher’s NO REGRETS
Marsha Moyer’s THE SECOND COMING OF LUCY HATCH
Robyn Carr’s A VIRGIN RIVER CHRISTMAS
What was the last book you read that:
made you cry? Linda Howard’s CRY NO MORE
made you laugh? Christie Craig’s DIVORCE, DESPERATE & DELICIOUS
made you use all five senses? Brenda Jackson’s THE CHASE IS ON
was in a genre you don’t normally read? My critique partner Shauna Roberts’ ICE MAGIC, FIRE MAGIC
used location as a character? Sandra Brown’s CHILL FACTOR
Wonderful review Farrah! Thank you for spending time with APOOO and participating in the Twelve Days of Christmas Virtual Book Tour and Books Giveaway.
DISCUSSION TOPIC
Day Five, Old Version–Five Golden Rings
TODAY’S DISCUSSION QUESTION: Day Five, Modern Version–When I think of the five golden rings, I think of the Olympics. The five rings represent the five major regions of the world: Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania. With that in mind, let’s take a trip…to each region. Name one country/city that you would like to visit in each region.
(My answers–Africa, Egypt; Americas–hmmm I want to visit South America rainforests; Asia–Phillipines…the beaches baby…lol; Europe–hands down Frances–because I want to experience it with my husband; Oceania–New Zealand…but given the beautiful beaches/water, I think I could do almost any of these countries.)
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My answers–Africa, Egypt; Americas–hmmm I want to visit South America rainforests; Asia–Phillipines…the beaches baby…lol; Europe–hands down Frances–because I want to experience it with my husband; Oceania–New Zealand…but given the beautiful beaches/water, I think I could do almost any of these countries
Same as you except for the husband part..since I dont has one LOL
Hey Farrah, I haven’t read your books yet but they sound interesting. Side note: A good friend of mine has Rochon in her family lines. She was born in New Iberia and is a proud Creole girl to the bone.
1. Since I have been reading about the Sudan in Midnight, I would like to go there but I don’t want to bre around the violence.
2. I want to go to Bahia in Brazil.
3. Rome
4. Beijing, China
5. Down Under to Australia
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Linda, lol…maybe we should tour together…well if I hit the lottery you know where we will be going…hehe.
Africa – Johannesburg. I know someone from there and she spoke so highly of it I would like to experience it from myself.
the Americas – Argentina has some fabulous waterfalls.
Asia – Philippines. A place I’ve always wanted to see.
Europe – Dubrovnik, looks out on the Mediterranean. The city is beautiful.
Oceania – Vanuatu beaches with spas and massages and sea turtles.
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Jennifer, the Johannesburg resident…was she black?
Dubrovnik is beautiful…one of my brothers visited and took many pictures when he lived in Europe (he and his wife lived in Sweden for almost a decade).
Hi Farrah -
I have enjoyed all of your wonderful stories. Keep writing!
Africa – Senegal
Americas – Uraguay
Asia – Japan
Europe – Turkey
Oceania – any old island/beach will do
Farrah…I have not gotten my hands on The Chase is On By Brenda Jackson…All five senses..I need to get that. I am working my way through all of the books in her series.
TODAY’S DISCUSSION QUESTION: Day Five, Modern Version–When I think of the five golden rings, I think of the Olympics. The five rings represent the five major regions of the world: Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania. With that in mind, let’s take a trip…to each region. Name one country/city that you would like to visit in each region.
Africa – Kenya
The America’s – Peru
Asia – Bejing
Europe – Paris
Oceania – Sydney
Farrah, loved the first two books in the Holmes brothers series. I am looking forward to reading book three and also the book that you currently have out now.
Africa~Kenya
Americas~Brazil
Europe~Milan
Asia~Philippines
Oceania~Sydney
TODAY’S DISCUSSION QUESTION: Day Five, Modern Version–When I think of the five golden rings, I think of the Olympics. The five rings represent the five major regions of the world: Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania. With that in mind, let’s take a trip…to each region. Name one country/city that you would like to visit in each region.
Africa- Kenya
Americas- Peru
Europe- Paris
Oceania-Australia
The woman was mixed, But she considered herself to be black. She is very beautiful. She reminds me a lot of an Indian.
Sounds wonderful. One day I will be able to fulfill all these dreams and wishes.
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Here are my answers to today’s discussion question
Africa–I think I would like to see Egypt to visit the pyramids
the Americas–Brazil (especially during carnival time)
Asia- Bejing to see the Forbidden City
Europe–Germany
Oceania—New Zeland
Hey Raven…why Germany?
Thanks for the shout out, Farrah!
Here’s where I would choose to go:
Africa: Egypt
Americas: Montreal
Asia: Nicobar Islands
Europe: Italy
Oceania: New Zealand
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Finally, I get to join in the discussion! I was hoping to pop in today, but the day job was particularly brutal.
Anyhoo, thanks for stopping in ladies.
Dera, I hope you enjoy my stories. I think they’re fun, but I’m biased.
Beverly and Tiffany, so happy you have been enjoying the Holmes Brothers. RESCUE ME will be here at the end of next month! I’m so excited to give readers Alex’s story.
LaShonda (Is this the same LaShonda from the Santa Baby tour? If so, keep your eyes open. I’ve just sent you something in the mail!). Get your hands on Brenda Jackson’s Westmoreland series. I adore them, and Chase’s books is just freaking hot!
Shauna, you know how I feel about your books. Just love them!
Onto today’s discussion topic:
Africa – I’d chose Mauritius, because the tiny island looks absolutely beautiful.
Americas – I’d go with Western Canada because I didn’t get a chance to see enough of the Canadian Rockies when I visited years ago.
Asia – China – hands down. I’ve always been fascinated by the culture.
Europe – That’s a hard one. I’d go with London, I guess, because I’ve read so much about it in regency romance novels.
Oceania – Whichever of the South Seas Islands where Survivor: Micronesia was filmed. I loooved it!
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I’d go to…
Africa–Egypt or Ghana
Americas- Brazil
Asia–China or Taiwan
Europe–Paris, of couse
Oceania–Fiji
And the winner is Shauna Roberts…congrats Shauna!
OH! That’s great! Thank you. I’ve read Farrah, but not any of the other authors, so I’m looking forward to getting to know their books.
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opening presents, eating good food, and lusting after the unopened gifts under the tree.
LOL. I thought I was the only one who opened all her gifts and then eyed the other unopened gifts. I felt like the unopened gifts were calling me and I wanted to open them so bad. LOL.
Great interview, ladies!
Gwyneth
Hi Farrah:
Great interview, Sis!!
Another Egg Nog woman. I love it!!
Take good care and can’t wait to read the newest release.
Best,
LaConnie
Hey Cuz-In-Law!
Sorry I missed you yesterday! Like you, the job was hectic. And doing the gift exchange with girlfriends was much fun. Anyway, it was a great interview.
Happy Holidays!!!
Very much enjoyed this interview, Farrah and Yasmin!
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Thanks Carleen.
I received my prize books yesterday! Thanks again, and I hope you have a wonderful new year.
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Hey Shauna glad you received your books and hope you enjoy them. Happy New Year.