Barbara Lohr
1. I hear you have a dog in your novel. Tell us about Coming Home to You.
Coming Home to You is the first of seven books in the “Man from Yesterday” series, which is set in a beach community in Michigan.
BLURB: Ten years after leaving Gull Harbor and going through a divorce, family duty brings Kate Kennedy home. She discovers the boy she was crazy about in high school is determined to change their small town. Not good. But Cole and his sweet little girl steal her heart. It’s summer in Gull Harbor where the beaches are wide, memories run deep and love is in the air…although some try to fight it.
Coming Home to You is now FREE on Kindle Unlimited, and the ebook, usually $3.99, is only 99 cents on Amazon in July! Buy Link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00X5Y6A8E
2. Why did you add a dog to this book?
I’ve always thought that men who have pets are especially kind. In the story, Cole is one of those guys. His dog Priscilla is a Harlequin Great Dane, and Prissy has her own sly comments to make about what’s going on in the book. Readers seem to enjoy those.
NOTE: Here’s a photo of Priscilla from the back cover of Coming Home to You…
My husband and I had a Harlequin Great Dane at the time. Her name was Parfait, so adding her was a natural. Although Parfait is now gone, we still have Hombre our male cat, who is often my inspiration.
3. What other books have you written?
Right now, I have five series. Most of them like the “Man from Yesterday” series are sweet romance. However, my latest series takes place in Charlevoix, Michigan, and is women’s fiction.
Another fun book that has a pet in it is The Christmas Cruise. In it, a young princess brings her dachshund on board her father’s cruise ship against his orders. The heroine discovers 
Clara and Shatzi in the laundry. She believes Clara’s tale about her mean father, which isn’t of course true at all. But Shatzi was a lot of fun and served a purpose.
: Here’s a photo of Clara and Shatzi from The Christmas Cruise…
The Christmas Cruise Buy Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09JYBV8KR
4. Tell us about your kudos.
Most recent awards:
2024: Christmas in Charlevoix—Finalist, Women’s Fiction.
2024: Her Christmas Wish—1st Place, Inspirational Fiction, National Excellence in Story Telling.
2022 Holt Medallion: The Christmas Cruise—Virginia Romance Writers, Award of Merit Finalist.
2019: Christmas Dreams and Santa Schemes—1st Place, National Excellence in Romance Fiction Awards.
Other awards can be found on my website: https://www.barbaralohrauthor.com/awards.html
5. How do you promote your books?
My monthly newsletter is an important vehicle. Right now, I have about 5,000 readers on that list. You can sign up for that by going to my website, first page: https://www.BarbaraLohrAuthor.com/
Funnel and Story Origin have been helpful for author swaps and group promotions. Sometimes I take out ads: Bookbub, Book Cave, etc. Usually every month, I put one of my books on sale and I promote it.
6. Where can readers learn more about your books and connect with you online?
Website: https://www.BarbaraLohrAuthor.com/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/barbaralohrauthor
CONTEST: One lucky commenter on this interview will WIN a Coming Home to You paperback!!
MARCIA: Thank you, Barbara, for being my July interviewee! I love your romances!
MONTHLY BLOG EBOOK CONTEST! Would you like to win a Marcia James’ ebook? Visitors to this pro-pet blog can join in the fun, comment, and/or share photos of their pets for a chance to win one of my ebooks!
Each month, I’ll randomly pick one blog commenter to win. To leave a comment and/or a photo, click on the word “Reply,” which is just below the social media icons for THIS interview. (Don’t scroll past this interview to the next interview.) Go Pets!
Hi, Barbara! Thank you for being my July interviewee! I have always enjoyed your books and can highly recommend them to anyone who loves sweet romances!
I enjoyed reading this interview and learning more about Barbara Lohr
Hi, Lisa! Thank you for stopping by my blog. I hope you have a wonderful summer!
The Christmas Cruise sounds like a fun read.
Hi, Leela! I agree with you. I haven’t had a chance yet to read The Christmas Cruise, but I’m really looking forward to it. Happy 4th of July!
Hi Leela, my husband and I took a cruise on the Danube some time ago. So beautiful and a wonderful place to fall on love. During November many of the towns have wonderful Christmas markets and that is the backdrop for this fun romance. What better way to heal a broken heart?
Hi, Barbara! Your cruise sounds wonderful. We want to do a river cruise next year. It sounds so relaxing and fun. 😉
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This sounds like an enjoyable book, pets always add a fun element. This is Oreo, he’s a sweet cat.
Hi, Julie! That’s such a cute photo of Oreo! Thanks for stopping by and commenting. Have a great 4th of July!
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Would love to win. I have two dogs and two cats. I love my animals
Hi, Jane! Thank you for sharing the cute photo of your dog. Is s/he sticking his/her tongue out at one of your cats? 😉 Thanks for stopping by and commenting. Have a wonderful 4th of July!
looks like a nice book to read. although i have known men who own pets and were kind to pets weren’t at all kind to people.
Hi, Jeffrey! It’s a type of “rule of thumb,” I guess, that people who like pets are nice people, but it’s not always true, I’m sorry to say. Thank you for stopping by my blog and commenting. Have a great summer!
Hi Marcia and Barbara – always nice to learn more about writing friends. Kudos on the awards, Barb. Thanks for sharing about your work.
Becky
Hi, Becky! {{waving across town}} Thanks for stopping by. I hope you have a wonderful summer!
hi Becky, I enjoy reading your post on Facebook and have always enjoyed your books!.
Fun sounding book!!!! Great Danes are always a good addition! I’m a bit “dog sad” just now- but it might cheer me up. All your books sound fun.
Hi, Nancy! I agree with you about Great Danes. Sending hugs.
Book sounds lovely.
Hi, Miranda! I agree. 😉 Have a wonderful summer!
Some years ago, our next door neighbors included a Great Dane, named Homer. He was a great dog. I could tell by his barks all the “doings’ in the area”. Miss him. Look forward to reading your book.
Hi! {{waving across town}} I hope you’re having a relaxing summer. Thanks for stopping by and commenting!
The winners of the blog contests are: Julie M. (Barbara’s paperback) and Miranda S. (my ebook)!! Congratulations! Julie–you’ll be contacted by Barbara and I’ll email Miranda. Have a wonderful summer!