Come sail away with Cindy Dorminy...plus a book giveaway

With Jethro

We're pleased to have Cindy Dorminy at CLC. She's no stranger here, as Sara has read and enjoyed a bunch of her rom-coms. (See her review of The Foster Wife from 2023, as just one example. Put Cindy Dorminy's name in the search bar to see her other reviews.) Today Cindy is talking about her latest rom-com, The Loathe Boat, and she has some print copies and ebooks to give away!

Cindy Dorminy grew up on a steady diet of popcorn (the kind you pop in a sauce pan), Tab (pre-Diet Coke), and movies for teenagers. She can't let a day go by without quoting a line from one of her favorite films, so quirky dialogue is a must in her stories. Cindy enjoys writing funny love stories, walking her dog, and slinging iron the old-fashioned way.

When she's not tucked away in her she-shed, Cindy shares her house with her musician husband and her awesome daughter (oh, and her adorable dachsie).  She resides in Nashville, TN, where live music can be heard everywhere, even at the grocery store.

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Synopsis:
The Loathe Boat is about to set sail! All aboard!

Chrissy Parks already has one failed marriage under her belt, and despite being on good terms with her ex, she has no desire to put another ring on her left hand anytime soon. Life is good with Deacon, her amazing boyfriend, so there’s no need to rock the boat.

Deacon Youngblood has other plans. He pops the question just days before they plan to set sail on a role-playing-themed cruise. When Chrissy flips out and turns down his proposal, he begins to think that she may not be over her ex.

The situation escalates into a breakup, but neither will relinquish their cruise ticket. Chrissy climbs aboard the Sovereign of the Sea with the goal of clearing her head and enjoying all the cruise has to offer. Deacon follows with the hope of winning her back.

Chrissy has a nagging feeling that Deacon is hiding something from her. And he’s not the only one vying for her attention. Chrissy must search her heart and decide who she wants. Or maybe she should abandon ship.

Cindy Dorminy did it again! The Loathe Boat is an impossible-to-put-down, action-packed rom-com that delivers all the feels. The characters are terrific, the setting is spectacular, and the story has the perfect amount of tension and spice. This story featured some of my favorite tropes: second -chance love, forced proximity, and love triangles. I've never had any desire to go on a cruise, but after traveling with Chrissy and Deacon, my entire thought about sailing has changed....

~ Hilary Grossman, author of Mom Com

 

"In Dorminy's classic voicey style, The Loathe Boat takes readers on a hilarious and wild adventure on the high seas. You'll laugh, cringe, and swoon right along with Chrissy and Deacon as they LARP their way towards an ending that's as funny as it is surprising. This is a read not to be missed!" 

~ J.R Luis, author of Unfortunately Karen

What is a favorite compliment you received on your writing?
I work in a large department at a major medical center for my day job. I was walking by the front desk one day and heard one staffer tell the other “That’s Cindy, the writer.”  The other staffer said, “I love your books.” She received a massive bear hug because no one (other than my family who is required to shower me with praises) has ever done that before. It made my year.

What is one thing you would tell the debut novelist version of yourself? 
That’s a tough one. Even though I am publishing my tenth novel (gasp), I still feel like a newbie most days. I guess one thing I did do correctly is contact some authors that I admired. These may not be on the NYT bestselling list, but indie authors or mid-level authors. They (we) love it when people contact us. One in particular is still a good online friend today and I cherish her encouragement and our commiseration sessions. Also, don’t get too settled on only one path to publication. The industry changes on a dime and you may need to pivot. You might think you want a traditional (big 5) publishing deal with an agent at some point, but later, you might want to be independent and have total control over your writing career. Or you may want to choose a smaller traditional press like I did. All paths are valid and each one has definite pros and cons.

If The Loathe Boat were made into a movie, who would you cast in the leading roles? 
This is an easy one. Kellan Lutz was always the picture in my mind for Deacon.  He’s very easy on the eyes but doesn’t really know it. Megan Fox is Angela. She’s drop dead gorgeous, so it’s hard not to like her. Theo James is Elliot. Tall, handsome, and incredibly sure of himself. And starring Olivia Holt as Chrissy. She’s cute as can be, perky, and very lovable. Plus, she’s from Tennessee!

If you could cosplay anyone, who would it be?
I’m such a nerdy girl, Velma from Scooby Doo would be my go-to character. And who doesn’t love Scooby?

Courtesy of The Hollywood Reporter

If your life was a TV series, which celebrity would you want to narrate it? 
I think I would love Jennifer Aniston to narrate my life, especially if she uses that adorable Texas accent she had in Dumplin’.

If we were to visit you, what are some places you would take us to see?
I live in Nashville, TN (a/k/a Music City) and like my bio states, there is live music everywhere, even at the grocery store. I wouldn’t take you to Kroger, obviously, but we would go to the Grand Ole Opry. Everyone must experience that at least once in their life. Also, we’d go to The Bluebird Café. It’s this hole in the wall (away from downtown) where singer-songwriters showcase their songs. You might not recognize them on the street, but you would definitely know their songs. One caveat to the Bluebird – shhhhh. No talking, no woo-hooing. Speaking of ‘woo-hooing’ I would NEVER take you downtown to the honky tonks. You’ll never get me on one of those pedal taverns (otherwise known as woo-hoo wagons).

Thanks to Cindy for chatting with us and for sharing her book with our readers.

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