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Blog Tour and Author Guest Post: Searching for Tina Turner by Jacqueline Luckett

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Searching for Tina Turner by Jacqueline Luckett

Synopsis:

For any woman who has questioned the direction of their lives or wanted to make a change: SEARCHING FOR TINA TURNER is for you.

On the surface, Lena Spencer appears to have it all. She and her wealthy husband Randall have two wonderful children, and they live a life of luxury. In reality, however, Lena finds that happiness is elusive. Randall is emotionally distant, her son has developed a drug habit, and her daughter is disgusted by her mother's "overbearing behavior." When Randall decides that he's had enough of marriage counseling, he offers his wife an ultimatum: "Be grateful for all I've done for you or leave." Lena, realizing that money can't solve her problems and that her husband is no longer the man she married, decides to choose the latter.

Guest Post from author, Jacqueline Luckett:

Where did the title of the book come from?

“Typically, I’m not good with titles—either remembering them or thinking them up. In an early draft, I named chapters after song titles, but only a few were Tina Turner’s. I thought it would confuse readers to have such a powerful icon as inspiration, but to use other artist’s songs as chapter titles.

When I began writing this story of a woman on the verge of change, my working title was close to what I ended up with. Lena, the novel’s main character, is inspired by Tina Turner’s ability to move forward and claim her place in the world. There were various combinations, but my intention was always to include Miss Turner’s name. The title, Searching for Tina Turner, reflects Lena’s journey to self. I’m glad that my editor loved the title, and it stuck.

Tina Turner is a wonderful and vital woman. She’s a role model in so many ways, and I have great respect for her. I hope she regards the title as a tribute to her triumphs and accomplishments.”

Learn more about the book and author:
JacquelineLuckett.com
Jacqueline Luckett's blog
Jacqueline Luckett on Twitter
SEARCHING FOR TINA TURNER on Facebook
HachetteBookGroup.com page
Author article

Book trailer: