by J.J. Tanner from the Dinner Club Mysteries by Linda Wiken
J.J. Tanner here. I just finished the final details for the Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary I was hired to plan. I’m an event planner at Make It Happen, here in Burlington, VT. What I loved about his gig was everything! The Stanton’s are such a delightful couple, still truly in love after all these years. They were so happy to share their memories and hopes, and so pleased with my suggestions. The party takes place in a few weeks with over 80 close friends and family invited. They knew what they wanted and I was happy to put their plans into action.
What they don’t know is that their children also approached me to arrange for a renewal of their wedding vows at the party. They supplied the names and contact info for those in the original wedding party who are still with us. Every one one I contacted was eager to come to the party, on the sly of course. I’ve arranged for the same bouquets the women carried, white carnations for the men’s lapels, and we even have the flower girl and ring bearer attending – now in their fifties! They have such caring kids; I was so pleased to be able to follow through with this surprise touch. And I can hardly wait to see their faces.
I’m not married and I don’t have a steady boyfriend (not now, anyway) but I’m hoping one day it will happen and that the Stantons will be an inspiration.
To continue the celebration and because Killer Characters is doing a Summer Giveaway, I’m giving away a signed copy of ROUX THE DAY, the second in the Dinner Club Mysteries, to someone who celebrates a 50th Wedding Anniversary this year. If there are several, there will be a draw. If there are none, there will still be a random draw. Just leave a comment telling me how many years for you; or if you’re not married, you can still enter. Remember to leave your email address! The draw is open until noon tomorrow.
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ROUX THE DAY is here!
Find Book #2 in the Dinner Club Mysteries at your favorite bookstore or online.
The first book in the Dinner Club Mystery series is available at the bookstore of your choice, and on-line; also as an e-book.
Writing as Erika Chase:
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Put me down for a random draw if you have one! I was married for 17 years, then divorced. If still married it would be 54 years.
ReplyDeleteI am not married either at this point...is there a second drawing? Confused...
ReplyDeleteMarilyn [email protected]
We have been married 45 years. dbahn(at)iw(dot)net
ReplyDeleteI have been married for 12 years.
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We are married 40 years this year.
ReplyDeletedebby236 at gmail dot com
I'll be married 5 years come Dec 12.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the chance.
lady(dot)janel(at)hotmail(dot)com
Happy Anniversary. I have been married 10 years.
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I would have been married to my husband, tomorrow, June 8th, we would have celebrated 21 years of marriage, but sadly he passed away 7 months ago from Kidney Cancer. Thanks as always for your generosity. [email protected]
ReplyDeleteMay 24th we celebrated our 47th anniversary. Thanks for your great feature. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteI have been married for 42 years. Many thanks. elliotbencan(at)hotmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteJust celebrated 45 years!
ReplyDelete]libbydodd at comcast dot net
June 21st my husband and I will be celebrating our 31st anniversary. Thanks
ReplyDeletePeg_Halley(at)twc(dot)com
My husband and I are getting close... We celebrated our 46th anniversary this year. [email protected]
ReplyDeleteBob & I have been married since October 1, 1972. That makes 45. bobwiesmann(at)gmail(d0t)com
ReplyDeleteOnly 22 years but it was the third marriage for each. Took us awhile to find true love.
ReplyDeletecjreynolds52(at)comcast(dot)net
Delete48 for us this month!
ReplyDeletesallycootie(at)gmail(dot)com
Nope didn't go thT route
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a great party & this sounds like a great series. turtle6422(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteIt will be 30 years this October for hubby and I. My parents made it to 50+, and my in-laws made it to 49 and would have made 50 if my father-in-law had survived.
ReplyDeletemomzillasteel at gmail dot com
I was married for 11 years, than divorced. Would love to read the book.
ReplyDeletediannekc8(at)gmail(dot)com
My parents were married for 66 years.
ReplyDeletemarypres(AT)gmail(DOT)com
My parents had 47 years together before my Mom passed away.
ReplyDeletejtcgc at yahoo dot com
Bob and I were married 45 years in 2003. He died two months after our anniversary.
ReplyDeleteThat's been almost 14 years ago. Doesn't seem possible that so much time has
passed. I would love to read the book. I got to help celebrate my parent's
50th anniversary many - many years ago. thanks.
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I celebrated my 35th anniversary this year. If I had stayed married to my first husband it would have been 50 years----but I wouldn't be nearly as happy as I am now.
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I was married 46 years when my husband died unexpectedly 25 years ago today. I have a partner now and we have been together 20 years. Thanks for offer of random draw. [email protected]
ReplyDeleteI was married 46 years when my husband died unexpectedly 25 years ago today. I have a partner now and we have been together 20 years. Thanks for offer of random draw. [email protected]
ReplyDeleteOnly half-way there at 25 years married here. Love seeing all these folks married for so many years. kchinetti at gmail dot com.
ReplyDeleteIt's 27 years for us. Thank you for the chance. Sharon catwoman1a1119(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteI'm not married, and I don't intend to get married. I'll be 49 in a few days...My parents, however will celebrate their 56th wedding anniversary this September! My mom loves reading mysteries too.
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15 years Thanks for the chance. Maceoindo(at)yahoo(dot)com
ReplyDeleteI just haven't found my someone yet. Hopefully I will and will have those 50 years. Heaven knows it's a real accomplishment these days. Thank you for the chance to win. robbfan141729(at)yahoo(dot)com
ReplyDeleteWe've been married 37 years. Last weekend we hosted a party for my in-laws' 60th anniversary. cheers (at) marjimmanor (dot) com
ReplyDeleteMy husband and I will be married 32 years this August. Not too sure we'll make the 50 year mark since we married later than most but we will sure try to. I love the plot and have added it to my to read list. Thanks for posting it on your blog. robeader53(at)yahoo(dot)com
ReplyDeleteMarriage was fine for awhile. Now I am single and enjoying myself.
ReplyDeletejwisley(at)aol(dot)com
I didn't make it past17 years.
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I celebrated 27 years of marriage this year, can I win 54% of the book? LOL
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Hi, well, my Husband and I will be married 40 years this coming September! We have also survived 15 years of cancer (mine) together. I think your books sound great. Thanks for the chance to win! Patty [email protected]
ReplyDeleteI was married for 26 years until my husband passed away almost 4 years ago. This year would have been 30 years.
ReplyDeleteNever been married. Will be 45 soon. Catbooks72(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteThanks to everyone who entered. I'm sorry, I couldn't get to the blog on Wed. to comment but I'm so impressed by the variety of stories. To those who haven't reached 50 years yet, good luck! To those who had heartbreak before that time, I'm so sorry. For those not on the marriage path, celebrate your lifestyle!
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