Around the Fire welcomes author and adventurer, Terry Segan

​It’s been a heck of a time in Florida over the past few weeks. I believe this is the ‘rainy’ season. LoL, at one point the camper had river front property when the storms hit. But all to soon it’s coming to a close here. We’ll be heading back to NJ this month. One of the cool things is we are members of Harvest Hosts and will be staying at our first host location on the way home. Check out this great service. For a small annual fee (usually the cost of an overnight stay at a campground) you can stay at a farm, winery, brewery, church and all kinds of other places at no cost. You are just encouraged to purchase something if a product is offered for sale. Things like a bottle of wine or a pie. Here’s the link for you to check out if you have a camper https://harvesthosts.com/
Don’t forget to join my monthly email list. I have a few personal appearances coming up, including a huge author event at Brookhollow Winery in Columbia NJ. Here the link to that https://www.facebook.com/events/226911728627793/
If you’ve been with me the past couple of blog posts, I’ve been discussing inspiration and how it effects my life and writing. I think you are going to enjoy today’s guest. Who must get a ton of ideas from just living her life. Please help me welcome Terry Segan to the fire.
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Hi Terry! I’m so glad you could join me today. While I grab us a bit of refreshment please tell our other guests who you are other than your bio?
I’m a bit of an adventurer. Life is meant to be lived, and I don’t enjoy sitting on the sidelines as a spectator. When I was twenty-two (many moons ago), I wanted a change, so I moved across the country by myself from Long Island, NY, to Los Angeles. At the age of fifty-five, I passed the training course and got my motorcycle license. Despite my perseverance, the clutch finally beat me, but I’m content to ride backseat. And, I will forever have the ‘M’ endorsement on my driver’s license!
 
So you’re a motorcycle mama! How fun. Pete and I always talked about getting a couple of bikes but hey, we got the RV instead. Other than the motorcycle and writing what other interests do you enjoy?
 
I love exploring something new, whether it’s a museum I’ve never been to, or a new place to go camping. Half the fun is researching things to do, whether it’s near where I live or someplace I’ll be traveling to.
 
Nice, my girl is a camper too. Who is your network or support system?
 
At home, that would be my husband. He cheers me on every step of the way and tolerates my ramblings while I work out plot lines. His only request is to someday be a chalk outline in one of my books. I believe I can accommodate that request. Out in the world, I belong to a wonderful writer’s group who have become a huge part of my writing life over the past seven years. Through their constant encouragement and critiques, my stories have been greatly enriched.
 
Your hubby sounds like a fun guy. Chalk figure LOL. I enjoy a group of author friends as well. Couldn’t do it without them. Who or what books or authors are your inspiration?
 
Mystery books with a dual timeline or stories in the present time with a tie to something in the past inspire me. One of my favorites is The Eight by Katherine Neville. It tells a tale with a dual timeline as well as an ancient, mystical chess set.
 
That sounds intriguing. I’ll have to check it out. What is your neighborhood like?
 
It’s quite unique because I live in an RV Resort. We’ve been full-time for over six years in the same park and love the lifestyle. It’s fun meeting new neighbors and hearing about where they’re from and places they’ve gone. Paring down our belongings to the bare minimum to fit into our rig was very freeing. Both my husband and I agree. We don’t want stuff. We want experiences, which is what we get every chance we can.
 
This winter was our first long-term stint in the RV. I did love learning the ins and outs of camp life. We’re not ready for fulltime though.  Do you have a particular object like a piece of jewelry or a keepsake of some sort?
I wear a silver ring that had belonged to my mother. It’s a band with waves engraved all the way around. She bought it while on a bus tour in the Southwest. Like me, she loved to travel, and this piece of jewelry had been her favorite. Whenever I wear it on a trip, I feel as if she is traveling with me.
 
How wonderful. Years ago, there was a commercial that talked about a “Kodak Moment.” It’s a moment in time you catch a picture. One you never want to forget. What is yours?
 
My wedding picture—the two of us kissing while wearing matching masks. We’ve been together for seven years but tied the knot only a year and a half ago. Since we married in the midst of the pandemic, it was just us, the officiate, and our two witnesses. Our way of announcing the nuptials was to post our wedding pic on Facebook and changing our status. The comments were great!
 
Congratulations! Best wishes for a long and happy life. Pete and I are celebrating 28 years in May. Speaking of celebrations, what is one without food. If you could eat anything in the world right now, what would it be?
 
Seafood! My favorites are lobster, shrimp, and steamed clams.
 
Worst household chore?
 
Hands down, it’s laundry. I have trust issues with the washing instructions on a garment, and bleach terrifies me. Luckily, I married well, and the hubby handles this chore.
 
Would you rather have unlimited international first-class tickets or never have to pay for food at restaurants?
 
As I might have mentioned a time or two, I love to travel, so I would definitely want the unlimited tickets. They would be in constant use!
 
Do you play board games?
 
Yes! My favorite is Scrabble, but I rarely get to play as my older daughter is the only one who’ll play it with me. (Might be because I usually win—seven letter words with the 50-point bonus!)
 
 What was your first job?
 
Working as a clerk in a Jewish bakery. It was there I discovered the most amazing substance on the planet—almond paste! I gained ten pounds that year.
 
I convinced Pete to add almond paste to his homemade cinnamon buns. Sadly he only makes them once or twice a year {{{sigh}}} Terry, thank you so much for joining me at the fire today. Before you head out on your next adventure, can you leave a bit about you and your latest book?

Terry sent a photo of her doing something on my Bucket List. Route 66 will one day be mine.

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​Precious Treasure
by
Terry Segan
 
​⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Debbie S
Fast-paced mystery with a friendly ghost and laugh out loud humor
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2022

 
Janie Holcomb prays for closure once the courts declare her missing husband dead. Instead, she’s sent spiraling down a dangerous path.
 
When her lawyer delivers a package held in trust, she finds a cryptic warning along with a Civil War journal promising buried treasure. While seeking a connection between her spouse and the decades-old diary, Janie attracts the spirit of a Confederate soldier pleading for help.
 
Enlisting her brother’s assistance to chase down clues, they discover that not everyone they know should be trusted. Janie overlooks potential threats when the promise of new love stirs her emotions. Will her digging uncover the answers she craves or doom her to a similar fate?
 
Get your copy today 
Amazon book link: www.amazon.com/dp/B09PJXMD9Z
Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/precious-treasure-terry-segan/1140834503
 
Follow Terry 
Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/AuthorTerrySegan
Author Website: https://terrysegan.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terrysegan
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SeganTerry
 
More about the author 
Terry Segan resides in Nevada. The beach is her happy place, but any opportunity to travel soothes her gypsy soul. The stories conjured by her imagination while riding backseat on her husband’s motorcycle can be found throughout the pages of her paranormal mysteries.

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