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Author C.R. Grissom shares the perfect cocktail for Christmas morning!

December 21, 2023 · Posted by Tule Publishing

Delicious recipes straight from the kitchens of your favorite Tule authors.

Tule author, C.R. Grissom, shares that her favorite holiday cocktail is a traditional Irish Coffee! She says it’s one of her “favorite things to make Christmas morning after all the presents have been opened.”

Author of Tule’s Gladiators of the Gridiron series, C.R. Grissom lives in San Jose, California working for a high-tech company by day, and writing contemporary romances with heart by night.

C.R. Grissom’s Perfect Irish Coffee

Ingredients:
1oz Irish Whiskey
1 sugar cube
2 TBS fresh whipped cream
6oz of coffee

Directions:

  1. Place the sugar cube into a glass mug
  2. Fill the mug halfway with coffee. Stir until sugar cube dissolves. Add whiskey.
  3. Add more coffee to fill the mug to an inch below the top of the glass.
  4. Spoon fresh whipped cream over the top.
  5. Enjoy!

 

EYEFUL: Release day blog post featuring C.R. Grissom!

March 2, 2021 · Posted by Tule Publishing

What would you do for your family?

A little about me. I’m one of five children. I have two older sisters and two younger twin brothers. I’m the middle child of our brood. We’ve traveled together, teased each other, and have been there for each other through triumphs and tragedy. A few months ago, we lost my brother-in-law. He walked out the door one day, and we never saw him alive again. Loss reveals the strengths of familial bonds.

(My niece is pictured on the left at age 14.)

My family ethnicity is Portuguese—both sides harken back to Madeira Island—part of a tiny archipelago in the Atlantic. I grew up in a large Portuguese community in Santa Clara, California. While I understand Portuguese, I’m not fluent in the language. I’ve always wanted to create a character like me: a first-generation American. 

(A queen with her side maids at a parade.)

In Eyeful, Tiago’s family immigrated from Madeira Island. Tiago’s Avó (grandmother) slides into Alzheimer’s. Her memory blips scare him because he’s close to her, and he knows one day his Avó won’t recognize him. The simple fact hurts him on a visceral level. 

When it’s discovered Avó was tricked into signing over the deed to her home—Tiago has to save his family from eviction. Tiago recognizes Phoebe Mackenna—whose mother awaits trial for the same title scams in Las Vegas. The coincidence of Phoebe’s move to San Jose can’t be ignored. He devises a plan to get close to Phoebe to determine whether she’s in on the con. There isn’t a line he won’t cross to reveal the truth and save his family. Deception weighs heavily on Tiago, especially after he befriends Phoebe, and questions whether she’s capable of fraud.

Phoebe’s world fell apart when her mother was arrested. Her mother’s inability to express or show love for Phoebe exacerbates their problems. The ugly spotlight of her mother’s alleged crimes follows her everywhere and becomes too overwhelming. A fresh start at Fortis University will provide Phoebe with distance from her mom and much-needed clarity about her mother’s professed innocence. When Phoebe meets Tiago, her gut tells her he has an agenda, but she can’t understand what or why? Regardless, she’s determined not to expose her heart to more emotional damage.

Tiago and Phoebe have to overcome the lies and deception that drive a wedge between them and threaten to keep them apart. Their ultimate struggle over their respective families—and the lengths you’ll go to protect them—drives this story.

 

C.R. Grissom lives in San Jose, California—smack dab in the middle of Silicon Valley. She works for a high-tech company by day, and at night writes contemporary sports romance featuring young adults as they transition to college. Winner of the 2018 RWA Golden Heart Award in young adult romance for her first manuscript: Mouthful.

Tule Author Q&A: C.R. Grissom talks body image and burritos

March 9, 2020 · Posted by Tule Publishing

New Tule author C.R. Grissom stopped by to talk all about her debut new adult romance, Mouthful!

 

 

Welcome to Tule! What is one thing you can tell our readers that no one else knows about you?

I switched to digital format reading because of an injury. I’d been revisiting the Outlander series for the umpteenth read. By the time I reached the end of book six, I’d sprained the pinky finger of my right hand because the weight of those hardback tomes became too much. I didn’t want to stop reading, so I bought the series in digital format. Problem solved! Now I can’t imagine leaving the house without my entire bookshelf in my back pocket. But it all started with a book nerd injury.

 

Tacos With LimeWhat was your favorite scene to write and why?

I had such fun writing Caleb and Faith’s first date at Iguana’s. She felt unsure, but she still walked through the door. She’s nervous, waiting for Caleb to return with their food and then Everest sits down. He’s chock-full of confidence, charm, and loaded with audacity. There’s an instant sense of friendship that springs from their first conversation. Once Everest leaves, Caleb and Faith start to recognize the chemistry arcing between them while sharing a five-pound burritozilla.

 

Mouthful touches on teen and young adult body image issues in such a real and poignant way. What inspired you to write about this topic?

Young women are inundated by fashion magazines promoting a certain body type. As a result, far too many of us aren’t happy in our skin. Myself included. A conversation with my niece about my harsh inner critic had a profound impact on me and sparked the idea for a book about a girl struggling with negative body image. Faith is a compilation of all women who face the daily battle against perceived imperfections and her character arc reflects her journey towards body acceptance.

 

What song would be in the soundtrack to Faith and Caleb’s love story?

That’s a tough choice. Bruno Mars’ “Just The Way You Are” best fits their relationship. But John Legend’s “All of Me” has the line about a smart mouth that reminds me of Faith.

 

What are you currently reading?

A Small Town Christmas by Nan Reinhardt. I just read the scene inside the winery where Sam tastes Conor Flaherty’s chambourcin wine for the first time. Now I want a glass! It’s a great read and I’m falling hard for these characters.  

 

 

 

About the Author

C.R. Grissom lives in San Jose, California—smack dab in the middle of Silicon Valley. She works for a high-tech company by day, and at night writes contemporary sports romance featuring young adults as they transition to college. Winner of the 2018 RWA Golden Heart Award in young adult romance for her first manuscript: Mouthful.