The Girl in the Toile Wallpaper by Mary K. Savarese - Book Tour and Giveaway

The Girl in the Toile Wallpaper - Book Tour and Giveaway

11/19/2021

The Girl in the Toile Wallpaper
The StarWriters Trilogy Book 1
by Mary K Savarese
Genre: Fantasy Adventure, Romance

Alice may have fallen through the looking glass and created a relationship with the Cheshire Cat but it's twelve-year-old Tyler who falls into the toile wallpaper and unwittingly bonds with thirteen cats.
Tyler must rescue the girl of his dreams or forever be imprisoned inside the wallpaper of time while running from an evil wizard.

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Prologue

It is said, “Where evil rages, hope prevails.” This is not about evil for hope shall find a way …

He watched as the dark shadows swirled across the room. A wind, as strong as a summer tornado, spun and yet moved nothing. Dante hid in the shadows and the sound of squalls raged through his ears. He inched his way toward the massive windows and darted behind the heavy drapery. His heart raced and he gasped when shards of light flashed through the room and threatened his reality. When a lightning bolt shattered, he winced and stepped deeper into the folds of the fabric. Standing in the middle of the study, a boy held tightly to a girl in his arms. Dante wanted to help them but how? The evil man’s robe glimmered with each wave of his arm. Dante watched in horror as the man threw the sheets of paper onto the floor. His long, golden fingernails glowed in the dim light. As the pages floated, each piece crawled toward the couple as if alive. Awkward sounds filled Dante’s ears as ghost-like buildings hovered through the air as if they were nothing more than a whisp of smoke. Now, a medieval scene flashed before his eyes, and the curtains vibrated in his hands. A flicker of an olive tree and then a farmhouse and then a vineyard … are those sheep? Dante tried to inch closer but his feet refused to move. He was glued in place behind the drapes. The ghostly objects disappeared into the paper and he trembled in terror. The shadows formed into a miniature print, each arranging itself according to the direction of the evil man. The man was painting a distressing scene through the movements of his symphonic hands. The wizard swiped along the floor and the girl was jerked into the air. She hovered for only a moment before spinning as easily as a spinning wheel. Then as if no friction ever existed, the girl screamed and the wind sucked her into the cloth paper … the girl was gone…

Mary K. Savarese is an award-winning author & speaker born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. She is known for her quirky titles. She earned a degree in accounting from City University, NY and worked within the insurance and financing world. Her debut novel, Tigers Love Bubble Baths & Obsession Perfume (who knew!) is a contemporary spiritual mystery that transcends three genres … mystery, spirituality, and romance, and won eight national book awards. Mary was a religious education teacher and is now a Eucharistic minister for the Catholic church. After raising a family in Connecticut, she moved to Florida with her husband and spends her time writing entertaining and unusual stories. Her latest release, The Girl In The Toile Wallpaper, is a fantasy adventure intertwined with romance. It is the first novel in The StarWriters Trilogy.

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I love to begin a story with a quirky title. It's become very much my signature. It is the way my second novel, The Girl In The Toile Wallpaper, a fantasy adventure intertwined with romances began. And, while writing I realized a theme kept appearing and I thought I could create upon that and my StarWriters Trilogy was born. What inspired me deeply was a Toile that hung in the guest room of my home….
(Now what is Toile?) Toile originated in France and always tells a fabulous story. It is very vibrant, usually two to three colors and can depict everyday life, lives through the centuries. It can be historical, architectural. The imagination of a toile is endless. And it has been a part of our everyday as wallcovering, fabric, clothing, decorator accents. So inspired by the burgundy and cream toile in my guest room, I saw a girl and her friends and family dancing, laughing, living their lives. I also saw love, loyalty and betrayal….
I love fantasy and adventure and romance. Put those three together with a quirky title and that is where my inspiration for The Girl In The Toile Wallpaper began.

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102 Comments

Bernie Wallace

11/19/2021 06:12:48 am

How long did it take you to write your book?

Mary K. Savarese link

11/19/2021 07:04:59 am

Cheers Bernie,
Thank you for your question. The Girl In The Toile Wallpaper took one year to write, rejected over and over again by traditional publishers. I spent another six months of personal editing, showing more instead of telling. My Fantasy Adventure intertwined with Romance caught the attention of a new publishing House, Indignor. Another year of creative editing together with a fabulous editor, Lynn Moon with cover consultations.(They performed a work of art there!) And the Girl In The Toile Wallpaper released on September 6th, (coincidently my late mom's birthday) As you can see it's a long journey from idea, to physical creation....

Christina Gould

11/19/2021 07:38:19 am

I love the beautiful cover and the excerpt. Thanks for the giveaway!

Mary K. Savarese link

11/19/2021 08:53:49 am

Cheers Christina,
Thank you for your comment. I so appreciate you taking the time! I love the cover and excerpt so very much! I give all the credit to Indignor House Publishers. When they presented the cover I was in awe and thanked them for their artistic creativity to the storyline and characters!

sarah s

11/19/2021 08:40:36 am

What an interesting book idea. How did you come up with the idea for the book?

Mary K. Savarese link

11/19/2021 09:03:37 am

Hi Sarah,
There was always something about Toile, a fabric, wallcovering, decorative accents that would mesmerize me because of its two tone vibrant colors. Each toile tells a story. In my home I had several toiles, both wallcovering and fabric. One in particular, in a guest room, a burgundy and cream, I saw love, loyalty, lives being shared, and I saw betrayal... I had visited Florence and Siena Italy when my college kids studied in Florence and with those two components and some imagination I created the Girl In the Toile Wallpaper. I hope you enjoy reading it.
Cheers,
Mary K. Savarese

Rita Wray

11/19/2021 10:54:54 am

Sounds good, I like the cover.

Mary K. Savarese link

11/19/2021 12:01:08 pm

Hi Rita,
Thank you. You have warmed my heart with your comments!
Cheers,
Mary K. Savarese

David Basile

11/19/2021 11:24:23 am

Sounds like a good book.

Mary K. Savarese link

11/19/2021 12:03:29 pm

Hi David,

Hi David,
Thank you for you wonderful comment. I do hope you get to read it. And please get back to me.
Cheers,
Mary K. Savarese

Barbara Montag

11/19/2021 11:44:40 am

Fantasy Adventure, Romance - I say yes!
And what a great funky cover.
Thank you for sharing this with us.

Mary K. Savarese link

11/19/2021 12:05:27 pm

Hi Barbara,
Thank you for your lovely comments! I so appreciate it!
Cheers,
Mary K. Savarese

Michele Soyer

11/19/2021 11:50:30 am

The cover is amazing so creative...

Mary K. Savarese link

11/19/2021 12:10:08 pm

Thank you Michele. I fell in love with it the moment the Publisher presented it. They really saw the essence of the story I was trying to portray and my protagonist, Lyly. I love how she is falling. One of the trailers shows that effect as well!
I truly hope my publisher wins for cover design.
Cheers,
Mary K. Savarese

Marcy Meyer

11/19/2021 12:00:40 pm

Very unique cover and title. I like the cover. It looks great.

Mary K. Savarese link

11/19/2021 12:14:06 pm

Hi Marcy,
Thank you for those kind and inspiring words. You make my day!
Cheers,
Mary K. Savarese

Beyond Comps

11/19/2021 12:31:04 pm

Great cover!

Mary K. Savarese link

11/19/2021 01:56:21 pm

Hi Beyond Comps,
Thank you so very much!
Mary K. Savarese

Julie Lundstrom

11/19/2021 12:38:14 pm

This book sounds interesting to read.

Mary K. Savarese link

11/19/2021 01:58:20 pm

Hi Julie,
Thank you so very much. I hope you get a chance to read it and I'd love to hear back from you.
Cheers,
Mary K. Savarese

Sherry

11/19/2021 12:59:17 pm

I really like the cover and the excerpt.

Mary K. Savarese link

11/19/2021 02:00:34 pm

Hi Sherry,
And thank you! Your kind words make my day!
Cheers,
Mary K. Savarese

Eva Millien

11/19/2021 02:47:26 pm

Nice to meet you, Mary, The Girl in the Toile Wallpaper sounds like an exciting read and I like the unique cover! Thanks for sharing it with me and good luck with your book and the tour! Have a wonderful holiday season!

Mary K. Savarese link

11/19/2021 03:13:37 pm

Hi Eva,
Thank you so much for your encouragement and kind words. I wish you a wonderful, healthy and blessed holiday season as well.
Cheers!
Mary K. Savarese

wendy hutton

11/19/2021 03:09:47 pm

love the cover very unique

Mary K. Savarese link

11/19/2021 03:15:49 pm

Hi Wendy,
Thank you so much!
Cheers,
Mary K. Savarese

Ann Fantom

11/19/2021 04:20:01 pm

This sounds like an interesting book and I also like the cover.

Mary K. Savarese link

11/19/2021 04:46:29 pm

Thank you Ann,
Cheers!
Mary K. Savarese

Jon Heil

11/19/2021 06:05:46 pm

Keep it up!

Mary K. Savarese link

11/20/2021 06:20:01 am

Thank you so much for your support Jon!
Cheers,
Mary K. Savarese

Abigail Gibson

11/19/2021 06:59:47 pm

This book looks awesome and Happy Thanksgiving!!

Mary K. Savarese link

11/20/2021 06:22:35 am

Hi Abigail,
Happy Thanksgiving to you as well and happy, healthy holidays ahead. Thank you for your kind words. Means a lot to me.
Cheers,
Mary K. Savarese

Susan Smith

11/19/2021 07:13:44 pm

Sounds like an interesting book. I like the cover.

Mary K. Savarese link

11/20/2021 06:24:01 am

Hi Susan,
Thank you so very much.
Cheers,
Mary K. Savarese

bn100

11/19/2021 07:59:55 pm

nice excerpt

Mary K. Savarese link

11/20/2021 06:26:07 am

Hi bn100,
Thank you, so wonderful for your feedback.
Cheers,
Mary K. Savarese

angela heerde

11/19/2021 10:10:55 pm

i like book details,

Mary K. Savarese link

11/20/2021 06:33:59 am

Hi Angela,
So much goes into the making of the novel I have learned. The Girl In The Toile Wallpaper is a trilogy and my second traditionally published fiction. It took me ten years before my first manuscript was accepted. It took a year of creative editing work on a weekly basis before release. I love it and I love to hear from readers. Thank you.
Cheers,
Mary K. Savarese

Elizabeth H.

11/19/2021 10:11:34 pm

This cover is absolutely gorgeous! Do you get to have any input on your book covers?

Mary K. Savarese link

11/20/2021 06:38:51 am

Hi Elizabeth,
I immediately loved it! The publisher showed me the cover with the toile background and then tweaked it from there.
The Hardcover is amazing. It is a piece of art and I hope Indignor House wins an award for the bookcover!
Cheers,
Mary K. Savarese

Thomas Gibson

11/19/2021 10:50:34 pm

Cover looks great! Excerpt sounds interesting.

Mary K. Savarese link

11/20/2021 06:40:32 am

Hi Thomas,
Thank you. I hope you get to read it and please stay in touch!
Cheers,
Mary K. Savarese

Debbie P

11/19/2021 11:29:34 pm

This sounds like a really good read. Great cover!

Mary K. Savarese link

11/20/2021 06:42:16 am

Hi Debbie,
Thank you so much. I hope you get to read it and please stay in touch!
Cheers,
Mary K. Savarese

David Hollingsworth

11/20/2021 02:01:46 am

The cover is striking.

Mary K. Savarese link

11/20/2021 06:43:28 am

Hi David,
Thank you so much! Happy Holidays!
Cheers,
Mary K. Savarese

Serge B

11/20/2021 05:57:02 am

I liked the cover and excerpt

Mary K. Savarese link

11/20/2021 06:44:32 am

Hi Serge,
Thank you. I hope you get to read it and please stay in touch!
Cheers,
Mary K. Savarese

Kari B

11/20/2021 08:47:53 am

Sounds like a fun and unique fantasy to dive into.

Mary K. Savarese link

11/20/2021 09:09:57 am

Hi Kari,
Thank you for your kind words! I hope you read The Girl In The Toile Wallpaper and please stay in touch.
Cheers,
Mary K. Savarese

Bea LaRocca

11/20/2021 11:07:13 am

An awesome cover and an intriguing synopsis and excerpt, this sounds like an exciting read. Thank you for sharing your guest post and book details and for offering a giveaway, I have enjoyed reading about you and your work and am looking forward to reading your story

Cynthia C

11/20/2021 01:01:21 pm

The excerpt is interesting. Thank you for sharing it.

Mary K. Savarese link

11/21/2021 02:48:39 am

Hi Cynthia,
Thank you so very much!
Cheers,
Mary K. Savarese

Terri Quick

11/20/2021 04:20:38 pm

Cool cover

Mary K. Savarese link

11/21/2021 02:53:13 am

Hi Terri,
Thank you. My publisher designed it and I hope they win an award for the cover. It is so artistic. And the hardcover version is amazing with so much detail on the inside flaps and back.
Cheers,
Mary K. Savarese

jan

11/20/2021 06:23:28 pm

I just love this cover both in relation to the title and as a stand alone - so unique.

Mary K. Savarese link

11/21/2021 02:55:39 am

Hi Jan,
Thank you for your lovely comment. My publisher Indignor House really saw the vision of this story with such a fabulous and artistic cover.
Cheers,
Mary K. Savarese

Peggy Salkill

11/21/2021 09:45:58 am

Love the cover!

Mary K. Savarese link

11/21/2021 02:59:02 pm

Thank you Peggy,
Cheers,
Mary K. Savarese

Wendy Jensen

11/21/2021 10:54:48 pm

The book details sound like a great adventure.

Mary K. Savarese link

11/22/2021 05:18:59 am

Hi Wendy,
Thank you so much. Makes my day!
Cheers,
Mary K. Savarese

Kelly D

11/22/2021 10:43:06 am

The book sounds great, especially the main character.

Mary K. Savarese link

11/23/2021 06:21:31 am

Hi Kelly,
Thank you so much! You made my day!
Cheers,
Mary K. Savarese

beth shepherd

11/22/2021 01:05:53 pm

This looks like a great read

Mary K. Savarese link

11/23/2021 06:23:23 am

Hi Beth,
I hope you get a chance to read The Girl in The Toile Wallpaper. Please stay in touch.
Cheers,
Mary K. Savarese

Ken A Ohl

11/22/2021 04:43:33 pm

this book looks intriguing

Mary K. Savarese link

11/23/2021 06:24:54 am

Hi Ken,
Thank you for your encouraging words! So nice to hear!
Cheers,
Mary K. Savarese

Karin

11/24/2021 06:52:48 am

After reading the excerpt, I'm going to be very suspicious of any wall paper that I see in the future :)

Mary K. Savarese link

11/24/2021 09:45:28 am

Hi Karin,
Love your sense of humor!
Cheers,
Mary K. Savarese

Calvin

11/27/2021 05:19:05 pm

Awesome romance theme, sounds like a lovely book. Best wishes on the tour.

Mary K. Savarese link

11/29/2021 10:44:15 am

Hi Calvin,
Thank you! I hope you get to read The Girl In The Toile Wallpaper. Please stay in touch.
Cheers and Happy Holidays,
Mary K. Savarese
www.maryksavarese.com

Danielle Day

12/1/2021 05:58:41 pm

I like it!

Mary K. Savarese link

12/2/2021 09:36:40 am

Cheers Danielle,
Thank you for your lovely comment!
My Best To You Always,
Mary K. Savarese

LYNN CLAYTON

12/2/2021 08:11:53 pm

greatcover

Mary K. Savarese link

12/3/2021 07:54:17 am

Hi Lynn,
Thank you! I'm hoping my publisher, Indignor House, gets an award for the cover they designed. It is so artistic.
Cheers and Happy Holidays,
Mary K. Savarese

Azeem Isaahaque

12/16/2021 04:16:48 pm

Seems like a wonderful read

Mary K. Savarese link

12/20/2021 05:42:34 am

Thank you Azeem!
I hope you get a chance to read The Girl In The Toile Wallpaper. Please stay in touch www.maryksavarese.com
Cheers,
Happy Holidays & New Year!
Mary K. Savarese

Daniel M

12/18/2021 12:28:39 pm

like the cover

Mary K. Savarese link

12/20/2021 05:43:37 am

Thank you Daniel!
I hope you get a chance to read The Girl In The Toile Wallpaper. Please stay in touch www.maryksavarese.com
Cheers,
Happy Holidays & New Year!
Mary K. Savarese

Karen A.

12/18/2021 03:11:25 pm

Sounds like a great read. Cool cover.

Mary K. Savarese link

12/20/2021 05:46:09 am

Thank you Karen,
I hope you get a chance to read The Girl In The Toile Wallpaper. Please stay in touch www.maryksavarese.com
Cheers,
Happy Holidays & New Year!
Mary K. Savarese

Stephanie Liske

12/18/2021 11:50:12 pm

I like the book details.

Mary K. Savarese link

12/20/2021 05:47:28 am

Thank you Stephanie for your kind words!
I hope you get a chance to read The Girl In The Toile Wallpaper. Please stay in touch www.maryksavarese.com
Cheers,
Happy Holidays & New Year!
Mary K. Savarese

Sarah L

12/19/2021 12:52:00 am

Looks like an interesting book.
Thanks for the contest.

Mary K. Savarese link

12/20/2021 05:48:21 am

Thank you Sarah,
I hope you get a chance to read The Girl In The Toile Wallpaper. Please stay in touch www.maryksavarese.com
Cheers,
Happy Holidays & New Year!
Mary K. Savarese

Brianna KETCHUM

12/19/2021 12:36:10 pm

Love the cover!

Mary K. Savarese link

12/20/2021 05:49:28 am

Thank you Brianna!
I hope you get a chance to read The Girl In The Toile Wallpaper. Please stay in touch www.maryksavarese.com
Cheers,
Happy Holidays & New Year!
Mary K. Savarese

jose rosado

12/19/2021 05:01:19 pm

What do you think of the book details? Do you have any questions for the author?

A very good blurb

THX

Mary K. Savarese link

12/20/2021 05:50:28 am

Thank you Jose!
I hope you get a chance to read The Girl In The Toile Wallpaper. Please stay in touch www.maryksavarese.com
Cheers,
Happy Holidays & New Year!
Mary K. Savarese

Betty Curran

12/19/2021 05:08:40 pm

The title grabbed my interest immediately as I love the toile designs. I'm looking forward to reading the story.

Mary K. Savarese link

12/20/2021 05:51:36 am

Thank you Betty!
I hope you get a chance to read The Girl In The Toile Wallpaper. Please stay in touch www.maryksavarese.com
Cheers,
Happy Holidays & New Year!
Mary K. Savarese

Francine A

12/19/2021 05:14:06 pm

Sounds like a good read

Mary K. Savarese link

12/20/2021 05:52:25 am

Thank you Francine!
I hope you get a chance to read The Girl In The Toile Wallpaper. Please stay in touch www.maryksavarese.com
Cheers,
Happy Holidays & New Year!
Mary K. Savarese

Jennifer Alaggio

12/19/2021 09:12:04 pm

Sounds like an excellent read! I hope to get the opportunity to read it!

Mary K. Savarese link

12/20/2021 05:53:37 am

Thank you Jennifer!
I hope you get a chance to read The Girl In The Toile Wallpaper. Please stay in touch www.maryksavarese.com
Cheers,
Happy Holidays & New Year!
Mary K. Savarese

Renata

12/19/2021 10:18:06 pm

Sounds good!

Mary K. Savarese link

12/20/2021 05:59:06 am

Thank you Renata!
I hope you get a chance to read The Girl In The Toile Wallpaper. Please stay in touch www.maryksavarese.com
Cheers,
Happy Holidays & New Year!
Mary K. Savarese

Sand

12/19/2021 11:02:56 pm

Sounds like a great book!

Mary K. Savarese link

12/20/2021 06:00:01 am

Thank you Sand!
I hope you get a chance to read The Girl In The Toile Wallpaper. Please stay in touch www.maryksavarese.com
Cheers,
Happy Holidays & New Year!
Mary K. Savarese

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12/20/2021 05:39:23 am

Thank you Silver Dagger Tours for an amazing 31 days!

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