What if everything you believed about yourself was totally wrong? Have You Seen Him a Suspense Thriller by Kimberly Lee Spotlight Tour with Guest Post & Giveaway

 

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Book Summary

For David Byrdsong, life is a series of daily obligations. An attorney, he lacks both ambition and the ability to commit to a long-term relationship with his girlfriend, Gayle. Abandoned by his family at an airport when he was eleven, he learned to blunt his feelings, despite his subsequent adoption by a loving couple.

Until one day, when David discovers his own face in a missing child ad. Suddenly driven to uncover the truth about his past, he is forced to tap into his inner strength as he encounters corporate conspiracies, murdered bystanders, and distressing suspicions about the only family he’s ever really trusted. David enlists Gayle's help—and the help of an unlikely stranger with secrets of his own—as he attempts to find his true family, whoever they are.

Thrilling, exploratory, and propulsive, Have You Seen Him is a story of lost identity, dangerous secrets, and a deeply personal pursuit of the truth.

PUBLISHER: Butterfly Effect Press

ASIN: B0F9TJYN8V

ISBN-13  979-8991867207

Print Length: 268 pages

Purchase Links:

Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/p/books/have-you-seen-him-kimberly-lee/22713495

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Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Have-You-Seen-Him-Kimberly/dp/B0FB88YBBF/

GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/234889217-have-you-seen-him

Guest Post:

Inspired By Images

Some images catch your eye, embed themselves in your memory, and never let go. They haunt you. The organs in your chest seem to twist and turn. You hold your breath as you take it in. This is what happened when I saw an unusual missing child ad more than a decade ago. The boy on the left was 10 years old; the man on the right was 40. It was the same person, the child and his computer-progressed grown-up self. Their eyes seemed to hold mine, pulling me in. I thought about the family who’d been looking for this boy for thirty years. Never giving up. I tore the ad from the paper, carried it around in my bag for a while, and eventually sat down to write a story.

Writing with images opens me up creatively. A powerful visual activates both my brain and my body, by way of the senses. It’s similar to people-watching and developing a backstory as they walk by. We get a passing glimpse of someone and create a story in our minds, just from that brief encounter.

I recently learned about Stendahl Syndrome, a psychological condition. Looking at artwork and experiencing a deep connection to it brings on a rapid heartbeat, dizziness, sweating, and even fainting. Art can cause deeply visceral responses. Writing with images is a way to capture some aspect of that, using the power of the visual to take us to new depths with words.

The formal name for this literary technique is “ekphrastic writing.” Originating from the Greek “ekphrasis,” which means to describe, point out, or explain, it’s a way to transform the visual to the verbal. One of the earliest examples is The Iliad, Homer’s story about scenes depicted on Achilles’ shield. 

Poet Jackie Craven describes a few ways to write with images. One approach is to write about our personal response to the artwork. Explore the raw feelings that arise. Another is writing as if we’re in conversation with the subject of the piece, speaking directly to it. On the flip side, we can write as if the image itself is speaking. What does it have to say about who it is and what it wants? We can also expand the art, backwards or forwards. What happened before the moment in the piece? What will happen next? Finally, we can lean into symbolism and write about what the art represents, what message it carries for us. However we choose to engage with an image, the goal is to listen closely and then respond by making it our own. It’s a beautiful invitation to bring a piece of art to life with our own voice, our own perspective. Writing about the missing child ad gave me a chance to honor the photos. When you encounter an image that won’t let you go, that makes you catch your breath, write about it—and watch the powerful story emerge.

About the Author

Kimberly Lee, JD is the author of the riveting thriller Have You Seen Him. A versatile writer, editor, and creativity coach, she has a passion for nurturing the imaginative spirit and helping others reveal their own inner wisdom. Kimberly is an Amherst Writers & Artists affiliate and serves on its board. She is a certified facilitator of SoulCollage®, Journal to the Self, and Guided Autobiography, as well as a joyful meditation teacher and Groove Method provider. A teaching artist with Hugo House, Women On Writing, The Writing Salon, and Loft Literary, Kimberly has led events at numerous retreats and conferences. Recent collaborations include Esalen Institute, Omega Institute, Arts & Healing Initiative, the Expressive Therapies Summit, and Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center. Kimberly’s writing has appeared in a variety of publications and anthologies, and she has served on the staffs of Literary Mama, F(r)iction, and Carve Magazines. Kimberly trusts in the magic and mystery of miracles and synchronicity, and believes everyone is creative and has unique gifts to share. Connect with Kimberly on Instagram @klcreatrix or at KimberlyLee.me.

Giveaway:

Join us as we celebrate the launch of Kimberly Lee's thriller and suspense novel Have You Seen Him. Read an interview with the author and a chance to win a copy of the book yourself.

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Blog Tour Calendar

August 18 @ Just Katherine

Visit Katherine's blog for a review of Kimberly Lee's thriller Have You Seen Him. 

https://justkatherineblog.wordpress.com/

August 20 @ One Writer's Journey

Visit Sue's blog for a review of Kimberly Lee's thriller Have You Seen Him. 

https://suebe.wordpress.com/

August 21 @ What Is That Book About

Visit Michelle's blog for a spotlight of Kimberly Lee's thriller Have You Seen Him.

https://www.whatisthatbookabout.com/

August 23 @ World of My Imagination

Visit Nicole's blog for her review of Kimberly Lee's thriller Have You Seen Him.

https://worldofmyimagination.com/my-blog/

August 25 @ Chapter Break

Visit Julie's blog for a guest post by Kimberly Lee on her journey from attorney to writer and how she leans on that experience for her writing.

https://chapterbreak.net/

August 27 @ One Writer's Journey

Visit Sue's blog for her response to our tour-themed prompt on what comforts her and gives her a sense of community and connection.

https://suebe.wordpress.com/

August 28 @ Knotty Needle

Visit Judy's blog for her review of Kimberly Lee's newest thriller, Have You Seen Him.

https://knottyneedle.blogspot.com/

August 29 @ Writer Advice

Visit Lynn's blog for a guest post by Kimberly Lee on inspiring words from other authors.

https://writeradvice.com/category/writing-advice/

August 31 @ Words from the Heart

Join Linda's blog for a guest post by Kimberly Lee on her research for the novel Have You Seen Him.

https://contemplativeed.blogspot.com/

August 31 @ Live, Love and Laugh for a Healthy Lifestyle

Visit Nicole's blog for her review of Kimberly Lee's newest thriller, Have You Seen Him.

https://liveloveandlaughforahealthylifestyle.wordpress.com/

September 2 @ Live, Love and Laugh for a Healthy Lifestyle

Stop by Nicole's blog again for her response to our tour-themed prompt on what she dreams of doing and small steps she is taking towards it.

https://liveloveandlaughforahealthylifestyle.wordpress.com/

September 3 @ Create Write Now

Visit Mari's blog for a blog post by Kimberly Lee on transforming everyday events and interactions into great scenes.

https://www.createwritenow.com/journal-writing-blog

September 4 @ Words by Webb

Visit Jodi's blog for her review of Kimberly Lee's newest thriller, Have You Seen Him.

https://www.jodiwebbwriter.com/blog

September 5 @ Words from the Heart

Visit Linda's blog for her review of Kimberly Lee's newest thriller, Have You Seen Him.

https://contemplativeed.blogspot.com/

September 6 @ A Sip, A Shout, and a Sentence

Join Celyse's Substack for her review of Kimberly Lee's newest thriller, Have You Seen Him.

https://celysewrite.substack.com/

September 7 @ StoreyBook Reviews

Visit Leslie's blog for her spotlight of Kimberly Lee's newest thriller, Have You Seen Him.

https://storeybookreviews.com/

September 9 @ A Wonderful World of Words

Visit Joy's blog for a guest post by Kimberly Lee about writing with images.

https://awonderfulworldofwordsa.blogspot.com/

September 11 @ Knotty Needle

Visit Judy's blog for her response to our tour-themed writing prompt on following her intuition.

https://knottyneedle.blogspot.com/

September 12 @ Sarandipity's Blog

Visit Sara's blog for her interview with Kimberly Lee about her newest thriller, Have You Seen Him.

https://sarandipitys.com/blog/

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September 13 @ Lisa Haselton's Reviews and Interviews

Join Lisa for an interview with Kimberly Lee about her newest thriller, Have You Seen Him.

https://lisahaselton.com/

September 15 @ A Storybook World

Visit Deirdre's blog for her spotlight of Kimberly Lee's newest thriller, Have You Seen Him.

https://www.astorybookworld.com/

September 16 @ Kaecey McCormick's blog

Visit Kaecey's blog for her review of Kimberly Lee's newest thriller, Have You Seen Him.

https://www.kaeceymccormick.com/blog

September 17 @ Boys' Mom Reads

Visit Karen's blog for her review of Kimberly Lee's newest thriller, Have You Seen Him.

https://karensiddall.wordpress.com/

September 18 @ Words by Webb

Stop by Jodi's blog again for an interview with author Kimberly Lee.

https://www.jodiwebbwriter.com/blog

September 18 @ The Frugalista Mom

Visit Rochie's blog for her response to our prompt about what she dreams of doing and small steps Ishe can take towards it.

https://thefrugalistamom.org/

September 20 @ Just Katherine

Visit Katherine's blog for her response to our tour-themed prompt on what comforts her and gives her a sense of community and connection.

https://justkatherineblog.wordpress.com/

September 20 @ Choices

Visit Madeline's blog for a guest post by Kimberly Lee on her book's journey from idea to publication.

https://www.madelinesharples.com/

September 21 @ Kaecey McCormick's blog

Don't miss Kaecey's blog stop for an interview with Kimberly Lee.

https://www.kaeceymccormick.com/blog

September 25 @ Caitrin King's blog

Visit Caitrin's blog for her review of Have You Seen Him by Kimberly Lee.

https://www.caitrincking.com/blog