Christy Tillery French / ChristyFrench.Com

[Christy Tillery French / ChristyFrench.Com]

THE BODYGUARD AND THE SHOW DOG is a laugh a minute story in the best Janet Evanovich style. The situations that Natasha finds herself in are hilarious, her attempts to balance her career and her relationship are the makings of an Emmy winning sitcom. Ms. Tillery French's Bodyguard series is one that will have you laughing and cheering Natasha's bid for independence even as you feel complete sympathy for Jonce's quest to keep her safe from herself. A wonderful book for an afternoon read.
--Brenda Edde, Romance Junkies

The Bodyguard:
by Christy T French
Opening the cover of a new Christy French book is always an adventure. The dialogue is witty and spicy. The story moves along at a rapid pace, with the action usually unexecpted and at times hilarious.
--Barbara Buhrer, Reviewer, Myshelf.

Ms. French blends comedy, suspense, personal trauma and hot romance and presents a fine read. And cool characters. Watch out for the Pit and Bigun bodyguard team! Make the effort to find "The Bodyguard".
--C. B. Shelly, Reviewer, CataRomance.

NEWS:

June 9, 2006

PRESS RELEASE

Behler Publications announces the release of Christy Tillery French's second book of the Bodyguard series, The Bodyguard and the Show Dog. Readers who enjoy Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series, will love Christy's newest installment of her Bodyguard series. The book is slated for release 6/6/06 and is available at local bookstores, www.amazon.com, www.barnesandnoble.com, or www.behlerpublications.com. This installment pits protection specialist Natasha Chamberlain against animal abusers and bad guys as she tries to protect Chumley, a champion Pug with a death threat hanging over his head.

The Bodyguard and the Show Dog is receiving 5-star reviews from professional reviewers. Brenda Edde of Romance Junkies says: "The Bodyguard and the Show Dog is a laugh-a-minute story in the best Janet Evanovich style. The situations that Natasha finds herself in are hilarious, her attempts to balance her career and her relationship are the makings of an Emmy winning sitcom." Donna Zapf at Cata Single Titles adds: "French has such a witty twist to her words that I could not help but devour the whole book in one sitting. The Bodyguard and the Show Dog is this summer's beach read." And Laurel Johnson, senior reviewer with Midwest Book Review, says: "Along with the action, suspense and romance we expect from Ms. French, this book is liberally laced with humor. French excels at creating very human characters, intense action, provocative story lines, and sizzling romance."

All of Christy's books center in and around East Tennessee and have been praised by celebrities such as Dolly Parton and international motion producer John Savoy. Christy's books are internationally published, as is her poetry. She resides in Powell, Tennessee with her family and is a small business owner. She is a member of Mystery Writers of America, Romance Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, and the Guppies. She serves on the Skill Build Committee of Southeast Mystery Writers of America, representing East Tennessee.

June 9, 2006

Christy French / ChristyFrench.Com WEBSITE MAJOR UPDATE GOES LIVE!

Christy French is pleased to announce that a new, improved version of his website has gone live, thanks to the work of Christy's webmaster, Bill Parker and Steve Levchenko. The new site "logo" is based on the cover of Christy's new release, THE BODYGUARD AND THE SHOW DOG, due to begin SALES today. Site navigation is improved with a new arrangement of buttons. Other updates have been made as well throughout the site, including Christy's WEBLOG, and content from authorsden.com.

05/21/2004

To all my wonderful friends, writing buddies, and support system, please excuse that I'm not emailing each one of you individually. I've injured my arm and can't type very well. I wanted to share the great news that I have just received confirmation that the Futami Shobo Publishing Co. in Japan has offered to buy the Japanese translation paperback rights for "Chasing Demons". I'm actually going to receive a traditional advance! The first run will be 15,000 copies!

Thanks to all of you for your continuing support. This couldn't have come at a better time - I've been in that black hole all authors crawl into sooner or later, wondering if it's all worth it. This proves it is.

Love,

Christy

Dolly Parton Enjoys Reading Books by Christy Tillery French

1/26/2003 3:45:00 PM by Christy T French

Literary Criticism
Christy Tillery French receives letter from actress, singer/songwriter Dolly Parton in which she states, "I enjoyed reading them ("Chasing Horses" and "Wayne's Dead") very, very much. Christy Tillery French, author of "Chasing Horses" and "Wayne's Dead" received a letter from actress, singer/songwriter Dolly Parton dated January 21, 2003. Ms. Parton states:

"Dear Christy,

Thank you for sending "Chasing Horses" and "Wayne's Dead". Well, you're as crazy and out there as I am. I really enjoyed reading them riding back from Los Angeles in my bus. I finished them off here in the big snow storm when I was snowed in. I enjoyed them very, very much. My sisters and I love the same books, so I am going to pass them around to them.

Again, thank you for sending them. I love to read so any time you ever have anything wonderful you know I'd enjoy reading, let me know.

Keep up the good work. It's always great to have people from home do good.

Kindest regards,

(signed) Dolly"

Producer to Take "Chasing Demons" to Paramount11/5/2003 2:02:00 PM by Christy T French

Arts/Entertainment
Christy French, author of "Chasing Demons", has received an email from Producer John Savoy with Savoy International Motion Pictures, Inc. that he will be discussing with his partners at Paramount his recommendation that "Chasing Demons" be considered for Paramount's 2004/2005 lineup. In his letter to Christy, Mr. Savoy states,

Christy, "Loved your story. You are an excellent storyteller!. Chasing Demons is your best novel yet. You are an excellent storyteller! I'll be in touch if my partners at Paramount agree with my decision to turn your story into a movie.

11/17/2003

John Savoy, producer and CEO of Savoy International Motion Pictures, Inc. has notified Christy Tillery French that he will be recommending to his partners at Paramount that her book "Chasing Demons" be considered for their 2004/2005 lineup.

09/29/2003

"Wayne's Dead" was chosen Book of the Month at United Authors Association for September, 2003.

UAA stands for United Authors Association and is a website developed for authors, publishers, agents and readers. They offer a variety of services, including promotional advice, a messageboard for interactions between authors, a place for poets to post their poems, a calendar listing signings, tips and advice, etc.

I received the news today that "Chasing Horses" has been chosen as Book of the Month for September by a book club in Doylestown, PA and another book club in Hilton Head, SC! Yipeeeeeeeeeee!

The one in Doylestown, PA has a membership of 22, all women with young children. The person who chooses the books picked "Chasing Horses" due to the reviews at Amazon. Actually, I told you wrong about them. It was chosen book of the month for September.

The book club in Hilton Head, SC has 10-12 regular attendees. The theme this year is Southern Authors and most of their choices are contemporary. They received a "wonderful recommendation" about the book from someone - I have no idea who and wish to heck they had told me!

I will be attending the Florida Writers Conference October 24-26 and will participate in a book signing at Borders in Orlando, FL on October 26th.

I have been asked and will be attending the Southern Literature Festival at the University of Tennessee Knoxville campus October 2-4, 2003.

"Chasing Horses" by Christy Tillery French has been chosen Book of the Month for October, 2003 by the Our First Monday Book Club of Hilton Head, South Carolina.

The Our First Monday Book Club, which consists of 10-12 regular attendees, will meet October 6, 2003 to discuss "Chasing Horses". The theme for this year is Southern authors and most of the choices by the book club are contemporary. "Chasing Horses" was given a "wonderful recommendation" to the group by a reader.

Chasing Horses" by Christy Tillery French has been chosen book of the month for September, 2003 by the Doylestown, PA Book Club.

The book club consists of 22 members, all women, who meet on the last Wednesday night of each month. They will meet on the evening of September 24, 2003, to discuss their chosen book, "Chasing Horses". This book was recommended by one of the members of the group to be read and discussed.

6/16/2003 -- Christy Tillery French Nominated Poet of the Year for 2003

Christy Tillery French has been nominated Poet of the Year 2003 by the International Society of Poets. Christy has been invited to attend the 2003 International Society of Poets Summer Convention and Symposium on August 15, 2003, where she will be formerly inducted as International Poet of Merit and Honored Member of the Society for 2003.

Christy has been asked to read her poetry at this conventon, where she will be honored with two awards for her poetic achievements.

Attending the Convention and Symposium will be Hollywood actor Mickey Rooney, Rock and Roll Hall of Famers "The Drifters" and the Motown singing group "The Marvelettes".

6/16/2003 -- "American Soldier of Vietnam" by Christy Tillery French to be published in "Theatre of the Mind".

"American Soldier of Vietnam" by Christy Tillery French will be published in the poetry anthology "Theatre of the Mind" (Noble House, 2003).

Noble House, a publishing company in London, England, has selected for inclusion in their poetry anthology "Theatre of the Mind" the poem by Christy Tillery French entitled "American Soldier of Vietnam". The poetry anthology is scheduled for publication in summer, 2003.

Noble House is one of the world's foremost publishers of fiction and nonfiction with offices in London, U.K.; Nice, France; and New York, New York. Their Poetry Division is based in London,U.K. http://www.noblehouse.com

4/23/2003 -- Christy Tillery French Receives Special Royalty Advance

Christy Tillery French, author of "Chasing Horses" and Wayne''s Dead", was awarded a special royalty advance from her publisher PublishAmerica for being bestselling author for March, 2002.

During the month of March, 208 copies of "Chasing Horses" were sold in bookstores across America.

"Chasing Horses" has received five book of the month awards and was awarded the Heart and Scroll Madcap Award for Best in Romantic Comedy.

The translation rights for "Wayne''s Dead" have been sold to a publishing company in Seoul, South Korea. www.publishamerica.com

1/3/2003 -- Dolly Parton Requests French's Books

Actress and Singer/Songwriter Dolly Parton has requested books by Christy Tillery French.

Dolly Parton, acclaimed actress, singer, and songwriter, has requested "Chasing Horses" and "Wayne's Dead" by author Christy Tillery French.

In her letter, Ms. Paron states she loves to read and is interested in receiving a copy of each book.

Ms. Parton is known throughout the East Tennessee region for her support of local talent.

1/26/2003 -- Dolly Parton Enjoys Reading Books by Christy Tillery French

Christy Tillery French receives letter from actress, singer/songwriter Dolly Parton in which she states, "I enjoyed reading them ("Chasing Horses" and "Wayne's Dead") very, very much.

Christy Tillery French, author of "Chasing Horses" and "Wayne's Dead" received a letter from actress, singer/songwriter Dolly Parton dated January 21, 2003. Ms. Parton states:

"Dear Christy,

Again, thank you for sending them. I love to read so any time you ever have anything wonderful you know I'd enjoy reading, let me know.

Keep up the good work. It's always great to have people from home do good.

Kindest regards,

(signed) Dolly"

1/3/2003 -- Translation Rights for "Wayne's Dead" Sold to Korea

Translation rights for "Wayne's Dead" by Christy Tillery French have been sold to Yacom Publishers of Seoul, South Korea. The psychological thriller "Wayne's Dead" by Christy Tillery French is currently being translated into Korean.

French's publisher, AmErica House/Publish America, recently negotiated the sale of the Korean language rights for "Wayne's Dead" to Yacom Publishers in Seoul, South Korea.

Publish America calls this a "significant achievement" on the part of the author and will be releasing a news release to the media shortly.

11/30/2002 -- Christy Tillery French Joins "Knoxville News-Sentinel"

Christy Tillery French has joined the "Knoxville News-Sentinel" as a book reviewer. Christy Tillery French, author of "Chasing Horses" and "Wayne's Dead" has joined the "Knoxville News-Sentinel" as a book reviewer.

Christy will be reviewing two to three book per month and her reviews can be found at the Knoxville News-Sentinel, Sunday edition, in the "Books" section.

11/30/2002 -- Christy Tillery French Named Author of the Month

Christy Tillery French, author of "Chasing Horses" and "Wayne's Dead" was named author of the month by Intriguing Authors and Their Books.

Christy Tillery French, author of "Chasing Horses", a romantic comedy, and "Wayne's Dead", a psychological thriller, was named Author of the Month for November, 2002, by the website Intriguing Authors and Their Books.

An interview with Christy, along with news and information, can be viewed at the website below.

11/30/2002 -- Wayne's Dead" Placed in McClung Museum

"Wayne's Dead" has been placed at the McClung Historical Collection of the East Tennessee Historical Center as part of the local and genealogical history of East Tennessee.

"Wayne's Dead", psychological thriller by author Christy Tillery French, has been placed at the McClung Historical Collection of the East Tennessee Historical Center as part of the local and genealogical history of East Tennessee.

"Wayne's Dead" has also been purchased by the Knox County Library System and placed at Lawson-McGhee, the main brain, the Powell Branch, and the Norwood branch.

4/9/2002 -- Chasing Horses" Receives Fourth Book of Month Award

"Chasing Horses" by Christy Tillery French has been named Book of the Month by Authors Choice.

"Chasing Horses" by Christy Tillery French has been named Book of the Month for April, 2002 by Authors Choice (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/authorschoice).

Authors Choice is a site which showcases the work of authors and was founded by author Jennie Lynn.

This is the fourth Book of the Month award "Chasing Horses has received. Previous awards for Book of the Month were from SisterNews Book Club (December, 2001), United Authors Association (March, 2002), and United Writers Association (March, 2002).

7/13/2002 -- Chasing Horses" Receives Madcap Award

"Chasing Horses" by Christy Tillery French has received 2nd and 3rd place awards in the Heart and Scroll Madcap Award Contest.

Christy Tillery French's first novel, "Chasing Horses," has received 2nd and 3rd place awards in the third annual Heart & Scroll Madcap Award contest for the best in romantic comedy.

This contest is endorsed by Romance Writers of America.

6/17/2002 -- Christy Tillery French Receives Editors Choice Award

Christy Tillery French has been awarded the Editor's Choice Award by The International Library of Poetry.

Christy Tillery French has been awarded the Editor's Choice Award by The International Library of Poetry for outstanding achievement in poetry. Her poem "Don't Want You" will be featured in the hardbound anthology "Endless Mysteries" which will be released July 9, 2002.

11/3/2001 -- Chasing Horses Placed with McClung Historical Collection

"Chasing Horses," a romantic comedy by Christy Tillery French, has been placed in the McClung Historical Collection of the East TN Historical Center.

Christy Tillery's French's romantic comedy, "Chasing Horses," has been placed at the McClung Historical Collection of the East Tennessee Historical Center as part of the local and genealogical history of East Tennessee. This collection features local artists in and around East Tennessee, as well as historical events that have occurred. One interesting event displayed there involves an elephant that was hanged for killing a man.

"Chasing Horses" has also been placed in the Knox County Library System and can be found at the main library branch, the Lawson-McGhee Library, or the Powell Library Branch.

Christy Tillery French
P.O. Box 297
Heiskell TN 37754
E-mail: readermail@ChristyFrench.Com