• Character Interviews

    Character Interview: Heart of a Soldier @TamaraHoffa #rlfblog

    Tamara Hoffa, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. Let’s talk about your book, Heart Of A Soldier.

    Genre: Contemporary Romance
    Publisher: Borough Publishing
    Buy links:
    Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Heart-of-a-Soldier-ebook/dp/B009FBK5WS/
    Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/heart-of-a-soldier-tamara-hoffa/1113574219?ean=2940044998056
    Cover artist: Cat Hoffa
    Length: 10,000 words
    Heat rating: mild sensuality
    Blurb:
    Soldier Jamison Hunter faces the battle of his life, winning
    the heart of Charlotte MacKenzie, windowed mother of a young recruit
    What are your main characters’
    names, ages, and occupations?
    Tamara Hoffa – Charlotte MacKenzie (Charlie) age 36,
    Jamison Hunter (Jamie) age 40

    Interview with Jamison Hunter

    Tell us about yourself.
    What are you like?
    I’m a soldier, first and foremost; A helicopter pilot, husband,
    and father. I think I’m a pretty easy-going man. I love my country and my family.
    I like to watch football, sit by a warm fire in the evening and snuggle with my
    lady, or sit on the front porch and stargaze while we rock and talk about our day.
    What do you think is your
    strongest point?
    I’m stubborn and single minded, if I want something I never give
    up.
    Do you have a weakness?
    (If so, what do you think it is? What does your lover think it is? What does your
    enemy think it is?)
    We all have weaknesses. I’m certainly not immune. Pride, I guess
    would be the one that comes to mind. Sometimes I let it get in the way of my heart.
    What drives you to do
    the things you do? What makes you want to be the “good guy?”
    Honor. I was raised to believe in honoring your country, your
    parents and yourself.
    What’s your favorite guilty
    pleasure?
    Charlie (smirk) and Turtle Cheesecake; I just can’t turn it down.
    If you didn’t know how
    old you were how old would you be?
    I’d be my own age, 40. I’m very happy with where I am in my life.
    Everything I’ve been through and seen has made me who I am. I have no desire to
    go back and do it over again.
    A biography has been written
    about you. What do you think the title would be in six words or less?
    Heart of a Soldier
    If money were not an object,
    where would you most like to live?
    Hmm… Hawaii.
    I’d love to have a view of the ocean, no ice and snow and Charlie in a bikini.
    What song would best describe
    your life?
    God Bless The USA
    If you were a tool, what
    would people use you to do?
    Build houses. Nothing is as important as a home.
    Picture yourself as a
    store. Considering your personality and lifestyle, what type of products would be
    sold there?
    Sporting goods.
    As a child, what was your
    favorite thing about school?
    Recess.
    Tell us an embarrassing
    story that has to do with a pet. If you have no pets, a story about a significant
    other will do.
    Charlie and I got a puppy for Christmas. A little black lab.
    When we first brought him home he was so excited, running all over and then he stopped
    and peed on my foot!
    If you came with a warning
    label, what would it say?
    Do not approach before morning coffee.

    Please Fill in the Blanks (as Jamison Hunter)

    I love pizza with everything.
    I’m always ready for action.
    When I’m alone, I pogo.
    You’d never be able to tell, but I like chick flicks.
    If I had a halo it would be red, white, and blue.
    If I could sing I’d serenade Charlie.
    I can never go spelunking, because I hate tight places.
    Tamara Hoffa

    About the Author

    Tamara Hoffa – Tamara Hoffa lives in central Tennessee, with her husband
    of 30 years, her three grown children, two grandchildren, 3 dogs and 2 cats. Tamara
    started reading when she was four years old and has rarely been seen without a book
    at hand since. At home you will usually find her in “nana’s chair” with
    her Kindle, her laptop or one of her precious, precocious grandsons in her lap.
    Tamara is a reviewer, a professional reader and can now add author to her repertoire.
    Tamara is proof positive that it’s never too late to reach for your dreams.

    Find Me Here

  • Mystery

    Book and Film: Blissful Lies Interview @jennythomas10 #rlfblog

    Blissful Lies

    Jennifer Brown-Thomas, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. Let’s talk about your book, Blissful Lies.

    Genre: Drama/Romance/Mystery
    Buy links:
    Print
    Amazon http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0985048832?tag=tributebooks-20
    Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/blissful-lies-jennifer-brown-thomas/1110455024
    eBook
    Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/blissful-lies-jennifer-brown-thomas/1110455024?ean=2940014462907
    To purchase a signed copy: Email Info@jenniferbrownthomas.com
    Publisher: Helm Publishing
    Cover artist: Jeff Gerred of SoEg Creative
    Cover Model: Ashlee Fowler
    Length: 234 pages
    Tagline: “Some Lies… Change Everything.”
    Blurb:
    What are your main characters’ names, ages, and occupations?
    Addison Hamilton, 45, Chancellor of Brown-Thomas University and the rock in which everyone else has built their lives around.
    Spencer Hamilton, 45, Lawyer.
    Blaire Christianson, 34, stay at home mother.
    Elizabeth Kensington, 45, Jackson’s mother and Addison’s best friend, charity event organizer.
    Jackson Kensington, early 20’s, college senior.
    Parker Hamilton, early 20’s, college senior.
    Shaley Brodigan, early 20’s, college senior.
    Katherine Thompson (Kate), early 20’s, college senior.
    Kinsley Abbott, early 20’s, college senior.
    Leighton McDowell, early 20’s, college senior.
    Kimber Larson, early 20’s, college senior.
    Calvin Tucker, 25, bartender and graduate student.

    Interview

    Tell us about your latest book, including its genre. Does it cross over to other genres? If so, what are they?
    Blissful Lies is a character driven novel. It’s different from a lot of what you might read in the sense that it spans over several genres. Romance, Mystery, Thriller and Suspense. I loved creating the characters because they’re all unique in their own ways, all different, but all have one thing in common–how much they adore each other. At least… that’s what they thought.
    How do you come up with ideas?
    I think about something I might like to read about. I take one single idea and let it morph into something much bigger. I love creating story lines… I create as I go–so you never know what’s going to happen next.
    What is the single most important part of writing for you?
    Blissful Lies film

    Creating a story people want to read and continue reading. I’ve been asked so many times if there will be a Blissful Lies sequel–that tells me people like what they’re reading, which is very important to me.

    What is the most important thing you do for your career?
    Staying accessible. If anyone wants to talk, email or chat with me–they can. This is by far the most important aspect of maintaining close relationships with fans. Plus, I love it! I enjoy hearing what people think–the good, the bad and the ugly. And I love that they know they can reach me if they wish to.
    What do you enjoy most about life?
    Being a mommy. I love it. Everything I do is for my daughter and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
    Where do you start when writing? Research, plotting, outline, or…?
    I do things a little differently than most. When I sit down with a blank page, I have somewhat of an idea of how the story is going to progress–but sometimes it even manages to take me by surprise as I’m creating it. I like to write in the moment, create as I go so people aren’t constantly predicting what might happen.
    What did you learn from writing your first book?
    The easiest part is the writing. The hardest part is getting it out there and letting people know it’s on the shelves.
    Would you consider self publishing?
    I don’t know if the self-publishing world is for me. I have considered it and decided on the more traditional route of publishing, though I understand the self-publishing world has been quite beneficial for a lot of my peers.
    How many hours a day to you spend writing?
    It depends. I’d say an average of six during my downtime. Sometimes the average can be as much as fifteen when I’m working on a project.
    If you could give the younger version of yourself advice what would it be?
    It gets better! It’s worth it. It won’t be easy, but it will be incredible.
    Is your muse demanding?
    So demanding! When I have an idea or a project–it’s hard to tear myself away to deal with the day-today things we all have to deal with. But I’m thankful she’s demanding, it keeps me on track.
    Are your stories driven by plot or character?

    I think a little of both. But definitely more so by character. I love a good character in a novel. Someone you can relate to, someone you envy or can root for. Without strong characters, any plot is just average.

    How do you balance a life outside of writing with deadlines and writing muses?
    Very carefully! Ha. No, I’ve been doing this long enough to have a good balance going. Being a mom, of course, makes things a little more difficult but way more fun and unpredictable. I generally write at night–sometimes, all night, and this allows me to spend time with my daughter during the day. On the days she’s in her mommy’s day out program, I work during the day as well. Luckily, I have an amazing support system–so if there’s a deadline, it’s not a problem.
    If I was a first time reader of your books, which one would you recommend I start with and why?
    Blissful Lies is my first published novel. So I think I’d recommend you start there. Vindictive Grounds is coming up–you’ll love it! It’s recently been projected to be the next Fifty Shades of Grey so I’m interested to hear what our readers think.
    A biography has been written about you. What do you think the title would be in six words or less?
    Young Author Takes On Literary World
    If money were not an object, where would you most like to live?
    Right where I am. Surrounded by friends and family.
    What song would best describe your life?
    Ha ha! Chumbawamba’s “I get knocked down.” Or Miley Cyrus’ “The Climb.”
    Picture yourself as a store. Considering your personality and lifestyle, what type of products would be sold there?
    Couture everything! I love little girls clothing. In fact, my business partner and myself are creating a young girls clothing line called “Kinsley Kouture.” You can read more about it on my website at jenniferbrownthomas.com
    Jennifer Thomas

    As a child, what was your favorite thing about school?

    I loved everything about school, but English was my favorite subject.
    If you came with a warning label, what would it say?
    Very Demanding. High Maintenance. Workaholic.
    Please Fill in the Blanks
    I love pizza with cheese… lots of cheese.
    I’m always ready for literally anything. You have to be in this business.
    When I’m alone, I am working.
    You’d never be able to tell, but I’m exhausted 85% of the time.
    If I had a halo it would be hot pink and completely blinged out.
    If I could take a vacation I’d head to Belize.
    I can never completely relax because I’m a mommy.
    Books Coming Soon
    Vindictive Grounds
    Find Me Here
    Website: http://jenniferbrownthomas.com
    Tribute Books Blog Tours Facebook:
    Blissful Lies blog tour site:
  • Christmas or Holiday

    Where Inspiration Comes From @vickibatman #rlfblog

    LittleBirdie Who…

    The subtitle of this blog article is “It Just Came to Me!”
    I’m turning over the blog to Vicki Batman today for her article on inspiration
    for books.

    “It Just Came to Me!”

    I’m always asked where do you get your ideas for stories?
    Ideas can be found everywhere–a phrase, a word, a journal post,
    a look, something overheard in a restaurant, something spoken on television…lots
    of places. Something in my head goes boing! and I scribble it down.
    I began writing shorts after critiquing for a friend. I guess
    osmosis set in because the next thing I knew, I’d written a whole bunch.
    Over the years, I’ve had many stories published in magazines
    and thru e-publishers. However one magazine, Woman’s World, has eluded me. It isn’t
    because my stuff is awful. Woman’s World receives over two hundred submissions per
    week. Some of mine have been commented on; some kept for several months (the longer
    the better). And others…they were returned quickly. LOL
    So what does an author do with those stories? I’ve published
    them for free reads. Expanded into longer stories and then, sold them.
    However, when the indie wave intensified, I got a badabing!
    idea–why not put several stories together into a small book?
    So I did. My baby is born–“Little Birdie Who…and Other
    Stories.”
    Here’s a tiny blurb from each story in “Little Birdie Who”
    and what inspired that story:
    “Little Birdie Who”–a new resident helps
    her next door neighbor rescue a little bird, but who is the birdie worth keeping?
    Handsome and I actually rescued a little bird stuck on a pest
    strip in our garage.
    “Check Her Out”–Gum: it’s a sticky situation,
    especially between a store manager and Auntie Caren when her nephew has to pay for
    the package he stole.
    I know someone whose son stole gum several times when he was
    five. Her rendition (and exasperation) stayed in my head and I just had to tell
    the tale.
    “This is NOT Working”–Who knew Day One at
    a new job would begin so badly and end with possibilities?
    Who hasn’t had a horrible day at a new job, but to make it a
    first day ramped up the heroine’s awful situation. And someone near and dear said
    he forgot to turn on his computer one day, and it nearly drove him crazy.
    So if you are sitting in a café, airport lounge, or do something
    crazy, you might be overheard by a writer and become an inspiration for the next
    bestseller!
    Little Birdie Who is COMING SOON!
    Twinkle Lights

    Available Now:

    Twinkle Lights
    When the owner of a Christmas tree stand has a heart attack, a do-gooder and a reformed delinquent turned lawyer fall under the holiday spirit and staff the business. The two-some meet the everyday challenges of running the establishment and through their close association, began to care for each other. When the revenue goes missing, fingers are pointed.
    Buy link: http://is.gd/9e9Nv7

    About the Author

    Vicki Batman kicks back with a diet Coke and–hopefully–is weaving
    writing magic.

    Find Me Here

  • Regency

    Regency: Some Like it Haute @JillianLeigh003 #rlfblog

    Some Like it Haute.

    Jillian Leigh, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. Let’s talk about
    your book, Some Like It Haute. What a great title! Tell us more about it.
    Genre: Historical Romance (Regency)
    Publisher: Boroughs Publishing Group
    Cover artist: Boroughs Publishing Group
    Length: 10,000 words
    Heat rating: Sweet
    Tagline: Too haute for comfort? A stylish gentleman meets his
    match when he wagers he can make a dowdy spinster the talk of the ton in Regency
    England.
    Blurb: Stylish leader of the beau monde Sir Richard Sheridan
    has managed to avoid most forms of vulgarity for almost thirty years, but one evening,
    when he is goaded by a drunken young pup in the middle of a ballroom, Sherry finds
    himself embroiled in the most vulgar of wagers: to turn a dowdy young woman into
    the talk of the ton. Jane Smith, in town as chaperone to her niece, isn’t interested
    in a dandy such as Sir Richard, even if he is the most handsome man she’s ever encountered.
    But when he offers to help make her niece’s season a success, how can she refuse
    his company? Soon, they discover that they are–despite appearances to the contrary–
    more evenly matched than either could have imagined.
    What are your main
    characters’ names, ages, and occupations?
    Sir Richard Sheridan,
    known to the world as Sherry, is almost 30. He’s a Regency gentleman, so
    naturally he does as little as possible.
    Jane Smith is about
    the same age, though it’s impolite to speculate about a lady’s age. Suffice to
    say she’s old enough to play chaperone to her young niece in London society.

    Interview

    Tell us about your latest book, including its genre. Does
    it cross over to other genres? If so, what are they?
    Some Like It Haute is an historical Romance, set during the period
    of English history known as the Regency. It’s my take on traditional Regency. I
    hope I’ve captured some of the elegance and wit that this kind of historical is
    noted for.
    How do you come up with ideas?
    Ideas come from all sorts of places. Sometimes I’ll see a scene
    in my head. I don’t know exactly who these people are or what they’re doing there,
    precisely, but it’s fun to find out. Or I might start with a premise: a what if?
    Movies and books often start little ‘fires’ in my brain. Not all my ideas are suitable
    for turning into stories, though, or they may need to be tweaked and refined a bit
    first. Occasionally I’ll get a kernel of an idea that ends up sounding almost unrecognizable
    by the time I’ve finished with it. But that’s writing for you.
    What do you enjoy most about writing?
    As Dorothy Parker famously said, “I hate writing. I love having
    written.” While I don’t hate writing–or I probably wouldn’t do it–it’s hard work.
    Once the draft is written, though, it’s fun to edit, revise, shudder at what’s on
    the page, then come back and realize it’s not so awful after all. Even though reading
    your own work can be a humbling experience, occasionally you come across a bit of
    dialogue or a scene that you almost forgot you wrote–and it’s not bad!
    Where do you start when writing? Research, plotting, outline,
    or…?
    A great deal depends upon what sort of idea has possessed my
    mind. I do try not to do a lot of research before I start, because it can become
    a distraction. So I either look up something as I need to, or make a note to come
    back later (as long as an important plot point doesn’t hinge on knowing the answer).
    Generally, I try to start with a vague but almost coherent outline. I used to think
    I was a plotter, someone who needed to dot the ‘I’s and cross the ‘T’s before starting
    to write. Somewhere along the way, I came to the conclusion that I was either too
    lazy or too impatient to be a dedicated plotter. So then I decided I must be a pantser,
    who wanted to launch into things and work out the finer points later. Now I realize
    that I’m somewhere in between. I do need some sort of plot to work with, but writing
    outlines and character sheets just makes me grumpy. Does that mean I’m a plantser?
    If you could give the younger version of yourself advice what
    would it be?
    I would tell young me to ‘go for it’–not worry so much about
    what I should be doing and do all the things I want to do, no matter how wild or
    improbable they may seem at the time. I’d tell myself that your regrets tend to
    be about what you wished you’d done, rather than the things you did do. I would
    also tell young me to start writing sooner.
    What do you hope readers take with them after reading your
    work?
    I would love to think that readers are transported to another
    world for a little while, so much so that they forget their everyday existence and
    go along for an entertaining and amusing ride.
    List two authors we would find you reading when taking a break
    from your own writing.
    If I had to choose two only, I suppose I’d have to include Jane
    Austen and Georgette Heyer. But if I could mention more than two–which I’m going
    to do blatantly and unapologetically now–I would want to include writers such as
    Dickens and Trollope. In the genre of historical Romance I enjoy, amongst others,
    the fabulous Julia Quinn and Tessa Dare.
    A biography has been written about you. What do you think
    the title would be in six words or less?
    She was a good girl, but…
    If money were not an object, where would you most like to
    live?
    I’ve often thought, being an Anglophile and a history buff, that
    I’d love to live in the UK. In some picturesque English hamlet, no doubt. I’d grow
    a cottage garden and visit all the places I’ve mostly read about. But then I think
    of how cold it would get and suddenly I’m thankful I live in Australia, where it’s
    warm (no, make that hot). Actually, I’d love to have residences all over the world,
    like Summer and Winter Palaces, that I could drop in on from time to time as the
    mood took me. A girl can dream!
    Picture yourself as a store. Considering your personality
    and lifestyle, what type of products would be sold there?
    My store is a cross between an elegant department store and something
    out of a Dickens novel. You’d find an eclectic mix of old and new. In one corner,
    you can try on the latest fashions, gorgeous shoes, sample makeup and perfume. In
    another, you’ll wade through old collectibles and antiques. In a third corner of
    the store, you’ll find books and DVDs. People will be dancing, performing live theater
    and having debates. Of course there would be a café where you can enjoy a cup of
    something and a great pastry. I don’t know whether my store would make any money,
    but it would be a fun place to browse.
    If you came with a warning label, what would it say?
    Keep Her Fed and Watered Properly

    Please Fill in the Blanks

    Jillian Leigh
    I love
    pizza with almost anything except olives.
    I’m always
    ready for a good laugh or a great conversation.
    When I’m
    alone, I daydream.
    You’d
    never be able to tell, but I can swear with the best of them.
    If I had a halo it would be chipped, dented and slightly
    crooked, but basically intact
    .
    If I could
    go back in time I’d visit the 19th century (of course).
    I can
    never read a map properly because I’m spatially challenged.

    Find Me Here

    Website and blog: http://jillianleighauthor.com/
  • Fantasy

    Fantasy: On Par with a Fairy @lylabardan #rlfblog

    On Par with a Fairy.

    Lyla Bardan, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. Let’s talk about
    your book, On Par with a Fairy.

    Genre: Fantasy Romance
    Publisher: Boroughs Publishing Group
    Buy links:
    Publisher http://boroughspublishinggroup.com/books/par-fairy
    Amazon http://amazon.com/On-Par-Fairy-ebook/
    Cover artist: Boroughs Publishing Group, artwork by Julie Fain
    Length: 11,750 words
    Heat rating: Sweet
    Tagline: Young love with a fantasy twist.
    Blurb: When sixteen-year-old Travis meets enchanting Fairy Lark,
    legend speaks of a fated union, but his parents disagree. Can Fairy legend prove
    stronger than parents, prejudice, and the inevitable parting that must come with
    summer’s end?
    What are your main characters’ names, ages, and occupations?
    Travis Cho, age 16, high-achieving student and member of golf
    team.
    Lark (no last name because she’s a Fairy), true age unknown but
    approximately 16 as a human
    Mr. Cho, Travis’s father, doctor and social climber.
    Mrs. Cho, Travis’s mother, wise housewife.
    Brandon Cho, Travis’s brother, age 11, pest.

    Interview

    Tell us about your latest book, including its genre. Does
    it cross over to other genres? If so, what are they?
    On Par with a Fairy is a light-hearted, sweet romance
    between Travis, a 16-year-old boy and Lark, a Fairy who changes to human on the
    belief she is fated to be with him because he can see her as a Fairy. The book is
    a young adult, fantasy romance.
    How do you come up with ideas?
    Most of my story ideas come from dreams, particularly the dreams
    I have just as I fall asleep. I’m a lucid dreamer. I also get character ideas from
    observing people I meet.
    Where do you start when writing? Research, plotting, outline,
    or…?
    Depends on the work. Sometimes, I start only with an idea and
    simply start writing, allowing the characters to guide me on their journey. This
    is the most exciting for me since I have no idea what happens next in the story
    until the characters tweeze it from my typing fingers. Of course, sometimes, the
    characters refuse to talk and I am left hanging. Often, I put such stories away
    to be revisited at a time with said characters might be more cooperative.
    With other works, I dream the plot over several nights and write
    down everything I can remember. I have two novels waiting to be written where I
    have many pages of typed notes. I can’t wait to start on those.
    How many hours a day do you spend writing?
    Do you mean, like, continuous hours?
    Well, since I decided I really, really wanted to be a writer,
    I’ve worked on my craft every day–sometimes writing, sometimes editing, sometimes
    reading. Oftentimes, checking Facebook.
    If you could give the younger version of yourself advice what
    would it be?
    Don’t eat so many donuts. Oh, and you shouldn’t have given up
    on that novel you wrote in college. They have something called Paranormal Romance
    now. Would have been a good fit.
    What are some jobs you’ve done that would end up in a book?
    Just out of high school, I worked at a Fannie May chocolate store.
    We were told to sample the candies so we could describe them to customers. I found
    it required many, many trays of candies to truly understand the product I was selling,
    particularly caramel bon-bons. In fact, I did mention caramel bon-bons in a paranormal
    novel I wrote.
    I have a master’s in Environmental Science and was an associate
    research scientist at a university. And for twelve years I was a wildlife rehabilitator,
    caring for injured and orphaned wild birds (note: Chimney Swifts are very
    difficult to feed but they enjoy clinging to you and thus make great broaches).
    I do touch upon areas of animal behavior in several of my works.
    What do you hope readers take with them after reading your
    work?
    Not antacids, I hope. I’d like readers to remember you can love
    someone who doesn’t look like you, who doesn’t talk like you, who isn’t part of
    your “group.”
    List two authors we would find you reading when taking a break
    from your own writing.
    Two young adult books I’ve read recently that blew me away are
    Graceling, by Kristin Cashore, and Night of the Purple Moon, by Scott Cramer. I
    also read a ton of adult paranormal books and have several favorite authors. Right
    now, I’m digging G.A. Aiken’s dragon series.
    Picture yourself as a store. Considering your personality
    and lifestyle, what type of products would be sold there?
    Anything and everything to do with safety. I think I am a very
    cautious person and have been known to accost total strangers for doing something
    I thought was dangerous (like not having a lid on their hot coffee). So, life jackets,
    yes, lots of life jackets. And maybe brownies.
    Do you play any online, board, or role-playing games? Which
    ones?
    I used to play Warlords. Yes, deep down inside, past my cautious
    exterior, I’m an aggressive leader bent on world domination. But it hurt my feelings
    to be slaughtered online.
    Tell us an embarrassing story that has to do with a pet. If
    you have no pets, a story about a significant other will do.
    When I was a kid, my mother was a cat breeder…and um, yes,
    I took pictures.
    If you came with a warning label, what would it say?
    She laughs LOUD. And a lot. And sometimes snorts.
    Lyla Bardan

    Please Fill in the Blanks

    I love pizza with bacon, mushrooms, and onions.
    I’m always ready for a massage.
    When I’m alone, I sing and dance (then again, I do that when
    I’m not alone)
    .
    You’d never be able to tell, but sometimes I act my age.
    If I had a halo it would be made
    of plastic
    .
    If I could rescue every dog needing a home, I would.
    I can never dance the Macarena because I always forget
    the silly moves
    .

    Find Me Here

    Website: http://lylabardan.com
    Blog: http://lylabardan.com
  • Paranormal

    Paranormal: Death’s Storm @novelsbylia #rlfblog

     

    Death’s Storm.

     

    Lia Davis, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. Let’s talk about
    your book, Death’s Storm.
    Genre: paranormal romance
    Publisher: Fated Desires Publishing
    Buy links:
    Amazon http://amzn.com/B00A45AJUW/
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    Cover artist: Fated Desires Graphic Design
    Length: 42,000
    Heat rating: erotic
    Tagline: She’s an elemental witch who plays by her own rules.
    He’s the guardian who will tame her inner beast.
    Blurb:
    Technical genius and demi-goddess–aka Divinity–Khloe Bradenton
    relies on no one for help, and she definitely doesn’t need comfort from anyone other
    than her twin. After her parents died by the demons’ hands over two years ago, she
    has graciously stepped up to her place in the war between demons and witches. When
    a creature far more dangerous than the ones responsible for killing her parents
    claims he is her guardian, she is torn between her desires for the dark predator
    and the painful loss she has endured at the hands of her enemies.
    One of the last death demons still in existence, Jagger has pledged
    his life to the Goddess Hecate. Charged with the guardianship over the Divinities,
    he is never to approach them, but to aid them from a distance. When the firestorm,
    Khloe, sacrifices herself to save her twin and best friend and becomes the prey,
    he has no choice but to reveal himself to her. He is taken by surprise when the
    need to claim her as his own emerges. A desire he has never felt before could be
    more dangerous than the demons out to destroy them.
    What are your main characters’ names, ages, and occupations?
    Khloe Bradenton, age 32, Graphic and web designer by day, demon
    hunting Divinity by night
    Jagger, age? Old, death demon and guardian of the Divinities
    How did you get your start in the industry?
    It just happened. I’ve always loved creative writing, but it
    wasn’t until I started reading paranormal romance about four years ago that I began
    to believe I could write one myself. I did some research, joined RWA, started writing
    and joined a critique group.
    What do you enjoy most about life?
    Being a wife to my real life romance hero. And each sunrise and
    sunset.
    Do you have a muse? Describe this person, please.
    Yes. My muse isn’t a physical person. She’s the creative half
    of me. She’s a little nuts and suffers from ADD. LOL
    What does “balance” mean to you as a writer?
    Plotting, chapter outlines that don’t have too much details,
    and coffee!
    I have a degree in business accounting and current work full
    time in the accounting department of a software company. So I the things I listed
    above is how I balance my analytical half with my creative half.
    Do things your family or friends do ever end up in a book?
    About 90% of my characters are completely made up. There are
    some personality traits that I might take from two or more people and blend them
    into one character. Sometimes I’ll add in a phrase I heard my kids say.
    What kind of books do you read when taking a break from your
    own writing?
    Paranormal romance is my top pick. Put I also enjoy historical
    romance and a few urban fantasies.
    What was the proudest moment of your life so far?
    The birth of my children will always be my proudest. My first
    book release takes second place.
    What good book have you read recently?
    Right now I’m catching up on Nalini Singh’s psy-changeling series.
    Love this series!
    What do you like to do when you’re bored?
    I really don’t have time to get bored. But I either read, write,
    or hang with my hubby.

    Fill in the Blanks

    I love pizza with pepperoni.
    I’m always ready for a good book.
    When I’m alone, I write.
    You’d never be able to tell, but I’m shy.
    If I had a halo it would be held
    up by horns.
    If I could teleport I’d increase my writing time by
    2 hours a day.
    I can never speak in public because it scares the hell
    out me.

    Previous Books

    Ravished Before Sunrise, A 1Night Story
    Forgotten Visions, The Divinities, book 1

    Books Coming Soon

    Winter Eve, Ashwood Falls prequel ~ Dec 2012
    A Tiger’s Claim, Ashwood Falls, book 1 ~ April 2013
    The Dark Divine, The Divinities, book 3 ~ June 2013

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    About the Author

    Lia Davis is a mother to two young adults and two very special
    kitties, a wife to her soul mate, a paranormal romance author, graphic designer,
    and co-owner to Fated Desires Publishing, LLC. She and her family live in Northeast
    Florida battling hurricanes and very humid summers. But it’s her home and she loves
    it!
    An accounting major, Lia has always been a dreamer with a very
    activity imagination. The wheels in her head never stop. She ventured into the world
    of writing and publishing in 2008 and loves it more than she imagined. Writing and
    designing are stress relievers that allow her to go off in her corner of the house
    and enter into another world that she created, leaving real life where it belongs.
    Her favorite things are spending time with family, traveling,
    reading, writing, chocolate, coffee, nature and hanging out with her kitties.

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    Other sites: http://fateddesires.com