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Prelude to the Night @loveunleashed #RLFblog #LGBT
Prelude to the Night Angela Plowman, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. Let’s talk
about your book, Prelude to the NightGenre: Gay Romance, Victorian VampiresPublisher: LooseIDLength: 34,000Heat rating: Medium/HotTagline: Victorian gentleman Christian Fitzgerald’s main passion
is music – until he meets a mysterious older man. Once Christian is introduced to
possibilities he never knew existed, he must decide if he is ready to enter into
a dangerous duet.Blurb:Victorian England is a place of double standards and hidden mysteries.
A chance meeting at the opera propels dutiful, innocent Christian into the seductive
arms of an older man.Valentine has come to England searching for a reason to live.
He walks in the darkness listening for that siren’s song which will recall him to
life. He may have found it in beautiful young Christian but can he persuade Christian
to give up the conventions of society and walk a more dangerous path?Between the two there are perils in the London fog which could
separate them forever.The conflict of his comfortable life on one side and the dangers
of loving Valentine on the other threaten to tear Christian apart. Whichever path
he chooses, listening to the music of the night is likely to cost Christian his
soul.Buy links:Loose Id http://loose-id.com/newest/coming-soon/prelude-to-the-night.htmlWhat are your main characters’ names, ages, and occupations?Christian “Kit” Fitzgerald – Gentleman 21Count Valentine Basarab – traveling vampire – age unknown.Interview
If you could change something about your first book, what
would it be?I wish I could get it finished! Seriously, the first book I started
writing is still incomplete after 4 years! My Muse Years resolution is to complete
it.What do you enjoy most about writing?I love the creative process; in particular creating characters.
I admit I usually start with an actor’s pretty face and the character grows around
that. With “Wolf in the Fold”, it was Paul Telfer who did a couple of guest spots
in NCIS. Not the buffed up body but that pretty twink face. So Gabriel was born.
As I worked more on the character, and he evolved as I wrote I fell totally in love
with him. I am prouder of Gabriel than of any of my other characters. To think that
I managed to create him – little devil that he is – in all his perfection; loyal,
passionate, intelligent, devoted and an absolute little teasing rogue.Then I got to do all sorts of naughty things with him. I actually
made myself blush a couple of times and the mere mention of candles makes me come
over all hot and bothered. I am not going to tell you what happened with the candle
as that would be a spoiler. You’ve have to read “Wolf in the Fold” to find out.
I can be a tease too…. I cannot believe I wrote that scene!The character I most want to sweep me off my feet is Richard
Rochefort, the Highwayman himself. He is totally Jeffrey Dean Morgan – that twinkling
smile could only be his. And his boy is based on a young and skinny Ben Whishaw.This time around, I have a dark and mysterious character in the
form of Valentine. He is ancient, wise and yet vulnerable in his search for something
to live for – some one to inspire passion in him again – some one to love.If you could choose anyone to be your mentor, who would it
be?Saki – his ability to create these sparkling, so alive characters
and to paint a scene with just a few descriptive words. And his versatility – he
can give you the creeps and having you laughing a moment later. The fact that he
is firmly entrenched in my favorite period – gay Victorian England. Actually I would
like one of his characters – the devilishly charming Reginald to be me mentor. He
moves through any society with such grace and knowledge and cares not a jot what
people think of him.What is your work ethic when it comes to writing?Ha ha! Don’t make me laugh. I don’t have one. It is a total miracle
anything ever gets written at all. Firstly, I can never come up with ideas. “Wolf
in the Fold” came from an idea from a short story by Saki. “The Highwayman” is a
retelling of Alfred Noyses poem of the same name – only with a lead character getting
a sex change. “Prelude to the Night” was from an idea I had in a dream.I make Douglas Adams look like a dedicated speed writer. Do you
remember his quote about how he loved deadlines – the noise they make when they
rush by? Well, thank all the gods of writing I don’t have deadlines or they would
never be met. About once a year, I get a sudden rush of urgency and write solidly
for two weeks. I’m driven, it flows, and I love it.The rest of the year I think it would be great to do some writing,
and so I tidy up my desk, and then start tidying the rest of the room. My house
is really tidy – It’s why I can only ever write novellas. I have several Olympic
medals in procrastination.How do you cope with stress as an author?Valium. No seriously – I cope very badly with stress of any kind.
I fret and procrastinate so much I let it build up until it overwhelms me. That
ought to be the competition. Leave a comment with or with out a stress busting tip
for authors and I will pick one at random to win the title of their choice from
my extensive catalogue of three books. Can we do that?Do things your family or friends do ever end up in a book?Blimey! I hope not. I don’t have any friends like that.Which of your books would you recommend to someone who doesn’t
normally read your genre, and why?“Wolf in the Fold” from LooseID. It was my first published book
and it has many faults I wish I could go back and clear up but it also has Gabriel
in it and I love him so. I’m not sure many people got that it was meant to be a
comedy too – or at least deeply tongue in cheek.What do you wish I had asked you? Please ask and answer it
now.What other titles have you come up with for your books?“Wolf in the Fold” will always be “Buggering heights” for me.
Emily Bronte with gays.“Prelude to the Night” had the most alternative titles. “There’s
a Vamp in my Pants”, “Buggerers Opera”, and “Capre Antinouse” (Seize the gay).I have hell coming up with titles. Comic ones – no problem.What was the proudest moment of your life so far?When “Wolf in the Fold” came out with LooseID I was off on holiday
with my dad. We decided to have one big posh holiday before his passport expired
and it gets too expensive to get insurance for him. We went on a Nile cruise and
it was amazing. A very small party of people on the tour – and I came up to breakfast
to find my dad talking about me being a published author.Okay – I also nearly died of embarrassment. Dad knew it was a
romance but not what sort of romance…Imagine you get to go on a dream vacation, but you have only
one hour to pack and leave, and it starts as soon as you finish this interview.
What will you take with you and where will you go?Love this question just because it makes me think. – That would
be so liberating. No anxiety, just an hour to pack. Actually, can I have just ten
minutes? I know where everything is.Knickers – because I am a practical girl.Nighty – am modest too.Bedsocks – my feet get cold.Pashmina – always take a pashmina. It’s like a HitchHikers Guide
to the Galaxy thing but more chic than a towel.Toothbrush.Spare contact lenses – because I hate wearing my glasses.Glasses – because sometimes you have to do what you hate.Moisturizer – because I am a lady of a certain age.Shampoo – hotel ones always make my head itch.Netty my trusty netbook which has all my extensive e book collection
on it and my works in progress.Credit card – because with only an hour to pack I will now have
the excuse to buy lots of stuff while away.Camera.Destination? One of those places with the silver sand, blue sea
and palm trees. I’m not sure where it is but I can just see Sean Connery stepping
out of the waves in his blue swim trunks. Nowhere too crowded, and with stuff to
explore – preferably historical.Please complete the sentences
I love pizza with my partner.I’m always ready for trouble.When I’m alone, I feel sad.You’d never be able to tell, but if you cut me open I would
have “GEEK” written right though me.If I had a halo, it would be
slipping.If I could, I would.Find Me Here
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Interview: Dangerous Velvet @xaviersaxel #RLFblog
Xavier Axelson, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. Let’s talk
about your book!Title: VelvetPublisher: Seventh WindowGenre: Historical, Gay Romance, Erotic RomancePublisher: Seventh Window PublicationsCover artist: Ken HarrisonLength: 253 PagesHeat rating: ScorchingTagline: Nothing is more dangerous than Velvet.Blurb:The first novel from Xavier Axelson is set against a
backdrop of decadence, privilege, and intrigue. Virago, the royal tailor, makes
a discovery that will test the bonds of brotherhood, unravel the forbidden
secrets of his heart, and threaten the very fabric of his existence.In a land where cruelty is disguised as allegiance, loyalty
is masked by obligation, and the laws of sumptuary govern the people, nothing
is more dangerous than Velvet.Buy links:Publisher http://seventhwindow.com/index.php?main_page=product_music_info&cPath=&products_id=52What are your main
characters’ names, ages, and occupations?Virago/Tailor/22Seton/Musician/22Duir/King/21Sylvain/Animal Trainer/20Interview
What is the most
important thing you do for your career now, as compared to when you first started
writing?I now give my mind the
permission to relax between books; this gives my imagination and spirit time to
recharge and rest.What websites do you visit
daily?Twitter, Facebook, and
Youtube
If you could change something
about your first book, what would it be?The title.What do you enjoy most
about life?The ability to write
and share my work is a gift. I truly find writing to be a great joy.If you could give the
younger version of yourself advice what would it be?Write more.What does
“balance” mean to you as a writer?It means finding time
everyday to write but also reaching a place where you can shut your writer off
and enjoy nature, family, friends and good food.What kind of books do
you read when taking a break from your own writing?I love 1940’s-!960’s
British literature.Imagine you get to go
on a dream vacation, but you have only one hour to pack and leave, and it
starts as soon as you finish this interview. What will you take with you and
where will you go?I’d take a pad, a fine
tip pen and worry about the rest when I got there. I’d go directly to Stockholm, Sweden.What is your favorite
holiday and why?I really love St.
Patty’s Day. I love celebrating the Irish part of me, or maybe its because I
love Guinness and corned beef.If your life became a
movie, who would you want to play you?Cary GrantIf you were a color,
what color would you be?RedWhich statement is
more like you:“I am a vacation
spa because I am laid back and relaxed.”“I am a ten-countries
in ten-days tour vacation, because I do things as fast as possible.”Please Fill in the Blanks
I love pizza with everything
on it.I’m always ready for what’s
next.When I’m alone, I listen
to audiobooks.Previous Books
Xavier Axelson LilyCravings (Part of the First Time Dead 3 Anthology)Menage (Print Collection)Earthly ConcernsDutch’s BoyThe IncidentThe BirchesA Valentine for Evrain (Part of the Never Say Never
Anthology)Christmas Eve at The Powers That Be CafeBooks Coming SoonSons of Orion (Part of the Tricks of the Trade Anthology)Find Me Here
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Character Interview: Black Cat @katehillromance #RLFblog
Black Cat Kate Hill, welcome back to Romance Lives Forever. We’re excited to
interview your character, Edmond Chancellor from the book, Black Cat.Genre: Gay Romance Erotic ParanormalPublisher: Changeling PressCover artist: ZuriLength: NovellaHeat rating: EroticTagline: Time is precious, even to men who are practically immortal.Blurb:Vampire Edmond Chancellor and cat shifter Tobias Crawford have
had a not-so-secret affair for over three hundred years. Edmond wants to bond with Tobias permanently,
but Tobias has reasons for keeping his distance.On a chilly December night, both men turn to past memories for
guidance, but it’s a present danger that makes them realize that time is precious,
even to men who are practically immortal.Buy links:Author site: http://kate-hill.com/blackcat.htmlWhat are your main characters’ names, ages, and occupations?Edmond Chancellor, vampire, is over a thousand years old and
is an antiques dealer.Tobias Crawford, cat shifter, is over two thousand years old
and earns his living through investments. He is also a hotel owner.Interview with Edmond Chancellor
Tell us about yourself. What are you like?Edmond:
I’m what’s called a rogue vampire, one who has broken ties with my family. I dislike
being told what to do and I dislike judging others based on their species or being
judged on mine.What do you think is your strongest point?Edmond:
My ability to break away from my vampire family. It was one of the hardest things
I’ve ever had to do. Contrary to popular belief, vampires aren’t solitary and I’ve
been quite lonely living as a rogue.What would your author say is your biggest weakness?Edmond:
Tobias has been my biggest weakness since the moment we met. My author knows this.What drives you to do the things you do? What makes you want
to be the “good guy?”Edmond:
During the first few decades of my life, I was very much like my vampire family,
infected by their violence and prejudices. In 1066, an event in my life changed
everything. Since then, I’ve proved that vampires don’t need to kill.If money were not an object, where would you most like to
live?Edmond:
For me money isn’t an object and I’ve chosen to live in what I believe is the best
town in the world, Whisper. I founded it, so I might be a bit biased, of course.If you were a tool, what would people use you to do?Edmond:
I hope they would use me to protect those who need it.Picture yourself as a store. Considering your personality
and lifestyle, what type of products would be sold there?Edmond:
I’m an antiques dealer, so I actually have several stores. My favorite is here in
Whisper and it specializes in antique weapons, in particular swords.As a child, what was your favorite thing about school?Edmond:
I didn’t attend school like many children nowadays. I greatly enjoyed the study
of swordsmanship.Tell us a secret about your significant other.Edmond:
Tobias is the most beautiful, enticing, stubborn man I’ve ever met. He’s a cat shifter
and doesn’t easily reveal his emotions to others, even to me. I know he might never
pledge his heart solely to me, but I’m willing to wait and see.If you came with a warning label, what would it say?Edmond:
Contents under pressure.Please complete the sentences as Edmond Chancellor
I love pizza with — I can’t eat pizza. I’m on a liquid diet.I’m always ready for defense against those who threaten Whisper.When I’m alone, I wonder how long it will take before Tobias
accepts my proposal.You’d never be able to tell, but I want to be loved.If I had a halo it would be frightening
to think someone with my past could have a halo.If I could choose one person to share my life I’d pick Tobias.I can never return to my vampire family because they would demand
I kill or be killed.About the Author
Always a fan of romance and the paranormal, Kate Hill started
writing over twenty years ago for pleasure. Her first story, a short erotic vampire
tale, was accepted for publication in 1996. Since then she has sold over one hundred
short stories, novellas, and novels.When she’s not working on her books, Kate enjoys reading, working
out and spending time with her family and pets. She enjoys hearing from readers.Find Me Here
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Time Travel: Rising Above @toninoelwriter #RLFblog
Rising Above Toni Noel, welcome back to Romance Lives Forever. Let’s talk about
your book, Rising Above.Genre: Historical Time TravelPublisher: Desert Breeze PublishingCover artist: Carol FiorilloLength (words): 105,000Heat rating: RTagline: A misfit tomboy goes back in time, compromises her reputation
with a disillusioned Pinkerton man who to her dismay insists on a marriage of convenience,
while she longs to return to her own time.Blurb:Bad weather cuts short Wilda Stone’s hot-air balloon race, throwing
her back into widowed lawman Hal Grantham’s time, the 1870’s. A sand storm forcing
them off Hal’s horse and into a cave where they spend two nights, compromising Wilda’s
reputation, and forcing Hal into a marriage of convenience. Once they make love
Wilda realizes she has fallen in love with the terse lawman and abandons all thought
of returning to the twenty-first century. Her stoic husband conceals his true feelings
for her. When diphtheria– the same disease responsible for taking his first wife
and son — threatens the silver mining town of Cerro Gordo, deep concern for Wilda’s
welfare drives Hal to send his wife back to her own time in her balloon. His actions
convince her Hal shuns her love and she departs, whispering a promise to return,
without revealing her pregnancy. Once her conveyance rises beyond his reach, Hal
realizes his mistake and launches a futile search for the woman he now readily admits
he loves.Buy links:Desert Breeze Publishing http://is.gd/Toni_DesertBreezeAmazon: http://amzn.com/B009ZP5JOSOr from your favorite eBook store.What are your main characters’ names, ages, and occupations?Wilda Stone and Hal Grantham. 28 and 32. In her other life Wilda
was a flag person on a Caltrans road crew. In Cerro Gordo
the only acceptable work to fill her time is helping out in the kitchen of the American
Hotel, a totally unacceptable activity for an awkward outdoor girl who can’t cook.Hal is a disillusioned undercover Pinkerton agent ready for a
change.Interview
How do you come up with ideas?Inspiration strikes me at the oddest times, and in unexpected
places. Usually it’s through something I see, or hear. A boarded up house in a ritzy
neighborhood we were driving through inspired Decisive Moments. A network news story
about the rising birthrate in a faraway Irish town inspired Fairy Dusted. A weekend
stay in the refurbished bunk house of a restored silver mining town inspired Rising
Above.What do you enjoy most about
writing?I love the freedom of being my own boss, and the chance to escape
reality while I write, but I also enjoy the anticipation I feel when a friend buys
one of my books. I can’t wait to hear how they liked it, whether it made their day
a little happier or gave them something new to think about.What do you enjoy most about
life?The thing I enjoy most is simply being alive. I am so blessed.
A loving family. Good health. A wealth of knowledge at my fingertips and time to
explore all of it to the fullest. It’s a great life.Where do you start when writing?
Research, plotting, outline, or…?The inspiration comes first, then a character’s name or the novel’s
setting. Next, as ideas come to me, I list fifty scenes necessary to move my characters
through the story and reach a satisfactory conclusion. I’m very visual, so I transfer
the scenes to stickies, arrange those on a story board, and after identifying the
major turning points and the blackest moment for each character, I’m ready to write.
The beauty of this method is the stickies can be moved around countless times, and
the scenes rearranged as I write to give the story ending a satisfying resolution,
showing ways in which the main characters have changed.What are some jobs you’ve done
that would end up in a book?In my teens I called square dances for the Y.M.C.A. and later
did alterations for a cleaners. When we were without health insurance, and our four
young children had run up a big debt at their doctor’s, I made drapes for his new
office to settle our account. I’ve also performed puppet shows and taught crafts
at nursing homes. Before retiring, I supervised a computerized payroll, and included
some of my office experiences in Temp to Permanent, a romantic suspense.What do you hope readers take
with them after reading your work?I want my readers to feel satisfied with their read. I write
novels about finding a safe haven for the heart and firmly believe this is what
everyone hopes to find. I found my safe haven early in life, but it still delights
me when the book I’m reading ends with the heroine finding her safe haven in the
arms of her newly found love.Picture yourself as a store.
Considering your personality and lifestyle, what type of products would be sold
there?I would specialize in classically styled upscale dresses and
suits, go-to outfits a woman reaches into her closet for every day. I’d have a complete
selection of leather boots in a variety of styles and widths. The leather purses
I carry will have wide openings and no places for lipsticks and car keys to hide.
I’d showcase earrings with silver or gold posts for pierced with only snap closures,
no easily-lost separate parts. In the casual clothing department you’ll find quality
merchandise for travel, spectator sports and working out all in one place, the huggable
woolens and cashmeres incredibly soft to the touch, the baby terry and fleece silky
smooth next to your skin.As a child, what was your favorite
thing about school?I loved the countless opportunities for expanding my horizons
school provided. I had endless curiosity and still question everything. My favorite
question is “Why?”If you came with a warning
label, what would it say?Caution. Contents under extreme pressure and with good cause
will likely explode. (I inherited my father’s volatile temper.)Please Fill in the Blanks
I love vegetarian pizza with artichokes.I’m always ready for fun.When I’m alone I eat dinner on our best china. It makes me
feel like I’m eating out.You’d never be able to tell, but I was the head cheerleader
for my high school.If I had a halo it would be bent.If I could crochet I’d own that sweater I’ve been admiring.I can never diet for long because I love to eat and
have no willpower.My Booklist
Law Breakers and Love Makers, soon in print, too.Temp to PermanentDecisive MomentsRestored DreamsFairy DustedRising AboveBooks Coming Soon
To Feel AgainFragile Bonds
Toni Noel Homeward BoundAbout the Author
Toni Noel’s Novels… Safe havens for the heart.Toni Noel’s love of books started in childhood, when her
mother first read The Five Little Peppers and How They Grew to her. She helped
start church libraries in two rural Tennessee
towns and appeared before the City Planning Commission and the San Diego City
Council to urge a site be purchased. As the neighborhood spokesman for the new
library the City Councilman for her district invited her to turn the second
shovel of dirt at the groundbreaking for the new library. Toni’s fondest dream,
to see one of her safe-haven-for-the-heart novels available for checkout there
may soon be fulfilled. Desert Breeze Publishing will release in print form in
November the author’s first published novel Law Breakers and Love Makers.Find Me Here
Website: http://ToniNoelAuthor.comTwitter: http://twitter.com/toninoelwriterFacebook: http://facebook.com/AuthorToniNoelYou May Also Like
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GLBT Romance: Comfort and Joy @CharleyDescote #RLFblog
Charley Descoteaux, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. Let’s talk
about your book, Comfort and Joy.Publisher: Etopia PressGenre: M/M Erotic RomanceCover artist: Valerie Tibbs
Comfort and Joy Length: 10,195 words
Heat rating: 4Tagline: How much love does it take to heal the wounds of hate?Blurb:Sam and Charlie have been together over a decade, and their commitment
to each other has only grown stronger through the years. But love isn’t always easy,
and eighteen months after a violent assault, their fairy-tale relationship is still
struggling. Charlie can’t shake the lingering fear of attracting more violence by
displaying affection, and he’s angry at himself for not getting past it. Sam would
do anything to help Charlie feel better–if only he knew what that was.The century-old farmhouse in Northwest Oregon
is the perfect place to spend the holidays with Sam’s family, but it was their refuge
after the attack, and it still holds painful memories of those difficult first months.
Christmas should be a joyful time, but even being surrounded by people who love
him isn’t enough to make Charlie feel safe. He could try to keep to himself, but
even if Sam agreed to give him the space he needs, Sam’s warm and loving family
might not. And even though they agreed not to exchange gifts, Sam has a surprise
up his sleeve that he hopes will make everything merry and bright. But he may end
up more surprised than Charlie before the week is out…Buy links:Amazon http://amzn.com/B00APRADZ0Amazon UK
http://amazon.co.uk/dp/B00APRADZ0Amazon CA http://amazon.ca/dp/B00APRADZ0Barnes and Noble http://barnesandnoble.com/w/comfort-and-joy-charley-descouteaux/1113992806?ean=2940016096100ARe http://allromanceebooks.com/product-comfortandjoy-1026128-145.htmlWhat are your main characters’ names, ages, and occupations?Sam White and Charlie Price are both 28 and professional musicians.
Interview
Tell us about your latest book, including its genre. Does
it cross over to other genres? If so, what are they?Comfort and Joy, m/m erotic romance, is the story of an established
couple, Sam and Charlie, and their struggle to heal the lingering effects of an
assault and re-capture the joy of their love for each other while celebrating Christmas
with Sam’s family.How do you come up with ideas?Coming up with ideas is the easy part. I’ve gotten ideas from
things people say, music, random things I see while on public transportation. The
hard part is deciding which ones would make the best stories. I admit, I’m not always
sure about that. Take my current WIP: it’s a paranormal erotic romance with mystery
elements. I’ve never written anything like it before so I have no way to know if
it’s any good until it’s finished and I start sending it out.What is the single most important part of writing for you?It proves that I’m not insane. *lol* At least it proved that
to me, because I’ve had characters in my head all my life. When I was a kid sometimes
that worried me, but now it’s just awesome.Where do you start when writing? Research, plotting, outline,
or…?I’m not a big plotter so I usually start with a character and
a feeling. With Comfort and Joy, I wanted to write a Christmas story that celebrates
family and love and all that good stuff. I added a couple I’d known for a while
and just started writing. It doesn’t always work out, but this time it did.If you could give the younger version of yourself advice what
would it be?Your home doesn’t have to be clean, write more!Is your muse demanding?Sometimes — usually at night when I’m trying to sleep! He gives
me a lot of wonderful material to work with, but is even more of a night owl than
I am. His sweet spot is between 11 p.m. and 2 or 3 a.m. which makes it hard when
I have to get up early.Are your stories driven by plot or character?Most often, by character. Most people have defining moments in
their lives, and so do characters. These are where good stories come from.That said, my current WIP started out very plot-driven. I knew
what I wanted the world to be like but it took a while to get to know the characters
who live there and I’m still learning! It was fun going about it in such a different
way.How do you balance a life outside of writing with deadlines
and writing muses?Balance? I’m not good at that. If I could, I’d spend most of
every day writing. Unfortunately, I can’t do that so I have to make lists of things
that I can’t let slide and force myself to do those first, like grocery shopping
and cooking dinner. It works more often than not, although I do have a long history
of transferring items to several lists before they get done. To paraphrase Tyler
Durden, it’s about letting the truly unimportant things slide.What is the craziest thing you did as a kid, and would it
ever end up in a book?Well, kid is a relative term. In my late teens and early twenties
I did a lot of experimenting to try and figure out my sexuality. Some of that will
definitely end up in a book, or maybe several!What are some jobs you’ve done that would end up in a book?I’ve had a lot of strange
jobs, or at least jobs that brought me in contact with strange people. I’ve been
a bartender and a waitress, worked in book stores, flower shops, and a three-person
newspaper office. Some of these have popped up in stories, and I’m sure more will
in the future!What do you hope readers take with them after reading your
work?I’m not sure, but I hope
they’ll tell me what they do take with them. I’d love to hear from any reader anytime!List two authors we would find you reading when taking a break
from your own writing.Like most writers I love to read. I read a lot of YA because
those authors are amazing at writing a tightly-plotted story. My favorites are Holly
Black, Sarah Rees Brennan and John Green. I also love reading LGBT fiction and M/M
Romance. My favorites are Tara Lain because she makes me laugh and Amy Lane because she
makes me cry.If you were a tool, what would people use you to do?I really wanted to tackle this one, but the perfect answer escapes
me. It never fails, the ideas come faster than I can write them down as long as
I’m not trying to write about myself! *lol*As a child, what was your favorite thing about school?Everything! I loved school and was a shameless apple-polisher.
Teachers and librarians are still some of my favorite people. I was one of those
nerdy kids who wanted to write reports about what I saw while playing in the back
yard!If money were not an object, where would you most like to
live?I’d love to have a cute little cottage on the Oregon Coast.
My dream house is a cozy single-story three bedroom with weathered blue-gray wood
siding, beach access and a big old tree in the back yard.Picture yourself as a store. Considering your personality
and lifestyle, what type of products would be sold there?I’d be one of those dusty little antique shops run by a little
old lady who has no idea what things are truly worth. Everything from ornate gilt
frames to used books to kitschy statues and vintage hats and purses would cram the
shelves, and if you really loved something it would be at a price you could afford.
Either that or the store mentioned on The Daily Show last week, “Chocolate,
Blowjobs & Beyond”.Please complete the sentence
Charley Descoteaux I love pizza with pepperoni, salami, olives and mushrooms.
I’m always ready for some smash-mouth football.When I’m alone, I blast metal or club mixes and dance around
while I clean house.You’d never be able to tell, but I have an inner-preppie who
pines for argyle and houndstooth everything.If I had a halo it would be rainbow-colored
plastic from the dollar store and a little squished.If I could be a guy for a day I’d fool around with
as many dudes as possible, and knit in public.I can never judge anyone for being strange because it’s
a safe bet I’m stranger than they are.Find Me Here
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Paranormal: Pool of Souls @KrystalShannan #RLFblog
Krystal Shannan, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. Let’s talk about your book, Open House: Pool of Souls Book 1Genre: Paranormal RomanceCover artist: Lauren McCauleyLength: 53 pagesHeat rating: SpicyBlurb:Intrinsically woven into the fabric of human existence, Aphrodite, Titan Goddess of Love and Passion, dedicates
herself to matching soul mates….Rebecca Carol and Robert Corvin missed their original chance to bond when Ares, God of War, took control of Robert’s career ten years ago. Their souls have naturally pulled them back together for a second chance at love, but… How far with the gods go to get their own way? Will divine influence create another perfect match or will it tear them apart forever?Buy links:Smashwords http://smashwords.com/b/243147Amazon http://amzn.com/B009FHONVG/Kobo http://kobobooks.com/ebook/Open-House-Pool-Souls-Book-1/book-OHXqaaSc_0GEmuZ8gF2Wvw/page1.html?s=7FjsaPGem0CRVKqm-ocdYg&r=1
What are your main characters’ names, ages, and occupations?Hero: Robert Corvin – 31 – Owns and operates a large software
engineering company. Moving to Houston,
TX.Heroine: Rebecca Carol – 28 – Works as a real estate agent in
Houston, TX.Interview
How did you get your start in the industry?Well, Open House: Pool of Souls is my first published book….
so I’m just getting warmed up. I’ve been writing for years. It was only just this
past year or two that I’ve really pushed myself to take the leap into publication.What websites do you visit daily?Facebook, my blog, and Twitter…. does email count. I feel like
I’m always in my email.If you could give the younger version of yourself advice what
would it be?Write more! I wrote constantly in high school and college, but
after I got married I let it go for a while. I wish I hadn’t.Do you have a muse? Describe this person, please.I don’t have one particular muse. My characters are my muses.
My characters whisper…. does that sound strange. I joke that I have a multiple personality
disorder, but that’s how it feels to me sometimes. ROFL! My husband has even told
me he’s had conversations with some of my characters in the middle of the night.
So apparently, even when I’m sleeping, they are creeping around up there!Do things your family or friends do ever end up in a book?Absolutely! There was the one time… it involved Mexican dominos….
satisfying someone….. and a whole lot of laughing. It’s not in a book yet, but it
totally is going to be.What are some jobs you’ve done before (or while) you were
a writer?I teach elementary music in a Texas public school, but I’ve also worked as
a bank teller, and in a department store.What kind of books do you read when taking a break from your
own writing?I read mostly contemporary, paranormal, and a few science fiction
romance thrown in for good measure. Lately I have started a couple of romantic suspense.
Pretty much anything with a ‘Happily Ever After’ is fair game on my Kindle.What do you think is the future of epublishing?I think it will continue to grow and eventually dominate the
publishing market.Imagine you get to go on a dream vacation, but you have only
one hour to pack and leave, and it starts as soon as you finish this interview.
What will you take with you and where will you go?I’m going to Greece!
My dream is to see the ruins at Athens and on Crete. I would pull down my travel bag from my closet, load
it with clothes, shoes, my husband’s toiletry travel kit, make up bag, my camera,
a beach towel, and I’m ready to go!What is your favorite holiday and why?I really enjoy thanksgiving. It’s all about being grateful for
what we’ve been given and celebrating with family…..plus really really really good
food!What good book have you read recently?I actually just finished Jennifer Probst’s The Marriage Bargain
and Laura Kaye’s Hearts in Darkness.What do you like to do when you’re bored?Read. Watch TV. My favorite show is LOST GIRL and MERLIN.If your life became a movie, who would you want to play you?Kate Hudson…. hands down! I love her snarky sense of humor paired
with loyalty and down-to-earth friendliness.Which statement is more like you:“I am a vacation spa because I am laid back and relaxed.”“I am a ten-countries in ten-days tour vacation, because
I do things as fast as possible.”The first, LOL. I just go with the flow most of the time.Please Fill in the Blanks
I love
pizza with canadian bacon.I’m always
ready for fun.When I’m
alone, I read.If I could
dance I’d want to be on Dancing with the Stars.I can
never stop writing because the characters in my head would torture me.Other Books
Krystal Shannan Pool of Souls Book 2 (coming soon)A Very Russian Christmas (Decadent)Holiday ChaseFind Me Here
Website: http://krystalshannan.com/Twitter: http://twitter.com/KrystalShannanFacebook: http://facebook.com/krystal.shannanFacebook Fan Page: http://facebook.com/KrystalShannanAuthorPageOther sites: AmazonAuthor Page
