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Return of the Fae @LynnCahoon #RLFblog #paranormal
Return of the Fae Cover Love at Romance Lives Forever is a short intro to a
book and includes a cover, blurb, buy links, and social media contacts for the
author. Today’s featured book is Return of the Fae by Lynn Cahoon.A witch in training, a hunter on the prowl, and a world in jeopardy.Learning the rules of being a witch takes years, but Parris McCall
needs to master them in only weeks. Knowing how to wield her magic is the one thing
she has to keep her grandmother safe and herself alive.Ty Wallace is going mad with his desire for Parris, but he has
to maintain an emotional distance from her. She’s a distraction in his quest to
find Coven X before they grow too strong, taking The Council and everyone he knows
down with it.As Parris labors through the academy manuals, the couple takes
a trip to find Ty’s mentor. He’s their only hope in helping Parris with her studies.
To their dismay, the old man has disappeared. Their only clue comes from a witch
banished for actions against The Council. When they return, not only do they find
their own lives threatened, but casualties in the war between the covens have risen.
And a new life hangs in the balance.A Lyrical Press Paranormal RomanceBuy Links:
Amazon http://amzn.com/B00DJVH8V6Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/return-of-the-fae-lynn-cahoon/1115799421?ean=2940016567686Find Me Here
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Romance: Movie Star’s Son @cheryl_rhodes #RLFblog #lifeguard
The Movie Star’s Son Cheryl Rhodes, welcome back to Romance Lives Forever. Let’s talk about
your book, The Movie Star’s Son.Genre: Sweet RomanceLength: 55,000 wordsHeat rating: PG13Tagline: Girls dream of growing up and marrying a movie star,
but how many have their sights set on his son?When Chris Stewart rescues actor Ben Jenkins from the
ocean, she doesn’t know his son Dave is the nasty lifeguard who busted in her truck
window. When they meet up again, Dave knows he’s found the woman he wants to spend
the rest of his life with and convinces Chris to leave Seattle
and join him in Los Angeles.Dave is everything Chris has been looking for in a man, and the
Los Angeles life
is perfect – beaches, surfing, movie stars, sunshine, palm trees, and falling in
love. When their pasts catch up to tear them apart and cut their romance
short, Chris decides to start a new life on California’s central coast. She didn’t count
on Dave’s determination to keep searching for her and bring her home.A lost dog and a surfing accident bring Chris and Dave back together,
but can they put the past behind them for a Hollywood
happy ending?Buy links:What are your main characters’ names, ages, and occupations?Chris Stewart is 28 years old, a former Seattle lifeguard who now works as a receptionist.Dave Jenkins is 32 years old, a Los Angeles lifeguard captain, and the son of
actor Ben Jenkins.Interview
How did you get your start in the industry?The very first thing I had published was in a local horse magazine
that was more like a tabloid newspaper and it was about my two ex-racehorses, Standardbreds
who were now enjoying a second career as pleasure riding horses. That was encouraging
enough to have me sporadically submit to magazines over the years. In the early
90’s I attended a workshop led by a Harlequin Romance author. I’ve read so many
of their books that I thought maybe it’s time to recover some of my investment!
Getting published is a long, hard journey. Writing the book is probably the easiest
part. Convincing an acquisitions editor or an agent to read it is when the real
hard work begins. The first romance novel accepted by a publisher was the third
one I’d written.What websites do you visit daily?I’m a member of the Freelance Writer’s Den so I usually stop
by at least once a day to check out comments or resources on the forum. I visit
Standardbred Canada
to keep up on what’s going on in the racing industry. I like to check out the Cruise
Critic forums a few times a week and a few blogs like The Suitcase Scholar.If you could change something about your first book, what
would it be?If I could change something about my first published book, Ringer, it would be to change the names of
the hero and heroine. It took a long time for that book to be accepted by a publisher
and I liked their names so much (Holly and Matt) I decided those would be the names
of the married couple in my Horse Sense Mysteries series. When Ringer was contracted I changed the names
in my series to DeeDee and Grant. Darn it! Liked those names too much!What do you enjoy most about writing?That would be escaping into a fantasy world of bringing stories
to life and sometimes creating lifestyles that I would love to be living myself.What is your work ethic when it comes to writing?Unfortunately my work ethic discipline is right out the window.
Most of my writing is for consumer and trade magazines and businesses. I get distracted
easily and sometimes switch back to writing fiction when I know darned well I should
be taking care of my other writing.How do you cope with stress as an author?Stress as an author is no problem. I take frequent breaks to
walk my dogs or check on my horses. It’s the stress that comes from the rest of
the things that happen in life that’s not so easy.Do things your family or friends do ever end up in a book?Things that happen in
any author’s life, conversations they’ve heard or people they’ve observed, creep
into their novels on some level. In my Horse Sense Mystery series the murder victim
often takes on characteristics of one of my ex-boyfriends, or at least my perception
of his characteristics! I’ve killed him off for the third time now and this third
novel (work in progress) is actually the closest I get to my ex (same job, same
locale, etc). I still haven’t decided who the murderer is. In the first two novels
the murderer could have been successfully defended by a lawyer as self-defense or
accidental death. This time it’s no accident. Someone’s going down. And then I think
I’ll finally be done killing my ex!What are some jobs you’ve done before (or while) you were
a writer?I think I’ve held just about every dead end job out there. A
few years ago I discovered a series called The Dead End Jobs Mysteries and I thought
to myself – darn, why didn’t I think of that? I’ve worked at a few fast food restaurants,
a cashier, a horse groom, an exercise rider, a truck driver, travel reservationist,
data entry, reception, a senior’s companion, and handyman assistant.What kind of books do you read when taking a break from your
own writing?I like romantic suspense/mystery and romantic comedy. I’ve made
a natural transition to become a cozy mystery fan because those novels are a little
bit of everything I like: romance, humor, and mystery.What is your favorite holiday and why?Halloween. I love the costumes and I especially love the candy.
Some of the houses near where I live go all out decorating their homes with graveyards,
zombies, pumpkins, and scary music.What good book have you read recently?Too hard to nail down! I’ve read several good books this year.
I recently read Color My Horse by Bev
Pettersen, a romantic mystery that takes place mainly in the backstretch of the
Belmont racetrack.
I’d recommend it to readers who like horse-themed romances. Due to this novel being
very technical on horseracing details it might not hold the interest of readers
who have never spent time at the racetrack and no interest in horses and racing.
The romance kind of squeezed in between those horses.Where were you at midnight, on December 31st when the new
century started?At the fairgrounds near the house where I was living at the time.
They were having a millennium party with all kinds of events including horse racing.
Sounded like a good idea but it was raining that night and the event had a much
lower attendance than they expected.What do you like to do when you’re bored?Go out and see my horses and go for a ride if the weather’s good.
I also like walking my dogs. I take them all over town. Both of these activities
give me time to think and to come up with new scenes for my novels.If you were a color, what color would you be?Purple!What is your favorite place that you’ve traveled to?Now that’s a toughie! I’m a traveler and an adventurer and I
have so many experiences to choose from. One destination was a trip of a lifetime
for me to celebrate a milestone birthday. That was a cruise from Fort Lauderdale repositioning back to Vancouver
via the Panama Canal. We had wonderful weather
and fun and interesting ports of call. The highlight of the cruise – the Panama Canal was amazing. Seeing the operation of one of the
world’s greatest engineering feats was incredible, and of course there’s really
no other way to see the Panama Canal except transiting
it on water. I hopped into the ship’s swimming pool for a few laps so figuratively
at least I can say that I swam in the Panama Canal!
One of the ports was Cartagena,
Colombia, somewhere
I’d never given much thought about traveling to, but now I had to research what
to do once we arrived there. We booked an excursion to the Totumo Mud Bath Volcano
and it’s about the most fun I’ve ever head on a ship’s excursion. You can read about
my adventure at bc living: http://www.bcliving.ca/travel/taking-volcano-mud-bath-in-totumo-colombiaAnything else you’d like to add?Yes, I’d like to mention that The Movie Star’s Son is a .99¢
Kindle read. The first couple of chapters can be read on Amazon’s sneak peek: http://www.amazon.com/The-Movie-Stars-Son-ebook/dp/B00EYME894/ref=la_B006TG3Q6O_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1381080622&sr=1-4Please underline 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.”Please complete the sentences
I love pizza with lots of vegetables and feta cheese.I’m always ready for a road trip.When I’m alone, I like to read.You’d never be able to tell, but I’m crazy about chocolate.If I had a halo it would be purple.If I could fly I’d head south.I can never jump out of an airplane because I’m afraid
the parachute won’t open.Previous Books
Cheryl Rhodes RingerHorseman SpellUn-Neigh-Borly BehaviorTubbed to DeathBooks Coming Soon
Stuck in Cloverdale (2014)Contest
Sure! How about a copy of my ebook of The Movie Star’s Son, available on MOBI (Kindle) epub (iBooks for iPad)
or PDF. Just leave a comment saying hi or anything else that’s on your mind. Make
sure I have some way to contact you either through your profile or in your comment.
A winner will randomly be chosen on October 21, 2013 and announced back here on
the comments. Good luck!Find Me Here
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Single Use Only @pendermackie #RLFblog #contemporary
Single Use Only Pender Mackie, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. Let’s talk about
your book, Single Use Only.Genre: M/M ContemporaryPublisher: Loose IdCover artist: April MartinezLength: Novel, 257 pagesHeat rating: HotTagline: Mike’s tired of the hook-up scene, Chris hasn’t even
been to a real gay bar, but when the two men meet they discover they have much more
in common than a mutual friend.Blurb:Mike Strenton
is tired of the hook-up scene. All the men he meets in the Las Vegas gay bars are interested in one thing
only and only one night. Been there done that. About to turn thirty-eight, Mike
avoids casual sex until his need for contact is too great to ignore. He secretly
longs to meet someone who sees beyond his laugh lines and broad shoulders to the
sensitive lover underneath. A man who will choose him over the early morning walk
of shame.Twenty-something Chris Bennington has never even been to a gay
bar though he’s into men as well as women. He sees the funny side of just about
everything, including his first time with Mike. Chris wants a lover who doesn’t
have a problem with his quirky sense of humor, his inability to cook or his bisexuality
and he thinks Mike fits the bill. All he has to do is convince the big guy he’s
not just sticking around for breakfast.Buy links:Loose Id http://www.loose-id.com/single-use-only.html http://amzn.com/B00FKHFJAY
ARe https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-singleuseonly-1310144-149.htmlWhat are your main characters’ names, ages, and occupations?Mike Strenton
is thirty-seven and starting to feel his age. Mike’s the props manager and photographer
for the Erogenous Zone, an all-male revue in Las Vegas.Chris Bennington is a happy-go-lucky twenty-seven. He works as
a blackjack dealer for an older, Irish-themed casino on Fremont Street in downtown Las Vegas.Interview
Tell us about your story’s world. What is it like in this
period or place?Like Stage Fright, my first full-length novel,
this new story, Single Use Only, is set
in modern-day Las Vegas.
Many of the characters are in both stories, though each novel features a different
couple. In Stage Fright, Jesse, the main
character, is closeted. He’s living a lie and that distain for his own behavior
bleeds over into his surroundings. Vegas seen through Jesse’s eyes is a seedy place
full of cheap illusions and tarnished facades.Chris and Mike don’t
see Vegas that way. Mike notices the hummingbirds in his backyard and the way the
sun brings out the different colors in Chris’s hair. Chris just notices Mike. In
Single Use Only Vegas is a playful place.What inspired you to write this book?My editor. Mike and Chris
are secondary characters in Stage Fright and
have a mutual friend, Jesse, who dances at the revue. When I wrote Jesse and Val’s
story I gave Jesse a roommate who was a hopeless cook with an offbeat sense of humor
and a fondness for goofy T-shirts. That’s Chris. I wrote Mike as Jesse’s best friend,
and a kind of mentor for him. Chris and Mike never met in that story, but my editor
thought they’d be perfect for each other. She was right.Which character in your current book do you think readers
will like the most?That’s a tough call.
Some readers will have a soft spot for Mike. He’s been rejected, more than once,
so he’s cautious, but he still secretly yearns to be loved, to be valued. I think
that desire to cherish and to be cherished will resonate with a lot of people.Other readers will enjoy
the way Chris’s mind works. He doesn’t always think like the rest of us and he’s
a little bit clueless at times. But once he figures out what he wants, he goes for
it. He’s a breath of fresh air for Mike and perhaps for some readers too.Why do you write?I’ve always entertained
myself with stories. I still do a mental rewrite if I don’t like the ending of a
movie. Before I started writing my stories down I’d make up a story every night
when I lay in bed, usually picking up where I’d left off the night before when I
fell asleep. Now that I’m sharing I fall asleep faster. I write because the stories
in my head need to get out.When you write, what things do you want close at hand? (Coffee,
water, chocolate… pictures of gorgeous hunks for inspiration…?)I don’t really need much.
Coffee in the morning for sure and keep it coming please. I prefer my laptop, but
I’ll use paper and a pen or pencil if necessary. Single Use Only was written almost entirely from my favorite corner
of my couch. Hardly any chocolate was harmed during the writing of the story, though
many, many coffee beans were sacrificed.What aspect of your life do you write into your books?My sense of humor sneaks
in there every time. I can’t seem to help myself. When I first (shyly) told a friend
I’d written a book, the first thing she asked was, “Is it a funny book?”
She didn’t believe me when I told her it was a romance.When an idea hits you, what do you do to capture it?Usually I scribble it
down on whatever I can find, trying to record as many details as possible. I don’t
like to use my computer then, because I’m usually nowhere near it and I can scribble
much faster than I type. Plus, if I make a typo I always have the overwhelming urge
to correct it and sometimes I’ll lose the flow if I do that.I have a whole file folder
full of scraps of paper, napkins and sticky notes. I even have the rough outline
of a story featuring a police officer, a criminal and a plane crash jotted down
on a cardboard coffee cup sleeve.What other jobs have you held besides writing?I grew up on a dairy
farm so I’ve milked cows (by hand and with a milker) and helped deliver calves.
I’ve been a coat check girl, a waitress, an ice cream scooper, a short order cook,
a dispatcher (for a photocopier repair company, which I’ll bet is not nearly as
interesting as being a dispatcher for the police) and even a blackjack dealer, though
not in Las Vegas. I’ve done a fair bit of technical writing too, which means I automatically
write in the passive voice. I had to train myself not to do that.Which of your books was the hardest to write and why?The ones that aren’t
finished. Seriously though, I always have a spot somewhere in every book where I
think I’ll never finish. Short story, novella, novel, it makes no difference. At
some point I’ll want to chuck the whole thing in the little trashcan icon on my
desktop. If I push through and keep going, I do get past that. I may have to rewrite
a few scenes at a later date, but I do get my mojo back.Do you believe in luck?I do. Not the must-carry-a
rabbit’s foot-in-my pocket kind of luck, but I do believe chance influences outcomes.
Sometimes for the better and sometimes not.What kind of music do you listen to while driving? Same question
when writing?I usually don’t listen
to music while writing. If a song’s got words or is too loud I’ll get distracted
though sometimes I listen to moody, instrumental soundtracks while writing. I love
electronic music. Right now a favorite is the Tron: Legacy Reconfigured soundtrack
and when I’m driving I like my music nice and loud so I can tap my fingers and sing
along.Do you play any musical instruments?Tuba, which I was forced
to learn in high school. No one else would play it and apparently we couldn’t have
a band without a tuba. I also play a little bit of piano, but that’s only because
I can still read music and I learned the keyboard fingering from my daughter. One
day, when I have more time I’ll take lessons and learn to really play.What is your secret talent?I have more than one.
J I can wiggle
my ears plus I can pick things up with my toes. That second one’s a useful skill
when someone’s stinky socks are left lying around like discarded snakeskins. A curl
of my toes and a quick flick of my foot and those babies are in the laundry basket.What’s your favorite movie?I don’t have just one,
but I love action or sci-fi movies, British comedies and film noir. Some
of my favorites are Blade Runner, The Fifth Element, Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz,
Touch of Evil… I could go on and on.Please complete the sentence
I love pizza with pepperoni, mushrooms and green peppers.I’m always ready for chocolate.When I’m alone, I secretly enjoy the fact that no one else
is around, though I know I should be more sociable.You’d never be able to tell, but I’m quite shy.If I had a halo it would be confiscated
pretty quick.If I could go back in time I’d learn several foreign
languages.I can never be an Olympic gymnast because I’m much
too old.Find Me Here
Website/Blog: http://www.pendermackie.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/pendermackieFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/pender.mackiePinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/pendermackie/Goodreads:
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Paranormal: Lost Finder @PamelasBooks #RLFblog #mystery
The Lost Finder Pamela Fryer, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. Let’s talk about
your book, The Lost Finder.Genre: Paranormal romancePublisher: Pink Pixel PublishingCover artist: I do all my own (indie) coversLength: 66,000Heat rating:Â RTagline: The first halfway decent guy to come along in eons…and
he’s from another planet.Blurb: Private Investigator Brooke Weaver hopes she can slip
into her Oregon
hometown, find her client’s missing teenage daughter, and be on her way again before
anyone notices. Not likely.Within forty-eight hours she encounters her ex-fiancé, the three
dirty cops she testified against, and a drop-dead gorgeous FBI agent hunting a gigantic,
mutated spider. He’s the hottest thing with muscles she’s seen in a long time, but
he keeps making strange references like “your planet,” and “my home-world.”
To make matters worse, he expects her to lead him into the sewers to find his escaped
creature. Brooke doesn’t want any part of giant insects from South
America or secret agents or very dark, haunted sewer tunnels. Most
of all, she wants no part of her dying hometown and the ghosts she left buried here.But a sexy hunk in a clingy shirt, she might consider a small
part of.Buy links:Amazon http://amzn.com/B00ELWBVW4What are your main characters’ names, ages, and occupations?I typically write characters who are late twenties, early thirties.
Older characters are just a little wiser and more mature. Young twenties are just
too angsty for me. Brooke is 28 and Jager is 32. She’s a private investigator, and
he’s a lieutenant in the Universal Guard; the military run by the Interplanetary
Alliance.Interview
Tell us about your story’s world. What is it like in this period or place?The Lost Finder is a
paranormal romance that takes place near a small town I used to live in, outside
Portland. I’ve changed
the name for fiction’s sake. I used to hike in the many state parks where the climate
could change in minutes and mere hundreds of feet in elevation. Sometimes in the
middle of the day when clouds obscured the sun, it was like being plunged instantly
into night.What inspired you to write this book?My husband and I went
camping in a remote area. I was already getting a little creeped out by just how
remote it was; we’d canoed across a lake and hiked up a hill to a plateau carrying
that canoe. There wasn’t a road around for miles. That night, we heard a loud Boom! and saw a bright flash of light, but
we couldn’t figure out what from. Throw in a writer’s imagination, and The Lost
Finder wasn’t a far stretch.Which character in your current book do you think readers
will like the most?I think my female readers
will like Jager best, because he’s not your average humanoid. He has a fierce sense
of pride and deep, true integrity. And he knows how to treat his woman right.Are you a plotter, or do you prefer to make it up on the spur
of the moment?I’m a little of both.
I often plunge in when an opening grabs me, and I like not knowing everything that
is going to happen in a book because the story needs to be as much of a journey
for me as it is the reader. But a certain amount of analysis has to happen, so I
know the story has the elements it needs to make a good romance with a solid plot.Who has helped you the most in your career as an author?To this I would answer
RWA. Yes, RWA is an organization not an individual, but it is an organization made
up of individuals, and so many of them have helped me become the writer I am today.
The friends, associates and support groups I found within are invaluable. I reiterate
with the next question…Any advice for new authors?Join a peer group. Trust those you meet with experience, help
those you meet who seek it. No artist should ever stop learning, practicing their
craft, or perfecting their skills. Don’t be in too much of a hurry! With the fast-growing
popularity and simplicity of Independent publishing, it has never been easier to
get your book into the hands of readers and sometimes, that ease can equal your
worst mistake. The biggest mistake I see new authors make is publishing too soon.
Ask any bestselling author, they will tell you they deserved the first rejections
they received.If you could time travel what era would be your first stop?I would go back to 1910 and bet on Philadelphia in the world series. And then I’d
buy a big ranch that I put in trust for my future self.Do you play any musical instruments?I play piano, and that is the reason I hate being called Pammy.
My piano teacher used to wine at me in the most pathetic voice for not practicing,
and call me Pammy. “Come on, Pammy!” {{shudder}}What’s your favorite movie?All of my favorite movies throughout time have been romances,
or pseudo romances. (One of my all-time favorites was Spaceballs. I know, I’m weird.)
My favorite movie now is Tangled. Yes, it was a cartoon, but it was so absolutely
beautiful it qualifies.Please complete the sentence
I love pizza with black olives.I’m always ready for ice cream.When I’m alone, I talk to myself.You’d never be able to tell, but I have a potty mouth. I keep it in check when I’m not alone.If I had a halo it would be red. No, purple. No—green!If I could do math I’d still never be an accountant.I can never skydive because I think it is the Craziest. Thing. Ever.Find Me Here
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Historical: Unexpected Gift | Interview @AuthorKayGrey
An Unexpected Gift Katherine Grey, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. Let’s talk
about your book, An Unexpected Gift.Genre: Historical RomancePublisher: The Wild Rose PressCover artist: Rae MonetLength: 276 pagesHeat rating: SpicyTagline: Two wounded souls find happiness in the most unlikeliest
of places, with each other.Blurb:Known only as Lazarus to the band of cutthroats and thieves he
leads, William Prescott will do anything to find his missing sister, even blackmail
a fragile young woman into helping him. But he never plans to fall in love with
this mysterious woman with a troubled past.Haunted by the memories of war, Olivia St. Germaine wants nothing
more than to live a normal life. But when her brother, a doctor, suddenly leaves
town without a word, she is forced to use her medical knowledge to help an injured
man who puts her life in danger. Can she keep herself safe as she tends Lazarus,
or is her heart more vulnerable than she realizes?Buy links:
The Wild Rose Press: http://www.thewildrosepress.com/index.php?main_page=index&manufacturers_id=905&zenid=19ddc2a69255daafde7f9df62f69e86eBarnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/an-unexpected-gift-katherine-grey/1114371314?ean=2940016394534What are your main characters’ names, ages, and occupations?Olivia St. Germaine is 26 years of age. She has no formal occupation.William “Lazarus” Prescott is 28 years of age. He leads a band of
thieves.Interview
Tell us about your story’s world. What is it like in this
period or place?An Unexpected Gift takes place in London during the Regency period. It shows a side
of life in London
outside those of the aristocracy. Both Olivia and Lazarus live on the very fringes
of Society.What inspired you to write this book?I was asked to write a novella for my publisher’s Love Letters
line. In writing that story, Lazarus appeared on the page larger than life. I had
a hard time controlling him and keeping him from taking over the story. It only
made sense that I tell his story as well.Which character in your current book do you think readers
will like the most? Why?I think Lazarus would the favorite. While he does things that
aren’t necessarily legal and right, he does them with the best of intentions. He
goes out of his way to protect those he considers his family and is loyal to a fault.When you’re not writing, what would we find you doing?I love to bake bread. I find the whole process of kneading the
dough to be very relaxing. It’s also a great way to work out scene in my head while
doing something constructive. Of course, the smell of freshly baked bread filling
the house isn’t a bad thing either.Are you a plotter, or do you prefer to make it up on the spur
of the moment?I say I’m a combination of both. I write two to three sentence
paragraphs detailing the main points of each chapter, but other than that, I let
my characters have free reign and write where they take me.What’s your writing schedule like?I write Monday through Friday for approximately an hour and half
when I get home from my day job. I have a weekly goal of twenty-five pages of new
material each week. It helps keep me on track and not lose the threads of the story.When an idea hits you, what do you do to capture it?I have a notebook where I jot down the idea, character names,
plot points, any scenes or snippets of dialogue and anything else that comes to
me. If I’m out, I have a small pocket sized notebook I keep in my purse for the
same thing, though I have been known to write on the paper napkins when at a restaurant.Which of your books was the hardest to write and why?My novella The Muse was the hardest to write. It was the first
short story I’d written and I had a hard time keeping it within the word count requirements
to be a novella. I kept having to go back and delete subplots and the like.What are you currently reading for fun? Anything for research?I’m currently reading Fifth Grave Past The Light by Darynda Jones.
It’s the fifth book in her Charley Davidson series. If you haven’t read any of them
yet, I highly recommend them, but read them in order. For research purposes, I’m
reading The Man Who Broke Napoleon’s Codes: The True Story of A Forgotten Hero in
Wellington’s Army
by Mark Urban.Do you believe in luck?I do believe in luck but at the same time, I think we make our
own luck by taking advantage of opportunities presented to us.What kind of music do you listen to while driving? Same question
when writing?When I’m in the car, I usually listen to whatever’s currently
popular on the radio station. When I’m writing, I listen to classical music.Do you play any musical instruments?I play the violin and a tiny bit of the piano. I would like to
take formal piano lessons some day.What’s your favorite movie?I have two favorite movies – Disney’s Beauty and the Beast and
I Am Sam. Sean Penn was amazing.Please complete the sentence
I love pizza with cheese and pepperoni.I’m always ready for a cup of cinnamon apple tea and a good
book.When I’m alone, I read my manuscript pages out loud. I like
to hear the rhythm of the dialogue.You’d never be able to tell, but I have five tattoos.If I had a halo it would be slightly
tilted.If I could write full time, I’d be the happiest person
on the planet.I can never kill a spider because I’m terrified of
them. I don’t have any problem getting other people to kill them for me though.Previous Books
ImpetuousThe Muse (novella)Find Me Here
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Character Interview: Nathaniel Clairmont from No Turning Back @deannajewel #RLFblog #historical
No Turning Back Deanna Jewel, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. We’re excited
to interview your character, Nathaniel Clairmont, from the book, No Turning Back.Genre: Historical Romance,
England 1778Publisher: Swallowtail Productions LLCPrinter: BookLocker.comCover artist: Todd EngleLength: 276 pgsHeat rating: 3Blurb:While avenging the death of his fiancé years earlier, Michael
Nathaniel Clairmont, Duke of North Yorkshire, learns that he CAN love again. Will
the woman he wants also learn to love again? He sets out to capture her heart.Vanessa is heartbroken over recent events in her life; she’s
also head strong, flaunts London aristocracy and
takes on breeding horses, something unheard of in the society circles of London. She finds herself
trying to put the pieces of her life back together, but can she do it alone? With
a child on the way, she is forced to do just that – their future depends on her
strength. Then a friend offers to help. Dare she trust a man sworn to carry out
a vow taken on a death bed? She refuses to accept that his love is true when his
honor of sticking to his word is also at stake.Can Nathan survive another heartache? Join him and Vanessa as
they work through the torments of their past and work together to fight for their
love and a future together.Buy links:
Amazon http://tinyurl.com/6c54vxaBarnes and Noble http://tinyurl.com/5t6ylwqWhat are your main characters’ names, ages, and occupations?Vanessa Devereaux –
27 – breeds horses, runs her husband’s furniture businessNathaniel Clairmont
– 30 – duke, in the royal service of King George IVPhillip Devereaux –
30 – brother of Vanessa, shipping for the family businessInterview with Nathaniel Clairmont:
I’m excited that Captain Nathaniel Clairmont is here to chat
with us for a bit. I’ve pulled him from the pages but he can’t stay long. He’s
the handsome hero from No Turning Back, a respected ship captain, friend and breeder
of horses; he loves to ride, but loves the ocean just as much. And here’s a secret
– he’s also a Duke!Nathan, your home in Scarborough,
England sounds like a wonderful place, overlooking the ocean. How long has the castle
been in your family?The fortress has been in my family for over one hundred years.
A castle’s structure is cold and damp so I do what I can to keep it warm and comfortable
inside. I’ve done some reconstruction inside and out due to the age so it won’t
crumble down around me. I’ve collected tapestries from around the world and those
hang on the walls to help keep the heat inside. I enjoy walking out on the parapets
that look out onto the water, to listen to the crashing waves on warm summer evening.With all your travels
and time at court with the King, I envision all types of women wanting to get to
know you better. Tell us what you look for in a woman who might interest you.*Nathan rubs his chin as he thinks about an answer* I would have
to start with height. I like tall women, with a nice smile but doesn’t constantly
giggle and chatter. Is that a good start? I want to be able to read her eyes, the
windows to a woman’s soul. I’m a fairly good judge of character. I like a smart
woman who is able to hold a conversation; beauty is nice but there is more to a
female than good looks.Well that gives us a list
of attributes to start with. Our readers place themselves in the heroine’s character
you know; they all want to be in my story with YOU! Are you the type of man who
doesn’t like getting tied down to one relationship, play the field, so to speak?
Never Surrender *he has a deep laugh* I don’t have time to play the field, Deanna.
The King keeps me pretty busy at court or traveling on his behalf and when I’m not
doing that, I’m at my home where I breed beautiful horses. The woman of my dreams
will share that love with me. I like to think of myself as a one-woman man and our
love will last a lifetime, if I’m lucky enough to find that.So, have you found the
woman of your dreams, Nathan?I can’t answer that without giving things away, now can I. *he
gives me a sexy wink* I’ve had my share of women in my life but I want to settle
down one day, to have children, someone to leave my home to.When you’re on the ocean…sailing…are
you at home there? Do you feel in control of something larger than life?I was raised aboard ships. My father took me with him when he
sailed and I learned how to read the water, to know when I don’t have control because
the sea takes orders from no one. A captain depends on a good crew to help keep
the ship safe and I have that in my crew. I trust them with my life.We all have enemies. Care
to enlighten us about a few of yours?Hmmm…Langley
has been a thorn in my side since childhood. We didn’t necessarily run in the same
circles of London
society, but he did attend some of the same entertainment and events such as a local
ball or two. He was jealous of the ease at which I could talk with women and there
were a few females I guess one could say I turned in my direction. His jealous nature
is also part of the reason he can’t keep a woman; that and he’s bloody greedy.Nathan, thank you for
taking the time to be here with us. I know our readers have been thrilled to know
you a little better. Can you stick around for a few questions?I can do that. I can’t wait to hear what questions they might
have for me!We can’t be responsible
for their actions or questions, you know! So be prepared…we look forward to it.
Again, thank you!My pleasure!Contest
Everyone, thank you for stopping in today. I hope we’ve been
able to add one more book to your shelves. Leave your comments, where you’d like
your gift card to, and email addy to be in the drawing! Now, who has a question
for Nathan or myself?About the Author
Deanna Jewel lives in the Pacific Northwest
and has been writing multi-genre romance
Deanna Jewel since 1991. She is married to a retired
captain of the fire department. He’s also owned his own businesses for 25 years.
They have two Siamese cats: Zoie and Sinbad, who keep them entertained. Deanna has
enjoyed reading historical romance novels for over thirty years, camping with her
family, and traveling.She writes to draw the reader into the story to experience what
the characters feel, to show both the hero’s and heroine’s points of view, and to
take the reader away from their every day stress to a place not yet visited.A trip to Dubois, Wyoming, south of Yellowstone,
inspired her time-travel novel. The landscape and town locations described in Never
Surrender are real. Jon Daley, a professor at Boise State
University, translated the
Shoshone language that you will find in the book. This novel won an Honorable Mention
in the 2008 Quill Awards at Writing.com.No Turning Back, her historical romance, takes place in England,
1778, was released in April 2010, and is available in print, eBook and iBook for
download to your electronic readers.Her newest novel, Whispers At Ghost Point, released in late December,
2012. Whispers takes place at an abandoned lighthouse in Wilmington, NC
and is the sequel to No Turning Back. The characters are reincarnated into the present.
Join Dana as she learns about her past while working toward her future. The dangers
that lurk at an abandoned lighthouse pull her into a past she was unaware of but
also involves a man she’s never met…in this lifetime!Previous Books:
Whispers at Ghost Point – Contemporary Dec 2012Never Surrender – Native American Time Travel – Wyoming, 1835 released 2009Unleash Your Inner Strength – motivational FREE! Released 2010Books Coming Soon
Never Surrender sequel – late 2014Contests
CONTEST #1: On the 13th, I’ll pull one winner from those who
comment and also leave your choice of gift card and your email addy in the comment
(so I can reach you when I draw your name). One will win a $10 gift card.CONTEST #2: I’m giving away FOUR $25 gift cards at the end of
my blog tour! Get your entries in on my Blog Tour Grand Prize drawing,
winner to be picked on Oct 14th!Find Me Here
Website http://deannajewel.com/Facebook Fan Page https://www.facebook.com/groups/371589027638/Twitter: http://twitter.com/deannajewelPinterest http://pinterest.com/deannajewelAn Avid Readers Haven http://avidreadershaven.com/You May Also Like
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