Character Interviews
Interviews with a character from a book
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Read the #Mystery Bridal Shop Chaos by Karen Cino @KarenCino #RLFblog #CozyMystery #Romance
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Bucket list of Mystic Rayne from An Angel’s Unintentional Entanglement @TenaStetler #RLFblog #Paranormal Romance/Mystery
A fantasy adventure between Angel & shapeshifter stirs the intrigue in this paranormal romance/mystery by Tena Stetler
Let’s meet Mystic Rayne from An Angel’s Unintentional Entanglement, a put book genre here by Tena Stetler. Welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about An Angel’s Unintentional Entanglement.
An Angel’s Unintentional Entanglement by Tena Stetler
Genre Paranormal Romance/Mystery
Book heat level (based on movie ratings) PG13
Fallen warrior angel, Caden Silverwind, lives alone in Colorado’s rugged Rockies, healing from physical wounds as well as the mental anguish suffered during battles with dark demons. Then he finds a woman barely clinging to life after a horrendous beating. He is not prepared for the entanglement she brings to his life, nor the feelings she awakens in him.
Bureau of Indian Affairs Agent, Mystic Rayne’s personal dilemma and assignment nearly gets her killed. Divine intervention is a complication she never expected and her growing attraction to Caden is undeniable. Can she trust him with her secret?
Their quest to uncover her attacker takes them from the pristine mountains in Colorado to the wilds of Wyoming. Along the way, they find answers which may place them in more danger. Determined to solve the mystery, they must also navigate their feelings and fears to find love and unite heaven and earth.
Bucket List
When someone dies, we say they “kicked the bucket.” Therefore, a list of things that a person wants to accomplish, places to go, situations to experience, and so on have become known as a “Bucket List.”
Age 35+
Gender Female
Birthplace Wind River Valley Reservation
Profession Bureau of Indian Affairs Agent
Ethnicity Native American Indian
Please provide a physical description of yourself.
Tall, slender, long thick straight black hair that falls nearly to my waist. I usually wear it in a long braid hanging down my back. High cheek bones, full lips (at least that what Caden claims) and bronze skin.
Please tell us a little about yourself. I attended Harvard Law School to the chagrin of my grandfather. He’s or was the shaman for our tribe. I had an independent streak a mile wide and wanted to spread my wings off the reservation. As it turns out, my destiny was right here helping my people. Which is how and why I became a Bureau of Indian Affairs Agent assigned to Wyoming’s Wind River Valley. After my grandfather passed on, I took his place as shaman and on the tribal council which didn’t set well with the younger men of the tribe. Times they are a changing which nearly cost me my life.
Who is the significant other in your life?
Caden Silverwind. He’s a warrior angel. But that’s a story for another time. Maybe you should read to book to find out. <wink>
If you haven’t made a bucket list before, perhaps now would be a good time. Who knows? It might inspire another book. While you’re at it, how about telling us about some of your other favorite things? Here are the questions.
What is your birth order? I am the older twin. I have a twin brother. We were estranged for a long time. I managed to keep this a secret from the author for quite a while. LOL
Tell us about your favorite toy as a child. A stuffed eagle my spirit animal. I used to carry it around insisting it could fly. Which it couldn’t, but it helped me understand visions that I tried to deny. I was a difficult child.
Describe your favorite food and how it’s prepared.
Decadent cocoa pie with meringue topping. Yum!
Tell us about your best friend.
Chinoah – We’ve been friends since we could walk. My grandfather dubbed us the trouble twins with good reason. LOL
What are two places you would like to visit before you die, and why?
Niagara Falls and tour the United States in an RV. This is a great land and I’ve seen so very little of it.
Where is a place you would never like to return, and why?
The plot of land in Colorado where I was attacked by my own people. Not that my people are bad, just one that let evil spirits lead him. Other’s made bad choices, but you have those types wherever you go. Don’t you?
Who is someone you would like to meet, and why?
That’s a tough one. I’d like to meet the original government council that set up the reservations and put my people on them. I’d like to know their reasoning. History paints an ugly picture, I’d like to know if it was true and given the outcome, if they’d done anything differently.
Who is someone you would like to avoid, and why?
The man who tried to take my birthright away. He was a vicious manipulator. He did unauthorized things with the tribe’s power given to him.
If you could time travel to any date, what would it be, and what would you do there?
I’d like to go back in time before my grandfather died. Tell him he was right and I’ve made my peace with my destiny. I also wish I’d spent more time with him, learned the old ways from him. But I know he’s proud of me.
About Tena Stetler
Her books tell stories of magical kick-ass women and mystical alpha males that dare to love them. Travel, adventure and a bit of mystery flourish in her books along with a few companion animals to round out the tales.
Colorado is home; shared with her husband of many moons, a brilliant Chow Chow, a spoiled parrot and a fifty-year-old box turtle. When she’s not writing, her time is spent kayaking, camping, hiking, biking or just relaxing in the great Colorado outdoors.
Why did you choose this character for the interview today?
Her strong spirit and fearlessness. She guided this story and kept the other character’s in line as much as possible. There are a cast of strong willed characters in An Angel’s Unintentional Entanglement.
When writing the book, what did you discover about this character that surprised you?
That she had a twin brother. Didn’t see that coming.
Are any sequels planned for this book?
An Angel’s Unintentional Entanglement is the fourth book in A Demon’s Witch Series. A Magic Redemption was released in December of 2018 and I’m working on the sixth book in the series as we speak. All the books in the series are can be read as stand alones.
What genre(s) would you like to write that you haven’t tried yet?
I have a cozy mystery series simmering. I hope to bring it to fruition in the near future.
Is there anything you’d like to say to your readers?
You are the reason I write my stories. I am so thankful for your support and continued reading of my books. For you, I want to create a memorable love story with spice and adventure. Characters that will grab hold of your heart and hang on long after you’ve read the last word and closed the book with a satisfied sigh. Nothing feels better to a writer than to have readers clamoring for the next book. It makes my heart soar. Thank you all so much!
Where to buy An Angel’s Unintentional Entanglement
Publisher The Wild Rose Press
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Angels-Unintentional-Entanglement-Demons-Witch-ebook/dp/B07DYWKLYK
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Tena Stetler is a best-selling author of award winning paranormal romance with an over-active imagination. She wrote her first vampire romance as a tween, to the chagrin of her mother and the delight of her friends. Colorado is home; shared with her husband, a brilliant Chow Chow, a spoiled parrot and a forty-five-year-old box turtle. When she’s not writing, her time is spent kayaking, camping, hiking, biking or just relaxing in the great Colorado outdoors.
Her books tell tales of magical kick-ass women and mystical alpha males that dare to love them. Travel, adventure, and a bit of mystery flourish in her books along with a few companion animals to round out the tales.
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Read the #ContemporaryRomance A Proposal for the Leaves of Change Café by Sarah L Campbell @SarahLCamWriter #RLFblog #SweetRomance
Michael’s ex arrives in Green Leaf, creating a rift between him and Aurora in Sarah L Campbell’s new book, A Proposal for the Leaves of Change Café. When Aurora thinks that Michael is cheating on her, she takes up a new job offer in London. Can he persuade her to stay and give their relationship another chance?
Sarah, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about A Proposal for the Leaves of Change Café.
A Proposal for the Leaves of Change Café by Sarah L Campbell
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG13
Things are going well for Michael and Aurora in Green Leaf until his ex-girlfriend shows up and starts causing trouble between them. Aurora begins to suspect that there is something more between the two of them than organising a book launch. She comes to a drastic decision about the future for her and her baby daughter Robin. A return to acting sounds promising for her but is it worth moving away from everyone for? Can Michael offer an explanation for his behaviour and stop her from leaving?
Meanwhile the lives of those around Aurora begin to fall apart. When her mum’s partner Colin becomes ill, her mum, Catherine makes a decision about her future. No-one, especially Aurora saw that coming…
There’s trouble when Darren leaves Rachel, just at a time when she needs him most. She’s going to need her best friend Aurora more than ever.
All the café regulars are back, along with some new faces. Why not grab a cup of tea and a piece of cake and spend some time in Green Leaf… the town where gossip flies around faster than teapots?
What’s in your character’s pockets, backpack, or purse?
What does your character always carry?
Aurora always carries lipstick aka the war paint that she needs to get through the day.
What does your character dislike carrying but has to?
Her phone! She is always getting phone calls while rushing around trying to take care of her baby daughter and keeping the café going for her mum. 9 out of 10 times it’s likely to be her mother, offering her one of her pearls of wisdom. Otherwise, she’ll be getting phone calls from her boyfriend Michael or best friend Rachel.
Does your character carry money and if so, in what form (cash, credit, etc.)?
She’s broke at the start of the book (still waiting on her divorce settlement) so she has little cash and mainly uses her credit card.
What does your character carry related to a job or calling?
Keys – to open and close the café and a notepad and pencil to write down how to look after the café and make all those delicious recipes. She has a steep learning curve ahead of her in this book.
What else besides pockets does the character use to carry things?
The pram, it’s a great way to store shopping.
What is one thing your character wouldn’t be caught dead carrying?
A handbag (or purse in America) like her mum’s – they have very different tastes.
Has anything in your character’s pockets ever saved the day?
Tissues – her best friend Rachel’s having a really tough time and Aurora’s there for her with tea and sympathy.
Does your character every carry things for other people? (like a mom with toys, etc.)
Yes, all the basic essentials that her baby daughter might need and one of her daughter’s many soft toys that keeps finding its way back into her bag.
If your character could buy an item to carry things in and money was no object, what would it be?
Oh, she’d love a designer handbag, these were once the norm in her previous life married to a famous movie star.
Questions for the Character to Answer About the Author
What does your author always carry?
Lipstick and concealer for the bags under her eyes! Her favourite cat shopping bag and her phone.
What does your author dislike carrying but has to?
Nothing- she considers everything in her bag an essential item.
What does your author carry for luck?
A little guardian angel pin.
How organized is your author’s backpack / purse?
Organised chaos – how does she find anything? I’ll never know!
What does your author prefer to use when it comes to items like backpacks / purses?
She loves purses (handbags to her) she has a wardrobe full of them. She has every day bags, evening bags, weekend bags and a fondness for vintage bags.
If your author could buy an item to carry things in and money was no object, what would it be?
That’s easy – she’d buy a really frivolous designer vintage bag – like a Chanel clutch bag.
What do you wish your author would not make you keep in your pockets?
My phone – it never stops ringing!
What do you wish your author would allow you to keep in your pockets?
A magic watch that stops time so I could get everything done,
Where to buy A Proposal at the Leaves of Change Café
Amazon https://mybook.to/LeavesofChangeCafe2/
Sarah L Campbell Social Media
After completing a variety of roles including working in libraries, the theatre and even training to be a teacher, I settled on writing in my early thirties. I decided that self-publishing was the right route for me and set about writing my first ever story, a children’s book about a muddled fairy. Since then, I’ve self-published 4 more children’s stories and a teenage novel. I have also written two books so far in the Leaves of Change Café Series. I live in the northeast of England with my family and our beloved cat Louie, a one-time stray now king of the castle. When I’m not at home trying to work with the cat on my knee, I love meeting friends for a coffee and having a good old natter, or visiting somewhere new, like an historic house or museum.
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Read the #ChickLit “Year of the What?” by Jennifer Lieberman @yearofthewhat #RLFblog #RomanticComedy #RomCom
In Jennifer Lieberman’s romantic comedy Year of the What? Dana, heartbroken and lonely in New York City, embarks on an outrageous adventure of sexual discovery while looking for love… ultimately finding her power and confidence with the help of her dominatrix roommate Kelly.Jennifer Lieberman, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about Year of the What?
Year of the What? by Jennifer Lieberman
Genre ChickLit
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
Year of the WHAT? is a romantic comedy that follows heartbroken and lonely 25-year-old Dana, who is six months off her first break-up and living the single life in New York City. A virgin once removed, she’s insecure and on the hunt for the one.
Dana has only been with one man and hasn’t given herself a chance to explore her own curiosity. She feels ashamed of her desires, and keeps trying to squash them in order to be a ‘good girl’. Her roommate, Kelly, on the other hand, has none of Dana’s hang-ups.
Kelly is unabashedly promiscuous, with an off the charts IQ and a full ride to NYU. But Kelly can’t stand the monotony of school, so she drops out to become a dominatrix and pursue an alternative lifestyle where she makes ‘lawyer money’ working in a dungeon in Chelsea.
After months of searching in vain for Mr. Right, Kelly’s lust for life and insatiable quest for adventure finally rub off…Dana embarks on an outrageous adventure of sexual discovery where she finds her inner power and confidence, all while taking charge of her erotic exploration. Through her exploits Dana realizes she will never find what she is looking for, until she finds herself.
What does your character always carry?
Kelly, the dominatrix, is Dana’s best friend and roommate; she doesn’t go anywhere without a pair of handcuffs in her purse, for both business or pleasure. They make her feel secure and that she really can handle anything. I guess you can say they are a symbol of her power.
Does your character carry money and if so, in what form (cash, credit, etc.)?
Kelly always has a large wad of a few hundred dollars cash on her, she runs a cash business and isn’t interested in the credit card companies or pay apps tracking her purchases. But of course she does have a few credit cards, she’s smart enough to know about keeping a good credit score, something her mother never really understood.
What does your character carry related to a job or calling?
Stripper shoes, you know the huge trashy platform stilettos, yeah, she carries those in her bag. Kelly is more of a chunky boot girl, and they’re way more conducive for traipsing around the city, but for work those shoes are like the magic that transforms her from Kelly to Mistress Special K (who we actually never get to meet in the book).
What else besides pockets does the character use to carry things?
Kelly uses a black Gucci tote bag to carry her items, she’s usually not that into labels, but it was a gift from one of her first regular clients and that bag gave her the confidence to double her rate once she hit the one year mark at the dungeon. It’s light enough to schlep around all day, but strong enough it’s lasted a few years now. It’s big enough to carry all the essentials any dominatrix would need in the big city – keys, wallet, phone, make up, a couple of work outfits, and work shoes, as well as her trusty handcuffs and a mini paddle in case of an emergency call.
Has anything in your character’s pockets ever gotten them in trouble?
Nothing in Kelly’s pockets can compete with her mouth in the trouble department.
Has anything in your character’s pockets ever saved the day?
Kelly is kinda like the condom fairy, she’s always got a handful in her bag (she gets them free at work). She’s saved many a random hookup on a drunken horney night with her “get a room, we need the table” line as she slides a condom across the bar table to an unsuspecting couple.
If your character could buy an item to carry things in and money was no object, what would it be?
If Kelly could hire anything to carry her items for her, it would be an assistant to follow her around carrying all her things for her!
Questions for the Character to Answer About the Author
What does your author always carry?
Jennifer always carries a pen and a notebook, she is so old fashioned! She even has different sized notebooks and pens to fit in varying sized bags from an evening clutch to a backpack. She’s kinda obsessed with writing.
What does your author dislike carrying but has to?
My author loathes carrying her iphone, like seriously, if she’s not in the middle of producing a film or theatre production, does she really need to be reachable 24 hours a day? She also believes her phone is a robot spy tracking every move, purchase and conversation she has, what a weirdo!
What does your author carry for luck?
Jennifer carries an American $2 bill her best friend Jay Wonder once gave her for good luck. And a seashell from Australia.
What does your author prefer to use when it comes to items like backpacks / purses?
Well that entirely depends on the day, if there is any work or writing involved she definitely needs the backpack equipped with a computer, harddrive, notebooks (yes more than one!), pens, hi-lighters, some healthy snacks (apples, nuts). However, if it’s just a leisurely day a purse with a minimum of three lip glosses and an appropriately sized notebook will suffice.
If your author could buy an item to carry things in and money was no object, what would it be?
If Jennifer could buy anything to carry her item around, it would be a personal assistant who doubles as a driver.
Where to buy Year of the What?
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08NT1PV64
Audible https://www.audible.com/pd/Year-of-the-What-Audiobook/B08XLKMGZT
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Indigo https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/year-of-the-what/9781775326816-item.htmlJennifer Lieberman Social Media
Jennifer Lieberman is from Maple, Canada and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from York University in Toronto. She has appeared in over two-dozen stage productions in Toronto, New York City, Los Angeles, Europe and Australia; including her Award- Winning solo-show Year of the Slut, which her novel Year of the What? was adapted from. In addition to her performance career she has penned a number of screen and stage plays the short films Leash and Details which both screened at the Festival De Cannes’ Court Métrage among other international film festivals as well as the wacky web-series Dumpwater Divas. Year of the What? is Lieberman’s first novel.
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Know the Hero from Burning Ash by NJ Walters @njwaltersauthor #RLFblog #PNR
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Know the Heroine from Lady Elinor’s Escape by Linda McLaughlin @LyndiLamont #RLFblog #RegencyRomance
Cinderella meets Mr. Knightley in Linda McLaughlin’s sweet Regency romance, Lady Elinor’s Escape. In disguise and on the run for her life, Lady Elinor meets a curious barrister. Can he learn her secret in time to save them both?
Linda, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! We’re excited to find out more about your heroine, but first, tell us about Lady Elinor’s Escape.
Lady Elinor’s Escape by Linda McLaughlin
Genre Regency Romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG
A mysterious lady. An inquisitive gentleman. And a secret that could tear them apart.
Lady Elinor should be in London enjoying the season, not fearful and trapped in a country cottage with an unbalanced relative. When her aunt becomes violent, she flees straight into the path of a compassionate barrister. Desperate, she accepts his help, but will she be able to hide the truth from this inquisitive, intelligent man?
There are too many women in barrister Stephen Chaplin’s life, but he has never been able to turn his back on a woman in need. The reticent seamstress resists his every attempt to draw her out and remains a mystery he can’t solve.
Then a Bow Street Runner hired by her aunt comes asking questions. Elinor again turns to Stephen for help. But when circumstances reveal the truth about her background, will Stephen and Elinor lose their chance at happiness?
Lady Elinor’s Escape is a Cinderella-inspired traditional Regency romance. If you like noble gentlemen, independent ladies and sweet romance, this book is for you! Read now for free with Kindle Unlimited or grab a copy for 99 cents during the Kindle Countdown Deal, US and UK only.
Know the Heroine from Lady Elinor’s Escape
Here are some fun questions to help us know your heroine.
It’s late, she’s bored. What does she do?
Read or draw.
What kind of food would she impulse buy if hungry?
A meat pie from a street vendor.
Describe the kind of clothes she prefers to wear.
Naturally, she would prefer clothing made from fine cotton or silk, though she dresses more casually in most of the book, as she pretends to be a seamstress.
Does she know how to fix things?
Not mechanical things, but she’s quite handy with a needle.
She tried to do something and it went badly. Tell us about it.
In the first chapter she runs away from her abusive aunt, planning to take the mail coach to London, but then finds out it doesn’t stop at the local inn, which is how she meets the hero.
How does she act around children she doesn’t know?
She is kind to them.
What is she like first thing in the morning?
Cheerful.
How does she handle things when in a “proper” social situation?
She possesses the social graces of her station in life, but she also adapts to a less exalted environment.
Maid or takes care of herself?
She takes care of herself for most of the book.
Proper dress or casual clothes?
Proper dress.
Sleeves buttoned or rolled up?
Buttoned, of course.
Powdered wig or natural hair?
Natural hair, except at a masquerade ball.
Carriage or horseback?
Carriage.
Thanks for helping us get to know your heroine!
Where to buy Lady Elinor’s Escape
Amazon US https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CHSNEII/
Amazon UK https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00CHSNEII/Linda McLaughlin Social Media
Linda McLaughlin grew up with a love of history fostered by her paternal grandmother and an incurable case of wanderlust inherited from her father. She has traveled extensively within the United States and has visited Mexico, Canada, Australia, Europe and Iceland. She now lives near the ocean in Orange County, California.
Linda writes historical and Regency romance under her real name and spicier romance under the pseudonym Lyndi Lamont.
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