Character Interviews
Interviews with a character from a book
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Jaine Andersen from Fooling Around With Cinderella by @stacyjuba #RLFblog #chicklit
Stacy Juba shares details about the creation of Jaine
Andersen in the book Fooling Around With Cinderella.About the Book
Title Fooling Around With CinderellaGenre Chick Lit/Sweet RomanceAuthor Stacy JubaBook heat level (based on movie ratings): PG13What happens when the
glass slippers pinch Cinderella’s toes?When Jaine Andersen proposes a new marketing role to the
local amusement park, general manager Dylan Callahan charms her into filling
Cinderella’s glass slippers for the summer. Her reign transforms Jaine’s
ordinary life into chaos that would bewilder a fairy godmother. Secretly dating
her bad boy boss, running wedding errands for her ungrateful sisters, and
defending herself from the park’s resident villain means Jaine needs lots more
than a comfy pair of shoes to restore order in her kingdom. First in the
Storybook Valley series, a blend of sweet romance, chick lit, and fairy tale
fun.Introducing Jaine Andersen
Name: Jaine AndersenAge: 25Gender: FemaleBirthplace: Catskills of NYProfession: Eager marketing coordinator for a theme
park/temporary and very reluctant CinderellaEthnicity/Species (if not human): HumanDescribe his/her body build, skin tone, height and weight.
Include any unique features such as dimples, freckles, or scars: Sandy caramel
hair that can’t decide whether it is brown or blonde, blue eyes, and glasses.
Slender, but didn’t quite fit into the outfit she wanted to wear on her job
interview.Who is the significant
other in your character’s life?Dylan CallahanTell us about this
character, please.Dylan is the general manager of the Storybook Valley Theme
Park and recently hired Jaine for a marketing position, and to assist with a
Cinderella crisis. A former ski instructor, he has a reputation as a bad boy
heartbreaker. He never showed much interest in his family’s theme park in the
past, and has a lot to prove. Dylan tries to fight his attraction to Jaine so
that he can focus on business.How does your hero
dress?While working as Cinderella, she wears a ball gown so puffy
that helium could have inflated it. Gleaming pearls and silver thread embroider
the rich gold. She also wears a blonde Gibson Girl wig and a tiara.How educated is this
character?She has a bachelor’s degree in marketing.What is your
character’s family like?She has two annoying sisters, twins Bree and Shauna. Bree is
a high-powered attorney and Bridezilla with an upcoming wedding. Shauna, a
divorced single mom, relies on Jaine for babysitting. In fact, the twins rely
on Jaine for all their errands.If someone from your
character’s past showed up, who would he most NOT want it to be, and why?Someone from her past does show up, an old high school rival
named Gabrielle Allaire. Gabrielle always bested Jaine in high school, whether
it was getting a higher grade on a test, landing a college scholarship, or
winning a class office. Now she works in a leadership role at the theme park
and acts as if she has authority over Jaine.Can your hero keep a
secret (why or why not)?Her biggest secret is that she is helping out as Cinderella
for a few months, before assuming a full-time marketing position. The park has
had a string of bad luck with Cinderellas and Dylan is tired of fooling around
with Cinderella. Jaine’s sisters would make fun of her if they knew so she
keeps it a secret from her family. So
yes, she is extremely good at keeping secrets.What inner doubt
causes your character the most difficulty?She always takes care of everyone else, putting their needs
before her own. She fears that focusing on her own needs is selfish.What is your hero’s biggest
hopes and dreams?To become marketing director of the theme park and to live
happily ever after with Dylan.What is your hero’s
breaking point?When she is sabotaged at work, and her reputation is in the
gutter.What is the hardest
part about playing Cinderella?Having kids wipe sticky ice cream hands on my dress,
teenagers who ask me stupid questions for You Tube videos, and aching feet from
the glass slippers.Who is your closest
friend at Storybook Valley?Krystal, the wardrobe supervisor. Krystal amuses me as she
also likes to dress up as Red Riding Hood. She wears a Red Riding Hood costume
to work. Voluntarily.What kind of training
went into playing Cinderella?Dylan’s grandmother was obsessed with making me the perfect
Cinderella. I had to learn to master Cinderella’s signature, practice a proper
princess wave, get used to always staying in character, and watch Audrey
Hepburn movies to absorb the regal way she carried herself.About Your Writer
Why do you think your
writer chose to write about you?She has spent a lot of years writing murder mysteries. They
are intriguing whodunnits, but I think Stacy felt like writing about something
more cheerful, hence a theme park Cinderella.What do you wish your
writer had not told others about you?I wish she hadn’t mentioned the difficulties of using the
toilet in a ball gown.What other character
from your book do you think your writer should write a book about, and why?I know she is working on a book about Rory, Dylan’s sister,
who is named Aurora after Sleeping Beauty. I think she should also write about
my friends Krystal and Tiara, as a start. I also want her to write a short
story leading up to how Dylan got himself into such a princess problem.Why do you think your
writer loves to write?She has always been on the quiet side, and writing has been
a way for her to express herself since she was a child. Stacy also loves to
read – she is obsessed with books.Is there anything
you’d like to say to your writer?I had so much fun appearing in this book and I can’t wait to
return to Storybook Valley as a supporting character in Prancing Around With
Sleeping Beauty and the other books in the series.Buy This Book
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Stacy
Juba got engaged at Epcot Theme Park and spent part of her honeymoon at
Disneyland Paris, where she ate a burger, went on fast rides, and threw up on
the train ride to the hotel. In addition to working on her new Storybook Valley
chick lit/sweet romance series, Stacy has written books about ice hockey, teen
psychics, U.S. flag etiquette for kids, and determined women sleuths. She has
had a novel ranked as #5 in the Nook Store and #30 on the Amazon Kindle Paid
List. When she’s not visiting theme parks with her family, (avoiding rides that
spin and exotic hamburgers) Stacy helps writers to strengthen their manuscripts
through her Crossroads Editing Service. She is also the founder of the Glass
Slipper Sisters, a group of fifteen authors with Cinderella-themed romance
novels. She is currently writing the next book in the Storybook Valley Series,
Prancing Around With Sleeping Beauty.Author Social Media
Website and blog http://stacyjuba.com/blog/Twitter
https://twitter.com/stacyjubaPinterest https://www.pinterest.com/stacyjuba/Amazon
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Lyerra Ahdia from The Rose Hunter by @ciaragold #RLFblog #fantasy
Interview with Lyerra Ahdia
This interview is designed for your hero or heroine to tell
readers about himself or herself.Tell us about
yourself, please.I was born in the human realm in 1251 AD but shortly after
taken to Alfheim Haven. I never knew my mother but the other elfin witches
whispered of her betrayal. My aunt took care of me in the beginning but fled
when madness claimed her good senses and I was sent to live at the Castle
Hamingjur where I honed my magick. Some would call me privileged in that
respect as I had the ear of the Keeper himself until he met the human who would
become his one true love. I hold no grudges and never did especially after
meeting my own human.Authors call what you
want but cannot have “the conflict” — what is yours?Ah. The conflict. I desperately needed to feel whole again
but the change toyed with my emotions and stripped me of magick at the worst
possible times. My greatest gift is the ability to heal, to absorb another’s
pain and sickness but my affliction rendered me useless to those who needed me
most. That is, it did until the human came into my life.What can you not do (but
need to do) during this story?I need to feel in control of my destiny. I was sent into the
human realm to redeem my family’s name. My mother had stolen the Rose of Amondeir,
and I’d been charged with its safe return to Alfheim Haven, but the change made
the journey more difficult. Toad spores. I needed my powers to see the mission
to completion, but the infernal change made me vulnerable and beholding to a
human.What inner doubt
causes you the most difficulty?I sincerely doubt my ability to find the Rose. The jewel has
been lost to us for well over 500 human years.
The only clue I have is a Templar Knight’s tunic and a medallion my
mother bequeathed me.In the story world
your author created, explain what it is you fear most and why.Everything I’ve ever known about myself unraveled the day I
met Lucian Willshire. An elfin witch
should feel no desire for a human and yet…what I fear most is losing who I am,
of becoming someone or something different. Unfortunately, Lucian holds the key
to seeing me overcome my ailment.Tell us about your
significant other, that person who makes living worthwhile.From the very beginning, Lucian has set my world on edge. When
the change fell upon me, he alone restored my magick with just a touch. I could
not make the journey without his help and while he did so grudgingly, I
discovered that behind his sometimes gruff manner, hides a man dedicated to his
convictions, a man driven to effect change for a society bent on turning a
blind eye to the poor and destitute. He became more than a means to an end and
each day I fall more in love. Did you know? I gave up my world to be with him
and I have no regrets.What would that
person say about you?Oh goodness. He will say I’m stubborn to a fault and
determined. I took a risk to follow him into the human realm so he’ll say I’m
no coward and yet, he’ll also say he understands my motivation, my need to help
my world thrive by returning the Rose to its rightful place.What is your family
like?They’re all witches. Well, not entirely. My extended family
includes trolls, gnomes, faeries and meddlesome pixies. I am blessed with a
rather enchanted family.What special skills
do you rely on?All elfin witches need faery dust to levitate so while it’s
useful, it’s not my most valued skill. My most valued skill is my ability to
heal, but I can also make you see something that’s not there. A most useful
gift when trying to hide something in plain sight, wouldn’t you agree?If someone from your
past showed up, who would you NOT want it to be, and why?The only enemy that comes to mind is Edward Chauss, the late
Duke of Somerton. A very nasty man who let greed get in the way of true
happiness. Did you know, he actually kidnapped me in hopes of securing
possession of Beletania’s Diary? He meant me great harm and all because with
the diary he’d have access to an endless supply of gold. No, I would not want
to see him ever again. The mere thought causes my heart to race with
trepidation. Toad spores, but let’s do talk about something more pleasant.Why are you happy (or
not happy) with the way your story ended?I could not be happier. I found my soul mate and love has a
way of making insurmountable problems seem small and petty.About the Author
Ciara wrote her
first “under the bed” book at twenty. Another fifteen years passed before she
bravely attempted another, but she’s been happily writing ever since. A true
Renaissance woman, when she’s not penning lively stories, she’s reading,
sewing, painting, camping, sailing or dancing. A recent empty nester, she and
her soul mate currently live on a modest plot of land surrounded by trees, a
pond, an array of wildlife and seven barn kitties. .What was your biggest
challenge in writing this book?Time. I began this story shortly after writing The Keeper of
Moon Haven. The project took well over five years to complete. Part of the
reason had to do with research and finding the answer to my own questions on
where the Rose could be hidden and why.Why did you choose
this character for the interview today?Lyerra has always had a special place in my heart. Her path
wasn’t easy, but I felt she had the more interesting storyline of the two main
characters. Don’t get me wrong, I loved Lucian’s character as well, but Lyerra
is more playful, more willing to divulge secrets about herself that Lucian
would have been.When writing the
book, what did you discover about this character that surprised you?Her resilience and her ability to change and grow. She started
out as a rather shallow creature in The Keeper of Moon Haven but when she got
her own story, I discovered how much more there was to her character.Are any sequels
planned for this book?Yes. I’ve already started two in fact but again, I write
slow so who knows when I’ll have either done. The first is her parent’s story
and this will take a lot of research. I am excited about the project but don’t
expect it will go very fast. The other is set in 1878 and I’ve yet to figure
out which characters from The Rose Hunter will make an appearance. The main
character for this one is a leprechaun.What genre(s) would
you like to write that you haven’t tried yet?Maybe steampunk. I’ve written fantasy paranormal, sci fi
futuristic, historical western, time travel and suspense though to be quite
honest my favorite to write are the ones with paranormal elements.What would your
readers be surprised to learn about you?That I spent three years as a dental assistant before going
back for a teaching degree in art. This is my thirtieth year teaching high
school art.Why should readers
who haven’t picked up one of your books before give this one a try?The Rose Hunter is more than a romance. The Rose Hunter is a
magical journey, a fairytale for adults. Readers will be charmed by a
meddlesome pixie, intrigued by the mystery of the Rose and delighted by the
love story that unfolds.Is there anything
you’d like to say to your readers?Thank you for taking the journey with me, for allowing me to
entertain you with my wild imagination.Please tell us about
your latest book.Lucian Willshire is
plagued by thoughts of a fey world and the disappearance of his aunt some
nineteen years past, but when his friend drags him back to Hamingjur Castle, he
stumbles into Alfheim Haven once more where mystical beings become more than a
distant memory.Lyerra Ahdia is baffled
by the sudden emotional changes she’s experiencing until she discovers she’s
the only witch to suffer “the change” since her mother stole the Rose, a
special talisman with the power to perpetuate life among those in her coven.
Tasked with finding and bringing the Rose home, she begs Lucian’s help in
navigating the human realm. Against his better judgement, he agrees.Though
neither set out to find anything except the Rose, fate has other plans. Will
love be more elusive than hunting the Rose?About the Book
Title The Rose HunterGenre Victorian
Fantasy RomanceAuthor Ciara GoldBook heat level (based on movie ratings): RBuy This Book
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Penthesilia from The Wrath of Aphrodite by @CGWilliamsauth #RLFblog #Mythicfiction
C.G. Williams shares details about the creation of Penthesilia in the
book The Wrath of Aphrodite.About the Book
Title: The Wrath of Aphrodite Book 1Genre: Mythic FictionAuthor: C.G. WilliamsBook heat level (based on movie ratings): RIn
the last year of the Trojan war, Penthesilia, an Amazon war captain, leads a
contingent of fierce Amazon warriors to Troy, to ally with the great city
against the Achaean forces. She wins victory in her battles with Achaeans and
inspires the Trojan army anew.Her
battles with Achilles are the greatest of all. Who will be the victor? The
ruthless Achilles or the merciless Penthesilia? Both born under auspicious
signs, both rumored to be the offspring of an immortal, and both matchless
warriors, unrelenting in their bloodlust. Victory is within their reach, all
they have to do is win the fight. Mortals and Immortals watch breathless for
the outcome. During a brief conversation they insult the Goddess Aphrodite,
mocking her greatest gift – Love. Furious with these two great warriors,
Aphrodite retaliates and sends her son Eros with two arrows imbued with a love
so potent and consuming, it will have only one outcome, destruction.This
story unfolds in a three Novella series.Introducing Penthesilia
This interview is designed to tell readers about your hero or heroine.Name: PenthesiliaAge: 23Gender: FemaleBirthplace: Themiscrya, the capital of the Amazon people.Profession: War CaptainEthnicity/Species (if not human): Amazon from Themiscrya, she is
multiracial like most Amazons.Describe his/her body
build, skin tone, height and weight. Include any unique features such as
dimples, freckles, or scars: Tall, muscular, olive
skin, dark, curly hair, usually pulled back. She has scars from battles and a
distinct three line scar from her buttocks to her thigh from hunting a wild
cat.Who is the significant
other in your character’s life?AchillesTell us about this
character, please.Achilles is the Myrmidon war Captain with the Achaean army. He is a
the greatest of the Achaean warriors fighting against Troy and he knows it.
Brash and arrogant, he’s been educated by the great teacher Chyron and knows
that his destiny of glory is to be made on the Trojan shore. What he does not
know is the destiny of his heart is destruction followed by madness, or that his
greatest love is also his greatest enemy.How does your heroine
dress?Penthesilia is an Amazon warrior as such she wears armor into battle.
Her hair is usually tightly plaited and secured back as to not make her
vulnerable to an opponent. Her helmet is embossed with horse faces that cover
her cheekbones, the nose of the horses meet over her nose merging with the
protective plate that runs up between her eyes meeting with the skull
protector. Below hinged plates with the horses legs nearly touch beneath her
lips. When temperatures are cooler she wears a leopard skin beneath her armor
to keep warm. She wears greaves, chest armor, thigh protection and carries a
crescent shaped shield. She is armed with sword, spear, Labrys and arrows.When not on the battlefield Penthesilia dresses in simple well made
tunics. Not someone who requires much adornment except for a few pieces of
prized jewelry here and there like an armlet she took from an enemy.When she disguises herself to cross into the enemy Achaean camps to do
recognizance, her hair is loose and she wears a scullery maids dress.If you could only hear
this character’s voice (but not see her) what characteristic would identify
her?She has a pleasant mellifluous speaking voice and she has a loud,
cutting, strident voice she uses in battle, which is quite distinctive.How educated is this
character?Penthesilia is very well educated. She is the daughter of a Queen and
she speaks several languages. She has spent thirty six moon cycles training to
be an elite Amazon Warrior. She knows the history of her people and their
allies and enemies. She is a priestess of the goddess Artemis.Is the character
book-smart, self-taught, widely-experienced?Penthesilia is well read and she is constantly learning and
experiencing new things. She has fought with a variety of enemies and always
emerged victorious.Does she scrape by, live
comfortably, live extravagantly?Penthesilia has lived by the highest standards of the Amazon court.
She has also struggled to survive in muddy battlefields with only her wits and
prowess to keep her alive.What is your character’s
viewpoint on wealth?As an Amazon trade is important to the economics of their people. She
has never wanted for material items, but wealth is something shared amongst
there people and they wish to continue to thrive.On what special skills
does your character rely?She is a matchless warrior with nothing to lose. The accuracy of her
aim is blessed by the Immortals and she never misses.Are any of her skills a
source of pride or embarrassment, and if so, which ones and why?Because her aim is divine her older sister was killed during a hunt
when she stepped into the path of Penthesilia’s spear. She would give up
everything to have her beloved sister back again.What kinds of things does
your character always carry (in pockets or purse)?There are some Amazon fetishes for protection of the Goddess, but she
doesn’t always carry them. She usually has a knife.What is your character’s
family like?Penthesilia’s mother is from a line of Amazon royalty. Her grandfather
is Theseus, one of the great Kings of Athens. Penthesilia’s own father was a
gifted warrior who was banished from his kingdom and during his wanderings he
fought against Penthesilia’s mother Queen Otrere. During the truce ritual they
laid together conceiving Penthesilia. She never knew her father but she was
raised as the daughter of a Queen with a tight network of friends and family
about her.Is she close to family?She is very close to her family and to her sisters.Does he have children?Penthesilia has no children, she had neither the time nor inclination.Is your character involved in his community?As a warrior to the realm of Amazon her life is dedicated to the
protection of her community and people.How well does she know the
neighbors?She knows the neighboring Kingdoms well, but this is her first visit
to Troy. Once there she immerses herself and learns a great deal about the
Trojan people and the royal family.Does this character see
morality as black-and-white, or with shades of gray?She is a very black and white person at the beginning of the story.
But once compromised by the will of Aphrodite, lines become blurred. The only
thing she has to hold true to is her sacrifice to the Goddess Artemis.How do others perceive
your character based upon looks, and is is this assumption accurate?The Amazon warriors are intimidating and it is an accurate assumption.Does your character care
about what others assume about him?She cares what her fellow Amazons think of her and she cares about
what Hector thinks of her, because she has a deep and abiding respect of him.If someone from your
character’s past showed up, who would she most want it to be, and why?She misses her dead sister and would give everything she could to have
her alive and with her.If someone from your
character’s past showed up, who would she most NOT want it to be, and why?A king that she vanquished in a terrible war. He was destructive to
the sacred Amazon forest and he killed her lover and fellow Amazon warrior Thalestris.Can your heroine keep a
secret (why or why not)?She discovers she is quite good at keeping a secret.What secrets does your
character know about people around her that she does NOT share?It is her own secret that she doesn’t want to share.What inner doubt causes
your character the most difficulty?She is drawn back to Achilles repeatedly and she knows her tactical
information is complete. It is against her better judgment, she knows it’s
madness yet she returns to him.What past event causes
your character the most fear?The death of her sister hangs over her like a pall.What is your character’s
biggest need at the beginning of the story?Redemption, cleansing and finally a sacrifice to the Goddess Artemis.What is your heroine’s
biggest hopes and dreams?Penthesilia’s greatest hope is to honor her sacrifice to the Goddess
Artemis. As for her dreams she has not allowed herself any thought of the
future other than to kill the enemies of Troy.What would help your
character face hardship and meet any challenge?Her dedication to her people as a defender of Amazon is where she
finds her strength. Doing her service in the greater good of her people.If your character could
make any one thing happen, what would it be?Bring her sister back.What is your heroine’s
biggest personal flaw?She lacks empathy at the beginning from being battle hardened. By the
end of the story she’s found feelings again.When there is a setback,
what doubt or flaw surfaces?I think setbacks make her more determined to complete her tasks.
Nothing will deter her from making sacrifice to the Goddess Artemis.How does your character
handle challenges?She’s extremely adaptable, her minimal warrior lifestyle does not
leave room for attachment. And then one day she forms a very deep attachment to
someone she should not even be on speaking terms with.What is your heroine’s
breaking point?Penthesilia broke when she accidentally killed her sister during a
hunt. From then on she has only a few things in life she really wants.How does your character
express disappointment?Penthesilia retreats into solitude.How emotionally expressive
is your character to others?Depending on the situation, she can be cold and aloof or if among
friends and loved ones passionate and open.When (if) she lies or is
upset, what gives him away?Penthesilia is one cool cookie. She doesn’t have any tells because
that can get you killed on the battlefield. When confronted with her subterfuge
and deception she willingly takes responsibility.Who in her life has the
power to hurt this character the most and why?Her fellow Amazons because they are her closest people. Hector,
because she deeply respects him, he is better than this war without honor and
Achilles, if he finds out the truth about her it would be catastrophic.About Your Writer
Why do you think your
writer chose to write about you?I think C.G. Williams chose to write about me because she was
fascinated by brief descriptions left by Homer. She wanted to write my story
with complexity and richness of culture that she’d not found in other fictional
writings about Amazons. She loves kick ass women that navigate their way
through difficult terrain.What do you wish your
writer had not told others about you?I wish that she’d left private the details of my affair with Achilles.What other character from
your book do you think your writer should write a book about, and why?Any one of the Amazon warriors that came with me, for example Ainia
the fastest Amazon to set feet upon this earth. Harmothoe the Amazon who has
the gift of communion with animals and Bremusa who is a granddaughter of
Hercules and a priestess of the Dark Artemis Hecate.Why do you think your
writer loves to write?My writer loves to write because it takes her to a place outside this
physical realm. She can travel deep into imagination and once that stream flows
it is epically delightful.Is there anything you’d
like to say to your writer?Thanks for telling my side.Buy This Book
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Born
and raised in Alaska, C.G. Williams first started writing a Vampire horror
story in the early 80s on a manual typewriter. From then on C.G. has had fun
creating Science Fiction, Time Travel, historical pieces and a kick ass action
tale of Amazon warriors. C.G. Williams enjoys fencing, Tai Chi, photography,
museums, history, music, biking, hiking and beadwork as it all fuels the
creative process. C.G. lives with partner Chris and two cats.Author Social Media
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Heath Kalman: Love Me Not @VilletteSnowe #RLFblog #romance
Love Me Not Interview with Heath Kalman
This interview is designed for your hero or heroine to tell
readers about himself or herself.Tell us about
yourself, please.I’m an Ivy League graduate with a degree in literature, a
widower, and a gigolo.In the story world your author created, explain what it is
you fear most and why.I fear that Kimber, somewhere deep with herself, loves me in
some way. I would rather she hate me. A person you hate can hurt you only so
much; a person you love can destroy you.Tell us about your
significant other, that person who makes living worthwhile.Kimber is gentle, yet feisty. She’s a true fighter. Her
family turned their backs on her, simply because she followed her conscience
and chose for herself, and she’s finding a way to live on her own.What would that
person say about you?I pray she has nothing much to say, that she’s forgotten me.
When my one-year deadline is up, she’ll feel nothing. She won’t feel the need
to grieve.What is your family
like?My mother died in a mental hospital. My sister raised me.What special skills
do you rely on?I make women moan and squeal with pleasure. I suppose I can
still write, but no one sees anything I put on paper anymore.About the Writer
Villette Snowe is the girl you sat behind in
advanced English class, the one whom you thought was an angel. She makes the
best dirty jokes that so few people hear, the girl who rarely looks you in the
eye but makes you nervous when she does. She’s the one writing the intense
romances you won’t admit you read.What was your biggest
challenge in writing this book?Getting through it without crying.Why did you choose
this character for the interview today?He’s an intriguing juxtaposition of qualities.Are any sequels
planned for this book?No sequels. But I do hope to publish another similarly
intense title under this pen name.Why should readers
who haven’t picked up one of your books before give this one a try?Give it a try for the steam; stay for the intensity and
depth of the story and characters.About the Book
Title Love Me NotGenre RomanceAuthor Villette SnoweBook heat level (based on movie ratings): RHeath is
an Ivy League graduate, a published writer, and a widower. He’s also a gigolo.
After his wife’s infidelity and suicide, he lost himself in sex with other
women.When he meets Kimber, he struggles
against his feelings for her but, eventually, accepts that he’s fallen in love.
But Heath’s sister tells her how he makes money, and Kimber leaves. Heath turns
his back on his sister and his clients and struggles with the urge to follow in
his wife’s footsteps. He settles on a compromise, a one-year deadline. If he
doesn’t feel he can move on with life after one year, he’ll allow himself to
end it. Will Kimber realize the honesty of his feelings and forgive him in
time?Buy This Book
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Interview with Guy StoneThis interview is designed for your hero or heroine to tell
readers about himself or herself.Tell us about
yourself, please.(Ahem!) My name is Stone. I’m the owner and bartender of
Stonewall Saloon in Old Town Stone Acres, California. The bar’s been in the
family from the frontier days when my great-grandpa entertained Wild Bill Cody
and other famous—and sometimes infamous—characters who roamed the West. You
don’t believe me, all you need to do is look at the pictures on the walls of
the saloon. I’m big, burly, the kind of guy who rides his Harley in the hills
to let off steam. Mostly, though, I’m pretty laid back. Ya gotta be to run a
saloon where motorcycle gangs and gay men hang out. Until I met Jimmy Patterson,
the guy who opened the coffee shop a couple doors down from the saloon, nobody
asked what my first name was. Everybody just called me Stone. But Jimmy had to
push it. But in the end, after he’d weaseled the name outta me, he agreed to
call me Guy, his Guy.Authors call what you
want but cannot have “the conflict” — what is yours?For the longest damn time, I wanted Jimmy, but he’s was
living with this creepy fuck. So I kept my hands off because it just doesn’t
sit well with me when I see guys coming on to other guys’ men. It just ain’t
right. You know? So I played it cagy and talked to Jimmy whenever his
“boyfriend” was chatting up other guys. You know, playing it cool. And hoping a
lot. Don’t know if you can call that conflict. Or do you mean Tommy Thompson
and his group of rough-housers who were always picking on the queers in high
school? Yeah, they’re still a problem, but we’re working on them. You can read
about it in the book.What inner doubt
causes you the most difficulty?Jimmy’s like smart, book smart and friendly, sometimes I
think too friendly. He sees everyone as good. Running a bar, I don’t. I know
some guys are just plain rattlesnakes inside. But sometimes, you know, I’d like
Jimmy to be right. I look at some crusty old drifter and I want to see somebody
good and decent, not somebody looking for another free drink. Sometimes I
wonder if I’m seeing the real world or Jimmy is. Of course, then another
drifter walks into the bar and I’ve got my doubts again.In the story world your author created, explain what it is
you fear most and why.No, see, you got it wrong. I’m the person everyone fears.
Probably the bald head and the beefy body, you know? Cuts down on a lot of
damage to the bar if everyone’s just a little uneasy about how unhappy I could
get if things get outta hand. Mostly what I fear is some good-looking,
smooth-talking, better-than-me-stud is going to walk into Jimmy’s life and he’s
gonna compare us and find me wanting. If that happens, I’ll probably turn into
the old drifter cuz Jimmy is my life.Tell us about your
significant other, that person who makes living worthwhile.Jimmy? Well, you heard a lot about him in what I’ve already
said. But I wanna add a couple a other things. Jimmy and the coffee shop’s
co-owner Felicity had a hard life before they moved here. Jimmy’s happy all the
time, so he gets stomped on a lot. He’s funny and sweet—and God knows I’ve
never gone for sweet in a guy before—but realistic. He’s strong even though for
the past year or so he says he’s been leaning on me. But don’t listen to that.
He and Felicity have started two businesses and kept them going. People think
by looking at me that I’m the strong one in this relationship. Not hardly.Why are you happy (or
not happy) with the way your story ended?See, here’s the thing. Jimmy and me? We’re the real deal.
The story is a hundred percent. We’re in it for the long haul. If that Pat
Henshaw person had ended the story any other way, we’d have had some words
about that. Fortunately, she saw the truth, so I didn’t have to get tough.About the WriterPat Henshaw, author of the Foothills Pride Stories, was born
and raised in Nebraska and has lived at various times in Texas, Colorado, Northern Virginia, and
Northern California. Pat has visited
Mexico, Canada, Europe, Nicaragua, Thailand, and Egypt, and now enjoys trips to
Vermont, Oregon, and Arizona to see family. Pat spent her life surrounded by
words—teaching English composition at
the junior college level; writing book reviews for newspapers, magazines, and
websites; helping students find information as a librarian; and promoting PBS
television programs.What was your biggest
challenge in writing this book?LOL. Actually writing it. I’ve always wanted to be a
published author—not to be confused with a published writer, which I’ve been
since my 20s. I’ve written about nine full-length novels, but never had one
published. I always promised myself that when I retired, I would get organized
about writing books. So actually sitting down and doing what I’d promised
myself was the biggest challenge I’ve overcome.Why did you choose
this character for the interview today?What’s in a Name? is written from the viewpoint of Jimmy,
but a lot of my readers are captivated by Guy Stone. So I thought it was about
time Guy had his chance to explain himself and share what he thinks about
Jimmy.Are any sequels
planned for this book?This is the first in the series and came out in January
2015. The second in the series, Redesigning Max, published in July 2015, and
the third, Behr Facts, comes out in October 2015. I’ve submitted the fourth
Foothills Pride novella, When Adam Fell, to the publisher, Dreamspinner Press,
but haven’t heard anything back yet. I’m currently working on the fifth book in
the series. Although all the books have characters and setting in common, they
can be read independently.Why should readers
who haven’t picked up one of your books before give this one a try?Because my books have no explicit sex, they are perfect
starter books for traditional romance readers who are curious about the new
trend in gay romance. My books are about love, not sex, and while gay romance
and m/m romance books have been called erotica in the past, my books wouldn’t
fit into that category at all. Readers looking for sex shouldn’t read my books.
Readers looking for love and happy endings should read them.Is there anything
you’d like to say to your readers?This has been a whirlwind year for me. My experiment to see
if I could be a published author has been a success. As of the end of December,
I will have published around 100,000 words with Dreamspinner and am blown away
when I think about it. I want to thank my readers for making this possible and
wish to pass on to them success in fulfilling their dreams.About the BookTitle What’s in a Name?Genre Contemporary gay romanceAuthor Pat HenshawBook heat level (based on movie ratings): PGBarista Jimmy Patterson thinks it’s
a good idea to get rip-roaring drunk on his birthday after he’s dumped by his
boyfriend. When the burly owner of
Stonewall Saloon rescues Jimmy, the night starts to look up.Now Jimmy just wants to know the
bartender’s first name since he’s worn a different name tag every time Jimmy’s
seen him. “Guy” Stone gives
Jimmy seven guesses, one for each night he takes Jimmy out on a date.While Jimmy’s trying to come up
with his name, he’s distracted by the destruction of his coffee shop and what
looks more and more like a hate crime.Buy This BookPublisher http://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=5965Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/whats-in-a-name-pat-henshaw/1121096573?ean=2940149919833ARe https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-what039sinaname-1718386-149.htmlKobo https://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/what-s-in-a-name-24Author Social MediaWebsite: http://patbooked.blogspot.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/pat.henshaw.10Twitter: https://twitter.com/phenshawPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/pathenshaw/Shelfari: http://www.shelfari.com/phenshaw -
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Interview with Brandt FairlaneThis interview is
designed for your hero or heroine to tell readers about himself or herself.Tell us about
yourself, please.My name is Brandt
Fairlane. I am the CEO of Fairlane Trade International. We are the largest arms
supplier in the Middle East and Africa. The company exchanged hands by force
when knowledge came to light that the previous CEO had started to expand the
business to include human trafficking. Myself, and two others went in and took
over.Authors call what you
want but cannot have “the conflict” — what is yours?Aislinn Salameh.
Aislinn is a relief worker in a small village in Sierra Leone. I visit the
village for a friend who calls in a favor I owe. I try to stay away from her
for numerous reasons. One being that Rick, the previous CEO of the arms
company, may retaliate at any time. Having a weakness is a dangerous thing in
my business. So in order to keep her safe I try to stay far, far away from her.In the story world
your author created, explain what it is you fear most and why.My biggest fear is putting Aislinn in danger.
Once I knew I couldn’t be without Aislinn I knew that I was potentially putting
her at risk. There is nothing scarier than knowing the woman you love is in
danger or could be hurt. It goes beyond
being scared. You have to tell yourself to keep breathing, to keep functioning.
You’re so beyond terrified that your body won’t function unless you tell it to.Tell us about your
significant other, that person who makes living worthwhile.Aislinn is a relief
worker in Sierra Leone when I meet her. She is a bit of a restless soul and
left her home and career as a teacher to search for what and where she will be
happy. Like me, she lost her family when she was young and is a bit of a loner
because of that. Aislinn is a force of nature and is the only person in my life
that has no problem standing up to me. She is beautiful and funny and she is a
loving and kind person. I knew the second I saw her that I wanted her to be
mine.What is your family
like?I don’t have a
conventional family. I know my parents are still alive, but I lost them a long
time ago. My family consists of two guys I consider my brothers; Patrick and
Logan. I met Patrick when I was a kid. We were both homeless on the streets of
Cambodia. I took him under my wing and we have been a family every since. Patrick and I met Logan years later. He helps
run Fairlane Trade International. Logan isn’t much of a talker, but he is a
solid person and you can depend on him for anything. Something haunts his past,
but he doesn’t talk about it. So we don’t ask about it.What special skills
do you rely on?I was left on the
streets of Cambodia as a kid. I had to learn how to survive or I’d die. I have
been in the military, I have been in an off shoot sector of the United Nations
peace keeping organization and then I rose through the ranks of the arms
company. I am good at a number of things. Most of these are things that the
majority of people would have no clue how to do. I have been trained by the
best military leaders and have acquired a very specialized subset of skills.If someone from your
past showed up, who would you NOT want it to be, and why?For obvious reasons,
I would not want Rick to show up out of the blue. I took his company over and
he is a man set on vengeance. There are few things more dangerous than a man
fueled by vengeance.Why are you happy (or
not happy) with the way your story ended?For the most part,
yes. The end of my story leaves one of the characters in a very dire situation.
That character’s story is the focal point of book two in the series.About the WriterOlivia Night, a fictional character herself, has always been an avid
reader and writer. She found the romance genre in college and has never been
able to get enough. One sleepless night, the main characters of Book One in her
Seduction series sprang from her head fully formed. They demanded she tell
their story; so she did. As they revealed themselves, so did two other
intriguing characters. Those characters convinced her to give them their own
books because their stories were worth telling too. And so Olivia suddenly became
a romance author. When Olivia is not writing, she has the best job in the
world, which, too, will remain a secret. In her free time, she reads, write,
runs, or is, most likely, out emulating Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Olivia lives
in one of the most diverse and vibrant cities in the U.S.—Baltimore. She lives
with her cat, which she is convinced was a gladiator in his past life. Olivia
plans to continue being awesome at this thing called life. Really, that’s her
only goal..What was your biggest challenge in writing this book?The characters and storyline quite literally popped into my head one
day. Much of who the characters are was already there from the beginning. The
hard part in writing this book was filling in the in between. I knew how it was
going to end, but not how I was going to get there. A lot of it just came out
and flowed whereas other parts took me days to figure out.Why did you choose this character for the interview today?Brandt came to me before Aislinn did. He intrigued me from day one. I
love that he is so guarded and strong but also so incredibly vulnerable. I am
really attached to him and I wanted the readers to get a glimpse of him in
hopes they would find him as intriguing and loveable as I do.When writing the book, what did you discover about this character that
surprised you?As I said before, Brandt is actually very vulnerable. I had no idea
how deep this ran in him. Aislinn is the perfect person for him. She can treat
him with care without him feeling coddled and sees no failing in his
vulnerability.Are any sequels planned for this book?Yes! Book Two, “Seduction in Seville” will be out this winter (date
tbd) and the third book, “Seduction in Scotland” will be out early 2016. These
two books are Patrick’s and Logan’s stories.I am also working on a separate series that has been occupying a lot
of my mental space recently. This new series will have four books all following
a different woman but all very close friends. It will be contemporary suspense
as well.What would your readers be surprised to learn about you?I am a huge dork with a passion for American History, Buffy the
Vampire Slayer and Dean Winchester.Why should readers who haven’t picked up one of your books before give
this one a try?My books are a perfect mix of suspense and romance. The fast paced
nature of the book will keep you reading and the love story will have you
wanting more! I have read a lot of books where it is too heavy on the suspense
plot and leaves you wishing for more love and other books that is too heavy on
the love and the plot never quite develops. I think (and hope) my books are the
best of both worlds.Is there anything you’d like to say to your readers?I hope you love the characters as much as I do!About the BookTitle Seduction in Sierra Leone, The Men of FTI Book OneGenre Contemporary SuspenseAuthor Olivia NightBook heat level (based on movie ratings): RIn the mangroves of
Sierra Leone, two strangers raised a world apart find themselves inextricably
connected. Seduction in Sierra Leone, the first in a series of three
novels, is a fast-paced tale of murder, lust, and love that transports the
reader to a foreign and mysterious world of danger.Aislinn Salameh, an
American relief worker, is searching for purpose in her self- imposed lonely
world. The stranger who enters her village on a blistering hot day looks more
animal than man. She knows she should stay far away but can’t stop herself from
being drawn to the mysterious man.Brandt Fairlane is a
man haunted by the sins of his past. Detached from others, Brandt has spent his
life alone. His line of work is too dangerous for the luxuries of love and
family.When Brandt sees
Aislinn and her haunting eyes, he knows he must possess her. But when Brandt’s
past comes back from the dead and Aislinn is caught in the crossfire, it is up
to him to keep her safe. In order to survive, they must learn to rely on one
another. As they run for their lives, the heat between them becomes undeniable.
Now, Brandt must not only protect Aislinn from a madman committed to stealing
her away but he also must protect her from himself. Because if Brandt steals
her body and her heart, he’ll never let her go.Buy This BookPublisher: Liquid
Silver Books http://www.lsbooks.com/seduction-in-sierra-leone-p1043.phpAmazon http://www.amazon.com/Seduction-Sierra-Leone-Men-Book-ebook/dp/B011J74H74/Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/seduction-in-sierra-leone-olivia-night/1122341426?ean=9781622102426Kobo https://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/seduction-in-sierra-leoneibooks https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/seduction-in-sierra-leone/id1020494392?mt=11Author Social Media
