Character Interviews
Interviews with a character from a book
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Gabriel Church – Rubble and the Wreckage @roddclark #RLFblog #MM
Rodd Clark shares the creation Gabriel Church from the book Rubble
and the Wreckage.About the Book
Title Rubble and the WreckageGenre M/M Romantic ThrillerAuthor Rodd ClarkBook heat level (based on movie ratings): RGabriel Church knows you can’t take a life without first understanding
just how feeble life is, how tentative and weak it stands alone. If you desire murder,
you hold a life in your hand. Whether you release it to grant life or grip tighter
to end it, it is at your command and discretion. Gabriel is a serial killer with
a story he wants told.Christian Maxwell studied abnormal psychology in college but
chose instead to focus on a career in writing. His background comes in handy when
he thinks of writing about a serial killer. He can’t think of anyone more qualified
to write the story of Gabriel Lee Church, and do so in the murderer’s own words.
It’s been done before, but never with a killer who has yet to be captured or convicted.There was never anything more than a gentleman’s understanding
between the two men that Christian would record Gabriel’s life story. The killer
did not ask for his complicity in any crimes, nor did he ever ask for his silence.
Christian’s interest in the man, though, is fast becoming something more than academic.
When the writer and his subject become unexpected friends and then lovers, the question
remains: What is Gabriel’s endgame . . . and why does he want his story told?Introducing Gabriel Church
Name: Gabriel ChurchAge: 36Gender: MaleBirthplace: KentuckyProfession: DrifterEthnicity/Species (if not human): WhiteDescribe his/her body build, skin tone, height and weight. Include
any unique features such as dimples, freckles, or scars: Toned, strong, big.Who is the significant other in your character’s life?Christian MaxwellTell us about this character,
please.Educated, attractive erudite man in mid-thirties; closeted gay
when the story begins but desperate to find someone he trusts who can break the
confines of his life.How does your hero dress?Gabriel Church is the anti-hero of the series and dresses rough
and casual. It is his body that attracts not the denims and flannel and tee-shirts
he is accustomed to wearing.If you could only hear
this character’s voice (but not see him) what characteristic would identify him?Church is a dichotomy because he appears red-neck illiterate
from the outside, but in truth has his deep profound thoughts and belief-structure.
His voice is masculine without being wordy, but his control is always sensed and
displayed by the few sentences he blurts out. His speech illustrates a subtle wisdom
with a serious knife-like edge, because after-all, he has seen and done it all during
his lifetime.How educated is this character?Gabe is street smart but even with his high school education
he shows he is envious of Christian’s brain and intellect. He considers the man
an enigma and struggles with the knowledge that his life could have turned out very
differently had he been given the same chances at a college education. One that
Christian has taken for granted.Is the character book-smart,
self-taught, widely-experienced?Christian as a protagonist is trained and educated with a background
that gives him the leg-up over his peers, where Church is self-taught and possesses
than skill of reading people and sizing up his competition.Does he scrape by, live
comfortably, live extravagantly?Gabriel survived only by his wits, and in a place where a bed
with clean sheets is considered a luxury.What is your character’s
viewpoint on wealth?Christian Maxwell was raised with financial comfort and due to
his degree always assumed his life would run according to plan. He is the exact
opposite of Gabriel Church who has never known wealth and comfort but sees the futility
in such pursuits, namely because he has seen the others he has killed die without
fanfare and without their protection of wealth or reputation. The rat-race of others,
as Church has called it, it something fragile and easily destroyed in his perception.
He holds no interest in obtaining any financial freedom, nor does he expect to ever
find it.On what special skills
does your character rely?Gabe relies on his ability to read others and spot their weaknesses;
it may be why he is so fascinated with Chris Maxwell, his polar opposite. Christian
doesn’t seem to possess that skill at all, and this creates a symbiotic relationship
of Gabe wanting to protect his lover from the dangers he sees so clearly.Are any of his skills
a source of pride or embarrassment, and if so, which ones and why?If you were to ask Church that question in private he would easily
say it was his ability to fuck, and fuck well. He would smile his twisted grin and
flash his pearly whites, but in truth the reality was that he considered himself
a survivor, regardless of the odds. He lives his life without assistance, makes
no apologies and is very much the man’s man, counts only on his own abilities to
get from point A to point B.What kinds of things does your character always carry (in pockets
or purse)?Church carries only a pocketknife and loose change, rarely more
than that.What is your character’s
family like?Church has a dismal past and walked away from his family long
ago. Whereas Christian loves his family but doesn’t seem to express pride in them
or their accomplishments. Both men have slipped from the confines of family, but
for very different reasons and with very different outcomes.Is he close to family?Christian is close to his family, but can go weeks without speaking
to them. Church has not spoken to anyone in his family since he left as a young
adult. But for him in particular, the ghosts of his childhood haunt him more regularly
than he would care to admit.Does he have children?No.Is your character involved
in his community?No.How well does he know
the neighbors?Not really an option for a man on the run from the law.Does this character see
morality as black-and-white, or with shades of gray?Church can only see in shades of gray. His beliefs seem rigid
and morally unyielding, but he is plagued by every decision he makes. Those decisions
become questionable only after meeting someone new that he forms a connection with,
though he can’t fully fathom that at the time.About Your Writer
Why do you think your
writer chose to write about you?“I think he likes the bad boys more than he’s willing to
admit.”What do you wish your
writer had not told others about you?“I wanted my story told, but he gave too much away, I don’t
like that others can see all the shit I’ve done, particularly fucking a man.”What other character from
your book do you think your writer should write a book about, and why?“My sister, he didn’t spend much time on her story, but
then again I think he believed it might make me sad, but he’d be wrong.”Why do you think your
writer loves to write?“I have a story, good as any others I suppose…”Is there anything you’d
like to say to your writer?“Yeah, time to back the fuck off me. Write about someone
else for a change!”Buy This Book
Publisher: Driven Press / http://www.drivenpress.net/Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Rubble-Wreckage-Gabriel-Church-Tale-ebook/dp/B00T0SC02Y/Barnes and Noble: http://barnesandnoble.com/w/rubble-and-the-wreckage-rodd-clark/1121156429?ean=9781925296037GooglePlay: http://play.google.com/store/books/details/Rodd_Clark_Rubble_and_the_Wreckage?id=Q4N0BgAAQBAJKobo: https://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/rubble-and-the-wreckageSmashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/515870Createspace: http://www.amazon.com/Rubble-Wreckage-Rodd-Clark/dp/1925296032/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&sr=1-1&qid=1422910009Author Bio
Rodd lives in Dallas, TX at the moment but hails from the sticks
of Oklahoma. Interested in the M/M Mystery, Romance and Thriller genres but has
a varied interest in many good books. His books have a darkly distinctive voice
and deep characterizations. His latest work is the Erotic Romance Thriller “Rubble
and the Wreckage” and he is currently working on the sequel which he hopes
to have released in 2015.Author Social Media
Website: http://www.roddclark.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/RODDCLARKFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/rodd.clark.96Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/roddclark96/Amazon Author Page: http://www.amazon.com/Rodd-Clark/e/B00KGDSYSQ/ref=dp_byline_cont_ebooks_1You May Also Like
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Alain from Snow in July by @KimHeadlee #RLFblog #PNR
Interview with Sir Robert Alain de Bellencombre
This interview is designed for your hero or heroine to tell readers about himself or herself.Tell us about yourself, please.I am the second son of Comte Hugh FitzWalter, by his second wife, Comtesse Margaret. Formally I am called Sir Robert, but my kin and closest friends call me Alain. The “de Bellencombre” choice of surname refers to the village in which I was born, Bellencombre, in Normandy. My sword is pledged to the service of Duke William of Normandy, now styled King William of England by God’s grace through his victory at the Battle of Hastings. I fought in this battle too, as did my younger brother Étienne—though it shames me to admit that I was unable to save him from death at the hands of a ruthless Saxon foe.What inner doubt causes
you the most difficulty?In failing to protect Étienne, I failed our mother too, for
I had sworn upon my own life that I would guard his. Now I face a royally
commanded marriage, when all I would rather do is live and die by the sword,
and I fear that I shall not be able to protect my bride either. As a means of
dealing with my doubts, I have assumed the guise of a squire to scout the lady,
her lands… and the mysterious reports of hellish beasts and sorcerous acts that
the king’s regent has ordered me to investigate.Tell us about your
significant other, that person who makes living worthwhile.The moment my eyes beheld my bride, her sweet angelic beauty
made me forget all my fears and doubts. And yet she seems to harbor grief and secrets—and
perhaps even doubts and fears—of her own. As a scout, I am accustomed to
ferreting out secrets, and so I shall learn hers, for I want nothing more than
to kiss away her grief and transform her tears into joy.What would that
person say about you?Lady Kendra would say that I am far too bold for a “squire,”
for when I am in her presence I am sorely tempted to act outside propriety’s bounds.
Thus far, I have restrained myself to offering her the gift of a single red
rose, but I fear even that was too brash a gesture, for it caused her to flee
my presence. I shudder to think how she will react when I confess my deception,
but as God is my witness, I shall do whatever it takes to make amends and earn
her forgiveness.If someone from your
past showed up, who would you NOT want it to be, and why?My older half brother, Philippe FitzHugh, has ever feared
that I covet the title and lands he inherited from our father. Nothing could be
farther from the truth, but he has never believed my assurances, and he has
undercut me at every opportunity—even to the point of luring my first fiancée
into his bed. If I ever see either Philippe or Marie in this lifetime, it shall
be far too soon.Why are you happy (or
not happy) with the way your story ended?Ah, fair reader, that is for you to discover. I shall not
spoil it for you except to say that Kendra and I are both happy with our
story’s ending… though it did not come without terrible peril to our honor, our
lives, and even our very souls.About the Writer
Kim Headlee lives on a farm in
southwestern Virginia with her family, cats, goats, Great Pyrenees goat guards,
and assorted wildlife. People and creatures come and go, but the cave and the
250-year-old house ruins—the latter having been occupied as recently as the
mid-twentieth century—seem to be sticking around for a while yet.Kim is a Seattle native and a
direct descendent of twentieth-century Russian nobility. Her grandmother was a
childhood friend of the doomed Grand Duchess Anastasia, and the romantic yet
tragic story of how Lydia escaped Communist Russia with the aid of her American
husband will most certainly one day fuel one of Kim’s novels. Another novel in
the queue will involve her husband’s ancestor, the seventh-century proto-Viking
king of the Swedish colony in Russia.For the time being, however, Kim
has plenty of work to do in creating her projected 8-book Arthurian series, The
Dragon’s Dove Chronicles, and other novels. She has been a published novelist
since 1999, beginning with the original editions of Dawnflight (Sonnet Books,
Simon & Schuster, ISBN 0671020412) and Liberty (writing as Kimberly
Iverson, HQN Books, Harlequin, ISBN 0373771347).YouTube video interview: http://youtu.be/DV5iKrEIROkWhat was your biggest
challenge in writing this book?Snow in July began in 1999 as a collaboration with a
longtime writer-friend, Patricia Duffy Novak. The plan was for her to write
Alain’s viewpoint while I contributed Kendra’s scenes, and we were going to
alternate between them. When life challenges prevented Patricia from
continuing, she gave me her blessing to finish the story, but since she had
already written about three chapters’ worth of Alain’s scenes, it took the
longest time for me to understand and internalize his character.Why did you choose
this character for the interview today?I had already conducted an interview in Kendra’s perspective
and wanted to let Alain have his say this time.When writing the
book, what did you discover about this character that surprised you?The biggest surprise to me was how fast he fell for Kendra;
initially I had planned for the process to take longer for both of them. But
once he became smitten, then his central internal challenge revolved around
when and how he would reveal his true identity to her, which became a more
interesting storytelling choice while still balancing the sexual tension
between them.Why should readers
who haven’t picked up one of your books before give this one a try?Snow in July is a stand-alone story, so there’s no need to
worry about having missed backstory from another novel, and there’s no pressure
to invest in some unknown number of sequels. It’s a fun read with a lot of
heart and soul, it’s not graphic and so it’s even suitable for teens, and it’s
a great introduction to my style and the type of epic, legendary stories I love
to create.Is there anything you’d
like to say to your readers?Thank you so much for your interest in and support of my
work!About the Book
Title Snow in JulyGenre Historical Paranormal RomanceAuthor Kim Iverson HeadleeBook heat level (based on movie ratings): PG-13 for combat
violence and brief intimacySir Robert Alain de Bellencombre
has been granted what every man wants: a rich English estate in exchange for
his valiant service at the Battle of Hastings. To claim this reward, the Norman
knight must wed the estate’s Saxon heiress. Most men would leap at such an
opportunity, but for Alain, who broke his vow to his dying mother by failing to
protect his youngest brother in battle, it means facing more easily broken
vows. But when rumors of rampant thievery, dangerous beasts, and sorcery
plaguing a neighboring estate reach his ears, nothing will make him shirk duty
to king and country when people’s lives stand at risk. He assumes the guise of
a squire to scout the land, its problems, and its lady.Lady Kendra of Edgarburh has been
granted what no woman wants: a forced marriage to an enemy who may be kith or
kin to the man who murdered her beloved brother. Compounding her anguish is her
failure to awaken the miraculous healing gift bequeathed by their late mother
in time to save his life. Although with his dying breath, he made her promise
to seek happiness above all, Kendra vows that she shall find neither comfort
nor love in the arms of a Norman…unless it snows in July.Alain is smitten by Lady Kendra
from the first moment of their meeting; Kendra feels the forbidden allure of
the handsome and courtly Norman “squire.” But a growing evil
overshadows everyone, invoking dark forces and ensnaring Kendra in a plot to
overthrow the king Alain is oath-bound to serve. Kendra and Alain face a battle
unlike any other as their honor, their love, their lives, and even their very
souls lie in the balance.BOOK TRAILER: http://youtu.be/vFsaD1jCLLUBuy This Book
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Website http://kimheadlee.comBlog http://kimiversonheadlee.blogspot.com/Twitter https://twitter.com/KimHeadleePinterest http://www.pinterest.com/kimheadlee/Amazon Author Page http://www.amazon.com/Kim-Headlee/e/B001KE2LK2Google+ – https://plus.google.com/+KimHeadleeYouTube Channel – http://www.youtube.com/user/gyanhumaraTriberr Profile – http://triberr.com/KimHeadleeArthurverse Triberr Tribe
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Raine McCord from Shadow’s Edge @JamiGrayAuthor #RLFblog #PNR
About the Book
Title
Shadow’s Edge, Book 1 of The Kyn KroniclesGenre
Urban Fantasy/Paranormal RomanceAuthor
Jami GrayBook
heat level (based on movie ratings): PG-13Everyone fears what hunts in the shadows—especially
the monsters…When the supernatural lurks in the shadows of the
mundane, hunting monsters requires unique skills, like those of Raine McCord. A
series of deaths threatens to reveal the Kyn community and forces her to
partner with the sexy Gavin Durand.As the trail leads to the foundation haunting
Raine’s childhood, she and Gavin must unravel lies and betrayals to discover not
only each other, but the emerging threat to them and the entire magical
community.The Bucket List of Raine McCord
Name:
Raine McCordAge:
Let’s stick with late twenties and call it good, shall we?Gender:
FemaleBirthplace:
OregonProfession:
Taliesin Security Officer/WraithWelcome to Romance
Lives Forever. Your author introduced you. Now we’d like to get to know you
better. Please tell us about yourself.What
more can I tell you. No, seriously, there’s not much I can say. Somethings are best left alone, like me. Still, if you
dare rattle the cage, you might get more than you expected. Don’t turn on me,
and you’ll live a long and peaceful life. Cross me, and you might as well start
digging your own grave. It’ll save me time. (shifting in the chair) Of course
Gavin might have a few things to say about it, but it’s not like I have to
listen, right?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.” We’d like
to know yours, please. If you haven’t made one 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 are two places
you would like to visit before you die, and why?Hmmm,
I haven’t really thought about it much, considering a Wraith’s life expectancy
can be cut short rather abruptly. (drumming fingers on table) I wouldn’t mind a
trip back to Europe, maybe check out Ireland, where my mother’s family came
from, see if anyone remembers her. Of course, that may stir up more trouble
than it’s worth.Where is a place you
would never like to return, and why?(eyeing
Kayelle) Is this a trick question? Let’s just go with Aaron Talbot’s lab, and
the reason should be self-explanatory. Three months under that mad man was more
than enough for me, thanks.Who is someone you
would like to meet, and why?(slow,
spreading smile of grim intentions) Gavin and I have discussed a possible trip
to Turkey, maybe drop in on a few Council members, convey our regards, make our
presence known, that kind of thing.Who is someone you
would like to avoid, and why?I’m
not much on avoidance, but I might actually step carefully around Rio Castle,
the demon lord of the Southwest. Yeah, that old bugger might worry me a bit.If you could time
travel to any date, what would it be, and what would you do there?(paling
a bit, lips tightening, looks away) It’s not just one. Having those I love pay
for my mistakes isn’t something that sits easy with me. (inhales and turns back
to face Kayelle) The most obvious answer is the night my mom and I were
kidnapped. I’d make sure Talbot and his cronies thought hard before coming
after us.What is your birth
order?I’m
an only child, which isn’t so bad for me, but my uncle may wish differently.Tell us about your
favorite toy as a child.(face
softening) My mother’s dirk. I keep it close, even now.Describe your
favorite food and how it’s prepared.Hmmm,
Gavin’s pasta primavera, all those grilled veggies and cheese. Yeah, it’s my
favorite dish. (a serene, secretive smile) He’s great in the kitchen and rocks
an apron like no one’s business.Tell us about your
best friend.(chuckling)
That would be Xander Cade. That girl. (shakes head) Men see this little curvy
blonde and think they’ve got it made. Boy are they in for a surprise. Never
underestimate the power of a woman, especially one with sharp claws and even
sharper teeth. Her bite is way worse than her bark. Just ask Warrick Vidis.Buy This Book
Publisher
http://www.blackopalbooks.com/shop-our-store/authors/jami-grayBarnes
and Noble http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Shadows-Edge-The-Kyn-Kronicles-Book-1/Jami-Gray/e/2940013239ARe
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http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/shadow-s-edge-the-kyn-kronicles-book-1Smashwords
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/101023Author Bio
Jami Gray is the
award winning, multi-published author of the Urban Fantasy series, The Kyn
Kronicles, and the Paranormal Romantic Suspense series, PSY-IV Teams. She can
be soothed with coffee and chocolate. Surrounded by Star Wars obsessed males
and two female labs moonlighting as the Fur Minxes, she escapes by playing with
the voices in her head.Author Social Media
Website
www.JamiGray.comBlog
www.JamiGray.comPinterest
http://www.pinterest.com/jamigrayauthor/Goodreads
http://www.goodreads.com/JamiGrayAmazon
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Lord Wastrel from Rogues Gallery by @BookEmDonna #RLFblog #Regency
Donna Cummings shares details about the creation of Lord
Wastrel in the box set Rogues Gallery.About the Book
Title Rogues GalleryGenre Regency Romance Boxed SetAuthor Donna CummingsBook heat level (based on movie ratings): R3 rogues, falling in love. . .Lord MidnightLord Midnight, a dashing highwayman, lives for revenge
against the uncle who stole his title and tried to kill him as a child. His
plan for vengeance–seducing his uncle’s bride-to-be–collides with his passion
for this spirited young woman desperate to escape her wedding. Soon he must
choose: saving the woman who stole his heart, or destroying the man who stole
his life.Lord Rakehell’s Love
(The Curse of True Love, Book 1)Simon is late to his own wedding, and Georgiana is
heartbroken by the scandal. After such a blunder, how can this rogue known as
Lord Rakehell prove his devotion to the woman he loves?Lord Wastrel (The
Curse of True Love, Book 2)Lord Wastrel–the most
notorious rake in London–has a child? Clearly he knows how to sire one, but he
knows nothing about raising one. He needs a scandal-free woman to be a suitable
mother. So why is he falling for Flighty Felicia, who is notorious for her
numerous elopements?Introducing Lord Wastrel
Name: Hugh Longford, Lord Weyson (aka “Lord
Wastrel”)Age: 30-ishGender: MaleBirthplace: EnglandProfession: RogueDescribe his/her body build, skin tone, height and weight.
Include any unique features such as dimples, freckles, or scars: Tall. Long-ish
dark hair. Able to make ladies swoon with a single devilish smile.Who is the
significant other in your character’s life?That would be Lady Felicia Selby, also known as
“Flighty Felicia” since she was notorious for eloping every
fortnight. (In her defense, she was trying to fall instantly in love, thanks to
her family’s curse.) Hugh has known her since they were children, and she was
the last person he expected to fall in love with. He resisted mightily. Guess
who won that battle?Tell us about this
character, please.Hugh has earned his nickname by indulging in every bawdy
activity available to a young man of wealth and privilege. One morning he comes
home from a raucous evening of pleasure to discover he has a daughter he knew
nothing about, and he is her only
parent. He immediately changes his misspent ways, intent on finding a suitable,
non-scandalous wife to help him raise his child.Are any of his skills
a source of pride or embarrassment, and if so, which ones and why?Hugh was a very successful wastrel, before he became a
father, and while he does not regret his past, since it also brought him his
daughter, he is not at all receptive to Felicia’s suggestion that he write his
memoirs.Does he have children?
Hugh has a high-spirited four-year-old daughter named
Lucinda, who is mad about horses, and does her best at every opportunity to
convince her Papa she needs a pony of her very own. One of Hugh’s biggest
challenges is keeping a straight face around his strong-willed child.Does your character
care about what others assume about him?Hugh doesn’t really care what others think of him, but he is
desperate to make sure his past sins do not impact his daughter’s future or her
happiness. She is already disadvantaged socially by being illegitimate, so he
does everything he can to prevent her being harmed by that, in any way.What inner doubt
causes your character the most difficulty?Hugh is worried he will be as dreadful of a parent as his
own were. They loved scandal more than him, and he was left orphaned as a
result.What is your
character’s biggest need at the beginning of the story?Finding a wife who could be a perfect mother, helping him
raise his child. His notion of “perfect mother” does not include a
high-spirited woman whose scandals rival his own. . .at least at the beginning
of the story.About Your Writer
Why do you think your
writer chose to write about you?She has an insatiable love for the roguish type, especially
those of us who make her laugh and
fan her face. She’s hoping others will feel the same way, which is why she has
included three of us in this one volume. *whispers* I am quite convinced I am
her favorite, despite her protests otherwise.What do you wish your
writer had not told others about you?Hmm, I cannot think of anything in particular. Of course, I
have become rather adept at using the Delete key on her laptop, even though I
swear to her I know nothing of how this “word production device”
operates. *winks*What other character
from your book do you think your writer should write a book about, and why?There has already been quite a bit of clamor for more of the
story involving Felicia’s Great-Aunt Aurore. Thanks to their family’s curse, “Great-Aunt
Uproar” has been in love with someone considered unsuitable for several
decades. I, personally, would enjoy seeing her cousin Tony’s story unfold. The
man is an inveterate gambler, and believes he can control his own luck where
love is concerned. I have seen a glimpse of the woman who shall change his
destiny and, well, I don’t want to give Tony too many hints beforehand.Why do you think your
writer loves to write?I think she finds all of us rather amusing. Well, except for
those moments when we seem uncooperative, or another set of characters inserts
themselves into the front of the queue when she has planned something else
entirely. *glares at best friend Lord Rakehell* He is a perfect example. He
wasn’t even supposed to have his own story and somehow his got published before
mine. Still, we know our writer adores us, no matter what she may publicly
proclaim during the actual creation of our stories.Is there anything
you’d like to say to your writer?Yes, actually. *uses most formal voice* You know how I
detest surprises, but you utilized them, quite successfully, to change my mind
about many important matters. *bows* You have my sincere gratitude.Buy This Book
Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/rogues-gallery-donna-cummings/1122035937?ean=2940152181388Author Bio
I have worked as an attorney, a tasting-room manager at a
winery, and the owner of a retail business, but nothing beats the thrill of
writing humorously-ever-after romances.I reside in New England, although I fantasize about spending
the rest of my days in a tropical locale, wearing flip flops year-round, or in
Regency London, scandalizing the ton.You can find me on Twitter and Facebook, talking about
coffee and writing.Author Social Media
Website/Blog http://www.AllAboutTheWriting.comPinterest https://www.pinterest.com/bookemdonna/Amazon Author Page http://www.amazon.com/Donna-Cummings/e/B006PJH9A4 -
Philippa Marlowmellow from Mallow Mayhem by @Lisa_Haman #RLFblog #parody
Interview with Philippa Marlowmellow
This interview is designed for your hero or heroine to tell
readers about himself or herself.Tell us about
yourself, please.Well…I’m Philippa Marlowmellow. I’m a private detective. I
live in Mallowtown. I work and live in the Pink.What is the Pink? Did
you grow up there?Oh no. I didn’t grow up in the Pink. The Pink is the seedier
side of Mallowtown. It’s a dangerous place to be. No one really chooses to live
in the Pink. You just kind of end up there.How did you end up in
the Pink?I had a great time growing up. I lived in the burbs, went to
the right schools. Had the right friends. When I was in college, my roommate
and best friend disappeared. They found her body in the Pink. She was…she
was…well, anyway, I changed my major from education to criminal justice, but I
couldn’t leave her murder alone. I had to find out what happened. And I did. I
quit school and got my detective’s license. I live in the Pink because that’s
where most of the mallows need help.Authors call what you
want but cannot have “the conflict” — what is yours?Hmmm…that’s a hard question. Sometimes I want to go back to
my other life and unsee the things I’ve seen. I have a love/hate relationship
with the Pink. Sometimes I want to go back to the suburbs, live in a nice
graham cracker house with a white sugar picket fence, marry a successful mallow
and have 2.5 chicks, but then there are the mallows that need my help. Those who
don’t have anyone to look out for them; it’s hard.What can you not do (but
need to do) during this story?I think I did everything I could do during this story. It’s
hard not to be a bunny when trying to get into stripper joints, since chicks
don’t make good strippers. I don’t think we’re limber enough.What inner doubt
causes you the most difficulty?That I will miss something in an investigation and some
mallow gets hurt.In the story world
your author created, explain what it is you fear most and why.That I will lose my sense of self. I don’t want to be that
jaded chick who thinks the world is an awful place. I’ve seen some pretty bad
things, but the world is still a beautiful place.Tell us about your
significant other, that person who makes living worthwhile.Right now I don’t have one…although there is this chick at
the MBI who is really cute.What would that
person say about you?Right now this mallow would say I’m crazy and likes to get
into trouble.What is your family
like?I have a great family. My dad is a banker and my mom is a
stay-at-home mom. We were pretty boring. We were that typical suburban family.
I have a sister, which is good. My parents worry and they can dote on her, the
normal one. (she laughs.). She had a temper, and when she blew…oh my. My dad
used her craft scissors to cut up some licorice rope. You don’t mess with my
mom’s craft scissors. I thought the roof was going to come off the house. It
was short lived and they made up. My parents never stayed mad at each other. They
encouraged us to be our best. They may not like what I do, but they support me
the best they can.What special skills
do you rely on?My mallow senses. They tingle and I know something’s not
right. They’ve kept me out of trouble and help when I need to investigate
something further.If someone from your
past showed up, who would you NOT want it to be, and why?I don’t want to be a cliché and say Big Bunny, because he’s
nothing to me. I don’t think I have anyone that I wouldn’t want to show up.
Like I said, I grew up in a pretty boring suburban setting.Why are you happy (or
not happy) with the way your story ended?Why wouldn’t I be happy with the way my story ended? I love
the way it all came together. I was the heroine, along with Jenny. The bad
mallows went to jail, Easter Bunny was saved and all is well with the world…at
the moment.About the Writer
Lisa Haman lives in the suburbs of Atlanta with her
wonderful husband, two beautiful children, and two cats, O.C. and Koko. Koko
loves to help her to write on occasion by sitting on the keyboard of her
laptop. Lisa plays electric bass, aka Kitty Blue, with the praise band at her
church. Although she doesn’t design her own patterns, Lisa creates beautiful
pictures with counted cross stitch, which more often than not go to family and
friends. Lisa’s interest in the paranormal fuels her imagination. She likes to
scare herself silly with reality ghost series on television. She likes to write
wherever her imagination takes her, but focuses on young adult fiction. She
also is working on her first paranormal series for young adults yet to be titled.
Her first novella, Fat Farm, is a
work of speculative fiction, takes us on a journey where beauty is important
and being overweight sends you off to a fat farm, where you may or may not
return. Lisa’s favorite quote is from Robert Frost. “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I, I took the one less traveled by, and
that has made all the difference.” Lisa takes the road less travelled in her
stories.What was your biggest
challenge in writing this book?I originally wrote this as a writing exercise that got away
from me. The story contained all the original candy names. I learned I couldn’t
use those names because of trademark issues, so coming up with other names for
the candy was tough.Why did you choose
this character for the interview today?I think Philippa is a neat character. I watch a lot of shows
like NCIS, Elementary, and I like how they solve crimes. I like to know what is
going on. I’m kind of nosy and unfortunately my sense of right and wrong won’t
let me get into people’s business, so I let Philippa do it for me.Are any sequels
planned for this book?Yes. She’s a fun character and I want to find out more about
her.What would your
readers be surprised to learn about you?During Christmas I will watch every version of the movie of
A Christmas Carol I can find. It could be the good ones with Alastair Sim and
Patrick Stewart, to the cheesy ones, and the really bad ones. The funny thing
is I’ve never read the book. It’s on my to-read list.Why should readers
who haven’t picked up one of your books before give this one a try?It’s fun. It’s total escapism. It’s a fun detective story
that is off the wall and cool.Is there anything
you’d like to say to your readers?I’m glad you are out there. I’m a reader and have loved
books all my life. My goal as a writer is to tell a good story and have people
enjoy them. I hope you enjoy mine.About the Book
Title Philippa Marlowmellow in Mallow MayhemGenre Detective NoirAuthor Lisa HamanBook heat level (based on movie ratings): PG13Philippa Marlowmellow, a private
chick working the seedy underbelly of Mallowtown known as the Pink, takes on a
missing mallow case of one Jenny Bunny. With her mallow senses tingling,
Philippa finds more than the missing mallow. To save her city and rescue Jenny,
Philippa must take on the mobster, Big Bunny, and solve the most notorious case
in Mallowtown history.
You can’t trust anyone in The Pink.Buy This Book
Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Philippa-Marlowmellow-Mallow-Mayhem-Haman-ebook/dp/B00TZ8TV26/Author Social MediaWebsite http://LisaHaman.comTwitter http://twitter.com/Lisa_HamanPinterest https://www.pinterest.com/dexterexter/Goodreads www.goodreads.com/LisaHamaAmazon Author Page http://amazon.com/author/lisahaman -
Colton Blake from Scorpio Sons 1 by @nhysglover #RLFblog #Romance
The character interview allows a hero or heroine to tell
readers about himself or herself. Today’s interview is with Colton Blake from Scorpio
Sons 1: Colton.Interview with Colton Blake
Tell us about yourself, please.What do you want to know? Talking about myself isn’t my thing.
Staying in the shadows is my thing. Okay, I guess I have to do this, don’t I? Well,
my name is Colton Blake and I’m one of a hundred genetically-engineered clone warriors
who got stuck with a heavy dose of panther DNA. I guess you could say I was a test
tube baby and when it came time for us to be hatched – I can never work out what
to call it. We weren’t born; we were just taken out of our gestation tubes. Anyway,
whatever you call it, once it happened, me and my brothers were secretly removed
from the labs and given to the Résistance, a covert organization fighting the Guild,
the monsters who created us as their own personal army.The people who raised me were decent and loving people. Sometimes
I think I see that time in my life through rose colored glasses, because it can’t
have been as good as I remember it, can it? But compared to what came later I guess
it was pretty perfect. Anyway, my folks were killed in a car accident when I was
seven, and I was put into foster care.I wasn’t there long before my cat got activated and I killed
my foster father. I did say I got a heavy dose of panther DNA, didn’t I? That latent
DNA gets activated in extreme situations, usually around puberty. Mine came earlier
because I’d just lost my folks, I was living with strangers, and I was watching
the bastard who called himself my foster-dad molesting one of the girls in his care.
I just cracked, and when I came back to myself there was a dead man on the floor.
I freaked and ran. After that I lived on the streets, playing vigilante like ‘Dexter’,
until Chase found me and brought me into the Scorpio Sons. For about five years
now I’ve worked covertly with my brothers to bring justice to those who consider
themselves above the law.Authors call what you want but cannot have “the conflict”
— what is yours?I want to protect my mate from danger. You’d think that’d be
easy, considering I could kill a man with my bare hands at seven, wouldn’t you?
But it’s not. I’m forced to stand at her side while she takes on our enemies. My
cat (that’s what we call the panther aspect of ourselves) fights me every step of
the way. See, my human side knows Lyss has her part to play in saving the world,
but my cat’s primal urge is to lock her up somewhere safe so I can get on with my
job. So far my human side has mostly won the fight.What can you not do (but need to do) during this story?Trust. Lyss is my world, and yet I can’t seem to trust the bond
we created. I’m a work in progress in lots of ways. Luckily, she’s okay with that.What inner doubt causes you the most difficulty?That Alyssa can’t possibly love someone like me; that I can’t
be good enough for her. I’m just a killer who grew up on the streets. Maybe she
just thinks she loves me because I saved her life four years ago. I don’t know.
Sometimes I feel like gelignite. I only need the smallest bump to explode. My intensity
scares me. Especially the intensity of my feelings for Lyss.In the story world your author created, explain what it is
you fear most and why.I fear losing Lyss. The bonds we Sons form with our genetically-engineered
mates is as close as any bond between two individuals can be. It’s instantaneous,
powerful, and all-consuming. The idea of losing Lyss guts me. So, yeah, I live everyday
afraid that she’ll wake up to herself and leave me – or she’ll be taken by the Guild
and I won’t be able to save her.Tell us about your significant other, that person who makes
living worthwhile.That’s Alyssa. I’ve probably raved on about her too much already.
But maybe not about her specifically; just about how I feel about her. So… yeah,
I met her, for want of a better word, when I saved her from rapists at her college.
Back then I was still doing my Dexter thing. So I let my dark passenger out on those
bastards.As I was the first of the Sons to find my mate, I didn’t have
a clue what was going on when I came face-to-face with her. Suddenly, a sex drive
I never knew I had, came to life. So I got out of there fast, real fast, before
she ended up having to fight me off too. I didn’t see her again for four years.
But I never forgot her. That would’ve been impossible.Okay, doing it again. You wanted me to tell you about Alyssa
herself. So, yeah, Alyssa Aimes became America’s Sweetheart after almost winning
a talent contest on TV. You’d expect that image to be artificial or something, but
there’s nothing staged about Lyss. She really is as sweet, and beautiful, and talented
as she seems on TV. America got that right, at least. (I’m Canadian, can’t you tell?)
She’s sort of fragile too, which makes me feel like I might break her if I’m not
careful. But even though she doesn’t see herself as strong and brave, she keeps
proving she is, even when I wish she didn’t have to. And did I mention she’s beautiful?
Not in a glamorous way. She’s more like the pretty girl-next-door type. Can I quit
now?What would that person say about you?More? You’d make a great shrink. Maybe I should’ve been lying
on a couch for all this. Okay…Lyss would say I’m intense, moody, and have a hair-trigger
temper. The first time I met her I’d just injured or killed her would-be rapists.
So she knew right from the start what I was; what I’m capable of. But she loves
me anyway. Maybe it’s my cat that attracts her cat. Maybe that’s what makes her
so accepting of me and my many faults. But yeah, if you asked her about me, she’d
end up saying something mushy like I’m everything she ever dreamed of and more.What is your family like?I don’t have any except for Lyss. And yeah, I guess my cloned
brothers count as family too. It’s weird, you know, having the Sons in my life–
like finding your identical twin you were separated from at birth. But not just
finding him once, but over and over again. We’ve only tracked down 40 or so of us
yet, but we’ll find the rest. That’s what we do – save the world, find our brothers
and the Mates who were made for us.What special skills do you rely on?Huh, where do I start? My cat DNA means I have enhanced speed,
strength, and sensual acuity, (I can see in the dark and hear things a normal human
couldn’t, that sorta stuff). I’m a super-soldier. Oh and I’m a pretty good tactician.About the Writer
After a lifetime of teaching others to appreciate the written
word, Aussie author Nhys Glover finally decided to make the most of the Indie Book
Revolution to get her own written word out to the world. Now, with over 100,000
of her ebooks downloaded internationally and a winner of 2013 SFR Galaxy Award for
‘The Titan Drowns’, Nhys finds her words, too, are being appreciated.Living in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales of England, Nhys these
days spends most of her time “living the dream” by looking out over the
moors from her window as she writes the kind of novels she loves to read. The ones
that are a little bit steamy, a little bit different, and wholly romantic.What was your biggest challenge in writing this book?Coming up with distinctly different characters for all the Sons,
who are basically all the same person. I did a lot of reading about identical twins,
because that’s what clones are. Then I drew up an astrological natal chart for the
Sons’ ‘birth’ and started assigning qualities to each from that chart. Yes, I used
to be a professional astrologer. It taught me a lot about people.Why did you choose this character for the interview today?Colt is wonderfully intense and complex. A real Heathcliff. I
love deep and moody. And as he’s the first of the Sons to find his mate, his was
the steepest learning curve.When writing the book, what did you discover about this character
that surprised you?My characters are always surprising me. I’m more reporter than
novelist. I just follow along behind my people, recording what goes on, and not
knowing what will happen in the end until I get there. So, Colt was no exception.
He handled putting Lyss in danger a lot better than I expected. He’s like Alyssa
in that way; doesn’t see how amazing he really is. But he proved it to me.Are any sequels planned for this book?There already are six in the series. The seventh is on pre-release
and will be available on the 20 May.About the Book
Title Scorpio Sons 1: ColtonGenre SF/Shifter RomanceAuthor Nhys GloverBook heat level (based on movie ratings): RStaring into glowing cat-eyes, while her attackers lay like broken
dolls in the snow around her, shouldn’t have been a turn-on. But it was. She shouldn’t
consider the man who killed to save her from her rapists a hero. But she does. She
shouldn’t feel as if she belongs to that hero, mind body and soul, but there’s no
way she can deny it. And the hardest part for Alyssa Aimes to get her head around,
besides his extraordinary eyes: the knowledge that she’ll never see him again.But four years later, Colton Blake does come back into her life,
just as dramatically as he left it. And this time she’s determined to keep him there,
even if she has to risk her recording contract and her life to do it.For Colt, much has changed in four years. No longer a homeless
drifter with a dangerous secret, he has found his place among the Scorpio Sons,
an elite band of genetically engineered cloned warriors charged with bringing to
justice a secret cabal that has been exploiting the world for millennia. But one
thing that hasn’t changed during that time: his obsession with Alyssa, the stranger
he met just once and can’t seem to forget. But now his mission has brought Alyssa
back into his life. And with her comes a secret she doesn’t even realize she harbors;
a secret that could bring not only Colt to his knees, but the whole band of the
Scorpio Sons along with him.Buy This Book
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