Character Interviews
Interviews with a character from a book
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Character Interview: Sgt Jonah Carver @kendallmckenna #RLFblog
Brothers in Arms Kendall McKenna, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. Let’s talk about your book, Brothers In Arms
Author: Kendall McKennaGenre: M/M erotic romanceLength: 32,000 wordsHeat rating: 3. There’s more plot than heat but the heat that’s there is HOT.Blurb:Jonah Carver–a Marine and combat veteran–and his former Captain, Kellan Reynolds, once shared a scorching night, but then lost touch; something Jonah has long regretted.When an investigation into government corruption ends in a killing on Jonah’s watch, the FBI arrives. With them is Kellan Reynolds. Together once more, sparks fly and Jonah begins to believe in second chances.Nothing is that easy, though, as the suspects will stop at nothing to halt the investigation. Jonah must keep everyone in his charge alive while helping the FBI and Kellan find the proof they need.When Kellan is kidnapped, can Jonah keep the investigation from unraveling and avoid losing Kellan for a second time?
Buy links:
MLR Press http://www.mlrbooks.com/ShowBook.php?book=KMBINARM
Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Brothers-in-Arms-ebook/dp/B00AO72K4S/ref=la_B007SDTAQC_1_3_title_0_main?ie=UTF8&qid=1366553902&sr=1-3
ARe https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-brothersinarms-1020416-145.htmlWhat are your main characters’ names, ages, and occupations?Jonah Carver is in his mid-30’s. He’s a Gunnery Sergeant in the Marine Corps.Kellan Reynolds is a former Captain in the Marines. He’s in his early-30’s and currently runs a political consulting firm in Washington D.C.Interview with Gunnery Sergeant Jonah Carver
Tell us about yourself. What are you like?This is ridiculous. Did Kellan really say I had to do this? He did? That’s because he had to do it last time. He’s better at this. He wrote that damn book and he gives interviews all the time. (sighs)I’m a United States Marine. I act like a Marine. Next question.What do you think is your strongest point?I’m a good fucking Marine.Do you have a weakness? (If so, what do you think it is? What does your lover think it is? What does your enemy think it is?)My weakness is that I keep getting surrounded by incompetent morons who can’t strategize, navigate, command, or shoot as well as I can. What? It’s true. I haven’t served under a decent officer since Kellan left the Corps. I have no weaknesses. I am made weaker by the incompetence that surrounds me.(long pause)Kellan thinks my weakness is that I hold other people to an impossibly high standard. He says it’s not fair to expect other people to meet the same standards that I do. My enemies know I have no weaknesses because I killed them all in combat.Seriously, though…Kellan is my weakness. (clears throat)What drives you to do the things you do? What makes you want to be the “good guy?”Are all the questions this ridiculous? I do the things I do because they’re right. I don’t want to be the ‘good guy’. I’m not a good guy, not at all. I just do what I have to do and I do what’s right. Now Kellan…he’s the good guy. He needs to feel like he’s making a difference.Kellan and my father…the two best men I’ve ever known.What’s your favorite guilty pleasure?Racing my bike along a stretch of open road, clocking almost 200 mph. And the only reason it’s a guilty pleasure is because Kellan worries.If you didn’t know how old you were how old would you be?That is such a stupid question. What does that even mean? Ask another question. Did Kellan answer that question? He probably gave some sort of philosophical answer like, ‘I would be as old as I am because I am that old’.A biography has been written about you. What do you think the title would be in six words or less?“Warrior”. Kellan keeps joking about writing my biography. He’d probably come up with a good title, you should ask him that question.If money were not an object, where would you most like to live?On a beach someplace with good surfing. Maybe Hawaii or Australia. (long pause) But Kellan would get a little stir crazy. He’d want to be back in D.C. doing something important. So I guess I want to live wherever Kellan is.What song would best describe your life?The Marine Corps HymnIf you were a tool, what would people use you to do?(long pause) Are you fucking serious? (heavy sigh) A Swiss Army Knife. I would be the perfect tool for whatever needed to be done at the time. What did Kellan say? He probably said something like ‘I would be a pen and people would use me to write words of wisdom’. (snort) He’s so smart it’s easy to forget he was a badass killer Marine, too.Picture yourself as a store. Considering your personality and lifestyle, what type of products would be sold there?M16s. Motorcycles. Beer. Condoms.As a child, what was your favorite thing about school?Precision drills. What? My parents sent me to military school.Tell us an embarrassing story that has to do with a pet. If you have no pets, a story about a significant other will do. ^_^We don’t have a pet. We talked about getting a dog, if we ever ended up living in the same city, let alone the same house. Maybe we could talk about that again, since we’re both at the Pentagon, now. I’m not telling any embarrassing stories about Kellan. He trusts me to have his back.If you came with a warning label, what would it say?I think it should say ‘Danger’, but Kellan would probably say it should read ‘Doesn’t play well with others.’Waves Break My Fall Please Fill in the Blanks (as Jonah)
I love pizza with beer.I’m always ready for sex with Kellan.When I’m alone, I enjoy it.You’d never be able to tell, but Kellan can sing. Really well, actually.If I had a halo it would be someone else’s I was holding for them.If I could fly I’d take Kellan anyplace he wanted to go.I can never win an argument with Kellan because he’s too fucking smart.About the Author
Kendall McKenna is a writer of M/M erotic romance. Kendall’s first work of fiction was written at the worldly age of nine, and was a transformative work that expanded on the story told in a popular song of the time. She tried her hand at vampire and cowboy fiction, winning high school poetry and short story contests along the way. It wasn’t until she discovered the world of m/m erotic fiction and found her stride with cops, Marines and muscle cars, that she felt inspired to share her stories with readers who enjoy the same things. Kendall was born and raised in Southern California, where she still lives and works. A non-conventional relationship has kept her happy for the last decade. Her four dogs enjoy it when she writes, as she sits still long enough for them to curl up around her.
Previous Books
Brothers In ArmsWaves Break My FallBooks Coming Soon
Strength of the PackNights in CanaanFind Me Here
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Character Interview: Norwegian Goddess @stbende #RLFblog
Elsker ST Bende, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. We’re excited to
interview your character, Inga Jensson Andersson, from your book, Elsker, The Elsker
Saga.Genre: New Adult Paranormal RomancePublisher: Entranced Publishing, Blush imprintLength: 61,000 wordsBlurb:Kristia Tostenson prefers Earl Grey to Grey Goose and book clubs
to nightclubs, but when she transfers from her one-stoplight town to Cardiff University
in Wales
she falls in love with Ull Myhr. Her new boyfriend isn’t exactly what she was expecting.
He’s an honest-to-goodness Norse God — an immortal assassin fated to die at Ragnarok,
the battle destined to destroy Asgard and Earth. Kristia’s crazy visions are the
only thing that can save their realms.Her orderly life just got very messy.Buy links:Entranced Publishing http://www.entrancedpublishing.com/imprints/blush/elsker/Goodreads http://www.goodreads.com/stbendeBook trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MaJIgkk-CIWhat are your main characters’ names, ages,
and occupations?Kristia Tostenson, 20 years old, college student.Ull Myhr, ancient (but looks 23), Norse God of Winter.
Former Asgardian Assassin, moonlighting as a grad student.Gunnar Andersson and Inga Jensson Andersson, also Norse gods
moonlighting as grad students. Despite her actual age, Inga swears she’s not a
day over 21.Interview with Norse goddess Inga Jensson Andersson
Tell us about yourself.First of all, Kayelle, I have to tell you that scarf looks
fab on you. Totally compliments your eyes. Now, what was the question?Tell us about yourself.Oh, right. I’m a pretty normal goddess. I love baking,
decorating, and fencing. Now that I’m on extended vacation in your realm, I’ve
gotten hooked on IndyCar racing, too. My girl Katherine Legge isn’t competing
this year, so I’ve shifted all my loyalties onto that cutie pie, Ryan
Hunter-Reay. *waggles fingers* Hi Ryan.What else? I’ve been married to my childhood sweetheart,
Gunnar, for practically forever, and I’m totally head over heels for him. We
spend most of our time with our best friend, Ull, and when I’m not taking care
of those two I’m experimenting in the kitchen.Tell us about Ull.Ull is… well, he’s Ull. The tall, blonde and handsome god
all the girls swoon over, both back home and here in Midgard. Commanding voice,
piercing blue eyes, crazy arm muscles, the whole deal. But he’s impossibly
stubborn, ridiculously sensitive, insanely bossy, and all together frustrating.
Though I will say he’s great about wearing the clothes I pick out for him. I
just picked up this cream cashmere sweater that’s going to look soooo good with
his tan.What do you think is your strongest point?My baking, naturally. Though it should be noted my eyebrow
maintenance is unparalleled.What was it like where you grew up?Asgard’s gorgeous. Big rolling
meadows, lots of wildflowers, a willow tree with
actual silver leaves. Crystal blue ponds, the palace… you should visit
sometime. Spring’s best, the daffodils are blooming and they bring so much
color!What do you wish was different about your
life?Well, the whole Ragnarok prophecy kind of stinks. We’re all
fated to die at this epic battle in the not-too-distant future. So if I could
change one thing, I’d un-mark myself for death. But other than that, I’ve got a
pretty sweet deal. I’m married to a total dreamboat, we’re on an extended
vacation with our best friend in one of the prettiest realms, and now that we’re
here I can buy stuff without leaving my couch. Your whole Internet shopping
thing is fantastic!If you were given your fondest wish, what would
it be?That’s easy. I wish Ull would meet the perfect girl and
settle down. He’s been alone forever, and I know it’s hard for him. I really
want him to be happy.Also, I wish Ull’s grandma would give me her Norwegian
Waffle recipe. She is ridiculously stingy with that thing, and it’s so not
fair. A recipe that good is meant to be shared.**Describe a place of perfect refuge.My kitchen. Without any boys in it. Ull is notorious for
mutilating my high-end kitchenware. No, buddy, my new Shun Santoku is NOT what
you should be using to open that parcel…As a child, who was your best friend? Tell
us about him/her.Gunnar and I have been best friends since our first day of
primary. I schooled him in fencing, and he’s spent the rest of his life trying
to get back at me. I’m proud to say he has never, ever, outmaneuvered me in any
sword fight of any kind. Broad sword, rapier and dagger, you name it, I own him
in it. But he’s good with it. Gunnar’s got a seriously naughty sense of humor,
and a heart of gold. He’s one of Asgard’s top assassins, and he’s ranked #3 in
total kills, behind Ull and Thor. My husband is awesome.**Don’t tell Inga, but ST Bende does share the famous
Norwegian Waffle recipe at the end of ELSKER!About the Author
Before finding domestic bliss in suburbia, ST Bende lived in
Manhattan Beach (became overly fond of Peet’s Coffee)
and Europe… where she became overly fond of the
musical Cats. Her love of Scandinavian culture and a very patient Norwegian teacher
inspired The Elsker Saga. She hopes her characters make you smile and that one day
pastries will be considered a health food.Previous Books
Tur, The Elsker Saga prequel, is available to download free
at Amazon and Barnes and Noble.Elsker, Book 1 in The Elsker Saga, is available now at Amazon,
Barnes and Noble, and select e-book retailers.Books Coming Soon
Endre, Book 2 in The Elsker Saga, will be available in
September 2013, from Entranced Publishing.Contest
Be sure to stop by http://stbende.blogspot.com
during April and May. We’re having a month of Elsker-themed giveaways,
stretching from Release Day (April 22, 2013) to the Syttende Mai Waffle Fest
(May 17, 2013). Can’t wait to see you there!Find Me Here
Twitter: http://twitter.com/stbendePinterest: http://pinterest.com/stbende/Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/stbende -
Character Interview: Leonardo from Loving Leonardo @roseanderson_ #RLFblog
Loving Leonardo
Loving Leonardo – The QuestRose Anderson, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. We’re excited to interview
your character, Nicolas Halstead from the book, Loving Leonardo – The QuestGenre: Erotic Romance/Historical m/m/fPublisher: Calliope’s Writing TabletCover artist: Kim Van MeterLength: Approximately 200 pagesHeat rating: RTagline: Love transcends all barriers.Blurb:Never in his wildest imaginings as an art historian, could Nicolas Halstead conceive the book Leonardo
da Vinci created for his lover Salai existed, let alone lead to the discovery of hidden declarations of love worked into da Vinci masterpieces.Happy and content in their polyamorous relationship, Nicolas, Ellie and Luca embark on a quest to learn all they can about the greatest mind of
the Renaissance. But their world takes a devastating and deadly turn that sends Nicolas into the deviant underworld of Victorian London. It becomes clear that Conte Acario Bruno lives, and the madman wants far more than Leonardo’s book. He desires Nicolas’ death, and Luca for himself.What are your main characters’ names, ages, and occupations?Nicolas Halstead 11th Earl of Halstead: 31 years old. House of Lords, Art Historian for the famed Ashmolean
Museum. He acquires and manages her Majesty’s art collections.Elenora Schwaab Halstead: 24 years old. The new Lady Halstead. Student of philosophy, Suffragette, and American Progressive. Daughter of the American Consul to her Majesty Queen Victoria.Luca Franco: 32 years old. The new Professor of Antiquities at the Ashmolean Museum. Son of a Venetian merchant. Head of the Franco family. He acquires items of history to add to the vast museum collections.Interview with Nicolas Halstead
Tell us about yourself.Nicolas seated himself
and crossed his legs comfortably before him. “Well, let me see…My name is Nicolas
Halstead, 11th Earl of Halstead.
I’ve assumed my deceased father’s seat in House of Lords. Though my travels puts
me hardly ever there. As a young man I was educated at Eaton, and then finished
my art history education at Oxford.
From there I did my internship at the Ashmolean, where I recently became a fellow.
It falls to me to add to her Majesty’s collections of state, and to do so, I acquire
artworks from private holdings and collections.I’m an exceedingly private
person. To maintain that desired privacy, I live in London, away from the family estate. Mrs. Fletcher,
my housekeeper, looks after me and has since the accident that killed my parents.
My grandmother, Lady Augusta Halstead did me immeasurable kindness when she gave
me over to her trusted servant’s care all those years ago. She has no idea of the
bond between Mrs. Fletcher and me, or what we truly share. You see, my Grandmother
comes from a time of little deviation from the path society placed before you. The
old dear would come undone in knowing the truth of me.”Nicolas’ lips twitch.
“Until recently, I lived a quiet, somewhat content, life.”Tell us about Ellie and Luca.The twitch transformed into a wide smile. “I’ll assume by the question, you
are aware of my nature. Therefore, to phrase it simply, we three are lovers and
I love them. It’s trite to say,
but we complete one another in ways we hardly realized were incomplete. Through them, I’ve discovered and accepted myself.Were I to describe my new wife, I’d say she’s unlike anyone, male or female,
of my acquaintance. Bold as brass in speaking plainly…in attitude and affections
as well. She’s a suffragette, a progressive in the truest sense. If any woman deserved
the vote it would be she. Her mind is extraordinary, her heart fiercely loving and
protective. She’s American, you know. In general, Americans reminded me of impressionist artists.
The Impressionists violated the rules of academic painting, and Americans violate
the rules of conventionality. As a student of nuance, I very much like her. That
on top of the love I feel. I consider Ellie
to be a true partner in life and love.Luca? He and I are cut
from the same cloth in our interests and we share compatible views. I see Luca as
one of the world’s purest souls. He’s kind and sensitive, loving and thoughtful.
And I’ll add to that — he’s compassionate and self-sacrificing to a fault. Luca
is also bold and brave, far braver than I. He’s been through a lot in the last ten
years. Were I able, I’d take the heartache onto myself to free him of it. I know
he would do the same for me. He’s a man anyone would be proud to know, let alone
love.”What do you think is your strongest point?
“Modesty?” He laughed.
“How does one consider their strongest attributes without sounding conceited? Let’s
see…I’m a loyal friend and devoted to those I love. I have empathy. Consequently,
the unfortunate and hungry souls in Rome
laid me quite low when we were there. Admitting to that, I’d have to add that I’m
more than soft-hearted, I’m painfully aware. I suppose that is my strongest and
weakest attribute — my attention to detail. I simply do not possess a blind eye.
Given my training and interest in the artworks of the ages, I readily grasp nuance.
I see the subtle shading of life in those small details often missed by others.
It allows me to read situations quickly. Not a bad skill for a man with a deviate’s
proclivity in an intolerant world!”As a child, who was your best friend? Tell us
about him/her.“When I was a lad of
twelve or so, Mrs. Fletcher’s orphaned nephew Thomas came to Halstead. He was a
few years older than I and possessing a ready talent with horses, took a position
working in the stables. I got to spend time with him when my Grandmother was out
and about. I found him witty and fun and although our stations in life divided us,
we enjoyed one another’s company. I went away to school and we stayed in touch through
letters. When I returned home, I went to the stable to find my friend, and instead
found him with his lover, the farrier’s son. Thom and I became lovers shortly after.
Our relationship changed. And so had I.”What do you wish was different about your life?“I was born to a world
divided by class structure and limitations. My mind sees the outward trappings of
this divide daily, especially at Halstead. But my relationships with Mrs. Fletcher
and her nephew Thomas transcend such boundaries. They mean the world to me, and
my heart rebels at the very idea that I must keep my love for them a secret. I love Luca as well. It wasn’t all that long
ago, loving him would cost us our lives. There’s no longer a death penalty for homosexual
Englishmen, but we are still not free to love. I wish I was able to openly
show my affections.”If you were given your
fondest wish, what would it be?“I’d wish to turn back
the clock to see my dear Thom living a full and happy life. We’d been together nearly
thirteen years before I married Ellie. It was he who ended our relationship out
of respect for her. I miss him.”What do you wish I had asked you? Please ask
and answer it now.“I would have asked,
Will we ever live in a tolerant world?My answer would be,
yes. It’s 1887. Look how far we’ve come. Women will be voting side by side with
men shortly, and are soon to be equal in every way. Especially if my wife has her
say! With such social progress broadening our understanding of ourselves, I can’t
imagine it taking long for prejudice, bigotry, and hatred to fall by the wayside.
Love and kindness, tolerance and charity – these are precepts of faith around the
world. But we don’t need our faith to tell us this is best. Like water, mankind
eventually follows the path of least resistance. I have every confidence that before
long, we’ll do what makes sense.”About the AuthorI love words and choose them as carefully as an artist might
choose a color. My active imagination compels me to write everything from children’s
stories to historical nonfiction. As a persnickety leisure reader, I especially
enjoy novels that feel like they were written just for me. It’s hard to explain,
but if you’ve ever read one of those, then you know what I mean. I tend to sneak
symbolism and metaphor into my writing. You might say it’s a game I play with myself
when I write. And I so love when readers email to say they’ve found something. I’d
like people to feel my stories were written just for them, for that’s the truth.
These hidden insights are my gift to my readers. Find Me HereMain Blog: http://calliopeswritingtablet.com/Satellite Blog: http://calliopeswritingtablet.blogspot.com/Youtube: http://www.youtube.com//MusesWritingTabletTwitter: http://twitter.com/roseanderson_Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rose.andersonPinterest: http://pinterest.com/FollowTheMuse/Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4317188.Rose_AndersonAll books on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Rose-Anderson -
Character Interview: Charlotte – Byzantine Gold @BookstoGoNow #RLFblog
Byzantine Gold Chris Karlsen, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. We’re excited
to interview your character, Charlotte
Dashiell from the book, Byzantine Gold.Genre: Romantic ThrillerPublisher: Books to Go NowCover artist: Elaina Lee at For the Muse DesignLength: 72K wordsHeat rating: 4Tagline: A Turkish agent and an American archaeologist find themselves
in the crosshairs of dangerous enemies in this undersea thriller.Blurb:A sunken warship from the Byzantine Era carrying an unusual cargo
of gold has been found off the coast of Northern Cyprus. News of the valuable
cache has attracted the attention of a terrorist cell. They plan to attack the recovery
team’s campsite and steal the artifacts. On the Black Market, the sale of the relics
will buy them additional weapons.Charlotte Dashiell, an American archaeologist, and her lover,
Atakan Vadim, a Turkish government agent, are scheduled to be part of the recovery
team that brings up the artifacts. While en route to Cyprus, they find themselves caught
in the crosshairs of Maksym Tischenko, a Ukrainian contract killer bent on revenge.
Charlotte, Atakan and Tischenko share a grim history. As a result, Tischenko is
a man who will stop at nothing to achieve his goal–seeing them both dead.Buy links:Amazon http://amzn.com/B00AVMIHDEdWhat are your main characters’ names, ages, and occupations?Charlotte Dashiell, 30,
nautical archaeologistAtakan Vadim, 38, Agent
for the Turkish Ministry of CultureMaksym Tischenko, 40,
contract killerDarav Binici, 27, PKK terroristInterview with Charlotte Dashiell
Tell us about yourself.I’m a nautical archaeologist
who recently received my PHD in the subject. While working on my doctorate, I met
Atakan. We were dive partners last year on the recovery team of a Bronze Age ship
wrecked off the coast of Turkey.
I had a controversial theory regarding the Trojan War and hoped the ship carried
the proof of that theory.I come from a family
of police officers. My father was a Chicago policeman,
my step mother was a policewoman in Chicago
and my brother is a SWAT team member for Chicago P.D. My mother is a housewife and
remarried to a wealthy businessman.I currently live in Istanbul with Atakan. Our next
project is a Byzantine shipwreck off the coast of Cyprus.When the dive season
ends, I’m employed at a lab in Istanbul
where I work on the preservation of artifacts, which includes cleaning, identifying,
tagging and cataloging.Atakan and I share a
love of history, like to travel and enjoy skiing and water sports.Tell us about Atakan Vadim.He’s also an archaeologist
and is an agent for the government. He works in the Ministry of Culture. His job
is to oversee the legitimate archaeological sites and make sure the artifacts are
processed safely and correctly. Site preservation and safety is part of the job
in addition to proper handling of relics. When not in the field, he monitors smuggling
operations and persons or groups involved in the illegal sale of artifacts to the
Black Market.He is 38, the consummate
professional in his job and very reserved. People tend to see him as always serious
and perhaps a bit cold, but to those who know him, we see his humorous side and
he does have a wicked sense of humor.Although we live in Istanbul now, he grew up in the southwestern part of Turkey, in the Izmir area. His mother tends to orchards on their
land. His father is retired military. Like me, he’s close to his family but doesn’t
get to see them often due to his job and the fact they live several hours away as
does his married sister and her family.He is one of the most
honorable men I’ve ever met with an unshakeable code of ethics.He’s also a pretty darn
good cook.What do you think is your strongest point?My intelligence.What would Atakan say is your strongest point?I imagine he’s likely
to say my love for him. I’d agree with that, but I suspect, knowing how reserved
he is, he’ll say my determination.What would Atakan say is your biggest weakness?I’m too secretive at
times.What was it like where you grew up?I grew up in Chicago on the northwest side.
I love that city. It has everything: great restaurants, theatre, fabulous museums,
fun to watch sports teams, friendly people, and the best skyline anywhere.When my parents were
still married, we lived in a brick bungalow typical for Chicago in a lovely neighborhood with nice lawns
and good sidewalks for riding our bikes. We had a smallish fenced backyard with
a fancy BBQ because my dad liked to grill and a colorful flower bed for my mom.
We always had dogs adopted from the shelter. The smaller ones slept with me, the
bigger ones slept with my brother, Nick.My parents divorced when
I was a teenager. Then, I split time between my dad’s house in the city and my mom
and step father’s in the suburbs.What do you wish was different about your life?I’m pretty happy but
if I had to change one thing, it would be for Atakan’s mother to like me.If you were given your fondest wish, what would it be?I think this is where
I should say world peace but I’m going to wish for an end to the extinction of animals
everywhere and an end to the slaughter of elephants and rhinos etc. for their ivory
and horns.Describe a place of perfect refuge.Home–our place in Istanbul. We have a covered,
half-moon shaped patio with a view of the Bosphorus. When the weather is warm, we
like to sit there with a glass of wine and watch the ferries cross the Strait. Some
of the private boats coming and going are stunning to see. They’re sleek and elegant
as they skim along the water. You’d think working wrecks I’d get my fill of looking
out over water but I don’t. I love the sea.About the Author
Chris Karlsen I was born and raised in Chicago. My father was a history professor and
my mother was, and is, a voracious reader. I grew up with a love of history and
books.My parents also love traveling, a passion they passed onto me.
I wanted to see the places I read about, see the land and monuments from the time
periods that fascinated me. I’ve had the good fortune to travel extensively throughout
Europe, the Near East, and North Africa.I am a retired police detective. I spent twenty-five years in
law enforcement with two different agencies. My desire to write came in my early
teens. After I retired, I decided to pursue that dream.I currently live in the Pacific Northwest
with my husband, four rescue dogs and a rescue horse.I’m close to
finishing the first draft of book 3 in my Knights in Time series. After that, I
hope to start book 3 in my Dangerous Waters series, which the series Golden
Chariot and Byzantine Gold are from.Contest
The history of what place intrigues you as a reader?
Answer this question for Chris, and win a download of Golden Chariot, the prequel to Byzantine Gold. You can email Chris directly at chriskarlsenwriterATgmailDOTcom or leave a comment and your email on the blog. She will contact the winner personally.
Previous Books
Heroes Live Forever (book 1 in Knights in Time series)Journey in Time (book 2 in Knights in Time series)Golden Chariot (book 1 in Dangerous Waters series)Books Coming Soon
Knight Blindness (Knights in Time series)Find Me Here
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Character Interview: Dutch Trahern @RueAllyn #RLFblog
One Moment’s Pleasure. Rue Allyn, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. We’re excited to
interview your character, Dutch Trahern from the book, One Moment’s Pleasure ~ Wildfire
Love # 1.Genre: Western Historical RomancePublisher: Crimson Romance PublishingLength: 142 pagesHeat rating: 4-5 on a scale of 5Tagline: Everything for love ~ nothing for lust.Blurb:One Moment’s Pleasure will become a lifetime’s passion when spinster,
Edith Alden, embarks on a search for her missing sister. Pretending to be a rich
bored woman looking for an interlude with an anonymous male Edith enters the San Francisco bordello where
her sister was last seen. She escapes the bordello almost too easily, but she can’t
escape the passion ignited by a stranger’s kiss.Born and raised in the brothels of the California gold rush, Dutch Trahern worked for
years to erase a childhood spent committing petty crimes and worse in order to survive.
That past comes back to haunt him in the form of a woman he rescues from prostitution.
Now his hard won respectability is threatened by an irresistible desire for a woman
he shouldn’t want.Buy links:Amazon http://amzn.com/B00BFCUTSA/What are your main characters’ names, ages, and occupations?Hero ~ Dutch Trahern
is a business man in the import-export trade based out of San Francisco. He is in his late twenties.Heroine ~ Edith Marietta
Alden of the Boston Aldens is a spinster because her guardian grandfather doesn’t
believe women should work or participate in any activity outside the home. At approximately
24 years of age Edith is the oldest of the three Alden sisters.Villainess ~ Madam Cerise
Duval would never reveal her age as she would like all of her clients to believe
her ageless. She owns San Francisco’s
finest bordello and would kill without qualm if it were to her advantage. She is
Dutch Trahern’s nemisis.Interview with Mr. Dutch Trahern part owner of Trahern – Smiley Import and Export
Tell us about yourself.I was born in a hell
on the Barbary Coast. My father, who forced my
mother into prostitution to keep him in gambling money, deserted us when the vigilantes
ran him out of town in 1851. I was too young and didn’t know any other life, so
when my mother died her madam, Cerise Duval offered to let me work for her as her
personal ‘toy.’ I did it to give my brother a place to live, clothes to wear and
food to eat. As I grew older, I understood how wrong it was to allow Cerise to abuse
me, and when I saw her eying my brother, I swore I’d find a way to escape and build
a respectable life for the two of us. I’d almost succeeded before I met Edith Alden.Tell us about Edith.She’s the most beautiful
and most exasperating woman on earth, and when we met I believed she was a prostitute.
The type of woman I despise most. I discovered very quickly that she wasn’t, but
it took me a long time to realize what a truly honorable soul she is. She had her
troubles–a misogynistic grandfather and a totally absurd will–and her secrets,
and both of those caused us problems. I’m not certain how, but in the process of
helping her solve those problems, she helped me find the pieces of my heart that
I thought dead as a result of my years on the Barbary Coast.What do you think is your strongest point?I don’t quit.What would Edith say is your strongest point?I’m stubborn to a fault.What would Edith say is your biggest weakness?I’m judgmental and stubborn.What was it like where you grew up?It wasn’t very pleasant,
so I’ve already said everything I want to say on the topic of my childhood.What do you wish was different about your life?I wish I’d grown up somewhere
else with two loving parents. Of course if I’d gotten that, I would never have been
in Duval’s bordello where I met Edith.If you were given your fondest wish, what would it be?That no one–man, woman
or child–should ever have to sell themselves to survive.Describe a place of perfect refuge.Edith.As a child, who was your best friend? Tell us about him/her.That would be my brother
Trey. We only had each other. As the oldest, I did my best to protect him, which
wasn’t easy. Trey’s got a bit of a wild streak, and I’m certain that’s going to
cause him heartache someday. Right now, he’s turning his wild side to advantage
by pursuing a career as a US
Marshal.What do you wish I had asked you? Please ask and answer it
now.Too many personal invasions
as a child has made me a fairly private person, so this entire interview isn’t easy
for me. Let’s just say I wish you’d asked me if I have any bad habits. The answer
is yes, I do. I like chocolate way too much. We never had any treats as children.
I met the Ghirardelli Brothers when they were looking for a firm to import cocoa
beans for their chocolate business. I made them a very good deal, so they discount
their products for me. I’m able to afford all the chocolate I want, which really
isn’t good for me. Thank goodness, I have Edith to tell me when I’m over-indulging.Off Limits About the Author
Author of historical, contemporary, and erotic romances, Rue
Allyn fell in love with happily ever after the day she heard her first story. She
is deliriously married to her sweetheart of many years and loves to hear from readers
about their favorite books and real life adventures. Learn more about Rue at http://RueAllyn.comPrevious Books
The Widow’s Revenge and Off Limits ~ Sexy Sailors # 1 both are
erotic romances from Red Sage Publishing.Books Coming Soon
One Night’s Desire ~ Wildfire Love # 2, another western historical
romance coming in July 2013 from Crimson Romance PublishingHazard Duty ~ Sexy Sailors # 2, another erotic romance, coming
July 1, 2013 from Red Sage PublishingDeal of a Lifetime, a contemporary romance, release date TBA,
coming from The Wild Rose PressOne Day’s Loving ~ Wildfire Love # 3, an historical romance,
release date TBA, coming from Crimson Romance PublishingFind Me Here
Website: http://RueAllyn.comBlog: http://rueallynauthorblog.com/Twitter: http://twitter.com/RueAllynRedSage: http://eredsage.com/store/ALLYN_RUE.htmlManic Readers: http://www.manicreaders.com/RueAllyn/Night Owl Reviews: http://www.nightowlreviews.com/v5/Authors/Rue-AllynThe Romance Reviews: http://www.theromancereviews.com/RueAllyn -
Character Interview: Wolfkeeper @LisaDay12 #RLFblog
Wolfkeeper’s Woman. Lisa Day, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. We’re excited to
interview your character, Wolfkeeper from the book, Wolfkeeper’s Woman.Genre: Western RomancePublisher: Lisa DayCover artist: Lisa DayLength: 215Heat rating: 2-3Blurb:Wolfkeeper:A furiously proud Indian warrior Wolfkeeper killed her
husband and stole her infant son. Hate for the white people filled him. He had
need of the child. His goal; the child must live.He needed the mother to accomplish that goal. When lust grew
he wanted more than just her body. He wanted her heart and soul. Not anyone or
anything would stop him from his goal. When she refused, he decided to take
them one small piece at a time.Cassie:A woman alone with her husband dead and son abducted. She
stood before the one she hated. Her only goal: the child must live.Cassie soon discovered she had two battles to fight. She
needed to protect herself from him.. He had total control over their lives.
But, now he was demanding her surrender to him. She also needed to save her
son. She would do whatever it took to protect him.Only the ultimate mother’s sacrifice would save the child,
but would it save her from him?Buy links:Amazon http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A31PMO0What are your main characters’ names, ages, and occupations?Wolfkeeper: A well respected warrior
and leader of The People in his late twenties.Cassie. A young wife
and mother that is widowed in her early twenties.Interview with Wolkeeper from Lisa Day’s: Wolfkeeper’s Woman.
Tell us about
yourself.I am Wolfkeeper. A strong and loyal brave of The People. I
am of the Wolf clan.Tell us about Cassie.Cassie, my people know her as Ghostwoman. She completes my
heart. You know the piece that is missing until your search is over and you
find your true mate. My woman has had a hard road to travel. I wasn’t sure she
would find her way to me, but she did. A weaker woman would not have succeeded.
It is hard to forgive someone who brings you pain. The beauty in her heart came
through allowing her to forgive the sadness I gave her.What do you think is
your strongest point?My commitment to my family, my people, and my woman. I would
fight to the death to protect each of them.I will aid my people to make to right choice to protect of
all from those how are our enemy.I will give all my strength to see my family happy and
strong.I am of the Wolf clan. We mate for life. My woman, Cassie
will forever be protected and loved by me.What would Cassie say
is your strongest point?She tells me I am bull headed. I know, I am strong like the
buffalo bull. But, when I ask her what she means by the buffalo’s head she only
laughs, and tells me that she loves me anyway. White woman still confuse me
especially my own.What would Cassie say
is your biggest weakness?She would not say. It would not bring peace into our lodge
if she did.What was it like where you grew up?I had a happy childhood. My uncle taught me the way to hunt
and provide for my family. My father saw that I grew into a man that would be a
strong warrior to protect the People. Grandmother shared her words of wisdom
with me, so I could understand what my heart would yearn for and not fear it
desires.What do you wish was
different about your life?I grew up knowing the white man was becoming a threat to my
people’s way of life. I also understand we would not survive this coming
evasion. The white man came as the locust destroying everything of beauty in
it’s path and when they moved on nothing would be left. Not even the People.Describe a place of perfect
refuge.On a chilly night stilling around the fire in my lodge
surrounded by my children. My woman would be snuggled close to my side. I would
be telling my family the stories of long ago.About the Author
Lisa Day grew up in the New Jersey
suburbs across from New York City.
This made her believe she was sophisticated. Wrong. She was just a girl from Jersey. In junior high right before the English teacher
destroyed her love of reading completely she discovered novels for teenage
girls. Saved by a love story. As an adult she became a ferocious reader and
easily read two, sometimes three books a day. And yes, her housework suffered.Many years later now retired and living with her husband.
She renewed her love of novels and this time started to write a few of her own.Previous
BooksThe StepbrotherAnother Time and Another PlaceFind Me
HereWebsite: http://lisaday.weebly.com/Blog: http://lisaday12.bblogspot.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LisaDay12Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisa.day.718Facebook Authorpage: https://www.facebook.com/LisaDayAuthorPinterest: http://pinterest.com/lisaday123/