Character Sketch
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Sir Phillip from A Devilish Slumber @ShereenVedam #RLFblog #Regency
A Devilish Slumber Shereen Vedam shares details about the creation of Phillip in the book A Devilish Slumber.
About the Book
Title A Devilish Slumber (The Rue Alliance Book 1)Genre Regency Fantasy RomanceAuthor Shereen VedamBook heat level (based on movie ratings): PG13The last of her family, Rose is mired in grief at the recent death of her beloved sister and the abandonment by the man she loves. Wanting to avoid the cloying attention of friends, servants and well-wishers, she becomes a recluse. Then one day, she meets a woman who reminds Rose of her gentle mother . . . and then news comes of her new friend’s brutal murder. Rose refuses to accept this latest blow lying down. So she resurrects an ancient, magical, family talent to re-shape her features in order to disguise herself as a young man, and goes hunting for her friend’s killer through London’s seedier lanes and dangerous dockyards.Sir Phillip, the Regent’s favored spy, returns from war determined to win back the woman he was forced to leave three years ago. But when he witnesses Rose covered in blood, racing from a brutal scene while gripping the murder weapon, he goes on a desperate mission to unravel what he hopes is a case of mistaken identity.Will Rose ever get her happily-ever-after? Possibly. But first, she’ll have to convince Phillip of her innocence-before the killer strikes again . . .Introducing Phillip Jones
Name: Sir Phillip Crispin JonesAge: 23 years oldGender: MaleBirthplace: London, EnglandProfession: the Regent’s favored intelligence officerDescribe Phillip’s body build, skin tone, height and weight. Include any unique features such as dimples, freckles, or scars: 6′, lean, agile, narrow face, strong, generous, courageous, passionate and thrives on fast-paced adventuresWho is the significant other in Phillip’s life?Lady Roselyn (Rose) RavenstockTell us about this character, please.Rose was inspired by the fairy tale character, Sleeping Beauty. She is the twenty-one year old daughter of an earl, who only wants peace and quiet to come to terms with an unquenchable sorrow and overwhelming remorse. Though none of it was her fault, she feels as if she might be jinxed to bring harm to anyone who cares for her. To avoid entanglements, Rose has become a recluse, even discharging all of her well-meaning but clinging servants. All but one, a loyal young maid fleeing her own troubled family who insists on staying to the point of harming herself with her incessant knocking at Rose’s front door. Rose relents and allows her to come inside and care for a now secluded house and its lonely, heartbroken mistress.On what special skills does Phillip rely?Phillip is an Intelligence Office for the Regent in 1814, London, England. He is often sent to war-torn Europe to infiltrate enemy camps and unearth military secrets. He has a keen sense for noting details and a quick wit that has helped him stay alive in dangerous times. Possessing a naturally suspicious mind, he also has a particular knack for uncovering deception.What kinds of things does Phillip always carry?He never leaves home without two things: 1) a walking stick with a handy rapier, a long thin sword, hidden within, and, 2) a circular tinderbox and accompanying candle, for his late night prowls down dark alleyways in search of suspects.Is Phillip close to family?He loves his cousin Rufus like a brother, but they had a falling out after a childhood misunderstanding resulted in Rufus paying a steep price for something Phillip had done. Though Rufus seems to hold no grudges, Phillip has never forgiven himself for that mistake.Can Phillip keep a secret (why or why not)?Phillip keeps lots of secrets. Though recently, one of his best kept secrets was leaked to the press.What is Phillip’s biggest need at the beginning of the story?Before she sent him away, Rose accused Phillip of being unable to trust anyone. So he wants to quiet his constantly probing mind in order to perceive the good in people as well as he does their darkness.Who has the power to hurt Phillip the most and why?Phillip’s first attempt to practice his rusty trusting skills is to befriend a young stranger he meets while on a case. Ben Turner is searching for the same ruthless killer that Phillip hunts. Except Ben has a secret that could devastate Phillip, and shake his ability to trust in anyone ever again, especially Rose.What is Phillip willing to give up to win Rose’s heart?He is willing to give up his lifelong goal to right wrongs.About Your Writer
Shereen Vedam To honor the person who chose to share your story, please answer the following questions.
What do you wish your writer had not told others about you?My role as the Regent’s Intelligence Officer is a sensitive one that relies on absolute secrecy. Except, thanks to Shereen, I am now the talk of London. The events in her last book resulted in my greatest secret, my clandestine work for the Regent, being spilled to the press. As a result, the rags have even been printing cartoons about me! A cartoon. Can you believe it? My life’s work is now a public joke.Is there anything you’d like to say to Shereen?Considering my answer above, it might surprise you to learn that I wish to thank Shereen. For NOT portraying me a deuced deluded dummy. Did you read her first draft? She made me out to be some sort of idiot who couldn’t find a worm in an apple orchard. Thank heavens her final draft acknowledged my detecting skills as exemplary. And she also gave me a chance to win Rose back, not just her love but her invaluable friendship. For that latter accomplishment, I might even forgive Shereen for the cartoon catastrophe.Buy This Book
Publisher ImaJinn Books, an imprint of Belle BooksBarnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/a-devilish-slumber?store=allproducts&keyword=a+devilish+slumberARe https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-adevilishslumber-1767197-143.htmlAuthor Bio
Once upon a time, Shereen read fantasy and romance novels to entertain herself. Now she writes heartwarming tales braided with threads of magic and love, and mystery elements woven in for good measure. She’s a fan of resourceful women, intriguing men, and happily ever after endings. If her stories whisk you away to a different realm for a few hours, then Shereen will have achieved one of her life goals.Author Social Media
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Mitch Weston The Lawman’s Christmas Proposal by @BarbaraWDaille #RLFblog #contemporaryromance
A Character Sketch includes character information, book
cover, blurb, buy links, and social media contacts for the author.Interview with Mitch Weston
Tell us about yourself,
please.Mitch Weston. LA cop. Now sidelined by an undercover op that
got shot to hell. That got my partner killed, thanks to me. That left me one of
the walking wounded, in more ways than one.According to my department-assigned shrink, I need to talk things
out. Problem is, I’m not much of a talker. I’m a doer. Though not lately.Authors call what you
want but cannot have “the conflict” — what is yours?You sound like my shrink. (Smiles.) No offense.Where do you want me to start?I want to go back in time and reverse what happened in LA –but
I can’t.I want to go even further back, to my teens, and prevent what
happened then –when the girl I loved walked away without a second glance. Can’t
do that, either. And currently, that girl –that woman –is in my life again…temporarily.
But this time around, I can’t get her to give me even a first glance.Most of all, I want to trust my instincts. But… (shrugs) I’d
imagine you can fill in the blank.Drawing from my shrink sessions again…am I bitter? Maybe. Frustrated?
For sure. Heartsick? That’s not something you’ll ever hear me admit.What can you not do (but
need to do) during this story?Redeem myself. Trust my instincts again. Convince Andi to let
me help her, to protect her. Because it’s what I do.What inner doubt causes
you the most difficulty?Why didn’t I push harder to follow my instincts when I had the
chance?In the story world your author created, explain what it is you
fear most and why.Not being 100% again. Not getting the girl I’ve always loved…
Though current events have shown me that not
getting Andi means I’ve never hit 100%.Tell us about your significant
other, that person who makes living worthwhile.Going by the previous answer, I guess we’d say Andi makes me
whole.What is your family like?Great. Dad’s a sheriff; he understands what I’m going through.
Mom’s…Mom. She just understands me,
even when I don’t understand myself. I’m the oldest of five, and now I’m back home
again, I see the caring, the concern from everyone. The family’s need to make me
all better again. And their strange reluctance to mention the elephant in the room.What special skills do
you rely on?Whatever it takes to be a cop. Everything I heard from my dad
and grandfather, both career sheriffs. Everything I learned in the academy. Everything
I’ve picked up since –from fellow officers, from my former partners, from felons
I’ve put away.Why are you happy with
the way your story ended?Are you kidding? This is a romance. (Smiles at Andi.)I’m happy to get back to the job I’ve always wanted and to get the girl I’ve always loved.About the Writer
Barbara White Daille lives with her husband in the sunny Southwest.
Though they love the warm winters and the lizards in their front yard, they haven’t
gotten used to the scorpions in the bathroom.Barbara’s new series, The Hitching Post Hotel, features a matchmaking
grandpa determined to see his three granddaughters wed. The series began with The
Cowboy’s Little Surprise and A Rancher of Her Own, and The Lawman’s Christmas Proposal
has just debuted. Additional books in the series will be coming up next year.What was your biggest
challenge in writing this book?Mitch himself. He didn’t want to open up to Andi…to the department
psychiatrist…or to me. The emotional hurdles he had to overcome made it tough
for me know how to tell his story and resolve his conflicts. I hope I’ve done them
–and him –justice.Why did you choose this
character for the interview today?To prove to him he’s a better man than he thinks he is.When writing the book,
what did you discover about this character that surprised you?His heart. He’s tough when he has to be –and as a cop, he often
has to be. He’s short with people sometimes, but that’s part of his policeman’s
persona, too. Underneath it all, he’s got every attribute Andi deserves in her hero.Are any sequels planned
for this book?This is the third book in The Hitching Post Hotel series. All
my books are stand-alones, which mean (for me, anyhow), every hero and heroine reaches
a happy-ever-after in their book. But yes, there are additional books planned. Cowboy in Conflict will be out in July, and
there will be at least two more books in the series. And you’ll get to see Mitch
and Andi again.What genre(s) would you
like to write that you haven’t tried yet?Romantic suspense…mystery…women’s fiction… There are many
stories in my head waiting to be told.Why should readers who
haven’t picked up one of your books before give this one a try?As I said above, this is a stand-alone story, so readers don’t
need to read the books in order. Mitch is trying to recover from a catastrophe;
Andi has a traumatic past of her own. Along with these emotional story threads,
there’s a lighter element to the book. Andi’s elderly grandfather (a recurring character
in the series) and both their families are matchmaking to bring Mitch and Andi together.
And there’s also a fake-fiancee agreement that goes horribly wrong.Is there anything you’d
like to say to your readers?Just something they may have heard from me before:I’m a life-long reader and book lover, and I hope my stories
will give my readers as much pleasure as other authors’ books have given me.About the Book
Title The Lawman’s Christmas ProposalGenre Contemporary RomanceAuthor Barbara White DailleBook heat level (based on movie ratings): PG13The Lawman’s Christmas ProposalA husband for Christmas?Mitch Weston’s back in Cowboy Creek,
and self-proclaimed matchmaker Jed Garland has his single granddaughter Andi on
his mind. Mitch is a lawman, good with the little ones and easy on the eyes. He
and Andi were high school sweethearts, for heaven’s sake! Why can’t they see they’re
perfect for each other?Because Andi already lost one husband
to a dangerous job, and now she’s all about playing it safe, for her sake and her
children’s. Being a cop is everything to Mitch. After discovering Jed’s plan, Mitch
and Andi come up with their own: they’ll pretend to get engaged and then break up
due to irreconcilable differences. Jed’s got his work cut out for him –because
this match needs a Christmas miracle!Buy This Book
Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Lawmans-Christmas-Proposal-Hitching-Hotel/dp/0373755961Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-lawmans-christmas-proposal-barbara-white-daille/1121775760Books-A-Million http://www.booksamillion.com/p/Lawmans-Christmas-Proposal/Barbara-White-Daille/9780373755967IndieBound http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780373755967Author Social Media
Website http://www.barbarawhitedaille.com
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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
Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/fooling-around-with-cinderella-stacy-juba/1122680940?ean=2940152324976CreateSpace https://www.createspace.com/5662757Author Bio
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
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Deven Chandler from His Lost Mate by @kathykulig #RLFblog #PNR
Kathy Kulig shares details
about the creation of Deven Chandler in the book His Lost Mate.About the Book
Title: His Lost MateGenre: Paranormal RomanceAuthor: Kathy KuligBook heat level (Based on movie ratings): RHe lost her once hundreds of years ago. Now he must battle a new
entity. Will he lose her again forever?Archaeologist and
psychic Lauren Halpern embarks on a journey to uncover an ancient mystery in a
sultry and exotic jungle, but everything is getting in her way. Deven Chandler,
the drop-dead gorgeous leader of their excavation is a serious distraction she
does not need, and she’s desperately trying to guard her heart. But the heated
passion between them is undeniable, and they simply cannot find a way to stop
the inevitable. Lauren senses the supernatural connection between them holds a
secret deeper than the hot sex they’re trying to resist. And Deven, the
scientist that he is, simply won’t believe her esoteric beliefs or warnings.Once
they tumble into a sizzling affair the real trouble begins. From the ancient
ruins, a ghost of an ancient shaman appears. He lures them deeper to into the
jungle where lies the deadliest evil of all. When danger arrives, can Deven
learn to trust her and risk everything to save her?Introducing Deven Chandler
Name: Deven ChandlerAge: 32Gender: MaleBirthplace: NetherlandsProfession: Archaeologist/ProfessorEthnicity/Species (if not human): DutchDescribe his/her body build, skin tone, height and weight.
Include any unique features such as dimples, freckles, or scars: Tan, toned,
muscular build, 6’, rough hands from years of field work excavating
archaeological ruins.Who is the
significant other in your character’s life?Lauren Halpern, a graduate student from another college, is
doing field work on his excavation for credits towards her degree. There’s an
instant attraction the moment she arrives. The woman is hot, smart and sexy.
But he knows he should resist. As a professional, he shouldn’t allow it. There
are too many complications with the excavation—local authorities, potential
antiquity thieves, rumors of rebels in the jungle. The safety of the team and
his project is vital, his love life with a hot student is not priority. And now
there are a number of strange, unexplained events occurring around the ruins.
Not to mention his ex-fiancée has decided to join the team this time around,
and she has her own agenda besides adding to her collection at the museum.Tell us about this
character, please.Deven is rugged and sexy. A mix of outdoor adventurer and
smart professor, a bit like Indiana Jones. Although he was offered a
prestigious board position at a large museum, he turned it down to continue
traveling and working his projects in the jungle.How does your hero
dress? Archaeologist in the jungle, working on ancient ruins. Jeans or
khakis, no suits for this man. (unless he’s teaching at the university) He’s
not afraid to get dirty.Does he scrape by,
live comfortably, live extravagantly? He makes a comfortable wage. He works
at a university in Boston, has a nice condo there and owns a cottage on Cape
Cod. He’s most happy when he’s traveling and digging in ruins.On what special skills
does your character rely? He’s highly skilled at his job, good at working
with students and negotiating with foreign authorities. He’s all scientist, but
rugged to the bone, devoted and determined to uncover the mystery surrounding
his current project. But his flaw is not seeing a supernatural element closing
in on the ruins.What is your
character’s family like? He’s close to his family. His sister is also an
archaeologist, but more sensitive to the supernatural. She has experienced
ghosts at the ruins where she has worked. His parents live in the Netherlands.
They sold their home to provide college educations for their two children. Over
the years, Deven and his sister helped them purchase a home again.If someone from your
character’s past showed up, who would he most NOT want it to be, and why?
Sylvia, his ex-fiancée. Of course she decides to show up during this semester.
He can’t turn her away since her father privately funds most of these projects
for the college. He’s president of the board of the museum and part of the deal
is acquiring a collection of artifacts for his museum. Deven has a hunch Sylvia
has plans to acquire more than artifacts and that makes this trip more of a
complication than Deven wants to deal with. Especially since things are heating
up between him and Lauren.What past event
causes your character the most fear? In the jungle of a third-world
country, anything can happen. Danger can arise, natural and unnatural can
threaten lives deep in the jungle. Having local authorities shut down his
project is one fear, but having his team come to harm is another. Antiquity thieves, paramilitary groups,
desperate locals, wild life, and more can all be a threat to a secluded
archaeological dig. But there’s another threat, a supernatural one…What is your hero’s
biggest personal flaw? He and Lauren are connected to the jungle in a
supernatural way that he refuses to acknowledge. His seeing-is-believing,
analytical mind denies what is obvious. And that could be dangerous for all of
them on the team.What is your hero’s
breaking point? When Lauren goes missing. Can’t say more without a spoiler.About Your Writer
Why do you think your
writer chose to write about you?Kathy is a bit of an adventure herself. She’s traveled a
bit, explored the Mayan ruins in Tikal, Coba, and Tulum. She spoke to an
archaeologist (not me), when she decided to write this story. He even gave her
a Mayan artifact. The ruins must have inspired this story. I’m trying to
determine what happened to an entire culture that seemed to have vanished
hundreds of years ago. She asked the question: What if two Mayan lovers who
lived back then were faced with a tragic life event? Could their love survive
and they find each other again?What do you wish your
writer had not told others about you?Hmmm. I’m devoted to my work, okay, I’m a work-aholic, but
my job as an archaeologist and professor is important and rewarding. Sometimes
I’m stubborn and keep blinders on. I guess I need to be more open to the
esoteric world. I’m not comfortable with that. I’d rather go with facts and figures
and proven hypotheses.What other character
from your book do you think your writer should write a book about, and why?Perhaps my sister Sarita who’s working on a project in
Greece. Or the two young guys on the team Kyle and Justin.Why do you think your
writer loves to write?An archaeologist likes to uncover treasures and solve
mysteries. It’s a way we can connect with cultures to the past and better
understand them. A writer likes to tell
stories. The stories have to be told as they come to her, and she must love to
share them with others. It’s her way of connecting with people from the present
and also the future.Is there anything
you’d like to say to your writer?Thanks for writing my story and forcing me to face what I
swore I’d never have to. And for helping me find the woman I was meant to be
with always—my soul mate, my lover. From one work-aholic to another, get away
from your desk and work. Have more fun. When you return refreshed, write what
you’re most passionate about. You’ll always have new stories to share with
readers and fans.Buy This Book
Publisher: http://www.BurntStilettosPress.com
Amazon US: http://amzn.to/1eoV5o9Amazon UK: http://amzn.to/1J4XMrPAmazon CA: http://amzn.to/1IPPjprAmazon AU: http://bit.ly/1MMOy1bAuthor Bio
New York Times
& USA Today bestselling author Kathy Kulig is a writer, a science geek, a part time health food nut, an occasional cat sitter, and an adventure movie junkie. She lives in a 100-year-old Victorian house with her amazingly support hubby who is also a geek and shares her love of traveling. Kathy writes sexy paranormal, contemporary and suspense. Her books can be dark and edgy, passionate and erotically-charged, but there’s always a steamy romance and a happy ending.Author Social Media
Website: http://www.kathykulig.comBlog: http://www.TheLustyView.com
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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_1 -
Character Sketch: Chayton Chambers from Fatal Snag @angelaswriter #RLFblog #suspense
Fatal Snag About the Book
Title Fatal SnagGenre Romantic Suspense
Author Angela SmithBook heat level (based on movie ratings): RHollywood fashion consultant Naomi Fisher is happy to use her
obsessive-compulsive planning to assist with her cousin’s wedding, but her history
with the sexy and sullen Chayton Chambers, the groom’s brother, terrifies her. When
the groom is kidnapped at his own wedding, Chayton and Naomi rush to find an important
relic to satisfy the ransom before her cousin becomes a widow before a bride. Naomi
trades garters for guns as survival, and love becomes a deadly game impossible to
resist.Buy This Book
Publisher http://www.crimsonromance.com/upcoming-releases-romance-ebook/fatal-snag/Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Fatal-Crimson-Romance-Angela-Smith-ebook/dp/B00IPSCM3W/ref=la_B00DYBSIMY_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1393936183&sr=1-2iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/fatal-snag/id830854015?mt=11About the Character
Name: Chayton ChambersAge: 32Gender: MaleBirthplace: Tanyon,
MontanaProfession: Owner and Bartender of Air DogEthnicity/Species (if not human): Caucasian with ¼ SiouxDescribe his/her body build, skin tone, height and weight. Include
any unique features such as dimples, freckles, or scars:6′, 190 pounds, dark brown hair, dark brown eyes, a splash of
freckles across his noseWho is the significant other in your character’s life?Naomi Fisher, (only later)How does your hero dress?You’ll often find Chayton in a pair of ripped up jeans and a
button-down shirt, or a raunchy t-shirtWhat are the qualities
of his voice? (pitch, quality, volume)Deep; has been labeled as a raspy roar or “soft and sweet
with a crust of thorns”What does he have a knack
for doing?Chayton can make a mean drink, but he loves to be outside, on
the slopes, and he makes everyone feel welcome (well, everyone except Naomi).What is your character’s
family like?Chayton’s brother, Garret, is a former special agent and recently
engaged. His father and mother—the one he always knew as his mom—are dead. Most of his family consists of friends and members
of the community.Does this character see
morality as black-and-white, or with shades of gray?Chayton sees things in black-and-white. He has been described
as an honest and charming rebel. He may seem shallow, but he’s very deep inside.If someone from your character’s
past showed up, who would he most want it to be, and why? OR who would he most NOT
want it to be, and why?He would not want it to be his birth mother, because she gave
him up when he was eighteen months and he has no use for her.What inner doubt causes
your character the most difficulty?The fear of abandonment.What past event causes
your character the most fear?Being abandoned.What is your hero’s biggest
personal flaw?His hostility toward Naomi. One of the most calm and relaxed
people yet shocks others when he flares up for reasons beyond comprehension. He’s
not too opinionated but hates his opinion to be challenged.About Your Writer: Questions for your character to answer about you.
Why do you think your
writer chose to write about you?Well hell, probably because I’m irresistible.What do you wish your
writer had not told others about you?Shrugs. It’s all under
the bridge now.Was there anything your
writer discovered about you that was a surprise to one or both of you?Yeah. My sister was a surprise to us both.When your writer is writing
about you, what do you think makes your writer the most happy? What makes your writer
the most sad?I know she gets sad when I go silent.Why do you think your
writer loves to write?Because she gets to write about characters like me.Is there anything you’d
like to say to your writer?Uh, thanks for telling my story. And thanks for helping me not
to get my ass killed when I made some stupid decisions.Author Bio
Angela Smith During her senior year in high school, Angela Smith was dubbed
most likely to write a novel, and that has been her dream ever since her mother
read Brer Rabbit to her and her sister so often that they were able to recite it
back to each other before actually learning to read. She’s always enjoyed stories
about the adventure of love, and getting involved in the legal field developed her
love of suspense. A certified paralegal, work gives her perfect fodder for her romantic
suspense stories. When not caring for her small farm or spending time with her husband
of two decades, she enjoys creating, reading, and dreaming of the places she’ll
visit one day.Author Social Media
Website http://www.loveisamystery.comPinterest http://pinterest.com/asmithauthorAmazon Author Page http://www.amazon.com/Angela-Smith/e/B00DYBSIMY/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_1