Stressing the Heroine

An interview which shows the heroine under stress and how she would react.

  • Paranormal,  Stressing the Heroine

    Stressing Tempe from Storm Crazy by Livia Quinn @liviaquinn #RLFblog #Paranormal #99cents

    Stressing Tempe from Storm Crazy by Livia Quinn @liviaquinn #RLFblog #ParanormalLet’s meet Tempest Pomeroy from Storm Crazy, a paranormal by Livia Quinn. Welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about your latest book.

    Storm Crazy by Livia Quinn

    Genre Paranormal

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG13

    Welcome to Destiny, or should I say Middle Earth…

    I’m Sheriff Jack Lang. After an exciting career as a Navy pilot, Destiny seemed like the perfect place to settle down – safe, sane and secure. But that ship sailed when I met Tempest Pomeroy – sexy redheaded mail lady and trouble magnet. Tempe never fails to test the limits of my patience or the law. Every time I think it’s the last straw, up pops another haystack.

    My name is Tempest Pomeroy, and my human job is delivering the mail. I’m also a Paramortal like my family, or I’m supposed to be. If I didn’t have a few little talents, I’d think I was adopted. To say I was having a bad day would be like saying Katrina dropped a little rain on New Orleans. My brother’s genie bottle is missing, my mother’s AWOL, and the sheriff and my ex-lover are squaring off like yard dogs staking a claim over a poodle. I am no one’s poodle. I’ve denied my heritage for most of my life but all this chaos is a sign of my quickening Tempestaerie power.

    Oh, and the sheriff? He thinks he’s settled in a normal, quaint small town—like Mayberry?! We’ll see how that turns out… Things better settle down soon, ’cause I’m about to go…Storm Crazy.

    Stressing Tempe

    Every heroine has a story. She has a background, a history, and a past. This interview allows us to meet a heroine and get to know her better, by focusing on how she handles being relaxed, as well as how she handles stress.

    Please tell me about your heroine.

    Age: 29

    Gender: Female

    Birthplace: Destiny, Louisiana

    Profession: mail carrier and weather witch

    Ethnicity: Paramortal

    Species (for scifi/fantasy characters): Tempestaerie

    What does your heroine look like?

    Tempe is tan and fit, a redhead with rainbow streaks in her hair. Her eyes are sunny blue until she gets her weather dander up then they go stormy.

    Who is the significant other in her life?

    Jack Lang, is becoming her significant other, but he hasn’t seen her wild side yet.

    The Heroine’s Relaxed Side

    This heroine is at a party. Considering her story, describe the party.

    The is being given by Jane Fortune, Destiny’s gossip columnist and 900 Psychic. It’s a ploy to get new fodder for her column.

    How does the heroine feel about being this particular party, and what body language is she displaying that gives it away?

    Tempe did not want to be at Jane’s party so when Jane starts asking her about the dead body she found at the clubhouse, sparks fly from her fingertips.

    Is she more likely to mingle or remain aloof?

    Tempe isn’t really a mingler. She and her brother were abandoned by their parents when she was ten so she tends to stay to herself.

    If she drinks, what is her drink of choice at this party?

    She’d love a shot of tequila but she learned her lesson – twice – this week, that Tempestaerie elements and alcohol don’t mix.

    How much drink is her usual?

    Ha! less than one is plenty to get her in trouble.

    The heroine figures out where the hiding places are and then goes there. Is it to hide, to avoid someone, or to go drag a friend back to the party?

    To avoid someone, this time the hostess.

    Is she likely to latch onto a friend and stay with him/her and ignore others, or is she the friend that others latch onto?

    Tempe would find Montana her bigger than life intimidating warrior friend to hang out with.

    If someone picked a fight at this party, how is the heroine going to handle it?

    It depends on whether they are human or a supernatural since letting others see you use your powers is a no-no. But most likely Tempe would toss a lightning bolt at them, or call up a gust of wind to distract them.

    Is the heroine the one most likely to get tossed out of the party, or the one who does the tossing?

    Tempe’s a trouble magnet but not the kind to get thrown out. People understand why she’s having trouble

    Will she know when to leave, or stay late and make a nuisance of herself?

    LOL, she’ll be looking for the first opportunity to get away.

    The Heroine’s Stressed Out Side

    How does the heroine handle it if the cops or some other authority figure pulls her aside when she was blameless in a situation?

    This happened and it didn’t go well. The sheriff didn’t believe her when she said she stepped over the dead body to steal her brother’s genie bottle from the locker. Ooops.

    If she sees someone being assaulted, what is the FIRST thing she does?

    Tempe wouldn’t hesitate to jump in and help.

    This heroine attempts to rescue someone and realizes that she is in over her head. The odds are against her and there is no way out. She is going to get her butt handed to her. What does she do?

    She’d fake it, pretend she was winning until she could gain an advantage, or outlast them.

    The heroine runs into the one person from her past she wanted to avoid. She can’t get out of the situation and must interact in some way. What does she do?

    Something she didn’t want to do after having a shot of tequila. She kisses him.

    Someone younger than the heroine is in charge of the situation, and they are handling it badly, perhaps bungling things. How does the heroine deal with it?

    She raised her brother so she understands the mistakes young people make and would try to help them without making them feel like she’s taking over.

    The heroine is in physical pain but must bear up under it and keep going. What does she tell herself in order to get through the situation?

    Pain is just a state of mind. Deny, deny, deny.

    What mentor’s words come to mind in a bad situation?

    “Whatever you do, stay calm. You’re about to go through your quickening.”

    What lesson from her past gets her through a stressful situation?

    Even when things seemed hopeless and there was no one to turn to she managed to get herself and her little brother through a bad time and they came out okay.

    What one thing would you like readers to know about your heroine?

    Tempe’s like most of us, she’s just trying to protect the ones she loves and do the right thing but somehow things just keep happening and that dang sheriff keeps showing up at the worst possible time.

    Where to buy Storm Crazy

    Storm Crazy is #99cents – the last time for a while.

    Publisher Campbell Hill Publishing

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L02VHE0

    Livia Quinn’s Social Media

    Growing up in DC, Livia tagged along with her Daddy to Redskins games and explored the rich history of our country, then she moved to the bayous of Louisiana where the weather and culture of this region inspired her writing, including her storm faerie, Tempest and her military heroes. Livia’s many jobs as mail lady, salesperson, plant manager, business owner and professional singer are the conduit her characters have used to relate their stories to her. Think of her as her characters’ biographer! Down by the bayou she is protected from the alligators and bears by her husband and feisty Pomeranian, Dusty.

    Website: http://liviaquinn.com
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  • Stressing Miss Elizabeth Atwell from Only a Hero Will Do @alannalucas27 #RLFblog #genre
    Regency,  Stressing the Heroine

    Stressing Miss Elizabeth Atwell from Only a Hero Will Do @alannalucas27 #RLFblog #Regency

    Stressing Miss Elizabeth Atwell from Only a Hero Will Do @alannalucas27 #RLFblog #genreA feisty heiress and a dashing ex-army captain working together to defeat dark forces threatening Britain’s monarchy. Only a Hero Will Do by Alanna Lucas

    Defender of the realm…and his wary heart…

    Stressing Miss Elizabeth Atwell

    Every heroine has a story. She has a background, a history, and a past. This interview allows us to meet a heroine and get to know her better, by focusing on how she handles being relaxed, as well as how she handles stress.
    Age: 26
    Birthplace: England
    Profession: spy (shh! don’t tell)
    Ethnicity: British
    Species (for scifi/fantasy characters):

    The Heroine’s Relaxed Side

    This heroine is at a party. Considering her story, describe the party.
    Being the daughter of a viscount, Elizabeth is no stranger to the elegant ballrooms of the ton, however even she finds Lady Caper’s soirées far too tedious and overcrowded. Despite the opulence of the environment, lovely music, and the company of her dear friend, Elizabeth is too focused on her mission to enjoy the evening.
    How does the heroine feel about being this particular party, and what body language is she displaying that gives it away?
    Elizabeth does not want to be there, but is quite proficient at putting on a good show for the sake of propriety. None would suspect she’s only at the party to keep an eye on the man suspected of acts against the crown.
    Is she more likely to mingle or remain aloof?
    Mingle, but always on the look for possible danger.
    If she drinks, what is her drink of choice at this party?
    She doesn’t drink.
    The heroine figures out where the hiding places are and then goes there. Is it to hide, to avoid someone, or to go drag a friend back to the party?
    None of those ;-) It would be to receive a secret missive that needs to be decoded.
    Is she likely to latch onto a friend and stay with him/her and ignore others, or is she the friend that others latch onto?
    She is the friend that others latch onto.
    If someone picked a fight at this party, how is the heroine going to handle it?
    Depends on who is involved. She doesn’t want to giveaway her secret ;-)
    Is the heroine the one most likely to get tossed out of the party, or the one who does the tossing?
    Of course not! She may be a spy, but she’s still a lady.
    Will she know when to leave, or stay late and make a nuisance of herself?
    If anything, Elizabeth leaves early.

    The Heroine’s Stressed Out Side

    How does the heroine handle it if the cops or some other authority figure pulls her aside when she was blameless in a situation?
    Elizabeth is not some simpering miss. She will defend herself and her actions.
    How does the heroine react to hearing a scream?
    Run and investigate.
    If she sees someone being assaulted, what is the FIRST thing that crosses her mind?
    That Typhon- the elusive antagonist in Only a Hero Will Do- or one of his lackey’s has infiltrated the ton.
    If she sees someone being assaulted, what is the FIRST thing she does?
    Pulls out her pocket pistol from her thigh holster and goes after the assailant.
    This heroine attempts to rescue someone and realizes that she is in over her head. The odds are against her and there is no way out. She is going to get her butt handed to her. What does she do?
    Never give up, that’s for certain! Perhaps restrategize a little and then rise to the occasion.
    The heroine runs into the one person from her past she wanted to avoid. She can’t get out of the situation and must interact with him/her in some way. What does she do?
    Miss Elizabeth Atwell is the daughter of a viscount and knows how to put on a good show for the sake of propriety.
    Someone younger than the heroine is in charge of the situation, and they are handling it badly, perhaps bungling things. How does the heroine deal with it?
    Take control, of course.
    The heroine is in physical pain but must bear up under it and keep going. What does she tell herself in order to get through the situation?
    “This is your chance to prove that you do belong. You are a spy.”
    What mentor’s words come to mind in a bad situation?
    I wouldn’t have asked you to be part of the Legion if I didn’t believe you were capable.
    What lesson from her past gets her through a stressful situation?
    Being told she would never have a place in a man’s world. She was going to prove every naysayer wrong.

    Only a Hero Will Do

    Captain Grant Alexander is an enigma in London society. Dashing and handsome, he coldly eschews marriage. But the ton knows nothing of his role in the Legion: to bring Typhon, the traitor who seeks to destroy the British monarchy, to justice.

    When Grant is thrown together with fellow Legion member Elizabeth Atwell, he’s instantly beguiled yet exasperated by this beautiful viscount’s daughter. She has little interest in combing the marriage mart for a well-bred, well-heeled husband, but is adept at code-breaking and handling a bow and arrow. She also refuses to do as she is told, insisting she accompany Grant on his mission.

    As Typhon continues to evade capture and dark forces are at work, Grant realizes he must act, not only to protect the realm but Elizabeth too…not to mention his heart, which is in danger of thawing every time she comes close…

    Genre Historical romance- Regency
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
    Publisher Self-pub
    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Only-Hero-Will-Heart-Book-ebook/dp/B071LS5KSB

    Alanna Lucas Social Media

    Alanna Lucas grew up in Southern California, but always dreamed of distant lands and bygone eras. From an early age she took interest in art, history, and travel, and enjoys incorporating those diversions into her writing. Alanna makes her home in California where she spends her time writing historical romances, dreaming of her next travel destination, and spending time with family.

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  • Erotic,  Stressing the Heroine

    Dani: Stressing the Heroine from Taunt @Eve_Dangerfield #RLFblog #thriller

    Dani: Stressing the Heroine from Taunt @Eve_Dangerfield #RLFblog #thriller
    Every heroine has a story. She has a background, a history, and a past. This interview allows us to meet a heroine and get to know her better, by focusing on how she handles being relaxed, as well as how she handles stress.

    About Eve Dangerfield

    Eve has loved romance novels since she first started swiping
    her grandmother’s paperbacks at the age of fourteen. Now she writes her own
    unapologetically sexy tales about complex women and
    gorgeous-but-slightly-tortured men. Eve currently lives in Melbourne with her
    lovely sister and a rabbit named Billy.

    About Taunt

    Genre Contemporary Romance, Erotic, Thriller
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
    Daniel Schwartz never meant to uncover the apocalypse,
    unfortunately for the Kiwi hacktivist, that’s exactly what happened. Yet while
    it’s clear to her what she should do; cover it back up and get completely
    smashed, the rest of the world doesn’t agree. A shady corporation places her in
    a beachside prison where they promise to hold her until she agrees to talk.
    Dani would be pretty annoyed if she weren’t:
    a) Biologically incapable of being annoyed
    b) Very intrigued by the men hired to guard her
    c) Extremely hungover
    John, Colt, and Seb have poured a lot of time and money into their private
    security business the last thing they need is to waste six weeks babysitting a
    hyperactive hippie. Sadly they’ve signed a shady but watertight contract. Each
    of the three men finds himself drawn to the weird, pop-obsessed Daniel and she
    to them. As they become entangled in each other’s lives Daniel is forced to answer
    some big questions such as; how can you escape when there’s nowhere safe to go?
    How can a commitmentphobe fall for not one, but three different men? And, most
    importantly, should New Zealanders kick people who call them Hobbits? (Yes.)
    Taunt is a heart-stopping erotic thriller; chock full of science, nail-biting
    suspense, period jokes and good old fashioned lust.

    The Heroine’s Relaxed Side

    This heroine is at a
    party. Considering her story, describe the party.
    The party would be an outdoors event hosted by Daniel’s
    eco-terrorist organization Grassroots. It’s a chance to connect and unwind with
    other members and there would be live music, plenty of food and drink and a
    casual dress code.
    How does the heroine
    feel about being this particular party, and what body language is she
    displaying that gives it away?
    Daniel would be thrilled to attend, bouncing around trying
    to talk with as many people as possible while trying to peer-pressure others
    into getting loose and making mistakes. She never stops smiling or talking,
    unless she’s kissing that is.
    Is she more likely to
    mingle or remain aloof?
    Mingle. Daniel loves being around others and more often than
    not, the center of attention.
    If she drinks, what is
    her drink of choice at this party?
    Daniel doesn’t drink as her biochemistry doesn’t allow for
    it. She is however, very partial to substances of dubious legality. Also weed.
    How much drink is her
    usual?
    Weed. Or fruit juice in glasses that make it look like
    alcohol.
    The heroine figures out
    where the hiding places are and then goes there. Is it to hide, to avoid
    someone, or to go drag a friend back to the party?
    It would completely be to drag a shy friend, perhaps a
    scientist or socially awkward programmer back into the fray. Once they’d been
    brought back to the party she’d make it her personal mission to get them drunk
    and laid.
    Is she likely to latch
    onto a friend and stay with him/her and ignore others, or is she the friend
    that others latch onto?
    She is the friend that others latch onto; the bigger problem
    can be maintaining her attention once you have it. Daniel is very distractible.
    If someone picked a fight
    at this party, how is the heroine going to handle it?
    Daniel is, by her own admission, a lover not a fighter. As
    Grassroots is a pacifist organization it would be kind of weird for a fight to
    get out of hand at one of their parties, but if it did Daniel would probably
    dump punch/cake on the offender’s heads and tell them to stop or she’d leak
    their information to the Feds.
    Is the heroine the one
    most likely to get tossed out of the party, or the one who does the tossing?
    Tossed out. For sure. No questions asked.
    Will she know when to
    leave, or stay late and make a nuisance of herself?
    She will stay late as she possibly can (unless she picks
    up). Being a nuisance is kind of Daniel’s wheelhouse.

    The Heroine’s Stressed Out Side

    How does the heroine handle
    it if the cops or some other authority figure pulls her aside when she was
    blameless in a situation?
    Lies her ass off, says whatever she thinks they want to hear
    then escapes at the earliest possible opportunity.
    How does the heroine react
    to hearing a scream?
    Runs towards the sound without thinking.
    If she sees someone being
    assaulted, what is the FIRST thing that crosses her mind?
    What the actual fuck? Stop it you butthole!
    If she sees someone
    being assaulted, what is the FIRST thing she does?
    Runs towards them and tries to break them apart, unless she
    knows she’ll likely be hurt and overpowered in which case she would call the
    cops/throw something/ find an alternative plan of action.
    This heroine attempts
    to rescue someone and realizes that she is in over her head. The odds are against
    her and there is no way out. She is going to get her butt handed to her. What does
    she do?
    Fights as hard as she can for as long as she can, giving
    everything she has.
    The heroine runs into
    the one person from her past she wanted to avoid. She can’t get out of the
    situation and must interact with him/her in some way. What does she do?
    Barrels into the awkwardness and tries to overwhelm the
    person with the sheer force of her personality.
    Someone younger than
    the heroine is in charge of the situation, and they are handling it badly,
    perhaps bungling things. How does the heroine deal with it?
    Tact isn’t Daniel’s strong point. She would tell the person
    straight up that they’re screwing the pooch and either suggest improvements or
    conduct a mutiny to get the situation resolved another way.
    The heroine is in
    physical pain but must bear up under it and keep going. What does she tell herself
    in order to get through the situation?
    Daniel has a rare chemical disorder that affects her ability
    to feel physical pain, however she is capable of feeling distressed. In those
    moments she closes her eyes and tries to focus on happy memories from the past.
    What mentor’s words
    come to mind in a bad situation?
    She recalls John Blackwood, her lover, telling her to relax
    and count her breaths, then she does it.

    Buy Taunt

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    Kobo https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebook/taunt
    Google Play https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Eve_Dangerfield_Taunt?id=ehlwDQAAQBAJ&hl=en

    Eve Dangerfield Social Media

    Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evedangerfield/

  • Historical,  Stressing the Heroine

    Stressing the Hero from Deceit and Devotion historical interracial #romance @FayeHall79 #RLFblog

    Today’s featured book is Deceit and Devotion by Faye Hall. 

    Author Bio

    Murder, lies, deception, and love set in the outback under the Australian sun.
    These are the stories of Faye Hall.
    Her passion driven, mystery filled books are set in North Queensland, Australia during the development of the townships at the end of the 19th century.
    Each of her novels bring something symbolically Australian to her readers, from Aboriginal herbal remedies, to certain gemstones naturally only found in this part of the world.
    Each of her books tell of a passionate connection between the hero and heroine, surrounded and threatened by deceit, scandal, theft and sometimes even murder.
    These romances swerve from the traditional romances as Faye aims to give her readers so much more intrigue, whilst also revealing the hidden histories of rural townships of North Queensland.
    Faye finds her inspiration from the histories of not only the township she grew up in, but the many surrounding it. She also bases most of her characters on her own ancestors and their adventures when first migrating to Australia.
    Faye was able to live her own passion driven romance, marrying the love of her life after a whirlwind romance in 2013. Together they are raising their 9 children in a remote country town in northern Queensland, Australia.

    About the Book

    Title Deceit and Devotion
    Genre Historical romance / Interracial romance
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
    “I will pay you to sleep with my wife.”
    Jarrah Miyan, a young half-caste aboriginal man, is supposed to seduce a white woman into an affair so her greed-driven husband can gain full control of her inheritance, including the rare collection of black opals she keeps under lock and key. When he walks into the study to meet the poor chit he’s to take advantage of, he expects to find an aging woman who smells of stale perfume and gin. Who he finds though is the most beautiful woman he’s ever laid eyes on—the same woman whose pale thighs had been wrapped around him just a few hours earlier as she’d begged him to give her pleasure.
    After their night of passion together, Emily Holtz doubted she would ever see Jarrah again. To have him standing before her now, asking for employment at her cattle station, was not a situation she had prepared herself for. She agrees to hire him on one condition. He has to spy on her husband and get her the incriminating evidence she needs to apply for a divorce. She’s spent years in a miserable arranged marriage, and she’s desperate to escape. But her husband is a dangerous man, and he will stop at nothing, including murder, to get what he wants.
    As they begin to develop feelings for each other, Jarrah worries about what will happen when Emily discovers that he’s been working for both her and her husband. Not that they could ever really be together, as society would never accept that.
    Content Warning: contains sex, strong language, and some violence.

    Stressing The Hero

    Every hero has a story. He has a background, a history, and a past. This interview allows us to meet a hero and get to know him better, by focusing on how he handles being relaxed, as well as how he handles stress.

    The Hero’s Relaxed Side

    This hero is at a party. Considering his story, describe the party.
    Jarrah would be being paid to attend and serve the wealthy guests alcohol.  He would also be required to ensure no fights broke out amongst the drinking guests.
    How does the hero feel about being this particular party, and what body language is he displaying that gives it away?
    Jarrah would be constantly on guard, knowing that he needed to remember his place as a worker.  He keeps his eyes lowered, knowing better than to try and look any guest in the eye.  His answers to any questions would be short and soft.
    Is he more likely to mingle or remain aloof? 
    Jarrah would be forced to mingle but would take any opportunity to escape.
    If he drinks, what is his drink of choice at this party? 
    Jarrah isn’t allowed to drink.
    How much drink is his usual?
    Jarrah isn’t allowed to drink.
    The hero figures out where the hiding places are and then goes there. Is it to hide, to avoid someone, or to go drag a friend back to the party?
    Jarrah would be more inclined to want to hide, however he would welcome the chance to avoid his employer.
    Is he likely to latch onto a friend and stay with him/her and ignore others, or is he the friend that others latch onto?
    If Emily Holtz was at the party then Jarrah would stay as close to her side as was possible, ignoring any others that were there.
    If someone picked a fight at this party, how is the hero going to handle it?
    It would be Jarrah’s job to break up the fight, but he wouldn’t willingly get involved.
    Is the hero the one most likely to get tossed out of the party, or the one who does the tossing?
    As a half-caste aboriginal man, Jarrah wouldn’t be allowed to lay his hands on any wealthy white guest.  If he did then he would be tossed out on his ear or worse.
    Will he know when to leave, or stay late and make a nuisance of himself?
    Jarrah would know when to leave.

    The Hero’s Stressed Out Side

    How does the hero handle it if the cops or some other authority figure pulls him aside when he was blameless in a situation?
    Jarrah automatically tenses, knowing that he made an easy scapegoat for anyone making trouble.
    How does the hero react to hearing a scream?
    It fills him with dread, and Jarrah would automatically go and investigate.
    If he sees someone being assaulted, what is the FIRST thing that crosses his mind?
    If it were men fighting, Jarrah would instantly think they were fighting over a woman and he shouldn’t interfere.
    If he sees someone being assaulted, what is the FIRST thing he does?
    Jarrah would try to rescue them, though he would have to be mindful not to become involved.
    This hero attempts to rescue someone and realizes that he is in over his head. The odds are against him and there is no way out. He is going to get his butt handed to him. What does he do?
    Jarrah would struggle to get the better of his opponent until he could make some kind of escape.
    The hero runs into the one person from his past he wanted to avoid. He can’t get out of the situation and must interact with him/her in some way. What does he do?
    He keeps his answers short and cold.  He doesn’t want to get involved.
    Someone younger than the hero is in charge of the situation, and they are handling it badly, perhaps bungling things. How does the hero deal with it?
    Carefully make suggestions to make the other person think they were his idea until the matter improves.
    The hero is in physical pain but must bear up under it and keep going. What does he tell himself in order to get through the situation?
    Jarrah would remind himself that he was doing this for Emily, the lady he loves, and that he must survive and return to her to ensure her safety incase her husband tried to find her.
    What mentor’s words come to mind in a bad situation? When Emily left her husband for Jarrah, she told him that she never saw his color; only him.  He remembered this in hoped that there were others who could look at him the same.
    What lesson from his past gets him through a stressful situation?
    Jarrah learnt from an early age to depend on no one other than himself.  In a stressful situation he would fall back on his wits and independence until the situation improved.

    Buy This Book

    Publisher http://beachwalkpress.com/faye-hall/

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  • Stressing the Heroine,  Suspense

    Stressing Cass McKay from Undone a #Contemporary RS by @LiviaQuinn #RLFblog

    Stressing Cass McKay from Undone by Livia Quinn.

    Author Bio

    Livia Quinn is a DC native who lives on the bayou in Louisiana. She met her hero, Cass McKay, while listening to Jesse Cook’s “Breathing Below Surface” and Bonnie Raitt’s “I Can’t Make You Love Me if You Don’t”. When I turned down a narrow street there he was, in the flesh leaning against the wall of Elektra’s shop (well, a store on the corner on my route, actually but still,) all tawny and golden, asking for my help to get his woman back. I could tell he was desperate so… what else could I do? Undone was born.

    About the Book

    Title Undone (A Sexy Romantic Adventure)
    Genre Contemporary Romance
    Author Livia Quinn
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
    When Aussie gem hunter Cass McKay appears unexpectedly on Elektra’s design shop doorway, her reasons for sending him away a year ago suddenly seem…complicated, their passion for each other and the secret, intricately entwined.
    One year ago on the eve of Carnival, Elektra broke their engagement after the “Blood” opal was stolen. No one steals from Cass, especially not when it cost him the woman he loved.
    Elektra’s reason for breaking their engagement has now come back to bite her. Cass intends to return to Brazil, putting himself in danger to retrieve her opal, in hopes that Elektra will give their relationship another chance.
    Staying out of Cass’ bed isn’t an option if she’s going to keep him safe, but coming clean might make things worse. Elektra is walking a tightrope between desire and deceit, and the truth will endanger not only their love, but their lives.

    Stressing The Hero

    Every hero has a story. He has a background, a history, and a past. This interview allows us to meet a hero and get to know him better, by focusing on how he handles being relaxed, as well as how he handles stress.

    The Hero’s Relaxed Side

    This hero is at a party. Considering his story, describe the party.
    A pleasant crowd of friends and family, couples sharing good food, drink and dancing to the Latin beats, from the slow sultry rumba and tango to the lively salsa
    How does the hero feel about being at this particular party, and what body language is he displaying that gives it away?
    He loves these people and especially the woman he hasn’t seen in a year. He’s banking on the atmosphere and the music to draw her in. He cues the music and begins to dance, his hips and eyes telling her the slow deliberate steps of their favorite dance how he feels.
    Is he more likely to mingle or remain aloof?
    Oh, Cass is a mingler, an extrovert who is well-liked and at home in two countries, Brazil and Australia. He tries to remain aloof with Elektra but the beat of the music is making him crazy. Hopefully, she’s not unaffected.
    If he drinks, what is his drink of choice at this party?
    Cass isn’t one to over indulge. But tonight he’s intoxicated by her presence and he goes a bit too far.
    The hero figures out where the hiding places are and then goes there. Is it to hide, to avoid someone, or to go drag a friend back to the party?
    When Elektra runs in the heat of the dance, he knows where to find her. And there’s hell to pay. He’s determined to make her admit her feelings but she’s well aware of the cost of giving in after all this time.

    The Hero’s Stressed Out Side

    How does the hero handle it if the cops or some other authority figure pulls him aside when he was blameless in a situation?
    Cass is an even-tempered guy who has no trouble talking his way in or out of situations.
    How does the hero react to hearing a scream?
    Well, like a hero. He would act before considering the danger to himself.
    What does he tell himself in order to get through the situation?
    If he can get the opal back and Elektra back in his arms, his world will be right again.

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  • Romantic Comedy,  Stressing the Heroine

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    Stressing the Heroine from Been Searching for You by Nicole Evelina.

    Author Bio

    Nicole Evelina is a multi-award-winning historical fiction and romantic comedy writer. Her most recent novel, Madame Presidentess, a historical novel about Victoria Woodhull, America’s first female Presidential candidate, was the first place winner in the Women’s US History category of the 2015 Chaucer Awards for Historical Fiction.   
    Her debut novel, Daughter of Destiny, the first book of an Arthurian legend trilogy that tells Guinevere’s life story from her point of view, was named Book of the Year by Chanticleer Reviews, took the Grand Prize in the 2015 Chatelaine Awards for Women’s Fiction/Romance, won a Gold Medal in the fantasy category in the Next Generation Indie Book Awards and was short-listed for the Chaucer Award for Historical Fiction.  Been Searching for You, her contemporary romantic comedy, won the 2015 Romance Writers of America (RWA) Great Expectations and Golden Rose contests.
    Nicole’s writing has appeared in The Huffington Post, Curve Magazine and numerous historical publications. She is one of only six authors who completed a week-long writing intensive taught by #1 New York Times bestselling author Deborah Harkness. As an armchair historian, Nicole researches her books extensively, consulting with biographers, historical societies and traveling to locations when possible. For example, she traveled to England twice to research the Guinevere’s Tale trilogy, where she consulted with internationally acclaimed author and historian Geoffrey Ashe, as well as Arthurian/Glastonbury expert Jaime George, the man who helped Marion Zimmer Bradley research The Mists of Avalon.
    Nicole is a member of and book reviewer for The Historical Novel Society, and Sirens (a group supporting female fantasy authors), as well as a member of the Historical Writers of America, Women’s Fiction Writers Association, Romance Writers of America, the St. Louis Writer’s Guild, Women Writing the West, Broad Universe (promoting women in fantasy, science fiction and horror), Alliance of Independent Authors, the Independent Book Publishers Association and the Midwest Publisher’s Association.

    About the Book

    Title: Been Searching for You
    Genre: Romantic Comedy
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings G, PG, PG13, R): PG-13
    Annabeth is a hopeless romantic who believes in soul mates. In fact, she’s been writing to hers each year on her birthday since she was 16.
    Now, at 34, she’s still holding out hope of finding Mr. Right even though he’d be fighting an uphill battle to gain her trust, thanks to a traumatic experience years before that’s left her unable to commit.
    When Annabeth meets a handsome literature professor named Alex on her 34th birthday, she thinks her quest may finally be at an end. Things don’t quite go as planned, so Annabeth resolves to do everything she can over the next year to find the unknown recipient of her letters.  But blind dates, Meetup events and online singles sites have nothing on what fate has in store for her when a co-worker unexpectedly quits and Annabeth finds herself working in close quarters with both Alex and her long ago ex, Nick. Fighting her attraction to one and loathing for the other, Annabeth is forced to face all of her old insecurities while keeping an eye on a scheming frienemy who may derail her hopes and dreams.
    Written in the tradition of Bridget Jones’ Diary, Kim Gruenfelder’s A Total Waste of Makeup, and Melissa Pimental’s Love By The Book, this romantic comedy shows that love on the sweet side can exist for the modern girl, if only she’s willing to trust herself and search hard enough.
    Been Searching for You was the winner of the 2015 Romance Writers of America Great Expectations and Golden Rose contests.

    Stressing The Heroine

    Every heroine has a story. She has a background, a history, and a past. This interview allows us to meet a heroine and get to know her better, by focusing on how she handles being relaxed, as well as how she handles stress.

    The Heroine’s Relaxed Side

    This heroine is at a party. Considering her story, describe the party.
    Annabeth actually attends a party in the second scene of the book. It’s a celebration of Chicago’s top singles and she’s there to support her best-frienemy, Mia, who is one of the honorees. It’s a swanky affair at the Drake Hotel downtown, with white table cloths, champagne, roses, and guests in chic finery.
    How does the heroine feel about being this particular party, and what body language is she displaying that gives it away?
    It’s her 34th birthday and she’s feeling down and a little bitter because she’s single yet AGAIN in addition to being a year older. She crosses her arms and scowls. But when she spies a handsome stranger talking with her other best friend, Miles, all that changes. She’s interested and more than a little nervous, wiping sweaty palms on her dress and drinking a little more for liquid courage.
    Is she more likely to mingle or remain aloof?
    She’s shy, so she sticks with the people she knows.
    If she drinks, what is her drink of choice at this party?
    She likes to drink. Tonight she’s enjoying champagne.
    How much drink is her usual?
    She can have three before being drunk, but she usually tries to stay around two when she’s in public. At home, all bets are off and she drinks as much as she wants.
    The heroine figures out where the hiding places are and then goes there. Is it to hide, to avoid someone, or to go drag a friend back to the party?
    Annabeth is an introvert, so she’d be there to hide. When she’s had too much of Mia, which happens easily and often given Mia’s larger-than-life personality, Annabeth will go get some fresh air to clear her head and put her attitude right again. Mia would be the one to drag her back to the party.
    Is she likely to latch onto a friend and stay with him/her and ignore others, or is she the friend that others latch onto?
    She sticks with the group she came with unless someone particularly catches her interest, as Alex does.
    If someone picked a fight at this party, how is the heroine going to handle it?
    If it was someone she knew, she would try to break it up before it came to blows and even if it did, she’d get between the opponents. If it was a stranger, she’d stay out of it and probably snark about it with Mia.
    Is the heroine the one most likely to get tossed out of the party, or the one who does the tossing?
    No, Annabeth would likely be the first to leave. Mia would be the one to be tossed out.
    Will she know when to leave, or stay late and make a nuisance of herself?
    Same answer as above.

    The Heroine’s Stressed Out Side

    How does the heroine handle it if the cops or some other authority figure pulls her aside when she was blameless in a situation?
    Annabeth is a rule follower. She’d be so nervous and upset even if she was innocent because she doesn’t like to be called out. However, as we see in a scene where her boss blames her for the behavior of a subordinate, she will fight back if she feels gravely wronged and that doing so upheld the idea of fairness.
    How does the heroine react to hearing a scream?
    Depends on the kind of scream. If it’s a call for help, her first reaction would probably be to go give aid. If she felt like that would put her in danger, she’d call the cops. If it was a horror movie scream, she’d run the other way – girlfriend ain’t stupid. If it was a love scene kind of scream, she’d roll her eyes and make a grossed out face. She’s probably heard that from Mia enough times to last the rest of her life.
    If she sees someone being assaulted, what is the FIRST thing that crosses her mind?
    “Oh my God! Is that really happening?”
    If she sees someone being assaulted, what is the FIRST thing she does?
    She’d look around for help or go for her phone to call the cops if it was a violent situation. Filming it would never cross her mind.
    This heroine attempts to rescue someone and realizes that she is in over her head. The odds are against her and there is no way out. She is going to get her butt handed to her. What does she do?
    She’d stick with them to the bitter end unless they do something to cross her. She’s very loyal.
    The heroine runs into the one person from her past she wanted to avoid. She can’t get out of the situation and must interact with him/her in some way. What does she do?
    Ha, this actually happens in the book. The person from her past is her ex, Nick. I won’t say how they have to interact because it’s a little bit of a spoiler, but she does her best to remain calm and professional, even though on the inside she’s screaming, shouting and crying. But that only lasts so long. When this situation is a repeat one, she eventually loses her cool and tells him off.
    Someone younger than the heroine is in charge of the situation, and they are handling it badly, perhaps bungling things. How does the heroine deal with it?
    This kind of happens in the book as well, although Annabeth isn’t yet directly involved. In the book, she just rolls her eyes and lets the person, Jenna, do what she’s going to do. If Annabeth had been Jenna’s boss or somehow otherwise directly involved, she would have tried to teach her ways to improve what she’s doing and be a mentor. You kind of see this a little in her working with Nick, where she is much more corrective of him than he deserves, although she still managers to hand him his butt on a plate.
    The heroine is in physical pain but must bear up under it and keep going. What does she tell herself in order to get through the situation?
    See below.
    What mentor’s words come to mind in a bad situation?
    Her father’s. She’s very much a daddy’s little girl. He’d remind her how special she is and how strong she is and that she can triumph over anything.
    What lesson from her past gets her through a stressful situation?
    That no matter what happens, her family will always be there for her. She’s very close to her parents and sister, so she’s had ample opportunity to feel their love and support.

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