Is It True
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Author Interview – Is It True: My Pirate at Midnight by Jocelyn Vonne@Jocelynvonne #RLFblog #HistoricalRomance
My Pirate At Midnight is the first in the Satin & Swords trilogy, a historical romance series by Jocelyn Vonne that will keep you on the edge of your seat. As the winds of passion and fate swirl throughout this story only one thing is clear: The most valuable treasure of all… is a stolen heart.Jocelyn, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about My Pirate at Midnight.
My Pirate at Midnight by Jocelyn Vonne
Genre Historical Romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): Steamy
She’s an heiress celebrating her betrothal! He’s the most feared pirate on the seas! Settle in, destiny will take it from here…
Her ideal life is about to begin….
Julienne is a vivacious young heiress whose engagement is the talk of society. With the anticipation of entering into the enchanted world of matrimony, she is the envy of her social circle. She has meticulously planned out her blissful future, from the paintings that will grace the walls of her new home to the names of her two, soon to be acquired, puppies.
One situation she could never have planned for was abduction by the notorious pirate, Captain Austin, ruler of the seas!
Even more distressing than finding herself onboard a pirate ship, is the realization that the Captain is the same dashing “nobleman” she recently encountered at a social engagement.
And the same scoundrel who left her standing dazed in the moonlight after a passionate kiss!
As the winds of passion and fate whirl them into adventure, you can hear whispered wisdom, “The most valuable treasure of all….is a stolen heart.”
Is it true:
this is your first book?
Yes!
this book is part of a series?
Yes, Book Two – My Pirate’s Embrace will be out in January,
you lost sleep while writing this book?
Lots and lots of sleep, mostly because I was so wrapped up in story I didn’t notice I was writing through the night. I wrote this book when I was 17. I am now 61 and just publishing it.
you did research for this book?
In later years I did research. Once there were computers! Yes, I wrote this originally with pencil and paper, and the first draft was over 1000 pages.
some characters in this book are not human? (pets for example)
Captain Austin has a white fluffy cat on the ship. She is very spoiled. I based her on my persian cat Bella.
this book has more than one genre?
I would say it is mostly historical romance.
you speak more than one language?
No. I mean, I took Spanish and French in high school. I can count to ten in three languages.
you grew up where you live now?
I live two roads over from the house I grew up in. The basement for my family home was dug the day I was born. I lived there until I met the guy down the road at 17 years old. We ended up buying his parent’s house and have lived here for the last 43 years. He is also my husband no longer just a guy down the road.
you love to read?
I grew up having a comprehension problem. I was diagnosed much later with adult ADD, which I image was the problem back then. But no I never liked to read because I would daydream throughout and have no idea what I just read.
you are never late?
I am always late. Always have been. Always will be, Read into it what you will.
you love pizza?
I actually just finished a slice! My husband, son, and father went on a deep sea fishing trip today so my Mom, who still lives down the road in the family house, came to spend the day and we had pizza and salad.
you love sushi?
One of my daughter’s favorite foods is sushi. She and my husband are vegetarians. I like avocado sushi when they are eating sushi. But I don’t think I would go out on my own and order it.
you have a pet?
Yes! We have Bella Boo. She is a Chinchilla Persian and rules the house.
Where to buy My Pirate at Midnight
Amazon Kindle Vella https://amzn.to/39uDOZb
Website https://www.satinandswords.com/
Jocelyn Vonne Social Media
Jocelyn is a native New Englander who wrote her first novel at the age of seventeen. Forty years later, she has three children, two grandchildren, two Persian cats and a pile of manuscripts. With a lifelong love of the arts, she has danced with the Boston Ballet, done commercials and modelling, and dabbles in drawing and painting. Now, at the age of 60, she is finally publishing her novels, starting with the very first, My Pirate at Midnight, the first in a trilogy.
Website https://www.satinandswords.com
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Play “Is it True” with I Sorta Do author Cheryl St.John @_cherylstjohn_ #RLFblog #SweetRomance
In Cheryl St John’s new sweet romantic comedy, I Sorta Do, an impulsive freelance photographer blackmails a buttoned-up father of two into spending a week as her make-believe husband in order to impress her old high school classmates. Sparks fly—and ignite.Cheryl, 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 book.
I Sorta Do by Cheryl St John
Genre: sweet romantic comedy
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG-13
Husband needed: One week commitment. Children optional.
I, Francie Karr, take you, Ryan MacNair, in bogus matrimony to convince my grandma and high school reunion class that I’m blissfully married—you provide the kids. A week should do it. You pledge to be so irresistible that you charm the Spanx right off those stuck-up gossips. Your touches should make their eyes pop, and your kisses be so intoxicating that we don’t have to fake that part.
Oh, and we promise not to let this family—or this electricity between us—feel real.
Is it true:
this is your first book?
No. I’ve written nearly sixty books in both historical and contemporary genres.
this book is part of a series?
Yes. I Sorta Do is Book #20 in the multi-author Aspen Gold Series. Each book can be read stand alone or readers can enjoy them in order. The authors’ various styles and voices add to the intriguing character of the series.
you lost sleep while writing this book?
No. This story was a lot of fun to write. It was published previously in 1999 as a Harlequin Duet. I had rights reverted and recently updated the manuscript and changed the setting and names to bring the story into Spencer, Colorado for the Aspen Gold Series. There weren’t even cell phones in the original story!
you did research for this book?
Yes. I always research jobs for my characters. Francie is a freelance photographer and Ryan works for a museum in Chicago. I actually did a lot of research for the costumes the family wears to the high school reunion dance.
some characters in this book are not human? (pets for example)
Yes. Francie has a cat that she leaves with a sitter for the trip to her home town.
this book has more than one genre?
No. It’s romantic comedy. To me, that’s one genre.
you speak more than one language?
No. Not unless you count baby talk and fluent pig-latin.
you grew up where you live now?
Yes. I wasn’t born in Nebraska, but I was born across the state border and have lived here my whole life. I’ve seen a lot of changes in my city over the years!
you love to read?
Yes. Absolutely. I fell in love with books at a young age. As a kid it was a pleasure to check out books from the school library. I was lost over the summer when school was out. I made it a point as a parent and grandparent to take all my kids to the public library, get them library cards and enroll them in summer reading programs. Oh, the places they can go!
you are never late?
Yes. I’m way better than I used to be though. But I’m kind of right on the nose — my hubby likes to be early.
you love pizza?
No. I’m not a pizza fan, but every once in a while, I like a Pizza Hut original pan crust pizza.
you love sushi?
No. Whoever thought raw fish was a good idea is troubled.
you have a pet?
No. Over the years we’ve had cats, dogs, rabbits, gerbils, hamsters, birds, fish and turtles. As empty nesters, we like to pick up and go—and we both appreciate not taking a dog out in the rain or snow at night.
Where to buy I Sorta Do
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Sorta-Do-Relationship-Single-Small-ebook/dp/B09WLYT25L
Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/i-sorta-do-cheryl-st-john/1141342290
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Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/i-sorta-do
Books2Read https://books2read.com/u/bWEK7GCheryl St John on Social Media
Cheryl is the author of more than fifty historical and contemporary romances. Her stories have earned numerous awards and are published in over a dozen languages. In describing her stories of second chances and redemption, readers and reviewers use words like, “emotional punch, hometown feel, core values, believable characters and real-life situations.” Her bestselling non-fiction books, Writing With Emotion, Tension & Conflict and Write Smart, Write Happy by Writers Digest Books are available in print and digital.
Website http://www.cherylstjohn.net/
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Is It True: Alpha Mine by Brenda Sparks @brenda_sparks #RLFblog #ParanormalRomance
He stood stone still, wrapped in the darkness of the shadows… Alpha Mine, by Brenda Sparks, a PNR novel in the Alpha Council Chronicles.Welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Let’s play Is It True with today’s guest, Brenda Sparks. This is a game with yes and no questions. Writers can elaborate on answers as much as they choose.
Alpha Mine by Brenda Sparks
Genre Paranormal Romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
In the shadows of the night, there exists a band of warriors–a group of vampires, known as the Alpha Council. Their formidable leader, Stephan von Haas, has vowed to protect not only his kind but the humans existing alongside them. His duty comes before all else–until a sassy blonde saunters into his life.
When a sensual, dark-haired stranger walks into Katrina Spencer’s life, he stirs her deepest desires and sweeps her into a world beyond her wildest dreams. But when Katrina is targeted by Stephan’s enemies, reality shifts into something violent and deadly, as she is thrust into a realm where vampires stalk the shadows and vengeance is coming for her.
Together they will confront an extraordinary destiny of peril, passion, and dark pleasures. But when one horrid mistake brings retribution, their love may pay the price.
Is it true:
this is your first book?
Yes. This is the first book I published. It holds a dear place in my heart because I’ll never forget the feeling I had when my publisher offered me a contract for the story. The old saying is true…you never forget your first. 😉
this book is part of a series?
It is. Alpha Mine the first book in my Alpha Council Chronicles series.
you lost sleep while writing this book?
Sleep? What is this thing called sleep? The heroes of this story invaded my dreams, especially Stephan. I’d wake in the middle of the night and have to get out of bed to write down a scene.
you did research for this book?
The research needed for this book was a lot of fun, because it is set in Las Vegas. I love it when I can set a story in a place I have not been before. It gives me a great excuse to take a vacation to a fun new place. Of course, I can’t share anything else about the research for Alpha Mine, because, after all, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.
some characters in this book are not human? (pets for example)
There are vampires in this story, some are heroes, some are villains.
this book has more than one genre?
No. It is strictly a paranormal romance.
you speak more than one language?
I can understand a little Spanish, French, and sign language, but I speak English.
you grew up where you live now?
Unfortunately, no. I grew up in Virginia.
you love to read?
Absolutely! There is never enough time in a week to read, but I do it every chance I get. I’m a big fan of paranormal and historical romances.
you are never late?
I’m one of those people who feels like if I arrive 15 minutes ahead of schedule then I’m actually late. Being late is one of my biggest pet peeves.
you love pizza?
Ummm…yes!! I’m a wanna be Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle.
you love sushi?
It’s not my thing, but I love watching the sushi chefs make it.
you have a pet?
I do not. We will be moving a great distance soon, so we have decided not to get another pet until after we move. I miss having a fur baby in the house but know that it would be difficult on one to make the move with us.
Where to buy Alpha Mine
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Brenda-Sparks/e/B00B7AJBBQ
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Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/search?query=brenda%20sparks&fcsearchfield=AuthorBrenda Sparks Social Media
Brenda Sparks has always loved all things spooky and enjoys incorporating paranormal elements in her writing. She refuses to allow pesky human constraints to get in the way of telling the story. Luckily the only thing limiting her stories is her imagination. Her characters are strong, courageous, and she adores spending time with them in their imaginary world.
Her idea of a perfect day is one spent in front of a computer with a hot cup of coffee, her fingers flying over the keys to send her characters off on their latest adventure.
Brenda loves connecting with readers. To contact Brenda or for more information on her books, including excerpts, free reads, and more please visit her website.
Website brenda-sparks.com/index.html
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Is It True: Wolf in the Night by NJ Walters @njwaltersauthor #RLFblog #ParanormalRomance #PNR
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Is It True: The Lady and Her Quill by Ruth A Casie @RuthACasie #RLFblog #HistoricalRomance
Two authors take on a writing challenge based on a mystery taken out of the headlines. Ruth A Casie’s historical romance, The Lady and Her Quill. Her head kept telling her to stop loving him, but her heart couldn’t let him go.
Welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Let’s play Is It True with today’s guest, Ruth A.Casie. This is a game with yes and no questions. Writers can elaborate on answers as much as they choose.
The Lady and Her Quill in the series The Ladies of Sommer-by-the-Sea
Genre Historical Romance, Regency Romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG
Her mind kept telling her to stop loving him, but her heart couldn’t let him go.
Renowned author Lady Alicia Hartley has lost her muse after a bad review. She blames it all on the author JC Melrose. A chance encounter with a handsome, witty Justin Caulfield has her heart racing, and her muse seemingly back. Is he her savior or her worst nightmare?
He didn’t see the turbulent ocean. He was too busy dealing with a different tempest.
The recently retired Captain Justin Caulfield is facing his own demons. As gifted author JC Melrose, his stories honor men who died at the hand of one man. His only focus is to avenge their deaths, that is, until he meets and falls in love with Lady Alicia.
The two authors take on a writing challenge based on a story of stolen gold taken from the newspaper headlines all to determine the better writer. While researching the story, Lady Alicia is captured by the thieves’ ringleader. Can Lady Alicia turn this mystery into an award-winning story? Can Justin save his real-life heroine? Can they both overcome their own challenges for a happily ever after?
Is it true:
this is your first book?
Each one I write seems like my first one.
this book is part of a series?
Lady Alicia has demanded that I write a story about each of the women who graduated from the Sommer-by-the-Sea Female Seminary. So far there is Lady Alicia, of course, and Lady Patrice, and Lady Kathryn. I hope the other aren’t shy.
you lost sleep while writing this book?
I did seem to be cursed with doubt and concern that cost me some sleep, but in the end it was just indigestion.
you did research for this book?
Hell, yes. (I bow my head in shame.)
some characters in this book are not human? (pets for example)
I didn’t plan it that way, but the smuggler is way less then human!
this book has more than one genre?
The story is a historical romance that takes place in 1814, the regency era. With a kidnapping, grand theft, and treason at hand I would say this story is filled with mystery and suspense.
you speak more than one language?
Esyay!
you grew up where you live now?
No, I did not. I miss the long walks on the beach. The parachute jump and Steeplechase.
you love to read?
I cannot tell a lie. YES!!! I have so many books on my kindle that I spend a lot of time trying to pick what to read next.
you are never late?
Me, no. My husband, always.
you love pizza?
A thick crust, lots of cheese, and sometimes mushrooms. I won’t give it up. When I’m being more weight conscious, I use a portobello mushroom in place of the dough. It’s a close send.
you love sushi?
Hai… Please be impressed. That’s all the Japanese I know other than sushi and sashimi.
you have a pet?
Only a few pet peeves!
Where to buy The Lady and Her Quill
Publisher Dragonblade Publishing
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09HX46D3B
Ruth A Casie Social Media
Hi – I’m Ruth A Casie and I write historical and contemporary romance. You might be wondering what I’m about. Sit back and let me tell you.
I’m happiest when I’m telling stories either chatting in a group or writing them down. I love to put my hero and heroine in tough situations and dare them to work it out—together, always together. They haven’t disappointed. Oh, they complain but in the end their love and relationships are stronger than ever.
Here are five things you probably don’t know about me.
1. I filled my passport up in one year.
2. I have three series. The Druid Knight stories are a historical time travel series. The Stelton Legacy is historical fantasy about the seven sons of a seventh son. Havenport Romances are stories set in a small coast Rhode Island town. I also write stories in the connected world the Pirates of Britannia.
3. I did a rap to “How Many Trucks Can a Tow Truck Tow If a Tow Truck Could Tow Trucks.”
4. When I cook I dance.
5. My Sudoku book is in the bathroom. I’m not saying anything else about that.
My stories feature strong women and the men who deserve them, endearing flaws and all. Their stories will keep you turning the pages until the end. I hope my stories become your favorite adventures.
I’m a USA Today bestselling author.
Website https://ruthacasie.com/
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Is It True: Inevitable (Oliveri Mafia Book Two) by Melverna McFarlane @MelvernaM #RLFblog #MafiaRomance
A rival mafia family means danger for René and her loved ones in Melverna McFarlane’s new mafia romance, Inevitable (Oliveri Mafia Book Two). Although she promised herself she would never seek him out, René approaches her ex for protection, but will he demand more than she can give for keeping her safe?Welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Let’s play Is It True with today’s guest, Melverna McFarlane. This is a game with yes and no questions. Writers can elaborate on answers as much as they choose.
Inevitable (Oliveri Mafia Book Two) by Melverna McFarlane
Genre: Mafia Romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
Nico
Four years ago, I made one mistake, and she left. I couldn’t convince her to stay no matter how much I loved her. Still love her. But one day she turns up at my door asking for my protection. A rival family is threatening her life and the business she busted her ass for. No matter what unresolved issues lie between us, the heartache I’ve carried, or the dreams I wish were reality, I won’t let anyone threaten her or the family I had always wanted to be mine. I will always protect her. But I am more than just a temporary bodyguard. I have a second chance to show her my love is worth fighting for, and I will claim her completely. With this new chance, she can’t escape the inevitable.
René
Asking Nico for help is the last thing I want to do. After breaking up with him four years ago, I am not ready to be reminded of all the reasons I fell in love with him, to begin with. Avoiding him becomes impossible when he is still the only man I trust to protect me and my family from a rival mafia boss intent on ruining our lives. His every touch reignites my passions. Though I fight it, and will never admit it, my feelings for my ex had never died. As the heat between us flames to new heights, he tempts me with the possibility of a second chance at love.
Is it true:
this is your first book?
No. This is my second book.
this book is part of a series?
Yes. It is the second book within my Oliveri Mafia series and it can be read as a standalone.
you lost sleep while writing this book?
Yes! For a number of reasons, starting with the hero. Writing a cinnamon roll in a mafia roll was a challenge because it goes against so many expectations within the genre. In addition, I wanted to showcase a family with a mixed Caribbean heritage which included the language. Making Jamaican patois consumable and easy to understand for someone who doesn’t speak it or had never heard it was another challenge for me. Whereas I can see the similarities with English and patois, it wouldn’t be easily recognizable to a non-native speaker.
you did research for this book?
Yes. My hero is practices shibari. As a practitioner, he needed to show he was conscious of the ways to do it safely. The research was fun and I loved the patterns and, really, the artwork in the craft.
some characters in this book are not human? (pets for example)
Yes. As people who follow me know, I love cats. How could I not feature cats whenever possible? In Inevitable, Nico has a cat named Padronello (little boss in Italian) and he ends up being a little hero himself.
this book has more than one genre?
No. This is a romance novel, but it does meet a few sub-genre expectations. It is contemporary romance, mafia romance, and interracial romance.
you speak more than one language?
Yes. Not fluently, but I can converse in Spanish and of course there is English. I understand patois but am too shy to speak it with my relatives because I sound ridiculous doing so with my American accent.
you grew up where you live now?
No. I grew up in various states along the East coast, spending most of my years in Philadelphia. I grew tired of the extreme winters and summers so when an opportunity fell in my lap I relocated to Hawaii.
you love to read?
Yes. My favorite is obviously romance. I read most of the sub genres and go through cycles where I binge certain ones. I also love epic fantasy, young adult and adult. Whenever I have a bit of writer’s block, immersing myself in the intense world building of a fantasy world seems to be the key to unblock my imagination and allow me to continue writing my stories, even if what I write is nothing like what I’m reading.
you are never late?
No. I am a procrastinator and will always be late.
you love pizza?
Yes. I would seriously reconsider my friendship to anyone who doesn’t.
you love sushi?
Yes. Cooked, uncooked, vegetable…love them, though I will stop short at eating uni sushi.
you have a pet?
No. Sadly my landlord will not allow me to have a cat, though I really wish I had one.
Where to buy Inevitable (Oliveri Mafia Book Two)
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09WH5LTPM
Melverna McFarlane Social Media
Melverna McFarlane loves stories with Happily Ever Afters. After years of characters taunting her imagination with their potential, she decided it was time to write her own scorching hot romances. She moved to America from Jamaica at a young age, and has lived up and down the east coast most of her life. The bitterly cold winter of 2013 was the last straw, driving her back to island life—this time to Hawaii. When not writing, she is reading romance, YA, and Fantasy, country hopping, or vicariously obsessing over other people’s cats (she awaits the day her landlords succumb to the truth: feline domination should be everyone’s goal in life).
Website https://www.melvernamcfarlane.com
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