Author Interviews
Interviews with authors
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The Pieces of Us Jennifer Loring @JenniferTLoring #RLFblog #contemporary #sportsromance
Welcome Jennifer Loring author of The Pieces of Us (The Firebird
Trilogy Book 3), a new contemporary sports romance.Why did you write
this book?From the time I finished Firebird, I knew Alex’s story was
going to be a trilogy; I just wasn’t sure exactly how I wanted to end the
journey of a character that has become so dear to me. I tossed around a couple
of ideas but decided to go with the one I hoped readers were least likely to
expect. Alex gets his HEA, but not in the way you might think. And while some
readers might not like it, it’s where the story needed to go.What is your favorite
genre to read?It will probably always be horror, though I do read some
romance (mostly PNR and some historical). I also love non-fiction.Who is your favorite
character from fiction (not including your own)?Two are characters I’ve loved since I was a
teenager—Irrylath from The Darkangel Trilogy by Meredith Ann Pierce and Zach
from Poppy Z. Brite’s Drawing Blood. I also adore Constantine from Robin
McKinley’s Sunshine. Two out of three are vampires, so I guess that says a lot
about me. JWhat are you working
on at the moment?A paranormal romance novella for After Glows Publishing and an
outline for a narrative game/interactive novel. I wasn’t going to work on a
novel-length project again until 2018, but I couldn’t resist the urge to
re-start the PNR novel I initially researched and outlined over a year ago. The
plot finally came together after a few false starts, and I’m excited about
writing it again.What books will we see
from you in coming months?April brings the fairy tale anthology Forest Seclusion,
featuring my transgender romantic fantasy story “If Only You Were Someone
Else,” from Supposed Crimes, and the first Erotikós anthology—containing
two of my erotic horror short stories—from DarkFuse. In May, I’ll be in a
contemporary romance anthology called Craving: Bad with a new Firebird short
story, and in August, I’ll appear in Crystal Lake Publishing’s Tales from the
Lake vol. 4. In October, I’ll have a novella in After Glows Publishing’s Hidden
Demons paranormal romance anthology. I still have quite a few short stories,
novellas, and novelettes submitted to various publishers, so hopefully this
list will be updating soon!Please tell us about
your latest book.Genre: contemporary/sports romanceBook heat level (based on movie ratings): RAleksandr Volynsky thinks he’s experienced the worst life
can throw at him, until the most devastating loss leaves him questioning
everything…One year later, Alex and his daughter, Anya, are still
picking up the pieces. In the process, he realizes how far apart their mutual
grief has driven them and how lonely he has become—especially when the Buffalo
Gladiators’ beautiful anthemist, Hannah Kent, finally introduces herself.Anya Volynsky is a high-school senior with plans—her father’s
plans—to become the first woman on a professional hockey team’s starting
roster…But Anya is toying with the idea of staying in Buffalo and
caring for her father rather than accept a scholarship to play hockey at Boston
College. Her decision becomes even more difficult when she meets her school’s
new athletic trainer, Lucas Donovan. Their experience with similar losses draws
them together, and soon their friendship blossoms into a forbidden love that
neither of them expected.With lives torn apart by sorrow, Alex and Anya try to
restore their bond, but it’s not that easy…Alex’s attraction to Hannah keeps
growing stronger, and he needs to decide if he’s ready to overcome his pain—but
also if he’s willing to do it without Anya’s approval. Anya, on the other hand,
is headed for trouble, and while Alex tries to do the right thing in order to
protect her, all he manages to do is push her further away.Can Alex and Anya find the courage to pick up the broken
pieces of their lives, or will the heartache of the past ruin their chances at
finding happiness again?Buy The Pieces of Us (The Firebird Trilogy Book 3)
Publisher: http://www.limitlesspublishing.net/
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Pieces-Us-Firebird-Trilogy-Book-ebook/dp/B06XY6R8TKJennifer Loring Social Media
Jennifer Loring has been, among other things, a DJ, an
insurance claims assistant, and an editor. Her short fiction has been published
widely both online and in print; she has worked with Crystal Lake Publishing,
DarkFuse, and Crowded Quarantine, among many others. Longer work most notably
includes the contemporary/sports romance series The Firebird Trilogy and the
critically acclaimed psychological horror novella Conduits. She lives in
Philadelphia, PA with her husband, their turtle, and two basset hounds.Website: http://jennifertloring.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JenniferTLoring
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JenniferTLoring
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/jennifertloring
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennifer_loring
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/1493991.Jennifer_Loring
Amazon Author Page: http://www.amazon.com/author/jenniferloring
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When Ash Remains @DenaGarson #RLFblog #PNR #historical
Welcome Dena Garson author of When Ash Remains, a new Native American historical paranormal romance.Why did you write this book?
In truth, because a friend of mine nagged me for years to write it. The secondary reason was because the myths and legends of the Skinwalker fascinated me. I live in Oklahoma so some of those Native American stories seem a little more, well… real.
What is your favorite genre to read?
It depends on my mood – it’s a mix of historical, paranormal, contemporary, fantasy, urban fantasy, and sci-fi romance. That’s probably why I write in so many of those categories!
Who is your favorite character from fiction (not including your own)?
Doctor Who. Not only does he get to travel across the universe(s) but through time. He has seen (experienced) all kinds of people, places, and cultures. And yet he is a protector and has a strong sense of equality and respect for life. I hope that series runs for another 50 years!
What are you working on at the moment?
I’m working on a Steampunk romance as well as a follow up to Mystic’s Touch.
What books will we see from you in coming months?
The Steampunk romance will be part of a box set that comes out later this year. And I’d like to get into a sci-fi romance set that a group has been putting together for later this year. *fingers crossed*
Please tell us about your latest book.
Genre: Native American historical-paranormal
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
A warrior with a mission
There isn’t a buffalo or deer that Kajika cannot take down. So when his cousin is slaughtered he relishes the chance to track down the killer. The trail leads him to a woman with gifts he has trouble believing in. Despite their differences he cannot fight his instinct to protect her from all threats – even those he cannot see. That drive even rivals his desire to explore every inch of her body.
A woman with a destiny
Knowing the spirits will protect her, Ahyoka allows the handsome warrior to take her to be questioned by his chief about the unexplained deaths in their village. He may not believe in her abilities but he is one of the few who doesn’t treat her like something to be feared or shunned. He awakens feelings that make her yearn for things she thought she’d never have. Her biggest fear is that once he learns the full extent of her gifts he will reject her like most of her tribe did.
A killer twisted by hurt and anger
Kajika and Ahyoka must work together to find the one responsible for the string of deaths in and around their villages. Faith, trust, and even a little bit of love will be needed to defeat the killer and right the wrongs committed in the pursuit of power and revenge.Where to buy When Ash Remains
Publisher Dena Garson/Indie
Amazon http://amzn.to/2lwpSH8
Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/books/1125772994
Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/when-ash-remains
iBooks https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id1205227715Dena Garson Social Media
Dena Garson is an award winning author of contemporary, paranormal, fantasy, and sci-fi romance. Her sixth book, Mystic’s Touch, won the 2015 Passionate Plume for Futuristic/Fantasy/Sci-Fi as well as the 2015 Reader’s Choice Award for Science Fiction/Fantasy/Time Travel. Ghostly Persuasion finaled in the 2014 Passionate Ink contest and the 2014 Reader’s Choice Award. Your Wild Heart finaled in the 2016 Passionate Ink contest.
When she isn’t writing you can find her at her jewelry workbench playing with beads. She is also a devoted Whovian and Dallas Cowboys fan.
Website http://www.denagarson.com/
Blog http://denagarson.net/
Twitter https://twitter.com/DenaGarson
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/dena.garson.7
Pinterest http://www.pinterest.com/denagarson7
Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/dgarson
Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/Dena-Garson/e/B007ER5E58
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What’s Ahead in 2017 #RLFblog #Romance #Authors
The Romance Lives Forever blog moves from Blogspot to
Wordpress May 17, 2017. If you hate moving as much as I do, you’ll be happy to
know all the heavy lifting will be done by professionals. Your part will be to
grab a favorite drink, sit back, take it easy, and come read the posts in beautiful
new surroundings.Once the move completes, all posts currently on the Blogspot
version of Romance Lives Forever will appear on the new site also. On the Blogspot
site, a note at the top will redirect readers to the new WordPress location. Links
on original posts will remain active, and all posts will remain on the Blogspot
old blog while also appearing on the WordPress blog.We’ll still use the hashtag #RLFblog.Want a sneak peek of the new blog? https://rlfblog.com/The headline will say, “Discover authors and books with
Kayelle Allen. Visit Romance Lives Forever for a great read in multiple genres
every day.”I’ll keep you posted about any changes coming in addition. I look forward to sharing with you in the New Year.Kayelle Allen
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Please Join in Saluting a Pillar of the #Romance Community #RLFBlog
Today’s blog is a special one. Well at least to me anyway. Partially because I’m breaking the rules and typing this very late at night – being super stealthy – in an attempt to surprise Romance Live’s Forever’s blog owner, Kayelle Allen. But, mostly because after about two years of being Kayelle’s blog administrator, I wanted to say thank you to her in a way that she’ll be forced to hear. Because Kayelle is a quiet lady who doesn’t bask in the limelight of all her fantastic efforts. You see, she does a LOT for the Romance community. In fact, she probably does more than most may even realize. Aside from being an awesomely talented author, an amazingly kind woman, and a Veteran of the United States Military, she is also the founder of the widely known Marketing for Romance Writers aka MFRW.
If you do not know Kayelle, please crawl out from under that rock you must have been lying under (kidding) and consider checking out her books, befriending her on her social networks or joining in the MFRW groups. I promise you’ll make some great connections and meet some awesome people!
I hope after reading this post Kayelle doesn’t throw too many things at me. But, the surprise – and hopefully smile – on her face, will make it all worth it!
THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING, KAYELLE! ~ Nicole :)
About Kayelle
Kayelle Allen is a best selling American author. Her unstoppable heroes and heroines include contemporary every day folk, role-playing immortal gamers, futuristic covert agents, and warriors who purr.Kayelle’s Social Media links
Homeworld/Blog https://kayelleallen.com
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Amazon Author Page http://amazon.com/author/kayelleallenThe Author’s Secret
http://theauthorssecret.com/How MFRW began…
Kayelle Allen here. Back in 2006, I was a busy author with four books. I was promoting,
learning more about promoting, and asking friends about promoting. All the ins and outs of book marketing were starting to gel and I felt like I was beginning to understand the overall concept. That said, I had a constant list of questions. Facebook was two years old. Twitter had been founded that year. Pinterest and Instagram were four years away. I had friends who had similar questions, and we would email each other and ask. Often, I’d get the same question several times in a row. I found myself going back to my “sent” file to copy an answer and resend it. Not that I wasn’t asking questions myself, but I think because I’d take the time to go find an answer if someone asked something I didn’t know – I started getting more and more questions.It was Halloween, and I was busy with all sorts of details of writing, and I got the same question from two different people. I remember thinking that there had to be an easier way to handle this. I needed a way to let everyone know what I’d discovered at the same time, and if I had a question, get an answer from someone who knew. Yahoo Groups was established and well-used, so I decided to create one that all of my friends and I could use together. We could post a question there, and anyone who knew the answer could reply.I set it up as Marketing for Romance Writers because that’s what all of us were at the time. Looking back, I’ve often wished I’d named it Marketing for Every Writer. Of course, then the initials would have been MEW vs MFRW and our symbol might have been a black cat!Then, we had 12 members. Ten years later, there are 2420 there now, plus 6230 on Facebook, 3411 on Twitter, and 1400+ on Pinterest with 71 boards and over 1000 pins.About MFRW
Marketing for Romance Writers is a peer-oriented mentoring group open to the entire literary community. Ask your marketing-related questions, or request help, advice, or opinions. You can learn how to create a professional image and use it effectively, as well as ask for opportunities to join other authors in promotional efforts. You can learn the business aspects of writing.News about pitch sessions and calls for submission are posted on the Yahoo group. As a member, you can attend exclusive, member-only pitch events with publishers. Members can attend free, online workshops and seminars.Marketing for Romance Writers promotes for its members on most social media. Get your book cover pinned on one of the MFRW Pinterest boards, and show off your cover models. Share your tweets with the MFRW street team and get them shared on Twitter. The hashtags #MFRWorg #MFRWauthor and #MFRWhop promote for you. You can get interviewed on BlogTalkRadio. Link your blog to a community hop via a unique software “ribbon” with exciting themes, and draw readers to your site.Find and Join MFRW
Marketing for Romance Writers Yahoo Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MarketingForRomanceWriters/Marketing for Romance Writers Website http://marketingforromancewriters.orgMarketing for Romance Writers News page https://www.facebook.com/mfrworgMarketing for Romance Writers Promo page https://www.facebook.com/groups/mfrwauthors/Free Promotion for MFRW Members
Follow us – we follow back.Pinterest http://www.pinterest.com/mfrworg/
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Twitter http://twitter.com/MFRW_ORG our hashtags are #MFRWauthor #MFRWorg #MFRWhooksMFRW Volunteer Staff
Button is sized for blogs Kayelle Allen, Founder https://kayelleallen.com
Emerald, Facebook Coordinator and Editor http://www.TheGreenLightDistrict.org
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Michelle Davis, Newsletter Editor https://twitter.com/michelle40768
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Reet Singh, Goodreads Coordinator http://www.reetsingh.in
Zeenat Mahal, Goodreads Coordinator http://www.zeenatmahal.com/
Tina Gayle, Twitter Promo Coordinator http://www.tinagayle.net/home.html
Carmen Stefanescu, Blog Coordinator http://shadowspastmystery.blogspot.com/—If you have questions about marketing your books, or you want to share an opportunity such as being a guest on your blog, join us. It’s okay to ask for guest spots too. The MFRW motto is “seek, teach, share, learn, succeed.” Services and membership are free. Are you part of the Marketing for Romance Writers success story? Please share in the comments. -
When a Romance Lives Forever #anniversary
I believe Romance Lives Forever. December 23, 1973 was the day my husband and I tied the knot. We were both 22 years old, had been born 3 days apart, joined the Navy the same day, and were both stationed in Tennessee. Today marks 43 years together. One of my big sisters gave us 6 weeks. We’d met in June and were married in December, and she worried we were making a quick decision. Well, we were, but it was because we didn’t want to be apart. We still feel that way. The reason I have Romance Lives Forever on all my branding is because I not only believe it’s true, I’ve lived it.
Kayelle and Edward J Allen Now, apparently it’s also true that people start looking alike when they’ve been together a long time, so in case you’re wondering, I’m the one in the white shirt without the hat.
On a more serious note…
For those who have lost loved ones this year (myself included), hold on. They say time heals but to be honest, time can be brutal. What works for me is investing in those I still have around me. Being vulnerable and honest and allowing myself to feel what I feel. It’s the hardest thing I’ve ever done. My “coping” mechanism is by nature, avoidance. Learning to both enjoy the present and cherish the past is far from easy. If I do it every day I hope it will get easier. I know I’m not alone, even though sometimes I feel that way. I hope if you are having a hard time during the holidays that you’ll reach out to someone else who needs a moment of hope. Be assured — everyone needs hope.
Romance Lives Forever will not have guests on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Look for more starting the 27th. On Dec 31st I’ll be sharing a note about what’s ahead on RLF. There are some wonderful plans underway.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
~ Kayelle Allen
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Salute to Author Veterans #VeteransDay #RLFblog #authors
This Salute to Author Veterans shows authors (published or not) who are veterans. It consists of the author’s name, branch of service, writing brand, and one link. Click to learn more about the author, his or her books, and to find or follow them on social media.
Authors are listed in alphabetical order by last name.Joyce Adams
US Army
Love … Laughter … Forever
http://joyceadamscounts.comKayelle Allen
US Navy
Unstoppable heroes, Uncompromising love, Unforgettable passion
http://kayelleallen.comHeather Ashby
US Navy
Military Romance
http://heatherashby.comLori Avocato
US Air Force
Mystery/Romance author
http://loriavocato.comLisa Carlisle
US Marine Corps
Paranormal, contemporary, and military romance
http://lisacarlislebooks.comLisa Cordeiro
US Marine Corps
Military Memoirs – Parris Island & Journey of a Woman Marine
http://lisacordeiro.comML Doyle
U.S. Army
Writing about women in combat boots in mystery, urban fantasy and erotic romance
http://mldoyleauthor.comJennifer France
US Navy
Erotica Romance where the destiny is love ~ Let me take you on the journey
http://jenniferfrance.comAllegra Gray
US Air Force
History. Adventure. Passion.
http://www.allegragray.comWayne Greenough
US Navy
Romantic Suspense, YA, Juvenile, SciFi, and Hard Boiled Detective
http://waynegreenough.comTracey Cramer-Kelly
Army National Guard
Military Romance and Medical Drama
http://TraceyCramerKelly.comAshley Ladd
US Air Force
Contemporary Erotic Romance
http://www.ashleyladd.blogspot.comName: Elizabeth Langston
US Air ForceF, NCANG
Real people, magical lives
http://elizabethLangston.netMahalia Levey
US Navy
The Decadent Side of Sin
http://www.mahalialevey.comSiera London
US Navy
Sweet and Sensual Romance
https://www.sieralondon.comMisty MacRae
US Navy
A Dash of Romance with a Dusting of Mystery
http://mistymacrasblog.blogspot.comWilliam Maltese
US Army
Providing Readers with International Best-Sellers for over Four Decades
http://www.williammaltese.com/Stacy McKitrick
US Army
Even vampires can be bitten by love
http://www.stacymckitrick.comRae Monet
Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI)
All sorts of hot romance
http://www.raemonet.comDenise Patrick
US Army
Inspirational and Historical Romance
http://www.denisepatrickauthor.comSapphire Phelan
US Army
Dark heroes and heroines with bite…sink your teeth into romance
http://sapphirephelan.comIsis Rushdan
US Air Force
Urban Fantasy Romance
http://isisrushdan.blogspot.comJessica Scott
US Army (active duty)
Contemporary Military Romance and Non-fiction
http://jessicascott.netAnn Victor
US Army
Short erotic fiction for women on the go…
www.annvictor.comSusan Ann Wall
US Army
Journey into romance…love always follows.
www.susanannwall.comSpecial Mention
Military News Blog – former military and police authorsRomVets – Women Writers of Romance Who ServedAnne Ashby – Writing Warm Fuzzy and Fun (New Zealand Armed Forces Navy)Gone But Not Forgotten
Terry Irene Blain – US Navy
Escape to the past with a romantic adventure
http://www.terryireneblain.com
