Author Interviews

Interviews with authors

  • Series Feature,  Vampire

    Read the series: Romantic Moments by Kate Hill @katehillromance #RLFblog #Vampires #ParanormalRomance

    Read the series: RomanticMoments by Kate Hill @katehillromance #RLFblog #shortromanceIn Kate Hill’s new vampire romance, love brought Adrian and Anna together, but a lie from a jealous enemy drove them apart.

    Kate, 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 series.

    Through My Heart in the Romantic Moments Series

    Genre Vampire Romance

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R/Adult

    Adrian – I am a vampire whose physical ugliness intensified with my immortality. For centuries I hunted alone, disguising myself from prey, preferring illusions to brutal attacks. Others of my kind spurned me. Some tried to destroy me, and on them I unleashed my wrath. I suffered the agony of eternal loneliness, and then I met Anna.

    Anna – My life was almost unbearable until a tall, black-haired stranger with fiery eyes and needle sharp teeth drank my blood and swept me into an unimaginable world. From the night we met, I gave Adrian my heart, but a lie spun by a jealous enemy drove us apart. I swore I would never give him the chance to hurt me again, but denying my love for him was harder than I thought.

    Note: Through My Heart is a very short horror romance featuring vampiric love. It has a spicy heat level, violence, and a HEA. This Romantic Moments story is the perfect length for a lunch break, before bed, or any time you want a quick, romantic read.

    Which book is this in the series?

    Through My Heart is book 3 in the Romantic Moments series. Like all stories in the series, it can be read as a stand alone.

    How many books do you plan for the series?

    This is an ongoing series, and I have at least 3 more stories planned for it.

    How many books are completed?

    At the time of this interview 3 books are completed.

    What characters are the main stars in your series?

    The characters in the series are not necessarily related. What ties them together is that they’re all short stories and have a HEA or a happy for now.

    What is the overall theme in this series?

    Romance with a happy ending for the main couple. No cliffhangers, at least as far as a happily ever after or a happy for now.

    So far, all the stories in the series have been paranormal romance or romantic horror, but other subgenres may happen in the future!

    Please list the series titles below, in any order you prefer.

    Tia of the Moon
    Caleb
    Through My Heart

    What did you like best about writing this series?

    I like the freedom of exploring any subgenre of romance and also writing short stories. One of my favorite things to do on a lunch break is read or listen to a story that’s short enough to finish during the break. I hate to go back to work not knowing how a story ends. I love the idea of a series written just for that purpose—a short romantic story when you need to take a break from reality.

    What other books (not in this series, have you written?)

    I have several indie titles available, including the Silver Hearts Series, Warrior Priest, Country Whispers, St. Augustine’s Silhouettes, and Angela’s Kiss. I also have many titles with Changeling Press, including books set in my Pandemonium Universe. Most of my books have paranormal, science fiction, or fantasy elements. Some of my Changeling Press titles are written under the pen name Saloni Quinby.

    Where can we find links for all your books?

    Writing as Kate Hill
    https://www.amazon.com/stores/Kate-Hill/author/B002BLS7OW
    and writing as Saloni Quinby
    https://www.changelingpress.com/saloni-quinby-a-157

    Where to buy Through My Heart

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Through-Heart-Romantic-Moments-Book-ebook/dp/B0CH2KLRYZ/

    Kate Hill Social Media

    Kate Hill is a vegetarian New Englander who loves writing romantic fantasies. When she’s not working on her books, Kate enjoys reading, working out, watching horror movies, and researching vampires and Viking history. She runs the Compelling Beasts Blog that is dedicated to antagonists, antiheroes, and paranormal creatures. Kate also writes as Saloni Quinby.
    Website https://www.kate-hill.com
    Blog https://www.kate-hill.com/blog
    Twitter https://www.twitter.com/katehillromance
    Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/katehillromanceandmore
    Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/16157.Kate_Hill
    BookBub https://www.bookbub.com/authors/kate-hill
    Amazon Author Page https://amazon.com/author/katehill
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  • Author Interviews

    Read the hot new paranormal romance by Tina Donahue @tinadonahue #RLFblog #ParanormalReverseHarem #PNR

    Read the hot new paranormal romance by Tina Donahue @tinadonahue #RLFblog #ParanormalReverseHarem #PNRIn Tina Donahue’s paranormal reverse harem Hard Lust, Megan’s quest to save her younger sister lands her in Hell. There, she’s condemned to work for three mega-hot fallen angels who own Hard Lust, a wicked, no-holds-barred nightclub. Will she be able to resist their charms… or will she make these bad boys hers for eternity?

    Tina Donahue, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about Hard Lust.

    Hard Lust by Tina Donahue

    Genre: Paranormal reverse harem
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): Could be R, could be X… there are 3 guys to one woman. However, this isn’t erotica, so I’m not sure.

    Three sexy demons—what’s a girl to do?

    Don’t ever trust a demon. Unfortunately, Megan has learned that lesson too late. The deal she made to save her sister’s life––has landed her in Hell temporarily and about seventy years early. And now she has three sexy demons trying to tell her what to do.

    Nope. Not going to happen.

    These guys have never had to deal with such defiance. Andros figures she’s due for some erotic discipline, which he’ll happily provide. Racan’s pure alpha, his hardcore plans include bondage and submission. Quiet yet intense, Vespar expects endless kink to spice up their carnal play.

    Who would have ever expected she’d end up falling for them? Too bad demons can’t be trusted…because someone is trying to kill the magic and threatening her stay in this lusty world.

    QUICK

    Do you write more than one genre? If so, what are they?…

    I write and have written in every genre (and subgenre), including paranormal, urban fantasy, suspense, chick lit, romcom, werewolf/vampire, high heat, sweet/clean, contemporary, Regency, historical, adult, new adult, reverse harem, ménage, forbidden romance, sci-fi, dark mafia, military, cowboys, and sports.

    How do you come up with ideas?…

    They pop into my head unbidden. I could be reading the news and think, ‘What if this happened?’ Or I could be driving and listening to the radio and a song lyric will make me think, ‘What if this happened?’ From there, the characters and plot begin to unfold.

    What is the single most important part of writing for you?…

    That’s a hard question. I’d say there are several essential parts, including actually writing (sitting down and doing it), research, and rewrites.

    When did you write your first book?…

    I was nine. I called it Dimples the Adventurous Flea (and illustrated it). Dimples, the hero, was a flea who jumped from dog to dog in his quest to ‘see the world’. On a French poodle, he was in France. On an English bulldog, he was in England (you get the drift). After I wrote and illustrated it, I made copies and sold them around the neighborhood to my friends’ parents. My first book tour. 😊

    FUN

    Leather or lace? Lace

    Black or red? Red

    Satin sheets or smooth cotton? Smooth cotton (have you ever slept on satin sheets? They’re godawful)

    Ocean or mountains? Ocean

    City life or country life? Actually neither. I prefer the suburbs

    Party life or evening at home? Evening at home

    Dogs or cats? Cats hands down. Cats rule!

    Where to buy Hard Lust

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BKXS76SS/

    Tina Donahue Social Media

    Tina’s an Amazon and international bestselling novelist who writes passionate romance for every taste – ‘heat with heart’ – for traditional publishers and indie. Booklist, Publisher’s Weekly, Romantic Times and numerous online sites have praised her work. She’s won Readers’ Choice Awards, was named a finalist in the EPIC competition, received a Book of the Year award, The Golden Nib Award, awards of merit in the RWA Holt Medallion competitions, and second place in the NEC RWA contests. She’s featured in the Novel & Short Story Writer’s Market. Before penning romances, she worked at a major Hollywood production company in Story Direction.

    On a less serious note: she’s an admitted and unrepentant chocoholic, brakes for Mexican restaurants, and has been known to moan like Meg Ryan in When Harry Met Sally while wolfing down tostadas. She’s flown a single-engine airplane (freaking scary), rewired an old house using an ‘electricity for dummies’ book, and is horribly shy despite the hot romances she writes.

    Website https://tinadonahuebooks.blogspot.com/
    Blog https://tinadonahuebooks.blogspot.com/
    Twitter https://twitter.com/tinadonahue
    MeWe https://mewe.com/i/tinadonahue
    Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tinadonahuebooks/
    Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/146988.Tina_Donahue
    BookBub https://www.bookbub.com/authors/tina-donahue
    Amazon Author Page https://amzn.to/1ChWFkO
    Tumblr https://www.tumblr.com/tinadonahue
    Sweet ‘n Sexy Divas https://sweetnsexydivas.blogspot.com/
    Wattpad https://www.wattpad.com/user/AuthorTinaDonahue
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  • Author Interviews,  Contemporary

    Thank you and ‘Auf Wiedersehn’ to Kayelle’s RFL Blog from Iris Blobel @_iris_b #Books #RLFblog

    Thank you and 'Auf Wiedersehn' to Kayelle's RFL Blog from Iris Blobel @_iris_b #Books #RLFblogI know today’s post is supposed to be a last chance to promote one of my books for the last time here on the RFL Blog before the blog retires next year.

    But I’d like to take this opportunity to say thanks. Thanks to Kayelle, who deserves more than a thanks. My gratitude for all she’s done over the many years, and not just for the RFL blog, but for everything else she’s created, oversees, and keeps running. The many (many!) ways that she tries to help authors find their way in the business of publishing. And she doesn’t do it by just creating opportunities, no, she guides everyone along. She’s always reaching out to help and finding solutions. I had a quick look through the blog and counted six posts promoting my books. That’s amazing. And she did it without asking for anything in return.

    Her support went beyond helping authors. October was always the #Canceraware month on the RFL Blog, and I’m sure I’m not the only one who appreciated the opportunity to talk about the illness and its struggles.

    Kayelle, my sincerest thanks for everything you have done over the many years. I hope one day all your good deeds will come back multiplied in good luck. ♥

    And while I am here, I might as well ‘show off’ one of my books. 😊

    Fresh Beginnings is currently 99c (on Amazon only).

    Why did I write this book?
    I love this book. We went to the USA a few years ago, travelling in a motorhome through 5 different states and having the time of our lives. After returning home and looking through hundreds of photos, I came up with the idea to turn our itinerary into a story. Fresh Beginnings was born. I hope the readers will enjoy this little journey, and hopefully my love for the places that we went shines through.

    Iris Blobel Social Media

    Yes, come and say hello ♥

    Iris Blobel writes warm, sexy, and sometimes witty Australian Contemporary Romance books for readers who, like herself, still strongly believe in love and Happily Thank you and 'Auf Wiedersehn' to Kayelle's RFL Blog from Iris Blobel @_iris_b #Books #RLFblogEver Afters. And she knows HEAs. Her couples are hungry for life, done with the past, passionate about family, and emotionally hopeful for a future. The stories are mainly set in Australia but also in New Zealand and even the US, depending on where her travels take her. She loves nothing more than for her readers to join her on her journeys.

    Universal Link: https://linktr.ee/irisblobel

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  • Author Interviews,  Contemporary,  Erotic

    Meet Adriana Kraft @adrianakraft, Author of Embracing Passion #RLFblog #Romance #WriteLGBTQ

    Meet Adriana Kraft @adrianakraft, Author of Embracing Passion #RLFblog #Romance #WriteLGBTQA single wrong assumption can be costly in Adriana Kraft’s new erotic romance release, Embracing Passion. Roseanne Falcon is a PhD researcher conducting unusual interviews with truckers. Thomas Walker is a seasoned detective, out to snare the stunning redhead he’s convinced is a prostitute. Can he overcome his deep-seated bias to make room for what’s possible?

    Adriana, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about Embracing Passion.

    Embracing Passion by Adriana Kraft

    Genre: Contemporary Erotic Romance
    Book heat level: (based on movie ratings): R

    A single wrong assumption can be costly…

    Now in her late twenties, Rosanne Falcon’s life has finally come together—a Ph.D., a prestigious research job, and two exquisite lovers, one of each gender, to complete the package. The intense bond she shares with Simone Stone was augmented rather than broken when Simone met and married Boyd Roberts, and the three have forged a fulfilling polyamory relationship. More would only be trouble.

    Widowed by a tragic accident several years earlier, Detective Thomas Walker is nearing retirement after twenty years on the police force and ready to change careers. Fully convinced the hot redhead who meets truckers at the rest area he’s staked out is a prostitute, he sets out to build his case against her. He is dead wrong, but each layer he uncovers of what she really does for a living challenges long held assumptions. Can he overcome his deep-seated bias to make room for what’s possible?

    Tell us about yourself as a person.

    What makes you different from other people?

    A major difference is that “I” am not a single person – I’m two people. My husband and I write together under the pen name Adriana Kraft. I’ll add here that when you see “me” out and about on social media and blog posts, that’s almost always the solo me (she/her). Hubs and I plot, write, and edit together, but I’m our marketer in chief.

    Another difference is that we’ve never fit into any traditional “box.” Neither one of us followed a straight career path. If an interesting opportunity came up, we took it. We joke that it’s because his astrological sign is Aquarius – free spirited, unpredictable, and never comfortable in any box. I’ve had no trouble coming along for the ride, and I wouldn’t trade anything for some of the adventures we’ve had.

    What is your personality type?

    I love throwing our MBTI types into questions like this – I’ll explain in a sec, for those unfamiliar. I’m INFJ and my husband is INFP. MBTI is a personality inventory that identifies a person’s style or preferences in four main areas:

    Introvert (I) versus extrovert (E) – like most writers, both hubs and I are strong introverts, people who thrive on meaningful relationships with a small collection of others and don’t circulate well at cocktail parties (which, if you stand near a wall and just watch, provide lots of fodder for the next book plot).

    Sensing (S) versus Intuition (N) – I suspect lots of writers also prioritize intuition over fact gathering, though I hope we’re sufficiently grounded in reality. Sometimes I wonder.

    Thinking (T) versus Feeling (F) – You’ll notice we’re both focused on feelings. This doesn’t mean we never think – we’re a pair of retired academics, so there’s been a vast amount of intellectual endeavor across our careers. It means in making decisions we each value emotion and feelings more than lots of data and information. Naturally we pour those emotions into the characters we write.

    Judging (J) versus(Perceiving (P) – ah, here’s the rub. Our one difference. I am quick to judge, not in the sense of being judgmental, but in making decisions. I see a problem or something to be reached for, and I’ve already figured out what to do and may have even begun to take action.

    Fortunately my partner in crime has to take his time perceiving and processing the information, waiting for all the important elements to surface, and hold me back from silly mistakes.

    He and I like to say that our first three MBTI dimensions means we both have our heads in the clouds, but at least one of us (him) can keep his feet on the ground.

    What is your favorite book?

    Since I’m the marketer, I get to cop to my own favorite here: Emma, by Jane Austen. My college English professor was a remarkable woman who shared that she kept the complete Jane Austen novels on her nightstand and simply started over again each time she completed them. I promptly purchased a set and read them all. My favorite moment in all her works is the moment Emma is walking in the garden with Mr. Knightley, suddenly becomes aware of her feelings and the risks she is facing, and suggests they take another turn around the paths. Moments where a women discovers both her true feelings and her inner strength—and then takes action—are what I love to read and something we both strive for as we write our novels.

    Tell us about yourself as a writer.

    What made you want to be a writer?

    I’m talking about my half of our duo for this group of questions. I was already writing poetry by the fifth grade, and as a thirteen-year-old I took up a pen and began my first novel – which, thankfully, never saw the light of day. I remember researching all I could find out about the city where I placed my characters. I had a general plot – a teenage romance. My quiet, socially awkward same-age heroine was going to get the boy after all. After three chapters I must have been distracted by some other teenage drama, but I kept the pages in my memories notebook for years.

    Learning early in our marriage that my husband had also always wanted to write fiction was a fortuitous gift.

    What are your favorite books for writing advice?

    Some years back, freelance editor Beth Hill created a PDF book called The Magic of Fiction. It covers all the elements a beginning fiction author needs to know – point of view, narrative tense, shaping characters, crafting dialogue, etc. – and as academics, hubs and I had a lot to learn about everything. For many years Beth ran The Editors Blog, and the website is still live with more in-depth treatment of all these elements: https://theeditorsblog.net/

    I think hubs and I were browsing a Barnes and Noble in the era before e-books, and in the writing section this title leaped out at us: “Shut Up!” he explained. It’s a complete primer on writing realistic dialogue that will pull readers in, as opposed to bore them to death. If you think about it, most of what we say on any given day might be completely realistic dialogue, but we’d never put it in a book. Toeing that line, between real and readable, is a delicate balance.

    What are your favorite reference books?

    LOL! A decade ago we sold our house and took off around the country in our motor home for the next five years. We allowed ourselves a dozen print books each to travel with us – fortunately, the internet filled in the blanks. My huge Roget’s Thesaurus was one of them, and I still access it when the online version doesn’t pinpoint what I need.

    Another one was the tiny Strunk and White Elements of Style. A longtime editor friend of mine once told me that before she sat down to start any editing job, she re-read this book to keep her grounded in the essentials. For years I followed the same habit – and the online version is now at the top of my favorites bar. The Elements of Style Online

    And a third? The Chicago Manual of Style – now also online (for a fee). It’s my grammar bible, and yes, I still have to look some things up, though I suspect I’ve memorized a vast portion of it.

    Where to buy Embracing Passion

    Universal Buy Link https://books2read.com/u/bpYaYX

    Adriana Kraft Social Media

    Adriana Kraft is the pen name for a married pair of retired professors writing erotic romance and erotic romantic suspense together. We like to think we’ve broken the mold for staid, fusty academics, and we hope lots of former profs are enjoying life as much as we are.
    Having lived in many states across the Midwest, we now make our home in southern Arizona, where we enjoy hiking, golf, and travel, especially to the many Arizona Native American historical sites.
    Together we have published more than fifty romance novels and novellas to outstanding reviews. Whether readers open our romantic suspense or our erotic romance, they can expect characters they care about, hot sex scenes, and a compelling story.
    Website https://adrianakraft.com
    Blog https://adrianakraft.com/blog
    Twitter https://twitter.com/AdrianaKraft
    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AdrianaKraftAuthor
    MeWe https://mewe.com/i/adriana1kraft
    Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kraftadriana/
    Mastodon https://mastodonbooks.net/@adrianakraftbooks
    Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/1578571.Adriana_Kraftub
    Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/author/adrianakraft
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  • Author Interviews,  Contemporary,  Modern Western,  Series Feature

    Read the series: The Accidental Billionaire Cowboys by Kris Bock @Kris_Bock #RLFblog #SweetRomance #Romance

    Read the series: The Accidental Billionaire Cowboys by Kris Bock @Kris_Bock #RLFblog #SweetRomance #RomanceWho wouldn’t want to be a billionaire? In Kris Bock’s Accidental Billionaire Cowboys series, a Texas ranching family learns that winning the lottery causes as many problems as it solves.

    Kris, 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 series.

    The Accidental Billionaire Cowboys Series

    Genre Sweet contemporary romance
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): G

    When a Texas ranching family wins a billion-dollar lottery, they’re overwhelmed. The standard advice is to go into hiding, but how can they when they have animals needing care? They’ll have to stay and fend off envious friends, scammers, and fortune hunters. Can these four cowboy brothers and their widowed mother build new dreams and find love amidst the chaos?

    “I really enjoy this series. It is well written and the characters are very likable.” – BookBub Review

    “I love returning to this little Texas town and the Tomlinson family. It’s like reconnecting with old friends. This is such a fun book series.” – BookBub Review

    How many books do you plan for the series?

    This five-book series features the four Tomlinson brothers, and their mother gets her new love story in the final book. I loved being able to write a new romance for a woman about to turn sixty!

    How many books are completed?

    All five books are written. The first four are out, and book 5 comes out November 7.

    What characters are the main stars in your series?

    The Tomlinson’s are a Texas ranching family in Last Stand, which is a fictional small town created by Tule Publishing, where many authors have set their series. Ava is a widow whose husband died a decade ago, and her four sons are ages 25 to 32. Three of the brothers still live on the ranch with their mother, struggling to keep things running.

    The oldest, Josh, wants to run things the traditional way his father did and just wishes he had enough money to pay the bills and fix the barn roof. Goofy and exuberant TC wants to experiment with alternative livestock such as ostriches and llamas. Bad boy Cody left town to become a crop duster after an accident destroyed his dreams of becoming a fighter pilot. Socially awkward Xander handles the family finances and cares for all of the smaller animals, such as rabbits and chickens, as well as any sick or injured creature.

    Then of course you have all the love interests! They include old friends (tough lawyer Carly and prickly high school theater teacher Mallory) and newcomers (Hallie, who retreated to her aunt’s wild animal rescue to recover from an attack; pregnant Daisy, who ran away from her wedding; and geologist North who thinks he’s only in town for a month). The members of Ava’s meddling knitting group are other ongoing characters. That’s probably enough for now though!

    What is the overall theme in this series?

    Most of us would be happy to try being super rich, but the winners of huge lotteries don’t always have happy endings. This series looks at some of the challenges, such as not knowing whether people are interested in you for yourself or your money. It also asks the question, What would you do if you could do anything? My hope is that readers will start thinking about what’s really important to them and whether they can shift their lives toward those goals now, even if they’re not billionaires.

    Please list the series titles below, in any order you prefer.

    The Billionaire Cowboy’s Christmas
    Charming the Billionaire Cowboy
    The Billionaire Cowboy’s Proposition
    A Baby for the Billionaire Cowboy
    The Billionaire Cowgirl’s Christmas – out Nov 7

    What did you like best about writing this series?

    I’m actually not drawn to writing about – or even reading about – either cowboys or billionaires. But I had this idea, and the publisher wanted more cowboys series … It turned out to be really fun to put my own spin on the character stereotypes and tropes and write about these sweet, hard-working characters. Plus I got to write about pregnant cattle, ranch dogs, kittens, llamas, ostriches, and even cougars and bears at the local wild animal rescue. If you’re feeling down, search for videos of baby llamas or ostriches for a happiness boost!

    What other books (not in this series, have you written?)

    My Furrever Friends Sweet Romance series features the employees and customers at a cat café. Watch as they fall in love with each other and shelter cats. In The Accidental Detective humorous mystery series, a witty journalist solves mysteries in Arizona and tackles the challenges of turning fifty. Plus I write romantic suspense stories of treasure hunting, archaeology, and intrigue in the Southwest.

    I also writes a series with my brother, scriptwriter Douglas J Eboch, who wrote the original screenplay for the movie Sweet Home Alabama. The Felony Melanie series follows the crazy antics of Melanie, Jake, and their friends a decade before the events of the movie.

    Where can we find links for all your books?

    You can learn more and find links at www.krisbock.com, or visit the Kris Bock Amazon US page or Amazon UK page. (For other countries click here.)

    Where to buy The Accidental Billionaire Cowboys

    Publisher https://tulepublishing.com/series/the-accidental-billionaire-cowboys/
    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B1LRTVRH
    Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/The+Accidental+Billionaire+Cowboys
    iBooks https://books.apple.com/us/author/kris-bock/id443014346?see-all=books
    Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/series/the-accidental-billionaire-cowboys

    Kris Bock Social Media

    Kris Bock writes romance, mystery, and suspense. Get a free 30-page Furrever Friends cat café story, an Accidental Detective short story, and 22 recipes from the cat café when you sign up for the Kris Bock Mystery and Romance Newsletter.
    Sign up for the Romantic Comedy Newsletter to get a short story preview of the Felony Melanie series, or find the books at Amazon US or All E-book retailers.
    Website https://www.krisbock.com/
    Blog https://swarmchairtraveler.blogspot.com/
    Twitter https://twitter.com/kris_bock
    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kris-Bock-Author-Page/174350342612332
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    Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kris_bock_mystery_and_romance/
    Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4735592.Kris_Bock
    BookBub https://www.bookbub.com/authors/kris-bock
    Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/author/krisbock
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  • Meet an Author,  Regency

    Meet Ruth A Casie @RuthaACasie Author of The Lady and the Rogue #RLFblog #RegencyRomance

    Meet Ruth A Casie @RuthaACasie Author of The Lady and the Rogue #RLFblog #RegencyRomanceDeceptions, lies, and a timeless kiss forge an unbreakable bond between two unsuspecting people in Ruth A Casie’s new timeless Regency romance, The Lady and the Rogue.

    Ruth, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about The Lady and the Rogue.

    The Lady and the Rogue by Ruth A Casie

    Genre Historical Romance
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG13

    In the shadowy depths of London, Lady Euphemia Brandt, a renowned concert pianist, is mistaken by an English nobleman for his intended rendezvous. She defends herself, losing her reticule in the process. Reluctantly, she takes coins from her attacker and secures a carriage home. Their eyes lock, and they share a searing kiss, altering their lives forever.

    At an affair honoring the Prime Minister, Euphemia discovers that the rogue who accosted her is a much sought-after, wealthy member of society. Struggling to resist his attraction, she battles memories of their kiss.

    Cayden Whitford, the Duke of Thornton, seeking a woman with vital information, mistakes Euphemia for his contact and is surprised by her swift blow and the ensuing kiss. Intrigued, he vows to find her. At a dinner party, Thornton learns she is the daughter of a trusted advisor and masquerades as a suitor to discover her allegiance.

    As Thornton unravels Euphemia’s wit, logic, and passion, his initial mission falters. He’s fallen in love with her.

    Feisty and passionate. He’ll enjoy making her fall in love with him… or die trying.

    Tell us about yourself as a person.

    What makes you different from other people?

    I speak to my characters. Sometimes I have entire conversations with them. I reprimand them for not cooperating, and they quickly point out what I have overlooked.

    What is your personality type?

    People may think I’m an extrovert, but in my heart of hearts, I am an introvert. I am creative and enjoy challenges. I’m a logical thinker… to a point.

    What was your favorite childhood game?

    I’m the very youngest of three. My sister is fifteen years older than me, and my brother is ten years older than me. My sister was very involved in her school sorority. She went to formal affairs and wore gorgeous evening gowns. One Saturday afternoon, she came into my room loaded down with them, at least four or five. One by one, she dressed me in the gown, and we played fairy queen/princess or whatever. we played dress-up. My brother played chauffeur, think of a large box, or the prince.

    Fast forward to 2011. I called my sister to tell her I had written a book, and it was published. Her comment…I’m not surprised. You always had a story in your head!

    What is your favorite subject to talk about?

     

    What is your favorite book?

    Anything written by Julie Garwood.

    What is your favorite meal?

    Roast leg of lamb with sweet potato souffle, green beans, and a tossed salad. Finish it off with cherry vanilla ice cream and a cappuccino and I am set.

    Tell us about yourself as a writer.

    What made you want to be a writer?

    I never planned to be a writer. I was helping someone else who was writing when she convinced me to write my own story. Now if that sounds as if I was getting in her way, you may be correct. Anyway, we were two months into our project when she could not continue. She was training for the New York Marathon. She convinced me to continue writing. That was Knight of Runes, my first book. It was digitally published by Carina Press, and the print copy was published by Harlequin.

    What are your favorite books for writing advice?

    Sin and Syntax: How to Craft Wickedly Effective Prose by Constance Hale

    On Writing by Stephen King

    Goal, Motivation & Conflict by Debra Dixon

    Save the Cat! by Blake Snyder

    Writing a Romance Novel for Dummies by Leslie Wainger

    When you go to a convention, what kinds of things do you take along?

    I have a list that I keep with my ‘convention’ materials:

    1. Comfy shoes.
    2. A sweater with pockets
    3. Business cards
    4. A water bottle
    5. Business casual outfits
    6. A sturdy notebook, several pens, and sometimes highlighters
    7. Tylenol
    8. Extra suitcase of duffle bag for books and swag

    If I’m signing at the conference:

    1. Books are usually sent in advance
    2. Table runner
    3. Business cards
    4. Bookmarks
    5. Door hangers
    6. Information about my series
    7. Signed by Author stickers
    8. Packing tape
    9. Small picture stands for the books
    10. Newsletter sign up information – my contact info is all in a QR code people can download
    11. My favorite Pentel pen for signing
    12. More Tylenol

    What’s your best advice for a new writer?

    The best advice I ever got was… write the next book. The best way become a better writer is to read, read, read, and write, write, write.

    What are your writing goals for the next year or so?

    I challenged myself this year by writing four novels and three short stories. Next year I’m under contract to write two books for Dragonblade Publishing’s Lyon’s Den connected world. I have plans for a new six-book Regency romance series, Barrington’s Brigade. That should keep me busy until the first quarter of 2025.

    Where to buy The Lady and the Rogue

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CDM498WL/
    Universal Buy Link https://books2read.com/u/brBWwE

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    Ruth A Casie is a USA bestselling author. She writes historical adventures from the shores of medieval Scotland to the cobblestone streets of Regency London. Her stories embrace strong woman and the men who deserve them. Within the pages you’ll discover ‘edge-of-your-seat suspense, mind boggling drama, and heart melting emotions. Grab your favorite cup of tea, or an ale if you prefer, and join her heroes and heroines as they race across the pages to find their happily ever after.  Ruth hopes her stories are your next favorite adventures!

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