Quick and Fun
Quick and fun questions, designed to introduce authors to readers.
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To London, With Love by Dena Garson @DenaGarson #RLFblog #Steampunk #Romance
Dena Garson, 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.To London, With Love by Dena Garson
Genre Steampunk Romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
After her brother is nearly killed while bringing sensitive information to his superiors, Margaret “Maggie” Ingleton takes it upon herself to complete his mission. All she has to do is deliver a letter to London. How hard can it be? Little does she realize that she’ll be risking not only her life, but that of the only man she’s ever loved.
When Colin Stanbury makes a routine delivery to his home city he never expects to pick up a stowaway. Maggie has always been a heady mix of proper lady and imp so finding her aboard his airship can only mean trouble. Despite Maggie’s claim that she needs to go to London to help a friend in need, he suspects she’s up to something. Yet he can’t help playing the gallant hero to her damsel in distress.QUICK
Do you write more than one genre? If so, what are they?
I write in more than one subgenre of romance (paranormal, fantasy, scifi, steampunk, contemporary), but I only write romances.
How do you come up with ideas?
I usually see a scene in my head and then have to figure out who my characters are, what they are doing in that scene, and how they got to that point.
What is the single most important part of writing for you?
Outlining the story. If I can get that down then all the details fall into place easier.
When did you write your first book?
I started writing seriously after my second son was born, so about 14 years ago. Getting serious meant studying the publishing industry, taking writing workshops, and joining a writers group.FUN
Leather or lace? Leather
Black or red? Black
Satin sheets or smooth cotton? Cotton
Ocean or mountains? Oceans
City life or country life? Country
Party life or evening at home? Evening at home
Dogs or cats? Hmmmm…. Both! But if ONLY one I guess cats.Where to buy To London, With Love
Amazon https://amzn.to/2x44ZWV
Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/to-london-with-love-dena-garson/1129517556
iBooks https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/to-london-with-love/id1435908867?mt=11
Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/to-london-with-love
Google Play https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Dena_Garson_To_London_With_Love?id=MM5tDwAAQBAJDena Garson Social Media
Dena Garson is an award winning author of contemporary, paranormal, fantasy, and sci-fi romance. She holds a BBA and a MBA in Business and works in the wacky world of quality and process improvement. Making up her own reality on paper is what keeps her sane.
She is the mother of two rowdy boys as well as two rambunctious cats (AKA the fuzzy jerks). When she isn’t writing you can find her at her at the sewing machine or stringing beads. She is also a devoted Whovian and Dallas Cowboys fan.
Website http://www.denagarson.com/
Blog http://www.denagarson.net/
Twitter https://twitter.com/DenaGarson
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AuthorDenaGarson
Pinterest http://www.pinterest.com/denagarson7
Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/dgarson
Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/Dena-Garson/e/B007ER5E58
Newsletter https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/v7a2i6You May Also Like
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Alpha Pair (The Alpha Council Chronicles) by Brenda Sparks @brenda_sparks #RLFblog #Paranormal #PNR
Brenda Sparks, 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.Alpha Pair by Brenda Sparks
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
How strong is the blood that binds? Tatiana Bolovich is a beautiful femme fatale with a haunting history. Having recently discovered the brutish Demetri Romanoff is her heartmate, she spent the past year avoiding him, but the Fates have other plans.
Demetri commands every situation. A strong, valiant warrior he’s used to being in control, that is until he is kidnapped by demons. Forced to endure unspeakable experiments at the hands of his enemy, the Alpha discovers just how out of control life can get.
Summoned by the Alpha Council, Tatiana grudgingly helps track Demetri down, promising herself that she will disappear from his life forever once the job is done. But matters of the heart are not so easily ignored. Will she give him a chance to prove himself, or will she deny her nature and slip away into the night?QUICK
Do you write more than one genre? If so, what are they?…
I write both fantasy and paranormal romances.
How do you come up with ideas?…
The ideas for my stories usually come while I’m in the car. I create a playlist for each book and listen to it as I drive. The music inspires the scenes which I then write when I get home.
What is the single most important part of writing for you?…
Plotting. I don’t write the story until it is outlined from beginning to end. Plotting allows me to make the story arc more intricate and weave in some foreshadowing which keeps the book interesting.
When did you write your first book?…
I wrote my first novel when I was 37 years old. A story popped into my head while I was driving to work and refused to leave until I finally wrote it down. That story led to another and my writing career was born.FUN
Leather or lace? Leather
Black or red? Black. I always have some black on, even if it is just my wedding band which has white and black diamonds.
Satin sheets or smooth cotton? Cotton. Satin feels great on bare skin, but I get too warm sleeping on it.
Ocean or mountains? Mountains. I was born in the Blue Ridge Mountains and now live on the ocean. I long to live in the mountains again.
City life or country life? Country life
Party life or evening at home? Evening at home. I love spending time with my family.
Dogs or cats? Both. I love animals. In addition to dogs and cats, I’ve owned turtles, rats, and even a pet groundhog.Where to buy Alpha Pair
Publisher https://catalog.thewildrosepress.com/all-titles/5985-alpha-pair.html
Amazon http://mybook.to/AlphaPair
Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/alpha-pair-brenda-sparks/1128881136
iBooks https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/alpha-pair/id1403818041Brenda Sparks Social Media
Born in Virginia, Brenda Sparks now resides in the Sunshine State. Balancing her writing with her personal life is challenging at times, but writing suspenseful paranormal romance is a passion that won’t be denied. 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 to connect with readers. Please visit her online or stop by her website to say hi.
Website http://brenda-sparks.com/index.html
Blog www.brenda-sparks.com/blog
Twitter https://twitter.com/brenda_sparks
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/forBrendaSparks
Pinterest http://www.pinterest.com/brendasparks/
Goodreads http://www.goodreads.com/BrendaSparks
Amazon Author Page http://www.amazon.com/Brenda-Sparks/e/B00B7AJBBQ/
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His Earth Maiden, new science fiction romance by NYT Bestseller Michelle M Pillow @MichellePillow #RLFblog #scifi #pnr
Michelle M Pillow, 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. Sail along with space pirates in the new sci fi romance installment of the Space Lords series: His Earth Maiden by NYT and USAT Bestseller Michelle M Pillow.His Earth Maiden by Michelle M Pillow
Genre Science Fiction Romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
Former elite Federation soldier, now turned space pirate, Jackson Burke has done his best to turn his life around—for the better. He isn’t prepared when fate leaves a woman’s safety totally in his hands. Since heroes don’t leave a damsel in distress—and despite being outlaw pirates, the crew considers themselves the good guys—Jackson assumes responsibility for the beauty. It’s enough that his ship is held together by rust and sheer will, now he’s got to keep this good guy thing straight and not give into the urges the sassy female brings out in him. Raisa is everything a man could want and for some reason she seems to like him, rough edges and all, but he’s on the Federation’s wanted list and they aren’t known to back down.QUICK
Do you write more than one genre? If so, what are they?…
Yes. Over the course of my career I’ve published in almost every romance genre: Science Fiction, Futuristic, Paranormal, Shifter, Vampire, Ghost, Fantasy, Dark Fantasy, Parallel Universe/Alternate Reality, Historical, and ChickLit. I also just released my third Cozy Paranormal Mystery.
How do you come up with ideas?…
Getting out and living life is one of the best ways to be inspired with ideas. They’re always floating around me waiting to be plucked. Some of the best ideas happen when you’re not looking for them. And, the experience of doing can inform the writing and make it stronger.
What is the single most important part of writing for you?…
With the actual craft? World building. It’s fun to take my research, experiences, and imagination and create something new out of it. If I know the world, then I can know who might live in that world, and what might happen to them. It’s the foundation for everything.
When did you write your first book?…
My first book was published in 2004, so over 15 years now. When I started I honestly thought I would only write historical romances. My first book published was a Regency ghost story romance (The Mists of Midnight, now re-titled Forget Me Not).
It was after that book released that the editors contacted me because they wanted authors to fill out their Sci Fi Romance list. I agreed but was convinced I was not a sci fi writer. I was a historical writer. I laugh at younger me now. I still love historicals and I use history to infuse my worlds, but I am most definitely a sci fi writer (among other genres). That first sci fi series, Dragon Lords, is part of one of my most popular series collections, the Qurilixen World. Space Lords: His Earth Maiden, my newest futuristic space pirate book, is part of that world.FUN
Leather or lace? yoga pants
Black or red? black
Satin sheets or smooth cotton? cotton
Ocean or mountains? ocean
City life or country life? edge of town, so best of both
Party life or evening at home? evening at home
Dogs or cats? all the animalsWhere to buy His Earth Maiden
Publisher https://michellepillow.com/book/his-earth-maiden/
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BRC1CTX/
Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/his-earth-maiden-michelle-m-pillow/1128306556
iBooks https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/his-earth-maiden/id1364701541
Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/his-earth-maidenMichelle M Pillow Social Media
NYT and USAT Bestselling Author Michelle M Pillow is an award-winning romance writer with over 100 published books over the course of her nearly 15-year career. She is best known for her Quirlixen World including the series: Dragon Lords, Space Lords, Lords of the Var, Galaxy Alien Mail Order Brides, and more.
Michelle is always up for a new adventure or challenge, whether it’s a paranormal investigation of an old Vaudeville Theatre or climbing Mayan temples in Belize. She was a refugee extra on SyFy’s Z Nation.
Website https://michellepillow.com/
Blog https://michellepillow.com/blog/
Twitter http://twitter.com/MichellePillow
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AuthorMichellePillow/
Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/michellepillow/
Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/Michelle_Pillow
Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/default/e/B002BMOOKC/
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The Silver and Gold Deception by Brenda G Bradley @BGTDS #RLFblog #RomanticSuspense
Brenda G Bradley, 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.The Silver and Gold Deception by Brenda G Bradley
Romantic Suspense
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG
Dee thinks her life is finally perfect; she’s found her “Mr. Right” and she has a great job.
Things are going great until four masked men rob the store where she works—then things start to go wrong.
Bad luck seems to follow her everywhere, and when she finds a corpse in her bed, she knows she needs help. Mayhem ensues when her oddball neighbors try to help when the F.B.I suspects she’s the mastermind behind the robbery.QUICK
Do you write more than one genre? If so, what are they?…
No.
How do you come up with ideas?…
My books are based on events and places I have experienced. When I was in a jewelry store that had a big picture window near the sidewalk, I wondered what if the place was robbed. That sparked the idea for The Silver and Gold Deception.
What is the single most important part of writing for you?…
I have always made up stories in my head even as a small child. Now I get to put them on paper and share them with the world.
When did you write your first book?…
I worked for the state of Maryland for thirty years. The year after I retired, I wrote my first book.
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Leather or lace?Lace
Black or red? Red
Satin sheets or smooth cotton? Smooth cotton
Ocean or mountains? Ocean
City life or country life? Country life
Party life or evening at home? Evening at home
Dogs or cats? Cat
Where to buy The Silver and Gold Deception
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Silver-Gold-Deception-Romance-Suspense-ebook/dp/B01DYF72GC/
Smashwords https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/728001
Draft2Digital https://www.books2read.com/u/b6r2Z6
Brenda G Bradley
Brenda G Bradley is the author of four romantic suspense novels. Her books feature her hometown of Baltimore, Maryland. She’s been married for forty-three years to the same man and has two wonderful sons and two great daughters-in-law.
Website https://brendagbradley.com
Twitter https://twitter.com/BGTDS
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Brendagbradleynovels/
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Earth in 2093 by Edna Curry @Edna_Curry #RLFblog #RomanticSuspense #Scifi
Edna Curry, 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.Earth in 2093 by Edna Curry
Genre a futuristic romantic suspense novel
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG13
The year is 2093 and everyone’s DNA is recorded in the World Database run by a now powerful United Nations. Crime is way down, since criminals are easily identified. Food is plentiful because water from the oceans is desalinated for irrigation of former deserts. Power is also plentiful and cheap, harnessed from the sun and wind.
But there are always a few people who resent governments of any kind and think they can do as they please. One is now raping and killing young women and Dave and Nell work to identify and stop him. But they find that easier said than done.QUICK
Do you write more than one genre? If so, what are they?…
Yes. I’ve written contemporary romance, romantic suspense, historical romance and futuristic romance novels. I’ve also written a variety of short stories and non-fiction articles for national magazines.
How do you come up with ideas?…
I don’t know. They seem to just pop up and evolve in my mind. For example, this story was inspired by getting my own DNA test done and made me wonder how life would be different if everyone’s DNA was recorded in a World Database. And since most of my stories seem to include mystery, it seemed logical to include that in a story.
What is the single most important part of writing for you?…
Making up characters and then a story for them. The fun part is imagining what if? And thinking about the various ways the story could go. What would happen if this happened? Or how would it change if that happened instead? And so on and on.
When did you write your first book?…
Somewhere in the early 80s. Though I’d published short stories before that.FUN
Leather or lace? lace
Black or red? red
Satin sheets or smooth cotton? Smooth cotton
Ocean or mountains? ocean
City life or country life? Country life
Party life or evening at home? Evening at home
Dogs or cats? catsWhere to buy Earth in 2093
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N9T526S
Other vendors: https://www.books2read.com/u/mV7l9P
Edna Curry Social Media
Edna Curry lives in Minnesota and often sets her novels there among the lakes, evergreens and river valleys. She especially enjoys the Dalles area of the St. Croix Valley, gateway to the Wild River, which draws many tourists who give her story ideas. Besides non-fiction articles, she writes mystery, romance and romantic suspense novels.
Edna is married and is a member of the Romance Writers of America and its chapter: Northern Lights Writers.
Circle of Shadows (half of Deadly Duos #1) was a finalist in RWA’s prestigious Golden Heart Contest. She also does editing and proofreading as Fern Valentine. Details on the editing page of her website.
Website http://www.ednacurry.com
Blog http://ednacurry.blogspot.com/
Twitter https://twitter.com/Edna_Curry
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Edna.Curry.author
Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/author/ednacurry
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Half-Broke Heart by Tarina Deaton @tarinadeaton #RLFblog #MilitaryRomance #ContemporaryRomance
Tarina Deaton, 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.Half-Broke Heart by Tarina Deaton
Genre: Military/Contemporary Romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
Denise Reynolds is used to putting up a good front to show the world a strong, capable woman, but keeps a lot of things buried deep.
Chris Nolton is everything she learned the hard way to avoid — a sexy alpha-male who could charm her out of her pants and work his way into her heart. If history has taught her anything, it’s a deadly combination, but he manages to dig up emotions and longing she’s tried to bury for years.
He says all the right things and pushes her boundaries in all the right ways. Letting her guard down is difficult, especially since believing all the right things in the past led to unimaginable consequences.
Being content with her life may no longer be an option, but risking her heart may bring her to her knees.QUICK
Do you write more than one genre? If so, what are they?…
Not right now. I love to read historical and paranormal romance, but I know I would nit-pick over all the tiny details if I tried to write in another genre. Plus, I’m still getting my feet under me as an author and I want to be strong in the genre I’m familiar with before I try to branch out into my own unchartered-territory.
How do you come up with ideas?…
It varies by the story. Sometimes I’ll hear a song or read an article that makes me wonder what led to that point. Then I start imagining the people and the scenes and I build from there. Sometimes, a full scene will come to me and it’s in the middle of the book and I have to work forward and back from that point. I don’t always immediately know where the story began or where it will end, but that’s one of the things I love about writing.
What is the single most important part of writing for you?…
Emotion. I love the stories that make me laugh and cry and pull at my heart-strings. That level of emotion and connection is always my goal when I’m writing.
When did you write your first book?…
In Mrs. Pamay’s fifth grade class we made cloth frogs, stuffed them with beans and we all had to write a story to go along with our frog. My frog’s name was Frogetta. She was a police officer and she stopped a bank robbery. That’s probably not what you were expecting. LOL. I published my first novel late 2016. Since then I’ve published three full-length novels and a novella in the same series as well as a novella in an anthology. There’s also a bonus novella only available to my newsletter subscribers.FUN
Leather or lace? Leather
Black or red? Black
Satin sheets or smooth cotton? Smooth cotton
Ocean or mountains? Ocean close to the mountains
City life or country life? Country life, but close enough to the city to be convenient
Party life or evening at home? Evening at home
Dogs or cats? BothWhere to buy Half-Broke Heart
Amazon: http://amzn.to/2wrUoHC
Barnes and Noble: http://bit.ly/2CnmLqo
iBooks: http://apple.co/2ik71Ow
Kobo: http://bit.ly/2pWu71yTarina Deaton Social Media
Authentic. Sensual. Heartfelt Romance
Tarina writes steamy contemporary and military romance full of romance and emotion. She spent her entire life in and around the military, first as a dependent and then as an enlisted Air Force member.
Her debut novel, Stitched Up Heart, released in September 2016. She draws heavily from her own military experience to create authentic characters and personal challenges.
Tarina is still active duty and a single mom of six-year-old twins. Her favorite hobby is sleep. She has delusions of retiring from the military and being a full-time writer and stay-at-home mom.
Website http://www.tarinadeaton.com
Blog http://www.tarinadeaton.com/blog/
Twitter http://www.twitter.com/tarinadeaton
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/tarinadeatonauthor
Facebook Author Page https://www.facebook.com/authortarinadeaton/
Facebook Reader Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/tarinasdeats
Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/tarinadeaton
Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/default/e/B01K03H19Y
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