-
Regency: The Temptation of Lady Serena @ellaquinnauthor #RLFblog
Temptation of Lady Serena Ella Quinn, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. Let’s talk about
your book, The Temptation of Lady Serena.Genre: RegencyPublisher: KensingtonCover artist: KensingtonLength: 105,800 WordsHeat rating: SensualBlurb:Ella Quinn’s bachelors in The Marriage Game series are charming
and cunning when it comes to the ways of love—until the right woman captures their
unsuspecting hearts…Custom-made gowns…nights at the theater…and a host of eligible
bachelors. Accustomed to living a quiet life in the Scottish Borderlands, Lady Serena
Weir has never had any of these luxuries. But when Serena’s brother demands she
finally have a Season in London,
she’s thrust into a glamorous world she’s only dreamed of…Robert, Viscount Beaumont remembers all too well what it feels
like to be in love. That is why he must keep his distance from Serena. He’s only
felt his pulse stir the way it does now when he made the mistake of loving the wrong
woman once before. Yet the more he strives to resist his feelings, the nearer he
is to falling under Serena’s seductive spell…“Supported by a wonderful cast of characters, Quinn’s thoughtfully
drawn lovers teach each other the value of love in this delicious Regency treat.”
~ New York Times Bestselling author Eileen DreyerBuy links:Kensington: http://bit.ly/1b6z328Amazon: http://amzn.to/1ckTNY3Amazon Canada:
http://amzn.to/13OW4FnAmazon UK:
http://amzn.to/198ENaVWhat are your main characters’
names, ages, and occupations?Lady Serena Weir is age
26, and making her first come out. She is the daughter of the deceased Earl of Vere
and sister of the current earl.Robert, Viscount Beaumont,
is 30 years old. He is a major landowner and rake.Interview
Tell us about your story’s world. What is it like in this
period or place?The story is a Regency.
It begins during the main Season in London, from
there we move to Paris, then Yorkshire, England.
1816 is known as the year without summer.What inspired you to write this book?This is the 3d book in
my series The Marriage Game, however it was the second one I wrote. Robert kept
badgering me until I had his story down. As anyone who has read the book can tell
you, he is a very difficult man.Which character in your current book do you think readers
will like the most? Why?Well I hope they like
Serena and Robert. They’ve both had difficult but different experiences they’ve
had to overcome. Robert is used to getting what he wants, but Serena won’t be bullied.
Getting to their HEA was, at times, a struggle. One of my favorite secondary characters
is the Dowager Lady Beaumont, Robert’s grandmother.Why do you write?Because I love it. It’s
the best job I’ve ever had.Who has helped you the most in your career as an author?That’s a hard question.
My mother-in-law has been my biggest cheerleader, but for actual help, it is other
authors. My critique groups played a big part. I had a great mentor in Delilah Marvelle,
and my agent’s assistant, Claire Cavanaugh, who taught me how to edit and polish
my books.When you’re not writing, what would we find you doing?Social media, supporting
other authors on Facebook and Twitter. I blog three times a week. Almost every morning
I walk the beach and on the weekends I paddleboard.Are you a plotter, or do you prefer to make it up on the spur
of the moment?It’s more spur of the
moment, but I will plot a scene in my head.Any advice for new authors?Learn about the business,
and know that this is a huge business. Join a supportive critique group, and professional
organizations, such as RWA and its chapters. Develop your voice. Don’t give up.What other jobs have you held besides writing?Boat cleaner, sales clerk,
musician, soldier, college professor and lawyer.What are you currently reading for fun?I’m reading Jo Beverly’s
Malloren Series, but I’ve got new releases from Grace Burrowes, Shana Galen and
several others on my Kindle waiting for me.If you could time travel what era would be your first stop?LOL, Regency England.Do you believe in luck?I do believe in luck.
I also believe in hard work.What kind of music do you listen to while driving? Same question
for WritingI don’t. I listen to
NPR. I have to have silence when I write.Do you play any musical instruments?I play piano, but not
as well as I used to.Please complete the sentence
I love pizza with Gorgonzola cheese.I’m always ready for snuggling with my husband.When I’m alone, I write and read.Previous Books
The Seduction of Lady PhoebeThe Secret Life of Miss Anna MarshBooks Coming Soon
The first book in the Marriage Game, The Seduction of Lady Phoebe
release on September 19, 2013Find Me Here
Website: http://www.ellaquinnauthor.comPinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/EllaQuinnAuthor -
Contemporary: Things Good Girls Don’t Do | Interview @CodiGary #RLFblog
Things Good Girls Don’t Do Codi Gary, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. Let’s talk about
your book, Things Good Girls Don’t Do.Genre: Contemporary Romance.Publisher: Harper Collins PublishersLength: 112 pagesHeat rating: SevenTagline: Good girls don’t steal. Good girls don’t visit sex shops.
Good girls don’t have one-night stands.Blurb:For Katie Conners, being a good girl just isn’t worth it anymore.
It used to mean getting the life she always wanted. But that was before she got
dumped and her ex got engaged to his rebound. So, after a bad day and one too many
mojitos, Katie starts making a list of things a girl like her would never do, not
in a million years …As a tattoo artist with a monster motorcycle, Chase Trepasso
isn’t the kind of guy you bring home to mom and dad. And when he finds Katie’s list
in a bar, he’s more than happy to help her check off a few items. Especially the
ones on the naughtier side …Katie’s more than tempted by Chase’s offer, as long as they keep
things uncomplicated. But as they spend more time together, she may just wind up
breaking the most important rule of all: Good girls don’t fall in love with bad
boys.Buy links:Amazon http://amazon.com/Things-Good-Girls-Dont-ebook/dp/B00BW3AYAU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1373233287&sr=8-1&keywords=things+good+girls+don%27t+doBarnes and Noble http://barnesandnoble.com/w/things-good-girls-dont-do-codi-gary/1114853858?ean=9780062292919What are your main characters’ names, ages, and occupations?Katie Connors: 30 year old hairdresser.Chase Trepasso: 33 year old tattoo artist.Interview
How did you get your start
in the industry?Avon Impulse put out a “Call for New Authors” last
September for Valentine’s Day novellas and I submitted, The Trouble with Sexy, which
was picked up and published as a part of Kiss Me: An Avon Valentines Day Anthology.What websites do you visit
daily?Ha! I’m a bit of a social media junkie! I start with Facebook,
then move counter clockwise on my phone aps to Pinterest, Twitter, Goodreads and
Tumblr….oh, and my email.If you could give the
younger version of yourself advice what would it be?“You knew you wanted to write since you were eleven! Get
a move on, girlie!”How do you cope with stress
as an author?I watch my favorite shows, play with my kids, and put what I’m
feeling into my work. It also helps to have an awesome brainstorming bud to vent
frustrations too. I call mine Fluffy.What are some jobs you’ve
done before (or while) you were a writer?I worked at a grocery chain for five years, a Veterinary Assistant
for six, and have been a stay at home mom for four.What kind of books do
you read when taking a break from your own writing?All genres of romance, some young adult, it just depends on my
mood. Lately I’ve read Cynthia Sax, Cheryl Harper, Julia Quinn, Eloisa James, Connie
Brockway, and Candis Terry.What is your favorite
holiday and why?Oh man, favorite? No, no it’s a tie between Christmas (because
of the light hearted, happy feelings it brings out in me) and Halloween (because
who doesn’t love dressing up, watching scary movies and eating candy?)What do you like to do
when you’re bored?Watch Supernatural, Glee, or New Girl, and Drool, Sing, and Snort
Laugh in that order.If your life became a
movie, who would you want to play you?Ohhhh…Anne Hathaway…adore her!Please underline which statement is more like you:“I am a vacation spa because I am laid back and relaxed.”“I am a ten-countries in ten-days tour vacation, because
I do things as fast as possible.”Please complete the sentences
I love pizza with pepperoni and cheese.I’m always ready for a shopping trip!When I’m alone, I like to curl up with coffee and the Winchesters.You’d never be able to tell, but I used to be a cheerleader
in high school.If I had a halo it would be a
bit crooked and dented.If I could only duplicate myself I’d get so much more
done.I can never be a sky diving instructor because heights
freak me out!Previous Books
Kiss Me: An Avon Valentines
Day AnthologyFind Me Here
Website: http://codigarysbooks.comTwitter: http://twitter.com/CodiGaryFacebook: http://facebook.com/CodiGarysBooksPinterest: http://pinterest.com/codigaryauthor -
Your Happy End @acosmistmachine #RLFblog #superhero
Your Happy End EE Ottoman welcome to Romance Lives Forever.
Let’s talk about your book,Your Happy EndGenre: Gay Romance, Queer Superhero RomancePublisher: Less Than Three PressCover artist: Megan DerrLength: 14,000 wordsHeat rating: quite kinky to exceptional (depending on your
glove kink)Tagline: Love and robot spiders.Blurb:By day Jun is co-owner of a comic book shop. By night, he
provides the high tech gear used by superhero team Ghost Hawk and The Spider.
Cooper is the computer genius and information specialist behind the vigilante
known as The Shadow Avenger. Attraction and a love of graphic novels make for a
good start, but if they want to last Jun and Cooper will have to overcome
secrets, danger, Cooper’s past and Jun’s firm belief that people in the
superhero business don’t get happy endings.Buy links:Less Than Three Press http://www.lessthanthreepress.com/books/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=92&products_id=493What are your main characters’ names, ages,
and occupations?Jun is in his mid-twenties, he designs and builds high tech
equipment for superheroes.Cooper is also in his mid-twenties, and works as in
information specialist for another superhero.InterviewHow did you get your start in the industry?I had been writing for myself or publishing on the internet
for free for years never thinking I could actually get published. Then I saw an
open call over on Less Than Three Press’ website and it looked fun and I was
between jobs so I had some spare time. I sat down and wrote what would
eventually be the short story ‘Regarding the Detective’s Companion.’ When I
submitted it I never thought it would be accepted and was shocked, but very
happy, when it was.What do you enjoy most about writing?I love coming up with new characters, getting inside their
heads and figuring out who they are and how they think. I love world building,
getting the opportunity to design a culture from the ground up is incredibly
exciting and challenging. I am getting more and more found of writing plots and
coming up with increasingly complex twists. I also love writing about sex,
figuring out how the characters feel about their bodies, their sexualities,
themselves as sexual people (or not), their kinks and their desires … It’s
just a lot of fun.What is your work ethic when it comes to
writing?I consider my writing to be a job and thus try to treat it
with the same level of seriousness as I would any other job. I try to make time
everyday for writing related work. Responding to my publishers and editors as
promptly as possible is important to me, as is being thorough and trying to be
as professional as possible.How do you cope with stress as an author?Truthfully being an author is the least stressful job I’ve
ever had. Being a full time graduate students is lots more stressful as is any
of the other day jobs I’ve held. Writing, editing contacting people about cover
art and such is what I do to unwind. I have learned to pace myself though, to
take some time off and spend it with my family or just make myself a nice
dinner and what something fun on tv.Do things your family or friends do ever end
up in a book?I think aspect of most people I’ve met end up to some extent
in books. I am very paranoid about writing someone, living or dead, too
completely into a book though and usually try very hard not to do that. I want
my characters to stand on their own and not be tied to an actual person. Places
though — houses I’ve been in or streets I’ve walked down — will sometimes
appear in my stories whole sale.What are some jobs you’ve done before (or
while) you were a writer?I’ve been a full time student for most of my life. Right now
I am in graduate school studying intellectual history. I’ve also worked as a
paralegal in legal aid, as an intern in a human rights investigation office, as
part of an youth ministry team, as a fast food employee and I am now working
for resident life at my university.Which of your books would you recommend to
someone who doesn’t normally read your genre, and why?I think Your Happy End would be a good one if you were
looking for something fun and sexy but didn’t know where to start. It’s a
short, light hearted story that doesn’t take itself too seriously and isn’t too
deep or angsty. I think it would be an enjoyable read to dip your toes in the
water, especially if you were a superhero fan or a fan of geeks falling for
other geeks.If you love fantasy or horror but weren’t too sure about the
whole gay romance thing then I’d definitely keep my eyes out for my upcoming
novel Like Fire Through Bone which is fantasy/horror adventure story with a
solid romantic subplot and some pretty hot sex scenes. There is definitely
enough fantasy and horror there though that I think genre fiction fans would
enjoy it.What kind of books do you read when taking a
break from your own writing?I read a lot of LGBTQ romance and erotica. I also love
reading fantasy, science fiction, and gothic horror. I read a lot of
non-fiction both for research for my writing and for my history degree. Every
so often I read mystery and historical fiction as well.What do you think is the future of
traditional publishing?It’s hard to say. I think ebooks are the way of the future
although I doubt paper books are going anywhere anytime soon. We will continue
to see more small presses springing up and do quite well. Although I do think
there is a case for self publishing, there will definitely continue to be a
place for traditional publishing.What is your favorite holiday and why?I adore Halloween. I love watching horror movies, reading
horror stories and making slightly scary food, getting dressed up. It is one of
my favorite times of the year.What do you like to do when you’re bored?I very rarely getting truly bored because I am almost always
doing something. When I have some spare time though tend to I cook, usually
something complicated and time consuming. I knit, I just finished knitting a
Doctor Who replica scarf. I wanted it to be as close to the one Tom Baker wore
in Ark In Space as possible. I read, I watch tv, mostly though I write.If your life became a movie, who would you
want to play you?Mark Gatiss with glasses, his natural hair color and some
awesome suits. It would involve mummies, haunted houses, ornithology, mysteries
in Manhattan’s Chinatown,
fashionable menswear, and a great deal of alcohol and geekery.Please underline which statement is
more like you:“I am a vacation spa because I am laid back and
relaxed.”“I am a ten-countries in ten-days tour vacation,
because I do things as fast as possible.”Please complete the
sentencesI love pizza with mushrooms, broccoli, zucchini, tomato
slices, olives, veggie sausage, and goat cheese.I’m always ready for unexpected wormhole through space and
time or possible rescue abandoned kittens.When I’m alone, I talk to myself, but mostly write.You’d never be able to tell, but I am just a little bit
weird. And unusually short.If I had a halo it would be made from the bones of my
enemies.If I could model vintage inspired menswear I’d do it in a
heartbeat.I can never be a professional pole dancer because I’m not
coordinated enough.Find Me HereTwitter: http://twitter.com/acosmistmachineFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/EeOttoman -
Historical: Under the Moon Gate @MarilynBaron | Interview #RLFblog #thriller
Under the Moon Gate Marilyn Baron, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. Let’s talk about
your book, Under the Moon GateGenre: Historical Romantic ThrillerPublisher: The Wild Rose PressCover artist: Kim MendozaLength: 354 pagesHeat rating: SensualTagline: A compelling tale of love and intrigue set in WW II
and contemporary Bermuda.Blurb:Dashing sea captain Nathaniel Morgan sails into the life of prim
and proper Bermuda heiress Patience Whitestone
and threatens to expose her family secrets—ruinous secrets she wasn’t aware of.
The two are immediately at odds when Nathaniel moors his vessel in front of her
estate and refuses to leave until he finds the cache of Swiss gold he’s convinced
was buried somewhere on the property during World War II. Can Patience save herself
and her family’s reputation when she finds herself reluctantly drawn to this determined
“pirate”? Or will someone from the past make good on his threat to destroy
them both? Their fate is inextricably linked to Nazi plots and to the beautiful
moon gates of Bermuda in this compelling tale of
love and intrigue.Buy links:Amazon http://amazon.com/Under-the-Moon-Gate-ebook/dp/B00CGDQ1S4/ref=sr_1_3?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1367562749&sr=1-3The Wild Rose Press http://wildrosepublishing.com/maincatalog_v151/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=191&products_id=5235What are your main characters’ names, ages, and occupations?Patience Whitestone is a virginal 27-year-old heiress to the
Whitestone fortune in Bermuda.Nathaniel Morgan, about 30, is a sea captain from Virginia who’s determined
to expose Patience’s family secrets at all costs.Interview
Who has helped you the most in your career as an author?My critique partners and other writing colleagues as well as
writing courses I’ve taken.When you write, what things do you want close at hand? (Coffee,
water, chocolate… pictures of gorgeous hunks for inspiration…?)Chocolate is always good. I may be the only person on the planet
who does not drink coffee. I do love hot chocolate.When you’re not writing, what would we find you doing?Reading for sure. I love to sit in the sun and read.Are you a plotter, or do you prefer to make it up on the spur
of the moment?I’m a definite pantser. I just write and then go back and edit.Looking back at your first book, what do you wish you had
done differently?I wish I hadn’t tried to include so many time periods in one
book.What’s your writing schedule like?When I’m in the edit stage, I’m intense and respect the deadline.
When I’m writing a new book I write when I can, fitting it in between my “day
job.”Any advice for new authors?Finish the book. You can always fix copy on a page. You cannot
fix a blank page.What aspect of your life do you write into your books?I write a lot about older women nearer to my age. I include my
personal preferences—foods I love, colors I love, places I’ve been.When an idea hits you, what do you do to capture it?I take notes on any available slip of paper in my purse or on
in the Notes section on my iPhone. I try to carry around a small notebook for this
purpose, but it’s not always available.If you knew it would be a bestseller, what book would you
write that you might not write otherwise?So far, I’ve written every book I’ve wanted to.What’s keeping you from writing that book?Actually, I’ve been very
prolific this year. By the end of the year I will have five books published, one
self-published and four under contract with a traditional publisher. Not all may
be released in 2013.What other jobs have you held besides writing? Or jobs you’ve
done while you were a writer.I head my own public
relations firm. I’ve been editor of a regional corporate newsletter, marketing manager,
and special events manager for AT&T; I was an Information Specialist for the
Florida Department of Corrections (the prison system) where I learned to work with
printers (the inmates in the institution that housed the printing press) and I heard
a lot of “fish” stories (I’m innocent). On my first day on the job four
women escaped the women’s correctional institution and we had a tent city situation
when the system got overcrowded. I spent one summer at the Downingtown Inn
in Pennsylvania
as a reservationist, living on the property in a situation similar to Dirty Dancing.My most exciting projects
were involvement in the Olympics in Atlanta, Sydney, Salt Lake
City and the LA Olympics. Annual reports for one client
that involved travel throughout Europe, were also
very interesting.Which of your books was the hardest to write and why?
Sixth Sense Under the Moon Gate took 10 years to perfect. I wasn’t writing
all that time. Most of that time it was dormant. But the book has been through many
iterations. It started out encompassing three generations and I finally opted for
two generations in one book and one, in the 17th century, in the prequel, Destiny:
A Bermuda Love Story.What are you currently reading for fun? Anything for research?I just finished Revenge Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger, which
I really enjoyed. I got to meet the author twice at book signings. I’m in two book
clubs, so between books I read for pleasure and books for the book clubs, I’m never
without a book. I recently went on a Behind the Scenes tour on a Mediterranean cruise
to do research for an upcoming book, a murder mystery that takes place on a ship.What’s the best gift you ever received?The best recent gift was from my children. Two tickets to an
Andrea Bocelli concert in Atlanta
in December. I love him.If you could time travel what era would be your first stop?World War II.Do you believe in luck?Absolutely. I’ve been very fortunate in my life.What kind of music do you listen to while driving? Same question
when writing?Andrea Bocelli and Broadway music. I love music from the ’40s.Do you play any musical instruments?No. I took piano lessons
but they didn’t take. All I remember is Heart and Soul.What is your secret talent?I don’t have a sense
of smell so I have a well-developed sixth sense.What’s your favorite movie?CasablancaAre you the eldest, middle, baby, or only child?Eldest.Do you think it’s important
to write in just one genre?No. I write humorous women’s fiction, historical romance, romantic
suspense and paranormal.How did you get your start in the industry?I joined Georgia Romance Writers.What is the most important thing you do for your career now,
as compared to when you first started writing?Social media. Create my Web site.What websites do you visit daily?I comment on my group blog, Petit Fours and Hot Tamales.If you could change something about your first book, what
would it be?I’d offer it in print format, not just as an EBook.What do you enjoy most about writing?The freedom and flexibility, the creativity.If you could give the younger version of yourself advice what
would it be?Keep writing. Don’t give up.What is your work ethic when it comes to writing?I have a strong work ethic, but I’m primarily motivated by deadlines.
If something is due I’ll get right on it. If not, I tend to procrastinate.Do things your family or friends do ever end up in a book?OMG. All the time. My sister always prefaces everything she says
with, “Now, this better not end up in your book.” My other sister and
sometimes writing partner gave me a sweatshirt that said, “Be Careful or You’ll
End Up In My Novel.” I write down snippets of conversations wherever I hear
them, at the hair salon, in the grocery store, at dinner. Sorry, if you say something
interesting, you’re likely to end up in my books.Which of your books would you recommend to someone who doesn’t
normally read your genre, and why?My favorite book so far is Under the Moon Gate, my newest release.
It’s a historical, romantic thriller and it has intrigue, spies, romance, and humor.
I think people actually prefer the WW II-era romance to the contemporary.What kind of books do you read when taking a break from your
own writing?I love anything Nora Roberts writes. I love women’s fiction.
I love spy novels.What do you think is the future of traditional publishing?I think it’s great but I also like self-publishing. My sister
and I cowrote two books, Murder at the Outlet Mall, a comedic mystery, and The Edger,
a humorous women’s fiction and we enjoyed that experience. We also wrote a musical
and are thinking of self-publishing it while waiting to get it produced.What was the proudest moment of your life so far?When I won the Maggie Award at the Georgia Romance Writers Conference
in 2012.Imagine you get to go on a dream vacation, but you have only
one hour to pack and leave, and it starts as soon as you finish this interview.
What will you take with you and where will you go?My summer dresses, bathing suit and cover up, hat, sandals, something
dressy. I would take my husband or daughters and probably go to Italy.
We just got back from a Mediterranean Cruise and I’m ready to go back to The Amalfi
Coast.What is your favorite holiday and why?Labor Day because we go to our condo in Florida.What good book have you read recently?Dorothea Benton Franks’ The Last Original Wife.What do you like to do when you’re bored?Watch TV, actually fall asleep in front of the TV.If you were a color, what color would you be?Definitely green. That’s
my favorite color and I haven’t wavered in that since I was born. I have gravitated
toward lighter greens, like sea greens and blue greens.Please underline which statement is more like you:“I am a vacation spa because I am laid back and relaxed.”“I am a ten-countries in ten-days tour vacation, because
I do things as fast as possible.” But I wish I were laid back and relaxed and
could enjoy a vacation spa.Please complete the sentences
I love pizza with pepperoni and mushrooms, cheese and black
olives.I’m always ready for a vacation.When I’m alone, I like to read.You’d never be able to tell, but I don’t have a sense of smell.If I had a halo it would be made
of gold.If I could find a producer, I would love for my play
Memory Lane
to be on Broadway.Previous Books
Murder at the Outlet Mall, a comedic mystery available in eBook
or print format at http://amazon.com/Murder-at-Outlet-Mall-ebook/dp/B00BGQLOKW.The Edger, humorous women’s fiction available on Amazon Kindle
at http://amazon.com/dp/B006Y3P12YParanormal short stories from TWB Press. A Choir of Angels, Follow
an Angel, The Stand-In Bridegroom and Dead Mix at http://twbpress.com/authormarilynbaron.html
Marilyn Baron Books Coming Soon
Sixth Sense, a paranormal romantic suspense, from The Wild Rose
Press.Reluctant psychic Katherine Crystal, dubbed “Crystal Ball
Kate,” is thrust into the national spotlight when she accurately predicts the
death of a movie actor’s young son in a private plane crash. Besieged by requests
to use her powers to help others, she realizes why her parents had warned her never
to let anyone know of her visions.By-the-book Atlanta
police detective Jack Hale harbors a deep-seated distrust of psychics and ignores
Katherine’s warnings when she calls to report her premonition. Jack is forced to
partner with Kate, who uses her eerie sensitivity to evil to help him catch a serial
killer in Sydney, Australia, but that’s only the beginning
of the story. Jack and Kate are drawn into the investigation of a mystery surrounding
Kate’s birth and find murder and romance among a secret society of psychics in the
quaint seaside spiritualist community of Casa
Spirito, Florida.Significant Others, a humorous women’s fiction from The Wild
Rose Press, Christmas 2013.Find Me Here
Website: http://marilynbaron.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/MarilynBaron -
Historical: The Princes Wanted @robindanner |Interview #RLFblog
The Princes Wanted Robin Danner, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. Let’s talk about
your book, The Princes Wanted.Genre: Historical FantasyPublisher: Liquid Silver BooksCover artist: Lyn TaylorLength: 104 pagesHeat rating: 4Tagline: A carriage robbery turns into more than Wren ever expected,
including finding out she can love again.Blurb:Return to the magical kingdom of Noventia in Book 4 of Robin Danner’s The
Princes series. When a carriage ride turns into a robbery, The Duke of Aronia is
determined to see the thief punished and his property returned. Little did he realize
the quest for vengeance would lead to unexpected surprises, danger, and love!The Duke of Aronia has it all—good
looks, admiration, and the love of his royal family. The one thing he no longer
has is a signet ring given to him by his beloved grandfather. To find his ring,
Niall is prepared to do whatever it takes.Wren Mosley has lost everything—her
parents, her husband, even her home. She resorts to robbery to protect those she
loves. On a snowy night, she encounters the duke and steals his ring. Little does
she know agreeing to help him recover it will take them both on a journey into danger
and love.Buy links:Liquid Silver Books http://lsbooks.com/robin-danner-c214.phpAmazon http://amzn.com/B00CO6PVKW/What are your main characters’ names, ages, and occupations?Wren Moseley is a twenty-one
year old widow who is struggling to maintain her family’s estate and beloved village.
Niall, the Duke of Aronia, is the thirty-year-old son of the Aronian king, who is
on his deathbed.Interview
Tell us about your story’s world. What is it like in this
period or place?In my Princes series, much of the stories take place in Noventia,
a fictional kingdom. For this book, I headed to Aronia, a neighboring kingdom that
is like the “Paris”
of the semi-historical world I’ve created.What inspired you to write this book?This is the fourth book
in the series, so of course the preceding books were inspiration. But I mostly drew
on the Robin Hood tale as I created Wren and Niall’s story. It was fun to create
a role reversal, which is typical in my books. Men aren’t the only ones who get
to have all the fun!Which character in your current book do you think readers
will like the most? Why?Definitely Wren. Although
her brother, Wilhem, is quickly becoming a favorite. Wren is a strong heroine, one
who is determined to protect what she loves. It’s easy to fall a little in love
with her.Why do you write?I write because I enjoy
it. No matter whether it gets published or not, I love weaving a story and making
it turn out exactly how I want it to. Even though sometimes my endings even surprise
me!When you’re not writing, what would we find you doing?Sleeping, I hope! If
I’m not at the day job, I’m pretty much stationed at the computer. There is so little
time as it is, that I have to squeeze in writing as much as I can.When an idea hits you, what do you do to capture it?Typically titles come
to me first, so I usually jot them down in my “Story Idea” folder if I’m
at my computer. If I’m away from home, I make a note in my cell phone for future
reference. Inspiration comes to me when I’m driving usually, which is always a coin
toss on whether I’ll actually remember it by the time I get where I’m going.What’s the best gift you ever received?Do you believe in luck?Since I’m fond of blackjack,
I would have to say yes. Also happy to say I’m a fairly lucky person…or maybe I
just always look at the silver lining.Do you play any musical instruments?I can play the piano a tiny bit. I also play the clarinet. Band
geek here!What is your secret talent?I can blow a chewing
gum bubble with my nose.What’s your favorite movie?Sommersby, a Civil War-era
movie featuring one of my faves, Richard Gere.Are you the eldest, middle, baby, or only child?I’m two of these actually.
I’m the middle child, but I’m the only girl. So that means I’m special. ; )Please complete the sentence
I love pizza with mushrooms.I’m always ready for bed.When I’m alone, I must be daydreaming cause I’m never alone.You’d never be able to tell, but I’m very shy.If I had a halo it would be the
one Beyonce sings about.If I could win the lottery I’d retire.I can never eat seafood because it stinks.
Robin Danner Previous Books
The Princes BoundThe Princes DeterminedThe Princes KnightedStroke of MidnightVixen VirginsMy Footman, My PrinceDamienThe Viscount’s MuseThe Game of DesireBooks Coming Soon
I’m currently working on the fifth and final Princes book, featuring
Wilhem and Charity.Find Me Here
Website: http://robindanner.webs.comTwitter: http://twitter.com/robindannerFacebook: http://facebook.com/robindannerauthorGoodreads: http://goodreads.com/robindanner -
Contemporary: All Grown Up | Interview @sadiegrubor #RLFblog
All Grown Up Sadie Grubor, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. Let’s talk about
your book, All Grown Up.Genre: Contemporary Steamy RomanceBuy links:Amazon http://amzn.com/B00EAAPFWO/Publisher: SelfCover artist: Victoria S. TiceLength: 103,408 wordsHeat rating: Steamy to HotTagline: Can true love prevail
once you’re all grown up?Blurb:
“I was fourteen when it happened. The day the Mackey’s moved
into the house next door. The day that changed my life, as much as it was, forever.
A tiny, blonde girl standing on my doorstep would be the beginning of the craziness
which became my life. This girl became my best friend, my confidant and side kick.
She also introduced me to the love of my life.”Chloe, a computer and gaming nerd, hides behind the scenes in
school and keeps to herself. Mina enters her world like a hurricane, helping her
find herself and introduces her to Leo, Mina’s gorgeous older brother. Chloe instantly
developed a crush, but knows he only sees her as Mina’s best friend. Or does he?Leo, graduating high school and trying to figure out what to
do with his life, becomes immediately mesmerized by a gorgeous, tall brunette, dancing
like she hadn’t a care in the world and laughing without restraint. Dumbfounded
to find out this amazingly beautiful girl is Chloe, Mina’s best friend. He fights
against his desire, determined he and Chloe cannot be together. But how long can
you fight against true love?All Grown Up is a laugh out loud, heartwarming and heart breaking
tale following the lives of Chloe and Leo and all of their misfit friends. Through
long distance and separate paths of life, can true love prevail once you’re all
grown up?What are your main characters’ names, ages, and occupations?Chloe Fisher –high school Computer Geek to Wife and Mother to
Owner of Music LabelLeo Mackey –College boy to Music ProducerBoth characters are late twenties by middle to end. They start
the story in high school.Interview
What do you enjoy most about writing?Delving into a new life, world, and character is exhilarating.
It’s very similar to when I read and get to be a part of something or step into
someone else’s shoes. I can be a dragon slayer, exotic dancer, FBI agent, serial
killer, etc. Who doesn’t like to venture outside the boundaries of the real world
once in a while?Writing allows this same feeling, but with a little more kick.
I get to be master of my creations. Not only do I get to step into a character’s
shoes, but I get to decide the character’s fate and feelings.No I don’t have a God complex.
Not at all. Why do you ask? JIf you could choose anyone to be your mentor who would it
be?Kristen Ashley and Evangeline Anderson. I know you asked for
one, but these two are right up there at the top for me. I love both their writing
styles, the alpha males they bring to life, and their ability to create such amazing
stories, heroines, and overall series.These two women are amazingly talented, social, interactive,
and can write a scene so steamy hot you may just be hospitalized for dehydration.If you could give the younger version of yourself advice what
would it be?*Takes the hand of the
RLF Ghost of writer’s past’s hand (RLFGWP)*“Write down all those ideas you keep thinking about, Stupid!
Oh, Geesh-ush, look at me. NO, don’t just forget about them!”I turn to RLFGWP.“It’s too painful to watch myself, please take me back.
I promise to keep paper and pen on hand at all times so I never do this again. I’ve
learned my lesson.”*Returns to present. RLFGWP
lets me off with a warning.”All the amazing ideas that coursed through my head when I was
younger, but of course now I can’t quite resurrect from the depths of my memory,
would be helpful now. I wrote when I was younger, but a lot of things I threw away
thinking I’d never need that again. If only I’d known that writing – a LOT of writing – was in my future, I’d have held on to them.Then there was a time when I didn’t really read. I’m talking
years where I put it aside, along with any ideas that tried to emerge. All the poor
characters I suppressed are now battling inside my head on a daily basis to be released.
Resulting in my current self-diagnosed Multiple Character Disorder (MCD).(note from Kayelle:
next year, the Ghost of the RLF Writer’s Past might become a regular feature on
this blog. Just sayin’.)Do things your family or friends do ever end up in a book?Absolutely! While I may change things up a bit and alter a couple
things, family and friends are a huge source of inspiration and material. :)For example: Christopher from Falling Stars was strongly influenced
by a couple of my cousins. Viola from Modern Arrangements Trilogy was inspired by
my aunts and a family friend. Most of my teenage and young woman inspiration comes
from my sister, her friends, my daughter, and from my own experiences and friends
all those many years ago.What are some jobs you’ve done before (or while) you were
a writer?I actually still am working full time outside of my home. At
this time, I’ve worked with this company for over six years and have gone through
a couple of organization structure changes. However, I like to just call myself
a glorified spreadsheet maker.Which of your books would you recommend to someone who doesn’t
normally read your genre, and why?Most of my adult works are contemporary. If it’s someone who
doesn’t typically read contemporary romance, then I would probably suggest Live-In
Position, which is a bit tamer than my current releases. Or perhaps Falling Stars,
since there is a bit of mystery surrounding our leading man.What kind of books do you read when taking a break from your
own writing?I’m so eclectic I can’t begin to narrow down my ‘kind’ of book.
I just came off of a tattooed/bad boy/rocker kick and am leaning more toward Sci-Fi
style romance/erotica and shifters. I was on a werewolf kick a couple months ago.What do you think is the future of traditional publishing?Honestly, I don’t know, but I’m curious to see where publishing
goes next. I mean, I don’t believe that the traditional publishing companies are
going anywhere anytime soon. But I do think they have gotten a wake-up call about
staying with the times and realizing that they can’t monopolize the market as they
have in the past.What good book have you read recently?As I’m answering these, I’m reading Hard Mated by Jennifer Ashley
and it is owning me.What do you like to do when you’re bored?Baking, reading, and watching horror movies.If your life became a movie, who would you want to play you?Rebel Wilson.
:)How do you take your coffee?Hazelnut Creamer and 3 packs of SplendaPlease underline which statement is more like you:“I am a vacation spa because I am laid back and relaxed.”“I am a ten-countries in ten-days tour vacation, because
I do things as fast as possible.”Please complete the sentences
I love pizza with diced pepperoni, mushrooms, extra cheese.I’m always ready for a nap or a horror movie.When I’m alone, I write or watch bad C rated Sci-Fy or horror
on Chiller or Netflix.You’d never be able to tell, but I’m actually a HUGE Excel
nerd and X-Men fanatic (I’m talking comic books and back stories. Yeah, I pretty
much know most of the backstory to the main characters.)If I had a halo it would be held
up by my horns.If I could have superpowers I’d be Professor X from
XMen or The Phoenix.I can never be completely serious all the time because
life’s too short and I’m just not that kind of person.Previous Books
Here
Comes the Bride (Book 2 – Modern Arrangements Trilogy)Happily
Ever Addendum (Book 3 – Modern Arrangements Trilogy)Live-In
Position (writing as V.S. Tice) Contemp. RomanceAmongst
the Ruins (writing as Saewod Tice) – Y.A.Books Coming Soon
-Hidden in the Stars (2nd book in the Falling Stars
Series) expected fall/winter 2013-Vegas Follows You Home (standalone) expected winter 2013Contest
Win a signed print copy of my new release – All Grown Up OR an
All Grown Up Tote bag and goodies. Just leave a comment below and two winners will
be randomly chosen.Find Me Here
Website: www.sadiegrubor.comBlog: www.booknerdrevelation.comTwitter: www.twitter.com/sadiegruborPinterest: www.pinterest.com/sadiegrubor
.jpg)
