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Character Interview: Dawn – Reborn to Burn @TheAnnaDurand #RLFblog #PNR
Reborn to Burn
by Anna DurandThe character interview allows a hero or heroine to tell
readers about himself or herself. Today’s interview is with Dawn from Reborn to
Burn.Interview with Dawn
Tell us about yourself,
please.Until yesterday, I was a mummy who died 3,000 years ago in Ancient
Egypt. Scientists regenerated my body, though nobody knows how or why I woke up.
Since I have no memories of my previous life, I let my hero Jake name me. He chose
Dawn, because the Egyptians believed the dawn was a time of rebirth.What can you not do (but
need to do) during this story?I need to remember my first life, understand why I was reborn,
and escape from the scientists who are hunting me.What inner doubt causes
you the most difficulty?I feel I shouldn’t be alive; I’m an abomination, a freak with
DNA from frogs and microscopic creatures. Am I truly human again, or something more
sinister? The question haunts me.In the story world your
author created, explain what it is you fear most and why.I worry I’ll turn into a zombie or some other unnatural monster.
Jake says that’s ridiculous, but who knows? Hey, I’m a resurrected mummy girl, so
anything seems possible.Tell us about your significant
other, that person who makes living worthwhile.Thaat would be Jake Maxwell, the man who helped me break out
of Redeo Biotech. He claims he’s just a grad student, but I suspect he’s a secret
agent or maybe a superhero in hiding, given his talent for outsmarting the bad guys.
He doesn’t see a monster when he looks at me, just a woman — and he awakens desires
in me I never imagined existed.What would that person
say about you?Jake says I’m a woman, not a thing. He calls me beautiful, sexy,
and wonderful — and more importantly, he makes me feel that way.About the Writer
I’m an award-winning writer, a reader, a freelance librarian,
and an audiobook addict. I specialize in sexy, suspenseful paranormal romances.Why did you choose this
character for the interview today?Reborn to Burn, and whole Reborn series, is all about Dawn’s
journey. Jake undergoes a transformation, too, but the stories revolve around Dawn’s
literal rebirth and the questions swirling around her origins and nature. She is
a mystery — a woman with no memory, no name (until Jake christens her Dawn), and
no explanation for her awakening.When writing the book,
what did you discover about this character that surprised you?I uncovered a shocking secret about Dawn and what rebirth has
done to her, but I wouldn’t want to spoil the big surprise! I also learned she’s
willing to sacrifice herself to save Jake, which surprised Dawn, too.Are any sequels planned
for this book?Yes. Reborn to Burn is the second book in the Reborn series,
with Reborn to Die as the first one. The third installment, Reborn to Avenge, will
be published later this year.What genre(s) would you
like to write that you haven’t tried yet?I’d love to try historical romance and urban fantasy. I read
voraciously, and those are two of my favorite genres — after paranormal romance,
of course!About the Book
Title Reborn to BurnGenre Paranormal romanceAuthor Anna DurandBook heat level (based on movie ratings): RAfter three thousand years as a mummy, Dawn awakened to a dangerous
new reality where science and the supernatural collide. Her only ally is Jake Maxwell,
a mysterious grad student with an unusual talent for evading bad guys. Dawn’s resurrection
spells trouble and power for the scientists responsible, and they have no intention
of letting her go without a fight. But as she flees with Jake, a shocking revelation
about her newfound life rocks them both. While their enemies close in, they discover
a fiery passion — and a bond deeper and stronger than time itself. But can they
outrun the past before their future is shattered?Buy This Book
Publisher http://www.jacobsvillebooks.com/fiction/ReborntoBurn.phpBarnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/reborn-to-burn-anna-durand/1120874280?ean=2940150049413ARe https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-reborntoburn-1693818-140.htmlSmashwords https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/500202Author Social Media
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Character Interview: A Bit of Heaven @LaurenLinwood #RLFblog #medieval
A Bit of Heaven on Earth
by Lauren LinwoodThe character interview allows a hero or heroine to tell readers
about himself or herself. Today’s interview is with Gavin of Ashgrove.Tell us about yourself,
please.I am Lord Gavin of Ashgrove—or I was. I went to fight with the
Black Prince in England’s war against France and was captured in a battle where
we were far outnumbered. The French sent a ransom demand to my father. He refused
to pay it. I spent two years in a squalid prison until a sympathetic priest helped
me escape. I returned and confronted my father, wondering at his cruelty. He told
me my mother was dead, that I was a bastard, and I no longer could lay claim to
my good name or lands.In the story world your
author created, explain what it is you fear most and why.I fear that I have no place in this world. My entire identity
has been ripped from me. With my mother dead, I cannot ask her who my true sire
was. I have lost my name, my lands, my fortune—and now I have lost my heart to a
woman I can never marry. I do not know if this life is worth living if I cannot
have her by my side.Tell us about your significant
other, that person who makes living worthwhile.Elizabeth of Kentwood has claimed my heart. When my father banned
me from Ashgrove, I turned to Lord Aldred, whom I fostered with as a boy and who
has been England’s greatest warrior. I sought his sage advice. I came to Kentwood
to find Aldred now an old man, close to death, and his estate run by his much younger
wife, a famed and opinionated beauty. At first, Elizabeth and I butted heads like
rams. Then I came to know her, and it led to love. But with no children, Kentwood
will revert to King Edward, and he shall name a new husband for Elizabeth soon after
Aldred’s death. I know that Edward would never hear my suit, for I’ve become a penniless
knight and have no home to offer Elizabeth.What would that person
say about you?Ah, my sweet Elizabeth would say I was headstrong, honorable,
and yet tender of heart.If someone from your past
showed up, who would you NOT want it to be, and why?‘Tis already happened, and I cannot believe I feel such hatred
in my heart. My closest friend Robert was captured in battle with me, and he returned
to England once his family paid his ransom. His estate borders Kentwood, and I fear
the king will decide to join Robert and Elizabeth in marriage and combine the two
estates for defense purposes. To see my Elizabeth joined in marriage to Robert would
be my worst nightmare.Why are you happy (or
not happy) with the way your story ended?Suffice it to say that Mistress Linwood wove her magic and gave
Elizabeth and me a happy ending beyond our dreams. She made the impossible possible,
and we owe her a debt of gratitude that reaches from now till the end of time.About the Author
Lauren Linwood became a teacher who wrote on the side to maintain
her sanity in a sea of teenage hormones. Her romances use history as a backdrop
to place her characters in extraordinary circumstances, where their intense desire
and yearning for one another grow into the deep, tender, treasured gift of love.Lauren, a native Texan, lives in a Dallas suburb with her family.
An avid reader, moviegoer, and sports fan, she manages stress by alternating yoga
with five mile walks. She is thinking about starting a support group for Pinterest
and House Hunters addicts.Why did you choose this
character for the interview today?I decided to reveal a bit about the story from Gavin’s point
of view because most romance writers immediately think of how the woman feels. I
wanted readers to see that Gavin is every bit as romantic and heartbroken over the
possibility of losing his love as a woman would be. He might be a stoic warrior,
but he is as passionate in his love for Elizabeth as she is for him!What genre(s) would you
like to write that you haven’t tried yet?Actually, I’ve started on a new journey. I’ve released five historical
romances and have a sixth coming out in March. Although I love writing historicals,
I wanted to challenge myself a bit and push my creative limits. The result? Leave
Yesterday Behind, a romantic suspense, is coming out in June of 2015, and my editor
just bought a second romantic suspense entitled Illusions of Death. My goal is to
start alternating and publishing historicals and romantic suspense books each year.What would your readers
be surprised to learn about you?Believe it or not, as a reader, romance is not my favorite genre!
Don’t get me wrong—I read a ton of romances and love them—but my favorite book to
pick up is a thriller. I enjoy books by authors such as Steve Berry, David Baldacci,
and Jeff Abbott.Why should readers who
haven’t picked up one of your books before give this one a try?I’ve had readers tell me that this is their favorite book of
all the ones they’ve read of mine. They’ve said there’s just something about this
couple and storyline that touched them. It’s also the favorite of my critique partner.Is there anything you’d
like to say to your readers?I appreciate every book of mine that you purchase and every email
when you share how much you enjoyed my characters and their love story. It’s a thrill
each time to hear these words, and it makes me want to keep telling my stories for
many years to come.About the Book
Title: A Bit of Heaven on EarthGenre: medieval historical romanceAuthor: Lauren LinwoodBook heat level (based on movie ratings): RWhen Gavin of Ashgrove and his closest friend are captured in
a fierce battle during the Hundred Years’ War, their captors demand a hefty ransom
from their fathers for their return. Robert is quickly set free, but Gavin’s father
refuses to pay for his son’s release, leaving him to rot in a squalid French prison.
Aided by a sympathetic priest, he escapes and returns home to England, only to find
he has been proclaimed a bastard and disinherited.With nowhere to turn Gavin journeys to Kentwood, where he fostered
as a boy, hoping Lord Aldred will take him on as a knight in his guard. The old
warrior is close to death, but he soon realizes Gavin is his son. Aldred plots to
have Gavin inherit Kentwood and marry his much younger wife, Elizabeth, a famed
and opinionated beauty who remains a virgin after a decade of marriage.Will the king recognize Lord Aldred’s first request of a marriage
between Elizabeth and Robert, uniting Robert’s estate with Kentwood—or will the
temperamental Edward reward Aldred’s years of service and honor a dying man’s final
request?Buy This Book
Publisher: Soul Mate Publishing: http://www.SoulMatePublishing.comAmazon: http://amzn.com/B00QHMH0IUAuthor Social Media
Website: http://www.laurenlinwood.comTwitter: http://twitter.com/LaurenLinwoodFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/laurenlinwoodYou May Also Like
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Bucket List: Harriet – Knights Vampire @kryssiefortune #RLFblog #vampirelove
Knights Vampire
by Kryssie FortuneThe bucket list interview allows a hero or heroine to tell readers
about himself or herself. Today’s list is from Harriet Mortlake.Age: 22Gender: FemaleBirthplace: LeedsProfession: ArchivistWelcome to Romance Lives
Forever. Your author introduced you. Now we’d like to get to know you better. Please
tell us about yourself.I’m nothing much really. I’m tall, almost six foot, and sadly
about ten pounds overweight. I don’t think there isn’t a diet I haven’t tried, or
failed to stick to.I’ve got a bit of a temper too. My dad used to hit mum, and I’ve
inherited my temper from him, I was twelve years old when I found him beating on
her in the kitchen. I was so angry that I hit him on the head with a frying pan
and dragged my mother off to a shelter. Mom’s convinced I saved her life that night,
but I’ve never lost my temper like that since. I daren’t. It scared me.I have a first class degree in library studies. I was lucky to
land this job at Whitborough Castle straight from university. If the last two archivists
hadn’t vanished, and I could have shaken the “someone’s watching me” thing,
it would have been my dream job.When someone dies, we
say they “kicked the bucket.” Therefore, a list of things that a person
wants to accomplish, places to go, situations to experience, and so on have become
known as a “Bucket List.” We’d like to know yours, please. If you haven’t
made one before, perhaps now would be a good time. Who knows? It might inspire another
book. While you’re at it, how about telling us about some of your other favorite
things? Here are the questions.What are two places you
would like to visit before you die, and why?I want to sail up the Amazon and see pink dolphins. They sound
amazing. Maybe that could my honeymoon trip.I’d like to visit Jerusalem too and follow in the steps of the
crusaders. There’s something romantic about the Knights Templar or the Knights Hospitaller.
My personal favorites are the Knights Defender though.Where is a place you would
never like to return, and why?The hidden dungeon beneath Whitborough Castle. I can smell the
stale urine and feces just thinking about it.I didn’t much like university life. I was too geeky to fit in.
Shall I tell you a secret? I got angry when my one and only boyfriend told me I
was frigid. I tossed his clothes out the window and shoved out into the dorm’s corridor
stark naked.I suppose the worst place ever was my childhood home. Dad was
a bully who liked to make me cry.Who is someone you would
like to meet, and why?Can you imagine a real live knight defender let loose in the
21st century. I don’t mean some geeky re-enactor. Imagine a genuine knight with
the muscles to swing a broadsword and the courtly grace of Queen Eleanor’s courts.
Wouldn’t that be something?Oh, did you mean someone real? I’m actually a bit of dreamer,
but maybe Julian Richards. Never heard of him? I’m geeky, but he’s the archeologist
come media presenter who did an in depth study of Stonehenge. Mum bought me his
popup book of Stonehenge before she died as a spoof gift, but it’s one of my most
treasured possessions.Who is someone you would
like to avoid, and why?Real or fantasy? I wouldn’t care to meet Blaxton’s wicked cousin
Rolf again. He’s got a vicious streak a mile wide. He wanted to create his own vampire
army and take over the world. Human life means nothing to him.If you could time travel
to any date, what would it be, and what would you do there?I’d love to go back to the 1180’s when Peter de Ferrers built
Whitborough Castle. He had three sons back then, and I’d love to meet all of them
before Cousin Rolf murdered them.What is your birth order?I’m not sure I understand the question. I almost answered Sagittarius
then it struck me you were asking about my family. I’m an only child, an orphan
now, and I still miss my mum.I was born fully human. Obviously I’m different now.Tell us about your favorite
toy as a child.I had this teddy but my dad through it out in a fit of temper.
I never really got attached to anything else. It hurt too much. I was the kid who
lived in the library and read every book they possessed.Describe your favorite
food and how it’s prepared.Chocolate, chocolate, and more chocolate. A rare steak with a
mountain of freshly fried chips, fried onion rings and side salad sounds good too.Tell us about your best
friend.Blaxton de Ferrers. He’s my everything. We talk for hours and
never get bored. He was alone for centuries, but we’ve just discovered he has friends
in Zurich. I just love to see him smile. Oh, did I say he’s a billionaire property
developer with a philanthropic streak and a former Knight Defender?Buy This Book
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): RLoose ID http://www.loose-id.com/knights-vampire.htmlAmazon US http://amzn.to/1umoSyYAmazon UK http://amzn.to/1Ch1LMxAmazon AU http://bit.ly/1BeXhVmARe http://bit.ly/1AOLsm5About the Author
I could read before I could walk – or so my mother says. I definitely
loved books, but at that stage I probably liked to look at the pictures. I do remember
a lovely old-fashioned library with parquet floors and filing cabinets with a card
index. I really loved that place.Jump forward to my adult years. Two children and happy marriage
later, my heart valve collapsed. After a terrible prognosis and an amazing surgeon,
I’m strong and tough again. However, it was time I reached for my dream and started
to write that book I’d been going on about.Fortunately Loose ID liked it. I’m grateful for their support.
Knights Vampire is my fifth book, and I’m really proud of it.Author Social Media
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Character Interview: Jacob, Cowboy of Mine @LB_Red_Author #RLFblog #timetravel
Interview with Jacob Cameron
Tell us about yourself,
please.Hello. I’m Jacob Cameron. Jake. I’ve heard from my older brother,
Duncan, he was interviewed here too, so I should have prepared better. Ach, but
’tis difficult to talk ’bout myself.Um, let’s see. I was raised in Durness, Scotland, the Highlands
for those who don’t ken. I was raised in the 17th century, but was rescued by a
mischievous man who thinks he’s the Norse god, Odin, who shot me through many other
eras since I met him. Then I wound up in Montana in 1887, in a brutally cold winter.
However, I met my Meredith who’s kept me warm since.What special skills do
you rely on?Well, I’m fast. I hope that doesna sound as if I’m a braggart,
but I am fast. When the man calling himself Odin first landed me in the West, I
learned how to draw a pistol and how to shoot the new fangled rifles, which have
a hell of a lot better aim since the muskets of 1653. Anyway, I rely on my speed
often.Tell us about your significant other, that person who makes living
worthwhile.Oh, that’s my Meredith. Actually, I’ve come to learn she’s a
doctorate. Mighty smart wee thing, she is, my Meredith. Well, what can I say about
my sweetheart? She’s bonny, ye ken? And she’s just a wee thing, so when I saw her
the first time, I thought she was part fae. I ken, I was bein’ fanciful, but she
does so look like a fae with her little nose and huge violet eyes. Aye, that’s right.
She has violet eyes that stole my heart from the very moment I caught sight of her.
And, Lord, I havena even told ye about how brilliant she is, have I? She is. And
she’s generous. And brave. And, och, the list could go on and on.What would that person
say about you?Hmm, that’s a good question. What would Meredith say ’bout me?
Well, she tells me I gave her a home and a future to look forward to, and that makes
me right proud I’ve provided that for her. Makes me want keep providin’ that for
her too.What is your family like?(Jake laughs) My family, ‘cept my mother o’ course, was all lads.
My poor ma, right? So I had four brothers, but one of my brothers passed away in
a war now more than three hundred years ago. Still, I miss him, Douglas. My other
brothers and I are close, we’re the best of mates as well as being brothers, ye
ken? We’re all very different, but when we’re together, we all fit. And now my brothers
and I have been singled out by time-traveling deities. ‘Tis difficult to stay a
step ahead of the muses and gods flinging us through time, so we’ve discovered ’tis
best to just relax and enjoy the adventure while it lasts.Why are you happy (or
not happy) with the way your story ended?Are ye jestin’? I’m very happy. I ended up with the prettiest,
wee lass I’ve ever seen. I have no idea how I got this lucky. But I am the luckiest
man alive, I’d venture to say.About the Writer
As a military historian by day, sometimes Red
does feel a bit clandestine when she writes romance at night. No one knows that
while she researches heroes of the past and present, she uses everything for her
characters in her books. Her secret’s been safe . . . until now.She lives in Montana with her family and far
too many animals but never enough books.She loves her readers,
so please feel free to contact her at http://www.redljameson.comWhy did you choose this
character for the interview today?As I began to write Jake, I just fell in love with the guy. He
tries so hard to do the right thing, in a world where right and wrong are blurred.
And he’s a guy very similar to a couple fellas in my life, the kind of guy—very
rare—who wears his heart on his sleeve. I really felt for him, because he’s had
a few broken hearts, so I had to give him a happily ever after of his own.When writing the book,
what did you discover about this character that surprised you?Oh, Jake surprised me in every scene. He was so much more virtuous
than I had planned. Although, he’s in the Western era, in Montana in 1887, he’s
really a knight in shining armor. Okay, he’s a knight in shining armor who happens
to have a fast draw and looks good in a black Stetson.Are any sequels planned
for this book?Oh, yes! Jake has his brothers and there are other Highlanders
who need a good dose of time traveling and sassy, spunky heroines. So several more
books are planned!What genre(s) would you
like to write that you haven’t tried yet?Well, with time-travel romance I fulfill my love of both historical
and paranormal elements into one book. However, I would like to write historical
romance books and paranormal romance novels as well. I have too many story ideas.
So many ideas, too little time. However, I am thinking of no longer cleaning my
house to make more time. So please don’t visit me unexpectedly. Hee-hee!What would your readers
be surprised to learn about you?Even though I have in my biography that I am a military historian,
I think most people find it surprising. I am a woman, and military history is a
very masculine career. And I can attest to that. I very rarely worked around other
women. I think that’s one reason why writing romance was so critical for me. I really
needed more women in my life, and romance writers are mainly women. Yay!About the Book
Title Cowboy of MineGenre Time-Travel RomanceAuthor Red L. JamesonBook heat level (based on movie ratings): PG13 verging into RBook Three of the Glimpse Time Travel SeriesThe matchmaking, time-traveling muses have a huge problem. An
angry Norse god has just captured one of their mortals, refusing to tell them where
he took Jacob Cameron, let alone when.As a seventeenth-century Highlander, being shuttled through time
by a man calling himself Odin, might have been enough to crack Jake Cameron’s sanity.
He’s kept his mind only through grit, gumption, and the single goal to somehow return
to 1653 and his brothers. Landing in the freezing wilds of Montana in 1887, becoming
the sheriff for a small mining community, Jake now needs to make a plan to travel
back in time. However, when a wee fae-like woman walks into his life all his best-laid
intentions becomes hazy.As a thief and liar, Meredith Peabody knows she has no chance
with the new sheriff in town. Although, he melts her frozen heart with his protection
and smoldering looks. Even if she did have a chance with him, how could she ever
relate she’s not from this time? She might never get the chance because as soon
as she realizes her winter’s wish—for Jake to stay close—the criminal he’s hunting
turns the tables on him. But there’s no way in h-e-double hockey sticks Meredith
will let that happen.The muses have their work cut out for this glimpse—chasing after
a god, trying to find clues where and when their humans could be, and fitting in
time for dress shopping has been murder. Gods, hopefully not literally!Buy This Book
Amazon http://amzn.to/1xtvBKIBarnes and Noble http://bit.ly/1HWXRYXSmashwords https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/503750Author Social Media
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Character Interview: Earl of Crofton from Saving Crofton Hall by Rebecca Cohen @R_Cohen_writes #RLFblog #LGBT
Saving Crofton Hall
by Rebecca CohenTitle Saving Crofton HallGenre Contemporary gay romanceAuthor Rebecca CohenBook heat level (based on movie ratings): RBenjamin Redbourn, Earl of Crofton, has no intention of giving
up his beloved ancestral home without a fight. Faced with his mother’s gamblingdebts, forgery, and the possibility of foreclosure by the bank, Ben vows to make
Crofton Hall pay for herself. But opening an Elizabethan manor house to the public
isn’t a one man job. With time running out, Ben needs help—and fast.Ashley Niven has experience managing events, and he also loves
history. Being in charge of opening Crofton Hall is a dream come true. As he works
with Ben to prepare the house as a venue for lavish weddings and receptions, Ashley
finds himself drawn not just to the charm of the house but to the dashing Earl of
Crofton. Even if Ashley can look past Ben’s playboy reputation, he fears an affair
could prove too much of a distraction.But Crofton Hall has many secrets, and something hidden for over
four hundred years is about to change all their lives.Buy This Book
Dreamspinner Press http://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=5725&cPath=55_462Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Saving-Crofton-Hall-Stately-Passions-ebook/dp/B00PHX3ANY%3FSubscriptionId%3DAKIAJBDF5XQBATGDX4VQ%26tag%3Dspea06-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3DB00PHX3ANYBarnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/saving-crofton-hall-rebecca-cohen/1120816480?ean=2940150159464ARe https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-savingcroftonhall-1685551-149.htmlInterview with Benjamin Redbourn 16th Earl of Crofton
Tell us about yourself, please.My official title is the Right Honourable 16th Earl
of Crofton Lord Benjamin Redbourn. Or Lord Crofton if you prefer to shorten, but
I much prefer to be known as Ben. I’m in my early thirties, went to Harrow School,
and then Trinity College, Cambridge for university. The press still seem to think
I’m a bit of a playboy, but I left those ways behind in my twenties, and now I’m
much happier being at home at the manor, Crofton Hall.What is it that you want, but cannot have? Authors call this
the conflict of the story.What I want is for my
mother not to have placed the family home in jeopardy by getting herself into massive
debt due her to gambling habits and the inability to back a winner. Her using Crofton
Hall as collateral with the bank to raise more money got us into serious trouble.What is your family like?The Redbourn family are
members of the British nobility. Since the 1st Earl, Anthony Redbourn, we’ve been
at the top of the social ladder. Having the Earldom for 400 years is a big responsibility,
and maintaining Crofton Hall – our ancestral seat – is very important. My father
died a few years back, making me the earl, and leaving behind my mother. I have
two younger siblings, Catlin and Harry, who I love but like most big brothers find
them a tad annoying at times.What special skills do you rely on?I am fiercely loyal,
unflappable with a no nonsense way of dealing with things, and of course a large
amount of British stiff upper lip!If someone from your past showed up, who would you NOT want
it to be, and why?I dated a real arsehole
at university. Greg was my first boyfriend and he was a cheating lying bastard.
He sent me down a path of self-destruction. Only the intervention of some very good
friends stopped me throwing my life away.Are you happy with the way your story ended? Why or why not?Of course I am. Who wouldn’t
be thrilled to have the wonderful Ashley Niven as a boyfriend? And Crofton Hall
giving up some of her secrets to save the day made everything doubly sweet.About the Writer
You have the length of
a tweet (140 characters) to describe yourself as a writer. Let’s see what you can
do.Author of gay romance who loves to mix things up and play in
different genres: love across time, space and realityWhy did you choose to
write about this characterBenjamin Redbourn is the current Earl of Crofton, the direct
descendant of the earl in my historical series The Crofton Chronicles set in Elizabethan
England. I wanted to play more with this family, and decided I’d love to explore
a modern setting to see how things have changed over the last 400 years.What do you want to write
next?I have several WIPs, but the ones calling me the loudest are
part of a novella series called Treading the Boards, based around a London amateur
dramatics groupAre any sequels planned
for this book?Saving Crofton Hall is the first in the Stately Passions series,
which is a series of novels based at Crofton Hall but with a difficult couple for
each book (with Ben and Ashley in the background). The next in the series features
the hall’s new historian who develops more than a passing crush on a cameraman filming
a special TV series.Author Bio
Rebecca Cohen is a Brit
abroad. Having swapped the Thames for the Rhine, she has left London behind and
now lives with her husband and son in Basel, Switzerland. She can often be found
with a pen in one hand and a cup of Darjeeling in the other.Author Social Media
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Character Interview: Tim Stone by Jennifer Young @JYnovelist #RLFblog #contemporary
No Time Like Now Welcome to a Character Interview with Tim Stone from No Time
Like Now by Jennifer Young.Interview with Tim Stone
Tell us about yourself,
please.My name is Tim Stone and I’m a geologist. You think that sounds
geeky? Come and try it. We rockhounds are more macho than you think.What is it that you want,
but cannot have? Authors call this the conflict of the story.I want the girl I fell in love with some years back. Why can’t
I have her? Because she lied to me, about something I can never forgive her for.What’s your internal limitation?
Meaning, what is it about you that makes it so you cannot do what it is you need
to do during this story?I’m a scientist. That means I need facts. That’s all you can
judge things on — solid facts. The trouble is, emotional intelligence isn’t about
facts but about feeling. If I’m honest, I find myself a little bit insecure here.
Facts? Well, they’re just easier to deal with.What inner doubt causes
you the most difficulty?Apart from whether the known facts give me the complete story,
you mean? The big problem I have, the big doubt in my mind is: if I forgive her
will it all be okay? Or will she let me down again?What’s your external complication?
In the story world your author created, explain what it is you fear most.I don’t fear anything. The thing I feared happened to me when
Megan McLeod betrayed me and I’m never going to let any woman treat me like that
again. What’s left to fear?Tell us about your significant
other, that person who makes living worthwhile.Right at the moment, at the start of this story, it’s Holly.
I’m a lecturer and she’s my PhD student. She’s funny, she’s clever, she’s sexy.
Of course we don’t have that spark — but you only get that once in your life. Still,
she’s the best I can hope for and that will have to do.What would that person
say about you?Umm… I think she hero-worships me, to be honest. She’d be quite
complimentary. Probably.What is your family like?Pretty conventional, really. My parents are both teachers, as
is my older sister, and we’re all into sciences. We lived in the Peak District of
Derbyshire so perhaps it’s no surprise I became a geologist — it gave me the chance
to study the rocks I love and to get out in the great outdoors. Explore a bit, see
what I can find. But on this occasion, of course, I found out a bit too much.What special skills do
you rely on?My scientific background and my analytical skills. I’m trained
to look at the facts, not the emotions. The facts give you all the information you
need. (Did I say that before?)If someone from your past
showed up, who would you NOT want it to be, and why?Oh, now. That’s exactly what happened. It would be Megan McLeod,
the first woman — the only woman — I ever loved. The one who left me. But that would
be a spoiler. You need to read the book to find out what she did.Are you happy with the
way your story ended? Why or why not?Happy? Oh, yes. Because we each learned something about the other
and I learned that facts aren’t the only thing you need to get the true picture.
No Time Like Now About the AuthorJennifer Young is an Edinburgh-based writer, editor and copywriter.
She is interested in a wide range of subjects and writing media, perhaps reflecting
the fact that she has both arts and science degrees. Jennifer has been writing fiction,
including romantic fiction, for a number of years with several short stories already
published. No Time Like Now is her second published novel; her first novel, Thank
You For The Music, is also set on the Balearic island of Majorca.Why did you choose this
character for the interview today?Tim is the hero and he fascinates me. He’s very, very clever
but lacks emotional intelligence; he can be kind to those he cares for but if they
hurt him he can turn very tough. For someone so intelligent he has a lot to learn.When writing the book,
what did you discover about this character that surprised you?That he’s deeply conventional when it comes to love. At the beginning
he thinks that love is transient but he has to come to terms with the fact that
his first love, Megan, is his real love — and though he blames her for the breakup
he must acknowledge that he is also deeply at fault. He has to learn that facts
alone don’t tell you the whole story.Are any sequels planned
for this book?No; it’s definitely a happy ever after ending rather than a happy
for now. But I will be writing more romantic suspense in the future — I really enjoy
the genre.What genre(s) would you
like to write that you haven’t tried yet?I’ve tried most genres in my time and I like most of them, although
some of them are just too much for me — I don’t have the twisted mind you need to
write crime, for example. I would like to write literary fiction, just to be able
to explore certain themes a little more deeply. And I’d love to write historical
fiction but I’m afraid i’m just too lazy to do the research.What would your readers
be surprised to learn about you?I’ve just completed a Masters degree in Earth science and I write
articles on geoscience for a serious science website. And I’m a travel writer too.Why should readers who
haven’t picked up one of your books before give this one a try?Wonderful location, red-blooded hero, feisty heroine, old wounds
still to heal. And some dramatic weather.Is there anything you’d
like to say to your readers?If you read a book and you like it, please review it. Not just
one of mine. If it’s a good book, get the word out there.Buy This Book
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