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RLF Gems: Blog Stats for Feb 2013 #RLFblog
RLF Gems In February, Romance Lives Forever introduced two new
features. Cover Love is a short intro to a book and includes only a blurb, buy
links, and social media contacts for the author. We use it if one of our scheduled
authors is unable to appear, and no other material is on hand. If you would
like to submit your book for this feature, see the FAQ page for more
information. The other was a full week dedicated to one publisher. There will
be four this year, including Liquid Silver Books
in June, and JMS Books LLC in September. For
February, it was the Boroughs
Publishing Group, “Where Story Matters.”There were 7 posts by Boroughs, 17 author interviews, 3 book
releases, and 1 article for 28 posts in a 28 day month.There were unusual ties this month. Jerrie Alexander and Keta Diablo
shared a spot because their posts went up the same day. Boroughs took first,
third, and fourth place, and three people had even numbers of hits for fifth. Here
are the top posts (judging by page hits).1. Boroughs Publishing2. Jerrie Alexander / Keta Diablo3. Boroughs Publishing4. Boroughs Publishing5. Vicki Batman5. Allie Ritch5. Donna CummingsAuthors who guest with us are promoted on Facebook, via
Triberr to over 549k potential readers, are featured front page in the daily Romance Lives Forever Paper.li ezine,
and the blog has its own hashtag (#rlfblog) on Twitter. This year, we also
created the Booklover’s Guide to Romance
Lives Forever with links to guest authors’ books and social media. It is
110 pages crammed full of who to follow and what to read. The FAQ page provides
updated downloads of optional interview questions, and a guide to the blog. You
can also grab our button to promote your visit.My thanks to all who took part this month. You made Romance
Lives Forever a great place to discover new books and authors.Other participants this month in alphabetical order by first
name are:Ashlynne Laynne, Brita
Addams, Chris Karlsen, Helena Harker, Janet Elizabeth Jones, Jennifer France, Kara
Leigh Miller, Lorrie Struiff, Lynda Kaye Frazier, Paloma Beck, Raine Delight, Serena
Zane, Tara Fox Hall, Vicki Batman, Victoria BlisseSister Blogs for Romance Lives
Forever Launching SoonPure Hearts Romance
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RLF Gems: Blog Stats for Dec and 2012 #rlfblog
RLF Gems December on Romance Lives Forever saw eleven author
interviews, six character interviews, five book releases, and seven articles,
for twenty-nine posts in a thirty-one day month. Here are the top five posts (judging
by page hits). There were ties at fifth place. Two articles, four author
interviews, and a special, group book release are in the top posts.1. 2012 Booklover’s Guide for Romance Lives Forever2. Remembering Christmas (included a free download) –
Kayelle Allen3. Suspense: Green Eyed Doll – Jerrie Alexander4. New Year’s Eve Club Author Interview – Diana Saenger5. Four SciFi Romance Writers Throw Down – AM Griffin, Christine d’Abo, Cynthia
Sax, Ria Candro5. Character Interview: The Auction – Lyn AustinSpecial Mention this month for a unique post: Where Inspiration
Comes From, by Vicki Batman.Other participants this month in alphabetical order by first
name are:Ann Montclair, Flame Arden,
Jackie Leigh Allen, Jennifer Thomas, Jill Limber, Jillian Leigh, Lia Davis, LM
Brown, Lyla Bardan, Shelly
Holt, Shirley Ann Wilder, Stacy Juba, Stan Hampton, Susan MacNicol, Tamara
Hoffa, Teresa Carpenter, Terry Irene Blaine, Tina Donahue, Victoria Blisse, Wendy
Soliman, Willa Blair2012 Best of the Best
Top five bloggers:- Elysa Hendricks – author
- Jason Aaron Baca – model and author
interview - Paul Bright – filmmaker
- Jerrie Alexander – author
- Susan Lodge – author
Top five articles (tie at 5th place)
1. Irene Preston – Bad, Bad, Bad, Writing the Wrong Kind of Bad Girl2. Kayelle Allen – Remembering Christmas3. Jerrie Alexander – Suspense: Green Eyed Doll4. LM Brown – Blogging – A new form of self-imposed torture5. Kharisma Rhayne – Test
Drive (Sex)5. Kayelle Allen – Booklover’s Guide to Romance Lives ForeverTop five author interviews
1. Diana Saenger2. Delaney Diamond3. Lyn Austin4. Denyse’ Bridger5. Shirley Ann WilderTop five character interviews (3 way tie at 5th place)
1. Susan Lodge – Hetty Avebury2. Charlie Cochrane – Ben Edwards3. Stephanie Burkhart – Lady Keira4. Kristina Knight – A Texas
Girl5. Xavier Axelson – Anson from Earthly Concerns5. Jackie Leigh Allen – New Year’s Eve Club5. Sharon Hamilton – SEAL Kyle LansdowneTop five book releases
1. Amy McCorkle / Kate Lynd – No Ordinary Love2. Kendall McKenna – Waves Break My Fall3. Gemma K Murray
– Keeper of the Golden Dragon’s Heart4. AM Griffin,
Christine d’Abo, Cynthia Sax, Ria Candro – Four SciFi Romance Writers Throw
Down5. Tina Donahue – Come Fill Me
Romance Lives Forever Button Authors who guest with us are promoted on Facebook, via
Triberr to over 549k potential readers, are featured front page in the daily Romance Lives Forever Paper.li ezine,
and the blog has its own hashtag (#rlfblog) on Twitter. This year, we created the Booklover’s Guide to Romance
Lives Forever with links to guest authors’ books and social media. It’s
available on the site now, and is 110 pages of information. The FAQ page provides updated downloads of optional interview questions, and a guide to the
blog. You can grab a button to promote your visit.My thanks to all who took part this year. You made Romance
Lives Forever a great place to discover new books and new authors. -
Suspense: Green Eyed Doll @jerriealexander
Green-Eyed Doll. Jerrie Alexander, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. Let’s talk about your book, The Green-Eyed Doll.
Thank you, Kayelle, for having me over today. I’ve poured the coffee and brought blueberry muffins.Genre: Romantic SuspenseBuy links:The Wild Rose PressAmazon http://amzn.com/1612174442/
Cover artist: Rae MonetLength: 354 pagesHeat rating: RTagline: A woman running from her past. A Texas sheriff who ignites a flame she thought lost forever. A killer who paints his victims to look like porcelain dolls.Blurb:Catherine McCoy is running from her past. She’s been on the move for a year, hiding the secret and guilt in her heart. When she lands in small-town Texas and meets Sheriff Matt Ballard, he ignites a flame she thought lost forever.Matt has scars of his own. He left the big city after an undercover operation went bad and his partner was killed. Now, as Matt hunts for a serial killer who paints his victims like porcelain dolls, Catherine becomes a safe haven for him. Two tortured souls finding comfort in each other’s arms—until he uncovers her secret, and their bond of trust is broken.When Catherine disappears, Matt races to find her, fearing the murderer has found his next green-eyed doll. But the killer has a surprise coming. Catherine will fight to the death before she’ll be a victim. But will her determination be enough?What are your main characters’ names, ages, and occupations?Catherine McCoy, 30, part-time waitress and part-time file clerkMatt Ballard, 33 years old, Texas County SheriffInterview
What is the most important thing you do for your career now, as compared to when you first started writing?To write the best book possible and then write the next one. Social media and marketing are important, but I sincerely believe the best thing I can do to further my career is to keep writing. I plan to keep learning and honing my craft.What do you enjoy most about life?Waking up each morning? Just joking. I love everything about life. My family, friends, and fellow writers are the best in the world. I live in Texas, love the warm climate, blue skies, and friendly people. I can’t ask for more.
Jerrie Alexander If you could choose anyone to be your mentor who would it be?
Hands down, the awesome Linda Howard. Holy cow, when talent was passed out, she must’ve been first in line. She grabs the reader by the throat and pulls you into each story. Death Angel is my all time favorite book of hers. You don’t want to know what all I’d do for the chance to work with her.If you could give the younger version of yourself advice what would it be?I push hard, work hard, and expect a lot from myself. So I’d say to be patient with myself. It’s sad to admit, but let’s be honest. Patience is not one of my virtues. My husband tells me that no one will see these words on my tombstone. “Here Lies a Patient Person.”Do you have a muse? Describe this person, please.If I do…she AOL. She’d constantly feed me story ideas and chocolate. My shoulders would never be tired, because her rubdowns would be off the chart. And did I say she?? I meant he…and he would look like Gerard Butler and be at my beck and call.Do things your family or friends do ever end up in a book?Maybe a little of the hero’s personalities have my husband’s John Wayne attitude. But other than him, I’ve never patterned a character after a friend or family member. A few of my friends are quirky, but thankfully, none of them fit the profile of the killers in my stories.What kind of books do you read when taking a break from your own writing?I love to read romantic suspense authors, other than Linda Howard, Allison Brennan and Cindy Gerard are two of my favorites. My guilty pleasure is a good historical romance. When I really need a break from the murder and mayhem, I’ll grab a Elizabeth Hoyt or Jade Lee book and curl up with a cup of coffee. The only sound you’ll hear from me is an occasional sigh.What do you think is the future of epublishing?I think we’ve only scratched the surface. Epublishing will continue to grow and provide readers with great yet easy to purchase books. The fast pace of our lifestyles will only speed up, increasing the demand for more.What was the proudest moment of your life so far?I claim the prize of having the most beautiful daughter ever! She and her husband brought the most awesome granddaughter into this world. So I’d have to say, even as cheesy as it sounds, my proudest moment is anytime my family is together.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?Sun block, two bathing suits, a beach towel, snorkel gear, sandals, shorts, T-shirts and one summer dress, all which fit in one carryon. I’d head to the clearest, warmest water in the Caribbean.If your life became a movie, who would you want to play you?A blonde Anne HathawayIf you were a color, what color would you be?RedWhich 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 Fill in the Blanks
I love pizza with football.I’m always ready for company.When I’m alone, I write.You’d never be able to tell, but I’m uncomfortable around strangers.If I had a halo it would be stolen.If I could scuba dive I’d give up snorkeling.I can never climb Mount Everest because I’m terrified of heights.Previous Books
The Green-Eyed Doll is my debut novel.
Jerrie Alexander Books Coming Soon
The Last Execution from The Wild Rose PressHell or High Water, book one of the Lost and Found, Inc. series from Etopia-PressFind Me Here
Website: http://jerriealexander.comTwitter: http://twitter.com/jerriealexanderGoodreads: http://goodreads.com/jerriealexander.comYou May Also Like
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