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Fiction Furbaby: Meet Rochester from Dog’s Honest Truth by Neil S Plakcy @NeilPlakcy @RobsRescues #RLFblog #Pets
Semi-reformed hacker Steve Levitan and his clue-sniffing golden retriever Rochester dig up the truth about a neighbor’s murder.Neil, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! We support all furbabies, real life or fictional. We want to know all about your Fiction Furbaby, but first, please tell us about Dog’s Honest Truth.
Dog’s Honest Truth by Neil S Plakcy
Cozy mystery
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG
There’s a new dog in town – a golden retriever named Luke, in training to be a seeing-eye dog. He and Rochester immediately bond, but there’s something odd about Luke’s human, Ben Ji. How can someone so young afford an expensive townhouse on Sarajevo Way? When Ben is shot, Steve begins to discover the lies he has been telling.
Steve’s also forced to tell the truth about his past, when he deals with a student plagiarist at Eastern College, a professor locked in the stone age, a climate activist with dangerous habits, an angry bartender—and a rifle-wielding assassin.
Will he and Rochester be able to dig up the clues to all these mysteries? Or will a deadly killer go unpunished?
Meet Rochester from Dog’s Honest Truth
Full name: Rochester Levitan
Nickname: Puppy
Gender: Male
Species: Canine, golden retriever
Physical description: eighty pounds of muscle and golden fur that flashes in the sunshine, with a square head, dark brown eyes and a muzzle that shades between black and dark brown.
Relationship to main character: beloved child
Relationship to the villain/antagonist: None
Where this furbaby came from: When Steve’s next-door neighbor is murdered in In Dog We Trust, he and Rochester team up to find her killer.
What inspired you to create this character?
I fell deeply in love with my golden retriever, Samwise, who was my constant companion. He had adorable quirks, like putting his paw over his face to hide, shredding stuffed animals in seconds, and dragging me down the street in search of wonderful scents. I knew I had to write about him, and a cozy mystery seemed the best place to showcase a clue-sniffing dog.
What does the main character think about this furbaby?
When In Dog We Trust begins, Steve thinks his neighbor’s dog is too big, too wild and too slobbery. But Steve needs to learn how to trust and love again, and Rochester forces him to do that. By the twelfth book in the series, Steve is completely besotted.
How do other characters react to or interact with this furbaby?
Steve’s best friend Rick is the local police detective. At first he doesn’t believe that Rochester has an uncanny ability to sniff our clues. He’s just a dog, and Steve must be crazy. But eventually he agrees that Rochester has a nose for crime.
What is this furbaby’s natural habitat?
Because he was a rescue, then lost his human mom to murder in book one, Rochester is clingy. He has to know where Steve is all the time, so Steve has made special arrangements to bring Rochester to work with him every day. He’s either under the kitchen table waiting for dropped food, lounging by Steve’s desk, or sleeping on the floor beside the bed.
What does this furbaby add to the story?
Rochester is a co-detective in this amateur sleuth series. He uses his nose, his paws, and his tail to spur Steve to understand clues. He senses when someone is unhappy and comforts them, and when he’s around villains he growls or backs away.
And his big, happy personality helps balance out some of the darkness of murder.
What about this furbaby will readers like, and why?
Rochester radiates joy and curiosity, as so many dogs do. Readers enjoy his antics and connect them to their own canine companions.
About Rochester
Which, if any of the pets in your writing are modeled after your own pets? In what way?
Rochester is modeled after my first golden, Samwise. And I spend hours every day researching for my books—walking my current goldens, Brody and Griffin; observing their behaviors; feeding them and playing with them. I think this close observation of doggy details adds to reader enjoyment of the books.
What do your pets do when you are writing?
Right now Brody is on the sofa, his head resting on the arm, watching me, while Griffin is splayed out on his side next to the kitchen table, where I’m writing this piece.
What’s the most unusual pet you ever had?
I was fascinated with hermit crabs when I was a teen, and kept one in a glass globe in my college dorm rooms.
Where did you find your pet?
Brody and Griffin both came from breeders we found online. In both cases we fell in love with their adorable pictures. And of course made sure that their parents were healthy.
Where to buy Dog’s Honest Truth
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Honest-Truth-Golden-Retriever-Mysteries-ebook/dp/B09XY31DJN/
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Author of over fifty cozy mystery, gay mystery, and MM romance novels, Neil S Plakcy lives in south Florida with his husband and two rambunctious golden retrievers. During the great lockdown of 2020 he honed his skills as his own barista.
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Rob’s Rescues is a non-profit organization in Georgia helping people in need care for and feed their pets. It was founded in 2014 by a then nine-year-old boy. Rob’s Rescues is dedicated to collecting pet food for people in need to reduce shelter surrenders, and to advocating for the adoption of shelter pets. Rob writes monthly articles advocating for shelter animals in the Around About Local Media magazine publications. His column was first published in 2014. He also has pet food collection sites for people in need in the community and interviews amazing people. His interviews appear online once they are published in his column.
Rob volunteers for Pet Buddies Food Pantry, the Cherokee County Animal Shelter and Cobb County Animal Control and collects pet food for these organizations and the communities they serve. He also wants to bring attention to smaller, rural shelters. Mostly he wants to get kids to be Rob’s Rangers to teach kids that they can help shelter animals. Rob has also talked to kids in a classroom setting.
Rob’s Rescues is a Non-Profit Corporation and all donations are tax deductible.
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Coming soon: Evil Lives in the Night by Jan Selbourne and Anne Krist @JanSelbourne #RLFblog #Mystery #Crime #Historical
In Evil Lives in the Night, Jan and Anne’s historical suspense noir novellas were written to keep you guessing. Surprise endings await! Read both stories and answer a question to win a drawing with a gift card prize!Anne, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about Evil Lives in the Night.
Evil Lives in the Night by Jan Selbourne and Anne Krist
Genre Historical mystery suspense
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG+
Two great historical novellas that will keep you guessing.
In Jan Selbourne’s The Next Stop is Dead, a woman boards a city train one night and finds herself alone in the car with four strangers, all men. When she discovers one of them is dead, she has to find a way to exit the train and get help. Will she escape, or will the next stop be her final one?
In Anne Krist’s Missing, sisters Audra and Daina communicate using “twin language.” But how much difference will that make when Daina disappears? Can Audra find her sister before her abductor ends Daina’s life? Even with the help of an over-protective detective, saving her missing twin might not happen in time.
Where to buy Evil Lives in the Night
Coming Soon! To know when this book is available,
check our website Nomad Authors or sign up for the author’s newsletter https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/h8t2y6Anne Krist Social Media
A few years ago, Dee S. Knight began writing, making getting up in the morning fun. During the day, her characters killed people, fell in love, became drunk with power, or sober with responsibility. And they had sex, lots of sex. That’s how Dee spends her days. Her nights? Well, she’s lucky that her dream man, childhood sweetheart, and long-time hubby are all the same guy, and nights are their secret.
After a while, Dee split her personality into thirds. She writes as Anne Krist for sweeter romances, and Jenna Stewart for ménage and shifter stories. All three of her personas are found on the Nomad Authors website. Also, once a month, look for Dee’s Charity Sunday blog posts, where your comment can support a selected charity.
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Read the Bucket list of Daylan Rylie from Charm Me Again by Tena Stetler @tenastetler #RLFblog #ParanormalRomance #Mystery
Breaking the curse is only the first step to forever in Tena Stetler’s paranormal romance/mystery Charm Me Again. Haunted by a Scottish Highland ghost Daylan has no idea why until Josie appears. Does she have the answers? Let’s meet Daylan Rylie from Charm Me Again, a put book genre here by Tena Stetler. Welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about Charm Me Again.Charm Me Again by Tena Stetler
Genre Paranormal Romance/Mystery
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG13
Daylan Rylieor why he chose Daylan. A trip to his estranged sister’s home in Colorado may have unforeseen consequences especially when family history leads him to a shocking discovery.
As his attraction blooms for Josie, a yoga instructor in his sister’s studio, he realizes there may be more to Josie than he can imagine. When an ancient rogue Fae Warrior set on revenge kidnaps her in an attempt to claim her as his own, a devastating curse comes to light.
Daylan’s world spirals out of control as he searches for Josie. Can he break the age old curse to save her and their future, or will she be lost to him forever?
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.”
Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
Birthplace: Martha’s Vineyard
Profession: Blacksmith, Bladesmith
Ethnicity: Scottish
Please provide a physical description of yourself.
I’m built like my Highland Scottish ancestors tall, bulky and muscular with bright green eyes that miss nothing, and a ruddy complexion. Jet black hair that waves around my shoulders. I keep it pulled in a ponytail while I work in my forge.
Please tell us a little about yourself.
I’m a blacksmith, bladesmith by trade. I have a forge in Martha’s Vineyard, but chose to move it to Colorado Springs due to magical interference.
The anvil, hammer and chains were passed down to me from many generations of blacksmiths in my family. As with my ancestors before me, I am able to craft ordinary items for mortals, but also daggers, swords and weapons with magic powers for witch’s or warlocks. Those of course are the most fun and the most dangerous. I vet my clientele very well.
Who is the significant other in your life?
Josie. She is a yoga instructor in my estranged sister’s studio.
If you haven’t made a bucket list 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 is your birth order?
Younger Twin. Summer Dawn Rylie is the older twin.
Tell us about your favorite toy as a child.
Magic. We are a powerful family of witches. Summer mastered her magic quickly. I mastered it but seemed to run amuck every chance I got.
Describe your favorite food and how it’s prepared.
Pizza with all the toppings.
Tell us about your best friend.
My sister was my best friend growing up…until the incident. I’ve forever been trying to reunite the family, but Summer disappeared. I just found her again. She is soon to be wed to a fantastic guy Devlin Sawyer a retired Navy SEAL. He’s now my best friend. But it was a rocky road to get there.
What are two places you would like to visit before you die, and why?
Australia – Land of several species of creatures and variety of climates and cultures.
Hawaii – Sand, surf, and a romantic setting.
Where is a place you would never like to return, and why?
I really can’t think of any place.
Who is someone you would like to meet, and why?
Kirkpatrick Macmillan. He was a Scottish blacksmith that is credited with inventing the pedal driven bicycle. Quite a feat back in 1878.
Who is someone you would like to avoid, and why?
The family of a certain vampire that I dated.
If you could time travel to any date, what would it be, and what would you do there?
January 1878 to watch Kirpatrick Macmillan create the bicycle. His craftsmanship intrigues me.
Meet Tena Stetler
What was your biggest challenge in writing this book?Keeping Daylan on track. He tended to go down paths that weren’t part of the story. While I am a panster by nature, some things have to come out in the story. He disagreed. I’d have to pull him back. Even at that, some of those paths did become part of the story.
Why did you choose this character for the interview today?
Dayan is a very complex creature. A screw up at the beginning to be sure, but he has a good heart. Eventually, he learns that impulse actions should be curbed until you have all the facts.
When writing the book, what did you discover about this character that surprised you?
The depth of his desire to reunite his family at any cost. He felt deeply responsible for causing the incident that divided his family and nearly took his life.
Are any sequels planned for this book?
Possibly. Not sure yet.
What genre(s) would you like to write that you haven’t tried yet?
Cozy Mystery. I’m working on a series. There is learning curve.
What would your readers be surprised to learn about you?
I was a radio DJ for a couple years for a rock station. It was a lot of fun but the pay was lousy.
Why should readers who haven’t picked up one of your books before give this one a try?
Charm Me Again – is a character driven tale set in beauty of the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. The twists and turns will lead you to the curse discovery, eventually solve the mystery, and warm the cockles of your heart. Not to mention the kick-ass magic weapons he forges and wields in the story.
Is there anything you’d like to say to your readers?
I write the paranormal romance/mystery tales for my readers. In hopes of sweeping them away from their ordinary, stressful world into a fantasy world they’ll enjoy for a few hours. I am so grateful for their support and enjoyment of my books. Thank you all so MUCH!
Where to buy Charm Me Again
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Charm-Me-Again-Tena-Stetler-ebook/dp/B07ZDKKC4N
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Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/charm-me-againTena Stetler Social Media
Tena Stetler is a best-selling author of award winning paranormal romance novels. She has an over-active imagination, which led to writing her first vampire romance as a tween to the chagrin of her mother and delight of her friends.
With the Rocky Mountains outside her window, she sits at her computer surrounded by a wide array of paranormal creatures, with a Navy SEAL or two mixed in telling their tales. Her books tell stories of magical kick-ass women and strong mystical males that dare to love them. Travel, adventure and a bit of mystery flourish in her books along with a few companion animals to round out the tales.
Colorado is her home; shared with her husband of many moons, a brilliant Chow Chow, a spoiled parrot and a forty-five-year-old box turtle. Any winter evening, you can find her curled up in front of a crackling fire with a good book, a mug of hot chocolate and a big bowl of popcorn.
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Read Something Deadly on Desert Drive, the new humorous #mystery by Kris Bock @Kris_Bock #RLFblog
Something Shady at Sunshine Haven opened Kris Bock’s Accidental Detective series and introduced former war correspondent Kate Tessler, a witty journalist who solves mysteries in Arizona and tackles the challenges of turning fifty. In Something Deadly on Desert Drive, Kate and her quirky gang of sidekicks have new problems to solve.Kris, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about Something Deadly on Desert Drive.
Something Deadly on Desert Drive by Kris Bock
Genre: humorous mystery
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): G
After an injury disrupts her journalism career, Kate Tessler has to start over at 50, figuring out how to get work, make friends, and live in the heart of her loving but interfering family.
Now Kate’s father and his coffee group are worried. Their friend Larry married a younger woman who claims he has dementia and won’t let anyone see him. They think his wife and her lazy adult children are keeping him isolated so they can steal his money.
They’re determined to save Larry, and they need Kate’s help to prove what’s happening.
Before they can dig out the truth, a murder raises the stakes, and Kate’s father is among the suspects. To save him and Larry, she must reveal the real murderer – but her investigation could put all their lives at risk.
Why did you write this book?
As I faced fifty, I wanted to create a mystery lead dealing with some of the same issues: aging parents, concerns about financing retirement someday, and a body that doesn’t recover like it once did. I also wanted to give Kate a reason to be adventurous and fearless, thus the background as a war correspondent.
I live in New Mexico, which I love, but I set the series in a fictional city within the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. The large senior population in Arizona attracts scams and abuse—such as arguments over inheritance, or even murders to get that inheritance sooner. Is that what’s happening here? Kate has to find out.
How are readers responding to a fifty-year-old heroine amateur detective?
Early response has been fantastic! Something Shady at Sunshine Haven made Barnes & Noble’s list of “Handpicked Favorites You’ll Love” and was the Albuquerque Journal’s “Book of the Week.” Reviews have been equally enthusiastic:
“I couldn’t put it down. I loved her smart world traveler, foreign war correspondent heroine. I loved reading a story where the heroine is so fascinating, as fascinating to me as the mystery. This promises to be an exciting series and I can’t wait for the next!” – Jane Porter on BookBub
“Kris Bock is my new favorite cozy mystery writer. I loved this book so much! I so related to Kate and her struggles to get back to her regular life. Can’t wait for the next book in this series!” – Geri Krotow on BookBub
What is your favorite genre to read?
In the last couple of years, I’ve been reading a lot of paranormal historical romance, by authors such as KJ Charles, Jordan Hawk, and Allie Therin. I tend to not want to read in the genre I’m writing. I think it’s easier to read for pleasure, without analyzing the book, if it’s something I have no plans to write myself.
What books will we see from you in coming months?
In the Accidental Detective series, Something Shady at Sunshine Haven is already out and Something Deadly on Desert Drive comes out June 21! They’re followed by Someone Cruel in Coyote Creek on September 29, with more to follow in 2023.
What are you working on at the moment?
I’m two books in to a five-book series about billionaire cowboys – ranching brothers who win a huge lottery and have to adjust to the positive and negative ways that changes their lives. Book one is a Christmas story scheduled for release November 8, available for preorder now.
I’m also writing a series with my brother, scriptwriter Douglas J Eboch, who wrote the original screenplay for the movie Sweet Home Alabama. These are prequel novels set when the movie characters are teenagers. We follow the crazy antics of Melanie, Jake, and their friends a decade before the events of the movie. Two books have been published, and the third is written but we don’t have a release date set yet. Sign up for our romantic comedy newsletter to get a free short story or find book 1 at Amazon US or All E-book retailers.
Where to buy Something Deadly on Desert Drive
Tule Publishing https://tulepublishing.com/books/something-deadly-on-desert-drive/
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