#WOTR26 Author Interviews

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Aria Harding. I’m a contemporary romance writer from St. Louis. I love writing novels and getting to craft romance stories for my readers. I love to focus on different conflicts that characters go through, bringing in all aspects of life and the human experience.

 

How did you hear about this event?  How many years have you attended?

This is my first year! And I heard about it through author groups

 

What genres do you write?

Contemporary romance

 

What is a book of yours you wish more people read?

Everything In Between – A Sports romance focusing on the star quarterback who falls in love with a world pop sensation

 

What is one fun fact about you?  It can be anything like food allergy, fear of something, weird way you broke a bone…….

I love Avatar: The Last Airbender. I watch it at least once a year.

 

What are your social links?

Instagram: @ariaharding_author
Tiktok: @ariahardingromance

 

What are your buy links?

https://www.ariahardingauthor.com/category/all-products

https://tinyurl.com/Aria-Amazon

 

 

As soon as I heard the news, I knew it had to be wrong.

Bea? A killer? Impossible.

Not the sweet therapist who gently bullied me into recovery and never gave up on me, no matter how grouchy I was. She believed in me even when I didn’t believe in myself. And I wouldn’t be where I am now without her.

Helping Bea means breaking the law. It means asking my Blade and Arrow teammates to risk their freedom, if we’re caught. But the idea of leaving Bea on her own is unthinkable. So, with my friends’ help, we race to stage a daring rescue before it’s too late.

I woke up from one nightmare only to be thrust into another.

First witness to a horrific crime; now accused of being the one who did it.

On top of that, my protector is a man I never expected to see again. I thought about Indy from time to time—wondering, worrying, even toying with the idea of checking up on him. But I never, ever imagined I’d wake up on the other side of the country after he abducted me.

I want to be angry with him for what he did, even though he claims he’s just trying to help me. But it’s really hard to stay mad at Indy when he’s the only one who makes me feel safe.

Protected from Villainy features a wounded warrior hero, a sweet and strong heroine with struggles of her own, forced proximity, found family, a security team of Army veterans, and plenty of sweet and steamy moments. Can be read as a standalone and an HEA guaranteed!

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I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.

This is the second book in the series.  I wanted to know more about Indy after the first book. Let me tell you this book did not let me down. 

Bea was Indy’s therapist when he was recovering from his injury. Bea was framed for the murder of her friend and fellow therapist. When Indy heard the news, he knew there was no way she could have killed anyone. Indy and the guys kidnap Bea from the hospital to give them time to prove her innocence.

I am enjoying seeing the Shadow Team working together with one another and the other series teams. I loved how Bea could see the real Indy and did everything she could to get him to see how amazing he is. I adore Bea she is such a sweetheart and the fact she likes to bake to relieve her stress makes me love her more. Watching Bea and Indy’s relationship change and grow was so wonderful. There is so much personality in this book between Bea, Indy and the team. I loved the banter between them all. There is suspense and action where I was trying to figure out who and why her friend was murdered throughout the book.

Gia Cobie is an Amazon best-selling and award-winning author living in upstate New York with her husband and pets. She loves writing about protective heroes and the strong women they fall in love with.

In her spare time (when she has any!), Gia enjoys reading and spending time in the Adirondacks, and also has a weakness for reality romance shows, wine, and buying way too many books!

Follow Gia for updates on her latest releases!

#WOTR26 Author Interviews

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Amber Anthony is the pen name for Nancy Reynolds and Rusty Hough Bader.
Years ago Theatre was Nancy’s career and Rusty was a Dance and performance major at USF. We met through our love of British history.

Our genre drama short script Maxwell Older was an earlier Las Vegas Film Festival winner.

After developing several scripts of note, we directed our talents toward writing Paranormal Romance with an emphasis on magical realism in their ‘undead’. We developed our own mythology of day-walking undead bent on delivering the perfect bite to satisfy their mortal donors. We built a worldwide network of paranormal resorts. Vamps have to eat somewhere, right?

Amber Anthony is the pen name for Nancy Reynolds and Rusty Hough Bader. Years ago Theatre was Nancy’s career and Rusty was a Dance and performance major at USF. We met through our love of British history.

Our genre drama short script Maxwell Older was an earlier Las Vegas Film Festival winner.

After developing several scripts of note, we directed our talents toward writing Paranormal Romance with an emphasis on magical realism in their ‘undead’. Developing our own mythology of day-walking undead bent on delivering the perfect bite to satisfy their mortal donors, we built a worldwide network of paranormal resorts. Vamps have to eat somewhere, right? Our adventure romance expanded from New Adult to Seasoned Romance.

As we have lived in a variety of cities we travel together when we can. Our first standalone was a Contemporary Romance based in Baltimore, Maryland with themes of redemption and renewal. Our newest series is Action Romance involving an ensemble of law enforcement professionals up and down the California coast culminating in Honolulu.

Our Alpha males are heroes for today. Our heroines are quick on their feet and clever as the devil.

When we aren’t collaborating long distance, we live in separate cities with their respective menageries.

As we have lived in a variety of cities we travel together when we can. Our first standalone was a Contemporary Romance based in Baltimore, Maryland with themes of redemption and renewal. Our newest series is Action Romance involving an ensemble of law enforcement professionals up and down the California coast culminating in Honolulu.

Our Alpha males are heroes for today. Our heroines are quick on their feet and clever as the devil.

When we aren’t collaborating long distance, we live in separate cities with their respective menageries.

 

How did you hear about this event?  How many years have you attended?

 

Facebook and other authors

What genres do you write?

Romance, whether it’s PRN, Metaphysical, New adult, Seasoned, Crime/con game, street justice with elements of humor.

 

What is a book of yours you wish more people read?

Blood Emerald

 

What is one fun fact about you?  It can be anything like food allergy, fear of something, weird way you broke a bone…….

Nancy was a competitive teen equestrian and I (Rusty) own hometown bars

 

What are your social links?

https://share.google/fvp7fNvIfqAvO3QwRsource:%20Book%20Series%20in%20Order

https://www.facebook.com/share/1E6EcYy5kp/?mibextid=wwXIfr

https://www.facebook.com/share/19tzNGq6zD/?mibextid=wwXIfr

 

What are your buy links?

https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/AmberAnthony

https://www.audible.com/search?searchProvider=Amber+Anthony

 

 

Once upon a time, a man chose love.

Do you believe you can know someone inside and out? Know every piece of them. Their passion, their pain, their happiness and grief?

Do you think it’s possible there’s one person out there who’s meant entirely for you? That out of everyone you meet in your lifetime and everyone you miss, you’ll find them without fail?

Fate.

Soulmates.

Do you believe in it?

I didn’t. But everything changed with him.

This and Every Life is an unforgettable tale of love overcoming all. Embark on an emotional journey in this MM romance with a hint of magical realism and a HEA written in the stars.

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Reviewed by Twinsie Tenise

By the end of part 1, I was intrigued.
By the end of part 2, I was confused.
By the end of part 3, I was beyond addicted.
By the end of part 4, I wondered how long it would take me to recover from this masterly crafted tale.
There was a whole lot to unpack here and I fear too many words from me could very well ruin the experience for the reader. If you believe– even just a little– in soul mates and the possibility of finding that same soul in every lifetime, READ THIS BOOK! Even if you don’t, give it a shot, Emmy may make a believer out of you.

 

 

#WOTR26 Author Interviews

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

My name is Tricia Andersen and I am a romance writer of multiple genres. I live in Iowa with my husband and three children. When I am not writing, I love to do yoga, be involved with several organizations, sew, embroider and play with my puppy, Kinnick.

 

How did you hear about this event?  How many years have you attended?

I don’t even remember how I learned about this event. Someone had suggested to me to try to sign up so I put myself on the waitlist. I believe this will be my eighth year.

 

What genres do you write?

Romance – paranormal, Paranormal/Greek god, Contemporary, Fantasy, Fighter, Historical. I also have a couple of non-fiction books and a few children’s picture books.

 

What is a book of yours you wish more people read?

Blood Lust. It is the first book of the Gods of DC series. I took a unique turn on paranormal romance and added the Greek gods and goddesses into it. It’s Ares and a vampire, Athena and a werewolf, Demeter and a leprechaun, a retelling of Hades and Persephone, Apollo, a jinn and an Irish demon called a Formoire, Artemis and a fallen angel, and more to come.

 

What is one fun fact about you?  It can be anything like food allergy, fear of something, weird way you broke a bone…….

I have a bronze medal from competing in Brazilian jiu jitsu. There was three of us in the weight class so it really isn’t a flex. However, I have it and I am proud of it (and it’s heavy!).

 

What are your social links?

Website: https://www.triciaandersen.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553635529386&mibextid=LQQJ4d
Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/tricia-andersen-417f29c4-149e-4b78-b4ca-ec6e04f0ace2
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/triciaandersen.bsky.social
Twitter: www.twitter.com/triciaandersen
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tricia_andersen_author?igsh=MWZ1MW1iMHcwZGI0cg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@triciaandersenauthor
Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/triciaandersen
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@tricia_andersen_author?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

 

What are your buy links?

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Tricia-Andersen/e/B005M6NCBG
Barnes and Noble: https://bit.ly/3Zatd0m
Kobo: https://bit.ly/3Mv8cpS
Audible: https://bit.ly/3AQsMyo
iBooks: https://bit.ly/3TeMg5T

 

 

#WOTR26 Author Interviews

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

I’m Shannyn Schroeder and I write steamy contemporary romance mostly set in Chicago. Some things you can count on in my books: big families with nosy siblings, pizza!, someone’s gonna get drunk, and the F word is used liberally.

 

How did you hear about this event?  How many years have you attended?

I don’t remember how I first heard about it. This will be my 6th year. It’s one of my favorite (if not THE fave) of the year. I love everything about it.

 

What genres do you write?

steamy contemporary romance

 

What is a book of yours you wish more people read?

In Fine Form – It came out last year and it’s book 2 of The Doyle Family. I love Declan. He’s a golden retriever hero who’s good with his hands (get your mind out of the gutter – he’s a carpenter). He reads romance with Renee and joins her book club. He’s great with her daughter. He’s just fun. (you can Declan as a standalone)

 

What is one fun fact about you?  It can be anything like food allergy, fear of something, weird way you broke a bone…….

I was once thrown out of a Little Caesar’s for saying the F word.

 

What are your social links?

https://www.facebook.com/shannyn.schroeder

@shannynschroeder

https://www.instagram.com/Sschroeder_

 

What are your buy links?

https://shannynschroeder.com/product-category/ebooks/