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#WOTR25 #AttendingAuthor #AuthorInterview – April Decton

April Decton

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

April Decton, besides the author title, I’m a mom, grandma (8), and great-grandma (6). But they all call me Mawmaw. I still work full-time in a medical field and own a travel agency (I operate from home for clients that didn’t want to let me go).

How did you hear about this event?

I’ve been involved in author events since 2016 (addiction!). Several author friends were slated for 2023, making me aware of this annual event!

How many years have you attended?

2025 will be my first to attend, and as an author!

What genres do you write?

Sweet Contemporary Romance

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

I’ve now written 8 books. Never intended to be a writer/author. So “This is Us” is special, because I fought writing the story for almost 5 years. It’s what started it all.

What is one fun fact about you?

When I was growing up (in the 70’s) I wanted to be a gogo dancer for the Monkeys! LOL

Oh, I was a teen queen for 14-months! I have the queenly wave down!

What are your social links?

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100079685655503

What are you buy links?

Writersonriver.com

#WOTR25 #attendingauthor #AuthorInterview – Eileen Troemel

Eileen Troemel

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Hi! I’m Eileen Troemel. I’m a midwest girl! I grew up on a farm in Wisconsin and am the youngest of six. Aside from writing, I love to read and will read almost any genre, research genealogy, crochet, watch movies, and spend time with my family. I’ve got three adult daughters and six grand fur babies (all cats).

How did you hear about this event?

My middle daughter is a book dragon. She introduced me to this event as a reader and we just loved the energy at this event.

How many years have you attended?

We’ve attended for three years as readers and 2025 will be my first time as an author.

What genres do you write?

I write under three names – Eileen Troemel (obviously), Ava M Taylor, and RJ Stone. RJ Stone I have a few children’s books. Ava M Taylor is sensuous and steamy erotic romance. I tend to write in scifi fantasy, paranormal, contemporary genres. I do often use the Why Choose trope. Eileen Troemel has a variety of genres. Contemporary, scifi / fantasy, alternate history, historical (if you count the 90s as historical), paranormal, and poetry. I also have a meditation book out and lots of crochet patterns.

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

Seven Sisters. It’s an alien invasion, post apocalyptic, romance. It has a large cast and it’s a meshing of the two cultures while the alien males are trying to find their mates.

What is one fun fact about you?

While I love trees and nature, it does not love me. I’m allergic to a variety of trees and grasses.

What are your social links?

Eileen https://linktr.ee/eileentroemel

Ava https://linktr.ee/avamtaylor

What are you buy links?

Eileen https://www.amazon.com/Eileen-Troemel/e/B00JL4OXLS

Ava https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00NT6R0BE

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#WOTR25 #AuthorInterview #AttendingAuthor – Christy Pastore

Christy Pastore

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

I’m Christy Pastore and I write sexy, contemporary romance books that contain no nonsense (mostly) heroines and swoony gentleman with a naughty side. I live in central Indiana with my hubby, Kevin and our three loveable cats, Cheeto, Dorito, and Brew. In addition to being a cat mom, I love graphic tees, I’ll never say no to French fries and champagne, and you can always count on me to be on top of celebrity news.

How did you hear about this event?

I was invited. A friend of mine also told me this is her absolute favorite book signing.

How many years have you attended?

I’m a newbie! First timer.

What genres do you write?

Contemporary Romance

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

Royal Gentleman

What is one fun fact about you?

Drake Hogestyn aka John Black from Days of Our Lives called me on the phone once.

What are your social links?

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/christypastore/
Author FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/ChristyPastoreAuthor/
FB Reader Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/classylitchicks/
BookbBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/christy-pastore

What are you buy links?

https://bit.ly/AuthorChristyPastore

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#WOTR25 #authorinterview #Attendingauthor – Ruthie Henrick

Ruthie Henrick

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

I’m Ruthie Henrick and I recently became a full-time author, which is so exciting! Readers are going to love the books I have lined up for the coming year.

How did you hear about this event?

social media raves 🙂

How many years have you attended?

this will be my first

What genres do you write?

I write small town romcom and sports romance

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

Heart of Dixie kicks off the Kissing Creek series. I just love all the characters in it!

What is one fun fact about you?

I sleep with my blinds open so I can wake up with the sun. I love the very early hours of the morning.

What are your social links?


Website: www.ruthiehenrick.com (under construction)
Newsletter signup: https://bit.ly/RuthieNLSignup
Instagram: https://instagram.com/ruthiehenrick
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ruthiehenrick
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RuthieHenrick
Facebook Reader Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/RuthiesHopelessRomantics/
Goodreads: http://bit.ly/RuthieHenrickGR
BookBub:https://www.bookbub.com/authors/ruthie-henrick

What are your buy links?

http://amzn.to/XHh0Oo

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#WOTR25 #attendingauthor #authorinterview – Cassandra Featherstone

Cassandra Featherstone

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Cassandra Featherstone

I’m an extroverted, ADHD Muppet who has been writing since I was a wee tot. COVID lockdown made it possible for me to start my self-publishing journey and finally put my stories into the world. I have published 18 books, 2 audio books (four in progress now), been in six anthologies, and have three books headed to foreign translation as we speak. Every day, I’m awe of how amazing my readers are and where I am in my author career. I love it and cannot wait to make it my full time job. Mr. Cass and I just had our twenty-third anniversary and my artsy goblin daughter lives with us, four cats, and my author doggo, Tilly.

How did you hear about this event?

It will be my third year attending!

How many years have you attended?

This will be number 3!

What genres do you write?

I write LGBTQIA+ friendly poly/why choose romance in contemporary, paranormal, dystopian, and fantasy sub-genres.

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

Hooked on A Feline (it’s part of my larger Ouroboros universe and a bit more heavy in terms of reading, but the FMC is amazing and the story is fab)

What is one fun fact about you?

I’ve been in jails in three countries (not charged or anything don’t worry)

What are your social links?

Go here for everything: https://cassandrafeatherstone.com/pages/follow-cassandra-everywhere

What are you buy links?

https://amazon.com/author/cassandrafeatherstone

Also www.cassandrafeatherstone.com

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#WOTR25#AttendingAuthor #AuthorInterview #EventSponsor – Sophie Stern/L.C. Mortimer

Sophie Stern

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

I’m Sophie Stern. I write paranormal romance plus sci-fi, fantasy, contemporary, pirates, aliens, villains, monsters…you name it, I write it. When I’m not writing, I’m probably doing homework because I’m currently in grad school. I love all things cats, plus coffee, lemurs, and the occasional glass of wine.

How did you hear about this event?

I heard about Writers on the River a long time ago. I first attended in 2021, and I was so excited to go! It’s one of those events everyone talks about online so I was thrilled to get to attend in person.

How many years have you attended?

4

What genres do you write?

Spicy paranormal romance, contemporary, sci-fi, why choose, etc.

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

Scallywag

What is one fun fact about you?

I am allergic to dogs. It’s an UNfun fact!

What are your social links?

www.instagram.com/dontdatedemons
www.facebook.com/sexysophiestern
www.facebook.com/authorlcmortimer
www.twitter.com/sexysophiestern

What are you buy links?

https://www.amazon.com/stores/Sophie-Stern/author/B00PRG6XQW

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/%22Sophie%20Stern%22;jsessionid=2F439F0B4DA4C863F3E67385FF7A60B3.prodny_store02-atgap04tk=P_key_Contributor_List&Ns=P_Sales_Rank&Ntx=mode+matchallhttps://www.kobo.com/us/en/search?query=sophie+stern&ac=1&acp=sophie+stern&ac.author=sophie+stern&sort=Temperature&fclanguages=en

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#CoverReveal #paranormal #Vampire – Because the Night by Kylie Scott

Waking a monster from its sleep is never a good idea.

Skye Carter is as normal as normal can be. But when she chances upon a man in the basement of an abandoned Hollywood Hills house, she’s suddenly playing tour guide, and introducing a fifteen-hundred-year-old vampire to this century. And who even knows what’s going on with her teeth.

The truth is, immortality can get old—which is why Lucas Thorne went to sleep for seventy years. But he’s back and ready to take on undead enemies and friends alike. In a world where threatening creatures roam the night streets, he’s the most dangerous of them all.

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Kylie is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today best-selling, Audie Award winning author. She has sold over 2,000,000 books and was voted Australian Romance Writer of the year four times by the Australian Romance Reader’s Association. Her books have been translated into sixteen different languages. She is based in Queensland, Australia; living and working on land traditionally owned by the Jagera people.

#WOTR25 #attendingauthor #authorInterview – Ann Marie Walker

Ann Marie Walker

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Ann Marie Walker – I am the author of nine novels, ranging from romantic suspense to romantic comedy. I’m a fan of fancy cocktails, anything chocolate, and ’80s rom-coms. My superpower is connecting any situation to an episode of Friends, and I think all coffee cups should be the size of a bowl. I attended the University of Notre Dame, have 4 children and in June married the man of my dreams which also provided me with a top notch assistant at book signings 🙂 I grew up in Nashville but currently split my time between Chicago & Indianapolis.

How did you hear about this event?

Through many Chicago area author friends

How many years have you attended?

This is my first time!

What genres do you write?

Contemporary Romance, Romantic Comedy, Romantic Suspense

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

Black Tie Optional

What is one fun fact about you?

I love baking fancy cookies and am addicted to watching reels of cookie decorating on instagram!

What are your social links?

https://www.instagram.com/annmarie_walker/?hl=en

What are you buy links?

https://annmariewalker.com/books

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#WOTR25 #AttendingAuthor #AuthorInterview #EventSponsor – Samantha Lind

Samantha Lind

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Hi, I’m Samantha Lind and I write Contemporary romance, mostly sports and small town romances. Besides my love of books, I’m a mom of two boys, and have been married to my hubby for 18 years! We are a hockey loving family, my boys both play travel level hockey, so when I’m not hiding out at Starbucks writing my next book, I’m usually under a blanket trying to keep warm in a hokey rink!

How did you hear about this event?

I’ve been signing author for many years now!

How many years have you attended?

I think 5 or 6 years now

What genres do you write?

Contemporary Romance (sports & small town)

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

Marry Me

What is one fun fact about you?

I’m classy until the puck drops, then all bets are off.

What are your social links?

https://geni.us/SamanthaLind

What are you buy links?

Books

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#WOTR25 #AttendingAuthor #AuthorInterview – Nicolette Pierce

Nicolette Pierce

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

I’m Nicolette Pierce. I also write as Sophia Paisley, Nicky Graves, and Melissa Nicole. When I’m not writing, I enjoy annoying my husband, playing with my special needs son, finding treasures for my Little Free Library, and my secret obsession is watching Thai BL (boy love) series.

How did you hear about this event?

This will be my third year attending and I’m super excited to come back for year 10!!! I can’t wait to see everyone and check out the fun changes and the new venue. Stop by and say hello. I’m nice and silly even if my resting face says otherwise.

How many years have you attended?

Three and counting!

What genres do you write?

Contemporary romance under Sophia Paisley, Cozy mystery with a generous sprinkle of romance under Nicolette Pierce, Paranormal romance with mystery under Melissa Nicole, and Paranormal YA under Nicky Graves. I’ll announce another pen name that is full of spicy romance before the event, so stay tuned!

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

Definitely Blood and Bonbons. It’s a fun book with sass, slow burn romance that gets spicy, an escalating love triangle, mystery, and a ton of shenanigans. I had so much fun cowriting this book/series with my bestie Melissa Haag. We blended our humor, love of alpha wolves and vampires, and created an entire paranormal world set in DC. Not only does the MC love to bake delicious treats but her love interests are quite delicious too! And if you continue the series, the bromance between the wolf and vampire gets entertaining. The book is available on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited!

What is one fun fact about you?

I’ve been a vegetarian for nearly 30 years. I don’t miss meat, but I do like the scent of bacon.

What are your social links?

Readers’ Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PiercePatrol/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NicolettePierceAuthor
Instagram (Brand new account. Please keep me company.) https://www.instagram.com/nicolettepierceauthor/
Newsletter: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/m7d0z5
Website: https://www.nicolettepierce.com/

What are you buy links?

You can explore all my books, download free books, and even print a reading list at https://www.nicolettepierce.com/

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