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#WOTR25 #AttendingAuthor #AuthorInterview – Elle Boon

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Elle Boon

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Elle Boon
Hi, I’m Elle Boon. I’m a reader first and foremost…and of course if you know me you might know me as the crazy lady with purple hair. I live in Middle-Merica with my hubby Mr B and Kally Kay my 13 year old black lab who also thinks she’s my writing partner. (She happens to sit next to me begging for treats and takes a lot of credit). I have two amazing kids, Jazz and Goob, and am blessed to be a MiMi to one adorable little nugget named Romy or RomyGirl who is 6 years old, and a equally adorable nugget named Rio Mac who was born in 2024. Being a Mimi is seriously the best job EVER.
I love writing, reading, and driving my big ole’ jacked up red Jeep Ruby 3.0 with my hubby. I am known for saying “Bless Your Heart” and dropping lots of F-bombs (I mean lots of F-BOMBS, but who is keeping track?). Seriously, I think if there was ever a cross between a trucker and a sailor with a construction worker dialect I would be that poster child 💜

I write what I love to read, and that’s romance, whether it’s about Navy SEALs, HOT as F**K MC heroes, or paranormal alphas. #dontlookdown is a thing you will need to google. “Wink” With all my stories, you’re guaranteed a happily ever after, no matter what twisted thing my mind has come up with. My biggest hope is that after readers have read one of my stories, they fall in love with my characters as much as I have. I truly love creating new worlds and sometimes even words IYKYK. I have many more stories just waiting to be written and promise they’re coming. P.S. I can totally turn just about anything dirty, including simple words, lol. It’s an art 💜

I believe in happily ever after and can guarantee you will always get one within the pages of my books.

XOXO,
Elle Boon

How did you hear about this event?

Jenna Jacob

How many years have you attended?

I believe I did 2020

What genres do you write?

MC Romance, Navy SEALs, Paranormal Romance, Ménage, and Contemporary Romance

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

SEAL Salvation Book 1 SEAL Teal Phantom

What is one fun fact about you?

I’m 51 and still have the blanket from when I was a baby. It’s called “Softy” and I take it with me everywhere. Mind you, it’s now a version of the original, but I still have one just like the original. It’s pink with purple silky edges that I rub lol.

What are your social links?

https://www.facebook.com/Elle-Boon-Author-1429718517289545/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/1405756769719931/ https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8120085.Elle_Boon

https://www.bookbub.com/authors/elle-boon

https://www.instagram.com/elleboon/

What are you buy links?

Writersonriver.com

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#WOTR25 #AttendingAuthor #AuthorInterview – Naomi McKay

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Visit Naomi McKay Store on Amazon

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Naomi McKay – Romantic Suspense Author. I write high heat and suspense with a good dise of family drama. From South Africa

How did you hear about this event?

Internet

How many years have you attended?

this is my first time

What genres do you write?

romantic suspense, military romance, contemporary romance, family saga

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

The Operator

What is one fun fact about you?

Had open heart surgery at age 4

What are your social links?

https://www.facebook.com/groups/naomimckayreaders

What are you buy links?

Writersonriver.com

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WOTR25 #AttendingAuthor #AuthorInterview – Jennifer Laslie

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Jennifer Laslie

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

My name is Jennifer Laslie, I write paranormal romance and a little bit of young adult, and I’ve been writing since 2014. I’ve lived in Utah for the past 5 years, but I’m originally from Louisville, KY. I’m happily married with two adult children.

How did you hear about this event?

It’s been so long ago, I’m not sure? I’ve been to every WOTR since it started and their crew is amazing! This is the best event and I wouldn’t miss it for the world!

How many years have you attended?

I’ve been here since the beginning! I cannot wait for year 10!

What genres do you write?

I write paranormal romance and young adult. I am trying to dip my toes into other sub genres like reverse harem soon!

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

Sordid Depths. It was a cowrite with my best friend and we had so much fun writing it! It’s a genre mashup with paranormal romance and dystopian.

What is one fun fact about you?

I’m a crazy cat lady, but it’s okay! I swear! I’m married so I won’t be living alone with all these cats! Bahahaha!

What are your social links?

facebook.com/authorjlaslie,

instagram.com/nytemirage,

authorjlaslie.com,

https://www.bookbub.com/authors/jennifer-laslie,

What are you buy links?

Writersonriver.com

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#WOTR25 #AttendingAuthor #AuthorInterview – Carla Luna

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Carla Luna

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Carla Luna – I write contemporary romance with a dollop of humor and a pinch of spice. As a former archaeologist, I still dream of traveling to far-off places, but now I channel my wanderlust into my stories, which are all set in fun locations.

How did you hear about this event?

Facebook

How many years have you attended?

I have never attended before, but I’m excited for 2025!

What genres do you write?

Contemporary romance, romantic comedy

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

Troy Story – it has romance, intrigue, archaeology, and a great setting (Turkey).

What is one fun fact about you?

I collect hotel soaps! I’ve been collecting them since I was 8, and I now have over 215 soaps from hotels all over the world.

What are your social links?

FB: https://www.facebook.com/CarlaLunaAuthor

IG: https://www.instagram.com/carlalunacullen

Website: https://www.carlalunabooks.com

What are you buy links?

Writersontheriver.com

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#WOTR25 #AttendingAuthor #AuthorInterview #MajorEventSponsor – Jen Talty

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Jen Talty

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

I never know how to answer this question! I have three kids. My oldest, a daughter, is in her last year of medical school. She’s 33. She traveled the globe and was in the Peace Corps before she decided to become a doctor. I also have two boys. 31 and 27. They are both married. I’m a simple girl. I can boil my passions down to three things. My family. My writing. My love for being on the water. I was born and raised on the water. I raised my children on the water. The very first big ticked my husband and I purchased together (at 19!) was a boat. The call to the water is strong. It is truly my happy place. I will often sit on my dock or take my boat out on the waterways and mix my passions for water and writing. I get so much inspiration from the water’s sounds, smells, and rhythm. It calms me. It brings me peace. Settles my soul.

How did you hear about this event?

I have been attending for a few years now. It is truly one of my favorite events. I believe I first heard of it through another author friend.

How many years have you attended?

This will be my third year!

What genres do you write?

I write Contemporary Romance, Small-town romance, Military Romance, and dabble a little in Paranormal Romance. I’ve been writing since 2003 and my first book (IN TWO WEEKS) was published in 2007.

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

This is a tough one. I think I’m going to have to go with An Inconvenient Flame.

What is one fun fact about you?

I’m dyslexic. I had no idea until I was I believe 19. Oddly enough, I had flunked 10th grade English. Twice! With the same teacher. And that was after years of struggling through school. And not just in English and reading. But with math and every other subject. I was actually lucky to have graduated HS and college wasn’t going to be in the cards. I tried community college, but failed most of my classes. I got a job answering phones through a family friend. To be honest, I thought what my teachers had told me all through school was true. I was just stupid. Slow. Not capable of much. Until my boss, who was tried of not being able to read my handwriting, asked me if I was dyslexic. He told me his son was. He paid for me to be tested. Even paid for me to take a couple of classes to overcome it. At twenty-one I went back to college. At twenty-four, I graduated with a degree in Business Education. But the best part was that I had fell in love with reading during an elective lit course. My professor even told me I had a unique writing gift. I laughed. filed it away and went about my business. I taught for a few years. Had babies. Then one day, after reading every romance novel at the local small bookstore, I thought to myself, I can do this. So I did. Even though, I’m dyslexic. It’s often hard for me, but I think it’s the funnest and proudest part of me.

What are your social links?

Amazon
https://amazon.com/author/jentalty

Bookbub
https://www.bookbub.com/authors/jen-talty

FACEBOOK- the Talty Crew
https://www.facebook.com/groups/191706547909047/

GOODREADS
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/2899568.Jen_Talty

INSTAGRAM
https://instagram.com/jen_talty

Facebook personal
https://www.facebook.com/JenTaltyRomanceAuthor

Facebook Author
https://www.facebook.com/AuthorJenTalty/

https://www.tiktok.com/@jentaltyauthor

What are you buy links?

https://amazon.com/author/jentalty

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#WOTR25 #AttendingAuthor #AuthorInterview #EventSponsor – Gia Cobie

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Gia Cobie

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Hi, I’m Gia Cobie, and I write romantic suspense with protective heroes, strong heroines, action and danger, lots of twists and turns, and plenty of sweet and steamy moments. I’m not just a writer, but also a librarian, which means I spend my days (and nights) surrounded by books! I live in upstate NY with my husband and small crew of pets, and I love to include nearby locations in my stories!

How did you hear about this event?

Facebook posts from attending readers and authors

How many years have you attended?

This is my first year!

What genres do you write?

Romantic suspense (and I have a PNR series)

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

Saved from Revenge. It’s where everything starts!

What is one fun fact about you?

For a while, I owned a used bookstore. It was the coolest job ever! Free books whenever I wanted!

What are your social links?

https://www.facebook.com/GiaCobie/

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/23096300.Gia_Cobie

https://cobiegia.wixsite.com/giacobie

https://www.tiktok.com/@giacobie

https://www.instagram.com/giacobie/

https://www.bookbub.com/profile/gia-cobie

What are you buy links?

https://www.amazon.com/author/giacobie

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#WOTR25 #AttendingAuthor #AuthorInterview – D.V. Fischer

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D.V. Fischer

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

DV Fischer (Danielle) I have 2 dogs and 1 cat, live in Sheldon, Ia, and writing is my full time job. When I’m not writing, I’m chasing after my kids and all their activities. We are a sports and outdoor family. I also enjoy working out, even if I don’t look like it 🤣

How did you hear about this event?

Polly

How many years have you attended?

This is my first year

What genres do you write?

Mainly romance, but I do have a few paranormal romances

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

Bed of Roses and Field of Lilies – the Bouquet of Lies Duet

What is one fun fact about you?

I only eat with a fork

What are your social links?

https://www.facebook.com/share/UBw3aCrCBGJbqd5U/

https://www.instagram.com/dvfischerauthor

https://www.instagram.com/dvfischerauthor

What are you buy links?

Www.dvfischer.com has all my links

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#WOTR25 #AttendingAuthor #AuthorInterview – Joel Shoemaker

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Joel Shoemaker

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Joel Shoemaker has been a librarian for a decade and a magician for three! He lives in central Illinois with his husband, a frog, a colony of cherry shrimp, and his dog, Maximus. He consumes an inordinate amount of cheese.

How did you hear about this event?

This is my second year! I believe I first heard about it from my friend and half-table mate, Jackie Lawson!

How many years have you attended?

2

What genres do you write?

LGBTQIA+ affirming faith stories seem to be what I keep coming back to, but my work is also simply humor, as in my anthology about teeth.

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

My newest book is a picture book called Silas on Sundays! I’ve written two sequels for Silas and so I hope people read it and KEEP reading. 🙂

What is one fun fact about you?

A fun fact about me is that I just learned what happens when you put Dawn in your dishwasher. Do NOT put Dawn in your dishwasher, is what I learned…

What are your social links?

https://www.facebook.com/shoemakermagicianauthor

https://www.instagram.com/magicianactor

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21950012.Joel_Shoemaker

What are you buy links?

Writersontheriver.com

2nd Chance, Contemp. Romance, Holiday Book/Novella, sibling best friend

#WOTR25 #SecretRelease #Prequal #SiblingBestFriend #Contemporary #HolidayNovella – Secrets of Timber Creek, Book 5 by SJ Chaynie

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This wasn’t the Christmas I had in mind. I didn’t plan on having no electricity, no heat, and for the man I’d spent the majority of my life running from to find me. But here I am. Freezing, bleeding, and standing on the doorstep of Adam Harper’s cabin. The cop who happens to be my best friend’s older brother. I should be anywhere else but here. I should have taken his silence for the last two years for what it was. But I’m desperate. The one night we shared may have been a mistake, and he may be Timber Creek’s biggest playboy, but I need help. One knock on his door, one simple question, and I’m suddenly swept back into his arms. But this was just temporary, and once Christmas was over, I’d be back to my normal life.
Except it appears Adam Harper may have other plans……he wants all of my secrets. And he wants to expose ours.

Goodreads

Amazon

Review by Twinsie Angie

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

I was so excited when I got an email saying SUPRIZE to this novella drop.  I was so not ready to say goodbye to the gang of Timber Creek, so this gem was appreciated and needed.

We have always seen Bekka and Adam together in the series and NOW we get their book.

Bekka and Tilly have been BFFs since Bekka and her mom moved to town.  Bekka is quiet but appreciates all Tilly and family have done to accept her with open arms.  The only things Bekka doesn’t appreciate is being another notch in Tilly’s manwhore brother’s bed.    Ouch the way he ignored her.

Adam is a man who loves women and not being tied down.  When a chance encounter with Bekka one-night flips him off his kilter he is not sure what to do when he discovers who she really is.  So he does what nay man does and stalks her…LOL  but really that is what the town police officer does.  I mean he calls it duty but whatever.

I freaking loved this story.  The chemistry was amazing, and the storyline kept me turning each page of the kindle wanting to know when they would just admit it all to each other……STUBBORN people.

Since I am not ready for a goodbye can we have another surprise book…I mean a surprise baby would be great in the spring!!  LOL

Review by Twinsie Melinda

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

I absolutely love when I am having a bad day and see that S.J. Chanynie sends me a surprise book about a series I absolutely love. How can you not love the characters from Timber Creek.

This is Adam and Bekka’s book and I could not be happier to hear their story.

When Bekka and her mother came to Timber Creek she hooked up with a stranger for one night. Little did she know that he would turn out to be the big brother of her best friend. Bekka became a part of Tilly’s family. Bekka was able to hide how things were going in own family from everyone in the town even her BFF and her family. When Bekka’s past comes knocking on her face literally. With nowhere else to turn she finds herself on her one-night stands porch.

Adam is the town playboy never staying with one girl. When he realizes he had a one-night stand with her little sister’s best friend, Bekka. He knows he has to put and keep distance between him and Bekka. No way he was getting involved with his little sister’s friend.  He does a good job of ignoring and avoiding her since that night. That is until she shows up on his porch with a busted face everything changed after that night.

Like any police officer it is his job to find out what happened to Bekka and help her even if she doesn’t want him nosing around in her business. He finds out about the secrets she has been keeping from their family. He now on a mission to make things better for her.

I love these two as much as I do the other characters. These two made my heart happy they have such amazing chemistry. I loved their 10 get to know you questions. My favorite question and answer was about her Blue and white shirt. AWWW. This is one series I cannot get enough of and sure am going to miss it. I loved this Surprise book.

S.J. Chaynie is a small-town Texas girl who has found a love for writing. She enjoys writing romance, with a sprinkle of suspense, and a little humor. If she is not busy writing her newest ideas, she is spending time with her husband and two beautiful daughters. She believes a good book and a lot of laughs is the best medicine. She brings suspense, love, angst, and sometimes the occasional heartbreak to her stories. Always a HEA, but every character and story she holds close to her heart and hopes they touch yours as well.