Amanda Zook

#WOTR26 Author Interviews

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

My name is Amanda Zook. I grew up in Hershey, Pennsylvania and started reading romance books in middle school. I cut my teeth on the old historical romance books otherwise known as the bodice rippers and eventually transitioned into romantic suspense, which is what I currently write. I’m closing in on the end of my Nighthawks Search and Rescue series and will be sad to say goodbye to them. This year, I started a new series in Susan Stoker’s Operation Alpha world called Condor’s Overwatch and I hope you’ll give the new team a try.

 

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

2026 will be my 3rd year attending and I can’t wait to see familiar faces and hope to meet a whole gaggle of new ones.

 

What genres do you write?

Romantic suspense, contemporary romance

 

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

Jolene’s Justice. It deals with an issue that is not talked about enough in our society.

 

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

 

In kindergarten, I had to get nine stitches under my eye because I tried to take my cat down a flight of stairs in a baby carriage (think the old British pram style). I made it one step before tumbling down the rest. The cat never let me carry him around steps again.

What are your social links?

Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/amanda.zook.12/

Facebook Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/392533029062748/

Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/amandazookauthor/

TikTok
https://www.tiktok.com/@amandazookbooks?lang=en…

Goodreads
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21507011.Amanda_Zook

Bookbub
https://www.bookbub.com/profile/amanda-zook?list=about

 

What are your buy links?

https://tinyurl.com/amazonamandazook

DV Fischer

#WOTR26 Author Interviews

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

DV Fischer, I’m a USA Today bestselling author of plus size dark romance. I’m also a mom of two busy boys, three crazy dogs, and two dumpster cats.

 

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

My friend Polly told me.

 

What genres do you write?

I write plus size dark romance. So I have some thrillers, some taboo, suspense. All plus size, all dark romance.

 

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

Her. It’s everyone’s favorite but I still wish more people knew about it

 

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

I only eat with a fork. I hate it when I have to eat with a spoon.

 

What are your social links?

https://www.instagram.com/dvfischerauthor/,

https://www.facebook.com/DVFischerAuthor

 

What are your buy links?

A meddling gran, a protective brother, and a mysterious gnome in the Georgia mountains…

What could possibly go wrong?

Spending Christmas in the mountains with her family is exactly what Kennedy needs. Work has been stagnant, and Norina has always felt like home. But when her parents bail and her brother’s smoking-hot best friend shows up instead, her underwear goes up in flames.

For Jack, a quiet holiday retreat with his best friend’s family is just what his agent ordered, and the small-town, picturesque setting is instantly inspiring. Falling hard for his friend’s sister, however, wasn’t in his latest outline.

Their chemistry is undeniable.

Their timing couldn’t be worse.

As real life waits below the mountain, Kennedy and Jack must make a choice.

Cut their holiday romance short, or let it blossom into an unforgettable love story.

Goodreads

Amazon

Review by Twinsie Melinda

I received a copy of this book from the authors in exchange for an honest review.

Absolutely love AJ and Miranda and I was so excited about a series about a mischievous gnome. Kennedy headed to her grandmas for what is supposed to be a family Christmas but her parents flaked and her brother brought his best friend, Jake.  The chemistry between Kennedy and Jake from the start was explosive.

I loved Jake from the start I mean really how could I not once I found out he is a writer of romance books. Jake is taking in his small-town experience for his book and he taking in his best friends sister also. Jake finds out how much Kennedy loves her coffee and other things.

Kennedy’s grandma had me laughing with her one liners and all-around personality. I was wondering how the gnome was going to play a part throughout the book don’t worry we get to see that in the last part of the story. I enjoyed this light hearted fun story with no major drama. I did think with the series name the gnome would play a bigger role in the book but the shenanigans were full of surprises and laughter. I have to say I am ready for the next book

AJ RENEE

AJ Renee is a military wife and mother of three. She graduated from the University of Central Florida with her Master of Science in Criminal Justice and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology.

She loves to read and write steamy romance with a happily ever after. When not working, you can find her playing World of Warcraft, board games, or outdoors for a run or hike.

MIRANDA LYNN

Escaping reality one book at a time has been Miranda’s motto since she learned to read. As an only child raised on a dairy farm her creative imagination brought words to life. She devoured more books growing up than her little town bookmobile could handle. It was inevitable that she would turn from reading them to writing them. This is her way to help not only herself but others escape the day to day drudge. Her books may take you on a journey through time, give you a look inside a fantasy realm, or delve into the magic of almost anything paranormal. Threading in heart stopping romance and dropping an occasional super sexy scene just to keep you on your toes.

Miranda’s stories are focused around strong female leads and sexy males who appreciate them. She strives to encourage her readers that they can have it all in real life too.

You can find her most days either subbing at the local high school or tucked away in her office working on the next story with a cup of java in her hand. She loves connecting with her readers online as well as in real life so make sure to find her on Facebook and check out where she will be signing throughout the year on her website.

Cassie Lein

#WOTR26 Author Interviews

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Cassie Lein I am a mom to 6 grandma to 1. I live in northern Illinois on a farm. I’m a teacher aid full time in a SPED classroom and I love it. I write primarily dark romance and while I have omegaverse, paranormal and monster. My love is with forbidden and taboo romance..

 

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

I attended as reader in 2023 and now I will be signing in 2026

 

What genres do you write?

Dark Romance
PNR Romance
OMegaverse
MOnster Romance
LGBTQ+

 

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

Toxic B!tch or Sin Wagon

 

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

I met my husband at a bar after attending a pole dancing class with my mom for her 40th birthday.

 

What are your social links?

 

group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/1275798326530275

FB- https://www.facebook.com/CassieLeinAuthor/

NL: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/635821d0a6399929d9567f7c

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

Tiktok- www.tiktok.com/@cassieleinauthor

Bookbub-https://www.bookbub.com/authors/cassie-lein

Goodreads- https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/22905464.Cassie_Lein

 

What are your buy links?

Zon- https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0BDGH7BM6

 

Tawdra Kandle

#WOTR26 Author Interviews

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Tawdra Kandle; I’m a contemporary romance author of over 150 books. My stories are just like real life…only spicier.

 

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

First year attendee, but I’ve heard about it for years! So excited to be part of the fun.

 

What genres do you write?

Contemporary romance

 

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

The Just Us Duet

 

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

I write spicy romance, and I’m married to a priest! He’s okay with my books as long as I keep doing—ahem—research. ;-)”

 

What are your social links?

@tawdrakandlebooks (Instagram)

https://www.facebook.com/share/174Tb6disX/?mibextid=wwXIfr

https://www.tiktok.com/@tawdraromance?_t=ZT-8zXWW2kLw4s&_r=1

 

What are your buy links?

tawdrakandlebooks.com

 

 

Everleigh

I packed up my life, moving halfway across the country for a fresh start. Running away from my past, running away for my future. A year later, I’ve settled into my new home, my new job, my new friends, and my new identity. You could say things have started returning to normal.

Normal, if not for him.

His identity is a mystery to me, but I know he’s there, watching me, leaving tokens outside my door. The gifts he sends are personal and deliberate, proving he has eyes everywhere—even where I least expect it.

For months, he remained hidden in the shadows until a chance encounter with a masked man at a Halloween party led to a one-night stand and a box delivered containing the most personal gift from him yet: A feather from my Halloween costume.

Loche

After years of living with the consequences of my actions, I’ve finally gotten my life together. Well, aside from the occasional illegal activity that may or may not include a little light stalking. But who’s counting?

When I first saw Ever, I was captivated by her until I learned about her past. Then I became obsessed with her. Obsessed with keeping her safe, obsessed with protecting her when and if the past were to come back to haunt her. Everything was going fine, but then one night at her friend’s Halloween party changed everything.

Ever still doesn’t know who I am, despite having spent the night with me, and I have to keep it that way. Because in reality, she already knows exactly who I am.

And she despises me down to my very core.

here

 

AMAZON

 

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

This is the first book I have read from this author but will not be the last.

I grabbed this ARC when I knew this author was going to be at a book signing I was attending.  I didnt know her writing and wanted to take a chance on a new to me author to read.

This book hits all my favorite dark romance wants…stalker and enemy to lovers.  What I didnt expect was the comedy in the book and I was loving it!!  It was amazing to get a good laugh and then think WHUUUT is wrong with me.  LOL

Everleigh and Locke were all I wanted to a dark romance.  They had me laughing and fanning myself.  The character development was very well done and the backstories were done really well.  I sure did fell for Loche and wanna cuddle him as well.

I am excited for the series and cant wait to read more.

 

Sara Furlong Burr is an award-winning author of romcoms filled with angst, heartbreak, and a sprinkle of laughs. She was born and raised in Michigan and currently still lives there with her husband, two daughters, a lively corgi that closely resembles a sack of potatoes, three judgmental cats, and a hedgehog named Juniper who’s almost as antisocial as she is. When she’s not writing, Sara enjoys reading, traveling, spending time with her family, using her treadmill as a clothes hanger, and mindlessly scrolling through TikTok and Instagram. She’s also an advocate for melanoma awareness, having been diagnosed with stage 1b melanoma in 2017.

 

 

Have a great holiday if you celebrate.

 

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Victoria Saccenti

#WOTR26 Author Interviews

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Victoria Saccenti.
I’m a multiple award-winning and Amazon bestselling author. I write the genres I love to read, These include contemporary angst/steamy romance, romantasy/pnr, and MC. I was born in Cuba. I speak Spanish and English fluently and I understand a bit of Italian. I reside in Central Florida with my dear hubby.. I dance Salsa like a pro, I drink single malt whisky, and I have a serious crush with Scotland. I can’t wait to meet everyone.

 

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

This is my first time attending. Several of my author friends have told me about this event. I’ve applied before, but this time I got and invitation and I’m thrilled.

 

What genres do you write?

Contemporary dark/steamy Romance. Romantasy/PNR, MC with Daddy Kink and 20th century Military.

 

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

The Last Danann and Titanian’s Phoenix, both from the Titanian Chronicles series.

 

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

I’m a huge Salsa dancer. I can’t stop moving, tapping a foot or shaking my shoulders, if I hear it.

 

What are your social links?

Web Site: https://www.victoriasaccentiwrites.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VictoriaSaccentiAuthor/
https://www.facebook.com/victoria.saccenti.3/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/334143490449894
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Victoria-Saccenti/author/B013H2XYPK
BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/victoria-saccenti
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victoria.saccenti.author/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@victoriasaccentiauthor
Twitter: https://twitter.com/VictoriaSAuthor
Goodreads:https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/14126330.Victoria_Saccenti
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUD9vzqukCE5v77AmivWizQ
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/victoriasaccenti.bsky.social
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@victoria.saccenti.author?hl=en

 

What are your buy links?

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Victoria-Saccenti/author/B013H2XYPK
B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/Victoria Saccenti
Kobo:https://www.kobo.com/us/en/search?query=victoria+saccenti&ac=1&acp=victoria+saccenti&ac.author=victoria+saccenti&sort=Temperature&fclanguages=en