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Author Interviews

#WOTR25 #AttendingAuthor #AuthorInterview #EventSponsor – Niccoyan Zheng

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Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

My name is Niccoyan Zheng. I’m a Canadian wife and mom to an amazing little guy. I’ve been reading for as long as I could remember. Great mysteries and epic love stories are my favs. I’m a firm believer in letting the characters guide the story.

How did you hear about this event?

From a friend

How many years have you attended?

This is my first time

What genres do you write?

Contemporary Romance, Erotica Romance

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

Emulsify: Meant to BE

What is one fun fact about you?

I have severe case of ornithophobia.

What are your social links?

https://www.facebook.com/Niccoyanwrites/

https://www.instagram.com/niccoyanwrites/

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

What are you buy links?

https://books2read.com/Niccoyanwrites

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#WOTR25 #AttendingAuthor #AuthorInterview #EventSponsor – Rayne Lewis

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Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

I’m Rayne Lewis. I write military romance. I started writing in 2020, and published my first book, JUSTICE for Mary in May 2021. I write in Susan Stoker’s universe and absolutely LOVE it! I hope to branch out into my own series once my current HELLFORCE series is complete with 6 books. I’m completely awkward and clumsy…but I love to make people smile and/or laugh, so the “skill” of being a klutz isn’t put to waste.

How did you hear about this event?

This answer is two-fold. The basic answer is my bestie Anna Blakely. Which leads to the second part of the answer, I attended WOTR in 2022 and 2023 as a reader.

How many years have you attended?

2 years

What genres do you write?

Military Romance

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

AVENGING Antonia. Though I love all my books, the start of the series is like anything else…I had no idea what I was attempting to do. hahaha! So, BOOD one is a bit rough, but the STORY itself is heartwarming and suspenseful…all the good things a book should be. I do worry that if readers start at book one, there is a chance they will not continue on into the series…BUT I PROMISE YOU…if you fall in love with the guys (and gals) in book one, you will ABSOLUTELY love the rest of the series. I do get my writing legs under myself as I continued to write, so that is why I say, “Start with book 4.” AVENGING Antonia actually ties into book one, JUSTICE for Mary, so when you discover the Easter egg in book one after reading book 4, I think readers are pleasantly pleased.

What is one fun fact about you?

I am SO socially awkward, but if you ask people, they will say I am the life of the party or I am outgoing…sociable….yadda, yadda, yadda. But BECAUE I am so socially awkward, I push myself SO FAR BEYOND my comfort and try SO HARD to be “normal” that I, mostly, go beyond what is socially acceptable. I’m PEOPLING, but dying a little bit inside each moment. hahaha! So since I DO NOT PEOPLE! WOTR, as my 1st signing, is a HUGE LEAP/accomplishment for me. i will be so far outside my wheelhouse, but loving EVERY minute of this signing. I can’t wait to meet readers! I always say, “Without readers…A book is just a book, and an author is just an author.” These readers are our loudest cheerleaders and our biggest fans! So, as a reader who attends signings and gets the opportunity to meet MY favorite authors, I cannot wait to be on the other side of the table and meet the readers who make HELLFORCE…well, HELLFORCE. Without readers, HELLFORCE would just be a story floating in the ether and a simple dream in my mind and heart. So…LONG explanation SHORT…I am–BIG TIME—a socially awkward fool. hahaha!

What are your social links?

RAYNE WEB PAGE: https://bit.ly/472Kcnp
RAYNE’S ROMANTICS FACEBOOK READER GROUP: https://bit.ly/2R50MR3
RAYNE LEWIS AUTHOR PAGE: https://bit.ly/36kN1Sk
BOOKBUB: https://bit.ly/3fer0bU
GOODREADS: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21357164.Rayne_Lewis

What are you buy links?

AMAZON: https://amzn.to/36jmGUr

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#WOTR25 #AttendingAuthor #AuthorInterview #EventSponsor – Darie McCoy

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Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

A reader for most of my life, I published my first novel in November of 2021. Since then, I’ve achieved double digits in terms of book releases. It shocks me when I take too long to think about it. I write across romance subgenres and I attribute that to how widely I read across genres in and outside of romance. In my life before I became a published author, I enjoyed a more than twenty year career as an electrical engineer. My experiences shape my writing and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

How did you hear about this event?

I originally heard about through author friends.

How many years have you attended?

2025 would be my second year.

What genres do you write?

Sports Romance, Paranormal/Shifter, Contemporary, Romantic Suspense, Fantasy and Motorcycle Club

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

The Glassmaker’s Helper

What is one fun fact about you?

I’m a serial hobbyist. I cycle through an abundance activities to keep my hands busy.

What are your social links?

facebook.com/darie.mccoy
Tiktok.com/dariemccoy
Instagram.com/authordarie
bookbub.com/authors/darie-mccoy
goodreads.com/author/show/21991441.Darie_McCoy
Threads.net/@authordarie

What are you buy links?

Amazon Author Page
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Darie-McCoy/author/B09LNH41K8
Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/darie%20mccoy
Apple https://books.apple.com/au/author/darie-mccoy/id1628855173

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#WOTR25 #AttendingAuthor #AuthorInterview #EventSponsor – Miranda Lynn

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Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Hello, good day, hola, aloha, I am Miranda Lynn, author and cover model, and I love sharing the stories the characters in my head tell me. I write paranormal romance and love it. I have a short attention span unless I’m really invested in something. My brain squirrels on my a lot which is why I have so many unfinished projects and my house is never fully clean. I love to socialize but enjoy a day or two to unwind as well. I read as much if not more than I write. If you have questions just ask, if you want a picture please ask.

How did you hear about this event?

I believe Ms. Angie herself told me about it and invited me to put in an interest form.

How many years have you attended?

This will be my 10th year.

What genres do you write?

Paranormal Romance, Time Travel Fantasy, and I’ll have Paranormal MC along with RomCom by next year.

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

All of them, but I think that Wyatt and Draven both need a lot of love and reviews 🙂

What is one fun fact about you?

I have a picture of Ellie May Clampett (Donna Douglas)holding me when I was a baby.

What are your social links?

https://linktr.ee/AuthorMirandaLynn

What are you buy links?

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#WOTR25 #AttendingAuthor #AuthorInterview – Sarah Zolton Arthur

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Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Hi! My name is Sarah Zolton Arthur. I live in Michigan. I have two sons. One lives locally and the other is off on the other side of the state from me living his best life in college. Being an author is my dream, but in my downtime, I grow herbs in my raised bed gardens to use in cooking. I also make teas, tinctures, and candles. The tinctures are for cleaning and deodorizing my home. Other than that, I love musical theater, The Great British Baking Show, The Masked Singer, and everything true crime. As you can see, I’m wild (haha).

How did you hear about this event?

Other authors

How many years have you attended?

This will be my third year attending WOTR. I’m so excited!

What genres do you write?

Contemporary romance and romantic comedy (including PNR rom coms).

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

All of them. I’m proud of all my book babies. It just depends on what you’re interested in.

What is one fun fact about you?

Years ago, when I was a preschool teacher at a daycare, we’d take our kids on field trips. The leaders of the field trips would ask the adults for volunteers but none of the other teachers would do it. So in order not to disappoint the kids, I always volunteered. Thus, I’ve been tased in the foot (dropped me to my knees—I do NOT recommend it), and on three separate occasions, I’ve had two boa constrictors and an albino python draped around my arms and shoulders. After doing these things for my preschool kids, I kept it going for my own kids once they came along, and I wrestled an alligator and fed a shark. I dangled a fish over the water and the shark shot up to grab it. I don’t remember the type of shark.

What are your social links?

Newsletter: https://sarahzoltonarthur.myflodesk.com/sassychickarmy
Website: https://www.sarahzoltonarthur.com/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@authorsarahzoltonarthur
BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/sarah-zolton-arthur
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahzoltonarthur/
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/…/13989100.Sarah_Zolton_Arthur
Reader Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1549815968397766

What are you buy links?

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/…/Sarah-Zolton…/author/B01202KU0U

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#WOTR25 #attendingauthor #AuthorInterview – Amanda Zook

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Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Amanda Zook. My claim to fame is growing up in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

How did you hear about this event?

Participated last year and loved it!

How many years have you attended?

1

What genres do you write?

Romantic Suspense

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

Jolene’s Justice

What is one fun fact about you?

I don’t like to eat curled chips or chips that are folded.

What are your social links?

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

https://www.instagram.com/amandazookauthor/
, https://www.facebook.com/amanda.zook.12/

What are you buy links?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0953R2GN7

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#WOTR25 #AttendingAuthor #AuthorSpotlight #EventSponsor – Cassie Colton

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Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Hi, I’m Cassie. I write the Serenity Mountain Series. Starting in November, I’m making my debut in Susan Stoker’s world with Rescuing Ryder. I will have eleven books published by the end of November after fourteen months in this amazing authoring world! I’m so excited about this journey. I live in VA with my husband, two college kids and my service dog, Leia.

How did you hear about this event?

Susan Stoker, Miranda Lynn, and AJ Layne

How many years have you attended?

This will be my first event!

What genres do you write?

Romantic suspense, military and contemporary

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

Loving Lizzy. My books need to be read in order, but this one touches my heart because it embraces family, friendships, and knowing you’re enough.

What is one fun fact about you?

I used to work for Disney in Cinderella’s Castle. It’s where I learned about HEA’s. I made them daily.

What are your social links?

https://bit.ly/Cassiecoltonauthor, https://bit.ly/cassiecoltonauthor, Tik Tok @cassiecoltonauthor

What are you buy links?

https://bit.ly/CassieColton

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#WOTR25 #attendingauthor #Authorinterview – Bria Quinlan

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Bria Quinlan

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Bria Quinlan – smartass.

Ignore that.

Bria Quinlan – Quirky Girl Contemporary Romance and YA Issue Book author who writes hotties with humor. Her dog has more followers than she does but is a freeloader with zero sponsorships. She likes tea. The kind you drink, not the drama kind (but she’s nosy, so feel free to text her if something’s really good.) She loves pretty much any book ever except for the ones she doesn’t like.

How did you hear about this event?

The amazing Sara Whitney and Skye Malone convinced me to apply to join my first year. They raved so much about the people that it seemed like a no brainer. And they were right!

How many years have you attended?

2025 will be Lucky Number 3 for me. I’m excited to see the new space and all the new energy the ladies are bringing this year.

What genres do you write?

I write Sweet Rom Com ridiculous that is sweet or closed-door and YA Issue books that focus on mental health with humor.

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

I asked one of my favorite readers to answer this for me and she said: “Tell them adult books, start with The Catching Kind. YA start with Secret Life…no Wreckless…no Secret Life…no…”

What is one fun fact about you?

I’m the last of an era: A “corrected” leftie. I went to a super rural school and even though it was the 70s, they were still “correcting” us. Then, after not letting us do anything with our predominate hand, gave me all As and a C++ in penmanship. I’m still bitter #overachiever

What are your social links?

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

What are you buy links?

http://briaquinlan.com/

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#WOTR25 #attendingauthor #authorinterview #eventsponsor – Savannah Verte

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Savannah Verte

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Savannah Verte – I’m a vagabond writer, work a full-time job elsewhere that I love, I’m a grandmother, and as long as there’s dinero in my pocket, I’ll be a blonde.

How did you hear about this event?

I’m a lifer – been a sponsor and attending author since year one. It is one of my favorites and the organizers with the community of authors and readers that attend are simply – family.

How many years have you attended?

This will be year 10.

What genres do you write?

so many. lol. PNR, UF, MTS, WF, flip-flopped fairy tales, dystopian, romance of multiple persuasions

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

Gravedigger is my heart. Unfortunately, it has triggers that might prevent someone from reading it. In some ways it ties to our charity for WOTR. I believe that when we stop talking about the atrocities of humankind, we send the signal that it’s acceptable. Some things will never be acceptable.
Ironically, it is the source for the dark romance spin off I’m working on, hoping to release at WOTR 2025.

What is one fun fact about you?

I’m a professional Sexton and scotch enthusiast.

What are your social links?

www.facebook.com/authorsavannahverte,

savannahverte.com

What are you buy links?

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Author Interviews, Author Spotlight

#WOTR25 #attendingauthor #authorinterview – JM Walker

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J.M. Walker

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

J.M. Walker – Hello! I’m a Canadian author who writes dark romance, MC romance and I even started venturing into the MM territory. Oh but did I say I write dark romance? That is my jam. I do have goal to write horror one day. More on that later.

How did you hear about this event?

I’m friends with Angie, one of the organizers, and I’ve known her since before WOTR was created.

How many years have you attended?

Every year minus 2020/2021 due to COVID.

What genres do you write?

Dark romance, MM romance, MC romance, BDSM, erotic romance, romance suspense

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

Broken Scars – It took me 6 years to write and almost an additional year to fix up. It’s definitely the one I’m most passionate about so far. Although, the dark romance I’m writing now, is taking me just as long to write, so I’m excited for this one as well.

What is one fun fact about you?

I like to put my body through hours of torture just to see if I can do it. Lol! (I’m a runner).

What are your social links?

https://linktr.ee/authorjmwalker

What are you buy links?

https://www.aboutjmwalker.com/books

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