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#WOTR23 – Today is the DAY!! Writers on the River, Year 8

**attending author list can change**

Tickets will be available on the webpage – writersontheriver.com

VIP – $45 SOLD OUT

Early Access – $25 SOLD OUT

General Admission – 1 to 4 signing only $10 – cash at the door only now.

After Party – $35 . 7-11 with food, DJ, photobooth, Cash Bar, and fun with your authors. This ticket does not include entry to the signing. – SOLD OUT!

Authors,  want to be contacted for future events?  go to the webpage HERE to sign up on the interest/waitlist form

Want to stay up to date on the event?  Click HERE to join the group

#WOTR16 we raised $1500 for our charity – Thistle Farms.  We had 225 readers in attendance!!

#WOTR17 we raised $8000 cash and an estimated $500 in supply donations for our charities, Thistle Farms and The Center for Prevention of Abuse!  We had 350 readers in attendance!!

#WOTR18 we raised $7000 Cash and Estimated $500 in supply donations for our charities, Thistle Farms and The Center for Prevention of Abuse.  We had 300 readers in attendance!!  Thistle Farms sold $1600 in merchandise.

#WOTR19 we raised $9,700 Cash for Thistle Farms.  We had 360 readers in attendance!!  Thistle Farms sold $2440 in merchandise!!

#WOTR20 we raised $4151 cash for Thistle Farms as of August 22, 2020 holding a virtual event in July.  We are still waiting on the anthology profit totals to come in mid October.

#WOTR21 we raised $13,000 cash for Thistle Farms.    We had 300 readers in attendance.

#WOTR22 we raised $14,750 with the help of The Book Box Babe/Dylann Crush and a tshirt fundraiser she did for us.  She raised $250 which was included in our total donation.

#WOTR23 – Writers on the River Charity Author Event in Peoria, IL

**attending author list can change**

Tickets will be available on the webpage – writersontheriver.com

VIP – $45 SOLD OUT

Early Access – $25 SOLD OUT

General Admission – 1 to 4 signing only $10

After Party – $35 . – SOLD OUT

Authors,  want to be contacted for future events?  go to the webpage HERE to sign up on the interest/waitlist form

Want to stay up to date on the event?  Click HERE to join the group

#WOTR16 we raised $1500 for our charity – Thistle Farms.  We had 225 readers in attendance!!

#WOTR17 we raised $8000 cash and an estimated $500 in supply donations for our charities, Thistle Farms and The Center for Prevention of Abuse!  We had 350 readers in attendance!!

#WOTR18 we raised $7000 Cash and Estimated $500 in supply donations for our charities, Thistle Farms and The Center for Prevention of Abuse.  We had 300 readers in attendance!!  Thistle Farms sold $1600 in merchandise.

#WOTR19 we raised $9,700 Cash for Thistle Farms.  We had 360 readers in attendance!!  Thistle Farms sold $2440 in merchandise!!

#WOTR20 we raised $4151 cash for Thistle Farms as of August 22, 2020 holding a virtual event in July.  We are still waiting on the anthology profit totals to come in mid October.

#WOTR21 we raised $13,000 cash for Thistle Farms.    We had 300 readers in attendance.

#WOTR22 we raised $14,750 with the help of The Book Box Babe/Dylann Crush and a tshirt fundraiser she did for us.  She raised $250 which was included in our total donation.

#WOTR23Author #Mafia #Paranormal #SmallTown #MC #Dark #AgeGap #RomCon #MeetCute #TrueCrime #Abuse #Siblings #Rockers #AgeGap #SingleDad #Addiction – Twinsie Angie’s top reads January to June – Wicked Temptation by Barbara Nolan, Whispers of Timber Creek by SJ Chaynie, Birdie’s Biker by Misty Walker, The Last Single Girl by Bria Quinlan, If You Tell Gregg Olsen, and Wilder Love by Jade C. Jamison

Bria Quinlan is the Attending Author


Get a date for the big gala in four weeks when I thought I could go solo? Challenge, accepted.

Now to find a hot, interesting guy who will dress up for a gala. Last minute. Who doesn’t already have plans on the busiest date night of the year.

But, so far the best part of the search for a great date has been the cute café I found and the geeky-hot owner who keeps rescuing me from these crazy eLove.com dates.

This should be easy-peasy. The internet is the home of all your hopes and needs, right?

Spoiler Alert: it isn’t.

Between the bromance date and the crazed single dad who needs to hire a nanny and housekeeper, not get a date, I’m running out of options.

If only a certain cutey didn’t have a phone call with “sweetheart” every day.

The weirder things get, the more I think just going solo is very I Am Woman, blah blah blah. Forget about the fact that my heart keeps bringing me back to a certain café even when I don’t need to be there…I mean, my heart doesn’t always get what it wants, does it?

My Review –

I purchased this audiobook.
I have read a few really heavy and dark books lately. I needed something fun and light hearted. I needed something sweet and fun. I also needed something to spend my audio credit on….hence this book.
Guys, this book was everything I needed. It most definitely took me out of the dark stuff I have been reading into a fun and adorable happy story.
Sarah is in need of a date. Sarah is pushed into online dating due to a “friend” who makes she feel less then because she doesn’t have a boyfriend. The dates are an absolutely horror show to say in the least. She is meeting her dates at a coffee shop when she befriends the shop owner. Slowly they build a friendship when Sarah realizes, Holy crap I love John!
The story was adorable and sweet and I will be grabbing the 2nd one asap. The story was just sweet and funny and everything you need at times.

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Second Chance Romance, Mafia Romance, Forbidden Love, Opposites Attract When sexy bad boy Samson opens Club Wicked in Vegas, he thought he left his ghosts and mob ties in New York. But when Lisbeth, his old flame, shows up to celebrate her bachelorette their steamy, uninhibited passion comes flooding back, and they realize their attraction is undeniable. Lisbeth breaks off the engagement, but her powerful, vindictive fiancé threatens to close down Club Wicked, and reveal Samson’s dark secrets and dangerous past. Samson refuses to lose Lisbeth again. He vows to protect her at all costs, but is the price too high? Lisbeth is willing to fight for what she wants since she can’t resist the addictive pull of their love. Will Samson deny his love to keep Lisbeth safe or will he be forced to seek the mob’s help—the very people he longed to escape? “An adrenaline-packed plot and star-crossed lovers you won’t want to put down this one down.” “A thrilling story of love and redemption. You’ll be captivated by Samson and Lisbeth’s epic love story.” Wicked Temptation is Book 2 in the Club Wicked Duet and although it is a standalone with an HEA and can easily be read on its own you may want to begin with Wicked Addiction.

My Review –

I received this book from the authors PR firm for an honest review.
I was super excited when I saw this was a spin off from an MC series. I am always looking for an MC series so now I want to jump back and read that entire catalog especially after meeting the characters in this series. (Serpents MC Las Vegas if you are looking for one too. But I also have my eye on Boa…just saying.)
I am also a HUGE lover of 2nd chance which this book has from jump. Samson and Lisbeth are a bomb of chemistry from the first time we see them together …at her bachelorette party no less. They are both transported in time to when he broke her heart. She has no clue why and he keeps that secret close to the chest until toward the end of the story but que the AWWWW When I read it. Yes, Samson is a swoon worthy Alpha Male who will beat the crap outta a dude, wash off the blood his hands, and then attack your lips in his office 5 minutes later. But that is why we love them. AmIRight???
Samson and Lisbeth have A LOT to get through. History, miscommunication, oh and that pesky douche bag fiancée. That is kinda a big one for Lisbeth. They also have to deal with people trying to destroy all that Samson and his partner Nick have built.
I am loving the series and the characters in it. Jax has me looking at him saying HEEY you. He might be broken on the outside with is scary scars buuuut those are the yummiest of men IMO. Nick. I don’t know about him. His heart is so broken. It is going to take a special lady to open him up. Perhaps Willow???? I mean her free spirit could be that woman. But not Daria please and thanks. #SayNoToSkanks
I am waiting for book 2 and cant wait to see who is the next alpha to fall.

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A True Story of Murder, Family Secrets, and the Unbreakable Bond of Sisterhood

After more than a decade, when sisters Nikki, Sami, and Tori Knotek hear the word mom, it claws like an eagle’s talons, triggering memories that have been their secret since childhood. Until now.

For years, behind the closed doors of their farmhouse in Raymond, Washington, their sadistic mother, Shelly, subjected her girls to unimaginable abuse, degradation, torture, and psychic terrors. Through it all, Nikki, Sami, and Tori developed a defiant bond that made them far less vulnerable than Shelly imagined. Even as others were drawn into their mother’s dark and perverse web, the sisters found the strength and courage to escape an escalating nightmare that culminated in multiple murders.

My Review –

I purchased this audiobook.
This book …WOOOF…that is really all I can say. It is A LOT. I mean a lot a lot. There were days when I just couldn’t listen anymore because the story was just so much. Then I would shut it off and almost feel guilty. I could walk away from this horror but Nikki, Sami, and Tori couldn’t. What they girls lived through is unimaginable.
As a reader of true crime, when I saw this book I was very interested. I did a few google searches to see what I was going to be listening to. They did not prepare me for what horrors these kids and the adults around Shelly endured.
I just have to say listening to “The Wallowing” or when Karen was sliding down the icy hill and the after math the kids described I was completely undone. How these girls survive and endured is amazing.
I just want people to know they really need to be ready for this story. I just wish there was more about the investigation but maybe due to who told there want much. The fact that Shelly is out of jail right now is scary as heck!!

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Being relocated to a small-town PD in Colorado was the last thing I needed. Being assigned to babysit the captain’s daughter didn’t help either. She’s quirky, young, and unfortunately, the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen. Cap only has one rule. Keep my hands to myself. Turns out to be harder than it looks. Now I live in her house, and at night I hear her cries. She’s haunted by her dreams just like I’m haunted by my past. She may be crazy, or she may be the only key to unlocking the dark secrets of this town. The clock is ticking, and the closer we get, the more dangerous it becomes. We both heard the captain’s warning loud and clear……too bad neither of us listened.

Book 1 of the Timber Creek Series. Series will contain interconnected standalones.

My Review-

I received this book from the authors for an honest review.
I met this author after I saw a TikTok of hers about a different series. I am so thankful she has allowed me to read that series and is giving me her new series to read as well.
This is a great series starter with some amazing characters we meet. I admit as much as I LOVED the main H/h in this book, book 2’s couple has me clawing to read their story. I mean I messaged the author to say NOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWW. She even agreed with me about their story being a great read to come.
Ok so this series starts with Jace in the shrink’s office not wanting to admit how he is feeling about the death of his partner and best friend. He is reassigned to a small town for 3 months to get his stuff together essentially. He goes to the town and immediately sees Camille. He gets the official “Hands off” by her dad…ya know…his new boss the Captain of the force. Unfortunately, circumstances will force them to be thrown together 24/7 which makes hands off near impossible.
Camille is having a hard time. She knows what people think of her and she is a broken women thanks to her ex-boyfriend, Stuart. She is attracted to the new detective until he talks. Then his mouth makes her remember what a jerk he is. LOL
This story has a LOT of chemistry. The slow burn of Jace and Camille is HAWT. LAWD, when they finally crash and combust, loooook out!!!
The side story of the missing girls is a low theme in the story until its not. Then we are running to figure out who, what, and why of what is happening. I admit I was so wrapped up in the Jace and Cami when I realized what was happening, I was like RUN FASTER!!! Get going!!!!!
But Easton and Ellie….I cannot wait!!

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Vegas is where good people go to sin. Reno is where the bad ones go.

Amidst the drugs, weapons, and trafficking, a murder-for-hire market has emerged. And my motorcycle club is right in the thick of it.

If you can pay, we have a million different ways to solve your problem. You want someone to vanish without a trace? The Great Basin Desert is almost two hundred thousand square miles of “nobody will ever find you.” You want to make a statement? We’ve been known to hang bodies from the Reno Arch.

If you’re paying, we’re killing. No witnesses, no evidence, and no questions asked.

That is until we’re hired to locate and kill a group threatening biological warfare by exposing our city to a deadly virus they stole. It’s the big payday we need. But in order to take the job, we have to also agree to protect the spoiled brat who saw everything.

Small. Frail. Innocent. Frightened. I made her my little birdie, but she always wants to fly away. Too bad for her I’ve clipped her wings and locked her in my cage.

They say free birds sing, and caged birds pray. Her cries sound the same to me.

*Birdie’s Biker is a dark romance in the second run of the Royal Bastards MC. It’s sexy as sin, thrilling, gritty, and dirty. If you love tortured heroes and a heroine who learns her strength in the most depraved way, then you’ll love Birdie’s Biker.

My Review –

I purchased this audio book.
I am a HUGE MC reader. I was needing a new series when I was recommended this one. I admit when I saw Troy was a narration, I jumped. His narration is awesome, and I knew I would love the story. Kelsey was also so great at being Bridget/Birdie. She did a great job showing the naïve girl she was and the Bad Ass she was at the end.
Loki is a bad ass. He is happy with his club girl or hang arounds for company plus a bottle of Tequilla. His life is perfect. No woman is going to lock his down and make him unhappy like he sees his dad.
Bridget/Birdie is a happy, clueless socialite. She likes her life but knows she is missing something but what she doesn’t know. When Bridget is thrust into Loki’s arms for her protection, the two clash off like crazy. However, the more she pushes him, the more he loves her fire and sass.
I absolutely fell in love with the characters in this series but I will not lie, Roch….imma need to read your book ASAP. I am so glad I have more credits to grab that audio as well!!! LOL
The story of why Bridget is with Loki was good. The crazy crash of chemistry these two have is so fun to read. She pushes him and he pushes her, but they just can’t stay away from each other. The way their relationship starts and the fear they both have about this relationship was written well. They are both so unsure and yet sure of the other.
Like I said I cant wait for more from this series!!!

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Rockstar Elijah Wilder is famous.
Married.
And a father.
Ready to turn his back on the one thing he’s good at, the talent that made him a household name.

I’m a poor nobody.
Struggling to stay in school.
Failing miserably.
Believing I’m wearing the emperor’s new clothing and not fooling anybody.

Elijah and I don’t belong together. We shouldn’t have even met. But when his wife enters rehab, he needs a nanny.

I can’t bring myself to say no.

Familiarity breeds lust, and, when his wife becomes his ex, Elijah and I wind up together. But we’re a bad combination. I’m too young for him and I don’t know what I want. And the longer I stay in the rockstar life…

I’m pretty sure that’s not it.

But Elijah and I try anyway, even with all the odds against us.

My Review –

I was given this book by the author for an honest review.
If you read Jade, then you know she can write amazing rocker stories. Bullet is by far on of my favorite books. I have got to say this book is like reading bullet all over again. The dynamic, the twists, the betrayals, the drug issues, and the LOVE!!! OMG Friends. This book I devoured. Like couldn’t put down and got mad when I had to do silly things like EAT because I was starving. I made Alexa read to me during that time!!!
Elijah is a famous rocker who, due to his wife’s drug addiction he ends up meeting Madison. When this stranger jumps in and helps in during a really awful time in his wife’s life with the care of his daughter, he hires her to help full-time.
Madison was failing out of school so the change to travel sounded amazing. The pay was anther great benefit to the job. What she didn’t expect was the love to the little girl and her sexy daddy.
The chemistry building between Elijah and Mads was so freaking thick!!! Gah when they finally crash I was screaming YES only to have Elijah be an idiot and I was cussing him. But when his jealousy flairs up and they give it a go, I was so happy.
However, when the day-to-day life on the bus, drama with band mates, and that old monkey on his back comes back, Mads is OVER it!!!
I had tears a few times in the story because we just love Madison. We want her to be happy and if that means alone then so be it!! I was fully invested in the story and characters. I absolutely loved the characters and the emotional ride we were on with Elijah and Mads.

The Last Single Girl

Wicked Temptation

If You Tell

Whispers of Timber Creek

Birdie’s Biker

Wilder Love

The Last Single Girl

Wicked Temptation

If You Tell

Whispers of Timber Creek

Birdie’s Biker

Wilder Love

#WOTR23 #attendingauthor #Authorspotlight – H. D’Agostino

Heather D'Agostino

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

My. name is Heather. I abbreviate it because my name is so long it’s hard to fit on covers LOL I’m a woman of many talents. I’m a degreed teacher, but have been out of the classroom for sixteen years. I found my passion for writing when you daughter was a baby. I started as a fan fiction writer, and it evolved from there. Since then I’ve worked as a preschool teacher, a nanny, bartender, and now I’m an Instacart shopper. I have 2 kids, a boy and a girl, a sweet puppy who I treat as a third child (she’s spoiled, but don’t tell her that), and an awesome husband.

When you are writing a book, which is harder? The first book in the series or the others after it?

The others. The first is easy because you can pretty. much do whatever you want. When book 2 comes along, you have to remember all the little details from the first so someone doesn’t end living in a different city, or changing hair color, or names. Don’t laugh, it happens.

When writing a series how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?

I try to be realistic, but in a unique way.

Writing can be an emotionally draining and stressful pursuit. Any tips for aspiring writers?

Feel your feelings. It is draining, but if you’re writing something that’s supposed to be sad, or happy, or nerve wracking, and you’re not feeling it…your readers won’t either. I’ve spent many times sitting at my laptop bawling my eyes out in pubic as I write an emotional scene. I’ve learned to ignore the stares. LOL

On a typical day, how much time do you spend writing?

It’s sad. Not as much as I used to. Right now, life is so busy that I usually only get 2 days a week of writing time. On those days I might spend 3, maybe 4 hours writing. I used to write every day, and was producing a book about every 3 months. Now I’m lucky to get one every 6. Life happens and when kids get older the require more time.

Do you have a favorite character that you have written? If so, who? And what makes them so special.

I wouldn’t say a favorite character, but a favorite family, yes. The McKay family in my Broken series and the second generation from those books are a favorite of mine. They’re just easy to write. When I decided to write a second generation, I was worried that it would be difficult to top the first series, but I flew through those books with ease.

If any of your books were to be made into a movie, who are the celebrities that would star in it? What book and who?

I always envisioned Theo James as Dev in Being Nobody, and Joe Manganiello as Cole in the Broken books. I never really cast the females.

What is your definition of success?

Being happy with what you’re doing.

Do you have anything you want to share that didn’t fit on one of these questions?

Yes!!! Angie, Melinda, Jillian, and the rest of the team are awesome.

What are your social links?

www.facebook.com/HDAgostino.author
www.instagram.com/hdagostino001
http://hdagostinobooks.weebly.com

What are your buy links? (Provide links to your Amazon/iBook’s/Koko/etc Author Home Page if you have quite a few. Also include audible links if applicable.)

I am only on Amazon. Signed paperback can always be purchased through me. Just message me on FB.

https://www.amazon.com/author/h.dagostino

Want tickets to Writers on the River #2023?

They are available starting November 4th at Writersontheriver.com

$45 VIP sell out quickly – 12-1 VIP hour, 1-4 General Admission time. You get a filled VIP bag and admission to the after party is included.

$25 Early Access – 12-1 VIP house, 1-4 General Admission time. You also get a filled VIP bag but NO admission to the after party.

$10 General Admission – 1-4 General Admission time. You can purchase a bag but it is not filled with VIP swag. There is no admission to the after party included.

$35 After party – 7-11 After Party with food and cash bar. Dj with a photobooth is also included in the fun.

#WOTR23 #Attendingauthor #Author Spotlight – Michel Prince

Michel Prince

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Michel Prince, writer of books, lover of football, and crazy pillow lady.

When you are writing a book, which is harder? The first book in the series or the others after it?

Yes. — if I think/know it’s going to be a series the first is hardest because I need to lay a foundation for the others (it will go off track but I want to pretend I have a map) if it turns into a series I need to keep going back to make sure I’m staying true to the characters.

When writing a series how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?

If I’m bored you’re bored. If there is nothing to evolve with the older characters along with the new then it’s time to end. Even your favorite cake gets old if you eat it every day, so if I can’t toss a few berries on top I’ll keep it going.

Writing can be an emotionally draining and stressful pursuit. Any tips for aspiring writers?

Take your breaks when needed, but give yourself a time to return to writing. Stepping away is easy, coming back is hard.

On a typical day, how much time do you spend writing?

I’ve had to move to only writing on certain days and then I write for 6 to 8 hours, but I only get that 3, maybe 4 times a week sadly.

Do you have a favorite character that you have written? If so, who? And what makes them so special.

Esme Carmichael from my Love by the Yard series. Highly intelligent, bored easily, with a quick wit and love of buffets.

If any of your books were to be made into a movie, who are the celebrities that would star in it? What book and who?

Jessica Biel -Joss, Betty White RIP-Hilde, Gary Dourdan or Chiwetel Ejifor -Slaton, Josh Dummal-Carlton for Amara Acquired

What is your definition of success?

Being able to pay for health insurance instead of working for it.

What are your social links?

https://www.facebook.com/MichelPrinceBooks

https://www.tiktok.com/@michelprincebooks?lang=en
https://twitter.com/MichelPrince1

What are your buy links? (Provide links to your Amazon/iBook’s/Koko/etc Author Home Page if you have quite a few. Also include audible links if applicable.)

Want tickets to Writers on the River #2023?

They are available starting November 4th at Writersontheriver.com

$45 VIP sell out quickly – 12-1 VIP hour, 1-4 General Admission time. You get a filled VIP bag and admission to the after party is included.

$25 Early Access – 12-1 VIP house, 1-4 General Admission time. You also get a filled VIP bag but NO admission to the after party.

$10 General Admission – 1-4 General Admission time. You can purchase a bag but it is not filled with VIP swag. There is no admission to the after party included.

$35 After party – 7-11 After Party with food and cash bar. Dj with a photobooth is also included in the fun.

#WOTR23 #attendingauthor #spotlight – Tarina Deaton

Tarina Deaton

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Tarina Deaton – retired Air Force. I live overseas. I’ve never lived in one place for more than 4 years. I have 10 year old boy/girl twins.

When you are writing a book, which is harder? The first book in the series or the others after it?

The ones after

When writing a series how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?

I ask myself if I would want to read the book. Do I care about the characters? Did I make myself cry. lol

Writing can be an emotionally draining and stressful pursuit. Any tips for aspiring writers?

Keep a notebook with you. I find it most stressful when I have an idea and nothing to write it in.
Don’t force yourself to write if you’re not in the right headspace – it will just make you more frustrated and stressed.

On a typical day, how much time do you spend writing?

I try to write at least one chapter a day, however many words or however long it takes me.

Do you have a favorite character that you have written? If so, who? And what makes them so special.

Denise – the best friend from book one of my Combat Hearts series and the heroine in book 1.5 & 2. She’s a bad ass, but she has a soft center if you can get past the hard exterior.

If any of your books were to be made into a movie, who are the celebrities that would star in it? What book and who?

Oooh. For Stitched Up Heart: Jase: Chris Pine, Bree: Rachel Boston

What is your definition of success?

I got an email from a reader thanking me for addressing combat PTSD in women and how it affects women veterans just as much as men. Touching people on a personal level is more rewarding than anything else.

What are your social links?

https://www.facebook.com/authortarinadeaton;

https://www.amazon.com/Tarina-Deaton/e/B01K03H19Y;

https://www.instagram.com/tarinadeaton;

https://www.bookbub.com/authors/tarina-deaton;

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

What are your buy links? (Provide links to your Amazon/iBook’s/Koko/etc Author Home Page if you have quite a few. Also include audible links if applicable.)

www.tarinadeaton.com/books

Want tickets to Writers on the River #2023?

They are available starting November 4th at Writersontheriver.com

$45 VIP sell out quickly – 12-1 VIP hour, 1-4 General Admission time. You get a filled VIP bag and admission to the after party is included.

$25 Early Access – 12-1 VIP house, 1-4 General Admission time. You also get a filled VIP bag but NO admission to the after party.

$10 General Admission – 1-4 General Admission time. You can purchase a bag but it is not filled with VIP swag. There is no admission to the after party included.

$35 After party – 7-11 After Party with food and cash bar. Dj with a photobooth is also included in the fun.

#WOTR23 #attendingauthor #spotlight – Skye Malone

Skye Malone

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Skye Malone

Skye Malone writes action-packed fantasy and paranormal romance. A fan of magical books since childhood, they adore stories that pit ordinary characters against extraordinary odds and reveal the strength within. Abandoned buildings are their passion, along with old castles and deep, dark parts of the forest where anything is possible. A graduate of the University of Illinois with a degree in English literature, Skye lives in the Midwest with a retired racing greyhound and a three-legged mutt.

If you’d like to hear about Skye’s latest releases, sign up for their new release mailing list! You’ll learn about new books and all the exciting book-related updates. Visit http://skyemalone.com/mailinglist/ to join in!

When you are writing a book, which is harder? The first book in the series or the others after it?

The ones later in the series always seem to be harder. When I’m starting the book, the sky’s the limit on what I can do. Once I’m farther in the series, I suddenly have to obey my own d*** rules, and that’s annoying, lol.

When writing a series how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?

When in doubt, I blow something up. Doesn’t matter if it’s a car, a relationship, a problem, or a fricking sofa. I like to keep things churning and changing as much as I can, so I’m always looking for a chance to turn everything on its head.

Writing can be an emotionally draining and stressful pursuit. Any tips for aspiring writers?

Pace yourself. Even if you binge write, plan on some time to rest in all that. No one is a machine.

On a typical day, how much time do you spend writing?

It varies wildly. Some days are all writing, some are only a small amount.

Do you have a favorite character that you have written? If so, who? And what makes them so special.

I love them all. I honestly cannot answer that.

What is your definition of success?

I love them all. I honestly cannot answer that.

Do you have anything you want to share that didn’t fit on one of these questions?

Thank you so much to the Twinsie Girls for welcoming me here!

What are your social links?

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorskyemalone
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@authorskyemalone
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorskyemalone/

What are your buy links? (Provide links to your Amazon/iBook’s/Koko/etc Author Home Page if you have quite a few. Also include audible links if applicable.)

For ebooks, paperbacks, and hardcovers: https://www.amazon.com/author/skyemalone
Paperbacks available also on other major book retailer sites

Want tickets to Writers on the River #2023?

They are available starting November 4th at Writersontheriver.com

$45 VIP sell out quickly – 12-1 VIP hour, 1-4 General Admission time. You get a filled VIP bag and admission to the after party is included.

$25 Early Access – 12-1 VIP house, 1-4 General Admission time. You also get a filled VIP bag but NO admission to the after party.

$10 General Admission – 1-4 General Admission time. You can purchase a bag but it is not filled with VIP swag. There is no admission to the after party included.

$35 After party – 7-11 After Party with food and cash bar. Dj with a photobooth is also included in the fun.

#WOTR23 #attendingauthor #spotlight – Sophie Stern

Sophie Stern

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Sophie Stern – I love coffee, cats, and writing!

When you are writing a book, which is harder? The first book in the series or the others after it?

The first book is the hardest for me because it sets the tone for the rest of the series. I always want to make sure to make the first book as strong and exciting as possible.

When writing a series how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?

Lots of jokes! I like writing snarky, quirky characters who aren’t afraid to joke around. That’s one of my favorite ways to keep stories fun.

Writing can be an emotionally draining and stressful pursuit. Any tips for aspiring writers?

Set goals but keep in mind that your goal doesn’t have to be the same as other people.

On a typical day, how much time do you spend writing?

Usually about eight hours!

Do you have a favorite character that you have written? If so, who? And what makes them so special.

Cosmo in “The Dragon’s Fake Fiancee” is one of my favorite characters because he’s so feisty! Ekpen in “Grimalkin Needs Brides” is another favorite.

What is your definition of success?

Making my readers smile.

What are your social links?

Facebook: www.facebook.com/sexysophiestern
Insta: www.instagram.com/dontdatedemons
Twitter: www.twitter.com/sexysophiestern

What are your buy links? (Provide links to your Amazon/iBook’s/Koko/etc Author Home Page if you have quite a few. Also include audible links if applicable.)

www.sexysophiestern.com has all the links you need!

Want tickets to Writers on the River #2023?

They are available starting November 4th at Writersontheriver.com

$45 VIP sell out quickly – 12-1 VIP hour, 1-4 General Admission time. You get a filled VIP bag and admission to the after party is included.

$25 Early Access – 12-1 VIP house, 1-4 General Admission time. You also get a filled VIP bag but NO admission to the after party.

$10 General Admission – 1-4 General Admission time. You can purchase a bag but it is not filled with VIP swag. There is no admission to the after party included.

$35 After party – 7-11 After Party with food and cash bar. Dj with a photobooth is also included in the fun.

#WOTR23#attendingauthor #spotlight – Jennifer Daniels

Jennifer Daniels

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Hey hey! I’m Jennifer Daniels, and I write Fantasy/ Romance. I’m live in Upstate, NY with my husband and son. Oh, and I have a “pet” raccoon Walter. Lol… Walter come every night to visit. He’s my good boy🦝🐾

Writing was never on my radar, until my son wanted to write a book. I decided to give it a try and that when Opalla was born.

I used to hate reading but my friend introduced me to Harry Potter and I was hooked. Now I always have a book in my hand and often Harry Potter playing in the background.

I’m a huge paranormal junkie. I love watching Ghost Hunters, The Walking Dead or anything like that. But, I don’t like anything to scary. The Hallmark channel is often playing in the background…

When you are writing a book, which is harder? The first book in the series or the others after it?

The others that come after

When writing a series how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?

I have only done the Opalla Series, so I tried to make each of the main characters have very different personalities. In my standalones i have jumped from witches, wolves, shifters, and just general romance.

Writing can be an emotionally draining and stressful pursuit. Any tips for aspiring writers?

If you are feeling overwhelmed, walk away. Go get yourself a drink or a snack. Do something that doesn’t involve your writing.

On a typical day, how much time do you spend writing?

For me I can not sit and write everyday. There are times the computer will sit for months. But, if something pops into my head I can write until my hearts content..

Do you have a favorite character that you have written? If so, who? And what makes them so special.

Lyndy from the Opalla Series. This was my debt book and I put alot of myself in Lyndy. Opalla became my therapy after having my back surgery. At that time I took out all of my frustration on my computer keys…lol

If any of your books were to be made into a movie, who are the celebrities that would star in it? What book and who?

I think My new book Between the Pines. THe two main characters, Sloan and FLetcher. For Sloan i would have Victoria Justice and for Fletcher i would have Tyler Hoechlin.

What is your definition of success?

Do what makes you happy and just being content in life.

 What are your social links?

https://m.facebook.com/jenniferdanielsauthor

https://m.facebook.com/jenniferdaniels2017/

 https://authorjenniferdani.wixsite.com/authorjendaniels

https://twitter.com/Jld0316Jennifer?s=07

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/17240726.Jennifer_Daniels

https://www.bookbub.com/profile/jennifer-daniels

tiktok.com/@authorjennniferdaniels

https://linktr.ee/authorjenniferdaniels

What are your buy links? (Provide links to your Amazon/iBook’s/Koko/etc Author Home Page if you have quite a few. Also include audible links if applicable.)

Want tickets to Writers on the River #2023?

They are available starting November 4th at Writersontheriver.com

$45 VIP sell out quickly – 12-1 VIP hour, 1-4 General Admission time. You get a filled VIP bag and admission to the after party is included.

$25 Early Access – 12-1 VIP house, 1-4 General Admission time. You also get a filled VIP bag but NO admission to the after party.

$10 General Admission – 1-4 General Admission time. You can purchase a bag but it is not filled with VIP swag. There is no admission to the after party included.

$35 After party – 7-11 After Party with food and cash bar. Dj with a photobooth is also included in the fun.

#WOTR23 #attendingauthor #spotlight – Dena Garson

Dena Garson

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Dena Garson – I’m a mom of two boys plus an extra as well as 2 snobby cats and a dog who doesn’t understand the meaning of the word NO. I do still have a day job as a Quality Improvement Analyst. I like to dabble in a lot of arts and crafts like crochet and jewelry making/beading. And I spend a lot more time watching football than I ever expected thanks to my boys.

When you are writing a book, which is harder? The first book in the series or the others after it?

The others after the first are definitely harder for me. Probably why I don’t have long series.

When writing a series how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?

I don’t write long series – most of mine are only 3 books deep. But I do like all of my books to stand alone – just with shared characters.

Writing can be an emotionally draining and stressful pursuit. Any tips for aspiring writers?

Writing does take a thick skin and a love of long spans of alone time. The most valuable tip I ever received was to give yourself permission to write crap during your first draft. You can fix most anything in edits.

On a typical day, how much time do you spend writing?

Varies based on what is going on with the family – anywhere from 30 minutes to three or four hours.

Do you have a favorite character that you have written? If so, who? And what makes them so special.

Picking a favorite character is like picking a favorite child. Each book holds a special place for me for a variety of reasons. I loved Rege (Rege’s Rescue) because he’s such a sexy, brooding hunk. But I also loved Trixie (Her Clockwork Heart) because she seemed so real and relatable to me and had awesome “pets.”

What is your definition of success?

Being happy with what you choose to do and seeing the fruits of your labors through both monetary rewards as well as satisfied consumers (readers/customers).

Do you have anything you want to share that didn’t fit on one of these questions?

Earlier this year I moved all of my contemporary books under a new pen name: Liana Garson. You can find Liana and those books on my website and on Kindle Unlimited.

What are your social links?

FB Author page – https://www.facebook.com/AuthorDenaGarson
Twitter – https://twitter.com/DenaGarson
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/denagarson/

What are your buy links? (Provide links to your Amazon/iBook’s/Koko/etc Author Home Page if you have quite a few. Also include audible links if applicable.)

Amazon – https://www.amazon.com/Dena-Garson/e/B007ER5E58/
https://denagarson.com/

Want tickets to Writers on the River #2023?

They are available starting November 4th at Writersontheriver.com

$45 VIP sell out quickly – 12-1 VIP hour, 1-4 General Admission time. You get a filled VIP bag and admission to the after party is included.

$25 Early Access – 12-1 VIP house, 1-4 General Admission time. You also get a filled VIP bag but NO admission to the after party.

$10 General Admission – 1-4 General Admission time. You can purchase a bag but it is not filled with VIP swag. There is no admission to the after party included.

$35 After party – 7-11 After Party with food and cash bar. Dj with a photobooth is also included in the fun.