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Author Spotlight

#Sugar4SPICE #AuthorSpotlight – Jane Charles

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Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Jane Charles. I live in the Midwest with my hubby who is a former marine and police officer. I wasn’t always a reader, but when I was sixteen and stuck in the car driving back from Florida, I started reading the romance my sister had brought on vacation and fell in love. When I’m not writing, I spend a lot of time at the local community theatres where I head up hair and makeup on an average of five to six shows a year. But my true theatre passion is directing and cannot wait for the next opportunity to sink my teeth into a script and watch characters come alive.

Where is your favorite place to write and what food must be present?

My home office or out on the patio when the weather is nice, as in no snow or ice. Fall outside is my favorite. It’s not so much food that I need, but coffee. Lots and lots of coffee.

What are you favorite things about attending signings?

First, meeting readers and second, spending time with authors that I only talk to through social media. It’s just really great to connect in person and not through a computer screen.

What author would you love to meet (Who is your unicorn author)?

If he were alive, Tom Clancy. Even though he doesn’t romances, his Jack Ryan series is a favorite.

What author would you love to write with?

Tammy Falkner. We’ve been critique partners, but we’ve never written together.

What is your favorite memory so far as an author?

Making the USA Today Bestselling list.

What are your social links?

https://www.facebook.com/JaneCharlesAuthor/

What are your buy links? (You can list individual or links to your Amazon/ibooks/Koko/etc Author Home Page.)

https://www.janecharlesauthor.com/

Author Spotlight

#WOTR20 #AuthorSpotlight – Shannyn Schroeder

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Shannyn Schroeder

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Shannyn Schroeder – I write contemporary romance set in the city of Chicago

Where is your favorite place to write and what food must be present?

I like writing at my desk; however, most of my writing happens at McDonald’s while my kids are in extracurriculars or at Panera with my writing friends. There’s almost always a Diet Coke at my side

What are you favorite things about attending signings?

Meeting readers who love my books

What author would you love to meet (Who is your unicorn author)?

I’ve already met so many…but there’s always more. I’d love to meet Alyssa Cole, and she’s coming to my chapter’s conference next spring

What author would you love to write with?

I don’t know that I could write with someone. That seems like it would take a lot of planning and I rarely plan my writing.

What is your favorite memory so far as an author?

The first time a reader came up to me and had me sign her Kindle because my books were digital

What are your social links?

Web site — http://www.shannynschroeder.com
Goodreads — https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6575201.Shannyn_Schroeder
Twitter — https://twitter.com/SSchroeder_
Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/shannyn.schroeder

What are your buy links? (You can list individual or links to your Amazon/ibooks/Koko/etc Author Home Page.)

https://www.amazon.com/Shannyn-Schroeder/e/B00A2B0APW?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1567472984&sr=8-1

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/%22Shannyn%20Schroeder%22?Ntk=P_key_Contributor_List&Ns=P_Sales_Rank&Ntx=mode+matchall

https://www.kobo.com/us/en/search?query=shannyn+schroederhttps://www.apple.com/us/search/shannyn-schroeder?src=globalnav

Author Spotlight

#Sugar4SPICE #AuthorSpotlight – CJ Warrant

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C.J. Warrant

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

CJ Warrant and I write romantic suspense and contemporary romance. I’m from the Chicagoland area but was born in Seoul Korea. I can’t go a day without writing, no matter if it’s an inspiration for a story or digging into my current WIP.

Where is your favorite place to write and what food must be present?

It’s between the couch in the family room and my office. And food? Well, anything crunchy, like mini pretzels or bugles.

What are you favorite things about attending signings?

Meeting readers! It’s exciting to know there are people out there reading my books.

What author would you love to meet (Who is your unicorn author)?

I would love to meet Kristen Ashley, and pick her brain about her writing.

What author would you love to write with?

Now that is a question i never thought of for myself. So i really can pin point an author, but if i have to pick one then Tillie Cole. Love her books.

What is your favorite memory so far as an author?

When I first published my first book. It was surreal. I never thought i get there and when i did, it was a great feeling of accomplishment.

What are your social links?

https://www.facebook.com/cjwarrant

https://twitter.com/cjwarrant

https://www.instagram.com/cjwarrant/

https://www.cjwarrant.com

What are your buy links? (You can list individual or links to your Amazon/ibooks/Koko/etc Author Home Page.)

https://www.amazon.com/CJ-Warrant/e/B01BTK1T40 https://www.audible.com/author/CJ-Warrant/B01BTK1T40 https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/cj+warrant?_requestid=2725518

Author Spotlight

#WOTR20 #AuthorSpotlight – Sharon Hamilton

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Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Sharon Hamilton

When you are writing, what are some go to’s that you needs? IE Foods to eat, noise level, place to sit.

Water, Coffee, Sees chocolates, music, candles, my dog!

What are you favorite things about attending signings?

Meeting all the great readers. The highlight of my year is going to signings!

What author would you love to meet (Who is your unicorn author)?

Have met them both but want more: J.R. Ward, Diana Gabaldon

When you are writing, do you have a consistent schedule where you write every day at the same time or are you a sit and go on different days to get it done kinda person?

I like to write in bursts. I need total concentration, music, middle of the night or early morning. No set routine, but have a word count goal every day.

What is your favorite memory so far as an author?

Meeting my sexy, handsome narrator and spending the day with him in Nashville.

Do you have a book that is your most prized possession? What is it and why is it so amazing?

I own a couple of First Additions of Sir Richard Burton’s Arabian Knights. I’m a fan, and working on a historical book with him as the hero character (based on).

What are your social links?

sharonhamiltonauthor.com

What are your buy links? (You can list individual or links to your Amazon/ibooks/Koko/etc Author Home Page.)

https://www.facebook.com/SharonHamiltonAuthor

https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/199125-sharon-hamilton-readers-group

https://sharonhamiltonauthor.com/contact/#mailing+list

https://www.bookbub.com/authors/sharon-hamilton

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDInkxXFpXp_4Vnq08ZxMBQ/feed

Author Spotlight

#Sugar4Spice #AuthorSpotlight – CA Harms

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C.A. Harms

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Crystal AKA C.A. Harms. Author for more than 7 years, two children and married to my high school sweetheart. Contemporary romance, romantic suspense and Romantic Comedy author.

Where is your favorite place to write and what food must be present?

Outside by the pool, or tucked in with my fuzzy blanket in my reading nook, with light music playing. Snacks like grapes, cheese and nuts are my go to.

What are you favorite things about attending signings?

Getting the opportunity to meet the readers and other authors.

What author would you love to meet (Who is your unicorn author)?

Nora Roberts, or James Patterson

What author would you love to write with?

Cary Hart

What is your favorite memory so far as an author?

I am so humbled by the readers, they are my most favorite part.

What are your social links?

NEWSLETTER: http://bit.ly/1xsgHCS
Twitter: https://twitter.com/charms0814
Blog: http://authorharms.blogspot.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorcaharms/
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6895633.C_A_Harms
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Author-CA-Harms/354791947956151
Reader Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/702393513116443/
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/C.A.-Harms/e/B00BM5QT9S

What are your buy links? (You can list individual or links to your Amazon/ibooks/Koko/etc Author Home Page.)

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/C.A.-Harms/e/B00BM5QT9S

Don’t Be Afraid Review by Angie HERE

Author Spotlight

#Sugar4SPICE #AuthorSpotlight – Shannyn Schroeder

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Shannyn Schroeder

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Shannyn Schroeder – I write contemporary romance set in the city of Chicago

Where is your favorite place to write and what food must be present?

I like writing at my desk; however, most of my writing happens at McDonald’s while my kids are in extracurriculars or at Panera with my writing friends. There’s almost always a Diet Coke at my side

What are you favorite things about attending signings?

Meeting readers who love my books

What author would you love to meet (Who is your unicorn author)?

I’ve already met so many…but there’s always more. I’d love to meet Alyssa Cole, and she’s coming to my chapter’s conference next spring

What author would you love to write with?

I don’t know that I could write with someone. That seems like it would take a lot of planning and I rarely plan my writing.

What is your favorite memory so far as an author?

The first time a reader came up to me and had me sign her Kindle because my books were digital

What are your social links?

Web site — http://www.shannynschroeder.com
Goodreads — https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6575201.Shannyn_Schroeder
Twitter — https://twitter.com/SSchroeder_
Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/shannyn.schroeder

What are your buy links? (You can list individual or links to your Amazon/ibooks/Koko/etc Author Home Page.)

https://www.amazon.com/Shannyn-Schroeder/e/B00A2B0APW?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1567472984&sr=8-1

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/%22Shannyn%20Schroeder%22?Ntk=P_key_Contributor_List&Ns=P_Sales_Rank&Ntx=mode+matchall

https://www.kobo.com/us/en/search?query=shannyn+schroederhttps://www.apple.com/us/search/shannyn-schroeder?src=globalnav

Author Spotlight

#Sugar4SPICE #AuthorSpotlight – Sue Rovens

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Sue Rovens

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Sue Rovens. I’m an indie suspense/horror author and blogger. Currently, I have 5 books – three of which are novels and two which are collections of short stories. Since I’m not at the point where I can do this for a living, I spend my days at Illinois State University (Milner Library) working as a Stacks Maintenance Manager. I’ve been with ISU for over 28 years.

Where is your favorite place to write and what food must be present?

Home, in the den. I don’t need any food (maybe an iced tea). When I’m writing, I try to limit all distractions, and that includes eating.

What are you favorite things about attending signings?

I know the answer is supposed to be meeting all the people, and that IS a great thing about signings. But I think my favorite thing is the anticipation of the event – what the whole day will be like and how the overall feel will be. Every signing I’ve attended has had it’s own distinct ebbs and flows. I find that pretty compelling.

What author would you love to meet (Who is your unicorn author)?

Unfortunately, the author I wanted to meet has passed. I was able to connect with him in some fashion through email and a message board on his website when he was alive. Jack Ketchum (Dallas Mayr was his real name) was gracious enough to consent to be part of my Meet & Greet, a section on my blog where I interview authors. The Meet & Greet was his last public interview before he died in January 2018.

What is your favorite memory so far as an author?

There are too many to call “one” a particular favorite. But, one of the best memories has been standing at my author’s table in the Barnes & Noble up in Rockford selling my books (this was early on when I only had one or two books out). It had always been a dream to be in a real bookstore selling something that I had written. That will always be a very special memory.

What are your social links?

https://suerovens.com

What are your buy links? (You can list individual or links to your Amazon/ibooks/Koko/etc Author Home Page.)

https://www.amazon.com/Sue-Rovens/e/B009PCPQUS%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share

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my blog – https://suerovens.com

Author Spotlight

#Sugar4SPICE #AuthorSpotlight – R. Barry Andrews

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Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

R. Barry Andrews

Where is your favorite place to write and what food must be present?

I like to write late night on the couch at home

What are you favorite things about attending signings?

The chance to meet readers and bring to life the storis I write

What author would you love to meet (Who is your unicorn author)?

Joseph Wambaugh

What author would you love to write with?

Joseph Wambaugh

What are your social links?

facebook.com/Barry.Andrews967

facebook.com/policenovel

What are your buy links? (You can list individual or links to your Amazon/ibooks/Koko/etc Author Home Page.)

amazon.com

bookloft.com

rbarryandrews.com

Author Spotlight

#Sugar4SPICE #AuthorSpotlight – Harley Easton

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Harley Easton

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Harley Easton – I’m a midwestern woman who has done a little bit of everything. I tend to write short stories. Everything has a healthy dose of romance, but sometimes I venture into paranormal romance, erotica, romantic horror, or fairy tale spin offs.

Where is your favorite place to write and what food must be present?

I have an office where I usually do work. It sounds strange, but I must have a cup of ice with me.

What are you favorite things about attending signings?

I love meeting people. New readers and new authors are always fun to chat with. I end up connecting with so many after the event and making good friendships.

What author would you love to meet (Who is your unicorn author)?

I was lucky enough to meet Neil Gaiman and Molly Harper who were both previously on my list. Now, I’d love to spend a long conversation with Jim Butcher or Mercedes Lackey.

What author would you love to write with?

Other than the ones on my unicorn list? I think Sarah Addison Allen and I would write a really cool book together because I really get into the rich Southern magical-realism feel she has in her books. I’d also love to work with Marissa Meyer because that woman transforms fairy tales like a master.

What is your favorite memory so far as an author?

My father telling me he’s proud of me and my mother asking to read one of my books. I’ve been blessed with a very supportive and close-knit family. Their praise made me cry.

What are your social links?

@WriterHarleyEaston – facebook
@harleyeastonwriter – insta
@harley_easton – twitter
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8506548.Harley_Easton

What are your buy links? (You can list individual or links to your Amazon/ibooks/Koko/etc Author Home Page.)

https://www.amazon.com/Harley-Easton/e/B00O4BPLNW

The Arts of Love: Stories of Sensual Creativity Review by Twinsie Angie HERE

Author Spotlight

#Sugar4SPICE #AuthorSpotlight – C.J. Fisher

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Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

C.J. Fisher – mom, wife, book and hockey lover.

Where is your favorite place to write and what food must be present?

My office and bed. Nothing I cant eat and think. But I have to have a can of coke

What are you favorite things about attending signings?

Meeting all the new authors and readers

What author would you love to meet (Who is your unicorn author)?

M. Robinson

What author would you love to write with?

Rachel Van Dyken

What is your favorite memory so far as an author?

Actually publishing my first book. Because now I can say I did it.

What are your social links?

https://www.facebook.com/cjfisherauthor/

What are your buy links? (You can list individual or links to your Amazon/ibooks/Koko/etc Author Home Page.)