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#WOTR24 #attendingauthor #authorspotlight – MariaLisa deMora

MariaLisa deMora

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

MariaLisa deMora:
Raised in the south, Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestselling Author MariaLisa deMora learned about the magic of books at an early age. Every summer, she would spend hours in the local library, devouring books of every genre. Self-described as a book-a-holic, she says “I’ve always loved to read, but then I discovered writing, and found I adored that, too. For reading…if nothing else is available, I’ve been known to read the back of the cereal box.”

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

The ones that follow are by far the more difficult. While the characters have had a chance to solidify themselves, it’s up to the author to ensure that all future interactions remain true to the developed voices.

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

Music. Music is my go-to for inspiration. When starting a new story I’ll scroll until I find something that tugs at my brain, then stick with that song until I need something different. One time, I listened to Baby Shark on repeat for nearly a week! Whatever is needed to get the job done.

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

Listen to your heart and brain when writing your characters and stories. The more outside voices get involved, the harder it is to remain true to the internal vision. And allow yourself time to process the emotions dug up by the scenes and interactions on the pages as you write. Be true to yourself first. I think Robert Frost encapsulated it best with his statement of “no tears in the writer, no tears in the reader.”

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

Anywhere from 30 minutes to 14 hours, depending on the voices in my head.

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

One character comes to mind. Gunny is a biker in one of the MC series I’ve written, and the first time he entered the scene he stole it from the actual main character. Then he hijacked a good part of the rest of the book. By the time I’d spent about 10 weeks writing the book “Jase” (note that’s not Gunny’s name), I realized he really needed to have his own book. So I then spent about 2 weeks doing surgery on the manuscript, carefully culling the things that developed Gunny’s character out and setting it aside. Then, of course, Gunny’s book was the next published. Since then he hasn’t been quiet long. Oh no! Not Gunny! He’ll pop into a book without warning and I know we’re about to be off to the races as I try (emphasis on TRY) to control him. Right now he’s begging for another novella, and I’ll probably give in at some point. Just to shut him up, if for no other reason!

What is your definition of success?

Satisfaction in the end product. It’s not about getting letters, even if I do use the Wall Street Journal and USA Today information on my covers. It’s about turning out a story that speaks to me. I know if I love it, then readers will too.

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

For me, the connections made with readers at events are part of the joy of writing. Even though I’m not very outgoing, meeting readers and listening to their take on my stories — what it meant to them — is a very important facet of being an independent author. I have so many fans-to-friends folks that the books brought into my life, giving me a much richer tapestry of support to draw upon, I cannot imagine not going to events.

What are your social links?

https://linktr.ee/mldemora

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.)

https://linktr.ee/mldemora

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

#wotr #attendingauthor #smalltownromance Back to You (Starlight Harbor 2) by Bria Quinlan

A prodigal daughter…

Vivian Breck left town years ago after she and her first love “took a break.” With a not-so-secret baby on the way and a mother who was anything but understanding, she left Starlight Harbor to make sure her little one had nothing but love when he was born.

A first love never forgotten…

Camden Ross never got over losing Vi in high school and now that she’s back, he’ll do anything to win her—and her son—over. He’s got family on the brain and there’s only two people who can fill that hole in his heart.

Love never dies…

When the notorious Ms. Angie and her sidekick puppy Captain Jack Slickpaws wreck the town sleigh, Vivian needs to work side-by-side with Cam to repair it before the next Starlight Harbor vintage weekend or risk losing the state heirloom to a museum who is threatening to play finders-keepers. With the town’s history on the line, why is she having trouble focusing past the cut forearms woodworking first love?

WARNING: The Starlight Harbor series is a collection of quirky, fast-fall romances. You may start as enemies, but this novellete series means you’ll end up as more — Also, you’ll have to battle the town lairds (yes, plural), a troublemaking pup, and the women who seem to think there’s a 1900s war.

Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61195969-back-to-you

Amazon https://amzn.to/48ROVbN

Review by Twinsie Dee

i bought this book and here is my honest opinion

Vivian left town when her and her first love broke up, she needed to not only keep herself safe but her baby she was keeping a secret. but now she’s back home in Starlight Harbor and is running the local garage and living next door to an ex from her past. When Ms. Angie lets her sidekick Captain Jack hit the emergency brake on the towns famous sleigh that is used at all the holiday events, its forcing Vivian and Cam to have to work together to get this staple in town back in prefect shape on a short time frame. How will Vivian going to handle her feelings and heart, but also her son’s heart and wanting to have that male figure in his life. Vivian’s life is already so busy and a little complicated she wasn’t about to add a relationship into the mix. but will her heart and head both agree? omg i just love this little town and all the characters, but Captain Jack is by far the best.

Bria Quinlan is an award-nominated bestselling author of eight Romantic Comedies and YA Issue Books (that she swears are funny…really. They are.) Her books make you snort Diet Coke out your nose or tear up and curse her name.

#WOTR24 #attendingauthor #authorspotlight – Darlene Kuncytes

Darlene M. Kuncytes

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Darlene Kuncytes – I’m a native Ohioan who swears I came out of the womb with a book in my hand and a story on my lips! I’m a proud coffee addict that believes you should always find the funny in everyday life!

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

Right now, I’m working on book 4 in my Supernatural Desire Series, and it has been a slow go. Book 4 will be the last in this series, so it is much harder for me to write, and I think it’s because I know that I’m saying goodbye to these characters that I love so much.

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

Each book in my series features a different set of main characters, yet the other characters show up in each other’s books, so I get to continue to allow the characters to grow and develop and that for me is a blast. I will also change locations and of course the situations in each book is different.

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

Breathe. Let the characters speak to you. And don’t push it. Your readers will feel it if it’s forced.

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

Not nearly enough. lol Right now that is my biggest problem. I just never have the time I need.

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

That is one of the hardest questions to answer. I love my characters so much. All of them. If I had to choose, I would say Desmond from A Vampire’s Saving Embrace. He was my first, lol. But I also love how he evolves throughout the books in a wonderful and subtle way.

What is your definition of success?

Having readers come to you and tell you that they love what you do.

What are your social links?

Amazon Author Page – https://www.amazon.com/stores/Darlene-Kuncytes/author/B00BIO0EJY

Facebook author page – https://www.facebook.com/darlene.kuncytes?fref=ts

Pinterest – https://www.pinterest.com/vampsgirl13/

Goodreads – https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7013486.Darlene_Kuncytes?from_search=true

News Letter – http://eepurl.com/bLp3CP

Website – www.DarleneKuncytes.com

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/darlenekuncytes105/

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 Author Page – https://www.amazon.com/stores/Darlene-Kuncytes/author/B00BIO0EJY

Want tickets to Writers on the River #2024?

They are available starting November 6th at Writersontheriver.com

$75 VIP Plus – 11-12 Lunch with the Authors , 12-1 VIP hour, 1-4 General Admission time. You get a filled VIP bag and admission to the after party is included. *Limited Quantity expected to sell out first day*

$50 VIP -12-1 VIP hour, 1-4 General Admission time. You get a filled VIP bag and admission to the after party is included. *Expected to sell out first day*

$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. *Expected to sell out opening day*

$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.

#WOTR24 #attendingauthor #authorspotlight #eventSponsor – D.M. Earl

D.M. Earl

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

D.M. Earl. I’m a Midwest Girl from the USA. According to my mom I’ve been reading since I was a very young child. My hubby and I have many fur babies. We both own Harley’s and luv to ride them. I write for sanity purposes truly. I’m not a people person so make sure to come to my table and say hi please.

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

Personally I think the ones after because you need to keep all the prior stories in correct order and everything that has happened in each book.

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

I think out of the box and try never to repeat anything from the prior books. And believe me it’s hard but with time and patience it can be done.

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

Never give up on your dreams. And do not let anyone never you down. Reach out to me I’ll help as much as I can.

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

Now I would say between 3-5 hours usually unless I’m in a spot in my writing when I can stop then it’s for however long the words flow.

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

That’s a very hard question. I have many of my characters I love for different reasons.

What is your definition of success?

When a book of yours touches a reader so much they reach out to you, drop an email or leave a beautiful review.

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

I’m thrilled and honored to be a part of this signing. And I will continue to write as long as readers grab up my books.

What are your social links?

www.dmearl.com/follow-me/

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 #2024?

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$50 VIP -12-1 VIP hour, 1-4 General Admission time. You get a filled VIP bag and admission to the after party is included. *Expected to sell out first day*

$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. *Expected to sell out opening day*

$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.

#WOTR24 #attendingauthor #authorSpotlight – Roz Lee

Roz Lee

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

My name is Roz Lee and I’m an ex-pat Texan now living in New Jersey. I’ve been married for 45 years to my best friend. We have two wonderful daughters and three adorable grandkids. I love creating realistic characters–people you know–messing with their lives then giving them what we all want–a happy ever after.

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

I think the first book in a series is the easiest to write. In all the subsequent books, you have to be careful you don’t change someone’s hair or eye color or mess up the timeline you established in the first one.

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

I like each book in a series to be completely different than all the others. Yes, some of the characters carry through the entire series; that’s what ties the series together, but changing the conflicts to suit the main characters of each book keeps me from getting bored out of my mind, and hopefully, it does the same for the readers.

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

There’s nothing like writing The End on a story you’ve sweated bullets over. It’s a high like no other. My advice: Tell the story first, Don’t overthink it. That’s what edits are for.

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

There’s nothing like writing The End on a story you’ve sweated bullets over. It’s a high like no other. My advice: Tell the story first, Don’t overthink it. That’s what edits are for.

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

My favorite character is Elgin Huddleston from Still Taking Chances. His name popped into my head one day. I had no idea what his story was. A few months later, my subconscious let me in on his secrets, and I put them down on paper. Elgin’s wounds run deep, and I loved every second of helping him heal.

What is your definition of success?

For me, success is being happy with the life you’ve built for yourself. It’s not about money or prestige, but personal satisfaction.

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

I’m a storyteller at heart and I love it when my writing makes someone smile.

What are your social links?

Website – http://www.RozLee.net
Facebook- http://www.facebook.com/authorrozlee
X (Twitter) – http://www.twitter.com/RozLee_Author
Pinterest – http://www.pinterest.com/RozLee
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/roz_lee_author/
BookBub – https://www.bookbub.com/authors/roz-lee
Goodreads – https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4552291.Roz_Lee

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.)

Shopify Store – https://rozleeauthor.myshopify.com/
Amazon Author Page – https://www.amazon.com/Roz-Lee/e/B004NM8UDA
Website – http://www.RozLee.net
My books are available at all the major ebook retailers – Amazon, Apple, B&N, Google, Kobo

Want tickets to Writers on the River #2024?

They are available starting November 6th at Writersontheriver.com

$75 VIP Plus – 11-12 Lunch with the Authors , 12-1 VIP hour, 1-4 General Admission time. You get a filled VIP bag and admission to the after party is included. *Limited Quantity expected to sell out first day*

$50 VIP -12-1 VIP hour, 1-4 General Admission time. You get a filled VIP bag and admission to the after party is included. *Expected to sell out first day*

$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. *Expected to sell out opening day*

$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.

#WOTR24 #Review – All I Wank for Christmas: A Romantic Comedy by Tori Ross

Tori Ross, author of Contact High and The Cuffing Season Contract, is back with a laugh-out-loud holiday romance sure to jingle your nuts and roast your bells.

After a series of unfortunate events left Holly Hepperdine without an accounting job, the only way to pay bills, pay for her sister’s school, and help her sick mother is to work at the local rub and tug massage parlor, The Happy Stroke Club, making a hundred dollars a “pop.”

Jasper Nicholas is stressed to the max on Christmas Eve. His father is ill, and Jasper has to run the family’s delivery service tonight. On a whim, he stops for a quick massage, realizing too late that there are other perks of the purchased package. He indulges but can’t get the gorgeous woman with the witty banter out of his mind, even after they go their separate ways.

When Jasper comes down Holly’s chimney late on Christmas Eve, she realizes Jasper is Santa Claus’s son and tasked with delivering gifts to the world’s children. He also needs desperate help with navigation and inventory. Can Holly and Jasper keep their hands to themselves long enough to deliver the gifts?

All I Wank for Christmas is an irreverent, raucous romantic comedy standalone, sure to put you in the mood for a happy holiday season…no Happy Stroke Club needed.

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Review by Twinsie Kelly

OMG, I just can’t even with this book! I laughed out loud and then had to stop and fan myself. This story will keep you on your toes!

Holly gives a handy to Santa’s son! What more is there to say??? You should literally stop reading this review and just read the book 😊

The story is a bit “over the top” but that is what makes it so great!

Jasper stops at a massage parlor thinking he could relieve some stress. He just didn’t realize the type of parlor he was going into and got so much more than he bargained for from Holly. These two have an instant attraction and both of them can’t stop thinking about each other. When Jasper searches Holly out and lets her in on the secret that he is Santa’s son, she skeptically goes along with it to deliver presents. The night is a disaster and if something can go wrong, it does. But the story and shenanigans that they get into will have you glued to this book eagerly turning to the next page.

We have all heard eleventy billion Santa stories but this one takes the cake! The characters are witty, the banter is hilarious, and the steam level continues to increase throughout the story.

I highly recommend this for a fun, but hawt, Christmas read!

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Tori Ross is the bestselling and award-winning author of steamy contemporary romance and romantic comedy. Her book, The Cuffing Season Contract, won the National Indie Excellence Award for romantic comedy, and she’s written several shorts, novellas, full-length books and serials. When she’s not writing, she runs a podcast called Sitting Here Reading Corn with Tori Ross and plays pickleball to get out of the house. She lives with her family and a hyper dog that needs extensive training.

#WOTR24 #attendingauthor #authorspotlight #eventsponsor – Freya Barker

Freya Barker

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

My name is Freya Barker, and I write mostly romantic suspense.
I currently have 53 books published and have one more release scheduled for this year.

I enjoy writing about slightly more mature heroes and heroines and enjoy approaching behavior, romance and heat from the perspective of someone who’s lived a little…. maybe lost a little…. Characters who aren’t necessarily looking for love, but end up finding it despite all the big and little things life throws at them. Even murder and mayhem.

I’m also married, Mom to four kids, Oma to four adorable grandkids, and fur-Mom to the fiercest, 10-pound, four-legged, snuggle pooch on the planet. I love traveling, in particular camping, and hubs and I drag our little trailer from one end of Canada to the other.

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

I love writing the first book in a fresh series and creating a new world, the harder part is staying true to that world and those characters in subsequent books. There are a lot of threads to keep hold of!

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

I make a conscious effort not to repeat myself. There are so many stories to be told, especially with romantic suspense. All you have to do is read a newspaper or watch the news and story plots are thrown at you.

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

Keep expectations low (or at least reasonable), motivation high, and pace yourself. You’ll hear this one from more of us—this is a marathon, not a sprint. Better has priority over faster—always.

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

Hard to say, some days 14 hours, other days 2. But when I’m working on a book I write every day, seven days a week.

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

Every character I’m writing right now is my favorite. Having said that, I LOVED writing the women in my GEM series because they’re the ones carrying the story. They are the badasses, busting balls and taking names.

What is your definition of success?

It changes all the time, but in the end, making a living doing something I love is a good place to be. Success is not doing better than everyone else, it’s doing well for yourself.

What are your social links?

Web: http://freyabarker.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/FreyaBarkerWriter
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freyabarker.writes/
Amazon: http://amazon.com/author/freyabarker
BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/freya-barker
Newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/Freya_Newsletter
Reader group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/FreyasBarksandBites/

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.)

Freya Barker Web – http://freyabarker.com
Freya Barker Kobo – bit.ly/FreyaBarker-Kobo
Freya Barker B&N – bit.ly/FreyaBarker-BN
Freya Barker Apple – https://apple.co/454AmyA
Freya Barker Amazon – https://amzn.to/3Zx9E0g

Want tickets to Writers on the River #2024?

They are available starting November 6th at Writersontheriver.com

$75 VIP Plus – 11-12 Lunch with the Authors , 12-1 VIP hour, 1-4 General Admission time. You get a filled VIP bag and admission to the after party is included. *Limited Quantity expected to sell out first day*

$50 VIP -12-1 VIP hour, 1-4 General Admission time. You get a filled VIP bag and admission to the after party is included. *Expected to sell out first day*

$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. *Expected to sell out opening day*

$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.

#WOTR24 #attendingauthor #authorspotlight – J.R. Thorn

J.R. Thorn

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

J.R. Thorn (Jen) – I am a reverse harem paranormal romance author with a penchant for fated mates! I live in Detroit, MI because I was an automotive engineer for ten years, but when the books started taking off it was time to live my dream. I’ve been full-time as an author since January of 2023. Can’t wait to meet everyone at WOTR24!

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

The ones after it! Because then I have to rein in my muse and she doesn’t like it when I do that. Case in point, Fortune Academy was supposed to be a trilogy and I’m releasing book 10 early next year.

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

Oh absolutely. I’m known for having a unique flair to my books that often surprise readers. I started as a fantasy author, so my fantasy brain loves to have fun with things and be creative even if I’m writing in a familiar or well-loved trope.

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

Be kind to yourself! This is a marathon, not a sprint. Also remind yourself why you’re writing. That always helped pick me up on a tough day.

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

I go through cycles of writing and publishing/admin work. If it’s a writing part of the cycle, I will write in sprints for 4-8 hours in a day, rarely up to 12-14 hours if I’m really getting sucked in. I don’t write at all during stretches of admin work. Being an indie author means there’s a lot of non-writing stuff I have to do, too!

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

Vivi from Dragonrider Academy on my A.J. Flowers pen name is my favorite because she’s a regular high school girl just reading in the library dreaming of dragons. Then her dream comes true, including a hot fated mate she didn’t even plan on. (I might identify with Vivi far too much.)

What is your definition of success?

Being a full-time career author and being able to support my family. This is my personal definition and does not have to be the same for anyone else!

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

How many pen names do I have? I have 5 pen names! I enjoy developing my skills in various genres to become a more well-rounded author. (That’s just fancy talk for saying my muse has ADHD.)
My pen names are J.R. Thorn (RH Paranormal Romance), Jennifer Thorn (PNR), A.J. Flowers (NA Fantasy Romance), Eva Storm (Post Apoc), and Aurora Weiss (LitRPG — Think Ready Player One)

What are your social links?

@jrthorn_author

https://www.facebook.com/groups/147559016065195

https://www.facebook.com/BloodStoneSeries

https://www.instagram.com/author_jr_thorn

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.)

https://linktr.ee/jrthorn

https://linktr.ee/ajflowersbooks

Want tickets to Writers on the River #2024?

They are available starting November 6th at Writersontheriver.com

$75 VIP Plus – 11-12 Lunch with the Authors , 12-1 VIP hour, 1-4 General Admission time. You get a filled VIP bag and admission to the after party is included. *Limited Quantity expected to sell out first day*

$50 VIP -12-1 VIP hour, 1-4 General Admission time. You get a filled VIP bag and admission to the after party is included. *Expected to sell out first day*

$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. *Expected to sell out opening day*

$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.

#WOTR24 #attendingauthor #authorspotlight – Terri Anne Browning

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Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Terri Anne Browning.
I’m originally from WV, spent a few years in Alabama which was where I was living when my writing career took off. Now I live in Virginia with my husband, three kids, two dogs, and a chatty yellow Quaker parrot named Raven. I write contemporary romance about rockers, bikers, mafiosos—and the kickass women who love them. My series all cross over and have turned into their own universe that now spans multiple generations.

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

For me, it depends on the series. Sometimes it’s the first because there are all these characters that have to be introduced. But there have been times, when it was so easy to bring them up in book 1, yet by the time I get tot hat side character’s story, they clam up and I have to beg them to give me a glimpse of who they are.

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

I have a notebook and Google file just on each series. I try to keep everything from bra size, height, eye color, and tattoos in there. But even with that, I find myself messaging my editor to ask if she remembers what certain side character’s eye color is or their last name. 😳
I recommend starting a series Bible from the beginning. Even if you think that book is only going to be a standalone or a duet.

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

Self-care is a must. Take a day—or even just an hour—to focus on only you. Crank up the music in the car. Lock the bathroom door and eat a pack of cookies while you’re taking a bath. Sometimes you just have to take that moment to breathe.

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

I write on my phone with Google, so most days I can spend anywhere from 2-16 hours writing on and off. It’s just easier for me, because 1) Google auto saves and I don’t have to worry about losing anything. 2) it takes too much energy to open my laptop, do whatever update might be needed, check my emails, add to my playlist, and then finally open the WIP doc—by which time my mind is ready to shut down and take a nap. I’m more productive on my phone.

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

Emmie Armstrong. She is my OG. My readers love her and still love getting a glimpse of her in the new generation series.

What is your definition of success?

With each new chapter in their lives, their goals change and therefore their perception of success is different. If you’re happy with who you are, then in my opinion you are successful.

What are your social links?

Facebook.com/Terriannebrowning.author
Twitter.com/AuthorTERRIANNE
Terriannebrowning.com
Instagram.com/Terriannebrowning
Tiktok.com/Terriannebrowning

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 #2024?

They are available starting November 6th at Writersontheriver.com

$75 VIP Plus – 11-12 Lunch with the Authors , 12-1 VIP hour, 1-4 General Admission time. You get a filled VIP bag and admission to the after party is included. *Limited Quantity expected to sell out first day*

$50 VIP -12-1 VIP hour, 1-4 General Admission time. You get a filled VIP bag and admission to the after party is included. *Expected to sell out first day*

$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. *Expected to sell out opening day*

$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.

#WOTR24 #attendingauthor #Authorspotlight #EventSponsor – Michel Prince

Michel Prince

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Michel Prince

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

The first if I know it will be a series because I’m trying to set up for rest of the series. The rest if I didn’t realize I was going to start a series out of a single title.

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

Keeping up with the times and timelines so the book is relevant.

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

Know your limits and when to say no. It’s a hard thing to do especially starting out… or a decade later because what if ‘this is the thing.’ But you need to set up those boundries.

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

Not enough.

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

Serena Love. No fear, smart sarcastic wit and a great love of all foods.

What is your definition of success?

Having a reader tell me they had an emotional reaction to my books. (kinda want to see how this has changed over my years of coming to WOTR)

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

Yes I’m the crazy pillow lady… what can I say I like to keep my hands busy. check out my Etsy store. https://www.etsy.com/shop/MichelPrinceBooks?ref=seller-platform-mcnav

What are your social links?

www.facebook.com/michelprincebooks

www.instagram.com/michelprincebooks

www.tiktok.com/michelprincebooks

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.)

Buy links for all sights https://freshfiction.com/author.php?id=50275

Want tickets to Writers on the River #2024?

They are available starting November 6th at Writersontheriver.com

$75 VIP Plus – 11-12 Lunch with the Authors , 12-1 VIP hour, 1-4 General Admission time. You get a filled VIP bag and admission to the after party is included. *Limited Quantity expected to sell out first day*

$50 VIP -12-1 VIP hour, 1-4 General Admission time. You get a filled VIP bag and admission to the after party is included. *Expected to sell out first day*

$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. *Expected to sell out opening day*

$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.