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Writers on the River Reader Spotlight on Cat Crocket #WOTR25

Hey friends! We, The Twinsie Girls (Angie, Melinda, JM, Kelly, Tenise, and Dee) talked to some of the readers attending Writers on the River to see what they had to say about the event.  As we come down from our book signing highs from July and start to prepare for 2025, YEAR 10, we wanted to see what some of the attendees are saying about Writers on the River.

Today we are talking with first time attendee, Cat Crockett. I love to see all the new faces each year. Thanks for taking the time to chat with us for a few. We really hope to see you again in 2025!

Was this your first WOTR? If not how many have you attended?
First
How far did you travel to get to the event?
About an hour and a half
Did you go to the event with anyone? 
My mom and aunt
How many new books did you bring home?
58
Did you participate in the raffle? If yes, did you take any baskets home this year?
No
Did you get a chance to hear the Dorris talk? If yes, what are your thoughts?
No
Do you have a highlight or special memory from the event you would like to share?
Getting to spend good time with my mom and aunt. Meeting cool new authors and i made multiple friends!
Anything else you would like to add?
Best vibes ever. Everyone was extremely friendly and helpful. 10-10 will be coming back to another WOTR!
Well that is all for today! Check back all month long for more Writers on the River Reader and Volunteer Spotlights!
SAVE THE DATE
Tickets for for the 10th annual Writers on the River go on sale November 4, 2024!
For event location, dates, times, list of 2025 attending authors, and other important information, please follow the link below to the event web page.

Writers on the River reader spotlight on Polly Barreto #WOTR25 #WOTRFamily

Hey friends! We, The Twinsie Girls (Angie, Melinda, JM, Kelly, Tenise, and Dee) talked to some of the readers attending Writers on the Rover to see what they had to say about the event.  As we come down from our book signing highs from July and start to prepare for 2025, YEAR 10, we wanted to see what some of the attendees are saying about Writers on the River.

 

 

 

Today we are talking to Polly Barreto. I look forward to seeing and squeezing this lady every year. I would also like to add that appreciate Twinsie Angie for allowing us to be friends. 😁 In all seriousness, Polly is an amazing human and I’m so lucky to call her friend. I’m a firm believer that everyone needs a Polly in their lives! 💗

📚Was this your first WOTR? If not how many have you attended?
2024 was my 6th year attending.
 
📚How far did you travel to get to the event?
4 hours
 
📚Did you go to the event with anyone? 
This year my daughter Katie and granddaughter Charlotte and Harper. Otherwise know as Bestie #1 and Bestie #2.
 
📚How many new books did you bring home?
10… I think??
 
📚Did you participate in the raffle? If yes, did you take any baskets home this year?
Yes! I won one basket, Katie won one basket and Charlotte won two.
 
📚Did you get a chance to hear the Dorris talk? If yes, what are your thoughts?
Yes. She is a powerful speaker, it wil give you the feels and maybe even shed a tear.
 
📚Do you have a highlight or special memory from the event you would like to share?
Just love to see all the friends I have made throughout the year and seeing and meeting all the authors. Book people are the best!
 
📚Anything else you would like to add?
Keep up the great work ladies! See you in 2025!
 
Well that is all for today! Check back all month long for more Writers on the River Reader and Volunteer Spotlight
SAVE THE DATE
Tickets for for the 10th annual Writers on the River go on sale November 4, 2024!
For event location, dates, times, list of 2025 attending authors, and other important information, please follow the link below to the event web page.
 

Writers on the River Volunteer Spotlight on Addie LeClear #WOTR25

Hey friends! We, The Twinsie Girls (Angie, Melinda, JM, Kelly, Tenise, and Dee) thought it was time to shine a light on all of the wonderful volunteers who have played their part in making Writers on the River such a successful event year after year. As we come down from our book signing highs from July and start to prepare for 2025, YEAR 10, we wanted to see what some of the people behind the scenes have to say about Writers on the River.

Today we are chatting with Addie. Another first time volunteer who also learned the ropes from the one and only Dakota Johnson! Heres what she had to say about Writers on the River…

Was this your first WotR? If no, how many have you attended?
this was my first
How long have you been a volunteer?
this was my first time
How far did you travel to get to the event?
i traveled 6 hours
How many new books did you bring home?
1
Do you participate in the raffle? If yes, did you take any baskets home this year?
i did not
Do you have a highlight or special memory from WotR24 you would like to share?
being able to talk to the authors and listening to them explain they’re book was great
What do you enjoy most about being a volunteer?
putting together the raffle baskets was fun
Well that is all for today, check back all month long for more Writers on the River reader and volunteer spotlights.
SAVE THE DATE
Tickets for for the 10th annual Writers on the River go on sale November 4, 2024!
For event location, dates, times, list of 2025 attending authors, and other important information, please follow the link below to the event web page.

Writers on the River Volunteer Spotlight on Brianne Jones #WOTR25

Hey friends! We, The Twinsie Girls (Angie, Melinda, JM, Kelly, Tenise, and Dee) thought it was time to shine a light on all of the wonderful volunteers who have played their part in making Writers on the River such a successful event year after year. As we come down from our book signing highs from July and start to prepare for 2025, YEAR 10, we wanted to see what some of the people behind the scenes have to say about Writers on the River.

 
 
Today we are chatting with Brianne Jones. A first time volunteer who learned the ropes from the one and only, Kodi Johnson. 
 
Was this your first WotR? If no, how many have you attended?
Yes, it was my first.
 
How long have you been a volunteer?
This was my first year
 
How far did you travel to get to the event?
About 5 1/2 hours (from Michigan)
 
How many new books did you bring home?
11
 
Do you participate in the raffle? If yes, did you take any baskets home this year?
Yes and no
 
Do you have a highlight or special memory from WotR24 you would like to share?
Nothing specific but overall such a wonderful experience!
 
What do you enjoy most about being a volunteer?
I enjoyed helping out and seeing all of the behind the scenes happening! I also loved seeing how much care and thought goes into this event!
 
Anything else you would like to add?
Overall, the environment was so amazing and the people are phenomenal and I am truly grateful for the experience I had!
 
 
 
 
Well that is all for today, check back all month long for more Writers on the River reader and volunteer spotlights.
 
 
SAVE THE DATE
Tickets for for the 10th annual Writers on the River go on sale November 4, 2024!
For event location, dates, times, list of 2025 attending authors, and other important information, please follow the link below to the event web page.

Writers on the River Volunteer Spotlight on Penny Perelli #WOTR25 #WOTRFamily

Hey friends! We, The Twinsie Girls (Angie, Melinda, JM, Kelly, Tenise, and Dee) thought it was time to shine a light on all of the wonderful volunteers who have played their part in making Writers on the River such a successful event year after year. As we come down from our book signing highs from July and start to prepare for 2025, YEAR 10, we wanted to see what some of the people behind the scenes have to say about Writers on the River. 

Today we are chatting with long time volunteer Penny Perelli.
📚Was this your first WotR? If no, how many have you attended?
Every year
📚How long have you been a volunteer?
Since the beginning
📚How far did you travel to get to the event?
15 mins
📚How many new books did you bring home?
6 books this year
📚Do you participate in the raffle? If yes, did you take any baskets home this year?
Yes, no didn’t win one
📚Do you have a highlight or special memory from WotR24 you would like to share?
I’m just so excited that it has become such a big event and so much fun!
📚What do you enjoy most about being a volunteer?
Getting to help my friends and meet new authors.
📚Anything else you would like to add?
I love the event! They do such a great job promoting and making it great for everyone. They go over and beyond!
Well that is all for today. Check back all month long for more Writers on the River Volunteer and Reader spotlights.
SAVE THE DATE
Tickets for the 10th annual Writers on the River go on sale November 4, 2024.
For location dates, times, list of 2025 Attending Authors and other important information please follow the link below to the events web page.

Writers on the River Volunteer Spotlight on Robyn Webber #WOTR25 #WOTRFamily

Hey friends! We, The Twinsie Girls (Angie, Melinda, JM, Kelly, Tenise, and Dee) thought it was time to shine a light on all of the wonderful volunteers who have played their part in making Writers on the River such a successful event year after year. As we come down from our book signing highs from July and start to prepare for 2025, YEAR 10, we wanted to see what some of the people behind the scenes have to say about Writers on the River.

Today we chatting with Robyn Webber.  Writers on the River Head Security and Line Keeper. I just made up the second title but it fits! Before the signing begins, you can find her at the entry to the Dorris Talk greeting all of the guest who are there to hear how Dorris found Thistle Farms, the wonderful charity we all come together to support each July. Then on to the lunch line and finally off to the doors with Angie to countdown to them opening for VIP and then GA. 

🚨Was this your first WotR? If no, how many have you attended?
No. I’ve been to all of them.
 
🚨How long have you been a volunteer?
8 years
 
🚨How far did you travel to get to the event?
About 15 minutes.
 
🚨How many new books did you bring home?
2
 
🚨Do you participate in the raffle? If yes, did you take any baskets home this year?
YES! 4
 
🚨Do you have a highlight or special memory from WotR24 you would like to share?
All the moments.
 
🚨What do you enjoy most about being a volunteer?
Hanging out with everyone and making sure my jobs are done well.
 
🚨Anything else you would like to add?
I just love that we raise money for a great charity.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Well that is all for today. Check back all month long for more reader and volunteer spotlights.
 
SAVE THE DATE
Tickets for the 10th annual Writers on the River go on sale November 4, 2024.
For location dates, times, list of 2025 Attending Authors and other important information please follow the link below to the events web page.
 
 

Writers on the River Volunteer Spotlight on Dakota Johnson #WOTR25 #WOTRFamily

Hey friends! We, The Twinsie Girls (Angie, Melinda, JM, Kelly, Tenise, and Dee) thought it was time to shine a light on all of the wonderful volunteers who have played their part in making Writers on the River such a successful event year after year. As we come down from our book signing highs from July and start to prepare for 2025, YEAR 10, we wanted to see what some of the people behind the scenes have to say about Writers on the River.

 

   

Today we are chatting with Dakota Johnson! On event day you can more than likely find Dakota in the raffle room. She is in there every year making sure the constant stream of people get their tickets in a timely manner. I know every year when I see her I can count on friendly harassment and a whole lot of laughs. Love you, Kodi!

🎟Was this your first WOTR? If no, how many have you attended?

8? Idk lol I was like 12 when the first one happened

🎟 How long have you been a volunteer?
Forever
 
🎟 How far did you travel to get to the event?
Most of them were an 1hr but this time it was 6hrs
 
🎟 How many new books did you bring home?
5 physical books
 
🎟 Did you participate in the raffle? If yes, did you take any baskets home this year?
Of course I participated!! I didnt win tho 🙁
 
🎟 Do you have a highlight or special memory from WOTR24 you would like to share?
Michael trying to hunt me down to get me drunk
 
🎟 What do you enjoy most about being a volunteer?
I love seeing all my favorite people !
 
Well that is all for today, check back all month long for more Writers on the River reader and volunteer spotlights.
 
 
 
SAVE THE DATE
Tickets for for the 10th annual Writers on the River go on sale November 4, 2024!
For event location, dates, times, list of 2025 attending authors, and other important information, please follow the link below to the event web page.

#MM #Darkromance #Stalker Craving the Chase by: Syn Blackrose

Noah

When my eyes land on Chase, it’s game over. I want to keep him. I need to have my eyes on him at all times. I can’t keep away. Anyone who gets in my way…they die. When I finally get my prize, I will never let him go.

My man.
My craving.
My Chase.

It’s time to step out of the shadows.

Chase

Could life be more complicated right now? I have an ex from hell, and it’s made me question whether I even want a relationship again. Then…Noah walks into my office and my life changes forever. I need to resist the pull I feel in his presence.

The red flags surrounding him should make me run for the hills. But I can’t stop thinking about him. And the cherry on top is that I think I’m losing my mind. A feeling that someone is watching me…it’s making me crazy.

Yep, my life is a mess, so come and watch it implode into chaos.

*This is a very graphic dark MM romance that contains content that won’t be suitable for those under 18. Please check the trigger warnings on the ‘look inside’ option before purchase or via the author’s Instagram page.

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Review by Twinsie Tenise

4 stars

I’ve read dark stuff. I love dark stuff. And this book fits the bill if you are seeking a dark MM “romance” I use romance in quotations because I’m still a bit undecided on the romance aspect. I mean, I was swooning over an actual psychopath and worried for what would happen when the other shoe dropped, so to speak. That isn’t really romantic. That is freaking crazy!

Noah was a master manipulator. He knew just what to do and say to have Chase begging for more time with him. Chase had some childhood trauma he hadn’t really dealt with and Noah used that to his advantage. With that being said I believe Chase really did love Noah. And Noah, while he is not capable of love. I believe that he “loved” Chase in his own way. A way not accepted by societies standards. But they say there is someone for everyone. I suppose that also applies to psychopaths.

Syn lives in the countryside and loves getting lost in books. An introvert who loves all dark romance.

#sapphicromance #mafia #duet –Wolves at the Gate (Red Rivals Duet #2) by: Persephone Black

Assassin Scarlett Fletcher is supposedly dead. Lyssa intends to make it so. Just…not yet.

Lyssa, the Wolf of the Styx Syndicate, has a simple plan. Hide her enemy-turned-uneasy-ally, train her up, and use her to take down Grandmother. Then Lyssa will follow through on the kill order and end the assassin for once and for all.

But nothing to do with Scarlett has ever been simple.

As Lyssa and Scarlett work together to track down the elusive Grandmother, lines begin to blur. Every sparring session just brings them closer together, and it’s getting harder and harder for Lyssa to stay objective.

And when more secrets finally come to light, the Wolf must make an impossible choice.

Will Lyssa stay loyal to the family she swore allegiance to? Or will she protect the troubled woman who’s slowly been stealing her heart?

Wolves at the Gate is part two of the Red Rivals Duet, a twisty, steamy contemporary Sapphic mafia romance based (very) loosely on the Little Red Riding Hood fairytale. Reader discretion is advised for this enemies-to-forbidden-lovers story, and content notes are available on the Copyright page.

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Review by Twinsie Tenise

5 stars

…I told you I refused to accept the end of book 1! Now that I got that off my chest, I can carry on with my review.

Scarlet killed syndicate members, therefore she must die. Lyssa has known this from jump, it was a direct order from her boss, Hadria. However, the longer she waits, the harder it becomes to off Scarlett. Because somehow the woman has managed to quickly take possession over Lyssas mind, body, and soul. Scarlett has made the Wolf venerable. She’s making mistakes. Mistakes that could cost her literally everything.

This one may not have been all hearts and flowers but it didn’t bother me in the least bit. It was both thrilling and addictive. I read it in a day. There was blood, violence and mayhem throughout. These 2 are my favorite couple of the 3 we have met over the course of this trio of duets. I cannot wait to see what Persephone Black comes up with next. I’m addicted to all her words and I’m in it for the long haul!

Persephone Black likes Ice Queens who melt behind closed doors, Underworld Empresses who protect what’s theirs, and Bad Girls who stay bad to the end…but win the love of a good woman.

If that sounds enticing to you too, you should read her books. Villains are (anti)heroines and danger is an aphrodisiac in Persephone Black’s thrilling Sapphic Mafia romance novels.

#sapphicromance #Mafia –Thrown to the Wolves (The Red Rivals Duet #1) by: Persephone Black

Lyssa can’t resist a damsel in distress…but she’ll wish she resisted this one.

The ferocious Styx Syndicate enforcer and trainer known as “the Wolf” has always been the hunter, never the hunted. So when Lyssa sees the gorgeous Scarlett getting harassed by thugs in a dive bar she’s visiting for intel, she jumps straight into protective mode.

But Lyssa soon discovers that not every damsel needs saving.

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Review by Twinsie Tenise

4 Stars

My eyes burn from crying. This was a rough one. I was emotionally invested from the moment these 2 met. Despite knowing the inevitable was going to happen, I kinda just hoped for a miracle.

Lyssa and Scarlett are both bat shit crazy. Maybe that is what made them such a perfect pair. I mean, there’s no need to mince words, these women are both violent assassin’s. With that being said- violent assassin’s need love too.

Secrets and lies eventually catch up with you, no matter how much you try to ignore or outrun them. Well, Scarlett and Lyssa find that out the hard way. I guess I’m perfectly okay with them choosing the angst filled route to eventual happiness because, lez-be-honest, the craziness made the sexy time that much more hot!

These 2 are made for one another and I refuse to accept the ending. Lol I’m hilarious, like I have any control over it. This is not a choose your own lesbian adventure. I’m so happy book 2 is has been released. I shall start that now so I don’t sit here dwelling on things…

Persephone Black likes Ice Queens who melt behind closed doors, Underworld Empresses who protect what’s theirs, and Bad Girls who stay bad to the end…but win the love of a good woman.

If that sounds enticing to you too, you should read her books. Villains are (anti)heroines and danger is an aphrodisiac in Persephone Black’s thrilling Sapphic Mafia romance novels.