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#WOTR26 #authorinterview – Victoria Saccenti
Victoria Saccenti
#WOTR26 Author Interviews
Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.
Victoria Saccenti.
I’m a multiple award-winning and Amazon bestselling author. I write the genres I love to read, These include contemporary angst/steamy romance, romantasy/pnr, and MC. I was born in Cuba. I speak Spanish and English fluently and I understand a bit of Italian. I reside in Central Florida with my dear hubby.. I dance Salsa like a pro, I drink single malt whisky, and I have a serious crush with Scotland. I can’t wait to meet everyone.
How did you hear about this event? How many years have you attended?
This is my first time attending. Several of my author friends have told me about this event. I’ve applied before, but this time I got and invitation and I’m thrilled.
What genres do you write?
Contemporary dark/steamy Romance. Romantasy/PNR, MC with Daddy Kink and 20th century Military.
What is a book of yours you wish more people read?
The Last Danann and Titanian’s Phoenix, both from the Titanian Chronicles series.
What is one fun fact about you? It can be anything like food allergy, fear of something, weird way you broke a bone…….
I’m a huge Salsa dancer. I can’t stop moving, tapping a foot or shaking my shoulders, if I hear it.
What are your social links?
Web Site: https://www.victoriasaccentiwrites.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VictoriaSaccentiAuthor/
https://www.facebook.com/victoria.saccenti.3/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/334143490449894
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Victoria-Saccenti/author/B013H2XYPK
BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/victoria-saccenti
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victoria.saccenti.author/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@victoriasaccentiauthor
Twitter: https://twitter.com/VictoriaSAuthor
Goodreads:https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/14126330.Victoria_Saccenti
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUD9vzqukCE5v77AmivWizQ
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/victoriasaccenti.bsky.social
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@victoria.saccenti.author?hl=en
What are your buy links?
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Victoria-Saccenti/author/B013H2XYPK
B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/Victoria Saccenti
Kobo:https://www.kobo.com/us/en/search?query=victoria+saccenti&ac=1&acp=victoria+saccenti&ac.author=victoria+saccenti&sort=Temperature&fclanguages=en
#WOTR26 #authorinterview – A.D. Ellis
A.D. Ellis
#WOTR26 Author Interviews
Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.
A.D. Ellis
I’m a mom to an 18-year-old and a 20-year-old, an inner city educator of 27 years, and the author of over 50+ books. I love to read, write, laugh with friends over sweet red wine, and take walks on pretty days.
I’m also a huge fan of tea, learning to like coffee, a collector of fun notebooks, and the queen of naps. I’m fluent in F-bombs and sarcasm, and my sense of humor ranges from mind in the gutter to people/kids falling down to dog and cat videos.
The only pens worth writing with are medium point, there IS a perfect sized mug for tea, and audiobooks count as reading. I have way too many house plants and shoes (although, I’d argue there is no such thing on both accounts) and I now feel bad for teasing my older friends for needing to hold the menu so far away. My consequence is needing reading glasses in every room of my house.
My resting bitch face is severe, I take a bit to warm up, and I’m likely still thinking about that one time I said something awkward around you.
How did you hear about this event? How many years have you attended?
I’m lucky enough to be friends with the organizers so I heard about it back when it was just an idea. I’ve been fortunate to attend each year. I love watching the event grow and do so much good for Thistle Farms.
What genres do you write?
Romance is the easy answer.
My first books were male/female romance.
Then I moved to male/male romance and found my place.
During the pandemic, I started a pen name (Dove Daniels) for short male/female romance (I’m not writing under that pen name at this time, but those books are still available).
What is a book of yours you wish more people read?
Series? I think I’ll go with On Cravenwood Block or The BJ Boys. Oh, but The Men of Haven Grove is so much fun too!
Stand-alone? I’m a fan of Take Me Home and wish more people would read it.
What is one fun fact about you? It can be anything like food allergy, fear of something, weird way you broke a bone…….
I’m terrified of deep open water, but I think I’d maybe be okay being in one of those cages to watch sharks. Maybe.
What are your social links?
All my links can be found on my LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/adellisauthor
What are your buy links?
My buy links are also on my LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/adellisauthor
#WOTR26 #authorinterview – Vinni George
Vinni George
#WOTR26 Author Interviews
Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.
Hi! I’m Vinni George! I have been a lover of romance novels (of all shapes, sizes, and colors) since the first time I got my hands on one of my grandmother’s Harlequins, and I’ve never looked back. I live in Ohio with my two favorite guys (my husband and son) and, hopefully—one day—a dog. When I’m not writing, I can be found working for my family’s business, which provides plenty of plot bunnies. In my spare time, I’m a soccer mom who dabbles in performance art, quilting, and various culinary pursuits, and I love traveling. My debut novel, Hold the Door, was a finalist and runner-up in Contemporary Gay Romance in the 2020-2021 Rainbow Awards.
How did you hear about this event? How many years have you attended?
I heard about Writers on the River from a friend who attended. 2026 will be my fourth year attending!
What genres do you write?
I write MM romance in a bunch of subgenres including contemporary, shifter MPREG (omegaverse where male omegas can get pregnant and have babies), shifter romantic suspense, and (sea) monster romance.
What is a book of yours you wish more people read?
Oh, that’s a tough question…I think it depends what a reader is int he mood for, but if I had to pick, I would say Black & White, book 1 in my ORCA shifter romantic suspense series.
What is one fun fact about you? It can be anything like food allergy, fear of something, weird way you broke a bone…….
In a past creative life, I used to be a burlesque performer. Once, I was in a Star Wars parody burlesque show called The Empire Brings Sexy Back. The scene where Han gets frozen in carbonite was a musical number set to “Bohemian Rhapsody” done in the dark with only flashlights held by each performer. I played Darth Vader and had two flashlights because I also had to light the stormtrooper, which was a life-size cardboard cutout, so I had to learn two sets of light cues. Twelve years later and I still can’t listen to “Bohemian Rhapsody” without doing the light cues. If “Bohemian Rhapsody” is playing, no matter where, I will be turning on and off my imaginary flashlights. I also hold both burlesque and pin-up titles in perpetuity.
What are your social links?
All my socials can be found through my Linktree: https://linktr.ee/vinnigeorge
What are your buy links?
All my books can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/author/vinnigeorgewrites
#WOTR26 #authorinterview – Sophie Stern/L.C. Mortimer
Sophie Stern/L.C. Mortimer
#WOTR26 Author Interviews
Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.
Sophie Stern/L.C. Mortimer – I’m a paranormal romance author who also loves to read! I will read just about anything, including literary fiction, sci-fi, romantasy, PNR, and contemporary romance. I also love horror. When I’m not busy reading, I’m writing! I love to write every day. I love to write in the mornings, in the afternoons, in the evening. All the time!
How did you hear about this event? How many years have you attended?
I’ve been attending for five years. I first heard about this event on Facebook.
What genres do you write?
I write paranormal, sci-fi, fantasy, contemporary, and pirate romance. Pirate romance is its own genre, right?
What is a book of yours you wish more people read?
Megan Slays Vampires
What is one fun fact about you? It can be anything like food allergy, fear of something, weird way you broke a bone…….
I love frogs!
What are your social links?
www.facebook.com/sexysophiestern
www.instagram.com/dontdatedemons
www.x.com/sexysophiestern
https://www.threads.com/@dontdatedemons/
https://bsky.app/profile/sophiestern.bsky.social
What are your buy links?
#WOTR26 #authorinterview – Rachelle Paige Campbell
Rachelle Paige Campbell
#WOTR26 Author Interviews
Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.
Hi, I’m Rachelle Paige Campbell. I started reading romance novels in college; as a way to help speed up my reading to make it through Art History textbooks. After years in the professional world writing very dry grant proposals and auction descriptions, I started writing the contemporary romance stories I wanted to read. Setting my books in some of my favorite destinations was my inspired way to require plenty of research trips every year with my family.
How did you hear about this event? How many years have you attended?
I’ve heard about Writers on the River from author friends that have been attending for years. I was thrilled to be a signing author in 2025 and am so excited to come back in 2026.
What genres do you write?
sweet contemporary romance and Christian contemporary romance
What is a book of yours you wish more people read?
The Ghost of Loon Lake is my second chance romance plus a mystery with all the shenanigans I love. Estranged spouses. An inheritance. And maybe a ghost? This book is perfect for fans of Psych and Gilmore Girls.
What is one fun fact about you? It can be anything like food allergy, fear of something, weird way you broke a bone…….
When I graduated college, I moved overseas for grad school and lived in a dormitory run by nuns. They were amazing. The kindest ladies. I still think about their delicious dinners.
What are your social links?
https://rachellepaigecampbell.com/
https://www.instagram.com/rachellepaigebooks/
https://www.bookbub.com/authors/rachelle-paige-campbell
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/13453682.Rachelle_Paige_Campbell
What are your buy links?
https://www.amazon.com/Rachelle-Paige-Campbell/e/B00T0T533Q
https://www.kobo.com/us/en/author/rachelle-paige-campbell
https://books.apple.com/us/author/rachelle-paige-campbell/id1439716125
#WOTR26 #authorinterview – Joel Shoemaker
Joel Shoemaker
#WOTR26 Author Interviews
Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.
Joel Shoemaker has been a librarian for over a decade and a magician for more than three! He lives in central Illinois with his husband, frogs named Penn and Teller, a bearded dragon named Toothless, a colony of cherry shrimp, currently nameless, and his dog, Maximus. He consumes an inordinate amount of cheese.
How did you hear about this event? How many years have you attended?
This will be my third year. I believe my dear friend and fellow attendee J. Lawson was the one that first told me about it.
What genres do you write?
My first book is LGBTQIA+ YA, my second and fourth books are adult short story anthologies and my third book is a picture book for the queer, affirming-faith community.
What is a book of yours you wish more people read?
My newest book is a cocktail-themed flash fiction anthology. I wish more people read it and tried out the accompanying recipes. 🙂
What is one fun fact about you? It can be anything like food allergy, fear of something, weird way you broke a bone…….
I have performed magic for Chuck Palahniuk’s Halloween Party in Portland, OR. Chuck Palahniuk is the author of Fight Club and it was a WILD honor to be invited to perform alongside the rest of the hired entertainment: a silent clown, a tarot card reader, and a floutist.
What are your social links?
https://www.facebook.com/shoemakermagicianauthor
https://www.instagram.com/magicianactor/
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21950012.Joel_Shoemaker
What are your buy links?
#WOTR26 #authorinterview – Lacey Black
Lacey Black
#WOTR26 Author Interviews
Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.
I’m a full-time author of sexy contemporary romance. My first book released in August 2014, and I’ve had the pleasure of writing over 70 books in the last 11 years. I write small-town romance and weave in all my favorite sub-tropes, like single parents, surprise pregnancy, second chance, friends to lovers, workplace romance, and best friend’s sister/brother. I live in a small town in central Illinois with my husband, youngest daughter, grumpy cat, rambunctious puppy, and a chicken!
How did you hear about this event? How many years have you attended?
I believe I saw the sign-up form on FB for the very first WOTR. I had only done 1 signing before that one, so I was incredibly nervous. Signings were still way out of my comfort zone, but I immediately felt at ease. WOTR quickly became my favorite signing, and I’ve been fortunate to attend all 11 events!
What genres do you write?
Contemporary romance
What is a book of yours you wish more people read?
Grip. It was originally part of K. Bromberg’s Driven World, and I feel most people thought they had to read all of the World books, but that wasn’t the case. It’s a great second chance, surprise baby book with tons of feels!
What is one fun fact about you? It can be anything like food allergy, fear of something, weird way you broke a bone…….
I love to buy plants and flowers, but have the brownest thumb alive. 🙁
What are your social links?
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorlaceyblack
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laceyblackwrites/
Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/lacey-black
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuthLaceyBlack
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@laceyblackauthor?lang=en
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8414783.Lacey_Black
Newsletter: http://www.laceyblackbooks.com/newsletter
What are your buy links?
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Lacey-Black/e/B00MW2UGZI
#WOTR26 #authorinterview – Amber Anthony
Amber Anthony
#WOTR26 Author Interviews
Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.
*Amber Anthony is Pati Hough Bader and Nancy Reynolds. We began as screenwriters pitching in LA. Our coach, DC Fontana suggested we write romance novels, so we did. We love all genres of spice: PRN, Cont., Adventure, and Street Justice
*Pati Hough Bader is 1/2 of Amber Anthony. Nancy Reynolds lives in Tulsa. We met through a trip to UK in 2009 although we’ve known each other since 2007.
We pitched scripts until 2013 when our writing coach, DC Fontana (of Star Trek) suggested we write novels. We love many different genres of romance but all are an adventure, street justice and steamy, consensual sex.
We write seasoned, new Adult, PRN, metaphysical, and contemporary romance.
How did you hear about this event? How many years have you attended?
*We’ve watched for a few years and always missed the interest date. 2026 will be our first.
*It’s been my dream for a couple of years and I finally applied in time and the weekend was free.
What genres do you write?
*Multi: PRN, cont., adventure, seasoned, new adult and tales of redemption.
*PRN, contemporary, metaphysical, BDSM, steam
What is a book of yours you wish more people read?
*Roman’s Revenge, action, humor, street justice and STEAM.
*Roman’s Revenge.
What is one fun fact about you? It can be anything like food allergy, fear of something, weird way you broke a bone…….
*Nancy was a Broadway actress. Pati owns a tavern
*Nancy was an actress on Broadway. Pati owns a tavern
What are your social links?
https://www.amberanthonywrites.com/
https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/17062164.Amber_Anthony
What are your buy links?
#NewRelease #Romance #Cowboy #FakeMarriage #BestFriends – Every Single Vow, Every Single Series book 2 by S.J. Chaynie
Every Single Vow is a small town, childhood friends to lovers, marriage of convenience, cowboy romance.
I was ten years old when I met Cooper Mayson. Thirteen when he threw his first punch for me. Eighteen when my world crumbled beneath my feet and he promised he’d always take care of me. He was my constant. But with a last name like Sterling, and the tarnished reputation that came along with it, I’ve always kept him at arm’s length. He was the golden boy with a loving family, and a ranch with a polished legacy. I was the girl with an absent mother, a father in prison, and a destination for nowhere. But now I was staring at a stranger. One that looked just like me. A little sister I knew nothing about. A child who had nowhere to go. I couldn’t let her be another face lost in the system. But no judge in this town would give a child to me with my last name. It was hopeless. Until my best friend made me an offer. To give me his. Sounds simple enough. A temporary marriage so I can gain fully custody, then have an amicable divorce. Problem is, I’ve been in love with my best friend since I was ten years old. And after only two weeks of being a Mayson, I realize, this marriage might not be as fake as I thought. Behind closed doors the act doesn’t end. Every kiss pulls me deeper; every whisper heals my heart. It almost makes me believe I’m good enough for him. But if there’s once soul in this world that I refuse to taint, it’s Cooper Mayson’s.
Every Single Vow is book two of the Every Single Series. It can be read as a standalone. No cheating and a guaranteed HEA.
Review by Twinsie Angie
I received this book from the author for an honest review.
GIRL!!!! When I got this book I was hella mad I was in vacation and had to wait a few days. Needless to say when I got home I sat and devoured this book.
I loved this family when we met them in Ivy and Maddox book but LAWD was I wanting to know about Cooper and Dakota. This book did NOT disappoint. *Fans Self* Cooper is everything you want for a best friend but also a fake or not so fake husband.
This story throws a few plot twists that had me going…oh snap but the main focus is the love Cooper and Birdie have for each other with out ever admitting that love. When they do admit it, thanks to a little bet between Cooper and Ari, its all ON!!
I was al excited for all this book contained from the love, friendship, family, and shocks that SJ Loves to throw your way in her stories. But I am so excited to see about Laiken and the bull rider. Things are going to be WILD!!
S.J. Chaynie is a small-town Texas girl who has found a love for writing. She enjoys writing romance, with a sprinkle of suspense, and a little humor. If she is not busy writing her newest ideas, she is spending time with her husband and two beautiful daughters. She believes a good book and a lot of laughs is the best medicine. She brings suspense, love, angst, and sometimes the occasional heartbreak to her stories. Always a HEA, but every character and story she holds close to her heart and hopes they touch yours as well.