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Author Spotlight

#AuthorSpotlight #MOA #RoyalReaders – Tara Vasser

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Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

I’m Tara and I write contemporary romance, paranormal romance, and urban fantasy. My paranormal romance and urban fantasy world, which are one and the same, contain everything from Vampires, to Witches, to Shifters. There’s a little something for everyone who enjoys the supernatural.

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

I typically write when my two little dudes are in bed for the night, right around 8PM until about 10:30PM when I go to bed. I don’t usually eat anything while writing, and some of that comes from sitting on my bed during those hours. I either like to write in silence, or sometimes I’ll listen to some instrumental-only classical music. Anything with singing and lyrics distracts me too much because then I want to sing and dance along!

What are you favorite things about attending signings?

One of my favorite things about attending signings is getting to interact with the readers in person. We spend so much time behind computers where we might get to make a short comment here or there on social media, but nothing compared to meeting someone in the flesh. The other thing that I really like about signings is getting to see author friends! Sometimes the only time I see certain people is at the few signing events I attend each year.

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

I would love to meet Meghan March sometime. Her work and the way she runs her business has been so inspirational to me. Everything I’ve seen of her has been so amazing and she’s always very interactive with her fans. I had the great fortune of meeting my ultimate unicorn author, Elisabeth Naughton, at RWA a few years ago. That was absolutely amazing being able to tell her that she inspired me to write my first story.

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 have a full time job during the day and then my family to take care of in the evenings, so at night is really the only time I have available to write. I am not as consistent as I’d like to be, but I’m working toward writing every night Sunday through Friday for my 8ish to 10:30ish time block. Every once in a great while I’ll take a day off work to write, or sit down for a couple of hours during the weekend, but there’s a lot to balance.

What is your favorite memory so far as an author?

My favorite memory so far as an author would be my first signing event, when someone took a chance on me as a new author and bought my book. I definitely had some tears that day. It was amazing knowing there are people out there who will support you and your creative endeavors.

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

My most prized book possession is my copy of Dune. I read it when I was 13 or 14 years old, and it was the first non-kid book I ever read. I still have the same copy I would take with me into trees to read until my legs would fall asleep. It was really what turned me on to reading more than what was required in school!

What are your social links?

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TaraVasserAuthor/
Website: https://www.authortaravasser.com/
Twitter: @TaraVasser
Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/tara-vasser
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15325170.Tara_Vasser
Instagram: taravasser

What are your buy links?

https://www.amazon.com/Tara-Vasser/e/B01IGB9ZXW

Author Spotlight

#AuthorSpotlight #MOA #RoyalReaders – K.D. Proctor

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K.D. Proctor

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

KD Proctor loved college so much that when it came time to graduate, she didn’t want to leave. Trading in her textbooks for student handbooks and policy manuals, she began a career in College Student Personnel and she fulfilled her wish to stay on a college campus forever. Working on a college campus gives her lots of book ideas–and her mother is just happy she’s finally using that English degree. KD is an award winning author and lives in West Central, Minnesota with her husband and fur-kids. She likes to write fun twists on the usual tropes that we all love. Her characters are smart, funny, and always swoony. And yes. They always get their happily ever after.

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

The only requirement that I have when I write is an idea and an outline. That’s it! Without those two things, the writing just won’t happen.

What are you favorite things about attending signings?

Of course I love meeting new readers who pick up my book on a whim and are happy to take a chance on a new-to-them author. I also enjoy meeting other authors, sharing ideas, and even picking up new books for myself as well!

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

Colleen Hoover. True story: when I got an idea for my very first manuscript I wanted to find someone who would take me under their wing and help me make heads or tails of all of this author stuff. In a bold move (that still surprises me to this day…) I reached out to Colleen and asked her to be my mentor. She was kind enough to respond and while she wasn’t able to do it, she gave me some great advice that shaped how I look at writing and publishing in general.

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?

Nope. I write when the idea hits me. It’s not uncommon for me to go weeks or even months without writing anything. I don’t force my writing because when I’ve done that, it’s been terrible. So, I write when the mood strikes me.

What is your favorite memory so far as an author?

Holding my debut novel for the first time. There is nothing like it.

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

Can’t say that I do….

What are your social links?

Website: www.kdproctor.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kelleywrites
Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/kdpwrites
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/kdpwrites
Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/kd-proctor

What are your buy links?

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/KD-Proctor/e/B0749QQWBF/ref=dp_byline_cont_ebooks_1

Bookbub (ROYAL ICING is published wide, so if you want the buy links to iBooks, Kobo, etc, they’re all there under the “view price” button): https://www.bookbub.com/books/royal-icing-by-kd-proctor

Author Spotlight

#AuthorSpotlight #MOA #RoyalReaders – Sandra Sookoo

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Sandra Sookoo

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

I’m Sandra Sookoo, and I’ve been a published author since 2009. To date I have 90 books under my belt and aiming to hit 100 this year.

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

I always have unsweetened ice tea or water. As for foods? Any sort of raw nuts, jerky or dried fruit. Every once in a while I’ll have chocolate.

What are you favorite things about attending signings?

Reaching more readers

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 usually write in the mornings after errands/exercise. If I hit my daily word count, then I’ll do some chores around the house, and after that, go back to writing.

What is your favorite memory so far as an author?

Putting my imagined worlds onto the page for others to enjoy and to escape into

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

My Anne of Green Gables series. I made sure to collect all the same print run/cover artist so they all match.

What are your social links?

Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/sandra.sookoo
Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/sandrasookooauthor/
Amazon page: amazon.com/author/sandrasookoo
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandrasookoo/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/sandrasookoo/
Book Bub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/sandra-sookoo
Website: http://www.sandrasookoo.com

What are your buy links?

Dressed in White: https://books2read.com/u/4XZqDe
Ladies Prefer Adventure: https://books2read.com/u/mgGV50
Thieves of the Ton series: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F7STVPS?searchxofy=true&ref_=dbs_s_aps_series_rwt

Sports Theme

#WOTR20 #EventHost #NewRelease #Novella #Boxing #Hilarious #InstaLove – Four Rounds by Jillian Jacobs

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Four Rounds by [Jacobs, Jillian]

Four Rounds—A completely ridiculous way to fall in love.
You Tube influencer and syndicated morning talk show host, Cricket Kelly lives life with purple tips on her red locks and unicorn socks on her feet. Theodore Brooks lives by the numbers with nary a hair out of place.
They meet between boxing bags and even though opposites attract, Cricket’s father is being implicated for money laundering, and Theo is the lead investigator on the case.
Will four rounds be enough to discover true love? Or will disastrous dates end their chance at happiness? Find out with this slightly silly but absolutely fun fight for love


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I received this book from the author.

I read the first chapter and was messaging Jillian how hilarious this book is. Seriously I snort laughed so many times in this book!

Cricket is so damn funny and off the wall, but I loved her so much.  Once you get past her wild and crazy side you see a woman who wants to be loved for her but is so scared of being loved.  Her life hasn’t been great, and she hides it well.  However, her insane attraction to her friend’s brother changes that for her in an instant.

Theo is a total sick in the mud.  He goes boxing with his sister and takes notice of the wild instructor immediately.  When she just shoves her way into his life, he is not happy but also not unhappy about it.  The only issue is…he can’t get involved with her given he is investigating her father’s dirty dealings.

The dates the two go on…had me in stitches!!  I mean shut up!!  I couldn’t stop giggling while reading!!  The story of Theo’s investigation takes on the majority of the end of the story but seeing them try to be together through it all was well worth the read.

Seriously I would love to read a book about Jessica, Theo’s sister, because this insane family needs more wild in their lives.

Author Bio: Jillian Jacobs is the co-founder of Healing with Words–a not for profit 501(c)(3) established for healing survivors of abuse, addiction, trafficking, and prostitution. The mission is to bring together readers, authors, and survivors in a positive manner that affects change and relief from negative influences. Writers on The River, an author event in Peoria, Illinois is hosted by Healing With Words.
Her genres are Paranormal and Contemporary with suspenseful elements

Uncategorized

#AuthorSpotlight #MOA #RoyalReaders – Lynn Chantale

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Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Lynn Chantale. A bit a bout me, I’ve been the proud handler of my guide dog, Riley for the last year. It’s polite to ignore thedog, as he’s working. Writing and reading are my passions. If I’m not doing one of those them I’m either at the gym, knitting, or having a good time with friends.

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

Almonds, raisins, carrots or popcorn are some of my go to foods. I like a lot of natural light when I’m writing or a picturesque view. Music is a toss up. There are times when I’m writing that the same song will repeat for hours as this suits the muses.

What are you favorite things about attending signings?

I love meeting the readers. Whether we talk about my books or some of their favorite authors, it’s always a pleasure to interact with them.

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

I would love to meet Jonathan Maberry. Love his work and I have a huge crush on Top Sims.

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 try to sit down at the same time everyday. This is usually during school hours and then again for an hour again in the evenings.

What is your favorite memory so far as an author?

Meeting many of the authors I’ve friended on FB, such as Michel Prince, Kassanna, Ann Mayburn, Kallypso Masters, Phonex Daniels, Reana Malori, and several others.

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

I have a collection of Dr. Suess books I used to read to my children. We would all sit together and I would read to them. They loved it and I enjoyed the bonding time.

What are your social links?

Website: https://www.thehouseoflynn.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/lynnchantale

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LynnChantaleAuthor

What are your buy links?

haunts;
https://www.amazon.com/s?i=digital-text&rh=p_27%3ALynn+Chantale&s=relevancerank&text=Lynn+Chantale&ref=dp_byline_sr_ebooks_1

Author Spotlight

#AuthorSpotlight #MOA #RoyalReaders – Tina Susedik

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Tina Susedik

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Tina Susedik Tina Susedik is an award-winning, Amazon best-selling, multi-published author with books in both fiction and non-fiction, including history, children’s, military books and romances. Her favorite is writing romantic suspense where her characters live happily ever after with a lot of problems in between. She has thirty-one books in print. Tina also writes spicier romance as Anita Kidesu. She lives in northwestern Wisconsin where winters are long, summers short, and spring and fall beautiful.

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

I have to play music, but only instrumental. Words from songs seem to end up in my story. I usually have a cup of tea or glass of water. I sit on the couch with my laptop on my lap.

What are you favorite things about attending signings?

Meeting and talking with readers, along with meeting new authors.

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

If she were still writing, I’d love to meet Lavyrle Spencer. If she were still alive, it would be Kathleen Woodiwiss.

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 try to stick to a schedule where I write in the morning and edit for other authors in the afternoon, but sometimes life intrudes. I.E. Grands get sick and I have to take care of them, hubby is home (he is quite a distraction). I tried writing while we were having our kitchen remodeled – too much noise.

What is your favorite memory so far as an author?

Winning my first contest.

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

I have all of Kathleen Woodiwiss and Lavyrle Spencer’s books on my keeper shelf. Kathleen was the first romance author I ever read. Lavyrle has a way of making you believe you are her characters. They are very realistic

What are your social links?

Website: www.tina-susedik.com
Blog: https://www.tina-susedik.com/blog
Twitter: @tinasusedik
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TinaSusedikAuthor/
Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/tina-susedik
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/1754353.Tina_Susedik
Authorgraph: https://www.authorgraph.com/authors/TinaSusedik
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/tinasusedik/
Newsletter: http://tinasusedik.us11.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=874ff86e3f10f756a138fbc3a&id=1cfdf516fc

What are your buy links?

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Tina-Susedik/e/B001JS51QA/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1517587479&sr=8-1

New Release

#NewRelease #Review – Mine by Elena M. Reyes

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Mine

In Miami, I’m royalty. The beginning and the end.
I’m the truth my queen will never escape.

Thiago Rivera De Leon doesn’t believe in second chances, and I never show mercy to those stupid enough to cross me. Loyalty wins you favors, but trying to overthrow the city’s king will find you with one of my bullets between the eyes.

A simple promise I keep while abiding by two rules:

I don’t forgive. I don’t forget.

And after spending the last five years behind bars, I’m out with two goals in mind…

Kill the bastards responsible.

Reclaim my Luna.


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I received this book from the author.

Oh hottie Elena how I love your worlds. They are sexy and suspenseful.  They are hawt and steamy but also with a great plot and amazing twists.

This book does not disappoint at all ya’ll!!

So 5 years and our girl is not happy.  She has no idea why Thiago walked away.  But now is back and back in big way.  He is a man looking for revenge and to get his girl back!!  He will not stop until Luna is his again and everyone has paid.

OK if you read Elena you know her alphas are ALPHA right??  Well friends he will not disappoint ya at all.

Thiago and his story …..he was in prison and he is coming back to reclaim his Luna.  Yeah ok so he was caught in bed with another woman but he was set up and he was keeping her safe.  See her family and his family are not cool with one another since they are both crime families and enemies!!  Luna knows things don’t seem to add up but she is worried.

The plot twists of this story were amazing read.  Luna and Thiago were great characters.  There were lots of things that happen to keep this roller coaster of a story going.  Its another great read for anyone who loves Elena’s works.

Elena M. Reyes is the epitome of a Floridian and if she could live in her beloved flip-flops, she would.

As a small child, she was always intrigued by all forms of art: whether it was dancing to island rhythms, or painting with any medium she could get her hands on. Her passion for reading over the years has amassed her with hours of pleasure, but it wasn’t until she stumbled upon fanfiction that her thirst to write overtook her world.

She’s a short and sassy Latina with an adorable pup, a kiddo that keeps her on her toes, and a husband who claims she’ll cause him to go bald prematurely. Lol

Dragons, Paranormal, Part of a Series

#WOTR20 #Paranormal #Dragons – Saving Grace, A Dragon’s Fated Heart Book 3 by Beverly Ovalle

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Saving Grace (A Dragon's Fated Heart Book 3) by [Ovalle, Beverly]

The apocalypse had come and gone.
Secrets lie buried waiting to be found.
Dragons are not the only ones awakening to a new world.

Grace has always felt a bit like an outsider, even in her own family. She preferred to do things on her own, ignoring her loneliness. That all changes when Rog barrels into her life, opening her eyes to so much more.

Dragon shifter Rog has seen what problems hiding your inner dragon from your mate brings. Saving his mate from a precarious situation, he changes in front of her. Her awe and hesitant acceptance have him wrapped around her finger in a heartbeat.

Together they find a hidden, cryogenic facility. Do they awaken the lost souls hidden in the depth of the mountain? Dare they take the chance of possibly bringing back the diseases to once again ravage their world?

Those are easy questions, but how can Rog explain the mating ritual to change Grace into a dragon involves himself and other dragons giving her more pleasure in a once in a lifetime experience?


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I received this book from the author.

Dragon shifters!!  YES PLEASE!!!

This was a great story about Rog and one of his unmated dragon brothers Hark.  They are flying through the countryside looking for food when Rog can FEEL his mate crying out for his help.

The brothers run to her rescue. Rog does everything he can to show his true self to Grace since he saw what an epic mistake it was for his brothers to hide their dragon side from the mates in previous books.    Hark finds it hilarious that his brother is dying wanting to be with his mate but also wanting to learn about her before taking it to the next level.  But Rog is STRUGGLING with his mating ritual needs.

Grace is a fierce woman who has been raising her family’s cattle for over 10 years alone without any help.  She is a scrappy woman who finds lost items from the apocalypse and makes good use of them.  When Rog and Hark appear she isn’t worried but also fears how she feels about Rog.

The group find some unexpected things in the mountain but also can’t deny the pull of the mating.  Enter Indra and Zeru who enter the call from Rog to help complete the mating…holy hot tamale!!  That was something fun to read!

The story of what they find in the mountain, Grace’s family, and the new dragons made me go hrmmmmm…I can’t wait to read more and see what happens with the new dragons.

Beverly Ovalle dabbled with writing on and off for years when her best friend finally dared her to submit a story to a writing contest. Beverly decided she had nothing to lose and since she’d always wanted to be an author sent it in and agonized for months waiting to hear back. Contract in hand she has never looked back.

Beverly has been obsessed with dragons and romance since she was a young girl, collecting dragon books and reading everything she could find on them even down to the care of real life dragons. She’s always been slightly panicked that the world as we know it will end, so has prepped for it, haunting survivalist pages and prepper projects she felt she needed in the event SHTF.

An avid fan of all romance, Beverly’s goal is to share her love of the written word and write the hot and erotic romances that she enjoys. She writes what she loves to read and it was only a matter of time before her obsessions crept into her writing for her to share. She hopes you enjoy her tales as much as she loves writing them.

A Navy Veteran, Beverly has traveled around the world and the United States enabling her to bring her settings to life, meeting and marrying her husband of thirty years along the way for her own romance. Reading romances since the fourth grade she’s followed as the genre changed and spread into the vast cornucopia of romance offered today.

Contemp. Romance, Family Orientated, Part of a Series, Part of a Spin off series

#WOTR20 #5YearFamily #AudioReview #Family #SpinOff – Love and Pancakes (Rockland Falls #1) by Lacey Black

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Love and Pancakes

Marissa Grayson’s dream went up in smoke. A devastating fire has ripped apart her family’s bed and breakfast, leaving her off-kilter and scrambling to repair the damage. What she doesn’t need, or have time for, is Rhenn Burleski. Sexy, confident, and dangerous to her heart. A man who clearly knows his way around the female body and will leave the moment the sheets start to cool. Yet that doesn’t stop her from making a deal with the devil himself.

Work hard, play harder. That’s Rhenn’s life motto. An electrician by day, Rhenn turns it up at night, always with a different lady friend in tow. He makes sure they know the score: he’s not looking for anything more than one night of fun. However, he knows the second he meets the shy daughter of the bed and breakfast’s owner that his life is never going to be the same. As hard as he tries, he just can’t resist one taste.

What happens when their time is up and Rhenn must leave, returning to his old life? Will they be able to walk away, hearts unscathed, or will their time together prove to be nothing more than a fading memory?

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I received this book from the author but purchased the audio book.

Ok since I am reviewing the audio book I gotta say….HEEEY Rhenn’s narrator.  Holy Sweet Baby Jesus that voice.  Imma tell ya, you will be thanking me for that right off the bat.  I don’t want to know what the narrator really looks like because my mind has his picture juuuuuust right.  LOL  Now I see he does the voice for the other 2 books…….YES is all I can say.

So this is my first Lacey book….yeah yeah I know late to the party like always but ya know what can I say. I have only known her 5 years *Face Palm*

I gotta say I loved the dynamic of quiet and shy but sassy Marissa with Rhenn.  Rhenn is all playa playa who falls for the women who embodies his exact opposite type…ya know, she isn’t an easy whore.  LOL

Marissa is devastated by her family’s business/home fire and is lost because what will they do.  When her long lost family enters the picture, she gets connected to Rhenn who will be doing the family a favor and wiring the house for them.

When Rhenn shows up, he is stunned stupid at the beautiful women he sees but knows she isn’t “his type” and a quick roll won’t be something she is interested in.  When, after getting to know him, she proposes Friends with Benefits while he is in town….he flips out.

I loved seeing them fall but fear telling the other.  They both want more but she fears she isn’t good enough and he is ashamed of his past.  When the two weeks is up and they part, I was a little bit weepy and wanted to kick Rhenn in the balls.

The end of the story is perfect and totally swoon worthy.

I gotta say Emma and Orville KILLED ME in this story.  Marissa’s long-lost aunt and uncle were to inappropriately funny in this book.  I can’t wait for more of them in the rest of the books.  I am kinda giving brother Samuel a look over because I just know the right women or even man could make that anal-retentive ass crumble.  But first up is sexy diva Harper.  I can’t wait to see who tames this wild child!!

Avid reader, writer, mother, and wife! I love to read contemporary romance. Add in a little “spice” or hot guys in uniform pants, and I’m a happy woman. There’s just something about diving into a book and engrossing in the magic of your hero and heroine getting their happily ever after.

Author Spotlight

#AuthorSpotlight #MOA #Royal Readers – Ginger Ring

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Ginger Ring

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Ginger Ring is an award winning author with a weakness for cheese, dark chocolate, and the Green Bay Packers. She loves reading, watching great movies, and has a quirky sense of humor. Publishing a book has been a lifelong dream of hers and she is excited to share her romantic stories with you. Her heroines are classy, sassy and in search of love and adventure. When Ginger isn’t tracking down old gangster haunts or stopping at historical landmarks, you can find her on the backwaters of the Mississippi River fishing with her husband.

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

I hope to have a desk and office someday but for now, I write in the living room with the TV on for background noise. My cat is usually on my lap and I am drinking either hot chocolate or root beer depending on the time of year

What are you favorite things about attending signings?

Meeting readers that enjoy my books, makes all the long hours writing alone worth while. It’s great being around others that enjoy reading as much as I do and I always come home with a bunch of new books to read. I also love a lot of the new destination signings. We enjoy checking out all the historical sites and if gives me new ideas for stories.

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

A Zavarelli

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?

No, I work full time so I have to settle for my days off and weekends. I went on a writer’s retreat last fall and that was great. I had the whole weekend to write with others. I really felt like I accomplished a lot and my writing improved.

What is your favorite memory so far as an author?

Meeting people that enjoy my books and winning awards. I’m not a best selling author but it makes me feel like I am. <3 <3 <3

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

All my books are my favorite. I can’t pick just one.

What are your social links?

https://gingerring.com/, https://www.facebook.com/romancewritergingerring/,

What are your buy links?

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=ginger+ring&i=digital-text&ref=nb_sb_noss_1