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Author Interviews, Author Spotlight, Writers on the River Attending Author

#WOTR24 #attendingauthor #Authorspotlight -Annabelle Anders

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Annabelle Anders

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

My name is Ann, but I write under Annabelle Anders. I began publishing in 2017 and left my day job a year later. Since then, I’ve published over fifty full length Regency Romance novels, with one of them receiving the distinguished RITA nomination in 2019. I write at her home in the small town of Grand Junction, Colorado with the “help” of my two miniature dachshunds and husband of thirty years. I am happy to have finally found my place in life.

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

The first (when I do it right). All the others if I don’t LOL

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

I try to come up with original scenes… something that I haven’t read or heard of anywhere else.

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

Decide if you want it to be a business or a hobby. Because the business side takes twice as much time as the writing…

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

From anywhere between 1-12 hours. Depending on how close I am to my next deadline. (I have ADHD and so… yeah…)

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

Miss Emily Goodnight. She is the quintessential Annabelle Anders heroine and I love her because she’s confident in some areas of her life, but when it comes to romance, never feels good enough. But when her hero finally pulls his head out of his behind, he realizes how awesome she really is. By the end of the book, she’s more self-assured, and he’s realized how badly he needed this very woman. 🙂

What is your definition of success?

I think you’ll get a million different answers to this question. I’ll say it’s balance. I am more than just a writer, I am a wife, mother, sister and daughter too and I need to make sure I’m healthy enough to fill all these roles. So selling books, oh yea. Staying sane while I do it? That’s success.

What are your social links?

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Annabelle-Anders/e/B073ZLRB3F
Newsletter Subscribe: https://www.annabelleanders.com/newsletter-subscribe
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Annabelle.Anders1/
The Devilish Debutantes’ Reader Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AnnabellesReaderGroup/
Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/annabelle-anders
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annabelle.anders/
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@annabelle_anders_author
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/16889537.Annabelle_Anders

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.)

DEVILISH DEBUTANTES
Hell Hath No Fury
https://books2read.com/Hell-Hath-No-Fury
Hell in a Hand Basket
https://books2read.com/Hell-in-a-Hand-Basket
Hell’s Belle
https://books2read.com/Hells-Belle
Hell of a Lady
https://books2read.com/Hell-of-a-Lady
Hell hath Frozen Over
https://books2read.com/Hell-Hath-Frozen-Over
To Hell and Back
https://books2read.com/To-Hell-and-Back
Hell’s Wedding Bells
https://books2read.com/Hells-Wedding-Bells
Devilish Debutantes Part One
https://books2read.com/SETDevilishDebutantes-Part1
Devilish Debutantes Part Two
https://books2read.com/SETDevilishDebutantes-Part2

THE PERFECT REGENCY
The Perfect Debutante
books2read.com/ThePerfectDebutante
The Perfect Spinster
books2read.com/ThePerfectSpinster
The Perfect Christmas
https://books2read.com/ThePerfectChristmas
The Perfect Arrangement
https://books2read.com/ThePerfectArrangement

MISS PRIM’S SECRET SCHOOL FOR BUDDING BLUESTOCKINGS
Trapped With the Duke
https://books2read.com/trapped-with-the-duke-Annabelle-Anders
Educated by the Earl
https://books2read.com/edudatedbytheearl
Pretending to be a Debutante
https://books2read.com/PretendingToBeADebutante
Rescued by the Rake
https://books2read.com/RescuedByTheRake
Advising The Viscount
https://books2read.com/advisingtheviscount
Make Believe With The Marquess
https://books2read.com/makebelievewiththemarquess
Schooled By The Bastard
https://books2read.com/schooledbythebastard

OTHER BOOKS
Miss Fortune’s First Kiss
https://books2read.com/MissFortunesFirstKiss

The Debutante of Drury Lane
https://books2read.com/debutanteofdrurylane

THE RAKES OF ROTTEN ROW
Hanover Square Spare
https://books2read.com/hanoversquarespare
Piccadilly Player
https://books2read.com/PiccadillyPlayer
Fleet Street Scoundrel
https://books2read.com/FleetStreetScoundrel
Pall Mall Peer
https://books2read.com/u/bpYlWg

Find more books at https://www.annabelleanders.com

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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.

Author Interviews, Author Spotlight, Writers on the River Attending Author

#WOTR24 #attendingauthor #Authorspotlight – Jenna Jacob

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Jenna Jacob

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Hi gang! I’m Jenna Jacob. I write steamy BDSM, Rockstar, Cowboy, and sinful contemporary romance. I live in Kansas with my hunky husband (who’s somehow put up with me for 31 years). I love music, cooking, writing (of course), and coffee! I hate bell peppers, anchovies, and winter! LOL

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

it’s not so much the book, but always the first chapter. You have to set the scene, create the world, and introduce the key players without it turning into an info dump. It’s like dancing through a mine field sometimes!

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

Tapping into the character’s quirks helps a lot. I mean, nobody is perfect, right? I like discovering why – for instance – the hero hates bell peppers. (Because his mom always put them on pizza when he was growing up and it tainted the whole damn pie.) Or why the heroine doesn’t trust men. (Insert a million and one reasons some smooth-talking jerk hurt her in the past.)

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

Let the emotions flow through you. Laugh. Scream. Cry. Squirm. Pant. Then grab your partner or toys, Kleenex, and chocolate when you’re finished writing the scene.

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

Writing? Not nearly as much as I need to. Administrative tasks? More than you can imagine.

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

OMG, that’s like trying to pick a favorite child – impossible. I love them ALL!!!

What is your definition of success?

Someone telling me they love my stories.

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.)

Website: www.jennajacob.com
E Mail: jenna@jennajacob.com
Facebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/authorjennajacob
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenna_jacob_author/
TicTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jennawriteshawtromance
Amazon Author page: http://amzn.to/1GvwNnn
Amazon Author Page: http://bit.ly/3qBBJGm
Google Play Author page: http://bit.ly/3CqN0wq
Newsletter: http://bit.ly/JennaNewsletter
BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/jenna-jacob
Goodreads: http://bit.ly/2lZagNE
Jezebels Party Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/jennajacobsjezebels

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$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.

Author Interviews, Author Spotlight, Writers on the River Attending Author

#WOTR24 #attendingauthor #Authorspotlight #eventsponsor -Kimberly Readnour

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Kimberly Readnour

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Hello! I’m Kimberly Readnour writer of sports and small town romances. I flippin’ love romance and getting lost into fictional worlds. But did you know I first started in young adult? I wrote my first series for my daughter and never thought anyone else would read them. If you read any of my work and hate it, you can blame her for pushing me to publish. She kept after me for four years before I took the plunge. But my heart was always with romance, so after I completed the series for her, I switched genres and never looked back.

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

For me, it’s harder to write the last book of the series. By the time I get to the last one, I’ve grown attached to the characters and hate letting go.

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

All the books in my series are standalones at the moment, so each couple has their own story. Then I try to mix it up with different tropes and such. I also bounce between sports and small town romances, so I don’t get burned out on one category.

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

There is so much advice out there. You really need to find what works for you and not try to do everything that is told to you. Not all advice will work for you, except ending a romance book with a HEA. That’s a must.

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

I still work full time, so my time is limited. I steal time in the morning before I leave for work and try to work on the story whenever there is downtime. And yes, I’m always late to work. lol. But I’m too drained by the time I come home to work during the evening, so morning it is!

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

I have so many, but I always fall back to Jax Carrigan from Swing for the Fences. He’s so patient with Jocelyn and takes her kids into consideration with every decision. They are perfect for each other despite the rough road it took to get there.

What is your definition of success?

Success to me means putting out books that people enjoy. If I can bring joy to people or make them feel, then I’ve done my job.

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

Thanks for having me join this year! I’m looking forward to this signing.

What are your social links?

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1734619093516871

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/kimberlyreadnour

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$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.

Author Interviews, Author Spotlight, Writers on the River Attending Author

#WOTR24 #attendingauthor #Authorspotlight #eventsponsor – Cheryl Brooks

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Cheryl Brooks

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Cheryl Brooks I was born in Louisville, KY, and am married with two sons. We moved to a farm in Indiana in 1989, where I raised horses for a while. I still have my first foal, who is now 24 years old. I was a critical care nurse for about 35 years, and have been writing off and on for most of my life. I was first published in 2008 and now have 38 published works. I am currently working on #39.

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

They’re all hard. In the first book, you have to establish a world, then you have to be consistent with it in the subsequent books.

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

Because each book was written during a different time in my life, my focus changed with the times and my ever increasing age.

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

For the most part, you get out of writing what you put into it.

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

Not nearly as much as I used to. It tends to come in spurts, and for some strange reason, I seem to have less time to write than when I was younger and working full time.

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

Onca in Rebel. He’s perhaps the only one of my characters who demanded that their story be told.

What is your definition of success?

Getting published (traditionally) was the biggie. Finding my book in Barnes & Noble was pretty awesome!

What are your social links?

Website https://www.cherylbrooksonline.com/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/cheryl.brooks.963
Facebook Author Page https://www.facebook.com/cherylbrooksauthor/
Twitter https://twitter.com/CherylCatMaster
Blog http://cherylbrooksauthor.blogspot.com/
Email cheryl.brooks52@yahoo.com
Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/752898.Cheryl_Brooks
BookBub https://www.bookbub.com/authors/cheryl-brooks
Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryl-brooks-73664158/
Author Central https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001JS6XN0

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 most platforms are listed on my website, www.cherylbrooksonline.com

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$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.

Author Interviews, Author Spotlight, Writers on the River Attending Author

#WOTR24 #attendingauthor #Authorspotlight – J.E. Mueller

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J.E. Mueller

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

J.E.Mueller -Hello all! I go by Reya and I am your local Happily Ever After author! When not writing or reading, I love gaming and stream a variety of games that vary from chill Stardew Valley, and spooky Phasmophobia. If there was any other profession I could have in the world, it would be a penguin wrangler! I’d love to be at the zoo, helping the waddly birds with their day.

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

The hardest for me is the others in the series. Making sure everything is consistent is always an interesting nightmare, and sometimes a hilarious fail. You would think remembering someone’s eye color across a series wouldn’t be too difficult, and yet… I also did accidentally re-name a side character and none of my betas noticed once. Oooops!

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

New problems, building on old problems, and angst. If I find I am struggling with a scene, I love asking for help, specifically “what can go wrong here” and that always adds to the fun.

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

Finding a community you can write and vibe with helps a ton. They are great for the bad days, the hard scenes, and when your brain is sloshing around with no ideas and only vibes. Sometimes you have to push yourself, and sometimes you need a little push. A great community can help so much with all of that.

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

Honestly, I’m all over the place. If I’m hyper-fixating on an idea, I can spend hours writing. Some days, it’s only a half hour.

What is your definition of success?

That is constantly changing! It started out with selling ten copies of my first book, then being able to pay myself back for the cover design, and steadily built up to what events I’ve attended. Right now, success for me is whenever someone comes up and excitedly wants to chat about something of mine that they read. I get fan girl squeals and so much delight hearing everything readers have to say.

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

I might secretly be two penguins in a trench coat, which explains more writing mishaps than not.

What are your social links?

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/391014962198368

GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/16958250.J_E_Mueller

Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/j-e-mueller

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: https://www.amazon.com/J.E.-Mueller/e/B074V9YJWG/

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They are available starting November 6th at Writersontheriver.com

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$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.

Friends to Lovers

#NewRelease – Everyone has Something to Hide by Jenna Galicki

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Be careful what you wish for.

You love her. But she loves him. You just can’t win. It’s as if the lyrics to the ‘80s rock hit were written just for me. I’ve been in love with one of my best friends for over a decade, but I’m stuck in a loveless marriage, and she’s happily in love with her high school sweetheart. Something needs to happen to shake things up around here. Something big. Something that forces our lives to change.
But I never expected the horrible tragedy that turned our world upside down nor the secrets that were revealed in its aftermath.

This story follows a group of lifelong friends as they navigate life’s pitfalls and support one another as they fight for love and endure the unthinkable.

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enna Galicki, Author of Adult Contemporary Romance

Jenna Galicki writes mostly rock star romance in multiple genres. She is predominantly known for her Radical Rock Stars Series. The Prince of Punk Rock (Radical Rock Stars Book 1) was a finalist in the 2015 Bisexual Book Awards.

A native New Yorker, she now resides in Southern California. She’s a Rottweiler enthusiast and an avid music buff. When she’s not hunched over a computer, you can find her front row at a rock concert.
Follow Jenna Galicki, she would love to hear from you:

www.jennagalicki.com
Facebook:
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Twitter: @jennagalicki
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Author Interviews, Author Spotlight, Writers on the River Attending Author

#WOTR24 #attendingauthor #Authorspotlight – Shannyn Schroeder

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Shannyn Schroeder

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Hi – I’m Shannyn Schroeder (but I also write under the name Sloane Steele). I write steamy contemporary romance set in Chicago. That’s where I grew up and I now live in the ‘burbs. I’m mom to 3 awesome mostly adult kids. In addition to being an author, I’m an executive functions coach, English teacher, and curriculum writer.

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

The first is the most fun to write. I get to dive into a whole new world. I just make shit up as I go. Details aren’t important. Well…the details become important in later books. If you tell readers something about a character, you need to incorporate that into the later book. And truly, I suck at that. If I were smart, I’d create a series bible of all those details as I go, but I never do.

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

For me, there’s comfort in returning to the world of a series. It’s like hanging out with old friends or watching a comfort TV show. It doesn’t all have to be new and exciting, just some twists and turns.

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

Find your process. Listen to what other people do, what works for them, but don’t try to be them. Take the advice that resonates with you and dump the rest.

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

Lately, not a whole hell of a lot. I’ve been sitting on a mostly finished book for a year. Granted, in that time I did launch a whole new business (unrelated to writing), so I’ve been busy.
When I’m in the thick of drafting or revising, I typically write about an hour a day during the week and maybe 2-3 each day on the weekends.

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

Jimmy! If you’ve seen me at a signing, you might’ve seen my “Fuckin’ Jimmy” shirt. Jimmy is the hero of the 4th book I wrote – Catch Your Breath. He’s the stereotypical big brother who’s bossy, but he always has your best interest at heart. He was my first grumpy hero (I didn’t set out to write one, but there he was – and then I realized how much I LOVE them!)

What is your definition of success?

As an author being someone’s autobuy is a dream goal. They don’t have to read what the book is about. They’re just going to one-click because they know I’ll deliver.

What are your social links?

https://www.facebook.com/shannyn.schroeder

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://shannynschroeder.com/index.php/books/

https://shannynschroeder.com/index.php/books/

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.

Anthology

#WOTR24 #NewRelease #Charity #CharityBook – Love on the River charity book for Writers on the River Year 9 Charity Event in Peoria, IL

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🌷IMPORTANT ATTENDING AUTHORS ANNOUCEMENT 🌷
Love on the River: A Charity Anthology

Love on the River is available for pre-order now: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CPYWFTFL

Brought to you by 20(ish) of your 2024 attending authors, Love on the River is a MASSIVE book with one thing in mind…LOVE. And money for Thistle Farms, of course. 

Our author line up is subject to change, but currently includes stories from: A.D. Ellis, AJ Renee, Amanda Zook, Brandy Slaven, C.A. Harms, Danielle Keil, Darie McCoy, H.D’Agostino, J.M. Walker, Jade Waltz, Jamie K. Schmidt, Jen Talty, Joel Shoemaker, Kate Hawthorne, M.J. Haag, Mellanie Szereto, Miranda Lynn, Molly McLain, Nikki Landis, and Vinni George.

Love on the River will ONLY be available to purchase from April 1 – July 31, 2024 (ebook and paperback). Don’t miss out on this one of a kind collection of stories and be part of Writers on the River history!

Thank you to all of our contributing authors for their time and work, to Eric McKinney for donating a GORGEOUS photo for the cover. But most of all, thank YOU for reserving your copies and helping us raise money to donate to Thistle Farms in 2024.

🕯️Links and Dates:

E-BOOK –  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CPYWFTFL

PAPERBACK ORDERS – https://forms.gle/oarzp1rzBKB1XjHJ7

RELEASE DATE  April 1, 2024

LAST DAY TO BUY  July 31, 2024

🕯️About the Anthology:

2024 is YEAR 9 for Writers on The River and that feels like a great time to break some donation records. Healing With Words is only $22,000 away from donating over $100,000 dollars to Thistle Farms and we’re hoping this anthology can help get them not just over the $100k hump, but also over HWW’s personal goal of a $25,000 donation. 100% of the proceeds from the sale of this anthology will go to the charity. 

🕯️About Healing with Words:

Healing With Words is a 501(c)(3) not for profit established for healing survivors of abuse, addiction, trafficking and prostitution. We feel the best way to spread love is to share the love of reading. Through the written word, persons can find an escape and a form of entertainment. Our mission is to bring together readers, authors, and survivors in a positive manner that affects change and relief from negative influences.

🕯️About Thistle Farms:

Thistle Farms is a nonprofit social enterprise dedicated to helping women survivors recover and heal from prostitution, trafficking, and addiction. We do this by providing a safe place to live, a meaningful job, and a lifelong sisterhood of support.

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#WOTR24 #attendingauthor #Authorspotlight – B.B. Swan

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B.B. Swann

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

I am a married mom of three adults, three fur-babies, one granddog, and one grandkitty. I was a teacher for over 27 years. I had to leave the profession due to health issues, but I still find ways to sneak teaching into my life. I joined The Purcell Agency when I signed with my agent, Cathie Hedrick Armstrong in 2017, then became an agent myself with the agency in January of 2020. (A great time to start a new career!) I think my background in teaching had a lot to do with me becoming an agent. I love helping my clients polish their manuscripts and then finding the perfect editor to help them develop further on their path to publication. My pen name is BB Swann, but my real name is Bonnie Swanson. Some authors choose a pen name because they want to use something that fits their genre or maybe want to hide who they are so their families don’t read it and wonder how they might know so much about hiding murder or–ahem–bedroom activities. I had to change mine because if you Google my real name, the first thing you will see is a perpetually pregnant cartoon character from the show Family Guy! Not exactly the brand I am going for as a picture book/young adult fantasy author.

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

Great question! It depends on the series, I think. I have written two complete series so far. The Breakin’ in the 80s series is romance, but the stories pretty much stand-alone but have connected worlds. However, the final book does sort of end the series as it is the redemption story of the antagonist from book one. My Spellbound Chronicles series is a true urban fantasy series though. I feel like book three was the mot difficult to write. I’m not sure though if it was because it was the final book, or if my health issues were more to blame. I had to write it during a rough time (health wise) and it took a lot out of me. The hardest thing is making sure I tick off all the boxes and close up all the storylines. I knew where the story was going to end, but sometimes getting there takes me on a curvy path.

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

I love introducing new characters! Even if the mains stay the same, throwing the proverbial wrench at them with a fresh face and fresh problems to fix, or maybe a fresh ally really breathes life into the story.

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

Find your writing squad and support each other! Whether its with critique, beta reading, brainstorming, or just venting, a good writing group will make all the difference! Bounce ideas off each other. Share your writing. Ask questions and find the answers together. Writing is itself a solitary event, but you don’t have to do everything alone.

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

I know a lot of people say, “write every day,” but sometimes that’s not possible. I tend to go in spurts as an idea hits me. Some days I will write 10,000 words and others 100. Unless you have a deadline, as long as the story gets on the page, it doesn’t matter how you get it there.

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

This is like asking me to pick a favorite kid. I don’t. Whichever character I am writing is my favorite at the time. They have to be.

What is your definition of success?

Being successful to me, means someone reads my story and enjoys themselves. I love to hear from readers about how my book affected them. Reviews are for readers, but authors like to see them, too. But hearing from a reader through social media, a reply to my newsletter, or even face-to-face is the best.

What are your social links?

https://www.facebook.com/BBSWANN
https://www.instagram.com/bbswannauthor/

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Molly McLain

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Molly McLain. I write steamy small-town romance with blue collar book boyfriends. I also live in a little town in Wisconsin with my husband of 22 years. Our three kiddos are all adults now, but I’m still in denial about that.

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

The ones that come after! I like to change things up, so sticking in the same series, town, family, etc. is sometimes a struggle for my ever-bouncing brain!

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

I try to incorporate tropes or situations that I haven’t written before.

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

Just keep writing. Stay off social media and make writing the words your number one priority ALWAYS. Do I do this myself? No. But I should, and not doing so is my biggest regret as an author.

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

An hour or so. I have a day job, too, so writing isn’t always my number one priority.

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

Right now, no. I love them all, especially as I’m writing them, but I can’t say that I favor one over the others at the moment. They’re all special in their own ways.

What is your definition of success?

For me, it’s living a simple, comfortable life with peace of mind and a full heart. I want to know I’ve accomplished my goals and that I’ve done a good job as a mom, a wife, a friend, and an author.

What are your social links?

FB: https://www.facebook.com/mollymclainbooks 

IG: https://www.instagram.com/mollymclainbooks/

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.