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Author Interviews, Author Spotlight

#WOTR23 #Authorspotlight – Kate Oliver

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Kate Oliver

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Kate Oliver – International Bestselling Author, I’m a mom to a human and several animals, I love makeup and fashion but I also love getting dirty and playing in my garden. Writing and reading are my passions.

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

The first book in the series. It sets the tone for the rest of the series.

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

Don’t give up. It could take years but if it’s something you truly love, don’t stop. And don’t be afraid to ask other authors for help! We’ve all been there.

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

I spend 3-5 hours writing and about 20 hours on social media and marketing. LOL. JK. It just feels like 20 hours sometimes.

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

I think Kane from Haylee’s Hero Daddy is one of my most favorites because he’s so gruff and bossy but soft and kind. I also really love Sean from Safe with Daddy because he’s a gentle Daddy Dom. I really like all my characters really. The good ones anyway.

What is your definition of success?

Loving what I’m doing and being happy with my life.

What are your social links?

kateoliverbooks.com,

Instagram: kate.oliver.books,

TikTok: authorkateoliver

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Author Interviews, Author Spotlight

#WOTR23 #authorApotlight – Kelsey Elise Sparrow

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Kelsey Elise Sparrow

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Kelsey Elise Sparrow – mom, teacher by day, and lover of fiction. Writing is my passion as well as being a huge fan of the arts along with Marvel comics.

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

It’s the follow up books in the series. I’ve been working hard to keep all the details right.

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

Remembering every person in the world has their own story as such my characters do as well. The locations play a part as well.

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

Take your time. You will know when your story is complete. Don’t force it. It will show in your work.

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

Some days, I write nothing at all. The scenes will dance around in my head and remain there. Others, I write upwards of 3,000 words. It depends if the muse is hanging out or if she’s just passing through.

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

I have one who reminds me of me because she has a number of my characteristics. Her name is Zoie and she is in The Norton Sisters series. I liked the name so much, I gave another character the same name. I hadn’t realized I spelled the names exactly the same until I’d already published both books. The second Zoie really goes by the nickname, Nikki, which fans will discover more about in the follow up to Cross’ story in The Whiskey Sweet series.
A character from the Inked to the Max series crosses over to Whiskey Sweet. We’ll see if she sticks around or heads back to Georgia.

If any of your books were to be made into a movie, who are the celebrities that would star in it? What book and who?

Oh wow. This one is a hard one. I’d love to see An Author’s Tale on the big screen. Stephanie Daniels would have to be played by Amber Riley. Her cover model love interest would be played by either Liam or Chris Hemsworth. Her best friend could be played by Naomi Scott. She has the moxy/confidence to own her own sexuality as well as put Stephanie in her place. Florence Pugh would play the other best friend.

My second pick would be Paper Lipstick. Sophie Turner could play Max and Zendaya could play the best friend, Zoie. Deckard has to be played by Tyler Lee Hoechlin. Zoie has a dancer’s body and Zendaya fits that mold perfectly.

I’d work Hero Fiennes-Tiffin into the movie some type of way.

What is your definition of success?

For me, success comes in waves. The first is having the ability to complete any novel while being a full-time, special education teacher. The second is every person who tells me how much they were touched by or identified with one of my characters.

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

Please feel free to listen to the music that inspired the works. Each book has a playlist at the end of it. Also, know all characters are connected one to another. Even those who reach into fantasy and the paranormal.

What are your social links?

Website: http://kelseyelisesparrow.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kelseyesparrow/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelseyesparrow/
TikTok: tiktok.com/@kelseyelisesparrow
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kelseyesparrow
Amazon Profile: https://amazon.com/author/kelseyelisesparrow
Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/kelsey-elise-sparrow
Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/cYDXE9
Blog/RSS: https://www.kelseyelisesparrow.com/sparrows-news
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/kelseyelisesparrow
YouTube: https://goo.gl/HUhyyk
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/authorkelseysparrow/
Reader/Fan group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/kelseyssparrows/
Order form: https://bit.ly/kesbooksigning

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://www.kelseyelisesparrow.com/shop

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#NewRelease #ARC #BDSM #PartOfASeries – It’ll Be An Adventure, Master of the Shadowlands book 15 by Cherise Sinclair

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From NYT & USA Today Bestselling author Cherise Sinclair comes an outstanding addition to the beloved Masters of the Shadowlands series.

The secret of author Murphy’s success is hands-on research.

Murphy loves writing popular Regency thrillers and jumping into new adventures under the guise of research. For one novel, she’d joined a K9 search-and-rescue group—and liked it so much she stayed. But this book… Why had she thought a Regency birching club was a good setting?

The challenge is, she’ll have to return to the Shadowlands.

Years ago, she’d sneaked into the area’s most exclusive, private club. And what had happened to her there…well, she still has nightmares. But she’s healed now, right?

When she gets up her courage to visit the club, the owner hands her over to Master Saxon.

Master Saxon is handsome, powerful, and dominant. The veterinarian has a gorgeous smile, a trust-me voice, and does Search and Rescue with his canine helper, Sherlock. In the Shadowlands, he’s known as the Viking god. For years, he’s avoided serious relationships. A quiet, little author can’t possibly slip past his defenses. Even if he does adore her books.

Master Saxon guided her into the dungeon. “If I birch you extra hard, will that get you to write faster?”
Her mouth dropped open at his wicked grin, then his words registered. “No!”

Note: Full-length, sizzling-hot novel with no cliff hanger and no cheating. A protective, dominant hero. A vulnerable, intelligent heroine. Page-turning adventure, sigh-worthy romance, hilarious girl-gang moments…and an adorable, fluffy dog.

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Review by Twinsie Angie

I was given this book by the author for an honest review.

LAWD!!  I am so excited to read Saxon.  I mean “huge Viking” was the description I read, and it love at first paragraph…sorry Marcus don’t be jealous, ok?  You’re still #1 in my heart but a girl can look.

Saxon and Murphy were quite a pair.  Saxon having no interest in “Love” because women always want him for who he is vs him.  Murphy has always led a life with constant put downs and hurt by those who “love” her. To say they have issues is an understatement.

These two meet and have a chemistry until….well when you don’t know the lifestyle Saxton is in you can mistake things….dang it Gabi talk to your Master.  Any who, when the have a 2nd encounter, they seem to be interested ….  The chemistry is amazing.  Saxton is delicious as all the Shadowland Masters are…amIright???

I really enjoyed this book.  They both realized simple acts really show your intentions for someone.  Words don’t matter like actions do.  Saxton and Murphy both go out for their way with actions for the other.

As always, we gotta have some issues …..Dang skanks.  Dang family.  Dang Trauma.

I was totally in love with this new couple.  I, of course, loved seeing Master Marcus in a lot of the book plus all the other couples.  The updates continue for all the couples like Sally and Andrea!!

This series is like coming home to good friends.  I look forward to each and every single one.

Cherise Sinclair

A New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, she’s renowned for writing heart-wrenching romances with laugh-out-loud dialogue, alpha males, and absolutely sizzling sex.

I met my dearheart when vacationing in the Caribbean. Now I won’t say it was love at first sight. Actually since he stood over me, enjoying the view down my swimsuit top, I might have been a tad peeved—as well as attracted. But although we were together less than two days and lived on opposite sides of the country, love can’t be corralled by time or space.

We’ve now been married for many, many years. (And he still looks down my swimsuit tops.)

Nowadays, I live in the west with this obnoxious, beloved husband and a seventy-pound lap-puppy. I’m a gardener, and I love nurturing small plants until they’re big and healthy and productive…and ripping defenseless weeds out by the roots when I’m angry. I enjoy thunderstorms, collecting eggs from the chickens, and visiting the local brewery for the darkest, maltiest beer on tap. My favorite way to spend an evening is curled up on a couch next to the master of my heart, watching the fire, reading, and…well…if you’re reading my books, you obviously know what else happens in front of fires.

Novella, Opposites Attract, YA

#WOTR23 #YA #SecretAdmirer #seriesStarter – Dear McKinnon, Love Notes book 1 by Danielle Keil

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Dear McKinnon (Love Notes, #1)

Everyone knows what it means to have a teal envelope taped to their locker on the first day of the month.

Everyone except new girl McKinnon Gregory.

The envelope is the start of a monthly tradition called the Secret Admirers, and something McKinnon never thought she’d see.

To her surprise– and everyone else’s– the teal envelope is taped to her locker on March first.

McKinnon only has one month to figure out the clues. But she barely knows anyone, which makes it infinitely harder to determine her secret admirer’s identity.

Will she figure it out before the month’s over?
And if she does, will the guy she’s fallen for through letters be just as amazing in person?

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Review by Twinsie Angie

I purchased this book.

I am going to start this review by saying your girl here doesn’t read YA.  Nothing against it but I just don’t and haven’t in a long long time. However, this author is about the sweetest and most adorable person in the whole dang world.  I was up on all the books I needed to read and said LET’S DO THIS!!!

I purchased this book and dove right in annnnnd I was hooked.  I freaking LOVED IT!!  I thought the premise of the series was cute and totally enjoyed the “new girl” getting the first letter.

McKinnon/Macks was the new girl who pretty much kept to herself and kept her head down.  She was quiet, shy and totally the book nerd you picture.  She is like WHUUUU when she is given the first letter.  Her bestie Skye was cracking me up.  She was so funny and totally what I would have been like through the process.

The story is sweet and the fact Macks and “Charlie” start to form a great letter friendship that turns to trusting friendship and then a possible romantic relationship.  Loved it!!  I had to admit I was going between 2 guys on the story.  I wasn’t totally sure who the guy was and when it was revealed…my heart was skipping beats.  I mean this was it.  That was the time for Macks to decide what she does….does she accept him or not???

Seriously I enjoyed the story 110%.  I will be picking up the others and reading when I can because I want to see Spencer’s book!!

Danielle Keil grew up and spent the majority of her life in the Chicagoland area. A recent transplant, she is enjoying the Mississippi life, especially the pool in her backyard.
Danielle is happily married for over 10 years, and has two young children, a daughter and a son, who are exact replicas of her and her husband.
She also is a fur mom to their Corgi, Cozmo, who loves barking, mud, and peanut butter.
Danielle’s love language is gifts, her Ennegram is a 9w1, and she loves everything purple.
The way to her heart is through coffee, chocolate and tacos (extra guac).
Find Danielle on social media– @daniellekeil on Instagram, and @authordaniellek on Facebook. She’s a social media addict, so she’d love to be friends!

Author Interviews, Author Spotlight

#WOTR23 #attendinauthor – Lisa Caviness

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Lisa Caviness

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

My name is Lisa Caviness. I write suspense books with a romantic flavor. My favorite books to read are romance young adult adventures and, of course, suspense and thrillers. I live in Indiana with my husband, three daughters, and precious cat.

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

In many ways the first book in a series is harder because it sets the tone and story world for the entire series. This book is critical because if it doesn’t resonate with the readers, they aren’t likely to continue the series. On the other hand, the remainder of the books in the series must maintain the tenor of the story and carry the plot and characters arcs toward a satisfying conclusion.

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

I keep things fresh by coming up with new twists and bringing in interesting characters. It’s hard work but I feel that if I can be drawn into new characters and plots then the readers will be as well.

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

I have learned the importance of stepping away from a project for short breaks. I’d also recommend staying organized and creating weekly, monthly and even yearly goals to help plan projects.

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

2 hours

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

My favorite character is Walker Mumfrey/Reid Patterson from my Order series because he was genuine and quirky. I had a lot of fun writing this character.

What are your social links?

Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/lisa-caviness
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LisaCaviness1
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisaCavinessWriter
Amazon Author page: www.amazon.com/author/lisacaviness
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/14668568.Lisa_Caviness
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisacaviness1/
Newsletter link: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/r1l3r7

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www.amazon.com/author/lisacaviness

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Holiday Book/Novella, Vampire

#WOTR23 #Novella #Vampire #Paranormal – The Vampire Who Saved Christmas by Sophie Stern

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The Vampire Who Saved Christmas

One human. One vampire. One collection of missing blood.

Juniper James is working at the Rose Valley Blood Bank when something goes terribly wrong: a collection of blood is stolen, which means an upcoming surgery they’re supposed to supply blood for isn’t going to be able to happen. Suspicion is instantly cast upon Edward Sparrow – the tall, lanky man who runs the blood bank.

Juniper knows that Edward couldn’t have possibly stolen all of that blood, and she also knows that he’s a vampire.

Now Juniper and Edward have to team up to solve the mystery and save the day before Christmas is ruined for one little boy.

Will they be able to save Christmas?

The Vampire Who Saved Christmas takes place in the same world as ROSE VALLEY VAMPIRES by Sophie Stern. This is a spicy quick read featuring a snarky vampire and the human who falls for him. Standalone. Guaranteed HEA. For more vampires by Sophie Stern, check out Megan Slays Vampires or Sweet Nightmares: The Vampire’s Melody.

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Review by Twinsie Angie

I was given this book for an honest review.

OK Look.  I love Sophie.  Period.  End of Story.  I absolutely adore all of her books from her novellas to her long novels.  I also love her other pen name for the same reasons…her books are full of hope, promise, and love.  Her books vibe is much like her personal vibe.  Meet her and you will love her even more like I do.

Ok this book was so stinking fun.  A vampire, Ed, is totally not doing a good job hiding the fact he is a vampire according to his work mate, Juniper who he also mega crushes on.

Juniper and Ed are tap dancing around their feelings fearing the other will reject them because she isn’t young and stick thin or he isn’t HUMAN.  When they have a casual conversation, he turns jealous.  He needs her in his life but how.  Juniper is annoyed with her friend, and mad of her dreams, wont trust her with anything.

When the place they work is robbed they both had to share some things that make everything between then muuuuch better *Wink*  Again this was such a fun and sexy novella.  Its everything you need and want for a quick hour long read.

Sophie Stern writes contemporary and paranormal romance <3 Visit her on Facebook for frequent updates!

Author Interviews, Author Spotlight

#WOTR23 #attendingauthor – Jennifer Laslie

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Jennifer Laslie

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

My name is Jennifer Laslie. I write paranormal romance and young adult. I’ve recently switched my young adult books to a pen name, Jenna Laslie. I moved to Utah four years ago. The mountains are absolutely gorgeous out here. Everyday, I get to look out my office window and gaze at them.

I’m also a crazy cat lady, but that’s okay, because I’m married! Besides all the fur-children in my house, I have two sons. One still lives with us and the other moved back to Kentucky a couple years ago.

When I’m not working or writing, you can find me crafting, reading, or drinking coffee.

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

I think it’s an overall thing. You have to get the whole series arc down. Sometimes it can be hard to make it all cohesive. So I’m going to say the others after the first book.

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

Don’t hoard covers. Period. It’s what gets you into trouble. HAHA!

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

Not enough lately. These past few years, the world has gone downhill, but I’m slowly getting back on my feet and hope to write at least during the week after the day job.

What are your social links?

http://www.facebook.com/authorjlaslie
https://www.instagram.com/nytemirage
http://www.twitter.com/authorjlaslie
https://www.bookbub.com/authors/jennifer-laslie
http://www.subscribepage.com/jenniferlaslie
https://www.goodreads.com/nytemirage
https://books2read.com/ap/xe2gvR/Jennifer-Laslie
https://www.amazon.com/J.-Laslie/e/B00NCJV6Z4
 tiktok.com/@authorjenniferlaslie

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Author Interviews, Author Spotlight

#WOTR23 #attendingauthor – Piper Mackenzie

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Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Piper Mackenzie – New Author and book enthusiast

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

The first as I wanted there to be hints to the upcoming books hidden in the story.

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

shoulder shrug. lol My ideas usually come to me in dreams

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

Don’t let it consume your life – some of the best stories come from experiences

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

2-3 hours

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

Katie in The Experiment – Her personality is very similar to my own.

If any of your books were to be made into a movie, who are the celebrities that would star in it? What book and who?

My only published book is The Experiment, the first in its series, but I have several in the works. The second coming out soon along with some stand alone stories. But the Experiment would be the one I would choose. As for the celebrities, that is tough. I picture a jacked Paul Wesley as Grayson, and maybe Hayden Panetierre as Katie? Jacob Elordi would be Joe, and Maggie would be Madelaine Petsch.

What is your definition of success?

Someone saying that they can relate to my stories. 🙂 I try to write what I believe a person would truly feel in any given situation.

What are your social links?

You can find me on facebook – Piper Mackenzie Author – https://www.facebook.com/piper.mackenzie.94402
I’m on Instagram – Piper Mackenzie
Tiktok – @pipermackenzie467
Pinterest I have several Boards for each of my books of what and who I picture. @pipermackenziebooks
My website is pipermackenzie.com or you can check me out on BookBub, Good Reads, or Amazon

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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.

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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.

New Release

#NewRelease #releaseday #Contemporary #DoubleReview – End of Story by Kylie Scott

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End of Story

New York Times bestselling sensation Kylie Scott’s sexy, smart and unconventional opposites-attract love story looks at what happens when fate refuses to give up on what’s meant to be…

When Susie Bowen inherits a charming fixer-upper from her aunt, she’s excited to start living her best HGTV life. But when she opens the door to find that her contractor is none other than her ex’s best friend, Lars—the same man who witnessed their humiliating public breakup six months ago—she isn’t exactly eager to have anyone around whose alliance is with the enemy. But beggars can’t be choosers, and the sooner the repairs are done, the sooner she can get back to embracing singledom.

Things go from awkward to unbelievable when Lars discovers a divorce certificate hidden in a wall and dated ten years in the future—with both their names on it. It couldn’t possibly be real…could it? As Susie and Lars work to unravel the document’s origins, the impossibility of a spark between them suddenly doesn’t seem so far-fetched. But would a relationship between them be doomed before it’s even begun?

“Sweet and spicy—the unique setup, top-notch banter and charming enigma had me hooked.” —Anna E. Collins, author of Love at First Spite

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Review by Twinsie Angie

I was given this book for an honest review.

I, like most readers, am a huge Kylie fan.  I look forward to her releases and can’t wait to get an ARC.  I am very blessed to be allowed each and every ARC I have gotten.  I was excited for the premise of this book.  A divorce paper is found in a house with the date 10 years in the future.  I am a huge paranormal fan, so this sounded cool. Sounded fun.

I started to story with a lot of excitement.  I went in ready to laugh at the snark and banter we all love and expect. I gotta say this book seemed a bit lacking in what I hoped.  The book for me seemed a bit long winded in parts.  It felt like we relived the same conversations at times.  I also feel like the paranormal sounding angle wasn’t really there.  I will admit maybe me thinking/hoping for more of a paranormal angle took away from the enjoyment of the story.

Now I will say I enjoyed the characters Lars and Susie.  It was fun to read and see them building while trying to figure out what in the heck about the certificate.  They couple were sweet and the epilogue was great.   I am sure I will be in the minority with my review.  But I think I wanted something a little bit different.

I was given this book for an honest review. 

I absolutely love Kylie Scott and enjoyed the Stage Dive series and Zombie books. I was so excited and honored to get this on as an ARC. After reading the synopsis I was ready to find out how this divorce certificate dated ten years in the future got in the wall. I thought we are going to have a mystery to solve and could we have some spiritual being involved but nope just the mystery of the document. 

I enjoyed the characters in this book. I liked Lars and Susie even though they seemed to run in circles at times. However I really enjoyed Lars’s brother, Tore, and Susie’s bestie, Cleo, they were funny and I enjoyed the scenes they were in. Of course we also had those characters you don’t enjoy cough cough Aaron really what a douche. The story line was good. I have not read one like this before. I liked the idea of an acquaintance to lovers with a bit of mystery tossed in. I do have to say I did put the book down a few times just because it seemed like I was reading the same thing over again.  

I will always be a Kylie Scott fan and will read anything she writes. There are always some great one liners and funny moments with her characters. You cannot help but love them. I will say I am intrigued by Tore and Cleo and would love a book about them.

Kylie Scott

Kylie is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today best-selling, Audie Award winning Romance author.

Author Interviews, Author Spotlight

#WOTR23 #attendingauthor – Darlene Kuncytes

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Darlene M. Kuncytes

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Darlene Kuncytes. I am from Northeast Ohio, born and raised. I live just East of the CLE! I’m a total coffee addict and animal lover who would adopt and save them all if I could! I have loved reading and writing since I can remember. I never wanted to be a princess or a ballerina, I wanted to be Stephen King! lol I love hanging with friends and am fiercely loyal to those I love. I’ve got your back! I am living my dream of being a published author and can not even begin to express how much my readers mean to me!

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

The first one. It has to set the tone for the ones that follow.

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

I think it stays fresh when the personalities of the characters differ in a lot of ways. And even though it continues a story, the next book has to tell a story that can also stand on its own in so many ways. Different situations and different storylines that intersect is key.

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

Write what you love and LOVE what you write. Be true to the muses in your heart and head.

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

Right now, NOT ENOUGH! lol But I try to write as much as I can. It varies for me depending on what else is going on at the time. Life has a great way of interfering with my writing time.

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

That’s a really hard one. I love all my characters. In ways, they are each a part of me. But, if I had to choose, I’d say Kat from A Wolf’s Savage Embrace. She is a total smartass, and I love that she would give up anything for those she loves.

If any of your books were to be made into a movie, who are the celebrities that would star in it? What book and who?

Oh wow. That is a great question. I would love to see I’ll Be Seeing You made into a movie. I love the fire between the two characters. As for who would play them…wow. I just can’t think of any celebrity. Maybe Jennifer Lawrence for Katherine, but for the male lead. Wow, that’s really hard, because I have a picture of Cole in my head and not a celebrity that matches it.

What is your definition of success?

Having people love what I do. The stories I tell. There is nothing more satisfying than having someone contact me to say that one of my books touched them and made them fall in love. And that they can’t wait to read more.

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

Just to keep reading. TV is easy, and it’s great to binge watch programs and such, but nothing compares to losing yourself in a book. To entering a world that you help create with the author. I can picture my characters in my head, but the really cool thing is that a reader may picture someone entirely different and that is what it’s all about. I may write the books, but a readers imagination helps to bring them alive and that is so freaking cool!

What are your social links?

Website: www.DarleneKuncytes.com
Amazon Author Page – http://amzn.com/e/B00BIO0EJY
Facebook fan page – https://www.facebook.com/AVampiresSavingEmbrace/
Facebook author page – https://www.facebook.com/darlene.kuncytes?fref=ts
BookBub – https://www.bookbub.com/authors/darlene-kuncytes
Google – https://plus.google.com/u/0/113966820170828537573/posts
Pinterest – https://www.pinterest.com/vampsgirl13/
Newsletter – http://eepurl.com/bLp3CP

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