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#WOTR25 #AttendingAuthor #AuthorInterview – April Decton

April Decton

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

April Decton, besides the author title, I’m a mom, grandma (8), and great-grandma (6). But they all call me Mawmaw. I still work full-time in a medical field and own a travel agency (I operate from home for clients that didn’t want to let me go).

How did you hear about this event?

I’ve been involved in author events since 2016 (addiction!). Several author friends were slated for 2023, making me aware of this annual event!

How many years have you attended?

2025 will be my first to attend, and as an author!

What genres do you write?

Sweet Contemporary Romance

What is a book of yours you wish more people read?

I’ve now written 8 books. Never intended to be a writer/author. So “This is Us” is special, because I fought writing the story for almost 5 years. It’s what started it all.

What is one fun fact about you?

When I was growing up (in the 70’s) I wanted to be a gogo dancer for the Monkeys! LOL

Oh, I was a teen queen for 14-months! I have the queenly wave down!

What are your social links?

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100079685655503

What are you buy links?

Writersonriver.com

#WOTR25 #attendingauthor #AuthorInterview – Eileen Troemel

Eileen Troemel

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Hi! I’m Eileen Troemel. I’m a midwest girl! I grew up on a farm in Wisconsin and am the youngest of six. Aside from writing, I love to read and will read almost any genre, research genealogy, crochet, watch movies, and spend time with my family. I’ve got three adult daughters and six grand fur babies (all cats).

How did you hear about this event?

My middle daughter is a book dragon. She introduced me to this event as a reader and we just loved the energy at this event.

How many years have you attended?

We’ve attended for three years as readers and 2025 will be my first time as an author.

What genres do you write?

I write under three names – Eileen Troemel (obviously), Ava M Taylor, and RJ Stone. RJ Stone I have a few children’s books. Ava M Taylor is sensuous and steamy erotic romance. I tend to write in scifi fantasy, paranormal, contemporary genres. I do often use the Why Choose trope. Eileen Troemel has a variety of genres. Contemporary, scifi / fantasy, alternate history, historical (if you count the 90s as historical), paranormal, and poetry. I also have a meditation book out and lots of crochet patterns.

What is a book of yours you wish more people read?

Seven Sisters. It’s an alien invasion, post apocalyptic, romance. It has a large cast and it’s a meshing of the two cultures while the alien males are trying to find their mates.

What is one fun fact about you?

While I love trees and nature, it does not love me. I’m allergic to a variety of trees and grasses.

What are your social links?

Eileen https://linktr.ee/eileentroemel

Ava https://linktr.ee/avamtaylor

What are you buy links?

Eileen https://www.amazon.com/Eileen-Troemel/e/B00JL4OXLS

Ava https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00NT6R0BE

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#WOTR25 #AuthorInterview #AttendingAuthor – Christy Pastore

Christy Pastore

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

I’m Christy Pastore and I write sexy, contemporary romance books that contain no nonsense (mostly) heroines and swoony gentleman with a naughty side. I live in central Indiana with my hubby, Kevin and our three loveable cats, Cheeto, Dorito, and Brew. In addition to being a cat mom, I love graphic tees, I’ll never say no to French fries and champagne, and you can always count on me to be on top of celebrity news.

How did you hear about this event?

I was invited. A friend of mine also told me this is her absolute favorite book signing.

How many years have you attended?

I’m a newbie! First timer.

What genres do you write?

Contemporary Romance

What is a book of yours you wish more people read?

Royal Gentleman

What is one fun fact about you?

Drake Hogestyn aka John Black from Days of Our Lives called me on the phone once.

What are your social links?

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/christypastore/
Author FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/ChristyPastoreAuthor/
FB Reader Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/classylitchicks/
BookbBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/christy-pastore

What are you buy links?

https://bit.ly/AuthorChristyPastore

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#WOTR25 #authorinterview #Attendingauthor – Ruthie Henrick

Ruthie Henrick

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

I’m Ruthie Henrick and I recently became a full-time author, which is so exciting! Readers are going to love the books I have lined up for the coming year.

How did you hear about this event?

social media raves 🙂

How many years have you attended?

this will be my first

What genres do you write?

I write small town romcom and sports romance

What is a book of yours you wish more people read?

Heart of Dixie kicks off the Kissing Creek series. I just love all the characters in it!

What is one fun fact about you?

I sleep with my blinds open so I can wake up with the sun. I love the very early hours of the morning.

What are your social links?


Website: www.ruthiehenrick.com (under construction)
Newsletter signup: https://bit.ly/RuthieNLSignup
Instagram: https://instagram.com/ruthiehenrick
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ruthiehenrick
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RuthieHenrick
Facebook Reader Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/RuthiesHopelessRomantics/
Goodreads: http://bit.ly/RuthieHenrickGR
BookBub:https://www.bookbub.com/authors/ruthie-henrick

What are your buy links?

http://amzn.to/XHh0Oo

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#WOTR25 #AttendingAuthor #AuthorInterview – Carla Luna

Carla Luna

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Carla Luna – I write contemporary romance with a dollop of humor and a pinch of spice. As a former archaeologist, I still dream of traveling to far-off places, but now I channel my wanderlust into my stories, which are all set in fun locations.

How did you hear about this event?

Facebook

How many years have you attended?

I have never attended before, but I’m excited for 2025!

What genres do you write?

Contemporary romance, romantic comedy

What is a book of yours you wish more people read?

Troy Story – it has romance, intrigue, archaeology, and a great setting (Turkey).

What is one fun fact about you?

I collect hotel soaps! I’ve been collecting them since I was 8, and I now have over 215 soaps from hotels all over the world.

What are your social links?

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

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

Website: https://www.carlalunabooks.com

What are you buy links?

Writersontheriver.com

#WOTR25 #AttendingAuthor #AuthorInterview #MajorEventSponsor – Jen Talty

Jen Talty

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

I never know how to answer this question! I have three kids. My oldest, a daughter, is in her last year of medical school. She’s 33. She traveled the globe and was in the Peace Corps before she decided to become a doctor. I also have two boys. 31 and 27. They are both married. I’m a simple girl. I can boil my passions down to three things. My family. My writing. My love for being on the water. I was born and raised on the water. I raised my children on the water. The very first big ticked my husband and I purchased together (at 19!) was a boat. The call to the water is strong. It is truly my happy place. I will often sit on my dock or take my boat out on the waterways and mix my passions for water and writing. I get so much inspiration from the water’s sounds, smells, and rhythm. It calms me. It brings me peace. Settles my soul.

How did you hear about this event?

I have been attending for a few years now. It is truly one of my favorite events. I believe I first heard of it through another author friend.

How many years have you attended?

This will be my third year!

What genres do you write?

I write Contemporary Romance, Small-town romance, Military Romance, and dabble a little in Paranormal Romance. I’ve been writing since 2003 and my first book (IN TWO WEEKS) was published in 2007.

What is a book of yours you wish more people read?

This is a tough one. I think I’m going to have to go with An Inconvenient Flame.

What is one fun fact about you?

I’m dyslexic. I had no idea until I was I believe 19. Oddly enough, I had flunked 10th grade English. Twice! With the same teacher. And that was after years of struggling through school. And not just in English and reading. But with math and every other subject. I was actually lucky to have graduated HS and college wasn’t going to be in the cards. I tried community college, but failed most of my classes. I got a job answering phones through a family friend. To be honest, I thought what my teachers had told me all through school was true. I was just stupid. Slow. Not capable of much. Until my boss, who was tried of not being able to read my handwriting, asked me if I was dyslexic. He told me his son was. He paid for me to be tested. Even paid for me to take a couple of classes to overcome it. At twenty-one I went back to college. At twenty-four, I graduated with a degree in Business Education. But the best part was that I had fell in love with reading during an elective lit course. My professor even told me I had a unique writing gift. I laughed. filed it away and went about my business. I taught for a few years. Had babies. Then one day, after reading every romance novel at the local small bookstore, I thought to myself, I can do this. So I did. Even though, I’m dyslexic. It’s often hard for me, but I think it’s the funnest and proudest part of me.

What are your social links?

Amazon
https://amazon.com/author/jentalty

Bookbub
https://www.bookbub.com/authors/jen-talty

FACEBOOK- the Talty Crew
https://www.facebook.com/groups/191706547909047/

GOODREADS
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/2899568.Jen_Talty

INSTAGRAM
https://instagram.com/jen_talty

Facebook personal
https://www.facebook.com/JenTaltyRomanceAuthor

Facebook Author
https://www.facebook.com/AuthorJenTalty/

https://www.tiktok.com/@jentaltyauthor

What are you buy links?

https://amazon.com/author/jentalty

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#WOTR25 #AttendingAuthor #AuthorInterview #EventSponsor – Gia Cobie

Gia Cobie

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Hi, I’m Gia Cobie, and I write romantic suspense with protective heroes, strong heroines, action and danger, lots of twists and turns, and plenty of sweet and steamy moments. I’m not just a writer, but also a librarian, which means I spend my days (and nights) surrounded by books! I live in upstate NY with my husband and small crew of pets, and I love to include nearby locations in my stories!

How did you hear about this event?

Facebook posts from attending readers and authors

How many years have you attended?

This is my first year!

What genres do you write?

Romantic suspense (and I have a PNR series)

What is a book of yours you wish more people read?

Saved from Revenge. It’s where everything starts!

What is one fun fact about you?

For a while, I owned a used bookstore. It was the coolest job ever! Free books whenever I wanted!

What are your social links?

https://www.facebook.com/GiaCobie/

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/23096300.Gia_Cobie

https://cobiegia.wixsite.com/giacobie

https://www.tiktok.com/@giacobie

https://www.instagram.com/giacobie/

https://www.bookbub.com/profile/gia-cobie

What are you buy links?

https://www.amazon.com/author/giacobie

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#WOTR25 #AttendingAuthor #AuthorInterview – D.V. Fischer

D.V. Fischer

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

DV Fischer (Danielle) I have 2 dogs and 1 cat, live in Sheldon, Ia, and writing is my full time job. When I’m not writing, I’m chasing after my kids and all their activities. We are a sports and outdoor family. I also enjoy working out, even if I don’t look like it 🤣

How did you hear about this event?

Polly

How many years have you attended?

This is my first year

What genres do you write?

Mainly romance, but I do have a few paranormal romances

What is a book of yours you wish more people read?

Bed of Roses and Field of Lilies – the Bouquet of Lies Duet

What is one fun fact about you?

I only eat with a fork

What are your social links?

https://www.facebook.com/share/UBw3aCrCBGJbqd5U/

https://www.instagram.com/dvfischerauthor

https://www.instagram.com/dvfischerauthor

What are you buy links?

Www.dvfischer.com has all my links

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#WOTR25 #AttendingAuthor #AuthorInterview – Joel Shoemaker

Joel  Shoemaker

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Joel Shoemaker has been a librarian for a decade and a magician for three! He lives in central Illinois with his husband, a frog, a colony of cherry shrimp, and his dog, Maximus. He consumes an inordinate amount of cheese.

How did you hear about this event?

This is my second year! I believe I first heard about it from my friend and half-table mate, Jackie Lawson!

How many years have you attended?

2

What genres do you write?

LGBTQIA+ affirming faith stories seem to be what I keep coming back to, but my work is also simply humor, as in my anthology about teeth.

What is a book of yours you wish more people read?

My newest book is a picture book called Silas on Sundays! I’ve written two sequels for Silas and so I hope people read it and KEEP reading. 🙂

What is one fun fact about you?

A fun fact about me is that I just learned what happens when you put Dawn in your dishwasher. Do NOT put Dawn in your dishwasher, is what I learned…

What are your social links?

https://www.facebook.com/shoemakermagicianauthor

https://www.instagram.com/magicianactor

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21950012.Joel_Shoemaker

What are you buy links?

Writersontheriver.com

#WOTR25 #AttendingAuthor #AuthorInterview – Heather Long

Heather Long

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Hi, I’m Heather Long. I love books. Not just a little bit, but a lot. Books were my best friends when I was growing up. Books didn’t care if I was new to a town or to a class. They were always there, my trustiest of companions. Until they turned on me and said I had to write them.

I can tell you that my own personal happily ever after included writing books. I’ve always said that an HEA is a work in progress. It’s true in my marriage, my friendships, and in my career. I am constantly nurturing my muse as we dive into new tales, new tropes, new characters and more.

How did you hear about this event?

I’d heard about it via friends who attended

How many years have you attended?

This will be my first! I am so excited!

What genres do you write?

Contemporary Romance, Paranormal, Romantasy, Reverse Harem, Military, and Dark Romance

What is a book of yours you wish more people read?

The Bay Ridge Royals series 🙂 Starts with Shamelessly Loyal.

What is one fun fact about you?

I am a fount of random (sometimes useless) trivia. I just love collecting facts.

What are your social links?

Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/HeathersPack
Facebook Author Page: https://facebook.com/HeatherLongAuthor
Instagram: https://instagram.com/HeatherVLong
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@HeatherLongAuthor

What are you buy links?

Writersontheriver.com