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Writers on the River Volunteer Spotlight on Addie LeClear #WOTR25

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Hey friends! We, The Twinsie Girls (Angie, Melinda, JM, Kelly, Tenise, and Dee) thought it was time to shine a light on all of the wonderful volunteers who have played their part in making Writers on the River such a successful event year after year. As we come down from our book signing highs from July and start to prepare for 2025, YEAR 10, we wanted to see what some of the people behind the scenes have to say about Writers on the River.

Today we are chatting with Addie. Another first time volunteer who also learned the ropes from the one and only Dakota Johnson! Heres what she had to say about Writers on the River…

Was this your first WotR? If no, how many have you attended?
this was my first
How long have you been a volunteer?
this was my first time
How far did you travel to get to the event?
i traveled 6 hours
How many new books did you bring home?
1
Do you participate in the raffle? If yes, did you take any baskets home this year?
i did not
Do you have a highlight or special memory from WotR24 you would like to share?
being able to talk to the authors and listening to them explain they’re book was great
What do you enjoy most about being a volunteer?
putting together the raffle baskets was fun
Well that is all for today, check back all month long for more Writers on the River reader and volunteer spotlights.
SAVE THE DATE
Tickets for for the 10th annual Writers on the River go on sale November 4, 2024!
For event location, dates, times, list of 2025 attending authors, and other important information, please follow the link below to the event web page.
Fireman, New Release, Part of a Series, Review

#review #partofaseries Silas (Station 47 5) by Lauren Runow

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Kara
I moved to Nashville to follow my dreams of being a country music singer.
Who would have ever thought that I’d meet the love of my life at one of my first shows.
His enthusiasm for my music is evident, but when he gets his sister to invite all of her college friends to my next show, my music career isn’t the only thing soaring through the night.

Silas
I always wanted to be a firefighter, but I never knew how much of a toll it would take on my personal life.
Finding the one took a back seat early on, and the thought of having kids was absolutely out of the question. I’ve seen too much heartache and would never put myself through the possibility of losing someone I love.
I’m used to being the hero in everyone else’s story, but I never knew just how much I needed a hero of my own until I met her.

Silas is a standalone novel in the Station 47 series shared with seven other amazing authors. It is a surprise baby, country music, and found family novel with some sweet, emotional, and spicy times.

Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/214927845-silas?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=rgCczUeK4P&rank=47

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Review by Twinsie Dee

i was given this book by the author for an honest review

Another heart is set on fire in the station as Silas found himself at the bar after a rough call and spotted a gorgeous girl setting up her set that the March brothers had for entertainment at their bar. Kara is a nanny by day and an up-and-coming county singer after all that’s why she moved to Nashville, she wants her dream to come true, but she knows it’s a cutthroat industry but that’s it could be all worth it in the end. But even though she was warned in a joking manner that some of the firefighters that come into the bar can be trouble Silas wasn’t one that she was warned about. Will these two get the chance to write a beautiful love song everyone wants to hear, or will the lyrics be full of fire and hate, follow their journey through the flames of their relationship and what happens when the sirens go off.

Lauren Runow is the author of multiple Adult Contemporary Romance novels, some more dirty than others. When Lauren isn’t writing, you’ll find her listening to music, at her local CrossFit, reading, or at the baseball field with her boys. Her only vice is coffee, and she swears it makes her a better mom!

Lauren is a graduate from the Academy of Art in San Francisco and is the founder and co-owner of the community magazine she and her husband publish. She is a proud Rotarian, helps run a local non-profit kids science museum, and was awarded Woman of the Year from Congressman Garamendi. She lives in Northern California with her husband and two sons.

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Writers on the River Volunteer Spotlight on Brianne Jones #WOTR25

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Hey friends! We, The Twinsie Girls (Angie, Melinda, JM, Kelly, Tenise, and Dee) thought it was time to shine a light on all of the wonderful volunteers who have played their part in making Writers on the River such a successful event year after year. As we come down from our book signing highs from July and start to prepare for 2025, YEAR 10, we wanted to see what some of the people behind the scenes have to say about Writers on the River.

 
 
Today we are chatting with Brianne Jones. A first time volunteer who learned the ropes from the one and only, Kodi Johnson. 
 
Was this your first WotR? If no, how many have you attended?
Yes, it was my first.
 
How long have you been a volunteer?
This was my first year
 
How far did you travel to get to the event?
About 5 1/2 hours (from Michigan)
 
How many new books did you bring home?
11
 
Do you participate in the raffle? If yes, did you take any baskets home this year?
Yes and no
 
Do you have a highlight or special memory from WotR24 you would like to share?
Nothing specific but overall such a wonderful experience!
 
What do you enjoy most about being a volunteer?
I enjoyed helping out and seeing all of the behind the scenes happening! I also loved seeing how much care and thought goes into this event!
 
Anything else you would like to add?
Overall, the environment was so amazing and the people are phenomenal and I am truly grateful for the experience I had!
 
 
 
 
Well that is all for today, check back all month long for more Writers on the River reader and volunteer spotlights.
 
 
SAVE THE DATE
Tickets for for the 10th annual Writers on the River go on sale November 4, 2024!
For event location, dates, times, list of 2025 attending authors, and other important information, please follow the link below to the event web page.

Extreme Horror, Horror, Standalone

#Review #ExtremeHorror – Call Me Son by Mique Watson

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George Marley has it all: the loving wife, the perfect family, and the job that pays all the bills.

It starts with an innocent chat. What harm could come from entertaining a longing he’d had for years?

He never expected to encounter someone like Chasten. The perfect specimen; the embodiment of all his fantasies come to life. Maybe just one meet-up wouldn’t hurt. After all, what his wife doesn’t know can’ hurt her.

But how far is he willing to go? How will he keep his fantasy a secret? What will he do when he finds out just how dangerous a game he is playing?

Oh boy. Okay so this was a delicious slow burn and something I was not expecting. Mique wrote in the beginning of the book how he hopes this story ruins your day. Lol! I didn’t ruin mine. Nice try. Better luck next time. Challenge accepted, Mique? 😉

Anyway. We meet George, who I instantly didn’t like by the way. He has a good life, a loving wife, a family, two beautiful kids, a successful job but of course, something is missing and he wants more.

George ends up on this app and meets Chasten. We find out that George is into some things that involve someone younger. Did I say how much I did not like him?

One thing leads to another and George and Chasten meet. Things take a turn for the worse and George makes a decision that doesn’t just affect him.

We learn that Chasten isn’t such a sweet kid after all.

Like I said in the beginning, this book was more of a slow burn horror for me and once the “stuff” started happening, it happened fast. It involved a lot of blood, gore, fluids, gore and so on. It was extreme.

I did predict one part and was wondering why George was so surprised when this certain thing was revealed. He clearly didn’t understand who he was dealing with and I was like, “Do you know nothing about the people on the dark web?”

This was another perfect extreme horror by Mique. He compared it to Broken Dolls but I think this one is completely different. Still gruesome with plenty of triggers but definitely a horror masterpiece all on its own!

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Writers on the River Volunteer Spotlight on Penny Perelli #WOTR25 #WOTRFamily

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Hey friends! We, The Twinsie Girls (Angie, Melinda, JM, Kelly, Tenise, and Dee) thought it was time to shine a light on all of the wonderful volunteers who have played their part in making Writers on the River such a successful event year after year. As we come down from our book signing highs from July and start to prepare for 2025, YEAR 10, we wanted to see what some of the people behind the scenes have to say about Writers on the River. 

Today we are chatting with long time volunteer Penny Perelli.
📚Was this your first WotR? If no, how many have you attended?
Every year
📚How long have you been a volunteer?
Since the beginning
📚How far did you travel to get to the event?
15 mins
📚How many new books did you bring home?
6 books this year
📚Do you participate in the raffle? If yes, did you take any baskets home this year?
Yes, no didn’t win one
📚Do you have a highlight or special memory from WotR24 you would like to share?
I’m just so excited that it has become such a big event and so much fun!
📚What do you enjoy most about being a volunteer?
Getting to help my friends and meet new authors.
📚Anything else you would like to add?
I love the event! They do such a great job promoting and making it great for everyone. They go over and beyond!
Well that is all for today. Check back all month long for more Writers on the River Volunteer and Reader spotlights.
SAVE THE DATE
Tickets for the 10th annual Writers on the River go on sale November 4, 2024.
For location dates, times, list of 2025 Attending Authors and other important information please follow the link below to the events web page.
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#WOTR25 #audio – The Perfect Wolf by Elle Boon

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His Perfect Wolf (Mystic Wolves Book 2) by [Elle Boon]

Niall Malik is alpha of the Mystic Wolves. His life revolved around protecting his pack and son. He planned to do this alone until finding an injured woman who stirred more than just his lust.

When Alaina Strop woke in the tattooed arms of a strange wolf shifter, all she could think of was getting closer. Having no memory was a small thing compared to the feelings she had for the growling man. Before she could give her mind and body to him, she needed to find out who she was, and be sure she didn’t belong to another. Though deep in her soul, she knew she was Nialls.

Danger came to Mystic as Alaina’s memory returned and her father came to claim her for another wolf. But Niall, the big bad alpha, had found his perfect wolf, and wasn’t about to let her go, no matter the cost.

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I purchased this audiobook.

I want to start by saying I LOVE Audio.  However, this narration for this book did not do it for me.  I really enjoyed the story, but I would have loved any other voice.  He just couldn’t manage all the difference voices IMO.  This was the first time I have heard his voice so maybe it is different in other stories.

I was very excited when I met Niall in the first book.  SO when I saw he was book 2, I immediately jumped. Niall is a great Alpha.  His pack is his priority.  His needs and wants come second to them and his son.  The son he has with his true mate.  She is gone and he is missing her with everything he has.   Everyone, including his son, is asking when he will remate.  Niall decides to find a woman who will take care of him and his son while he heart wont be fully invested.  Sounds like a great plan Niall…smh.

Alaina is a mess.  Her father tells her she will be mating and mating to a horrible shifter of a man  A man who is meant to destroy her.   Alaina does what any women who do, she runs. She tumbles and lands right in the arms of Niall. The only issue besides her crazy libido, was se doesn’t know why she is there???

I liked Niall and Alaina. I really loved seeing Cora and Zayn from the first book laughing it up at Niall’s distress over his feelings for Alaina.  I also loved seeing more of the old pack alpha advising Niall.  Every alpha needs someone to lean on and Niall had a great support system around him.

The book is a quick read.  I enjoyed the conflict of Alaina’s “intended” and how it all resolved.

Elle Boon is a reader first and foremost…and of course if you know her she’s the crazy lady with purple hair. She’s also a USA Today Bestselling Author who lives in Middle-Merica as she likes to say…with her husband and Kally Kay her black lab who also thinks she’s her writing partner (She happens to sit next to her begging for treats and so takes a lot of credit). She has two amazing kids Jazz and Goob and is a MiMi to one adorable little nugget named Romy or RomyGirl (greatest job EVER) who has totally won over everyone who sees hers (If anyone says a hair bow is too big they’re crazy). She’s known for saying “Bless Your Heart” and dropping lots of F-bombs (I mean lots of F-BOMBS but who is keeping track?).

She loves where this new journey has taken her and has no plans on stopping. She writes what she loves to read, and that’s romance, whether it’s about Navy SEALs, HOT as F**K MC heroes, or paranormal alphas. #dontlookdown is a thing you will need to google. “wink” With all her stories you’re guaranteed a happily ever after, no matter what twisted thing her mind has come up with. Her biggest hope is that after readers have read one of her stories, they fall in love with her characters as much as she does. She loves creating new worlds, and has more stories just waiting to be written. Elle believes in happily ever after and can guarantee you will always get one within the pages of her books.

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Writers on the River Volunteer Spotlight on Robyn Webber #WOTR25 #WOTRFamily

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Hey friends! We, The Twinsie Girls (Angie, Melinda, JM, Kelly, Tenise, and Dee) thought it was time to shine a light on all of the wonderful volunteers who have played their part in making Writers on the River such a successful event year after year. As we come down from our book signing highs from July and start to prepare for 2025, YEAR 10, we wanted to see what some of the people behind the scenes have to say about Writers on the River.

Today we chatting with Robyn Webber.  Writers on the River Head Security and Line Keeper. I just made up the second title but it fits! Before the signing begins, you can find her at the entry to the Dorris Talk greeting all of the guest who are there to hear how Dorris found Thistle Farms, the wonderful charity we all come together to support each July. Then on to the lunch line and finally off to the doors with Angie to countdown to them opening for VIP and then GA. 

🚨Was this your first WotR? If no, how many have you attended?
No. I’ve been to all of them.
 
🚨How long have you been a volunteer?
8 years
 
🚨How far did you travel to get to the event?
About 15 minutes.
 
🚨How many new books did you bring home?
2
 
🚨Do you participate in the raffle? If yes, did you take any baskets home this year?
YES! 4
 
🚨Do you have a highlight or special memory from WotR24 you would like to share?
All the moments.
 
🚨What do you enjoy most about being a volunteer?
Hanging out with everyone and making sure my jobs are done well.
 
🚨Anything else you would like to add?
I just love that we raise money for a great charity.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Well that is all for today. Check back all month long for more reader and volunteer spotlights.
 
SAVE THE DATE
Tickets for the 10th annual Writers on the River go on sale November 4, 2024.
For location dates, times, list of 2025 Attending Authors and other important information please follow the link below to the events web page.
 
 

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#twinsieoftheday – Remote by Lisa Acerbo

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When technology fulfills every dream, reality is a nightmare. But where can one rebel hide when even her thoughts might not be her own?

Below the streets of New State, the Grounders fight to remain free of the technological control of the world above. When dusk falls, Wren risks her life by entering the capital city as a raider to secure resources for the rebellion. Each step further inside puts her life in jeopardy from New State’s deadliest weapons – Phantoms. More machine than human, tortured until devoid of emotion and caring, Phantoms have only one objective. Kill. And they do it with exacting precision.

Wren is good at her job as a raider and committed to the cause until she meets Codex, a New State citizen who doesn’t quite fit her preconceived expectations. After a couple of awkward encounters, he shows her the meaning of hooking up—a computer simulation that allows people to live out their fantasies—without the complication of emotional entanglements or physical reality. But what Wren feels for Codex is very real. And it’s punishable by death.

As she and Codex grow closer, Wren convinces him to leave New State for the underground. But unrest between New State and the Grounders escalates, and Phantoms move in to destroy her world. Nothing goes as Wren planned. Families are arrested, loyalties are strained, and Wren’s forced to choose between her people and her feelings. The wrong choice could mean the end of her people, and reality could slip away—forever…

  • ★★★★★ Science Fiction, Romance, and Lots of Action – Remote is one of those books that just hooks you from the first page… – Voracious Reader
  • ★★★★★ Enjoyable & Innovative Novel – Enjoyable Sci-Fi Romance that I highly recommend….5 stars. Overall, novel was well-paced, characters are well-developed, and story is detailed but not too verbose. Although the relationship that emerges between [Codey] and [Wren] is predictable, it did not feel forced or rushed. – Janine
  • ★★★★★ Remote is quite the page turner! – A unique and intriguing blend of science fiction and adventure that really engages the reader and makes one think long after the last page. This book is in the YA genre but will appeal to readers of all ages – there’s honestly someting for everyone. It also is poised for further installments and here’s hoping we can delve into this thrilling world soon again. – Frank T

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Review by Brandy

I received this book for an honest review.

The world building in this book is really good peeps. It may be a disturbing prediction of the future
though. So many are dependent or addicted to their phones or other tech that even now there is a
growing concern over the disconnect between people, and kids having trouble dealing with how to
interact with their peers.
In this book people have become completely dependent on tech and barely come back to reality. They
are allowed to do anything they want while in cyberspace but must be almost perfect citizens when not
hooked up. Those in control make tech upgrades the most desirable things to have and people get
artificial limbs to be better at their jobs or for cosmetic purposes. Grounders refuse to live hooked up all
the time and get chips implanted in their brains. This book really brings in to focus the question of how
much government control is too much? How do you trust the ones in control to make the right choices?
Wren forces Codex to face the reality of his world, and they both find that things are way worse than
they thought. New state has been “upgrading” their defenses, and the truth of the programs they run is
truly vile. While Wren tries to do what is right, she starts getting threats that escalate as things get
worse. The biggest question of course is, is Codex worth it? There is a large amount of violence, as
Wren’s world is nowhere near safe, and there is no explicit adult content but a little nudity.

Lisa Acerbo is a high school teacher and adjunct faculty at a local community college. She lives in Connecticut with her husband, daughters, two dogs, and horse. When not writing, she mountain bikes, hikes, and fosters dogs.

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Writers on the River Volunteer Spotlight on Dakota Johnson #WOTR25 #WOTRFamily

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Hey friends! We, The Twinsie Girls (Angie, Melinda, JM, Kelly, Tenise, and Dee) thought it was time to shine a light on all of the wonderful volunteers who have played their part in making Writers on the River such a successful event year after year. As we come down from our book signing highs from July and start to prepare for 2025, YEAR 10, we wanted to see what some of the people behind the scenes have to say about Writers on the River.

 

   

Today we are chatting with Dakota Johnson! On event day you can more than likely find Dakota in the raffle room. She is in there every year making sure the constant stream of people get their tickets in a timely manner. I know every year when I see her I can count on friendly harassment and a whole lot of laughs. Love you, Kodi!

🎟Was this your first WOTR? If no, how many have you attended?

8? Idk lol I was like 12 when the first one happened

🎟 How long have you been a volunteer?
Forever
 
🎟 How far did you travel to get to the event?
Most of them were an 1hr but this time it was 6hrs
 
🎟 How many new books did you bring home?
5 physical books
 
🎟 Did you participate in the raffle? If yes, did you take any baskets home this year?
Of course I participated!! I didnt win tho 🙁
 
🎟 Do you have a highlight or special memory from WOTR24 you would like to share?
Michael trying to hunt me down to get me drunk
 
🎟 What do you enjoy most about being a volunteer?
I love seeing all my favorite people !
 
Well that is all for today, check back all month long for more Writers on the River reader and volunteer spotlights.
 
 
 
SAVE THE DATE
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For event location, dates, times, list of 2025 attending authors, and other important information, please follow the link below to the event web page.

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#twinsieoftheday – Knightmare Arcanist (Frith Chronicles #1) by Shami Stovall

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Magic. Sailing. A murderer among heroes.

Gravedigger Volke Savan wants nothing more than to be like his hero, the legendary magical swashbuckler, Gregory Ruma. First he needs to become an arcanist, someone capable of wielding magic, which requires bonding with a mythical creature. And he’ll take anything—a pegasus, a griffin, a ravenous hydra—maybe even a leviathan, like Ruma.

So when Volke stumbles across a knightmare, a creature made of shadow and terror, he has no reservations. But the knightmare knows a terrible secret: Ruma is a murderer out to spread corrupted magic throughout their island nation. He’s already killed a population of phoenixes and he intends to kill even more.

In order to protect his home, his adopted sister, and the girl he admires from afar, Volke will need to confront his hero, the Master Arcanist Gregory Ruma.

A fast-paced fantasy with magical creatures for those who enjoy the Furies of Calderon (Codex Alera series) by Jim Butcher, Unsouled (Cradle Series) by Will Wight, and Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan.

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Review by Brandy

I received this book for an honest review.

this book was more interesting than the description led me to think it was going to be. I gave it four stars
due to how very obvious who the bad guy had to be, I mean honestly even the book description says
who it is, and the abruptness of the ending. The ending is a bit abrupt. There wasn’t as much tension
due to already knowing who was behind everything. Although, the what and why of what he was doing
was a surprise.
The world building and character development is very good. And all the magical creatures and their
abilities are lots of fun. Volke ends up bonded to a Knighmare which is a suit of armor made of shadows.
However, he is the 2nd person the Knighmare has bonded to and this leads to problems with the magic.
All in all this is an good book, just not an I couldn’t put it down book. I would recommend older teen due
to the violence and complex nature of the main character.

Shami Stovall is a multi-award-winning author of fantasy and science fiction. Before that, she taught history and criminal law at the college level and loved every second. When she’s not reading fascinating articles and books about ancient China or the Byzantine Empire, Stovall can be found playing way too many video games, especially RPGs and tactics simulators. She loves John, reading, and writing about herself in the third person.

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