#WOTR26 #authorinterview – Nicole Dykes

Nicole Dykes

#WOTR26 Author Interviews

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Nicole Dykes

Nicole Dykes is a wife and a professional assistant/mom to two gorgeous girls. Currently residing in Kansas, she’s a lover of coffee, Kansas City Chiefs, and all things romance.

She’s found her passion in writing M/M romance because love is love is love. Some popular works include Hostile, The Spark of Hope Series, and The Kensley Panthers Series!

 

How did you hear about this event?  How many years have you attended?

I actually had a reader message me and ask if I would think about attending!

 

What genres do you write?

MM Romance

 

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

My Spark of Hope Series

 

What is one fun fact about you?  It can be anything like food allergy, fear of something, weird way you broke a bone…….

Oh I’m terrified of birds. Huge fear. I will cry.

 

What are your social links?

All can be found through my website www.authornicoledykes.com

 

What are your buy links?

https://tinyurl.com/Nicole-Dykes-Author-Page

#WOTR26 #EventSponsor – Angie Wade with Novel Nurse Editing

#WOTR26 Sponsor Interviews

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

My name is Angie Wade, and I’ve been editing for the indie-pub community for ten years. I specialize in fantasy and modern romance but edit all fiction genres outside of poetry, working with both traditionally published authors as well as independently published authors. I got my start working with a small press based out of the UK and as an editor for a small editing company based out of Florida. I am a full member of ACES, the society for editing, earned my copyediting certificate from the University of San Diego, have hosted write-ins in my local community as well as online, particularly during the pandemic, and attend writing workshops and book signings both locally and across the country when I get the opportunity. My weakness is managing social media, though I love to connect.

My favorite genres to read are fantasy, dystopian, and mystery-thriller, and I live in Central Florida with my husband and two young daughters. In my free time, I also enjoy playing tabletop games like Dungeons & Dragons, going camping, and going on adventures with my family. I love learning how language has and will continue to evolve, both spoken and written, as well as what inspires us to write. Working with stories and helping writers with the delivery of their passion continues to inspire me, and I look forward to continuing my literary journey for years to come.

 

How did you hear about this event?  How many years have you attended?

I heard about Writers on the River through my client and friend AJ Renee. I have physically attended 5 years, 2018 and 2022-2025, and participated online during 2020.

 

What is your favorite part of sponsoring?

My favorite part of sponsoring WOTR is the support of my brand and name among others in the indie community. Sponsoring and attending gives me the opportunity to connect with the professionals I enjoy working with, as well as giving my products visibility to a niche target market.

 

What is one fun fact about you?  It can be anything like food allergy, fear of something, weird way you broke a bone…….

I decided 40 was the age I wanted to learn to skateboard, and though that year has come and gone, I’m still embracing the sport. After a year and a half, I’ve achieved as much skill as a 10-year-old who’s been learning for two weeks. Hey, progress is progress!

 

What are your social links?

instagram/novelnurseediting
instagram/awadeedits
facebook/novelnurse

 

What are your buy links?

https://www.novelnurseediting.com/planners-for-writers/

https://us.amazon.com/stores/author/B07XK1GSH3

 

 

 

#WOTR26 #authorinterview – Victoria Danann

Victoria Danann

#WOTR26 Author Interviews

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Victoria Danann. I’m a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. I’ve been #1 on Amazon eighteen times. Have sold 3 1/2 million books. My first series was voted best paranormal romance series five years in a row. Three times Goodreads book of the month. Sixteen times Night Owl Reviews TOP PICK.

Seventh generation Texan. Born in Austin. Grew up in Fort Worth. Live in Houston now.

I have an MA in psychology but walked away after two sessions with clients. Hated it. I also studied comparative religion, myths, and medieval history at the graduate level.

My goal is to outsell Rebecca Yarros. LOL

 

How did you hear about this event?  How many years have you attended?

Teresa Gabelman and I are good friends/collaborators who’ve been comrades in paranormal romance since 2013.

 

What genres do you write?

romantasy, urban fantasy, paranormal romance, midlife paranormal, new adult

 

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

The Witching Hours. It’s a big, juicy collection of short stories that are semi-autobiographical and would be closest aligned with women’s paranormal fantasy. It was a big risk to write and narrate this book because a collection of shorts is outside the ordinary. But people who take the plunge and read it, love it! KINDLE UNLIMITED https://www.amazon.com/Witching-Hours-Victoria-Danann-ebook/dp/B0D9C258KQ

 

What is one fun fact about you?  It can be anything like food allergy, fear of something, weird way you broke a bone…….

I was an evening wear designer in the eighties and had a showroom in New York. You could find my dresses in Bergdorf Goodman, Barneys, all over Europe and South America, and on the red carpet. I was flat out copied by very famous designers whose names you’d recognize.

 

What are your social links?

https://www.facebook.com/groups/VictoriaDanannFansAndReaders,
https://www.pinterest.com/vdanann/

What are your buy links?

 

 

 

#WOTR26 #eventsponsor – Polly Barreto, Romance Rendezvous Book Blog

Host Polly Barreto

 

#WOTR26 Sponsor Interviews

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

My name is Polly Barreto. I am a mom to two beautiful adult children and grammy to three wonderful granddaughters, four grand puppies and two grand kitties! I was born and raised in Iowa and love spending time with my family and friends. I enjoy reading, attending book signings and going to concerts.

 

How did you hear about this event?  How many years have you attended?

I can’t remember how I found out about this event – probably through conversations with Angie. I “think” year 2026 will be my 6th year attending WOTR – could even be my 7th!

 

What is your favorite part of sponsoring?

I love to sponsor this event as I know exactly where my donation is going and WOTR is the best event around!!!

 

 

What is one fun fact about you?  It can be anything like food allergy, fear of something, weird way you broke a bone…….

Okay…… I don’t eat pizza! Or veggies, or Chinese, or Mexican… I am really a plain Jane eater! Give me a cheeseburger and fries and I am a happy gal!

 

What are your social links?

FB page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100054103335647
IG: @polly.rrbb

 

What are your buy links?

 Tickets are not on sale yet for August 2026

 

 

 

 

#WOTR26 #authorinterview – Lara London

Lara London

#WOTR26 Author Interviews

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Lara London – I write short and steamy romances, usually meant to be read in about two hours or less about men who fall first and fall hard, frequently instantly. From small-town mountain men, to OTT possessive billionaires, I try to bring the heat and humor in equal measure.

 

How did you hear about this event?  How many years have you attended?

Megan Kelly has talked about it for years, and then a bunch of people on social media were talking about what a great cause it is for, so I looked into it this year.

 

What genres do you write?

short read romances, steamy, billionaire, mountain man, christmas

 

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

https://a.co/d/drE9QsI (Wham, Bam, Marry Me, Ma’am – Book 1 of the Billings Brothers Trilogy)

What is one fun fact about you?  It can be anything like food allergy, fear of something, weird way you broke a bone…….

I have three kids and am married to my real-life book boyfriend husband who can’t understand why I love Supernatural and Vampire Diaries, but won’t watch a horror film. <shrug>

 

What are your social links?

https://www.facebook.com/LaraLondonWrites,

https://www.instagram.com/lara_london_writes/,

https://www.tiktok.com/@lara_london_writes,

https://www.bookbub.com/authors/lara-london

 

What are your buy links?

https://amazon.com/author/laralondon

 

 

#WOTR26 #eventsponsor – Jackie Ziegler

 

#WOTR26 Sponsor Interviews

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Jackie Ziegler. Host of Rockin’ Romance Readers

 

How did you hear about this event?  How many years have you attended?

2 years so far

 

What is your favorite part of sponsoring?

Helping out

 

What is one fun fact about you?  It can be anything like food allergy, fear of something, weird way you broke a bone…….

2 tattoos and a master’s degree

 

What are your social links?

Page – https://www.facebook.com/RockinRomanceReadersAuthorEvent

Group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/285455755402032

 

What are your buy links?

Rockin Readers Ticket link – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rockin-romance-readers-author-event-2026-tickets-1358502500549?aff=ebdssbdestsearch