Author Interviews, Author Spotlight

#WOTR23 #attendingauthor – Piper Mackenzie

February 15, 2023 Angie J Leave a comment

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.

$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.

New Release

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

February 14, 2023 Angie J Leave a comment

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

Goodreads

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 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

February 13, 2023 Angie J 1 Comment

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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$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.

$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.

Coming of Age, Dark, Psychological Thriller, Review, Standalone, Suspense, Teen & Young Adult Contemporary

#Review – Allegedly by Tiffany D. Jackson

February 12, 2023 Kelly S Leave a comment

Allegedly

Orange Is the New Black meets Walter Dean Myer’s Monster in this gritty, twisty, and haunting debut by Tiffany D. Jackson about a girl convicted of murder seeking the truth while surviving life in a group home.

Mary B. Addison killed a baby.

Allegedly. She didn’t say much in that first interview with detectives, and the media filled in the only blanks that mattered: a white baby had died while under the care of a churchgoing black woman and her nine-year-old daughter. The public convicted Mary and the jury made it official. But did she do it?

There wasn’t a point to setting the record straight before, but now she’s got Ted—and their unborn child—to think about. When the state threatens to take her baby, Mary’s fate now lies in the hands of the one person she distrusts the most: her Momma. No one knows the real Momma. But does anyone know the real Mary?

Goodreads

Review by Twinsie Kelly

Whoa! Holy what the heck did I just read?! I have the worst (best) book hangover! A friend of mine read this and immediately recommended the book to everyone. She said the best way to go in was completely blind. Okay, I’ll bite. I purchase the book without reading the blurb on the back, I have no clue who this author is, and did not check out any of the reviews. I highly suggest doing the same, you won’t regret it. Now, if you refuse to go in blind, please continue on and I’ll tell you a little about the story.

This story is about Mary, who is now 16, but at age 9 was convicted of murdering an infant. The story dives deep into the life she has led leading up to this point. In jail, mostly in solitaire because no one knew what to do with such a young murder. She experienced mental and physical abuse…this will make you cringe. She is trying to survive. She is now in a group home and ends up getting pregnant by Ted. He is another group home convict. Mary is truly trying to make something for herself and with some help she starts advocating for herself. She is smart and wants to keep her baby, but she also must literally watch out for her life while living in the group home. A necessary evil. Some of the people in her life are incredibly terrible, but some are really genuine. The hardest part is trying to figure out exactly who you can trust. I went through most of this story just knowing that she was going to win but then you start to feel the doom and gloom. Then, all of a sudden, this crazy curve ball comes flying from out in left field and I sat here like, I can’t believe that just happened. But then the end actually happens, and I just sat there trying to comprehend what I just read. Like, did that just happen? Yeah, that did just happen…OMG! The twist at the end made my head spin!

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Tiffany D. Jackson is a TV professional by day, novelist by night, awkward black girl 24/7. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Film from Howard University and her Master of Arts in Media Studies from The New School University. A Brooklyn native, she is a lover of naps, cookie dough, and beaches, currently residing in the borough she loves most likely multitasking.

Author Interviews, Author Spotlight

#WOTR23 #attendingauthor – Katy Miller

February 11, 2023 Angie J Leave a comment

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Kayt Miller. Writer of contemporary romance, rom-com, and more. I live in the midwest. There’s a lot to tell. I don’t it’ll fit here. (That’s what she said.)

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

Probably the others after especially related to the timeline.

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

I try to make something about my characters a bit unique and I hope they enjoy the characters.

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

The stressful part of writing, for me, are the self-imposed deadlines. I tend to procrastinate.

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

An hour or two. It depends what else is going on.

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

My favorite is usually the one I’m writing about now. But, I’d have to say Hank from Out of the Blue is one of my favorites even though many readers didn’t like him. 🙂

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?

I’ve thought about this… Out of the Blue. A Hemsworth brother for sure to play Hank. Risa Dorken to play Sophie.

What is your definition of success?

If my readers like my book / story.

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

I also do a a blog with two best friends called: Three Besties from the Midwesties.

What are your social links?

www.facebook.com/authorkaymiller,

Instagram and Twitter: kaytmiller1,

www.kaytmiller.com.

Facebook group Hopeful Romantics: https://www.facebook.com/groups/563276847534349

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 #2023?

They are available starting November 4th at Writersontheriver.com

$45 VIP sell out quickly – 12-1 VIP hour, 1-4 General Admission time. You get a filled VIP bag and admission to the after party is included.

$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.

$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.

Fantasy, Paranormal, Review, Urban Fantasy/Urban Fiction

#Review – The Raven Sorceress by Bella Roccaforte

February 10, 2023 Kelly S Leave a comment

The Raven Sorceress

Aisling gripped her phone staring at a message she thought she’d never see.

Her father left behind two things when he disappeared. A dagger that glows in moonlight and an amulet. Aisling has no use for either trinket her father bankrupted them to find. She never believed in his treasure hunts or his faith in the portal to fae. But when someone breaks in and almost kills her fighting for the dagger, she knows her father isn’t just off on one of his expeditions. He’s in danger. Now, so is she and sibling Alex. She’s dragged to the Fae realm to reclaim a birthright she doesn’t want.

Will Aisling fight for her people that are being tortured and transformed into zombie-like creatures? Or will she walk away?

Goodreads

Review by Twinsie Kelly

The Raven Sorceress is a great story full of life altering magic. Truly incredible.

Aisling gets a text, that one text that puts a million different things into motion. Her father always taught her to be prepared, think on her feet, and always be able to defend herself. She never thought this day would come. While she is working through the clues and trying to figure out why people are after her, she meets Ferg. But he is no regular person. He promises to take her to her father and answer many, many questions. The longer she and Ferg travel, the more questions she has especially about the prophecy. No matter what anyone says or does, she finds that fate has brought her exactly where she is supposed to be, and that the prophecy will unfold. Aisling is the Raven Sorceress and has incredible power. The best part is the that the prophecy isn’t exactly what it seems and packs quite the twist to this story. Oh, and the ending! I can’t even begin to tell you about the ending. Actually, I won’t tell you about the ending. You need to read this to understand where I am coming from with this. You won’t be sorry.

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Award Winning Author!

Bella’s motto has always been that you can choose to watch life pass you by or your can be the one spinning the world. Life isn’t coming to you, go out and capture it.

Her love of story telling has spanned her entire life and now she’s thrilled to be bringing her crazy musings to you in her stories.

To stay current on new releases please click the “Stay Up To Date” option on the right side of the profile and consider joining my mailing list here: http://www.bellawrites.com/join-my-mailing-list/

Bella is the author of:

The Crescent Hunter Series (Moon Crossed)

The Deadly Dreams Series

The Award Winning Wounded Bird Series

A Wolf’s Hunger:

Dax

Saint

Mako

A Vampire’s Thirst

Grey

Hunter

Dark Moon Falls world co-creator

Abel

Silas

Kellan

And more.

Please feel free to connect with her via Facebook, Twitter, Email or her website!

https://www.facebook.com/Bellaroccaforte

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Author Interviews, Author Spotlight

#WOTR23 #attendingauthor – Megan Kelly

February 9, 2023 Angie J Leave a comment

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Hi, I’m Megan Kelly, lover of chocolate and writer of stories. My kids have grown into wonderful humans, so now I take imaginary people and whip them into shape. I’m a huge believer in family and happily ever after. I live in the St. Louis area, where the weather has an imagination–and sense of humor–of its own.

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

All have challenges! Everything in the first book needs to be imagined, filled in and fleshed out. That’s fun as well as a lot of work. The following books in a series bring some established people and places, which can be either restrictive or a godsend, and sometimes both.

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

I love my characters, and since each has his/her own struggles, every book feels different. The first three “Love in Little Tree” books feature the same wedding and some characters who are in all the books. When I’m revisiting a scene readers saw in another book, I tell it from another character’s viewpoint. It challenges and amuses me to see it through different eyes, to reveal or hide things in dialogue or action.

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

Find a support group. Seriously. I am energized when I spend time with other writers. I have non-writer friends in whose company I can forget the stress of my writer life. My husband knows how important writing is to my well-being. Surround yourself with positivity, and give yourself an escape if you need it. A day off. A handful of chocolate. Whatever it takes.

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

I’m a binge writer, so I’ll write until I’m emotionally spent, then have to take several days’ break to recharge. I’d say how long it takes depends on the scene, which also determines the recovery time.

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?

Ooooh, how fun! I’d want Chris Hemsworth to play Jack Walker in “The Wedding Rescue.” He needs to be believable as a cowboy, rugged and sexy, but not a jerk. Jack is a widowed father to a little girl, and I think Chris would be awesome in the role.
Wait, wait–Chris Evans did that movie where he was the uncle of a gifted girl, and he was wonderful. OH, but what about Hugh Jackman?! He played a believable cowboy and he’s yummy–uh, I mean, sensitive. Okay, I guess casting isn’t my strength.

What are your social links?

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MeganKellyAuthorPage
Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/megan-kelly
Website: http://megankellybooks.com

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://amzn.to/3HTaqw5
Apple Books: https://books.apple.com/us/author/megan-kelly/id187119024
Barnes & Noble: https://tinyurl.com/2me2yx35

Want tickets to Writers on the River #2023?

They are available starting November 4th at Writersontheriver.com

$45 VIP sell out quickly – 12-1 VIP hour, 1-4 General Admission time. You get a filled VIP bag and admission to the after party is included.

$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.

$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.

Fantasy, Review, Sci Fi, Suspense, Teen & Young Adult Contemporary, Vampire, Wolves

#Review – The Improbable Pair – Clara and Damien (Book 1): Delta Underground Operatives by Sarah Noffke

February 8, 2023 Kelly S Leave a comment

The Improbable Pair - Clara and Damien (Book 1): Delta Underground Operatives by [Sarah Noffke]

A brand new Urban Fantasy adventure from USA Today bestselling author Sarah Noffke — perfect for fans of The Unstoppable Liv Beaufont.

Blood-sucking vampires and vegan psychics don’t mix.

But to save the world from a magic-stealing madman, they’re going to have to.

The Delta Underground Operatives, humanity’s last line of defense against evil threats, only enlist the brightest and the best.

Clara and Damien fit the bill.

So when a threat like no other can only be stopped by a perfect assassin team, the organization recruits these two unlikely vigilantes with complementary skill sets.

Too bad they can’t stand each other.

He’s dangerous. She’s peaceful.
He’s loud. She’s meditative.

They don’t see eye to eye, but they’ll have to fight side by side.

As their target hunts the innocent and threatens to destroy the delicate balance of magic, everything rests on the duo’s ability to work together.

Clara wants peace. Damien wants vengeance.

Only they can take down evil.

But first, they’ll have to learn to get along….

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Review by Twinsie Kelly

The Dodgers should eat magical turnips to win. There, I said it! LOL! (go ahead and read it to find out why, I dare you)

Psychics that are allergic to the sun and vegan vampires….what a pair! Wait, I think I got that mixed up, or did I? Clara and Damien are quite the improbable pair. These two are literally the exact opposite of each other. They are brought into the world of the Delta Underground Operatives and are put on a special mission as the newest assassin duo. The way these two get along is great. In true Sarah Noffke fashion, these two are witty, sarcastic, and aren’t afraid to throw a punch either. The banter is hilarious but will also ground you as they become closer. Awwwww! I think they like each other! Whoa! Maybe not…. Jk!

These two are presented with an impossible mission with little training but come together as a force to be reckoned with. I couldn’t stop turning the pages and ABSOLUTELY need more. I am incredibly happy that Sarah continues to write books for me! 😊

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Sarah Noffke is a prolific USA Today Best-Selling Author, who writes YA and NA science fiction, fantasy, paranormal and urban fantasy. Most of her stories draw on her experiences living on the West Coast, growing up in Texas or traveling the world.

Her passion for art, culture and literature drives her to create stories that are full of whimsey, humor and philosophy. Her books appeal to readers who enjoy an escape, a bit of magic mixed with science and the unexpected–like a dragon who tells bad jokes and has a video game addiction, but fights for justice.

Noffke’s books are top rated and best-sellers on Amazon. Her books are available in paperback, audio and in Spanish, Portuguese, German, Dutch and Italian.

To stay up to date with Sarah, please visit her website and subscribe to her newsletter: www.sarahnoffke.com

For a complete list of books by Sarah and a suggested reading order, please see: www.sarahnoffke.com/reading-guide/

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#WOTR23 #attendingauthor – Loren Beeson

February 7, 2023 Angie J Leave a comment

Loren Beeson

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

My name is Loren Beeson and I write spicy contemporary romance and romantic suspense books! I live in Texas with my hubby, son, and two dogs. It’s rare to find me without a Cabernet or coffee in hand, and I love a good vampire romance!

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

I would say the books that follow. Especially if they’re like my Betting On Love trilogy where each book has a HEA but the background drama continues through each one.

Romantic Suspense is so fun but challenging to write because as the author, I’m having to maintain two separate story lines as well as making sure all the plot points get connected along the way.

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

My absolute favorite thing is to lead the reader to believe they know what’s going to happen… and then flip the script! I love surprising people by keeping predictable tropes or certain situations fresh and UNpredictable.

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

It’s all about your circle! Sometimes writing can be lonely. You’re strapped to a deadline you had no business making so tight, back against the wall with only the voices in your head to keep you company.

Who is your voice of reason in the writing world?

Your mom might tell you your book is a best seller, but would she have a keen eye for how your hero was going from hot to cold and back again within a few paragraphs? How about story pacing or plot holes?

I’m huge on having at least a couple of people I can call at any point to ask questions like, “How stupid does this idea sound?” Or, “Please help. I’m stuck on chapter twelve, my dialogue is trash, and I need a brainstorm sesh.” (Don’t forget the wine 😉 )

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

8-9 hours. Some of the best advice I ever received was to treat my writing career like a day job. Working from home is the ultimate challenge no matter how disciplined you are! But setting a work schedule for yourself even if it’s a couple hours a night will do you some good!

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

Oh, Hazel. She’s a badass biker babe from the last book in the Betting On Love trilogy (Waging War) and man was she fun to write! I love creating strong females who know how to hold their own, but one of my favorite things to do is write them totally opposite of me—or in Hazel’s case, as a woman I aspire to be!

What is your definition of success?

Oh! I have a quote for this. My male lead in my island romance ‘One More Kiss’ was giving some advice to the leading lady, Kate. He said, “Success isn’t determined by status or title…It’s determined by hard work, dedication, and pride in everything you do.”

Work hard, be authenticity YOU, and the rest will come.

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

I love interacting and talking with readers! If you’ve ever read one of my novels, THANK YOU! And never hesitate to shoot me a message or email <3

What are your social links?

Facebook:
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Facebook group
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Tik tok:
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Goodreads
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/20860547.Loren_Beeson

Amazon author profile
https://www.amazon.com/Loren-Beeson/e/B08MWXHQ1R

Newsletter:
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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://books2read.com/BettingBlind

https://books2read.com/DealingDirty

https://books2read.com/WagingWar

https://books2read.com/TheArtOfLovingEllie

https://books2read.com/TB-OneMoreKiss

https://books2read.com/TB-OneMoreNight

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