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Self-Care, Standalone

#BookPromo – The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz

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In The Four Agreements, don Miguel Ruiz reveals the source of self-limiting beliefs that rob us of joy and create needless suffering. Based on ancient Toltec wisdom, The Four Agreements offer a powerful code of conduct that can rapidly transform our lives to a new experience of freedom, true happiness, and love.

  • A New York Times bestseller for over a decade
  • An international bestseller translated into 50 languages worldwide

“This book by don Miguel Ruiz, simple yet so powerful, has made a tremendous difference in how I think and act in every encounter.” — Oprah Winfrey

“Don Miguel Ruiz’s book is a roadmap to enlightenment and freedom.” — Deepak Chopra, Author, The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success

“An inspiring book with many great lessons.” — Wayne Dyer, Author, Real Magic

“In the tradition of Castaneda, Ruiz distills essential Toltec wisdom, expressing with clarity and impeccability what it means for men and women to live as peaceful warriors in the modern world.” — Dan Millman, Author, Way of the Peaceful Warrior

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About the Authors

Don Miguel Ruiz is the bestselling author of The Four Agreements (a New York Times bestseller for over a decade), The Four Agreements Companion Book, The Mastery of Love, The Voice of Knowledge, The Circle of Fire, and The Fifth Agreement (with don Jose Ruiz). The teachings of Ruiz are best known for transforming complex human issues into simple common sense — a talent that has earned him millions of fans and international acclaim.

Janet Mills is the founder and editor of Amber-Allen Publishing. She is the co-author, with don Miguel Ruiz, of six books in The Toltec Wisdom Series, creator of “The Four Agreements for a Better Life” online course, and editor of Deepak Chopra’s bestselling title, The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success. Her life’s mission is to publish books of enduring beauty, integrity, and wisdom, and to inspire others to fulfill their most cherished dreams.

Psychological Thriller, Standalone

#Review – Any Man: A Novel by Amber Tamblyn

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“An explosive, shapeshifting piece of literary real estate, Amber Tamblyn’s arresting debut offers a scathing portrait of American celebrity culture and the way in which it transmutes human tragedy into a vicious circus; victims are forgotten as likes and shares swirl, and ‘news’ becomes a squalid orgy, a lurid feast. Tamblyn takes every risk in this astonishing and innovative work, and succeeds, gloriously.”
   — Janet Fitch, bestselling author of The Revolution of Marina M. and Paint It Black

Vanity Fair’s Summer Ultimate Fiction List

Entertainment Weekly Summer Preview List

In this electric and provocative debut novel, Tamblyn blends genres of poetry, prose, and elements of suspense to give shape to the shocking narratives of victims of sexual violence, mapping the destructive ways in which our society perpetuates rape culture.

A violent serial rapist is on the loose, who goes by the name Maude. She hunts for men at bars, online, at home— the place doesn’t matter, neither does the man. Her victims then must live the aftermath of their assault in the form of doubt from the police, feelings of shame alienation from their friends and family and the haunting of a horrible woman who becomes the phantom on which society projects its greatest fears, fascinations and even misogyny. All the while the police are without leads and the media hound the victims, publicly dissecting the details of their attack.

What is extraordinary is how as years pass these men learn to heal, by banding together and finding a space to raise their voices. Told in alternating viewpoints signature to each voice and experience of the victim, these pages crackle with emotion, ranging from horror to breathtaking empathy.

As bold as it is timely, Any Man paints a searing portrait of survival and is a tribute to those who have lived through the nightmare of sexual assault.

I was on TikTok one day and came across an account that said this book disgusted her, so of course, I had to grab it. Now I will admit that it took me a moment before I realized this author is the actress Amber Tamblyn. I’m a tad slow. Lol!

So I went into this book blind. I didn’t even bother reading the blurb. This book is also written in a way I’ve never read before, which I find very interesting and I quite enjoyed.

It’s told from 5 different male perspectives. All victims of sexual abuse – Also, please know that this book is filled with possible triggers, no matter what you identify as, so please read with caution. It’s NOT for the faint of heart. Also, this is NOT a romance. So if that’s not your thing, skip past this as well.

The villian in this story is a woman, which I don’t know about you but you don’t see that much, so it’s almost scarier in a way. She brutalizes these men in the worst way possible. Just reading these scenes made me feel icky. It’s highly disturbing what these guys go through.

The story is also about these men trying to heal from their abuse. They band together, form a support group, and so on. They just want to move on but how can you?

I started this review while reading this book and now that I’m done, I’m left feeling…just…wow. This was no easy book and definitely one that I’ll be thinking about for awhile.

I highly recommend it but please please please read with caution if you have triggers. I don’t but there were parts that made even me uncomfortable at times.

I hope Amber writes more books like this because just…wow.

Coming of Age, Fantasy, M/M, Mystery, Paranormal, Part of a Series, Review, Thriller, YA

#Review The End of August, Part Two by Rue Volley

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The End of August: Part Two by [Rue Volley]

It’s 1985.

Jelly bracelets are on every wrist.

Beaded friendship pins are on every shoelace.

Cellphones are not a thing.

Slumber parties, roller skating rinks, and arcades are all the rage.

Every kid has a key to their home and knows how to babysit themselves.

And Molly Ringwald is everyone’s fantasy girl.

But for fifteen-year-old August East, his world revolves around his new house, his new friends, and a boy by the name of Keller West, that has stolen his heart.

Not to mention that whole haunted victorian home, the mysterious death of the last owner, and, oh yeah, the empty mausoleum in his backyard.

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Review by Twinsie Kelly

This story has me all messed up! I am literally all over the place with this, but in the best possible way! Part one ended in a cliff hanger and this one is no different, but WHOA! I DID NOT SEE THAT COMING! I mean, I am strolling along reading the story, and we take a sharp right turn into a place I had no idea we were going, then ALL of the feels exploded! I audibly gasped and had to stop for a moment to catch my breath, and then I just couldn’t stop reading. I had to know everything. I NEEDED to know what was going to happen next. I am on the edge of my seat because I know the next collision is going to happen, but when it doesn’t happen right away because there is a different plot twist…..well, I am just beside myself. Please excuse me for keeping this review short, but I need to start Part Three. I literally can’t wait any longer. Ms. Volley, you have a new stalker because you have me hooked!

Rue Volley

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Coming of Age, Contemp. Romance, Fantasy, M/M, Paranormal, Review, Suspense, Thriller, YA

#Review – The End of August, Part One by Rue Volley

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The End of August: Part One by [Rue Volley]

Heartstopper meets Stranger Things!

It’s 1985.
Everyone is wearing a Swatch Watch and carrying a Trapper Keeper.
Goonies, Back to the Future, and The Breakfast Club are killing it at the theaters.
Super Mario Brothers is a lifestyle.
Posters of Duran Duran and Madonna are on every bedroom wall.
But for fifteen-year-old, August East, the biggest news is the move his family made to the odd little town of Whynot, Ohio, a cute boy named Keller West, and, of course, that whole murder thing.
*This is a DUAL POV*

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Review by Twinsie Kelly

“I’ve seen this movie and it turns out bad. Like really bad.” There’s a haunted house and all the makings of a classic horror movie! Ok, so it’s not a movie but I LOVE that this is set in 1985 with none of the tech-y stuff teens have now. This is a great YA, coming of age book with a spooky backdrop. People are always hiding things, wearing masks, and things are no different with the team of teens in this story. Each character is struggling or working through something. August is new to Whynot and has a bit of a difficult past but gets befriended immediately by the spooky Evie (OMG, she’s a ghosthunter!). Very soon after, he has quite a few friends that just need to see the house he is moving into. Why? Because it is a funeral home, complete with the cremation burner! There are some spooky, and not so spooky but still very scary, things (emotionally and physically) happening to the group. I do need to add that MM romance isn’t really a go to for me, but this just worked. There are very real feelings happening that will keep you hooked to the story. August and Keller, they are falling in love, or at least falling in like, with each other. The rest of the characters really round the story out and help put some perception into what and how the boys and others are feeling. The only con to the book is that since this is told in a dual POV, there are several chapters that basically repeat themselves so that you can get the thoughts and feelings of both characters that happened within the same conversation/scene. Those parts were a little redundant for me. However, the storyline is great and there is much more to come. The cliffhanger has made me immediately want to dive right into Part Two because, I NEED TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENS NEXT!!

Rue Volley

Connect with Rue:

Website: http://www.ruevolley.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruevolley/

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Contemp. Romance

#WOTR23 #SeriesStarter – At Her Service, Book 1 of RYD Service by Michel Prince

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At Her Service by Michel Prince

Harrison Cordell knows the new ride app, RYD, created for those who work at AYS Protection, is a test from his boss. One that might bring him a huge promotion if he can woo the right kind of client.

When Mackenzie Turner’s delicate fingers tap on her phone, the line between client and lover will be tested.

Kenzie Turner is gutting out a boss from hell. Learning from one of the top CFOs in the country. When she’s asked to test out the new RYD app, she never thinks she’ll be picked up by a man she can only want, but never have.

There must be a way to get around the no-touch client rule; only she may need more than his touch when an outside threat puts her life in danger.

Will Harrison give Kenzie the ride of her life? Or will they stall out before they even leave the curb?

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Review by Twinsie Angie

I purchased this book.

Michel was telling me over and over how much I would love Harry AKA Harrison and she was so right.  Harrison and his friends are retired service men who are providing bodyguard/Uber type rides to people who are wealth.  He is sent, begrudgingly, to a party of the rich and wealthy to make connections.  While there he sees a beautiful assistant to a wealthy woman.  He shots his shot to maybe make a connection with both ladies.

Kenzie works for the worst person on the planet to put it nicely.  Her boss is pretty much the devil in nice designer clothing.  She forced Kenzie to jump when she snaps and forced her to tolerate the gross sexual harassments by her son Teague.

When Kenzie is told to “give them a try” I don’t think her boss expected her to give Harrison THAT kinda ride…snickers.  Harrison and Kenzie are struggling to fight this attraction when Kenzie becomes an official client, and they aren’t supposed to “mingle” …well mingle they did folks and the mingling was delicious reads.  Wink wink.

We soon have some issues with Harrison, Kenzie, and both of their jobs plus a very delusional family with lots of weird “social norms”.

I liked the story and look forward to more from the series.  The guys we met in the story have me say HEEEEY fellas…….

USA Today Bestselling author, Michel Prince, graduated with a bachelor degree in History and Political Science. Michel writes young adult, new adult and adult paranormal romance as well as contemporary romance.

“Ms Prince writing is like summer breeze caressing your body, slow and sultry.”-Amazon review of First and Ten.

“Michel Prince is a wonderful author with a real talent for writing.”-Amazon Review of Triple B Baking Co.

“Prince explores in her novels is interracial romance and friendships. Prince pokes fun at stereotypes, but never allows stereotypes to guide her plot. The focus is on creating two strong, independent characters who can stand on their own, but complement each other as a couple.”- Amazon Review of Silly Girl

“One Last Sunset is a well written story by the awesome Michel Prince that left me wanting to learn more about the rest of the Long family.”- Amazon Review for One Last Sunset.

“I could not put it down, and will definitely be looking for more from this Author.”-Amazon Review of Silly Girl.

With characters yelling “It’s my turn damn it!!!” She tries to explain to them that alas, she can only type a hundred and twenty words a minute and they will have wait their turn. She knows eventually they find their way out of her head and to her fingertips and she looks forward to sharing them with you.

When Michel can suppress the voices in her head she can be found at her son’s games in a variety of sports. She would like to thank her family for always being in her corner and especially her husband for supporting her every dream and never letting her give up.

Michel has been awarded Elite Status with Rebel Ink Press in 2013, the service award for her local RWA chapter Midwest Fiction Writers 2013, 2014, won 2015 Sweetest Romance from IREA for Chrysalis, a 2022 finalist for the Minnesota Book Awards for The Amalgam and was a PAN member of RWA. She lives in the Twin Cities with her husband, son, and new puppy.

Rockers

#newRelease #releaseday #Rockers #KU #99CreleaseWeek- Under the Ink, Tangled Web book 6 by Jade C. Jamison

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Under the Ink

Naomi has been surviving but not living. Even with her best friend’s marriage looming in the distance, she’s managed to maintain a tenuous grip.

The bottle helps with that.

But when she loses her job, she worries that she’ll never get out of the godforsaken town she’s been trapped in her whole life.

Although she finds salvation in a temporary position as Sage’s drum tech for the first part of Shock Treatment’s upcoming tour, she hadn’t counted on Sage being intrigued.

Or becoming mutually attracted.

Besides, it would never work. Because if he were to see the real her, if he were to discover all that’s under the ink covering her flesh, he would never want her.

Fortunately, Naomi excels at pushing people away…

Content Warning: This book deals with sensitive subjects including sexual assault, suicidal ideation, and substance abuse.

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Review by Twinsie Angie

I was given this book for an honest review.

Jade is one of the queens for rocker books IMO.  I love the fact she really knows the “life” of how a rocker lives on tour.  She knows the gritty truth of road life and all its unglorious features.  I think she reads lots of rock autobiographies in her spare time.  She, herself, is a rock chick to the bone so it makes sense why her books are so genuine.

Sage and Naomi are two peas from a different pod.  They both have been through trauma.  Granted I think we all would agree hers was worse none the less, trauma is trauma.  When Sage’s bestie aka toxic buddy dies, he is given a new drum tech.  Enter Naomi.  She just wants to get the hell out of town.  She looks at this as a chance to see the world.  Her travels will help her pick where she will run too when she can.

Sage and Naomi meet and have a polite working relationship.  The more time the spend Sage sees Naomi…. like sees her sees her.  Naomi is enjoying the time she is with Sage but it’s scaring the hell out of her.  No one can love her.  She is too broken.

When work issues causes an problems for Naomi, she starts to spiral backwards.  Sage is the best dude EVAH in that he helps her as much as he can knowing he is losing his heart and the battle for her heart.

I seriously cannot stress how much I love Sage.  He was the best guy and does all he can for Naomi but ultimately, she has to want it for herself.

I loved loved loved Ginny and Walker.  I loved the scene at their wedding for Naomi.  She gets a lot off her chest. The wedding was such a pivotal time for Naomi.    Sage and Naomi kind of reminded me of the battles Ethan/Val had in Bullet expect this time the rolls were reverse in who was the care taker and who was the not so great person in the relationship.

The last chapter…sigh…perfection to a T.

1. Dream 2. Play some music 3. Write 4. Blow readers away 5. Repeat

Jade C. Jamison is a steamy romance author, heavy metal fangirl, wife and mom, coffee connoisseur, cat lover, and vegan foodie–not necessarily in that order. She loves life and believes we learn our wisest lessons when reading, especially fiction. Her heroines are fierce, her heroes all but broken, both seeking redemption together. Whether those books are set in a small Colorado town or big city, she strives to take her readers’ breath away…one story at a time.

Football, Part of a Trilogy, Reverse Harem, Writers on the River Attending Author

#wotr #attendingauthor #partofatrilogy Feeling Forever (Tasting Madness 3) by Albany Walker

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They say the truth can set you free… That’s exactly what I’m worried about.
Secrets never last long, but mine get exposed before I’m ready, leaving me betrayed by someone I love.

Now I have to pick up the pieces and hope it doesn’t end with me losing the men I love, or my freedom.

She thought she could scare us away.

Brutal words spoken in an effort to shake our foundation only serve as proof of why we belong together.

There’s nothing we won’t do to keep her, and we’re ready to prove it.

Feeling Forever is the third book of the Tasting Madness Series. This is Whychoose novel with adult themes and situations.

Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62226062-feeling-forever

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Review by Twinsie Dee

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

Waylynn just witnessed her mom telling the guys about her past before she was ever able to. and she is just so shocked and embarrassed to say the least. but once her mom leaves, she lets the guys ask questions and tries to explain the voices and her past the best she can, and the biggest bomb shell that the voices she’s always heard belonged to her guys. things finally settle down and they get back into a flow of life with, Bates introduces Waylynn to his mom and her husband, and they plan to have a big thanksgiving dinner with Bates’ mom and her husband and Waylynn’s parents of course Oz and Memphis. but Waylynn’s mom always has some shit up her sleeve because she has nothing better to do, but Thanksgiving with a surprise guest and a whole lot of crazy hits the fan and a whole new round of I’m not surprised but are you kidding me happens. Will Waylynn stand up to herself with her mom, can Bates, Memphis and Oz really protect her from her past. this is an amazing story with so much heart and love and emotions that get you wrapped up and makes you feel it to your core. I’m so sad this is the last book but what an amazing ride.

Albany lives in Michigan where she’s happily married to her high school sweetheart. She spends most of her time juggling her four children’s extracurricular activities, with her nose stuck in a book. When not reading you can find her writing her very own book boyfriends. Albany’s passion is writing romance with real characters that are far from perfect, but always seem to find their own happily ever afters.

Author Spotlight

#WOTR23 #attendingauthor #AuthorSpotlight – Alison Bliss

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Alison Bliss

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

My name is Alison Bliss. I’m a bestselliing, award-winning author of steamy, laugh-out-loud contemporary romances and rom-coms. I’m a born and raised Texan who currenly resides in the Midwest with my husband, two teenagers, four dogs and two cats. I enjoy swimming, canoeing, hanging out with my family, watching movies, playing games, crafting, refinishing furniture, and working on renovation projects with my husband.

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

The first book is usually the easiest for me because the character’s world is a blank slate. But once you create that world, the following books in the series have to continue what you started. That sometimes can be constricting while writing.

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

I try to keep things fresh by not writing the same character over and over. My Perfect Fit series is a great example. Each book features a plus-size heroine, yet each heroine is very different from one another. In Size Matters, Leah is my self-deprecating, always on a diet heroine. While in On the Plus Size, Valerie is a confident, sexy heroine who doesn’t have the same hang-ups. Then there’s More to Love where my heroine, Jessa, is a gourmet chef and total foodie. She’s more on the neutral side when it comes to her size, but there’s a fun twist in that one where the hero is a food addict who struggles maintaining his weight.

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

Don’t quit. The only difference between an aspiring writer and a published author is that one didn’t stop writing.

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

A typical writing day for me is somewhere between 4-6 hours.

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

My favorite character to write was Emily from Rules of Protection. I had so much fun with her character that I found myself laughing out loud at things that she would say or do. She was sassy and funny, and she frustrated the heck out of the hero by not following any of his rules.

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?

Rules of Protection would be a fun movie. I think Ryan Reynolds and Emma Stone would be hilarious in it.

What is your definition of success?

Any achievement that makes a person proud.

What are your social links?

FB Author Page: http://facebook.com/AuthorAlisonBliss
Twitter: http://twitter.com/AlisonBliss2
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/AlisonBliss2/
Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/AlisonBliss2
Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/dvShQv

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.)

Website: http://authoralisonbliss.com/
Amazon Page: http://amazon.com/author/alisonbliss
BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/alison-bliss
Goodreads: http://goodreads.com/AlisonBliss

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$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.

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MC, Opposites Attract

#WOTR23 #MC #OppositesAttract #LoveTriangle – Firestorm, Sons of Templar book 2 by Anne Malcom, Narration by Emma Wilder

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Firestorm: Sons of Templar MC Series, Book 2

Amy Abrams doesn’t do love. Nor does she do emotional attachments, unless you count the connection she has with designer handbags. She grew up in an Upper East Side penthouse, which had about as much affection within its tastefully decorated walls as Castle Dracula. Her family is the precise reason why she points her red-soled heels firmly in the opposite direction of that dreaded four-letter word.

Then it happens. Love. It comes right out of the blue and knocks her off her six-inch heels. She learns that love comes with pesky side effects such as heartbreak, which seriously messes with the complexion. Amy promises herself that she’ll never open herself to that horrible feeling again. She doesn’t count on an infuriating, albeit drool-worthy biker to roar into her life and ruin the plans she had of locking up her heart.

She keeps her distance, wary of the sinfully sexy biker whose tattoos should read “Warning: dangerous alpha male, will screw up your life.” Amy may be an Upper East Side princess, but she wasn’t looking for Prince Charming. She wouldn’t mind the name of his hair stylist, though. Brock certainly isn’t a knight in shining armor, but he consumes her, body and soul. Drama pulls them apart; danger will bring them back together. When Amy is threatened, Brock is there, ready to save her life. Her heart is another story.

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Review by Twinsie Angie

I purchased this audiobook.

Emma’s voice was amazing as I expected.  I absolutely love how she brought the characters to life.

GAH! I have been dying to read this book.  Brock and Amy.  LAWD these two need to be locked into a room for a week because being locked away for a weekend didn’t help the situation.  LOL

This book is a time hop from past to present.  We see Amy falling in love with Ian and we see how the yard fight with Gwen happened.  We also see how her and Brock start.  We can see the push and pull ..the chemistry…everything.  Opposites exploding for sure.  Amy needs someone like Brock,  He doesn’t take her shit and loves her for her…fancy clothes as all.  I loved Ian but he, like she said, placed her on a pedestal.    He didn’t challenge her the way she now knows she needs.

Brock….OMG I wanted to punch him so many times but an alpha male has issues when the women he wants is so foreign to him.  He has no idea what to do with this strong independent female.    H learned quickly that telling he what to do was not the right thing at all!!

The story is a time hop because the present is Amy …well finding trouble….like big trouble thanks to her family name and connections.  I loved her uncle Garret sooo much.  But when Brock stands up to her family, I think I was totally head over heels in love at that point.  Seeing someone take care of Amy like she usually does for everyone she loves….yup, I was a goner.

Ok Bull you have my attention.  I am starting your book next.  I don’t know if my heart can take what I know will be covered.  Having to see you relive your nightmare…..sigh…..

Anne Malcom has been an avid reader since before she can remember, her mother responsible for her book addiction. It started with magical journeys into the world of Hogwarts and Middle Earth, then as she grew up her reading tastes grew with her. Her obsession with books and romance novels in particular gave Anne the opportunity to find another passion, writing. Finding writing about alpha males and happily ever afters more fun than reading about them, Anne is not about to stop any time soon.

Author Spotlight

#WOTR23 #AuthorSpotlight – Dakota Trace

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Dakota Trace

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Dakota Trace. I’m an avid reader, crazy mom/nana, a health care worker and sometimes author. Been writing since I was a teenager before getting published in 2008. Dang where did the time go? I love to write in various genres from contemporary erotic romance, menage, male/male, bdsm, and my latest addition: daddy doms.

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

I’d have to say the others after it. Such high expectations from the readers.

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

Don’t beat yourself up when the writer block comes. We all experience and like most things, it will pass. (This is from an author who’s coming off a three month writer’s block.)

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

When I write, it’s usually two to three hours.

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

I’d have to say Willem from my Rawhide Ranch books. He’s a very old-fashioned Daddy Dom who isn’t in a rush to get to the good parts. Every part of the relationship is a ‘good part’ for him. He wants the whole person, just not what his lover can give him in bed.

What is your definition of success?

Success? Having one person find joy or the ability to escape into one of my stories. If I entertain even one person, then I’ve done my job.

What are your social links?

https://linktr.ee/DakotaTrace

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.)

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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.