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Author Interviews, Author Spotlight, WOTR Event

#WOTR21 #AuthorSpotlight – Robyn Peterman

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Robyn Peterman

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

NYT and USA Today best selling author, Robyn Peterman writes because the people inside her head won’t leave her alone until she gives them life on paper. She writes snarky, sexy, funny paranormal and snarky, sexy, funny contemporaries.
Her addictions include laughing really hard with friends, shoes (the expensive kind), Target, iced coffee with a squirt of chocolate syrup in a Yeti cup, bejeweled reading glasses, her kids, her super-hot hubby and collecting stray animals.
A former professional actress, with Broadway, film and T.V. credits, she now lives in the south with her family and too many animals to count. Writing gives her peace and makes her whole, plus having a job where she can work in her sweatpants works really well for her.

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

It’s been different with each series. However, as long as I feel passionate, the story comes to me. I love writing series. The characters become old friends.

What comes first? The plot or characters

The characters if it’s a long running series. Usually I have an idea for the plot, but it morphs as I write since I pants. LOL I have no set system. Occasionally, I’ll just start with a line of dialogue that grabs me and the rest flows.

What author would you love to meet (Who is your unicorn author)?

LM Montgomery. She’s not alive anymore, but Anne of Green Gables is one of my favorite books.

If you could ask that author three questions about their writing, writing process, or books, what would they be?

Honestly, she could talk about anything she wanted to and I would be delighted. Her life was fascinating and her books are magical to me.

What is harder? The blurb writing, naming the book, or naming the series.

The blurb. Blurb writing sucks ass. LOL It’s easier to write a freakin’ book than writing a blurb.

What is your favorite memory so far as an author?

Too many to count, but my posse of author friends keep me sane. That has been the real treat of being an author.

What is your definition of success?

Being happy. LOL

What are your social links?

Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/robynpetermanauthor/

Bookbub — https://www.bookbub.com/authors/robyn-peterman

Fan group — https://www.facebook.com/groups/1386913988200179

Twitter — https://twitter.com/robynpeterman

Newsletter — http://bit.ly/2XEuMFe

Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/robynpetermanauthor/

What are your buy links?

Website — http://www.robynpeterman.com

Amazon — https://www.amazon.com/Robyn-Peterman/e/B00A7D7DPA/

Author Spotlight

#AuthorSpotlight – Paige P. Horn

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Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself and which Twinsie do you know.

Paige P. Horne. I live in a small town, I’ve been a server for the past 12 years and I love it. I love talking to my customers and the fast pace of it. I’m married, no kids. I’ve been published since 2015 and the only other thing I would like to do, along with writing novels/ screenplays (One day) would be to own a small restaurant or food truck with my husband. I know Tenise <3

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

The others after. I’m a Pantser, so I don’t really plan out anything. With series you kinda have to, so it’s tougher for me.

What comes first? The plot or characters?

It depends. Sometimes it’s the characters, sometimes it’s an idea.

What author would you love to meet (Who is your unicorn author)?

I’m really into Taylor Jenkins Reid. I’ve read almost all her books. I’d also love to meet Pepper Winters.

If you could ask that author three questions about their writing, writing process, or books, what would they be? Are you a Panster or Plotter? How many hours a day do you put aside to write? For Taylor I’d ask about her novel Daisy Jones and the Six. I loved that book and I want to know her writing process and researching for it. For Pepper, I’d ask about Unseen Messages. I thought that story was fantastic and I’d want to know the same questions I asked of Taylor.

What is harder? The blurb writing, naming the book, or naming the series?

Blurb! It’s the least fun and the hardest. IMO.

What is your favorite memory so far as an author?

I have several, sorry. lol. Attending Shameless as a signing author was awesome. Having our town newspaper write an article about me was sweet too. And then, of course, meeting people who’ve read my words! I mean, come on, that’s a dream come true!

What is your definition of success?

“I think it depends on which subject you’re talking about having success in. If it’s a career, I think making a living doing something you love is where it’s at. Relationship/Marriage: Being with your best friend and going through this thing called life together, having them support your dreams, and you theirs. That’s magic. As for yourself, just being the best version of you, you can. If you can hit the pillow at night with a mindset that you did the best you could, then that’s success to me. ”

What are your social links?

“https://www.instagram.com/authorpaigep.horne/ https://www.facebook.com/authorpaigep.horne https://www.facebook.com/PaigeP.Horne Www.AuthorPaigePHorne.com https://www.bookbub.com/profile/paige-p-horne https://amzn.to/32MQh7q”

What are your buy links?

“https://amzn.to/32MQh7q And I have a perma free book! Give Me Love. Link is here: https://amzn.to/3kDpiS3”

Bikers, Mystery, Part of a Series, Reverse Harem, Standalone, Writers on the River Attending Author

Twinsie Dee’s top 4 pick book series

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Each of these books are standalone but in my opinion they are great for a binge read


Lacey Black’s Summer Sisters Series

Each book is a standalone

1.) My Kinda Kisses – https://amzn.to/3kxV0js

2.) My Kinda Night – https://amzn.to/36EOYIH

3.) My Kinda Song – https://amzn.to/3f4fZJI

4.) My Kinda Mess – https://amzn.to/2IEiK8p

5.) My Kinda Player – https://amzn.to/3f0v2DU

6.) My Kinda Forever – https://amzn.to/3lwHqy0

7.) My Kinda Wedding – https://amzn.to/3eXupLy

C.E. Johnson’s In The Dark Series

Each book is a standalone

1.) Done – https://amzn.to/36Fz9l0

2.) Just One – https://amzn.to/3lKlgIA

3.) Buried Hearts – https://amzn.to/3pCXAbR


Chelsea Camaron’s Hellions Ride Series

Each book is a standalone

1.) One Ride – https://amzn.to/2UzLMIJ

2.) Forever Ride – https://amzn.to/3nnjRIw

3.) Merciless Ride – https://amzn.to/3eYZPB2

4.) Eternal Ride – https://amzn.to/3nqiwRo

5.) Innocent Ride – https://amzn.to/32NNISu

6.) Simple Ride – https://amzn.to/3kyAcZc

7.) Heated Ride – https://amzn.to/2IDjrP8

8.) Originals Ride – https://amzn.to/2UzMc1L

9.) Final Ride – https://amzn.to/3eYX174

10.) Ride With Me – https://amzn.to/3nipLuy


Brandy Slaven’s White Trash Trilogy

1.) Reviving Kendall – https://amzn.to/3eYF9cD

2.) Refusing Kendall – https://amzn.to/2IvSkWK

3.) Reclaiming Kendall – https://amzn.to/3pvsT8g

4.) Logan (novella) – https://amzn.to/3eYZw9m

Author Interviews, Author Spotlight, WOTR Event

#WOTR21 #AuthorSpotlight – CJ Baty

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C. J. Baty

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

C.J. Baty

C. J. Baty lives in southwest Ohio. Her heart however, lives in the mountains of Tennessee where she hopes to retire some day. The mountains have always provided her with inspiration and a soothing balm to the stresses of everyday life.

The dream of writing her own stories started in high school but was left on the back burner of life until her son introduced her to fan fiction and encouraged her to give it a try. She found that her passion for telling a story was still there and writing them down to share with others was much more thrilling than she had ever expected.

She has a loving and supportive family who doesn’t mind fixing their own meals when she is in the middle of a story. And a network of friends, who have encouraged and cheered her on in her quest of being an author.

One thing she has learned from life and she is often heard to say is: “You are never too old to follow your dream!”

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

I think it’s the others that come after. Especially if the same characters are in each additional book. It’s a little easier if each book has a different set of MC’s but theme continues through the series.

What comes first? The plot or characters

I’m a panster at heart so it’s always the characters for me. The plot is an idea that works itself out.

What author would you love to meet (Who is your unicorn author)?

I have had the amazing good luck to meet two of mine, Karen Marie Moning and Josh Lanyon. Both of which are truly amazing ladies. I’m also a huge Clive Cussler fan so meeting him would have been lovely. Unfortunately, he passed away in February this year.

If you could ask that author three questions about their writing, writing process, or books, what would they be?

1. I’d ask KMM how she continues to keep book after book in a series fresh and new.
2. I’d ask Josh Lanyon how she has continued to produce wonderful story after wonderful story in her long career.
3. I’d ask Clive Cussler how many hours of research he did before he wrote his stories. There are so many details and historical facts in his stories. It always amazed me.

What is harder? The blurb writing, naming the book, or naming the series.

For me, it’s that danged blurb! How do you condense an entire book into 5 to 10 sentences that will draw a reader to your story? I spend a lot of time rewriting a blurb before settling on one version and then I usually still doubt it.

What is your favorite memory so far as an author?

The moment a mom told me that she had purchased one of my books for her young adult son because he wanted to read about characters he felt a connection with. That floored me. Oh a close second would be the gay couple who were the first to buy a book from me at my very first book signing.

What is your definition of success?

When a reader says they love my story or my characters. Then I feel like a real author so that’s success.

What are your social links?

Twitter https://twitter.com/cbaty
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/cj.baty.3/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cjbaty27/?hl=en
Website cjbaty.com
Blog cjbaty.blogspot.com

What are your buy links?

Amazon https://www.amazon.com/C.-J.-Baty/e/B00K2ISIQI?ref_=dbs_p_ebk_r00_abau_000000
Bookbub https://www.bookbub.com/profile/c-j-baty
Universal Link https://books2read.com/ap/nkNz6R/CJ-Baty

Author Spotlight

#AuthorSpotlight – K.I. Lynn

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Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself and which Twinsie do you know.

I’m Cat (K.I. Lynn) and I’m a homebody who lives with her hubby and her dog dog Juno (my sidekick). I love cheese and the color aqua.

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

Right now I am attempting my first ever intended series (the two I have were “hey, this is getting waaaay too long for one book) and I will say, possibly the first book. Because you have to introduce in a natural way characters that come into play later on (especially because it’s a family saga series) and you have to know who those characters are. I’m having to guess how a character is going to come out in their own book, which may not be written for almost two more years!

What comes first? The plot or characters?

The plot. I’ll get a rough idea with a base character vibe, but it always inevitably changes as I write.

What author would you love to meet (Who is your unicorn author)?

Stephenie Meyer

What is harder? The blurb writing, naming the book, or naming the series?

Naming the book. I tend to write my blurbs when I get hit with the initial idea, because that is when I have the least information and don’t get bogged down. Naming a book is just…it either happens right away (Forever and All the Afters) or it’s like pulling teeth (Becoming Mrs Lockwood).

What is your favorite memory so far as an author?

Meeting my bestie, Elena M Reyes. Without writing we never would have met.

What is your definition of success?

There are multiple definitions of success I’ve hit over the years, and others that I haven’t. It goes up and morphs as I go. In the beginning it was selling 1,000 copies of Breach. Then 10,000 copies of Breach. Then 100,000 books overall. Getting in the top 100 on Amazon. Translated into other languages (Italian, German, Hebrew). It’s always changing. Right now? I want to be able to build up a down payment on a new house. I want Off the Cuff to hit the top 100 on release week in January.

What are your social links?

“Follow me on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/kilynn.breach Follow me on twitter – https://twitter.com/KI_Lynn_ Check out my website – http://www.kilynnauthor.com/ Become a fan/friend on Goodreads – http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6553256.K_I_Lynn Follow me on Amazon – http://www.amazon.com/K.I.-Lynn/e/B00CHSZ81E Follow me on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/k.i.lynn Join my fan group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/1446344115596744 Get my Newsletter – http://bit.ly/1U9NSoC Follow me on Bookbub – https://www.bookbub.com/profile/k-i-lynn Paperbacks – http://bit.ly/KILynnPaperbacks ”

What are your buy links?

“Amazon – http://www.amazon.com/K.I.-Lynn/e/B00CHSZ81E www.KILynnAuthor.com”

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#TwinsieKellyFavorites – Top 5 Paranormal Series -Shifters, Vampires, Aliens…Oh my! – Books by Tricia Andersen, Meg Collett, Ava Cuvay, Susan Griscom, and Miranda Lynn

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Tricia Andersen, Ava Cuvay and Miranda Lynn are attending authors.

 

The Hallow Brothers by Tricia Andersen

Welterweight (Hallow Brothers)Middleweight (Hallow Brothers)Heavyweight (Hallow Brothers)

Corner (Hallow Brothers)Bantamweight (Hallow Brothers)Featherweight (Hallow Brothers Book 6)

 

Fear University Series by Meg Collett

Fear UniversityThe Killing Season (Fear University Book 2)Monster Mine (Fear University Book 3)

Paper Tigers (Fear University Book 4)Dead Man's Stitch (Fear University Book 5)

 

The Heart Nebula Series by Ava Cuvay

His Precious Cargo (The Heart Nebula Series Book 1)Love and the Corps (The Heart Nebula Series Book 2)Blood King: Revamping the Monarchy (The Heart Nebula Book 3)

 

Immortal Hearts of San Francisco by Susan Griscom

Tempted by a Vampire (Immortal Hearts of San Francisco Book 1)Captivated by a Vampire (Immortal Hearts of San Francisco Book 2)Rocked by a Vampire (Immortal Hearts of San Francisco Book 3)

Possessed by a Vampire (Immortal Hearts of San Francisco Book 4)Protected by a Vampire (Immortal Hearts of San Francisco Book 5)Bewitched by a Vampire (Immortal Hearts of San Francisco Book 6)

 

Black Mountain Pack by Miranda Lynn

Mack: The Alpha's Mate (Black Mountain Pack Book 1)Rook: Rescuing his Mate (Black Mountain Pack Book 2)Sterling: A Second Chance Mate (Black Mountain Pack Book 3)

Wyatt: Discovering his Mate (Black Mountain Pack Book 4)Stephen:The Omega's Curse (Black Mountain Pack Book 5)

 

Welterweight (Hallow Brothers Book 1) by Tricia Andersen

Caleb Hallow doesn’t need anyone. All he needs is to dominate in the MMA cage and become world champion. His plans are derailed when he wakes up with a mysterious tattoo of his ancestors after a one-night stand with his opponent’s ex-girlfriend, Meg Riley. Sharing the mark with her joins them as mates for eternity. Can Caleb deal with Meg for the rest of his life? Can he keep her safe from his past as he falls deeply in love with her? And will she stay by him when she finds out he is actually a werewolf?
It was just a fling, a chance to get revenge on her cheating ex. At least that’s what Meg Riley tries to convince herself. But the indescribable pull that draws her to the dark, dangerous Caleb Hallow tells her differently. Although she is furious when she finds the strange tattoo on her back after their night together, and even though he tells her some convoluted story about him being a werewolf, she can’t stay away from him. She can’t stop herself from falling for him. When her ex threatens Caleb’s life, how far will Meg go to save him? Will she be willing to sacrifice her life for his? 

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Fear University (Book 1) by Meg Collett

I’ve always known I was a monster, and I don’t mean some teenage vampire shit either.

My mother abandoned me when I was ten years old because I have a freakish mutant disease that makes me incapable of feeling pain. I bounced from one foster family to another because too many people like to test my medical condition in a game of “Try To Make Ollie Scream.” At sixteen, I killed a man for taking that game too far.

Two years later, I’m still on the run in Kodiak, Alaska. Here, I’m the most dangerous person around, until I come face to face with a creature that should only exist in folklore. The monster is an aswang, and I, with my medical anomaly, am uniquely qualified to hunt the beast that haunts the night. At least, that’s what the two scarred, mostly crazy ’swang hunters tell me when they kidnap me and take me to Fear University, a school where young students learn to hunt and kill aswangs.

I arrive at the university a prisoner, but I stay because I finally find my freedom.

For once in my life, I belong. I’m needed. I make a home for myself inside the university masquerading as an old Alaskan prison. Something close to happiness warms my icy heart when I’m with my scarred, still mostly crazy tutor, Luke Aultstriver. For a murdering runaway like me, Fear University is a haven where I can put my skills to good use hunting monsters in the night.

But when certain truths come to light and even more lies are exposed, I fear that I, Ollie Andrews, am the worst kind of monster of all. And, maybe, they should be hunting me.


This book is recommended for mature readers due to sexual content, violence, and language.

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His Precious Cargo (Heart Nebula Series #1) by Ava Cuvay

One illicit lap dance becomes a flight for their lives.

A stripper with dreams of being a princess.
An intergalactic thief with a freighter of stolen cargo.

At the outskirts of space and away from the rigid control of Central Command, Granger entices Kaedi to break her strict no-lap dance policy. The repercussions force her to pack up and hitch a ride off-world in the same freighter he has hired. They discover a passion hotter than a super nova, but their plans are shattered by the untimely death of the ship’s captain and the duplicity of the co-pilot.

The two lovers crash headlong into the clutches of Granger’s best-friend-turned-torture-happy-enemy. When Granger’s heritage is revealed, Kaedi relinquishes the pleasure she finds in his arms, believing herself unworthy. Granger chases after her, determined to convince her she is more precious to him than stolen cargo. 

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Tempted by a Vampire (Immortal Hearts #1) by Susan Griscom

Cian DeMarco is a talented musician–and a vampire. He’s content living the single life in San Francisco, playing with his band at Club Royal each weekend…until he meets a human woman he can’t resist. The scent of Magdalena’s blood has him completely undone, and he begins to question his felicitous existence when his desire for her grows out of control.

Magdalena De la Rosa and her best friend recently moved to San Francisco. She’s started a new job and is living in a gorgeous apartment. Everything is just the way she’s imagined… until she ends up at an up-scale nightclub and is suddenly swept off her feet by the sexy as sin lead singer of the house band.

A temptation they can’t resist leads to a future they never imagined as passion sizzles between the two until a threat from Cian’s past returns to wreak havoc on their lives.

Will their love outweigh the reality of what Cian must do to keep Magdalena safe?

Revised with added content for a more enhanced reading experience.

Buy Tempted by a Vampire to start this sexy adventure today!

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Mack (Black Mountain Pack #1) by Miranda Lynn

Mating instincts are hell…

Casey hasn’t had an easy life. On her eighteenth birthday, she learns why she’s always felt so different. She’s a shifter. Hiding behind a diner for shelter now that she’s been kicked out of the last in a long line of foster homes, she’s shocked when a man approaches her offering help.

Mack is still searching for the cub his father took in even years after her kidnapping. He had no idea he’d find his mate, and the girl he’s been searching for, Casey, when he offers to help a woman outside of a local favorite diner. 

Welterweight (Hallow Brothers Book 1) by Tricia Andersen – Goodreads

Fear University (Book 1) by Meg Collett – Goodreads

His Precious Cargo (Heart Nebula Series #1) by Ava Cuvay – Goodreads

Tempted by a Vampire (Immortal Hearts #1) by Susan Griscom – Goodreads

Mack (Black Mountain Pack #1) by Miranda Lynn – Goodreads

Welterweight (Hallow Brothers Book 1) by Tricia Andersen – Amazon

Fear University (Book 1) by Meg Collett – Amazon

His Precious Cargo (Heart Nebula Series #1) by Ava Cuvay – Amazon

Tempted by a Vampire (Immortal Hearts #1) by Susan Griscom – Amazon

Mack (Black Mountain Pack #1) by Miranda Lynn – Amazon

 

Tricia Andersen lives in Iowa with her husband and her three children. She graduated from the University of Iowa with a Bachelor of Arts in English and from Kirkwood Community College with an Associate of Arts degree in Communications Media/Public Relations.
For the past five years, Tricia has been a member of Hard Drive Performance Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, an affiliate of Roufusport in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She has experience in kickboxing and currently trains in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Even though she has never competed in an MMA cage, she’s witnessed and been a part of a fighter’s journey from fight camp to their walk to the cage. She also has competed in jiu jitsu.

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Meg Collett is from the hills of Tennessee where the cell phone service is a blessing and functioning internet is a myth of epic proportions. She is the author of the Fear University Series, The Righteous Series, and the Canaan Island novels. She also writes wholesome romance under Meg Gossett. Find out more at her website www.megcollett.com.

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Ava Cuvay writes out of this world romance featuring sassy heroines, often-alien-but-always-sexy heroes, and an alcoholic beverage or two… Set in a galaxy far, far away. She resides in central Indiana with her own scruffy-looking nerfherder, kiddos who are growing up without her permission, and two kitties that make her laugh. She believes life is too short to bother with negative people, everything is better with Champagne, and Han Solo shot first. When not writing, Ava is thinking about writing. Or wine. And she’s always thinking about bacon.

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Susan Griscom writes paranormal and contemporary romance–steamy and sexy are the way they usually turn out. She’s a huge fan of superheroes and bad boys confronted with extraordinary forces of nature, powers, and abilities beyond the norm mixed with hot, blow-your-socks-off romance.

She grew up in a small town in Pennsylvania doing a lot of daydreaming. It’s no big surprise that she writes romance stories, since many nights as a child she would lay awake fantasizing about her knight in shining armor.

Her wild imagination sparked her first story at the age of twelve; a story that her sixth grade teacher adopted for the class play that year. Having never achieved fame and fortune for that play, she attempted life the normal way with other activities, such as, working as a food lab technician, bartender, and cell phone repair technician, and a mom.

Now she lives in Northern California with a gorgeous view of Folsom Lake from her office where she stills spends a lot of time daydreaming. She loves to drink wine and fortunately there are several local wineries close by. Together, she and her modern day knight have five great superhero kids and nine mini-superhero grandkids, so far.
When she’s not writing, she enjoys hanging out with friends and family drinking wine and dancing.
Sign up for Susan Griscom’s newsletter: http://www.susangriscom.com/newsletter.html

Other ways to follow and learn more:

Susan’s Website: http://susangriscom.com
Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/susan-griscom
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SMGriscom
Twitter: http://twitter.com/SusanGriscom
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/SusanGriscom
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/SusanGriscom
 
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Miranda Lynn – Escaping reality one book at a time has been Miranda’s motto since she learned to read. As an only child raised on a dairy farm her creative imagination brought words to life. She devoured more books growing up than her little town bookmobile could handle. It was inevitable that she would turn from reading them to writing them. This is her way to help not only herself but others escape the day to day drudge. Her books may take you on a journey through time, give you a look inside a fantasy realm, or delve into the magic of almost anything paranormal. Threading in heart stopping romance and dropping an occasional super sexy scene just to keep you on your toes.
Miranda’s stories are focused around strong female leads and sexy males who appreciate them. She strives to encourage her readers that they can have it all in real life too.
You can find her most days either subbing at the local high school or tucked away in her office working on the next story with a cup of java in her hand. She loves connecting with her readers online as well as in real life so make sure to find her on Facebook and check out where she will be signing throughout the year on her website.


Website:https://www.mirandalynn.com
Twitter:@MirandaLynnBks
Email:mirandalynnbooks@gmail.com

Author Interviews, Author Spotlight, WOTR Event

#WOTR21 #AuthorSpotlight – Amy Hale

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Amy Hale

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Amy Hale

Since childhood, best-selling and award-winning author Amy Hale has been using the written word to inspire, encourage, and entertain. She loves creating characters and worlds from nothing but her imagination and a few glasses of wine. Her popular paranormal series The Shadows Trilogy has earned multiple awards, as have the Havenwood Falls books, of which she is a participating author.

She debuted her first fiction novel in 2015 after retiring from 13 years of non-fiction writing for various online entities. For the last couple of decades, she’s also carried the titles of Laundry Goddess, Chef, Butt Wiper, Soother of Temper Tantrums, and in more recent years, Moderator of Sarcastic Eye-rolls and Sass. She resides in Illinois with her husband and two grown children who claim they are never moving out. Regardless, they are the center of her universe, although her cat believes otherwise.
If she had any spare time, she’d love music, photography, watching Mystery Science Theater 3000 with her family, and long rides on the back of her husband’s motorcycle.

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

I think the first is hardest. You have to build everything from scratch. Once you have the characters and world built, it’s a little easier to run with.

What comes first? The plot or characters

It depends on the story. I’ve had it happen both ways. Sometimes a character will come to mind after seeing something that inspires him or her. Other times I get an idea for a situation and that spurs on the formation of the characters.

What author would you love to meet (Who is your unicorn author)?

I’m happy to say that I have met my unicorn author. I’m a huge Julia Quinn fan and I had the honor of meeting her a few years ago. She signed all my well-worn and often read books. I was just starting my writing career and meeting her and talking with her was a huge encouragement.

If you could ask that author three questions about their writing, writing process, or books, what would they be?

What inspired her Bridgerton characters? When did she realized she had the gift for historical fiction? Has she ever wished to write in or had ideas for other genres?

What is harder? The blurb writing, naming the book, or naming the series.

The blurb. I don’t know why, but I can write entire books with less difficulty than I can write a couple of paragraphs about the same books.

What is your favorite memory so far as an author?

I think my favorite memories all involve meeting readers. Talking with them about their favorite stories, from me and other authors, is always a joy.

What is your definition of success?

I see success in many different ways, but I think my biggest measure of success is knowing a reader has enjoyed my work. If I’ve written a story that grabs someone and entertains them, I’ve properly done my job.

What are your social links?

FB: http://www.facebook.com/authoramyhale
FB Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/amyhalesangels
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/authoramyhale
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/authoramyhale
BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/amy-hale

What are your buy links?

https://www.amazon.com/Amy-Hale/e/B00RQ3QTTU

https://books.apple.com/us/author/amy-hale/id961130103

Author Spotlight

#AuthorSpotlight – Andi Jaxon

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Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself and which Twinsie do you know.

“Andi Motherfucking Jaxon. I’m random, love rainbows, coffee, sleep, and dinosaur erotica. I think that about sums me up. I know Jo-Anna (JM Walker)”

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

The ones that come after!

What comes first? The plot or characters?

Oh…that’s a hard one. Plot I think.

What author would you love to meet (Who is your unicorn author)?

K Webster and JM Walker

If you could ask that author three questions about their writing, writing process, or books, what would they be?

“Do you plot? If yes, do you plot out the entire book before you start writing or just part of it? What’s harder, the first 10k or the last 10k?”

What is harder? The blurb writing, naming the book, or naming the series?

Naming the damn book

What is your favorite memory so far as an author?

At Book Bonanza 18, I was standing in line to grab lunch for me and my friend and someone in line recognized me as an author and fangirled. It was mind boggling that someone knew who I was.

What is your definition of success?

This is really hard. I don’t know that I have a definition. There are goals I would like to hit, like making a list on my own, and being able to financially contribute to my household from my sales.

What are your social links?

“Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andijaxonauthor Pinterest: http://bit.ly/AndiPinterest Reader Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/andijunkies Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andijaxon Website: http://www.andijaxon.com Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e42677cb7ccd/andinewsletter ”

What are your buy links?

Amazon: http://bit.ly/AndiAmazon

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#TwinsieAngieFavorite #Contemporary #WOTR21 – Contemporary Series by H. D’Agostino, AJ Renee, and Alison Bliss

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Love in Scrubs by AJ Renee

Love in Scrubs

Broken Series by H. D’Agostino

The Broken Series

Tangled in Texas series by Alison Bliss

Tangled in Texas

Joshua book 1, Love in Scrubs –

From Book 1: From the author of the St. Fleur series comes a fun tale of finding love in the emergency room.

The single life had been treating Hazel Rivera better than she’d anticipated. With no one to report to, she did as she pleased, which included if and when she’d have a man in her bed. She felt no shame in satisfying her own needs, but when toy-play goes wrong, she earns herself a visit to the emergency room.

Squirming in pain, the last thing she expected was to find a sexy nurse assigned to her room. She could lose herself in a man like him—sinful eyes, full lips, and a kindhearted attitude—but before she can catch Joshua Bradley again, she’s sent home.

When life hands them a second chance, will they risk their hearts?

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Irreparably Broken, Broken Book 1 from H.D’Agostino – From Book 1: Madison Kennedy has always seen herself as damaged goods. Her ex-boyfriend, Richard, told her on a daily basis that she was worthless. After a tumultuous three year relationship, Maddie finally decided to leave behind the bruises and hurtful words only to find herself scared and alone. Five years have passed, and it still seems like yesterday.
Cole Walker grew up in a household where it was okay to hit. His father used him, his mother, and sister as punching bags when he didn’t get his way. Cole learned early on that life wasn’t always fair. Aside from his best friend, Wes, no one knew his deepest secrets. He thought he’d never escape the nightmare until one day he decided to fight back.
After several chance encounters, Cole and Maddie realize they have more in common than either one could have guessed, but both are afraid that if they open up they’ll scare the other away. Can two broken individuals find peace with each other? Can love heal a cracked soul? Will Cole’s secret past ultimately drive Maddie away?
This book is recommended for readers 18 years or older. It contains adult content, profanity, and graphic sexual encounters.

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Rules of Protection book 1 by Alison Bliss

From Book 1:

It’s rule breaker Emily Foster’s birthday, and like everyone at The Jungle Room, she just wants to get some action. Unfortunately, she stumbles on the wrong kind, witnessing a mob hit. To protect her, she’s entered into the Witness Protection Program with by-the-book Special Agent Jake Ward as her chaperone.

When the location of their safe house is compromised, Jake stashes Emily deep in the Texas backwoods. The city-girl might be safe from the Mafia, but she has to contend with a psychotic rooster, a narcoleptic dog, crazy cowboys, and the danger of losing her heart to the one man she can’t have.

Jake’s as hot as he is infuriating, and she can’t help but push all his buttons to loosen him up. Their mutual, sizzling sexual attraction poses a dilemma: Jake’s determined to keep her safe and out of the wrong hands; she’s determined to get into the right ones—his.

Love in Scrubs – Goodreads

Broken – Goodreads

Tangles in Texas – Goodreads

Love in Scrubs – Amazon

Broken – Amazon

Tangled in Texas – Amazon

AJ Renee is the author behind the St. Fleur series, Beauty Unmasked, Winter’s Surprise, Surviving Paris, and Finding Love at the Falls…. She’s a military wife and mother to three young girls. She graduated from the University of Central Florida with her Master of Science in Criminal Justice and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology while working at the library.

She loves to write steamy romance with suspense and a happily ever after. When she isn’t writing or interacting with her readers, you can find her spending time with her family or reading. AJ enjoys traveling, researching family history, and all things New Orleans.

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Heather D’Agostino is an avid reader turned Bestselling Author of the Contemporary Romance Series The Broken Series, The Shattered Series, The Second Chances Series, The Cook Brothers Series, and Romantic Suspense series The Witness Series.

She attended the University of North Carolina at Charlotte where she received a Bachelor’s of Arts in Elementary Education with a minor in Mathematics.

She currently lives in Central New York with her husband, two children, two dogs, and three cats. When she’s not writing she can usually be found at the dance studio, soccer field, or one of the many other places that she plays ‘Supermom’.

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Alison Bliss is a best-selling, award-winning author of humorous, contemporary romances. A born and raised Texan, she currently resides in the Midwest with her husband, two kids, and their dogs. As the youngest of five girls, she has never turned down a challenge or been called by the right name. Alison believes the best way to find out if someone is your soul mate is by canoeing with them because if you both make it back alive, it’s obviously meant to be. She writes the type of books she loves to read most: fun, steamy love stories with heart, heat, and laughter. Something she likes to call, “Romance…with a sense of humor.”

Author Interviews, Author Spotlight, WOTR Event

#WOTR21 #AuthorSpotlight #6YearFamily – Aly Grady

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Aly Grady

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Hi friends, Aly Grady here. I can’t wait for 2020 to be over. But while I’m waiting I’ll spend my nights snuggled up with my labradoodle Cody.

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

I’ve only completed one series (Angie wants one more story though) so I’d have to say writing the next books are harder for me.

What comes first? The plot or characters

I’ve always come up with a story idea first.

What author would you love to meet (Who is your unicorn author)?

Honestly, I get star struck by everyone. I really enjoyed Janet Evanovich, Stephanie Plumb books so that would be fun to chat with her about Grandma Mazur.

If you could ask that author three questions about their writing, writing process, or books, what would they be?

Really the only question to ask is WHY isn’t Stephanie on some tropical island with Ranger?

What is harder? The blurb writing, naming the book, or naming the series.

Ugh – blurbs. That is an art form I’ve been studying.

What is your favorite memory so far as an author?

Favorite memory as an author so far is my very first WOTR event. I was blown away by the readers and how organized the event was.

What is your definition of success?

Success in writing is hearing from a reader that they loved a story.

What are your social links?

alygrady2012@facebook.com

 @AlyGradyauthor (instagram)

 @AlyGrady (twitter)

What are your buy links?

http://bit.ly/2B2grVh – will bring you to my website that has links to all the retailers.