#WOTR25 #attendingauthor #authorinterview – J Lawson

January 10, 2025 Angie J Leave a comment

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Jackie Lawson. I was born and raised in Davenport, Iowa. I moved to Peoria, Illinois, in 2008, live in Bartonville, Illinois, with my husband, son, and two dogs, Bailey and Ember. I graduated from Western Illinois University with a Master’s in English Literature. Originally, I wanted to teach postsecondary English, but fell into a workforce development position for a local youth-based non-profit organization and absolutely love it. Book one in The Amulets Trilogy was my debut novel. I enjoys reading almost every kind of fiction out there, but fantasy is my favorite. I also have a craft business where my partner and I take donations of damaged books and turn their pages into flowers in arrangements, wreathes, bouquets, etc.

How did you hear about this event?

This will be my third year participating! I heard about it long ago through other book enthusiasts and never felt confident I could cut it in such a large, established event. I’m so glad I eventually took the chance to apply as I absolutely love everyone I’ve met through the process from organizers, to other authors, and especially the readers!

How many years have you attended?

This will be my third year!

What genres do you write?

Modern and paranormal fantasy, LGBTQ+, and humor memoir

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

Peculiar Lessons: Semester One

What is one fun fact about you?

I can say the alphabet backwards just as fast as I can forward

What are your social links?

Website: www.authorjlawson.com

Facebook:AuthorJ.Lawson

Instagram: authorjlawson

What are you buy links?

https://www.amazon.com/author/j.lawson

Writersonriver.com

2nd Chance, Contemp. Romance, Military, Review, Small Town Romance

#Review – Mountain Storm (Mountain Mayhem Book 2) by Dawn Love

January 9, 2025 Kelly S Leave a comment

They say you must weather the storms to find a rainbow.

Michael “Blaze” Blaisure and Lexi Lane have endured some of life’s hardest trials and are finally beginning to see clear skies. Now, they’re ready for the next phase of their lives to begin. A new career path and a new venture may be just what they need to move forward.

As they take those steps together, they are unaware of the danger lurking around the next corner. When the past rears its ugly head, they must face some of the most turbulent storms of their lives.

Will they survive the landslide headed their way? Or will fate rip them apart?

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Review by Twinsie Kelly

I must start by saying that the first book, Mountain Haven, is one of my favorite books EVER! I stumbled across it and when I picked it up, I couldn’t put it down. When I realized I could continue Lexi and Blaze’s story, I was ecstatic! Now, for Mountain Storm, Lexi and Blaze have started to settle into a sort of routine. Music is coming back to Lexi and Blaze has found a purpose with the police department. Ok everyone, the hotness level is turned up, waaay up! And waaaay fast! What I didn’t see coming was the twistedness that is twisted up within the guy that is all twisted. Gah, I just can’t with some people and the reasoning behind the things they do! The first book was a raging rollercoaster, and this book is more of a twisted pathway through a haunted forest. We are left with quite a cliffhanger at the end so I am desperately waiting for book 3 so I can figure out how I will attempt to describe that book, LOL! Dawn Love, you have a new stalker, er, um…I mean fan!

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

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Dawn Love was born in Mayfield, Kentucky, and spent the first twenty-six years of her life there. Always a creative person and an avid reader, she began writing stories for her own entertainment as a teen, and her love of writing continued to grow into adulthood. She now resides on her 50-acre farm on the Delmarva peninsula. A mother of two, she spends her free time creating the characters and stories of her fantasies. She also writes an internationally read Blog where she shares stories, thoughts, and craziness.

Writing romance is her passion and it feeds her soul. She loves to tell a good, heartfelt story. Her motto is, “Steamy Romance and Heart Smiles.” You will always find a happy ever after or happy for now in her books

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#WOTR25 #AttendingAuthor #AuthorInterview – Deanna L. Rowley

January 8, 2025 Angie J Leave a comment

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Deanna L. Rowley I started writing in 2014 but didn’t know what to do, so I would copy the book, put it in an envelope, then put it on a shelf. By the time I started publishing in 2020, I had 68 books written. In the last 4 years, I’ve published roughly 40 of those 68 books. I am a widow, and have 1 adult child, and 2 grandchildren.

How did you hear about this event?

I was at an event and Rochelle Bradley told me about this event and how to apply.

How many years have you attended?

2025 will be by 4th year in attendance.

What genres do you write?

Contemporary, Military, MC, Paranormal, Romantic Suspense

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

The Love Found Trilogy. Book 1 is Love Doesn’t Exist. It’s the first book I ever wrote, and I broke it into a trilogy.

What is one fun fact about you?

I rode my own motorcycle for a few years.

What are your social links?

E-mail: deannalrowley@yahoo.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Author-Deanna-L-Rowley-106623544172360
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/search?q=Deanna+L.+Rowley&qid=1KYE0zxcp5
BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/deanna-l-rowley

What are you buy links?

amazon.com/author/deannal.rowley

Writersonriver.com

Holiday Book/Novella, Horror, Horror Erotica, Kindle Unlimited, Novella, Part of a Series

#Review – Slay All The Way (Silent Frights Book 1) by Nova Kane

January 7, 2025 Jo-Anna W Leave a comment

SLAY ALL THE WAY

Santa’s got a new suit, and it’s stained with blood.

Killer clown, killer clown,

Stalking through the snow,

Ribbons tight, silent night,

Nowhere left to go.

Killer clown, killer clown,

On his blood-red sleigh,

You can’t escape his twisted shape,

You’re all his to slay.

Blood-red bows, icy toes,

Underneath the tree,

With twisted glee, you’ll never be free,

His gift to you is he.

This is my favourite book by Nova Kane so far! I was intrigued by Johnny when we first meet him in the Cirque Du Desir books. But by the end of book 2, I had to know more about this psycho clown.

I read Slay All The Way in a single sitting and stayed up way later than I originally intended. I love a good reading session like that!

So we meet Alaska, who is trying to salvage things between her and her boyfriend Mark. He’s a tool by the way. But Alaska is getting no where. All while this is happening, she feels like she’s being watched. I wonder by who? 😉

Johnny is obsessed and is determined to make Alaska his. When they finally cross paths, it’s off the charts HAWT. While I was reading, I kept thinking, I know I probably shouldn’t like Johnny but I really truly do. Clearly there’s something wrong with me. Especially after he leaves Alaska a present.

I can’t wait to binge the rest of Nova’s books and to read every single thing she releases.

She definitely has a new fan for life!

Read in KU – https://amzn.to/4eTZ0qE

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#WOTR25 #attendingauthor #authorinterview #eventsponsor – Molly McLain

January 6, 2025 Angie J Leave a comment

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

I’m Molly McLain, and I write steamy small-town romance with those sexy blue collar heroes we love so much. I live in northern Wisconsin with my husband of 23 years, and as of this fall, we are officially empty nesters! Aside from the fur-babies, that is. 🙂

How did you hear about this event?

Oh gosh… I don’t remember! I heard about it years ago!

How many years have you attended?

2023 & 2024, 2025 to come!

What genres do you write?

Contemporary romance, mostly small town

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

Oh boy, this is hard! I think We’re Made of Moments is my best book, so let’s go with that!

What is one fun fact about you?

Thursdays, November, 4 pm, and the color brown are the same to me. Saturdays, the number 7, and summer are also the same. Tuesday are blue, Wednesdays are orange, and Mondays are red. I said what I said. 🙂

What are your social links?

FB Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/mollymclainbooks;

IG: @mollymclainbooks

What are you buy links?

Writersonriver.com

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#review #mmromance #twinsietenise #topfavorite Galaxies and Oceans by: N.R. Walker

January 5, 2025 Tenise W Leave a comment

Seizing his one chance to escape, Ethan Hosking leaves his violent ex-boyfriend, leaves his entire life, and walks into the path of a raging bushfire. Desperate to start over, a new man named Aubrey Hobbs walks out of the fire-ravaged forest, alive and alone. With no ID and no money, nothing but his grandfather’s telescope, he goes where the Southern Cross leads him.Patrick Carney is the resident lighthouse keeper in Hadley Cove, a small town on the remote Kangaroo Island off the coast of South Australia. After the tragic death of his lover four years ago, he lives a solitary life; just him, a tabby cat, the Indian and Southern Oceans, and a whole lot of loneliness. He’s content with his life until a stranger shows up in town and turns Patrick’s head.Patrick never expected to be interested in anyone else. Aubrey never expected to be happy. Between Aubrey’s love of the stars and Patrick’s love of the ocean, these two fragile hearts must navigate new waters. If they can weather the storm of their pasts, they could very well have a love that eclipses everything.

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Review by Twinsie Tenise

Because I cannot give it all of the stars in the galaxy I guess we will go with the max allowed– 5 STARS!!!

This was not an easy read. I happened upon it in a book rec group. A person was asking for something emotional. I grabbed it because I love a book that makes me FEEL although I was a bit skeptical because most emotional book recs fall flat for me in the feels department.

Ethan is trying to start over after narrowly escaping his abusive ex with his life. The last beating he gave him was the worst yet and Ethan was done being a punching bag. With a raging bush fire causing residence all around him to be forced to evacuate, Ethan did something pretty dumb but completely necessary if he wanted to live another day. Ethan walked towards instead of away from the fire and when he emerged on the other side, Ethan no longer existed. Aubrey Hobbs was now his name and it was time to try and start over.

Patrick is just trying to get trough each day. He lives a life of solitude as the lighthouse keeper and local handyman in a tiny coastal town in Australia that borders 2 oceans. There is a sadness inside of him that will never go away. It almost seemed as if he couldn’t allow himself any sort of happiness as it would be a betrayal to his partner who died at sea several years prior.

Both of these men are broken in their own way and both believe they do not deserve happiness. When the mystery man in town keeps catching the eye of single lighthouse keeper, Patrick is determined to spend more time getting to know Aubrey Hobbs. And the more time the 2 spend with one another, the harder it becomes to resist the obvious attraction. However they are both scared of the outcome should they decide to act on their emotions. Aubrey is damaged goods. No one will ever want him. And Patrick just isn’t ready to give his heart to another after what happened the last time. Little did either of them know in the beginning but they will need one another in order to heal.

My eyes were puffy by the time I finished this book. I cannot count the times I either teared up or flat out bawled. My heart physically hurt. I know what you are thinking- it was only a book. Well you can zip it because this wasn’t just any old book. This book made me feel all the things and I loved it so much. Book #44 of 2024 earned a spot on my yearly top 10 that is for sure.
Now I’m off to investigate. As if my TBR pile isnt already overflowing, I need to know if one of the side characters from this book ever got his own story.

N.R. Walker is an Australian author who loves her genre of LGBTQIA+ romance. First published in 2012, she now has over 70 books, many which are also audiobooks, and numerous translations done in nine different languages.

She loves writing and spends far too much time doing it but wouldn’t have it any other way.

N.R. Walker was voted 2019 Goodreads M/M Romance Members’ Choice Awards All-Time Favorite Author and 2020 Goodreads M/M Romance Members’ Choice Awards Hall of Fame

#WOTR25 #AttendingAuthor #AuthorInterview – Mary Warren

January 4, 2025 Angie J Leave a comment

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

I’m Mary Warren. I started in the book world running fat girls in fiction. Then I started writing my own books and I focus on love stories with plus size bodies.

How did you hear about this event?

It’s a local event I’ve done for a couple years and I love it!

How many years have you attended?

2 times as author 1 as an sponsor

What genres do you write?

Romance

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

Reclaiming Kate

What is one fun fact about you?

I love to read tarot, I do a card pull every time I sit down to write.

What are your social links?

Fat Girls in Fiction

What are you buy links?

Writersonriver.com

Erotica, Horror, Horror Erotica, Kindle Unlimited, Novella, Part of a Series

#Review – Maison De Fous (Cirque Du Désir Book 2) by Nova Kane

January 3, 2025 Jo-Anna W Leave a comment

Sequel to A La Folie

This is a PITCH BLACK EROTIC HORROR. Please mind the trigger warnings.

Are you ready for the show to begin?

Cirque Du Desir : The Dark Harvest – A Night of chaos, carnage and contentment.

Coming soon to a town near you.

Holy moly this was sick, twisted, disgusting and depraved and I loved every bit of it!

We are back with our lead couple, Indie and Lux, who run Cirque Du Desir. They are the King and Queen and everyone knows it.

We’re also introduced to Johnny a little bit as well and I have to say and I can’t believe I’m saying this especially when you read about him, but I was very happy whenever I read his chapters. So much so that I can’t wait to read his Christmas book. Johnny and Christmas doesn’t sound like it should go together.

This book is everything you could ask for in a horror erotica. Between lots of bloodshed, super hot intense times, and moments that make you question on why you like it, it’s definitely a must read if you enjoy the darker side of things.

When Lux, Indie, Johnny and the rest of the cirkies, create a night they hoped for and more, things take a twisted unhinged turn.

Please note that this book is NOT for the faint of heart but I can’t wait to see what’s next for our King and Queen!

Read in KU – https://amzn.to/4g73V8K

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#WOTR25 #AuthorInterview #EventSponsor – C.A. Harms

January 2, 2025 Angie J Leave a comment

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

C.A. Harms – I’ve found my love for books and writing in grade school when an amazing teacher I had at the time introduced me to the world of imagination. She assigned a summer reading list and when I returned the following year I read everything on the list, plus several more. from t hat summer on writing and reading have always been my favorite escape.

How did you hear about this event?

Local event, fellow authors and the wonderful event leaders.

How many years have you attended?

What genres do you write?

Romance, Romantic suspense, RomCom

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

Before We Were Us

What is one fun fact about you?

I am terrified of snakes or lizards.

What are your social links?

https://www.instagram.com/authorcaharms/

https://authorcaharms.wixsite.com/authorcaharms
https://www.bookbub.com/authors/c-a-harms
https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheCharmedGirls
https://linktr.ee/caharmsauthor