Spotlight Feature of Love in a Small Town box set

Who doesn’t enjoy a charming love story where the towns are small but folks’ hearts are big? Now you can get ten of them together for just 99 cents in this Love in a Small Town book bundle courtesy of Crimson Romance…

Release date: September 15, 2014

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Curl up tonight with these ten down-to-earth heroes who know just how to set the neighbors’ tongues wagging with their good looks and easygoing charm. But life in a small town isn’t always sweet and simple, and love can get more than a little complicated in these heartfelt contemporary romances.

See what previous readers and reviewers are saying about these stories on Amazon:

California Sunset by Casey Dawes –

“…pulls at your heart making you feel what you didn’t know you could.”

Slow Ride by Kat Morrisey –

“The chemistry between Kyla and Copper is so hot you will need a cool glass of water…”

Coming Home by Christine S. Feldman –

“…an emotional ride, beautifully written and developed.”

Begin Again by Christy Newton –

“…a sweet, poignant small town romance which is a pleasure to read.”

Lake Effect by Johannah Bryson –

“…flirty, fun, and just right to take your troubles away for awhile.”

All About Charming Alice by J. Arlene Culiner –

“…an emotional, heartfelt, dazzling experience.”

Broken Wings, Soaring Hearts by Beverly A. Rogers –

“…a sweet, deep and very inspiring and fast read with a great plot that will keep you hooked…”

Charmed by Inés Saint –

“…a charmingly sweet romance with warmth and humor that you will enjoy throughout the book.”

Angel Without Wings by Mari Manning –

A story about family, love, and redemption…

Breaking the Rules by Melinda Dozier –

“…a beautiful romance about taking risks and second chances.”

Grab the entire collection now for just 99 cents, and see for yourself just how sweet small-town love can be…

September 14, 2014September 13, 2014

Kissin’ the week of Sept 8th-Sept 13th Goodbye

9.8.14

Natasha reviews Born Of Fury by Sherrilyn Kenyon

Kelly reviews Burning Desire Part 1 by Donna Grant

BnK interviews Claudia Connor – Author of Worth The Fall – Kimberly’s favorite book of 2014

9.9.14

Blog Tour & Review: The Wolfe Widow by Victoria Abbott

Jennifer reviews With This Ring by Celeste Bradley

Kimberly reviews Worth The Fall by Claudia Connor

What releases the week of September 8th? Check here!

9.10.14

Sheldon’s Interview Zach and Lisette from Dianne Duvall’s Night Unbound

Blog Tour & Giveaway: Deep in Death by Colleen Helme

Blog Tour & Giveaway: The Wedding Soup Murder by Rosie Genova

Natasha reviews Dark Skye by Kresley Cole

Kimberly reviews Ignited by J. Kenner

9.11.14

Spotlight Feature of Larissa Ione’s MoonBound Clan Series

Kelly reviews How To Handle A Heartbreaker by Marie Harte

Kelly reviews Rock Addiction by Nalini Singh

Thursday’s Thought…

9.12.14

Spotlight feature of As Darkness Gathers by Emma Elliot

Jennifer reviews Ante Up by Amanda Carlson

Kimberly reviews Virtue Falls by Christina Dodd

9.13.14

SINsational Saturday Series

Melinda Leigh’s Midnight Series

September 13, 2014September 8, 2014

SINsational Saturday Series: Melinda Leigh’s Midnight Series

Midnight Exposure

Midnight #1

Point, click, die.

When two hikers disappear, their hometown in Maine blames the blinding storms. But the truth is far more sinister. Unaware of the danger, tabloid photographer Jayne Sullivan follows an anonymous tip to find the most reclusive sculptor in the art world. Instead, she finds sexy handyman Reed Kimball—and a small town full of fatal secrets.

Five years ago, Reed buried his homicide detective career along with his wife. But when a hiker is found dead, the local police chief asks Reed for help. Why was a Celtic coin found under the body? And where is the second hiker? Avoiding the media, Reed doesn’t need a murder, a missing person, or a nosey photographer. Then Jayne is attacked, and her courage is his undoing.

Reed must risk everything to protect her – and find a cunning killer.

*****

Midnight Sacrifice

Midnight #2

2014 Daphne du Maurier Award Finalist

One by one, people are mysteriously disappearing from a small Maine town.

Four months ago, a ruthless murderer killed two people and kidnapped three more, including Danny Sullivan’s sister, who barely escaped. Unfortunately so did the killer, vanishing without a trace into the vast wilderness. When the police fail to find his sister’s captor, Danny returns to Maine to hunt him down.

He begins his search with another survivor, bed and breakfast owner Mandy Brown, but her refusal to cooperate raises Danny’s suspicions. What is the beautiful innkeeper hiding?

Mandy Brown has a secret. But sexy Danny Sullivan, his relentless questions, and the desire that simmers between them threaten to expose the truth. A revelation that puts her family in danger. As more people disappear, it becomes clear the killer is planning another ritual and that he’s circling in on Mandy.

*****

Midnight Betrayal

Midnight #3

Curator Dr. Louisa Hancock left behind Maine and her troubled past for Philadelphia and a job at a prominent museum. Just when it seems that Louisa’s new life is safe from her dark secrets, the body of a museum intern is found—the victim of a brutal and baffling murder.

Louisa realizes this is no random crime. And when another intern goes missing, the abduction is linked to the only man who has ever tempted Louisa’s heart—Conor Sullivan, the sexy owner of a Philly sports bar. Louisa’s past has taught her to be wary, but her heart refuses to believe Conor is guilty.

Now Conor and Louisa must dodge a police investigation—and their growing desire—as they race to find the real killer before another girl turns up dead. But trusting Conor could be deadly, especially as the evidence against him mounts…and as a merciless killer targets Louisa as the next victim.

September 12, 2014September 12, 2014

Writer’s Tips & Tricks Day 10: Humor by Molly Harper

Humor by Molly Harper:

My first writing job was as a newspaper reporter. Well, technically, my first writing job was as an obituary writer for my local newspaper. Which should tell you a lot about my personality.

While I working for the paper, I started writing a monthly humor column for the life and style section, mostly silly stories about my home life. And I noticed that the columns that really got readers’ attention were the ones where I injured myself (a frequent occurrence) or humiliated myself (an even more frequent occurrence.) So years later, when I started my first novel, NICE GIRLS DON’T HAVE FANGS, I decided that I was going to come up with the most humiliating way possible to become a vampire.

My main character, Jane Jameson, is fired from her job, despite the fact that she’s pretty good at being a youth librarian. She gets a restaurant gift certificate instead of a severance. On her way home from that restaurant, her car breaks down. And while she is walking down the proverbial dark country road, a drunk hunter drives by, mistakes her for a deer and shoots her. A vampire happens along and saves her by turning her.

I discovered that the same statements that used to get a “what is WRONG with you?” response amongst friends and family, was exactly what people were looking for in their snarky romance heroines.

There is room for humor in any plot. Whether you’re writing a thriller, an erotica, or a horror story, taking a moment for the character to make a funny observation gives the reader a moment to breathe mentally – keeping them from being overwhelmed by the plot.

That said, the humor used must be authentic to the character and move the plot along. Giving the reader a moment to breathe is one thing, but don’t derail a whole chapter to make a joke. The same should be said of the editing process. Don’t keep a scene that’s slowing you down because you like particular gag. This is a lesson I have had to learn the hard way. I actually keep a “funny file” full of jokes that I’ve had to edit out of manuscripts, just in case I can find a home for them in another story.

First, you need to figure out what makes you laugh. Do you enjoy broad slapstick? Or maybe character-driven quirks? This will be your most natural comedic style.

Then you add layers of

– Weirdos – While your main characters have to be mostly normal and therefore accessible to the readers, they can have as many crazy, quirky friends and relatives as you can come up with. My most popular character is a vampire named Dick Cheney who wears smartass t-shirts and sells counterfeit iPods from the trunk of his car.

– Dialogue – Conversations between characters reveal intimacy and history between characters without spoon-feeding the reader details. If you have difficulty with this, watch dialogue-heavy TV shows like Castle, Supernatural, Modern Family or anything in the Joss Whedon oeuvre to pick up speech patterns and structure.

– Hyperbole and Humiliation – In the words of the brilliant Nancy Holder, what can you do to mess up your character’s life further? Say your character has just had an embarrassing interaction with an ex. That’s bad enough. But how much worse would it be if she compounded that discomfort by realizing she had a cappuccino foam mustache the entire time they’d been speaking? Basically, you kick your character while he or she is down.

– Pop Culture references – The wonderful thing about pop culture is that it’s a sort of collective consciousness your readers tap into. Most readers may not be familiar with your hometown mayor’s incompetence, but most of them know about Kim Kardashian’s sex tape. You have to be careful with these as they can date your story. Also, you risk that after your book, which includes a joke about Charlie Sheen, comes out, something horrible happens to Charlie Sheen. And that will make your reader cringe and make you feel guilty. And the references you find funny may not be relevant to your reader. For instance, I am enormous nerd. A lot of my references are comic book or scifi-related. And sometimes, my editor has to remind me that I am a romance writer, not a columnist for Wizard Magazine.

Tips and Tricks

– Remember the Rule of Three. Once is an example. Twice proves the pattern. Three times confirms it.

– Don’t be afraid of well-placed sentence fragments.

– The closing line of each chapter must suck the reader into the next chapter. Be the bane of nightstands everywhere!

*****

Let’s take a look at Molly’s upcoming release.

Snow Falling on Bluegrass

Bluegrass #3

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Parks & Recreation meets The Blue Collar Comedy Tour in this third ebook in Molly Harper’s Bluegrass series of contemporary romances: A love triangle of colleagues heats up the winter lodge where they get snowed in for a week.

Kentucky Tourism Commission employee and executive assistant extraordinaire Kelsey is known around the office for having everything under control. So it’s not surprising that she and her boss, Sadie, have everything planned to the second for the office winter retreat. But there are things even Kelsey can’t micromanage.

An unprecedented snowstorm smothers half of Kentucky and knocks out the power, closes the roads, and generally shuts down the state. Luckily, the lodge has working fireplaces and enough food to keep the staff from turning on each other like something out of The Shining. Kelsey wouldn’t mind being stuck inside if it wasn’t for the tension with her not-so-secret crush, Charlie, the office’s statistician. But handsome Ranger Luke, the lodge’s only employee on hand, is there to take Kelsey’s mind off her discomfort.

Even though this weekend is supposed to be a planning session for KTC, Kelsey can’t help her mind from wandering and finds herself conflicted over Luke and Charlie. Someone’s love will keep her warm, but whose will it be?

*****

A little (or a lot) about Molly:

When Molly Harper was eight years old, she set up a “writing office” in her parents’ living room, complete with an old manual typewriter and a toy phone. And she (very slowly) pecked out the story of her third-grade class taking a trip around the world and losing a kid in each city. She had a dark sense of humor even then.

When Molly was considerably older, she headed for Western Kentucky University, where she majored in print journalism. After graduation, she landed a job with The Paducah Sun and married her high school sweetheart, David, a local police officer. After six years at the newspaper, Molly took a more family-friendly secretarial position at a local church office.

Her husband worked nights and Molly was alone with their small child in the “The Apartment of Lost Souls.” A big fan of vampire movies and TV shows, she decided to write a vampire romance novel. Molly created Jane Jameson, a bit of an accidental loser. Jane is single, almost 30, and a librarian working in Half-Moon Hollow, Ky. She has become a permanent fixture on her Mama’s prayer list. And despite the fact that she’s pretty good at her job, she just got canned so her boss could replace her with someone who occasionally starts workplace fires. Jane drowns her sorrows at the local faux nostalgia-themed sports bar. On her way home, she’s mistaken for a deer and shot by a drunk hunter. And then she wakes up as a vampire. The three-book Jane Jameson series–which includes Nice Girls Don’t Have Fangs,Nice Girls Don’t Date Dead Men and Nice Girls Don’t Live Forever—was released in 2009. A fourth and final installment, Nice Girls Don’t Bite Their Neighbors, was released in 2012.

Molly continues stories in the Jane Jameson universe through her Half-Moon Hollow series,Driving Mr. Dead, The Care and Feeding of Stray Vampires, Undead Sublet, and A Witch’s Handbook of Kisses and Curses. Undead Sublet is a short story in The Undead in My Bedanthology. A Witch’s Handbook of Kisses and Curses will be released in June 2013. A special free audio holiday novella, I’m Dreaming of an Undead Christmas, was released in December 2013.

Molly will update her popular Naked Werewolf romance series in 2013. How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf, was released in February 2011, quickly followed by The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf. A third installment, How to Run With a Naked Werewolf, will be released in December 2013. Her first-ever “haunted house story,” Better Homes and Hauntings, will be released in June 2014.

Molly will launch her first-ever contemporary romance series with My Bluegrass Baby in December 2012. Rhythm and Bluegrass was released in October 2013.

Molly’s books are published by Pocket Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster. They are available in print, as e-books and audio books at major book stores and on Amazon. Molly is a native of Kentucky. She lives in Paducah with her husband and children.

*****

Make sure to check out all of the other stops on this month long tour HERE and enter the grand prize giveaway.

All winner’s will be picked at the end of the month and announce the 1st week of October.

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September 12, 2014September 8, 2014

Spotlight feature of As Darkness Gathers by Emma Elliot

As Darkness Gathers

by Emma Elliot

Release Date: September 9, 2014

Published by The Writers Coffee Shop

Genre Romance/Suspense Romance/Contemporary ISBN e-book: 978-1-61213-325-6

Available from: Amazon, Kobo, Barnes and Noble, and TWCS PH

~~SUMMARY~~

When their plane goes down in the Canadian wilderness, Finch Rhodes’s and Clay Gandy’s lives become entwined. Together they face the unforgiving elements of unfamiliar terrain in winter. With their lives at stake, Finch and Clay are forced to rely on one another to survive, and they forge a bond that lasts even after they are rescued.

Finch struggles to adjust to normal life upon returning home, hindered by seemingly harmless mishaps that soon escalate into brutal attacks. She once again comes to rely on Clay, but as the connection between them deepens, the threat against her grows.

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~~ABOUT THE AUTHOR~~

Emma Elliot first developed a love of suspense when she was six years old. She was hiding from her cousins and sister in a closet in her grandmother’s house when she discovered a passageway, though not so secret, linking to another closet. She stumbled upon a stack of worn Bobbsey Twins mysteries in that seeming labyrinth, and she spent much of her childhood there, by choice, reading mystery novels by flashlight. Her love of reading and writing grew simultaneously. Soon she was creating her own variations of the stories she read and penning her own tales. Through bouts of working as a tutor, an editor, an apple- and peach-picker, a waitress, a dog walker, a nanny, a retail associate, and a reservationist at a ski resort, writing has remained her passion.She currently lives on the eastern seaboard and considers herself a wandering homebody. She travels often for work, which provides fodder for the imagination and plentiful hours to write her next novel while sitting in airports.

~~CONNECT WITH THE AUTHOR~~

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~~Also by Emma Elliott~~

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September 11, 2014September 8, 2014

Writer’s Tips & Tricks Day 9: Sketching Characters by Shiloh Walker

Sketching Characters

I’ve never been much of a plotter. It’s hard to know exactly which way the plot is going which I’m not in the driver’s seat.

My books don’t exactly come from me, if that makes any sense at all. My books come from my characters—they are in the driver’s seat and always have been. It’s why I’m always reluctant to say, Yes, this character will get a story…because it’s up to that character. The bottom line, not every character has a story to tell me. If they won’t talk, I can’t force them.

This method, sadly, ends in a lot of wrong turns, though, because I don’t always know the things I want to know.

So I’ve learned to get to know my characters in advance, as much as I can, and through that, I’ve developed my method of plotting. I don’t know if it resembles anybody else’s, but it works for me.

Some of the best writing tips I’ve ever learned came from Lynn Viehl, aka, Paperback Writer. If you’re trying to learn your craft, I’d like to point you in her direction. Be sure to check out her blog, particularly the freebies she has listed on the sidebar. Look for the novel notebook and her plotting template, in particular. Although I’m not a plotter, these gave me guidelines as I developed my twisted form of plotting.

Which I call character sketching.

Character Sketching, for me, started the first time I saw a picture online. I don’t even remember exactly what the picture was, or which book it inspired, but I knew when I saw it that I was looking at a character.

Over the course of the next few days, that character settled inside my head, as they do, and proceeded to tell me a story. Now sometimes, it’s not an image—sometimes it’s a story. Take, for instance, my latest contemporary romance, YOU OWN ME. If you’ve read it…or even just the blurb, you might recognize something that could have inspired that story. But my twist on the story came from Decker, the hero, who walked into my head, sat down and basically said, Okay…so I’ve got a story and here’s how it goes.

Once I get a concrete idea of a character, I have a few things I need to know first.

Who is this person…yes, their name, what they do, who they are…some of this is basically backstory, but for me, it’s also the story itself. Because as I’m sketching out my worksheets, and yes, I have a worksheet, I’m also looking at what he wants, what he doesn’t want, what’s his mission… (what’s his purpose in the story…like Decker. His mission was to get the woman he loved to finally look at him and realize the man she was looking for was standing right there).

Then we get down to the real heart of the matter and this is going to be key to the story and where my plot starts to unfold.

What does s/he want? Why can’t s/he have it?

These two questions are a variation of three found via Lynn Viehl’s novel notebook, and almost the plot of most, if not all, stories can be pared down to the answers to these questions.

Her questions were (if I recall correctly)

Who are you?
What do you want?
What is the worst thing I can do to you?

They stuck with me long after I gave up trying to use Lynn Viehl’s novel notebook. I love that woman, but her organizational skills kill me and she can plot her way to the grocery store, to the minute, while I get distracted on the way to the kitchen.

So…are you a hardcore plotter? If so, let me direct you to the freebie page at Lynn’s blog. Find the link to her novel notebook, which is free to download and share as long as you credit her.

If not…

Try my idea of plotting. Start with a character sketch. It’s below the line.

I leave a big blank space over on the left for an image if I have one, or wait until I find one or sometimes I just fill in the mental image I have because sometimes, nobody ever fits that mental picture.

Name:

Age:

Height:

Weight:

Build:

Eye & Hair color:

Occupation:

Education:

Hometown: Currently resides:

Likes: Dislikes:

Hobbies:

Who is s/he?:

Mission? (a reason or being here?):

Any enemies?:

What does s/he want? Why can’t s/he have it?:

Shiloh Walker

*****

Let’s take a look at Shiloh’s latest & upcoming releases

You Own Me

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It had always been her…

Ten years had passed since the doors slammed shut behind Decker Calhoun, taking away his freedom, but more importantly, locking him away from Elizabeth Waters, the only woman he’d ever loved—the woman he’d given up everything for.

The day he was sentenced, he’d looked at her and said, No regrets, Lizzie. But he lied, because he did have one. Although he’s been out of jail for three years now, he was a year too late. Lizzie never knew how he felt and just months before he was released, she found somebody else and it’s too late.

Or maybe not. It seems that Lizzie’s boyfriend wants an open relationship and two can play at that game. Now all Decker has to do is convince Lizzie that he’s the better man…and has been all along.

Genre: Contemporary Erotic Romance.

*****

Coming Soon

Sweeter Than Sin

Secrets & Shadows #2

Release date: September 30, 2014 Preorder here: Amazon| B&N

CAN’T FORGET THE PAIN

It took years for Adam to stop drowning his regrets in alcohol, and running the local bar doesn’t make it any easier—especially not when everyone he knows gathers there to discuss the shocking allegations that have shattered his hometown. When another murder rocks sleepy Madison to its core, it becomes chillingly clear that even more vicious wounds are waiting to be exposed.

WON’T RESIST THE PLEASURE

Nothing is sacred anymore, and no one is safe, least of all the mystery woman who shows up in town out of the blue, looking like every fantasy Adam’s ever had. She may have her own dangerous secrets, but she can’t ignore the urgent heat between them any more than he can. As a killer’s quest for vengeance explodes into violence, Adam is tempted to lose himself in the delicious promise of her body—until he realizes he’ll risk anything if she’ll give him her heart…in Sweeter than Sin by Shiloh Walker.

A little about Shiloh:

Shiloh Walker is an award-winning writer…yes, really! She’s also a mom, a wife, a reader and she pretends to be an amateur photographer. She published her first book in 2003 and since then, has tried her hand at digital publishing, traditional publishing and self-publishing. Her publishers include Hydra Publications, Ellora’s Cave, Samhain, Berkley, Random House and St. Martins. She writes romantic suspense, contemporary and paranormal romance, and urban fantasy under the name J.C. Daniels.

Learn more about Shiloh here: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Goodreads

*****

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All winner’s will be picked at the end of the month and announce the 1st week of October.

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September 11, 2014September 3, 2014

Spotlight Feature of Larissa Ione’s MoonBound Clan Series

BOUND TO BE UP ALL NIGHT WITH

**THROW BACK THURSDAY’S BOUND BY NIGHT!**

Book I of The MoonBound Clan Vampire series

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“Bound by Night was a fantastic start to this very promising new series…

a very tasty treat from a must be read author. Happy reading everybody…you’re bound to love it.”

—Night Owl Reviews for Bound by Night

“The exceptionally entertaining Ione kicks off a sexy new vampire series…

Ione does what she does best: deliver paranormal romance with a sexy and dangerous bite!”

—RT Book Reviews ****HOT Review for Bound by Night

*****

PREORDER CHAINED BY NIGHT

AND SAVOR YOUR TASTY TREAT ON 9/30!

Book II of The MoonBound Clan Vampires series

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“Ione’s second MoonBound Vampires paranormal deftly uses a mixture of complex rivalries, primal violence, and sex to portray a society in which frequent vampire enslavement provokes a civil-rights dispute…Ione’s characters are relatable and sympathetic both because of and despite their id-drenched setting, and Ione’s flavor of vampirism produces a fascinating mixture of authoritarianism, atavism, and compassionate humanity that works on multiple levels.”

—Publishers Weekly STARRED REVIEW August 25^th

“Ione has created a fascinating vampire world steeped in Native American traditions and lore and developed a path to happiness for Hunter and Aylin that is fraught with potent and poignant internal and external conflicts. The action-packed plot and creative worldbuilding keep us enthralled; the romance and sexual tension keep us emotionally invested.”

—Kirkus Reviews August 28^th online, Sept. 15^th print

“Major talent Ione is back with the second installment in her gritty new MoonBound Clan Vampire series, where vampires live under the threat of enslavement and torture by humans. Ione’s vampire world is made up of sometimes warring clans who fight against each other as well as humans. Uniting the clans may be the vampires’ best hope for survival in the upcoming war with humans. With so much at stake, these excellent character relationships are fraught with intense and conflicting emotions. Hang on tight, as this is one exciting and dangerous world!”

—Romantic Times ****1/2 HOT

September 10, 2014September 9, 2014

Blog Tour & Giveaway: Deep in Death by Colleen Helme

Running “errands” for her mob-boss employer, Joey “The Knife” Manetto, often ends with Shelby in trouble, making her cautious about continuing her association with him. Instead, she focuses on a new client who hires Shelby to find her missing mother. What seems like a routine case turns into something more sinister and deadly than she ever imagined.

In the meantime, Uncle Joey has summoned Shelby to his office, where she runs into her former nemesis. Shelby inadvertently hears something that makes her fear for the lives of Uncle Joey and his hit-man, Ramos. This time, Uncle Joey is not sure he wants to involve Shelby in something he knows could get her killed. Keeping Shelby’s involvement to a minimum has disastrous results, sending Shelby on a dangerous path. As her investigation unfolds, Shelby finds death at every turn, and soon realizes she is in over her head. Can she escape from danger in time? Or will she find herself deep in death?

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About the Author:

As the author of the Shelby Nichols Adventure Series, Colleen is often asked if Shelby Nichols is her alter-ego. “Definitely,” she says. “Shelby is the epitome of everything I wish I dared to be.” Known for her laugh since she was a kid, Colleen has always tried to find the humor in every situation and continues to enjoy writing about Shelby’s adventures. “I love getting Shelby into trouble…I just don’t always know how to get her out of it!” Colleen lives in the Rocky Mountains with her family. Besides writing, she loves a good book, biking, hiking, and playing board and card games with family and friends. She loves to connect with readers and admits that fans of the series keep her writing.

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Jennifer’s Review of Deep in Death

Review (4.5 Stars): In Deep in Death, Shelby is recovering from a gunshot wound from her previous adventures while working for mob boss, “Uncle Joey” and hoping that things will finally settle down. To distance herself from Uncle Joey, she takes on a new assignment helping a young woman find out what happened to her mother who disappeared several years earlier. Shelby soon learns that things aren’t what they seem and she needs to solve this mystery fast before she finds herself in yet another dangerous situation.

First of all, the cover is absolutely beautiful and I love almost all of the covers in this series. Deep in Death is one of those books that you can start reading and it doesn’t matter if you haven’t read the rest of the series. You are able to follow along with the action without missing a beat and I really like that about this author. I was immediately involved with Shelby and her investigation of Tiffany’s missing mother in this story, which turned out to be more than just a missing persons case. The clues started to lead to something more sinister and Shelby just happens to look like Tiffany’s missing mother and has to race against time before she finds herself as the next victim. Deep in Death is full of creative plot twists, fascinating characters and enough action that will keep you on the edge of your seat. I’m looking forward to reading the next book in the series but I want to start this series from the very beginning so I can really get to know these engaging characters.

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September 10, 2014September 10, 2014

Sheldon’s Interview Zach and Lisette from Dianne Duvall’s Night Unbound

Thank you for joining me! I’m happy to be here today, celebrating the release of NIGHT UNBOUND, the fifth book in my Immortal Guardians paranormal romance series. If you like powerful heroes, kick-ass heroines, action scenes that will keep you flipping pages well past your bedtime, and romance that is alternately sweet and steamy and laced with humor, then I hope you’ll pick up a copy, because you’ll find all of this in Zach and Lisette’s story. 😉

My friends on Facebook thoughtfully provided some Hot Seat questions for Sheldon, one of the human characters in NIGHT UNBOUND, to ask Zach and Lisette that I hope will help you get to know them a little better:

Sheldon: *opens a small spiral notebook* Okay. The first interview didn’t go quite the way I’d hoped, so I’m just going to ask you some hot seat questions this time. Cats or dogs?

Lisette: Cats.

Zach: I’ve never had a pet, so I’m ambivalent.

Sheldon: You’ve never had a pet?

Zach: No.

Sheldon: That sucks. Vampires or shifters?

Lisette: I have to listen to the thoughts of psychotic vampires every night when I hunt them, and they sicken me. So I much prefer immortals who can shape shift. *peeks up at Zach* One in particular.

Zach: *winks* Immortal shape-shifters, for the same reason. Though I admit I admire Bastien’s young vampire friend, Cliff. He’s an honorable man and has managed to keep the madness that strikes all vampires at bay far longer than most.

Lisette: *nods* I like Cliff. I hope Melanie and the network will be able to help him.

Sheldon: If anyone can help him, Melanie can. What about . . . humans or immortals?

Zach: If you’re asking who is more annoying, I’ll choose immortals.

Lisette: *elbows him* That’s just because you’ve so little contact with humans.

Zach: I doubt humans would chap my ass the way your Immortal Guardian brethren do. They’ve certainly never declared me a traitor.

Sheldon: What about you, Lisette? Do you like one group over the other?

Lisette: No. My fellow immortals and the humans who aid us are all like family. I don’t know what I would do without Tracy. She’s like a sister to me, and she’s human.

Sheldon: She totally kicks ass, too.

Lisette: *laughs* Yes, she does.

Sheldon: *consults list of questions* Okay, I really don’t want to know this, but apparently all the ladies do . . . Boxers or briefs?

Zach: You want to know what kind of underwear I wear?

Lisette: When you DO wear it.

Sheldon: That’s . . . too much information.

Zach: *shrugs* Boxers. I was born thousands of years ago. Men didn’t wear tight, binding undergarments then, so why the hell would I want to do so now?

Lisette: Especially when you look so hot in boxers.

Sheldon: Gag. Day or night?

Zach: Both.

Lisette: Night. I’m a younger immortal and can’t withstand direct sunlight without suffering the consequences. Zach, on the other hand, is lucky. He’s like Seth and is so old that sunlight doesn’t affect him adversely.

Zach: *frowns at Sheldon* Were you asking what time of day we prefer? I thought you were asking when we prefer to make love.

Sheldon: Why would you think that?

Zach: *shrugs* You asked about my underwear.

Sheldon: Dude, no one wants to know about your sex life. *consults list again* Crap. I spoke too soon. Top or bottom?

Zach: Both.

Lisette: Both.

Zach: *takes Lisette’s hand as his eyes acquire a golden glow and hers begin to glow a vibrant amber*

Sheldon: Great. Now your eyes are glowing. Don’t pounce on each other yet. I still have a few questions I’m supposed to ask. Spaghetti or steak?

Lisette: Spaghetti.

Zach: *smiles* She’s a carbohydrate fiend.

Lisette: It’s true.

Zach: She’s also ALWAYS hungry.

Lisette: *winks* And not just for pasta.

Sheldon: Come on, guys. No flirting. *checks list and sighs* This is so not going to help. Bed or sofa?

Zach: Is THIS one a lovemaking question?

Sheldon: *resigned expression* Yes.

Zach: Bed. Her sofa is way too short.

Lisette: *laughs* I’ll have to get a larger one.

Sheldon: Change of subject. Petite or tall?

Zach: Petite.

Lisette: I’m 5’6”. I don’t think that’s considered petite.

Zach: And I’m more than a foot taller than you. You’re petite.

Sheldon: Who ISN’T, compared to you? Daggers or swords?

Zach: Daggers suffice.

Lisette: Says the immortal who can kill a man with a thought and doesn’t need ANY weapons. I favor shoto swords myself.

Zach: And you’re exceedingly skillful at wielding them.

Sheldon: Strong women are so hot.

Zach: Not to you, she isn’t.

Sheldon: Dude, I totally just flashed back to interviewing Étienne. Next question . . . Which speaks louder to you—actions or words?

Lisette: Actions.

Zach: I agree.

Sheldon: I agree, too. Which brings me to my last question. *eyes Zach* Friend or foe?

Lisette: Sheldon! I told you, he’s on our side!

Sheldon: I know. But I’d like to hear it from him. Zach?

Zach: I believe the—

Lisette: If you say the jury is still out on that, I will beat you.

Zach: *eyes flash golden* With what?

Sheldon: Aaaaand that’s my cue. See you guys later.

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New York Times and USA Today Best Selling Author, Dianne Duvall, returns with the much-anticipated 5th book in her paranormal romance Immortal Guardians series, NIGHT UNBOUND!

Title: Night Unbound

Series: Immortal Guardians #5

Author: Dianne Duvall

Format: eBook/Mass Market Paperback, 432 pages

Publication: September 2nd 2014 by Zebra

ISBN: 1420129805

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Praise for the Immortal Guardians series:

“Duvall is a major player.” –RT Book Reviews

“The Immortal Guardians series is one you’ll want to follow.” –The Romance Review

“These dark, kick-ass guardians can protect me any day!” –Alexandra Ivy on Darkness Dawns

“Whizzing along at light speed. . .this sophomore effort sizzles.” –Publishers Weekly on Night Reigns

Dianne Duvall’s Immortal Guardians protect humanity from unspeakable horrors–but their hearts are as fragile as any mortal’s. . .

For centuries, Lisette d’Alençon has been a warrior against the dark. She fights alongside her brothers and comrades. But when the dreams start coming, she can’t bear to confess them to the Immortal Guardians’ command. Dreams of a dark-haired man with soft eyes and brutal wounds, a man her heart aches for–and a man she knows has been declared a traitor.

Zach is an exile, a loner. He won’t defend himself against false accusations or grovel to those who should have faith in him. But he’ll damn sure defend the woman who kept him sane against a plague of super-vamps that seems to have appeared from nowhere. The Guardians will blame him, and that will make Lisette suspect, too. With life, death and eternity on the line, who can they really trust?

Kelly’s review of Night Unbound:

NUMBER OF HEARTS: 4 3/4

It feels like I have been away from the Immortal Guardian world for way too long. When Ms. Duvall announced that Night Unbound was going to be Zach’s book I was over the moon. I just love this Immortal with wings!! And that Lisette was going to be his lady love. Super excited.

Night Unbound did not disappoint me. Zach & Lisette are so perfect for each other. I love that Zach is always wanting to try something 🙂 (you will have to read to understand). I am so glad that Zach got his own book. He really need to be excepted and find love after so many years of nothing.

There were so many heartbreaking tissue grabbing and happy joyful scenes in this book. Just a few that stood out were:

1) The scene with Cliff were heartbreaking I hope that they find a way to help him.

2) The scene with Amy: Oh gosh, poor Amy. Poor Marcus. Many tears

3) The scene with Aidan broke my heart.

4) Every scene with Zach & Lisette

I just loved this book. And as always I had the wonderful Kristin Potter read to me yet again. I just love how she is able to bring the characters to life for me. Kristin is so very talented at voices that it is really easy to tell who is who even before she reads who is speaking. I am very much looking forward to the next installment of the Immortal Guardian series.

Disclaimer:

I received a complimentary copy of the book from NetGalley & Tantor Media in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Dianne Duvall earned a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of St. Thomas, where she studied fiction writing, playwriting, and poetry writing. Darkness Dawns, the first book in her Immortal Guardians paranormal romance series, was nominated for the RT Reviewers’ Choice Award for Best Vampire Romance by RT Book Reviews and for Best Paranormal Romance – Vampire by The Romance Reviews. It was also deemed a Top Pick by The Romance Reviews and a Best Book by Long and Short Reviews. Night Reigns, the second book in the series, was nominated for Best Best Book of 2011 – Paranormal Romance by The Romance Reviews and declared an “utterly addictive” Top Pick by RT Book Reviews. Phantom Shadows, the third book in the series, has been declared a Top Pick by both The Romance Reviews and Night Owl Reviews. Her Immortal Guardians novella In Still Darkness was released in the Predatory anthology on May 7, 2013, and has received many fabulous reviews. Darkness Rises, the fourth book in the series, hit the USA Today Bestseller list, has been nominated for the RT Reviewers’ Choice Award for Best Vampire Romance by RT Book Reviews and was deemed a Night Owl Reviews Top Pick.

Dianne has also completed two not-yet-published paranormal romance novels that are prequels to Darkness Dawns. A Sorceress of His Own is a medieval romance with paranormal elements that won awards in the Lone Star, Where the Magic Begins, Southern Heat, Picture This, Book of Your Heart and Suzannah national writing competitions. Rendezvous With Yesterday is a time travel romance and won second place in the Picture This writing contest.

In addition to writing romance, Dianne has completed a one-act play (comedy) and teamed up with an award-wining screenwriter to write a spec script for a new situation comedy. Several of her poems have also been published in anthologies.

When she isn’t writing, Dianne is very active in the independent film industry and once even appeared on screen as a machete-weilding maniac not unlike the vampires she so loves to create in her novels.

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September 10, 2014September 8, 2014

Writer’s Tips & Tricks Day 8: Permission to write by Gini Koch

Permission to Write:

There are as many tips and tricks out there as there are writers, but I find that a lot of aspiring authors need two things in particular. (I, myself, needed one of them.) And they are both permissions. The permission TO write, and the permission to stink on ice WHILE writing.

I honestly didn’t feel I was a writer because I’d been taught (by an idiot, but that’s another story) that the only way you could write was to outline. I’d try to outline, and hours later have gibberish, and so concluded I wasn’t a writer. It took a friend who was already an author, poet, and journalist to tell me that I has as much “right” to write as anyone else. Her permission meant that I could write whatever and I felt that I was allowed to do so. So, for anyone reading this, if you’re in that same situation – I give you permission to write, whatever and however you want to, because you have just as much right to write as anyone else in the world.

I was already a successful businesswoman when I started writing, so I was well aware that the first stuff I wrote wasn’t going to be awesome. I knew then, just as I know now, that everyone needs to practice. No one starts out as Mozart other than Mozart himself. But time and time again I run into aspiring authors and even those who have started writing who feel that every word they write must be “perfect”. And that’s bullpookey.

Every author has a set number of words to write before they stop sucking. For most it’s in the hundreds of thousands. For some it’s in the millions. So the faster you write, the faster you get through your sucky words and into the good, then better, then better still, then publishable words. So, if you’re one of those who think that you have to somehow be as brilliant in your first attempts as Insert Name of Author You Adore Here, then I tell you that you don’t, and I give you permission to stink on ice for as long, and however many hundreds of thousands of words as it takes, for you to no longer stink.

There’s more, of course. There’s always more. But I’ll leave you with this one last thing, which relates to everyone’s favorite excuse: writer’s block.

It’s more important to write, even if it’s garbage, than it is to think about writing. Yes, thinking is necessary, but if your time spent thinking about writing exceeds your actual writing time, then you’re kidding yourself. Work out ideas in your head, sure, but be ready for them to change as you write them down. Don’t work out ideas in your head and just work them out as you write them down. Either way works. The key is that you write.

Should you suffer from writer’s block, the cure is simple – write. Sit your butt in your chair, and write something, anything. Remember – it doesn’t have to be good. No matter what level you’re at, there’s this thing we call editing and it means that you can write the worst crap in the world and it’s fixable. And if it’s not? If it’s the worst stuff ever written? No worries, you have permission to write that, remember. Just don’t publish it. No ideas? Write about that. Hate your idea? Write about that. Idea you’ve been saving? Write about that.

But still, write. Always write. The truth is simple: Writers write. So go on and be a writer.

A little more about Gini Koch:

Gini Koch writes the fast, fresh and funny Alien/Katherine “Kitty” Katt series for DAW Books, the Necropolis Enforcement Files series, and the Martian Alliance Chronicles series for Musa Publishing. Alien in the House, Book 7 in her long-running Alien series, won the RT Book Reviews Reviewer’s Choice Award as the Best Futuristic Romance of 2013. Alien Collective, Book 9, released in May, and Universal Alien is coming this December. As G.J. Koch she writes the Alexander Outland series and she’s made the most of multiple personality disorder by writing under a variety of other pen names as well, including Anita Ensal, Jemma Chase, A.E. Stanton, and J.C. Koch. Buy her books — her meds don’t come free, you know.

*****

Make sure to check out Gini’s newest Katherine “Kitty” Katt adventure.

Alien Collective

Katherine “Kitty” Katt #9

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Despite not having run for office, nor wanting to remain in office, Representative Jeff Martini is being wooed as the vice presidential running mate for a charismatic senator who seems likely to win the campaign. While the Diplomatic Corps has to deal with the pressures of a political campaign sure to uncover secrets they don’t want shared with the world, Ambassador Kitty Katt-Martini has other worries—handling the reemergence of her most potent nemesis, thought dead and buried.

*****

Gini Koch will give three winners their choice of one of the following in ebook format: The Night Beat, The Happy Acres Haunted Hotel for Active Seniors, A Cup of Joe (writing as Anita Ensal), Amazing & Waiting: Two Novelettes (writing as Jemma Chase), When Josie Comes Home (writing as A.E. Stanton), or Kaiju Rising: Age of Monsters anthology (featuring a story writing as J.C. Koch). Contest is open internationally.

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September 10, 2014September 9, 2014

Blog Tour & Giveaway: The Wedding Soup Murder by Rosie Genova

WEDDING SOUP MURDER

by Rosie Genova

When I conceived of the idea for a mystery series set in an Italian restaurant, it felt entirely natural to place that restaurant at the Jersey shore, in the fictional town of Oceanside Park. There’s a long tradition of Italian cuisine in New Jersey, from boardwalk stands to upscale restaurants. The setting of the books, the Casa Lido restaurant (which literally means “beach house”) is a family-owned establishment presided over by the tight-knit Rienzi family: Nonna, the matriarch and iron-handed manager; her son Frank, the easygoing host; his wife Nicolina, who keeps the accounts, and their daughter Victoria, my main character. It’s the kind of place that serves rustic, seasonal food in a wood-paneled dining room with red and white checked tablecloths—the kind of place that people go back to, season after season.

In fact, most shore restaurants rely on strong summer business to keep them going throughout the year. In the first Italian Kitchen Mystery, Murder and Marinara, the Casa Lido’s livelihood is threatened when Victoria discovers the corpse of an unpopular television producer in her grandmother’s tomato garden. Since the dead man ate his last meal there, the restaurant suddenly loses its customers, inspiring Vic to use her sleuthing skills to solve the murder in time for the start of the summer season. The book also contains recipes of dishes served in the restaurant, including the marinara sauce in the title. (If you make it once, you’ll never open a jar again!)

In The Wedding Soup Murder, Vic is called upon to help cater the soup course at a wedding reception being held at the upscale Belmont Country Club. Her first job, assigned by her ornery Nonna, is to make a thousand tiny meatballs for the soup! At the reception, she and her ex-boyfriend Tim, now the sous chef at Casa Lido, have to prepare the soup on site at the Belmont. While there, they run afoul of a testy pastry chef, a spoiled bride, and the club’s president, Elizabeth Merriman. When Elizabeth’s body shows up on the beach the next day and a family friend comes under suspicion, Vic reluctantly takes on the case. The soup in the title is made with a meatball recipe that was passed down to me by my mom and grandmother, and if I do say so myself, they are very tasty.

I hope that the Italian Kitchen Mysteries portray the Jersey shore that I love—a place with a long and proud history, beautiful beaches, miles of boardwalk fun, and of course, good Italian food!

About the Author:

A Jersey girl born and bred, national bestselling author Rosie Genova left her heart at the shore, which serves as the setting for much of her work. The atmosphere of the Jersey shore is present in the details, whether it’s the smell of the sea, the sound of a Springsteen song, or the taste of Kohr’s custard from the boardwalk. And no summer is complete unless she has sand in her shoes.

A bookworm from the time she could sound out words, Rosie spent many happy hours in her home town library where she hid behind the stacks reading the titles she was too young to check out. She earned two degrees in English from Rutgers University, where she discovered to her delight that reading Jane Austen was actually considered homework. Though she’s always considered herself a writer, she didn’t pen her first novel until ten years ago, and she hasn’t stopped since.

Her series, the Italian Kitchen Mysteries, is informed by her deep appreciation for good food, her pride in her heritage, and her love of classic mysteries, from Nancy Drew to Miss Marple. Her debut novel, Murder and Marinara, was named a Best Cozy of 2013 by Suspense Magazine and was a finalist for a 2014 Daphne Du Maurier Award. An English teacher by day and novelist by night, Rosie also writes women’s fiction as Rosemary DiBattista. She still lives in her home state with her husband and her youngest son.

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As she researches her family history, however, she is distracted by her attraction to two men, old flame and chef Tim Trouvare, and woodworker Cal Lockhart. And life gets more complicated when her grandmother puts her in charge of catering a wedding reception with a menu featuring the Casa Lido’s famous Italian Wedding Soup.

Held at the exclusive Belmont Country Club, a historic site that overlooks the ocean, the reception is presided over by the wealthy and snobbish Elizabeth Merriman, the events manager and Nonna’s long-time nemesis. At the reception, a harried Vic has to deal with a demanding bridezilla and her wealthy daddy, as well a number of clashes in the kitchen—between the staff and servers, between two egocentric head chefs, and between Elizabeth Merriman and everyone.

The wedding reception is ultimately a success, but by the time the happy couple and their guests depart, Elizabeth is missing. When her body is found on the beach the next morning, it appears that Elizabeth slipped from the top of the high seawall, but Vic isn’t convinced. Did Elizabeth Merriman finally push someone too far? And did that someone push her right back over the railing and onto the sand below?

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Jennifer’s Review of The Wedding Soup Murder

Review (4.75 Stars): I love, love, love this series! Culinary mysteries are my absolute favorite and this book has everything. Great writing, fun cast of characters and wonderful descriptions of food that will make you hungry for more. The Wedding Soup Murder has Vic and her family’s restaurant helping to cater a prestigious wedding at the exclusive Belmont Country Club. Vic and Tim are “chosen” by Nonna to prepare and serve Nonna’s famous wedding soup to the guests as a special favor to the bride’s family. While working the event at the Belmont, Vic meets Elizabeth Merriman, who just happens to be the events manager and makes it known that she is not a big fan of the Caso Lido. Everything goes off without a hitch, but Elizabeth is found dead on the beach the very next morning. What Vic soon discovers is that Elizabeth had a long list of enemies that would love to see her dead, but who would be capable of actually pushing her over the railing? Vic is involved in yet another murder mystery and needs to find the killer before they decide to add another victim to their list.

I absolutely love this series and I have fallen in love with Vic and her big Italian family. Each of these characters are very entertaining and I look forward with each book to spending time with these lovely people. The Wedding Soup Murder was a fun, fast-paced mystery and I loved every minute of it. Makes me want to head to Caso Lido, have a glass wine and spend an evening chatting with Vic and her family. This is the second book in the Italian Kitchen mystery series and each book keeps getting better and better. I recommend reading Murder in Marinara first because it will give you some background on these characters and I can’t wait to read the next book in the series.

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September 9, 2014September 8, 2014

Writer’s Tips & Tricks Day 7 part b: The crazy, mixed-up tale of how my first book came to be – also known as, WTF? I’m getting published by Robyn Peterman

The crazy, mixed-up tale of how my first book came to be – also

known as, WTF? I’m getting published.

I’ve been asked how I got published. The answer is simple…I lied. That’s right, I lied.
I wouldn’t recommend it, although it worked for me. It certainly could have blown up in my face, but wether it was sheer will and determination or dumb luck, I’ll never know. Here’s how it went…
I pitched a very unfinished novel (as if it were done) to major NY publishers and agents at a writers conference in Chicago. I was shocked, delighted and appalled that everyone I pitched to asked for a full manuscript. After a brief and hopefully unnoticeable panic attack, I very logically explained to them that I needed to get the book professionally edited (real meaning—write it) and would have it to them in three weeks. What the hell did I have to lose? My sanity had been gone for years.
Having been an actor for umpteen decades came in handy. Clearly, pretending to smell delicious imaginary aromas in commercial auditions and becoming one with my inner lawn gnome in acting class, made my fear of telling ginormous lies nonexistent.
The next part of the story goes like this…I went home and wrote it. I didn’t sleep for three weeks, my family ate a lot of peanut butter and jelly and no one in the house had any clean underpants. I loved every minute of it. I ended up with several offers and went with a three book deal with Kensington Publishing.
That’s my crazy story, but the real answer to getting published is to write. Just write. Everyday. Every writer I’ve had the good fortune to know says the same thing. Oh, and read…tons.
Writing groups are a great idea too. I was such a nervous wreck about going to my first meeting with real writers that when I couldn’t find a parking space, I turned around and drove home.
Thankfully, I grew some bigger testicles and went to their next meeting. I met some of the neatest and most generous women. My unpublished status at the time and huge pile of rejection letters were greeted with similar stories that made me gasp, laugh and cringe. I learned to embrace my rejections, look at my writing with a more critical eye and grow thicker skin. In this group of amazing women, I found critique partners, cheerleaders and friends.
It’s empowering to be with others who share your passion, no matter where you are in your career. I highly recommend it.
I do believe writing the book of your heart is important, but knowing what’s marketable is not stupid. You may feel a passion for magical unicorns who poop rainbows and save the world, but you might not find many takers…Educate yourself about what sells. That being said, I was told that paranormal was dead. Did I listen? No. I am doing really well with paranormal. However, I didn’t choose magical pooping unicorns. I wrote what I love to read.

Oh, and I lied.
The publishing industry has changed and continues to change. With digital reading devices now in the game, viable options for writers are endless. I have extremely talented friends who publish traditionally through NY and equally as talented friends who are publishing independently. Many writers are doing both, very successfully. I am considered a hybrid. I publish through NY and I publish independently. I am very happy doing this and am headed at this point towards indie only.
The bottom line is that you have to write a good book and then another and then another…Never give up. It’s a wonderful thing to have a job where you can work in your underpants.
Writing may seem like a solitary sport, but it’s not. A critique partner, other writing friends, spell check, Coke® with extra ice in a styrofoam cup, awesome covers and great editors are just a few of the things I think every writer needs.
So that’s my story. I’m not sure how good the lesson is, but the ending is happy. I love happy endings.

*****

Let’s take a look at Robyn’s upcoming release

Hell on Heels

Hot Damned #3

Release date: September 15, 2014 Preorder here: Amazon

Where does a Demon go when she gets deported from Hell?

Kentucky. Eden, Kentucky to be more specific—where nothing is exactly as it seems.

My name is Dixie. I’m a Demon—a lousy Demon. I’m a twenty-one year old virgin and I have a battery operated boyfriend. My magic is iffy at best and downright dangerous at worst. Leaving Hell to represent my race is not high on my list of things to do.

Hell was exact. Hell was simple. All I want to do is get to home base with the hotter than Hades Demon of my dreams and work on my dark side so Satan, my dad, will get off my ass.

Instead I end up in Kentucky looking for the Balance of Chaos, avoiding pole dancing classes with Mother Nature and finding out my invisible friend is a silver skinned destructive weather pattern.

And if that isn’t craptastic enough, the damn Sword of Death is missing again and who ever has it wants the King of the Underworld dead. Seriously.

With new powers emerging daily, keeping my Demon side, horniness and general disgust under wraps doesn’t make it any easier to fit in with the humans. Thankfully my priorities are in line; get laid…save world…try not to blow up kitchen appliances…and get laid again. I was ready to rumble.
All I want to do is go back to Hell, but with the balance of good and evil in my hands, I’m stuck in the garden of Eden. Oh well, what the Hell. Someone has to save the world before there’s no world left to save. Might as well be me.

A little about Robyn:

Robyn Peterman writes because the people inside her head won’t leave her alone until she gives them life on paper. Her addictions include laughing really hard with friends, shoes (the expensive kind), Target, Coke Zero Cherry with extra ice in a styrofoam 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 you can work in your underpants works really well for her. You can leave Robyn a message via the Contact Page and she’ll get back to you as soon as her bizarre life permits! She loves to hear from her fans!

Learn more about Robyn and her books here: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Goodreads

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