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Author Interview: Linda Mooney @LindaMooney #RLFblog #Scifi #SFR
Zonaton About Zonaton
Genre sensuously erotic sci-fi romance novelAuthor Name Linda MooneyBook heat level (based on movie ratings): RA hundred years ago, the last people of Earth landed
on planet AR617b. It was their only hope after being forced to flee the dead planet
that was once their ancestral homeThe native inhabitants of AR617b, known as gerons
are sentient creatures that resemble a cross between dragons and griffins of old
Earth lore. When they initially tried to destroy the settlers, a deal was made to
ensure both species’ survival. It was decided that each year, every five-year-old
human child must take The Walk across a hundred meter field. If they don’t stop
or run, they will arrive safely on the other side, and be allowed to grow up and
have families of their own. But if they break the rule, the gerons will kill them
unless, by a strange quirk of fate, a geron decides to Pair with the child, taking
and raising the human as its own.Emmala took The Walk, and found herself adopted by
one of the older gerons, an immense silvery-white creature named Zonaton. For the
next fifteen years, he cared for her, protected her, and loved her. But now Emmala’s
real family wants her back, and they will do everything they can to have her returned,
even if it means killing Zonaton, and starting an all-out war with the gerons.What neither the settlers nor gerons realize is that
there is another alien species watching and waiting for the two combatants to go
into battle. Because when they do, that will be the aliens’ cue to destroy everyone,
and claim AR617b for their own.Buy This Book
Publisher Music And PressAmazon http://www.amazon.com/Zonaton-Linda-Mooney-ebook/dp/B00JMUQJ5OBarnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/zonaton-linda-mooney/1119191828?ean=2940149518333ARe https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-zonaton-1478137-143.htmlVia PayPal http://lindamooney.com/autographedorder.htmInterview with Linda Mooney
Why did you write this
book?By accident, I ran across a piece of artwork on the internet
that hit me like a two-by-four. I have no idea who the artist is, but it’s a picture
of a human-like dragon/griffin protecting a naked young female. The picture is in
sepia tones, mostly silver in color, and I just couldn’t shake the image. It was
too powerful and beautiful, and I knew I had to write a story around the piece.What is your favorite
genre to read?Believe it or not, I love to read mostly horror. As for romance,
I’m very eclectic. Whatever gets my attention, I’ll read.What is your favorite
character from fiction (not including your own characters)?I love the Comte de Saint Germaine, by Chelsea Quinn Yarbro.Do you enjoy films and/or
TV shows? Which are your favorites?I watch mostly horror. Right now I’m a huge Walking Dead fan.
I also watch Ghost Adventures, From Dusk ‘Til Dawn, and Sherlock.What are you working on
at the moment, and what are we likely to see from you in the coming months?I’m jumping back and forth between several books. Once I retire
from teaching in June (after 35 years), I hope to “settle down” and get
a few more books completed, including AEquana’s Quest, HeartStorm, Runner’s Moon:
Yarrolam, Every Battle Lord’s Nightmare, and an independent story called UnderSilver.Please tell us about your
latest book.Zonaton is a geron, one of the sentient creatures inhabiting
an Earth-like planet. A hundred years ago, the survivors of Earth landed on his
world and began to colonize. But, as humans do, they began to ravage the planet,
forcing the gerons to try and curb the destruction. As the gerons, who resemble
dragon/griffin-like humans, are much more powerful, they nearly killed all the survivors,
until one man managed to broker a truce between the species. As part of the treaty,
every year, all 5-year-old children have to take The Walk across a barren plot of
land. Those children who run or refuse to go are taken away and killed. Those who
follow through survive to grow up.What the humans don’t realize is that gerons are extremely sensitive
to human tendencies. Gerons can tell which child will grow up to become vicious
and possibly a severe danger to their own kind. What the gerons actually do is cull
the human population of any future danger.Emmala is old enough to take The Walk, but her situation is drastic.
She is a severely abused child, both physically and emotionally. During the trial,
Zonaton realizes she will not live to grow up if her situation doesn’t change, so
he “adopts” her, and takes her away to live with him.The only problem with this is that he is well into his elderly
years, and doesn’t have many left to live. All he can do is hope he remains around
long enough to give Emmala – whom he has come to cherish – enough knowledge and
support so that she can survive on her own after he is gone.What neither of them realize is that Emmala’s abusive parents
decide they want her back with them, and they will do everything in their power
to have her returned to them.At the same time, some rogue aliens, who have caused trouble
before in the past, have landed back on the gerons’ planet, and it won’t be long
before they’re expected to pose a major threat to both the humans and gerons.Author Bio
Linda loves to write sensuously erotic romance with a fantasy,
paranormal, or science fiction flair. Her technique is often described as being
as visual as a motion picture or graphic novel.A wife, mother, and retired Kindergarten and music teacher, she
lives in a small south Texas
town near the Gulf coast where she delves into other worlds filled with daring exploits,
adventure, and intense love.She has numerous best sellers, including 10 consecutive #1s.
In 2009, she was named Whiskey Creek Press Torrid’s Author of the Year, and her
book My Strength, My Power, My Love was named the 2009 WCPT Book of the Year. In
2011, her book Lord of Thunder was named the EPIC eBook (formerly Eppie) Award Winner
for Best Erotic Sci-Fi Romance.Author Social Media
Website http://lindamooney.com/Twitter https://twitter.com/LindaMooneyBlog Talk Radio http://www.blogtalkradio.com/other_worlds_of_romancePinterest http://www.pinterest.com/lindam54/Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/Linda_MooneyYou May Also Like
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Heart Of Eternity by N Jay @NidaJay1 #RLFblog #suspense
Heart Of EternityAuthor: N. JayPublisher: Mirador Publishing UkGenre: Contemporary Romantic Suspense/ParanormalAbout the Book
Soft lines of emotion crossed his
forehead as he turned and looked into her eyes one last time, confused as to why
she seemed so familiar and all the more frustrated at his own dark side for not
breaking out in front of her. Jay forced himself not to look back, to pretend as
if Naidah had never existed, and to be cold and alone again just the way he liked
it. He disappeared eventually, basking in the heat of his own hell.But Naidah stood there as if she’d
been waiting her whole life for him. Her soulful eyes locked on his every move,
craning her neck as far as she could to lock his towering frame in her eyes forever,
feeling her breath stop as distance grew between them, wanting to reach over but
not being able to move an inch, the distant recesses of space pulling Jay infinitely
away from her till he vanished from her sight. A sharp and tangible pain ridged
between her heart and ripped away her soul. She caressed the folds of his jacket.
The feeling flooded her with his scent. It was engulfing. Crouching down where Jay
was standing a minute ago, Naida cupped the sand up in her palm and held it there
as if trying to confirm the veracity of his existence, to tell the difference between
her vision and reality.All that happened afterwards was a
mere blur for Naida; Eva’s shout, the lifeguard’s queries, the crowd eyeing her
drenched body with curiosity, murmuring conjectures. Everything gyrated around her
in full swing but she stood there, unmoving… unnerved.The sand in her palm slowly slipped
away in the wind and took her with it and the only part that ever remained there
was the one that did not belong to her anymore…it belonged to him…Heart of Eternity is one of the nominees
for the Man Booker Prize 2014.Heart of Eternity was globally available
for pre-ordering from December 23,2013 onwards by a traditional publisher, Mirador
Publishers, UK
and has already sold more than 10,000 pre-ordered copies in less than two months
of its publication time.The fan page on Facebook alone has more than 20,000 likes.Buy This Book
Book Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/pages/Heart-of-Eternity/184194388437739About the Author
N Jay N. Jay found the inspiration of her romance novel Heart of Eternity
in her own life history and folklore. By drawing on the power of her personal experiences,
she has created characters whose desires are circumscribed by the landscapes and
pasts they can no longer escape. Coming from a culturally diverse background, N.
Jay received an M.A. in Literature in 2009 and teaches in the areas of comparative
literature, composition, and language pedagogy. Currently, she resides in Dubai, UAE, with her husband
and two year old daughter. N. Jay finds the internal world of human beings to be
a constant source of fascination and loves the more emotionally laden side of life.Author Social Media
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Double Takes (Shooting Stars #2) @KimberVale #RLFblog #LGBT
Double Takes Cover Love at Romance Lives Forever is a short intro to a
book and includes a cover, blurb, buy links, and social media contacts for the
author. Today’s featured book is Double Takes by K Vale.Genre: Contemporary MM, Gay RomanceAuthor: K. ValeBook heat level (based on movie ratings): RAh, the life of a rock star. Everyone thinks it’s nothing
but sex, drugs, and rock and roll.Not for Giovanni Savale.For the lead singer of Three Deaf Mice, a band that reached
its pinnacle in the late nineties, it’s nothing but an ugly divorce with a custody
battle, money trouble, and now the nightmare exposure of starring in a reality
television show. When his producer decides to cash in on an infamous interview
Gio did years ago, and give the self-confessed bisexual rocker an onscreen
boyfriend, things really hit the fan. Gio is certain his sexual experimentation
back in his drug-abusing days meant nothing — after all he’s been married for
nine years, clean and sober for nearly as long, and he has a son. And Gio is
not remotely attracted to Kyrie, the funny, flamboyant actor they choose for
his love interest. Of course, Lance Garrett, the mysterious and sexy owner of
the local antique shop, Double Takes, is a whole different story. The guy has
Gio planning out a future he never imagined. With the threat of losing all
custody of his ten-year-old son, ghosts from the past returning for revenge,
and the cameras rolling, can Gio keep his head above water and his heart from
getting broken?Buy This Book
Publisher Liquid Silver Books http://www.lsbooks.com/double-takes-p901.phpARe https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-doubletakes-1484498-149.htmlKobo http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/double-takes-1Author Social Media
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Interview: AJ Williams author His Final Bounty @AJ_Williams #RLFblog #suspense
His Final Bounty What is your go-to meal
to order when you dine out? Your favorite “I know it will hit the spot”
item.Chipolte’s chicken bowl with rice, lettuce, sour cream, pinto
beans, cheese and chips. Love Chipolte’sWho is your “book
boyfriend”? You know, that hottie you read about and drool over.Oh I don’t know. I would have to say Adam Black or Jerricho Barrons.
I am really torn between them. Although it would be fun to have them both in bed.
LOLWhat were you like when
you were in school?I was a chameleon. I could be out going in your face one minute
and the next I was a shy girl who didn’t want to speak or be near people. I blame
my mother as I’m an only child. I still get into moods where I do the exact same
thingWould you rather stay
inside and watch snow falling, or get out in it and build a snowman?I hate snow. I think it’s pretty to look at oh say for a day
but after that I’m over it. I hate cold weather. However because I have two kids
who happen to think snow is FUN I get out more.What is your favorite
quote?“It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are”
E.E CummingsWhat was your favorite
book as a child?Juniper by Monica FurlongWhat was the last movie
you watched (home or theater)?If you’re on Twitter,
what’s your favorite hashtag to watch?#MRWAuthors and #RHACafeIf the hero of your latest
book called you on the phone, what would be a perfect ringtone for him?Scars by Papa RoachAbout the Book
Title: His Final BountyGenre: Romantic SuspenseAuthor Name: AJ WiliamsBook heat level (based on movie ratings): REva Rosenberg hacks a secret file of Jefferson’s
and discovers the man who shattered her heart and her world has one giant secret.Jefferson Anders’ current bounty hunting status has allowed him
to hide in the shadows, never forcing him to face the secrets of his past. Having
spent five years hiding the truth, he never dreamed the secrets of his past would
catch up to him. Secrets which cost him both the love of his life and connection
to his family. Now, he must face the mistakes of his past.With a confrontation looming with Eva and a possible death threat,
they must work as a team to find forgiveness and defeat the enemy that waits in
the shadowsBuy This Book
Publisher : AJ WiliamsAmazon: http://amzn.to/1ngVbQoBarnes and Noble: http://bit.ly/1uv7CtEARe: http://bit.ly/1sgd55mSmashwords: http://bit.ly/1huGTo2Author Social Media
Website: http://ajwiliams.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/AJ_WiliamsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AjWiliamsPinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/ajwiliams/Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/AJWiliamsAmazon Author Page: http://amazon.com/author/ajwiliamsFictFact: http://www.fictfact.com/author/16417/aj-wiliams -
Uh, did you say it’s a *gay* scifi con? @Outlantacon @somamix1 @explodnSpceship #LGBT #SciFi #RLFblog
Photograph by Philip Bonneau
@somamix1 on TwitterI’m just back from Outlantacon/Gaylaxicon 2014 in Atlanta GA,
and I had an absolute blast. I’m late getting this post up on RLF because when I got home, I
fell over and slept after three days of panels, talking, workshops, gaming, and
presentations. Not to mention some of the best game shows anywhere. Gay-themed
Match Game, anyone? Not to be missed! And you don’t go to Outlantacon without
seeing Miss Moxie Magnus. Ever. Links to all are below, along with pictures. There were dozens of guests, and tons of panels, and it was so hard to choose what to see during my free time. Jevocas “Java” Green, Sock Puppet Theatre, the Whedon Universe, and more. Plus my time on the Gaylaxicon board as secretary is ending, and I attended my final meeting with them. The Gaylactic Spectrum Awards was held during the con. There was so much to see and do! I need to find a clone app…Saturday night, walking down the hall, a woman attending a
business meeting in the hotel noticed I was wearing a guest badge. She gestured
around at the costumes, and asked, “What’s going on here?” I told
her it was a gay scifi convention. “Oh,” she said, and we continued
walking. She turned back and asked, “I’m sorry. What did you say?” I
repeated myself, and again she nodded and said, “Oh.” A moment later
she asked, “I’m sorry, but did you say it was a ‘gay’ scifi convention?”
I laughed, assured her I had, and handed her one of my autographed postcards
with a tour of my Tarthian Empire shown on the front. She took it, thanked me,
and said, “Well, I hope you have a really great time. It looks fun!”
Maybe I won a convert, or a reader. Either way, I was glad to have answered her
question.
Moxie Magnus at Work When Keirnan Kelly first mentioned Outlantacon to me back in
2007 when it was just forming, I jumped at the chance to attend. She and I have
been featured guests each year since. This year, the con honored both of us
with lifetime memberships. I felt like doing a “Sally Field” and
yelling, “You like me! You really like me!” What an honor to be part
of such a wonderful convention. This is my home con; the one I never miss. I
hope you’ll come next year.My assistant this year was Holly Stringer, a member of my
local writer’s group. She made the convention so much fun. We are going to work
together this summer, and you’ll be hearing more about her before long.
Angela and Gerald Blackwell shared panels with me at the con, and spent a long
time talking about Peril, my immortals’ role-playing game. I’ll be working with
them to develop and beta test the system. If you like RPGs and want to get a
peek at the system when it’s tested, email
me.OutlantaConMoxie Magnus – Star Trek Chief CosmetologistPhilip Bonneau – Photographer
Kayelle with Moxie out of uniform
(Kage Alan in the background)Gerald and Angela Blackwell – Writers
Keith Baily – The Otherside of Georgia Productionshttp://theothersideofgeorgia.webs.com/news-nuggetPhilip BonneauOrigami Wolf ProductionsWereskin – Costume Design, Liquid Latex, Geek-themed TreatsLunar Wulf Treats – Baked and confectionery goods with an
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Hearts In Harmony by @Gemmabrocato #RLFblog #Contemporary
Hearts In Harmony Today’s featured book is Hearts
In Harmony by Gemma
Brocato.Genre Contemporary RomanceBook heat level (based
on movie ratings): RSometimes life’s most simple melodies become songs of love.Pippa Sanders’ life is filled with songs of leaving, longing
and loneliness. Since the death of her husband, her children have been her world.
She’ll do anything to protect them, including encasing her heart in ice until they’re
college age. She’s made a practice of shying away from any relationship that could
break her heart when it ends. And it’s worked so far.Clay Mathers has made a temporary move to Granite Pointe, Massachusetts to help with
his mother’s Christmas tree farm while she recovers from a stroke. Although his
long-range plans don’t include staying in the small town, a little female companionship
during his short residency would be welcome. While on duty as sentry against protestors
at a military funeral, he finds Pippa visiting her husband’s grave, and begins a
campaign to make her into a friend–with benefits.What starts as a simple affair
evolves to something more, something that changes the soundtracks of both their
lives…the beating of two hearts in harmony.Buy This BookBarnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/hearts-in-harmony-gemma-brocato/1119002487?ean=9781616505523ARe https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-heartsinharmony-1465775-149.htmlKobo http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/hearts-in-harmony-1Author Social MediaWebsite http://www.gemmabrocato.comTwitter https://twitter.com/GemmaBrocatoAmazon Author Page http://www.amazon.com/Gemma-Brocato/e/B00FMWHELE
