Urban Fantasy
Fantasy with an urban, updated setting, often in contemporary times.
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Storm Crazy (Book 1) is Free #paranormal by @liviaquinn #RLFblog
Storm Crazy (Book 1) by Livia Quinn is currently Free.
About the AuthorLivia Quinn is a DC native transplanted into the heart of Louisiana. Inspired (or terrorized) by the severe weather in the South, she started writing her Storm Lake series the summer of Katrina. She’s written 9 books based in the communities of Storm Lake – Destiny, Larue, and Thunder Point.Interview with Livia QuinnWhy did you write this book?I began writing stories about the communities surrounding Storm Lake in 2005. Storm Crazy started out as a cozy mystery about a rural carrier (and her wacky customers) who finds a dead body in the clubhouse. Back then, it was called Murder on a Bad Male Day ;) but it morphed into a cozy paranormal as my heroine struggled to control the crazy things happening around her and her impending quickening as a storm fairy. The whole dead body in the clubhouse thing took on bigger implications when it was connected to her brother’s missing genie bottle. And things just kept happening…What is your favorite genre to read?I can’t say I have a favorite although I love the edge and the extra escape value paranormal adds to a story. When I need to relax though, I’ll pick up a historical romance since I can resist the urge to analyze them knowing I couldn’t write one if I wanted to. Magic happens everywhere to some extent, so on my lake you’ll find both of these genres. Storm Lake West – Destiny – has a community of supernatural defenders, while in Larue and Thunder Point (Storm Lake East) you’ll meet the military heroes of my contemporary romance titles.Who is your favorite character from fiction (not including your own)?Well, Jamie Fraser aside, it would have to be Roarke, J.D. Robb’s hero. Here again, the paranormal/futuristic element of this series lends so much to his persona. He’s got it ALL, including his own planet. And it doesn’t hurt that a Roarke and Eve book comes out several times a year.What are you working on at the moment, and what will we see from you in coming months?Take These Broken Wings is book 5 in the Destiny Paramortals which will be out in a couple months as well as the sixth book, Bad Moon Rising, toward the end of the year. In addition, the next book in the Storm Lake East series, Eye of the Storm is coming up in the Fall.Please tell us about your book.I’m Tempest Pomeroy, and my human job is delivering the mail. To say I was having a bad day would be like saying Katrina dropped a little rain on New Orleans. First, River’s amphora went missing—that’s genie bottle to you mere-mortals. I know— the names right? We were just lucky we didn’t end up as Black Cloud and Little Sprinkle. Or Flash and Flood. With my hair, I’d have been Flash. I’m also a Paramortal like the rest of my family. Or I’m supposed to be. If it wasn’t for a few little talents I’d think I was adopted.On my first delivery, a scantily clad doctor triggered a hallucination when we touched. Pheromones? An old trouble-maker had a stroke but I saved the old fart with a zap of my Zeus juice! It was the first time I’d actually called my power on purpose, and our hunky new sheriff almost saw me use my magic—big no-no. He showed up again when the owner of Flowers by Dick complained that I’d dropped a seventy-five pound box on his foot. Yeah, I did, but it was an accident. He put his hand on my butt and my hands sorta… slipped. Then things really went downhill.I discovered a dead body while rescuing River’s bottle from a locker as the sheriff arrived again. Now, my brother’s missing, my mother’s AWOL and the sheriff and my ex-lover are squaring off like yard dogs staking a claim on a poodle. I am no one’s poodle. Aurora says all this chaos is a sign of my quickening power and things are only going to get worse.Oh, and the sheriff? He thought he’d settled in a normal small town to raise his teenage daughter. Like Mayberrry. We’ll see how that turns out. Things had better settle down soon, ‘cause I’m about to go Storm Crazy.About the BookTitle Storm CrazyGenre ParanormalAuthor Livia QuinnBook heat level (based on movie ratings): PG13Buy This BookPublisher Campbell Hill PublishingAmazon http://amzn.to/1Se1GTlARe http://bit.ly/SC-AReBarnes and Noble http://bit.ly/SC-nkCreateSpace (Print) http://bit.ly/1W0z0MqGoodreads http://bit.ly/SC-GRIBooks bit.ly/SC-IbkInktera http://bit.ly/SC-iterScribd http://bit.ly/SC-ScdKobo bit.ly/SC-KBoAuthor Social MediaWebsite http://liviaquinn.comBlog http://liviaquinn.com/blog.htmlTwitter bit.ly/1Oeek0LPinterest bit.ly/1mRx90SGoodreads bit.ly/22VXuevAmazon Author Page http://amzn.to/1OLwtUXTSU https://www.tsu.co/LiviaQuinnGoogle + plus.google.com/liviaquinn -
The Rose Hunter a new #fantasy romance by @ciaragold #RLFblog
This quick interview includes info about the author, and
introduces the story.About the Author
Ciara wrote her
first “under the bed” book at twenty. Another fifteen years passed before she
bravely attempted another, but she’s been happily writing ever since. A true
Renaissance woman, when she’s not penning lively stories, she’s reading,
sewing, painting, camping, sailing or dancing. A recent empty nester, she and
her soul mate currently live on a modest plot of land surrounded by trees, a
pond, an array of wildlife and seven barn kitties.Interview with Ciara Gold
Why did you write
this book?The Rose Hunter is actually a sequel to The Keeper of Moon
Haven. I’ve always had an active imagination. As an art teacher, I felt stifled
with no studio in which to create my own art so I decided to try writing. I
love it. I love creating fantastical worlds with interesting characters and
thus The Keeper of Moon Haven was born and in grand order, The Rose Hunter.What is your favorite
genre to read?I love historical western romances. They are my “comfort”
read. I figure it’s because I can relate to a lot of scenes. I camped a lot
when I was young and always thought I’d marry a rancher but alas, I married my
own true love instead.Who is your favorite
character from fiction (not including your own)?I have many favorites, but Benjamin Colter from Joan
Johnston’s Colter’s Wife has always held a special place in my heart. I can’t
pinpoint why except maybe he reminds me a lot of my own husband; he’s honest,
caring, rough around the edges and knows his mind.What are you working
on at the moment, and will see from you in coming months?I tend to work on
more than one project at a time. Currently, I’ve started another sequel to The
Rose Hunter, but I’m also working on two historical western romances. I will
probably have one of the westerns done before the sequel to The Rose Hunter.Please tell us about
your latest book.Lucian Willshire is
plagued by thoughts of a fey world and the disappearance of his aunt some
nineteen years past, but when his friend drags him back to Hamingjur Castle, he
stumbles into Alfheim Haven once more where mystical beings become more than a
distant memory.Lyerra Ahdia is baffled
by the sudden emotional changes she’s experiencing until she discovers she’s
the only witch to suffer “the change” since her mother stole the Rose, a
special talisman with the power to perpetuate life among those in her coven.
Tasked with finding and bringing the Rose home, she begs Lucian’s help in
navigating the human realm. Against his better judgement, he agrees.Though
neither set out to find anything except the Rose, fate has other plans. Will
love be more elusive than hunting the Rose?About the Book
Title The Rose HunterGenre Victorian
Fantasy RomanceAuthor Ciara GoldBook heat level (based on movie ratings): RBuy This Book
Publisher Champagne
Books http://champagnebooks.comAmazon http://goo.gl/JjOq7ZBarnes and Noble http://goo.gl/GXy284ARe https://goo.gl/bP39SFAuthor Social Media
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Raine McCord from Shadow’s Edge @JamiGrayAuthor #RLFblog #PNR
About the Book
Title
Shadow’s Edge, Book 1 of The Kyn KroniclesGenre
Urban Fantasy/Paranormal RomanceAuthor
Jami GrayBook
heat level (based on movie ratings): PG-13Everyone fears what hunts in the shadows—especially
the monsters…When the supernatural lurks in the shadows of the
mundane, hunting monsters requires unique skills, like those of Raine McCord. A
series of deaths threatens to reveal the Kyn community and forces her to
partner with the sexy Gavin Durand.As the trail leads to the foundation haunting
Raine’s childhood, she and Gavin must unravel lies and betrayals to discover not
only each other, but the emerging threat to them and the entire magical
community.The Bucket List of Raine McCord
Name:
Raine McCordAge:
Let’s stick with late twenties and call it good, shall we?Gender:
FemaleBirthplace:
OregonProfession:
Taliesin Security Officer/WraithWelcome to Romance
Lives Forever. Your author introduced you. Now we’d like to get to know you
better. Please tell us about yourself.What
more can I tell you. No, seriously, there’s not much I can say. Somethings are best left alone, like me. Still, if you
dare rattle the cage, you might get more than you expected. Don’t turn on me,
and you’ll live a long and peaceful life. Cross me, and you might as well start
digging your own grave. It’ll save me time. (shifting in the chair) Of course
Gavin might have a few things to say about it, but it’s not like I have to
listen, right?When
someone dies, we say they “kicked the bucket.” Therefore, a list of
things that a person wants to accomplish, places to go, situations to
experience, and so on have become known as a “Bucket List.” We’d like
to know yours, please. If you haven’t made one before, perhaps now would be a
good time. Who knows? It might inspire another book. While you’re at it, how
about telling us about some of your other favorite things? Here are the
questions.What are two places
you would like to visit before you die, and why?Hmmm,
I haven’t really thought about it much, considering a Wraith’s life expectancy
can be cut short rather abruptly. (drumming fingers on table) I wouldn’t mind a
trip back to Europe, maybe check out Ireland, where my mother’s family came
from, see if anyone remembers her. Of course, that may stir up more trouble
than it’s worth.Where is a place you
would never like to return, and why?(eyeing
Kayelle) Is this a trick question? Let’s just go with Aaron Talbot’s lab, and
the reason should be self-explanatory. Three months under that mad man was more
than enough for me, thanks.Who is someone you
would like to meet, and why?(slow,
spreading smile of grim intentions) Gavin and I have discussed a possible trip
to Turkey, maybe drop in on a few Council members, convey our regards, make our
presence known, that kind of thing.Who is someone you
would like to avoid, and why?I’m
not much on avoidance, but I might actually step carefully around Rio Castle,
the demon lord of the Southwest. Yeah, that old bugger might worry me a bit.If you could time
travel to any date, what would it be, and what would you do there?(paling
a bit, lips tightening, looks away) It’s not just one. Having those I love pay
for my mistakes isn’t something that sits easy with me. (inhales and turns back
to face Kayelle) The most obvious answer is the night my mom and I were
kidnapped. I’d make sure Talbot and his cronies thought hard before coming
after us.What is your birth
order?I’m
an only child, which isn’t so bad for me, but my uncle may wish differently.Tell us about your
favorite toy as a child.(face
softening) My mother’s dirk. I keep it close, even now.Describe your
favorite food and how it’s prepared.Hmmm,
Gavin’s pasta primavera, all those grilled veggies and cheese. Yeah, it’s my
favorite dish. (a serene, secretive smile) He’s great in the kitchen and rocks
an apron like no one’s business.Tell us about your
best friend.(chuckling)
That would be Xander Cade. That girl. (shakes head) Men see this little curvy
blonde and think they’ve got it made. Boy are they in for a surprise. Never
underestimate the power of a woman, especially one with sharp claws and even
sharper teeth. Her bite is way worse than her bark. Just ask Warrick Vidis.Buy This Book
Publisher
http://www.blackopalbooks.com/shop-our-store/authors/jami-grayBarnes
and Noble http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Shadows-Edge-The-Kyn-Kronicles-Book-1/Jami-Gray/e/2940013239ARe
https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-shadow039sedgethekynkroniclesbook1-625433-139.htmlKobo
http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/shadow-s-edge-the-kyn-kronicles-book-1Smashwords
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/101023Author Bio
Jami Gray is the
award winning, multi-published author of the Urban Fantasy series, The Kyn
Kronicles, and the Paranormal Romantic Suspense series, PSY-IV Teams. She can
be soothed with coffee and chocolate. Surrounded by Star Wars obsessed males
and two female labs moonlighting as the Fur Minxes, she escapes by playing with
the voices in her head.Author Social Media
Website
www.JamiGray.comBlog
www.JamiGray.comPinterest
http://www.pinterest.com/jamigrayauthor/Goodreads
http://www.goodreads.com/JamiGrayAmazon
Author Page http://amzn.com/e/B006HU3HJIYou May Also Like
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Urban Fantasy: Natural Born Enemies @GemmaKMurray #RLFblog
Natural Born Enemies Gemma K Murray,
welcome back to Romance Lives Forever. Let’s talk about your book, Natural Born Enemies.Genre: Urban Fantasy, Paranormal RomancePublisher: Leap of Faith PublishingCover artist: Regina
PaulLength: 55,679 wordsHeat rating: 4 flamesBlurb:Cedar River,
Michigan is a wonderful place to fall
in love. Some people see change as a good thing, but there are a few others who
can’t let go of the “old ways.” “Breeds should stay within their breeds,” they say.Adam Thomas is the deputy sheriff in Cedar
River. His black puma shifter side got him released from the military
and sent back home. His demons followed, but they are nothing compared to the ones
within his pride.Luna McIntyre is the only daughter and shaman to the McIntyre
pack. She is tired of being smothered and told what to do in regards to her life.
She’s opened a sweet shop and moved forward with her life. However, the love of
her teen years is back in town and her family is trying to rein her in again.Someone in this small town is so set in their beliefs that they
can’t see how love is sometimes simply love. Cats and canines may be natural born
enemies, but love may be enough to get past the differences.Buy links:Leap of Faith Publishing http://leapoffaithpublishing.com/#!/~/product/category=2613677&id=18412886Amazon http://amzn.com/B00ASHH9T0/What are your main characters’ names, ages, and occupations?Adam Thomas is in his
late twenties/early thirties. He is one of the deputies to the sheriff, Bowie Golden,
in the Upper Peninsula town of Cedar River.
Adam is a black puma shifter.Luna McIntyre is the
only daughter of the Alpha of the McIntyre pack in Cedar River.
She is also in her late twenties/early thirties and owns Full Moon Sweets, a candy
shop full of tempations.Interview
Tell us about your story’s world. What is it like in this
period or place? Natural Born Enemies
is the second book in the Cedar River Series. Cedar River
is a small town of shifters in every shape and size. From the largest nest of dragons
to phoenix, wolves, pumas, and otters, if you are looking for a shifter, you will
probably be able to find it in this series. The town is set along the shores of
Lake Superior, one of the most beautiful places
on Earth. Cedar trees scent the air along with the crisp smell of the lake. Residents
are of different species, but they manage to pull together and help out as a community
should.What inspired you to write this book?When I finished writing
Keeper of the Golden Dragon’s Heart, I thought I was done. However, Adam stepped
forward and wanted his story told. The more I heard his story (in my mind) the more
I knew I had to tell it. He carries inside of him so much sorrow and pain and because
of that, he is so familiar to me.Why do you write?Honestly, I write because
if I didn’t, I would lose my mind. I have always had voices in my mind and I thought
I was crazy. Then, I began to sort them into groups or couples and I wrote. Once
I began to write, the voices in my head would slow down and my head was able to
clear. If I didn’t write, I don’t know what else I would do.When you write, what things do you want close at hand? (Coffee,
water, chocolate… pictures of gorgeous hunks for inspiration…?)In the morning, I have
French vanilla cappuccino, the afternoon, water. In my house, there is always a
dog or two underfoot. My earbuds are always close by as well. With the view I have
out my front window (where I write), that is all the inspiration I could possibly
need.When you’re not writing, what would we find you doing?At the age of 40, I decided
returning to school seemed like a brilliant idea. Therefore, if I’m not writing,
I’m studying. When I have time, I am a bookaholic. I love to read. I was a reader
long before I was a writer and I can while away an entire day between the pages
of a book.What aspect of your life do you write into your books?My real-life emotions
really come out in my writing. I’ve been married for almost 20 years so love is
a must have in my books. I don’t believe in the fairy tale, happily ever after love.
I want my characters to have “real” love. You know, the love where not everything
is perfect. Their relationships are organic and need to be tended. I love to laugh
so humor is a big part of my writing. My husband says my female characters resemble
me in many ways (stubborn, tough, strong).What other jobs have you held besides writing?I spent many years as
a babysitter/daycare worker. I waited tables, did dishes, and cooked at a truck
stop when I was in high school. I also worked in a vet clinic, which was so much
hard work, yet very much worth it. My favorite job (besides writing) has been being
a stay at home wife/canine mom for the last 20 years.Which of your books was the hardest to write and why?Keeper of the Golden
Dragon’s Heart was the hardest because I didn’t want to be a paranormal author.
There are so many amazing paranormal/urban fantasy authors out there and I never
imagined my imagination could compete with them. Once I shut off my inner critic
and let the story flow, I found myself in awe of what I was writing. My imagination
is really an awesome place to hang out.Personal Info
What’s the best gift you ever received?My first canine kid,
Kodiak. We had just found out we couldn’t have children when my husband brought
her home. She healed two broken hearts.What kind of music do you listen to while driving? Same question
when writing?When I’m driving, I usually
have country music on. I love the harder hitting music like Jason Aldean and Luke
Bryan.When I’m writing, it
depends on the characters. For Natural Born Enemies, I listened to A LOT of Celtic
Thunder. For Book 3 (which I’m working on now), I have a lot of Clapton, Heart,
Bob Seeger, Santana, and Pink on my playlist.What’s your favorite movie?Right now, I can’t get
enough of Catch and Release. It’s such a funny, yet wonderfully romantic movie.Please complete the sentence
I love pizza with pepperoni and green olives.I’m always ready for Duck Dynasty (reality television show).When I’m alone, I take time to
be girly.You’d never be able to tell, but I am a princess at heart.If I had a halo it would be held
up by a couple of horns and it would be more than a bit tarnished.If I could live anywhere in the world, I’d stay here
in the U.P.I can never give up because my dad taught me to fight
for the things that matter.Previous Books
Keeper of the Golden Dragon’s Heart- Cedar River Series: Book
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Website: http://gemmakmurray.comTwitter: http://twitter.com/GemmaKMurrayFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/GemmaKMurraySeries Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CedarRiverSeriesPinterest: http://pinterest.com/GemmaKMurrayYou May Also Like
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