Is It True
Easy yes or no questions that reveal the author and book
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Is it true: New Beginnings with Karen Cino @karencino #RLFblog #Mystery
Play Is It True with today’s guest Karen Cino, author of New Beginnings (Camp Mirage Series Book 1), a cozy mystery. This is a game in which authors answer yes and no questions. They can elaborate on answers as much as they choose.First, tell us about your book.
After a traumatic event in her life, Connie Acosta heads down to the Jersey Shore to stay with her friend, Sara Mazza, who lives in a fifty-five and over community. For Connie, this is a temporary stop until she figures out what she wants to do.
Connie and Sara have a brief discussion and decide to start the baking business they had spoken about decades earlier. But things take a dramatic turn when Sara gets Connie involved in a mysterious adventure at the clubhouse.
Book Heat Level: (Based on Movie Rating) PG 13
Publisher: Mandolay Press
Now, tell us Yes or No for each answer below. Feel free to explain any (or none) of your answers.
Is it true:
this is your first book?
No.
this book is part of a series?
Yes. This is book one of the Camp Mirage Series
you lost sleep while writing this book?
Yes. When I’m in the groove, I want to keep on going.
you did research for this book?
Yes. I moved into a 55 and older community. Boy it’s more like being in high school.
this book has more than one genre?
Yes. It’s a cozy mystery with a romance as the subplot
you speak more than one language?
No
you grew up where you live now?
No.
you love to read?
Yes! I read every night before I got to sleep
you are never late?
Yes. I hate tardiness!
you love pizza?
Yes. But it doesn’t love me.
you love sushi?No.
you have a pet?
No. But I’m the first to offer to doggie sit my daughter and neighbors dogs.
Where can we find your book online?
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/New-Beginnings-Camp-Mirage-Book-ebook/dp/B075BS214Q/
Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/new-beginnings-karen-cino/1127056750
Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/KarenCinoKaren Cino Social Media
Karen Cino is a multi-published author of eight novels, two novellas and a book of poems and has been writing since she was fourteen years old. She started her career by writing poetry, short stories and writing article for her high school newspaper. After reading Jackie Collin’s Lovers and Gamblers and Jacqueline Susann’s, Valley of the Dolls, Karen found her niche. She wanted to write women’s fiction and wrote her first book during the summer before she started college. Her daily walks down at the boardwalk are what gets her muse going. It clears her mind and helps her find realistic plot ideas and the characters boosting up her muse. Karen loves writing about local places that people can relate to. The late Paul Zindel’s books took place in Staten Island and reading them, especially My Darling My Hamburger, still brings back many memories for her.
Karen loves the summer, loves the beach. Her books are written in Staten Island, and take place in various places across Staten Island. Karen relocated to Barnegat, New Jersey in 2015. She traded in the Staten Island Boardwalk for the shoreline in Long Beach Island.
Karen has two children, Michael Giordano who’s a singer, songwriter and producer, and Nicole Giordano who works at Home Depot and is also a photographer. In 2014 Karen married John Gatti. Her husband is an actor, teacher and attorney.
Website: http://karencino.com
Blog: http://karencinobooks.com
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/karencino
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karencino
Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/Karen-Cino-296585170371401/
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4444484.Karen_Cino
Newsletter: http://us8.campaign-archive1.com/home/?u=372e9cad72e3faf1c0a8b9a4e&id=9ac84ba873
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B008LCG31Y -
Is It True: The Viscount’s Seduction by Alina K Field @alinakfield #RLFblog #RegencyRomance
Play Is It True with today’s guest Alina K Field author of The Viscount’s Seduction, a Regency Romance. This is a game in which authors answer yes and no questions. They can elaborate on answers as much as they choose.First, tell us about your book.
Searching for the Truth
Lady Sirena Hollister has lost her family, her home, and even her fey abilities, but somehow the fairies have handed her an unexpected chance at a Season in London. From her place on the fringes of high society, she resolves to find the truth about her only brother’s vanishing, and settle her family’s score with the wily English Spy Lord, the Earl of Shaldon. Soon enough, her schemes stir up an unknown enemy…and spark danger of a different sort, in the person of the Earl’s handsome heir, Viscount Bakeley.
Seducing the Beauty
The impertinent hoyden Bakeley met years earlier was as wild as her Irish roots, and just as unlucky. And she’s still an Irish traitor’s sister! But Lady Sirena has grown into a beauty whose charm and courage intrigue him. When danger threatens, Bakeley comes to her rescue, risking scandal, the ton’s disapproval, his interfering father’s ire…and his own heart.
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
Genre: Regency Romance
Now, tell us Yes or No for each answer below. Feel free to explain any (or none) of your answers.Is it true:
this is your first book?
No. I have three novellas, one short novel, and one longer novel, the first book in this series, available for fans of Regency romance.
this book is part of a series?
Yes, this is Book Two in The Sons of the Spy Lord series.
you lost sleep while writing this book?
Yes! I often have to write down ideas that come to me just as I’m falling asleep.
you did research for this book?
Yes, lots and lots! The history of Ireland is fascinating. I also did research on horses and London sewers.
some characters in this book are not human? (pets for example)
Yes. There are two horses important to the story.
this book has more than one genre?
Yes, the story is primarily romance, but there is some suspense.
you speak more than one language?
Yes, sort of, LOL! English is my native language but I also speak Spanish (badly) some German (from my college days and also badly), and I used to be able to manage some French. Use it or lose it, as they say.
you grew up where you live now?
No. I’ve been in California for over 35 years, but I’m originally from the Midwest. I miss those Midwestern autumns and springs, not so much the cold winters and steamy summers!
you love to read?
Yes. And I’m particularly drawn to historical fiction with romance and adventure.
you are never late?
Yes, that’s pretty much true. That’s partly from a lifetime of working in a highly structured environment plus my husband’s influence. He’s fanatically on time.
you love pizza?
LOVE pizza, yes. I like a thin crust with lots of cheese and vegies. I could probably eat pizza every day.
you love sushi?
No. I’ve never been able to figure out the appeal of that dish. But, I’ve never acquired a taste for seafood, either. You order the sushi and I’ll get pizza!
you have a pet?
Yes, I have 2 pets, a dog and a cat.
Where can we find your book online?
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Viscounts-Seduction-Regency-Romance-Sons-ebook/dp/B0753VWC1J
Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-viscounts-seduction-alina-k-field/1127019100
iBooks https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/the-viscounts-seduction/id1275230172?mt=11
Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/the-viscount-s-seductionAlina K Field Social Media
Award winning author Alina K Field earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and German literature, but her true passion is the much happier world of romance fiction. Though her roots are in the Midwestern U.S., after six very, very, very cold years in Chicago, she moved to Southern California and hasn’t looked bacK She shares a midcentury home with her husband, her spunky, blonde, rescued terrier, and the blue-eyed cat who conned his way in for dinner one day and decided the food was too good to leave.
She is the author of several Regency romances, including the 2014 Book Buyer’s Best winner, Rosalyn’s Ring. She is hard at work on her next series of Regency romances, but loves to hear from readers!
Website http://alinakfield.com
Blog http://alinakfield.com/blog
Twitter https://twitter.com/AlinaKField
Facebook https://www.facebooKcom/alinakfield
Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/alinakf/
Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7173518.Alina_K_Field
Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/Alina-K-Field/e/B00DZHWOKY/
Newsletter http://eepurl.com/4nU5T -
Is It True: Love and Mayhem by Luanna Stewart @luanna_stewart #RLFblog #historical romance
Play Is It True with today’s guest Luanna Stewart, author of Love and Mayhem, a Historical Romance. This is a game in which authors answer yes and no questions. They can elaborate on answers as much as they choose.First, tell us about your book.
Sybil is happily on the shelf, tending to her sheep. But she fears she’ll depart this life without experiencing physical love, which she suspects is rather enjoyable. When her long-lost fiancé returns from sea, she decides he’s the lucky man who’ll receive her virginity.
Max is eager to return to his sugar plantation and has no intention of remaining long in London. However, he didn’t bargain on a wilful, pretty, exasperating spinster determined to take him to her bed.
He insists on marriage but she wants only his body. Her heart is not part of the deal. Unfortunately, love doesn’t always follow the rules.
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
Genre: historical romance
Now, tell us Yes or No for each answer below. Feel free to explain any (or none) of your answers.Is it true:
this is your first book?
No, I’ve written many books, and have previously published two full-length novels (one a romantic suspense and one an historical romance) and three novellas (contemporary romance).
this book is part of a series?
Yes, this is the first in a series. I’ve just contracted the second in the series, Love and Turmoil, and hope it will be out before the end of the year.
you lost sleep while writing this book?
No, I can’t say that I lost sleep, but the characters and the plot were my constant companions until long after the book was finished. I’m considering writing a short story about Max and Sybil’s life a few years later because I want to visit with them again.
you did research for this book?
Oh, yes, lots and lots of research. That’s my favorite part of writing historical fiction. I especially enjoy searching for an obscure tidbit that I can include in the story.
some characters in this book are not human? (pets for example)
Hm…not in the book exactly, but sheep are extremely important to Sybil. And there’s a question about fleas. Oh, and a very interesting conversation about fruit bats.
this book has more than one genre?
No, just historical romance.
you speak more than one language?
No, alas, I’ve lost most of my childhood French. As a Canadian, with French being the official second language, I was instructed in French from grade three thru grade 12. I remember enough to locate a bathroom or a library, LOL.
you grew up where you live now?
Yes, but only recently. We moved back to Nova Scotia a few months ago.
you love to read?
Yes! I can’t imagine not reading. I’ve been an avid reader for as long as I can remember. I even belonged to a children’s book club and can remember my feeling of joy when I got home from school to find a new book in the mail.
you are never late?
I HATE being late and usually leave early to avoid it.
you love pizza?
Yes. Pretty much any topping except pineapple – I don’t understand that one at all.
you love sushi?
No. But I have to confess that I’ve never tried it, nor will I ever. I have a psychological block to the concept of eating raw fish, or any other type of raw animal protein.
you have a pet?
Yes, two cats: Mogget, a girl, and Bruno, a boy. She’s a princess and he’s a simple soul.
Where can we find your book online?
Publisher Wild Rose Press: https://catalog.thewildrosepress.com/non-american-historical-romance/5180-love-and-mayhem.html
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Love-Mayhem-Luanna-Stewart-ebook/dp/B072TQGG3J
Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/love-and-mayhem-luanna-stewart/1126952180?ean=2940158555770
iBooks https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/love-and-mayhem/id1252491353?mt=11
Kobo https://www.kobo.com/ca/en/ebook/love-and-mayhem-1Luanna Stewart Social Media
Luanna Stewart has been creating adventures for her imaginary friends since childhood. As soon as she discovered her grandmother’s stash of romance novels, all plots had to lead to a happily-ever-after.
Born and raised in Nova Scotia, Luanna has recently returned to the land of her birth with her dear husband and two spoiled cats. When she’s not torturing her heroes and heroines, she’s in her kitchen baking something delicious.
Also writing under the pen name Grace Hood, she has two novellas published with The Wild Rose Press.
Website http://www.luannastewart.com/
Blog http://www.luannastewart.com/blog
Twitter https://twitter.com/Luanna_Stewart
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Luanna.Stewart.nau
Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/luannastewart/
Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/14104212.Luanna_Stewart
Amazon Author Page https://amazon.com/author/luanna_stewart
Newsletter http://www.luannastewart.com/newsletter.htmlYou May Also Like
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Is It True: Lyric by Andrea R Cooper @andreaRcooper #RLFblog #pnr
Play Is It True with today’s guest Andrea R Cooper, author of Lyric, a paranormal romance. This is a game in which authors answer yes and no questions. They can elaborate on answers as much as they choose.First, tell us about your book.
Half-siren/Half-succubus Cassie must convince a CEO to give her interior decorating company a chance at his offices in order to stay in the black. But even after using her persuasive voice, he refuses. What can she do to change his mind?
Daniel Davis has a secret he’s paid hundreds of thousands to keep that way. Now when exotic Cassie marches into his office, he can’t stop thinking about her and makes her an offer. Be his date for a high-profile party and he’ll consider her company for his office redecorating project.
After an accident, Cassie gives Daniel her blood to heal him. Trouble is, if she can’t keep him alive, he’ll become a soulless ghoul.
Worse, someone is out to kill him. Can Cassie keep him alive…both in fighting her nature and from whoever is after him?
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): Â R
Genre: paranormal romance
Now, tell us Yes or No for each answer below. Feel free to explain any (or none) of your answers.
Is it true:
this is your first book?
No, I’ve written twelve other books under my real name and several more under pen names.
this book is part of a series?
Yes, Lyric is book 2.5 in the Claimed series. Here’s the lineup:
Claimed – Book 1
Fallen – Book 2
Lyric – Book 2.5
Tainted – Book 3 – forthcoming
you lost sleep while writing this book?
False. I lose sleep over many things: kids, family, stress, sickness, but never writing.
you did research for this book?
True. I researched sirens and ancient Greek myths. Instead of the mermaid sirens, I went with the original Greek myths that sirens were half-bird/half-women.
some characters in this book are not human? (pets for example)
True. Cassandra is half-siren and half-succubus and not human.
this book has more than one genre?
True. This book is paranormal and romance – my two favorite genres.
you speak more than one language?
True-ish. I took French in High School and can remember some of it. And I know a few words in Spanish – do either of those count?
you grew up where you live now?
True-ish. I grew up in Houston and live north of the city now.
you love to read?
True. I love stories and characters.
you are never late?
False. I try to leave early in order to be on time, but often am late despite that.
you love pizza?
True.
you love sushi?
True, but only certain ones.
you have a pet?
No. Once the kids are a bit older, we’re thinking of getting a dog or cat. Maybe one of each since my daughter wants a cat and my son wants a dog.
Where can we find your book online?
Amazon: http://a.co/fbs9pSrAndrea R Cooper Social Media
Andrea has always enjoyed creating characters and stories. But it wasn’t until she was in her late twenties that she started writing novels. She writes fantasy, paranormal, contemporary, and historical romance. Under the pen name, A.R. Cooper, she writes YA Fantasy. Her debut YA series is Shadow Bloodlines.
What happened that ignited the writing flame in her fingers? Divorced, and disillusioned by love songs and stories. They exaggerate. She thought. Love and Romance are not like that in the real world. Then she met her husband and realized, yes love and romance are exactly like the songs and stories say. She is now a happy wife, and a mom to three kids (two boys and a girl).
Andrea writes fantasy, paranormal, historical, and romantic suspense.
She believes in the power of change and counting each moment as a blessing. But most importantly, she believes in love.
Website: http://www.andreaR.cooper.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AndreaRCooper
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AndreaRCooper.author/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/andrearcooper/
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6934877.Andrea_R_Cooper
Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/Andrea-R.-Cooper/e/B00BU2WYJM/
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Is It True: To Love a Reckless Lord Bonus Edition by Collette Cameron @Collette_Author #RLFblog #historicalromance
Play Is It True with today’s guest Collette Cameron, author of To Love a Reckless Lord Special Bonus Edition, a Historical Regency Romance. This is a game in which authors answer yes and no questions. They can elaborate on answers as much as they choose.First, tell us about your book.
Special BONUS edition! Offered for ONE week only, August 13-19 and will NEVER be repeated.
The first three installments of The Conundrums of the Misses Culpeppers AND the first three installments of the A Waltz with a Rogue Series! Don’t miss these entertaining, mesmerizing laugh-out-loud Regency Romance romps!
6 books and over 1400 pages of historical romance for only $.99!
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
Genre: Regency Romance
Now, tell us Yes or No for each answer below. Feel free to explain any (or none) of your answers.
Is it true:
this is your first book?
No.
this book is part of a series?
Yes, the first three books of the Conundrums of the Misses Culpepper and the first three books in the A Waltz with a Rogue series.
you lost sleep while writing this book?
No, but I only sleep about 5 hours a night anyway.
you did research for this book?
Yes. Well, I did for the books in this set. Does that count?
some characters in this book are not human? (pets for example)
Yes! Freddy the corgi!
this book has more than one genre?
No. All Regency romances.
you speak more than one language?
No (unless pig Latin counts.)
you grew up where you live now?
No.
you love to read?
Yes, but I have so little time to do so anymore.
you are never late?
Yes. I hate tardiness!
you love pizza?
No.
you love sushi?
No.
you have a pet?
Yes. Several in fact. 6 dogs, 5 cats, 3 chickens and a pond full of goldfish.
Where can we find your book online?
Amazon http://amzn.to/2vDqDQf
Barnes and Noble http://bit.ly/2vYD8p7
iBooks http://bit.ly/2uz0Fxc
Kobo http://bit.ly/2uz0Fxc
Collette Cameron Social Media
A bestselling, award-winning author, Collette Cameron pens Scottish and Regency historicals featuring rogues, rapscallions, rakes, and the intelligent, intrepid damsels who reform them.
Blessed with three spectacular children, fantastic fans, and a compulsive, over-active, and witty Muse who won’t stop whispering new romantic romps in her ear, she lives in Oregon with her mini-dachshunds, though she dreams of living in Scotland part-time.
Admitting to a quirky sense of humor, Collette enjoys inspiring quotes, adores castles and anything cobalt blue, and is a self-confessed Cadbury chocoholic. You’ll always find dogs, birds, occasionally naughty humor, and a dash of inspiration in her sweet-to-spicy timeless romances
Website http://collettecameron.com
Blog https://collettecameron.com/blue-rose-romance-blog/
Twitter http://twitter.com/Collette_Author
Facebook http://facebook.com/collettecameronauthor
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Is It True: Blame it On the Moon by Livia Quinn @liviaquinn #RLFblog #PNR
Play Is It True with today’s guest Livia Quinn, author of Blame it on the Moon, an Urban Fantasy. This is a game in which authors answer yes and no questions. They can elaborate on answers as much as they choose.First, tell us about your book.
Destiny – is it Mayberry or Middle Earth?
It’s the height of the Para-moon and Sheriff Jack Lang is up to his ‘6’ in alligators. Defending those weaker than himself is in his DNA which is what drove him to become a Navy pilot. But who is he kidding? Alligators he could handle! But supernatural bad guys? Ragtag doesn’t begin to describe his band of temporary ‘heroes’. If he has to go to war with the group that showed up at dawn, he might as well start cutting up white sheets and attaching them to garden stakes.
With Tempe and the other Paramortals ill or incapacitated and the sudden appearance of beings he’s never heard of, will Jack be able to keep Destiny out of the hands of their enemies for the rest of the power down an–very important–keep the humans in the dark?
It’s only twenty-four hours. If worse comes to worse, he has a dragon on his side and a few surprises up his sleeve. “Yippe, ki, yi…”
But a lot can happen in twenty-four hours and things don’t always go as planned.
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG-13
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Now, tell us Yes or No for each answer below. Feel free to explain any (or none) of your answers.Is it true:
this is your first book?
No, this was the fourth book in my Destiny Paramortal series and my eighth book over all
this book is part of a series?
yes
you lost sleep while writing this book?
OMG yes, the toughest one yet
you did research for this book?
Of course. I pulled out all my fantasy reference books because I wasn’t up on some of the baddest creatures
some characters in this book are not human?
(pets for example) A bunch.
this book has more than one genre?
Hmm, paranormal/urban fantasy/mystery/cozy, lol
you speak more than one language?
yes
you grew up where you live now?
No, I live in Louisiana but I’m from just outside the nation’s capitol in Redskins town.
you love to read?
Yes, it’s what eventually led to my writing
you are never late?
Not often, well, almost never. It’s a problem.
you love pizza?
I LOVVVVE pizza but have been on WW for the last six months so I’ve only had two pieces since then. Walk up and offer me a piece, please. . .
you love sushi?
Ugh, no, sorry I know some people have a passion for it. Maybe if I lived closer to fresh seafood I’d learn to love it.
you have a pet?
Yes, he is a clever terror I affectionately call – Dusty the Cajun Husky because he thinks he’s a huge lead sled dog. When he gets off his leash which is almost never, he heads North!
Where can we find your book online?
Amazon http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012X9HWJC
Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/2940152860726
CreateSpace http://amzn.to/1RW4ox0
Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26016271
iBooks http://apple.co/2ersxO5
Kobo http://bit.ly/1TXIKsF
Scribd http://www.scribd.com/book/296699432
Page Foundry http://bit.ly/1LJwo54
24 Symbols http://bit.ly/2dYmWvnLivia Quinn Social Media
DC native Livia Quinn lives on the bayou in Louisiana where she is inspired by the weather and the magic of the state. She’s written ten books set on Storm Lake with a new Destiny book due in October. A former plant manager, salesperson, mail lady and business owner, she’s stocked up a world of quirky tales to share with her readers.
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