Quick and Fun

Quick and fun questions, designed to introduce authors to readers.

  • Erotic,  Quick and Fun

    Read Goldberg Variations by Lisabet Sarai @LisabetSarai #RLFblog #Romance

    Read Goldberg Variations by Lisabet Sarai @LisabetSarai #RLFblog #RomanceA gorgeous and exquisitely talented cellist becomes the apex of a love triangle in Lisabet Sarai’s polyamorous romance Goldberg Variations. Al and Harv Goldberg each fall for the newest member of the respected Goldberg Trio, unaware that they’re both targets for her affections.

    Lisabet, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about Goldberg Variations.

    Goldberg Variations by Lisabet Sarai

    Genre Erotic romance

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R

    All great music is born of passion

    A violinist, a violist and a seductress.

    For twenty-two years the Goldberg brothers – Richard on cello, Harvey on viola and Albert on violin – have made music together, earning a decent living and a modicum of respect in the classical music community. When Richard’s sudden demise forces Harvey and Al to find a replacement cellist, neither can imagine how their new colleague will shake up their middle-aged lives.

    Deidre Rasinovsky-Corbatta is an unlikely addition to the Goldberg Trio, a shapely siren with purple hair, scarlet lips and a rose tattooed on her ample breasts – but she plays cello like an angel. The passion she pours into her music spills over into her relationships with the two brothers. When both Al and Harv fall in love with her, will this tear the trio apart – or transform it?

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    Do you write more than one genre? If so, what are they?

    Actually, there are only a few romance genres that I have not written. My back list includes contemporary, historical, paranormal, steam punk, science fiction. LGBTQ, power exchange, ménage, multicultural – pretty much everything except Western romance and sports romance. I haven’t written any motorcycle club romance or mafia romance either, but I would not rule out the possibility that I might in the future.

    My reading tastes are diverse and eclectic, and that carries over into my writing. I love experimenting with new genres. From an author branding perspective this probably isn’t the best strategy, but at least my readers are not likely to get bored.

    How do you come up with ideas?

    I have dozens of ideas rattling around in my head or jotted down in my notebook. Almost anything can serve as the seed for a story: personal experiences (especially travel), a stranger I catch sight of in the distance, a song. Sometimes a title will pop into my mind, and the tale with follow. Sometimes the trigger is a “what if” question or some news article.

    When I was writing for a publisher (as opposed to self-publishing), I’d often respond to their calls for anthology submissions. I liked the challenge of finding a creative, distinctive approach to these calls, something beyond what the publisher might have expected.

    Actually quite a few of my books had their beginnings as reactions to established genre tropes. I love taking the stereotypes and turning them upside down. I want to surprise and delight anyone who picks up one of my books. The worst thing I can imagine is for readers to consider my work predictable.

    What is the single most important part of writing for you?

    I love the process of writing, taking some vague inspiration and shaping it into a story. Sometimes it’s painful, trying to get the ideas out of my mind and onto the page, but at times it feels like magic. The words flow freely from my imagination to the page. The internal critic is silent. This is such an intoxicating experience – like an altered state of consciousness or waking dream. Sometimes after a writing session like that, I read the results and simply marvel, wondering where this marvelous prose came from.

    The other thing I love is hearing from readers who’ve enjoyed my work. Writing is wonderful, but so is being read and appreciated.

    When did you write your first book?

    I’ve been writing stories and poetry all my life, but my first novel, Raw Silk, was published by Black Lace Books in 1999. That book is now in its fourth edition. To be honest, I’ve kind of lost track of how many novels, novellas and short stories I’ve released since then. In such a long career, books go in and out of “print”, stories get revised and republished – what’s important to me is that I continue to create new work.

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    Leather or lace? Considering the climate where I live (in the tropics), it’s got to be lace
    Black or red? Red, without a doubt. Crimson, scarlet, vermilion…
    Satin sheets or smooth cotton? Smooth cotton.
    Ocean or mountains? Ocean heals my soul.
    City life or country life? These days, I’m a city gal. I love the convenience.
    Party life or evening at home? How about a party at home?
    Dogs or cats? Cats. How can you even consider asking?

    Where to buy Goldberg Variations

    Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/goldberg-variations-lisabet-sarai/1141999234
    iBooks https://books.apple.com/us/book/x/id6443274647
    Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/goldberg-variations-5
    Smashwords https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1157445
    Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61952496-goldberg-variations

    Lisabet Sarai Social Media

    Lisabet Sarai became addicted to words at an early age. She began reading when she was four. She wrote her first story at five years old and her first poem at seven. Since then, she has penned plays, tutorials, scholarly articles, marketing brochures, software specifications, self-help books, press releases, a five-hundred page dissertation, and lots of erotica and erotic romance – over one hundred titles, and counting, in nearly every sub-genre—paranormal, scifi, ménage, BDSM, GLBT, and more. Regardless of the genre, every one of her stories illustrates her motto: Imagination is the ultimate aphrodisiac.
    Website https://www.lisabetsarai.com
    Blog https://lisabetsarai.blogspot.com
    Twitter https://www.twitter.com/LisabetSarai
    Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/lisabetsarai/beyond-romance-blog-posts/
    Goodreads http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/83387.Lisabet_Sarai
    BookBub https://www.bookbub.com/profile/lisabet-sarai
    Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/author/lisabetsarai
    Get to know Lisabet Sarai better by signing up for her email list: https://btn.ymlp.com/xgjjhmhugmghbsp;

  • Contemporary,  Quick and Fun

    Have you read 88s, Baby by June Kramin @junekramin #RLFblog #ContemporaryRomance

    Have you read 88s, Baby by June Kramin @junekramin #RLFblog #ContemporaryRomanceJessica was wandering the highway after a storm when Quentin stops to help. His tractor trailer proved not large enough for her emotional baggage, but his immediate love of her was more than adequate.

    June, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about 88s, Baby.

    Thanks for having me!

    88s, Baby by June Kramin

    Genre Contemporary Romance

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R

    It’s currently just 99¢ – it’s book 1 of 2

    When a terrible storm takes Quentin on a detour, he finds something far more dangerous than tornados and hail; he finds Jessica, who threatens to leave a gaping hole in his heart.

    Jessica is running from more than a storm. A painful secret from her past has left physical as well as emotional scars. Although she finds herself falling for Quentin, she flees the safety of his company, convinced he’d be better off without her.

    Unfortunately, trouble finds her before Quentin does. Freeing Jessica from a would-be kidnapper is just the beginning. Convincing her to forget her past proves to be an even tougher challenge as he persuades her to return with him to his Texas home.

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    Do you write more than one genre? If so, what are they?

    Yes, I do. I also have a middle grade fantasy series, Before Happily Ever After, under the pen name Ann T Bugg. The stories are fairy tales and folklore retold, with the shenanigans only my 2 characters, Valerie and Samantha can deliver. It ranges from sweet Snow White and Rapunzel tales, to helping King Arthur and Captain Nemo, and they even find the lost cities of gold and Atlantis! The first book in the series is currently free.

    How do you come up with ideas?

    I honestly have no clue. I’ve always said I have nothing to do with my writing process! Ideas hit me when the characters are good and ready. (This is the part where you run from the crazy writer…) I had one character interrupt me when I was in the middle of book 4 of my romantic suspense series and demand I write his next book. It was actually the favorite of many fans, so it pays to listen to them. (The others waited patiently for me to return. *whew* )

    What is the single most important part of writing for you?

    I hope to make an escape for the reader. I love when I get an e-mail, “You kept me up last night!” Things are depressing enough these days. I want the reader to be able to be lost in another world and hopefully, with a new book boyfriend. I receive that e-mail a lot about Quentin! I have to admit, he is one of my favorites. (Don’t tell the others.)

    When did you write your first book?

    Although I had been told I would be a writer since I was in third grade, I was forty before I actually sat down to write. When I did, it was a full-length novel. I didn’t have dozens of spiral notebooks like many of my friends with tons of unfinished stories and ideas. I never did the article, short story, novella thing. I went straight to 80K. I went from there to a middle grade, and back and forth for years. Fifteen years later, I’m at thirty books published. Seems like it went by in a blink.

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    Leather or lace? Neither really. Lounge pants all the way!

    Black or red? black

    Satin sheets or smooth cotton? cotton

    Ocean or mountains? Ocean – Maui girl here.

    City life or country life? Country

    Party life or evening at home? At home and in bed by 9! LOL

    Dogs or cats? Yes please. Love them both! Although I only have geckos now.

    Where to buy 88s, Baby

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08NKCDQ2J
    Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/2940164734459
    iBooks https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/isbn9781005433758
    Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/eighty-eights-baby
    Smashwords https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1054562

    June Kramin Social Media

    Wife, Mother, Writer, Lunatic. Not necessarily in that order.
    “There is a fine line between genius and crazy… I like to use that line as a jump rope!”
    June, who prefers to go by Bug, was born in Philadelphia but moved to Maui, Hawaii when she was four. She met her “Prince Charming” on Kauai and is currently living “Happily Ever After” in a small town in Minnesota.
    Her son and daughter are her greatest accomplishments. She takes pride in embarrassing them every chance she gets.
    Being hopelessly addicted to 80’s music is her super power.
    Website http://www.junekramin.com/
    Blog http://www.junekramin.com/Blog
    Twitter https://twitter.com/junekramin
    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JuneKramin/
    Pinterest http://pinterest.com/junekramin/
    Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4152894.June_Kramin
    Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/June-Kramin/e/B004ESVH4C/
    Newsletter http://junekramin.us11.list-manage1.com/subscribe?u=b7e3775af9defc08038cf82d9&id=cadc8c999f

     

  • Erotic,  Paranormal,  Quick and Fun

    Read Rough Weather by Lisabet Sarai @LisabetSarai #RLFblog #ParanormalRomance #PNR

    Read Rough Weather by Lisabet Sarai @LisabetSarai #RLFblog #ParanormalRomance #PNRA young woman is forced to acknowledge her true nature in Lisabet Sarai’s new paranormal erotic romance Rough Weather, when a dark stranger who kindles uncanny desire insists that she is his eternal mate.

    Lisabet Sarai, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about Rough Weather.

    Rough Weather: Elemental Passions Book 2 by Lisabet Sarai

    Genre Paranormal erotic romance

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): Rated X

    Destiny hides in the tempest’s heart

    A fated encounter. A familiar stranger. A storm of passion. Can Ondine release her fear, surrender to Marut’s power, and claim her own?

    Marine biologist Ondine Ambrose has always felt at home in the sea. Orphaned at birth and raised by her grandmother on the island of Martha’s Vineyard, she has never really questioned her extraordinary affinity for the watery world.

    When she encounters an attractive but arrogant engineer on her private beach, surveying the site for a prospective off-shore wind farm, anger is her first reaction. A casual touch, however, transforms that emotion to incomprehensible, irresistible, terrifying lust.

    Ebony-skinned Marut has his own talents—aside from his uncanny ability to swamp Ondine with desire. He can control the winds and summon storms. When he insists that they are both more than human, and that she is his destined mate, Ondine responds with skepticism. She tries to resist the charismatic Haitian, but ultimately she cannot deny the evidence of her senses—and her heart.

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    Do you write more than one genre? If so, what are they?…

    My publication history includes contemporary, paranormal, science fiction, steam punk, historical, interracial/multicultural, mystery and suspense, BDSM, LGBTQ (both FF and MM), menage and polyamory, and romantic erotica. About the only genres that I don’t write are Christian, Western and sports romances. And who knows – I might tackle those at some point! I love to stretch myself and try new things.

    The disadvantage of this genre multiplicity is that I don’t have a clear brand. That makes marketing a major pain. The advantage – my readers can always expect something new and exciting!

    How do you come up with ideas?…

    That varies tremendously depending on the book. Sometimes a title will pop into my head, demanding that I wrap a story around it. Sometimes a book will begin with a character’s voice haranguing me. Not infrequently I’ll start a book as a reaction to some other book, event or trend. For instance, my contemporary romance The Gazillionaire and the Virgin was inspired by my frustration with the flood of billionaire BDSM romances that followed the success of Fifty Shades. I had the perverse desire to twist all those tropes beyond recognition.

    Rough Weather was inspired by my writing of another book about elementals entitled Hot Spell. I hadn’t really expected this, but the characters of Ondine and Marut showed up at the end of that romance and demanded a chance to tell their own story.

    What is the single most important part of writing for you?…

    I guess I’d have to say the intense joy that accompanies being “in the zone” – when the words and ideas flow and writing seems effortless. That’s an incredibly intoxicating and fulfilling experience. (Too bad writing isn’t always like that!)

    A close second has to be connecting with readers. When a reader emails me, telling me she enjoyed my story, or someone leaves a review that shows she really “got” what I was trying to express, that can make my entire week.

    When did you write your first book?…

    My first novel, Raw Silk, was written and published in 1999. It is now in its fourth edition. I’ve been writing continuously since then.

    Of course, like most authors, I did a lot of writing before I ever considered publication, simply for fun or to amuse my private readers.

    Read Rough Weather by Lisabet Sarai @LisabetSarai #RLFblog #ParanormalRomance #PNR
    Note: To celebrate the release of Rough Weather, the first book in the series, Hot Spell, is on sale for only 99 cents
    https://www.lisabetsarai.com/hotspellbook.html

    FUN

    Leather or lace? Lace for me, leather for my characters

    Black or red? Red, if I have to choose.

    Satin sheets or smooth cotton? Cotton, unquestionably. I live in the tropics.

    Ocean or mountains? Ocean – with mountains in the distance!

    City life or country life? When I was younger, I lived in a rural village, but now I appreciate the convenience of city life.

    Party life or evening at home? Evenings at home make me appreciate the occasional party.

    Dogs or cats? Cats, no question. I’m happily owned by two at the moment.

    Where to buy Rough Weather

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09Y2P7741
    Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/rough-weather-lisabet-sarai/1141360464
    Apple Books https://books.apple.com/us/book/x/id1619557657
    Kobo https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/Search?Query=9781005160470
    Smashwords https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1142402
    Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60820375-rough-weather
    Note: To celebrate the release of Rough Weather, the first book in the series, Hot Spell, is on sale for only 99 cents https://www.lisabetsarai.com/hotspellbook.html

    Lisabet Sarai Social Media

    Lisabet Sarai became addicted to words at an early age. She began reading when she was four. She wrote her first story at five years old and her first poem at seven. Since then, she has penned plays, tutorials, scholarly articles, marketing brochures, software specifications, self-help books, press releases, a five-hundred page dissertation, and lots of erotica and erotic romance – over one hundred titles, and counting, in nearly every sub-genre—paranormal, scifi, ménage, BDSM, GLBT, and more. Regardless of the genre, every one of her stories illustrates her motto: Imagination is the ultimate aphrodisiac.
    Website https://www.lisabetsarai.com
    Blog https://lisabetsarai.blogspot.com
    Twitter https://www.twitter.com/LisabetSarai
    Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/lisabetsarai/beyond-romance-blog-posts/
    Goodreads http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/83387.Lisabet_Sarai
    BookBub https://www.bookbub.com/profile/lisabet-sarai
    Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/author/lisabetsarai
    Get to know Lisabet Sarai better by signing up for her email list: https://btn.ymlp.com/xgjjhmhugmghbsp;

  • Mystery,  Quick and Fun

    Read the #Paranormal Romance/Mystery An Angel’s Unintentional Entanglement by Tena Stetler @ #RLFblog #Mystery #PNR

    Read the #Paranormal Romance/Mystery An Angel's Unintentional Entanglement by Tena Stetler @ #RLFblog #Mystery #PNRWarrior Angel Caden, out for a walk, makes a chilling discovery in Tena Stetler’s paranormal romance/mystery, An Angel’s Unintentional Entanglement. Where Warrior Angel Caden goes, trouble follows until he discovers a badly beaten woman barely clinging to life. Will he move heaven and earth to save her?

    Tena, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about An Angel’s Unintentional Entanglement.

    An Angel’s Unintentional Entanglement by Tena Stetler

    Genre Paranormal Romance/Mystery

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG13

    Fallen warrior angel, Caden Silverwind, lives alone in Colorado’s rugged Rockies, healing from physical wounds as well as the mental anguish suffered during battles with dark demons. Then he finds a woman barely clinging to life after a horrendous beating. He is not prepared for the entanglement she brings to his life, nor the feelings she awakens in him.

    Bureau of Indian Affairs Agent, Mystic Rayne’s personal dilemma and assignment nearly gets her killed. Divine intervention is a complication she never expected and her growing attraction to Caden is undeniable. Can she trust him with her secret?

    Their quest to uncover her attacker takes them from the pristine mountains in Colorado to the wilds of Wyoming. Along the way, they find answers which may place them in more danger. Determined to solve the mystery, they must also navigate their feelings and fears to find love and unite heaven and earth.

    What’s in your character’s pockets, backpack, or purse?

    What does your character always carry?

    It depends on whether he’s going into battle or on sabbatical. Given the current set of circumstances, he has donned his full-length black leather duster with internal pockets that hold platinum spelled daggers and wrist arrows. A pocket in the back holds a leather scabbard for his celestial diamond sword. Then there is his ankle holster that houses a 9mm semi-automatic weapon.

    Angel’s use their magic powers most of the time, but when dark demons come equipped with an arsenal of their own, other means are necessary.

    Is there an item your character carries for good luck and if so, what is it?

    Crazy or not his 9mm is his lucky charm. He’s never had to use it.

    Does your character carry money and if so, in what form (cash, credit, etc.)?

    He carries cash depending on where he is going and how long he’ll be gone. Some assignments require him to be undercover.

    What else besides pockets does the character use to carry things?

    Holster and a full-length black leather duster created to carry a cache of specialized weapons. Leather wrist bands to hold & release poison arrows.

    What is one thing your character wouldn’t be caught dead carrying?

    A leather whip. That’s a story for another time.

    Has anything in your character’s pockets ever gotten them in trouble?

    Only if someone finds out what he is carrying. When he was badly injured and decided to take a sabbatical in the Rocky Mountains to heal rather than above. He superiors didn’t know he kept his cache of weapons.

    Has anything in your character’s pockets ever saved the day?

    Numerous times, most recently when the enemy opened fire in the parking lot of the FBI office.

    Read the #Paranormal Romance/Mystery An Angel's Unintentional Entanglement by Tena Stetler @ #RLFblog #Mystery #PNR

    Questions for the Character to Answer About the Author

    What does your author always carry?

    Her conceal carry permit and what it allows.

    What does your author dislike carrying but has to?

    Promotional items related to her books. They always get bent and tattered in her backpack rendering them useless.

    What does your author carry for luck?

    Not sure if it’s for luck, but she carries a Leatherman tool. It really comes in handy in a lot of situations mortals get themselves into.

    How organized is your author’s backpack / purse?

    Very! Her backpack has four pockets on the outside, two on the inside and a large open space, Everything has a place and she keeps it there.

    What does your author prefer to use when it comes to items like backpacks / purses?

    Backpacks with lots of pockets.

    If your author could buy an item to carry things in and money was no object, what would it be?

    Her purple backpack. I think she’s attached to that thing.

    Where to buy An Angel’s Unintentional Entanglement

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Angels-Unintentional-Entanglement-Demons-Witch-ebook/dp/B07DYWKLYK
    Amazon UK https://www.amazon.co.uk/Angels-Unintentional-Entanglement-Demons-Witch-ebook/dp/B07DYWKLYK
    Amazon AU https://www.amazon.com.au/Angels-Unintentional-Entanglement-Demons-Witch-ebook/dp/B07DYWKLYK
    iBooks https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/an-angels-unintentional-entanglement/id1403821384?mt=11
    Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/an-angels-unintentional-entanglement-tena-stetler/1128999482?ean=9781509221424
    Google Play https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Tena_Stetler_An_Angel_s_Unintentional_Entanglement?id=EMlmDwAAQBAJ
    Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/an-angel-s-unintentional-entanglement
    Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40652694-an-angel-s-unintentional-entanglement
    BookBub https://www.bookbub.com/books/an-angel-s-unintentional-entanglement-by-tena-stetler

     

    Tena Stetler Social Media

    Tena Stetler is a best-selling author of award winning paranormal romance novels. She has an over-active imagination, which led to writing her first vampire romance as a tween to the chagrin of her mother and delight of her friends.
    With the Rocky Mountains outside her window, she sits at her computer surrounded by a wide array of paranormal creatures, with a Navy SEAL or two mixed in telling their tales. Her books tell stories of magical kick-ass women and strong mystical males that dare to love them. Travel, adventure and a bit of mystery flourish in her books along with a few companion animals to round out the tales.
    Colorado is her home; shared with her husband of many moons, a brilliant Chow Chow, a spoiled parrot and a forty-five-year-old box turtle. Any winter evening, you can find her curled up in front of a crackling fire with a good book, a mug of hot chocolate and a big bowl of popcorn.
    Website https://www.tenastetler.com
    Authors’ Secret’s Blog https://www.tenastetler.com/category/authors-secrets-blog/
    My Say What Blog https://www.tenastetler.com/category/my-say-what-blog/
    Twitter https://www.twitter.com/TenaStetler
    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/tenastetler.author
    Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/tenastetler
    Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tenastetler/
    Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/14187532.Tena_Stetler
    BookBub https://www.bookbub.com/authors/tena-stetler
    Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/author/tenastetler
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  • Quick and Fun,  Western

    Read Her Montana Man by Cheryl St John @_cherylstjohn_ #RLFblog #westernromance

    Read Her Montana Man by Cheryl St John @_cherylstjohn_ #RLFblog #westernromanceDiscover #Heartreads: In 2022 I am taking on promoting my entire backlist of books at the pace of one a week. I realized early on that this is a big job, but those early books are still dear to me, and readers are still enjoying them. This week I’m talking about Her Montana Man, a western romance I loved creating and writing.

    Cheryl, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about Her Montana Man.

    Her Montana Man by Cheryl St John

    Genre western romance

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG-13

    After covertly watching Eliza Sutherland’s daily walks to the tea shop and suspecting she has a secret, Jonas Black breaks his number one rule: He gets involved. He has never minded a good fight to clear the air. But she makes him feel out of control, and this time the fight is personal.

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    Do you write more than one genre? If so, what are they?…

    Yes, I write historical western romance and contemporary romance.

    How do you come up with ideas?…

    I usually have a concept that intrigues me, and I develop the most interesting characters I can think of to populate this story idea. Characters come first, along with their traits and flaws.

    What is the single most important part of writing for you?…

    Conflict. When conflict is the character himself, the story is stronger and there is more tension.

    When did you write your first book?…

    When I was fourteen, I wrote a book about a gang from beginning to end. It was really terrible and obviously adolescent. I could say that about my first few books before I learned to write to sell with a plot and character development.

     

    FUN

    Leather or lace? I like leather purses and wallets, but lace clothing itches.

    Black or red? Kind of love black. Especially next to pink or teal.

    Satin sheets or smooth cotton? Cotton all the way.

    Ocean or mountains? Midwest girl here. Have seen both, but not drawn to live near either.

    City life or country life? I’ve written so many ranch and farm stories, but I’m a city girl all the way. I want to run to the store or see a movie or eat out at the drop of a hat.

    Party life or evening at home? I love gathering with family and friends, but I’m most often comfortably at home.

    Dogs or cats? Both really, but if I had to decide…cats.

    Where to buy Her Montana Man

    Publisher Harlequin Historicals

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001LWV4B0

    Cheryl St John on Social Media

    Cheryl is the author of more than fifty historical and contemporary romances. Her stories have earned numerous awards and are published in over a dozen languages. In describing her stories of second chances and redemption, readers and reviewers use words like, “emotional punch, hometown feel, core values, believable characters and real-life situations.” Her bestselling non-fiction books, Writing With Emotion, Tension & Conflict and Write Smart, Write Happy by Writers Digest Books are available in print and digital.
    Website http://www.cherylstjohn.net/
    Twitter https://twitter.com/_CherylStJohn_
    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CherylStJ
    Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/cheryl_stjohn/
    Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cherylstjohn/
    Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/24516.Cheryl_St_John
    BookBub https://www.bookbub.com/profile/cheryl-st-john
    Amazon Author Page https://tinyurl.com/y6js92y8
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  • Quick and Fun,  Suspense

    Read Safe with a SEAL – Trusting The Bodyguard by Maura Troy @mauratroy #RLFblog #RomanticSuspense

    Read Safe with a SEAL - Trusting The Bodyguard by Maura Troy @mauratroy #RLFblog #RomanticSuspenseIn Maura Troy’s debut romantic suspense, Safe with a SEAL – Trusting the Bodyguard, two strangers are thrown together to stop a vicious killer. But their enemy is like no other, and to stop him they will have to put their hearts – and their lives – on the line.

    Maura, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about Safe with a SEAL – Trusting The Bodyguard.

    Safe with a SEAL – Trusting The Bodyguard by Maura Troy

    Genre Romantic Suspense

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R

    If she goes it alone, she’s as good as dead.

    Jessie Haynes has never relied on anyone. So, when she’s targeted by a ruthless killer, accepting the help of a persistent private investigator is the smart choice, but it isn’t easy. Reeve may be hot as hell, but she has no intention of letting him call all the shots and invade every corner of her privacy. It’s bad enough that unless they can stop the madman who is stalking her every step, she may have no choice but to reveal the painful secret that has kept her alone for years. Jessie knows her sexy new bodyguard will do everything he can to keep her alive, but he may be powerless to stop her past from destroying her future.

    He can’t let another woman die.

    Determined to make up for a mission gone lethally wrong, former Navy SEAL turned P.I. Reeve Buchanan is hot on the trail of the cunning murderer who got away. He’s got no time to waste catering to the exacting demands of the luscious red-head who’s reluctantly tolerating his protection. Especially when he’s sure she’s not telling him all there is to know. But as he finds himself falling for Jessie, his need for revenge takes a backseat. With the killer closing in, Reeve must figure out a way to gain her trust before she becomes the next victim. Because if he loses her, it will kill him too.

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    Do you write more than one genre? If so, what are they?…

    Not at this time. But I do have a small town contemporary romance idea percolating in the back of my brain…

    How do you come up with ideas?…

    Writing prompts sparked the ideas for the first two books in my series. I also enjoy playing the “What if?” game. For example: What if a woman came home and found a strange man in her living room? Who is he? What does she do?

    What is the single most important part of writing for you?…

    Having fun. If I’m not enjoying what I’m writing, then I doubt my readers will enjoy reading it.

    When did you write your first book?…

    Between 2008 and 2010. It was a contemporary romance that will most likely never see the light of day. At least not without extensive rewrites!

    Read Safe with a SEAL - Trusting The Bodyguard by Maura Troy @mauratroy #RLFblog #RomanticSuspense

    FUN

    Leather or lace? Leather has the edge, but I like lace, too.

    Black or red? Black

    Satin sheets or smooth cotton? I don’t think I’ve ever slept on satin sheets so I can’t really say. Something else to add to the bucket list!

    Ocean or mountains? Both

    City life or country life? Country mostly, but I grew up in a big city (NYC) so I definitely still enjoy all the fun and games a city has to offer.

    Party life or evening at home? 90% evening at home, but every now and then bring on that 10% of party life!

    Dogs or cats? Both. Plus birds, gerbils, iguanas, rabbits, horses, goats….I don’t actually own all of those types of animals, but I would if I had the space, time, and the money. So it’s just one dog at the moment, and my husband and I enjoy spoiling him rotten.

    Where to buy Safe with a SEAL

    Universal Buy Link https://books2read.com/u/baGwZ2
    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09JB2STQB
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