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Romance set in modern times during present day.
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Character Interview: Logan from In Too Deep @anitaphilmar #RLFblog #historical
In Too Deep About the Book
Title In Too DeepGenre Historical WesternAuthor Anita PhilmarBook heat level (based on movie ratings): ROn the banks of the Trinity River, Sadie Pepperman is looking
for a chance to escape the demands of her in-laws. With her husband’s dead, they
want her to marry her brother-in-law so they can take control of her farm.Suddenly, the peace of the day is shattered when her best friend
steps too far into the river. Rushing to save her, Sadie meets a handsome stranger
that ignites her dormant lust. She sees her friend rescued by a steamship and backs
away from Logan Jansen, only to turn her ankle.The agonizing pain leaves Sadie with the inability to walk. Needing
help, she offers Logan a place to stay if he’ll help with the chores on her farm.
With his agreement, Sadie adds another problem to her list. Now, not only does she
have to worry about how to bring her crops in from the field and run her farm alone
but she also has to fight her attraction to Logan.Can Sadie end her in-laws’ interference in her life, run her
farm alone, and give love another chance?Buy This Book
Amazon http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IMQLOMCBarnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/in-too-deep-anita-philmar/1118759403?ean=2940045720236Smashwords https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/412197About the Character
Name: Logan JansenAge: 20Gender : MaleBirthplace: Kaufman, TexasProfession: farmer, but on his way to join the Civil WarDescribe his/her body
build, skin tone, height and weight. Include any unique features such as dimples,
freckles, or scars:Blond hair, blue eyed devil in a cowboy hat, he has broad shoulders
and is tall with internal strength as well as a muscular body.Who is the significant
other in your character’s life?Sadie PeppermanHow does your hero dress?Button down cotton shirts, pants, boots, and a hat.How educated is this character?
Is he book smart, self-taught, widely-experienced?Having grown up on a ranch, he understand what is needed to make
a farm successful. He is also curious about the world and loyal to his country.
This is one of the reason, he has decided to join the civil war.Does he scrape by, live
comfortably, live extravagantly?He works for all that he has and knows the value of putting in
a hard day’s work.What special skills does
your character rely on?He understands that you’re willing to put in the time you can
be successful at whatever you do.Is he close to family?No, he wants to make his own way in the world and see himself
as not being depended on his family for a bright future.Does he have children?No.What past event causes
your character the most fear?Not being accepted for who he is and the choices he’s made.What is your hero’s biggest
hopes and dreams?To save the world, and he finds he can do this for one special
person.What attracts Logan to
Sadie?Initially, it is her looks. She’s wearing her bloomers and a
camisole. Her dark hair and heart shaped face hid a woman, who is overwhelmed by
the responsible of taking care of herself and her farm.Looking to be a hero, he wants to help her.Why?Because he can envision them building a life that they both want…a
successful farm, a family, a future in each other arms.What frustrates Logan
the most about Sadie?Her independent nature to do everything herself and to understand
everything that is involved in running her farm.About Your Writer: Questions for your character to answer about you.
Was there anything your
writer discovered about you that was a surprise to one or both of you?How extremely possessive I am of the woman I love.When your writer is writing
about you, what do you think makes your writer the most happy? What makes your writer
the most sad?She likes the heat that is generated between Sadie and myself
when we make love. She doesn’t care for how I can’t seem to understand Sadie’s view
point. It frustrates her and us that we can’t seem to understand each other’s needs
better.Why do you think your
writer loves to write?She cares about the people in the story, their hopes, dreams
and disappointments.What do you wish your
writer would write next?I like Naked Bluff and I hope she finds other people in the area
to write about.What other character from
your book do you think your writer should write a book about? Care to tell us why?Kirk, because the boy needs someone to love.Author Bio
Anita Philmar likes to create stories that push the limit. A
writer by day and a dreamer by night she wants her readers to see the world in a
new way. Influenced by sci-fi programs, she likes to develop places where anything
can happen and where erotic moments come to life in a great read.Naughty or Nice? Read her books and decide.Author Social Media
Website: http://www.anitaphilmar.com/Blog: http://www.anitaphilmar.blogspot.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/anitaphilmarFacebook: www.facebook.com/anita.philmarGoodreads https://www.goodreads.com/anitaphilmar
Amazon Author Page http://www.amazon.com/Anita-Philmar/e/B002BMBE8CYou May Also Like
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Executive Wives’ Club series @AuthorTinaGayle #Contemporary
CFO’s Affair 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 books include the Executive Wives’ Club series by Tina
GayleAbout the BooksSeries: The Executive Wives’ ClubGenre: Contemporary Romance with Strong Women Fiction elementsAuthor: Tina GayleBook heat level (based on movie ratings): PG13Four women…
CFO’s Widow One fatal car wreck…Everyone’s lives changed…With the deaths of her executive husband, each woman must deal
with the loss and continue with her life. Each book in the series tells how the
woman has taken charge of her future
IT Exec’s Baby and allowed love back into her life.
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Character Sketch: Kyle from Forbidden Waters @LMBrownAuthor #RLFblog #ParanormalRomance
Forbidden Waters Title Forbidden WatersGenre M/M/M Paranormal RomanceAuthor Name L.M. BrownBook heat level (based on movie ratings):
RTo save his clan from ever-increasing shark attacks, merman Kyle
seeks sanctuary for his people in the sunken city of Atlantis, even though he knows
that as a homosexual merman, he will be sacrificing his own chance for love. Love
finds him anyway in the form of Prince Finn, the rebellious young heir to the Atlantean
throne.When their relationship is discovered, Kyle is the one to pay
the price. Banished from the oceans, he seeks shelter in England and finds a new
love with human, Jake Seabrook.For Jake, Kyle is the chance to move on from the crush he has
on his straight best friend. The strange man he found naked on the beach seems to
fit into his life with ease. If only Kyle weren’t keeping secrets from him, Jake
could see them having a future together.Things are not what they seem for either of the men and when
Kyle discovers the truth about Finn, he knows he must return to Atlantis.Three men, a tangled relationship, and one chance for happiness—if
they can trust enough to take it.Buy This Book
Publisher Totally Bound https://www.totallybound.com/forbidden-watersForbidden Waters is available on Amazon and other online stores.About the Character
Name: KyleAge: 22Gender: MaleBirthplace: Somewhere in the South Pacific OceanProfession: BodyguardEthnicity/Species (if not human): MermanDescribe his/her body build, skin tone, height and weight. Include
any unique features such as dimples, freckles, or scars:Kyle is quite pale since he spends the majority of his time under
the water and away from the rays of the sun. He has brown hair which is cropped
short. He has found having long hair tends to get in the way when you live underwater.
His eyes are a silvery blue and an exact match in colour to his tail and fins. The
constant swimming has given him excellent upper body strength. From the waist up
he has a typical swimmer’s build. On land he is fully human and stands a little
under six feet tall, not that measurements mean much in the ocean.Who is the significant other in your character’s life?Kyle is torn between two different men. Prince Finn, heir to
the throne of the sunken city of Atlantis, is a merman like Kyle and Jake Seabrook
is a human living in England.How does your hero dress?Naked is the preferred mode of dress
for Kyle, though he is learning that being out and about in England does require
him to be covered up to a certain extent. He dresses under protest.What is your character’s viewpoint on wealth? Not necessary,
nice to have, important, obtain at all costs?Kyle has very little concept of money
since it isn’t used under the ocean. On land he is actually very wealthy, although
he didn’t realize it at first. The longer he stays on land, the more he will have
to get used to things like money, but thankfully for him the funds he has are enough
that he can live comfortably for the rest of his life, even if he never does learn
the value of money. I think he will because he’s a pretty fast learner.Is he close to family?Kyle looks up to his father and hope
to follow in his footsteps as the leader of the clan. He is close to his mother
and keeps a watchful eye over his younger sister. Making the right choices for his
family is of paramount consideration for Kyle, even at the cost of his own happiness.If someone from your character’s past showed up, who would he
most want it to be, and why?Kyle would most like to see his mother,
Maurissa. The oceans are dangerous places and although he understands her decision
to swim away from the safety of Atlantis, he would like to know she is well.Can your hero keep a secret? If not, why not? If yes, why?Kyle isn’t generally a secretive person,
but there is one secret which he can keep very well, that of being a merman. Of
course there are sometimes circumstances where his secret is revealed because Kyle
is the sort of person who will do the right thing even if it means revealing what
he is.What is your character’s biggest need at the beginning of the
story?After a devastating shark attack on
his nomadic community Kyle’s biggest need becomes finding a safe haven for his people.
Even if it means giving up any chance of love.About Your Writer: Questions for your character to answer about you.
What do you wish your
writer had not told others about you?I wish she hadn’t told everyone I’m a merman, but thankfully
she has done it in a way that it makes me appear as only a character in a work of
fiction.Was there anything your
writer discovered about you that was a surprise to one or both of you?My writer expected me to sit around pining over Finn when he
broke my heart. She definitely didn’t expect me to fall for someone else.What do you wish your
writer would write next?I want her to write my first lover, Dax’s story. Although we
parted on good terms I want to know that he is well and has found someone to love.
Unfortunately she tells me that although she is keeping tabs on Dax, his story isn’t
the next one.What other character from
your book do you think your writer should write a book about? Care to tell us why?Although he scares me by what he can do, I would like to know
more about Caspian. I’m just not sure he is the type to get all loved up with someone
like the rest of us. He’s not exactly sociable.Is there anything you’d
like to say to your writer?I know my story isn’t over yet, but could you at least give me
a hint about what is to come?Author Bio
L.M. Brown lives in
England, in a quaint little village time doesn’t seem to have touched. No, wait
a minute—that’s the retirement biography. Right now, she is in England in a medium
sized town no one has ever heard of, so she won’t bore you with the details. Keeping
her company are numerous sexy men. She just wishes they weren’t all inside her head.L.M. believes there
is nothing hotter or sweeter than two men in love with each other… unless it is
three.L.M. Brown loves hearing
from readers so don’t be shy.Author Social Media
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Saxon Bride by Ashley York @ashley1066york #RLFblog #historical
The Saxon Bride 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 The Saxon Bride by Ashley York.Genre medieval romanceBook heat level (based on movie ratings): PG13In war torn England the battle lines between Saxon and Norman are clearly drawn. The Saxons must fight for everything they have in the hopes of winning their country back from the Normans who are determined to break their resistance.
Rowena Godwinson, the sole remaining member of the defeated royal
family, stands proudly against the Normans that would trample them underfoot but
her nobility and grace make her an ideal pawn in the Norman King William’s play
for power with the Saxon people. When he decrees she marry a powerful Norman knight,
her subjugation appears to be complete. The handsome soldier with the kind brown
eyes and gentle touch is a threat to her determination to defy the interlopers.
Can she hold firm to her Saxon heritage and refuse to give in to his advances?John of Normandy wants only to prove himself worthy of the king’s
trust. He is rewarded for his service and loyalty with land, titles and a Saxon
beauty for a bride. John balks at the marriage, driven by the secret guilt of knowing
Rowena’s father would be alive still if not for him. However, John’s reluctance
is soon replaced by a burning desire to please this woman and win her over as well
as her people.As their people look to
them for guidance and peace, can John and Rowena find a love that unites all of
England?Buy This Book
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10 Alpha Males + 10 Hot Writers @tinadonahue @JennferKacey @SabrinaYork #RLFblog
Brought to His Knees About the Book
The Alpha male. Strong. In control. Letting no one and nothing
rule him…until he meets the one, and all bets are off. The world tilts, the bed
rocks, and suddenly that tough guy finds himself Brought to His Knees—in more ways
than one.This collection of ten hot to erotic novellas and one short erotic
novel will take you on journeys of lust, love, and adventure, leave you breathless
and quite possibly in need of a cold shower.Enter with anticipation. Finish satisfied…Buy This Book
Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/brought-to-his-knees-am-griffin/1119993064?ean=2940045653121Apples iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/brought-to-his-knees/id902008990?mt=11&ign-mpt=uo%3D4Smashwords: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/459859Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22796872-brought-to-his-kneesKobo: http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/brought-to-his-kneesBrought to His Knees Boxed SetIncluding Make Me Surrender – by Tina Donahue99¢ for a limited timeBlurb for Tina Donahue’s Make Me Surrender (ménage):She has a proposition…to
win their attention, passion, hearts.For over a
year, Mercy’s had her eye on Travis and Dutch, two of the hottest guys on the Oregon
coast. Dark and dangerously virile, Travis owns a saloon that caters to bikers.
Dutch looks like one, right down to his impressive tats, and operates a motorcycle
repair shop on the premises.When a position
opens in the saloon’s kitchen, Mercy sees a way to be near these sinfully sexy men,
wanting the job and lodging, her cabin snuggled between theirs.Travis isn’t
so sure about having Mercy nearby. She’s deliciously curvy, but too nice. He’s into
temporary fun. To Dutch, forever is a dirty word.Imagine their
surprise when sweet little Mercy encourages wild nights of carnal pleasure with
a dash of bondage and spanking…followed by friendship and tenderness.Before she’s
through, these tough guys will be the ones who’ve surrendered.Books in the set include
Murder, mayhem and imprinting with a hot wolf shifter… And they
say being an accountant is boring.Dark Wolf Enterprises
— A.M. GriffinA vet tech and a lone wolf rancher ride out a sudden storm, but
can they weather the emotions they stir up in each other…Building Bridges — Amy
RuttanTwo lonely men. One secret affair. Irresistible passion that
will push them both to the breaking point, and beyond.Three Strikes — Anya
RichardsOne exhausted cowboy + One uptight accountant x A tropical resort
= A hot seduction. But who is seducing whom?A Cowboy’s Seduction
— Cynthia D’AlbaA tomboy in love makes a desperate attempt to seduce her best
friend and succeeds beyond her wildest dreams. But this Alpha male isn’t easily
tamed and has secrets that could very well tear them apart.Born to Sin — Danica
AvetTheir silent erotic encounters change his luck and awaken his
soul, but secrets and cowboy superstitions can only keep them apart.The Sound of Your Name
— Felice FoxOne wicked night with her did nothing but whet his appetite.
Now he’ll settle for nothing less than her complete submission.Beneath the Pages — Jennifer
KaceyA vacation cruise comes with surprises—like the BDSM theme and
her high school love, the one man she can’t resist.Cruising for Love — Lynne
SilverA scalding attraction. An irresistible passion. A pity she’s
the one woman he can never have…Whipped — Sabrina YorkA taste of Sin isn’t enough. Instead she wants all of him, including
the heart she once broke.Chief Sin — Sayde GraceWhen it comes
to two of the hottest guys in town, she has a proposition…to win their attention,
passion, hearts.Make Me Surrender — Tina
DonahueAbout the Author
Tina Donahue is an award-winning, bestselling novelist in erotic,
paranormal, contemporary and historical romance for Siren Publishing, and Kensington. Booklist, Publisher’s Weekly, Romantic Times
and numerous online sites have praised her work. Three of her erotic romances (Adored,
Lush Velvet Nights, and Deep, Dark, Delicious) were named finalists in the 2011
EPIC competition. The French review site, Blue Moon reviews, chose her erotic romance
Sensual Stranger as their Book of the Year 2010 (erotic category). The Golden Nib
Award at Miz Love Loves Books was created specifically for Lush Velvet Nights, and
two of her titles (The Yearning and Deep, Dark, Delicious) received an Award of
Merit in the RWA Holt Medallion competition (2011 and 2012). Take Me Away and Adored
both won second place in the NEC RWA contest (different years). Tina is
featured in the 2012 Novel and Short Story Writer’s Market. She was the editor of
an award–winning Midwestern newspaper and worked in Story Direction for a Hollywood
production company.Author Social Media
Website: http://www.tinadonahue.com/Blog: http://www.tinadonahue.com/blog/Twitter: http://twitter.com/tinadonahueFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/tina.donahue.75Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/authortina/my-books/Amazon author page: https://www.amazon.com/author/tinadonahue -
Researching a Publisher: 3 Author Tips by Mary Caelsto @harmoniczen #RLFblog #musecharmer
Mary Caelsto More choices for authors means more ways to publish and more
publishers. Having a completed, polished manuscript is only part of the work of
getting published. The next step is to find a publisher. With so many companies
arriving on the scene and going out of business, it can be difficult–maddening
even–to find a publisher. So what’s an author to do?The very first thing I suggest to authors is to leverage the
power of a favorite search engine. This shouldn’t be the only criteria an author
uses to choose a publisher. It can, however, provide a good start. The best way
to search is to use proper terms. The publisher’s full name should be searched with
quotation marks around it to ensure that the name as an entire phrase comes up.
For example, searching “ABC Books” without the quotes will bring up results
with “books” in it, but not the ABC. That probably won’t be very helpful.
Even if the publisher has a unique name, use the quotes. What you feel is unique
may not be when searched against the entirety of the internet.Next add a modifier. I use a word like problems or issues. The
way this looks in a search engine is like this:“Publisher full name” + problemsThen, look at the results that come up. Newer dates are bigger
issues, as are venues. Let’s take a moment for some honesty. No publisher will make
every author happy. This means that there is a good chance that some result will
come up. A story in Publisher’s Weekly or other high visibility blog will raise
more alarm bells than a single result from one author.It is the author’s job to determine which issues, if any, aren’t
deal breakers. Personally and for many authors, any issues make the publisher a
non-starter. There are too many good publishers out there to get caught with the
bad ones.Beyond a search engine, the next step in smart publisher research
is doing some good old-fashioned leg work. Visit the publisher’s website. Look at
their covers. See if they lean heavily to a specific genre or subset of books. An
author should make sure that his or her books will fit in well with the publisher’s
literary culture (or lack thereof). A sweet romance author in a sea of erotic books
where it’s obvious the website and publisher caters toward the steamier books wouldn’t
be a good fit, for example.Yet, there’s one more tool for smart publisher research: reading
the books. Yes, this takes time. Yes, this may be an investment. However, the prettiest
cover and best laid out website could conceal books with poor editing. If an author
absolutely cannot find time to read books, then check reviews. Many good review
sites will mention issues with editing or storyline problems.There’s more to publisher research than these three steps; however,
by starting with these processes, the author will have a good feeling which publishers
will do right by them and whose books the author will feel proud about being among.
Taking some time in publisher research will prevent trouble and heartbreak down
the road. And, there’s a good chance it will lead to better sales.More Resources
If you’re interested in learning more, join Mary starting August
20, 2014 for Smart Publisher Evaluation for Career-Minded Authors. This week-long
course will dive deep into the art of evaluating publishers so authors can avoid
trouble, find the best fit for them, and know that they, and their work, will be
supported. Learn more and register here: http://musecharmer.com/musestore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=75&products_id=212Daily Writing Inspiration: http://www.dailywritinginspiration.comCircle of Muses: http://www.circleofmuses.comMuse Camp: http://www.musecamp.comVisit her website at www.musecharmer.com
to get her free video presentation Tap Into Your Muse Power to learn exactly how
an author’s muse is the most important tool for today’s working author.Author Bio
Mary lives in the Ozarks with her husband, three spoiled horses,
an office rabbit, an opinionated parrot, a not-so-itty-bitty kitty committee, and
a charmed chicken (rooster). She’s been published since 2002, working for some of
the biggest and best digital-first publishers. Three years ago, she began The Muse
Charmer to share her insights from being in the publishing industry for so long
with authors. Her belief: it can be easy to be an author today. To that end, she
offers classes, news, and information authors can use to navigate today’s ever-changing
publishing industry.Author Social Media
Website: http://www.musecharmer.comTwitter: http://twitter.com/harmoniczenFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/musecharmer
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