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Character Interview Joe from Princess of the Light @NNP_W_Light #RLFblog #UrbanFantasy
Princess of the Light Please welcome author NN Light, who also happens to be a
personal friend, and one of the editors for my business, The Author’s Secret.
Her book, Princess of the Light is helping people everywhere learn how to share
food and to open their lives to help others. This post is a special character interview with Joe Deacons.About the Book
Title Princess of the LightGenre Urban Fantasy RomanceAuthor N. N. LightBook heat level (based on movie ratings): PG13Gabriel, the Archangel and Messenger of God – yeah that Gabriel,
visited Mary Miller. He told her, as the key she is destined to spread the Light
and vanquish the Darkness. Her first assignment is to restore the soul of the Walking
Man. Sounds simple enough until she’s thrown in the face of evil, and then Joe Deacons
enters her heart. This battle just got a lot more complicated. She must complete
her mission without losing all she loves.Interview with Joe Deacons
Tell us about yourself, please.My name is Joe Deacons
and it’s a pleasure to be here. I’m a little out of my element here but the author
assured me this was all for the good of the story, calling me every woman’s book
boyfriend…whatever that means. Anyway, I am an urban planner for the city of Golden
Lake. Oh and I am in love with Mary, the Princess of the Light.What inner doubt causes you the most difficulty?Believing in what I can’t
see or logically explain causes me great difficulty. Take Mary, for example. One
day she tells me she is the Princess of the Light and knowing her as an honest person,
I had no choice but to believe her. She is a faithful person and it wasn’t until
I saw a demon for the first time that I truly believed. Sometimes I am still amazed
that she chose me to love… or maybe it was just meant to be.What’s your external complication? In the story world your
author created, explain what it is you fear most.Losing Mary, either to
death or to Than. Than is a big bad demon, second in command to Lucifer, and I see
lust in his eyes when he spars with Mary. It makes my blood boil and I want to run
a sword through him.Tell us about your significant other, that person who makes
living worthwhile.Mary is the most beautiful
woman in the world and every day, I thank God for her. She brings such beauty to
my life and loves me for me, not my parents’ money. She tells me the truth and keeps
me honest. She is brave, braver than me, and she makes me laugh. She’s strong but
she shows me her insecurities too. I’m a better man because of her and I love her
so much.What would that person say about you?She would say I’m being
modest and too reserved in this interview and that I’m her warrior and her strength.
She boasts I’m her protector and I like that. What man doesn’t want to protect those
he loves? She would also say I have a heart of gold and I’m not afraid of anything.What is your family like?My father is the king
of decorum and he believes in preserving the Deacons name, at all costs. My mother
is a generous loving soul who could outdo Martha Stewart in a hostess contest. She
has always been there for me and I love her dearly. My younger brother, Edward,
is a historian and theologian. He is more like my father and that is fine by me.If someone from your past showed up, who would you NOT want
it to be, and why?This actually happened
to me in the book. A few years ago, a gold-digger named Leslie convinced me to marry
her. She pretended to love me and I loved her. Two days before the wedding, she
dumped me for another man. I was heartbroken and I vowed to never let another woman
get close again.Then Mary came into my
life and the walls around my heart melted. I was happily in love and then BAM! Leslie
shows up when least expected. For more, you have to read Princess of the Light.Are you happy with the way your story ended? Why or why not?Yes, I’m happy with how
my story ended. There are a few surprises along the way and I can’t wait for the
next story. I keep nudging the author to have me more involved in the story but
she refuses to listen to me.About the Writer
You have the length of
a tweet (140 characters) to describe yourself as a writer. Let’s see what you can
do.I’m a storyteller who loves to write stories filled with high
stakes, emotionally-charged conflict, earth-shaking romance and big bads.Why did you choose to
write about this character?I chose to write about Joe because I thought the world needed
a hero who was strong yet willing to let the woman he loves be front and center.
Love is not dead and neither is chivalry. He is Mary’s partner, lover and warrior.Was there anything you
discovered about this character that was a surprise to you?I was surprised how caring he was. Even with all that was going
on in the various battle scenes, his first reaction is to make sure people are okay.Why do you write?I write because I’m a storyteller. I have been blessed with the
gift of writing ever since I was a little girl. I have all these stories that need
to be told swirling in my head. I just have to get them down on paper. Finding time
to write is the hardest part of being a writer.What do you want to write
next?I’m in the process of writing book two in the Princess of the
Light series. I also have a mystery swirling around that my muse insists is next
to be published.What other character from
this book do you want to write about? Care to tell us why?I’d love to write more about Than. He is a demon from way back
and in fact, used to be an angel. In Heaven, he was the Virgin Mary’s Protector.
But that was before the Rebellion. Now, he’s Lucifer’s second in command and he’s
a key player in the battle of good versus evil.Are any sequels planned
for this book?Yes, I have currently five more books planned in the Princess
of the Light series.Is there anything you’d
like to say to your readers?As a thank you for your interest in my book and helping to support
food banks worldwide, I am offering Princess of the Light (in both e-book and paperback)
discounted early for Black Friday Deals! It is available for only $2.99 in
e-book and $11.99 in paperback. This is a limited time offer so take advantage now!
It makes a great holiday gift too!Buy This Book
Publisher N. N. LightAmazon UK http://www.amazon.co.uk/Princess-Light-N-ebook/dp/B00N19FDKO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1409689955&sr=8-1&keywords=princess+of+the+lightBarnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/princess-of-the-light-nn-light/1120170709?ean=9781502438454iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/princess-of-the-light/id913013798?mt=11Indigo http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/books/princess-of-the-light/9781310880230-item.html?ikwid=princess+of+the+light&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=0Kobo http://store.kobobooks.com/en-CA/ebook/princess-of-the-light-1Smashwords https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/469480Author Bio
N. N. Light was born in Minnesota, lived in Southern California
only to move to chilly Ontario, Canada to marry her beloved husband MR N. She is
blissfully happy and loves all things chocolate, books, music, movies, art, sports
and baking. Most of the time you can find her on Twitter or getting new ideas on
how to spread the Light on Pinterest.Part of the proceeds of Princess of the Light will go directly
to food banks in order to feed the hungry and help those in need. With only 7,500
books sold, N. N. Light will be able to set up a monthly endowment for the local
food bank.Author Social Media
Website http://princessofthelight.comBlog http://princessofthelight.wordpress.comFacebook www.facebook.com/PrincessOTLightPinterest http://www.pinterest.com/nnlightGoodreads http://www.goodreads.com/nnlightLinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/pub/n-n-light/90/1a7/902Triberr http://www.triberr.com/nnlightAmazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/author/nnlightIndependent Author Network http://www.independentauthornetwork.com/n-n-light.html
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Character Interview Duncan from Highlander of Mine by Red L Jameson @LB_Red_Author #RLFblog #PNR
Highlander of Mine This character interview is with Duncan MacKay from the book
Highlander of Mine, a time travel romance by Red L Jameson.About the Book
Title Highlander of MineGenre Time-Travel RomanceAuthor Red L JamesonBook heat level (based on movie ratings): PG13 almost RBook Two of the Glimpse Time Travel SeriesTrickster muse sisters, Clio and Erato, kidnap genealogist Fleur
Anpao and dump her in the seventeenth century. Even though Fleur has never been
to Scotland, let alone the Highlands, and feels like a modern-day fish out of an
ancient loch, the muses have a plan. What it is remains to be ambiguous—they are
mischievous muses, after all, and can’t just tell her. Though the logical genealogist
wants nothing more than to return home, there’s something about this time and rough
land that feels somehow familiar. And there’s something about Duncan MacKay—so strong,
so brutally handsome, and so distracting.As a mercenary for long years, Duncan has seen many things. But
never in his life has he seen the likes of Fleur: more beautiful than any woman
he could have imagined. It doesn’t matter she insists she’s from another time, or
that she’s too far out of reach for a common man like him. He’s drawn to her intelligence
and wicked sense of humor. However, Cromwell’s reign threatens anarchy, clan rivalries
reach a peak, and a laird’s younger brother vies for her attention. He can hardly
protect her from his county’s bedlam, let alone convince her he’s the better man.
And if he does, will the bonny time traveler stay with him?Making matters worse, a god wreaks havoc, or has fun as he calls
it, with Clio and Erato’s mortals. The two firecracker time stewards might have
to set down their margaritas for this glimpse!Buy This Book
Amazon http://amzn.to/1x9gSUVBarnes and Noble http://bit.ly/1ybpU33iBooks http://bit.ly/1uATj9bSmashwords http://bit.ly/1tiX7p0Interview with Duncan MacKay
Tell us about yourself, please.Ach, I never ken what to say for these kinds of questions. Not
much ’bout me, really. Was born and raised in Durness, Scotland. That’s the Highlands
for all those who don’ ken. At the age of seven and ten joined the army and was
a soldier for the rest of my life, save when Fleur Anpao and I met.What is it that you want, but cannot have? Authors call this
the conflict of the story.My brothers. The fact is, as strange as this might sound, I’m
more than three hundred years old now. My brothers were prisoners of war when Cromwell
ravaged Scotland. I’ve been trying to find them since. But in walked this wee bonny
lass, my Fleur, and so much has changed since I met her. I was tellin’ ye ’bout
her in the question ye asked earlier.What inner doubt causes you the most difficulty?We need to have a few pints before I answer that.Tell us about your significant other, that person who makes
living worthwhile.Oh, my Fleur. I wax poetic ’bout her. Me, can ye believe that?
A poet. All because o’ her. She’s the most bonny, er, beautiful women I’ve ever
seen. Her hair in the shade is the blackest black, like a raven. But in full sun
or when a firelight glimmers onto her hair, it shines back almost red. Not any kind
o’ red, ye ken. A cinnamon red. Ach, and the way she smells . . . Lord, I haven’
even told ye the best part about my Fleur. ‘Tis her heart, it is. She’s the strongest,
bravest lass—nay, person. And her mind! Did I tell ye she happens to be brilliant?
Oh, my Fleur, I’m not too sure what good or descent thing I ever did in this life
to have met a woman like her. But I’m damned grateful I did encounter her.What would that person say about you?(Duncan laughs) Don’ rightly ken. She tells me she loves my words,
and (he quietly chuckles again) my arms. She tells me she loves my mind too. But
she tells me she loves my heart most of all. Aren’t I the luckiest son o’ a bitch
ye ever kenned? Oh, excuse my language.What is your family like?We laughed a lot. I had four younger brothers. Douglas passed
while fighting against Cromwell’s New Order Army. But my brothers, they made life
worth living while growing up. My step-da, their father, wasn’ much of a da, if
ye ken my meanin’. So we had each other. And our ma. My ma was a real strong woman
too. A healer, she was. She’d have been a physician had she been born in this time.
Aye, my family loved much, laughed as often as we could too.Are you happy with the way your story ended? Why or why not?Happy, aye. Very happy. But . . . I need to find my brothers
still. I’ll continue lookin’ for ’em. I will.About the Writer
You have the length of a tweet (140 characters) to describe
yourself as a writer. Let’s see what you can do.Two names. One author. Hard to keep
both straight. Romance and myth. Paranormal and history. I mix them all up until
I create a HEA.Why did you choose to write about this character?Although Duncan’s a quiet man, he was yelling at me to write
his story.Was there anything you discovered about this character that was
a surprise to you?He made me cry with his sweetness that he covers up, but it’s
there.When you wrote about this character, what made you the most
happy? What made you the most sad?When Duncan started to fall in love with Fleur, I was most happy.
When Duncan went through turmoil, I was most sad.Why do you write?I have to. I’m scared I’d never brush my hair and talk to myself
all the time if I didn’t.What do you want to write next?I am working on the edits of the third Glimpse Time-Travel Series.
Then will start a Regency series.What other character from this book do you want to write about?
Care to tell us why?Oh, I do write about many of the characters from this book. The
Glimpse Time-Travel Series is such fun to see all my characters come back from time
to time.Are any sequels planned for this book?Yeppers. Cowboy of Mine is next.Is there anything you’d like to say to your readers?I love hearing from my readers! Please visit me and email!Author Bio
As a military historian by day, sometimes Red does feel a bit
clandestine when she writes romance at night. No one knows that while she researches
heroes of the past and present, she uses everything for her characters in her books.
Her secret’s been safe . . . until now.She lives in Montana with her family and far too many animals
but never enough books.Author Social Media
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Character Interview: A’yen from My Name is A’yen @rachelleighgeek #RLFblog #SciFi
My Name Is A’yen About the Book
Title My Name Is A’yenGenre: science fiction
romanceAuthor Rachel Leigh
SmithBook heat level: PG-13They’ve taken everything from him.
Except his name.The
Loks Mé have been slaves for so long, freedom is a distant myth A’yen Mesu no longer
believes. A year in holding, because of his master’s murder, has sucked the life
from him. Archaeologist Farran Hart buys him to protect her on an expedition to
the Rim, the last unexplored quadrant.Farran
believes the Loks Mé once lived on the Rim and is determined to prove it. And win
A’yen’s trust. But she’s a breeder’s daughter and can’t be trusted.Hidden
rooms, information caches, and messages from a long-dead king change A’yen’s mind
about her importance. When she’s threatened he offers himself in exchange, and lands
on the Breeders Association’s radar. The truth must be told. Even if it costs him
his heart.Buy This Book
Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/books/1120027890?ean=9781501424267&itm=1&usri=9781501424267Kobo http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/my-name-is-a-yenSmashwords https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/476415Interview with A’yen
Tell us about yourself, please.Well, I’m thirty-one,
an only child, have no clue who my dad is, and I’m a slave. That’s what the law
says anyway. Thing is, though, I refuse to be one. I’m a person, same as you. Doesn’t
matter I’m a different species. I still have a brain, intelligence, and dreams.
Just like humans. I damn well never gave my permission to humanity to make me a
slave.What is it that you want, but cannot have? Authors
call this the conflict of the story.To be free and make
my own choices. I can’t have it because I’m a slave, and the only way for my species
to not be a slave is to be dead. It’d break my mom’s heart if I died, though when
my story opens I’m tired of life and don’t want any part of it.Then there’s the whole
bit with Fae pushing at me and me not being ready to let go of my dead lover. She’s
so different from him, and doesn’t always see me as a person. When she started uncovering
things that prove this planet once belonged to my people, someone in the expedition
started threatening her. Me being the idiot I am I did the only thing I knew how
to do: sacrifice my choices to save her.What’s your internal limitation? Meaning, what
is it about you that makes it so you cannot do what it is you need to do during
this story?I’m invisible to most
people. Then there are a handful who I wish didn’t see me. See, I’m viewed as less-than.
Something for others to play with, with no regard for my feelings and needs. So
I’m a bit of a recluse, to keep people from seeing me and wanting things from me
I have no intention of giving them. I know I need to stand up for myself, but that
doesn’t mean it’s easy.I’m also not used to
standing on my own. For the last twenty years I hid behind the man who owned me.
He was also my lover. He wouldn’t let anyone mistreat or abuse me, and he loved
me with all his heart and soul. I was a person to him, the person who held his heart.
Then he died protecting me. I don’t like being alone, but I also don’t want people
around me. I think you humans call that being stuck between a rock and a hard place.I don’t trust easily,
because humans see me as a thing to possess. The men of my species are both feared
and lusted after. By everyone. I chose of my own free will to sleep with a human
male, but most of us don’t have any choice at all about whether we warm a human’s
bed.What’s your external complication? In the story
world your author created, explain what it is you fear most.Ooh, lady. You go deep
here. What I fear most? Being alone. See, I know what it is to be loved to the point
of sacrifice. And I won’t settle for anything less. But to do that I have to let
people get close to me. Which I’m not good at, as evidenced by the many ways I push
Fae away from me and try to lock her out of my heart.The one time I let someone
all the way into my heart, I lost him. With him I was never alone, even when it
was just the two of us.I also fear being used.
It steals your heart and soul one piece at a time. The expedition members see me
as dangerous. They don’t care I have skills they need. They try to put me into their
box of what my species is supposed to be: free labor. Except I have a skill and
a trade they need.You can probably guess
at this point what I do in the story. I isolate myself and let myself be used. To
keep my loved ones safe. Because they’re worth it. Love means nothing without sacrifice.Tell us about your significant other, that person
who makes living worthwhile.Ah, Fae. She’s everything
light and beautiful in my world. She’s an archaeologist and one of the few who think
I should be a free man. It’s a beautiful thing. When she looks at me I feel real,
more than property. Like I matter. I’m not invisible to her, nor is she afraid of
me.What would that person say about you?That I’m stubborn, don’t
know when to keep my mouth shut, and that I complete her.Are you happy with the way your story ended?
Why or why not?I totally am! I got
the girl, found the planet my people once called home, met my dad, learned to stand
up for myself. And the story’s not over. Finding our home is the first chapter.
Getting it back is the real struggle.About the Writer
You have the length of a tweet (140 characters)
to describe yourself as a writer. Let’s see what you can do.I write romance for
the hero lover.Why did you choose to write about this character?I didn’t! He chose me
then wouldn’t leave me alone. I dreamed him one night and the very next day dove
into his story. I haven’t left it since.Was there anything you discovered about this
character that was a surprise to you?Yes. He’s bi. I suspected
it when I was working on the opening chapters, but it still surprised me when he
confirmed it and showed me how much he loved Wayan Mesu.Why do you write?I can’t not write. Stringing
words together is as important to me as oxygen. I went through a dry spell a few
years ago, because of circumstances in my life, and it was awful. The not being
able to write made everything so much worse.What do you want to write next?I’m finishing up the
first draft of A’yen’s Legacy #4, Heart of Winter. After that I have edits on book
three. After that’s done I’m diving into A’yen’s Legacy #6, Essence of Loyalty.Are any sequels planned for this book?Not just planned. Written.
Book two, The King’s Mistress, releases January 20, 2015. Book three, To Save A
Life, will be out in the spring. Four and five are written, and I’m brewing on six,
seven, and eight.Author Bio
Rachel Leigh Smith writes romance for the hero lover. She lives
in central Louisiana with her family and a half-crazed calico. When not writing,
which isn’t often, she’s hanging with her family, doing counted cross-stitch, or
yakking about life, the universe, and everything with her besties. There may also
be Netflix binging . . .She’s an active member of the Science Fiction Romance Brigade
and Romance Writers of America. You can sign up for her newsletter at her website.Author Social Media
Website www.rachelleighsmith.comPinterest www.pinterest.com/rachelleighgeekGoodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8425584.Rachel_Leigh_Smith
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Character Interview Eric Mason from Finding the Dream @JenBritt #RLFblog #contemporary
Finding the Dream Title Finding the DreamGenre Contemporary romanceAuthor Jennifer BrittBook heat level (based on movie ratings): RJessica James had her dream—a career on Broadway as a successful
actress—until one night when it was taken all away. Forced to move back to Lincoln
Falls and live with her parents, Jessica’s only goal is to regain her career and
go back to New York. She doesn’t count on a honeysuckle hating man standing in her
way or the town of Lincoln Falls itself. Now everything she thought she ever wanted
may not be her dream at all.Eric Mason and his daughter have quietly lived next door to Jessica’s
parents. That all changes when he meets Jessica. She is overly dramatic and the
most annoying person he’s ever met. Yet, he can’t get her off his mind.Will they find a new dream together?Buy This Book
Amazon http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00M1SX6CIBarnes and Noble http://bit.ly/1mmfoUPSmashwords http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/453335Interview with Eric Mason
Tell us about yourself, please.My name is Eric Mason and I’m in my mid-thirties. I’m a widower
and single dad. My daughter, Sophie, is five years old and she’s the light of my
life. I’m also the PE teacher and football coach at Lincoln Falls High.What’s your internal limitation? Meaning, what is it about
you that makes it so you cannot do what it is you need to do during this story?My fear of abandonment. Losing my wife has made it difficult
for me to give my heart to someone. I want to share my life with someone and be
a family again. Sophie and I both need a woman in our lives.What’s your external complication? In the story world your
author created, explain what it is you fear most.Jessica’s job. She’s a Broadway actress. I’m falling for her,
but I’m afraid she’s going to get a role and be on a plane to New York faster than
my running back can run the forty. Sorry about the football talk. I’m currently
having running back issues.Tell us about your significant other, that person who makes
living worthwhile.She’s overly dramatic and has quite the attitude. I’ve been on
the receiving end of that attitude a lot. I’m sure you’re wondering why I’m with
her. Jessica isn’t all sass. She has the biggest heart I’ve ever seen. She loves
to work with kids and adores Sophie. She does things just because she knows they
will make my life easier.Jessica would be surprised to hear me say this, but she’s fun
to be around. She’s not afraid to get dirty. I’ve seen her roll around in the grass
with Sophie all in the name of fun.Did I mention that she sings? She has the most beautiful voice.
I don’t know much about music, but I think she’s a soprano. When I listen to her,
it’s like I’ve been transported to the time and place she’s singing about. She feels
every word of the song. She truly is amazing. I couldn’t imagine my life without
her.What would that person say about you?That I’m the bane of her existence and a good father. She’d also
say I’m good in bed. If she reads this, I’m going to pay for that last comment.What special skills do you rely on?According to Jessica, I’m a pro at picking up women. Believe
it or not, it becomes an important part of my story.Are you happy with the way your story ended? Why or why not?Yes and that’s all you’re going to get out of me. You’ll have
to read it to find out more.About the Writer
You have the length of a tweet (140 characters) to describe
yourself as a writer. Let’s see what you can do.Writer of fun, small town contemporary romance with some spice.Why did you choose to write about this character?I’ve had a fascination with the character Kyle Chandler played
on Friday Night Lights for a long time. I loved the idea of a high school football
coach struggling to balance his family and his responsibilities to the team and
town. Out of this idea, Eric Mason was born.Was there anything you discovered about this character that
was a surprise to you?I thought because he had been married that it would be easier
for him to fall in love again. As I was writing, I discovered that he had some abandonment
issues. He was afraid of being left behind. Because of his fear, he had a hard time
allowing himself to fall for Jessica.Why do you write?I have so many stories to tell. There are characters just waiting
to hit the page.Are any sequels planned for this book?No sequels to this particular one, but I have more Lincoln Falls
books in the works that will focus on other characters so stay tuned.Author Bio
After graduating from law school, Jennifer Britt worked for a
leading tax publication as a legal editor. She then moved to an accounting firm
as an associate director and legal editor. While her day job keeps her busy, Jennifer
has managed to find time to write and, most nights, she can be found in front of
her laptop writing her next contemporary romance novel.She lives in Virginia with her husband and family.Author Social Media
Website http://jennifer-britt.com/Twitter https://twitter.com/JenBrittPinterest http://www.pinterest.com/jenbrit1/Amazon Author Page http://www.amazon.com/Jennifer-Britt/e/B00DP8A8B0/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_3?qid=1410729497&sr=8-3 -
Character Interview: Kyrie from Hard Act to Follow @KimberVale #RLFblog #LGBT
Hard Act to Follow About the Book
Title Hard Act to FollowGenre MM Contemporary RomanceAuthor K. ValeBook heat level (based on movie ratings): RKyrie is an actor with a physical aversion to telling lies, a
one-eyed cat, and horrible taste in men. His ex-brother-in-law and best friend,
Greg, harbors a secret crush he can’t shake. After denying his feelings for Kyrie
for too long, Greg finally gives in to desire one drunken night. Come the morning,
the facts get twisted. Kyrie pretends he doesn’t remember a thing—a lie that eats
him alive—and Greg can’t stop thinking about how he screwed up the best thing in
his life.Before they can clear the air, Kyrie follows his dreams to New
York City, but could he also be running away?A mistake from Kyrie’s past detonates their silence, and Greg
is forced to confront the man he loves. Is their new truth strong enough to support
a relationship, or are they doomed to crumble under old fears? Their friendship
could evolve into something a million times stronger, but maybe Kyrie’s act is just
too hard for Greg to follow.Buy This Book
Liquid Silver Books http://www.lsbooks.com/hard-act-to-follow-p937.phpAmazon http://www.amazon.com/Hard-Follow-Shooting-Stars-Book-ebook/dp/B00MUF78WQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1409251413&sr=8-1&keywords=Hard+Act+to+FollowBarnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/hard-act-to-follow-k-vale/1120133637?ean=9781622101337ARe https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-hardacttofollow-1599620-149.htmlKobo http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/hard-act-to-followInterview with Kyrie Li
Name: Kyrie LiAge: 23Gender: MaleBirthplace: Boston, MAProfession: Student/Actor/WaiterEthnicity: half African American, half KoreanDescribe his/her body build, skin tone, height and weight. Include
any unique features such as
Double Takes dimples, freckles, or scars: Kyrie is 5’9″, about
155 pounds, and slim but toned. He has short black hair, mocha skin, laughing eyes
with uber-long lashes, and is almost femininely pretty.Who is the significant
other in your character’s life?Gregory Douglas Dwyer, Esquire, Kyrie’s ex-brother-in-law and
best friendHow does your hero dress?
Flamboyantly. Kyrie loves splashes of color and slim-legged pants,
and can wear an ascot better than Freddy Jones from Scooby-Doo. He usually cranks
the attire up a notch around his family and close friends, and loves getting into
costume for performances both in and out of the bedroom.How educated is this character?
Is he book smart, self-taught, widely-experienced?Kyrie just graduated with his bachelors in theater arts and is
a solid B student without putting in much effort. He jumps into everything headfirst,
and so has a fair amount of life experience for his age, but he is also extremely
naïve sometimes, which tends to get him hurt.Does he scrape by, live
comfortably, live extravagantly?He lived in a shoebox apartment with his roommate, Liv, all through
college and again when they moved to NYC. Shortly afterward, though, he and Greg
moved into a larger condo together. Now Kyrie has to keep up his end of the “kept
boyfriend” bargain as he is still not pulling in a ton of money waiting tables
and auditioning for acting roles.Is he close to family?
Kyrie is the baby of his family, and is definitely treated that
way. He’s close with his older sister, Jasmine, and spoiled by his mother Shana.
His dad is a bit more reserved, but they all dote on Kyrie.Can your hero keep a secret?
If not, why not? If yes, why?Kyrie is horrible at keeping secrets. He’s the perfect person
to tell a secret to if you want it to get out. Ever since he was a child he would
make himself physically ill if he told a lie. The guilt would eat away at him until
he had to confess.What secrets does your
character know about people around him that he does NOT share?Kyrie manages to tell a whopper of a lie to his best friend Greg.
After a night of drinking and lowered inhibitions, they end up in bed together.
The next morning, Kyrie freaks and pretends he blacked out and doesn’t remember
a thing. Needless to say, it doesn’t work well for either of them.What inner doubt causes
your character the most difficulty?Kyrie is convinced that Greg is still in love with Kyrie’s sister,
Jasmine. Despite the fact that Greg and Jazz are divorced, Kyrie tries repeatedly
to get them back together. Later on he realizes he’s worried Greg will find someone
new and no longer have time for him.About Your Writer: Questions for your character to answer about you.
Why do you think your
writer chose to write about you?That’s a joke, right? The real question is–what took her so
long?What do you wish your
writer had not told others about you?She probably should have kept quiet about the kinky boots I borrowed
from the theater. I mean, I don’t care that people know I can rock heels, I just
wouldn’t want my producer to find out I was treating the costume closet like a lingerie
lending library, ya know? Might not fly.What do you wish your
writer would write next?My next book! Greg and I have a lot of humps to get over—get
it? Humps? No, seriously. She needs to put away those other two books she’s working
on and get cracking on Shooting Stars 3.5 because we can’t possibly be contained
to one tiny little novel. Nope. We’re explosive, baby! Sequel! Sequel! Sequel! Come
on! Say it with me, now.What other character from
your book do you think your writer should write a book about? Care to tell us why?Well, Livy should probably get a book because that Mark guy she’s
livin’ with is nice enough, but she could totally do better. Don’t tell him I said
that. Ah, he could probably do better, too. Don’t tell her I said that.Is there anything you’d
like to say to your writer?
Forever Is Now Greg and I want a baby. Make it happen. Hah! Just kidding, you
chode! I can’t believe you fell for that. You should see the look on your face!
Price! Less!Author Bio
K. Vale writes erotic romance of all stripes, from hot hetero
to mouthwatering manlove. Find her MF work published under Kimber Vale. Come for
the sex. Stay for the story. Stalk Kimber on Facebook and Twitter @KimberVale, and
check her site for updates, new releases, and freebies.Author Social Media
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Character Interview: Jason from Love’s Sweet Sorrow @vinspire2004 #RLFblog #Suspense
Love’s Sweet Sorrow The character interview allows a hero or heroine to tell
readers about himself or herself. Today’s interview is with Jason Sorren from Love’s
Sweet Sorrow, by Richard Brawer.Genre: Romantic SuspenseAuthor Name: Richard BrawerBook heat level (based on movie ratings): PG13It is said opposites attract. There can’t be two people more
opposite than Ariel and Jason. Ariel is a traditional Quaker with an absolute aversion
to war. Jason is the lead council for America’s largest weapons manufacturer.Their budding romance is thrown into turmoil when Jason uncovers
evidence linking his employer to international arms deals that could devastate America.
His determination to stop the treason puts Ariel in the middle of dangerous territory.As the chases to retrieve the evidence intensify Ariel is forced
to kill to save Jason’s life. She withdraws into a battle raging inside her, unable
to reconcile whom she has been to whom she has become. Delving deeply into hers
and Jason’s long-held opposing convictions she questions whether they are truly
meant to be together.Buy This Book
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Loves-Sweet-Sorrow-Richard-Brawer-ebook/dp/B00LUCO7LA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1405519835&sr=8-1&keywords=Love%27s+sweet+sorrowBarnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/books/1119960392?ean=2940149824779Also available to order from any bookstore by title or ISBN:
978-0-9890632-7-2eBook: $2.99Trade Paperback: $11.99An interview with: Jason Sorren
Tell us about yourself, please:I’m 34 years old, six feet two inches tall. I’m the head of the
legal department for Rathborn United Industries, America’s largest defense contractor.What is it that you want, but cannot have?Ariel is a Quaker. She killed someone who tried to kill me. She
hadn’t been raped, but to her, I had no doubt what she had done was equally, if
not more, traumatic. I am trying to convince her she has done nothing wrong, that
what she did was self-preservation. I could not live with myself if she was forever
in misery because of me.What’s your internal limitation?To protect Ariel at the same time exposing the arms smugglers.What inner doubt causes you the most difficulty?I love Ariel, but I’m not sure she loves me.What’s your external complication?Losing Ariel. Life would be unbearable without her.Tell us about your significant other, that person who makes
living worthwhile.As you probably guessed, it’s Ariel. None of the other
women I have dated left me with feelings like those I have for Ariel. She dances
in my thoughts every minute I’m away from her. I long to hold her hand, talk to
her, kiss her, smell her, draw her close to him, consume her with my love.What would that person say about you?I wish she would say, I love you, but she hasn’t yet.What is your family like?My father was and uncle is Mafia. My father was murdered when
I was twelve. My uncle took care of me and my mom. We never wanted for anything.
After my father’s murder I was ready to join my uncle and seek revenge. It was my
mother who convinced me otherwise. I still remember her words.“Why do you want to be a mobster? You like to hurt people,
kill people, cheat people? You want to always be looking over your shoulder for
the cops or some other family who wants your territory? You’re old enough to remember
how we couldn’t go anywhere without bodyguards because your father was afraid they’d
get us. That’s no way to treat your wife or raise your children.So I changed my name to distance myself from my family.What special skills do you rely on?I’m a pretty good archer. We lived in Nevada when my father was
alive. He loved the outdoors and bow hunting. He taught me.If someone from your past showed up, who would you NOT want
it to be, and why?The man who killed my father because it would take me back to
the time I wanted revenge. I’m afraid it would force me to do something my mother
worked so hard to convince me not to do.Are you happy with the way your story ended?That remains to be seen.About the Writer
You have the length of a tweet (140 characters) to describe
yourself as a writer.
Richard Brawer I write greatly conflicted characters with strong women that
challenge their men.Why did you choose to write about this character?I created this character from scratch. This is a romantic/conspiracy
novel and I needed someone inside the company to expose the conspiracy.Was there anything you discovered about this character that
was a surprise to you?As I said I write strong women who challenge their men. I was
having trouble creating the woman in this story. How I chose a Quaker is a bit of
a long story, but when I did, the entire character of Jason changed. He considered
himself a lady’s man who dropped women when he didn’t have sex with them by the
third date or when the word marriage came up.With Ariel it was different. When Jason realized she was not
going to have sex with him on that first date, or most likely anytime in the near
future, he was still drawn to her.When you wrote about this character, what made you the most
happy? What made you the most sad?I was most happy when I was writing about Jason’s feelings for
Ariel.What made me sad was when Jason disparaged Ariel. For example,
they had been captured and were locked in a basement. Jason was trying to build
a weapon. He asked Ariel for help. She refused.Jason is seething. “…If I am not successful in making this
weapon, we are going to die.”“If that is God’s will.”He jumped up. “God’s will! That’s the excuse you Quakers
use to let someone else do your fighting for you.”For a brief moment her teeth clenched and her eyes narrowed.
“I didn’t expect to hear that from you. I thought you were different.”Why do you write?I have always had a vivid imagination. I started writing in 1994
when I read an article in the newspaper about a child born with a brain impairment
and the father refused to take the child home from the hospital. The nurses’ outrage
was quoted in the article. I immediately wondered, where was the mother in all this
and what happened to the child? Those thoughts gave birth to my first book. Since
then I was hooked on creating stories.Is there anything you’d like to say to your readers?Readers have said about Love’s Sweet Sorrow:“Extremely well-crafted, with consistently excellent writing,
impeccable plotting, and nicely developed characters” Shoshana Hathaway“I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough to see if they were
able to resolve their differences or if they would split up. An enjoyable read from
beginning to end.” GBP and avid readerAuthor Bio
Richard Brawer writes mystery, suspense and historical fiction
novels. When not writing, he spends his time exploring local history. He has two
married daughters and lives in New Jersey with his wife. Read more about Richard
and his books at his website: www.silklegacy.comAuthor Social Media.
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/richard.brawerPinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/richardbrawer/Publisher: http://vinspirepublishing.com
