• RLF Gems

    Saying goodbye to the Romance Lives Forever blog #RLFblog

    As of today, Dec 1, 2023, I am closing Romance Lives Forever. Why? I'm organized and efficient, but with as much as I want to do going forward, I can no longer maintain RLF. I used Triberr to amplify the blog on social media, especially Twitter. The new requirements and limits from Twitter cut exposure by a huge margin. Triberr brought 80%+ of all readers to the blog. Since it's no longer active, that cost another huge drop in traffic.

    It costs a bit to run the blog, register its domain name, pay for the signup/reminder service, and it takes time to chase down people who send things last minute (or not at all). Plus I have to let authors know the service is available. Then I format the material, resize the images, upload everything, and schedule its promotion. Alas, time and money won out.

    I started the blog in 2009, and went to daily posts in 2010. I've explored many ways to do all this and still find time to write and market for myself. I hired an assistant last year, but only I can write the stories in my heart. I am loath to give up, not being a quitter by nature.

    When it's Time to Quit

    Last month, I heard Becca Syme (one of my mentors) say that it's time to quit when you no longer love what you do. Becca is brilliant. I took her Strengths for Writers and Write Better-Faster courses in the last 12 months. Each came with 6 months of follow up calls and targeted counseling. Changed my life in so many ways. Here's the video I'm referring to if you're curious. https://youtu.be/GRG5UeFYihE

    Daily monitoring this blog is not what I love. What I love is supporting other authors, and the blog was how I did that. I will still support them but in ways that leave time for my own priorities. It took more than a year for me to decide to do this (or rather, stop doing this). I almost didn't commit to 2023, but felt guilty for quitting. It wasn't until I heard Becca's comment last month that I gave myself permission to do what I had to do. She wasn't talking about blogging, or anything even close to what I was doing. She was talking about writing in the golden age of publishing (the new era we've recently entered), and how to know what to do next (or stop doing).

    The video was from Ream, which is a new subscription platform for authors. I've just launched mine. I attended an accelerator class with a handful of other authors in a small-group setting for mentorship. Wonderful support and I learned things I never expected.


    Some of the Many Authors Who Made RLF a Success

    Adriana Kraft, Alexa Aston, Alina K Field, Amber Daulton, Anne Kane, Brenda Sparks, Daryl Devore, Dee S Knight, Effrosyni Moschoudi, Faye Hall, Iris Blobel, J Arlene Culiner, Jami Gray, Jana Richards, Karen Cino, Kate Hill, Kris Bock, Linda O'Connor, Lisabet Sarai, Livia Quinn, NJ Walters, Seelie Kay, Tena Stetler, Tina Donahue, Veronica Scott, Vicki Batman

    I'll miss the blog. It's been a part of my life during most of my career as an author. I look forward to what comes after this, and having the time and freedom to pursue the next steps.


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  • Know the Heroine,  Military

    Know the Heroine from Naval Maneuvers by Dee S Knight @DeeSKnight #RLFblog #Romance #Military

    Know the Heroine from Naval Maneuvers by Dee S Knight @DeeSKnight #RLFblog #Romance #MilitaryFalling in love is only half the battle for Mel Crandall. She must overcome long-held prejudices about the military and move on, or take the chance of losing her love in Dee S Knight's Naval Maneuvers.

    Dee, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I'm Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! We're excited to find out more about your heroine, but first, tell us about Naval Maneuvers.

    Naval Maneuvers by Dee S Knight

    Genre Contemporary erotic romance
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): X

    Men and women of the armed forces experience desire and love pretty much like everyone else. Except, well, there is that uniform. And the hard-to-resist attraction of "duty, honor, service" as a man might apply them to a woman's pleasure. All things considered, romance among the military is a pretty sexy, compelling force for which you'd better be armed, whether weighing anchor and moving forward into desire, dropping anchor and staying put for passion, or setting a course for renewed love with anchor home.

    Know the Heroine from Naval Maneuvers

    Here are some fun questions to help us know your heroine.

    It's late, she's bored. What does she do?

    Makes a cup of cocoa and binge-watches cooking shows.

    What kind of food would she impulse buy if hungry?

    Dark chocolate M&Ms. As a doctor she knows they're not really "food" or good for her, but sometimes you just gotta live a little.

    Describe the kind of clothes she prefers to wear.

    Classic styles—trouser pants with pleats and a belt when going out casually and soft, collared blouses. She has three distinct little black dresses and almost always wears dresses or skirts when going out for an evening. She enjoys heels because they make her feel feminine (and yes, sexy!) but is just as comfortable in flats. Clothing must be comfortable and she tends towards the flowy, draping types of materials of very good quality.

    Does she know how to fix things?

    Yes, she's a good handyman type. Her dad was gone a lot while she was growing up (in the Marine Corps) and her mom insisted she know how to take care of herself. No matter how much you might want it (her mom would say), men aren't always there right when you need them to fix a faucet. This is one of the things Mel dislikes about the military—that it requires long periods of being apart from the person you love and need the most.

    She tried to do something and it went badly. Tell us about it.

    She took test in high school English after watching TV the night before instead of studying. After all, she'd read the material, right? No need to reviewt he class notes too. So seeing the questions shook her up and her grade reflected her lack of preparation. Since she'd always wanted to be a doctor, it hit her then that lack of preparation could mean a life instead of a bad grade and she never slacked off again.

    How does she act around children she doesn't know?

    She likes kids but she's an only child, so she doesn't have a lot of personal interaction with them.

    What is she like first thing in the morning?

    Years of schooling and then internship and residency ingrained a sense of waking up quickly and getting a move-on. That's what she's like every morning. Up, shower, dress, coffee, and she's off!

    Can she use chopsticks?

    Yes, though she doesn't usually, even in Asian restaurants. She's normally in a hurry and forks simply have that time advantage.

    Does she drink coffee? If so, how does she take it? If not, what does she drink instead?

    OMG, YES! She takes it as God intended—black and without sugar.

    What apps would she have on her phone?

    Her hospital's app, one for her email server, JAMA, and the Food Network.

    Android or iPhone?

    iPhone

    Earrings or unpierced ears?

    Pierced ears. She usually wears stud style because anything that dangles could get in the way while she's working.

    Tattoos or unadorned skin?

    Unadorned

    Personal vehicle or public transport?

    Because her job is unpredictable, she drives herself most of the time. Plus, public transport isn't that great around Charlottesville.

    Recycle or toss?

    Recycle. It's something small she can do.

    Where to buy Naval Maneuvers

    Universal Buy Link https://viewbook.at/Naval-Maneuvers

    Dee S Knight Social Media

    A few years ago, Dee S Knight began writing, making getting up in the morning fun. During the day, her characters killed people, fell in love, became drunk with power, or sober with responsibility. And they had sex, lots of sex.
    After a while, Dee split her personality into thirds. She writes as Anne Krist for sweeter romances, and Jenna Stewart for ménage and shifter stories. All three of her personas are found on the Nomad Authors website (www.nomadauthors.com). Fortunately, Dee's high school sweetheart is the love of her life and husband to all three ladies! Once a month, look for Dee's Charity Sunday blog posts, where your comment can support a selected charity.
    Website https://nomadauthors.com
    Blog http://nomadauthors.com/blog
    Twitter http://twitter.com/DeeSKnight
    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DeeSKnight2018
    Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/265222.Dee_S_Knight
    Amazon Author Page http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B079BGZNDN
    Newsletter https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/h8t2y6
    LinkedIn http://linkedin.com/in/dee-s-knight-0500749
    Sweet 'n Sassy Divas http://bit.ly/1ChWN3K

     

  • 5 Easy Questions,  Fantasy

    Adult Fairy Tale – The Cinderella Curse by Dee S Knight @DeeSKnight #RLFblog #Romance #AdultFairyTale

    Have you read The Cinderella Curse by Dee S Knight @DeeSKnight #RLFblog #Romance #AdultFairyTale

    In Dee S Knight’s erotic Cinderella, a worldly Prince, a naïve Cindy, and an unassuming fairy godfather come together in a magical HEA ending.

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

    The Cinderella Curse by Dee S Knight

    Genre Erotic romance
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): X

    What’s your favorite down-home family style meal?

    Well, the fact of the matter is I love good food, so I have many favorites, I suppose. My mama’s meatloaf with mashed potatoes is pure comfort food and I always loved the meatloaf sandwich with ketchup the next day. I never make meatloaf, maybe because I don’t think I could do it as well as Mom. But I do make a mean pork chop, and that’s one of my favorite meals. Nice thick loin chop with mashed potatoes (notice a theme there?) and maybe broccoli with cheese? YUM!

    What is your go-to meal when you dine out?

    Steak. When I cook a nice rib eye at home, I don’t always get it right and it makes a mess on the stove. When I eat it out I don’t have anything to clean except my plate.

    Who is your “book boyfriend” (that hottie you read about and drool over)?

    I’m married to the nicest, sweetest beta man. But I love reading about alphas. A recent hottie is Matthew Zola in Nicole French’s Rose Gold series. What a great hero!

    Describe the perfect vacation.

    Scotland with a car to roam around and lots of time and money. I haven’t been to a single place in Scotland that I wouldn’t love to go back. Skye is magical, Edinburgh is so fun, Inverness is beautiful, and everyplace in between is wonderful. I’d love to go back.

    When you read for pleasure, what kind of books do you choose?

    Almost always something with romance. But I also love thrillers and a solid mystery.

     

    Have you read The Cinderella Curse by Dee S Knight @DeeSKnight #RLFblog #Romance #AdultFairyTale

    Where to buy The Cinderella Curse

    Amazon Kindle Unlimited https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08R1YSQ8S

    Dee S Knight Social Media

    A few years ago, Dee S Knight began writing, making getting up in the morning fun. During the day, her characters killed people, fell in love, became drunk with power, or sober with responsibility. And they had sex, lots of sex.
    After a while, Dee split her personality into thirds. She writes as Anne Krist for sweeter romances, and Jenna Stewart for ménage and shifter stories. All three of her personas are found on the Nomad Authors website. And all three offer some of the best romance you can find! Also, once a month, look for Dee’s Charity Sunday blog posts, where your comment can support a selected charity.
    Website: https://nomadauthors.com
    Blog: http://nomadauthors.com/blog
    Twitter: http://twitter.com/DeeSKnight
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DeeSKnight2018
    Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/265222.Dee_S_Knight
    Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B079BGZNDN
    LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/dee-s-knight-0500749
    Sweet ‘n Sassy Divas: http://bit.ly/1ChWN3K
    Get to know Dee S Knight better by signing up for an email newsletter: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/h8t2y6

     

  • Is It True

    Is It True: Passionate Destiny by Dee S Knight @DeeSKnight #RLFblog #ParanormalRomance

    Is It True: Passionate Destiny by Dee S Knight @DeeSKnight #RLFblog #ParanormalRomanceIn Dee S Knight’s paranormal erotic romance, Passionate Destiny, Aaron’s passion becomes his destiny–for the old house overlooking the river, and for the house’s new owner.

    Welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Let’s play Is It True with today’s guest, Dee S Knight. This is a game with yes and no questions. Writers can elaborate on answers as much as they choose.

    Passionate Destiny by Dee S Knight

    Genre Contemporary paranormal erotic romance
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): X

    Dr. Margaret Amis-Hollings, professor of women’s studies at a small New Jersey college, is a woman who confidently knows who she is and what she expects of life. Until she loses her teaching position, and her well-ordered life gets turned upside down. Then, in a subtle stroke of whimsy, fate tosses her a gift in an historic home and property in Virginia.

    Harboring visions of Gone with the Wind, she determines to use River Peace as a temporary reprieve from her troubles. However, images of Tara quickly evaporate when she arrives to discover the reality of her inheritance.

    River Peace has history, grace and style going for it. After only one night, Margaret discovers that it also has a ghost. She’s visited by a male spirit from the time of the War Between the States, who knows how to make a woman feel special. And very loved.

    Aaron Belton meets Margaret when she first arrives in Virginia. He’s renowned for historic renovations on a multitude of properties, but he’s got a special place in his heart for River Peace. He and his family believe the property always should have belonged to them. In fact, Aaron will do almost anything to make that happen. When his passion for the house changes to a passion for the house’s owner, Aaron’s as surprised as anyone. Can he gain both, the woman and the house? To do so, he’ll have to face a spectral being.

    And his own destiny.

    Is it true:

    this is your first book?

    No. This was more like my fifth book when I wrote it.

    this book is part of a series?

    No, although when it came out it was suggested I add a sequel. That’s still bouncing around in my head.

    you lost sleep while writing this book?

    YES!!! I couldn’t get the darn thing written. Most of the time, words just flowed. But this stubborn book fought me every inch of the way. I finally set a firm deadline for myself and said if it wasn’t finished by then, I would put it aside. I finished with a couple of days to spare,

    you did research for this book?

    Not too much. The ghost lived during the American War Between the States and I had to do a little research around battles. But you can’t live in Virginia and not have learned a lot of that stuff. 😉

    some characters in this book are not human? (pets for example)

    No pets but a very loving ghost.

    this book has more than one genre?

    Yes. I usually write erotic romance, but this is paranormal, too.

    you speak more than one language?

    I’m lucky to be able to speak English! I’ve studied both German and French but I wouldn’t get further than “please” and “thank you” in either language.

    you grew up where you live now?

    Nope! Navy brat, but more than that, hubby and I have moved all over, first for his job and then for mine. I’m a very long way from where I grew up!

    you love to read?

    OMG!! If I don’t have a book, I read cereal boxes, ads, directions…something! Reading is like breathing.

    you are never late?

    I wouldn’t save never, but I am usually annoyingly early.

    you love pizza?

    YES!

    you love sushi?

    NO! When we lived in New Jersey, people always wanted to go out for a sushi lunch. They kept telling me that I’d get to love it. Never did.

    you have a pet?

    I wish I did but I don’t. For a good many years, our lives didn’t suit having a pet and now I guess we’re just not inclined. But I do love both cats and dogs.

    Where to buy Passionate Destiny

    Amazon Kindle Unlimited https://www.amazon.com/Passionate-Destiny-Dee-S-Knight-ebook/dp/B085Q5PTCC/

    Romance with ghosts? Yes, please #PNR #Ghosts Passionate Destiny by Dee S Knight @DeeSKnight #RLFblog #ParanormalRomance

    Dee S Knight Social Media

    A few years ago, Dee S Knight began writing, making getting up in the morning fun. During the day, her characters killed people, fell in love, became drunk with power, or sober with responsibility. And they had sex, lots of sex.
    After a while, Dee split her personality into thirds. She writes as Anne Krist for sweeter romances, and Jenna Stewart for ménage and shifter stories. All three of her personas are found on the Nomad Authors website. And all three offer some of the best romance you can find! Also, once a month, look for Dee’s Charity Sunday blog posts, where your comment can support a selected charity.
    Website: https://nomadauthors.com
    Blog: http://nomadauthors.com/blog
    Twitter: http://twitter.com/DeeSKnight
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DeeSKnight2018
    Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/265222.Dee_S_Knight
    Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B079BGZNDN
    LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/dee-s-knight-0500749
    Sweet ‘n Sassy Divas: http://bit.ly/1ChWN3K
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  • Contemporary,  Erotic

    Have you read The Cinderella Curse by Dee S Knight @DeeSKnight #RLFblog #Romance #AdultFairyTale

    Have you read The Cinderella Curse by Dee S Knight @DeeSKnight #RLFblog #Romance #AdultFairyTale

    In Dee S Knight’s erotic Cinderella, a worldly Prince, a naïve Cindy, and an unassuming fairy godfather come together in a magical HEA ending.

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

    The Cinderella Curse by Dee S Knight

    Genre Contemporary erotic romance

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): X

    One evening, in a land far away, a wife spins a fairy tale for the amusement of her husband. It’s not your typical child’s tale, of course, but an adult, erotic version of the classic, Cinderella.

    All of the principals are present. Charlotte Gambrell immediately recognizes Prince Charming when she meets her boss, James Clarkson. Unfortunately, the worldly Clarkson barely knows she’s alive. Charlotte’s two hateful supervisors make her professional life miserable by piling on the work and never letting her forget that she has employment only at their pleasure.

    Everything changes when Charlotte becomes part of a magazine shoot. The photographer, Cooper Hunt, agrees to perform duties as her fairy godfather. By day, he transforms her life by revealing to the world what he already knows, that Charlotte is an exquisite beauty. By night, he transforms her universe by teaching her about passion so she can attract her dream man, James. The “real” Cinderella never had it so good!

    By the time Charlotte arrives at the ball, she has James on her mind and Cooper in her heart. Which man will prove to be her real Prince Charming?

     

    Have you read The Cinderella Curse by Dee S Knight @DeeSKnight #RLFblog #Romance #AdultFairyTale

    Where to buy The Cinderella Curse

    Amazon Kindle Unlimited https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08R1YSQ8S

    Dee S Knight Social Media

    A few years ago, Dee S Knight began writing, making getting up in the morning fun. During the day, her characters killed people, fell in love, became drunk with power, or sober with responsibility. And they had sex, lots of sex.
    After a while, Dee split her personality into thirds. She writes as Anne Krist for sweeter romances, and Jenna Stewart for ménage and shifter stories. All three of her personas are found on the Nomad Authors website. And all three offer some of the best romance you can find! Also, once a month, look for Dee’s Charity Sunday blog posts, where your comment can support a selected charity.
    Website: https://nomadauthors.com
    Blog: http://nomadauthors.com/blog
    Twitter: http://twitter.com/DeeSKnight
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DeeSKnight2018
    Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/265222.Dee_S_Knight
    Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B079BGZNDN
    LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/dee-s-knight-0500749
    Sweet ‘n Sassy Divas: http://bit.ly/1ChWN3K
    Get to know Dee S Knight better by signing up for an email newsletter: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/h8t2y6

     

  • Paranormal

    Here’s a #PNR with #Ghosts Passionate Destiny by Dee S Knight @DeeSKnight #RLFblog #ParanormalRomance

    Romance with ghosts? Yes, please #PNR #Ghosts Passionate Destiny by Dee S Knight @DeeSKnight #RLFblog #ParanormalRomanceIn Dee S Knight’s paranormal erotic romance, Passionate Destiny, Aaron’s passion becomes his destiny–for the old house overlooking the river, and for the house’s new owner.

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

    Passionate Destiny by Dee S Knight

    Genre Contemporary paranormal erotic romance

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): X

    Dr. Margaret Amis-Hollings, professor of women’s studies at a small New Jersey college, is a woman who confidently knows who she is and what she expects of life. Until she loses her teaching position, and her well-ordered life gets turned upside down. Then, in a subtle stroke of whimsy, fate tosses her a gift in an historic home and property in Virginia.

    Harboring visions of Gone with the Wind, she determines to use River Peace as a temporary reprieve from her troubles. However, images of Tara quickly evaporate when she arrives to discover the reality of her inheritance.

    River Peace has history, grace and style going for it. After only one night, Margaret discovers that it also has a ghost. She’s visited by a male spirit from the time of the War Between the States, who knows how to make a woman feel special. And very loved.

    Aaron Belton meets Margaret when she first arrives in Virginia. He’s renowned for historic renovations on a multitude of properties, but he’s got a special place in his heart for River Peace. He and his family believe the property always should have belonged to them. In fact, Aaron will do almost anything to make that happen. When his passion for the house changes to a passion for the house’s owner, Aaron’s as surprised as anyone. Can he gain both, the woman and the house? To do so, he’ll have to face a spectral being.

    And his own destiny.

    Where to buy Passionate Destiny

    Amazon Kindle Unlimited https://www.amazon.com/Passionate-Destiny-Dee-S-Knight-ebook/dp/B085Q5PTCC/

    Romance with ghosts? Yes, please #PNR #Ghosts Passionate Destiny by Dee S Knight @DeeSKnight #RLFblog #ParanormalRomance

    Dee S Knight Social Media

    A few years ago, Dee S Knight began writing, making getting up in the morning fun. During the day, her characters killed people, fell in love, became drunk with power, or sober with responsibility. And they had sex, lots of sex.
    After a while, Dee split her personality into thirds. She writes as Anne Krist for sweeter romances, and Jenna Stewart for ménage and shifter stories. All three of her personas are found on the Nomad Authors website. And all three offer some of the best romance you can find! Also, once a month, look for Dee’s Charity Sunday blog posts, where your comment can support a selected charity.
    Website: https://nomadauthors.com
    Blog: http://nomadauthors.com/blog
    Twitter: http://twitter.com/DeeSKnight
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DeeSKnight2018
    Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/265222.Dee_S_Knight
    Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B079BGZNDN
    LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/dee-s-knight-0500749
    Sweet ‘n Sassy Divas: http://bit.ly/1ChWN3K
    Get to know Dee S Knight better by signing up for an email newsletter: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/h8t2y6