• Author Veterans

    2013 Salute to Author Veterans #RLFblog #VeteransDay

    Happy Veteran’s Day 
    Kayelle Allen here. Romance Lives Forever is dedicated to new
    authors and new books. As such, I rarely step in as a blogger — I prefer to interview
    guests and feature others. My own blog, Unstoppable
    Heroes
    , is where I do my own “bragging” about new books and events.
    But today on RLF, I want to honor some special people: veterans.
    The first Veteran’s Day was called “Armistice Day”
    and was proclaimed by U.S. President Woodrow Wilson on November 11, 1919. In proclaiming
    the holiday, he said, “To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will
    be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service
    and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has
    freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy
    with peace and justice in the councils of the nations.” Unlike Memorial Day,
    which celebrates those who died in service, Veterans Day celebrates the service
    itself. Wikipedia

    Today, I’m honoring fellow veterans who are authors. This is
    by no means an exhaustive list. These folks are proud to stand and be counted. Please
    visit their sites, and get to know them and their books. I believe the highest honor
    one can pay an author is to buy his or her book.
    Authors are listed in alphabetical order by first name. This
    list shows their brand (type of writing), name, branch of service, and website.
    Romance Tangled with Suspense
    CK Crouch — US Army
    Get in Bed with Delilah. Everyone else has!
    Delilah Devlin – US Army
    Scottish Medieval Romantic Suspense
    Diana Cosby — US Navy
    Paranormal and Contemporary Romance
    Eliza Gayle — US Marine Corps
    Romance
    Ella Quinn – US Army
    Escape with…
    Elle James
    Military Romance
    Geri Krotow — US Navy
    Love is in the air – and in the fleet
    Heather Ashby – US Navy
    http://heatherashby.com
    Urban Fantasy Romance
    Isis Rushdan — US Air Force
    http://isisrushdan.blogspot.com/
    Historical Romance
    Jeane Westin — US Army
    Erotica Romance where the destiny is love ~ Let me take you on
    the journey
    Jennifer France — US Navy
    http://jenniferfrance.com
    Love … Laughter … Forever
    Joyce Adams — US Army
    http://joyceadamscounts.com
    Mystery
    Kathleen Toomey Jabs — US Navy
    Unstoppable heroes, Uncompromising love, Unforgettable passion
    Kayelle Allen — US Navy
    Tapping into your Flights of Fancy
    Lacey Falcone — US Air Force
    Dark Heroes, Feisty Heroines, Scorching Stories
    Lisa Carlisle — US Marine Corps
    Military Memoirs – Parris Island
    – Journey of a Woman Marine
    Lisa Cordeiro — US Marine Corps
    http://lisacordeiro.com
    Let Fate guide you… One story at a time
    Loni Lynne — US Navy
    Mystery/Romance author
    Lori Avocato — US Air Force
    http://loriavocato.com
    A Dash of Romance with a Dusting of Mystery
    Misty MacRae — US Navy
    http://mistymacrasblog.blogspot.com
    Where Romance is Always an Adventure
    Rogenna Brewer — US Navy
    Unexpected Romantic Fiction
    Sandy Wickersham-McWhorter — USAF
    Dark heroes and heroines with bite…sink your teeth into a romance
    by
    Sapphire Phelan — US Army
    Escape to the past with a romantic adventure
    Terry Irene Blain — US Navy
    http://www.terryireneblain.com/
    Military Romance and Medical Drama
    Tracey Cramer-Kelly — Army National Guard
    Romantic Suspense, YA, Juvenile, SciFi, and Hard Boiled Detective
    Wayne Greenough — US Navy
    http://waynegreenough.com
    One unusual Veterans group that is special to me is RomVets. They are all women who served in the armed
    forces and who write Romance. I am proud to be a member. Click the link to visit
    the website and learn more about this organization and its members.
    Invitation — if you are an author, and a veteran, let us know. We’d be honored to include you in our annual post.
  • RLF Gems

    RLF Gems: Blog Stats for Sep 2013 #RLFblog @JMSbooksllc @EllaQuinnAuthor

    RLF Gems 
    In September, Romance Lives Forever had 29 posts in a 30 day
    month. Publisher Week took the top five spots with the amazing JMS Books LLC, so I combined those. Here are
    the top posts (judging by page views).
    1. JMS Books, LLC
    2. Ella Quinn
    3. Daisy Banks
    4. Danita Minnis
    5. Rue Allyn
    Honorable mention: Rolyn Anderson and Vicki Batman.
    Authors who guest with us are promoted on Twitter, Facebook, via
    Triberr to thousands of potential readers, are featured front page in the daily
    Romance Lives Forever Paper.li ezine,
    and the blog has its own hashtag (#rlfblog) on Twitter. This year, we also
    created the Booklover’s Guide to Romance
    Lives Forever
    with links to guest authors’ books and social media. It is
    110 pages crammed full of who to follow and what to read. The FAQ page provides
    updated downloads of optional interview questions, and a guide to the blog. You
    can also grab our button to promote your visit. Your cover can be featured on
    the blog for a small fee. Check out our advertising
    link for more information.
    My thanks to all who took part this month. You made Romance
    Lives Forever a great place to discover new books and authors.
    Other participants this month in alphabetical order by first
    name are:

    Alexandra Christian, Bernadette Walsh, Cassandra Carr, Christina
    Phillips , Anita Philmar, Stephanie Cage, Dawn Montgomery, Jenny Kane, Jill
    Hughey , Mae Clair, Nia Simone, Patricia Walters-Fischer, Sarah Cass, Tracey
    Kitts
  • Author Interviews,  Regency

    Regency: Seduction of Lady Phoebe @EllaQuinnAuthor #RLFblog

    Seduction of Lady Phoebe
    Ella Quinn, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. Let’s talk about
    your book, The Seduction of Lady Phoebe.
    Genre: Regency
    Publisher: Kensington Publishing
    Cover artist: Kensington
    Length: 101,623 words
    Heat rating: Spicy
    Tagline:
    Blurb: Polite
    society has its rules for marriage. But for Ella Quinn’s eligible bachelors, their
    brides will show them that rules are for the weak of heart…
    Phoebe Stanhope is not a typical Lady. As feisty as she is quick
    witted, no one can catch her, especially when she is driving her dashing phaeton
    with its perfectly matched horses. And unlike her peers, experience has guarded
    her against a growing list of would-be suitors. But when she encounters Marcus Finley,
    what she fears most burns deep within his blue-eyed gaze…
    For Lord Marcus, the spark of recognition is but a moment in
    the love he has held these many years. Now that he’s returned to England,
    all the happiness he desires rests on Lady Phoebe never finding out that he was
    the one who turned her heart so cold and distant. He must work fast to gain the
    advantage—to convince her what she wants is exactly what she denies—but in order
    to seduce her into his arms, he must be willing to give up more than he can control…

    Buy links:

    Amazon US
    ~ Amazon UK  ~ Amazon France ~ Amazon
    Germany ~ Amazon Canada ~ Barnes and Noble ~ Kensington
    ~ iTunes ~ Kobo
    What are your main characters’ names, ages, and occupations?
    Lady Phoebe Stanhope, three and twenty, lady
    Lord Marcus Finley, eight and twenty, gentleman

    Interview

    What is the most important thing you do for your career now,
    as compared to when you first started writing?
    I work on my social media platform. When I first started all
    I did was write. By the time it dawned on me that I needed to get involved in social
    media, I’d written four books. So during the time I was working with my agent’s
    assistant learning to edit, I took a class and began building my platform.
    What websites do you visit daily?
    I try to support other authors, and visit many websites on a
    daily basis. I regularly visit Writers in the Storm, for interesting writing tips
    and Rakes and Rascals, for new historical releases.
    If you could change something about your first book, what
    would it be?
    LOL. All the head-hopping I did when I first wrote it, and continuing
    to exercise. I gained a lot of weight that first year.
    What do you enjoy most about writing?
    Telling my characters’ stories and the research. I love learning
    new things.
    What is your work ethic when it comes to writing?
    Each morning, I catch up on email, Twitter and Facebook. Then
    in the afternoon I write. I would love to write first thing, but I can’t think until
    the other stuff is out of the way. Of course, that gives me an incentive to get
    off Facebook.
    What kind of books do you read when taking a break from your
    own writing?
    Mostly historical romance, though I still enjoy spy stories.
    Which of your books would you recommend to someone who doesn’t
    normally read your genre, and why?
    I actually have a couple of people who don’t read romance that
    are going to Read the Seduction of Lady Phoebe. I recommend the first one, because
    it’s the start of the series and introduces the characters.
    What is your favorite holiday and why?
    A ski holiday in Austria. I love being on the mountain,
    and we have very good friends in the area we frequent.
    What good book have you read recently?
    Miranda Neville’s The Ruin of a Rake.
    Where were you at midnight, on December 31st when the new
    century started?
    We were in London wishing we’d gone to Edinburgh instead.
    If you were a color, what color would you be?
    Apple green.
    Please underline which statement is more like you:
    “I am a vacation spa because I am laid back and relaxed.”
    “I am a ten-countries in ten-days tour vacation, because I do things as fast as possible.”

    Please complete the sentences

    I love pizza with Gorgonzola cheese, spinach and mushrooms.
    I’m always ready for time with my husband.
    When I’m alone, I write, read, and take walks.
    You’d never be able to tell, but I love riding on the back of my husband’s Harley.
    If I had a halo it would be just a bit crooked.
    If I could twitch my nose like Samantha I’d be the happiest person on earth.
    I can never jump out of a plane because no one will let me.

    Find Me HereWebsite: http://ellaquinnauthor.comBlog: http://ellaquinnauthor.wordpress.comTwitter: http://twitter.com/EllaQuinnAuthorFacebook: http://facebook.com/EllaQuinnAuthorGoodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7044274.Ella_Quinn

  • RLF Gems

    RLF Gems: Blog Stats for Aug 2013 #RLFblog

    RLF Gem Award 
    In August, Romance Lives Forever had 29 posts in a 31 day
    month. Here are the top posts (judging by page views). 
    The RLF Gem Top Blogger Award authors:
    1. Naomi Bellina
    2. Jennifer Garcia
    3. Cynnara Tregarth
    4. Christine Donovan
    5. Lexi Post
    Honorable mention: Ella Quinn and Anita Philmar
    Authors who guest with us are promoted on Facebook, via
    Triberr to thousands of potential readers, are featured front page in the daily
    Romance Lives Forever Paper.li ezine,
    and the blog has its own hashtag (#rlfblog) on Twitter. This year, we also
    created the Booklover’s Guide to Romance
    Lives Forever
    with links to guest authors’ books and social media. It is
    110 pages crammed full of who to follow and what to read. The FAQ page provides
    updated downloads of optional interview questions, and a guide to the blog. You
    can also grab our button to promote your visit. Your cover can be featured on
    the blog for a small fee. Check out our advertising
    link for more information.
    My thanks to all who took part this month. You made Romance
    Lives Forever a great place to discover new books and authors.
    Other participants this month in alphabetical order by first
    name are:

    Calisa Rhose, Codi Gary, Cindy Matthews, Denysé Bridger, Desiree Holt, EE
    Ottoman, Elizabeth Ashtree, Forbes Arnone, Jacob Z Flores, Jennifer Kamptner, Marilyn
    Baron, Nicole Morgan, Robin Danner, Sadie Grubor, Taylor Brooks, Tina Gayle, Tonya
    Callihan, Willa Blair.
  • Regency

    Regency: The Temptation of Lady Serena @ellaquinnauthor #RLFblog

    Temptation of Lady Serena
    Ella Quinn, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. Let’s talk about
    your book, The Temptation of Lady Serena.
    Genre: Regency
    Publisher: Kensington
    Cover artist: Kensington
    Length: 105,800 Words
    Heat rating: Sensual
    Blurb:
    Ella Quinn’s bachelors in The Marriage Game series are charming
    and cunning when it comes to the ways of love—until the right woman captures their
    unsuspecting hearts…
    Custom-made gowns…nights at the theater…and a host of eligible
    bachelors. Accustomed to living a quiet life in the Scottish Borderlands, Lady Serena
    Weir has never had any of these luxuries. But when Serena’s brother demands she
    finally have a Season in London,
    she’s thrust into a glamorous world she’s only dreamed of…
    Robert, Viscount Beaumont remembers all too well what it feels
    like to be in love. That is why he must keep his distance from Serena. He’s only
    felt his pulse stir the way it does now when he made the mistake of loving the wrong
    woman once before. Yet the more he strives to resist his feelings, the nearer he
    is to falling under Serena’s seductive spell…
    “Supported by a wonderful cast of characters, Quinn’s thoughtfully
    drawn lovers teach each other the value of love in this delicious Regency treat.”
    ~ New York Times Bestselling author Eileen Dreyer
    Buy links:
    Kensington: http://bit.ly/1b6z328
    Amazon Canada:
    http://amzn.to/13OW4Fn
    Amazon UK:
    http://amzn.to/198ENaV
    What are your main characters’
    names, ages, and occupations?
    Lady Serena Weir is age
    26, and making her first come out. She is the daughter of the deceased Earl of Vere
    and sister of the current earl.
    Robert, Viscount Beaumont,
    is 30 years old. He is a major landowner and rake.

    Interview

    Tell us about your story’s world. What is it like in this
    period or place?
    The story is a Regency.
    It begins during the main Season in London, from
    there we move to Paris, then Yorkshire, England.
    1816 is known as the year without summer.
    What inspired you to write this book?
    This is the 3d book in
    my series The Marriage Game, however it was the second one I wrote. Robert kept
    badgering me until I had his story down. As anyone who has read the book can tell
    you, he is a very difficult man.
    Which character in your current book do you think readers
    will like the most? Why?
    Well I hope they like
    Serena and Robert. They’ve both had difficult but different experiences they’ve
    had to overcome. Robert is used to getting what he wants, but Serena won’t be bullied.
    Getting to their HEA was, at times, a struggle. One of my favorite secondary characters
    is the Dowager Lady Beaumont, Robert’s grandmother.
    Why do you write?
    Because I love it. It’s
    the best job I’ve ever had.
    Who has helped you the most in your career as an author?
    That’s a hard question.
    My mother-in-law has been my biggest cheerleader, but for actual help, it is other
    authors. My critique groups played a big part. I had a great mentor in Delilah Marvelle,
    and my agent’s assistant, Claire Cavanaugh, who taught me how to edit and polish
    my books.
    When you’re not writing, what would we find you doing?
    Social media, supporting
    other authors on Facebook and Twitter. I blog three times a week. Almost every morning
    I walk the beach and on the weekends I paddleboard.
    Are you a plotter, or do you prefer to make it up on the spur
    of the moment?
    It’s more spur of the
    moment, but I will plot a scene in my head.
    Any advice for new authors?
    Learn about the business,
    and know that this is a huge business. Join a supportive critique group, and professional
    organizations, such as RWA and its chapters. Develop your voice. Don’t give up.
    What other jobs have you held besides writing?
    Boat cleaner, sales clerk,
    musician, soldier, college professor and lawyer.
    What are you currently reading for fun?
    I’m reading Jo Beverly’s
    Malloren Series, but I’ve got new releases from Grace Burrowes, Shana Galen and
    several others on my Kindle waiting for me.
    If you could time travel what era would be your first stop?
    LOL, Regency England.
    Do you believe in luck?
    I do believe in luck.
    I also believe in hard work.
    What kind of music do you listen to while driving? Same question
    for Writing
    I don’t. I listen to
    NPR. I have to have silence when I write.
    Do you play any musical instruments?
    I play piano, but not
    as well as I used to.

    Please complete the sentence

    I love pizza with Gorgonzola cheese.
    I’m always ready for snuggling with my husband.
    When I’m alone, I write and read.

    Previous Books

    The Seduction of Lady Phoebe
    The Secret Life of Miss Anna Marsh

    Books Coming Soon

    The first book in the Marriage Game, The Seduction of Lady Phoebe
    release on September 19, 2013

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