• Suspense

    Cover Love: Twisted Love JoAnne Myers @scooterismine #RLFblog #truecrime

    Twisted Love 
    Cover Love includes a cover, blurb, buy links, and social
    media contacts for the author. Today’s featured book is Twisted Love by JoAnne
    Myers.
    Twisted Love: 12 cases of love gone bad. It’s a chilling
    reality that homicide investigators know all too well: the last face most
    murder victims see is not that of a stranger, but of someone familiar.
    The End of Autumn-To keep from paying child support
    for his three children, Rodney Williams, plots with his parents to kidnap his
    estranged wife, 25-year old Autumn, in broad daylight. This 2011 crime shocked
    the small community of Logan, Ohio.
    Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing-In 2011, 53 year old Russell
    Strothers and his teenage accomplice find their victims through Craigslist and
    strike with calculating and deadly force.
    A Senseless Killing-This 2010 case uncovers how a 40
    year old likable barmaid was lured to her death after she rejects her young
    admirers sexual advances.
    The Death of Innocence-This 2011 murder case involved
    4 year old Marcie Willis, and her evil stepmother 25 year old Cheryl, from the
    small bedroom community of The Plains, Ohio.
    The Girl Not Forgotten-This cold case took 26 years
    to solve, but brought justice for 13-year-old Holly Buford, and put serial
    rapist, 40-year-old Stanley Snead, behind bars.
    The Possession-When 29-year-old Valerie Harris severs
    the penis of her sexually abusive father, it makes national news in 2007.
    Home Town Hero-When deaf students are murdered in the
    prestigious Rose Brick College of the Deaf in 2008, everyone is shocked when
    discovering the killer is one of their own.
    The Spell Caster Murders-When 42 year old Fortune
    Teller Sally Vu and her 21-year-old daughter Veronica are discovered murdered
    and physically desecrated, in 2001, evidence points to revenge and a spell gone
    wrong.
    All For the Family-In 2003, as a way to erase her
    22-year-old husbands criminal past, 19 year old Molly Abbott devises a ghoulish
    and desperate strategy.
    Thicker Than Water?-When 52 year old Kim Michaels is
    found dismembered inside her burned out home in 1996, officers find the crime
    more confusing than a jig saw puzzle.
    Mail Order Murder-The last thing the beautiful
    Russian mail order bride Anna dreamed of in 2001, was being murdered by her
    controlling and older American husband.
    Where’s Christopher?-When four year old Christopher
    Ellis goes missing in 1991, numerous excuses and an odd odor emanating from the
    backyard raise eyebrows.

    Buy This Book

    Black Rose Writing: http://www.blackrosewriting.com/other/twisted-love
    Author Bio
    I have been a long-time
    resident of southeastern Ohio, and worked in the blue-collar industry most of
    my life. Besides having several novels under my belt, I canvas paint.
    When not busy with
    hobbies or working outside the home, I spend time with relatives, my dogs
    Jasmine and Scooter, and volunteer my time within the community. I am a member
    of the International Women’s Writing Guild, Savvy Authors, Coffee Time Romance,
    Paranormal Romance Guild, True Romance Studios, National Writers Association,
    the Hocking Hill’s Arts and Craftsmen Association, The Hocking County
    Historical Society and Museum, and the Hocking Hills Regional Welcome Center. I
    believe in family values and following your dreams. My books along with my
    original canvas paintings, can be found at:
    Author Social Media
  • RLF Gems

    RLF Gem Award: Top Bloggers 2014 Romance Lives Forever #RLFblog @LSB_lsbooks

    Romance Lives Forever
    Top Blogger Award 
    Last month, Romance Lives Forever had 30 posts in a 31 day month.
    Each month, the RLF Gems post ranks in the top ten, but is not counted, in order
    to focus on guests.
    The Top Blogger for December was Liquid Silver Books. In
    addition, they are the top bloggers for the year. Their stats were up to three
    times higher than any other guest on the blog in its history. They win a year of
    free cover advertising on the blog. The top blogger for each month wins a month of free advertising. This month’s winner would be Liquid Silver Books as well, but since they garnered the top spot for the year, I am extending the free month to Diane Saxon, who was in second place. Congratulations to all of you!

    Top Five Bloggers for the Month

    Judged by page views, the top bloggers are:
    1. Liquid Silver Books
    2. Diane Saxon
    3. Andrea
      Downing
    4. JoAnne Myers
    5. NJ Walters
     Honorable mention: Diana Cosby, Berengaria Brown

    Top Twelve Bloggers for the Year

    As with the bloggers of the month, these twelve bloggers and
    groups are listed in order of their page views.
    1. Liquid
      Silver Books – Publisher Week / December
    2. MFRW
      Founding Day (Marketing for Romance Writers) / October
    3. Boroughs
      Publishing – Publisher Week / September
    4. Anaiah Press
      – Publisher Week / June
    5. Daisy Banks
      / February
    6. Marilyn
      Baron / August
    7. Changeling
      Press – Publisher Week / April
    8. Kayelle Allen – Salute to
      Veteran Authors / November
    9. E Ayers /
      July
    10. Vicki Batman
      / March
    11. JD Faver /
      January
    12. Kayelle Allen – Report from
      Outlantacon / May
    Romance Lives Forever features authors and new books. It has
    a blogger’s FAQ page with a downloadable guide and optional interviews. Readers
    can follow via Google+, Networked Blogs, Linky Followers, email, an RSS feed, and
    there’s a blog button readers and authors can grab. Authors can share previous books.
    The blog uses author or publisher names as tags on posts, and author Twitter handles
    in the titles. The site is broadcast over Triberr with a potential reach of over
    1.2M readers via its Twitter-linked network. Twitter mentions are also gathered
    in several Paper.li ezines, giving the author additional opportunities for promotion.
    The Romance Lives
    Forever Paper.li ezine
    features guest authors on its front page every day.

    Share your book cover on Romance Lives Forever

    Limited spots to share book covers are available. Cost is $3
    per month, with discounts for covers posted for one quarter and up to one year.
    Covers can be changed monthly.

    Sign Up for a Future Post

    Guest calendar http://is.gd/rlfdates
    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:
    Anita Philmar, Brita Addams, Christine Ashworth, Christy Effinger, Heather
    Hiestand, Jennifer Hayward, Jennifer Young, Kate Moore, LA Sartor, Lauren
    Linwood, Leslie Lynch, MJ Schiller, Naughty Literati, Rebecca Cohen
  • Contemporary

    Murder Most Foul: JoAnne Myers @scooterismine #RLFblog #thriller

    Murder Most Foul 

    Hello Kayelle, and thank you for having me back.

    Murder Most Foul – a detective/mystery

    When two dismembered torsos wash up on the banks of the local
    river in the small industrial town of Pleasant Valley, residents are horrified.
    Between contradicting statements, police ineptitude, lust, lies, manipulation, incest,
    the motorcycle gang The Devil’s Disciples, crooked cops, and a botched crime scene,
    everyone becomes a suspect.
    The young beautiful Jackie Reeves, a registered nurse, believes
    the killer is a man from her past. She contacts the dangerously handsome FBI Agent
    Walker Harmon. An arrest is made, but Harmon and Jackie believe an innocent man
    is being railroaded by local cops. How far will these lover’s go to solve this heinous
    crime before anymore killings. Determined to find the truth, Agent Harmon and Jackie
    are forced to run a gauntlet of deep trouble and turmoil, which marks them for death.

    Reviews for Murder Most Foul

    5 ***** BTS Magazine-December 2013 Issue 17- Reviewer Marie Haney
    Review: The author recreates the scenes with dramatic
    fashion, adding characters that are so realistic; it feels like you’re living the
    moment right along with them. She is a wonderful storyteller, paying attention to
    every intricate detail and leaving you hanging onto every word. If you’re a fan
    of crime thrillers, this book will definitely not disappoint!
    Goodreads author James gives “Murder Most Foul” 5*****
    on March 2013
    Review: What can I say about this book? I absolutely loved it.
    It is one of those books that when you start it is very hard to put down. Everything
    is very descriptive and exciting it will always keep your interest peaked for more.
    Maybe the only way it could be better for me is reading it aloud to others around
    a campfire. It is a wonderfull read. Well done JoAnne Myers, well done.
    Goodreads author Emily Capeles gives “Murder Most Foul”
    4 **** on June 2013

    Buy This Book

    Melange Books www.melange-books.com/authors/joannemyers/MMF.html
    Barnes and Noble Paperback: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/murder-most-foul-joanne-myers/1102906264?ean=9781612357201

    Other Available Books

    JoAnn Myers
    Murder Most Foul-a detective/mystery
    Wicked Intentions- a paranormal anthology
    Loves, Myths, and Monsters- a fantasy anthology
    The Crime of the Century- a biography true crime
    Poems About Life, Love, and Everything in Between
    Author Bio
    I have been a long-time resident
    of southeastern Ohio, and worked in the blue-collar industry most of my life. Besides
    having several novels under my belt, I canvas paint.
    When not busy with hobbies
    or working outside the home, I spend time with relatives, my dogs Jasmine and Scooter,
    and volunteer my time within the community. I am a member of the International Women’s
    Writing Guild, Savvy Authors, Coffee Time Romance, Paranormal Romance Guild, True
    Romance Studios, National Writers Association, the Hocking Hill’s Arts and Craftsmen
    Association, The Hocking County Historical Society and Museum, and the Hocking Hills
    Regional Welcome Center. I believe in family values and following your dreams.
    Author Social Media
    JoAnne Myers’ WordPress Blog:
    Jo Anne’s Postings: https://joannemyers.wordpress.com/
  • Suspense

    JoAnne Myers, Crime and Mystery Writer @scooterismine #RLFblog #mystery

    Flagitious
    Title Flagitious
    Genre crime/mystery anthology
    Author JoAnne Myers
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
    Hello, and thank you for having me back. I will be awarding two
    people who comment a PDF or paperback of their choice. The choices are: Murder Most
    Foul-a detective/mystery, Loves, Myths, and Monsters-a fantasy anthology, Wicked
    Intentions-a paranormal anthology, Flagitious- a crime/mystery anthology, The Crime
    of the Century-a biography true crime, Twisted Love:12 cases of love gone bad-a
    biography true crime anthology, and Poems About Life, Love, and Everything in Between.
    Blurbs for Flagitious, a four crime/mystery anthology
    “To Solve His Mother’s
    Murder”
    After his Air Force career was interrupted by his mother’s untimely
    murder, Steven Moore returned home. Met with a cold reception of lies, secrets,
    and threats, he is determined too find Wanda’s killer, even at the cost of his own
    life. Was Wanda a victim of the legendary Hatchet Man? Was this loving and devoted
    mother killed because of her shady past, or for her inheritance? Between finding
    the truth and falling in love, Steven stops at nothing, to solve his mother’s murder.
    “The Other Couple’s
    Child”
    Charlotte had it all. A loving and devoted husband. Supportive
    family and friends, and a house full of beautiful children. Everything was perfect
    for this Super Mom, until a medical procedure turns her life upside down, and spirals
    into a child abduction case. Time is running out. Will police arrive in time to
    save Charlotte and the other couple’s child?
    “3381 Market Street”
    Katherine Sims, a young widow working for a brokerage firm in
    a small southeastern town, is tired of the excuses concerning Charlie’s absence.
    She knows something terrible must have happened to her favorite nephew with the
    sad blue-eyes. After exposing the killer, Katherine’s life is turned upside down
    and she finds herself fighting for her life. Filled with maniacal suspects, a Satanic
    Cult, and danger around each corner, this story depicts one woman’s courage too
    avenge a child’s murder, while finding unexpected love.
    “The Tarot Card Murders”
    New Detective, and ex-navel man, twenty-six-year-old Nick Difozzio,
    returns to his small county determined too abolish crime. Not until death knocked
    on his door, did he know the face of evil. Will the decorated veteran destroy the
    Lycanthropes, or will he succumb to their murderess desires and become one of them?
    He took an oath too protect, honor, and uphold the law, but can he defy the lust,
    riches, and power offered, or are the ‘dark forces’ stronger than his will?

    Buy This Book

    Author Bio

    I have been a long-time resident of southeastern Ohio, and worked in the blue-collar industry most of my life. Besides having several novels under my belt, I canvas paint. When not busy with hobbies or working outside the home, I spend time with relatives, my dogs Jasmine and Scooter, and volunteer my time within the community. I am a member of the International Women’s
    Writing Guild, Savvy Authors, Coffee Time Romance, Paranormal Romance Guild, True Romance Studios, National Writers Association, the Hocking Hill’s Arts and Craftsmen
    Association, The Hocking County Historical Society and Museum, and the Hocking Hills Regional Welcome Center. I believe in family values and following your dreams. My books along with my original canvas paintings, can be found at:

    Other Available Books

    Murder Most Foul-a detective/mystery
    Wicked Intentions- a paranormal anthology
    Loves, Myths, and Monsters- a fantasy anthology
    The Crime of the Century- a biography true crime
    Poems About Life, Love, and Everything in Between

    Author Social Media

     

  • Contemporary

    Interview: Author and Artist JoAnn Myers @scooterismine #RLFblog #painting #artist

    Today’s author (and artist) guest is Mystery and Suspense
    writer JoAnn Myers.
    Tell us a little about yourself.
    I have been a long-time resident of southeastern Ohio, and worked
    in the blue-collar industry most of my life. Besides having several novels under
    my belt, I canvas paint.
    When not busy with hobbies or working outside the home, I spend
    time with relatives, my dog Jasmine, and volunteer my time within the community.
    I am a member of the International Women’s Writing Guild, Savvy Authors, Coffee
    Time Romance, Paranormal Romance Guild, True Romance Studios, National Writers Association,
    the Hocking Hill’s Arts and Craftsmen Association, The Hocking County Historical
    Society and Museum, and the Hocking Hills Regional Welcome Center. I believe in
    family values and following your dreams. My original canvas paintings, can be found
    at: booksandpaintingsbyjoanne.com
    What genres do you write?
    I write fantasy, paranormal, true crime, mystery and poetry.
    What is your next book about?
    These are stories about handsome, courageous and determined men
    who don’t let anything or anyone get in their way of catching the bad guy.
    Are any of the characters in your books like you?
    Yes, and I also fuse my friends, relatives and co-workers into
    my characters.
    What type of paint do you use, and what do you paint?
    I currently use oils and acrylics. I paint a lot of lighthouses,
    sunsets, sunrises, beach scenes, woods. I like bright colors, and I like the way
    oils blend together.
    What is the hardest part of painting?
    Determining what size canvas to use, and picking out the frame.
    Sorting through all the paint colors and brushes you will be using is time consuming.
    Painting leaves you with a beautiful picture to hang on your wall, but it is a lot
    of work.
    What is the newest project(s) you are working on?
    My crime/mystery anthology “Flagitious” due out later
    this month by Melange Books. More canvas artwork to add to my growing collection.
    I get a lot of inspiration for paintings from calendar pictures.
    What do you do when you’re not writing and painting?
    I have a day job at a nursing home. I take mini vacations, I
    watch television. I enjoy true crime shows, Judge Mathis, Turner Classic Movie Channel,
    Syfy station, the Western channel, I run my website Books and Paintings by JoAnne
    and promote, promote, promote.
    Is there anything you will never paint or write about?
    Erotica. It is too naughty.
    Is there anything you would tell aspiring artists?
    Never give up. If you truly enjoy something, you must stay with
    it.
    If you could be any paranormal creature what would you be?
    A jumper, so I could jump in and out of everywhere.
    If zombies attacked what kind of supplies
    would you want?
    Zombie killing ray guns.

    Other Available Books

    Murder Most Foul-a detective/mystery
    Wicked Intentions- a paranormal anthology
    Loves, Myths, and Monsters- a fantasy anthology
    The Crime of the Century- a biography true crime
    Poems About Life, Love, and Everything in Between

    Upcoming Books

    Flagitious-a crime/mystery anthology
    Author Bio
    I have been a long-time resident
    of southeastern Ohio, and worked in the blue-collar

    industry most of my life. Besides
    having several novels under my belt, I canvas paint.

    When not busy with hobbies
    or working outside the home, I spend time with relatives, my dogs Jasmine and Scooter,
    and volunteer my time within the community. I am a member of the International Women’s
    Writing Guild, Savvy Authors, Coffee Time Romance, Paranormal Romance Guild, True
    Romance Studios, National Writers Association, the Hocking Hill’s Arts and Craftsmen
    Association, The Hocking County Historical Society and Museum, and the Hocking Hills
    Regional Welcome Center. I believe in family values and following your dreams. My
    books along with my original canvas paintings, can be found at:
    Author Social Media

    Facebook http:// facebook.com/joanne.myers.927

  • Contemporary

    Writing True Crime by JoAnne Myers @scooterismine #RLFblog #truecrime

    Twisted Love 
    First you must pick an interesting crime. I specialize in homicides in my home state of Ohio. Routinely reading newspapers will help the writer find murder cases. Find a homicide that has numerous good elements that will hold one’s interest.
    Next you must start the investigation of your chosen crime. To find my information, I read newspaper reports of the homicide. I searched court documents for witness reports, and courtroom testimony. I interviewed witnesses. Persons that either were present when the crime occurred, or had after the fact information. Try to locate the victim’s family members, and see if they want their side of the story told. If the case goes to trial, the Defense’s job is to discredit the victim. To portray the deceased as the “bad guy.” This type of mud slinging does not sit well with loved ones of the victim. Give them a chance to speak for the deceased. Anyone that was involved with the case, will have something of interest to report. Don’t forget to locate the reports of the arresting officers and the homicide detectives. Try to locate the coroners report, any eyewitness, or person’s who reported hearing an altercation or gunshots.
    Keep abreast of updates, and read everything that was written about the case. Build a relationship with the law enforcement officials who are involved in the case. I personally live in a very small town, where most person’s know one another, and many have relatives or close friends that are involved with law enforcement. Attend the trial and speak to everyone you can about the criminal, the victim and prosecution and defense witness.
    Last but not least, sit down and write. Now it is time to tell the story of the crime. Hopefully you will find most of the information you need in your copious notes–if not go back and get the answers you need. Never throw away any notes or information concerning the case. Not even after the trial is over with, and the story is written. Most convicted felons apply for numerous appeals, which take years to dissolve. Some cases never seem to end; The Crime of the Century was such a case. When the accused was found guilty and sent to prison, he and his attorneys, who always believed him innocent, continued fighting for his freedom. That blessed event came after the convicted spent five years on death row. He was cleared with DNA, but it still took nearly thirty years to find the true killers. If you want your true crime novel to be believable, you can’t fudge the facts.
    Blurbs for “Twisted Love” 12 cases of love gone bad
    It’s a chilling reality that homicide investigators know all too well: the last face most murder victims see is not that of a stranger, but of someone familiar.
    The End of Autumn-To keep from paying child support for his three children, Rodney Williams, plots with his parents to kidnap his estranged wife, 25-year old Autumn, in broad daylight. This 2011 crime shocked the small community of Logan, Ohio.
    Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing-In 2011, 53 year old Russell Strothers, and his teenage accomplice find their victims through Craigslist and strike with calculating and deadly force.
    A Senseless Killing-This 2010 case uncovers how a 40 year old likable barmaid was lured to her death after she rejects her young admirers sexual advances.
    The Death of Innocence-This 2011 murder case involved 4 year old Marcie Willis, and her evil stepmother 25 year old Cheryl, from the small bedroom community of The Plains, Ohio.
    The Girl Not Forgotten-This cold case took 26 years to solve, but brought justice for 13-year-old Holly Buford, and put serial rapist, 40-year-old Stanley Snead, behind bars.
    The Possession-When 29-year-old Valerie Harris severs the penis of her sexually abusive father, it makes national news in 2007.
    Home Town Hero-When deaf students are murdered in the prestigious Rose Brick College of the Deaf in 2008, everyone is shocked when discovering the killer is one of their own.
    The Spell Caster Murders-When 42 year old Fortune Teller Sally Vu and her 21-year-old daughter Veronica are discovered murdered and physically desecrated, in 2001, evidence points to revenge and a spell gone wrong.
    All For the Family-In 2003, as a way to erase her 22-year-old husbands criminal past, 19 year old Molly Abbott devises a ghoulish and desperate strategy.
    Thicker Than Water?-When 52 year old Kim Michaels is found dismembered inside her burned out home in 1996, officers find the crime more confusing than a jig saw puzzle.
    Mail Order Murder-The last thing the beautiful Russian mail order bride Anna dreamed of in 2001, was being murdered by her controlling and older American husband.
    Where’s Christopher?-When four year old Christopher Ellis goes missing, numerous excuses and an odd odor emanating from the backyard in 1991, raises eyebrows.

    Buy This Book

    Black Rose Writing: http://www.blackrosewriting.com/other/twisted-love

    Other Available Books

    Murder Most Foul-a detective/mystery
    Wicked Intentions- a paranormal anthology
    Loves, Myths, and Monsters- a fantasy anthology
    The Crime of the Century- a biography true crime
    Poems About Life, Love, and Everything in Between

    Upcoming Books

    Flagitious-a crime/mystery anthology
    Author Bio
    I have been a long-time resident of southeastern Ohio, and worked in the blue-collar industry most of my life. Besides having several novels under my belt, I canvas paint.
    When not busy with hobbies or working outside the home, I spend time with relatives, my dogs Jasmine and Scooter, and volunteer my time within the community. I am a member of the International Women’s Writing Guild, Savvy Authors, Coffee Time Romance, Paranormal Romance Guild, True Romance Studios, National Writers Association, the Hocking Hill’s Arts and Craftsmen Association, The Hocking County Historical Society and Museum, and the Hocking Hills Regional Welcome Center. I believe in family values and following your dreams. My books along with my original canvas paintings, can be found at:
    Author Social Media