• Fiction Furbaby,  Paranormal

    Fiction Furbaby: Meet Captain from Bishop Takes Knight by McKenna Dean @McKennaDeanFic @RobsRescues #RLFblog #Pets

    Fiction Furbaby: Meet Captain from Bishop Takes Knight by McKenna Dean @McKennaDeanFic @RobsRescues #RLFblog #PetsMcKenna Dean, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! We support all furbabies, real life or fictional. We want to know all about your Fiction Furbaby, but first, please tell us about your book.

    Bishop Takes Knight by McKenna Dean

    Genre Paranormal Romance

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings) PG 13

    New York, 1955. Former socialite Henrietta (“Rhett”) Bishop, destitute after her father gambles away the family fortune, takes a job at Redclaw Security. But Redclaw is no ordinary operation. Part detective firm and part enforcement agency, Redclaw regulates matters involving the growing population of shifters who have emerged since the onset of the nuclear age.

    Peter Knight is a nuclear scientist shattered by the death of his wife. Blacklisted by the government and scientific organizations, he drowns his sorrows while searching for the people behind his wife’s murder.

    When Rhett is assigned to recruit Knight, their meeting is more than either bargained for–a rival organization will do anything to secure Knight for themselves. Following a lead to locate a missing cache of alien technology stolen from Redclaw, Rhett is thrown back into her previous glittering life with Knight as her pretend boyfriend. But when someone from the past turns up to start a bidding war on the artifacts, Bishop and Knight wind up in a fight for their very lives.

    Meet Captain from Bishop Takes Knight

    Full name Captain

    Nickname The Little Dog

    Gender male (neutered)

    Species Dog

    Physical description black and white Jack Russell Terrier

    Relationship to main character She cautiously adopted him, is keeping his secret

    Relationship to the villain/antagonist What a cute little—EEEEE!!!

    Where this furbaby came from No one knows!

    What inspired you to create this character?

    I inherited this little dog from my mom when she went into assisted living. Jack Russell terriers have a reputation for being fierce, but Captain meshed into my household seamlessly, getting along great with my big dog, the cats, and various livestock.

    I thought perhaps he wasn’t really a JRT until the first time he encountered a skunk. It was like a switch flipped and he went into killer mode! The dichotomy between cute, fuzzy terrier and vicious killer amused me, and I thought it would be fun to introduce him into my paranormal series, Redclaw Origins.

    What does the main character think about this furbaby?

    Rhett encounters Captain in Bishop Takes Knight when her life is in danger. She acts out of kindness to release Captain from his cage so he has a chance at surviving, but that act in turn saves her life when Captain comes to her defense. Instead of reporting the unusual nature of the dog to her boss, which would result in his being caged again, she decides to take him home with her.

    What does the villain/antagonist think about this furbaby?

    He’s just a little mutt. What harm can he do?

    How do other characters react to or interact with this furbaby?

    With caution!

    What does this furbaby eat?

    ANYTHING HE WANTS.

    Please share an interesting fact or tidbit about this furbaby.

    Captain is a rescue dog. He lived with my mother until she could no longer take care of him, and then came to live with me. According to his records, he should be at least 13 years old, but we can’t believe that. He leaps on the bed, runs like a racehorse, and puts the 90 pound German shepherd in his place.

    Describe a humorous incident involving the animal character.

    Only Rhett Bishop and Peter Knight know Captain’s secret–but a spoken word–much like Shazam!–triggers the secret power. So there is a lot of effort that goes into keeping Captain’s abilities under wraps and preventing someone from inadvertently releasing them.

    About Captain

    Fiction Furbaby: Meet Captain from Bishop Takes Knight by McKenna Dean @McKennaDeanFic @RobsRescues #RLFblog #PetsThis post is called Fiction Furbaby, but perhaps your own pet does not have fur. If you have a pet that has fins, wings, scales, or other features, please tell us about them here.

    I have LOTS of pets. Two dogs, five cats, horses, goats…

    Which, if any of the pets in your writing are modeled after your own pets? In what way?

    I write about shifters, so observing animals helps add realism to my writing. I also love giving my animals cameo appearances in my stories, such as the shy, stray dog Ghost, in Ghost of a Chance.

    Captain is definitely modeled after my own little guy, down to the way he dances on his hind legs in excitement, yodels instead of barks, and insists on sleeping by my head on my pillows instead of on the expensive dog bed I bought for him.

    What do your pets do when you are writing?

    Captain is usually curled by my side. The young, big dog is either asleep at my feet or harassing the cats.

    What’s the most unusual pet you ever had?

    I used to keep a wide assortment of rodents–many from other countries, such as chinchillas and degus. I’ve also had an iguana, and I used to raise rabbits.

    Where did you find your pet?

    Captain came from the shelter, where he’d been for almost a year. I couldn’t believe no one wanted him! He’s a wonderful little dog.

    What do you feed your pet?

    Royal Canin makes breed specific foods, so I feed the Jack Russell diet. I want Captain to stay as healthy as possible for as long as possible, so that means not giving in to his demands for table food, making sure he’s at a good weight, and keeping his teeth clean.

    Describe a toy or favorite item your pet loves.

    Captain goes bonkers for sticks. I have several videos of him yodeling until I give him his stick, whereupon he runs off with it. Forget about cleaning up the yard when he’s with you! He’ll bring back every stick you throw away.

    Where to buy Bishop Takes Knight

    Publisher Redclaw Publishing
    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07W79BTDS
    Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/bishop-takes-knight-mckenna-dean/
    iBooks https://books.apple.com/us/book/id1479306905
    Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/bishop-takes-knight

    McKenna Dean Social Media

    McKenna Dean has been an actress, a vet tech, a singer, a teacher, a biologist, and a dog trainer. She’s worked in a genetics lab, at the stockyard, behind the scenes as a props manager, and at a pizza parlor slinging dough. Finally she realized all these jobs were just a preparation for what she really wanted to be a writer.
    She lives on a small farm in North Carolina with her family, as well as the assorted dogs, cats, and various livestock.
    She likes putting her characters in hot water to see how strong they are. Like tea bags, only sexier.
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    Shout out to Rob’s Rescues – founded by a 9-year-old animal activist

    Rob’s Rescues is a non-profit organization in Georgia helping people in need care for and feed their pets. It was founded in 2014 by a then nine-year-old boy. Rob’s Rescues is dedicated to collecting pet food for people in need to reduce shelter surrenders, and to advocating for the adoption of shelter pets. Rob writes monthly articles advocating for shelter animals in the Around About Local Media magazine publications. His column was first published in 2014. He also has pet food collection sites for people in need in the community and interviews amazing people. His interviews appear online once they are published in his column.
    Rob volunteers for Pet Buddies Food Pantry, the Cherokee County Animal Shelter and Cobb County Animal Control and collects pet food for these organizations and the communities they serve. He also wants to bring attention to smaller, rural shelters. Mostly he wants to get kids to be Rob’s Rangers to teach kids that they can help shelter animals. Rob has also talked to kids in a classroom setting.
    Rob’s Rescues is a Non-Profit Corporation and all donations are tax deductible.
    Website http://www.robsrescues.com/
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  • Book Release,  Paranormal

    The Panther’s Lost Princess by McKenna Dean @McKennaDeanFic #RLFblog #PNR

    The Panther's Lost Princess by McKenna Dean @McKennaDeanFic #RLFblog #PNRMcKenna Dean, 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 Panther’s Lost Princess by McKenna Dean

    Genre Paranormal Romance
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
    Ellie West has always known there was more to her story than being abandoned at birth. A child of the foster-care system, she didn’t get many breaks, but the one thing she can do is sing. It’s her only ticket out of poverty and obscurity. Nothing else matters, not even the nagging sense that she’s different. She’s headed for great things. She only needs a chance.
    Jack Ferris couldn’t agree more. His firm, the elite paranormal agency Redclaw Security, has been hired to find a missing princess and return her to her family. Discovering that Ellie, a waitress in a hole-in-the-wall diner, is both the princess and his fated mate is like being hit with a sledgehammer. Ellie West can’t be his mate. She’s the mission.
    The sooner Jack completes this job, the better, only Ellie has no intention of throwing her dreams away for a kingdom she’s never known. With hired assassins on their trail, Ellie might not have a choice. They must do whatever it takes to stay alive.
    What is your go-to meal when you dine out?
    I hate to admit it, but I’m a cheeseburger and fries kind of gal. You know what I mean—where you sit down in that little diner at a table with the red-and-white check tablecloth—and they bring you a monstrous burger on a plate with a heaping of crinkle-cut fries on the side. An ice-cold Coke fizzes in a glass in front of you as the smell of grilled meat wafts to your nostrils. As you take your first bite of that sumptuous burger, Sam Cook’s Stand By Me begins to play on jukebox in the corner. Oh yeah.
    Who is your “book boyfriend” (that hottie you read about and drool over)?
    When I was a teenager, I discovered the Lord Peter Wimsey novels. While ostensibly mysteries and not romances, the relationship between mystery writer Harriet Vane and Lord Peter is one of the healthiest romances I’ve ever read—teaching me early on what is possible when the man you love views you as a life partner and ally. It deeply influenced my notions of what I wanted in a relationship myself (someone educated, witty, and highly intelligent) as well as the kinds of relationships I want to depict in my own stories: where the man you love brings out the best in you and respect is the cornerstone of the relationship.
    There’s a scene in one of the books where Harriet is determined to use herself as bait to flush out a poison pen in a small community. Lord Peter doesn’t forbid her from doing it, or tell her it’s a stupid idea, even though he fears for her safety. He teaches her how defend herself from an attack. That’s my hero.
    What’s your favorite hashtag to watch on Twitter?
    I have really come to enjoy Sunday evenings and #RWChat. I’ve met some amazing writers there, as well as learned some cool things about writing, marketing, and publishing. It’s great discovering that so many people out there have dealt with the same things you’re going through—and sometimes have cool solutions and recommendations.
    Describe the perfect vacation.
    I’d love nothing more than to rent a cabin in the mountains in late winter or early spring. I’d get up early in the morning and take the dogs hiking with a picnic lunch, and come back in the afternoons to get some uninterrupted writing in. After another dog walk, we’d pile up on the couch in front of a crackling fire in the hearth, and read books until I fell asleep.
    If the hero of your latest book called you on the phone, what would be a perfect ringtone for him?
    Oh, that’s easy—I didn’t even have to think about it! Bad to the Bone by George Thorogood.

    Where to buy The Panther’s Lost Princess

    Publisher Redclaw Publishing
    Amazon http://a.co/bNAGFy9

    McKenna Dean Social Media

    McKenna Dean has been an actress, a vet tech, a singer, a teacher, a biologist, and a dog trainer. She’s worked in a genetics lab, at the stockyard, behind the scenes as a props manager, and at a pizza parlor slinging dough. Finally she realized all these jobs were just a preparation for what she really wanted to be: a writer.
    She lives on a small farm in North Carolina with her family, as well as the assorted dogs, cats, and various livestock.
    She likes putting her characters in hot water to see how strong they are. Like tea bags, only sexier.
    Website http://mckennadeanromance.com/
    Blog http://mckennadeanromance.com/blog
    Twitter https://twitter.com/McKennaDeanFic
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