• RLF Gems

    #Romance Lives Forever on #RLFblog @pmillhouse @njwalters

    #Romance Lives Forever on #RLFblog @pmillhouse @njwaltersBe sure to read What is RLF? Romance Lives Forever in 2018 and discover great new opportunities for authors and readers.

    The RLF Gems announcement last month was in the top ten. You are why I do this!

    Top Blogger for this month is Paul Millhouse. She wins a month of free advertising on the blog. Top chatter was Collette Cameron. Top Blogger of 2017 was Vicki Batman, who won a year of free advertising for 2018.

    Top Blogger Paula Millhouse

    The top bloggers are judged by page visits. Congratulations!
    Paula Millhouse, Miguelina Perez, Katy Eeten, Marlow Kelly, D Anne Paris, Freebook Friday

    Honorable Mention: Jana Richards

    Top Chatters for the Month

    #Romance Lives Forever on #RLFblog @pmillhouse @njwaltersThe person who gets the most comments in a month is not always the person who gets the most page views. For that reason, I instituted the Top Chatter Award. This award is for the bloggers who receive the most comments.
    This month’s winners are:

    Paula Millhouse, NJ Walters

    Who among us doesn’t have a veteran in the family?
    Please support our veterans and their families personally
    and in your communications with Congress.

    Authors of #FreeBookFriday

    #Romance Lives Forever on #RLFblog @pmillhouse @njwaltersAdriana Kraft, Bonnie Edwards, Cecilia Tan, Claire Gem, Edward Hoornaert, Effrosyni Moschoudi, Jill James, Kathy Kulig, Kayelle Allen, Laura Hayley-McNeil, Lisa Logan, Lynnette Sofras, Mary Schiller, Mary Winter, MJ Schiller, PE Kavanagh, Robin Michaela, Sylvia Hubbard, Tina Newcomb, Victoria Pinder

    Join us each week for #FreeBookFriday

    Readers – bookmark the blog and come back every day for good books. On Fridays, every book we offer is free. Look for the #FreeBookFriday hashtag on Twitter and Facebook.

    Authors, do you offer subscribers a free book for signing up to your newsletter? Do you have a permafree book or a book on KindleUnlimited? Here’s your chance to reach new readers in 2018. Romance Lives Forever now offers a free book section. #FreeBookFriday will offer 5 books each week all year long. Each week, 4 spots will be free.

    How do you take part? It’s easy. All you need to send is the cover, a blurb, and a link to get your book. When you sign up, your confirmation form will have a link to add your book info.

    When someone clicks the link you provide, they’ll be taken directly to your site. You’ll have the double opt in that newsletter services require. No worrying about adding a list downloaded from another place. You’ll get subscribers directly. Easy peasy.

    There’s a 5th paid spot for $5. It comes with a week-long cover ad spot on the front page (upper right corner). Your free book will also get a pinned spot on the RLF Facebook page, and a cover spot on the RLF #FreeBookFriday Pinterest board.

    Click here and pick your date. http://bit.ly/rlf-free

    Be a Guest Author

    Romance Lives Forever uses Signup Genius to schedule guests. The system also reminds authors of their visit. One post is available each day. Once you choose a date, no one else will be able to take it. You can sign up for more than one visit; however, each visit must be in a different month.

    Reserve a date between April – June 2018
    http://bit.ly/rlf2Q2018

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    My thanks to all who took part this month. You made Romance Lives Forever a great place to discover new books and authors. Other guests during the month are (in alpha order by first name):

    Anna Durbin, Barbara White Daille, Beverley Oakley, D Anne Paris, Diane Benefiel, Edward Hoornaert, Elley Arden, Kathleen Rowland, Katie Kenyhercz, Kristina Knight, L Simpson, Mary Martinez, Melinda Dozier, Nardia Sheriff, NJ Walters, Pandora Spocks, Valerie Ullmer

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  • Do It Write,  Mystery

    Do It Write: Where Miguelina Perez writes @mperezauthor #RLFblog #Romance #Mystery

    Miguelina Perez, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Before we talk about your office, please tell us about your latest book.

    Angel’s Lust by Miguelina Perez

    Genre: Romance Mystery
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG
    Lady Jane Bartholomew and Miss Margaret Renard are back and this time they are out to catch a murderer targeting young maidens for sacrifices.
    Believing that having come close to getting themselves killed in their last investigation, Sir Hugh, now engaged to Lady Jane Bartholomew and Mr Latham, solicitor to Miss Margaret Renard, are distressed to learn the young ladies are once again up to their old tricks.
    Believing they can solve the murders the young ladies may well fall prey and become sacrificial lambs, unless Sir Hugh and Mr Latham protect them while trying not to fall victims
    How long have you been writing?
    I’ve been writing for over 15 years.
    What was your first published book?
    An anthology of poems, essays, short stories called Pieces of Me.
    Tell us about your writing space or home office.
    Unfortunately, as of today I am writing in my bedroom. My sister moved in with me so space is tight. We hope to buy a house in September and I am so looking forward to having a room for craft and writing.
    Anything special about your space?
    When I get the space, I want lots and lots of bookcases. I have two right now and they are packed. So, I want more, because I love books especially those focused on the writing craft.
    What do you love most about that area?
    The peace to write and being surrounded by the creation of other authors.
    What would like to change about your home office?
    Nothing right now. But when I am ready I want to design it to look like an old English library.
    If money was no object, what would your home office look like?
    Definitely like an old English library. Wooden bookcases all around with an elegant desk and chair. Oh my, I can go on and on.
    What office equipment do you use most, other than your computer?
    Printer…Would love to get a real nice one that can print my book in its entirety.
    What do you think is a must have for an efficient office?
    Sound proof and cozy. Romantically decorated.
    Are you a writing mom/dad?
    I am the mother of a bratty fur-baby.
    How do you juggle writing and family?
    I will tell you it is not easy juggling work, dog, sister and nephew and writing. Often, I find myself without writing for days, but I then remind myself the book has got to get written. I am hoping that when we get the house I can have the special place for my writing.
    What’s the last book about writing that you read?
    Regency Slang Revealed.
    What book or books about writing do you recommend for new authors?
    The Artist’s Way
    What do you like to read for relaxation?
    Romance mysteries
    Do you have an author newsletter?
    Unfortunately, I don’t. But it is one of the things I would like to do.

    Miguelina Perez Social Media

    Ms. Miguelina Perez is a writer, and jewelry artist. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of the District of Columbia. As a jewelry artist one of her lariats was showcased in the San Antonio Express-News. She has won several awards including a critical Writing award for an essay on the gender roles of Mark Twain’s Huckleberry Finn and Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women.
    It was during her high school years at the school’s library that she first encountered her first romance mystery writer – Ms. Victoria Holt and then Ms. Phyllis J. Whitney. Her love of romance novels stems from those discoveries, especially the Romance mystery genre.
    Several of her poems have been published in anthologies, and she was named “Poet of Year in 1995”. She finished her first book, The Vicar’s Deadly Sin – a Regency romance mystery, the first of a seven-part serial based on the Seven Deadly Sins.
    Currently, she is editing the sequel to the Vicar’s Deadly Sin, Angel’s Lust. She has begun work on a new contemporary romance thriller called A Hero of Her Own.
    Ms. Perez is a member of the Romance Writers of America and the Washington Romance Writers.
    Blog http://theregencyinkwell.wordpress.com
    Twitter https://twitter.com/mperezauthor
    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/miguelina.perezauthor
    Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/mperezpal1115/miguelina-perez-author-my-books/
    Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/Miguelina-Perez/e/B00BJP7KB2/

     

  • Is It True,  Regency

    Is It True: The Vicar’s Deadly Sin by Miguelina Perez #RLFblog

    Is It True: The Vicar's Deadly Sin by Miguelina Perez #RLFblogPlay Is It True with today’s guest Miguelina Perez, author of The Vicar’s Deadly Sin, a Regency Romance. This is a game in which authors answer yes and no questions. They can elaborate on answers as much as they choose.

    First, tell us about your book.

    The Vicar’s Deadly Sin is a romance mystery. Two young friends fancy themselves detectives in 1815 when young ladies should be learning to needle point and cook.
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): G
    Genre: Romance mystery
    Now, tell us Yes or No for each answer below. Feel free to explain any (or none) of your answers.

    Is it true:

    this is your first book?
    Yes
    this book is part of a series?
    Yes
    you lost sleep while writing this book?
    No
    you did research for this book?
    Yes, a lot of research.
    some characters in this book are not human? (pets for example) No.
    this book has more than one genre?
    Yes. Not only Romance but Historical.
    you speak more than one language?
    Yes, I do. Spanish and English
    you grew up where you live now?
    No, I grew in Brooklyn, New York.
    you love to read?
    I am afraid I do. Reason for fear, with writing I have very little time to read.
    you are never late?
    That is true. I think being late unless not of your own doing is rude.
    you love pizza?
    I do. New York style pizza. Mamma Lucia’s is either the closest or the better pizza.
    you love sushi?
    No. The first time I tried I got food poisoning.
    you have a pet?
    Yes. Her name is Molly. She is a rescue.

    Miguelina Perez Social Media

    Ms. Miguelina Perez is a writer, and jewelry artist. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of the District of Columbia. As a jewelry artist one of her lariats was showcased in the San Antonio Express-News. She has won several awards including a critical Writing award for an essay on the gender roles of Mark Twain’s Huckleberry Finn and Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women.
    Several of her poems have been published in anthologies, and she was named “Poet of Year in 1995”. She finished her first book, The Vicar’s Deadly Sin – a Regency romance mystery, the first of a seven-part serial based on the Seven Deadly Sins.
    Currently, she is editing the sequel to the Vicar’s Deadly Sin, “Angel’s Lust.” She has begun work on a new contemporary romance thriller called “A Hero of Her Own.”
    Website http://miguelinaperezauthor.com
    Twitter https://twitter.com/MPerezAuthor
    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/miguelina.perezauthor
    Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/miguelinaperezauthor/pins/
    Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/Miguelina-Perez/e/B00BJP7KB2/