• RLF Gems

    RLF Gems: Blog Stats for Jun 2013 #RLFblog

    RLF Gems 
    In June, Romance Lives Forever had 30 posts in a 30 day
    month. Here are the top posts (judging by page views). Liquid Silver Books
    would have taken the entire prize because they broke every record set on the
    blog. They filled in an entire 7 days during Publishers Week from June 2nd – 8th. However, I adjusted the settings to give them top place, and filled in
    the rest of the top five with the authors who came next in pageviews.
    1. Liquid Silver Books (Flash Fiction Day shot numbers through the roof!)
    2. Eva Caye
    3. TD Hassett
    4. Big Gay Wedding (Tour), Rosemary Lynch
    5. Rick Reed
    Honorable mention: Kara Leigh Miller
    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:
    Aria Kane, Christy
    Gissendaner, Cynnara Tregarth, John Steiner, Kristina Knight, Lila Munro, Maggi
    Andersen, MFRW AJ Williams, MFRW Kristyn Phipps, MFRW R Ann Siracusa, MFRW SC
    Dane, MFRW Stacy Juba, MFRW Tina Gayle, Stacy Juba, Susan Taylor.

  • Author Interviews,  Contemporary

    Contemporary: Divorced, Free, and Single | Interview @LynchRosemary #RLFblog

    Divorced, Free, and Single
    Rosemary Lynch, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. Let’s talk
    about your book, Divorced, Free, and Single.
    Genre: Contemporary Romance/Erotica
    Publisher: Self-Published
    Cover artist: Rosemary Lynch
    Length: 218 pages
    Heat rating: Hot
    Tagline: Romance, Sex and Tragedy ~ but not necessary in that
    order!
    Blurb: Recently divorced, and having just sold the family home,
    Jane Archer moves into her new two bed flat. She is 36, and her twin boys, Jack
    and Michael, aged 20 are at University. Now finally free of her abusive husband,
    Sam, she embarks on a new life of being, divorced, free, and single. Jane then does
    something she has never done in her entire life, she has a one-night stand with
    a man she meets at the bar of her friend’s engagement party. She has the most amazing
    night of her life, with a man that shakes her heart, and shows her what is it to
    be loved, as opposed to just having sex. Jane’s ideas about being single and just
    having fun are thrown out of the window, when her one night stand unexpectedly reappears
    in her life a week later and turns her whole world upside down. He has captured
    her heart, and she his, but life is not that simple for Jane and she fights against
    their mutual attraction, determined not to be under the control of another man again.
    Then Josh arrives to stay for the holidays, a 28-year old Australian, and a friend
    of her sons. Now she has two men in her life, and a decision to make, does she want
    to be free, and single and just have wild sex, or does she want her prince in shining
    armour to sweep her off her feet and love her forever. WARNING ~ Contains scenes
    of descriptive sex, strong language
    Buy links:
    Amazon http://www.amazon.co.uk/Divorced-Free-and-Single-ebook/dp/B00DGU7ZPO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1372407590&sr=8-1&keywords=divorced+free+and+single
    Amazon UK
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Divorced-Free-and-Single-ebook/dp/B00DGU7ZPO/ref=sr_1_10?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1372478095&sr=1-10
    What are your main characters’ names, ages, and occupations?
    Jane Archer is 36 and a PA
    Alexander Hartley-Stone ~ 40 is a Director and owner of his own
    Publishing Company
    Josh ~ 28 ~ Australian Student and her son, Michael’s best friend
    from University
    Sam Decland ~ 45 ~ Jane’s ex-husband
    Michael Decland ~ 20 ~ Jane’s son
    Jack Decland ~ 20 ~Jane’s son
    Elizabeth Hartley-Stone ~ 60 ~Alex’s mother

    Interview

    How did you get your start in the industry?
    I started writing about
    three years ago after I had an amazing dream. That was how my epic fantasy ‘Kainan’
    came about, and I have been having these dreams/images and writing ever since.
    If you could change something about your first book, what
    would it be?
    I think I would probably
    split it into two parts, as it is quite a big book!
    What do you enjoy most about writing?
    Bringing characters to
    life that would not had lived without you. As I write about them, they become so
    real, so intriguing, and I love it!
    If you could give the younger version of yourself advice what
    would it be?
    To take a steady breath
    and do not rush. Absorb as much help and advice as you can, and ask for it too.
    Some of the facebook groups I now belong to have some great people on them, and
    I have learned so much through them. In general, other authors are happy to help,
    support and offer you advice.
    What is your work ethic when it comes to writing?
    Just to enjoy it. I do
    not set a timescale, I write as it flows and I tend to have at least two stories
    on the go at once, so I can break from one, if I need too.
    How do you cope with stress as an author?
    I do not find being an
    author stressful; it is all the other stuff! Advertising and trying to get your
    book out there to the public, as it is so difficult. I find a bar of dairy milk
    also helps!
    Do things your family or friends do ever end up in a book?
    Erm, yes, but don’t tell
    them! In truth, my characters Kainan and Arweyn in my fantasy trilogy, are a lot
    like my husband and I, soul mates and best friends.
    After a few glasses of
    wine, and some giggles with my sister-in-law, I promised her I would write her an
    erotic, sexy, heartwarming romance book, and so here, it is, Divorced, Free, and
    Single.
    What are some jobs you’ve done before (or while) you were
    a writer?
    My line of work is secretarial
    and administration. I have taken this year off to finish my trilogy, which went
    so well that I have had time to write Divorced, Free, and Single.
    Which of your books would you recommend to someone who doesn’t
    normally read your genre, and why?
    I definitely think if
    you are new to fantasy, then to check out my trilogy, The Deragan Sword Prophecy
    ~ it is a nice, romantic adventure fantasy that is not too deep or dark.
    What kind of books do you read when taking a break from your
    own writing?
    Anything and everything,
    I am currently reading and enjoying Jackie Weger’s Beyond Fate
    What was the proudest moment of your life so far?
    Seeing my children grow
    into happy, responsible young adults. For myself, opening that delivery box and
    seeing my first book in print ~ you cannot describe how great it feels.
    What is your favorite holiday and why?
    Disneyland Paris ~ We try to go every two years as a family,
    it was the only time when my girls were younger that we managed a holiday without
    any squabbles! Everyone just loves it, but we only go at Christmas time, as we are
    a real Christmas, twinkly light family.
    What do you like to do when you’re bored?
    Bored! I do not have time for bored! I write, read, paint, bake,
    and walk the dogs ~ and somewhere in between there I have my teenage daughter and
    my young son, as well as my husband. There is no time to be bored!
    If your life became a movie, who would you want to play you?
    Kate Beckinsale ~ She is gorgeous, and I would like to pretend
    I had her figure.
    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 coleslaw.
    I’m always ready for bed (don’t know why I said that!)
    When I’m alone, I dream.
    Rosemary Lynch
    You’d never be able to tell, but I am completely bonkers.
    If I had a halo it would be spinning
    above my head
    .
    If I could teleport, I’d go and see my mum in Scotland.
    I can never give up because I am determined.

    Previous Books

    Kainan ~ Deragan Sword Prophecy ~ Book One ~ Romantic Fantasy
    Meladrom ~ Deragan Sword Prophecy ~ Book Two
    Analise ~ Deragan Sword Prophecy ~ Book Three
    Katlin ~ Romantic Fantasy
    Divorced, Free, and Single ~ Contemporary Romance/Erotica ~ New
    release

    Books Coming Soon

    Raven ~ Romantic Fantasy
    As of net unnamed paranormal/horror/romance

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