1920s Romance: 4 Authors Share Their Passion @kathylwheeler #RLFblog
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| Rebellious by Amanda McCabe |
Before they introduce their stories, the four ladies have a question
for readers:
for readers:
Amanda McCabe: What
era do you enjoy reading most?
era do you enjoy reading most?
Alicia Dean: Do you
enjoy reading shorts/novellas or do you prefer complete novels?
enjoy reading shorts/novellas or do you prefer complete novels?
Krysta Scott: Do you
prefer paperback or ebooks?
prefer paperback or ebooks?
Kathy L Wheeler: Do
you ever re-read your favorite books?
you ever re-read your favorite books?
Before we dive into their stories, the four ladies want to share
a fun fact:
a fun fact:
Amanda McCabe: When I told my dad I was majoring in English Lit,
then mastering in Elizabethan Poetry, he demanded to know what I would do with those
degrees. I told him, “I’ll write romance!”
then mastering in Elizabethan Poetry, he demanded to know what I would do with those
degrees. I told him, “I’ll write romance!”
Alicia Dean: I normally only write contemporary, but I recently
released a Vintage romance set in 1957, and now I have this 1920’s story. Quite
a departure for me.
released a Vintage romance set in 1957, and now I have this 1920’s story. Quite
a departure for me.
Kathy L Wheeler: I just love a hero that has to work his tail
off for the heroine, because she deserves the best. In all of my stories, even when
the heroine needs saving, she’s usually saved herself just as the hero is busting
down the door.
off for the heroine, because she deserves the best. In all of my stories, even when
the heroine needs saving, she’s usually saved herself just as the hero is busting
down the door.
Krysta Scott: I am a science fiction geek. A dystopian world,
science mishap or paranormal creature are usually the subjects of my novels. Writing
about the twenties was quite a stretch for me. Amanda, Alicia and Kathy have been
quite gracious dealing with my lack of historical knowledge. I had a lot of fun
writing this story.
science mishap or paranormal creature are usually the subjects of my novels. Writing
about the twenties was quite a stretch for me. Amanda, Alicia and Kathy have been
quite gracious dealing with my lack of historical knowledge. I had a lot of fun
writing this story.
Amanda McCabe, Alicia Dean, Kathy L Wheeler and Krysta Scott
have a unique friendship. Yes, they are all romance writers, and at different stages
in their writing careers. But every Friday night, schedules permitting, they meet
at the Martini Lounge in Edmond, Oklahoma where they chitchat, plan retreats to
get away and for just a general get away. Over a period of time the idea to create
a series of stories where the Martini Lounge would serve as a backdrop—well, as
writers, that was inevitable. So here we are with our first go at it. Welcome to
1920s New York City where four young women run away from England excited to make
their own way in a new world.
have a unique friendship. Yes, they are all romance writers, and at different stages
in their writing careers. But every Friday night, schedules permitting, they meet
at the Martini Lounge in Edmond, Oklahoma where they chitchat, plan retreats to
get away and for just a general get away. Over a period of time the idea to create
a series of stories where the Martini Lounge would serve as a backdrop—well, as
writers, that was inevitable. So here we are with our first go at it. Welcome to
1920s New York City where four young women run away from England excited to make
their own way in a new world.
All four stories are now available for the pre-order price of
$0.99 until February 26, 2015, the official release.
$0.99 until February 26, 2015, the official release.
Rebellious: Martini Club 4 Series – The 1920s
Amanda McCabe
Can an aristocratic lady melt the cold heart of a Russian gangster?
Lady Jessica Hatton fled her high-society London debutante life
for one of investigative journalism in New York—only to be relegated to the fashion
pages. Searching for a juicy story leads her to Club 501, the city’s most glamorous
speakeasy—and its handsome, mysterious owner, Frank Markov. But his past of war
and revolution puts their hearts—and their lives—in danger…
for one of investigative journalism in New York—only to be relegated to the fashion
pages. Searching for a juicy story leads her to Club 501, the city’s most glamorous
speakeasy—and its handsome, mysterious owner, Frank Markov. But his past of war
and revolution puts their hearts—and their lives—in danger…
About the Author
Amanda McCabe wrote her first romance at the age of sixteen–a
vast historical epic starring all her friends as the characters, written secretly
during algebra class (and her parents wondered why math was not her strongest subject…)
vast historical epic starring all her friends as the characters, written secretly
during algebra class (and her parents wondered why math was not her strongest subject…)
She’s never since used algebra, but her books have been nominated
for many awards, including the RITA Award, the Romantic Times BOOK Reviews Reviewers’
Choice Award, the Booksellers Best, the National Readers Choice Award, and the Holt
Medallion. She lives in Oklahoma with a menagerie of two cats, a Pug, and a very
bossy miniature Poodle, along with far too many books.
for many awards, including the RITA Award, the Romantic Times BOOK Reviews Reviewers’
Choice Award, the Booksellers Best, the National Readers Choice Award, and the Holt
Medallion. She lives in Oklahoma with a menagerie of two cats, a Pug, and a very
bossy miniature Poodle, along with far too many books.
When not writing or reading, she loves taking dance classes,
collecting cheesy travel souvenirs, and watching the Food Network–even though she
doesn’t cook.
collecting cheesy travel souvenirs, and watching the Food Network–even though she
doesn’t cook.
Buy This Book
Amazon http://amzn.com/B00RICWBC8
Author Social Media
Website http://ammandamccabe.com
Ruined: Martini Club 4 Series – The 1920s
Alicia Dean
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| Ruined by Alicia Dean |
Blurb: She vowed she’d be no man’s doxy, but fate had other plans…
After the Earl of Goodwin attempts to force himself on her, housemaid
Eliza Gilbert flees England for New York, hoping to build a better life. But the
land of opportunity proves as harsh as the London docks, and she finds herself in
a situation more dreadful than the one she escaped.
Eliza Gilbert flees England for New York, hoping to build a better life. But the
land of opportunity proves as harsh as the London docks, and she finds herself in
a situation more dreadful than the one she escaped.
Former boxer, Vince “The Fist” Taggart dreams of marrying,
having a family, and living a quiet, peaceful life. But when a girl he’s known since
childhood disappears, he heads to New York in search of her and meets Eliza, a woman
with a less than honorable reputation. Inexplicably captivated, Vince can’t force
himself to stay away, especially when he learns Eliza is the key to finding his
missing friend.
having a family, and living a quiet, peaceful life. But when a girl he’s known since
childhood disappears, he heads to New York in search of her and meets Eliza, a woman
with a less than honorable reputation. Inexplicably captivated, Vince can’t force
himself to stay away, especially when he learns Eliza is the key to finding his
missing friend.
About the Author
Alicia Dean lives in Edmond, Oklahoma. She has three grown children
and a huge network of supportive friends and family. She writes mostly contemporary
suspense and paranormal, but has also written in other genres, including a few vintage
historicals.
and a huge network of supportive friends and family. She writes mostly contemporary
suspense and paranormal, but has also written in other genres, including a few vintage
historicals.
Other than reading and writing, her passions are Elvis Presley,
MLB, NFL (she usually works in a mention of one or all three into her stories) and
watching her favorite televisions shows like Vampire Diaries, Justified, Sons of
Anarchy, Haven, The Mindy Project, and Dexter (even though it has sadly ended, she
will forever be a fan). Some of her favorite authors are Michael Connelly, Dennis
Lehane, Lee Child, Lisa Gardner, Sharon Sala, Jordan Dane, Ridley Pearson, Joseph
Finder, and Jonathan Kellerman…to name a few.
MLB, NFL (she usually works in a mention of one or all three into her stories) and
watching her favorite televisions shows like Vampire Diaries, Justified, Sons of
Anarchy, Haven, The Mindy Project, and Dexter (even though it has sadly ended, she
will forever be a fan). Some of her favorite authors are Michael Connelly, Dennis
Lehane, Lee Child, Lisa Gardner, Sharon Sala, Jordan Dane, Ridley Pearson, Joseph
Finder, and Jonathan Kellerman…to name a few.
Buy This Book
Amazon http://amzn.com/B00RICLM2I
Author Social Media
Website http://aliciadean.com
Twitter https://twitter.com/Alicia_Dean_
Pinterest http://www.pinterest.com/aliciamdean/
Runaway: Martini Club 4 Series – The 1920s
Krysta Scott
Can she prove her innocence before more than her dreams are destroyed?
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| Runaway by Krysta Scott |
After escaping an arranged marriage, Lady Charlotte Leighton
lands on a new shore, determined to realize her dream of opening her own bakery.
But her plans are shattered when her former fiancé follows her to New York. Now,
she finds herself in a fight for her freedom.
lands on a new shore, determined to realize her dream of opening her own bakery.
But her plans are shattered when her former fiancé follows her to New York. Now,
she finds herself in a fight for her freedom.
Haunted by a string of failures, Detective Felix Noble is determined
to solve his latest case. But his efforts to find a murderer are jeopardized by
a forbidden attraction to his number one suspect. While he’s certain Charlotte Leighton
is keeping secrets, instinct tells him she’s not the murderess he first believed.
to solve his latest case. But his efforts to find a murderer are jeopardized by
a forbidden attraction to his number one suspect. While he’s certain Charlotte Leighton
is keeping secrets, instinct tells him she’s not the murderess he first believed.
About the Author
Krysta Scott is a family law attorney in her false life. After
years of writing and winning contests, she is now taking the plunge into publishing.
A fan of sci-fi and dark stories surrounding people in crisis, she also enjoys way
too much TV including Vampire Diaries, Breaking Bad, and Sherlock. Runaway is her
breakout story.
years of writing and winning contests, she is now taking the plunge into publishing.
A fan of sci-fi and dark stories surrounding people in crisis, she also enjoys way
too much TV including Vampire Diaries, Breaking Bad, and Sherlock. Runaway is her
breakout story.
Buy This Book
Amazon http://amzn.com/B00RIFHGPC
Author Social Media
Website http://krystascottauthor.com
Reckless: Martini Club 4 Series – The 1920s
Kathy L Wheeler
Lady Margaret turned Lady Bootlegger…
Singer Margaret (Meggie) Montley needs money…fast. Her friend
is in a dire situation with nowhere to turn. While Meggie is on the brink of stardom,
it’s not soon enough to save her friend.
is in a dire situation with nowhere to turn. While Meggie is on the brink of stardom,
it’s not soon enough to save her friend.
Harry Dempsey is out to avenge the deaths of his father and brother
at the hands of a ruthless gangster. But trouble spirals out of control when Meggie
Montley shows up the night he meets his nemesis to settle the score. Saving the
impetuous woman from a crime lord might be easier than saving her from her own reckless
behavior.
at the hands of a ruthless gangster. But trouble spirals out of control when Meggie
Montley shows up the night he meets his nemesis to settle the score. Saving the
impetuous woman from a crime lord might be easier than saving her from her own reckless
behavior.
About the Author
Kathy L Wheeler (also known as Kae Elle Wheeler) writes both
Contemporary and Historical Romance. She was born in Presque Isle, Maine. How she
ended up in Texas, then Oklahoma is as much a mystery to her as anyone. She graduated
from the University of Central Oklahoma with a BA in Management Information Systems
and a minor in Vocal Music.
Contemporary and Historical Romance. She was born in Presque Isle, Maine. How she
ended up in Texas, then Oklahoma is as much a mystery to her as anyone. She graduated
from the University of Central Oklahoma with a BA in Management Information Systems
and a minor in Vocal Music.
She is published through The Wild Rose Press. She loves to travel.
Ports of call include a three week stint in Europe covering Madrid, Barcelona, Avignon,
Paris, Koln, Amsterdam and London. Other exciting places she’s visited are Grand
Cayman, Puerta Vallerta, Mexico, Vancouver, Canada, and roaming from one romance
writing conference to another nationwide. You may have met her in Seattle, Dallas,
San Francisco, San Diego, New York or Atlanta. She is a member of the Oklahoma RWA
Chapter, Dara, and The Beau Monde. Kathy lives with her musically talented husband
in Edmond, Oklahoma. They have one grown daughter and one bossy cat, Carly!
Ports of call include a three week stint in Europe covering Madrid, Barcelona, Avignon,
Paris, Koln, Amsterdam and London. Other exciting places she’s visited are Grand
Cayman, Puerta Vallerta, Mexico, Vancouver, Canada, and roaming from one romance
writing conference to another nationwide. You may have met her in Seattle, Dallas,
San Francisco, San Diego, New York or Atlanta. She is a member of the Oklahoma RWA
Chapter, Dara, and The Beau Monde. Kathy lives with her musically talented husband
in Edmond, Oklahoma. They have one grown daughter and one bossy cat, Carly!
Buy This Book
Amazon http://amzn.com/B00RICW0G0
Author Social Media
Website http://kathylwheeler.com
Twitter http://twitter.com/kathylwheeler
