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New Releases 8/23-8/29:

 

Amber Quill Press:

08/28 – For the Attention of by Kim Dare

08/28 – Song of Love and War by Jay Di Meo

08/28 – Cowboy Obsession by Sineth Killiri

08/28 – Stone by Stone by Stevie Woo

 

Changeling Press:

08/26/11 Brannan Black Wolfman: Salvation
 08/26/11 Amber Kallyn Wet: Ocean Music
 08/26/11 Shelby Morgen Protect and Serve: House of Blues
 08/26/11 B.J. McCall Lunar Eclipse (Collection) 

Melange Books:

Aug 27-

The Shadow, Book 2 of the Harris Trilogy by Teresa Greene
The Roadside Hut by John Dragona
Paranormal Dreams, an Anthology with stories by C. L. Crow, Joanna Foreman, Jane Carver, Jon Hixson, Barbara Donlon Bradley, Troy Seate, J T Macleod
Doreen’s Midlife Crises by Ernest Winchester
Traitors and Patriots, Book 2 of the Web of Conspiracy by Herbert Grosshans
Raging Desires by Eryn Louise
Forbidden Innocence, Book 3 from Tales of the Forbidden
No Battle Fought by Phil Geusz 

 

Silver Publishing:

27 Aug-
Library Science Just Got Sexy by EM Lynly
Diane's Indescretion (The Women in His Life #5) by Brandi Quick
Kaleidoscope by Anel Viz
Shattered Secrets (Shadows of the Wolf #1) by RJ Scott and Diane Adams

 

Wild Rose Press:

Monogamy Twist
Nancy Jardine
Release Date: 8-24-2011
 
Gambler's Moon
Debra Doggett
Release Date: 8-24-2011
 
Impetuous
Katherine Grey
Digital Release Date: 8-26-2011
 
Opera Macabre
Michelle Rodriguez
Digital Release Date: 8-26-2011

Deacon's Touch
[Cowboy Kink & The Dume Ranch Series]
Callie Croix
Release Date: 8-26-2011

 

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  • PD Singer

    My short m/m romance, Prep Work, is just out at Dreamspinner!

    Celebrity chef Jude Marshall’s ditched his camera crew for the first time in a month—he’s been eating his way through local cuisines on several continents for his television show. No spider-on-a-stick this trip, thank God. Jude’s exhausted; all he wants on his London layover is a pint of beer and some comfort food. Stumbling into a gastro-pub, Jude instead finds haute cuisine; his grumbles bring him face to face with chef—and fan—Tommy Bell.

    When Jude steps into the kitchen to autograph Tommy’s copy of his cookbook, he finds himself lending a hand, and discovers it’s possible to tenderize a hardened heart.

    Buy it here.

  • Regina Puckett

     
    My sweet romance, Waiting for Mary Elizabeth, was released on August 22 by Whimsical Publications.
    Gregory is a world renown artist, drop-dead gorgeous and sincerely believes a promise should never be broken.    At the age of twelve he promised to wait on four year old Mary Elizabeth to grow up.  Every day of his life since then has revolved around keeping that promise.   Now the time has finally arrived to discover if she still wants to marry him.
     While Mary Elizabeth doesn’t believe in fairy tales, she believes in Gregory.  Her parents keep insisting he won’t come for her, but she knows he will.  At four years of age her young heart recognized the person it belonged to. But just when she thought her perfect future was coming true, a spiteful adversary caused her to doubt Gregory’s sincerity.  Now the future doesn’t seem quite so bright or certain.  Gregory and Mary Elizabeth will have to overcome many obstacles in order to stop waiting and to finally begin living and loving.
    Excerpt
    They stood at the gym entrance for a moment before finally sitting on the top step of the gym landing. They sat on opposite sides of the railing.
    After a moment of silence, Gregory grinned through the railing. “Well, here we are. It isn’t exactly how I thought our first meeting would go.”
    A fluttering in her chest made it hard to breathe, but she somehow managed to smile in return. “How did you think it would go?”
    He leaned backward until both elbows rested on the cold, concrete flooring. “I thought I would ask about your life and then I would tell you about mine.” He shifted his weight. “I wanted to ask about your future plans.” He leaned over slightly and grinned. “What are your plans for after graduation?”
    The way he studied her mouth made it difficult to concentrate. “I want to open my own floral shop, but my parents want me go to the university to study business. They think I should understand business first before I rush into ownership of a shop.”
    He gave the tips of his shoes some serious consideration before finally nodding. “That sounds like wise advice.”
    A comfortable silence surrounded them. Mary Elizabeth leaned on the railing and finally broke the silence. “Why are you really here?”
    He sat up, leaned forward, and wrapped both arms around his knees. “I needed to know you still wanted me to wait for you.” He glanced over for a brief moment before looking back down at the steps. “You were very young when you asked.”
    She wanted to reach and touch his hair.  Just to see if it was as soft as it looked, but she resisted the urge. “Why have you kept your promise?  Even my parents said you wouldn’t.”
    He looked up and locked eyes with her. “But someone did expect me to. You did and I did. Did anyone else matter?”
    She did reach over then and touched the sleeve of his shirt. “There’s more. Isn’t there?”
    He completely covered her hand with his. “I wanted you to know that I believed you that day. It never mattered to me that no one else did. I did.” He gave a shy grin. “I want you to enjoy this time in high school and at the university. Don’t give up living just because you know where our journey ends.” He increased the pressure on her hand for a moment. “Promise me to do this, okay?”
    She nodded.
    He released her hand and stood. She stood as well.
    “When I return, I don’t want you to have any doubts about if we belong together or not.”
    Before any more could be said, the cab arrived behind her father’s car.
    Gregory passed Mary Elizabeth at the bottom of the steps. She slipped his jacket off and handed it to him. When he reached over for it, his fingers lingered on the top of her hand in a final caress. The touch was so brief Mary Elizabeth would have thought she had imagined it, but he paused in mid step and smiled before continuing toward the cab.
    They both stopped and looked at each other before opening their respective car doors.
    I’ll wait for you if you’ll wait for me.
    “I made you a promise. It is still just as good today as it was the day it was made. Enjoy your time here at school. Go study your business classes and then open your floral shop. I’ll be back soon.”
    There were a million things she wanted to say.
    “Is that a promise?”
    “Yes, but this time, you have to give me a promise. You have to promise me to live and enjoy this time of your life.”
    “How do I do that?”
    “You take each day as it comes. You live each day as if it were your last day on earth.”
    She could feel her father staring from inside the car, but the only person who mattered at that moment was Gregory. “I’ll try.”
    He laughed. “You have to promise.”
    His smile made her laugh as well.
    “I will. I promise.”
     
    http://www.whimsicalpublications.com/Regina_Pucket/Waiting_for_Mary_Elizabeth.html
    http://www.amazon.com/WaitingforMaryElizabethebook/dp/B005IDV2S8/ref=sr_1_1s=digita-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1314111021&sr=1-1
     
     
    Please visit my website and leave me a comment.
     
    Sincerly,
     
    Regina Puckett
     
     
     
     

     

  • Jianne Carlo

    Congratulations to everyone on their new releases!
    Book #3 of the Hades Squad, Deviant Devil, releases today!
    Here's the blurb:
    Devil pulled the auction card from the envelope and read, “One blowjob in a private room. Condom mandatory. Touching only on my part."
    The last person Devil expects to see in a BDSM club is the best friend of his buddy’s new wife, Jessica Blaine — the all-American, apple-pie woman he wants so badly it’s her face he's seen every orgasm for the last nine months.
    Is she playing? Exploring? Tough; she’s on his turf now, she’s put herself up for auction, and by God she’s his for the night.
    Jess is scared spitless. She’s going to suck off the man who may have killed Aung, the college student she mentors and who vanished three weeks earlier. When the wrong man, a masked stranger, wins the auction, she has no choice but to proceed. Horrified when she not only responds to the masked stranger, but climaxes, Jess flees.
    Devil lets her go fully intending to reel her in. His way.
     
    ISBN  : 978-1-61118-511-9
    Genre  : Contemporary Suspense
    Pages  : 217
    Series  : Hades Squad Book #3: Previous Book: Lucifer’s Choice
    Buy At:  Loose-Id
    Check out an excerpt at: http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=7789306770595487028&postID=2654864168390639870&isPopup=true
    Cheers,
    Jianne

  • mahalialevey

    Makhi Released 8/22/11  From Liquid Silver Books
    Blurb: Enforcer Makhi didn’t expect to fall for a woman. However, one look at the new female in need of defending brings out the dead emotions of his incubus. Be it the fates will to bless him as her counterpart, he plans to teach her the fine art of self-control and satisfy her on every level imaginable.
    Kamaria Valentin is scared for her life. Blackouts, strange cravings for violence and blood have plagued her for the last two years. Add hot sex dreams with a nameless face and she’s one hot mess. Ready to break, the need for answers pushes her to free herself from the prison holding her a drugged captive.
    Caedon Bolton searches for the lost. Deities looking for home, for sanctuary. One night a vulnerable soul screams out to him in her dreams, he must find her and save her from the brink of death. Once he has Kama in his arms, Caedon realizes only he can give her the emotional support she craves.
    Keywords Demonic Paranormal, Horror, light BDSM,Molten heat
    Short Excerpt -PG13
    Kamaria rubbed her eyes and laid there thinking about her insane dream. It’d felt so damn real. Breaking out of the hospital her parents had chosen was impossible. Too many had tried only to be brought back in a straightjacket and be shoved into solitary and forgotten, a punishment for attempting to break hospital rules. The tiger seemed so real though and the man he morphed into made her mouth water. Sexual gratification during sleep made her ravenous. And that black specimen of a man, where the hell had he come from? Damn he had the most sensual lips she’d ever seen on a man and ripped muscles from head to toe. She groaned at the memory of him sliding into her body and how he’d locked her hands up above her head. A shiver of want zinged down her spine, pinking her cheeks. Fantasizing did her no good in her situation. With a yawn, she stretched her limbs and peeked an eye open. Since when did the hospital provide comfortable bedding instead of the flat pallet on a block of wood drilled into the floor?
    The instant her eyes locked onto the pale blue color of the walls and the huge bay window framed by matching silk drapes she knew she wasn’t in her antiseptic sterile-scented hospital room.
    Prickles of unease hit her immediately. Down-filled bedding and the massive mattress swallowed her the more she fought to sit up. And then the soreness hit. Kama brought her fingertips to her neck and felt the huge, now burning, mark on her throat. Gingerly she brought her hands to her breasts. Feeling the soft ache triggered the memory of her pagan god brushing his whiskers against her skin. Last night happened, and yet she was alone.
    Scantily clad, she slipped out of the bed and moved across the soft, carpeted floor. The texture was so soft she could easily lay down on it and sleep.
    Raised voices carried through the door of her room. She placed her hand on the ornate knob, pausing before opening, thinking she might need to wiggle through the window and run.
    “I’m so sick of his games.” The familiar raspy voice hit her ears.
    “What do you expect? Our leader did try to dethrone him.”
    “Correction, our leader’s bratty daughter did that. And we’ve been paying for centuries.”
    Kama jumped as wood and metal reverberated under her hands. His rage carried with each word he spoke.
    “Makhi, control yourself! You have a very scared woman in need of comfort on the other side of that door. She’s about to be thrust into a world foreign to her. Your angst will not help her situation.”
    Kama swore she heard his jaw crack in her mind and backed away from the door.
    “Caedon. She was fucking starved, man. So starved, she could’ve died. How many more like her are there? What the fuck did our entire species do to earn the hell Azazel has put us through?”
    So much pain laced his voice, and for her. The thought floored her. Why would he hurt for me?As much as she wanted to join them, she didn’t want to interrupt.
    “Anarchy.”
    “You’re not one of us, Caedon. You don’t feel it. It doesn’t affect you.”
    “Makhi, you’re right–I’m not one of you. I don’t feel the isolation or the physical pain your species goes through when denied sustenance.
    “What brings me pain is seeing them suffer, catching glimpses of the lost being caged, abused, knowing they’re confused, realizing I can’t find them unless they can send out a clear image. While the pain of their personal tragedy hits you when they arrive, I’ve felt the ramifications since their pubescent change. Not just one but multiple. How many are out there? I don’t know. Hundreds? Thousands? Maybe just a few. Once in a while they’ll bleep on my radar then disappear. While you and the others are able to provide your new mates with what they need, Fate doesn’t allow me the chance to bring them home on my time.”
    “I had no idea you were an empath.”
    “It sucks, but it’s the way of things. Go patrol. I’ll watch our woman. You’re whining like a little bitch. Demon up already.” 
    Buy Link

  • mahalialevey

    Happy New Release Day Everyone. I thought I had it up in my post but I didn't!

  • Meg Mims

    HAPPY RELEASE DAY!! I now know how exciting that is — my historical western romantic suspense was released two weeks ago today, and that was fabulous! Enjoy and bask in the moment. Here's info about <em> DOUBLE CROSSING<em>, released by Astraea Press and now on Amazon and Barnes & Noble as well…
    A murder arranged as a suicide … a missing deed  … and a bereft daughter whose sheltered world is shattered.
    August, 1869: Lily Granville is stunned by her father’s murder. Only one other person knows about a valuable California gold mine deed — both are now missing. Lily heads west on the newly opened transcontinental railroad, determined to track the killer. She soon realizes she is no longer the hunter but the prey.
    As things progress from bad to worse, Lily is uncertain who to trust—the China-bound missionary who wants to marry her, or the wandering Texan who offers to protect her … for a price. Will Lily survive the journey and unexpected betrayal?
    ISBN# 978-1-936852-48-2  

  • Shelley Munro

    Congrats to the above authors with new releases. I have a new release out today from Samhain Publishing. Lone Wolf is a gay werewolf story set in Yellowstone National park.

  • S. Durham

    What a great way to let reader's know about new releases! 
     
    A woman with a wounded past is awakened by an ancient warrior angel to battle a potent demon and fulfill a destiny meted ages before man.  But will the attraction that’s growing between their very souls, save them or destroy them both?
                                                                  * * * *
         After surviving the tragic childhood loss of both her parents, and a violent marriage, Angela Sullivan has instinctively hardened her heart. She avoids relationships and pours herself into her work as an ER nurse at St. Andrews Hospital. Her careful life and reality is shaken, however, when she receives a cryptic warning from a street prophet that ‘a dark angel is coming for her’, and a patient of hers is found dead in the Willamette River.

    The Powers, my second paranormal romance novel, will be released Friday, August 26th from Muse It Up Publishing, in e-book first (print will come later). 
    Length is 120,000 words
     
    Cheers, Sara

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After enduring heartbreak at the hands of a dishonest woman, Edward Bailey lives according to scientific principles of structure and predictability. Just the thought of stepping outside his strict routine raises his anxiety.

Adding to his discomfort is Iris McTavish, who appears at his school’s faculty meeting in place of her world-famous archeologist father. Worse, the two of them are to pose as Grand Tourists while they search for an element that will help harness the power of aether.

Iris jumps at the opportunity to prove her worth as a scholar—and avoid an unwanted marriage proposal—while hiding the truth of her father’s whereabouts. If her secret gets out, the house of McTavish will fall into ruin.

Quite unexpectedly, Edward and Iris discover a growing attraction as their journey takes them to Paris and Rome, where betrayal, blackmail and outright theft threaten to destroy what could be a revolutionary discovery—and break their hearts.

Warning: Allergen alert! This book was produced in a facility that handles copious amounts of wine, tea and baked goods. May contain one or more of the following: a spirited heroine, a quirky hero, clever banter, interesting facts both made-up and historical, and lots of secrets. It is, however, gluten free.
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Eros Element by Cecilia Dominic August 25, 2015

Aether Psychics: Book 1

After enduring heartbreak at the hands of a dishonest woman, Edward Bailey lives according to scientific principles of structure and predictability. Just the thought of stepping outside his strict routine raises his anxiety.

Adding to his discomfort is Iris McTavish, who appears at his school’s faculty meeting in place of her world-famous archeologist father. Worse, the two of them are to pose as Grand Tourists while they search for an element that will help harness the power of aether.

Iris jumps at the opportunity to prove her worth as a scholar—and avoid an unwanted marriage proposal—while hiding the truth of her father’s whereabouts. If her secret gets out, the house of McTavish will fall into ruin.

Quite unexpectedly, Edward and Iris discover a growing attraction as their journey takes them to Paris and Rome, where betrayal, blackmail and outright theft threaten to destroy what could be a revolutionary discovery—and break their hearts.

Warning: Allergen alert! This book was produced in a facility that handles copious amounts of wine, tea and baked goods. May contain one or more of the following: a spirited heroine, a quirky hero, clever banter, interesting facts both made-up and historical, and lots of secrets. It is, however, gluten free.
Amazon  | Barnes & Noble https://bit.ly/3Mt0bBL August 25, 2015 Aether Psychics: Book 1 After enduring heartbreak at the hands of a dishonest woman, Edward Bailey lives according to scientific principles of structure...
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Interview with Shiela Stewart 
Welcome, today we are talking with Shiela Stewart! I would like to thank you for taking time out of your busy writing schedule to answer a few questions. First, let's delve into who you are. Some of the questions may be untraditional but you’d be surprised at what readers connect to, and sometimes the simplest ‘I can relate to that’ grabs their interest where nothing else can.

Can you share a little something about yourself that’s not mentioned in your bio on your website?

I’m a sucker for animals. If I could take in every stray I would. I hate to see animals being abused, neglected and starved. If I see a cat or dog wandering around my neighbors, I’ll put food out for it. Going to the zoo breaks my heart. They should be set free.

I also love playing pranks and scaring people. I’m not mean about it though.

How long have you been writing?

Since my teen years. At that time, I used to write everything on paper. Some of my stories back then were 70,00 to 126,000 words. My hands were very sore. LOL

What have you found most challenging about it?

Promoting. I can sit and create a story from looking at a cracker, but promoting it is hell.

What does writing do for you? Is it fun, cathartic, do you get emotional?

A lot of the time it’s a release. If I’m stressed about stuff I’ll sit and put it to words in my books. It’s also fun. I add a lot of humor to my stories mainly because I tend to write dark stories.

Describe what your writing routine looks like. Are you disciplined with a strict schedule or do you have to be in the mood?

Definity in the mood. I try not writing when I’m in a sad or bad mood. I don’t have a routine. Whenever I get the chance to sit and write is do it.

Did you go into writing thinking that it would be a hobby or a job?

Honestly, when I fist starting writing it was for fun, a hobby. But when my first book was published I thought it would be a job.

What inspires you?

Everything. As I said before about seeing a cracker is true. I can look at a sunset and build a story around it.

Let's move on and give readers some insight into your personal life. What are your pet peeves?

Right now. People wearing sock...

Interview with Shiela Stewart
Welcome, today we are talking with Shiela Stewart! I would like to thank you for taking time out of your busy writing schedule to answer a few questions. First, let`s delve into who you are. Some of the questions may be untraditional but you’d be surprised at what readers connect to, and sometimes the simplest ‘I can relate to that’ grabs their interest where nothing else can.

Can you share a little something about yourself that’s not mentioned in your bio on your website?

I’m a sucker for animals. If I could take in every stray I would. I hate to see animals being abused, neglected and starved. If I see a cat or dog wandering around my neighbors, I’ll put food out for it. Going to the zoo breaks my heart. They should be set free.

I also love playing pranks and scaring people. I’m not mean about it though.

How long have you been writing?

Since my teen years. At that time, I used to write everything on paper. Some of my stories back then were 70,00 to 126,000 words. My hands were very sore. LOL

What have you found most challenging about it?

Promoting. I can sit and create a story from looking at a cracker, but promoting it is hell.

What does writing do for you? Is it fun, cathartic, do you get emotional?

A lot of the time it’s a release. If I’m stressed about stuff I’ll sit and put it to words in my books. It’s also fun. I add a lot of humor to my stories mainly because I tend to write dark stories.

Describe what your writing routine looks like. Are you disciplined with a strict schedule or do you have to be in the mood?

Definity in the mood. I try not writing when I’m in a sad or bad mood. I don’t have a routine. Whenever I get the chance to sit and write is do it.

Did you go into writing thinking that it would be a hobby or a job?

Honestly, when I fist starting writing it was for fun, a hobby. But when my first book was published I thought it would be a job.

What inspires you?

Everything. As I said before about seeing a cracker is true. I can look at a sunset and build a story around it.

Let`s move on and give readers some insight into your personal life. What are your pet peeves?

Right now. People wearing sock...
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Interview with Joan Havelage 
Welcome, today we are talking with Joan Havelange! I would like to thank you for taking time out of your busy writing schedule to answer a few questions. First, let’s delve into who you are. Some of the questions may be untraditional but you’d be surprised at what readers connect to, and sometimes the simplest ‘I can relate to that’ grabs their interest where nothing else can.

Can you share a little something about yourself that’s not mentioned in your bio on your website?

I’m an avid golfer, not a good golfer, but an avid one. I go out in the morning every weekday.But I take weekends off and let the real golfers golf.

How long have you been writing?

I wrote a children’s story when my children were young. But I never tried to have it publish. Then in my 20s or maybe my 30s, I tried to write a romance. Again, I never tried to get it published. But by then, I decided I’d rather kill them than kiss them. So, I turned to mysteries. And in 2019, my first mystery, ‘Wayward Shot,’ was published.

What have you found most challenging about it?

Writing a murder mystery is not a problem for me. That comes easy. My biggest challenge in writing was my second book, ‘Death and Denial.’ I took my protagonist to Egypt. A country I had visited. I wanted to show my readers the sights and the feel of that country without making it a travel log. The mystery is foremost. I had the same challenge with ‘The Suspects. I took my protagonist on a bus tour through Northern Europe. I have had excellent reviews from my readers, so I have accomplished my goal of entertaining with the mysteries and showcasing the scenic and historic sights.

What does writing do for you? Is it fun, cathartic, do you get emotional?

Writing a story for me is like reading a good book. I know that sounds a bit odd. But I write what I would like to read. It’s fun but maybe I do get a bit emotional. I almost killed a protagonist in ‘Moving is Murder.’ Spoiler alert. In the end, I just couldn’t.

Describe what your writing routine looks like. Are you disciplined with a strict schedule or do you have to be in the mood?

In the summer it is hard for me to write. I live in Canada;...

Interview with Joan Havelage
Welcome, today we are talking with Joan Havelange! I would like to thank you for taking time out of your busy writing schedule to answer a few questions. First, let’s delve into who you are. Some of the questions may be untraditional but you’d be surprised at what readers connect to, and sometimes the simplest ‘I can relate to that’ grabs their interest where nothing else can.

Can you share a little something about yourself that’s not mentioned in your bio on your website?

I’m an avid golfer, not a good golfer, but an avid one. I go out in the morning every weekday.But I take weekends off and let the real golfers golf.

How long have you been writing?

I wrote a children’s story when my children were young. But I never tried to have it publish. Then in my 20s or maybe my 30s, I tried to write a romance. Again, I never tried to get it published. But by then, I decided I’d rather kill them than kiss them. So, I turned to mysteries. And in 2019, my first mystery, ‘Wayward Shot,’ was published.

What have you found most challenging about it?

Writing a murder mystery is not a problem for me. That comes easy. My biggest challenge in writing was my second book, ‘Death and Denial.’ I took my protagonist to Egypt. A country I had visited. I wanted to show my readers the sights and the feel of that country without making it a travel log. The mystery is foremost. I had the same challenge with ‘The Suspects. I took my protagonist on a bus tour through Northern Europe. I have had excellent reviews from my readers, so I have accomplished my goal of entertaining with the mysteries and showcasing the scenic and historic sights.

What does writing do for you? Is it fun, cathartic, do you get emotional?

Writing a story for me is like reading a good book. I know that sounds a bit odd. But I write what I would like to read. It’s fun but maybe I do get a bit emotional. I almost killed a protagonist in ‘Moving is Murder.’ Spoiler alert. In the end, I just couldn’t.

Describe what your writing routine looks like. Are you disciplined with a strict schedule or do you have to be in the mood?

In the summer it is hard for me to write. I live in Canada;...
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Interview with Rachelle Paige Campbell 
Welcome, today we are talking with Rachelle Paige Campbell! I would like to thank you for taking time out of your busy writing schedule to answer a few questions. First, let's delve into who you are. Some of the questions may be untraditional but you’d be surprised at what readers connect to, and sometimes the simplest ‘I can relate to that’ grabs their interest where nothing else can.

Can you share a little something about Rachelle Paige Campbell that’s not mentioned in your bio on your website?

How long have you been writing?

I started publishing in 2015 and can’t believe it’s been nine years already. Truly, the time just flies.

What have you found most challenging about it?

Pursuing anything creative means making yourself vulnerable. You’re sharing a piece of yourself with the world.

What does writing do for you? Is it fun, cathartic, do you get emotional?

Writing is all of those things and more. The start of a project is fun. Editing is cathartic, to take a rough draft and polish it to perfection. Hearing from readers is emotional. I process so much of my own life through writing (not that anything is autobiographical), it helps me make sense of the world.

Describe what your writing routine looks like. Are you disciplined with a strict schedule or do you have to be in the mood?

I love a schedule but as a mom I have to be flexible. My ideal schedule, aka during the school year, is writing from 8:30-10am, exercising, writing/marketing/editing from 12pm-2:30pm on weekdays. I try to take weekends off, and I try to stick to working only during these hours so I have a balance between work and life.

Did you go into writing thinking that it would be a hobby or a job?

I started writing as a hobby, but once I started publishing I began to think of my work as a job.

What inspires you?

I find inspiration everywhere. From funny things my kids say, articles in newspapers, hobbies I pursue, the list goes on and on.

Let's move on and give readers some insight into your personal life.

 What are your pet peeves?

When someone talks AT me. I call myself an extroverted introvert. I am outgoing and a people person. But I ...

Interview with Rachelle Paige Campbell
Welcome, today we are talking with Rachelle Paige Campbell! I would like to thank you for taking time out of your busy writing schedule to answer a few questions. First, let`s delve into who you are. Some of the questions may be untraditional but you’d be surprised at what readers connect to, and sometimes the simplest ‘I can relate to that’ grabs their interest where nothing else can.

Can you share a little something about Rachelle Paige Campbell that’s not mentioned in your bio on your website?

How long have you been writing?

I started publishing in 2015 and can’t believe it’s been nine years already. Truly, the time just flies.

What have you found most challenging about it?

Pursuing anything creative means making yourself vulnerable. You’re sharing a piece of yourself with the world.

What does writing do for you? Is it fun, cathartic, do you get emotional?

Writing is all of those things and more. The start of a project is fun. Editing is cathartic, to take a rough draft and polish it to perfection. Hearing from readers is emotional. I process so much of my own life through writing (not that anything is autobiographical), it helps me make sense of the world.

Describe what your writing routine looks like. Are you disciplined with a strict schedule or do you have to be in the mood?

I love a schedule but as a mom I have to be flexible. My ideal schedule, aka during the school year, is writing from 8:30-10am, exercising, writing/marketing/editing from 12pm-2:30pm on weekdays. I try to take weekends off, and I try to stick to working only during these hours so I have a balance between work and life.

Did you go into writing thinking that it would be a hobby or a job?

I started writing as a hobby, but once I started publishing I began to think of my work as a job.

What inspires you?

I find inspiration everywhere. From funny things my kids say, articles in newspapers, hobbies I pursue, the list goes on and on.

Let`s move on and give readers some insight into your personal life.

 What are your pet peeves?

When someone talks AT me. I call myself an extroverted introvert. I am outgoing and a people person. But I ...
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Interview with Bobbie Grover 
Welcome, today we are talking with Bobbi Groover! I would like to thank you for taking time out of your busy writing schedule to answer a few questions. First, let's delve into who you are. Some of the questions may be untraditional but you’d be surprised at what readers connect to, and sometimes the simplest ‘I can relate to that’ grabs their interest where nothing else can.

Can you share a little something about Bobbi Groover that’s not mentioned in your bio on your website?

The biggest surprise might be that my first published novel was a coming-of-age story. It received many 5-star reviews and was used in several school districts. The most fun was being asked to be ‘visiting author’ and introduce the students to the joy and excitement of writing. They wanted me to write a sequel but my writing journey took an unexpected tangent. You see, I’m the quintessential insomniac, so I read a lot of romance paperbacks from the library to fill the long nights. As I finished each one I told my husband, “I could have written this.”  Finally he retorted, “Prove it. Sit down and write one.”  My husband’s dare was the impetus I needed to take the plunge. I have three published romances, all of which earned 5-star reviews and several first place and runner-up awards. 

 How long have you been writing?

I’ve been writing as long as I can remember.  I have a vivid memory of sitting in an empty stall of the stable on my Grandmother’s estate as a precocious five-year-old. I traced the outline of a horseshoe in the dust of the floor and imagined it was my pony in that stall.  I stood and pretended to nuzzle the equine.  On the wall I spied the empty water bucket and glanced inside.  A ferocious giant spider (remember, I was only five) seemed to glare at me amidst the silk of the web.  I went back to the house and drew pictures that told the story of the unlikely friendship between the equine and arachnid, although I believe I used ‘pony’ and ‘spider.’ My mother once told me my story was quite detailed and imaginative. From then on I was off and running, filling drawers with stories.

Describe what your writing routine looks like. Are you discipl...

Interview with Bobbie Grover
Welcome, today we are talking with Bobbi Groover! I would like to thank you for taking time out of your busy writing schedule to answer a few questions. First, let`s delve into who you are. Some of the questions may be untraditional but you’d be surprised at what readers connect to, and sometimes the simplest ‘I can relate to that’ grabs their interest where nothing else can.

Can you share a little something about Bobbi Groover that’s not mentioned in your bio on your website?

The biggest surprise might be that my first published novel was a coming-of-age story. It received many 5-star reviews and was used in several school districts. The most fun was being asked to be ‘visiting author’ and introduce the students to the joy and excitement of writing. They wanted me to write a sequel but my writing journey took an unexpected tangent. You see, I’m the quintessential insomniac, so I read a lot of romance paperbacks from the library to fill the long nights. As I finished each one I told my husband, “I could have written this.”  Finally he retorted, “Prove it. Sit down and write one.”  My husband’s dare was the impetus I needed to take the plunge. I have three published romances, all of which earned 5-star reviews and several first place and runner-up awards. 

 How long have you been writing?

I’ve been writing as long as I can remember.  I have a vivid memory of sitting in an empty stall of the stable on my Grandmother’s estate as a precocious five-year-old. I traced the outline of a horseshoe in the dust of the floor and imagined it was my pony in that stall.  I stood and pretended to nuzzle the equine.  On the wall I spied the empty water bucket and glanced inside.  A ferocious giant spider (remember, I was only five) seemed to glare at me amidst the silk of the web.  I went back to the house and drew pictures that told the story of the unlikely friendship between the equine and arachnid, although I believe I used ‘pony’ and ‘spider.’ My mother once told me my story was quite detailed and imaginative. From then on I was off and running, filling drawers with stories.

Describe what your writing routine looks like. Are you discipl...
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