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Interview with Addison Cain, author of The Golden Line

What can you tell us about your new release, The Golden Line?

The Golden Line is a brand new Omegaverse series that’s exciting and dark but with a more romantic edge. Each book is a standalone in the same universe. It’s a rough road, by HEA guaranteed.

What or who inspired you to become an author?

Fanfiction! That’s where I got my start ages ago. The community is so supportive and really rallied behind me when I was ready for traditional publishing. Here’s a big shout out to you, the original fans!

What's on your top 5 list for the best books you've ever read?

The Silver Devil by Teresa Denys
The Stranger I Married by Sylvia Day
The Fever Series by Karen Marie Moning
The Dune Series by Frank Herbert
Anything Douglas Adams

Say you’re the host of a literary talk show. Who would be your first guest? What would you want to ask?

Elizabeth Báthory, and I’d want to know all the details of the church’s crusade to smear her name. How much of her history was written by men who wanted the lands of a noble woman who refused to remarry? How much was real?

What's your favorite thing about writing?

That authors can literally write anything we want to spice up our day. Real life boring you? Check out this glittery murder unicorn! Don’t see one of those every day, now do ya?

What is a typical day like for you?

I write full time while taking care of my toddler. We have a lot of fun, get some good romps in with our dog, and then cuddle the cat. Between he cute moments, I am frantically trying to get words down. Actually, don't believe the lies I wrote above. It's utter chaos, but I wouldn't change a thing. #BestJobEver

What scene in The Golden Line was your favorite to write?

The first meeting between the H and h. It’s completely unexpected and really makes the story unique in my eyes.

Do you have a motto, quote or philosophy you live by?

Write for yourself! Be true to your vision.

Addison Cain is the author of the new book The Golden Line

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New Mystery and Thriller Books to Read | January 22

Hold on to the edge of your seat as we hunt for clues and solve the case with these exciting new mystery and thriller books for the week! There are so many bestselling authors with new novels for you to dive into this week including James Rollins, Tim Johnston, Fiona Barton, Ben H. Winters, and many more. Enjoy your new mystery, thriller, and suspense novels. Happy reading!

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Interview with Ethan Proud, author of Terra Mortem

What can you tell us about your new release, Terra Mortem?

I don't want to give anything away, but Terra Mortem is a sci-fi thriller and takes place on the exo-planet AE625. Humans were never supposed to live here, it is nearly uninhabitable and the humans who wrecked there only survived because of the microbes shared with them by the gonis who tried to eat them. Now they have a symbiotic relationship with these creatures, while trying to survive in the most volatile climate. Water is scarce, as are morals and food. Nomadic tribes begin warring with each other while the Original Settlement orchestrates a rescue mission with the humans who reached their destination. As everything falls apart around them, they discover that they are not as alone on this planet as they had thought.

What or who inspired you to become an author?

I caught onto reading at a young age and my love of reading transferred into writing. My mom told me that I would sit with a book in the living room and ask what sounds each letter made while she was making dinner, cleaning, etc. My parents were always proactive with my brothers and I's learning and as a result, I was reading Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings in elementary school. I'd have to say that Tolkien was a huge inspiration and I loved the books and movies. I used to reread one of the LOTR books every summer. Around the time I was in the third grade I started writing in notebooks on the way to sporting events and when I was in seventh grade I began co-authoring my first published works, The Rebellion Trilogy, with my older brother Lincoln.

What's on your top 5 list for the best books you've ever read?

That question almost isn't fair! If I had to be picky I'd say Rant (Chuck Pahluniak), Monstrumologist (Rick Yancy), Lord of the Rings (Tolkien), Cephrael's Hand (Melissa McPhail), and Cat's Cradle (Vonnegut). I also love non-fiction and read biographies, books on science and the environment, and historical events.

Say you’re the host of a literary talk show. Who would be your first guest? What would you want to ask?

Probably Tolkien. His writing was such an inspiration to my younger self that it would feel wrong to interview anyone else first. I would ask him anything and everything, from who his favorite character was (mine are Gandalf and Boromir), to how he came up with such rich languages and cultures.

What's your favorite thing about writing?

My favorite aspect of writing is exploring the possibilities. I like to think that I exercise good judgment ( my friends and family would probably say no), so I like to have my characters make mistakes that reverberate through an entire book or several. While the plot is fun and necessary, I feel like my characters sometimes hijack the story I have in mind and it grows into something even more spectacular.

What is a typical day like for you?

A typical day for me is usually work, writing, and getting outside. I make myself sit down and write every day if I have a story in mind, and discovered that you don't need inspiration to write something good, just stick to what you want to happen and follow the plot. Until its published, nothing is set in stone. My favorite hobbies include snowboarding, backpacking, rock climbing, and fishing. I take every chance I have to get outside, and I usually find myself energized enough to write a few chapters after a good outing.

What scene in Terra Mortem was your favorite to write?

I don't want to spoil anything for the readers and picking one is too hard. But I enjoyed writing the first four chapters, the human sacrifice between the aliens and their god, and the coupe in the Original Settlement.

Do you have a motto, quote or philosophy you live by?

I think my philosophy changes every day. I just try to do right by myself, not step on anyone else's toes and do me. Its pretty easy to avoid drama when most of your time is spent writing or outdoors!

Ethan Proud is the author of the new book Terra Mortem

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New Romance Books to Read | January 22

Looking to fall in love with some new romance reads? You’ll adore these exciting new novels! This week you can get your hands on books by bestselling authors Lauren Blakely, Danielle Norman, Kelli Callahan, Ashley Bostock, Addison Cain, and more. Enjoy your new romance books and happy reading!

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New Books to Read in Literary Fiction | January 22

Literary fiction readers are in for a treat. This week’s latest releases list is full of intriguing reads you won’t want to miss! The new releases list includes so many bestselling authors like Juliet Lapidos, Terry Gamble, Eva Woods, Lynda Cohen Loigman, and many more. Enjoy your new literary fiction books. Happy reading!

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Interview with Lauren Blakely, author of Birthday Suit

What can you tell us about your new release, Birthday Suit?

Birthday Suit will make you crave chocolate!! The heroine is a boutique chocolatier and the hero works at a luxury chocolate company! It's also full of swoons, feels and forbidden love since the hero is in love with his best friend's woman.

If Birthday Suit was turned into a movie, who would you pick to play the main characters?

Leo definitely has the whole dark and brooding look going on, so I'd be happy with Henry Cavill or Penn Badgley. Lulu is a free spirit and I'm thinking Rachel Brosnahan would be fabulous.

What books are currently on your night stand?

I'm reading Melanie Harlow's Only You and I just finished Sally Thorne's newest.

What's your favorite restaurant?

Whatever serves the best desserts! And I tend to LOVE vegetarian restaurants since I can eat anything there!

What is the one movie that you can quote the most?

Raiders of the Lost Ark. I'm just making this up as I go along.

What will your next adventure be?

Sending my son to college in the fall!

What scene in Birthday Suit was your favorite to write?

I was both tortured by and adored writing the scavenger hunt scenes! I had to devise all the clues so it was complicated but so worth it!

Lauren Blakely is the author of the new book Birthday Suit

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New Science Fiction and Fantasy Books | January 22

Set off on an adventure to new worlds this week! This selection of new science fiction and fantasy books will surely please! Science Fiction fans should be excited about the latest from bestselling authors Ethan Proud, Michael Anderle, Eric L. Harry, and more. If Fantasy is what your library needs, you’ll be able to pick up the latest from Jace Mitchell, S.A. Chakraborty, RJ Blain, and more. Enjoy your new science fiction and fantasy books. Happy reading!

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New Young Adult Books to Read | January 22

Are you an avid reader of Young Adult books? This week you are in luck! With all of these new novels, you’re bound to find a new favorite book to add to your reading list. This week includes new novels from bestselling authors Maureen Johnson, Katie McGarry, Evelyn Skye, and many more. Enjoy your new young adult books. Happy reading!

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Interview with Kelli Callahan, author of Caged By Them

What can you tell us about your new release,Caged By Them?

This is the first book in a new Dark MFM Romance series. This is a standalone full-length novel, but there will be elements of this story that continue throughout the series. Caged by Them is about a young woman who carves out a place for herself in the world, but has made some mistakes along the way. She wakes up in a cage, staring at two strangers, and she has no idea why she's there. Her freedom has a price -- she has to confess her sins. The problem is, she doesn't know which confession will unlock the cage...

What books are currently on your nightstand?

The Kiss Thief by LJ Shen

Dark Castle by Fawn Bailey/Isabella Starling

The Devil by Ashley Jade

You're hosting a literary dinner party. Which three writers are invited?

Madison Faye, Isabella Starling, Frankie Love

What's on your writing desk?

A Rae Dunn mug that needs to be refilled with something caffeinated.

Where is your happy place? Why does it bring you joy?

Anywhere that I can be alone with my thoughts and let my creativity flow.

What's the best advice you've ever received?

No matter how good you think you are, there's always someone better. Learn from them.

What scene in Caged By Them was your favorite to write?

“Good girl.” I nodded slowly. “Ask your question.”

“What did I do to you?” She swallowed hard.

“You’ve caused me pain.” I tilted my head to the side.

“How?” She stared at me as she spoke. “How did I cause you pain?”

“That’s another question—and not the one you asked.” I leaned forward. “Do you want the answer to that question bad enough to pay the price?”

“I—I do.” Her hands balled up into fists.

Kelli Callahan is the author of the new book Caged By Them

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New Biography and Memoir Books to Read | January 22

Looking for some new biography and memoir books for your library? There are so many new releases this week that you’re bound to find a new favorite. You can pick up new novels from Stephanie Land, Jason Razaian, Helen Zia, and more. Enjoy your new biography and memoir books. Happy reading!