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What can you tell us about your new release, Bad?

Bad is about two very bad people who want very bad things. Ronan is a Russian mafia/ business mogul and Camilla is a cartel princess. Throw them together and it’s an inferno.

Who is your favorite couple from literature?

LP: Mel and Liam from Ruthless People by JJ McAvoy

Stevie: Joe and Beck in You (not really romance, but still…)

What's your favorite thing about writing?

LP: I love delving into the mind of a sociopath and depicting all their awful vices, whilst finding a degree of redeemability within love, lust or obsession.

Stevie: Exposing the depraved side of humanity and showing its vulnerabilities.

What's a typical day like for you?

LP: I walk my dog, sometimes ride my horse, then Stevie calls me and we write together while on video call. Yes, we’re co-dependent. Haha!

Stevie: All the coffee, then I take my kids to school, call Lauren, write, cook, and snuggle with my hubs.

If you had an extra hour each day, how would you spend it?

LP: Probably sleeping.

Stevie: Snuggling

What's the last book you read?

LP: The Bandit by Bebe Reid.

Stevie: Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn

What scene in Bad was your favorite to write?

LP: The scene where Ronan is on the phone to Anastasia but with Camilla. It’s hot!

Stevie: The scene in the glass room--drain. Bwhahaha. And the end scene.

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

LP: Oh, but my darling, what if you fly?

Stevie: She said: “Don’t come to close it’s dark inside. It’s where my demons hide. And I answered: Get too close? There is a hell inside of me. It’s where your demons can live. -Anonymous

LP Lovell & Stevie J. Cole are the authors of the new book Bad. 

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What can you tell us about your new release, Dorian?

Dorian is a new adult romance novel about the billionaire owner of a major sports franchise falling in love for the first time. This is someone who has gone his entire life avoiding getting close to people, so this change hits him at the core. He has no idea how to deal with the emotions going through him, which leads to some very interesting situations.

What or who inspired you to become an author?

I was inspired to become an author by the desire to share my stories with as many people as possible. As for who inspired me, I'd single out Nicholas Sparks. before I started reading his books, I thought no one would be interested in reading romance novels written by a man.

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

Boy, that's a tough one. In no particular order: The Notebook, A Walk to Remember, It's Kind of a Funny Story, Shutter Island. And for the last one, I'll cheat and mention the entire Harry Potter series as one book.

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

There are too many authors I would love to interview. But Nicholas Sparks, Penny Wylder, and J.K. Rowling would be at the top of the list.

What's your favorite thing about writing?

The ability to take ideas in my head and put them into a format where I can share my vision with many others from many walks of life.

If you had an extra hour each day, how would you spend it?

With my family and my pets - just sitting around and talking.

What scene in Dorian was your favorite to write?

Honestly, I loved writing all of it. No preference for any particular scene - although the sex scenes are obviously the steamiest.

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

Just enjoy yourself and let the universe resolve whatever you're going through.

Carlos Dash is the author of the new book Dorian. 

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What can you tell us about your new release, Constant Craving?

This is the book of my heart. I love second-chance romances and wanted to write something that was angsty and super sexy. I also wanted to create two strong, stubborn characters who are passionately perfect for each other — but are reluctant to admit it.

What's the last book you read?

All the Ugly and Wonderful Things by Bryn Greenwood. I actually didn’t like any of the characters, but author Bryn Greenwood is such a good writer that she made me care. That’s the kind of book I love - when a writer is so good that you are immersed in a world and consume the words in one sitting.

Who is your favorite couple from literature?

Jay Gatsby and Daisy Buchanan. Tragic, flawed and doomed.

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

Cheryl Strayed (Wild), Roxane Gay (Bad Feminist) and L.S. Hilton (Maestra, Domina). Bonus invite: Anne Lamott (Bird by Bird)

BAM. You're a superhero. What's your superpower?

The ability to stay away from the internet for long chunks of time.

How do you like to spend a rainy day?

Reading, napping and snuggling with my husband and dogs.

What scene in Constant Craving was your favorite to write?

When Rafael, the hero, kisses Justine for the first time in the book. It’s the first time they’ve kiss din eleven years, and I wanted to convey the longing, anger and need in that one kiss. I wrote and rewrote that scene so many times. I knew I did my job when a reader said, “it was beautiful and so emotional. I started crying."

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

Under promise and over deliver.

Tamara Lush is the author of the new book Constant Craving. 

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What can you tell us about your new release, Luxure?

Luxure, is the first book in my new series, The Cardinal Brotherhood. It is my passion project and Lux has become like a member of the family in my household! We discuss him as if he were standing in front of us. His thoughts, feelings, and emotions Estranged from his brothers, Lux has been roaming the Earth for a thousand years, biding his time until he can avenge the murder of his mate. Once upon a time, he was Lucifer’s second in command, and the most revered warrior of the Underworld. Presumed dead, he’s been lying in wait, readying himself for revenge.

Which books would we be surprised to find on your shelves?

I have an eclectic book collection—from Pride and Prejudice, Moby Dick, and Dracula, to Twilight, The Time Traveler’s Wife, and anything that piques my interest. Maybe the most surprising would be Arnold Schwarzenegger’s autobiography, Total Recall.

Who are your literary heroes working today? Why do you admire them?

Stephen King is a huge role model for me. His career span alone is incredible. When you look at the number of books he’s had turned into movies or T.V. series, it becomes glaringly evident that he understands his craft in a way very few writers do. I try to live by his quote, If you don’t have the time to read, you don’t have the time (or the tools) to write. Simple as that!

What books do you find yourself returning to again and again?

I’ve read Wuthering Heights at least five times! There are Post-it notes and red pen in the margins on almost every page. Thoughtless by S.C. Stephens is another one of my favorites. As much as the female lead drove me insane, Kellan Kyle enraptured me in a way no other hero has. His vulnerability while maintaining an alpha personality was so endearing to me.

What's on your writing desk?

Four million red pens for when I get harsh on my manuscripts! Also, I have a Lego Titanic my son built for me. We share an obsession for all things relating to the majestic ocean liner. I love that we have such an intriguing common interest to share.

When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?

As far back as I can remember, I wanted to be a librarian. I’ve always loved the smell of books and the feel of an unfamiliar paperback in my hands. I’ve helped in my kids’ school library for the past two years, and the librarian follows my work even though it makes me blush!

What scene in Luxure was your favorite to write?

This is a tough question because Luxure is a real labor of love. I poured my heart and soul into every word of this book, and lost myself in a world of my own creation. Paranormal affords another level of freedom as a writer. I’m not bound by the constraints of humanity—only by my own imagination. If I had to pick just one, I would have to say the final scene with Lux and Sirena. Writing her progression in the story and establishing such a strong female lead was exhilarating.

Sienna Parks is the author of the new book Luxure. 

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