Blog

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

Fynn and his dog Boone roll into a town that has been ravaged by tragedy. And their arrival is the catalyst to start a long needed healing, especially for a girl named Ella.

What's the last book you read?

I just finished reading My Cousin, Rachel by Daphne du Maurier. I love her books. They are always so mysterious and gothic.

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

Well, I've got the usual suspects, the Austen books, the Bronte books, the Tess Oliver books (grins) a lot of romance, of course and Harry Potter, naturally. I'd say the surprising stuff would be the non-fiction books about Pirates and the Victorian Underground. Two subjects that interest me.

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

Fun question. Mark Twain ( I hear he's a hoot), J.K Rowling and of course, Jane Austen (boy would I love to pick her brain).

What's a typical day like for you?

I taught school for many years, but I have a very different life now, thanks to my books. I wake up early to feed my horses and goats. Then I sit with my coffee and read my favorite news blogs to make sure the world hasn't imploded yet. I write in one hour sessions. I can't sit for longer than that. In between writing, I exercise and do chores around the house. My kids are grown and out of the house, (unless you count my husband) so It gives me plenty of time to brainstorm characters, plots and scenes. It's a charmed life!

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

I would want the power to save all the mistreated and abused animals in the world.

What scene in Wingman was your favorite to write?

My favorite scene to write is always the one where the two main characters meet.

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

Don't take yourself too seriously and laugh a lot.

Tess Oliver is the author of the new book Wingman. 

Connect with Tess:
Author Website

 Twitter

Buy The Book

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

Jake is the eighth full-length novel in my paranormal romance series, the Immortals of New Orleans. While I write each of my books so that they can be read standalone, many of my readers prefer to read them in order.  Jake Louvière is a sexy hero who has been featured as a secondary character in many of my other books.  He is an Alpha rising, finding his own pack and fighting to save a gorgeous, mysterious creature, who he soon discovers is his mate.

What or who inspired you to become an author?

My son, Tyler, is the person who inspired me to become an author.  I developed a late interest in writing after my son was diagnosed with autism in 1999.  Several years ago, I started blogging about autism, published a few articles in magazines and journals and also wrote articles about autism on PsychologyToday.com.

I’d considered writing an autism book, but I had a serious block on where to go with it.  It was then that I decided that I’d take a break from writing about autism and try writing something fun and sexy.  In 2012, I published my first romance novel, Kade’s Dark Embrace.

Name a book that you feel has impacted your life significantly. Why was it so impactful?

I can’t say there is one specific book that has significantly impacted my life.  Rather, my love of reading romance novels, especially hot paranormal romance has impacted my writing.  There are so many great authors out there who I love reading; it’s difficult to pick just one.  If I had to narrow it down, I would say J.R. Ward.  Her stories literally pull you in and won’t let you go.  I can remember reading all of the books in her Black Dagger Brotherhood series over the course of a month, one after another, and thinking, ‘this should be a TV series’.  I literally was up all night reading.  The world she’s built is rich with traditions, culture and intrigue, and you find yourself emotionally tied to the characters.

What's your favorite thing about writing?

My favorite part about writing is dreaming up what scene comes next in my book and creating a different world with its own rules and characters.  In a paranormal romance, characters are open to all kinds of experiences that are only limited by the author’s imagination. They have supernatural gifts and talents, and the rules of game can be anything you want them to be.

If you could have dinner with anyone, alive or dead, who would you choose and why?

I would have dinner with my mom. She was the most incredible person, and I miss her so much. I’d give anything to ask her advice and hear her laugh again.

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

My kids are my world.  Every day they make me laugh and challenge me to be a better person.

What scene in Jake was your favorite to write?

You know, on any given day, I’d pick one of the hot sex scenes.  But for this book, I’d pick the scenes in New Orleans. I enjoy describing the architecture and food…I absolutely love that city.

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

If there is one thing that raising a child with autism has taught me it is to never give up hope.  I think this applies to many situations in life.  You just never know what life will bring and even though you can’t always control what’s happening, you have to keep going.

Kym Grosso is the author of the new book Jake. 

Connect with Kym:
Author Website

 Twitter

Buy The Book

What can you tell us about your new release, Pierce Me?

Pierce Me is the story of Gabe's childhood crush, who appears back in his life years later. Eloise wants to get a unique kind of piercing, and as much as Gabe wants to give her one, he has a better idea in mind. They have a past to overcome before they can find their happily ever after.

What's the last book you read?

Oh my goodness. I wish I could read more but instead all I seem to do is write. The last book I read was Dr Fake Fiance by Juliana Conners, but that was a couple of weeks ago. I think I'm due for an afternoon of snuggling on the couch and reading!

Who is your favorite couple from literature?

That seems to change every time I read a book! But today, my answer to that would be Drew and Emerie from Vi Keeland's Ego Maniac because who doesn't love a hero that would go through all of that for his son?

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

What would you want to ask them? Umm, do cover models count as literary? I really want the model from Pierce Me, Leon Scott. My first question would be "please can I touch those unreal abs?”

What's on your writing desk?

I write at my kitchen table, so all sorts of junk. Right now I can see glasses and mugs, a tv remote, vitamins, a stack of papers and the board game my daughters were playing last night. And a whole bunch of clutter I'm not prepared to admit to.

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

I want to type at the speed of light! I have so many stories in my head that I need to get out.

What scene in Pierce Me was your favorite to write?

Easy, the scene where Eloise is first sitting in Gabe's tattoo parlor chair, and he's checking her for what type of piercing she can get. It's the first time they've seen each other since childhood, but she doesn't recognize him right away.

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

Not really. I guess if I did it would be keep on trucking. But that's not very sexy.

Simone Sowood is the author of the new book Pierce Me. 

Connect with Simone:
Author Website

 Twitter

Buy The Book

What can you tell us about your new release, Mr. Fiancé?

Mr. Fiancé is off-the-charts hot and laugh-out-loud funny. It’s a Fake-Marriage Romance. Mindy’s Mother is getting remarried, and Mindy’s taking along her Fake Fiancé, Oliver Steele, to visit for a week. Mindy sets some ground rules—essentially that she must be the one to initiate any intimacy in front of her family. Problem is, Oliver’s not good at following rules, and fake or not, he’s going to show everyone what’s his. They start to enjoy the game of tease just a bit too much and the line between real and fake starts to become a blur.

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

I’m a huge fantasy fan so The Belgariad series by David Eddings and The Legend of Drizzt by R.A. Salvatore.

What's a typical day like for you?

My books really are my life right now. I get up, get some coffee, walk my dog, and then attempt to work on writing my current book. Usually, I end up procrastinating a lot. I’m not much of a morning person, but I’m stubborn and always try to work in the morning and afternoon.

Pretend you qualified for the Olympics. What sport would you compete in?

Oh, this is a hard one! I think if I had to choose, it would be either Ice Skating or Gymnastics. I love them both!

What scene in Mr. Fiancé was your favorite to write?

There’s a lot of fun moments in the book that I loved writing, but I think a favorite of mine was the heartfelt moment between all the girls in the book (Mindy, her sister, mother, and grandmother). It’s a tear-jerker, but it leaves you with hope.

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

If it ain’t about me, gone on three!

Lauren Landish is the author of the new book Mr. Fiancé. 

Connect with Lauren:
Author Website

 Twitter

Buy The Book

What can you tell us about your new release, Down & Dirty?

I am super excited about Down and Dirty. I grew up with a dad that loved football and now I’m the mother of three boys (2 of whom love football) so it’s always been a part of my life.  I’ve always wanted to write a series about a football team and now I finally get the chance! I always love playing with characters and dynamics, so I had a lot of fun writing Hunter (who is looking for a house to raise his niece and nephew in now that his twin sister is dying of cancer) and Emerson, the struggling artist turned real estate agent who is helping him on his quest.  Both held surprises for me when I was writing them and I hope they hold surprises for my readers as well!

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

Oh my gosh, that is a really, really hard question for a writer/lit professor to answer, but I’ll give it my best shot!

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Saenz (my favorite YA)

Practice Makes Perfect by Julie James (my favorite contemporary romance)

Caressed by Ice by Nalini Singh (my favorite paranormal romance)

Cop Town by Karin Slaughter (my favorite mystery)

Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger (my favorite literary novel)

Who is your favorite fictional character from literature?

Oh, Scout Finch, absolutely. I’m currently re-reading To Kill a Mockingbird with my middle son for his eighth grade language arts class and I am reminded every night how much I love her.

What is a typical day like for you?

I don’t actually have typical days anymore, lol. My life has been crazy, crazy, crazy the last couple of years.  But an atypical day when I actually get to work seven or eight hours looks something like this:

4 a.m. Wake up and write until 6:30 a.m.

6:30-8 a.m. Get kids off to school

8-9 a.m. Chat with my bff on the phone and do laundry/chores at the same time

9-1 p.m. Write/answer emails/procrastinate on social media

1-2 p.m. Lunch/break/nap depending on what I feel like

2-3 p.m. Frantically write

3-8 p.m.: Kids, homework, make dinner, read a book or take a bath if there’s time if there’s time, etc

8-9 p.m. Watch Rachel Maddow

9-10 p.m. Read to kids/get kids to bed

10 p.m.-12:30 a.m.: Write or do publicity/copy edit/etc. stuff

12:30-4 am: Sleep

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

Telekinesis. I totally want to be able to move whatever I want with my mind. And not just because I’m lazy.

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

My bathtub, lol.  But seriously, I love to take a long bubble bath, drink a glass of wine and read an amazing book. No matter how bad the day is, what’s not to love about ending it like that?

What scene in Down & Dirty was your favorite to write?

Ummmm, the truth? There’s a sex scene that involves painting and I’ve been wanting to write a scene like it for a long time. But it wasn’t until Hunter and Emerson came along that I had the write characters/chemistry/story to do it … it was a really fun scene to write, and so far early readers really seem to like it, too.

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

I’m a huge Oscar Wilde fan, so pretty much everything he’s ever said … But the one quote of his that really strikes me lately, and that I really try to live by, is “Keep love in your heart. A life without it is like a sunless garden when the flowers are dead.”

Tracy Wolff is the author of the new book Down & Dirty. 

Connect with Alice:
Author Website

 Twitter

Buy The Book

What can you tell us about your new release, The Dom vs The Virgin?

How about I answer this with one of the many amazing and humbling reviews it’s received:

"Wow - this is one of the most profound and emotionally charged books I have had the honor and pleasure to read. It is not only a great romance but, a great lesson in humanity."

What or who inspired you to become an author?

When I was younger I loved to read Harlequin romances. One day, I decided to see if I could write a story like that. Very fortunately for me, I could.

Who is your favorite fictional character from literature?

Heathcliff… was there ever a more tortured romantic soul?

What's your favorite thing about writing?

Everything! But if I have to choose just one thing… the time I spend plotting in my head. That’s when the characters really start speaking to me.

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

I should say I want to spend an extra hour writing, shouldn’t I? But, I’d much rather spend it with my hunky hubby. I love him dearly and he’s very understanding of all the time I do spend writing.

What's in your Netflix queue?

All right, I’ll admit it. It’s the latest 50 Shades of Grey movie.

What scene in The Dom vs The Virgin was your favorite to write?

Any scene with Nana in it. She was so much fun to write and readers are saying that they love her. This warms my heart.

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

Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire. This strikes such a chord in me. I wish I knew who coined it.

Alice Ward is the author of the new book The Dom vs The Virgin. 

Connect with Alice:
Author Website

 Twitter

Buy The Book