September 30, 2014

Guest Promo (LVIII) #Romancing September Day 30

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Welcome to Day 30, the last day of Romancing September Across The World Tour. Our final guest is Jane Linfoot. Catch up with more from Jane in a few hours with the second part of our tour when Stephanie chats to her.
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Where is your home town?
I live in Matlock Bath, which is a Georgian Spa Resort, set in the gorge of the River Derwent, in Derbyshire, England
How long have you been writing romance?
The romance writing bug grabbed me in the autumn of 2010.
What is your favourite sub-genre of romance?
So far I’ve written contemporary romance/romcom/chicklit, with feisty twenty-something heroines.
What does Bryony do for a living?
Bryony works for a TV production company. She loves to work on programmes which deal with anything pretty, especially those involving homes and style, but she goes where the work is. High Heels & Bicycle Wheels sees her working on a sports programme, which is hard when she’s the least sporty woman on the planet.
Where can readers find out more about you?
Jane Linfoot
My Author links are:
Author Page Facebook (It would be great if people liked my page!): https://www.facebook.com/JaneLinfoot2
Twitter: https://twitter.com/janelinfoot @janelinfoot
Website: http://www.janelinfoot.co.uk
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September 29, 2014

Guest Promo (LVII) #Romancing September Day 29

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Welcome to Day 29 of Romancing September Across The World Tour. Our guest today is Rae Rivers. Catch up with more from Rae in a few hours with the second part of our tour when Stephanie chats to her.
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Where is your home town?
I live in Cape Town, South Africa.
How long have you been writing romance?
I started writing at the age of 12 years old and then more full time about a year ago when I signed my Keepers series with HarperCollins.
What is your favourite sub-genre of romance?
I usually enjoy stories that are well paced, spicy, filled with humour and romance. Contemporary romance, paranormal romance and romantic suspense are always a favourite..
Where can readers find out more about you?
Rae Rivers

My blog:             www.raerivers.com
Twitter- @raerivers1
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September 28, 2014

Guest Promo (LVI) #Romancing September Day 28

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Welcome to Day 28 of Romancing September Across The World Tour. Today our guest is Liz Everly. Catch up with more from Liz in a few hours with the second part of our tour when Stephanie chats to her.
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Where is your home town?
My hometown is Aliquippa, Pa., just outside of Pittsburgh.
How long have you been writing romance?
About five years.
What is your favourite sub-genre of romance?
It’s a toss up between erotic romance and historical.
What originally brought Jennifer to Scotland?
Jennifer had a mad love affair with a man who inherited the farm. They married and moved to Scotland.
Where can readers find out more about you?
Liz Everly
http://www.lizeverly.com
Amazon Author Page
Twitter @Liz Everly1
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September 27, 2014

Guest Promo (LV) #Romancing September Day 27



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Welcome to Day 27 of Romancing September Across The World Tour. Today our guest is Romy Sommer. Catch up with more from Romy in a few hours with the second part of our tour when Stephanie chats to her.
To catch a star new
Where is your home town?
I live in sunny Johannesburg, South Africa where the weather is warm, the lifestyle is outdoorsy and the people are always on the go.
How long have you been writing romance?
I started writing about eight years ago, not planning to write romance (which I’d hardly read before that point!) until another writer friend told me I “had a voice for romance”. I bought a pile of romance novels from a second hand bookshop, and so began my love affair with romance.
What is your favourite sub-genre of romance?
I enjoy historicals set in unusual periods, and YA or paranormal with some romantic elements, but my favourite sub-genre is definitely contemporary romance. Flirty, modern, relatable stories.
How do Christian and Teresa meet?
The meeting between Christian and Teresa was inspired by a scene from Singin’ in the Rain. I showed the movie to my daughters and as I was watching I thought “that could so happen today!” and so I have Christian running away from his too-adoring fans and jumping into Teresa’s car to escape. She assumes he’s trying to hijack her – as I probably would if a complete stranger jumped into my moving car!
Where can readers find out more about you?
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I have a blog, and am on Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter. I’m also on Goodreads but I have to admit I don’t hang out there much!
Website/Blog: www.romysommer.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Romy-Sommer/581103771909039?fref=ts
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/romysommer/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/romy_s
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6603454.Romy_Sommer 
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September 26, 2014

Guest Promo (LIV) #Romancing September Day 26

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Welcome to Day 26 of Romancing September Across The World Tour. Today our guest is Dani-Lyn Alexander. Catch up with more from Dani-Lyn in a few hours with the second part of our tour when Stephanie chats to her.
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Where is your home town?
East Moriches, New York, a small town on the south shore of eastern Long Island.
How long have you been writing romance?
I sat down to write my first book three years ago.
What is your favourite sub-genre of romance?
I love both paranormal and romantic suspense.
Why is Ali heart-broken?
She is still hung up on her soon-to-be ex-husband.
What is Anonymous?
Anonymous is a new dating website where you can retain complete anonymity while searching for your soul-mate.
What has caused the death threats?
Ahh…that is part of the suspense!
Where can readers find out more about you?
Dani-Lyn Alexander
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danilynalexander
Website: http://www.danilynalexander.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DaniLynAlexande
Buy Links:
Amazon:Amazon
Or Amazon.co.uk
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September 25, 2014

Guest Promo (LIII) #Romancing September Day 25


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Welcome to Day 25 of Romancing September Across The World Tour. Today our guest is Michelle Betham. Catch up with more from Michelle in a few hours with the second part of our tour when Stephanie chats to her.
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1)      Where is your home town?
I was born in Wallsend, north east England. I’m a born and bred Geordie girl!
2)      How long have you been writing romance?
I’ve been a romance author for over five years now, but I started writing romance long before that! I just didn’t have the confidence to start writing seriously until I hit forty!
3)      What is your favourite sub-genre of romance?
I think that would have to be contemporary romance. That’s what I write, and it’s what I’ve always loved to read.
Michelle Betham
10)   Where can readers find out more about you?
They can find out more about me over on my blog, and they can also follow me on Twitter and Facebook. I’m on there a lot!
Blog – http://michellebethamwriter.blogspot.co.uk/
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September 24, 2014

Guest Promo (LII) #Romancing September Day 24

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Welcome to Day 24 of Romancing September Across The World Tour. Today our guest is Georgina Troy. Catch up with more from Georgina in a few hours with the second part of our tour when Stephanie chats to her.
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Where is your home town?
My home town is St Ouen on the north-west coast of the island of Jersey, 15 miles off the coast of France.
How long have you been writing romance?
About eight years.
What is your favourite sub-genre of romance?
Contemporary women’s fiction
What does Bea do for a living?
She’s a trust officer looking after the private trusts and companies of wealthy clients.
Where can readers find out more about you?
Georgina Troy - Author Pic
My website: http://www.georginatroy.co.uk/
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September 23, 2014

Guest Promo (LI) #Romancing September Day 23



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Welcome to Day 23 of Romancing September Across The World Tour. Today our guest is Mandy Baggot. Catch up with more from Mandy in a few hours with the second part of our tour when Stephanie chats to her.
Made in Nashville
Where is your home town?
I live in a small village called Great Durnford, near Salisbury in Wiltshire, UK. My claim to fame is that Sting is one of my near neighbours. I’m still waiting for him to come round to borrow a cup of sugar.
How long have you been writing romance?
I’ve been writing romance of some form since I was a child. I had great fun pairing my friends off with members of New Kids on the Block in my stories then! I self-published my first book, Excess All Areas in December 2008 and then gave up work to be a full-time author in 2010.
What is your favourite sub-genre of romance?
I’m a contemporary lady! I haven’t attempted anything set further back than the 2000s. I do love a bit of romantic suspense too though. The same goes for my reading – modern, sexy, lots of action.
Tell us about Jared Marshall.
http://www.dreamstime.com/stock-photography-muscular-young-man-many-tattoos-image-has-attached-release-image31032442
Jared is the bad boy of country music, rocking a Southern Rock style. He’s all about the tattoos and torn jeans and bending rules. But he’s fiercely loyal, has a good heart and strong values. I’m a little bit in love with him.
Who is Dan Steele?
Dan Steele is Honor’s ex-boyfriend. They were together when Honor went through her attack. He’s also a musician.

Where can readers find out more about you?
MandyBaggot
I’m never far away from Twitter @mandybaggot https://twitter.com/mandybaggot and my website is http://mandybaggot.com/
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September 22, 2014

Guest Promo (L) #Romancing September Day 22


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Welcome to Day 22 of Romancing September Across The World Tour. Today our guest is Lynn Montagano. Catch up with more from Lynn in a few hours with the second part of our tour when Stephanie chats to her.
Catch My Breath
Where is your home town?
Scituate, Rhode Island
How long have you been writing romance?
Three years
What is your favourite sub-genre of romance?
Contemporary
Where is Lia taking her Vacation?
Glasgow, Scotland.
Lynn Montagano I happen to have an arsenal of links at my disposal.

Facebook: facebook.com/AuthorLynnMontagano
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7706026.Lynn_Montagano
Website: www.lynnmontagano.net
Twitter: @LynnMontagano
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September 21, 2014

Guest Promo (XLIX) #RomancingSeptember – Day 21


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Welcome to Day 21 of Romancing September Across The World Tour. Today our guest is Nic Tatano. Catch up with more from Nic in a few hours with the second part of our tour when Stephanie chats to him.
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1) Where is your home town?
Stamford, Connecticut, USA
2)   How long have you been writing romance?
Four years.
3)   What is your favourite sub-genre of romance?
Romantic comedy.


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I have a blog called thechannelingauthor.blogspot.com.
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September 20, 2014

Guest Promo (XLVIII) #Romancing September Day 20



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Welcome to Day 20 of Romancing September Across The World Tour. Today our guest is Susan Buchanan. Catch up with more from Susan in a few hours with the second part of our tour when Stephanie chats to her.
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Where is your home town?
Kilsyth, near Glasgow, although I don’t live there anymore. I live south of the city now.
How long have you been writing romance?
Well, it’s not pure romance, more chick lit, so let’s say 2 years, as my first novel was more drama-based, even though there’s lots of romance in Sign of the Times too.
What is your favourite sub-genre of romance?
Chicklit, without question, although I do like those with a bit of a moral to them and I am not a fan of those with Jimmy Choos and where everyone works in PR or Media.
Where does Gill work? 
She has her own recruitment company, based in Glasgow.
Where can readers find out more about you?
Susan Buchanan
Oh, even though I’m a lot busier these days, I am still often to be found on:
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September 19, 2014

Guest Promo (XLVII) # Romancing September Day 19



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Welcome to Day 19 of Romancing September Across The World Tour. Today our guest is Nicky Wells. Catch up with more from Nicky in a few hours with the second part of our tour when Stephanie chats to her.
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Fallen For Rock by Nicky Wells
Where is your home town?
I hail from Essen in Germany, but I’ve been in the UK since 1993 and currently, my home is in Lincoln.
How long have you been writing romance?
I started writing romance when I was expecting my first child. So that would be about nine years ago! I finished my first novel, Sophie’s Turn, with days to spare before the birth, put it in a drawer and left it there for quite some time. After I had published Sophie’s Turn, I began writing the sequel in 2011 and have been writing ever since.
What is your favourite sub-genre of romance?
I love all romance, but comedy is my favourite!
Introduce us to Emily.
Meet Emily Trenden, successful financial analyst at a major city bank. She’s 27, tall, with blue eyes and long blonde hair most often worn in a chignon. She likes opera and haute couture. In fact, there isn’t a pair of jeans in her wardrobe when we first meet her. She’s uptight, professional, and very smart. She is also caring, loving, sometimes funny, and occasionally a little clumsy, although she would be furious if she knew I told you that. The thing she craves most is stability and happiness in her life, in that order.
Where can readers find out more about you?
Nicky Wells
I’m a little bit here, there, and everywhere. Here are some of the places I like to hang out:
Blog | Twitter | Facebook | Romantic Novelists’ Association | Sapphire Star Publishing | Amazon | Goodreads | Pinterest
I also host a monthly radio show over on Siren 107.3 FM called BOOKS ROCK. It’s all about books, and I chat with authors and readers alike. Feel free to tune in at 11 am UK time on every third Sunday, or check out the podcasts on www.sirenonline.co.uk anytime you fancy!
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September 18, 2014

Guest Promo (XLVI) #Romancing September Day 18


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Welcome to Day 18 of Romancing September Across The World Tour. Today our guest is E.L. Lindley. Catch up with more from E.L in a few hours with the second part of our tour when Stephanie chats to her.
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Where is your home town? 
Sheffield – it’s where I was born and grew up and then I returned to live here about 10 years ago and I’m really glad I did.
How long have you been writing romance? 
I’ve been writing officially for about five years. I published my first book, Business As Usual in 2011. I don’t really consider myself a writer of romance per se although my books do have lots of romance in them. However, they could also be categorised as thrillers or mysteries or family drama. One of the nicest things a reader has ever said about my books is in a good reads review, where a lovely lady wrote, “She’s a very versatile author and seems to write very different books each time.” And this is really what I try to achieve, I hope readers get whatever it is they are looking for within my books, be that romance, drama, mystery or whatever.
What is your favourite sub-genre of romance? 
As a writer, I tend to veer towards mysteries and these are the kinds of books I enjoy reading as well. I don’t mind if they are light-hearted fun mysteries in say the Janet Evanovich style or more serious, gritty thrillers but, I do like there to be at least a hint of some romance in there as well. Don’t we all?
Where can readers find out more about you?
E. L. Lindley Author

If readers want to find out more they can visit my website at ellindley.weebly.com where there‘s lots of information about all of my books and I also have a blog.
Find out more about E.L from Stephanie Hurt’s blog and all our Romance writers http://stephanie-hurt.com/
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September 17, 2014

Guest Promo (XLV) #Romancing September Day 17






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Welcome to Day 17 of Romancing September Across The World Tour. Today our guest is Monica La Porta. Catch up with more from Monica in a few hours with the second part of our tour when Stephanie chats to her.
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Where is your home town?
I am from Rome, Italy, but I moved to Washington State in the summer of 2000.
How long have you been writing romance?
I’ve been writing love stories since I was a kid, but I started writing professionally five years ago.
What is your favourite sub-genre of romance?
I have several favourites, among them paranormal, urban fantasy, and science fiction romance.
Tell us who Marcus is?
Marcus is the main character in The Lost Centurion. Once a proud commander in the Imperial Roman Army with hundreds of men under his lead, Marcus is now a lonely renegade whose life is powered by a thirst for revenge consuming him.
Who has he been searching centuries for?
As an immortal, Marcus has spent the last two thousand years looking for a vampire.
Where can readers find out more about you?
Monica La Porta
I have a blog and an author page on Facebook where I talk about my writing, my hobbies, my outlandish gluten-free, dairy-free, and soy-free recipes, and my love for beagles. I welcome questions from my readers, because interacting with them gives me great joy.
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Guest Promo (XLIV )

Let's welcome today a special friend and fellow author Jessica Nicholls, who shares with us, in an interview, a few things about her and her writing!



Question 1 -  Tell us a little about yourself.
     My name is Jessica Nicholls, I’m a writer and mother.



Question 2-  When and where do you find time to write?  Special place?  Certain hours?
    I mainly write during the school year, when the kids are in school.   When my kids started going to school full time, I began to treat writing like ‘my job’.  Now that I am in a rhythm, I am able to work in the mornings when the kids are playing at weekend, and during the holidays.   Occasionally I write in the evenings, when I’m desperate to finish something, but even then I struggle.  My brain functions best in the morning. 


Question 3 - If you didn’t write, what other profession would you have selected?
    Most likely a teacher, I do love kids and I have an appreciation for education.  I know a lot of teachers write as well, but that is such a tough job, I’m not sure I could do both as well as being a mother :).  Hats off to those who manage it ;).  


Question 4 -.  What or who inspired you to write your first book?
    To be honest, the genre of parnanormal romance and the concept of obsessive love plus a certain phrase I heard ‘I’m going to fall into the arms of morpheus’ combined themselves in my head.  Not that I wanted to write another paranormal romance itself, but I’m fascinated by the the effect it can have on people (I include myself in this).  I kind of thought, what if there was someone supernatural/otherworldly who you had a connection with, how would you carry that with you?  What would happen to someone in love with their fantasy? I imagined it getting to the point of being a religion.  That’s how Sylvia treats her devotion to Morpheus.


Question 5 - What is the name of your most recent book and if you had to sum it up in 30 or less words what would you say? 
    A dark fantasy novel set in Manchester, England,  involving a university student . Sylvia brings her adolescent obsession' with her to her adult life.  


Question 6 -.  What age do you recommend your book for?
    I struggled to pin this down.  There are a lot of adult themes (desire, love, lust, etc.) BUT there are no explicit, detailed love scenes though there is a lot of sensuality and fantasising.  To be on the really conservative side I would say 18+…but I don’t think it would be damaging for a 16 year old girl to read it.  It in no way promotes promiscuity and I’d like to think that young women would be able to relate to it and even take something positive away from it.  There’s a bit of Sylvia and Nyx in all of us ;)


Question 7 -  Do you have plans for a new book?  Is this part of a series? 
    I do have plans for a new book - I’m rewriting a manuscript that I’ve been working on on and off for a while, rather different to Into the Arms of Morpheus.   I do have plans for a sequel to Morpheus involving how characters progress but, I haven’t written anything yet.  It’s still brewing.
    I love it when books are turned into movies, most of the time.  It’s a shame when its done poorly, obviously.  It’s also a shame when it appears to be being done purely to make money and not for any artistic or even enjoyment purposes.  A good example would be The Lord of the Rings trilogy, those are such beautiful films and they totally pulled me back into reading at a time when I wasn’t doing.   That happens a lot - films luring folks into reading who wouldn’t normally pick up a book. In the hands of the right film maker, if a story can come to life visually it’s a wonderful thing uniting audiences, readers, storytellers and film makers.  


Question 8 -  If you were a villain from Disney, which one would it be and why?
    If I was a Disney villain, I would be Snow White’s wicked queen/step mother.  I hate to admit it.  I like to encourage my kinder, softer side.  The one who cares more about love than about beauty…but I’m a woman.  We all want to be considered beautiful.  Sadly, a woman’s physical beauty is such an overvalued commodity in today’s world.  I’m torn because I admire beautiful women too and I want to be one….but I hate how much emphasis is on it.  I want my own daughter to enjoy being such a lovely girl, but I want her to appreciate that there is more to life and women should be valued for other reasons.  I fight my inner wicked queen on a daily basis for her sake.  


Question 9 -  For or against books turned into movies?  
I love it when books are turned into movies, most of the time.  It’s a shame when its done poorly, obviously.  It’s also a shame when it appears to be being done purely to make money and not for any artistic or even enjoyment purposes.  An example of great books turned into great movies would be The Lord of the Rings trilogy.  The films totally pulled me back into reading at a time when I wasn’t doing.   That happens a lot - films luring folks into reading who wouldn’t normally pick up a book. In the hands of the right film maker, if a story can come to life visually it’s a wonderful thing uniting audiences and story tellers of all kinds. 

Question 10 - Why should we buy your book?
    You should buy my book because it will pull you into a fantasy full of sensuality, dark obsessive urges and you will have a new appreciation for lesser known greek gods.  It will be like meeting a very exciting new friend.  Do it, you’ll like it.  

Could you share 3 teasers from your book, each consisting of 2 sentences?
  Teaser 1 - ‘To know that he could bypass all barriers like they were nothing, it scared and excited me.  I could imagine him in my blood as I would lie down, waiting for his control of my dreams.’ 
 Teaser 2 - ‘ I can’t help but imagine her in a more mortal form.  I can see her shiny ebony hair swinging over her shoulders, her olive hands smothing down slim demin-clad hips.’   
Teaser 3 - ‘I will be among their divine company soon. Make me powerful, make me powerful, make me powerful, make me powerful.’

Where can readers stalk you?
Readers can stalk me at jessicanichollsauthor.wordpress.com,
on Twitte@JessicaNicholl1 or
 on facebook. -Facebook
Buy links
Amazon.co.uk
Amazon.com
Smashwords


Jessica Nicholls is originally from Northern Illinois.  She lived in the Northwest of England for just over ten years, where she studied and had her children.  Currently, Jessica lives in the Middle East with her husband and two now school age (yay!) kids.  Running, reading and watching films are her favorite hobbies. Writing the type of stories she would enjoy reading (anything dark and weird or romantic, or a combination of those) is a passion.