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Instead of trying to find your perfect match in a dating app, we bring you the “Author-Reader Match” where we introduce you to authors you may fall in love with. It’s our great pleasure to present Laura R. Samotin! Writes: Laura R. Samotin’s dark romantasy is Six of Crows all grown up meets Captive Prince. The Cursed Crown duology starts with THE SINS ON THEIR BONES, which is the story of two ex-husbands on opposite sides of a civil war fighting over the same throne, with a very daring (and very handsome) spymaster caught in the crossfire. About: Laura R. Samotin and her spouse live with two enormously large felines. When she’s not pursuing her day job as a professor and her academic research on military tactics, power politics, and leadership, she relishes her role as a full-time cat servant. My ideal reader for the Cursed Crown duology must love: What to expect if we’re compatible: If you become a fan, get ready for high stakes, high heat, high tension, and lots of catharsis at the end of it all. If we’re compatible, make sure to sign up for my newsletter or follow me on Instagram so you get updates…

1–What is the title of your latest release? TO EVERYTHING THERE IS A SEASON I chose the title whilst pondering over the expression ‘every dog has its day.’ Does everyone have their day? A time in their lives that is full of joy and fulfilment. The three women include Ivy Moon, a spinster who has always lived with her parents. She discovers a terrible betrayal that has resulted in negatively impacted on   the course of her life. Georgie Robinson, hairdressing salon owner, whose poor choice in men lead to loan shark heavies turning up on her doorstep. Georgie’s employee, Clara finds herself pregnant by Georgie’s feckless ex-partner. How will they change the course of their lives? 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? The elevator pitch of my novel is ‘intrigue.’ The book is a thriller and focuses on the impact that change, deceit and betrayal have upon the three women in the novel.  We as people and readers love to delve into the multi layered psyche and lives of our fellow men/women. My novels tend to be set in the 1990s and journey to the present day. I remember very well the times before technology was available in…

1–What is the title of your latest release?WOMEN LIKE US 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book?WOMEN LIKE US is a literary thriller that examines the complexities and responsibilities of female friendship—what brings women together, and what drives them apart. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place?WOMEN LIKE US is a sequel to INVISIBLE WOMAN, at the end of which my protagonist Joni has left New York City and returned to Los Angeles at the start of the pandemic. Now it’s five years later and she’s still living in her longtime home in Malibu, when circumstances bring her back to Brooklyn, where her story picks up. 4–Would you hang out with your protagonist in real life?Yes! I would love to have a long talk with her about…everything. 5–What are three words that describe your protagonist?Smart. Conflicted. Faithful. 6–What’s something you learned while writing this book?I learned that I could write a satisfying novel without a detailed outline and follow instinct instead. I trusted the story’s emotional landscape to lead the way to a larger degree than before, and never lost my footing, which was a great experience. 7–Do you edit as you draft or…

1–What is the title of your latest release? THE LOST BOOK OF FIRST LOVES 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? Under the Wyoming summer sun, two women connected in ways they never imagined will uncover a lost manuscript, untangle family secrets, and discover the true meaning of sisterhood. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? I love the mountains of western Wyoming. I actually spent a summer working at the Jackson Lake Lodge in Grand Teton National Park and truly grew to love that area. When I was looking for a gorgeous western locale that might provide inspiration to a literary icon, Wyoming certainly matched the criteria. 4–Would you hang out with your protagonist in real life? Yes. Definitely. I would love to be friends with either of the sisters I write about in the book. 5–What are three words that describe your protagonist? Creative, independent, fierce 6–What’s something you learned while writing this book? I learned a great deal about what goes into hosting a successful YouTube travel vlog! One of my heroes documents his travels around the world to an adoring fan base. 7–Do you edit as you draft or wait…

In this week’s Jen’s Jewels, I’m thrilled to welcome Audrey Ingram, author of the captivating new novel THE SUMMER WE RAN. Set against the high-stakes backdrop of a political campaign, this sweeping love story follows Tess and Grant—former teenage sweethearts turned rival candidates—as they navigate ambition, identity, and the pull of a shared past that refuses to stay buried. With dual timelines, razor-sharp emotional insight, and a plot that reads like The West Wing meets second-chance romance, Audrey delivers a novel that’s both timely and timeless. Trust me—you won’t want to miss this one. Jen: What inspired you to write THE SUMMER WE RAN? Was it a particular place, a news story, or maybe even a “what if” scenario that sparked the idea?Audrey: This idea has been percolating for years. In high school, I worked on a gubernatorial campaign and fell hard for the drama and passion that surround elections.  I love shows like The West Wing and Scandal and thought a political campaign would be the perfect backdrop for an unlikely love story between opposing candidates forced to confront their past. Jen: Tess and Grant’s romance spans decades and political ambitions—what drew you to write a love story with…

1–What is the title of your latest release? IT TAKES A PSYCHIC 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? There’s a licensed, emotional support dust bunny in the story. Her name is Roxy. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? Illusion Town is my favorite place on Harmony.  It’s like Las Vegas, only way more weird. 4–Would you hang out with your protagonist in real life? Yep. 5–What are three words that describe your protagonist? Loyal, smart, determined. 6–What’s something you learned while writing this book? How to attach a fascinator to your head. 7–Do you edit as you draft or wait until you are totally done? Both.  It’s a very chaotic process. 8–What’s your favorite foodie indulgence? Taza brand Wicked Dark 95% dark chocolate. 9–Describe your writing space/office! Chaos. Sticky notes everywhere. 10–Who is an author you admire? There are so many, but Anne McCaffrey will always have a special place in my heart.  11–Is there a book that changed your life? RESTOREE by Anne McCaffrey. 12–Tell us about when you got “the call.” (when you found out your book was going to be published)/Or, for indie authors, when you decided to self-publish….

1–What is the title of your latest release? CELESTIAL BANQUET 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? A hot-headed noodle chef joins a legendary cooking competition to feed the gods 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? It had to take place in an alternate fantasy world that is loosely based on East Asia. This is where I want all the magic and monsters to emerge. 4–Would you hang out with your protagonist in real life? I totally would because I’d eat everything she cooks. She’s as passionate about food as I am. 5–What are three words that describe your protagonist? Stubborn, ambitious, and hungry. 6–What’s something you learned while writing this book? I learned that adventure and excitement are elements I want to play with more in the future. This book is fast-paced and action-packed. I had so much fun writing it. 7–Do you edit as you draft or wait until you are totally done? I edit while I draft. I like having cleaner drafts, though I do rounds of revisions anyway afterwards. The work never ends. 8–What’s your favorite foodie indulgence? Irish oysters and salmon. I went to Dublin last year and…

Instead of trying to find your perfect match in a dating app, we bring you the “Author-Reader Match” where we introduce you to authors you may fall in love with. It’s our great pleasure to present Kalla Harris! Writes: I craft emotionally-charged young-adult stories that explore the darker side of humanity. My books feature vivid settings that feel alive, will-they-won’t-they romantic tension, and unique twists on your favorite paranormal tropes. Expect sarcastic, morally gray characters who’ll steal your heart (and then crush it), propulsive high stakes, and just the right amount of chaos that will keep you turning the page. About: When I’m not brainstorming new ways to make my characters’ lives more complicated, I’m likely cozied up with a new book, baking artisan bread, or rewatching Arcane for the 100th time. (And, yes, I still ugly cry at the ending.) I was born and raised in southwest Virginia and now live in the Upstate of South Carolina, where I carry a travel-size bottle of sunscreen with me wherever I go. Likes: Walking on the beach, cats, reality TV, Kingdom Hearts, manatees, and Phở Dislikes: Snakes, pickles, mint in chocolate, humidity, needles, and laundry The ideal reader for my young…

Excerpted from COSMIC LOVE AT THE MULTIVERSE HAIR SALON: After a quick round of hugs, Tressa Fay briefly finger-styled Mary’s new cut, kissed Linds’s glossy brown pixie, and her friends left. She put her back to the door, smiling to herself. The evening was hers. She strode across her tiny living room, dropping her cardigan, then ladled herself an enormous bowl of soup with lots of parmesan, flipped over the album on her turntable, and curled up on the sofa, nearly purring over each tortellini. It had taken her such a long time to figure out that the best way to give other people what they wanted was to make sure she had everything she needed. When she started working toward her cosmetology license her senior year, it was mostly because she’d taken every art class that her Green Bay, Wisconsin, high school had to offer, and she knew she wanted to keep doing something creative, but she didn’t want to go to college. Plus, she had to earn money, because her dad had made it clear she’d be on her own once she walked across the school’s stage with a diploma in her hand. To her great luck, she was…