1–What is the title of your latest release? FOR A LIFETIME 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? Identical twin sisters Grace and Hope are time-crossers who simultaneously live in 1692, as daughters of a tavern owner during the Salem Witch Trials, and in 1912, as an aviatrix and a journalist. As their twenty-fifth birthday approaches, they will each have to choose one life to keep and one to leave behind forever–no matter the cost. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? My Timeless Series has been so fun, because I can choose two (or more) timelines for my heroines to live in. In For a Lifetime, I chose 1692 during the Salem Witch Trials because I have ancestors on both sides of the trials, and I have always been fascinated with the history. I chose 1912 because it was a new and exciting time in aviation and the heroines’ lives there are loosely inspired by the first female licensed pilot in America, Harriet Quimby. Both time periods are full of great history and drama. 4–Would you hang out with your protagonist in real life? I love this question because my heroines in For…

1–What is the title of your latest release? FIVE BROKEN BLADES 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? Five of the most dangerous liars comes together to try to kill the god king Joon 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? I wanted to have a blend of eastern and western, so I created a realm that had previously been four distinct nations long ago—enough to have regional differences. There is also an unincorporated land that is mostly desert and a colony island. 4–Would you hang out with your protagonist in real life? There are six points of view characters in Five Broken Blades. I would hang out with any of them although I might not survive it. 5–What are three words that describe your protagonist? Deceptive, dangerous, loving. Those words describe all the main characters. 6–What’s something you learned while writing this book? Oh gosh, I learned so much from deep dive research into Korean history and mythology to how to write high fantasy, to pacing and plotting out a trilogy. 7–Do you edit as you draft or wait until you are totally done? I have to edit as I go. I’d like…

Welcome back to another installment of Jen’s Jewels, where we delve into the literary worlds of today’s most captivating authors. This week, we’re thrilled to have USA Today bestselling author Jenny Hale here with us to discuss her latest heartwarming novel, THE GOLDEN HOUR. Set against the backdrop of the enchanting Rosemary Beach, Jenny intricately weaves together themes of sacrifice, love, and personal growth in a story that promises to whisk readers away to sun-kissed shores while tugging at their heartstrings. Join us as we explore the inspiration behind Jenny’s poignant narrative, her approach to crafting compelling romances amidst broader family dramas, and her insights into the magic of storytelling that has captivated readers worldwide.   Jennifer Vido: THE GOLDEN HOUR explores the emotional conflict of sacrificing one’s dreams for family responsibilities. What inspired you to explore this topic? Jenny Hale: I think we all can get bogged down sometimes with reality versus our dreams. I wanted to show how we can weave both together if we just take tiny steps towards our goals.   Jen: Autism and neurodiversity are central to the story. How did you conduct research to portray Nick’s character authentically? Jenny: I was a public-school teacher…

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 Allison B. Hanson!   Writes: Highlander Historical Romance – With cinnamon roll heroes that will melt your heart!   About: I’m a project manager by day, and write most evenings and weekends, so spending quality time with me may be difficult. But when I have a minute, I enjoy riding my motorcycle, playing the drums, or running. I also like quiet walks on the beach and am addicted to Swedish fish.   My ideal reader match for my latest book, HIS SECRET HIGHLAND BRIDE, must love… Secret identities that might cause a war A broken hero looking for the right woman to put him back together again A saucy heroine who doesn’t need saving Bickering siblings who know what’s best And, of course, the happiest of ever afters   What to expect if we’re compatible: If we’re compatible, you may want to live in historic Scotland with the MacPherson clan, or even visit Clan MacKinley and the series I have there. You’ll most definitely…

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 Sheila Roberts!   Writes: I write about women’s friendships, family, and finding love. And food. Food gets a lot of attention in my books, and many of them (especially the Christmas novels) have recipes included.   About: I’ve been on multiple best-seller lists, including USA Today and Publishers Weekly, and have seen my books turned into movies for the Lifetime, Hallmark, and Great American Family Channels. (Did you enjoy The Nine Lives of Christmas? If you watched that movie you saw me lurking around in the background trying to steal a scene.) I love to have fun and interact with readers. My handle for all my social media is Fun with Sheila.   What I’m looking for in my ideal reader match: Someone who enjoys romping through crazy and embarrassing situations with my characters. Someone who prefers closed door romance. (My mother would haunt me if I wrote explicit sex scenes!) Someone who wants to come away from spending time together feeling encouraged. Must…

One thing I love to do before I start writing the first draft of any book is create a playlist. These are songs that I choose because they fit the setting, theme, or characters. Sometimes, they’re added later after I’ve written a pivotal scene and happened to find a song I believed to be perfect for it. Here are five songs that I played often while writing A RUN AT LOVE:   Kentucky by The Osborne Brothers: This song screamed Kentucky to me. It started my playlist and immediately put my mind right into the heart of A RUN AT LOVE. Seeing how the book is all about romance along the road to the Kentucky Derby, it was a no brainer to have a song about the state.   When Did You Fall by Chris Rice: This book has the tried-and-true trope of friends-to-lovers. Piper and Tuck have been friends since childhood, and each is carrying a torch for the other. I love the tone of Chris Rice’s voice as he sings about missing the signs of the other person falling in love with him. I feel like this is so Tuck and Piper as they work on the journey…

1–What is the title of your latest release? LOVE, LIES, AND CHERRY PIE 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? Emily Hung, author and barista, is the last single daughter. To get her mother off her back about her single status, she fakes a relationship with the son of her parents’ friends. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? Most of my books—including Love, Lies, and Cherry Pie—are set in Toronto, which is where I live. I love the city, and it’s easier to write a location that I know well! 4–Would you hang out with your protagonist in real life? I think so, though she’d occasionally get on my nerves. 5–What are three words that describe your protagonist? millennial, creative, judgmental 6–What’s something you learned while writing this book? The hero has a cat. My main characters very rarely have pets, and I learned that I rather enjoy writing them. 7–Do you edit as you draft or wait until you are totally done? I wait until I’m finished. Then I put the manuscript aside for at least a few weeks before reading it over and starting my first round of revisions. 8–What’s your…

1–What is the title of your latest release? LOVE ON A WHIM – book 3 in the Cape Cod Creamery Series 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? She met the man of her dreams. She married him. And then she ran away. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? Choosing the setting was a breeze – Cape Cod had this magnetic pull. Why? Well, because that’s where the Main Street Creamery, the heart of the story, stood tall. It was the obvious destination for Brynn Haywood, my main character in Love on a Whim, to make a beeline after her whirlwind marriage to a guy she’d only known for a mere 24 hours. Cape Cod became more than just a beautiful canvas backdrop; it became the place of refuge and recovery, both for Brynn and for the other characters in the series. 4–Would you hang out with your protagonist in real life? Definitely! Brynn Haywood would be the ideal hangout buddy in real life. She’s not just a protagonist; she’s the kind of friend who’s there for you through thick and thin. Imagine the laughter, the adventures, and the unwavering support – Brynn…

1–What is the title of your latest release? SECONDARY TARGET 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? Corina Roberts wants nothing more than to be left alone with her small business and her dog, but when someone attacks her and then her father goes missing, she reluctantly turns to her ex-boyfriend, army veteran Bryce Jessup, to help her find answers. But their search uncovers secrets her father should never have kept hidden—like the fact they’ve been hiding from a mastermind murderer since she was thirteen. A murderer who has finally found them. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? I live in a rural area of northern Kentucky where the county seat has a nostalgic small-town feel. Although I chose to fictionalize it and change the name, the area seemed ideal for a family looking for a safe, out-of-the-way place to disappear to. 4–Would you hang out with your protagonist in real life? Gladly. Although she’s operating in extenuating circumstances during the book, Corina is normally an easy-going person you could enjoy grabbing a cup of coffee with or just meeting to hang out and read together. 5–What are three words that describe your…

Book Title: BAD MEN Character Name: Saffy Huntley-Oliver   How would you describe your family or your childhood? My father, who was fantastically rich, died when I was five years old. My mother, who was also fantastically rich, got remarried—to the biggest douchebag on the planet. I don’t know what she was thinking. He was also fantastically rich, of course, but she didn’t need the money. I think Mummy just wasn’t very good at being alone. She wasn’t good at being married, either; she died of an overdose and my little sister Susie and I were left to the mercy of our pervy stepfather, Harold, who liked to molest little girls in his swimming pool.   Fortunately, when I was twelve, I killed Harold before he could get his hands on Susie. From then on, things got a lot happier!   What was your greatest talent? I am extremely good at killing terrible men. It’s my hobby. I consider it my own personal war on the patriarchy. Also – and I don’t say this to brag, but it is true—I am very talented at parallel parking.   Significant other? Susie says that I deliberately choose the most boring men possible…