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 Sabine Barclay!   Sabine writes super steamy Mafia romance that will make your toes curl and your granny blush. Her newest book, MOB PRINCESS, is an erotic contemporary romance about two people from rival families but don’t know it until the sparks fly. Waring syndicates, angry relatives, and an attraction that can’t be ignored.   About: Imagine curling up with a book that’ll make you grip your armchair when the plot twists surprise you and lust frustrates you. I love crafting stories that leave you wondering what’s going to happen next and longing to be the heroine with a suave hero who only has eyes for you. It’s never a straight path to the happily ever after… Though the action in and out of bed will leave you satisfied. So if we hit it off, remind me to tell you about how I started writing Mafia romance when I realized it’s modern day medieval romance.   What I’m looking for in my ideal reader…

1–What is the title of your latest release? THE CONFIDENCE GAMES 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? A modern-day Thelma and Louise meets Ocean’s 8 that follows the exploits of best friends and Europe’s most infamous swindlers, Emma and Nellie, who are blackmailed into stealing a priceless bracelet 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? The book takes place mostly in London, with flashbacks set all over Europe. This might make me sound a bit nuts, but the heroine—Emma—just told me she was British and that was that 4–Would you hang out with your protagonist in real life? Hell yeah! 5–What are three words that describe your protagonist? Heartbroken, brave, loyal 6–What’s something you learned while writing this book? How to hack an email account (sort of) 7–Do you edit as you draft or wait until you are totally done? I usually write a short first draft (approx 50K), just to get the basic structure and sequence of the story clear in my mind. After a short break, I go back and edit this draft over and over (and over and over) until it feels ready to share with my agent and editor(s)…

1–What is the title of your latest release? HONEYCOMB 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? Seven Days. Six Strangers. One Experimental Drug. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? I really liked the idea of writing something about a bunch of strangers meeting in an old mansion. I thought there was a lot I could do to play around with the setting; the shadows in the corners, the draughty corridors, the cavernous rooms. Plus, there’s something so fun and spooky about the idea of being essentially alone in such a big, unfamiliar place. 4–Would you hang out with your protagonist in real life? I think the problem is, she wouldn’t want to hang around with me! Amanda is a recovering drug addict, but she’s also recovering from the effects of being very famous overnight, and then being banished from the limelight. So she doesn’t trust anyone, and is always on edge. But really all she wants is a hug and to be told she’ll be alright, and I think we’ve probably all felt like that at some point. 5–What are three words that describe your protagonist? Determined, vulnerable, cagey 6–What’s something you learned…

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1–What is the title of your latest release? A CHOICE CONSIDERED, book 2 in the Heart of Cheyenne series. 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? Heroine, Melody Doyle is tired of traipsing around following her beloved father from one railroad job to another. She wants to settle in Cheyenne where’s she’s made good friends. Her father is willing to agree to this, but only if she finds a husband first. What’s a girl to do? 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? It’s part of a series set in Cheyenne, Wyoming (Dakota Territory in my time period which is 1868) Cheyenne is so full of history and it’s really an amazing place to visit. I’d been there many times and thought it was about time to share their story. 4–Would you hang out with your protagonist in real life? Absolutely I would hang out with Melody Doyle. She’s so down-to-earth, not at all pretentious and speaks her mind. She loves God completely and has an amazing relationship with her earthly father. She’s quite a special lady. 5–What are three words that describe your protagonist? Melody is confident, enthusiastic, and sensible. 6–What’s something you…

1–What is the title of your latest release? UNTIL OUR TIME COMES 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? The German invasion of Poland derails Adia Kensington’s plans to learn from the greatest breeders of Arabian horses in the world but brings a British spy to her aid. Amidst the Blitzkrieg and a tense occupation, the two clash over everything—except their efforts to save the horses. Based on true events. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? The story is based on true events in WWII, so the setting came to me because the true story and the unique circumstances became something that I couldn’t let go, and it became a story I just had to write. 4–Would you hang out with your protagonist in real life? Absolutely—she’s as horse-obsessed as I am and also cares deeply for the helpless. 5–What are three words that describe your protagonist? Stubborn, hard-working, passionate. 6–What’s something you learned while writing this book? I learned a lot about Polish history and Polish culture and became quite entranced with the country itself. It’s on my bucket-list to visit Poland and Janów Podlaski (the stables where the book takes place)…

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 Michelle M. Pillow!   Writes: Looking for a thrilling escape? Meet Michelle M. Pillow, bestselling author who seamlessly blends urban fantasy, romance, and the supernatural. Her latest book, MERELY MORTAL, dives into a world of magic, danger, and forbidden love. Perfect for readers who crave adventure and heartfelt stories. Swipe right to start your next book obsession!   About: Age: Timeless storyteller Occupation: Bestselling Author Location: Worlds beyond your imagination Hey there! I’m Michelle, a lover of all things magical, romantic, and adventurous. By day, I create intricate worlds where supernatural beings roam, and love stories unfold. By night, I sit in my pajamas and watch TV. My latest passion project, Merely Mortal, blends urban fantasy with heart-pounding romance. When I’m not lost in my writing, you can find me traveling, indulging in new experiences, or getting lost in a good book. I’m passionate about crafting tales that transport readers and make them feel deeply connected to the characters.   What I’m looking for…

1–What is the title of your latest release? SON OF THE SIREN 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? Stardust meets Among the Beasts & Briars with a half-siren prince who must save his family and himself from dark magic born from the seduction of a siren’s song. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? I got to make up all the settings in the book, which was so much fun! I knew the story had to take place on the sea, since I was working with sirens, but also, I wanted a magical forest that walked wherever it wanted, and for my lead Lirien to pop up there at random. A lot of these decisions were taken from my time living in Japan, with real-life locations like Yakushima, Takachiho, and Karatsu making appearances in the book, only with fantastical new names. I am so grateful for my time abroad and the inspiration it gave me. 4–Would you hang out with your protagonist in real life? Lirien is such a sweet young man, and I would enjoy meeting him. He cares so deeply about his family and only wants the best for them. Plus,…

Book Title:  CHARMED Character Name:   Stone Nightstalker   How would you describe your family or your childhood? I’d have to say it was great at first. Then it became very sad. And challenging.   What was your greatest talent? I’m a tracker. A bounty hunter actually. I hunt down people and things they’ve stolen. I’m also able to see in the dark.   Significant other? I just met a witch on the other side of a portal. Her name is Persimmon and I hope to get to know her better.   Biggest challenge in relationships? Keeping them. Not many women like being with a man who is constantly in danger and at risk of being killed at every turn.   Where do you live? I come from the land of Taelgonoth, but I fell through a portal and ended up in a magical land called Mura.   Do you have any enemies? Taelgonoth has turned very dark lately. I’ve been busy at work. And with my profession, pretty much everyone I am tracking turns out to be my enemy.   How do you feel about the place where you are now? Is there something you are particularly attached to, or…

Do any of y’all remember a Sylvester Stallone movie called Stop or My Mom Will Shoot?  It’s everything you’d expect from a early 90s PG-13 action movie, with cheesy, over-the-top situations and tons of camp.  It was a total box-office flop, but it has always stuck with me, because it is a perfect example of how introducing a character’s family immediately changes the viewer (or reader’s) perception of them.  At the beginning of the movie, we see Stallone as a tough in-control cop dealing with a breakup.  His mom (played by the late Estelle Getty of Golden Girls fame, who is an absolute pistol here) comes for a visit to try and cheer him up after a breakup.  She starts by washing his gun, since to her it appears dirty, and once she realizes it’s ruined, she illegally buys him a new one, which gets her involved in a murder investigation.  From the minute she shows up, we see Stallone shift into little-boy mode, unable to push back against the unstoppable force that is his mother, showing a completely different dynamic than in his relationship with almost everyone else around him.  Through the course of the film, he comes to…