1–What is the title of your latest release? BROADCAST BLUES – A Clare Carlson Mystery 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? Wendy Kyle is a controversial PI who investigates cheating husbands for their wives. But she when she’s murdered, it seems like adultery may not be their only sin. Now TV journalist Clare Carlson has to uncover long-buried secrets about the rich and famous before more people die – including Clare herself. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? My book is set in New York City. I have lived in New York City most of my life. I’ve worked in New York City for years during my journalistic career. My character has a job in a New York City media newsroom just like I did. Are you starting to see a pattern here? I write what I know. I know about New York City more than any other location, so that’s where I have this book take place. 4–Would you hang out with your protagonist in real life? I would, but I think Clare’s too cool for me. Clare Carlson is attractive, smart and seems to go for good-looking, macho guys. Just…

Welcome to Jen’s Jewels, your go-to destination for uncovering the story behind remarkable literary gems. This week, I’m thrilled to shine a spotlight on Jamie Ogle, the gifted mind behind OF LOVE AND TREASON. Join us as Jamie unveils the inspiration that transformed Valentine’s Day from a puzzling celebration into a compelling narrative. Explore with us the extensive research that brought the enchanting backdrop of ancient Rome to life, and discover the delicate balance Jamie strikes between love, courage, and the early church’s indomitable spirit. Step into the heart of Jen’s Jewels where each author and their story is a precious gem waiting to be discovered.   Jennifer Vido: What inspired you to write a captivating story about the legend of St. Valentine? Jamie Ogle: I never really liked Valentine’s Day, and for so many years didn’t understand why we celebrated it. But I have always loved digging into the “why” behind things, and when I finally looked up the origins of the holiday, I was captivated by the story of forbidden marriages and a man who risked his life to marry couples in secret. I couldn’t help but start playing around with a story centering on one of the…

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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 Jenni L. Walsh!   Writes: Jenni L. Walsh writes edge-of-your-seat historical novels. She loves the “inspired by” and the “based on” stories that bring history to life. Depression-era outlaws, Wild West rule-breakers, spies, war heroines, and daring motorcycle dispatch riders are some of the strong women you’ll get to know in her novels. In her most recent, UNSINKABLE, you’ll find two unsinkable females: a Titanic survivor and a WWII spy.   About: Ten-time novelist seeks eager readers. I love writing banter and characters who make jokes when they’re nervous. Sometimes I put my characters through the wringer, but I try to give them a happily ever after in the end. I’m a homebody, content to curl up with a book. My friends say my own books are “a must read” (Noelle Salazar), “an absolute treat for historical fiction lovers” (Fiona Davis), and “compulsively readable” (Chanel Cleeton).   What I’m looking for in my ideal reader match: Drawn to stories inspired by real life Loves…

Book Title: DISENCHANTED Character Name: Prunella Marie Upton (Except don’t ever call me that!  I loathe my first name.  I prefer to be simply Ella.   How would you describe your family or your childhood?  My early childhood was wonderful.  I lived with my mother and father in Castleton, the largest city in our kingdom of Arcady. My mama had a great imagination and invented games for me such as my battles with the ogre, Dirty Burt (my lovely mother in disguise.)  My father was more serious, but I loved sitting on his lap while he read from my favorite book, The Life and Exploits of Queen Anthea, the Magnificently Wise.  And then there was my best friend, Malcolm Hawkridge, the boy next door.  Mal and I enjoyed many adventures, playing at being river pirates or bandits, besieging my dollhouse with Mal’s toy soldiers and cannons.   Everything changed when my mother died.  My grieving father became a recluse, shutting himself away in the library.  But he provided for my upbringing by marrying again, Imelda Wendover, a woman with two small daughters of her own.  But I would not have you think this is a tale about a girl who acquired…

BOOK TITLE:  ROCK BOTTOM ROMANCE by Diane Holiday CHARACTER NAME: Zach Stone   How would you describe your family or your childhood? Things were a bit chaotic, growing up with two brothers. We drove our parents crazy with all the pranks we pulled on each other. Despite that, I grew up in a loving environment with parents who taught us manners and to treat others as we would want to be treated.   What was your greatest talent? Climbing trees. My family owned a park on an island and I spent a lot of time racing my brothers to climb the fastest and highest. I won…a lot!   Significant other? I don’t have one right now. There’s some crazy chemistry going on between me and this spoiled Hollywood star who is filming a camping reality show on the island, but trust me, she’s the last person I’d ever consider.   Biggest challenge in relationships? I don’t get into them. I have too much baggage and would never expect anyone to deal with it.   Where do you live? I live in South Carolina. I have a small house on the island near the campgrounds that I run.   Do you…

1–What is the title of your latest release? SANCTUARY OF THE SHADOW   2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? A woman hiding her identity, who works as a fortune teller at a magical circus, plots to help free a mysterious man with deadly powers and no memory of his past, when he’s brought in as an unwilling side attraction. A forbidden-yet-destined romance in a fantasy world with immortal queens and elemental magic.   3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? I knew I wanted to create my own fantasy world for this novel. Many of the settings are inspired by real places I have visited on my travels and living in Montreal—the birthplace of Cirque du Soleil and one of the best places in the world to learn the circus arts—made me want to write a book that featured a circus. Seeing a show like Cirque du Soleil already feels like magic, so it wasn’t hard to imagine fantastical elements for the characters and their performances.   4–Would you hang out with your protagonists in real life? Definitely. After all we’ve been through together, I feel like we know each other pretty well. …

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 Suzanne Allain!   Writes: Regency-era Rom-Coms. My latest, THE LADIES REWRITE THE RULES, comes out January 9, 2024. Think Jane Austen’s EMMA meets BARBIE.   About: Self-deprecating funny girl looking for someone to laugh at her jokes. My book MR. MALCOLM’S LIST was made into a movie!   What I’m looking for in my ideal reader match: You’re a fan of Jane Austen and/or Arrested Development, The Office, Parks & Rec, and Nate Bargatze. (Note: My book is a historical romance, so has nothing in common with any of the tv shows/comedians listed. I just want to know if you have a good sense of humor and if we could hang out.) You like a lot of spice in your Thai food, not necessarily your books. Though there is some kissing, my books are all closed-door. You like books written in third-person omniscient point-of-view, because you want to know what all the characters are thinking and feeling, not just a measly one or two….

1–What is the title of your latest release? GAME ON 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? Gamer Samara “ReyofSun” Reynolds calls out Artemis Games’ flagship game for problematic content. Brining receipts, she challenges them to do better. CEO Aron Galanis takes up that challenge then makes Samara an offer she can’t refuse – affect change on the inside. Adversaries become allies then become friends, and common ground could lead to something more. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? I’m a native Atlantan, so I like to set all my books in my hometown. We have a great diversity of neighborhoods here. 4–Would you hang out with your protagonist in real life? I would absolutely hang out with Samara and her friends! 5–What are three words that describe your protagonist? Actually, I can use the same words to describe Aron and Samara: smart, passionate, and dedicated. 6–What’s something you learned while writing this book? On a personal level, I learned that you can write alone but not in a vacuum; that struggling can be more than simple writer’s block; and it’s okay to ask for help. 7–Do you edit as you draft or…

Are you ready to go EARL CRAZY? Welcome to the fourth book in the Games Earls Play series! I’m delighted to give you a sneak peek into Kit and Tilly’s story. Mathilda Templeton never meant to fall in love with an infamous rake. Her sister brought her to London for a season to find a dull, proper husband, but after a secret chance encounter with the wicked, scandalous Earl of Prestwick leads to a stolen kiss, Tilly fears no one but London’s most charming scoundrel will do for her. Christopher Egan doesn’t need any more trouble, least of all a midnight visit from a blue-eyed, blushing virgin with more courage than sense. But Tilly Templeton isn’t like any innocent maiden he’s ever encountered. She’s irrepressible, unpredictable, an unholy nuisance bent on bedeviling him. Why can’t she see that she’s too innocent, too naïve, too trusting for a jaded rake like him? If only she weren’t so tempting… E is for…what else? Earls! There are no shortage of earls in the Games Earls Play series, and Earl Crazy is no exception. A is for…Animals. One animal in particular, a naughty little Pomeranian named Lucien (or, as Tilly calls him, Lucifer). R…