Book Title: BAD GIRLS BREAK BRIDGES Character Name: The Callaghan sister – Lane, Mae, and Y’sindra   How would you describe your family or your childhood? Lane: You don’t want to know. Y’sindra: You talkin’ about family? Lane rolls her eyes Of course not. Childhood. It sucked. Y’sindra: Right on. Wasn’t great for any of us. Someone tried to kill you, so you might have had it worse. Lane: Your clan tried to get rid of you. Mae was abandoned. Y’sindra: You aren’t wrong. We’re a traumatized bunch. Mae: clears her throat But we’re all alive and happy, now. That’s what matters. Next question.   What was your greatest talent? Lane: I’m not sur – Y’sindra: Stabbing. She’s good at stabbing people. Lane shrugs Y’sindra: She’s good at shaking the rafters with Teddy, too. You would not believe – Lane: Y’sindra’s greatest talent is her big mouth. Girl has a razorblade for a tongue. Y’sindra beams. Mae laughs and shakes her head. Lane: Mae is smarter and kinder than anyone I know. Mae leans to the side and hugs Lane Y’sindra: I resent that. Lane stares Y’sindra: Fineeee. The girl is brilliant.   Significant other? Y’sindra points at Lane: Her…

1–What is the title of your latest release? SNIFFING OUT MURDER 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? When children’s book author, Priscilla Cummings is accused of murder, she and her trusty bloodhound, Bailey, put their noses to the ground to sniff out the clues and track down the real killer. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? I was born and raised in Northwestern Indiana. My hometown is close to an area that is home to a sizeable Amish population. It’s not uncommon to drive through the winding countryside and find yourself behind a horse and buggy and feel as though you’ve stepped back in time. Crosbyville (named after my great nephew, Crosby) is the fictionalized version of one of those towns. 4–Would you hang out with your protagonist in real life? Absolutely! Priscilla Cummings is a former English Teacher and Children’s book author. Authors are some of my favorite people. Plus, she has an adorable bloodhound, Bailey. I love dogs and dog lovers. I think Pris and I would be good friends. 5–What are three words that describe your protagonist? Courageous, kind, and brave. 6–What’s something you learned while writing this book?…

Which character is most likely to… Most likely to have a membership at catfashion.com? Cord (TECHNICALLY YOURS), the tech CEO and recovering people-pleaser, is a doting cat dad to a fifteen-year-old hairless sphinx cat named Peach he adopted. He’s a boss in the boardroom and bedroom but still bends to the will of his fur(less) kid. Most likely to have a World’s Best Aunt mug? Pearl (TECHNICALLY YOURS) is aunt to Tye who is living with her while their mom works out of the country. Tye keeps both their aunt and mentor, Cord, on their toes in the way only a teenager can. Most likely to have waffles for dinner? RJ (DO YOU TAKE THIS MAN) stays busy as a divorce attorney and wedding officiant and keeps her energy up for uniting couples and fighting tooth and nail for her clients through a steady stream of carbs and coffee. She’s also most likely to have a secret stash of syrup in her purse. Most likely to plan a boudoir photoshoot? Britta (THE FASTEST WAY TO FALL) spent months finding her strength and falling in love with her body while falling in love with Wes. She would definitely love honoring her…

Book Title: THE FAKE MATE Character Name: Noah Taylor   How would you describe your family or your childhood? It was…fine? I’ve never been the sort of person that needs an abundance of attention, to the dismay of my mother. I would say that I was a quiet child. I didn’t have very many friends, but I suppose that’s because I was always more focused on my schoolwork.   What is your greatest talent? I can recall most city capitals from memory. Foreign ones too.   Significant other? No. Why is that relevant?   Biggest challenge in relationships? I’m not the best at reading people, so I have often been told that I’m oblivious when it comes to a woman’s feelings. I don’t mean to be. And also, ah, well. Given what I am—this is confidential, right? Anyway, given that I’m alpha, there are certain parts of my anatomy that make physical relationships…difficult. At times. I’ve been told that I’m…much larger than most.   Where do you live? Denver, Colorado   Do you have any enemies? I can’t exactly give you a headcount, but it’s my understanding that I am not the most…liked person in the hospital. I don’t really…

Book Title: RAIDERS OF THE LOST HEART Character Name: Dr. Socorro “Corrie” Mejía   How would you describe your family or your childhood? Aside from my brother making fun of my laugh (he thinks it’s hilarious to call me “Corrito Burrito”), my family is the best. Familia is the most important thing in my life, which is why I didn’t hesitate to move closer to home when my mom got sick and why ever since my grandfather traced our lineage to the Aztec warrior, Chimalli, I’ve been determined to be the one to discover his remains. Finding him will settle the debate on my family’s ancestry and silence the haters and non-believers. And it will show all the girls who taunted me in high school that they didn’t break me.   What was your greatest talent? I’m a damn good archaeologist. The people who came before us left pieces of themselves on this earth. If you listen closely, you can hear them. If you stop to touch the dirt, you can feel their spirits. When I’m on an expedition, I’m not there just to dig up some artifacts and call it a day. I’m there to learn about those people…

Hi, I’m Caz Frear! I’m delighted to be here today to introduce my latest novel, FIVE BAD DEEDS, which tells the story of Ellen Walsh – an “everywoman” who truly believes she’s a good person until five events come back to haunt her in the most devastating of ways.  F is for family. Ellen was born into a very different family to the one she’s come to create.   I is for income. Money, and what it means to different people, is a key theme of the book.  V is for vicious – these characters don’t hold back on saying what they think!   E is for Ellen. The heroine of the story (or ‘anti-heroine’ might be more accurate!)     B is for bohemian – Ellen’s sister, Kristy, is a free spirit.  A is for Adam – Ellen’s husband is hiding secrets and resentments of his own.   D is for dream house. Ellen’s got everything she ever wanted, or has she?    D is for dark humor – there’s definitely an undercurrent of this throughout the whole mystery.  E is for Esme – the best friend of Ellen’s teenage daughter. While she isn’t exactly the best influence, she was lots…

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Book Title: HERO’S STRENGTH, Song of Prophecy series Book 10 Character Name: Aila Ven   How would describe yourself? Me? Psht. Look at me. I’m adorable, sexy, and irresistible.   Is that it? Well, I’m also easy to get along with. Most of the time, anyway. If someone is being stupid, maybe not so much, but otherwise, I’m all sunshine and rainbows. I am also very good at killing things, if I do say so myself. Not just for the sake of it, of course, but when it’s necessary, I have the skills to defend myself and others. Did I mention how much of a pleasure I am to deal with?   What was your greatest talent? There’s my combat prowess, as I mentioned, but even more than that, my ability to think on my feet is up there high on the list. You can’t really do great things in life if all you are is a weapon. You have to be able to figure things out, outthink your opponents, be skillful in all things. So, yeah, I guess my greatest talent is being good at everything. Does that make sense?   Significant other? Please. I have men, and some…

1–What is the title of your latest release? In North America, THE BUTTERFLY COLLECTOR. 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? A botanical illustration of a butterfly, a missing baby, and a twisty mystery fifty years in the making. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? Like most of my books, THE BUTTERFLY COLLECTOR is a mixture of fact and fiction. The facts dictated where the story would take place—Sydney Artists Masquerade Ball in 1922 and the first sighting of the Monarch butterfly in Australia in 1868. 4–Would you hang out with your protagonist in real life? Absolutely! THE BUTTERFLY COLLECTOR is a dual timeline—so two protagonists! Verity Binks is a would-be journalist and Theodora Breckenridge a botanical artist who learnt her skills from renowned Australian naturalist painters Harriet and Helena Scott. 5–What are three words that describe your protagonist? Verity has an insatiable curiosity, an enquiring mind and a thirst for knowledge. Theodora has artistic vision, a commitment to botanical accuracy, a compassionate nature, and a kind heart. 6–What’s something you learned while writing this book? All about the Monarch butterfly and its accidental migration to Australia on the winds of a series…

What is the title of your latest release? A LADY’S RULES FOR RUIN   What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? A Lady’s Rules for Ruin is about a Regency lady who has zero interest in getting married, even though her family (and society) keeps pressuring her to do just that. So she comes up with a great solution to her dilemma: she devises a plot for her own ruination!   How did you decide where your book was going to take place? Most of my books take place in London, at least partially, because that was “the center of the world” in the Regency period. But a lot of my books also contain a least a little bit of traveling: In this one, the characters journey north to the beautiful Lake District of England.   Would you hang out with your heroine in real life? Of course! Although I’m not sure if she’d like hanging out with me! We’d definitely find common ground in our love of books, though!   What are three words that describe your hero? Hot, honorable, and head-over-heels   What’s something you learned while writing this book? I learned that modern readers will see things…