Book Title: MY ROOMMATE IS A VAMPIRE Character Name: Frederick J. Fitzwilliam   How would you describe your family or your childhood? I think most of my family was very supportive, though I do not remember most of them very well as they died hundreds of years ago. My mother, on the other hand… well. I prefer not to discuss her so may we move on to the next question?   What was your greatest talent? I’d tell you but my friend Reginald would just make fun of me (he thinks very little of it).   Significant other? I have not dated anyone in centuries, though I have hardly been celibate. There is, however, a young woman with whom I recently became acquainted who I… No. Never mind. She would never be interested in someone like me so better not to think about it.   Biggest challenge in relationships? Recently? Age gap.   Where do you live? Chicago.   Do you have any enemies? Yes.   How do you feel about the place where you are now? Is there something you are particularly attached to, or particularly repelled by, in this place? Chicago is a wonderful, and very human, city….

1–What is the title of your latest release? IN CHARM’S WAY 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? The fourth standalone story in the Witches of Thistle Grove series, In Charm’s Way is about a witch who casts a risky, forbidden spell in order to regain the memory she’s lost, and finds herself getting much more than she bargained for—including a slew of dangerous creatures intent on eating her, and a sultry, half-fae monster hunter with motives of her own. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? I’ve been hanging out in the enchanted town of Thistle Grove, Illinois—complete with four witchy families with different talents, a magical lake on top of a mountain, and everything from occult megastores and themed restaurants to apple orchards and an oversized spin on Renaissance Faires—for three years, and I’m still loving it! 4–Would you hang out with your protagonist in real life? Absolutely… if she’d let me! Delilah Harlow isn’t exactly known for being gregarious. Or approachable. Or even really very pleasant. But once you get past the prickly veneer, this fiercely independent scholar and her raven familiar are surprisingly sweet, and make for delightful company. 5–What…

My soul is full of longing For the secret of the sea, And the heart of the great ocean Sends a thrilling pulse through Me.   Henry Wadsworth Longfellow   I think since the film The Shape of Water, directed by Guillermo del Toro, some people have been intrigued by the idea of sea creature romance. Years ago, pre-The Shape of Water, I remember reading THE MERMAN’S KISS by Tamsin Ley and her other books about human/merperson romance under the water. I loved the stories but was always a little skeptical about how that would work out long-term. Now, authors have a host of different ways to problem-solve and make such a relationship work. With the monster romance boom, I’ve read about krakens, swamp monsters, and tentacles – lots of tentacles. Let’s discuss. FOUND BY THE LAKE MONSTER might only be a novella in Lillian Lark’s Monstrous Matches series, but it is my absolute favorite. Amy and Adrian find each other in kind of a bizarre way, but they turn out to be a perfect match with more in common than they might have originally thought. Adrian had signed up to be matched. He was looking for love, companionship, and…

People who entered the Courtyard without an invitation were just plain crazy! Wolves were big and scary and so fluffy, how could anyone resist hugging one just to feel all that fur? ― Anne Bishop, WRITTEN IN RED   Let’s talk about furry heroes. There are a million or more books about heroes who shift between a human form and some animal form. What I want to discuss here, are heroes who don’t shift – guys who are furry 24/7. There are more stories like that out there than I first thought, like those by Poppy Rhys, SJ Sanders, Jade Waltz, and others. There’s something for everybody – paranormal historical, fantasy, scifi, action, romcom-esque, and more. The first romance I read with a hero who was permanently furry, was WILLA’S BEAST by Ruby Dixon. This may have also been my first Ruby Dixon book. I was browsing online for some sexy scifi romance, when I stumbled upon WILLA’S BEAST. Sometimes, with a “Beauty and the Beast” theme, the hero can occasionally behave as beastly to the heroine as his beastly appearance might have you assume. That was not the case here. In this story, the “beast” – Gren – is…

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 as a reader you may fall in love with. It’s our great pleasure to present Lisa Carlisle! Writes: Lisa Carlisle writes paranormal and contemporary romance with wounded, quirky, or misunderstood characters finding their happily ever afters.  They may be shifters, vampires, witches, gargoyles, or even military, first responders, and rockstars! About: Lisa Carlisle is a USA Today Bestselling author of paranormal romance and suspense. She especially loves stories with fated mates and forbidden love, second chances, and enemies-to-lovers romance. The ideal reader match for my latest book, PROTECTED BY THE GARGOYLE, must love… Fated mates Friends to lovers Secret love Danger Protectors Bonus: Gargoyles! What to expect if we’re compatible: If we are compatible, you’ll want to go back and read all my gargoyle shifter romances, and then move on to my other paranormal romances, including vampires, witches, and other shifters. You’ll want to join my Facebook group for more fun with books! https://www.facebook.com/groups/147725722605800 PROTECTED BY THE GARGOYLE by Lisa Carlisle Stone Sentries #4 a gargoyle shifter protector romance   Demons are out there. Don’t ask Janie how she…

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 Joanna Morgan!   Writes: Emotional, steamy paranormal romance with unique beings. Escape from real life & see through the veil to hidden worlds. Go on adventures, overcome danger, and fall in love forever after! This is book 2 in a series of elemental warrior romances but can be read as a stand-alone. If you already read book 1, Burn, and liked it, you’re going to absolutely love Rise!   About: Joanna Morgan is a hybrid author who writes paranormal romance. She loves reading, chocolate, and the magic of nature. She’s an awkward introvert and chronic daydreamer. Lover of puns & pastries. Hopeless romantic? Nope. HOPEFUL romantic. I love love and all things romance.   I’m looking for readers that love: You loved the Black Dagger Brotherhood, and want that vibe with other paranormal beings. The idea of fate & true love. Yes, you’re destined to meet your one true love. When opposites attract. And all the friction that causes. Stories with elemental magic in…

1–What is the title of your latest release? GHOSTLY GAME 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? Mystery meets scifi in this GhostWalker tale of murder, secrets, and passion. I don’t think I’m any good at “elevator pitches”. I love this book and it is so different from the previous ones in the series. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? This is a military paranormal romance in my GhostWalker series which has four established teams. So, the location was already chosen when I picked the Urban Warfare team. I live close to San Francisco, CA. so I’m familiar with the city and its people. The city is so interesting, so it makes it fun as a setting for a book. 4–Would you hang out with your heroine in real life? Yes. I write heroines that I can admire, so it would be fun to hang out with Rory. She’s independent, supportive of her friends and courageous. Plus, she’s loyal and caring. She’d be great to have as a friend. 5–What are three words that describe your hero? Hot, brooding, soldier. Or maybe – lethal, confident, and hot. Definitely hot. lol 6–What’s something you…

1–What is the title of your latest release? BEGUILED BY THE BEASTLY BARON 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? Bridgerton meets Monsters. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? It was a part of a shared world that all took place in the same time and location. 4–Would you hang out with your heroine in real life? Yes! I definitely would. Antonia’s friendship with her chaperone is the best example of the kind of person she is with those she’s close with. I can see us having loads of fun and laughing over our mistakes in life. 5–What are three words that describe your hero? Broody, pushy and protective. 6–What’s something you learned while writing this book? I learned that sometimes being raw and incorporating a little of my own relationship in the storytelling can make for a more relatable experience despite the fantastical world it’s in. 7–Do you edit as you draft or wait until you are totally done? I’m the kind of writer who starts from the very beginning and writes all the way through to the end. Once I’m done, I do a quick look over but quickly hand it…

1–What is the title of your latest release? BOTH FEET IN THE GRAVE 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? If you thought you knew the iconic vampire, Bones, think again! THIS is Bones, in his own words this time. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? The setting was pre-determined since it covers the locales from a prior book, so it takes place in Virginia, Ohio, Illinois, and New York. 4–Would you hang out with your heroine in real life? I’d love to, but vampires, ghouls, or evil ghosts are always trying to kill her, so I probably wouldn’t survive! Lol. 5–What are three words that describe your hero? Badass. Devoted. Vampire. 6–What’s something you learned while writing this book? That there really are two sides to every story, and you don’t have the complete picture until you’ve read both of them. 7–Do you edit as you draft or wait until you are totally done? I edit while I draft, to my detriment. Sometimes, I will fiddle with a chapter to the point that it really slows down my progress before I force myself to move on. 8–What’s your favorite foodie indulgence? Anything…

1–What is the title of your latest release? WHAT THE HEX 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? Perky apprentice takes on grumpy warlock. It’s a boss romance with a grumpy/sunshine, witchy twist. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? After GO HEX YOURSELF, Penny and Willem obviously needed their story told. I had to do it! 4–Would you hang out with your heroine in real life? Absolutely. Penny would be the best sort to hang out with. She’d have the menu memorized at the restaurant, be there 15 minutes early to snag the best seats and keep the conversation rolling. 5–What are three words that describe your hero? Starchy, Snobby, and Ginger 6–What’s something you learned while writing this book? The Romans had a lot of fertility deities. 7–Do you edit as you draft or wait until you are totally done? I wait until I’m done! 8–What’s your favorite foodie indulgence? Iced coffee. Does that count? 9–Describe your writing space/office! A mess. It’s always a mess. 10–Who is an author you admire? I am and will always remain a Kresley Cole fangirl. 11–Is there a book that changed your life? The first one…