What is one of your favorite ways to learn about your characters? I used to learn about the characters in the first draft—the discovery draft. Now that I submit outlines to my editor before completing full books, I try to plot the story as fully as I can but still leave room for surprises. What…
Guest Blogger: Houston Havens – Sinful Surrender
Sinful Surrender Psychic Ménage Series: Book 1 By Houston Havens Series Genre: Romance, Sci-Fi, Futuristic, Ménage (MFMM/MFM), Erotic, Dystopian, Fantasy, Post-Apocalyptic, PNR, Mystery, Suspense Themes with a light touch: Voyeurism, Spanking, BDSM, Anal, Psychic, Fae Why be tempted by one man’s seduction when you can be loved by three? Blurb Top psychic spy Fay Avalon…
The Red King – Book Hooks Blog Hop
The Red King by Kate Hill M/F Erotic Fantasy Romance Excerpt: “You call yourself a healer, woman? My horse would be gentler.” “I was under the impression a rugged warrior such as yourself was impervious to pain.” He glanced at her. “Are you always this peevish? I’ll give you fair warning, Lortia is no place…
Interview with Pamela Aares
What is one of your favorite things about writing? I love hearing from readers! I’m always thrilled when I get an email letting me know that one of my Tavonesi Series love stories touched a heart or provided a transporting evening of peace and captivating reading. I especially love to hear that in addition to…
Guest Blogger: L.A. Sartor – Viking Gold
Thank you, Kate, for having me as your guest today. My latest release Viking Gold is book two in the Carswell Adventure Series and I’ve got to tell you that it was so much harder to write than book one. I foolishly thought a series would be easier to write as I knew the characters,…
Interview with Sara Daniel
When you’re brainstorming for a new story, what usually comes first for you, the plot or the characters? I usually begin with a situation. I don’t know the story or the conflict well enough to build a plot out of it yet. But I wouldn’t say I begin with a character either. I have to…
Guest Blogger: Diane Escalera – Dangerous Desire
Dangerous Desire Sometimes you have to lose one thing to find another. Sienna Diaz is desperate to find her missing Beagle, no matter what it costs. She hires Cruz Santino, the best—and hottest—in the business. He’s an ex-cop, dangerous on many levels, which comes in handy when all evidence indicates her beloved pet was snatched…
Thirteen Lines from The Red King
The Red King is scheduled for release on July 1st. I hope you enjoy this sneak peek with thirteen lines from the book. 1. Though the candles in the chapel burned low, the roasted boar grew dry on its spit and outside the sun set, Areus had yet to appear to take his vows. 2….