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Saturday, February 15, 2014

Blog Tour: A Mate's Bite by Milly Taiden!



Mission: Don’t fall in love

After an explosive night of passion during a scenting ceremony, Karla Alves is sure she was just a one night stand for the man she'd been crushing on for years. She teased him and pleased him, and Nate hasn't been around since. Her fear of becoming clingy kept her from risking her heart and asking for more than a few hours of skin sin.
Mission: Crack her walls
She. Is. His. Nathan Wolfe marked Karla. His mate. Deeply involved in pack politics, Nate has had to stay away. When his sister warns that Karla needs him more than he thinks, he'll discover a bundle of secrets only his wolf can sniff out. But getting the woman he cares about to let down her guard may prove to be his undoing.
Mission: Embrace the bite
With Karla's wayward sister wreaking havoc and friends needing more of his time than ever, Nate will have to rearrange his priorities if he ever hopes to earn Karla's trust. But will time with her be enough? Only true love and a wolf's promise can hold together a relationship created with a bite, a scenting, and a hope for tomorrow.

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Hi! I'm Milly (AKA April Angel) I love to write sexy stories. They're usually either paranormal or contemporary with a large dose of heat. My paranormal stories can be anything from wolf-shifters (my favorites) to witches, demons and anything in between. My contemporaries are usually anything from soldiers to corporate romances.
I was born the prettiest part of the Caribbean known as the Dominican Republic. Currently, I live in New York City with my hubby, the bossy kiddo and our little dog "Needy Speedy". Don't ask.
When I'm not working some really long hours at the day job, or hanging out in the awful life-sucking invention known as Facebook, messaging my bestie in the UK or shopping with my sis Julie, then I can be found watching scary movies. Buuut when I'm not doing that, I'm usually writing because the voices won't shut up.
I am addicted to shoe shopping, chocolate (but who isn't, right?) and Dunkin' Donuts coffee.
Come on over and visit me! I love to meet new readers!
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Tell my fans a little bit about yourself and your books.
I am both a paranormal and contemporary erotic romance author. I love writing stories with werewolves, demons, witches, and wounded soldiers. I am a mother to a little seven year old boy who swears he’s a grown man. I live in NYC and my hubs and I have a dog by the name of Speedy. He’s very very needy. So I call him Needy Speedy. My books cross over different categories. They’re romantic, funny, paranormal, erotic and all have a good dose of heat and action.

How would you introduce your books to someone that has yet to read them?
If you like reading steamy romances with humor, action and a fast driven plot, then these are the books for you.

What do you enjoy doing when you’re not writing?

I love to shop with my sister. I love watching scary movies with my hubs. And I love reading.

What advice would you give to an aspiring author?

Don’t quit. You might get rejected, but keep trying. And more importantly, hire a GOOD editor. Even if you’re going for a big publisher get a good editor to edit your work BEFORE you submit it. You might get some great insight AND fix problems that would make the publisher turn you away.

What’s your favorite scene/line from your works?

He pulled out a piece of paper from his pocket and handed it to her. It was a flyer to customers. At the top, there was a renaming of Nate’s bar from Thirsty Wolfe to Sassy Wolfe. Underneath, it offered a “house special” called Karla’s Chocolate Seduction.
She lifted her gaze up to meet his. “Why did you do that?”
“It’s not my bar anymore. It’s ours.” He curled his arms around her waist, holding her close to him.
“But why did you add my drink? It wasn’t necessary.”
His eyes shone with love. “I want everyone to know my mate’s concoction is our house special.”
Her throat closed up on her. “Why?”
“Simple. I love you. I want you to be part of everything I do.”

What's the hardest thing about writing?

Probably getting the story finished. Sometimes you can debate with a plot and it can get exhausting.

What are you currently reading?
Nothing right this second. Have too much to work on.But the last one I read was Sex, Wolves and Rock and Roll by Mina Carter. Her first M/M and great read!

What are you currently working on?
Currently working on Dangerous Protector, book 2 in the Federal Paranormal Unit series. Very excited about it.


What books did you read as a child?
As a little kid I loved Clifford, Curious George, Amelia Bedelia. Then as a teen it was Babysitter’s Club, Stephen King, Mary Higgins Clark and ALL forms of Harlequin.

How has your life changed since you began writing? 

I guess I am able to help other authors more with the resources I’ve found. I’ve been able to help give swag makers business and spread what I know with others.

Do you listen to music while you write?
No. I need silence or I can’t concentrate. 

What's been your favorite moment as an author? 

1.      Definitely when you finish the book and publish it. Wow that feels incredible!
2.      Getting a print copy and being able to touch and hold and pet and know those are YOUR words.
3.      Reviews and Sales. When you sell well and you get great reviews it can be a great high.

Out of all of your characters, who is your favorite?
I don’t have one. I love all of them deeply. Each one connects with me in some way. Some are the fun side of me but others are the darker more hidden side.

What do you want readers to take away from your books?


That no matter how messed up our backgrounds, our childhoods or our internal struggles, LOVE can always help make it all better.
  
What is your dream vacation destination?
I think the older cities of the world. Some of the ones with a lot more magic like Ireland, Scotland, Egypt, Africa and the far east. I’m a travel lover.

Do you have any interesting dreams or goals?
I want to travel the world. I want to see all areas of our planet and be able to use them in future plots.

Where do you see yourself in five years?
I see myself writing full time hopefully. I am not sure how realistic that is but we can always hope. I also see myself being more of a mommy that I’ve been with two full time jobs.


“Emma, I don’t think she really cares what color of blue you pick.” Karla tried to keep the bite from her words, but her OCD friend was getting on her last nerve.
It had been like this for an hour. One frickin’ hour of them staring at decorations. All for a bridal shower for their friend Jordan. Aric, hunky leader of the Sexy Four, finally popped the question, and she’d said yes. Not that it came as a surprise to anyone. The way poor Jordan went beet red whenever they spoke of Aric was a major indicator she had more than the hots for Ellie’s oldest brother. But now they were in a scramble to do things in a matter of days. The couple had decided they’d marry ASAP, which played havoc on Emma’s planning tendencies. Her very annoying bossy tendencies. And it meant Karla was going to have to plan the bridal shower with Nicole, or she’d end up stabbing one of her closest friends with the pretty pen she had in her hand.
“No, it has to be perfect.” Emma frowned while tracing the lines of the lace overlay she wanted to use on the reception tables.
That’s it. She couldn’t do this. There was too much other shit on her mind. Mainly, on the frustrating Nathan Wolfe. Stupid man. And why was she letting the fact that he wasn’t around annoy her? Just because they had sex—hold it. They hadn’t had sex. They’d had toe-curling, skin-biting orgasms. And now that she thought about it, her body heated with memories.
Fucking Spot.
Almost three weeks since the day of the scenting ceremony, and she’d seen him only one time at a barbecue his parents held for Jordan and Aric. And her mind and heart could do nothing but miss him. Their promise to see each other had been thwarted by multiple issues concerning Jordan and then Ellie. Then Nate had ended up leaving to help Caleb and “tomorrow” had turned into “someday." Not that she could ever be angry with her friends. It wasn’t their fault all kinds of crap had taken place. She loved them and was happy things had finally calmed a bit. But it saddened her that what had been something she’d looked forward to had disintegrated before it started.
“Okay, Emma. This is what’s going to happen,” Karla turned toward the drill sergeant with a soothing smile, “you’re going to go off and take care of all those wedding details you need to and leave this to me and Nic. We’ll handle all of it. Alone.” She tugged the fabric out of Emma’s hands with force, all the while clenching her back teeth. Emma’s grip didn’t budge. Karla tugged again and became woozy with the quick moment. The room spun for a nanosecond before righting itself. Another tug and Emma released the material. Karla wasn’t a violent person, normally, but Emma could drive a saint to murder.
Emma’s brows shot up, and her pretty hazel eyes went wide. “Are you sure? I thought you didn’t like having to decide on this kind of stuff.”
She took a breath and held it before slowly letting it out. She really needed to calm down. And stop thinking about Nathan. “No, honey. You don’t like giving me a chance to make any decisions. But as of right now, I’m releasing you from this task. I’ll handle it.”


Another sassy and sexy read from Milly Taiden! I love this series!

A Mate's Bite is the great new addition to the Sassy Mates series. It's just as fun as the first book and features new main characters. While a relatively quick read, the book is packed with romance, comedy, action, paranormal and erotic elements. There is great chemistry between the characters and good character development. All the elements you'd need to make a great story. There is more going on in this book, but it really enhanced the story and added to the suspense.

I love that the characters have their flaws and that they get a slightly bumpy start. Makes the HEA so much sweeter! :)

One thing is for sure. I'm hooked on this series! Bring on book 3! (Please let it be Ellie and Caleb! <3 )

5/5
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Blog Tour: Unusual Awakening by S.M. Knowles!


Title- Unusual Awakening
By- S.M. Knowles
Publication Date- December 1, 2013
Genre-YA

With tears and a tight hug, Rylee Everley’s dad left for Afghanistan with the Army Reserve. Since his deployment, her mom has been distant, her sisters are constantly fighting, and Rylee, at only thirteen years old, has to be the glue to keep them together. While her mother stays locked in her room, Rylee has been forced into the role of parent.
Now, two years later, a freak accident involving a bus at school promises to restore some normality to her family. In spite of not knowing how their father is, her mother is happy and her sisters don’t seem to fight as much as they used to. Rylee herself is seeing more of her friends and is even trying to sort out her own feelings about Brock Parker. However, something dark threatens to disrupt that normality for personal gain, and that darkness is willing to break every rule to get what it wants.

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Getting up, I walk over to the tree line. I don’t see anything around, so I grab a rock and throw it to scare off any animals. Walking in further, I call out, “Hello?” Everything is quiet. I wait a few more seconds. Something feels off. Walking in a little further, I hear a branch break. I know I didn’t step on anything, so something’s unquestionably out there. “Who’s out here?” I yell. A big oak tree stands directly in front of me, right next to him. “No, no, no, no,” I beg.



S.M. Knowles was born in Elmira, New York where she was swept away in a whirlwind to the Land of Oz—Independence, Kansas. Her parents were relocating for working opportunities and decided that this would be the perfect place to start new roots. Little did she know that this place would contribute to the inspiration for the first book she wrote in her Rylee Everley Series.
While growing up, S.M. would travel the roads around her house while imagining she was somewhere else. Her imagination would take her everywhere, making the long hot summer days seem shorter throughout her fantasies.

At the age of twelve, she decided to write her first book. Filled mostly with dialog, she filled up one-hundred pages, front and back. After taking the book downstairs to show her mom, and persuading her to buy her more paper, she excitedly ran back to her room. As she barreled through the door, S.M. tripped over items left on her floor, and her papers came raining down in her room. Discouraged, she stood there in tears, picking up her papers and throwing them in the trash. Her work had no organization, no numbers on her pages, just a child fulfilling a joy that she would put down and not pick up again.

When she became older, she joined the military for something different. In that time, she was able to explore many places and even met her husband in Iraq. After coming home, she started her family in Arizona and went back to school, earning a Master’s degree in Adult Education and Training.

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Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Cover Reveal: Lean on Me by Candy Crum!


Lean on Me by Candy Crum 
Publication date: March 16th 2014 
Genres: Contemporary, Young Adult

Sixteen year old Bri comes from a wealthy family, allowing her an expensive pass into the popular crowd, though it never much mattered to her. She’s on the basketball team and track and is the top in both.
Bri has everything a girl could want, but she longs for a traditional family that loves one another deeply and would do anything for one another instead of the one she was gifted – cold and very distant. Growing up this way has left Bri alone and forced to raise herself.
Bri’s parents pressure her to be the best at everything instead of just being the best that she can be. As a result of trying for the perfect life for her parents, hoping that it will one day impress them, Bri finds herself in an abusive relationship for title rather than love with the high school football star and pressured into doing what a lot of teenagers are pressured into doing.
When Bri becomes pregnant, her entire world is turned upside down and she has no idea who she can trust anymore. Bri struggles to find a place in this world for herself and for her baby – the baby that she is desperate to have and watch grow. Along the way, Bri is given an opportunity to completely change her life and the life of her child – but it may hinder the life of someone incredibly important to her … binding him to a future he was never meant to have, just for her. Bri is forced to grow and grow stronger as she fights for her baby and learns how to be a good mother.


Candy Crum is the author of The Eternal Series (The Eternal Gift, The Eternal Echo)as well as the creator of The Dark Compendiums (The Withering Darkness), anothologies focusing on the work of "yet-to-be-known" authors as a way to give back to those who helped her. She lives with her husband and two children in Indiana and spends the majority of her time playing with her kids, writing, reading, or listening to music.


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Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Book Spotlight: A-Hunting We Will Go by Deena Remiel!


For Camille Dutton, the past few weeks have been transformative in more ways than one. No longer shy and reserved, the still somewhat socially awkward book waitress has found a new purpose in life. JaxSynn, her Ice Demon lover, is now at her side as they prepare for the first of many dangerous hunts. Their prey? Hell-beasts that have crossed through Hell’s portal, wreaking havoc on an unsuspecting island town.
 
 In London, her team of Relic-gatherers, Derek, Arnie, and Mallory, must acquire the first of thirteen religious objects needed to close the Gate to Hell once and for all. Satan has different plans for the fractured team, however, and wastes no time exploiting the fierce weather for his wicked games.
 
With relationships strained between Derek and Mallory, and a curious metamorphosis arising within JaxSynn, can Camille and the rest of the crew even hope to get the upper hand over evil? 

“Come back to bed, Slayer. You’ll catch cold out here in that silky robe.”
The chilled air coated JaxSynn’s voice and lowered its pitch to a deep, sensual rumble, vibrating every nerve across Camille’s skin into a passionate frenzy. She gasped as his hot breath wafted along the length of her neck, and leaned back to find his body eager for hers. As he slid his hands along her ribcage, they behaved like ice packs, sending cold relief to her bruised bones. Pablo’s parting gift would take a bit to heal. He raised her arms to rest against his shoulders, and she closed her eyes, reveling in the sensations as he nibbled her ear.
“Fat chance of that happening. Mmm….” A purr bloomed in her belly and escaped her mouth. “You have me hotter than Death Valley in the middle of summer right now, you wicked demon.” “Sounds serious. Let me see if I can help.”
together. Despite his efforts, he couldn’t douse the fires that burned deep inside her. She tore her mouth away, confused by the paradoxical event. It seemed both fire and ice coursed through her body. “For an ice demon, you set me ablaze. How can that be?” “It’s a gift.” He flashed glowing amber eyes that faded back to their normal brilliance. “Come inside and I swear I’ll burn you with more.”
He spun her around to face him, and she gazed into eyes smoldering with desire. Untying her sash, the robe fell open, and he grabbed her in a chilling embrace, melding his naked, well-chiseled body to hers, meshing their lips together. Despite his efforts, he couldn’t douse the fires that burned deep inside her. She tore her mouth away, confused by the paradoxical event. It seemed both fire and ice coursed through her body.
“For an ice demon, you set me ablaze. How can that be?”
“It’s a gift.” He flashed glowing amber eyes that faded back to their normal brilliance. “Come inside and I swear I’ll burn you with more.”


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Monday, February 10, 2014

Book Blitz: Stripped From You by Marissa Carmel!

Title: Stripped from You (Strip Me Series)
Prequel to Strip Me Bare
Author: Marissa Carmel 
Genre: New Adult 
Release Date: TBA
Cover: Okay Creations


You know how it ends, now see how it all began… 

"It doesn't matter how many women have touched this body, only one woman has ever touched this soul."
Ryan Pierce doesn’t come from much, doesn’t ask for much, and doesn’t expect much. And he's come to accept that, until, Alana Remington. Alana is the girl who struck the match that lit his world on fire. She's the girl who opened his eyes to more. Who made him believe that just because you have nothing, doesn't mean you are nothing. And he loves her fiercely for it. But, just because you come together, doesn’t mean you stay together. One fateful decision rips Ryan and Alana apart and neither of them are ever the same again.
For five years he's regretted that decision, but the deep seeded anger, shame and resentment has kept him from reaching out. And over those five years, a series of moments have spun Ryan's world in a direction he never saw coming. A world ruled by endless nights, infinite women and the name Jack the Stripper. A world, unbeknownst to him, that may just let two severed hearts collide.


“Do you trust me?”
“Of course not, I just met you.”
“Then how about giving me the benefit of the doubt?”
She raises an eyebrow at me, and before I give her a chance to respond I slam the shot then pull her face to mine. And as my mouth covers hers, heat rapidly spreads through my body. She’s momentarily stunned; her body rigid against me, but then she relaxes, parts her lips and lets the tart liquid slide into her mouth.
I can’t believe I just did that.
I can’t believe she just let me.
After she swallows, she lets her lips linger, sucking up the taste of the sweet shot, causing my nervous system to shift into hyper-drive. We break apart slowly, but I refuse to let go of the nape of her neck. She just stares up at me with these enthralling eyes I know I’ll never be able to resist.
“Do you always break the rules?” she asks.
“No, not usually, but you seem to make me want to do crazy things.”
“Was that crazy?”
“Let’s do it again and find out.”
I lick my lower lip, tasting the sweet remnants of her lip gloss before I drop another shot. I pause for just a beat before lean down and press my mouth back to hers and let the alcohol flow between us. I flick my tongue against her teeth right before I pull away. I shouldn’t like this so much, but I do. I like the way she looks, the way she feels, they way she smells. There’s something about her, something ventilating; like she oxygenates the atmosphere.
I catch the cool beats to a song I recognize pumping though the air. “Do you want to dance?” I ask her.
“You can dance?”
“There’s only one thing I can do better.” I smirk.
Alana cocks her eye brow suggestively.
“Draw.” I fire back. “The only thing I can do better is draw. Dirty girl.” I tease as I grab her hand and lead her out to the dance floor knowing Mac will look after our drinks.
Once we find a comfortable spot, I start to move to the smooth rhythm, leaving a little room between us so it doesn’t feel like I’m forcing myself on her. Drake sings coolly about hot love and affection as we move in sync to the beat, our bodies brushing and grazing as the music plays on, then finally coming together in a comfortable unison. I wrap one hand around her waist as I roll my hips into hers, pressing our bodies as close as they can possibly get. Alana runs her hands up my chest and hooks her arms lightly around my neck keeping tempo with the music. She moves lithely against me, inducing my heart, thoughts, and pulse to race. Fuck, I’m drowning in want for this girl. I slide my hands up under her shirt and caress the smooth, soft skin of her lower back as she nuzzles her face into my neck, her warm breath skating across my collarbone, making me instantly hard.
Damn.
She lifts her head and meets my stare, which I know is filled with lust and unrepentantly wanton. She bites her lower lip, our bodies still jiving to the slow seductive music. In a brazen move, I slip my hand up the back of her bare thigh and cup her ass cheek under the hem of her short shorts. She gasps as I work my fingers against her, massaging the fleshy part of her bottom. I’m absolutely aching being this close to her, touching her, stroking her, grinding against her.
“Are you sure drawing is the only thing you can do better?” she pants in my ear.

Playlist:
Hold on, We’re Going Home- Drake
The Other Side- Jason Derulo
Demons- Imagine Dragons
Dark Horse- Katy Perry
Say Something- A great Big World
Summertime Sadness- Lana Del Rey
Royals- Lorde



Marissa Carmel has loved writing ever since a young age. She has a duel degree in History and Political Science, but took as many creative writing classes in college as she could. She spent most of her twenties bartending, which is where she met her husband and a multitude of interesting people. When she’s not reading or writing, she’s hanging out with her family, experimenting in her kitchen or doing yoga on the living room floor.

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Thursday, February 6, 2014

Author Interview with Andrea Cooper!


Tell my fans a little bit about yourself and your books.
Hi, thank you for having me.
I’m from Houston, Texas. It is not the weather that keeps me here (Hot & Humid 360 days a year), but family and the yummy TexMex food. I am a wife and a mom to three kids: two boys and a girl. I enjoy reading and writing fantasy, paranormal and historical romance. Even though I have never taken a dance class, I love Zumba. I am addicted to several SciFi/Fantasy TV shows and would have a meltdown if my DVR broke.

I love fiction. 99.7% of the books I read are fiction. I will only read a nonfiction for research, to learn something, or if the book is highly recommended. As a kid, I read nonfiction, only if it was forced. I wasn’t allowed to read or watch anything with magic, fantasy, or mythical. So naturally, I craved them. I still cannot get enough of reading them, so now I write them too.

How would you introduce your books to someone that has yet to read them?

I write fantasy, paranormal and historical romance. The Garnet Dagger is about an Elvin vampire who must find a witch and kill her for his cure. However, he falls in love with her instead. A Warloc sends blight to the Elvin lands and strives to capture her magic through her death.

Viking Fire is a historical romance with a touch of magic. What happens when a Viking must woo a feisty Irish lass?

What inspired you to start writing? What age did you start?
I have always been a storyteller. I remember being in Elementary school and the neighborhood kids coming up to me asking what we were going to play. I created the plot and characters. Once we played ‘Space Vampires’ (yes I know it sounds silly now, but to a second grader it was revolutionary) and so that the kids did not bite each other, I told them their fangs were their first two fingers.


When I grew up, I could no longer ‘play’ out my characters. Since I had written poetry when I was fourteen until my early twenties, I tried a couple of times to write a novel, but life got in the way. After not writing for years, my Muse got tired of waiting and handcuffed me to her until I wrote my first completed novel in my early thirties and I have not stopped since. 

What do you enjoy doing when you’re not writing?

I love reading in the same genres I write in: fantasy, paranormal and historical romance. I am also a gamer. Give me a hack-n-slash, magic-wielding, dungeon crawler game and don’t expect me to remember you are there. However, because video games are so addictive now, I’ve had to put them aside to get other things done like cleaning house, laundry, cooking, etc. Of course, that does not stop me from daydreaming about winning the lottery so I can pay someone to clean house and cook dinner, freeing me up to play.


What advice would you give to an aspiring author?

Read. A lot. What you hate (know why you do) and love (again, know why). Write. Repeat. Join a writers’ or critique group. Repeat. If you are a writer, it won’t matter if you get published, you will have to write because you have no other choice. The words, stories, and characters are taking over your life J

What’s your favorite scene/line from your works?


I love them all, but I’ll give a scene from Viking Fire:

“The bedchambers are upstairs.”

“Lead the way, then, my lady.” He grinned. His smile did not falter her resolve to be rid of him; instead, she stomped each foot on the stone steps.

“Our room.” She waved her hand as she stood at the threshold.

He moved passed her and into the room. “Tis the first you admit we marry.”

“No. I said no such—”

He pulled her in his embrace and she went rigid. She opened her mouth to scream, but as she drew a breath, his lips crushed hers. Tingles of warmth crept from inside her to the tips of her toes. Her mind raced, demanding she be free, while her traitorous body melted in his arms. His kiss became gentle and sparked a craving inside her for more. His mouth opened, offering her to taste secrets. She slackened against him as his tongue played across her lips, stroking, and numbing her thoughts. He did not force his way further, but ended the kiss with her lips yearning for his. Then he stepped back.

“Your lips and eyes speak of your love.” He beamed at her frown. “Now I am sure of your passion for me.”

“No.” That was enough! He had overstepped his bounds with his arrogant assumptions. “You are mistaken; I wish to never marry you.” She would not fall in love with him. No matter his handsome face. She must not allow herself to acknowledge that she liked it when he kissed her. She would never be free if he became the laird over her.

“Aye, your kiss spoke more than you know.” He chuckled and held her hand kissing her palm. “In time the rest of you will agree as well.”


What's the hardest thing about writing?


Getting the word out about my books. It’s a noisy world out there with everyone shouting for attention.

What are you currently working on?

I am working on revisions to Son of Dragons Book 2 in The Garnet Dagger series. I’m also working on a YA paranormal romance.


What books did you read as a child?

Are my parents reading this? Nothing with magic or fantasy. (Looks around) Oh, good, they aren’t – anything and everything I could get my hands on that had magic, fantasy, paranormal, etc. in it. However, I never read Tolkien, Lewis, or Martin until after I wrote three books in the Garnet Dagger series. I was too guilt-ridden to read them.

How has your life changed since you began writing? 


I would say my life hasn’t changed much since I started writing. Since I’ve been published though, its crazy busy with blogging, guest posts, interviews, etc. Now I hardly have time to write my novels. I’ve thought about a software program (since I love multitasking) where I could speak my story while cleaning the house. I’d get so much done J

Do you listen to music while you write?

Sometimes. It depends on my mood and what I’m writing.

What's been your favorite moment as an author?


My favorite moment was being published and a reader telling me they loved my story and asked when the next one was coming out. I will never get tired of that.

Out of all of your characters, who is your favorite?

I love them all, but I’d have to go with Brock, my Elvin Vampire, since he was my debut novel, The Garnet Dagger. And he inspired me to write three more stories with him.

What do you want readers to take away from your books?

Entertainment, and that love is worth fighting for.

Do you have any interesting dreams or goals?

I have vivid dreams and…oh, wait you mean like goals (hehehe). Yes. I would love to have more books published and fans. Perhaps even have my stories turned into movies or even a TV show.

Where do you see yourself in five years?

In five years, I see myself dropping off my daughter to kindergarten and my son to fourth grade, then giddily driving back home to work on my latest novel (without kids under foot and feeling guilty). In addition, scheduling a flight for later in the week to go to my book signing.

Where can fans find you?

Everywhere. Here are a few places:
  
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AndreaRCooper.author
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AndreaRCooper
Author Website: www.AndreaRCooper.com
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6934877.Andrea_R_Cooper
Blog: http://andrearcooperauthorblog.wordpress.com/
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/andrearcooper/

Check out Andrea's books and read excerpts here:
http://kristinasbooksandmore.blogspot.com/2014/01/authorbook-spotlight-andrea-coopers.html



Growing up in Houston, Texas, Andrea has always created characters and stories. But it wasn't until she was in her late twenties that she started writing novels.
What happened that ignited the writing flame in her fingers? Divorced, and disillusioned by love songs and stories. They exaggerate. She thought. Love and Romance are not like that in the real world. Then she met her husband and realized, yes love and romance are exactly like the songs and stories say. She is now a happy wife, and a mom to three kids (two boys and a girl).
Andrea writes paranormal and historical romance. When not writing or reading, one may find Andrea dancing in Zumba.
She believes in the power of change and counting each moment as a blessing. But most importantly, she believes in love.

Buy Links:
 Crimson Romance ebooks
The Garnet Dagger Amazon: http://goo.gl/rMEJ59
The Garnet Dagger B & N: http://goo.gl/Qp5i6A
The Garnet Dagger iTunes: http://goo.gl/s1Cugp
Viking Fire Amazon: http://goo.gl/71VAsf
Viking Fire B & N: http://goo.gl/EvBxwf

Viking Fire iTunes: http://goo.gl/fQuKBd


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