Get Lost with Author Larissa Hoffman

Get Lost in a Story Readers:  Larissa Hoffman knows Southern.  She knows art and fun and how to write appealing hunky love interests.  She writes quirky, loveable characters and a darn fine mystery.  Please welcome Larissa Hoffman as she promotes book two of her Cherry Tucker mystery series.

 

 

ABOUT STILL LIFE IN BRUNSWICK STEW :

Cherry Tucker’s in a stew. Art commissions dried up after her nemesis became president of the County Arts Council. Desperate and broke, Cherry and her friend, Eloise, spend a sultry summer weekend hawking their art at the Sidewinder Annual Brunswick Stew Cook-Off. When a bad case of food poisoning breaks out and Eloise dies, the police brush off her death as accidental. However, Cherry suspects someone spiked the stew and killed her friend. As Cherry calls on cook-off competitors, bitter rivals, and crooked judges, her cop boyfriend get steamed while the killer prepares to cook Cherry’s goose.

 

“The hilariously droll Larissa Reinhart cooks up a quirky and entertaining page-turner! This charming mystery is delightfully Southern, surprisingly edgy, and deliciously unpredictable." --Hank Phillippi Ryan Mary Higgins Clark, Agatha, Anthony and Macavity winning author

 

"Reinhart's country-fried mystery is as much fun as a ride on the Tilt-a-Whirl at a state fair. Her sleuth wields a paintbrush and unravels clues with equal skill and flair. Readers who like a little small-town charm with their mysteries will enjoy Reinhart's series. --Denise Swanson, New York Times Bestselling author of the Scumble River and Devereaux's Dime Store mysteries

 

"It takes a rare talent to successfully portray a beer-and-hormone-addled artist as a sympathetic and worthy heroine, but Reinhart pulls it off with tongue-in-cheek panache. Cherry is a lovable riot, whether drooling over the town’s hunky males, defending her dysfunctional family’s honor, or snooping around murder scenes." --Mystery Scene Magazine

 Also by Larissa Hoffman:  PORTRAIT OF A DEAD GUY.  (Book One in the Cherry Tucker Series.

QUESTIONS FOR LARISSA HOFFMAN:

DONNELL:  Welcome to Get Lost in a Story, Larissa!  I’ve read Still life and Portrait of a Dead Guy and loved them both.  Cherry Tucker is Southern through and through and one great protagonist.  How much is Cherry like Larissa?

LARISSA: Hey Donnell! Thanks so much for having me on GLIAS and thanks for your kind words about Portrait and Still Life. I love this blog and am a fan of your books as well! To answer your question, I am taller than Cherry by two inches, and I am not truly Southern, although I’ve lived in Georgia most of my adult life. I’m also much more cautious and hopefully not as mouthy. I am pretty stubborn, though.

DONNELL:  What do you like best about writing a series, and then turn this.  What’s the most difficult?

LARISSA:  I love revisiting the characters. A series gives you a chance to deepen them, too, particularly the secondary characters. I also like having the chance to extend the mystery of Cherry’s mother’s past over the length of the series. It’s fun dropping hints that will develop into clues in later books. The most difficult is keeping track of everything! I just finished writing #3 and had to do the occasional document search of #1 and #2 for double checking certain “facts”.

DONNELL:  When you’re not writing, where will we find you?

LARISSA: With my daughters who are ten and seven. I’m a room mom this year, too, so if it’s a school day and I’m not at my computer, I’m at the school.

DONNELL:  What accomplishment, writing or otherwise, would you say you’re most proud of?

LARISSA: Writing wise, I’m so happy to be where I am right now. I have two books and a novella coming out this year. I’m constantly pinching myself. Mainly to stay awake.;) And last year, I was so honored to be nominated for our (RWA Kiss of Death) beloved Daphne du Maurier award. Otherwise, I’m very proud of daughters and my husband. They’ve been so supportive of having the sudden change from 24/7 Mommy to 24/7 Mommy-Writer. I would find the sudden change terribly annoying. It’s been a difficult adjustment for me and they’ve taken it all in stride.

DONNELL:    What’s in your refrigerator right now?

LARISSA: Lots of Asian condiments and Duke’s mayo.

DONNELL:  Are you organized?

LARISSA: Not in appearance, but in theory.

DONNELL:  If Hollywood came to you and said we want to produce your Cherry Tucker series, who do you see playing Cherry Tucker?  Luke?  Todd? J

LARISSA: Maybe I should ask you this question... I recently watched Jake Gyllenhaal in “End of Watch” (LAPD movie) and thought he’d make a pretty cute Luke. And that Ingo guy on Dancing With the Stars would make an adorable Todd. I can’t think of a Cherry. Someone tiny, blonde, and fierce.

DONNELL:  If you could meet anyone past or present, who would it be and why?

LARISSA: I’d love a minute with my dad again. He’d get such a kick out of the series.

And now Larissa, it's your turn to ask readers a question….

LARISSA HOFFMAN:  How do you feel about unresolved conflicts in a series, whether they be in the heroine or hero’s love life, family life, or some conflict from their past? I’d also love to know how many readers have heard of Brunswick Stew!

I’ll give away two e-books of Portrait of a Dead Guy to two readers.

Thanks, Larissa for joining us today!

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PORTRAIT OF A DEAD GUY:

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STILL LIFE IN BRUNSWICK STEW:

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Blog: larissareinhart.blogspot.com

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Get Ruined By A Rake... (with Erin Knightley!)

 

 

So one day, you are working hard at what you are supposed to be doing, diligently laboring away, when out of nowhere a Bright Shiny pops into your head. You know the one—totally unrelated to whatever it is you are tasked with, yet so sparkly and tantalizing in its newness, it is all you can do not to chuck everything and dive in.

This, my friends, is exactly what happened to me back in February. There I was, working away like a good author on my fourth book when this new hero walked right up to me, tapped me on the shoulder, and smiled. I don’t mean just some impersonal, polite smile. Oh no—he leveled his gorgeous green eyes on me, tilted his head to the side, and curled those perfect lips into a grin so rakishly sexy, I darn near fell off my chair.

This Bright Shiny wanted his story told.  I’d like to say I played hard-to-get, but that would be a total lie. I dropped everything, opened a new word document, and dove in. In a matter of hours I knew that his name was Nick (Nicolas Norton, to be exact), he was an officer in the army recently returned home, and he had been in love with his older step-cousin, Eleanor, since the day he laid eyes on her when he was seven and she was nine. Add in one horrid step-father (to Nick) / uncle (to Eleanor), an ultimatum, a house party, and some early morning fencing matches with enough sexual tension to singe your eyebrows, and this novella was in business!

After writing, editing, and publishing RUINED BY A RAKE in two whirlwind months, it’s almost a letdown to be returning to my normally scheduled programming, lol. I wonder – has this ever happened to you? Did you drop everything and pursue the Bright Shiny, or did you hold out and finish what you were doing before giving in?

 

RUINED BY A RAKE – only $0.99!

It started with a kiss.

When nine-year-old Eleanor Abbington first met her uncle’s new stepson, Nicolas Norton, the boy rudely stole a kiss from her that set the tone for their contentious and competitive relationship. It wasn’t until years later when Nick introduced her to fencing that they finally had a proper outlet for their frequent arguments.

Having just emerged from mourning following her mother’s death, Eleanor is exactly where she wishes to be at the age of four-and-twenty: an on-the-shelf spinster and unofficial companion to her aunt. Unfortunately, her ambitious uncle has other plans for her future. On the eve of his house party, he lays down his ultimatum: either Eleanor marries the man of his choosing, or he'll force her seventeen-year-old sister to do so instead.

When Nick unexpectedly arrives on their doorstep after a two year absence, Eleanor is in no mood for their normal banter. Seeming to know exactly what she needs, Nick challenges her to pick up the foil once more. During their pre-dawn matches, he shows her just how strong she can be . . . and exactly how much he’s changed since leaving. But when her old adversary becomes her only ally, she may very well find herself . . . Ruined by a Rake.

 

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Bio:

Despite being an avid reader and closet writer her whole life, Erin Knightley decided to pursue a sensible career in science.  It was only after earning her B.S. and working in the field for years that she realized doing the sensible thing wasn't any fun at all.  Following her dreams, Erin left her practical side behind and now spends her days writing. Together with her tall, dark, and handsome husband and their three spoiled mutts, she is living her own Happily Ever After in North Carolina.

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Get Lost With Jessica Subject!

Folks, I'm happy to introduce you to a fellow Decadent Publishing author, Jessica Subject! Please help me welcome her to our blog.

 

 

WHO IS JESSICA?

Jessica Subject is the author of contemporary and science fiction romance, ranging from sweet to erotica. In her stories, you could meet clones, or a sexy alien or two. You may even be transported to another planet for a romantic rendezvous. 

 

When Jessica isn't reading, writing, or doing dreaded housework, she likes to get out and walk. Fast. But she just may slow down if there is a waterfall nearby.

 

Jessica lives in Ontario, Canada with her husband and two energetic children. And she loves to hear from her readers.

 

Jessica is a member of RWA and the Toronto Romance Writers chapter, EPIC, and Savvy Authors. She blogs weekly at Backward Momentum, and monthly at Paranormal Romantics. You can find her at jessicasubject.com and on twitter @jsubject.

 

THE STORY BLURB

 Erotic dreams fill her with need…

 Night after night, Rachel fantasizes about her sexy, playboy neighbor. But in her small town, no one changes, least of all the bad boy next door. But when Luke rescues her not once but twice from disastrous dates, she dares to believe her knight in black leather armor may be the right man for her after all.  

 

 Until she learns the truth...

 

 Life on Earth has never been easy for Luke. Stranded as a little boy, he struggled to craft an existence for himself, but he never forgot the first human he met--and he never stopped wanting to see her again. Returning to Hanton, Luke longs for Rachel. Yet, nothing goes as he plans, and Rachel barely notices him. Convincing her he isn't like all the jerks she's dated means telling her the truth, but can she handle it? 

 

 Can she overcome her fears, or will she deny her alien adoration and leave him stranded once more?

 

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WHERE IN THE WORLD IS JESSICA?

Contact    Website    Facebook    Twitter   Goodreads

Blogs: http://markofthestars.com/wp/ & http://backwardmomentum.blogspot.ca/

 

ALEXA: Hi, Jessica! How often to you get lost in a story?

JESSICA: I get lost in a story all of the time. Honestly, if I don’t get lost in a story, I often don’t finish it. That goes for both reading and writing them.

  

ALEXA: What’s the first book you remember reading?

JESSICA: Back in grade school, I remember reading the Mr. Mugs books. They were about an Old English Sheepdog. I also remember Harriet the Spy, Just As Long As We’re Together, and the Ramona books.

 

ALEXA: Fairy Tale or Action Adventure?

JESSICA: Action Adventure with a Fairy Tale ending.

 

ALEXA: Is there a playlist you'd recommend for reading your latest release?

JESSICA: Yes! Alien Adoration was actually inspired by the song, Spaceman by Bif Naked. Other songs in the playlist for this story include Before You by Chantal Kreviazuk, Breathless by The Corrs, E.T. by Katy Perry, I Could Get Used To This by The Veronicas, I Do Not Hook Up by Kelly Clarkson, and many more.

 

ALEXA: What was the first story you remember writing?

JESSICA: In grade seven, I was part of a writing enrichment program, in which I wrote a romance called “It Starts With A Kiss”.

 

ALEXA: Be honest, when reading...do you put yourself in the heroine’s role?

JESSICA: If I enjoy the story, definitely. I love the story that much more if I feel like I’m a part of it.

 

ALEXA: What’s the first thing you do when you finish writing a book?

JESSICA: I do multiple things depending on what I have time for. I try to mark on Goodreads that I’ve finished with a rating, and a brief statement about how I felt about the story. If it’s a print book, I re-shelf it on my bookshelf. And I also try to figure out what I’m going to read next. Though, sometimes I have that figured out beforehand.

 

ALEXA: If you were given a chance to travel to the past where would you go and specifically why?

JESSICA: I would love to go back to the time of the dinosaurs. Maybe even further back to see the beginning of life. Those periods of time fascinate me, as everything we know about them are scientific theories. To actually go back and see if myself would give concrete knowledge.

 

ALEXA: What is your favorite tradition from your childhood that you would love to pass on or did pass on to your children?

JESSICA: Every year, my mom makes tourtières (meat pies) for Christmas Eve. They are something I always look forward to. I need to learn how to make them for my own family.

 

ALEXA: What's your favorite kid joke?

JESSICA: Pete and Repeat went into a store. Pete came out. Who was left?

ALEXA: Got a question for your fans?

JESSICA: What would your first reaction be if you looked out your bedroom window and saw an alien standing on the street?

 

Giveaway!!

Jessica Subject will be giving away a $25 Amazon e-gift certificate at the end of the Alien Adoration tour. Plus, three other winners will receive Alien Adoration swag packages. No purchase necessary. Contest is international. Must be 18 years of age or older. Just sign in to Rafflecopter with Facebook or your email address on any post during the tour to be entered. Odds of winning are dependent upon how many people enter during the tour. Good luck!



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Get Lost in the Jade O'Reilly Mysteries with Tamara Ward

Private Deception
Tamara Ward


I’m so thankful for this opportunity to share about my fun, sassy heroine, private investigator Jade O’Reilly! Jade is featured in a series of novels and short stories. (Novel two, Hidden Betrayal, was just released.) So I’m currently running a $0.99 sale on the first novel in the series, Private Deception, through May 18. Several short stories also feature Jade and are available for $0.99. 

A brief blurb from Private Deception: Sassy private investigator Jade O’Reilly thinks she’s hit rock bottom when, in the midst of obtaining photos of a cheating spouse in a second-story apartment, she falls off a swing set to the feet of an attractive mystery man. But the next day, when Jade discovers the man’s identity—he’s a detective with the local Sweetwater, NC, police—she learns that the cheating spouse was murdered and Jade herself is a suspect. Rock bottom just got a new definition.

Private Deception is the first novel in the Jade O’Reilly Mystery series by Amazon Bestselling Mystery and Romantic Suspense Author Tamara Ward. Action and light romance combine with engaging characters and humor for page-turning whodunits set in the fictional coastal town of Sweetwater, NC.

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Hidden Betrayal
$3.99

Who isn’t hiding a secret? That’s what Private Investigator Jade O’Reilly wonders as she looks into the theft of an artifact destined for the local art museum. The artifact’s owner is a man so wealthy he could buy the county and who wouldn’t mind also investing time into Jade. His advances don’t please Keith, Jade’s romantic interest. But that’s not the only source of conflict in the developing relationship. Why doesn’t Keith want Jade applying to carry a concealed handgun? Will Keith convince Jade to scrap her application, or will Keith’s mind change as Jade’s investigation takes a deadly twist? Hidden Betrayal is the second novel in the Jade O’Reilly Mystery series.

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Tamara Ward is an Amazon bestselling mystery and romantic suspense author with storylines and characters that combine for fun, fast-paced, can’t-put-it-down reads. Her published mystery novels include Private Deception, Hidden Betrayal, Storm Surge, and Silver Flashing. In her mysteries, you’ll find characters who keep readers hooked, strong-willed sleuths, and a sprinkling of humor. For more information, visit her website at http://authortamaraward.com.

About the Interview 

Instead of talking about me, myself, and I (which I find kind of boring, and which is why I write fiction), I thought you might instead enjoy hearing from my heroine, private investigator Jade O’Reilly herself.

Hi, everyone! Jade O’Reilly here. Wow – Get Lost in a Story! Thanks for inviting me to the blog. I must say, I’ve never been interviewed like this before. (Usually I’m behind the scenes, or in the back seat of a nondescript vehicle, especially during a stakeout.)

What is something that not a lot of people know about you but you WISH more people COULD know?

I don’t give up. People look at me, and they don’t quite see me as someone *not* to mess with, and I suppose that’s partly my fault. I wear my brown hair un-styled, and my standard attire is the minimum required at the office – raggedy jeans and a faded polo shirt, most days. So, sometimes, people find it easy to overlook and underestimate me. As a private investigator, I use that to my advantage. If I’ve got a case I’m working, I just don’t give up until it’s solved. Once I decide to do something, I’m going after it, and no one is going to stop me.

What turns you off like nothing else?

This one’s a no brainer: my co-worker, Mack. He’s the senior PI at Grayson Investigations. He’s a bit anal; he’s got to arrange his pencils and golden nameplate and stapler all in a perfect row on his desktop. He keeps his hair in a silver crew cut over his pug-like face and dresses like he thinks he’s an FBI agent. Mack’s irksome traits, added together, wouldn’t be all that awful except Mack thinks he knows everything. And he’s constantly throwing his self-proclaimed superiority in my face. He’s always talking about how he’d do my job better and trying to cheat me out of my best cases. So I mess with Mack (which, really, isn’t too difficult) and talk back to him when he tries to put me down. He drives me crazy, but I get under his skin, too, so I guess it’s all fair.

What sound or noise do you love?

I love the sound of rain on Sweetwater Lake. It’s an inshore lake with a nearly perfect oval shoreline and is one of the Carolina Bays in North Carolina. On my kayak, out on the water, I don’t mind getting caught in a summer shower. The hollow pattering of raindrops plopping into the water, rippling the surface, surrounds me with a steady, soft sound. If you could imagine sitting in the middle of a blanket of shimmering diamonds and turn the vision into a sound – that’s what I hear when rain falls on Sweetwater Lake.

What do you do to unwind and relax?

I like to kayak across Sweetwater Lake to The Shack, the favorite bar of Sweetwater locals (myself included). It’s a rundown place (hence the name), but it’s home. Sweetwater isn’t a huge town, and the customers at the Shack are like family. If the weather is pleasant, you can find my feet propped on one of the faded wood picnic tables on the lopsided back porch. Next time you visit, say hello, and I’ll buy you a drink.

What does it mean to love someone?

When you love someone, you put that person’s needs in front of your own. You do whatever it takes for that someone, even if it hurts you – or kills you – in the end.

What would you say is your most interesting quirk?

My favorite pair of shoes, my combat boots. I wear them whenever I can get away with it. My sister-in-law, Sarah, she’s always trying to share pretty shoes she’s worn a few times. The delicate sandals and feisty heels are cute – on her. But frankly, they’ve got nothing on my combat boots. Wearing my boots is like having suction pads grounding me. They’ve got great ankle support, too. And then there’s the fashion statement: don’t mess with me. But a lot of people glance over the shoes and don’t take the hint… so…

Tea or Coffee? And how do you take it?

Beer. Ice cold. Just joking, kind of.

Sometimes beer isn’t an option. If it’s a hot afternoon, it’s got to be iced sweet tea, preferably in a glass. This is North Carolina, after all! If it’s in the morning, I like my coffee with a bit of cream to take the edge off.

Jade has a question she'd like to ask readers:  I know I love my combat boots. What’s your favorite pair of shoes and why?

Tamara has a great giveaway for all our readers! 

Thanks again, so much, for reading Jade’s Get Lost in a Story interview. Since you made it this far, here’s a coupon code: TG95S. Please use the code at Smashwords at https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/249084 to download a free copy of my Sweetwater short story ebook, Jade O’Reilly and the Mysterious Musician. Simply visit the link, and use the coupon for 100% off the short story through May 19. I hope you enjoy the read!

For more information or to connect with Tamara online, please visit:

Website: http://authortamaraward.com/

Blog: http://www.authortamaraward.blogspot.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorTamaraWard

Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuthorTWard

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4818724.Tamara_Ward

Google+: https://plus.google.com/109368772181054878240/posts

Tawny, Hunter & Marni

MIDNIGHT SPECIAL
Harlequin Blaze
2 in 1 

Somewhere on the train is a key witness for a crime involving arson, murder and a high-profile businessman. And reporter Marni Clare will do whatever it takes to get the story—even if it means crashing in a sleeper car that’s she’s not sure she’s reserved. But when she wakes, she finds herself curled up with the man she’s seeking…and he’s hot enough to derail all her plans!

FBI special agent Hunter won’t complain about the wickedly hot blonde in his arms. And maybe it’s the medication he’s on, but he’s even agreed to share his room for the entire journey….

It’s a long trip in close quarters, and within days their berth becomes the scene of some steamy railway romps. But is Marni just having fun…or is she taking Hunter for a ride?
Excerpt

COMING ON STRONG

By private invitation only…

Event: Very sensual resort opening.

Place: In bed, hopefully!

Host: Hottie millionaire Mitch Carter.

Planner: Belle Forsham. Who once jilted Mitch at the altar. Oops…

When Mitch’s new hotel falters, he needs a pro. Enter the It Girl of event planning: the traitorous, damnably sexy Belle. Time for some redhot revenge!

But Belle has her own secret agenda for her ex-fiance? And in the meantime, she’ll enjoy how Mitch still makes her legs and every other body part deliciously quiver.

But it’s strictly business between them this time. At least it is…until Belle decides that the best sexual revenge goes both ways! “This heroine was one of my favorites to write. She has such a quirky personality and way with words.” –Tawny

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USA TODAY Bestselling author, TAWNY WEBER has been writing sassy, sexy romances since her first Harlequin Blaze hit the shelves in 2007.  A fan of Johnny Depp, cupcakes and color coordination, she spends a lot of her time shopping for cute shoes, scrapbooking and hanging out on Facebook. 

Readers can check out Tawny’s books at her website or join her Red Hot Readers Club for goodies like free reads, complete first chapter excerpts, recipes, insider story info and much more.  And for a limited time, she has a few open spots on her Street Team!  

HUNTER & MARNI ARE GETTING LOST TODAY 

ANGI: How often to you get lost in a story?

MARNI: Oh all the time! I love biographies. I’m fascinated with the lives and interests of people who seem larger than life.  I love nothing more than sinking into their world and learning everything I can. 

ANGI:What’s the first book you remember reading? 

HUNTER: Tom Clancy’s The Hunt for Red October.  Anything with spies, FBI, CIA... I was fascinated. 

ANGI: What’s your favorite “love” word?

HUNTER: Well it used to be avoidance.  But thanks to Marni, now my favorite love word is forever.

ANGI: Can you tell us about a real-life hero you’ve met?

MARNI: I know Hunter thinks I’m going to say him.  Silly guy.  He’s my hero, of course, but my favorite is Rick Hunter.  It was in the course of writing his biography that I fell in love with his son.    

ANGI: What’s your favorite fairy tale?

HUNTER: Huh?  Fairy tale?  You mean like little kid bedtime stories?  You’re kidding, right?  I didn’t believe in any of that happy ever after stuff.  Well, not until Marni. 

ANGI: What’s your favorite cartoon character?

MARNI: <eyeing Hunter>  Beauty and the Beast.  I love the beast, for all his gruff and grumbly ways. 

ANGI: Is there a playlist you’d recommend for reading your latest release?

MARNI: Oh, Tawny has a fabulous one.  I think it's on her website.  Hang on, let me check my smartphone... Yep, here it is on her website.

ANGI: What sound or noise do you love?

HUNTER: The sound Marni makes when she—

MARNI: Hunter!

HUNTER: What? I was going to say when you get excited.  <He waits a beat, then grins.>  Like when you’re opening a gift or I bring you home a surprise.  I’m sure that’s what the readers were thinking, too.

MARNI: Uh huh... Readers?  Is that what you were thinking?

ANGI: Fairy Tale or Action Adventure?

MARNI: Fairy Tale, with action.  What can I say? I’m a girl who wants it all. 

ANGI: What’s your favorite movie of all time?

HUNTER: The Bourne Identity

MARNI: Casablanca

ANGI: Who’s your favorite villain?

HUNTER: The one I put behind bars.  Oh, you mean like in fiction?  Lex Luther was pretty awesome. 

ANGI: What is your biggest vice?

HUNTER: Marni. I couldn’t give her up at gunpoint even though I’m not always sure she’s good for me.

MARNI: Oh, quit it. I’m the best thing that ever happened in your life. Admit it.

HUNTER: Okay, she’s right.  She is the best.  I still can’t give her up, though.

ANGI: Tell us a little about the 2nd book paired with MIDNIGHT SPECIAL. COMING ON STRONG is a reader favorite…what makes it one of yours?

TAWNY: Oh, I loved writing COMING ON STRONG! The heroine is not only named for one of my absolute favorite loves, my dog Tinkerbell (don’t judge, she’s a gorgeous dog <g>) but it's one of the first stories I ever wrote that just flowed.  It practically wrote itself and the heroine was so big and full of life and just out there!  I seriously love Belle, and Mitch is so perfect for her!!!

ANGI’S GOTTA ASK: When I set a book in the same city as a previous release, I love to leave a hidden connection. For instance, 2 books might have the same secondary character in a walk-on role, but each book is completely stand alone. With so many books written…is there a way to see if your characters have made "guest" appearances in previous releases?

TAWNY'S GOTTA ANSWER:  I love revisiting characters, settings and scenarios from previous books!  In MIDNIGHT SPECIAL, I not only revisited previous characters, as the heroes best friend is Caleb Black, from SEX, LIES & MISTLETOE.  But I also revisited the case the FBI was working in the SEX & LIES series as Marni is writing an article based on that case and the people involved. 

In COMING ON STRONG it was actually easier to keep the characters all cozied up, as Belle, the heroine, is business partners and best friends with Sierra, the heroine of GOING DOWN HARD.  Not only that, but the heroes are cousins, and as the hero of GOING DOWN HARD is a security expert, he’s called in to investigate issues in both stories. 

As a reader, and a writer, there’s nothing I love more than feeling like I’m deeper into the world of the story. Connected characters really seem to make that happen for me.  

CONNECT WITH TAWNY 

Website  Facebook      Twitter  @TawnyWeber      

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COMING SOON

FAKING IT – a Cosmo Red Hot Read by Harlequin.  It’s a part of the launch of the new Cosmo line and will be available in digital this September!  After that, my next Blaze will be hitting the shelves in December.  NAUGHTY CHRISTMAS NIGHTS is a fun, sassy read, complete with holiday costumes, lingerie and kinky bets.

THE BOOKSHELF

For a complete list of Tawny's releases.

A SEAL’s Seduction is currently free at all participating booksellers!  And it’s companion, A SEAL’s Surrender just hit the USA Today Bestseller list, and is being offered at a discounted price, as well.  

TAWNY'S GIVING AWAY 2 copies of Sex, Lies and Midnight to a blog commenter. (International Giveaway).

DON’T FORGET to FOLLOW us on Twitter #GetLostStories or LIKE us onFacebook to keep up with all our guest authors and their prizes. Join me tomorrow when Jillian hosts Tamara Ward. And come back Friday when Alexa hosts Jessica Subject. I’m back next week with a second helping of Kimberly Kincaid. ~Angi

TAWNY WANTS TO KNOW

What do you think about discovering characters well into a series? Do you love the idea of finding something you enjoy and having a handful of books already available to read? Or do you prefer to find the story at the beginning of the series, and read as they come out?