Celebrate 2016: Play Author Trivia Hunt (Day 3)

You've reached Day 3 in our 2016 Author Trivia Hunt. The last day to play! 

How much do you know about your favorite authors? 

If you need help with finding the answers to these questions, click on the link and scroll down to their interview. 

Put your answers in the comments and we'll enter you into a drawing for a $25 Amazon gift card. Answer as many questions as you can to earn more chances (and don't forget to leave us your email address).

Let's get started!

HEIDI RICE

Avril Tremayne is a mad Heidi Rice fan, so was thrilled to feature her on Get Lost in a Story during the year.

USA Today bestselling author Heidi Rice’s first love was watching movies so, not surprisingly, her first proper job was as a film journalist. But after spending years sneaking off to read romantic fiction when she was being paid to watch some crappy B-movie or other, she decided to try writing a novel of her own. 

Her first book was published by Harlequin Mills & Boon in 2007. Since then she’s published a total of 24 novels, novellas and short stories, nabbed three RITA nominations, sold over two millions copies of her books worldwide and never has to watch crappy B-movies now unless she wants to. 

She lives in London with her husband and two sons, and lots of other gorgeous men who are entirely in her imagination (unlike the laundry, unfortunately). Connect with Heidi via her website.

What was the name of Heidi's modern Rapunzel-esque romance, which was a 2016 RITA finalist?

Click here to find the answer...(and scroll down to her interview)

NANA PRAH
Lara Lacombe has been blogging friends with Nana for a few years, and she was excited to celebrate Nana's debut novel with Harlequin Kimani earlier this month!

Nana Prah first discovered romance in a book from her eight grade summer reading list and has been obsessed with it ever since. Her fascination with love inspired her to write in her favorite genre where happily-ever-after is the rule.

She is a published author of contemporary, multicultural romances. Her books are sweet with a touch of spice. When she’s not writing she’s, over-indulging in chocolate, enjoying life with friends and family, and tormenting nursing students into being the best nurses the world has ever seen.  Check out Nana's blog!

Nana's latest book is called A Perfect Caress.  What is the hero Dante obsessed with?
Click here to find the answer...(and scroll down to her interview)

JENNIFER BERNARD

Lizbeth Selvig has interview USA Today bestselling author Jennifer Bernard three times on GLIAS. Jennifer is an incredibly popular author of contemporary romance--famous for her firefighter heroes and baseball hotties. 

Jennifer is a Harvard grad and former news promo producer who left big city life in L.A. for true love in Alaska where she now lives with her husband and stepdaughters.

Since her first interview on Get Lost in a Story, Jennifer has written multiple series including the Bachelor Firemen of San Gabriel novels, the Love Between the Bases series, several novellas, and her brand new series Jupiter Point--about a crew of ultra hot Hotshot Firefighters!

Check out Jennifer's website and blog for all the details! Let's go back to Jennifer's second interview and find out...

In Jennifer Bernard's Love Between the Bases series, which star a whole lot of very sexy baseball players, what is the name of the minor league team featured in the books?

Click here to find the answer (and scroll down to her interview).

PINTIP DUNN
Nan Dixon has interviewed Pintip Dunn twice since her first book was released. Her fabulous debut FORGET TOMORROW won the Best First Book RITA in 2016 and also made the New York Times Bestseller list. This is a Young Adult you shouldn't miss. The series is incredible. 

So--my question is...

In FORGET TOMORROW, why is Callie arrested and placed in Limbo when she receives her future memory? 
Click here to find the answer (and scroll down to her interview).


DARCY WOODS
Nan also interviewed her friend Darcy Woods about her fabulous YA debut SUMMER OF SUPERNOVAS. As always, when talking to Darcy, craziness ensues. We did learn about her main character-Wilamena. (And Darcy also tempted us with some incredible looking cupcakes.

In THE SUMMER OF SUPERNOVAS, what is Wilamena obsessed about and what does she base her search for a relationship on?
Need a little help?  Click here for the interview (and scroll down to her interview).

ROBYN PETERMAN

She's a NYT and USA Today best-selling author who writes snarky, sexy, funny paranormal and snarky, sexy, funny contemporaries. Her addictions include laughing really hard with friends, shoes (the expensive kind), Target, Coke Zero Cherry with extra ice in a Styrofoam cup, bejeweled reading glasses, her kids, her super-hot hubby and collecting stray animals. A former professional actress, with Broadway, film and T.V. credits, she now lives in the south with her family and too many animals to count. Join Zelda in her crazy Magic and Mayhem world: Magic & Mayhem World.  Robyn is such a fun person to know! I'm so glad I met her. ~Angi

Name two authors from Robyn's Kindle World. 

Click here for the answer (scroll down to her interview).

CARIDAD PINEIRO

Caridad is a NY Times and USA Today Bestseller AND a Jersey Girl. She writes romantic suspense, military romance, contemporary romance, paranormal romance, and vampire suspense. Caridad loves to travel, cook, & spend time with family & friends. She writes dark and sexy novels and novellas for those who live to love on the edge. Her sweet, but still naughty side, Charity Pineiro, writes contemporary romances packed with emotion and humor. Follow Caridad on Amazon. Getting to know more about this amazing woman has been so much fun. Sucha a creative person. Love her on Facebook !! ~Angi

What's something that's always on Caridad's desk?

Click here for the answer (scroll down to her interview).

DANICA WINTERS

The bestselling author and winner of multiple awards for writing books that grip readers with their ability to drive emotion through suspense and occasionally a touch of magic. Most recently, Danica was the winner of the Paranormal Romance Guild's Paranormal Romantic Suspense Book of the Year Award and Chanticleer Media's Paranormal Book of the Year for her novel Montana Mustangs. Follow Danica on Amazon. I met Danica in July after she sold to Harlequin Intrigue. She let me read her January release WILD MONTANA and WOW !! You're going to feel like you were actually there. Great Story! Great Woman! ~Angi

What joke makes Danica laugh even writing it?

Click here for the answer (scroll down to her interview).

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comments. A winner will be selected from among all comments from Dec. 28 through Dec. 30. The more questions you answer, the more chances you'll get!

THE WINNER OF THE $25 AMAZON GIFT CARD IS:
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Celebrate Nana Prah's debut!

Hi everyone!  I'm so thrilled to welcome Harlequin Kimani debut author Nana Prah to the blog today!  Nana and I have been blog buddies for a while now, and I've been cheering her on as her publishing career has taken off. Her debut novel with Harlequin Kimani is out now, and it's sure to be the first of many awesome books!

A Perfect Caress

Harlequin® Kimani ^TM Romance

ISBN: 978-0-373-86480-5

THE STORY BLURB

From the very first touch… 

The moment suave businessman Dante Sanderson brushes hands with Lanelle Murphy, he can't get her out of his head. The guarded beauty resists all of his polished attempts at seduction. To soften the pain in her past, she's dedicated her life and family fortune to helping others, not chasing sexy millionaires like Dante.  

Something about Lanelle makes Dante want to open his heart like never before. He knows their encounters are destiny. Lanelle is sure their sparks mean another heartache is in the making. Yet her cherished new project—a state-of-the-art neonatal unit—brings them together. From charity ball dances to strolls in Milan, desire pushes her…right into his arms. But will Lanelle be able to seize this sweet second chance at love?

EXCERPT

Without warning, Dante invaded her space and tilted her into a dip. Gripping the shoulders of his tuxedo, she scowled into his smiling face as the blood rushed to her head. Before she could chastise him, he brought her upright.

She hated surprises. Being out of control ranked number one on her never-to-do list. Dante threatened all of that. From the few stories Vanessa had told her about him, they were as different as a waltz and a tango. “Talk.”

Should she be feeling the deep rumble of his laughter against her chest? When had he pulled her so close? She tried to create space between them. His hand splayed at her back made it impossible.

“Do you ever loosen up?”

She snapped her head up. Even though she was wearing stilettos, he loomed over her. “You’ve met me, what? All of twice? You have no idea who I am.”

He leaned in close, his breath tickling her ear as he whispered, “But I’d like to.”

All thoughts of why she’d come on the dance floor escaped as he pressed his cheek against hers. For once in her life Lanelle lost herself in the gentle sway of a man’s embrace.

MEET NANA!

Nana Prah first discovered romance in a book from her eight grade summer reading list and has been obsessed with it ever since. Her fascination with love inspired her to write in her favorite genre where happily-ever-after is the rule.

She is a published author of contemporary, multicultural romances. Her books are sweet with a touch of spice. When she’s not writing she’s, over-indulging in chocolate, enjoying life with friends and family, and tormenting nursing students into being the best nurses the world has ever seen. 

LET'S CHAT!

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

Nana: Almost every time I open a book. Especially when it’s really good. In my former book reviews I would explain how I wanted to be a secret spy, Bollywood actress, carpenter, superhero, engineer, or stripper all because I had gotten so into the characters lives. Getting lost in a novel is my favorite part about reading fiction.

Lara: What was the first story you remember writing?

Nana: My first full length romance was more of a suspense, or so I thought. When I gave it to an author friend to read, she tore it apart, which was a good thing because the suspense part seemed to be more inside my head instead of the story. I have learned so much since writing that romance. Someone told me I should revise it. I laughed because the novel is so flawed that it would just be easier to write a new one. [Lara: I can relate to that!]

Lara: Do you write while listening to music? If so what kind?

Nana: I love to dance, to all kinds of music, I’ll sway to the slow and shimmy to the fast. With that said, I’ll admit that I don’t write while listening to music, only because I lose focus and start grooving. [Lara: Me too! :)]

Lara: Which of your characters would you most/least to invite to dinner, and why?

Nana: I would invite Dante from A Perfect Caress, just because he’s so sexy with his bald head, hard-working nature, loads of money, and fantastic sense of humor. He’s my kind of man. Unfortunately( or is it fortunate?) he’s Lanelle’s type of man, too.

Lara: What drew you to write in the genre(s) you do?

Nana: I’m a huge fan of romance. In high school I worked in a library and when the librarian once asked why people read romances, I was too shocked to speak. Why doesn’t everyone read romances is a better question? I write them because I’m addicted and want others to fall in love with them, too.

Lara: What three things are, at this moment, in your heroine’s purse, satchel, reticule, weapons belt or amulet bag (whatever she carries)?

Nana: Lipstick, which I actually mention in the novel when she’s trying to get Dante’s niece to slap some on, car keys, and I wish I could say throwing stars, but her phone will have to do.

Lara: What is your hero’s “kryptonite” – in other words, what will bring him instantly to his knees?

Nana: Injury to his marble. There is no euphemism here. Dante is obsessed with marble, especially from Carrara. It’s how he makes his money and where his passion (other than his family and Lanelle) lies.  

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

Nana: Amore – I know it means love in Italian, but it reminds me of the song That’s Amore – “When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie that’s…” Plus everything is more romantic in Italian.

Lara’s GOTTA ASK:  What are the next five books on your ‘to be read’ pile?

Nana’s GOTTA ANSWER:   1. Captive by Kiru Taye – actually I just finished reading it today and thought it warranted a mention.

2. Requiem for the Living (The Reanimation Files Book #2) by A.J. Locke who is fast becoming one of my favorite paranormal authors

3. A Chase for Christmas by Candace Shaw – There’s nothing like a Christmas romance to bring in the season of giving (and weight gain)

4. Silk and Scandal by Cassandra Dean – A historical novella which I’ve been meaning to read for ages

5. All He Wants for Christmas by Elle Wright – The first three books were delicious

WHERE CAN YOU FIND NANA?

Blog 

Twitter

Facebook

Goodreads

Google +         

Newsletter

WHERE CAN YOU BUY A PERFECT CARESS?

Amazon
Amazon CA
Amazon UK
Amazon AU
B&N
iTunes
Kobo
ARe

WHAT'S UP NEXT? 

I’m working on book two for Kimani. I can’t give you any details yet, but it will involve Miguel Astacio, Lanelle’s younger, fun loving brother so stay tuned. [Lara: Yay!]

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NANA WANTS TO KNOW...

Where would you go for your ultimate romantic getaway?

$5 Amazon Gift Card (International) for one lucky commenter! 

Thanks for stopping by today, Nana!