Get TWISTED with Elisabeth Naughton!

Today, I'm excited to welcome Elisabeth Naughton to the blog!  Her new book is out now, and we've got an excerpt for you, along with a giveaway!

TWISTED:

Series: Eternal Guardians, Book #7

Genre: Paranormal/Fantasy Romance

Release Date: September 29, 2014

Publisher: Elisabeth Naughton Publishing, LLC

NICK – Leader of the half-breeds and the last true hero. He’s spent his life fighting a dark pull toward the gods. A pull he now knows is linked to his father Krónos and the Titan’s plan to escape from the Underworld.

But Nick’s hidden powers are coveted by more than just his father. Imprisoned by Hades, Nick battles every form of torture imaginable as the sadistic god schemes to break him. Only one thing is keeping him sane. One woman who gives him the strength to fight the relentless darkness. She has a dangerous plan of her own, though, and as Nick’s powers grow stronger, even she might not be enough to alter his destiny.

As the fate of the world hangs in the balance, Nick’s allegiances are tested. And no one knows whether he will choose to fight for good or succumb to the sinister lure of evil. Not even him.

The Excerpt:

“Nick.” Cynna’s soft, warm fingers brushed his shoulder.

He dropped his hands and whipped around. This deep in the tunnels, there was no light, but his senses were so heightened right now from Krónos’s energy churning inside that he didn’t need any illumination to see her standing a foot from him, her silky hair falling to her shoulders, her wide chocolate eyes alight with sadness and…pity.

The pity pushed him right to the edge. Who was she to pity him? Who the f--- was she to care?

“Don’t let them win.” She moved closer. “Fight it. The way you fought it these last few months.”

Those months spun in his memory. Reverberated in his ears. Rushed through his veins. The crack of a whip snapping in the darkness. The sting of the leather slicing into his flesh. The cold metal of the shackles tightening against his wrists. The chains jerking his arms high over his head. The hot, wicked sensation of those nymphs’ fingers gliding along his overheated skin. And a release he hadn’t known he’d craved hovering out of his grasp, impossible to reach. All thanks to her.

Blood pounded in his veins. Anger and rage and desperation coalesced. That energy snapped and sizzled in his hands until he couldn’t hold it back anymore. “Stupid move, female.” He closed his hand around her wrist and yanked. “I warned you.”

She gasped and fell into him. But before she could pull away, he turned and dragged her behind him.

“Nick…”

He headed for the tunnel on the left, wrapped his fingers around the first set of steel bars he came to, and threw the door open.

He flung her into the dark holding cell and stepped in after her.

She hit the stone wall, turned quickly, and looked back, her wide eyes searching the darkness, trying to find him. “Wh—what is this place?”

“Our version of a drunk tank. Never used until now. F---ing poetic, if you ask me.”

She sucked in a breath as he drew close, but didn’t struggle when he grasped her arm, yanked it upward, and snapped a metal cuff high on the wall over her wrist. Didn’t once turn away while he reached for her left arm, jerked that one up as well, and snapped the second cuff over her other wrist.

That shadow energy hummed and rolled inside as he stepped back. Thanks to his enhanced senses, he could see her. See her well, even in utter darkness. His gaze slid over her newly dark hair, the white, almost angelic sweater falling open at her chest, the tips of her breasts pressing against the soft cotton, and her slim hips and long legs encased in the formfitting jeans. Arousal stirred in his belly, mixed with the darkness, then slinked downward until he was hard as stone.

“Nick. Listen to me.” Her hands curled into fists. “I—”

“What did you say to me in that cell when you brought those nymphs to me?” Power rippled in his veins as he braced his hands on the stones beside her head and moved in so close his body was a breath from hers.

“I—”

He brushed the tip of his nose against her ear and lowered his voice to a menacing whisper. “I think it was something along the lines of…this isn’t a game.”

Want more?  Find the book here:

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Twisted-Eternal-Guardians-Elisabeth-Naughton/dp/0990304132

Kindle: http://www.amazon.com/TWISTED-Eternal-Guardians-Book-7-ebook/dp/B00NY2JPV6/

B&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/twisted-elisabeth-naughton/1120408951?ean=2940150491007

iBooks: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/twisted/id920208435?mt=11

All Romance: https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-twisted-1635570-340.html

About Elisabeth:

Before topping multiple bestseller lists—including those of the New York Times, USA Today, and the Wall Street Journal—Elisabeth Naughton taught middle school science. A rabid reader, she soon discovered she had a knack for creating stories with a chemistry of their own. The spark turned into a flame, and Naughton now writes full-time. Besides topping bestseller lists, her books have been nominated for some of the industry’s most prestigious awards, such as the RITA® and Golden Heart Awards from Romance Writers of America, the Australian Romance Reader Awards, and the Golden Leaf Award. When not dreaming up new stories, Naughton can be found spending time with her husband and three children in their western Oregon home. Visit her website atwww.ElisabethNaughton.com to learn more about her books.

Social Media:

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Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/2002988.Elisabeth_Naughton

GIVEAWAY ALERT!

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Get Lost in a Story with Mystery Author Terry Shames

From an early age, Terry Shames wrote stories based on the small town in Texas where her grandparents lived. Her Samuel Craddock mysteries, A Killing at Cotton Hill and The Last Death of Jack Harbin are set in a fictional version of the town that sparked her imagination. Terry lives in Berkeley, CA with her husband, two rowdy terriers and a mature cat.   Please welcome Terry to Get Lost in a Story.

 
 

ABOUT DEAD BROKE IN JARRETT CREEK:

 

Jarrett Creek is bankrupt. Gary Dellmore, heir apparent to the main bank, has been murdered.  Samuel Craddock thought he was retired but now he's been asked to return as police chief. Dellmore supposedly had a roving eye, although his wife says he was never serious about dallying. Still, Craddock wonders: Did the husbands and fathers of women he flirted with think he was harmless? What about his current lover, who insists that Dellmore was going to leave his wife for her? 

Craddock discovers that Dellmore had a record of bad business investments. Even worse, he took a kickback for procuring a loan that ultimately drove the town into bankruptcy. 

Then the investigation turns up another crime. As Craddock digs down to the root of this mess, many in Jarrett Creek are left wondering what happened to the innocence of their close-knit community.

 

DONNELL:  Terry, welcome to Get Lost in a Story. You have been busy since 2013 putting out your fabulous novels:  A Killing at Cotton Hill (2013) The Last Death of Jack Harbin (2014)

Dead Broke in Jarrett Creek (Oct, 2014), and what a wonderful endorsement by the San Jose Mercury News.  “…Shames...creates a larger-than-life hero for this novel of small-town crime.” San Jose Mercury News.

 Tell us about Sam Craddock, your protagonist. Who are what drove you to create him?

 

TERRY: For many years I wrote short stories about the fictitious town of Jarrett Creek, Texas, but Samuel never showed up in any of them. A few years ago I took a workshop hosted by Sophie Littlefield and Cornelia Read. Sophie gave an impassioned speech in which she urged writers who were intent on being published to write the book “only you can write.” I had heard this before, but for some reason, it struck home. A few weeks later I sat down to write something new, something that came from deep inside. The only way I can describe what happened is to say that I suddenly saw Samuel Craddock sitting on a porch in his rocking chair. It was as if I were coming out of his house, behind him. I watched as his friend Loretta walked up the steps to tell him an old friend had been murdered. I didn’t stop to say, “Who is this guy? Where did he come from?” It was as if I knew him—had always known him.

 

DONNELL:  A Killing in Cotton Hill appears to be written in first person, present tense. These types of stories have a wonderful, immediate feel in my opinion. Obviously the reviewers agree.  Are all of your books written this way? Did you experiment with different tenses, test third person? Tell us about the ultimate style that you selected, and do you see a change, if ever?

TERRY:  This series is the first I ever wrote in first person, present tense. As soon as I finished A Killing at Cotton Hill, I immediately thought, “Oh, no! Now I have to convert it to past tense.” But something rebelled. It seemed really right as it was written. That was just a few years ago and there was very little written in this style at the time. The first agent interested in the book informed me crisply that she liked it and she’d be glad to represent me, “but of course you have to change it to past tense.” Of course I most certainly did not!  And now there are many books coming out written in first person present. Not everyone likes it. In the second book I actually wrote the first 50 pages in past tense—and it fell flat on the page. I guess by now you’d have to say I’m a big believer in letting the book come to you however it wants to.

 

DONNELL:  East Texas, and small towns. As someone born in Texas, I’m intrigued. Your reviews are amazing, not one below a four star.  Can you pinpoint what it is about your series that has hooked readers? Do you read your reviews?

 

TERRY: Yes, my reviews are amazing. I’m embarrassed to say that I never paid much attention to reviews, so believe or not I thought most everyone’s reviews were probably pretty good. I said this to a couple of writer friends and they were dumbfounded. “Are you kidding?” So I started looking at the reviews of books I admired and was surprised to find how wrong I was. Maybe I’ve just been lucky and the only people who read my books happen to be people who like the sort of thing I write. I still haven’t received a starred review from Publishers Weekly, and the “big” writers have hundreds of review while I don’t have that many. (If anybody reading this wants to give me a review on Amazon or Goodreads, please do so.) Bottom line: I don’t live and die by reviews. But I sure am happy when I get a good one!

DONNELL:  Samuel Craddock is obviously an older protagonist if he’s coming out of retirement. Is he grooming someone to take his place? Or does he have plenty of life in him even though he’s ready to hang up his shield?

 

TERRY:  One of the underlying reasons for writing this series is to acquaint people with the idea that “older” people can be vital, strong, and interesting. Too many times I read books in which a cop or detective knocks on the door of an older person—and the stereotypes just don’t stop. Gray-haired, stooped, whining voice, dull eyes, shuffle—and gee, she must be at least 60! So far, Samuel hasn’t groomed anyone to take his place, but I just laid out a plot for book 6 and something fun is coming!

 

DONNELL:  What is the most interesting thing you have learned doing research?

 

TERRY: Interesting? Startling, maybe. I learned that you can’t take research for granted. I did some research for Dead Broke in Jarrett Creek and found out some interesting tidbits about the way law enforcement is handled in small towns. I wrote the book and it was almost done with editing when I had the good fortune to attend a meeting of the Heart of Texas chapter of Sisters in Crime. Their guest speaker was a 25-year veteran detective of a small city police department—much larger than Jarrett Creek, but smaller than a major city. I asked him to verify my research. Believe me, I was only expecting him to say, “Sure, that’s the way it happens.” Instead he told me that OFFICIALLY that’s the way it was supposed to be, but in reality it was totally different. Yikes! Luckily I was able to make the change in the book. And truly, if I hadn’t made the changes, it wasn’t the end of the world. But I like to get things right as much as possible, knowing that there will always be things that slip through the cracks no matter how good my research is.

 

DONNELL:  Three books in two years, that’s quite an accomplishment.  What comes next (a vacation on an island?) more Sam Craddock mysteries or something else?

 

TERRY: Ha! Funny you should say that. The first two books were written on vacation—on our boat in the Caribbean. I got up at six o’clock every morning and wrote for three hours. And it will actually be four books in two years. I just sent book four off to my editor. A Deadly Affair at Bobtail Ridge comes out next April. And for those who wonder how I write so fast, the first two books were actually written before I got a contract, so I had a little padding. But I do write fast. I tried for so many years to find a publishing home that I feel like I’m making up for lost time. I’m lucky because I don’t need much sleep. I’ve always been that way. I’m up at six, and often hit the computer while I’m drinking my first cup of tea. I can’t say I’m worth much after about ten o’clock at night, but I stay up past eleven most nights.

 

DONNELL:  Let’s learning something about Terry.  If you’re not writing, where will we likely find you?

 

TERRY: I love to be outside hiking--alone or with friends. And I love to go look at art. My favorite art museum is the DeYoung in San Francisco. I can’t go there often enough. There are whole sections of it I’ve never seen because I keep going back to my favorites—artists who show up in Samuel Craddock’s art collection. Also, I love to cook. We hardly ever go out, because I really enjoy cooking. It’s creative and fulfilling (not to mention filling). And of course I read, and read….and read!

 

DONNELL:  What’s the most unusual thing you have in your closet?

 

TERRY: A coat. I had the extraordinary good fortune to go to Africa for a month in May. We went on safari and I fell in love with the place. Our last stop was Capetown and there I found a place that sold these gorgeous coats—very elegant, unique, African. As I was leaving, I stopped by the VAT office and the woman taking care of VAT rebates begged me to take out my coat so she could see it. She knew the woman’s work and said she can’t wait to buy one for herself!
 

DONNELL:  Has any one event ever occurred in your life that you thought I have to write about that?

 

TERRY: I think I have to say going to Africa. I started a book I thought would be fun about going on safari, but the more I though about it, the more I think I have to write a book with depth. That will take some research—and another trip to Africa!

 

Terry, Now it’s your turn.  Time to ask readers a question.

 

TERRY SHAMES:  Hmm, what a great opportunity! Okay, folks, several people have asked me this, so I’ll ask you—who should play Samuel in a TV series? (Dreaming). And in case you haven’t read one of Samuel’s books, I’ll be doing a giveaway to get you acquainted. I’m going to give away two books—one copy of A Killing at Cotton Hill, to get someone started, and one copy of Dead Broke in Jarrett Creek to keep someone going!

  

Links: www.terryshames.com, @terryshames

Contact Information: Tmshames@pacbell.net

Appearances: See my website for my calendar of events

 

Thanks for being our guest, Terry!

 

Happy Birthday to Me!

Today's my birthday! So I thought I'd celebrate with all of you!

 

Who would've ever thought this sweet, innocent little girl...

 

would grow up to be this crazy adult?!?!

 

In honor of me (since it IS my birthday!), I thought I'd share a few things about me that you might not know:

 

1. My family usually celebrates my birthday during the closest weekend & it's usually the same weekend as a favorite college football game. So we celebrate me & our team! 

 

2. My favorite cake is pineapple upside down cake. I hope I can find a piece somewhere today! I couldn't have a whole cake because I'd want to eat it all in place of all my meals for the day!

 3. I'm the type of person who can have a wrapped gift sitting in front of me for weeks and not open it until the actual day. My mom sent me my gift a few weeks ago because she was going on vacation. It's sat by the fireplace untouched since. 

 

 

4. One year when I was grade school, I had a party with a clown. Now, thanks to the movie adaptation of Stephen King's It, I can't even look at them.

 

5. One of my favorite gifts was from my best friend. She sent me a replica of Blarney Castle in Ireland. 

 

 

6. One of my presents to myself? I took tomorrow off work so I could have a 3-day weekend & celebrate even longer!

 

All right. It's time for me to get celebrating, which means giving away a gift! Tell me about one of your birthdays and I'll choose one commenter to receive a copy of my next book, Wake Me, which comes out a week from tomorrow!

 

 

Her psychic dreams come true.

 

Sarah McKinley’s attempts to take her foreknowledge of crimes to the Seattle Police Department marked her as a troublemaker and were never taken seriously. Starting over in Austin, she plans never to reveal her gift, but shortly after she arrives, the dreams begin again, and the local police want to know why she has knowledge only the killer could possess.

Detective Jesse Cordell watched his mother con people with her “psychic ability” all through his childhood. He hones in on Sarah, who has means, motive, and opportunity to have murdered the victim in his current investigation. Instinct tells him she didn’t commit the crime, but she definitely knows more than she’s letting on.

Can he put aside his doubts and join forces with her, against everything he believes in, to find the real killer? Or will he do his job and put her behind bars? After all, there’s no such thing as the “psychic ability.” Or is there?

 

 

I'm off to celebrate! Have a GREAT day! 

Get Lost With Marianne Evans!

WHO IS MARIANNE?

Marianne Evans is a multi-award-winning author of over twenty Christian romance and fiction novels. Her hope is to spread the faith-affirming message of God’s love through the stories He prompts her to create. Readers laud her work as: ‘Riveting.’ ‘Realistic and true to heart.’ ‘Compelling.’ Devotion, earned the prestigious Bookseller’s Best Award from Greater Detroit RWA as well the Heart of Excellence Award from Ancient City Romance Authors. She also earned wins for Best Romance of 2012 from the Christian Small Publisher's Association and the Selah award for best Novella of 2013. Happily married and the mother of two, Marianne is a lifelong resident of Michigan who is active in a number of a number of Romance Writers of America chapters, most notably the Greater Detroit Chapter where she served two terms as President.

THE BLURB

Aileen, Siobhan, Kassidy and Maeve–long ago they made a purity pledge to God and a friendship vow to one another. Now this quartet is about to embark on the journey of a lifetime...

All her life, Aileen Brewer has dreamed of singing on stage and winning the heart of Liam Douglas. When she sings, she exudes confidence and charm. Away from the spotlight, she's the shy, curvaceous woman who has always tried to maintain a sweet, Godly spirit despite her radical upbringing and a sense that she's not quite good enough.

During a music festival at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Aileen takes the stage with her three best friends, and Sisters in Spirit is born.

Liam, a Christian record producer, is captivated by the wallflower of his youth who has blossomed into a magnetic performer. He champions a record deal, and a quest for Aileen's heart begins, but can she find confidence enough to take command of the group...and accept Liam's love? Can Liam help her see the beauty of the woman she has become?

Dreams just might come true in ways only God could orchestrate...

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WHERE IN THE WORLD IS MARIANNE?

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AND NOW...
ALEXA: Marianne, we're so happy you could join us today. So, let's get busy. How often do you get lost in a story?
MARIANNE: As often as I can! I do most of my reading at night, in the hour or so before I nod off to sleep. Great books (and there are so many, aren’t there?) tend to keep me awake and turning those pages (scrolling those pages…I’m a Kindle girl when I read at night…)

ALEXA: Tea or Coffee? And how do you take it?
MARIANNE: Mmmmmm—coffee, French roast, black, with a bagel, please!  J 

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

MARIANNE: Actually, you bet there is! Sisters in Spirit, we discover in the course of the series, produce and perform a song called ‘Nothing to Hide.’ Want to check out the music and video? Here’s the link on YouTube!! https://www.goodreads.com/videos/72368-sisters-in-spirit-nothing-to-hide

ALEXA: What is your biggest vice?
MARIANNE: Freshly popped popcorn, made on the stovetop, extra butter. ::DIVINE!:: 

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

MARIANNE: B-R-E-A-T-H-E!!! In general, the process of writing a book sends me on a journey the likes of which I hope is mirrored by my readers. I take the rollercoaster ride right along with my characters. By the time I reach ‘The End’ they’re precious family to me, and I have to kind of sit back, go still, and just…breathe! After that, it’s on to the next batch of folks who are battling to claim my attention, which I love!

ALEXA: If you could interview one person (and it doesn’t have to be a writer) who would it be? MARIANNE: I would most love to sit down and talk to/interview Jesus Christ. No matter your belief, His impact, what He created here on Earth in thirty-three short years, with no internet, no social media, no means by which to ‘reach the world’ except for His personality, His message, and His disciples, would be incredible to absorb and explore!

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

MARIANNE: The Holy Land. No question. If time and money were of no object, I’d be there in a heartbeat. I would love to walk the streets and experience the history.

ALEXA: What’s the best birthday (or any holiday) present you ever received?
MARIANNE: The best birthday present I ever received was an engagement ring, on my 19^th birthday, from my forever love to this day, Steve Evans. He delivered it to me during dinner at our favorite Italian restaurant; it was strapped within the paws of a big, cuddly teddy bear he brought into the restaurant in a plastic toy-store bag. ::LOVE!::

ALEXA: Describe an absolutely perfect day.

MARIANNE: A day uncommitted to anything but writing, and when I sit down to write, the scenes and words flow like water. That, to me, is better than any ‘high’ that can be imagined. Truly.

ALEXA: Anything else you want to share with us, Marianne?
MARIANNE: I will provide one autographed, print copy of the ENTIRE Sisters in Spirit series (4-book anthology) to one lucky commenter! If the commenter is outside North America, I’ll provide e-copies instead.
ALEXA: Wow, that sounds great! Thanks for stopping by today, Marianne! Folks, get commenting!

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#GetLostInaStory : Vicki Batman says welcome to my favorite #detective, author John Foxjohn and WHO!

Good morning, everyone!  Today, I'm happy to host a friend and troublemaker, John Foxjohn, whose latest book is WHO! published by Watermark Press.

Let's get to know John: The Pineywoods of East Texas have produced many things, including award winning and best-selling author John Foxjohn. Considered a rising star in publishing, Foxjohn has published in six different genres. He’s won many awards in writing: the coveted STAR award from Romance Writers of America, twice been nominated for the prestigious Edgar award from Mystery Writers of America, and in 2008, writers voted him author of the year, and in 2010 Writing Mentor of the year. Despite the book sales and accolades, Foxjohn says, “I’m just a country boy at heart. “I was born and raised so far back in the woods that they had to pump sunshine to us.”

At the tender age of seventeen, he quit high school and joined the army. Foxjohn’s six years would see him graduate from jump school, Ranger school, and become the youngest sergeant in peacetime army. A tour of Viet Nam and Germany highlighted an extremely successful stint for Foxjohn. After an honorable discharge, Foxjohn followed that up with ten years in law enforcement, including a long tour as a homicide detective.

Today, Foxjohn spends an enormous amount of time traveling in Texas and across the country, signing books and talking and teaching writing groups about the craft of writing.

Here's a bit about WHO! Revenge is a dish best served cold. In some cases, dead cold.

John Bush, a Houston homicide detective, had spent years trying to stop Joey Elderberry’s reign, the legal way. John finally arrested him for murdering three people, but the notorious crime boss walked out of the courtroom laughing. When someone entered a warehouse and killed two of Elderberry’s men barehanded, and shot and killed five others, the Houston police called John to find the killers.

As the bodies piled up, so did the pressure. For one reason or another, everyone had one goal, find out WHO!

As John investigated, for the first time he began questioning a system where people had to enact their own justice. If he found killers or killer, could he arrest them?

Link back to your website or a book seller with an excerpt.

www.johnfoxjohnhome.com

Find WHO! at: Amazon

Now, I'm the one doing the interrogation:
Vicki: How often to you get lost in a story?

John: Quite often. I am on my final reading of WHO! right now and I find myself lost in it.

Vicki: *rolling her eyes*.

Vicki:  This one you gotta answer, buddy: John, you were a long time policeman and detective. What is the funniest thing that ever happened to you?

John:   I was a rookie patrolman and they had finally let me out by myself. Now, I had to come back with a bunch of tickets, arrests, everything to show them their confidence in me was justified. I went to a place I knew right below a big hill where traffic came down a lot faster than the speed limit. I backed my police car up in a little opening right at the bottom.

I didn’t have long to wait. Here came one going at least 20 over the limit. I hit the lights and siren and floored it, but the back wheels just spun. I was stuck and it didn’t take the motorists long to know it. They zipped by me for almost an hour like they were in the Indy 500.

It took me an hour to call in and tell them I was stuck.

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

John: The Lamb and the Lion

Vicki:  Can you tell us about a real-life hero you’ve met.

John: I’m a Viet Nam vet—seen too many to name.

Vicki: Where do you read and how often?

John: Everywhere and any chance I get—mainly before I go to sleep.

Vicki:  What was the first story you remember writing?

John:   I wrote a paper in elementary on Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.

Vicki:  What’s the first thing you do when you finish writing a book.

John: Start bragging about it…. :-)

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

John: Honestly, I would turn them down. I’m too focused on the future to look back.

Vicki: What do you do to unwind and relax?

John: Square dance

Vicki: What does it mean to love someone?

John: I once asked my mother what love was and she said, “It’s an itch you can’t scratch.” I can’t do any better.

Vicki: She was a smart lady.

Vicki: What color would you make the sky if it wasn’t going to be blue anymore and why?

John: That’s a difficult question for me. As it happens, I am color blind.

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

John: The love of a good woman

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

John: Well, since I am published in six different ones and have best sellers in three different ones, that’s difficult to say. I write the stories I want and worry about what to call it later.

Vicki:   What has been your most rewarding publishing moment?

John: Having other writers nominate and vote me author of the year

Vicki: Yeah!!!!

Vicki:   What has surprised you the most about being published?

John: Well, I thought my first book was so good everyone would love it. I was shocked when they didn’t…. :-)

Vicki: What could we find in your heroine's purse?

John: A condom

Vicki: Why am I not surprised?

Vicki: Who's your celebrity crush and why?

John: Olive Oyl

Find John at:

Website

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Question for readers: Why do you give reviews on Amazon and other sites? Why not?

Let's do a drawing! I’ll send the winner a free eBook of WHO! Leave your email address in the comments.

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Vicki: Thank you, John, for guesting on GLIAS and for naming me Beverley.