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February 24, 2014
40 Days of Continuous Promotion for Authors - Egg-Cerpt Exchange
March 5 is the first day of Lent and the first day of the Eggcerpt Exchange.
This is a great way for authors to promote their books on each other blogs.
Here is how it works.
First an author post on their blog the exchange information about their book (cover, blurb, 250-500 word excerpt, buy links and author links.(No bio))
Next they notify authors in the Eggcerpt Exchange list that they want to exchange posts. The first person an author notifies is me. tina9561@yahoo.com
Two authors agree to exchange information about their books. Arrange the dates ahead of time and exchange URL information via email.Each post the information on their blogsite with picture of the book, blurb, excerpt, links to other author's site and buy links to the book.
When I post it on my blogspot site, it is feed into Facebook and Google +. In exchange you do the same for me by putting my information on your blog sites. It’s a great way to promote your book.
The one thing to remember is these are general access sites so the excerpts have to be less graphic.
Also this runs from Feb. 13, 2013 to March 31, 2013.
Contact me today to reserve your date -- tina9561@yahoo.com
( I only post one book a day and I have a list on my blogsite of the authors participating with a link to their site.)
Tina
http://www.tinagayle.net/
This is a great way for authors to promote their books on each other blogs.
Here is how it works.
First an author post on their blog the exchange information about their book (cover, blurb, 250-500 word excerpt, buy links and author links.(No bio))
Next they notify authors in the Eggcerpt Exchange list that they want to exchange posts. The first person an author notifies is me. tina9561@yahoo.com
Two authors agree to exchange information about their books. Arrange the dates ahead of time and exchange URL information via email.Each post the information on their blogsite with picture of the book, blurb, excerpt, links to other author's site and buy links to the book.
When I post it on my blogspot site, it is feed into Facebook and Google +. In exchange you do the same for me by putting my information on your blog sites. It’s a great way to promote your book.
The one thing to remember is these are general access sites so the excerpts have to be less graphic.
Also this runs from Feb. 13, 2013 to March 31, 2013.
Contact me today to reserve your date -- tina9561@yahoo.com
( I only post one book a day and I have a list on my blogsite of the authors participating with a link to their site.)
Tina
http://www.tinagayle.net/
February 23, 2014
Tina Titillating Teaser Blue 52 @ElaineCantrell, #MFRWauthor
MFRW Author Elaine Cantrell released Blue 52, a Science Fiction Romance with Whiskey Creek Press."First Lady Kills President Lovinggood"
December 29, 2018
Thirty years later Hank Lovinggood embarks on a quest to prove his mother's innocence and punish the killers who took his family from him. Together Hank and lovely physicist Kathryn Sinclair confront an implacable, twisted, merciless enemy who'll do whatever it takes to hide the truth forever.
AMAZON BUY LINK
Want to Know More About the Author?Website | Author Blog | Facebook | Twitter
February 19, 2014
Tina's Titillating Teaser by @angelaswriter -- Burn on the Western Slope
Burn on the Western Slope by Angela Smith
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Blurb:
Reagan McKinney is on a mission to discover more about a deceased uncle who mysteriously left her a sizable inheritance, a condo in the mountains, and a stash of stolen jewels. With both her graphic design career and her love life in shambles, the opportunity to begin a new life couldn’t have come at a better time. When she becomes involved with the sexy FBI agent next door, she finds her struggle is not only to keep her heart intact, but her life.
Grief stricken after an undercover investigation ends in the death of his partner, Special Agent Garret Chambers goes home to find solace in the arms of his mountain retreat. That is, until his boss assigns him to investigate the spirited brunette staying in the condo next door. He is assigned to investigate Reagan’s involvement with a large jewel fencing organization, but his investigation becomes compromised when his attraction to her heats up. Will his discovery destroy everything he has come to love, including Reagan?
Information about the book:
Title: Burn on the Western Slope
Author: Angela Smith
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Release Date: 15 July 2013
Publisher: Crimson Romance
Links and Short links:
Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/ dp/B00DL3ALDE
http://bit.ly/14ggWFh
Barnes and Noble:
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/burn-on-the-western-slope-angela-smith/1115916239?ean=9781440570353
http://bit.ly/1cFZQE8
Kobo Books:
http://www.kobobooks.com/ebook/Burn-on-the-Western-Slope/book-DzzRVGdYBE6J_DUxJQHPAg/page1.html
http://bit.ly/16rCDkC
iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/burn-on-the-western-slope/id665930023?mt=11
http://bit.ly/14zTtyN
About the Author:
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During her senior year in high school, Angela Smith was dubbed most likely to write a novel, and that has been her dream ever since her mother read Brer Rabbit to her and her sister so often that they were able to recite it back to each other before actually learning to read. She’s always enjoyed stories about the adventure of love, and getting involved in the legal field developed her love of suspense. A certified paralegal, work gives her perfect fodder for her romantic suspense stories. When not caring for her small farm or spending time with her husband of two decades, she enjoys creating, reading, and dreaming of the places she’ll visit one day.
Angela Smith LOVES talking to readers. You can contact her in the following ways:
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/AuthorAngelaSmith Twitter – https://twitter.com/angelaswriter Goodreads - http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7173505.Angela_SmithWebsite – http://www.loveisamystery.com Email – angela@loveisamystery.com Thanks for sharing,Tina
February 17, 2014
Tina's Titillating Teaser - Ace is Wild by @CBMcKee
Today's titillating author is C.B.McKee, a Young Adult Author.
Here is the official blurb
Uprooted from a small Texas town, Florence “Ace” Fox is stashed in a camp for orphans, Weirdness abounds with the director talking of wizards and casting spells. He even claims she’s possessed, and that the entity is sending her power levels off the charts.
Rebel Wizards learn of her strength and decide they can use Ace to their benefit and greed to gain control of The World!! They plot against her.
In danger and on the run, Ace and her friends’ travel through the old west looking for a way to rid her of the entity. They discover that only the leaders of the wizarding world can help, but will she like their solution?
Jail, death, or powerless. Excerpt. “Do you realize you have a powerful energy field?” Saw spoke as if she hadn’t said a word.Ace blinked. Her adopted Indian father had told her the same thing many times. A spiritual leader of his tribe, he had a connection to the other worlds in the universe. Few people she’d met outside the Native American community understood energy fields or auras. What should she say? Was this a trick to make her admit she had some type of evil powers? Then he’d feel justified in killing her.“Yes, people have mentioned that before.” She tucked her bag under her arm readying herself to spring into action should he make any unexpected movement.“You haven’t though been taught to control your abilities and become a full wizard.” His sentence, more of a statement of fact than a question, didn’t require an answer yet she couldn’t let it go.“I don’t know what you’re talking about. There are no such things as wizards and magic. Those are things for horror stories and fairy tales.” She voiced the opinion of every white person she’d ever met, stifling the truth of what she’d seen during her time with her adopted tribe.Saw laughed.The sound startled her and she leaned back. Her shoulders hit the back of the chair. She stared at the man.Without trying, she suddenly noticed how energy pulsed around his body. A golden glow captured her immediate attention. The fear she’d harbor against him melted. She drew in a cleansing breath. The man had no desire to do her any harm. In fact he had only her best interest at heart.How did she know that?She straightened, easing deeper onto the chair. “You’re a shaman too, aren’t you?”He grinned and raised an eyebrow of inquiry. “Similar, but not the same. For now, though, why don’t you tell me a little about yourself? Where did you pick up the entity residing within you?”Ace shook her head, uncertain what the man was talking about. She had no other entity dwelling within her spirit. “I’m sorry. I don’t have a clue what you’re talking about.”He nodded. His piercing gaze nailed her, causing goose bumps to pop onto her skin. “All right, then tell me about your family. I believe your father and mother were killed when you were very young?”The question revealed Mr. Harris had given Saw a brief history of her life thus far. “Yes, and then I lived with—” She paused not wanting to reveal the tribe she had belong to. They were good people and deserved to be left alone. “—a tribe of Indians for a while before I moved in with the minister and his wife.”“That’s where Frank found you?”“Yes.”“And you had no desire to come here?”She eyed him cautiously. If he she said yes, would he take offense? Again, the gold in his aura calmed her fears. Her mind formed a connection to her father. Saw wanted to protect her from others. Why? She didn’t have a clue. “I was happy there and saw no reason to leave.”“Maybe, but here you are going to learn the power you truly possess.”Ace frowned. Puzzling bewilderment gnawed at her gut. “What’s that supposed to mean?” You can buy it at Amazon - myBook.to/AceIsWild Smashword - http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/235812 And find out more about Ace at http://wizardme.wordpress.com/or follow C.B. on twitter @cbmckee
Here is the official blurb
Uprooted from a small Texas town, Florence “Ace” Fox is stashed in a camp for orphans, Weirdness abounds with the director talking of wizards and casting spells. He even claims she’s possessed, and that the entity is sending her power levels off the charts.
Rebel Wizards learn of her strength and decide they can use Ace to their benefit and greed to gain control of The World!! They plot against her.
In danger and on the run, Ace and her friends’ travel through the old west looking for a way to rid her of the entity. They discover that only the leaders of the wizarding world can help, but will she like their solution?
Jail, death, or powerless. Excerpt. “Do you realize you have a powerful energy field?” Saw spoke as if she hadn’t said a word.Ace blinked. Her adopted Indian father had told her the same thing many times. A spiritual leader of his tribe, he had a connection to the other worlds in the universe. Few people she’d met outside the Native American community understood energy fields or auras. What should she say? Was this a trick to make her admit she had some type of evil powers? Then he’d feel justified in killing her.“Yes, people have mentioned that before.” She tucked her bag under her arm readying herself to spring into action should he make any unexpected movement.“You haven’t though been taught to control your abilities and become a full wizard.” His sentence, more of a statement of fact than a question, didn’t require an answer yet she couldn’t let it go.“I don’t know what you’re talking about. There are no such things as wizards and magic. Those are things for horror stories and fairy tales.” She voiced the opinion of every white person she’d ever met, stifling the truth of what she’d seen during her time with her adopted tribe.Saw laughed.The sound startled her and she leaned back. Her shoulders hit the back of the chair. She stared at the man.Without trying, she suddenly noticed how energy pulsed around his body. A golden glow captured her immediate attention. The fear she’d harbor against him melted. She drew in a cleansing breath. The man had no desire to do her any harm. In fact he had only her best interest at heart.How did she know that?She straightened, easing deeper onto the chair. “You’re a shaman too, aren’t you?”He grinned and raised an eyebrow of inquiry. “Similar, but not the same. For now, though, why don’t you tell me a little about yourself? Where did you pick up the entity residing within you?”Ace shook her head, uncertain what the man was talking about. She had no other entity dwelling within her spirit. “I’m sorry. I don’t have a clue what you’re talking about.”He nodded. His piercing gaze nailed her, causing goose bumps to pop onto her skin. “All right, then tell me about your family. I believe your father and mother were killed when you were very young?”The question revealed Mr. Harris had given Saw a brief history of her life thus far. “Yes, and then I lived with—” She paused not wanting to reveal the tribe she had belong to. They were good people and deserved to be left alone. “—a tribe of Indians for a while before I moved in with the minister and his wife.”“That’s where Frank found you?”“Yes.”“And you had no desire to come here?”She eyed him cautiously. If he she said yes, would he take offense? Again, the gold in his aura calmed her fears. Her mind formed a connection to her father. Saw wanted to protect her from others. Why? She didn’t have a clue. “I was happy there and saw no reason to leave.”“Maybe, but here you are going to learn the power you truly possess.”Ace frowned. Puzzling bewilderment gnawed at her gut. “What’s that supposed to mean?” You can buy it at Amazon - myBook.to/AceIsWild Smashword - http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/235812 And find out more about Ace at http://wizardme.wordpress.com/or follow C.B. on twitter @cbmckee
February 14, 2014
A Box Set on Tina's Titillating Teasers by @anitaphilmar
Just Released - The Box Set for Black Dragon
Now, you can get all three for one low price.
http://www.wildrosepublishing.com/wildcatalog_v151/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=149&products_id=970
Here's the blurb for each
Black Dragon’s Blood Amanda Spencer has spent years searching for clues to her first husband's murder. Now, she is close, too close to let William VanHorn get in the way. He wants to claim her as his wife, but she doesn’t have time to satisfy the man's needs. She wants answers not sex.Set on fire by Amanda, William won’t let the lady escape. If she wants answers, he'll get them. As head of the Dragon Center, he has connections and nothing will stop him from capturing her heart. Black Dragon’s Moon Dragon Center agent, Dee Butterfield, finally has the job she's always longed for. On her first assignment, her job is to protect sculptor, Scott VanHorn. His rich dragon blood tempts her into an affair that could not only jeopardize her career but possibly her life.Determined to find out who killed his best friend, Scott poses as a struggling artist to help the Dragon Center investigate a corrupt art dealer. He has ulterior motives for requesting Dee as his protector, getting her in his bed not the least of them. However, Scott soon realizes his mistake.When the mission becomes more dangerous than either of them anticipate, Scott's black dragon blood stirs to protect Dee while hers calls for retribution. Black Dragon’s Heart Devoted chemist, Sarah VanHorn, lives for her research but fantasizes about loving Jake Ramsey. Her two worlds collide when the dragon center agent arrives to rescue her from the company suspected of producing chemicals dangerous to those with dragon blood.Sarah's not the only one with fantasies. Jake wants Sarah as his mate and he's waited years to claim her. Now, under his protective custody—not to mention the influence of Syndetic's sexual stimulant scenting the air—he can't resist the fiery temptation to finally make her his.But when tragedy strikes and their dreams are threatened, will Sarah sacrifice her career, Jake, and possibly her life to discover the answers? And will Jake let her?
What a treat awesome treat,
Tina
Now, you can get all three for one low price.
http://www.wildrosepublishing.com/wildcatalog_v151/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=149&products_id=970
Here's the blurb for each
Black Dragon’s Blood Amanda Spencer has spent years searching for clues to her first husband's murder. Now, she is close, too close to let William VanHorn get in the way. He wants to claim her as his wife, but she doesn’t have time to satisfy the man's needs. She wants answers not sex.Set on fire by Amanda, William won’t let the lady escape. If she wants answers, he'll get them. As head of the Dragon Center, he has connections and nothing will stop him from capturing her heart. Black Dragon’s Moon Dragon Center agent, Dee Butterfield, finally has the job she's always longed for. On her first assignment, her job is to protect sculptor, Scott VanHorn. His rich dragon blood tempts her into an affair that could not only jeopardize her career but possibly her life.Determined to find out who killed his best friend, Scott poses as a struggling artist to help the Dragon Center investigate a corrupt art dealer. He has ulterior motives for requesting Dee as his protector, getting her in his bed not the least of them. However, Scott soon realizes his mistake.When the mission becomes more dangerous than either of them anticipate, Scott's black dragon blood stirs to protect Dee while hers calls for retribution. Black Dragon’s Heart Devoted chemist, Sarah VanHorn, lives for her research but fantasizes about loving Jake Ramsey. Her two worlds collide when the dragon center agent arrives to rescue her from the company suspected of producing chemicals dangerous to those with dragon blood.Sarah's not the only one with fantasies. Jake wants Sarah as his mate and he's waited years to claim her. Now, under his protective custody—not to mention the influence of Syndetic's sexual stimulant scenting the air—he can't resist the fiery temptation to finally make her his.But when tragedy strikes and their dreams are threatened, will Sarah sacrifice her career, Jake, and possibly her life to discover the answers? And will Jake let her?
What a treat awesome treat,
Tina
A Box Set on Tina's Titallating Teasers by @anitaphilmar
Just Released - The Box Set for Black Dragon
Now, you can get all three for one low price.
http://www.wildrosepublishing.com/wildcatalog_v151/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=149&products_id=970
Here's the blurb for each
Black Dragon’s Blood Amanda Spencer has spent years searching for clues to her first husband's murder. Now, she is close, too close to let William VanHorn get in the way. He wants to claim her as his wife, but she doesn’t have time to satisfy the man's needs. She wants answers not sex.Set on fire by Amanda, William won’t let the lady escape. If she wants answers, he'll get them. As head of the Dragon Center, he has connections and nothing will stop him from capturing her heart. Black Dragon’s Moon Dragon Center agent, Dee Butterfield, finally has the job she's always longed for. On her first assignment, her job is to protect sculptor, Scott VanHorn. His rich dragon blood tempts her into an affair that could not only jeopardize her career but possibly her life.Determined to find out who killed his best friend, Scott poses as a struggling artist to help the Dragon Center investigate a corrupt art dealer. He has ulterior motives for requesting Dee as his protector, getting her in his bed not the least of them. However, Scott soon realizes his mistake.When the mission becomes more dangerous than either of them anticipate, Scott's black dragon blood stirs to protect Dee while hers calls for retribution. Black Dragon’s Heart Devoted chemist, Sarah VanHorn, lives for her research but fantasizes about loving Jake Ramsey. Her two worlds collide when the dragon center agent arrives to rescue her from the company suspected of producing chemicals dangerous to those with dragon blood.Sarah's not the only one with fantasies. Jake wants Sarah as his mate and he's waited years to claim her. Now, under his protective custody—not to mention the influence of Syndetic's sexual stimulant scenting the air—he can't resist the fiery temptation to finally make her his.But when tragedy strikes and their dreams are threatened, will Sarah sacrifice her career, Jake, and possibly her life to discover the answers? And will Jake let her?
What a treat awesome treat,
Tina
Now, you can get all three for one low price.
http://www.wildrosepublishing.com/wildcatalog_v151/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=149&products_id=970
Here's the blurb for each
Black Dragon’s Blood Amanda Spencer has spent years searching for clues to her first husband's murder. Now, she is close, too close to let William VanHorn get in the way. He wants to claim her as his wife, but she doesn’t have time to satisfy the man's needs. She wants answers not sex.Set on fire by Amanda, William won’t let the lady escape. If she wants answers, he'll get them. As head of the Dragon Center, he has connections and nothing will stop him from capturing her heart. Black Dragon’s Moon Dragon Center agent, Dee Butterfield, finally has the job she's always longed for. On her first assignment, her job is to protect sculptor, Scott VanHorn. His rich dragon blood tempts her into an affair that could not only jeopardize her career but possibly her life.Determined to find out who killed his best friend, Scott poses as a struggling artist to help the Dragon Center investigate a corrupt art dealer. He has ulterior motives for requesting Dee as his protector, getting her in his bed not the least of them. However, Scott soon realizes his mistake.When the mission becomes more dangerous than either of them anticipate, Scott's black dragon blood stirs to protect Dee while hers calls for retribution. Black Dragon’s Heart Devoted chemist, Sarah VanHorn, lives for her research but fantasizes about loving Jake Ramsey. Her two worlds collide when the dragon center agent arrives to rescue her from the company suspected of producing chemicals dangerous to those with dragon blood.Sarah's not the only one with fantasies. Jake wants Sarah as his mate and he's waited years to claim her. Now, under his protective custody—not to mention the influence of Syndetic's sexual stimulant scenting the air—he can't resist the fiery temptation to finally make her his.But when tragedy strikes and their dreams are threatened, will Sarah sacrifice her career, Jake, and possibly her life to discover the answers? And will Jake let her?
What a treat awesome treat,
Tina
February 12, 2014
Tina's Titillating Teaser - Beautiful Mistake @Nancy_Corrigan #MFRWauthor
MFRW Author Nancy Corrigan released Beautiful Mistake, an Erotic Paranormal Romance, on January 24, 2014 with Ellora's Cave.Lena will do anything to protect the shifter child her family takes in, even turn herself into bait. Although she knows better than to fall for a shifter, Devin, the man who captures her, is unlike any she’s ever tangled with. Their desire is unquenchable and the draw to him is undeniable, but their relationship is riddled with mistakes and loving him has the potential to destroy her.
After shouldering his twin’s torture, Devin hovers on the verge of insanity. He never thought he’d have a mate or kids of his own until a rescue mission turns deadly. The beautiful female caught in the crosshairs stirs his mating instincts and tames his wild nature. Only her confusion over their intense attraction stops him from finishing their bond, but Devin’s persistent. He’ll convince his stubborn female that he’s the man she’s been waiting for—one passionate encounter at a time.
AMAZON BUY LINKGet To Know Nancy Corrigan:
Author Website | Author Blog | Facebook | Twitter
February 11, 2014
Tina's Titillating Teasers - Something To Prove @SSchroeder_ #MFRWauthor
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MFRW Author Shannyn Schroeder released her newest contemporary romance, Something to Prove, on January 16, 2014 with eKensington Publishing.Two ambitious people team up to prove themselves to their families—and find there may be more to their partnership than just business…
Elizabeth Brannigan is determined to show her father she’s capable of running the family business. Saving his struggling Chicago bar seems like the perfect project. But she’ll need a little help dealing with the rough crowd. Who better to assist her than the handsome co-owner of a thriving Irish pub? Of course, with so much work to do, there are bound to be a few late nights…
Colin O’Leary’s father passed away before he could prove to him that he wasn’t a screw-up. Now he wants to show his brother he’s responsible enough to own a bar of his own—and Elizabeth may be able to help him. But when their professional aspirations clash, tempers—and passions—flare. Are they mature enough to mix business with pleasure—or will they have to choose between the two?
Amazon BUY LINK | BN BUY LINK Get To Know Shannyn:
Author Website | Blog | Facebook | Twitter
February 6, 2014
Tina Titillating Teaser -- Summer's Growth @authortinagayle, #MFRWauthor
Family Tree series
Keeper of Winston Manor
Advised by spirits
Carving out a future.
Blurb: Forced by the family spirits to get a life, Mattie Winston has to train her replacement Amber Harrison to be in charge of all the workings of the Winston estate. Reluctant to make changes in her life, Mattie forms a bond with Amber, when strange accidents start happening which threaten their lives and an unknown ghost makes an appearance.
After being rescued by an old flame, Quincy Miller, Mattie faces old wounds of rejection. As the general contractor for Amber’s redecoration project, Mattie is in constant contact with Quincy and realizes she still in love with her childhood sweetheart.
Amber, learning her new role in the family, wants to discover the identity of the ghost who keeps appearing. After several appearances, Gwen, Amber’s distance grandmother, shifts the book into more of Amber’s struggle to find out why her grandmother disappeared two hundred years ago without a trace. In a fight to claim her position in the family, Amber searches for clues to solve the mystery.
Mattie and Amber are both challenged when the family spirits decides Amber shouldn’t be the keeper. Battling for Amber, Mattie realizes she wants a life with Quincy outside the Winston estate.
Amber realized the importance of her new spiritual family, and she works to discover how Gwen died.
Can these two women achieve their goals?
Read First Chapter of "Summer's Growth" Purchase ebook at: www.smashwords.com www.amazon.com
Keeper of Winston Manor
Advised by spirits
Carving out a future.
Blurb: Forced by the family spirits to get a life, Mattie Winston has to train her replacement Amber Harrison to be in charge of all the workings of the Winston estate. Reluctant to make changes in her life, Mattie forms a bond with Amber, when strange accidents start happening which threaten their lives and an unknown ghost makes an appearance. After being rescued by an old flame, Quincy Miller, Mattie faces old wounds of rejection. As the general contractor for Amber’s redecoration project, Mattie is in constant contact with Quincy and realizes she still in love with her childhood sweetheart.
Amber, learning her new role in the family, wants to discover the identity of the ghost who keeps appearing. After several appearances, Gwen, Amber’s distance grandmother, shifts the book into more of Amber’s struggle to find out why her grandmother disappeared two hundred years ago without a trace. In a fight to claim her position in the family, Amber searches for clues to solve the mystery.
Mattie and Amber are both challenged when the family spirits decides Amber shouldn’t be the keeper. Battling for Amber, Mattie realizes she wants a life with Quincy outside the Winston estate.
Amber realized the importance of her new spiritual family, and she works to discover how Gwen died.
Can these two women achieve their goals?
Read First Chapter of "Summer's Growth" Purchase ebook at: www.smashwords.com www.amazon.com
February 5, 2014
Tina's Titillating Teaser about #MFRWAuthor @VickiBatman
Like some of her characters, award-winning author,
Vicki Batman
has worked a wide variety of jobs including lifeguard, ride attendant at an amusement park; a hardware store, department store, book store, antique store clerk; administrative assistant in an international real estate firm; and a general “do anything gal” at a financial services firm--the list is endless.
Writing for several years, she has completed three manuscripts, written essays, and sold many short stories to TRUE LOVE, TRUE ROMANCE, TRUE CONFESSIONS, NOBLE ROMANCE PUBLISHING, LONG AND SHORT REVIEWS, MUSEITUP PUBLISHING, and THE WILD ROSE PRESS.
She is a member of RWA and several writing groups and chapters. In 2004, she joined DARA and has served in many capacities, including 2009 President. DARA awarded her the Robin Teer Memorial Service Award in 2010. She's active on the Plotting Princesses.
Most days begin with her hands set to the keyboard and thinking "What if??"
Today,
Vicki Batman
keeps it Short & Sweet as she sits down to talk with MFRW about her newest book, a self-published Romantic Comedy, released on February 4, 2014.
From sassy writer Vicki Batman comes three hilarious short reads.
"Bug Stuff" A co-worker unites with the hunky, new accountant to fight a pesky adversary.
"With This Ring" The Unimaginable. When Katherine forgets her little black dress for a must-attend event, all turns into something utterly romantic and unforgettable in the end.
"Just Desserts" A political dinner gone disastrous brings together a reluctant attendee and her handsome seat-mate. BUG STUFF BUY LINK
MFRW: Tell us about your latest book. What motivated the story? Where did the idea come from? VICKI: Bug Stuff…and other stories follows my other two shortie collections, Man Theory and Little Birdie Who. I'd submitted them to a popular magazine, but they were turned down. A few had nice notations included. The stories weren't bad, just not what they were interested in acquiring because they'd already had something or wanted something specific. I couldn't let them languish; so I decided to indie pub them.
MFRW: Do you feel humor is important in fiction and why?VICKI: I do. For me, writing humor in my stories comes naturally. And it is more real life (at least, with the people who surround me).
MFRW: What is your writing routine once you start a book?VICKI: An idea goes Bing! And I take off, usually in dialogue with a smattering of the other stuff as it pops in my head. My first draft is very, very rough. I read over and over and edit and edit to get it perfect for my critique partners. When I get my critique back, I'd hoped all would be good to go, but alas, it never it. So I work and work it again. Then one day, I let go…
MFRW: What about your family, do they know not to bother you when you are writing - or are there constant interruptions?VICKI: My family is gone during the day. They don't bother me usually. But when there are those interruptions, I welcome the time with them.
MFRW: What do you do to relax and recharge your batteries?VICKI: Sounds crazy but I always workout. Every single day. I do needlepoint and chill in front of the TV with Handsome.
MFRW: A biography has been written about you. What's the title in six words or less?VICKI: Sass and Class
Get To Know More about Vicki:Author Website | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest | Author Central
Writing for several years, she has completed three manuscripts, written essays, and sold many short stories to TRUE LOVE, TRUE ROMANCE, TRUE CONFESSIONS, NOBLE ROMANCE PUBLISHING, LONG AND SHORT REVIEWS, MUSEITUP PUBLISHING, and THE WILD ROSE PRESS.
She is a member of RWA and several writing groups and chapters. In 2004, she joined DARA and has served in many capacities, including 2009 President. DARA awarded her the Robin Teer Memorial Service Award in 2010. She's active on the Plotting Princesses. Most days begin with her hands set to the keyboard and thinking "What if??"
Today,
Vicki Batman
keeps it Short & Sweet as she sits down to talk with MFRW about her newest book, a self-published Romantic Comedy, released on February 4, 2014.From sassy writer Vicki Batman comes three hilarious short reads.
"Bug Stuff" A co-worker unites with the hunky, new accountant to fight a pesky adversary.
"With This Ring" The Unimaginable. When Katherine forgets her little black dress for a must-attend event, all turns into something utterly romantic and unforgettable in the end.
"Just Desserts" A political dinner gone disastrous brings together a reluctant attendee and her handsome seat-mate. BUG STUFF BUY LINK
MFRW: Tell us about your latest book. What motivated the story? Where did the idea come from? VICKI: Bug Stuff…and other stories follows my other two shortie collections, Man Theory and Little Birdie Who. I'd submitted them to a popular magazine, but they were turned down. A few had nice notations included. The stories weren't bad, just not what they were interested in acquiring because they'd already had something or wanted something specific. I couldn't let them languish; so I decided to indie pub them.
MFRW: Do you feel humor is important in fiction and why?VICKI: I do. For me, writing humor in my stories comes naturally. And it is more real life (at least, with the people who surround me).
MFRW: What is your writing routine once you start a book?VICKI: An idea goes Bing! And I take off, usually in dialogue with a smattering of the other stuff as it pops in my head. My first draft is very, very rough. I read over and over and edit and edit to get it perfect for my critique partners. When I get my critique back, I'd hoped all would be good to go, but alas, it never it. So I work and work it again. Then one day, I let go…
MFRW: What about your family, do they know not to bother you when you are writing - or are there constant interruptions?VICKI: My family is gone during the day. They don't bother me usually. But when there are those interruptions, I welcome the time with them.
MFRW: What do you do to relax and recharge your batteries?VICKI: Sounds crazy but I always workout. Every single day. I do needlepoint and chill in front of the TV with Handsome.
MFRW: A biography has been written about you. What's the title in six words or less?VICKI: Sass and Class
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