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Allmother Rising Blog Tour – #DarkFantasy #Romance #LBGT

Allmother Risingby Elexis BellGenre: Dark Fantasy with Straight and LGBTQ Romance A broken-hearted priestess and a deposed prince team up with a ranger and a rebel with one too many secrets. In the name of The Allmother, they go to war to save their lands. A coup in a neighboring kingdom brings threats of invasion and fire to Priestess Rising Veliana’s home in the forest. Under the guidance of her goddess, The Allmother, she forms an alliance with the deposed prince, Tyrvahn, and his ex, Garle, the leader of a rebellion that’s been brewing for years.But Garle has many secrets, one of which could unravel Veliana and Tyrvahn’s budding romance and the future of these uneasy alliances. Veliana’s best friend, Kivala, tries to soften Garle with the ways of their fallen homeland, but what she learns chills her to her core.At war with a vicious man twisted by the god of greed, they can’t afford to fight amongst themselves. Can they overcome their differences to save their home and their goddess from the new king? Or will the forests burn over blood-soaked earth? Fans of magic and grit, high stakes and godly secrets will love this dark high fantasy novel with straight and LGBT romance. **Only .99 cents until June 1st!!**Goodreads * Amazon Elexis Bell writes gritty and emotional novels. Born and raised in the midwestern United States, she dreams of a cabin in the woods rather than a house surrounded by cornfields.She loves writing well-developed characters facing real problems in vibrant, magical worlds. Armed with a degree in psychology and a rollercoaster past, she sprinkles gut-wrenching emotions over high fantasy romance, science fiction, and the occasional thriller. Website * Facebook * Twitter * Instagram * Amazon * Goodreads Follow the tour HERE for special content and a giveaway! Win a Swag Pack with a signature card, magnet, sticker and three bookmarks! a Rafflecopter giveaway

Persephone Plus – Blog Tour #Fantasy #RomanticFantasy #Retelling

Persephone Plusby Stevie Rae CauseyGenre: LGBTQ Romantic Fantasy Retelling After a year of banishment in the modern world Persephone must convince Olympus that love comes in many forms. Persephone and Aphrodite must settle an old rivalry regarding their shared lover, or forfeit them to the mortal realm forever in this LGBTQ+ Romantic Fantasy with a HEA. As their time runs out and the Goddess of Love shows no sign of wavering, it is up to Persephone to find a way to save the mortal she loves, without hurting the Immortal she married. If you like old myths with modern twists and complicated romance, you’ll love Persephone Plus. **Only .99 cents!!** Add to Goodreads Amazon * Books2Read I write MG and YA Epic Fantasy that explore real-life themes. I believe that fantasy and fiction create a safe space for young people to explore the ins and outs of the world we live in and I aim to write the kind of stuff that entertains as well as fosters introspection. When I’m not writing or speaking to teens, I’m usually chasing my kids, going on wilderness adventures, and posting pictures of my pets on Instagram. Website * Podcast * Facebook * Twitter * Instagram * Bookbub * Amazon * Goodreads Follow the tour HERE for special content and a giveaway! Signed Print copy of Persephone Plus – 1 winner,Audiobook of Persephone Plus – 5 winners$15 Amazon giftcard – 1 winner a Rafflecopter giveaway https://widget-prime.rafflecopter.com/launch.js

Clothilde – Blog Tour and Giveaway – #Historical #Fantasy #Romance

ClothildeThe Comet Series Book 3by Miriam NewmanGenre: Historical Fantasy Romance Daughter of Norman aristocrats, Clothilde du Flaumier is hopelessly in love with the illegitimate son of a nobleman. Her father will never countenance their marriage, nor does the object of her affections want one. But who else is there for such a stubborn, reckless girl? Add to Goodreads Amazon * B&N * Kobo * Smashwords Fantasy poetry driven by myths and legends has been my passion for as long as I can remember. I was published in poetry before catching the romance writing bug. I bring that background to my writing along with a lifelong addiction to horses, an 18 year career in various areas of psychiatric social services and many trips to Ireland, where I nurture my muse. My published works range from contemporary fantasy romance to fantasy historical, futuristic, science fiction and historical romance. Currently I live in rural Pennsylvania with a “motley crew” of rescue animals. Website * Facebook * Twitter * Bookbub * Amazon * Goodreads Follow the tour HERE for special content and a giveaway! $15 Amazon giftcard,ebook of ‘Flame of Normandy’ – Book 1 in The Comet Trilogy-1 winner each a Rafflecopter giveaway https://widget-prime.rafflecopter.com/launch.js

Weathering Old Souls – Blog Tour

Weathering Old Soulsby James J. Cudney & Didi OviattGenre: Metaphysical, Spiritual Historical Fiction Abigail has always struggled with the voices. From the relentless tyranny a woman faces on an antebellum plantation to the unknown prison camps in America during World War II, our heroine discovers the past in a way that changes her future. Moments from the past serve as guiding posts for the country’s growth, and also mark the transitions for Abigail’s own personal history. Her best friend, Margaret, partners with Abigail to discover the identity of the mysterious voices, while focusing on her passion and quest to become a United States senator. Through it all, a serial killer torments the country, romance blossoms between people they meet during the journey, and long-buried secrets come to light in devastating ways. As elements twist, numbers align and spiritual powers connect, no one will be the same again. Add to Goodreads Amazon * Books2Read Didi Oviatt is an intuitive soul. She’s a wife and mother first, with one son and one daughter. Her thirst to write was developed at an early age, and she never looked back. After digging down deep and getting in touch with her literary self, she’s writing mystery/thrillers like Search for Maylee, Justice for Belle, Aggravated Momentum, and Sketch, along with multiple short story collections. She’s collaborated with Kim Knight in an ongoing interactive short story anthology, The Suspenseful Collection. Most recently, she published her first romance novella titled Skinny Dippin’ which was originally released as a part of the highly appraised Anthology, Sinners and Saints. When Didi doesn’t have her nose buried in a book, she can be found enjoying a laid-back outdoorsy lifestyle. Time spent sleeping under the stars, hiking, fishing, and ATVing the back roads of beautiful mountain trails, and sun-bathing in the desert heat play an important part of her day to day lifestyle. Website * Facebook * Twitter * Instagram * Bookbub * Amazon * Goodreads James J. CudneyJames is my given name, but most folks call me Jay. I live in New York City, grew up on Long Island, and graduated from Moravian College, an historic but small liberal arts school in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, with a degree in English literature and minors in Education, Business and Spanish. After college, I accepted a technical writing position for a telecommunications company during Y2K and spent the last ~20 years building a career in technology & business operations in the retail, sports, media, hospitality, and entertainment industries. Throughout those years, I wrote short stories, poems, and various beginnings to the “Great American Novel,” but I was so focused on my career that writing became a hobby. In 2016, I committed to focusing my energies toward reinvigorating a second career in reading, writing, and publishing. Website * Blog * Facebook * Twitter * Instagram * Bookbub * Amazon * Goodreads Follow the tour HERE for special content and a giveaway! Didi and James are giving away 4 prizes as part of this marketing campaign. Winner will be drawn the week after release:$25 Amazon Gift Card$40 Psychic Services1 eBook of Weathering Old Souls1 physical book of Weathering Old Souls (US Only) a Rafflecopter giveaway https://widget-prime.rafflecopter.com/launch.js

Westwood University – Blog Tour #Fantasy #Paranormal #Romance

[image error] [image error] Westwood UniversityWestwood Chronicles Book 1by Alexandria JamesGenre: New Adult Paranormal Fantasy Romance [image error] 3 months. 90 days. 2,160 hours.That’s all it took for my world to fall apart.My life had always been so certain, I’ve had a concrete plan for as long as I can remember.Until the day I was accepted into Westwood University.Until I let anger morph my actions.Until I opened the gates of hell.Until him.His eyes are what first caught me, I was a fly in his web. Once I was bound in the threads, I was doomed. I let him consume me, all of me.I was in too deep when he told me the truth… Goodreads * Books2Read Alexandria James was born in California, but raised all over the US due to being a child of the military. She loves to laugh, sing and write– when not spending precious time with her family. Alexandria lives in South Florida with her husband and two sons. Website * Facebook * Twitter * Instagram * Amazon * Goodreads Follow the tour HERE for special content and a giveaway! $15 Amazon a Rafflecopter giveaway

Die Küchenkobolde und andere Düstere Geschichten #Fantasie, #Kurzgeschichte, #familienfreundlich

Die Küchenkobolde und andere Düstere Geschichten – sechs Kurzgeschichten voller Chaos und Unfug.

Gewinner des Preises für die beste Fantasy 2018 auf NN Light Book Heaven.

Freche Kobolde, verschwundene Socken, gerissene Diebe und verwirrte Götter begegnen Ihnen in dieser Sammlung von fantastischen Kurzgeschichten.

https://books2read.com/Kitchen-Imps-German

Die gebürtige Britin A. L. Butcher ist eine begeisterte Leserin und Weltenschöpferin, eine Dichterin und Träumerin, eine Liebhaberin von Wissenschaft, Naturgeschichte, Historie und Affen.
Ihre Prosa wurde als „dunkel und düster“ und ihre Lyrik als „beschwörend“ beschrieben.
Sie schreibt mit einer sicheren und manchmal erotischen Sensibilität von Dingen, die hätten sein können, nie waren, aber sein könnten.
Alex ist Autorin der Light Beyond the Storm Chronicles und der lyrischen Fantasy-Serie Tales of Erana.
Sie hat auch mehrere Kurzgeschichten in den Genres Fantasy, Fantasy-Romantik mit gelegentlichen Ausflügen in den Gothic-Stil Horror geschrieben, einschließlich der Legacy of the Mask-Serie.
Aufgrund ihres Hintergrunds in Politik, klassischen Studien, antiker Geschichte und Mythen, verleihen ihre Affinitäten ihrer Arbeit einen vielschichtigen und einzigartigen Geschmack. Sie vermischt Realität und Traum in alchemistischen Proportionen, die ihre Charaktere und Welten zum Leben erwecken.
Außerdem kuratiert sie für eine Reihe von spekulativen Fiction-Themenbänden auf BundleRabbit.
Ihre Kurznovelle „Outside the Walls“, die sie gemeinsam mit Diana L. Wicker geschrieben hat, wurde 2017 mit dem Chill with a Book Reader‘s Award ausgezeichnet und „Die Küchenkobolde“ gewann den Preis für beste Fantasy 2018 auf NN Light Book Heaven.
Alex ist auch stolz darauf, als Autorin für Perseid Press zu arbeiten, wo ihre Arbeiten in Heroika:
Dragon Eaters; und Lovers in Hell erscheinen – Teil der gefeierten „Heroes in Hell“-Serie. http://www.theperseidpress.com/

Auszeichnungen: 
Outside the Walls, gemeinsam mit Diana L. Wicker geschrieben, wurde 2017 mit dem Chill with a Book Reader’s Award ausgezeichnet.
NN Light Book Heaven Auszeichnungen:
The Kitchen Imps and Other Dark Tales gewann den Preis für die beste Fantasy 2018
Echoes of a Song – eine ihrer Phantomgeschichten – gewann den Preis als beste Fantasy im Jahr 2019

Leaving the Nest Blog Tour #YA #Romance

Leaving the NestCruisin’ Around Seriesby Paul R DavisGenre: YA Romance, Drama Already divorced and facing an empty nest, Jake plans a cruise through the Gulf Coast with his daughter Danielle before she leaves for college. Danielle, however, struggles with the emotional baggage of her dad’s reliance on her presence and what that means for her future. Will this cruise help them sort out their emotional baggage? Or will it sink the relationship as life changes? Goodreads * Books2Read Paul R Davis lives with his lovely family in Wisconsin. His children, ranging from elementary school to toddler, keep him on his toes. Mission work in other countries, a Tough Mudder, and reading mythology has led to the inspirations for his stories, creating a diverse pool of ethnicities in his fiction. Website * Facebook * Twitter * Bookbub * Amazon * Goodreads Follow the tour HERE for special content and a giveaway! $10 Amazon a Rafflecopter giveaway

Tapi dans l’ombre

Nous sommes en 1888, à Whitechapel, au cœur même de la capitale londonienne. Mais le cœur saigne. Un tueur mystérieux traque les femmes dans les rues — sa véritable identité est inconnue, mais ce personnage mythique entrera dans l’histoire. Jack l’Éventreur est au centre de cette nouvelle.

Scènes de violence : récit destiné aux plus de 18 ans.

https://books2read.com/TapiDansLOmbre-Watcher-French

#Jackl’Éventreur, #Crimehistorique, #Romanpolicier, #Horreur, #Nouvelle 

Blood at Dusk Blog Tour and Giveaway #Vampires #Paranormal

Blood at DuskThe SoulBlood Series Book 1by Brenna HarlowGenre: Vampire Paranormal Romance Will she forgive him of his sins, or fight their bond until her last dying breath? Kora was left alone when the world crumbled, and the bloodsucking monsters invaded. The vampires killed her family, her friends; everyone she had ever loved. She waited for the moment they would enter her hideaway and snuff out her miserable existence for good. They never came though, and the revelation that she would be alone was too much… until she saw him. Aldeon finds himself in a world that isn’t his own. A place filled with so much of the crimson liquid that keeps his species sane, that even he cannot resist feeding. Dhampirs have been ravenous for eons, delving into madness as their minds grew weak with hunger. But now he is full again, left to await the time when the others return to their senses and join him. A single scent dissipates all of his newfound revelations, and suddenly the tantalizing aroma is all that he can think about. Everything changes when he gazes into the terrified eyes of a human woman, and another instinct takes hold. Protect. Serve. Mate. “Adult fans of Twilight and Darklight by Bella Forrest will love this new Vampire Paranormal Romance.” Content Warning: This book does contain mature themes, such as but not limited to; sexual content, suicide and suicidal ideations, violence, and strong language. Not suitable for ages under 18+. Goodreads * Amazon Brenna Harlow (if that’s even her real name) lives happily in her own fantasy land, drinking way too much coffee and reading an endless amount of smutty paranormal romance. She joined the land of the living only to share her love for the creatures of the night, and henceforth has claimed her throne at the Kingdom of Vampires and Fated Mates.You can find Brenna in any coffee shop that provides free Wi-Fi, drinking her triple shot espresso and stabbing her keyboard to death. Facebook * FB Group * Twitter * Instagram * Bookbub * Amazon * Goodreads Follow the tour HERE for special content and a giveaway! Paperback of Blood at Dusk + Swag Pack,$15 Amazon giftcard – 1 winner each! a Rafflecopter giveaway

Blood at Dusk Guest Post Brenna Harlow Interview #Vampire #Paranormal

Welcome to Brenna. Where were you born/grew up at?

Born and raised in Northern Georgia, on the cusp of Alabama and Tennessee. I’ve lived in North Carolina briefly, but otherwise I’ve stayed close to my roots. Would I love to move to the snowy mountains of Colorado? Yes. But could I manage being that far away from my family? Eh, probably not.

 

What do you do to unwind and relax?

I read, and read, and read. Or I’ll fill the tub up and soak in a hot bath. If my kiddo is at her grandparents, I’ll stay in until the bath water gets cold and then fill it back up again. Something about the hot water calms my nerves, and it’s easy to immerse myself into my books.

 

How to find time to write as a parent?

Simple, write while she plays, eats, and sleeps. Haha. We take walks, and go outside. I read her bedtime stories at night, and watch Disney movies with her. She knows when Mommy is working she has to go and play with her millions of toys inside of her bedroom.

 

What inspired you to write this book?

I would say that reading a million books with tropes that I loved inspired me to write one of my own. Also, vampires have always and will always be my favorite creatures of the night. I cannot help it. It’s ingrained in my soul. I grew up on Twilight, The Vampire Diaries, The Vampire Academy, True Blood… I may or may not enjoy blood and biting tropes LOL.

 

What can we expect from you in the future?

I have the next two years pretty much outlined. So this year, I will be releasing the first FIVE books in The SoulBlood Series, one surprise novella that links to The SoulBlood Series, and one super secret anthology project. I’ll be releasing a demon romance standalone in 2022, and finishing off the SoulBlood Series (seven books total). We’ll see what happens after that.

 

What book do you think everyone should read?

I always, always recommend anything by Ruby Dixon. If you are new to her, please go pick up Ice Planet Barbarians. It’s the start to my ALL TIME favorite series! If you aren’t into sci-fi romance, you can try out her Fireblood Dragon series!

 

How long have you been writing?

I, like many others, have been writing since childhood. I think it all started when I was in middle school, and I became obsessed with the now-famous Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer. I wrote my first original story, about fated mates and high school romance, around that time. I started taking writing seriously in 2019, when I started writing on Wattpad for practice and found out that my writing was actually not that bad and something other people might enjoy.

 

Do you read yourself and if so what is your favorite genre?

Um, yes! Of course I read, how in the world would I get better at my craft otherwise? My go-to tropes are fated mates, captive romance, protective/possessive alpha males, anything with vampires, blood bonds, yadda yadda. I’m a hardcore romance reader and writer, through and through.

 

Do you have a favorite movie?

I don’t have a single favorite movie, but I have a favorite genre/sub-genre of movies. Any guesses? Haha, I love horror. Way over the top love, lowkey obsessive. If I don’t indulge in at least one horror flick a week, then something is wrong. My favorite sub-genre of horror is creature films, whether that be zombies (my all-time fav) or aliens, vampires, werewolves, etc.

 

As a writer, what would you choose as your mascot/avatar/spirit animal?

As a person, my spirit animal is most certainly a raccoon. Funny story, I actually rescued and rehabilitated one as a teenager. They’re kind and very similar to a cat, though a little less domesticated. But as an author who writes about vampires, I’ll go with a bat as my spirit animal. Anything that sucks a little blood and only comes out during the night totally fits my aesthetic.

 

What kind of research do you do before you begin writing a book?

I do a ton of market research before writing. I’ll pick up a few top sellers and read them, analyze the tropes, and find out what makes readers gravitate towards that particular book. I’m an avid reader, so my market research is normally just my leisure reads. Before I begin plotting, I outline my characters like crazy. If they are professional NASA scientists, then you best believe my search history is all about what the heck a scientist at NASA does. Most of my plot is all about romance, suspense, and horror/tension. I don’t need to do much research on that, but places, environment, weather conditions… Yeah, authors do a ton of learning with each new project.

 

Do you see writing as a career?

Absolutely. Writing good books is a profession. I am constantly learning new things about the craft and the business side of this career, but it has never been ‘just a hobby’ for me. (Okay, maybe when I was a kid it was a hobby, but not anymore.)

 

Do you prefer to write in silence or with noise? Why?

I prefer to write listening to sounds. I have a playlist that I listen to on Spotify called ‘Lofi Beats for Ghosts’ and it has single-handedly gotten me through almost every draft I have ever written. When I go in to revise and do line edits, I normally turn on my WIP playlist. Current band obsessions are Haley Henderickx, Big Thief, Modest Mouse, Fleet Foxes, Grouper, and a ton of other indie rock/folk tunes.

 

Do you write one book at a time or do you have several going at a time?

I’ve found that I work best when focusing on one book at a time. I normally section out blocks of the month and devote those days/weeks to my WIP. Same goes with revising, if I’m editing one book, I find it difficult to be drafting another. I’m just weird like that.

 

If you could have been the author of any book ever written, which book would you choose?

I’ll most certainly get tons of shade for this, but if I could take Stephanie Meyer’s place and write Twilight the way it should have been written, i’d do it in a heartbeat. Or maybe Rachelle Mead… Her Vampire Academy series gave me life while I was in middle school. Props to her!

 

Tell us about a favorite character from a book.

So when I was in my late teens, I read a book called Stray by Rachel Vincent. It’s a steamy paranormal romance about werecat shifters, and the FMC Faythe Sanders gave me so much life. She’s strong, knows what she wants (kinda), and kicks ass. It’s so hard to pick a single favorite character from all of the amazing books I’ve read, but she is high on my list.

 

A day in the life of the author?

*Opens front door* Hello, and welcome to a day in my life. *Gestures wildly to the debris of toys that cover the living room, put there by one tornado of a toddler.*

 

In this home, we drink coffee non-stop. Here, have an espresso. *Shoves cup of triple shot into your hands* Let’s get on with the tour! Oh, don’t mind my messy bun and leggings, I always look like this.

Here is where you’ll find my computer, which currently has sixteen tabs open, most of which serve as a distraction from the writing I need to be doing. Never mind all that, hows your coffee? *Child screams in the background*

You get the gist.

 

Advice they would give new authors?

Just don’t stop, and do not get caught up in all of the marketing advice that can easily consume all of your time- time that would be better spent just writing the damn book. Write, and write more, and for the love of all things holy, please do not create your own cover. Yes, you need an editor. Yes, you need a marketing plan- but only once you have the book! Or multiples, if you want to try your hand at rapid releasing. Do NOT get caught up in all of the marketing tactics like I did. Yes, you need to know them. However, you don’t need to know them all in the first month. Slow down.

 

Describe yourself in 5 words or less!

Witchy, Moody, Anxious, and Nerdy.

 

Do you have any “side stories” about the characters?

Why yes, I’m glad you asked! Sometime at the end of the year, I have plans for a novella featuring my two main characters for book one. I’ll leave it up to the imagination on what exactly it’s about, but here’s a clue. “Happily Ever After can be rounded, by two.”

 

Can you tell us a little bit about the characters in (Name of book)?

Of course! Book one, Blood at Dusk, follows the life of a woman named Kora and a Vampire named Aldeon. Their paths cross, of course. (It wouldn’t be a love story without that, haha). Kora was a Senior at Nashville State Community College before the end of the world came. She was a vegan, bookworm, and partied with her sister on the weekends. Nowadays, she deals with a lot of anxiety and grief (as to be expected).

 

Aldeon is a vampire from the world know as Azure. He doesn’t remember how he, or his people, got to earth. His mind has cleared from the fog of bloodlust, but his species is still mad, tearing through the human and animal population on this new planet. He wants to help the, but when he meets his fated mate- a human, he has to choose. Save her, or stay true to his kind.

 

What did you enjoy most about writing this book?

My most favorite thing about writing this book was sharing my struggles with a select group of writing friends. They have grown into an amazing community who lends a helping hand to all those who need it. Without them listening to my endless rants, I don’t know what I would do. I especially wouldn’t have been able to get this book written without my amazing friend and critique partner, Winter. I owe this all to her.

 

How did you come up with the concept and characters for the book?

The concept for this series was a combination of reading a dragon series that I loved (the male main characters inspired my dhampirs’ protective/possessive/alpha nature) and a dream. Daydream might even be a better world. For a whole month, I would lie in bed and visualize the scenes, and then the next day I would write them. It really was a beautiful process.

 

If you had to do it all over again, would you change anything in your latest book?

Psh, I already have. I wrote this book in a month, and then rewrote it completely a few months later, and then sent it through betas and rewrote pieces of it again, and then changed things one more time before my editor got ahold of it. It’s as good as I can make it at this point.

 

If your book was made into a film, who would you like to play the lead?

Kora would most certainly be Emilia Clarke, and Aldeon would probably be… Hm, maybe Joseph Morgan with long black hair. *shrugs* Aldeon is a hard character to cast.

 

Anything specific you want to tell your readers?

Yes, for sure. My books are not meant for young readers, and there are very mature themes involved. Also, I hear a lot of smack about ‘weak’ heroines. Let me be clear, my characters may seem weak in the beginning (I mean they’ve survived an apocalypse, I feel like they deserve a little credit for that already) but each and every one of them turn their weaknesses into strengths by the end of the book. This is called a character arc and for me, it’s important.

 

What is your favorite part of this book and why?

Haha, all of the steamy scenes are my favorite. And anything with heightened emotion. The dream about Cece (my FMC’s dead sister) made me cry on my first reread, and then the scenes with Aldeon when he’s super sweet and loving towards Kora… Heart melts.

 

If you could spend time with a character from your book whom would it be? And what would you do during that day?

I would say Aldeon, because he’s a hottie, but I feel like that betrays my sisterhood with Kora. I’m weird and totally think of her as a BFF. So, I’d choose to spend my day with her. Maybe we would go and scavenge a book store, or talk about all of the beauty in life. I think she would appreciate that conversation.

 

Are your characters based off real people or did they all come entirely from your imagination?

They come from my imagination, though I feel like I may inject parts of my self into them at times. Like Kora enjoys books and is an animal lover. Those are totally quirks of mine. She’s also a little bit softer spoken, which is totally me. Aldeon is super protective, and overthinks sometimes. Also me.

 

Have you written any other books that are not published?

Yep! I’ve written 4(ish) that have never been published, and three novels that were published using my legal name. I’ve unpublished those books, and hope to one day rerelease them under this pen name.

 

If your book had a candle, what scent would it be?

Blood orange, or maybe strawberry lemonade. Or forest scented, mixed with a tinge of vanilla.

 

What is your writing Kryptonite?

Nitro Cold Brew from Starbucks. And I need to have a candle lit before I begin writing. Don’t ask me why, I just do.

 

What is your writing process? For instance, do you do an outline first? Do you do the chapters first? What are common traps for aspiring writers?

I do a basic outline. I like to know what ‘beats’ I need to hit, and I know how the story starts and ends. Those points never change while I draft, but before each chapter, I do a summary. Things change while I write, but I roll with it. I’m not sure what I would do without a simple outline.

 

How long on average does it take you to write a book?

It takes me a month on average to write my first draft. Most of my drafts tend to be around 45-50k. After that, I’ll decide how much needs to be rewritten and then focus on that for another month. At that point, the manuscript is normally clean enough that I can manage a couple of weeks of self edits before sending it to my editor. From the first line to hitting publish, it normally takes 2-3 months. (That is for a full length novel.)

 

 

Content Warning: This book does contain mature themes, such as but not limited to; sexual content, suicide and suicidal ideations, violence, and strong language. Not suitable for ages under 18+.

 

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/56789642-blood-at-dusk

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08R2PL1C9/

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Brenna Harlow (if that’s even her real name) lives happily in her own fantasy land, drinking way too much coffee and reading an endless amount of smutty paranormal romance. She joined the land of the living only to share her love for the creatures of the night, and henceforth has claimed her throne at the Kingdom of Vampires and Fated Mates.

You can find Brenna in any coffee shop that provides free Wi-Fi, drinking her triple shot espresso and stabbing her keyboard to death.

Author Links

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Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21108871.Brenna_Harlow

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GIVEAWAY

Paperback of Blood at Dusk + Swag Pack, $15 Amazon giftcard – 1  winner each

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