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Krystal Shannan Chats with Delilah Devlin

Tell us a little about yourself. (Author bio)
The nature of “sin” fascinates me. What we toss into that great big junk drawer is very personal—and what makes us individual. To me, the greatest sin is driving down the middle of the road because I’m comfortable and safe where I am. My personal journey has taken me through many countries, cultures, jobs, and relationships to bring me to the place I travel now—writing sexy adventures that hold more than a kernel of autobiography and often...

Krystal Shannan features Author Sapphire Kande

Karli Leon, a talented photographer, takes an assignment in sunny Florida. She has been hurt before and is not eager to entrust her heart and her vulnerabilities to anyone again. While working, she meets a local man who shows her a kind of love she thought only existed in stories.

Logan Rush takes a walk that will change his life. Completely taken by an enchanting visiting photographer, he spends two weeks showing Karli just how perfect she is.

They begin with a drink and a walk, and...

Krystal Shannan Chats with Sara Brookes

Tell us a little about yourself.
I’m Sara Brookes and I’ve been writing professionally for around five years. I’m not someone that sticks to one particular genre or heat level in romance, mostly because I love different aspects of different genres. Be it contemporary, paranormal, futuristic/sci-fi or urban fantasy—if the story and/or characters interest me, I’m going to write the book. I don’t write romances were the door “closes” for the sex scenes, but not every story needs to be ero...

Sneak Peek Sunday with Krystal Shannan 6/2/2013

Here's a peek at something older, that I'll be working on again this summer... “How are things up on your mountain, Rune?” She looked up at Hilary, the waitress at Bob’s Diner.

“Good. Everything is just fine. Haven’t had many tourists lately, but I’ve enjoyed the downtime.”

“I still can’t believe you don’t have a dog or something up there with you. It’s just not safe to be up there alone. You know Marty’s shepherd had pups a while back. You could probably still get one of those.”

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How do you plot?

Plotting for me has become a necessary thing. It didn't used to be and I still start stories on a whim, but I do plot out the arc of the story now. I find it very valuable and it keeps me from writing myself into a corner...most of the time... The characters still manage to go off on tangents and stump me of and on, but for the most part, I at least have a map to look at to direct their journey in the right direction. Doesn't mean we won't go southwest, when we were supposed to go south, but...

Krystal Shannan Interviews Author Lynn Crandall

Tell us a little about yourself.
I live in the Midwest and write in the company of my two cats. I have been a reader and a writer all my life. My writing background is in journalism, but whether writing a magazine or newspaper story or creating a romance, I love the power stories hold to transport, inspire, and uplift. In writing romances, I like to focus on vulnerable, embraceable characters who don't back down. Humans are complex beings and life holds so many opportunities for growth...

Krystal Shannan Features Author Dawn Ireland

Known as The Marble Duke amongst the Ton, Garret Weston, the Duke of Kendal sets himself apart from his peers. Nothing will hinder his guilt-driven attempt to become a perfect duke. Nothing that is, save the alluring and imaginative betrothed he’d thought dead. His intended believes-of all things-that she is a Vicar’s daughter. The “perfect” duke needs a “perfect” duchess, but how was he to discern her suitability? Employing her as a governess to his niece seemed like an ideal soluti...

Krystal Shannan Spotlights Author Skye Warren

Erin cleans Mr. Morris’s house twice a week, soaking up every moment with the reclusive ex-soldier she secretly loves. Blake Morris knows he’s scarred both inside and out and is no good for the beautiful young woman who cleans his house to pay for college. But when Erin walks in on Blake touching himself and moaning her name, all bets are off.

Beauty Touched the Beast is a short erotic story of lovers finding refuge with each other. Not for those under 18 years of age or those uncomf...

Krystal Shannan Features Author Lindsey Brookes

After countless attempts to speak with the owner of the retreat for troubled teens she runs on the outskirts of Lone Tree, Montana, Caitlin Myers resorts to kidnapping Brandon ‘The Ogre of Lone Tree’ Barnes in a desperate attempt to change his mind about turning Stoney Brook into a vacation resort for the wealthy.

Retired rodeo star, Dalton Barnes, gets the surprise of his life when he’s abducted by a soft-spoken female with a ‘gun’ and taken to the retreat his family owns. He soon...

Krystal Shannan Features FORGIVENESS by Carrie Ann Ryan

Forgiveness
Redwood Pack Novella #4.7
by Carrie Ann Ryan

Adam Jamenson's courtship of his mate wasn't the most conventional. In fact, it didn't exist. Though he knows Bay loves him with every ounce of her soul, he needs to prove to her that he's worth it. Not only for her, but for himself. While they move on and learn to be the Enforcer mated pair, Bay will find herself on a path that leads her to a history beyond just her and Adam's mating. When she finds a locket rich in history an...