Staci Troilo's Blog, page 58
June 28, 2016
How Do You Picture Your Characters?
When I first picture my characters, they’re kind of faceless, perfect specimens. I can see their eyes, but not in their faces. Or their noses, but not on their faces. The jawline, the full lips, the wavy hair… whatever. Each perfect individual characteristic, but not the whole picture. I kind of like it that way.... Read More
June 24, 2016
Happy Release Day, Mind Control!
Is it possible? Could it be? Yes, at long last, it’s finally here. Happy Release Day, Mind Control! As many of you know, the Medici Protectorate series is dear to me because of its connection to my grandfather and my heritage. But Mind Control specifically is important to me because, well, because of a few reasons.... Read More
June 7, 2016
Cover Reveal for Medici Protectorate Book Two—Mind Control
I feel like it’s been a decade in coming, but it hasn’t. I’m just so excited because I love this novel SO MUCH and the wait is killing me! I’m thrilled to present to you the cover for Mind Control, book two of the Medici Protectorate series. Mind Control continues following the Notaro sisters and the... Read More
June 6, 2016
#PNR Boxed Set—Paranormal Attractions
It seems like we’re inundated today with boxed sets and PNR stories. There’s a good reason for it—paranormal romances are enticing reads, and boxed sets are great values. Recently I had the chance to participate in my first boxed set, a paranormal romance set with eight other authors. I didn’t know most of them, but... Read More
May 25, 2016
Not Your Granddaddy’s Westerns
Last week, AIW Press released a short story anthology called Unshod. Its tagline? “Not your granddaddy’s westerns.” That’s probably pretty apt. I remember visiting my grandparents on Sunday evenings. If football or baseball wasn’t on, a western was, and as much as I loved my grandfather, I hated his choice of television entertainment. Spaghetti Westerns... Read More
May 12, 2016
Visiting a Friend and Chatting About a Writer’s Inspiration
Bet you’re wondering why I’m blogging on a Thursday. I don’t usually do that. Well, today I’m not really posting on my site. I’m posting somewhere else and discussing where I get the inspiration for my work. Specifically, the inspiration for Love Set in Stone. I’m visiting Mae Clair, an author whose work I absolutely... Read More
May 10, 2016
Eavesdropping on Characters In Pittsburgh
Visits home are few and far between. Most of the time is spent with family, but if I can squeeze in a trip to the city, I try to. Ride the incline, shop at the Strip, catch a game, cruise on the Clipper, visit a museum… The list is endless, really, when I sit down... Read More
May 3, 2016
New Release—Egyptian Mythology Meets Pittsburgh Mystery
I love to promote new authors, and nothing makes me happier than to promote this particular author. I’ve literally known this particular woman my every single day of my entire life. She’s my sister! A hearty congratulations to Michele Jones on her first full-length novel, Romance Under Wraps. Michele never thought she’d be writing a... Read More
April 26, 2016
Two Mythologies, One Post
As you know by now, Love Set in Stone deals with the mythology of the gargoyle—the stone creature who perches on the tops of buildings and watches over humanity, scaring away evil and protecting the innocent from any harms that might come their way. But there is another mythology referenced in my novel, one that... Read More
April 19, 2016
Tuesday Teaser—Love Set In Stone
My paranormal romance, Love Set in Stone, released this month. I admit, I could have done a better job of promoting it. It’s been a crazy busy year, and I guess promotion has fallen by the wayside. {hangs head in shame} I feel really bad about that, because it’s a pretty nifty story. Gargoyle. Angel.... Read More
