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Wednesday, October 24, 2018

Interview with Brittany Holland



​What is your real, birth name? What name do you use? Brittany Holland
Do you have a nickname? What is it, and where did you get it? My friends usually call me Britt or B
How do you dress most of the time? Comfy! leggings or skinny jeans and comfy tops.
How do you "dress up?" I do love to dress up! I do a smokey eye or a bold red lip, but always in classic black.
How do you "dress down?" pajamas lol?
Do you wear any jewelry? Wedding ring and other rings. Bracelet or necklaces.
In your opinion, what is your best feature? My sense of humor.
What's your real birth date? 11/26
Where do you live? Describe it: Is it messy, neat, avant-garde, sparse, etc.? In the midwest. A rural town and I strive to be neat, but I always tend to have clutter.
Do you own a car? Describe it. Yes, pearl white SUV.
What one word best describes you? Compassionate

What was your family like? loud

Interview with Yanette Mantro




  1. What is your real, birth name? What name do you use? I am using my real name. No Pen Name for me. I am Yanette Mantro. It’s easier for me to remember and not try to live two lives. I would give myself away in a heartbeat if I had a Pen Name. lol.
  2. Do you have a nickname? What is it, and where did you get it? Janet. Spanish people pronounce the Y like a J. So my entire family calls me Janet. Friends use to say Janet from another planet!
  3. What do you look like? (Include height, weight, hair, eyes, skin, apparent age, and distinguishing features) I am 5’1 ½ (yes, the half matters. lol) I have curly blond and brown hair. Brown eyes, mike chocolate skin. Im 36 years old and I look like a kid...lol.
  4. How do you dress most of the time? Jeans and a shirt. I like to be comfortable.
  5. How do you "dress up?" Dress and high heels or sometimes jeans, nice blouse and heels.
  6. How do you "dress down?" Pajama pants and a tee.
  7. What do you wear when you go to sleep? boy cut shorts and tee
  8. Do you wear any jewelry? Earrings, necklace and wedding ring.
  9. In your opinion, what is your best feature? My eyes.
  10. What's your real birth date? 05-02-1982
  11. Where do you live? Describe it: Is it messy, neat, avant-garde, sparse, etc.? In a house. Neat for the most part, when the toys are put away.
  12. Do you own a car? Describe it. Yes, a Mitsubishi Outlander
  13. What is your most prized mundane possession? Why do you value it so much? My betty boop figurine.It'ss something that I’ve had for years and it a symbol of something my mother and I both love. Plus, it used to be hers.
  14. What one word best describes you? Goofball
  15. What was your family like? They are crazy, fun and real to the bone.
  16. Who was your father, and what was he like? My father was a military man and is now soft as melted ice cream.
  17. Who was your mother, and what was she like? My mother was a hard worker and did all she could to support three kids. She was always easy to talk to and still is.
  18. What was your parents’ marriage like? Were they married? Did they remain married? It seemed ok. They divorced when I was three. But I’ve never seen them argue or be disrespectful to one another., even this day.
  19. What were your siblings’ names? What were they like? Julissa, David, Chiqui, and Alex. Julissa loves to dance salsa, David loves sports, Chiqui is into martial arts and Alex is the partier.
  20. What's the worst thing one of your siblings ever did to you? What's the worst thing you've done to one of your siblings? Throw a coffee cup at me. I have probably ratted them out for things they threaten me to keep quiet.
  21. When's the last time you saw any member of your family? Where are they now? Last week. They are home.
  22. Did you ever meet any other family members? Who were they? What did you think of them? Julissa and Alex were from my dad side and they were always great with me. I think they are amazing siblings.
  23. Do you have a job? What is it? Do you like it? If no job, where does your money come from? I have a full-time corporate job. I used to love it and now I am just there to do my job and my job only.
  24. What is your boss or employer like? (Or publisher, or agent, or whatever.) My boss is amazing. She supports my writing and even read my book.
  25. What are your co-workers like? Do you get along with them? Any in particular? Which ones don't you get along with? I pretty much try to get along with everyone at work. That’s how I need it to be to be drama free. The ones that I don’t get along with, I keep it professional and make sure to avoid the drama. I don’t get along with those that treat others like crap or try to pond your workload on others.
  26. What is something you had to learn that you hated? Being the bigger person at work.
  27. Do you tend to save or spend your money? Why? Both. I’ll save to try and make sure I have a cushion to fall back on, but then things happen that I have no choice but to spend it.
  28. What hobbies do you have? Reading, crafting and gaming
  29. Who is your closest mundane friend? Describe them and how you relate to them. Krystal, Amaris, and Kim. They all get me and they all are goofballs along with me. Oh, and they tell me the truth without sugar coating it.
  30. Who is your worst mundane enemy? Describe them and why you don't get along. A co-worker who mooches off of everyone and doesn’t act grateful for all that is done for her. Plus they are just plain old inconsiderate if others, but I keep professional with her.
  31. What bands do you like? Do you even pay attention? I did like 5th Harmony. Can’t name any more.
  32. What tape or CD hasn't left your player since your purchased it? Why? CD Celine Dion. It’s still in my CD player in my car. Even though I don’t play it.
  33. What song is "your song?" Why? Can’t Breathe by Leona Lewis. Listen to her vocals and the lyrics and you’ll see.
  34. What's been your favorite movie of all time? Dirty Dancing was it for a hot minute until Girls Trip came out.
  35. Read any good books? What were they? The Way We Burn by Michelle Leighton
  36. What do you watch on the Television? Cartoons with the kids or Netflix.
  37. When it comes to mundane politics, do you care? If so, which way do you tend to vote? If not, why don't you care? I don’t like talking about politics, it ruins the mood and people can get upset about it to the point of losing a friendship over it.
  38. What type of places do you hang out in with your mundane friends? I prefer to hang at your place or Starbucks. I rarely go out, unless you drag me out to the bar to hang with you.
  39. What type of places do you hang out in with your normal friends? My house or there’s. Sometimes wineries.
  40. What annoys you more than anything else? chew your food with open mouth and I can hear it.
  41. What would be the perfect gift for you? A book or a gift card to a bookstore.
  42. What's the most beautiful thing you've ever seen? The rainforest in Puerto Rico.
  43. What time of day is your favorite? Mid-afternoon
  44. What kind of weather is your favorite? Fall
  45. What is your favorite food? What is your least favorite food? Italian food is a fave of mine. Fast food.
  46. What is your favorite drink? (Coffee, Coke, Juice, Beer, Wine, etc.) Malta, Tea, Coffee, and Wine. In that order.
  47. What's your favorite animal? Why? Wolves. They are beautiful and I’ve always liked the husky dogs because they remind me of wolves and I had a husky when I was little.
  48. Do you have any pets? Do you want any pets? What kind? No, but I want a dog. Since I am gone for longs hours I don’t have a pet.
  49. What do you find most relaxing? (Not as in stress relief, but as something that actually calms you down.) Music and writing
  50. What habit that others have annoyed you most? When you are in the middle of having a conversation and someone just interrupts and doesn’t even say excuse me or I am sorry.
  51. What kind of things embarrasses you? Why? If I burp out loud...lol
  52. What don't you like about yourself? My nose and my stomach.
  53. How would you like to look? I actually don’t want to look any other way. I am ok with me 99% of the time...lol 

Tuesday, October 23, 2018

Joel Crofoot - Foster An Author Day 1



Joel Crofoot was raised in northern New York state on a large family sheep farm, then left home to join the United States Marine Corps at 18 years-old. After spending four years in Japan as a radio operator, Joel re-enlisted into the bomb squad (explosive ordnance disposal) and was stationed out of California. Two tours to Iraq later, Joel decided to leave the Marine Corps to pursue higher education and recently graduated with a doctorate in psychology in the summer of 2017. 


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Monday, October 22, 2018

A.K. MacBride - Foster An Author Day 1



Author of romances that leave you with ALL the feels.

She likes her coffee big and strong and her chocolate sinfully dark.
Living in a small town in South Africa, she’s afforded the luxury of being surrounded by mountains and waking up to birds singing their morning songs.
In addition to her coffee and chocolate obsession, she can’t say no to cheesecake or pastry.
When she is not creating emotional reads that tug on heartstrings, she’s busy being a wife to her best friend and a mom to a sassy little girl (whom she wouldn’t want any other way).

She just so happens to love stalkers, so don’t be shy and get your stalk on. 



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A book hoarder and coffee addict by heart Anna Bloom loves to write extraordinary stories about real love. Based south of London with her husband, three children and a dog with a beard, Anna likes to connect with readers, fan girl over her favourite authors and binge watch Supernatural while drinking lots of wine. She’s a cliffhanger addict and most enjoys giving readers strong heroines full of sass and swoonworthy heroes--but she’s going to make them work hard for their happily ever after!



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Brittany Holland - Foster An Author Day 1



Brittany Holland is a contemporary romance author and self-proclaimed book binger. A Starbucks drinking, Spotify addicted, Buzzfeed quiz taking, lover of all things books! Her love of reading and an active imagination inspired her to pursue her dream of writing. 

When not creating worlds on the page, she enjoys traveling, photography and catching up on her favorite Netflix shows. She also has an unhealthy obsession with Jon Snow aka Kit Harington and Jason Momoa! Shhh, don’t tell!






Yanette Mantro - Foster An Author Day 1




A voracious reader, Yanette Mantro dedicates the precious free time she has away from her full-time job and three young children to checking out the latest offerings from her favorite authors. That love of reading led to attending author conventions, where she met up with fellow fans as well as the authors themselves and was inspired to try her own hand at writing. She’s currently living in South Florida and enjoys the summer, where pool and beach are a must. But she rather be reading or writing.



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Wednesday, October 3, 2018

Forty Candles Release


Release Date: October 3, 2018
Cover Design: Annelle Willard
I’ve always done what was expected of me. I married the man that my family thought I was supposed to. I turned a blind eye when his after work activities weren't really for work. What I couldn’t look past anymore was how lonely I’d become.
All it took was one night to change my life.
I filed for a separation. 
I moved my teenage daughter and me in with my parents. 
Did I mention that my room should be placed in an 80’s museum? Yes, it’s not changed in decades.
Then my life changed again right before my 40th birthday.
Just when I thought things were going to get back to normal, in walks Lenny Ward. He’s the man your parents warn you about. You know the type… A body like a God, smart, oh and the sex… It’s like a 10.0 earthquake off the charts type of connection.
Even though we have chemistry, I have to protect not only my heart but my daughters.








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Bestselling Author, A.M. Willard resides in Savannah, Georgia. She joined the Peach State many years ago after leaving the crystal blue waters and sugary white sand behind from the Panhandle of Florida. She's also known for being a wife, mother, and caretaker for her farm animals. A.M. loves anything sassy, glittery, and is a sucker for the Hallmark Channel. That last one might be the reason she believes in soulmates or it could be because she married her high school sweetheart for twenty years ago. 
After releasing her first novella series back in 2014, A.M. set out on a new goal to bring her readers a broad range of romantic stories from her desk. This includes Romantic Comedy, Contemporary Romance, and from time to time some Sexy Romance. 
A.M. is an active member of RWA (Romance Writers of America).

Tuesday, October 2, 2018

Play Time: Double Period



Title: Play Time: Double Period - Books 1&2
Series: Play Time
Blurb: 
Play Time: Double Period combines Naughty Students, Magic Girls & Demonic Succubus Teachers that will suck you dry and leave you begging for another round.
Here both the titillating Paranormal Erotica Hit and it's sequel, Extra Credit are available like never before in a 30,000+ word lesson in submission, BDSM and Fem Domination that will have you hooked page after page.

Play Time -  In this school, the teachers come equipped with much more than just a ruler and a stick of chalk...
When a student misbehaves in class, the rule is they go to detention. Well, the new Succubus Futa teacher and her TA have their own way of punishing them...
Play Time is a 17700-word futa-on-female, Succubus-on-Male, Oral, Anal, Double Penetration, Teacher, coed, college, Paranormal erotica that is not for the faint of heart or the quick on the draw!

Play Time: Extra Credit - James had thought his ordeal was over, but in his school, nothing is ever quite as it seems. Now there is a new succubus on the hunt for young meat, with a thirst for vengeance and her sights set firmly on him...
Play Time: Extra Credit is the sequel to Dark Inferno's hit Paranormal Erotica Play Time and is too hot for the weak hearted, but can be read as a one shot.


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Broken Ties Release


Broken Ties 

(The Broken Brother Series Book 2)

by CJ Allison
Genre: Contemporary, Romance, Military



❥ Blurb ❥
It had to be fate. 
A stranger walks into a small diner and leaves more than just a piece of himself behind. 
A chance encounter that brings together a group of military brothers once lost.
It had to be fate.
A short moment in time that effects the future and heals wounds. Ultimately mending the broken ties of several lives.





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❥ Excerpt ❥ 
Our bodies are seemingly on auto pilot and before too long, I’m deep inside her. It feels like I’m home. I know her body even though I’ve never felt it before. I know the exact moment that she falls over the edge. The orgasm that over takes me is the best I’ve ever experienced.
❥ In The Series ❥

Unshatter Me (Broken Brothers Book 1)


❥ Blurb ❥
Can the broken heal each other?
Bryce
I made a promise I don't think I'll be able to keep. Three years later and I'm face to face with the last person I ever thought I'd see. Did fate bring us together? Will I be able to overcome the guilt?
Emma
He can be the one to give me the closure I need. Can I break through the walls he's built and find out what I need to know? I believe there is a reason for everything. Were we brought together for a reason?





❥ CJ Allison ❥
About CJ Allison
Avid book reader, beta and proof reader turned author. Finding Patience is her debut book.

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