Interview with Author Edie Montreux (Spread Your Wings, Pika Perfect)

Today I’m interviewing MM author Edie Montreux, whose Quality Assured I reviewed back in 2020.

Q1. Hello, Edie, and welcome to my blog! Let’s start with the basics: tell us a little bit about yourself and how you started writing.

I started writing investigative journalism when I was six. We had a feral kitten living in our furnace ducts (before we had a furnace – no kittens were harmed) and I was helping my parents figure out how to get her out of our house by following her around and asking my mom how to spell every other word, like “jumped.” This was in the early 80’s. My childhood memories are filled with arena rock bands like Queen and HIV/AIDS headlines. These both feature prominently in Spread Your Wings.

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Exclusive Author Q&A with Tanya Chris

Those of you who are regulars on my blog probably remember that back in 2018, Tanya Chris gave me an interview. We are gathered here today to chat about a very specific topic: her Hell’s Bedroom trilogy. The first book – Kitchen Sink Dom, is already out and you can read my review of it here, on Dilyana’s World.

But let’s not waste any more time and get to the Q&A.

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Author Q&A with Brent Hartinger (Plus an Audio Excerpt from his Project Pay Day)

Dear readers, I interviewed Brent Hartinger back in 2017, but he has some exciting news I want to share with you. His book Project Pay Day is turning into a feature film!

Today Brent is going to share with us not only what it was like to create it, but also how it went from paper to screen. As a bonus, we’ve included an audio excerpt at the bottom of this post. Oh, and make sure to come back tomorrow when I’ll be posting a review of this book.

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Author Interview with Kasia Bacon (The Order Series)

If you’ve seen my To Review list for the month, you’d know that I’m reviewing five books, all by the same author who, by the way, graciously agreed to give little ol’ me an interview. Today I’m going to introduce you to Kasia Bacon and her love of books, anime and manga… Basically, the things that make me fangirl out loud.

Kasia Bacon The Order Logo

Q1. Hello, Kasia, and welcome to my blog! I’m so happy to have you here! Let’s start with the basics: tell us a little bit about yourself and how you started writing.

Thank you so much for having me!

I remember myself always scribbling away at the back of my notebooks as a child, and imagination got me in trouble a few times at school. I got detention for Continue reading

Author Interview with Justine Manzano (and a Book and SWAG GIVEAWAY)

Today I’m interviewing Justine Manzano, author of The Order of the Key. There’s also a giveaway so make sure you read till the end of the post!

Justine Manzano Author Photo

Q1. Hello, Justine! Welcome to my blog! Why don’t we start with the basics? Tell us a little bit about yourself and how you started writing.

Hi! I’m a YA author and a freelance editor as well as the geekiest geek to have ever geeked. I’m a wife and mother from New York, and sometimes I moonlight as a legal assistant (I’m lying, that’s my full time job). I’ve loved stories since Continue reading

Siri Caldwell: Author Interview and Book GIVEAWAY (+ a FREE consultation for authors)

Today I’m interviewing Siri Caldwell – a romance author, who also has a book on writing blurbs. Want an autographed copy of her Irresistible Blurbs or a free consultation on your blurb?

Enter the giveaway!

Siri Caldwell

Q1. Hello, Siri, and welcome to my blog! Please introduce yourself to our audience.

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What is The Cave by Amanda McKinney (GIVEAWAY and Excerpt)

Today I’m going to introduce you to The Cave – a Berry Springs novel by Amanda McKinney. There’s a lot of goodies in this post – a giveaway, an excerpt, a note from the author – but first: a little bit about the book.

The Cave - A Berry Springs Novel by Amanda McKinney

Publication date: August 1, 2019

Genres: Adult, Romance, Suspense

Blurb:

After getting trapped in a remote cave, two strangers must work together to survive while being hunted by a ruthless killer Continue reading

What is A Divided Mind by M. Billiter (GIVEAWAY, Sneak Peek and Author Interview)

Today I’m going to introduce you to A Divided Mind by M. Billiter. There’s a giveaway, an author interview and a sneak peek, but first: a little bit about the book.

A Divided Mind by M. Billiter

Published by: Tangled Tree Publishing

Publication date: July 27, 2019

Genres: Adult, Psychological Thriller

Blurb:

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What is The Sin Soldiers by Tracy Auerbach (GIVEAWAY, Excerpt and Author Q&A)

Today I’m going to introduce you to The Sin Soldiers – the first book in The Fragments Series by Tracy Auerbach. There’s a whole bunch of goodies – an excerpt, an author Q&A and a giveaway – but first: a little bit about the book.

The Sin Soldiers - The Fragments Series, Book 1 by Tracy Auerbach

Publication date: July 23, 2019

Genres: Fantasy, Science Fiction, Young Adult

Blurb:

Red compound makes them angry. Yellow exhausts them. Blue drives them into a state of ravenous addiction. The thief Kai knows about the chemically controlled soldiers of the Eastern forces and their savage, deadly nature Continue reading