Interview: Sara Humphreys + Giveaway!

We are delighted to welcome author Sara Humphreys to BLI today who is joining us to celebrate the release of Untamed, the latest book in her Amoveo Legend series. Sara is an award-winning author whose stories are very popular, garnering many rave reviews. The Amoveo Legend series is published by Sourcebooks and Untamed hit the stands and e-readers on November 6, 2012.

 About Sara:

Sara Humphreys has been attracted to the fantasies of science fiction, paranormal, and romance since her adolescence when she had a mad crush on Captain Kirk. An actress and public speaker, Sara lives in Bronxville, NY, with her husband, who is very considerate of her double life, and four amazing boys.

Lea: Sara! It’s such a pleasure to be able to chat with you about your series and new book Untamed! I’m a Trek lover too, gotta love Kirk and the …

Interview with Christy English + Giveaway

Today you are treated to a very unique express interview I conducted with Christy English, author of the lovely How to Tame a Willful Wife, a Regency retelling of Shakespeare’s classic (and much beloved) Taming of the Shrew. This interview is a 20 seconds, elevator ride interview, so read on to get a first glimpse of the story, the inspiration behind it as well as Christy’s take on Shakespeare retellings and their appeal.

Stella: Hi Christy, welcome to Book Lovers Inc! Congratulations on the release of How to Tame a Willful Wife, the 1st book in your new Shakespeare in Love historical romance series published by Sourcebooks!

Christy: Thank you so much for hosting me. I am excited to talk about my novel in relation to my favorite playwright.

Stella: How to Tame a Willful Wife is described as a Regency retelling of the famous and beloved The Taming of the Shrew. Why did you …

Interview with Donna Grant + Giveaway

Today we are happy to invite bestselling author Donna Grant to sit down with us to chat around (virtual) cupcakes and lattes. Donna is the author of several historical, paranormal and fantasy romances featuring big, strong, handsome Highlander alpha heroes *yum*, and her latest release Midnight’s Warrior, the 4th book in her Dark Warriors series will be published on November 27th, so mark your calendars. Read on and leave a comment to be entered to win a book by Donna Grant!

Stella:  Hi Donna, welcome to BLI! 😀 Can you please tell us a bit about yourself?

Donna: Hi, Stella! Thanks so much for having me. I’m a Texas girl who’s been writing since 1999 while I worked as an accountant. I have two great kids and a hero of my own who loves to travel everywhere with me.

Stella: Oh, travelling is the best, especially if he goes with you 😉 Could …

Interview with Maggie Robinson + Giveaway

It is our great pleasure to welcome back to Book Lovers Inc. Maggie Robinson, author of the deliciously steamy historical romance Courtesan Court series. Maggie stops by BLI today to tell us all about her delicious new series, the first book of which, Lord Gray’s List just got released. So please give a warm welcome to Maggie and read on, you could even win a signed copy of Lord Gray’s List!

Stella: Hi Maggie, welcome back to Book Lovers Inc! You are here to celebrate the release of Lord Gray’s List, the first book in your brand new steamy historical romance series: the London List series, congratulations! 😀

Maggie: Thank you so much for having me back!

Stella: Can you tell our readers a bit about what they can expect of this series? And for those readers who are fans of your Courtesan Court series tell if it is …

Interview with Rachel Lyndhurst + Giveaway

Please join me today in welcoming Rachel Lyndhurst as she tours the blogosphere celebrating the release of her second Entangled Indulgence romance: The Spanish Billionaire’s Hired Bride! I got to interview Rachel about the novel, the inspiration behind that smoldering sexy hero and more behind the scene secrets 😉 So join us and discover this sultry story (that you could even win)!

Stella: Hi Rachel, welcome to BLI! Can you please tell us a bit about yourself?

Rachel: I’m a British mother of two, formerly an accountant, but now a full-time author. I live on the south coast of England and can sometimes smell the sea from my back garden.

Stella: Describe a typical day of writing? Are you a planner or pantser?

Rachel: I’m a reformed pants girl. I plot these days, it’s the only way I could ever put forward a decent proposal to an editor, but flying by …

Interview with Leigh Greenwood + Giveaway

Today we are happy to welcome to Book Lovers Inc. Leigh Greenwood, who is one of those rare romance authors who happen to be a man! Leigh Greenwood has been writing romance novels for more than 25 years, penning both historical and contemporary pieces.  Join us as I sat down with Leigh to discuss books, reading, romance and whether a man perceives any of them differently. And don’t forget to enter the giveaway at the end, you could win a copy of Heart of a Texan, the latest release of Leigh Greenwood!  

Stella: Hi Leigh, welcome to Book Lovers Inc.! Can you please tell us a bit about yourself?

Leigh: I’m a 71-year-old divorced father of three grown children, all married, and the grandfather of two adorable babies. I have a BA and MA in music and taught for nineteen years. Since beginning my first book in the summer of …

Interview with Regan Summers + Giveaway

Let’s give a warm Book Lovers Inc. welcome to Regan Summers! We need to help Regan keep toasty and warm because she lives in Anchorage, Alaska, the place where her heroine Sydney Kildare started her story as a courier for the vampires. (I’ll confess that watching Sydney half-destroy a place I used to live was oodles of fun!) Regan is here to celebrate the release of the second story of Sydney’s courier business, Running in the Dark. Read on to hear what Regan has to say, and be sure to check out Regan’s giveaway at the end of the interview.

Marlene: Hi Regan, welcome to BLI! Can you please tell us a bit about yourself?

Regan: Thank you so much for having me, Marlene. I’m so pleased to be here! I was born and raised in Alaska, and fed a steady diet of British literature, comic books and action movies. So …

Interview with Sara Daniel + Giveaway

Today we welcome to Book Lovers Inc. Sara Daniel another brand new Entangled Bliss author who is on a virtual globe trotting book tour celebrating the release of her sweet contemporary romance Construction Beauty Queen! Join us as I chat with Sara and you could even win a copy of Construction Beauty Queen!

Stella: Hi Sara, can you please tell us a bit about yourself?

Sara: Hi, Stella! Thanks for having me here today. As an author, I write what I love—irresistible romance and captivating small-town drama. On the personal side, I’m a frazzled maid, chauffeur, chef, and personal assistant. I’m crazy about country music and the drama of NASCAR. And I have my very own happily ever after with my hero husband.

Stella: Describe a typical day of writing?

Sara: I sit in front of the computer and catch up on my email and social media with a cup of …

Interview with Rachel Astor + Giveaway!

Today we’d like to offer a sweet welcome to Book Lovers Inc. to Rachel Astor. I say sweet because Rachel is here to talk about here new contemporary romance, Sugar Rush, and it takes place at a candy store. Talk about sweetness! Sweet competitiveness, since her hero and heroine are trying to out-do each other at a chocolate competition!

Speaking of competitions, if you want to win your own copy of Sugar Rush, be sure to check out the giveaway at he end of the interview.

Marlene: Hi, Rachel, welcome to Book Lovers Inc! Can you please tell us a bit about yourself?

Rachel: Thanks for having me! I grew up on a farm outside a tiny town (population 500), once worked at a bar named after a dog, and I’m a twin, which routinely gets me stopped by complete strangers thinking I’m my sister. In fact, it happened at an ice …

Interview with Charles Sheehan-Miles + Giveaway

Today we are happy to welcome to Book Lovers Inc. Charles Sheehan-Miles, who besides being a war veteran, ex-restaurant manager, nonprofit activist and IT guy is also a romance author! Join us as I got to interview Charles on how it is to be a male romance writer, and you could even win a copy of his emotional romance novel: Just Remember to Breathe! 

Stella: Hi Charles, welcome to BLI! Can you please tell us a bit about yourself?

Charles: Thanks so much for asking me to interview today! I’m a forty-ish writer, but I’ve had several careers up to this point. I spent some time as a soldier, I’ve run a restaurant, and several non profit organizations. I live in Bethesda, Maryland, with my wonderful wife and two monstrous—I mean lovely—children.

Stella: Describe a typical day of writing? Are you a planner or pantser?

Charles: I’m up at 4:30 every morning, and write until …