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500 Likes Celebration 🎉 

If you follow me on Facebook then you probably know that I do a lot of stuff with my good friend Annie Arcane! We are like two peas in a pod! we also just so happened to both reach 500 likes on our facebook author pages!! woohoo! So, to celebrate we have decided to run a giveaway together! yay for giveaways! All you have to do is go check out This Post like our facebook pages and shoot us a cute sticker or Gif to enter to win! Easy peasy, right?!?! and if you love the romance genre as much as I do then you will love our awesome little reader groups!
Embers Beautiful Babes and Annie Arcane’s Army come join us on Facebook and let’s have some fun together!

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Coffee With Characters: Marc Ross Blaque Beauty and the Billionaire

Thank you so much for joining us today! Please introduce yourself! Tell us who you are and what you do! Are you the main character in the story or a supporting role? My name is Marc Ross and I am the male lead in Blaque Beauty and the Billionaire.
What do you do for a living?

I am a (very) successful property developer and hotelier. My mother would say I am a work-a-holic and she would probably be right. My father and grandfather were both developers and it’s in my blood. There’s nothing like the feeling of conceptualizing a hotel or a residential or commercial space and seeing that vision come to life. My properties are almost like real people to me, with their own personalities and characters. I’m also a tech start-up investor.
Erin

How old are you?
39 years young!

Tell us about your story. What is it about and what role do you play?
I am the guy who was lucky enough to meet and fall head over heels with the amazing Marlee Winters. She’s unlike any woman I have ever met and It’s going to take a bit of doing for her to see that her first impressions of me are not wrong. But she’s worth it!

Can you tell us about one of your most distinguishable features?
I’ve been told I have beautiful eyes. I actually got them from my dad, who was rather embarrassed by them because he was a no-nonsense man who didn’t like unnecessary attention. Our eyes are a weird sort of medium blue with darker blue in the irises. It’s not something I think about much until someone mentions it but, yeah, it’s kind of cool.

Do you have any birthmarks or tattoos?
Yes, I have a tattoo on my left shoulder blade of an archangel in memory of my older brother Philip who died in a skiing accident in Switzerland. I also have a tattoo of an Egyptian Ankh below my left ribcage. I got it on a spring break trip to Alexandria with my best friend Everett.

Would you ever want to go hang out with your author? If so, what would you do together?
You know what, I would actually. She is a homebody and I think she should get out more. We both have a love for art, French cuisine and classical architecture so I would fly her to the South of France for a castle tour. Knowing her she would find a way to incorporate it into a new book!

If you could have a super power what would it be, and why?
I wouldn’t mind the ability to read minds. It would have saved me a lot of trouble and money over the years, lol. I can’t think of anything else. I’m a very fortunate individual who has been given opportunities to do a lot of good in the world. But the ability to know exactly what people are all about, what they really want or need or what they’re afraid of could be pretty useful.

What is your biggest pet peeve when dealing with others?
I’m not the most patient person, lol. I don’t like when people don’t know what they want or what they need. To me it means they haven’t taken more time to figure out who they are and what makes them tick. I’ve learned that if you don’t have a strong sense of yourself there are people out there who will be happy to try and define you. I also don’t like phonies. Wealthy people seem to attract superficial people so I’ve gotten to the point where people who are honest and genuinely kind with integrity attract me the most.

What would I love the most about you?
Lol, I’m probably the only billionaire you’ll ever meet with a separate kitchen just for baking – I love to cook! I created a special cupcake filling just for Marlee. Her dad is from the South and her mom is Jamaican so I used passionfruit, mango and strawberries to make a one of a kind dessert for her parents’ 40th wedding anniversary party.

What would I hate the most about you?
Oh wow! Honesty is the best policy, right? I can be a little possessive, as in a lot. I’m not controlling but I’m not big on sharing the people I care about. My mom says I’ve always been that way lol. I should also learn to be a better listener. I’ve gotten used to giving orders lol.
Do you think the author portrayed you accurately?
Yes, probably a little too accurately – it got me into some hot water!

What is your idea of a perfect day?
Spending time with my dreamgirl – basically convincing her to let me send my plane for her for weekends at the lodge. She’s also really focused on her career. We’re both very active. I’ve gotten her into hiking and she’s gotten me into trail riding. So a perfect day would be riding in the Rockies, dinner at an inn tucked away in the mountains and then a game of strip Scrabble by the fire in our suite. We have yet to finish a game 😉
What is your greatest fear?
Wasting my opportunities, my potential. My father and brother left way too soon and now it’s all on me. They were both good men, strong men who believed you haven’t lived unless you leave something good behind. I can die happy if I’ve done that.
Someone is secretly in love with you. Who is it and how do you feel about that?
Whoa! Um, well, a few months ago I would have hoped that person was Marlee! Now I know it is so, yeah, I’m really in a good place now. I’m afraid, however, that you’re referring to my ex. That situation is so absolutely over and I guess I would just say that I wish this level of happiness I now have with Marlee for everyone else out there.
When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
A property developer like my father and grandfather. I was the one kid you did not want to play Monopoly with!
If you knew you were going to die tomorrow, what would you do today? Honestly, spend the day with my mom and my sweetheart. We would simply spend the day reaffirming what we mean to each other.
What is the one food you can’t live without?
Sushi!
If they turned the book into a movie, who would be cast to play you
Lol, tough one…maybe Jakob Dylan? He’s not an actor so is that cheating? Okay, maybe a less squinty version of Eddie Cibrian lol.

Want to know more about Erin Lee Daniels or where to get her book? Of course you do! Click the links below!!!
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Hot new release…What?

So, in case you didn’t know, I released a new book last Thursday! Yay! I am so excited about this one! Beautiful Sacrifice is the second book in my Pride and Honor Series! I had the absolute pleasure of hanging out on the top 100 Hot New Release list for Literary Romance with the Fabulous Annie Arcane!

HNR with Miss Ember

Isn’t that amazing! I just had to share this awesome accomplishment. Annie writes wounded heroes and if you haven’t read The Cale and Mickey Series yet then I just have to ask. What are you waiting for?!?!?! Well you can’t say you don’t know where to find them cuz… Bam! Here they are!

Hart Broken: https://www.anniearcane.com/hart-broken/
Hart of His: https://www.anniearcane.com/hart-of-his/
Hart of Hers: https://www.anniearcane.com/hart-of-hers/
Hart of Mine: https://www.anniearcane.com/hart-of-mine/
Aaaaand! If you want to connect with Annie and tell her how awesome her books are, well then I have a few more links for ya! You’re welcome!
Hope everyone has an amazing day!!!
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Coffee With Characters with Derrick Porter from Wolf’s Challenge

Thank you so much for joining us today! Please introduce yourself! Tell us who you are and what you do! Are you the main character in the story or a supporting role? What do you do for a living? How old are you?
1. Tell us about your story. What is it about and what role do you play?
Hey all. My name is Derrick Porter. I’m a business lawyer, recovering workaholic, and most importantly, a shifter wolf. I live in Great Oaks, Virginia. My story began when I fell for a fiery, red-headed artist named Sydney who wanted to keep me in the friend zone. She didn’t know I was a wolf shifter, didn’t really know me at all, but she was convinced I was a player. My main goal in Christina Lynn Lambert’s debut novel Wolf’s Challenge was to convince Sydney she would be the only woman for me. It was a challenge for me to be patient and not ask Sydney for everything I wanted too soon. 

Wolf’s Challenge is the first in the Stranger Creatures series. There’s a lot of weird creatures out there in the world, and crazy things can happen when people discover their world isn’t as plain vanilla as they thought, but don’t worry, each book in the Stranger Creatures series can be read as a standalone. Christina hates cliffhangers but she loves sexy alpha men. I’m a wolf shifter so I’m strong and powerful in both wolf and human form, but I’m not a caveman about it. I’m pretty clever too and I use that to my advantage whenever and wherever I can. 

2. Can you tell us about one of your most distinguishable features?
In wolf form, I’m larger than the average wolf. My wolf’s teeth are razor sharp and my senses are off the charts, except my sense of smell which is still above average. As a man, I don’t guess my features are that notable. I’m about 6 feet tall and muscular (but not steroid gym rat huge). My hair is black and my eyes are grayish blue but they get darker depending on my mood.
3. Do you have any birthmarks or tattoos?
No birthmarks or tattoos. My left ankle bears a faded brand of the letter e just below the faint scars from an injury that never fully healed. The brand and the scars are the result of the anti-shifter group called the Equalizers finding me at the weakest, most vulnerable moment of my life. 
4. Would you ever want to go hang out with your author? If so, what would you do together?
Yes, I think I’d enjoy hanging out with Christina. We could watch X-Files together or maybe hit a comic book convention and score a bag full of new books, or we could go for a hike in one of Virginia’s beautiful parks. 
5. If you could have a super power what would it be, and why?
The ability to teleport would be great. Long drives and plane rides annoy the wolf side of me. 
6. What is your biggest pet peeve when dealing with others?
I hate liars and I especially hate traitors. People who betray their shifter brethren get dealt with –torture, shifter jail, or death. My vote is for a fair amount of the first two before sending a traitor to the bottom of the ocean in tiny little pieces.
7. What would I love the most about you?
I’m a pretty decent guy, or try to be anyway. I screw up from time to time but I would give my life to protect the people I love, whether they’re shifters or regular humans. I’m not perfect but I’m loyal.  
8. What would I hate the most about you?
Some humans hate shifters just because we’re different. They think we’ll try to use our strength and abilities to take over the world or something, but I hope you’ll understand that most shifters just want to be left alone to be what they are in peace. Shifters don’t want to take over the world, we just want to keep it from being destroyed.
9. Do you think the author portrayed you accurately?
Christina really got inside my head, a little too much for my liking to be honest, when she wrote about me. My strengths, my weaknesses, my fears, and doubts, yeah, she put all that stuff down on paper for everyone to see. 
10. What is your idea of a perfect day?
A whole day in bed with Sydney where we have nowhere to be, no distractions, and no disruptions. 

11. What is your greatest fear?
Losing the people I love. Rabbit shifters are a close second, though. 

12. Someone is secretly in love with you.  Who is it and how do you feel about that?
Sydney’s the only woman I want. Nobody else has a chance in hell with me. 

13. When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
A football player or a helicopter pilot. 
14. If you knew you were going to die tomorrow, what would you do today?
I’d make sure I spent the day with Sydney and Angel along with my best friend Jack and his wife Carly, who is actually Sydney’s best friend. It wouldn’t matter where we were or what we did, just as long as we were together and I got to say goodbye. I can’t think about this anymore though. I’ve lost too many people and I can’t imagine being separated from Sydney and sweet little Angel. 
15. What is the one food you can’t live without?
Nachos with chili, cheese, and jalapeños. 
16. If they turned the book into a movie, who would be cast to play you?
Maybe Karl Urban or Dave Franco. They look a little like me, I think. Here’s a picture below if you want an idea of what I look like.

Christina says to tell you that if you want a peek at the story or if you want to learn more about her you can check out her blog site at http://christinalynnlambertwordpress.com and her Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/christinalynnlambert 
Thanks for having me on your blog site Ms Winters!  

Awww!! So polite! Thanks for joining us today!!!!

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Coffee With Characters… Err This should be interesting! The characters (All of Them) of Judge by the Cover

 

1. Hi—okay, sorry before I start this interview, I really must ask. Why are there three of you?

Oh, hi. My name is Tracy. I’m just here to be the buffer between those two. *points at a boy and a girl glaring at each other with crossed arms*

2. But why do they need—
Trust me. They need a buffer.

3. Oh. Okay then. Well, thank you so much for joining us today. Please intro-duce yourself!

The Girl: I’ll start. I’m Haruna Mitsukai. I’m 17 years old and I’m the main char-acter of the story. I’m a student in my final year at Shady Glenn Private Acade-my. I’m Head Girl (which is kind of like student president at regular schools) and I’m aiming to be valedictorian. One of my main goals is getting into the Universi-ty of—
The Boy: She just asked who you are, not for your life story.
Haruna: Shut up! Why are you even here?
Tracy: Stop it, you guys. *gives a deep sigh* This guy over here is Ryu Debiru. He’s the story antagonist.
Ryu: Antagonist? I’m the main character in this story too!
Haruna: But why? That’s what I’d like to know.
Tracy: Yeesh. I’ll take over from here. *looks over with a smile* I’m Tracy Hasan and I’m one of Haruna’s best friends. I also go to the Academy. Ryu does too.

4. Let’s step back for a moment. What is your story about?

Tracy: So the book is called Judge by the Cover which is part of the Hafu Sans Halo series. It’s a YA/New Adult series.
Haruna: And the first book is about this assignment we have to work on for our English class. And it’s a major assignment—like super important. But naturally, it’s impossible to get anything done with this guy.
Ryu: I’d gouge my own eye out with this icepick before spending five minutes with her to be honest.
Tracy: Ahem. Just to be clear, no eyes were lost in the making of this book.
Haruna: Am I the only one wondering why he randomly carries around an icepick?

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5. Wait, I’m curious about something else. What does “Hafu Sans Halo” mean?

Ryu: Well, “hafu” is a word meaning “half.” We’re both half Japanese so I’m guessing that has something to do with it.
Haruna: You’d have to read the book and come to your own conclusions.

6. Wow. I guess being half Japanese means you have some things in common?
Haruna: No way!
Ryu: Not. At. All.

7. Can you tell us about one of your most distinguishable features?

Haruna: I’ll go first. I’m an honour student. I have advanced levels in piano and violin. I play the clarinet in the school band. I tutor. At my church I’m a Youth Minister—
Tracy: Haruna, she means physical features. *turns to smile* Like for example, if you look closely Haruna’s got freckles on her nose—
Ryu: Also her eyes are like this weird blue-green colour like that gross algae that kills people.
Haruna: Excuse me? What do you mean “weird?” You’re weird! When’s the last time you combed your hair? It’s a mess. *looks back* It’s always a mess.
Tracy: *drags palm across face*

8. Do you have any birthmarks or tattoos?

Tracy: Oh I don’t have any tattoos. I’d like to get one but I definitely can’t. My parents wouldn’t like it and it’s against my religion, actually. But I’ve done henna once.
Haruna: Yeah, I’m not allowed to get them either. I don’t want one anyway. On-ly try-hards get tattoos. Piercings too.
Ryu: So you’re calling me a try-hard now?
Haruna: He has, like, a zillion ear piercings.
Tracy: Hey Ryu, do you have tattoos?
Ryu: None of your business what I’ve got.
Haruna: See! He’s rude, isn’t he?

9. Er, how about I change the topic? Oh here’s a fun one! Would you ev-er want to go hang out with your author? If so, what would you do to-gether?

Tracy: No. She’s way older than us.
Haruna: Maybe she can give us advice for university though?
Ryu: Everything with you is school.
10. If you could have a super power what would it be, and why?

Tracy: I’d like to be able to fly. That would be pretty sweet!
Haruna: Hmm…I think invisibility would be great sometimes.
Ryu: She’s lying. She loves attention.
Haruna: He’s just jealous because he’s already invisible.
Tracy: Haruna!
Haruna: Okay, fine. I’ll stop.
Ryu: *ignoring her* Anyway. I’m pretty much able to read minds. It’s not a super power, just intuition I guess. And I have a 4th degree black belt so…yeah, I’m good. But I think it would be cool to be able to teleport.

11. What is your biggest pet peeve when dealing with others?

Tracy: I don’t have any.
Haruna: Some people are just really dumb. I can’t stand idiots.
Ryu: Me neither. I also dislike posers, and that’s pretty much everyone around here. Plus, people can never seem to say my name right.
Haruna: Heaven forbid you mispronounce this guy’s name. Geez.
12. What would I love the most about you?

Haruna: I’m passionate about anything I set my mind to. I never give up!
Ryu: I tell it like it is.
Tracy: I bring the comic relief, but I tell it like it is too.
13. What would I hate the most about you?

Haruna: Hm, I’ll admit I stress out over small things sometimes.
Ryu: She’s somehow both a drama queen and a teacher’s pet.
Haruna: We’re answering for ourselves, idiot!
Ryu: See? Exclamation marks for everything.
Haruna: Get me out of here. Please.
Tracy: I’m just going to go on a limb here and say everyone loves me. Even the haters.
14. Do you think the author portrayed you accurately?

Haruna: I think so.
Ryu: Mostly.
Tracy: I feel like she made me look more boy crazy than I really am.
Haruna: You are pretty boy crazy though.
Tracy: But who isn’t though? We’re teenagers!
Ryu: Stereotype.
15. What is your idea of a perfect day?

Ryu: A day when everyone just leaves me the hell alone.
Haruna: A day spent with my friends and my boyfriend. After all my homework and chores are done, of course.
Tracy: Same answer. Minus the boyfriend part. Ugh. Forever alone….
16. What is your greatest fear?

Haruna: Getting assigned to work on something with this guy.
Ryu: Whatever.
Tracy: That’s a good question. I think I’d be embarrassed to say.
Ryu: Yeah, I’m obviously not answering this question either.
17. Someone is secretly in love with you. Who is it and how do you feel about that?

Tracy: Oh my gosh—please let it be Samuel Hope! Hottest guy ever!
Haruna: He’s too old for you.*looks back* He graduated when we were juniors.
Ryu: Some girls secretly like me apparently, but I couldn’t care less. It would be a waste of my time and theirs.
Haruna: Gross. Why would anyone like you?
Tracy: *leans in to whisper* Pretty sure these two are secretly in love with each other.
Haruna: TRACY! EW—NO!
Ryu: Not a chance.

18. When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?

Tracy: An actress. I want to star in something cool and edgy like Vampire Dia-ries.
Haruna: Do you mean when I was really little or now? When I was little I don’t think I ever thought about it.
Ryu: I’ve always wanted to be like my dad. Now I’m not so sure.
Haruna: What’s that supposed to mean?
Ryu: It means exactly what you think it does.
Haruna & Tracy: …
19. If you knew you were going to die tomorrow, what would you do to-day?

Tracy: Wow, this is deep.
Haruna: Yeah I agree. I don’t really know? Go shopping?
Tracy: But what if you can’t use all the stuff? I think I’d rather throw a huge par-ty.
Ryu: I’d probably do the same thing I usually do. Since the day I die could be any day.
Tracy: Well… that was rather cryptic, Ryu.
Ryu: Good. It should be.

20. What is the one food you can’t live without?

Haruna: Waffles!
Tracy: I’m a sucker for junk food. Also my mom’s naan is delish.
Ryu: I like the food from Long’s Restaurant, but I can’t afford to be too picky. I live with six other guys.
21. If they turned the book into a movie, who would be cast to play you?

Tracy: I’d play myself! But I really like Yasmine Al-Bustami. I think she could rock my short hair too.
Ryu: For me, maybe Kato Keisuke? He’s a Japanese actor.
Tracy: But don’t you need someone who speaks fluent English?
Ryu: I don’t care who plays me. As long as it’s not Keanu Reeves. Although… I’m pretty sure Emma Stone could play Haruna.
Haruna: Oh aren’t you just the comedian today?
Tracy: Who do you think would play you, Haruna?
Haruna: Katie Chang or Reina Triendl I think.
Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01MTPVI0U?
Book Website:
www.hafusanshalo.com
Book Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeCYHtVlM30
Author Page on Facebook: www.facebook.com/abielleamiel
Twitter: @abielleamiel
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15820401.Melissa_Abigail

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Flash Fiction One kiss, as soft as a sigh.

Hey all of my amazing readers. I am so sorry this Flash fiction is so late this week! My brain has been mush with trying to finish book 3 and promote books 1&2. But, here you go! This weeks flash fiction!

She squeezed her eyes shut tight when the loud bang of the gunshot rent the air. The worst part was the eerie silence that followed. It shouldn’t have been that quiet. There should have been…something, right? She carefully opened her eyes and was shocked when she saw nothing. Mason and Luke were gone and in their places were the two biggest wolves she had ever see in her life. She knew the white one was Luke she had him as her pet for the last two weeks but she had never seen the slightly smaller tawny looking wolf, that was snarling and growling at a bleeding Luke, before that moment.

Luke lunged and the two began snapping and clawing at each other. She had no idea what she was doing. She found herself looking around on the floor for the gun without conscious thought. Luke grabbed Mason by the scruff of his neck with his massive jaws and threw him into the solid oak dresser across the room. Aurora saw that as her one chance and moved for the gun that had been dropped next to her bedroom door. Luke was staring at her with his back to Mason, no doubt wondering who she was going to point the gun at.

“Luke, watch out,” she screamed as Mason jumped on his back and bit into Luke’s shoulder with his enormous fangs.

Finally, she reached the gun and took aim. She was starting to panic and that wouldn’t do well for her aim. She attempted, but couldn’t get a clear shot. Luke had shaken him off but was seriously injured and she had no idea what to do. Luke hit the ground and rolled just as Mason took a flying leap at him. There was no stopping it he was headed straight for her. Out of reflex she pulled the trigger and screamed. The large wolf barreled into her and she hit her head on the door frame, hard.

She had no idea how long she had been unconscious, but she felt one kiss as soft as a sigh over each eyelid and opened them sleepily. Luke looked relieved to see her eyes open and she shot him a tentative smile and tried to sit up.

“Don’t move,” Luke growled and lifted her from the floor. She laid her head on his shoulder with a contented sigh and drifted off to sleep.

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Coffee With Characters: Kitty from The Constellations by Kay MacLeod

I had an amazing time talking to Kitty even though we had a bit of an uninvited guest. Asher decided to crash our little party and his arrogance knows no bounds! But, I love arrogant heroes and I am sure you will all love him too!

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Thank you so much for joining us today! Please introduce yourself! Tell us who you are and what you do! Are you the main character in the story or a supporting role? What do you do for a living? How old are you?

Kitty: Hi everyone, my name is Kitty Fairlow and I’m the main character from The Constellation Saga. I’m twenty-three and I’m a custodian, kind of a forest guide that tracks criminals and helps the small settlements within a huge woodland.

 

  1. Tell us about your story. What is it about and what role do you play?

Kitty: I come from a world called Lucidia, and I recently found out that there are other worlds too. One of them has creatures called Tenebri that live there, they use life energy as a fuel for their magic and have nearly destroyed their own home, so they are trying to take over mine.

My dad fought against them in the past and I’ve inherited a spirit that shared its power with him, my senses are all heightened, I have enhanced dexterity and I can bulls-eye any shot with a bow and arrow. I’ve got a magic bow called Venethos that generates his own arrows too. I’m making it sound like I’m invincible but there are others with spirits like mine, most of them are way more experienced and stronger than me. We’re called Constellations and I’m known as The Archer.

 

  1. Can you tell us about one of your most distinguishable features?

Kitty: I’m really tall, which makes all of me quite distinguishable… I feel like I stand out a lot sometimes.

 

  1. Do you have any birthmarks or tattoos?

Kitty: No, a few scars from my work but nothing… Asher what are you doing here?

Asher: Come on, love. We both know who people really wanna hear about.

Kitty: But I’m the main character! Not everything is about you, you know?

Asher: Yeah, but ninety percent of stuff is, figured this would be too.

Kitty: *Sighs* This is Asher, he’s one of the other Constellations. Just make sure you behave, okay?

 

  1. Would you ever want to go hang out with your author? If so, what would you do together?

Asher: Teach her to write nicer backstories for her bloody characters.

Kitty: I’d love to hang out with Kay, I think we’d just sit and chat and drink lots of tea together. I’d probably do most of the talking, I don’t like long silences and she’s a good listener so we’d definitely be friends.

 

  1. If you could have a super power what would it be, and why?

Kitty: To heal people with a touch, it would be so amazing to be able to take care of the people that I protect. I always seem to be getting injured too, so fast recovery would be very handy!

Asher: Pick kill with a touch, then no-one else gets hurt.

Kitty: How about we keep it light for the interview and discuss your destructive nature another day?

 

  1. What is your biggest pet peeve when dealing with others?

Kitty: *Looking at Asher* When people are rude and barge in uninvited. Haha, no really, I think because I hate conflict or falling out, I don’t like when people are argumentative or unaccommodating.

Asher: So, you still mean me?

Kitty: It’s okay, you make up for it in other ways. You did make me a cup of tea earlier!

 

  1. What would I love the most about you?

Kitty: Err… I’m quite a nice person.

Asher: Self-sacrificing. Bloody irritating, but you’d do anything for anyone.

Kitty: *blushing* Thank you…

 

  1. What would I hate the most about you?

Asher: She never stops talking, asks nosy questions, has to be involved with everything, constantly complains that you aren’t nice, makes you stop killing people-

Kitty: I’m butting in, he won’t stop until I do. Let’s just say, I have my flaws. But they are very much overshadowed by those of my friend here.

 

  1. Do you think the author portrayed you accurately?

Kitty: I think so, I’m sometimes a bit shy and I like to see others put first and cared for, so I appreciated getting to have the story told from my view. I know I’m not in your face like a lot of leads, but I think us nurturing types deserve to get a main role sometimes.

Asher: Can tell by the comments she did a good job with me. *smirks*

Kitty: Yes, I’ve seen all the ‘AAAGGGHHH Asher is amazing!!!!’ messages. Think they’d still say that if they met you in real life?

Asher: And got to look at me too?

Kitty: *Shakes head* Next question, please.

 

  1. What is your idea of a perfect day?

Kitty: Go ahead, insert the ‘any day she gets to look at me’ stupid comment…

Asher: Most people say their ideal day would be relaxing or fun. I wanna fight. Be in the middle of as many Tenebri loyalists as I can and cut them down, I spent my life learning how and I’m really good at it. I need a sword in my hand for it to be perfect.

 

  1. What is your greatest fear?

Kitty: I think I’m speaking for us both when I say ‘failure,’ the whole world’s counting on us to stop this invasion. We’ll do it though, we won’t fail.

 

  1. Someone is secretly in love with you. Who is it and how do you feel about that?

Kitty: Oh, I’m not really the secretly desirable type, and I don’t get to meet many eligible bachelors while I’m sneaking across the kingdom. Except the ones that are helping the Tenebri and trying to kill me. Asher?

Asher: Don’t flatter yourself, love.

Kitty: I was handing over the question, but thanks for the ego boost.

Asher: Most people that’ve read this book love me, feels pretty good.

 

  1. When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?

Kitty: I always knew I’d be a custodian, just like my dad. I remember being in the forest more than my house when I was a child, learning how to navigate and hunt and survive. I get claustrophobic if I’m inside too long or it’s crowded, give me open woodland and birdsong any day.

 

  1. If you knew you were going to die tomorrow, what would you do today?

Kitty: We face that prospect every day. I don’t know that I’ll die tomorrow, but there’s certainly a chance that it’ll happen. I’ll keep fighting until the end, I wouldn’t change anything.

Asher: Me either, love.

 

  1. What is the one food you can’t live without?

Both: Roast duck and plum sauce!

Kitty: See, we do agree on one thing.

 

  1. If they turned the book into a movie, who would be cast to play you?

Asher: I don’t watch movies. Whoever’s the best looking and funniest.

Kitty: I’ve been told that Daisy Ridley would be a good match! Thank you so much for having us, Ember. Even though one of us was technically uninvited.

Asher: Yeah, it was fun. Might let you come to all my interviews, Archer.

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Blog Tour and Character Interview

 

For this interview, I let Trey have the floor! He did this amazing Interview with Flitt from Missy Sheldrake’s New novel! It’s gonna be awesome!

Hey all! My name is Trey and Ember asked me to do this interview for her. I don’t know why probably because I am the sexiest, funniest guy at GTT security. *winks*

And my name is Felicity Lumine Instacia Tenacity Teeming. You can call me Flitt. I’m a Traveler fairy. That means I’m allowed to leave Kythshire on very important business that’s too secret to tell you about, so don’t ask me for details. As a matter of fact, I probably shouldn’t have mentioned Kythshire at all. Forget I said that. I’m a fairy, that’s all you need to know. Am I the main character or a supporting role? What kind of question is that? It’s a bit rude, but, well, you’re human, so you can’t help it. I’m a friend of Azi’s. She’s a squire in His Majesty’s Elite, which apparently is a big deal. One day, she’ll be a Knight. She’ll be better than a Knight. I don’t know that for sure. Well, maybe I do, but I wouldn’t tell you. Anyway, I imagine she’d be considered the main character, but I’d say I’m probably the most important one.

 

Now, if we’re going to do this right, it’s my turn to ask a question. That’s the fairy way. The question game. You ask a question and I answer, and I ask a question and you answer. Then me, then you, then me. Got it? That counts as my question, by the way.

 

Sure baby doll let’s play this game!

  1.      What’s your story?

 

Well, I’m not a doll. I’m a fairy. My story is pretty long. I think if someone was to write the whole thing out, it’d probably be at least five books long. I’m not a fan of books. They’re made of dead trees and burnt up stuff ground into ink, and they remind me of stinky Mages. We don’t like Mages in Kythshire. They get greedy, and they drain our Source. We’ve kept that Source a secret for over a century now, but lately there have been some disturbances at our borders. Sorcerers are trying to get in and steal the magic from our Source and claim our land. We’ve got really strong guardians and protections to keep them out, but these Sorcerers are very powerful and pretty scary, so we finally had to ask an old friend for help. But that’s back to the secret business, so that’s all I’m going to say. Baby doll?

 

Haha! It’s a human term of endearment. I call everyone by nicknames and pet names. *laughs*

  1.      You look good and that hair is…wow! What is your most memorable…asset? *winks and shoots a flirty smile*

Call of Hywilkin illustration

Well, *giggles* I guess I agree with you. My best feature is my hair. It’s rainbow colored, which is my favorite color. I keep each color in its own ponytail, so it behaves. But it still likes to float around looking pretty. My wings are impressive, too. The light from my skin—I’m a Light fairy, you see–flashes on them and makes everything around me rainbow, too. As fairies go, I’m one of the prettiest ones. You’re pretty okay, too, as humans go. You are human, right?

Oh yes, darlin’! I am 100% Virile human male. If you know what I mean. *chuckles*

 

  1.      Do you have any birthmarks or tattoos?

 

NO! Of course not! What an insulting question. Birthmarks? Do you mean Mage Mark? Do you have any? Let me see your chest.

 

If you wanted to get me naked darlin’ all you had to do was ask! *starts to unbutton shirt*

 

  1.      Would you ever want to go hang out with your author? If so, what would you do together?

 

Careful, that’s two questions. I’ll let it slide, just this once. Because you’re cute. Hmm. I imagine an author would stink just like a Mage. Like books and ink and things indoors. I expect she’d be all squinty and serious. I don’t think I’d like to hang out with her. She’d probably spend most of her time asking me boring questions, like these. Hey, hey, hey! I didn’t mean it that way! I get it, no Mage Mark! Stop unbuttoning your shirt, what’s the matter with you?

 

So many things.. *chuckles* *whispers seductively* But there are so many things right too, babe. *winks*

 

  1.      If you could have a super power what would it be, and why?

 

Okay, now you’re just getting creepy. Simmer down, loverboy. To answer your question, I do have one. I can make light, and I can heal people. Don’t tell anyone, though. If people knew, they’d pester me to do it all the time. Want a sugar cube? *pulls a lint-covered sugar cube from her tiny belt pouch*

Sure! *grins and tosses sugar cube in mouth crunching loudly* Sweet!

 

  1.      What is your biggest pet peeve when dealing with others?

 

People think because I’m a tiny fairy, that I’m cute and sweet. I am cute, and I’m sweet, but I’m equal. I’m not dumb. I’m probably smarter than you. And just because I’m small doesn’t mean I’m less important. Oh, and also, I don’t like when people chew with their mouth open. *glares* What’s your favorite color?

 

Green, but rainbow is looking pretty good right now! *smirks*

 

  1.      What would I love the most about you?

 

Yeah, rainbow’s really the best. I’m so pretty! And I’m a loyal friend. If you’re nice, and you stick with me and do what I say, I’m probably the best friend you’ll ever have. As long as you’re not creepy about it. Actually, you remind me of someone I know. His name’s Eron. He’s a prince. I call him Prince Creepy. Know why?

 

Because you can’t handle a little flirting?

 

OOOOH! You answered a question with a question! I WIN! Just kidding. You can’t answer a question with a question, though. But we can keep going. Just don’t do it again, okay?

 

Whatever you say, darlin.

 

  1.      What would I hate the most about you?

I can’t think of anything. Sometimes I’m too bright, I guess. That seems to annoy Azi. It’s kind of an annoying question. Rude. What would I hate most about you?

 

Don’t blame me! These are the questions Ember told me to ask. *chuckles* I think you already know what you hate most about me. *smirks*

 

  1.      Do you think the author portrayed you accurately?

 

There you go talking about the author again. I don’t know. I don’t read. She’s stinky and boring, so I don’t really care how she portrayed me. Who’s Ember?

 

Ember’s my author. I torment her daily trying to get more time in my story, but she just HAD to put Twitch and Mac’s books before mine! *huffs in frustration.*

  1.  What is your idea of a perfect day?

You’re weird. I’d wake up at home in my mossy grotto with the windchimes ringing in the trees, and feed my beautiful fish in the pond, and then go to the Ring for dancing—WAIT A MINUTE! This is a trick question! You’re trying to get me to tell you about Kythshire, aren’t you? What a nasty thing to do. Typical human. So typical.

 

Whoa, whoa, whoa! Time out, darlin! No one is trying to get you to reveal any secrets. Jesus! You’re wound like a freakin’ top!

  1.  What is your greatest fear?

 

Okay, as long as you promise. Because I’m not telling you anything about that. Everyone knows my greatest fear is Sorcerers: Wicked, selfish Mages who practice powerful, unnatural magic. They drain our Source and decimate our beautiful lands. They’re ruthless, evil, horrible people. Any fairy you’ll ever meet will tell you the same. Sorcerers are the worst. Luckily, we can see them coming. Mages who overreach and tip into the darkness of Sorcery get Marked with Mage Mark: Ugly, curling tendrils of blue-black marks that creep across their skin. It starts at their heart and creeps up, up, up. The worst of the Sorcerers are covered in charcoal black. That’s why I wanted to see your chest before, Creepy. What do you think about that?

 

UGH! You’re right. That is weird.

  1.  Someone is secretly in love with you.  Who is it and how do you feel about that?

 

Ohh.. I wonder who it could be. Twig, Maybe. Or Shush, or Alex. Oh! I hope it’s Alex. He’s an amazing singer and so cute! Or maybe it’s Rian. Ew! No, not Rian. Icky Mage. Besides, he’s Azi’s. That was dumb of me to say. Couldn’t be him. Who is it? Tell me!

 

*chuckles* Easy there, darlin. It’s a hypothetical. Sheesh! *rolls eyes dramatically*

  1.  When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?

 

When I was little, I lived in the palace of the Fairy Q—HEY! Cut that out! I’m not telling you anything about the fairy lands. You are pretty tricky, but I’m not falling for it. Anyway, to answer your question WITHOUT telling you what it was like there…I always wanted to work to stop the Dusk, and now, with Azi, I’m doing just that!l Oh, wait. You’re just asking Ember’s questions, right? I forgot.

 

Breathe! *chuckles* You’re gonna give yourself a heart attack! Yes, those are Ember’s questions, but I guarantee she is not trying to learn all your secrets. Chill!

 

  1.  If you knew you were going to die tomorrow, what would you do today?

 

Death is creepy. I don’t like talking about that. Do you have any sugar cubes? They’re my favorite. I’m starved.

 

Nope! No sugar cubes, but I might be able to find you a couple packets of Splenda. *Laughs*

 

  1.  What is the one food you can’t live without?

First of all, listen. There are some standards a fairy has to hold herself to. There are certain things I can’t just go talking about to anyone who asks, and humans can be tricky, so yes, I’m always on guard. But, I’m not uptight! That’s for Mages. You should interview Azi’s Uncle Gaethon. He’s wound up like a spider in a cyclone! Oh, and to answer your questions, one human food I really love is sugar cubes, like I just said. Sugar cubes. But you weren’t listening. Typical. What’s Splenda?

 

Ok, ok, I get it! Splenda *chuckles* is an artificial sweetener a lot like sugar. I’m not entirely sure you aren’t the tricky one. Is it true that fairies can’t tell a lie?

Lying is rude. Besides, it’s much more fun to come up with creative ways to tell the truth. That’s much trickier.  Why’d you ask that, do you think I lied to you?

 

No, no, no. I had heard in stories that fairies can’t lie so they think of tricky ways to bend the truth.

 

  1.  If they turned the book into a movie, who would be cast to play you?                                          You keep asking me about these strange, made-up things. It’s confusing. What’s a movie?

Hmmm. It’s kind of hard to explain. People act out scenes and they are filmed so people can watch them at a theater or on their T.V. at home.

 

Okay, smarty. What’s a T.V? Oh, no! I asked a question and it wasn’t my turn. I lose! It’s okay. I was getting bored, anyway.

 

Thanks for chatting with me it was…er… interesting! *chuckles*
Sure! I guess you’re not so bad, for a human. Maybe we can play again sometime. I’m off to search for more sugar cubes.  See you around!

Check out Flitt and the rest of the characters from th Keepers of the Wellsprings in Missy Sheldrakes new book

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In Book Four of the Keepers of the Wellsprings series…
A fallen prince, vanished. A ransom on His Majesty’s Elite demanded by shaky allies. A kingdom teetering on the brink of darkness.
Azi and Rian find themselves on an urgent quest to Hywilkin, a harsh land of ice and snow reigned by heartless men with no trust in kindness or beauty, and a cruel intolerance for magic of any kind.
Lurking in the far corners of the world, the Sorcerers of Dusk threaten their quest, weaving darkness into their hearts and minds. In Brindelier, they lure Tib into their dangerous plots as he investigates the conspiring shadows of the city.
Appealing to a Keeper of a Wellspring for an offering is no easy feat—especially in Hywilkin, where access to the abandoned magical Source remains forbidden. The Champions of Light must prevail, or Brindelier’s All-Source and all of the Known Lands will fall forever into the grips of Sorcery.

About the Author
Missy Sheldrake is an author/illustrator who has been conjuring images of fairies in one form or another since she was very young. The wind in the trees and the rich scent of forest earth are her most treasured sources of inspiration, and on most mornings you will find her wandering the wooded paths, dreaming of the next adventure she hopes to put to the page.
Missy was born in Connecticut and attended Western Connecticut State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Art with a concentration in painting and illustration. Even then, in her free time, she was writing. She moved to Northern Virginia several years ago and lives there now, on the outskirts of Washington D.C., with her true love and their son. She published her first novel, Call of Kythshire, in March of 2015 and intends to keep writing as long as the fairies allow it.

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May contain adult content! Not for those under 18!

I don’t usually do the whole shameless self promotion thing… but I would like to share an excerpt from my newest release cuz…reasons! Hahaha! Here is a picture of my cover!bd

If you haven’t checked out the book yet it is free on Kindle Unlimited!

So here we go! An excerpt of my new release! Beautiful Delusions!

GRIFFIN

Saturday morning I went for my run, just like every other morning. Running helped to clear my head. After the endless sex dreams I had of Kaylee the night before, releasing that pent up energy was something I definitely needed. Too bad the universe hated me because no matter how many miles I did, I knew would not get a clear head from my run. My phone rang about two miles in and I had to stop.
“What’s up?”
“Hey man, Trey just called. He said he might have a lead on the hacker, and he needs my help. Can you watch Kaylee today?” Mac asked.
“What about Twitch?”
“Man, you know Twitch goes and volunteers at the old folk’s home every Saturday,” he reminded me.
I hung my head and blew out a strangled breath. This was not how I planned to spend my day, but I didn’t trust anyone else watching Kaylee.
“All right, I’ll run home and shower, then I will go sit at her house.”
There was an audible sigh of relief on the other end of the line and I knew he was worried about her too.
“What’s going on, Mac?” I asked.
“I have a bad feeling about this guy who’s been following her. He doesn’t match the description or the mugshot of the guy who beat her in Texas,” he said slowly.
“What do you mean? I thought you said it was Tyler!” I raged.
“Chill Griffin! I thought it was but I just got the file on him, and the guy I have been seein’ doesn’t look like the guy who is in this mugshot. For one, he is much too tall.”
“Shit! So if it’s not Tyler then who the fuck is it?” I asked myself as well as Mac.
“I don’t know, bro, but whatever you do, don’t let her out of your sight today.”
“There is no chance of that happening. I’ll be there in an hour,” I replied and hung up.
I pushed myself harder than I had in years. I made it back to the apartment in fourteen minutes and six seconds. I was showered and out the door in no time. I took Bella, my Alaskan Huskie and retired service dog, with me for company. She loved going for rides in the truck.
It was a couple hours of sitting outside Kaylee’s house before there was any kind of action. Tara showed up and Kaylee brought two of the most beautiful kids (besides my nephew) out of the house and to Tara’s truck. Kaylee’s daughter looked just like her but with darker features. She had olive toned skin and dark chocolate brown hair and eyes. She was tall. Kaylee was not short in girl-terms, but I knew Leanne was only eleven and almost her height. She had long lean muscles where her mom was curvier.
Lance was only three, yet he was a giant three year old. He probably made my little nephew Mikey look like a doll. Lance had light skin and hair and hazel eyes. He was pudgy where his sister was thin, but they both looked just like her.
I waited for Tara to pull out of the driveway and drive a ways before I started following them.
They pulled into the busy park next to Leanne’s school and let the kids out. I was happy at least one thing was going right that day. At a park I would be able to walk relatively close without them seeing me. I got Bella’s collar out of the glove box and opened the door to the truck.
“Come on, Bella!” I called, and she jumped down and waited for me to put her leash on.
My phone started ringing and I realized it was Tara. I looked up and saw a crowd standing around near the pavilion.
“Tara? What’s wrong?” I asked, concerned.
“How close are you to River…?”
I interrupted her words. “I’m here, walking my dog, where are you?”
“The pavilion, Kaylee is having an episode.” She sounded nervous.
I hung up and ran with Bella to the pavilion and found Kaylee huddled on the ground rocking back and forth. I never got used to seeing someone having a flashback. Eyes open, but unseeing.
She was seeing something completely different from reality. I couldn’t help but scoop her into my arms and wait for it to pass. That had to be the most helpless feeling in the world.

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Sharing Saturday! Beautiful Delusions Excerpt!

May contain adult content! Not for those under 18!

I don’t usually do the whole shameless self promotion thing… but I would like to share an excerpt from my newest release cuz…reasons! Hahaha! Here is a picture of my cover!bd

If you haven’t checked out the book yet it is free on Kindle Unlimited!

So here we go! An excerpt of my new release! Beautiful Delusions!

GRIFFIN

Saturday morning I went for my run, just like every other morning. Running helped to clear my head. After the endless sex dreams I had of Kaylee the night before, releasing that pent up energy was something I definitely needed. Too bad the universe hated me because no matter how many miles I did, I knew would not get a clear head from my run. My phone rang about two miles in and I had to stop.
“What’s up?”
“Hey man, Trey just called. He said he might have a lead on the hacker, and he needs my help. Can you watch Kaylee today?” Mac asked.
“What about Twitch?”
“Man, you know Twitch goes and volunteers at the old folk’s home every Saturday,” he reminded me.
I hung my head and blew out a strangled breath. This was not how I planned to spend my day, but I didn’t trust anyone else watching Kaylee.
“All right, I’ll run home and shower, then I will go sit at her house.”
There was an audible sigh of relief on the other end of the line and I knew he was worried about her too.
“What’s going on, Mac?” I asked.
“I have a bad feeling about this guy who’s been following her. He doesn’t match the description or the mugshot of the guy who beat her in Texas,” he said slowly.
“What do you mean? I thought you said it was Tyler!” I raged.
“Chill Griffin! I thought it was but I just got the file on him, and the guy I have been seein’ doesn’t look like the guy who is in this mugshot. For one, he is much too tall.”
“Shit! So if it’s not Tyler then who the fuck is it?” I asked myself as well as Mac.
“I don’t know, bro, but whatever you do, don’t let her out of your sight today.”
“There is no chance of that happening. I’ll be there in an hour,” I replied and hung up.
I pushed myself harder than I had in years. I made it back to the apartment in fourteen minutes and six seconds. I was showered and out the door in no time. I took Bella, my Alaskan Huskie and retired service dog, with me for company. She loved going for rides in the truck.
It was a couple hours of sitting outside Kaylee’s house before there was any kind of action. Tara showed up and Kaylee brought two of the most beautiful kids (besides my nephew) out of the house and to Tara’s truck. Kaylee’s daughter looked just like her but with darker features. She had olive toned skin and dark chocolate brown hair and eyes. She was tall. Kaylee was not short in girl-terms, but I knew Leanne was only eleven and almost her height. She had long lean muscles where her mom was curvier.
Lance was only three, yet he was a giant three year old. He probably made my little nephew Mikey look like a doll. Lance had light skin and hair and hazel eyes. He was pudgy where his sister was thin, but they both looked just like her.
I waited for Tara to pull out of the driveway and drive a ways before I started following them.
They pulled into the busy park next to Leanne’s school and let the kids out. I was happy at least one thing was going right that day. At a park I would be able to walk relatively close without them seeing me. I got Bella’s collar out of the glove box and opened the door to the truck.
“Come on, Bella!” I called, and she jumped down and waited for me to put her leash on.
My phone started ringing and I realized it was Tara. I looked up and saw a crowd standing around near the pavilion.
“Tara? What’s wrong?” I asked, concerned.
“How close are you to River…?”
I interrupted her words. “I’m here, walking my dog, where are you?”
“The pavilion, Kaylee is having an episode.” She sounded nervous.
I hung up and ran with Bella to the pavilion and found Kaylee huddled on the ground rocking back and forth. I never got used to seeing someone having a flashback. Eyes open, but unseeing.
She was seeing something completely different from reality. I couldn’t help but scoop her into my arms and wait for it to pass. That had to be the most helpless feeling in the world.

So a long with the excerpt I have to do a last shameless plug! Pick up your copy of Beautiful Delusions at Amazon today! $3.99 or Free on Kindle Unlimited!!

Amazon US:  “http://a.co/co2TtY1”

Amazon UK:  “http://amzn.eu/bPQd4ly”

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