Oct 17, 2017 | Barbara Devlin, Blog, Boxed Set, Eliza Knight, Kathryn Le Veque, October 2017
Happy Book Birthday The Nutcracker Reimagined by Kathryn Le Veque, Claire Delacroix, Barbara Devlin, Eliza Knight, Suzan Tisdale, Hildie McQueen, Tina DeSalvo, Laura Landon, Layna Pimentel, and Emma Prince.
This holiday collection includes tales from 10 authors who present their take on a beloved classic story. What will happen? Where will the story take place? What adventure awaits? Check out the last three tales today and be sure to stop by tomorrow for a fun holiday post.
There is also a fabulous giveaway of TWO Kindle e-books for two lucky readers. Open to US residents only.
Now, let’s begin…
Realm of Angels by Kathryn Le Veque is a tale of a man who is tricked and then betrayed by his own foolishness. What will become of him?
When Rhogan is injured, he is cast out and left to reflect on his actions. Pride now stands between him and forgiveness. Living in fear, he chooses to say hidden. If he reveals himself to his true love, will she accept him? If not, he might spend the rest of his days alone.
Lady Juliana misses Rhogan and discovers a horrible truth. It will take strength and courage for Juliana to move forward, can she?
The love Juliana felt for Rhogan can not be found in another and despite her shattered heart she can’t love another. Can she accept the man he has become? Will her family?
A wonderful tale fans of Kathryn Le Veque will be excited to read. It has all the holiday feels and left me wanting more!
I received an ARC from the author for a fair and honest review.
Author Bio: KATHRYN LE VEQUE is a USA TODAY Bestselling author, a charter Amazon All-Star author, and a #1 bestselling, award-winning, multi-published author in Medieval Historical Romance and Contemporary Romance. She has been featured in the NEW YORK TIMES and on USA TODAY’s HEA blog.
On October 29, 2015, Amazon launched Kathryn‘s Kindle Worlds Fan Fiction site WORLD OF DE WOLFE PACK. As Kindle World’s FIRST Historical Romance fan fiction world, Kathryn Le Veque‘s World of de Wolfe Pack will contain all of the great story-telling that readers have come to expect from many of historical romance’s best authors.
Once Upon A Christmas Knight by Barbara Devlin is a tale of redemption and true love. Fans of The Iron Corsair will rejoice in this much anticipated character story.
Percival Howe has a past that he can’t escape, no matter what obstacles he’s overcome. The one thing he wants, he’s too afraid to reach for until an opportunity falls into his lap.
When Percy’s services are required for a job, he agrees to the stated terms, and then adds a few requests of his own. If Percy reveals the truth surrounding why he made the deal, he could lose it all.
Margaret Hogart hides in the shadows of her sister, unwilling to let her true self be seen. When one gentleman favors for Margaret’s affection, is it merely an act, or is the something more familiar happening between them?
A dash of mystery, a cup of secrecy, and a pinch of misguided opportunity create a story that will change a man for the better as he journeys to win the heart of the one woman he loves. Barbara Devlin’s created a delicious love story and brought to life snowy nights, and created a playlist that is sure to make your holiday party memorable. 
This adventure is worthy of the Pirates of the Coast seal, and I can’t wait for more! I received this ARC from the author for a fair and honest review.
Author Info:
USA Today bestselling, Amazon All-Star author Barbara Devlin was born a storyteller, but it was a weeklong vacation to Bethany Beach, Delaware that forever changed her life. The little house her parents rented had a collection of books by Kathleen Woodiwiss, which exposed Barbara to the world of romance, and Shanna remains a personal favorite.
Barbara writes heartfelt historical romances that feature not so perfect heroes who may know how to seduce a woman but know nothing of marriage. And she prefers feisty but smart heroines who sometimes save the hero before they find their happily ever after.Barbara is a disabled-in-the-line-of-duty retired police officer, and she earned an MA in English and continued a course of study for a Doctorate in Literature and Rhetoric. She happily considered herself an exceedingly eccentric English professor, until success in Indie publishing lured her into writing, full-time, featuring her fictional knighthood, the Brethren of the Coast.
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Prelude to the Highlander’s Gift by Eliza Knight is a tale of misunderstandings, acceptance for inner beauty, and overcoming assumptions. A story that will leave you craving a dram served by a man wearing a kilt.
Bella Sutherland is not interested in marriage, ever. When fate lands in her lap and she is able to choose her husband, she thinks she has it all figured it out. However, her plan quickly unravels and Bella discovers she made a horrible mistake. What will happen when she finds out the truth about her decision?
Sir Niall Oliphant wants to be treated like every other warrior despite his predicament. Yet, with one simple misunderstanding, Niall’s life will forever be changed. Niall will prove that he is worthy and discover that their union was destined. I love this hero, he’s exactly who Bella should marry and if you are the type of reader to select a book just for it’s cover, well then, happy reading!
Escape to the Scottish Highlands in this two pepper spicy latte that has just the right amount of heat to warm your cold winter nights. Pour a dram, settle in by the fire and meet a warrior who will melt your heart. If you want to read more, be sure to check out Eliza’s Stolen Bride Series, there are plenty of books to select and a new one will release next year. Hooray! For mature readers 18+. 
I received this ARC from the author for a fair and honest review.
BIO:
Eliza Knight is an award-winning and USA Today bestselling indie author of sizzling historical romance and erotic romance. Under the name E. Knight, she pens rip-your-heart-out historical fiction. While not reading, writing or researching for her latest book, she chases after her three children. In her spare time (if there is such a thing…) she likes daydreaming, wine-tasting, traveling, hiking, staring at the stars, watching movies, shopping and visiting with family and friends. She lives atop a small mountain with her own knight in shining armor, three princesses and two very naughty puppies. Visit Eliza athttp://www.elizaknight.com or her historical blog History Undressed: www.historyundressed.com.
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Day 2 – Claire Delacroix, Emma Prince and Layna Pimentel
Day 1 – Hildie McQueen, Tina DeSalvo, Laura Landon and Suzan Tisdale
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Oct 16, 2017 | Blog, Boxed Set, Claire Delacroix, Emma Prince, Layna Pimentel, October 2017
Welcome to The Nutcracker Reimagined, a holiday collection of tales from 10 authors who present their take on a beloved classic story. What will happen ? Where will the story take place? What adventure awaits? For the next four days I’ll present these tales and end with a holiday post at the end.
I’m also giving away TWO Kindle e-books for two lucky readers. Open to US residents only.
Travel to Spain, in 1432 in The Mercenary’s Bride by Claire Delacroix and discover a man that was banished from the one thing he desired. A vengeful father will test the strength of two people who are destined to be together. Can their love survive? Will they ever meet again?
A broken warrior has much to fight for, and the only thing he desires more than winning a battle is Mhairi’s heart. Surviving on promises, two lovers face obstacles, challenges, and family resistance.
Will Mhairi and Quentin discover the feelings sill burn hot after all this time? Will Mhairi’s family banish him again or allow him to finally stay?
Fall in love with a must read tale that in six chapters fill your e-reader with majestic scenery, the sheer determination of strong characters to reunite with their soul mates and prove love conquers all. It’s a love story for the holidays.
I received this story from the author for a fair and honest review.
Author Info:
Bestselling and award-winning author Deborah Cooke has published over fifty novels and novellas, including historical romances, fantasy romances, fantasy novels with romantic elements, paranormal romances, contemporary romances, urban fantasy romances, time travel romances and paranormal young adult novels. She writes as herself, Deborah Cooke, as Claire Delacroix, and has written as Claire Cross. She is nationally bestselling, #1 Kindle Bestselling, KOBO Bestselling, as well as a USA Today and New York Times’ Bestselling Author. Her Claire Delacroix medieval romance, The Beauty, was her first book to land on the New York Times List of Bestselling Books.
Deborah was the writer-in-residence at the Toronto Public Library in 2009, the first time TPL hosted a residency focused on the romance genre, and she was honored to receive the Romance Writers of America PRO Mentor of the Year Award in 2012.
To Kiss a Governess by Emma Prince is set in the Scottish Highlands and what a tale this is. If you love a story about overcoming obstacles and standing up for those who can’t advocate for themselves you will love this story. Misunderstandings can be toxic in a relationship or friendship, will it ring true in this tale?
Edmund MacLainn is an Earl and needs time to sort out the mounds of paperwork threatening to collapse his estate, and a governess for his sister. Tackling the paperwork is easy, finding the right woman to accept this unique assignment, that is the challenge.
Thea Reynolds is excited about her new post, but questions the wilds of the highlands upon her memorable arrival. With absolute certainty, there are obstacles she must overcome if she’s to gain the trust of her new charge and her charming employer. If he doesn’t stop wearing a kilt, she might find herself falling for more than she bargained for.
Thea must assimilate to the new environment and when a stranger threatens to reveal her secrets, she will make a decision that impacts everyone. Kinfallan Castle has a rich history, plenty of secrets and it’s share of problems, but it might be the best thing that ever happened to Thea, if she doesn’t run from her fear.
Are you ready to fall in love with an Earl this holiday season? It’s a delightful tale and I look forward to reading more stories from Emma in hopes of reuniting with these characters again.
I received this story from the author for a fair and honest review.
Author Info:
Emma Prince is the Amazon All-Star and Bestselling author of steamy historical romances jam-packed with adventure, conflict, and of course love!
Emma grew up in drizzly Seattle, but traded her rain boots for sunglasses when she and her husband moved to the eastern slopes of the Sierra Nevada. Emma spent several years in academia, both as a graduate student and an instructor of college-level English and Humanities courses. She always savored her “fun books”—normally historical romances—on breaks or vacations. But as she began looking for the next chapter in her life, she wondered if perhaps her passion could turn into a career. Ever since then, she’s been reading and writing books that celebrate happily ever afters!
Visit Emma’s website, www.EmmaPrinceBooks.com, for updates on books, future projects, inspirations, newsletter sign-up, and more!
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All She Wanted by Layna Pimentel is a story of love at first sight with a blend of sweetness and just a dash of spice. A fast moving story that brings out the goodness in people and the selfless acts people do for those they love.
Clara Sedgewick has found herself smitten when a new guest stays at her house unexpectedly. Unfamiliar feelings bring out a desire for something she can’t explain, a few extra surprises leave her besotted and a health scare no family so experience keeps the story moving with lots of excitement.
Laird Andrew Cameron has to put his family first and would give anything to find someone he can confide in, and raise his son with. Will happiness and love strike twice? Fearing he may never feel that way again for another woman, he’s shocked when his heart squeezes upon meeting Clara. Could she be the one to rescue his heart ?
Discover a little spice makes the holiday nice in this tale of family, new love and characters that scream for more.
For mature readers 18+. I received this ARC from the author for a fair and honest review. I received this story from the author for a fair and honest review.
Author Info: Born and raised in Toronto, Ontario, Layna discovered her love of reading at an early age. She’s a bestselling author at All Romance eBooks and a multi-published author of historical, paranormal, and contemporary erotic romances. When she isn’t devouring salacious romance novels or writing, she enjoys hiking and researching ancient history, mythology, and weaponry. She lives in Northern Ontario with her husband and two daughters.
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Oct 15, 2017 | Anthology, Blog, Hildie McQueen, Laura Landon, October 2017, Suzan Tisdale, Tina de Salvo
Welcome to The Nutcracker Reimagined, a holiday collection of tales from 10 authors who present their take on a beloved classic story. What will happen ? Where will the story take place? What adventure awaits? For the next four days I’ll present these tales and end with a holiday post at the end.
I’m also giving away TWO Kindle e-books for two lucky readers. Open to US residents only. (Giveaway closed)
Now, let’s begin…
Fall in love with Hildie McQueen’s Laurel Creek series and find out will a cowboy in on a quest to locate a runaway groom in Brash: Frederick (A Laurel Creek Novella.) Love is not something you can just whip up. Will Rick Edwards find his purpose in the most unexpected place? It might take chasing a groom to unlock his true desire. A family man at heart, Rick is on a quest to save his family and sets out to fix the biggest mistake of his life.
Kennedy Brooks is saddled with a ranch in need of help. When her prayers drive onto her ranch, it will send her hormones running a blaze like the wild horses on her land. Will she stay or sell out?
Escape to Montana in this two pepper spicy latte that has just the right amount of heat to warm your cold winter nights. Brew a hot mug of your favorite drink, grab your cozy blanket and get comfy in your favorite reading chair. It’s time to meet a cowboy and find out how he saves Christmas. For mature readers 18+. I received this ARC from the author for a fair and honest review.
Author Info: 
USA Today Bestselling author Hildie McQueen loves unusual situations and getting into interesting adventures, which is what her characters do as well. She writes romance because she is in love with love! Author of Romance in Highland historical, Western Historical and contemporary, she writes something every reader can enjoy.
Most days she can be found in her pajamas hiding from deliverymen while drinking tea from her David Gandy coffee mug. In the afternoons she browses the Internet for semi-nude men to post on Facebook.
Hildie’s favorite past-times are romance conventions, traveling, shopping and reading.
She resides in beautiful small town Georgia with her super-hero husband Kurt and three doggies.
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A Christmas festival, a town that’s picture perfect and a reunion that is tissue-box worthy will squish your heart. It’s time to head to Cloud Hill for the holidays where you’ll find out why a painter, a musician, one crazy deer, and a lot of cookies make this a holiday to remember.
It’s time to step into the colorful and magical world of Tina DesSalvo’s writing. The vibrancy plays out in the words on the page and she has crafted a new series to share her love of storytelling with a new holiday romance. Yay!
If only Aurora Morgan could forget that fateful night that’s haunted her and now, when face to face with the one man who could’ve stopped it all is back, it will almost crush her.
Daniel Brooks is now a successful musician and has returned to Cloud Hill but when he runs into Aurora Morgan will it be a merry homecoming? Will his reunion be merry or bring a dark cloud over the holiday events?
What will Aurora do when the truth is revealed? Will Daniel seek revenge and win her heart? I just love a story where there is so much depth and vivid descriptions in a tiny tale. I can’t wait to read more from this new series and am thrilled it’s part of this collection. I’m never disappointed with Tina’s stories and can’t wait to see who’s next in this series.
Escape to Cloud Hill in this two pepper spicy latte that has just the right amount of heat to warm your cold winter nights. Brew a hot mug of your favorite drink, bake a few batches of cookies, grab your cozy blanket and get comfy in your favorite reading chair. It’s time to meet a musician and find out how he saves Christmas. For mature readers 18+. I received this ARC from the author for a fair and honest review.
Author Info:
Tina DeSalvo, a fresh, humorous voice in romance, brings her knowledge and passion for the culture, traditions and people of Cajun Country (where she lives) and New Orleans (where she grew up) to her Second Chance Novel series-Elli, Jewell and Abby. Tina is also a journalist who spent her career in television news and as one of the first female sports broadcasters in Louisiana. A Breast Cancer Survivor, Tina donates her proceeds from Elli to help individuals fight the disease. She loves to write, but she especially loves spending time with readers…sharing laughs, tears and hugs. Learn more about Tina at tinadesalvo.com
One Mystical Moment by Laura Landon is a sweet and tender tale of a soldier who avoids the holidays and his ability to forgive when an angel saves his soul.
Major Frank Collyard is asked to assist in a mission to uncover the truth involving a workers issue. It will force him to the one thing he has avoided, the holidays. Will he finally unwrap the festive tinsel and drink the holiday punch? Oh, I hope so.
If Frank can find solace this holiday season, despite the painful memories he might be able to love again. It will be a battle of will, the heart and soul for a solider who has faced so much. Will he be able to perform one last selfless act and his final battle with his past?
Mathilde Rowley is vibrant, full of life and finds the Major intriguing. If Tillie can ignite a spark in Frank that can bring out the happy and vibrant man he used to be, this may be a Christmas miracle for all? An angel for one man and a comfort to ease his past.
A tale of a new homecoming and a love to last a lifetime that is worthy of a place in this collection.
Author Bio:
Laura Landon enjoyed ten years as a high school teacher and nine years making sundaes and malts in her very own ice cream shop, but once she penned her first novel, she closed up shop to spend every free minute writing. Now she enjoys creating her very own heroes and heroines, and making sure they find their happily ever after.
A vital member of her rural community, Laura directed the town’s Quasquicentennial, organized funding for an exercise center for the town, and serves on the hospital board.
Laura lives in the Midwest, surrounded by her family and friends. She has written more than two dozen Victorian historicals, thirteen of which have been published by Prairie Muse Publishing and are selling worldwide in English, one in Japanese, and several in German. Two are Scottish historicals.
Always beautifully set and with a mysterious twist or bit of suspense, Laura’s books average over a million and a half pages a month read by her loyal readers.
Rodrick the Bold by Suzan Tisdale is a tale of a warrior with family conflict, a clan betrayal, and one wish. The one that matters.
Dreams plague Rodrick of a woman who needs him, they affect his actions and have left him alone and unhappy. Can he find the woman that haunts his dreams? Is she real or a figment? Does she love him? Too many questions make this most stressing for Rodrick but he will not rest until the truth is uncovered.
Muriel is desperate for help and forced to live in fear. Can she find a way out? Will she find true love despite the tragedy that has befallen upon her? Will Rodrick have what he’s always wanted?
A two pepper spicy latte for mature readers 18+. I received this ARC from the author for a fair and honest review.
Oct 13, 2017 | Blog, October 2017
I have recently taken the plunge and pinning on Pinterest and uploading to Instagram. Are you there? Follow me so we can continue the book loving fun. Click on the pictures below and find me.
On Pinterest, what do you look for? What are your favorite pins? Do you search for book related pins or other cool stuff? Inquiring minds want to know.
On Instagram, do you use the Stories feature? How often do you post pictures? What do you post? Do hashtags matter?
Looking forward to more fun and seeing all the cool things you’ve got out there! Let’s stay connected!
Rae
Oct 12, 2017 | Blog, October 2017, Terry Spear
Dreaming of a White Wolf Christmas by Terry Spear is a must read paranormal romances. Sexy wolves – check. A plot that moves till the last page – check. A few plot surprises – check. Every detail thought out – check. It’s why I keep reading Terry’s books and wait, patiently, for the next release.
Clara Hart never imagined a camping trip would result in forced career change, let alone a relocation. Owen Nottingham never expected to discover the truth surrounding a magical night under a moonlit sky. What will happen when Owen finds out someone in his inner circle was foolish and nearly costs Clara her life?
Unable to lead the life they once cherished, they must find a new way to survive. Where will they go? Family has assumed the worst, friends are falling like leaves from a tree, and it’s been ages since they’ve had the one thing they crave. Will they finally find love? 
Before you settle into your cozy reading nook, throw a few logs on the fire, grab a mug of your favorite drink and take a book adventure. One night with sexy shifters is sure to . The story moves fast and keeps you on your toes till the very end so grab a blanket too and enjoy your next book adventure.
two peppers spicy latte has just enough to make you tingle and is it’s for mature readers 18+. I received this ARC from the publisher for a fair and honest review.
Excerpt from Dreaming of a White Wolf Christmas
Owen couldn’t believe his luck. Candice Mayfair was the beautiful white wolf he’d seen that day so long ago. Not that she looked like a wolf right now. He only knew she was the wolf, unequivocally, because he recognized her scent. After the initial shock of seeing an unfamiliar and intriguing Arctic she-wolf, he’d gone after her.
The whole pack had gone on a run that night, but they knew to stay far away from any campsite. He and the other guys had swum across the river to explore a bit. Cameron and his mate had stayed on the other side with the kids. He’d even swum back across the river to find her and discovered her scent had led right to one of the tents. Since she had moved into the tent, he knew she had to be one of their shifter kind. He’d even hung around the next day, waiting to catch a glimpse of her, but there were several women, and he had no idea which one had been her. Two blonds, a couple of brunettes, and a red-haired woman—none of whom looked like the picture he had of Clara Hart, though.
Being a white wolf in summer had made it difficult to blend in, so he’d had to keep well out of sight.
Candice Mayfair was definitely the author of the books on the website, though she didn’t look like the photo her uncle had of her, if she was Clara Hart. She had the same compelling eyes, different color, but they got his attention, grabbed hold, and wouldn’t let go.
He carried her to her couch and set her down, staying close, his hand still on her arm until she seemed to regain her equilibrium.
“The wolf pup was yours,” she accused, jerking her arm away from him.
“Wolf pup?”
“Yeah, wolf pup. Don’t pretend you don’t know about your own wolf pup.”
Then all the pieces began to fall into place. Campers. Campfire. Food. Corey, the wolf pup she had to be referring to, hadn’t just found the food like they’d thought. Candice must not have been a wolf until that night.
“You fed him? Corey? His mom wondered why he smelled of beef jerky that night. We thought he’d found some at the campsite. Don’t tell me…he bit you.”
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Author Info: Bestselling and award-winning author Terry Spear has written over sixty paranormal romance novels and four medieval Highland historical romances. Her first werewolf romance, Heart of the Wolf, was named a 2008 Publishers Weekly’s Best Book of the Year, and her subsequent titles have garnered high praise and hit the USA Today bestseller list. A retired officer of the U.S. Army Reserves, Terry lives in Spring, Texas, where she is working on her next wolf, jaguar, cougar, and bear shifter romances, continuing with her Highland medieval romances, and having fun with her young adult novels. When she’s not writing, she’s photographing everything that catches her eye, making teddy bears, and playing with her Havanese puppies and grand-baby.
For more information, please visit www.terryspear.com, or follow her on Twitter, @TerrySpear. She is also on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/terry.spear. And on WordPress at: Terry Spear’s Shifters Terry Spear’s Shifters
Oct 11, 2017 | Blog, Coffee With, Lynne Silver, October 2017
Rae: Thank you so much for hanging out with me today. If we were meeting at a coffee shop I’d be drinking a spiced latte with Coconut Milk. 🙂 ! What would you order?
Lynne: I’d order tea, but I’d want it to be hot cocoa.
Rae: As fall is finally here, do you have any traditions? Do you decorate the house with the change of season?
Lynne: My street tends to go all out for Halloween, and my family does also. We’ve got a lot of big decorations.
Rae: For those hanging out today that are not familiar with your work, you write about hot sexy nights in Miami, military romance, a few Alpha Heroes, standalone Contemporary and Historical. That’s a lot. How do you keep it all organized and prevent unexpected “visits” into other worlds.
Lynne: I tend to work on 1-2 projects at once, and all of them have a book bible to help me keep track of things.
Rae: Your Worthy Series has a realness to it, did you spend time in Miami to capture all those little details? Can we expect more books in this series? Other series?
Lynne: I grew up in Miami and my parents still live there. I go down several times a year. The Worthy series is really a love song to my hometown. I’m thinking that Javier and Gabriel will be getting stories. But not for a while.
Rae: I know that you love baseball, are you excited about where your team is heading into the playoffs?
Lynne: Of course I’m excited that the Nationals are NL East Division champs!!! Bring on October!
Rae: Can we expect to see any sports infused into your books?
Lynne: Unlikely. I like sports romances, but I think other authors have cornered that market.
Rae: When you are writing a book, do you plot it out page by page, chapter by chapter? Or, do your characters guide you?
Lynne: I plot out story beats and do character sketches. That’s about it.
Rae: What can we expect to see on the bookshelves in the upcoming months? Do you have any new series in the works that you can give us a tease?
Lynne: I have a story called The Breeder coming out in January with Carina Press’s Dirty Bits line. It’s set in a future dystopian America, and it’s definitely the dirtiest thing I’ve ever written. How’s that for a tease?
Rae: It was so much fun having you here today!
***** Tasty Tidbits *******
1. What is a must read book and why? One? Hah! Heart of Obsidian by Nalini Singh, The Scoundrel’s Soldier by Cat Sebastian, The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley, the entire Immortals After Dark series by Kresley Cole
2. What is one place that I should see if I visit your hometown? If you go to Miami, don’t spend the whole time on South Beach. Hit Wynwood, Coconut Grove, Calle Ocho, Vizcaya, get on a boat.
3. Do you take-in or cook? If so, what is your “go-to” dish? I cook almost every night. I’m in a cooking rut. I make the same rotation of meals every week.
4. What is one thing readers would be surprised to know about you? That I’m terrified of flying, but I love to travel.
5. Hard Rock or Classical? Favorite Band or Artist? I used to be a little punk rock girl, but as an adult I let my kids control the radio. I love Jane’s Addiction.
6. If you had an all expenses paid trip anywhere in the world for research, where would you go? It wouldn’t be for research, but I’d like to go to Australia & Japan.
7. What is your guilty pleasure? I eat a mint dark chocolate bar every day and I feel NO guilt! Oh, and I take really long hot showers. But I don’t live in a drought zone.
8. What are you afraid of? Failure. Watching my kids hurt.
9. Tats or No Tats? If tats, how many and what did you choose for your first one? No tats.
10. Organized or Free Floating? Organized by excel spreadsheets
11. Binge watcher or weekly viewer? Which show(s)? Binge & weekly- Odd Mom Out, I’m Sorry, The Flash, John Oliver.
12. What’s on your playlist? Nothing. See above
13. What play or musical do you want to see next? I still haven’t seen Hamilton. I have tickets to go see Mean Girls the musical next month.
14. Are you a crafter? I crochet, but I’m not very good.
15. What’s your favorite TV show and why? Don’t really have one. Depends on my mod.
16. If you could pick a book you’ve read and make it into a movie, which book would it be (besides yours 🙂 )? None. Movies tend to ruin books. e.g. Harry Potter.
17. What’s your favorite movie of all time and why? Pride & Prejudice, Sense & Sensibility, An American President
18. Would you rather see a movie in the theater or at home on DVD and why? Home. I like bathroom breaks and organic air popped popcorn.
19. What is the one thing you can’t live without? My family
20. If you could invite 5 people to dinner (not friends and family – that’s too easy) who would be at your table? Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Issa Rae, Anna Kendrick, Ellen DeGeneres. We’d laugh our asses off.
21. If you could try any career for a day, what would it be? Librarian
22. Person you admire and why? Michelle Obama because she never lost her cool at all the haters. And her clothes.
23. Most memorable sports game? Nationals walk off with Werth hitting the home run to clinch.
24. Fangirl moment – athlete, actor, singer…who and where? Dave Grohl at the Hard Rock hotel in Vegas. I followed him around the casino. He’s teeny- like I’d break him in half.
Rae: Thanks again for hanging out! Time for another spiced latte 🙂
Happy Reading Dear Readers. Happy Writing Lynne
