Welcome Leanne Davis

 Leanne Davis is here today to talk about her debut release POISON. Currently, POISON is selling exclusively on Amazon for Kindle on their KDP program, but will be distributed to other eBook retailers on July 5th, 2013. But, here's the great news ~You can download POISON free for your Kindle or Kindle app today thru May 11th~ And don't forget to return the favor by leaving a review.

Let's start right off by hearing more about POISON:

Blurb:

Cassie Reeves betrayed John Tyler a decade ago, but now, John is the only person Cassie can turn to for help protecting her son from her violent ex-husband. John’s quiet life as a small town doctor in Seaclusion, Washington has no place in it for Cassie, her son, or the feelings Cassie’s presence rekindles. John and Cassie’s mutual attraction reignites, despite everything that drove them apart a decade ago, and threatens to destroy them now. No matter how much Cassie has changed, and tried to right her past wrongs, there is no escaping her ex-husband. Cassie knows that only she can end what her ex-husband has started. But will she survive long enough to have a chance at the happiness that has escaped her for so long?

If that didn't give you enough goose bumps, have a look at this awesome cover!

Need more? Here's a sample of what's inside~

Excerpt:

Cassie sighed and pushed the flowers onto the counter between them. She tidied her desk, avoiding his gaze. Finally she stood and gathered her things.

He watched her. He didn’t like hearing Tim was scared his mom wouldn’t come home from work. What kind of knowledge was that for a kid to have? Hell, he didn’t like that Cassie was scared that she wasn’t going to come home from work. He didn’t think anyone could fake the fear she had of the innocuous floral arrangement.

Cassie was just about to hustle past him, when he put a hand on her arm to stop her. She paused, looking at his hand, then up into his eyes. Her lips trembled. She quickly dropped her face from his view. She raised a hand to wipe at her cheeks. Tears?

Damn it all to hell. A stab of genuine sympathy filled him. He put a knuckle under her chin and forced her to look up him. Her eyes were glazed in moisture. She was trying not to cry. He swallowed, unsure why her efforts to hold back tears from him put a knot in his throat. Had he become so heartless with his anger that he couldn’t let her fear a man she seemed to think wanted to physically harm her?

“Cassie—”

That's the way to leave us hanging Leanne. Now you know we have to buy the book!

Here's were to get it~  Poison Free Here from Amazon

 I think we're all ready to meet the author behind this great book. Tell us about yourself Leanne.

About me (Leanne Davis): I live in the rainy area of Seattle, Washington, and spend as much time as I can getting away from the rain by traveling to destinations all across the state where my family and I do tons of camping, boating, fishing, horseback riding, and even ATV riding. Many of the locations we camp at become the basis for my books. Most of my settings are fictional but based on a real place…and all are set in Washington State.

It seems we live at opposite corners of the country, but we can still be friends. Isn't technology great!

Now for the personal questions:

·         Coffee or tea? 

COFFEE a pot a day keeps the doctor away…or something like that.

·         Dogs, Cats, or something different? 

Dogs. Even though I spend way too much time fixing what my dog chews, steals, digs, destroys….maybe I meant cats.

·         Vampires, Cowboys, Kilts, or Men in Uniform? 

Men in uniform…what more is there to say? They don’t even need to talk …sigh.

·         Sweet, spicy or something in between? 

Sweet…I mean chocolate or hot sauce…no contest.

·         Do your heroes wear briefs, boxers, or go commando? 

Hmm…can’t say I've ever contemplated that one…I guess I have some rewrites to do. 

Umm, no commando. It would make me giggle too much.

So tell our visitors how they can contact you, (because I know they're going to want to).

Leanne Davis- Author

Romance you can relate to

Website ~ FB FanPage ~ Facebook ~ Twitter

(just click on each link to reach your destination)

Thank you so much for being my guest today, Leanne. I wish you much success with POISON. I have my copy. I'll be looking forward to the next book.

Anonymous on the Internet

There are people on the internet named Anonymous whom I’m developing a great dislike for.

These are people no one seems to know. They have no friends, therefore, no joy in life. The only thing Anonymous has is internet access.

Anonymous spends the day surfing the net in search of books they don’t want. They buy and read these books in order to find hard working writers to pounce.

Anonymous has never found a book they like. As proof, you can link into their other reviews to read the nasty things they say about all the books they've read.

Examples:

• Trashy
• Sleazy
• Mindless
• Drivel

How much power should we give these people?

I think what hurts us most is when they get personal. They have a need to openly insult a writer’s character, just because they can.

Examples:

• Idiot
• Clueless
• Slutty
• Incompetent

They have no fear of being found and receiving the punch in the throat they deserve.

To respond to these insults we give them what they want...Attention.

Try to remember who you’re dealing with. These people are lonely, unloved, and unhappy. No one with that much venom in their soul can be anything else.

So what can we do?

If you've ever encountered an Anonymous, leave a comment and tell us about it. Then, write-on fellow writers.

If you are an Anonymous, don’t bother. You will be ignored.

Liebster Award

My friend Christine Elaine Black nominated me for the Liebster Award. Apparently in German that means loved one, or favorite. Christine’s Blog

So this award is all about blogging and answering questions and also a game of "tag you're it". I love nominating people for awards and that's why I agreed to play and pick four of my favorite colleagues. So read the rules and the facts and then check out some blog links of other players.

Rules:

1. You must tell 11 things about yourself.

2. Answer the questions your nominator gives you.

3. Create 11 questions for the bloggers you nominate.

4. Choose new blogs with fewer than 200 followers and link them to your post.

5. If you’re nominated, please leave a comment on this post with the URL of your Liebster Award post.

Here goes:

Hot and sexy or sweet and romantic?

I love a good love story, but given a choice, I’ll go with hot and sexy.  All I require is a good storyline with an HEA.

Where would you live for one year if you had the chance to take on a whole new culture?

Being a Florida girl, I can’t tolerate cold weather or being too far from the water. The Bahamas would be a good choice for me.

Do you have any talents besides your amazing writing skills?

I’m the creative type. Give me wood, metal, yarn, or a needle and thread. I’ll make something.

One thing you could change about yourself?

I’d like to be more athletic. I was once told by my phys-ed teacher that I was the most uncoordinated person she’d ever known. Yes, I trip over nothing.

How many children do you have or want to have?

My husband and I each have a son and daughter. Together they’ve given us seven granddaughters. They’re between the ages of 11 and 18. We stay busy.

What were the best years of your life?

I’m not sure I’ve had them yet. Life just keeps getting better.

Favorite author and why?

If I had to pick just one, I’d say Lori Foster. She writes steamy books, all with unique stories and never ceases to make me laugh.

Pizza and beer or champagne and strawberries?

I’m a pizza and beer kind of girl. The more casual, the better. Add in a good football game and I’m in heaven.

How often do you visit your hair stylist?

Confession time: I cut my own hair. My 16 year old granddaughter highlights it occasionally.

Married or single?

I’ve been married to the love of my life for over 32 years. He’s a keeper.

Favorite activity other than writing romance?

My whole family are extremely competitive. I love games. Board games and cards are best.

I'm nominating...

Emma Lai blog

LaVerne Clark blog

Nancy Jardine blog

Sarah Grimm blog

Ladies, here are your questions:

What was the last book you read?

Where was the farthest place you’ve ever traveled?

What is you most favorite possession/why?

What is your most outstanding trait/why?

What would your dream vacation be?

What was your most unusual pet/why?

What was the most surprising thing to ever happen to you?

What was the largest number of people who’ve lived with you/explain?

What hobbies do you have?

What author would you most like to spend a day with, (dead or alive)?

What was the best day of your life?

Faking Irish

Who wouldn't want to be Irish on St. Patrick's Day?

Let's start out with an Irish coffee. The recipe is below. Then I'll show you how easy it is for our family to fake being Irish.

Irish Coffee

Ingredients

§  six ounces of hot, fresh brewed coffee

§  1 teaspoon of brown sugar for sweetness

§  1 ½ ounces of your favorite Irish whiskey

§  heavy cream

Directions

Here is a basic Irish coffee recipe: Using the heavy cream, whip it until it becomes whipped cream. You can add sugar to sweeten. Place into the refrigerator to chill. Once your fresh coffee is brewed, combine it with the whiskey and sugar. Mix it well until the sugar dissolves. Take the whipped cream out and place it on top of the Irish coffee mixture. And voilá, you have in your hands your first homemade Irish coffee recipe.

Helpful tips

§  Make sure that the whipped cream does not break the surface of the coffee. This may take some time to accomplish but with practice, you will get there.

§  Try using a warm spoon to add the whipped cream.

§  Try pouring the whip cream over the back of a spoon to help the cream float rather sink into the coffee mixture.

Although we don't find evidence of a single drop of Irish blood in our family, we're over run by redheads.

My grandfather was a redhead. He had two daughters with brown hair and three sons who were blonde. Funny thing about the guys, when they grew out their beards they were red.

The next generation only produced one redhead, my sister Phyllis. I was so jealous. I adored my grandfather and wished every day that my ordinary blonde hair was red like his. Alas, it's now a color I refer to as 'mud'.

Then my own two children were born, both redheaded. My wish had been granted in a way.

Around the same time, I also had three nieces and one nephew who were redheads.

So far I've had one granddaughter and a great-nephew with gorgeous red hair.



This is a picture of my daughter, Myriah, and her daughter, Jessica. See what I mean.  They look fabulous in my favorite color, green.

Darn-it! I was born to be a redhead! 

I'll either be hitting the hair salon or the green beer later today.





I'll leave you with one last thought for St. Patrick's Day...

Niecey Roy~Reaching for the Stars...

As new author at The Wild Rose Press, Niecey Roy joins us at Coffee Talk today to tell us about her journey to the garden. We're glad to add you to the ranks of published author, Niecey. Welcome.

For a long time I thought money was the answer and I spent a long time chasing someone else’s dreams. Putting aside my own dreams and plastering on a smile that wasn’t mine. After living in the real world for awhile, and striving for the American dream that I heard everyone talk so much about, and strived so hard for, I felt more like a dull, discarded stone than the bright, smiling person that was myself. I got lost, I guess you could say. And let go of the childhood dreams I once had. I stopped writing for a long time.

I am not sure what happened to me, what made me roll over one day and think, “I need Niecey back.” But it did happen, and that’s all that matters. I remember sitting in my living room, reading a contemporary romance and thinking to myself, “What happened to my own writing?” While in high school I wrote so much, every day: poetry, short stories, I even wrote a full length historical romance. It was in that moment that it clicked--I would never be happy unless I began writing again.

And so I did. I stopped thinking about the American dream, which to me had begun to feel more like a nightmare called commercialism and working to pay for credit and shiny things that would fade away, just as I felt I had faded away. I started reaching for the stars of creativity, the same ones I had forgotten were burning up there in that beautiful, wide open sky. It was almost as if for years I was living in a world blinded by a reflection of someone else’s needs or wants, obscuring who I really was. In a place where an illusion covered up the beauty of something one should never give up--their dreams.

I gave up once. I swore to myself that once I let my creativity shine through once more, I would never give up again. Ever. And so, after four years of writing, of striving, of listening to people tell me that writing will never pay the bills, that I should worry instead about those shiny things like new cars and a big house and stuff, I can say I made it. I found a home for one of my novels. I am living my dream. Niecey Roy is a published author. And I am smiling again.

I watched a video that really hit home and really has solidified and changed my outlook on everything. Maybe it won’t for some of you who watch it, but I implore you to take three minutes out of your day and let this video soak in. It’s about choosing to be who you are, the real you, the one that often gets lots in a world that places so much importance on things that really are not important, and about reaching for what makes you truly happy. I cried when I watched the video. Please, follow this link to my Facebook author page and watch it. Let me know what you think after you do. It’s called What If Money Was No Object, by Alan Watts. Click HERE. [Insert this link] http://www.facebook.com/NieceyRoyRomanceAuthor

Thanks for joining me today. And I hope you reach for the stars and dream a dream that is yours.

Niecey Roy

Fender Bender Blues, a romantic comedy

January 24, 2013 exclusive Amazon digital release

Coming May 3, 2013 everywhere

published by Wild Rose Press

nieceyroy@gmail.com

http://www.nieceyroy.com/

http://www.facebook.com/NieceyRoyRomanceAuthor

https://twitter.com/#!/NieceyRoy

Renee Charles ~ Changes in Autumn

I’m excited to have Renee Charles with us today. Renee recently released her novella, ‘Changes in Autumn’.  As most of you know, I don’t often read PR, but this book was unique. I’m not going to give you a full review. I’ll do that on Amazon. But I want you to know it’s a must read.

Thanks for being my guest today, Renee. Please tell us a little about yourself away from the keyboard.

Thank you for having me, Sandra. I love to play outside. Camp, snow mobile, wheeling…oh, and I got a new rig, which I plan to start wheeling this summer. No more passenger seat for me on the trail. I do, however, hate fishing. I like eating it, but can’t stand the thought of poking the worm with a hook, not once, but twice, then drowning the poor guy. Just snap him in half and get it over with for God’s sake. 

Not many of us run into werewolves every day, but you detail Conner’s way of life and community so well. What inspired ‘Changes in Autumn’?

I camp and wheel in the town the book is set in. I love being outdoors, and own a jeep. Heck, I could be Conner, except for the rich part, oh and the werewolf part, oh yeah and I’m a girl. Other than that we are spot on.

Will you write a sequel or maybe even a series? Personally, I’d love to read Mac’s story. Tell us what’s on the computer now.

Funny you should mention that. Yep, Mac is on the back burner simmering away. I loved him as soon as I wrote him. Brooding and complicated. As soon as he comes to a boil, I’ll start writing his story. Right now I am polishing a Zombie Apocalypse Romance with my editor, and that should be out (cross your fingers) this summer. (Don’t worry, there is no Zombie loving…seems to be everyone’s first thought. You know us romance authors and our dirty minds, well some of us anyways.  and ewwwww…..)

Before I get too carried away, tell our guests a little about ‘Changes in Autumn’.

Ex-animal control officer, Autumn Reynolds always had a soft spot for injured animals. So when one shows up on her porch with a gunshot wound, she has no choice but to help it. But she gets caught in the maelstrom when the injured wolf turns out to be a hot werewolf and the shooter comes back to finish the job. Now she's going to become a wolf, or die trying. Fortunately, she has her own Alpha-male who owes her one. However, Autumn fears if she does survive, she might lose her heart in the process.

Conner Grayson owes the beautiful woman his life and feels obligated to help her through her first change. Though he recognizes her as his mate, as her Alpha, he won’t deny Autumn the right to choose once she becomes a wolf. That is, if he can resist the overwhelming need to claim her as his own.

This story has a little of everything; humor, drama, conflict, passion and romance. Give us a little sample.

“I will not do this to you. The change has begun

and you...you have to choose your mate.” His words

came between short ragged breaths. “If we make love,

you will no longer have a choice.”

“There’s always a choice.” Even as the words left

her mouth, her body denied it. She hummed with an

awareness of him that could not be ignored.

He shook his head. “Stay in the water until your

skin doesn’t itch anymore. I’m going to put a couple of

steaks on for us.” The click of the door closing behind

him when he left her alone echoed through her aching

body.

Autumn refused to believe that what she felt wasn’t

real. She was so aware of him that she could feel him

leave the next room after he got dressed. Her awareness

of him was like a rubber band that stretched tighter and

thinner the further he moved away from her. If what he

said was true, she feared it was too late. She’d already

chosen.

I know our guests are going to want to pick up a copy for themselves. Where can they find it?

http://www.amazon.com/Changes-in-Autumn-ebook/dp/B009WU5LA8/ref=la_B009Z0MYCI_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1358194399&sr=1-1

http://www.thewildrosepress.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=177_136&products_id=5018

You’re going to get a terrific response when word spreads. How can your readers contact you?

Thank you. I am excited to share my stories with everyone. Lord knows they keep me up at night, hopefully they will keep my readers up too.  I also have a blog on my website, where I right about adding the element of romance to your everyday life called Sexy Is As Sexy Does. I love to read comments, so anyone is welcome to talk to me there as well.

www.reneecharles.net

http://www.facebook.com/ReneeCharlesAuthor

https://twitter.com/RCharlesWriter

https://www.amazon.com/author/reneecharles

  

Thanks for being with us today, Renee. I’m looking forward to reading more of your work. Did I tell you how much I liked ‘Changes in Autumn’?

Oh, and thank you again for having me. This was so much fun. I am happy you liked Changes In Autumn. It honors me that of all the books out there to read, you took the time to read mine. A reader’s time is a precious gift. Thank you.

!Welcome award winning author Kelly Moran!

Sandy - Thank you for being a guest on Coffee Talk today, Kelly. Let’s start with a little about yourself away from the keyboard. Tell us about your family, pets, hobbies and such.

Kelly –  Okay, I'll just lay out my official bio.

Kelly's been known to say that she gets her ideas from everyone and everything around her, and that there's always a book playing out in her head. No one who knows her bats an eyelash when she talks to herself.

She began her writing career in the Indie market, becoming the recipient of an Editor's Choice Award, a Finalist in the 2008 Best Book Awards, and a Finalist in the 2009 Indie

Excellence Awards before moving into traditional publishing. Her books not only have honors from the top review sites, but from NY Times bestsellers too. She is a respected reviewer and a Romance Writers of America member.

Kelly's interests include: sappy movies, MLB, NFL, driving others insane, and sleeping when she can. She is a closet caffeine junkie and chocoholic, but don't tell anyone. She resides in Wisconsin with her husband, Darren, three sons, Logan, Evan, & Ethan, and her black lab, Willow. Most of her family lives in the Carolinas, so she spends a lot of time there as well.

Sandy – How can our readers contact you?

Kelly – LOL. Everywhere!

Website-www.authorkellymoran.com

Facebook-www.facebook.com/authorkellymoran

Twitter-www.twitter.com/authorkmoran

Sandy – I’m so intrigued by your new release THE DRAKE HOUSE. We’d love to read the blurb.

Kelly – Well, okay! Here you go...

In her dreams, a ghost demands to be heard...

Once plagued by mysterious nightmares, Trisha Eaton always chalked them up to childish nuisances--until they return with a vengeance. Something about the Drake house next door haunts her, and now her night terrors and sleepwalking seem to be luring her to something dark. After a series of strange events, Trisha turns to Nick Mackey. As the new deputy in town, Nick wants to forget his traumatic past. His undeniable attraction for Trisha has him wondering if a shot at a normal life is possible. But Trisha has somehow struck a nerve in their small, superstitious town, and a long-buried secret threatens to surface again. A secret that someone will kill to keep veiled. Answers only lead to more questions in a case where nothing makes sense, but one chilling fact remains...some nightmares are all too real.

Sandy - To me there’s nothing spookier than a good ghost story. What inspired you to write it? Have you had any personal experience with the paranormal?

Kelly – Funny story. So some friends and I used to visit reportedly haunted places. We were walking on this rural gravel road, surrounded by dense woods, heading to an abandoned house, when I feel myself being stopped by something I couldn't see. The next thing I know, the flashlight is flying from my hand and across the path. Then I hear this voice whisper in my ear, but no one physically there to speak it. Needless to say we booked it outta there, but it inspired this book.

 Sandy – Your heroine deals with nightmares and sleepwalking. Are these problems you've experienced or did it require research?

Kelly – Both. I have nightmares often and occasionally sleepwalk. I did need a lot of research as well to make it believable to my plot.

Sandy – If THE DRAKE HOUSE was made into a movie, who would you like to play the roles of your main characters, Trisha and Nick?

Kelly – Oh wow. Hm. Anne Hathaway as Trisha, her serious acting side. Nick needs to be dark and broody. Don't know on him. Maybe James McAvoy?

Sandy – How about a sample of what our readers have to look forward to.

Kelly –

                Her voice was inviting when she wasn’t mad at him. Like hot cocoa on a frigid day.

                “You should smile more often,” he claimed quietly, glancing ahead at the orchard approaching.

                She halted abruptly and tilted her head as if contemplating how to respond. “I smile all the time,” she said. No hint of irritation now.

                Clearing his throat, he said, “I meant at me. You should smile like that more often at me.”

                He couldn’t believe he said it. There was a very long awkward silence as she studied him, brown eyes widened. Talk about feeling like an idiot. Finally, she let out a laugh, smooth and rich from someone so small. She wove her arm through his affectionately like he’d seen her do with others and kept walking.

                “Give me a reason to smile and I just might.”

                “I’ll take it into consideration,” he mumbled. He already had. From the first moment he walked into her house tonight, he’d been considering her. Before, really, but why argue semantics.

Sandy – Where can our readers get a copy of THE DRAKE HOUSE?

Kelly – Amazon or B&N

~Let's have a look at this terrific trailer~

Sandy – It’s been an honor to interview you Kelly. Thank you for coming by.

Kelly – Thanks for having me! I'll give away a FREE eBook to one commenter. xo