Before my planned post, I'd like to take a minute and go a bit mushy. Do
humor me this, please. Sentiment always gets me around this time of year.
*smile*
It's
been a fantastic year, 2012 has, here at Ravencraft Romance Realm, and as I
looked back over the amazing posts that were shared, I was struck anew at how
lucky I am to be a part of such blog. Each day I re-read, I was reminded of
what was happening around that time. You don't see all of the backstage
workings that go on at the Realm, planning, support, leg work, they are a part
of any successful blog. But, RRR is different. These talented ladies
aren't only awesome authors, they are truly loving souls.
Now,
while we all have our assigned days to blog, it doesn't just stop at that. Sometimes tragedy strikes, whether with family, natural disaster, or our careers,
and when it does, these wonderful Ravencraft sisters bond together to help and
support the other. I love my sisters, can't imagine losing any of them. If
you'll notice, there's an alumni list for those who've had to move on for one
reason or other. It's located on the About Us page.
The reason is clear. They're part of the Ravencraft family and we won't let go
of that. They're always welcome back.
If
you haven't yet, do check out the ladies on the left sidebar, there. Amazing
women, all of them. I hope you find so, too, as 2013 brings us into a new
magical year and more love from the Ravencraft Romance Realm sisters.
~ * ~
And
now, as I looked over the posts in search of memories to share, I kept getting
drawn to the interviews we've had with the greatest characters in the world.
The story-stars of some of our feature books. From hot to fury, they all
definitely have character. Take a trip down the RRR memory lane with our
Character Interviews of 2012.
Marius Zenward, Hero and Star of
Clare Dargin’s Zenward’s Magic
Ravencraft’s Romance Realm Presents:
Hero & star of Clare Dargin’s Zenward’s Magic, Marius
Zenward agreed to an interview with Kay Dee Royal.
KDR ~ *<whispers to
Danielle, Bri, Deanna, Sharon, and Charlene while Marius’ back is turned>
And I didn’t twist his arm…promise, or he probably would have turned me into
dust…maybe you ladies, too* ...
Mira, star of Ami Blackwelder's
The Mers: A Mermaid Dystopian ~ Interview with Kay Dee, plus a Giveaway
Hello Mira, star of The Mers: A Mermaid Dystopian by Ami
Blackwelder. Welcome and thank you for spending the day at Ravencraft’s Romance
Realm and for answering a few questions about your story as told by Ami.
We’re curious about Mers and look forward to hearing all about
these ‘beings’ and your story. So, let’s get started…
KDR ~ Mira, tell us about the Mers ~ who they are and where they live.
Mira ~ The MERS are a wonderful family of creatures that were once
human, but who evolved webbed features after the Great Deluge. Peaceful and
loving, they are the only family I know.
Mira, star of Ami Blackwelder's The Mers: A Mermaids Dystopian
Mira, star of Ami Blackwelder's The Mers: A Mermaids Dystopian
Cole Shilo, Story-Star of
Charlene A. Wilson's Chronicles of Shilo Manor, Fills in the Blanks
Cover art set here to show you Cole Shilo *Mmmm*
KDR ~ Hello Cole, welcome to Ravencraft’s Romance
Realm. I’m Kay Dee Royal, the Ravencraft’s Romance sista who’s been looking
forward all week to asking the BIG questions to YOU. I’ve been taken with your
story as told by Charlene A. Wilson, Cornerstone Deep, and
the latest edition (book in the series) Cornerstone Deep Echoes,
which are a retelling of your life and times in the Chronicles of Shilo
Manor (series).
So, without further delay…everyone,
I’d like to introduce Cole Shilo. *smiles*
Daniel Logan ~ Story-star of
Another Way to Die by Amy McCorkle at RRR
Hello, Daniel, and welcome to
Ravencraft’s Romance Realm, it’s great to have you as our featured story-star
from Another Way to Die, a murder-suspense mystery romance by Amy
McCorkle.
I’m Kay Dee…the interviewer on behalf of RRR and have a few questions I’d
love to ask. I read your story and WOW, Daniel, talk about action-packed and
full of obstacles. I ripped through your twist-of-fate kind of story in nothing
flat.
I’ve been looking forward to spending some time with you and hearing the
story behind the story…so to speak. Always more to the story, right? Things,
Amy wouldn’t share…but you might.
So…let’s get started…
Story-star Interview with Sierra
Brooks, Heroine from Shameless
Welcome to Ravencraft’s Romance Realm, Cheryl
Douglas (author) and Sierra Brooks (story-star) of Shameless, Book One in the Nashville Nights
Series, a contemporary country-western romance.
Cheryl interviews Sierra…and shares it here. Thank you ladies for
visiting with us during your interview, we love it that you’re here. So,
without further delay…take it away Cheryl and Sierra…
Cheryl
Douglas's Story-Star from Shameless - Interview
Interview With Ema and Jesu of Dark
Heirloom
I did it! I really did it! I finally got to interview the
stars of J.D. Brown's new novel Dark Heirloom in my little
corner of the Realm! I'm so excited about this book coming out that it
feels like one of my own. Settle in and relax for the chat. I know
it's kinda dark, but your eyes will adjust...a bit...maybe.
~ * ~
Charlene sets her copy of Dark Heirloom beside her chair
then leans to turn on the electric fire in the hearth. The heavy drapes
swoosh as she pulls them to cover the picture window. The room plunges
into darkness and she squeezes her eyes shut to make them adjust quicker.
She opens them to a dim glow from the imitation flames. Deep shadows hide
much of the living room but with a quick swipe, she dusts the top of the
mantel, knowing everything will appear clear as day to her guests.
Setting her hands on her hips, she nods with satisfaction.
Ema Marx and Prince Jesu ta Korento, stars of J.D. Brown's Dark Heirloom
Hear it from Catz, story-star of
Enchantment, a paranormal fantasy by Lawna Mackie
Hello and welcome to Ravencraft’s
Romance Realm, Catz, feline companion of Meeka, heroine in Enchantment, a
paranormal fantasy romance by Lawna Mackie. I’ve been reading Enchantment, and
have a great appreciation for your part in the story, Catz. If you don’t mind,
I’d like to get right to some curious questions *smile*
How long have you been a
companion to Meeka…and do you call yourself something other than companion to
her?
Thank you for doing this interview.
You are correct; I am a companion to Meeka and have been for many years. Humans
would believe I am a regular house cat, but quite the opposite is true. I come
from a species known as Lemrens.
Catz,
story-star of Enchantment by Lawna Mackie (Interview)
Interview With Philip and Darius,
Stars of The Earthman's Bride
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Despite my total lack of organization over the last week or so due to my
RT Convention oriented mind, I have a great character post to share
today. And it’s all thanks to Toni V. Sweeney. She took hold of the
reins and conducted the interview with the stars—or should I say Icy did—of her
novel The Earthman’s Bride. I wish I could have sat in on
this one! These guys are way too fun to miss. Their bickering alone
has me wanting this book!
So, without further hold-up, I give you Toni. Or Icy.
Or…well, go ahead….
Icy
Snow Blackstone interviewing Philip and Arius of The Earthman's Bride.
Interview with Nikki, story-star
of Sinfully Wicked, a contemporary erotic romance by Tina Donahue
Hello Nikki, welcome to Ravencraft’s
Romance Realm. I’m, Kay Dee, your host here today and looking forward to this
interview ~ I mean ménage a trois fascinates me…and what lovely words to
describe it *smile* Oh, boy, I’m jumping ahead here…sorry. Okay, if it’s all
right with you, let’s get started…
Please give us an intro on who
you are Nikki ~ maybe a bit about you before Sinfully Wicked began…and
a little about you during Sinfully Wicked.
Hey, Kay Dee and everyone out there
on the net. *waving* You want to know about me, huh?
Interview
with Nikki, story-star of Sinfully Wicked by Tina Donahue
Kay Dee Interviews Adalyra ~
Story-star of Heritage Avenged by Marsha A. Moore at Ravencraft's Romance Realm
Hello Adalyra, (such a beautiful
name) welcome to Ravencraft’s Romance Realm. Adalyra McCauley, also known as
Lyra, stars in Marsha A. Moore’s fantasy romance adventure, Seeking
A Scribe: Enchanted Bookstore (Legend One) and also in Heritage
Avenged (Legend Two). I’ve almost finished reading Seeking
a Scribe…and look forward to your next wild fantasy adventure in Heritage
Avenged. I’d love to hear your take on all of the stars in your
story…I’ll do my best to keep it at a minimum of questions, but please feel
free to add anything more any time…love to know your thoughts, Adalyra.
Hannah, L.K. Below's story-star,
is back to dish on the latest, Beauty in His Bed.
Hello Hannah –
welcome back to Ravencraft’s Romance Realm! AND, thank you so much for being
here to help us celebrate our one year anniversary.
Hannah is a story-star in Never
a Princess Always a Frog, and she makes an appearance in Beauty
in His Bed, both are short fairy-tale type fantasy erotic romance
novellas…excellent reads I might add :)
You seem to be the woman in the know
with your friend, Colleen, (heroine in Never a Princess, Always a
Frog) and her cousin, Amy (heroine in Beauty in His Bed)…and
a bit of a matchmaker, too :) So, we’re here today to talk about Beauty
in His Bed by L.K. Below.
Okay, Hannah…let’s get started, if
you don’t mind :)
Kevin Rau ~ Stephanie, Lance,
Rael, Story-Star Interview ~ H.E.R.O. Metamorphosis
I’m truly excited about our featured
guests today ;) The genre is a bit different from my norm for reading, but it
is one I consistently watch on TV or at the movies ~ deep adventure, lots of
action and danger, amazing superheroes, mixed with a nice dose of romance…love
those special effects that go along with it. In the H.E.R.O. series author
Kevin Rau pens in detail and excellent imagery, the stories of Stephanie Quinn
a.k.a. (Psystar), Lance Casey a.k.a. (Spartan), and Rael Stromm a.k.a.
(Black Tiger).
A romance reader may not consider
books such as these as ‘romance,’ but might I add with emphasis…they are romance in
an over-the-top Alpha/Superhero sort of way. I love these heroes…how their
power comes to them, how they make their personal discovery of it, and what
they do with those powers to help others. Might I add, I was
pleasantly surprised by my continuing interest in their story and looked
forward to turning every page (even though I’m not quite finished with their
story, but it’s only because my reading time is so limited :)
Now, without further delay I’d like
you all to meet the three main superheroes of H.E.R.O. -
Metamorphosis…I’d like to add for everyone visiting - ask questions to
them in the comments area – they love to answer them. They are the most helpful
superheroes I know;)
Kevin
Rau ~ Character Interview - H.E.R.O. Metamorphosis What about you? Have any favorite posts from 2012 you'd like to share? I'd love to remember them with you. *smile*
~ * ~
Until next time, may your dreams be magical.
Charlene
Posted by Charlene A. Wilson, paranormal romance author.
Cornerstone Deep
Cornerstone Deep Echoes
One for Kami - Now Available
One for Kami - Now Available
6 comments:
I did like Paolo Monteleone's interview - I have a special relationship to him! He can call me creator and tuck me in at night any night. LOL. Just had to plug him...
I agree with you, Charlene, these have been great interviews, and great guest authors. The sisterhood here at RRR has been wonderful, and continues. We all come from different genres, but mesh together to make a strong tapestry tent in the war zone that is writing. But all of us chase the same dream, together. Not in competition. Together.
Happy New Year, my friend.
You are amazing, Charlene. Thanks for sharing your own strength. We live full lives, like everybody, and so good to have the support of our "sisters."
Hugs!
You can plug all you want to, Sharon. It's one of the things we do best here...share great authors' works. :)
Oh, thank you, Louisa. You're such a doll. And thanks for letting me get mushy here for a moment, ladies. :)
Charlene - Big mushy hugs:) Since day one of becoming part of the Ravencraft's Realm I have felt the kinship and sisterhood. It's definitely something worthy of holding tight to with honor, trust, and love;)
I'm not sure if I can choose just one post - We've had a few major events, welcoming a number of authors for a weekend or so - but this last 12 days of Christmas has been such a wonderful way to know more about my RRR sisters and the wonderful readers who contributed their own memories in the comments.
It truly warmed my heart...and what an amazing way to welcome in the New Year:)
Happy New Year sisters and to everyone who stops in to visit, comment, or view our posts! Thank you all for such a warm and wonderful 2012...and here's to an amazing 2013;)
Tried to comment but Blogger "broke". If you get this, consider a test run... :)
Ah! It figures that last comment worked! Of course, my REAL comment was eaten by Blogger trolls. *shakes fist*
Anyways, love you ladies! It's been an honor blogging with you and getting to know all of you. :)
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