Deliah Lawrence

This is my first time reading anything by Louise Bay and it won’t be the last. The title, sexy book cover, the setting in London, and the synopsis pulled me in. The storyline delivered on the elements of a contemporary romance novel sprinkled with some intrigue.  Meet Nathan Cove, a self-proclaimed playboy and the youngest CEO of Astro Holdings, an insurance company. The paparazzi caught him meeting with Audrey Alpern (married to his friend Mark) at 3 am at a drinking spot and started the gossip he was having an affair with a married woman. The company’s board is concerned about his image... Continue Reading

Author’s Bio: Eileen Haas was a writer, editor, copywriter, and creative director at the likes of House Beautiful, The Sharper Image, J. Walter Thompson, Wells Fargo Bank and more. Then along came a stroke, and everything changed. It was a long, hard, road to sort of recovery, but she had lots of good epiphanies along the way, as well as lots of adventures. The stroke turned out to be a blessing in disguise in a lot of ways. Including some discoveries about how to recover that no one ever tells you. Except Haas does in her book.   Deliah Lawrence: What inspired you to write your book? Eileen... Continue Reading

Author’s Bio: As a kid, I loved the bad guy cartoon characters Natasha Fatale and Boris Badenov on the Rocky and Bullwinkle Show. So, when I grew up, I decided to learn Russian and land a job with the U.S. Federal Government. All kidding aside, at various times in my career I’ve earned a living as a translator, language teacher, reporter, editor, and intelligence analyst.  Nowadays, I spend most of my time on my small horse farm, which I share with my husband, a failed barn cat, and a Jack Russell Terrorist…err, Terrier. Besides the novels, my work has appeared in Baltimore magazine... Continue Reading

This is my first time reading anything by Suzanne Ferrell and it won’t be the last. The title, book cover, and the synopsis pulled me in. The storyline kept me engaged from start to finish and the twists and turns made for a wonderful story of romance, danger, and suspense.  Meet Jake Carlisle, an undercover FBI agent on the run with Nicky, a nine-year-old Russian kid with a photographic and phonographic memory whom he saved from the Kreshnin brothers (Russian mafia). Both are injured and in need of medical attention and shelter before the Kreshnins get a hold of Nicky who witnessed a murder... Continue Reading

Editor’s Bio:  Kimberly Hunt is a freelance developmental editor with Revision Division, specializing in Romance. While she serves independent authors of Romance, Women’s Fiction, Mystery, Suspense, and Psychological Thrillers, she also edits creative nonfiction and memoir for publishers. She’s happy to answer questions about writing and editing, but beware, as she can go on at length about her passions: reading, running, and volunteering.  In addition to her experience as a developmental editor, she has certifications in copyediting and project management. All of which enable her to... Continue Reading

Author’s Bio:  Denise Giddings was born in Illinois and currently resides in Texas. She enjoys reading, writing, coffee, and hanging out with friends. She is a business major who is using writing to tap into her creative side.   Her debut novel, Boomerang, has garnered rave reviews and established her as an author to watch and read. Writing both romantic suspense and contemporary romance, Denise is following Boomerang with a series.   The first book in The Girlfriend Series, Contradictions, sizzles with steam, romance, and suspense. The series follows three girlfriends as they grapple with... Continue Reading

It’s been a while since I’ve been on a cruise. However, I do remember there was always so much to do: hanging out at the various bars, nightly entertainment, delicious food, gambling, etc. I would also watch people sometimes get so drunk I wondered how they made it back to their cabins. Anyway, I was drawn to this book’s cover, it’s title and the storyline which the author weaved into a wonderful story of suspense and intrigue.  Meet Shelby Sloan, a hardworking mother who is babysitting her grandson, Jeremy while her daughter Chloe and her husband, Rob is on a much-needed cruise vacation... Continue Reading

Author’s Bio: Amy L. Bernstein writes stories, essays, and poems that let readers feel while making them think. Her novels include The Potrero Complex, The Nighthawkers, Dreams of Song Times, and Fran, The Second Time Around. Amy is an award-winning journalist, speechwriter, playwright, and certified nonfiction book coach. When not glued to a screen, she loves listening to jazz and classical music, drinking wine with friends, and exploring Baltimore’s glorious neighborhoods, which inspire her fiction.   She describes herself as compassionate, intense and ornery. And she can’t live without:... Continue Reading

Author’s Bio: Lisa R. Neuder is a debut children’s author from Rockville, Maryland. She is a member of the Maryland Writers’ Association, the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, and the Authors Guild. Lisa serves as a full-time Appeals Officer at the U.S. Department of Education.  Deliah Lawrence: What inspired you to write your book? Lisa R. Neuder: Several years ago, I came up with the idea to write stories for children that conveyed valuable life lessons. These lessons, in my opinion, were not taught in school but were essential to know. For my debut children’s... Continue Reading

Author’s Bio: Noelle Peterson is the author of Dream Life Planner: Move From Tired and Overwhelmed to Free and Empowered and co-founder of Add Value 2 Life Coaching. Noelle helps women awaken their dreams and design a path to reach them.   Noelle served in Christian Ministry as a missionary. She began her own entrepreneurial journey after 13 years in ministry and 9 years in government. She aims to help women who want more out of life. Noelle is a speaker, trainer, author and coach. She uses her skills and experience to guide women who are unhappy with where they are and seeking the path to their... Continue Reading