Guest Post – Author Gilly Fraser

Today I have author Gilly Fraser on my blog.  Enjoy her guest post.

Hello – and thank you very much for inviting me to be a guest on your blog – I’m honoured to be here.

Let me introduce myself – my name is Gilly Fraser, but until a few years ago I was known by another name in the world of romantic fiction. As Rachel Elliot, I had nine books published by Harlequin Mills and Boon, and I truly loved writing for them.

Now I’m self-publishing under my own name. I’ve brought out two books so far – ‘Forbidden Love’ and ‘The Best Afternoon Ever.’ They’re both collections of short stories and very romantic. Two more are in the pipeline – so watch this space!

If you were to rank my books on a curry scale, with korma at one end and vindaloo at the other – they’d probably be a tikka masala. Sweet and spicy enough to curl your toes – but not blisteringly hot enough to blow your socks right off!

I’m a wholehearted defender of the whole romantic genre. Some people can be very condescending about those who read romantic fiction, and downright dismissive of those who write it. They seem to think there’s something odd in books about love, emotion and good honest passion. Yet they would happily sit down to read about blood and gore and death and destruction and think that was perfectly acceptable. We’re definitely odd critters, we humans.

I’m a huge fan of several American writers – I love the natural, easy flow of their writing and the way their characters come to life as real, vivid people. I suppose my top favourite would be Nora Roberts, but several others are within reaching distance of grabbing her crown!

That’s the wonderful thing about visiting blogs like this one – it’s a great way to discover new books and writers. So – now I’m here I’m just going to wander around for a little while. In fact I may be gone sometime, but don’t bother sending out a search party for me. So long as I’m among books and writers – I’ll be right at home!

PS If you’d care to come over and visit my blog sometime I’d be very delighted to welcome you! It’s at gillyfraser.com

Guest Post – Rachel Carrington

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Jimmy Thomas, paranormal romance, Rachel Carrington, romance, romantic suspense, Waking Up Immortal

Today I’m hosting author Rachel Carrington on my blog who has a new book coming out on October 20th titled Waking Up Immortal.

Here’s a little bit about Rachel from her website:

Rachel Carrington began her career writing fantasy romances of powerful wizards and wicked witches. Since then, she has branched out into contemporary romance and romantic suspense and has had books published with Ellora’s Cave, Samhain Publishing, Red Sage Publishing, and more.

Currently, a freelance editor/writer residing in historical Charleston, South Carolina, Rachel has written non-fiction articles for Absolute Write, The Writer’s Journal, Writing for Dollars, Writer’s Magazine, and Writer’s Weekly.

Because she likes staying busy, Rachel has also taught classes for Suite 101 and for author groups regarding promoting, writing, starting your own business, and editing.

When not writing, Rachel loves to read romantic suspense (Lisa Gardner and Roxanne St. Claire are two of her favorites), rework old furniture, cross-stitch, cook, and drink lots of coffee.

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So welcome, Rachel!  Tell us about your upcoming book.

Chloe Emerson, the heroine in Waking Up Immortal, discovers her immortality after she’s had a car accident. Her mother thought her heart had stopped in the ambulance so decided it was time to let her daughter in on the secret. So begins Chloe’s journey to find the man who fathered her and hopefully discover a way to change her genetics.

The book is told in first person from Chloe’s point of view. So why did I decide to use a man (Jimmy Thomas, no doubt) on the cover instead of a woman to portray the heroine? Because the story isn’t just Chloe’s, and though I certainly want the readers to be interested in what Chloe has to say, I also want them to wonder about Kier, the man who steals Chloe’s heart and shakes up her world. I want the readers to hunger to know more about him, and I thought a snapshot might pique their interest a little more.

I know some readers might be thinking every hero can’t look like Jimmy Thomas, but that’s not the point. Jimmy personifies what every hero is supposed to be—a good-looking, muscular, successful man who just looks like he could kick anyone’s butt who gets in his way.  That’s what I wanted my readers to see in Kier.

And in Book Two of the Universal Security Series, readers will get to know Kier even better for as much as Waking Up Immortal reveals Chloe’s struggles, Living Dangerously walks the reader down Kier’s path from his beginning to what may very well be his end.

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To find out more about Rachel click on the links below:

Website: http://dawnrachel.com/

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/rcarrington2004

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rachelcarringtonwrites

Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/rcarrington2004/

YouTube:  http://www.youtube.com/dcarrington2004