Of Ink and Quille

Please welcome Miss Elise Whyles to Of Ink and Quille. Today she's celebrating the first book in a trilogy entitled Five Alarm Lust. Welcome Elise, pleased you could stop by. To celebrate you're having a bit of a contest, aren't you? Thank you for having me. I'm having a blast being here. Yes, I am. I'm super excited to be able to share Jack and Gillian's stories. They deserve to be happy and I'm offering a free copy of Five Alarm Lust to one lucky commenter. Wait? Who? Jack and Gillian - There's a play on their names that is very ironic...I'll give you a hint - it comes from a nursery rhyme. Survivor Gillian Hilliard is finally healing from the nightmares of her past Fearing no man will ever find her attractive; she has hidden behind a disguise of simple attire and large glasses. When Gillian meets firefighter Jack Payle, she is instantly attracted, and in the face of that attraction enjoys a wild night of sex with him. In the cold light...

Thanks so much for coming by Lorelie, glad to have you. LC: Thanks for having me.  Prepared to go through the wringer lol... LC Sure fire way. PB: Why did you pick or rather why did the genre pick you that you write in?   LC: I write romantic suspense and that’s what I enjoy reading most of the time, but also enjoy authors such as Harlan Coban and Andrew Gross. 2. How long does it usually take you to write your books?   LC: About 6-8 months roughly, with lots of time for research, revisions, edits and plotting. PB: Where do you get your inspiration?  LC: A lot of times from day dreaming. PB: Name at least two things about writing that you love/hate (can be one of each)  LC: I love getting edits back from the publisher. It’s another ‘take’ on my story. And I hate when my characters take over and keep changing the plot. PB:  You're faced with someone whose looking to break into the industry - what would you tell them?  Be...

Imagine being sixteen again without losing the worldly knowledge gained from age. In Replacing Fiona, a "dead" ninety-four year old woman accepts such an assignment, finds herself in the body of a teenage suicide and attends the girl's senior year of high school. Only now, it is 2004 instead of 1928 and she is acutely aware that her spiritual growth and possibly the fate of the world depend upon her success. Sincerely, Margaret Karmazin

Please welcome both authors to the blog and feel free to ask questions - they love talking about their work lol. Both Pembroke and Margaret write for eTreasures Publishing, a small press that's growing. To read their books you can check the out here .

Desperate Measures by Cindy Cromer The secret is out AGAIN…! This time lives are in jeopardy. What should have been the perfect vacation soon became a nightmare. Caitlin Martel made a stop before meeting her family at Miami International Airport. A cryptic message waited for her. She dismissed the threat and assumed it was directed toward the brilliant scientist that she recently hired. Caitlin has no idea that a forgotten secret was about to explode and put her life in jeopardy. When Caitlin and her family arrive on the Caribbean Island of St. Kitts, they find their dream home vandalized. In the kitchen, another message has been left. In blood, leaving no doubt that Caitlin personally is the target. In a flashback Caitlin recalls the secret that her father, Jack Spencer, revealed to her sixteen years ago. He didn’t tell her everything. Will Jack be able to confront the truth and reconstruct the past in time to save his daughter?  Caitlin’s husband Scott, FBI Assistant Direc...

Allow me to introduce today's victims er guests with some amazing books out. I hope you'll have plenty of questions for our guests. Today we're featuring Cindy Cromer - author of Desperate Measures, a writer who is driven to succeed. Welcome Cindy, come on in and have a seat in one of the big comfy leather chairs.