AuThursday – Karenna Colcroft

Please welcome Karenna Colcroft to the Clog Blog! Karenna, can you tell us a little about yourself and your background?

I live in Massachusetts with my husband and split time between the home he and I share and the home of my committed partner. I’m a nonbinary, polyamorous human, mother of two kids and a son-in-law, and grandmother of three. I’ve been writing since I was five years old, and I love stories that take place in “the real world” but have fantasy elements and things that (probably) would never happen in reality. Like werewolves.

How do you make time to write?

I’m partially disabled, so I don’t have a “real job.” Writing and holistic wellness practices are my full-time work, and I drive rideshare to support my writing habit. Since I set my own schedule, I can write whenever I want, and work the other things around it.

Do you believe in writer’s block?

Absolutely, though I have a different take on it. For me, “writer’s block” means “my brain is occupied with mental health issues or other things, and I can’t spare the bandwidth to think about stories right now.” I just came off a nearly 7-year period where that was the case; my July book release is the first new romance I’ve written since 2016!

Tell us a bit about the genre you write and why you love it.

I write paranormal romance (and occasionally contemporary); as I said above, I love stories that take place in “the real world” but have fantasy elements. Under other names, I also write contemporary fiction for preteens and teenagers, and metaphysical nonfiction.

How are you publishing your recent book and why?

Indie publishing. The July release is a new book but is part of a series that was published previously. Those rights were reverted to me in 2016. Since the books were published before, and I’m a bit of a control freak, I chose to self-publish this time around, including a few new books that I’m working on that will be part of the series.

Are you an Introvert or an Extrovert? How does this affect your work?

Introvert. The biggest effect is in trying to connect with readers and other authors; I find that very difficult. It’s also reflected in my writing; my characters often have very little social life, because I simply don’t think about that kind of thing.

What is your favorite motivational phrase?

I don’t have one…

What advice would you give to aspiring writers?

If you feel blocked, write something. Anything. It might not be part of what you’re “supposed to be” working on, but even a sentence is more than nothing. Also, if you plan to pursue publication, do your research on the companies you hope to work with.

Where can readers find you on the World Wide Web?

My website is karennacolcroft.com;

my Facebook author page is https://www.facebook.com/KarennaColcroft

AuThursday – Mia Sivan

Jul21

Please welcome Mia to the Clog Blog! Mia, Can you tell us a little about yourself and your background?

I’m an Israeli who writes in English, and I wrote a romance novel set in Tel Aviv. The book is based on actual events that occurred in the Israeli financial market, and it draws from my experience as an investment manager.

How do you make time to write?

I am now writing almost full-time.

Do you believe in writer’s block?

It happened to me – so yes. But I found a way to get out of it (I’m willing to expound).

Tell us a bit about the genre you write and why you love it.

Steamy romance. I love it because there is always a HEA – BUT! since it’s established that all will end well I can raise social issues that are important to me and discuss them.

How are you publishing your recent book and why?

Indie. I wanted full control over the content.

Are you an Introvert or an Extrovert? How does this affect your work?

I’m more an introvert than anything else, but not really.

What is your favorite motivational phrase?

Even five written words a day – are words.

What advice would you give to aspiring writers?

Persevere.

Where can readers find you on the World Wide Web?

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

Do you have an excerpt you’d like to share with us?

First kiss:

“I want to kiss you before I go.” Her eyes finally smiled at him, and he didn’t wait for a more literal consent. He caught her lovely mouth, the mouth that he’d been fantasizing about for months on end. She tasted like honey, sweet and rich. He made a small, needy noise, and maybe she made one too.

Her hands held his face in place, bossy, so Kelly-like, and she angled her head just a bit and demanded his surrender, which he gave so willingly.

Then he asked her for a little bit more, diving in a little bit deeper, darting his tongue, asking for her capitulation. Which, incredibly, she gave.

Slava moaned pitifully.

He wished so badly, for so long, for her lips, and now he had it and he wished he hadn’t. They were like a black hole, these lips, swallowing light and reason. He stopped thinking, he couldn’t tell how it had happened, but he was hoisting her with his arms, laying her on the sofa, and kissing her some more—on her neck, her shoulders, then coming back again and again to her addictive lips. His leg gathered her to him, his hand cradled her head, drawing her closer, nestling her in his arms, the long, dangling earrings tangling in her hair. He pulled up for air.

Cover Reveal – Hiding from the Truth

Jul8

Title: Hiding from the Truth

Series: Finding the Truth Series

Author: A.B. Medley

Genre: Romantic Suspense/Small Town

Release Date: August 16, 2022

Cover Design: Cover Me Darling (Marisa Wesley)

Secrets don’t keep.

Lucy’s are life-changing and dangerous.

Her darkest one is an abusive ex who will stop at nothing to control her, leaving only a smoking ember of who she used to be.

She thinks she’s alone in the battle to get her life back.

Then she meets Tate.

The one man who seems to tear down every defense she’s built around her heart.

The problem is…he doesn’t want a relationship and she wants it all.

Tate’s no stranger to secrets, but he’s content until he meets her.

At first sight, he’s enamored by Lucy.

But the more he discovers, the deadlier her truth becomes.

Now he’s determined to keep her safe whether she wants his help or not.

Suddenly— the ice around his heart is melting, leaving him helpless to fight his feelings for her.

Can they overcome their pasts and the real danger they face to give love a fighting chance, or will they keep hiding from the truth?

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A.B. Medley lives in Tennessee with the love of her life and two sons. Her husband stole her heart when she was sixteen and their relationship is one of those meant to be love stories you find in magazines and novels.

She is a dental hygienist who loves to read and has always dabbled in writing. When she’s not making people’s smiles shine, she enjoys belting out songs with her boys, dancing, raspberries, baseball, and anything vintage. Like any proper Tennessean, Sundrop is her drink of choice.

She loves her family and friends fiercely and believes in always chasing your dreams.

Deception in the Truth is her debut novel—but now she’s hooked, and there’s more to come.