Spotlight: Everlyn C. Thompson

Blurb: When self-professed hermit Theodora Edwards is attacked by a dark fae and infected with his magic, she finds herself thrust into the supernatural spotlight as the first possible changeling in centuries. As if surviving the transition isn’t hard enough, Theo has to deal with an attempted abduction by her newly turned vampire ex-husband, unwanted courting offers from salacious fae suitors, and her growing attraction to the guardian of the gate to Fairie. Caught in a cruel tug of war between the queen of the fae and a surly law-enforcement agent, Theo must find a way to free herself before she loses her hard-earned independence for good.

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Born and raised on the beautiful Canadian prairies, Everlyn prefers to spend her time outdoors with her family kayaking, skating, fishing, and hunting. She loves reading and writing about vampires, witches, fae and zombies that get to find their own version of happily ever after.

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April 8

Rescuing Jellybean

by Nicki Pascarella

Category: Romance / Contemporary

Series: Jelly Beans and Spring Things

When Conner Sullivan follows a trail of jelly beans to find an orphaned Sheltie, he immediately knows that he wants to adopt the beautiful dog. The only thing standing in his way is sexy Rainey Thibodeau, the uptight workaholic farmer who runs the Moose Pond Dog Rescue.No matter what, Rainey won’t give in to Connor. So what if he has the body of a Greek god, hair the color of a penny in the sun, and the eyes of an angel. The arrogant ass stole her heart over fifteen years ago, and he won’t get one more thing from her… including the dog called Jellybean.

ISBN: (digital) 9781509247370

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April 7

Gamble of Hearts

by Virginia Barlow

Category: Romance / Historical / Regency

When a powerful duke arrives to collect his winnings from her brother, Lady Amora Hargrove discovers she is one of them. Following her brother’s arrest, she becomes the duke’s ward and falls for him hard and fast. Problem is, the duke has a violent hatred for gamblers, and she possesses a natural ability. Something he can never discover, or she will lose him forever.The Duke of Ravencroft exacts revenge for his nephew’s death and gains a ward. Irresistibly drawn to the villain’s sister, he must play and gamble with their hearts or lose everything.

ISBN: (digital) 9781509247950 ISBN: (print) 9781509247943

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April 6

Just a Fling

by Katherine Grace

Category: Romance / Contemporary

Law student Dawn Mathison’s steamy summer romance with solar developer Callan Marlowe is just a fling…until it isn’t. Swept off her feet—and into lots of different positions—by the sexy Brit, Dawn believes Callan is The One…right until he dumps her. But that was last summer. Now, she is living her dream and couldn’t care less about Callan. Not one bit. Truly.Callan left Dawn broken-hearted, confused, and pissed-off. But, dammit, he doesn’t do serious relationships. Not after his past. It doesn’t matter anyway because he’ll never see Dawn again. Which is for the best. Really.When a twist of fate brings Callan back into Dawn’s life—and into her office—their sizzling attraction reignites. Maybe this time around, they won’t get too serious. But fate has a sense of humor. Because Callan thinks Dawn is The One who can help him. And maybe turn their hot affair into something more?

ISBN: (digital) 9781509245864 ISBN: (print) 9781509245857

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April 5 New Book

Serendipity by the Sea

by Jennifer Vido

Category: Romance / Clean & Wholesome

Series: The Gull Island Series

Cate Ainsworth is poised to land her dream job when an ex-boyfriend—the guy she once loved who left town with no explanation—returns to their Lowcountry hometown. Their long-denied attraction tugs her in a new direction, but will she risk everything for a second chance at love?A freelance photographer, Knox Price seeks adventure, not commitment. Back in town to care for his uncle gets complicated when he crosses paths with Cate, igniting a spark he can’t ignore. But can he confess the truth about why he walked away?

ISBN: (digital) 9781509247868 ISBN: (print) 9781509247851

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New Books

I’m starting a new idea this month. In addition to author spotlights and reviews, I’m going to promote one book from my publisher, The Wild Rose Press. In most cases, I have not read these books unless it’s a review book — which I will tell you. I’m just helping out fellow authors. So take a look. Maybe buy one or two. And if you do, please leave a short review for them on Goodreads or Amazon.

If you’re looking for my daily writing tips, tricks, jumpstarts, check out my other site.

Today’s book:

Destiny’s Spring

by Iona Morrison

Category: Romance / Fantasy

Series: Jelly Beans and Spring Things

Desirae Fontaine, better known by her friends as Destiny, is on her way to see her friend Peyton in Blue Cove. Having gone through a lot in her life the past few months, Destiny needs some downtime to reset her life.Her adventure begins on the plane when she meets a sweet older woman named Mila Ferris. Their conversation during the flight leads to her sharing her heart with the kind woman and ends with a bit of unseen magic in a bag of jellybeans.Evan Parker has his own hardships to overcome and could use the help of the kind old gentleman who comes with a little magic of his own. Can two lonely hearts find love and two weary fairies find help in helping Anything can happen. It’s Destiny’s spring.

ISBN: (digital) 9781509248056

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New Month = New Books

Today’s book:

Truth Moon

by Kay Freeman

Category: Romance / Suspense

Series: Truth Moon

It may be Vegas, but the odds of being attacked by your boss and outlaw bikers on the same night—slim.My boss, I should have seen coming. Thanks to the life I left behind, I know an abuser when I see one, and it was just a matter of time until he found out I’ve been lying.As for The Knights of Steel MC, the only way to keep them quiet was to go with them, except the club president’s obsession with me goes beyond their escort service and BDMS clients. I bet my life on it.I can’t trust anyone—especially not my handler. He’s running from his past too, and his infatuation scares me for a different reason.All I know is that if I want my freedom, I’ll need to double down and guard my heart as closely as my body…

ISBN: (digital) 9781509248018 ISBN: (print) 9781509248001

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April 2 Writing

Birthdays: Giancomo Casanova (1725), Hans Christian Andersen (1805), Emile Zola (1840), William W. Warner (1920), George M. Fraser (1925), Anne Waldman (1945), Sue Townsend (1946), Camille Paglia (1947), Daniel Okrent (1948), Joan D. Vinge (1948), Mark Shulman (1962), Scott Lynch (1978),

Joan Vinge won the 1981 Hugo Award for her book “The Snow Queen”

Quote: “Everything you look at can become a fairy tale and you can get a story from everything you touch.” – Hans Christian Andersen

Tip: Action verbs make your work more vivid and interesting. Each action verb paints a specific picture. Go through your manuscript and change weak verbs to strong ones. For instance, if someone is looking at a picture—are they gazing, studying, pondering, or staring at it?

Jumpstart: Finish this: I closed my eyes, held my nose, and took a drink…

April 1 Writing

Birthdays: Edmond Rostand (1868), Abraham Harold Maslow (1908), Augusta Baker (1911), Anne McCaffrey (1926), Milan Kundera (1929) Samuel Ray Delany (1942), Francine Prose (1947),

Quote: “That’s what writing is all about, after all, making others see what you have put down on the page and believing that it does, or could, exist and you want to go there.” – Anne McCaffrey

Tip: The first week of April is National Library Week. Think about when you go to the library. What genre do you read? Why do you read this one? How often do you go to the library? Do you browse or go straight for your favorite area? Do you use the library for anything other than books? Even small libraries are huge sources of information. Go visit one and take a look around.

Jumpstart: This is April Fool’s Day. Would your character be the one playing the jokes, or the butt of them? Why? What would s/he do?