Virtual Tour + #Giveaway: A Warm Winter Romance Anthology by @AnarieBrady, @Kristiahlers, Morgan Henry, @meow1963 @GoddessFish

A Warm Winter Romance

by Anarie Brady, Kristi Ahlers, Morgan Henry, Mary Alice Pritchard

GENRE: Romance Anthology

BLURB:

Four tantalizing tales to warm you this winter.

Winter Love:

Maeve expected nothing more than an evening of hotness on a cold winter night, but Jackson, her dominant and love, had very different plans. Plans that would change the dynamics of their relationship forever, if she chooses to accept them.

Winter Wonderland:

Toni Wellington lives a dramatic life on a reality television show. Can the holidays bring her peace and a happy ending?

Snatched by the Cat:

Sarach has no choice but to snatch Thea away from her land. But can he convince her that a life with him will fulfill her dreams?

A Little Peace and Quiet:
Can Heath survive the winter with Gloria banging on the house next door? He’s ready to hibernate but the she-wolf isn’t cooperating.

Interview with Anarie Brady

What inspired you to write Winter Love?

The focus of the book is a collaring ceremony, something equal to a wedding in the BDSM world. It is often shrouded in mystery simply because it is  usually a private ceremony between the people involved.


Can you tell us a little bit about your next books or what you have planned for the future?

I’m working on several ideas at the moment, which isn’t a good strategy, but that’s just how it goes sometimes. 1. a contemporary novel which incorporates both Greek and Celtic mythological deities.  2.  A “journal” of a dominant man who opens a BDSM club.  3.  A historical fiction novel set at Cahokia Mounds. 4.  A short story about a King and his Queen.


Can you tell us a little bit about the characters in Winter Love?

A major misconception about submissives is that they are weak. In “Winter Love” , Maeve, the submissive is a very independent, successful artist who has no wish to give up that independence. Jackson, her dominant of many years,  respects and loves her, therefore, accepts her choice. BDSM is all about consent, respect, trust, pleasure, and, of course, love.


You know I think we all have a favorite author. Who is your favorite author and why?

THIS IS THE HARDEST QUESTION EVER!!! I adore Shakespeare - his humour, his innuendos, his language. Jean Auel was truly inspirational because of her uncanny ability to weave a story through research. Kevin Hearne is funny as well and can paint a picture of ethereal worlds in a way which makes them seem very real. John Green is - well - too awesome for words, at least for anny words I know.


If you could time-travel would you travel to the future or the past? Where would you like to go and why would you like to visit this particular time period?  

In fantasy, the medieval period, but in reality, I think the lack of basic human comforts like toilets and bathtubs would really detract from my enjoyment. With that in mind, I’m going to choose the 1920’s. It was a time where modern conveniences, for the most part, were available, but also women were starting to come into their own. Western culture was beginning to realize women were not fragile beings with the brain capacity of little more than children. We were becoming a force to be reckoned with. Plus, the music was incredible, the clothing freeing, and the art unparalleled.


Do you have any little fuzzy friends? Like a dog or a cat? Or any pets?

I had a little shih tzu named Winky (after a house elf in Harry Potter), but she passed away after 15 years of being my little shadow. I’d love to have another dog, but my husband is unwilling. Therefore,  I’ll have to settle for 2 grand pups - Venser and Grunt. However, I have a chinchilla named Krampus.  There’s a story behind his name, but I’ll save that for another time. He likes to eat rose petals and honeysuckle blossoms. Anything that can exist on flowers simply must be magical.


Thanks for taking time out of your busy schedule to visit with us today.

Interview with Mary Alice Pritchard

What inspired you to write A Little Peace and Quiet of the Warm Winter’s Romance Anthology?

I love writing for DCL and anytime they have an anthology call, I try to write for it. The shifter romance is fun to write and I always love to write about bear shifters.


Can you tell us a little bit about your next books or what you have planned for the future?

I also write under Marla Monroe and have a new book that’s out right now with Siren, It Takes Two to Heal which is part of another shifter series, The Wolfen. I’m waiting to hear what DCL has going next and hope to be in the next anthology they have out.


Can you tell us a little bit about the characters in A Little Peace and Quiet?

Carla is a wolf shifter who’s just trying to make it out from under the men of her pack, but the place she’s chosen is in sad shape to sustain a brutal winter, so she’s trying to work on it. Heath is a bear shifter who is trying to get his hibernating on. Unfortunately, someone is banging away next door and interrupting his sleep. When he catches the little wolf, it’s to find that she’s someone he’d like to hibernate with.


You know I think we all have a favorite author. Who is your favorite author and why?

That’s tough. I can pick two but can’t pick one over the other. Sherrilyn Kenyon and Laurann Dohner. Sherrilyn’s books grip you by the balls if you’re a man or the throat if you’re a woman and wring you dry of emotions. Laurann’s books make me yearn to be the heroine and have a hero like the one she’s created.

If you could time-travel would you travel to the future or the past? Where would you like to go and why would you like to visit this particular time period?

I’d travel back to the wild west. I’d like to skip around and start out when it was first explored then move up to the sixties for a while. I love the idea of living off the land but would be happy to return to the present after a few days. 😊 Yes, I’m spoiled.


Do you have any little fuzzy friends? Like a dog or a cat? Or any pets?

I’m a general animal lover, but right now, I have nine feline muses. They entertain me, frustrate me, and inspire me.


Thanks for taking time out of your busy schedule to visit with us today. 

AUTHOR BIOS AND LINKS:

Anarie Brady

I’m a published writer with DCL and TEB. Generally, I write hot, hot BDSM erotica with shades of Domestic Discipline incorporated. Some of the fictional stories here are password protect so that no kiddos or people who might be offended by such material will unknowingly see/read something that offends them. Want the password? Just ask! You can find me on Facebook, Twitter, google+,  or shoot me an e-mail gmail: anariebrady@gmail.com. The password is the same for all posts. Please, I love comments so don’t be shy!

Website ~ Facebook ~ Goodreads ~ Twitter

Kristi Ahlers

Kristi Ahlers is a California girl! She grew up in Northern California in a small city called Yuba City. Since then she’s lived in Brussels, Belgium, and England along with a myriad of other locations. A former flight attendant, she was able to continue to feed her love of travel. This has greatly influenced her writing, allowing her to pen stories about places she’s managed to visit and things she’s experienced.

Website ~ Goodreads ~ Facebook ~ Twitter

Morgan Henry

Morgan was able to realize a long unfulfilled dream when Siren accepted her manuscript for publication.  Though she had always loved reading and writing, she made the decision to pursue a career in science when she was still in high school.  It was a choice based in a need for stability and financial security.

It wasn’t until much later in life that she returned to her love of writing.  Morgan wrote a manuscript, deciding that it was better to try and fail than to always wonder if she could have been a writer.  She was amazed and delighted to have her first book published.

She now resides in Ontario, with her loving and supportive husband, cat and Boston terrorizer, oops I mean terrier.  When she’s not writing, she still has a full time “day job” that she loves, family to look after, friends to enjoy spending time with, and quilts to make.

Website ~ Goodreads

Mary Alice Pritchard

Born in Greenwood, Mississippi, Mary Alice Pritchard has lived all over the state of Mississippi. She’s a nurse and has worked in nearly every area of the profession including Home Health and Hospice. Her favorite area in the hospital is the Emergency Department with its fast pace and constant change, a true adrenaline junkie!

Drawing from the rich culture of the South and her own menagerie of experiences over the years, she spins addictive tales of romantic intrigue, mystery and suspense mixed with the paranormal and lightly sprinkled with her unique style of humor.

Presently living in the northern part of the state, she works in the reimbursement area of finance for a large health system and quietly creates conspiracies and conundrums to entertain herself while plugging away at work. She lives with several muses who both inspire her and conspire against her their feline antics a constant source of entertainment and inspiration for her writing. Her love of animals is only matched by her love of books and the joy of exploring a new world every time she begins a new one.

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