2024-03-19 19:55
Tammy Evans’ Sunday Coffee post was a nice way to start my Monday morning. It’s a cozy post talking about recent updates in her life, and writing prompts. Best read with a cup of… Read More
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2023-01-05 19:38
Hey Everyone. I’m back. After my unplanned but necessary break from blogging, I’m ready to come back. It won’t be once a week, but I’m still hoping to post semi-frequ… Read More
2021-05-03 15:26
Today I’m interviewing fantasy author Aisha Urooj, author of The Stone Mermaid and Sleeping Beauty No More. Thanks, Aisha! LQ: What does your writing process look like? AU: I write dai… Read More
2021-04-05 16:12
Do you want to celebrate #IndieApril but you’re not sure where to start? Here’s a quick quiz to set you up on a blind date with an indie romance novel. Note: There is a widget em… Read More
2021-03-25 00:38
Last year I interviewed over 50 indie authors for Indie April. I asked them what their favorite authors were and how they influenced their word. Here are some of their answers. I’ve al… Read More
2021-03-09 05:09
It’s time for another epic sale from Smashwords. This week is Read an Ebook Week. It’s the perfect time to add a lot of indie books to you TBR pile. From now until March 13th, yo… Read More
2021-02-08 04:06
It’s been a crazy few weeks, which is why I’ve been too silent here and on social media. Between school and my job as a romance novel ghostwriter, I’ve been struggling to g… Read More
2021-01-18 05:06
After a year of insanity and isolation, a post-pandemic future is slowly creeping closer but there are still many months of isolation ahead. This leaves a lot of people seeking online commun… Read More
2021-01-11 04:21
Last spring, when everyone first went into quarantine (how was that less than a year ago?), I read aloud a few chapters of Pride and Prejudice every day live on YouTube. It was a fun way to… Read More
2021-01-04 04:20
Now that the dumpster fire called 2020 is over, 2021 will hopefully transition into more peaceful years ahead. However, there’s still a lot of work to be done to reach the stability fo… Read More
2020-12-14 18:52
zoeysattic on Etsy 2020 has turned out to be a pretty cursed year and everyone is feeling it. Maybe you can’t spend the holidays with your loved ones this year or you’re facing u… Read More
2020-11-16 01:46
I love finding hidden gems in the indie world and I couldn’t resist the title of ‘Scuse me While I Kill This Guy. It runs in the same vein of Stephanie Plum in its ability to pre… Read More
2020-11-02 17:47
The Bridgertons are coming to Netflix and the trailer is finally available. Here’s a sneak peek Shondaland adaptation of the famous romance novel series.
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2020-10-26 13:55
I recently listened to I’m Not Dying With You Tonight on Libro.fm and vlogged about it on YouTube. Here is the full reading vlog. It’s a really good book and I highly recommend i… Read More
2020-10-19 14:27
Who doesn’t love a good Disney prince? While some are better than others (I’ll take Flynn Rider over John Smith any day of the week), Disney princes are the love interests in som… Read More
2020-10-12 03:49
The Covid-19 pandemic hit the economy hard but small businesses were the ones who got sucker punched. Small businesses like cafes, bars, and bookshops cater to people who want to go out and… Read More
2020-09-14 03:00
2020 has turned out to be an involuntary trip to the Pit of Despair and most of us just can’t wait for this year to be over. But even though 2020 is filled with some seriously dark mom… Read More
2020-09-07 02:53
There are plenty of romance novels to read if you like Lucifer. But here’s a list of demon love stories that are just as dangerously addictive. Demon Born by Christine Pope Demon Born… Read More
2020-08-24 00:00
Here’s some of my favorite quotes about reading. “You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me.” C.S. Lewis “I find television very ed… Read More
2020-08-17 14:33
When information is one Google search away and there’s millions of hours of entertainment found in games, movies, and TV, why read books? Well, there are many benefits to reading books… Read More
2020-08-10 01:14
From Outlander to Game of Thrones, some of the most binge-worthy tv series started as books. While not all books are perfect for the small screen, here are 8 books that would be great as TV… Read More
2020-08-03 23:57
The Covid-19 pandemic has crippled businesses all over the world. In the United States, where cases are still surging, businesses will continue taking hits for many months to come. Small bus… Read More
2020-07-27 15:31
Maggie Blackbird is an Ojibway author who writes romance novels about Canada’s indigenous people. LQ: What does your writing process look like? MB: I always start with a tagline and a… Read More
2020-07-20 12:44
Genre: Fantasy My rating: 4 out of 5 stars Princess Radia is struggling to rule Aenya, a once-mighty kingdom now all but cut off from the rest of the world. But her adopted brother, Zaibos… Read More
2020-07-13 02:48
It’s July, which means Smashwords’ Summer/Winter sale is in full swing. This is the time of year where you can pick up indie ebooks at dramatically slashed prices, including ones… Read More
2020-06-29 22:33
Pride Month is almost over, but that doesn’t mean we can’t still enjoy some LGBTQ+ romance novels. Here are 10 of them to read to keep celebrating pride into July. Also please co… Read More
2020-06-23 02:07
Juneteenth has passed, but the black community still needs support. An easy way for romance readers to show their support is by reading romance novels written by African American authors. Af… Read More
2020-06-15 15:22
What is your blog in a nutshell? In a nutshell, my blog is the space where I talk about books, mental health, and where I also write really lame poetry. It is where I most feel comfortable a… Read More
2020-06-10 02:25
Kellie Doherty writes queer sci-fi stories in Alaska while also managing a full-time job and a freelancing job. LQ: Tell me a little bit about yourself. KD: Well first, thanks so much for ha… Read More
2020-06-08 19:20
Today’s interview is with William Joseph Roberts, a design engineer, and writer living in West Virginia. LQ: Tell me a little bit about yourself. WR: I was born and raised in the hills… Read More
2020-06-08 17:41
Iris Chacon is a singer, writer, and teacher living in Florida. LQ: Tell me a little bit about yourself. IC: I’m a Florida girl, so even though I love to travel, I’ve only lived… Read More
2020-06-08 16:09
Sarah Beth James is an author who mastered the art of writing despite struggling with dyslexia. She writes LGBTQ+ mythology and fairytale retellings. LQ: Tell me about yourself: SJ: I’… Read More
2020-06-08 14:59
Brandy Nacole is a lover of folklore and mystery living in Arkansas. LQ: What does your writing process look like? BN: When beginning a new project, I like to handwrite it all out to start… Read More
2020-06-05 02:30
Today’s interview is with Carrie Weston, a fantasy crime fiction writer living in the UK. LQ: Tell me a little about yourself. CW: My names Carrie Weston and I write Crime Fiction full… Read More
2020-06-05 01:58
Today’s author interview is with Mayumi Cruz, a mom and indie author writing diverse fiction while living in the Philippines. LQ: Tell me a little bit about yourself. MC: I’m a s… Read More
2020-06-03 18:16
LQ: Tell me a little bit about yourself. KH: I’m 56 years old, and I’ve been writing since I was in grade school. The day that I realized someone had to write the books I enjoyed… Read More
2020-06-01 22:55
Today’s interview is with Lois Letchford who used adversity as motivation to write her memoir. LQ: Tell me a little bit about yourself: I am a mother, teacher, author, and speaker. Bei… Read More
2020-06-01 18:53
Today’s interview is with Kristal McKerrington, who has been writing since she was eight years old and has traveled all over Scotland. LQ: Tell me a little bit about yourself. KM: I st… Read More
2020-06-01 16:16
Today’s interview is with Charlie Lat, an author running a free writing workshop during the pandemic. LQ: Tell me a little bit about yourself. CL: Hello. My name’s Charlie. I wri… Read More
2020-05-29 21:51
Today’s interview is with indie author Dixon Rice, author of The Assassins Club. LQ: Tell me a little bit about yourself. DR: I’ve been a storyteller all my life, which accelerat… Read More
2020-05-29 01:19
Today’s interview is with Lamar Neal, author and poet. LQ: Tell me a little bit about yourself. LN: I like to think of myself as an absentminded author and poet, who writes to stay san… Read More
2020-05-28 23:58
Today’s interview is with Emily VanderBent, historical sci-fi novelist. LQ: Tell me a little bit about yourself. EV: My name is Emily VanderBent. I graduated undergrad last May with a… Read More
2020-05-27 03:28
LQ: Tell me a little bit about yourself. SH: I live in Surrey with my husband and two wonderful daughters. My first children’s book, The Tap-Dancing Pigeon Of Covent Garden was publish… Read More
2020-05-25 23:13
Today’s interview is with Catherine Kullman, a regency romance novel writer who likes to write variations of romance tropes. LQ: Tell me a little bit about yourself. CK: I am Irish, wi… Read More
2020-05-25 18:52
Today’s interview is with Joy Goddard, YA writer, adult fiction writer, and teacher. LQ: Tell me a little bit about yourself. JG: When teaching full time, I used my experiences in elem… Read More
2020-05-25 18:35
Today’s interview is with Barbara Meyers. By day she is a barista, by night she is a romance and women’s fiction author who also publishes superhero stories under a pen name. LQ:… Read More
2020-05-23 13:57
Ginny Stone was born in Zimbabwe way (way way) back in 1962. She grew up in Malawi, then moved to South Africa, finished school and started adult life in Somerset West. Her first real job wa… Read More
2020-05-22 02:16
Borderlands: Act 1 by Charles Gull Today’s interview is with fantasy author Charles Gull. LQ: What does your writing process look like? CG: I am not sure if I can call it a process qui… Read More
2020-05-21 13:48
Millennial Lost by Ryan Redmond Today’s interview is with Ryan Redmond, short story writer and lover of wines. LQ: Tell me a little bit about yourself. RR: My name is Ryan Redmond, and… Read More
2020-05-20 03:49
Making March by Hayley Walsh Today’s interview is with women’s fiction writer Hayley Walsh. LQ: Tell me a little bit about yourself. HW: I am forty-four years old. I live in far… Read More
2020-05-19 02:16
We Have Met the Enemy by Felicia Watson Today’s interview is with science fiction writer– and scientist– Felicia Watson. LQ: Tell me a little bit about yourself. FW: I star… Read More
2020-05-18 02:25
Bliss by Daniel Lawley LQ: Tell me a little bit about yourself. DL: My name is Dan, I’m 31 years old. I reside in London with my partner and our little dog Dexter. I’m a huge Gun… Read More
2020-05-16 22:45
Soliloquy of an Ice Queen by Lysz Flo Today’s author interview is with author and podcaster Lysz Flo.
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2020-05-16 02:22
The Princess of Aenya by Nick Alimonos LQ: Tell me a little bit about yourself. NA: OK. Well, I’ve been writing since I was six years old, with the aim of becoming an author. Before I… Read More
2020-05-14 23:48
Cane’s Justice by Rae Shawn LQ: Tell me a little bit about yourself. RS: I’m a new author. I just self-published my first book in March. I’ve been a journalist for the past… Read More
2020-05-14 01:35
Breaking Reeva by Rebecca Ridge LQ: Tell me a little bit about yourself. RR: I always wanted to be a writer. I’ve written poems and stories since I was old enough to remember. I live i… Read More
2020-05-12 22:40
Beyond Kissing by Satyendra Pandey LQ: Tell me a little bit about yourself. SP: I’m a screenwriter turned author who started writing by writing screenplays and then ventured into publi… Read More
2020-05-11 21:01
The Boy Who Saw in Colours by Lauren Robinson LQ: Tell me a little bit about yourself. LR: I’m from the small town of Derry in scenic Northern Ireland. Currently, I’m studying jo… Read More
2020-05-11 00:47
The Fathers, the Sons, and the Anxious Ghost by Jamie Adams...
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2020-05-09 20:38
Duckett & Dyer: Dicks for Hire by G.M. Nair Today’s interview is with G.M. Nair, a comedy writer with a degree in Aerospace Engineering. LQ: Tell me a little bit about yourself. GN… Read More
2020-05-09 03:03
Lily and Sam by Andy and Victoria Stonehouse Today’s interview is with children’s author and illustrator Andy Stonehouse. His book, Lily and Sam, raise money for Stand Against MN… Read More
2020-05-08 00:51
The Gifting Spirit by Nikki Flynn and Edwin Dantes LQ: Tell me a little bit about yourself. NF: “Trying to define yourself is like trying to bite your own teeth”—Alan Watts… Read More
2020-05-07 03:02
I Married a Pirate by Samantha David Today’s interview is with Samantha David, licensed airplane pilot and writer. LQ: What’s it like, flying a plane? SD: Flying planes is relaxi… Read More
2020-05-06 14:15
Escape from Adiren by S.S. Long Todays’ interview is with LGBTQ+ fantasy writer S.S. Long. LQ: Tell me a little bit about yourself. SL: I’m S S Long and I’m a queer… Read More
2020-05-05 02:28
Today’s interview is with Charles Frankhauser, a memoir writer. LQ: Tell me a little bit about yourself. CF: Old man that writes as a hobby mostly to entertain college classmates. Publ… Read More
2020-05-04 00:27
Fallen Stars by Diesel Jester Today’s interview is with steampunk romantic and erotica writer Diesel Jester LQ: Tell me a little bit about yourself. DJ: Well, if you’d told me te… Read More
2020-05-03 02:16
Deep Down by Elouise East Today’s interview is with author Elouise East. LQ: Tell me a little bit about yourself. EE: I am a single mum to two children. I live in a town in Leicestersh… Read More
2020-05-02 01:56
Not) Alone by Tyler Wittokofsky Indie April continues way past April here at Lover’s Quarrel. The indie author interview is with Tyler Wittkosky.
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2020-05-01 03:35
Taking Care of Business by Simon Pearce Today’s interview is with Simon Pearce, owner of Space Monkey Creations. LQ: Tell me a little bit about yourself. SP: My name is Simon Pearce an… Read More
2020-04-30 03:28
Vampire Candidate by Bria Lexor Today’s interview is with Bria Lexor. LQ: Tell me a little bit about yourself. BL: I am a YA author of Urban Fantasy and Fantasy Series. LQ: What does y… Read More
2020-04-28 20:45
The Broken Road by K.S. Ruff Today’s interview is with K.S. Ruff, an indie writer who also teaches at the American Military University. LQ: Tell me a little bit about yourself. KR: I l… Read More
2020-04-28 13:28
Escape from Ronwyn by Mary Eggert Today’s interview is with physical therapist, mom, and writer, Mary Eggert LQ: Tell me a little bit about yourself. ME: I work part-time as a physical… Read More
2020-04-27 13:22
Taming the Captain by Beatrice Ballentine Today’s interview is with certified truck driver and indie writer Beatrice Ballentine. LQ: Tell me a little bit about yourself. BB: I have bee… Read More
2020-04-25 21:16
The Scarlet Virgins by Rebecca Lemke Today’s interview is with Rebecca Lemke, an author, podcaster, public speaker, and YouTuber who wrote a memoir about growing up in a purity culture… Read More
2020-04-25 13:30
Hurricane 2007 by Dario Aguilar Peregrina Today’s interview is with Dario Aguilar Peregrina, whose love of superheroes and fantasy inspired his love of writing. LQ: Tell me a little bi… Read More
2020-04-24 03:54
Always Greener by J.R.H Lawless Today’s interview is with J.R.H. Lawless, whose book helps fight child poverty in South Africa. LQ: Tell me a little bit about yourself. JL: I’m a… Read More
2020-04-22 22:08
Blue Ring Assassins by Stephen Cohen Today’s interview is with music producer and indie author Stephen Cohen. LQ: Tell me a little bit about yourself. SC: Born, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Eng… Read More
2020-04-21 23:30
The End of Hatred by Rebecca Hefner Today’s interview is with Rebecca Hefner who’s writing a dystopian time travel romance series. LQ: Tell me a little bit about yourself. RH: I… Read More
2020-04-20 22:33
Catnip by J.S. Frankel Today’s interview is with J. F. Frankel, an action writer who lives in Japan. LQ: Tell me a little bit about yourself. JF: I was born in Toronto, Canada, a numbe… Read More
2020-04-19 23:34
Burn by G.E. Hathaway Today’s interview is with Tucson, Arizona native G.E. Hathaway. LQ: Tell me a little bit about yourself: GH: First of all, thank you so much for having me! I&rsqu&hell…Read More
2020-04-18 21:00
Red Moon by Sein Ares Today’s interview is with dark fantasy writer Sein Ares. LQ: Tell me a little bit about yourself. SA: I am 29 years old. After graduating from college, I worked i… Read More
2020-04-17 21:03
Too Sons Too Many by Aidan Mc Nally Today’s interview is with Aidan Mc Nally, an Irish fisherman who used writing to overcome tragedy in his life. LQ: Tell me a little bit about yourse… Read More
2020-04-16 20:03
The Rider by Charles Simpson Today’s #IndieApril Interview is with Charles Simpson, an indie writer who spent 23 years traveling around the world as an Air force mechanic. LQ: Tell me… Read More
2020-04-15 20:37
The Darkest Sword by Samantha Kroese Today’s interview is with Samantha Kroese, a dark fantasy writer who writes about resilient characters. LQ: Tell me a little bit about yourself. SK… Read More
2020-04-14 22:11
Around the Dark Dial by J.D. Sanderson Today’s interview is with science fiction writer J.D. Sanderson, whose favorite character to write was a 70-year-old time traveler. LQ: Tell me a… Read More
2020-04-13 17:00
My Dear Ellie by Aisha Urooj Tonight’s #IndieApril interview is with Aisha Urooj, who hopes her work will provide happiness and comfort to her readers. LQ: Tell me a little bit about y… Read More
2020-04-13 01:57
Over a God’s Dead Body by Joel Spriggs Today’s #IndieApril interview is with Joel Spriggs, an architect, software engineer, and father along with being an indie writer. Welcome t… Read More
2020-04-12 01:54
Backstage by Joan Wendland The next indie author to be interviewed for #IndieApril is Joan Wendland, a retired engineer turned writer and game designer. LQ: Tell me a little bit about yourse… Read More
2020-04-10 23:49
The Masked Queen’s Lament by Dylan Madeley Every day for the rest of April (and maybe even into May) I’ll be posting an interview from an indie author. The first one is Dylan Mad… Read More
2020-04-06 20:23
I’m really excited to interview Zelly Jordan on Lover’s Quarrel today. She is the author of the Unbreakable series, and a member of Lover’s Quarrel’s Read for a Bette… Read More
2020-03-03 03:06
Lover’s Quarrel will be on hiatus for the month of March. It’ll be back on April 5th. Until then, enjoy these great bookish blogs: The Bookish Alix The Irresponsible Reader Smart… Read More
2020-02-17 04:01
The Bookish Alix Today, I’m excited to interview Alix, a girly-girl obsessed with crime fiction. She blogs about books and beauty on her blog, The Bookish Alix. LQ: Can you tell us wha… Read More
2020-02-10 04:13
Here are highlights of the bookish news I’ve been reading lately. Author Willy Vlautin talks about how he joins together his music and writing career as he prepares for the Tuscan Fest… Read More
2020-02-03 15:06
Genre: Fantasy Word Count: 1,311,890 My Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Love’s Kiss is free on Smashwords. As much as I love browsing through self-published books on Smashwords and supporting… Read More
2020-01-27 00:00
Image by Wokandapix from Pixabay College years are supposedly the best years of our lives. But between classes, extracurriculars, and working a part-time or even full-time job, the “be… Read More
2020-01-20 04:05
Genre: Fantasy Word Count: 1,311,890 This book is free on Smashwords. A massive collection of eight novels that follows the love and lives of couples over two generations as they struggle to… Read More
2020-01-13 03:16
I’m so excited about the new year. 2019 was a great year for Lover’s Quarrel and I’m excited about what I can do in 2020. In 2019, I learned a lot about marketing myself an… Read More
2019-12-30 05:00
2019 is drawing to a close and I hope it’s been as great of a year for everyone as it has for me. This year I’ve had the honor of welcoming Vicki Lesage and Zelly Jordan into the… Read More
2019-12-16 18:11
Source: Megan Tennant Megan Tennant created a fun way to spread the love for indie authors this December with a bingo game called Indiecember. Mark off squares on this bingo game by leaving… Read More
2019-12-09 03:47
ZellyJordan.com Genre: Science Fiction Page Count: 198 My rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars I am many things. A man. A soldier. Trained to kill. Born to hunt. Focused and lethal. Nothing gets throu… Read More
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