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Interview with Romance Author Dana Pratola

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About Dana Pratola:
I was born and raised in New Jersey, but hope not to die here. I've been married for decades, have three grown children, and a Maltese. My relationship with Jesus Christ is the MOST important thing in my life, and yes, I do write secular romance as well as inspirational, but my Christian worldview is often present in some of my characters.
Other than that, I love writing more than anything, followed by dogs and horses, and dream of having my own cabin/bungalow to write in ALONE for weeks at a time.

What inspires you to write?
Practically anything. I get a lot of ideas from songs, and inspiration usually hits when I'm on my treadmill, or in the shower, so I jot notes on my phone.

Tell us about your writing process.
I'm a combo writer. Pants-liner? Out-pantser? I do have a whiteboard, which I stick with basic character descriptions. I always forget eye color, then I glance over, and there it is. I usually have a general idea of the character, starting with physical description, then I imagine what their identifying "flaw" is and how that will work off the other main character and whatever their "flaw" is. They each have a goal and if that flaw can cause conflict, excellent! (*I "quoted" flaw because everyone has more than one, but I mean the one I'm going to focus on)

How do you develop your characters?
If my characters "spoke" to me I'd probably be in therapy and wouldn't have time to write. That being said, I don't have a definite path they must follow. Sometimes we meander off into the grass and it can be exciting there, too.

What authors inspire you?
Hmm. That's a good question. I like Stephanie Laurens, though I don't write historical romance. And Julia Quinn. Also, Chana Keefer. Her heart is pure and she's so open and forthcoming.

How do you keep going in the midst of distractions?
PRAYER.

What are your hobbies when you need a break from writing?
I have no hobbies, lol. I get on horseback whenever I can, but not often enough to be considered a hobby 🙁

What romance genres do you write?: Speculative, urban fantasy, suspense, rom-com, paranormal inspirational, NA, YA

Do you write in genres that are not romance related?
I write different types of stories — mystery, suspense, paranormal, fantasy — but they all have a definite vein of romance.

What formats are your books in?: eBook, Print

Where to find out more about the author

Website(s)
Dana Pratola Home Page Link
Link To Dana Pratola Page On Amazon

Your Social Media Links
Goodreads
Facebook
Instagram

All information in this post is presented “as is” supplied by the author. We don’t edit to allow you the reader to hear the author in their own voice.Hmm. That's a good question. I like Stephanie Laurens, though I don't write historical romance. And Julia Quinn. Also, Chana Keefer. Her heart is pure and she's so open and forthcoming.

A Bend in Time & Pamasaw’s Song: Two Clean Paranormal Romances by C. M. Morgan

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Targeted Age Group:: Young adult-adult

Two Clean Paranormal Romances:

A Bend in Time: Jenny McKenzie is a mystery to her entire village. The elderly woman is loved by all who know her, but nobody seems to know much about her. Her young friend, Kathleen, finally hears the whole story of who Jenny is and what she has lived. The question is, will Kathleen believe her story?

Pamasaw’s Song: Amy is a young widow, trying to get over the loss of her husband. Then the appearance of a strange-looking man in her back yard sends her on a journey to find who he is. In the process, will she find out who she is meant to be, and lead her to a new love?

What Inspired You to Write Your Book?
The first book actually came about because of a dream I had. It involved time travel, and I immediately started to think of a storyline where it would include it.

Paranormal Romance isn't my normal genre, but I've always loved reading a variety of fiction, so decided to try and write some of my own!

Joshua’s Legacy by C. M. Morgan

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Targeted Age Group:: Young adult-adult

A tale that enforces the belief that true love never dies.

When Josh Sterling’s great-grandfather leaves him a huge old Victorian house in rural Wisconsin, Josh has only one thought in mind. Fix up the old place and sell it as quickly as possible so he can return to his real life in Michigan.

One of the requirements of his great-grandpa’s will is that he hires A.J. James and crew to do the needed repairs on the house. That’s fine with Josh until he discovers A.J. is really Annie James, a cute little coverall-wearing gal who may not look it but knows her construction business. At first, Josh is hesitant about hiring her, but since he doesn’t feel he has any choice because of his great-grandfather’s directive, he accepts her estimate. His main focus is just to get the work done as quickly as possible.

It doesn’t take long before Josh realizes there is a definite spark between him and Annie, but they both seem determined to ignore the attraction. Then strange romantic notes begin appearing in various spots in the house, and once Josh starts hearing strange noises at night, he begins to wonder if there’s more going on in the house than what he thinks.

The more Josh and Annie start digging into the house’s history, the more they are drawn into the past and to each other. What about Josh’s vow to sell the house as soon as he gets it fixed up? And what secrets is the house hiding, and will Josh and Annie be able to discover what they are? If they do, what will it mean for their growing friendship?

“Joshua’s Legacy” is a tale that enforces the belief that true love never dies.

What Inspired You to Write Your Book?
I have always loved old houses and ghost stories surrounding them. When I got the idea for this book, I knew I had to write it.

Cursed Wolf by Brogan Thomas

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Cursed Wolf by Brogan Thomas

For a shifter…
…being stuck in wolf form is torture.

The moment I shifted; my life changed.

After witnessing a traumatic event at a young age, nine-year-old Forrest shifted into her wolf form – and was unable to shift back. Years later and suffering at the hands of her malicious step-brothers, she stubbornly clings to the hope that she’ll turn back into the girl she once was.

But when her magic returns at the moment she needs it most, Forrest is thrust back into the world of humans. There’s only one problem. Her pack is out to kill her.

Struggling to learn how to walk and talk again, Forrest finds herself on the run from the cold-blooded shifter council. But hidden deep within her human form lies a secret – a powerful magic that has the potential to set her free.

If only she can stay alive long enough to master it…

If you love high-octane Urban Fantasy with shifters, suspense, and one young woman fighting for her independence amid a dangerous patriarchal world, then you won’t want to miss Cursed Wolf. This thrilling novel strikes the perfect balance between humour, friendship, and slow-burn romance. Grab your copy now!

Written in British English.

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Cross Waves by Amanda Uhl

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Targeted Age Group:: 18-100

She can kill with a thought.
Gifted with an explosive psychic talent, Geneva Ericksen can’t risk letting Rolf Jorgensen in her life. If she does, she might accidentally kill him. But when Rolf’s sister goes missing, Geneva and her extraordinary abilities may be his only hope to find her.

He’s hiding a deadly secret.
Rolf’s not about to let Geneva slip away from him, even if it means protecting her from his dark gift. As Rolf and Geneva trail his sister, they soon uncover a life-threatening plot: someone is attempting to profit from stealing and trapping their power in crystals.

To outsmart the enemy, it will take all their combined strength. But can they trust each other enough to survive?

FIVE STARS FOR CROSS WAVES

“A non-stop reading experience that jumps off the pages from start to finish!” — Tome Tender Book Blog

“I read this book in one sitting and the excitement didn’t let up for a minute.” — Paranormal Romance Guild

“As the story progresses, the tension builds and my heart was pounding in anticipation. I read it in one sitting. That’s how good this book really is…one of the best romances I have read in a long while.” — Bookbub Reviewer

“Filled with suspense and intrigue, it is a fast-paced action-packed story that will entertain everyone who has a penchant for tales with super-normal protagonists fighting super-normal villains.” — Reader’s Favorite

“Fast paced, with many amazing characters, this book will have you holding your breathe while you rush to read the next chapter.” — Goodreads Reviewer

“One good book. I was thoroughly impressed.” — Goodreads Reviewer

“A well written book with strong characters and an intriguing story line. The author had me glued to the pages.” — Goodreads Reviewer

“I started reading and I was immediately drawn into the story. Add to that, I’m so anxious to read the next one with Nonna making me want to! Who’s Nonna? Read the book and find out. Highly recommend!” — Amazon Vine Voice Reviewer

“From the very beginning this book will draw you in and keep you pulled in…I couldn’t put it down.” — Amazon Reviewer

“I enjoyed each turn of the page.” — Goodreads Reviewer

“The storyline kept me on my toes, with its mystery and suspense pulling me in. I was very entertained.” — Goodreads Reviewer

Curl up in bed or a comfortable chair and read this book in one sitting. You will not want to be distracted. Action—here it comes. — Amazon Reviewer

“It has so many twists, you just cannot guess which way it is going…” — Amazon Reviewer

“I whipped through the pages and stayed up late reading. Yes, it was that good. If you’re looking for a paranormal romantic thriller you’ll lose sleep over, pick up Cross Waves. Highly recommend!” — NN Light Book Blogger and Reviewer

“Cross Waves is about the power of love and the strength that comes from knowing someone believes in you and will always be in your corner.” — Amazon Reviewer

“Unique with its paranormal element and the idea that the government would use people’s psychic abilities for both honorable and nefarious purposes. It will definitely keep you on the edge of your seat.” — Lady With a Quill

“An exciting story that kept me in suspense from the start and thrilled me with its many surprises.” — Genre Minx Book Review

What Inspired You to Write Your Book?
Cross Waves is the second book in the Mind Hackers series. The series was inspired by my day job in cyber security and my love of beach glass, which I routinely gather on the shores of Lake Erie. One day while all alone on the beach, I wondered: What if a man were reading a woman’s mind and they had no idea, and the man fell in love with the woman, what would happen next? That’s the inspiration behind the first book in the series, Mind Waves, which is continued in book two. Cross Waves features a female talent who is so gifted she can kill with a thought. Readers will wonder: Can she have a normal relationship? What about when she’s angry with her partner? And what if her partner has and equally explosive gift? What will happen next? You’ll have to read the book to find out!

Taken, Awoke, Reborn by Samantha Prescott

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Taken, Awoke, Reborn by Samantha Prescott

When Selene Coldbane’s held captive by one of the oldest vampire coven’s in the world, not even the love of the Head Master can save her. She must find a way to escape the madness that’s erupting around her. Love and commitment are tested when she meets Demien. In his arms she finds peace and a sense of home. Will her fate lie with Xavier, the right hand to the Queen, or Demien, the Nephilim who wants nothing more than to love and protect her.

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Fey Touched by Erin Zarro

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Fey Touched by Erin Zarro

Two sisters.

Asha is the Queen of the Fey, genetically engineered immortal humans who feed on human souls to survive. But she’s running from her people. When she is found by her enemy, one of the Hunters of the Fey, she expects to die. Yet he’s oddly intrigued by her, and Asha finds herself falling in love with him, hoping she can find safety and the home she’s been seeking. Then she’s kidnapped, and everything changes.

Fallon is a Hunter. She’s looking for her long-lost sister, using an addictive drug to search through the stream of time. Her addiction leaves her dangerously exposed to her enemies but, consumed by her search, she doesn’t care…until her fellow Hunters start dying from a mysterious illness. She is torn between duty and desire, and must find an answer before they all die.

What Fallon doesn’t know is that Asha might just be the key to saving them all, if only she can find her.

And time is running out.

PLEASE NOTE that this book contains explicit language, explicit sex, and graphic violence. It isn’t suitable for those under 18.

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Illusional Reality by Karina Kantas

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Illusional Reality by Karina Kantas

Becky Jones is as independent as they come, a marketing executive determined to succeed on her own terms. But her career plan goes sideways when two men try to kill her – and her rescuer whisks her away to an enchanted realm. Her realm.

In Tsinia she is Thya, heir to the throne and gifted with magical abilities, destined to fulfil an ancient prophecy. Her people are kind and peaceful, desperate to forget the evil that looms over them. When she refuses a betrothal to an enemy prince to stop the oncoming war, her act of rebellion sparks old tensions and threatens the future of the kingdom.

As well as battling to save her kinsmen, she is battling with a power within her that is threatening to take over her body, mind, and soul. All while falling for one whose heart she can never have. Thya must find a balance between her needs and those of her people, but in order to do so, she must fight against destiny itself – and forge her own fate, no matter the cost.

This duology includes Illusional Reality and The Quest

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The Visitors on the Ranch by Strawberry Chase

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Targeted Age Group:: 18-65

The beautiful daughter of a wealthy rancher, Bethie Jo has pined for the ranch hand next door for as long as she can remember.

★ Can she still love him when she learns who he really is?

Bethie Jo is in her senior year of high school, class of 1957, and is feeling the pressure to find a well-to-do rancher’s son to marry.

But none of the high school boys interest her. The man she’s known most of her life, however, the cowboy who works at the strange ranch next door, is the one she wants. And she is willing to go against all the prejudices of her friends, her parents, and the whole town to follow her heart.

But Calvin is hiding more than she realizes.

Cal’s own heart has been tied to Bethie Jo’s since he first met her. When she decides she’s ready to take their relationship to the next level, Cal tries his best to fit in.

But if they are going to be lovers, he must reveal to her who he really is and what is really going on behind the odd happenings at the Myer ranch. The rumored Skinwalkers are closer to her than she knows.

At first, his differences don’t matter — Bethie Jo loves him anyway.

But when she sees what the alien in him can become, something vilified by everyone in town, will she stay with him as she promised?

What Inspired You to Write Your Book?
I have a passion for alien conspiracy theories!

Haunting in Hartley by Janice Tremayne

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Haunting in Hartley by Janice Tremayne

Hartley is an Australian rural ghost town that has made a revival for all the right reasons—but it can not shake off its evil past as the phantom returns to haunt its new residents. A converted presbytery that accommodates visitors was once a playground for everything evil in this house—a place for deprived young priests and unfortunate orphans. Consumed by a dark evil source locked away in a cobalt chest for one hundred and fifty years.
Will Clarisse be strong enough to reject the trade-off—the power to foretell future events of her choosing and the horrors that come with the visions? What if she could predict a serious illness or an incident that would forecast a tragedy for a loved one? Perhaps a winning lottery or horse race?
This is a haunting tale of cursed taunts and mindless games of an angry and sarcastic phantasm that occupies the basement, lonely and desperate for someone worthy to take over his curse. The contract with the evil entity comes at a cost for Clarisse—ingrained in her lust to control future events. This becomes an affliction of the mind that she can no longer separate from her reality.
Enter her dark world of greed and lust-driven by Clarisse’s decision to hold onto her newly acquired supernatural power or walk away and resume her normal life—-even at the expense of the spiteful and evil chantage.

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