I hope you’ve enjoyed my ‘Mother of all Character Interviews’ – a literary tribute to motherhood. Thanks so much to all of the lovely mothers who visited my blog this month! It’s always a pleasure to feature fantastic indie/small press authors & their characters.

Thanks to all who entered the giveaway! Congrats to Amie, who won the following ebooks:

Middle Eight & Dragon Cookie by Audra Middleton, Purgatory by Susan Stec, Sweet Thangs Cookbook by Ann Everett, Fortune Teller's Secret by Ron D. Voigts, Diamond Moon by Celia Breslin, Thin Ice by JS Marlo, Killer Dolls and Christmas Eve by Angelica Hart & Zi.

The moms are still here on my blog and there's still time to enter the giveaway! Today we have a rare opportunity to speak to a Doppelgänger mother from Susan Stec's novel, Purgatory.

Tell us about your kids. Do they take after you at all? 
I've had hundreds. Elders are the guardians of a fledgling until it reaches legal age. Doppelgängers all look the same, a shadow, smoke cloud, a demon's blunder with no name, no sex, no flesh, and no identity unless we wear one of you. However, we each have a will of our own. 

What is your proudest mom moment? 
I have none. Motherhood is a deplorable burden.

My mom used to say “I’ve had it up to here!” and “Who do you think you are?” a lot. What is your go-to momism?
"You're a demon's creation, not a human. Act like one!"  and  "Do you want me to find a bottle with an air tight lid?"

What is the most valuable thing your mother taught you?
Not to leave any evidence of our existence. I try to instill the importance of this as well. It's fairly simple. Kill the hosts. Wear the body until it is no longer fresh. Shed, and find another. My current ward is my only challenge in this respect. She insists on doubling up, while leaving the real human to continue on without knowledge of a carbon copy wandering about. She will be the death of both of us. 

What do you see as the most challenging aspect of motherhood? 
Keeping my wardrobe fresh during a heated disciplinary discussion.. 
 
How about some This or That?:

June Cleaver or Morticia Adams?
MORTICIA
Bacon & eggs or cereal & milk?
NEITHER. WE DON'T FEED.
Themed party or meet for drinks?  
I CAN BE QUITE FESTIVE.
Curlers to bed or lucky to remember a morning comb through?
I PREFER A WELL COIFFURED CADAVER 
Cosmopolitan or beer?
COSMOPOLITAN   
Mini-van or Cooper mini?
WE HAVE INSTANT TRAVEL TOKENS. 
Home cooked or take out?
TAKE OUT OF COURSE. 
Neiman Marcus or Walmart?
BOTH CAN BE AMUSING
Wash your mouth out with soap or pay the swear jar?
I TRY NOT TO USE FOUL LANGUAGE.
Seinfeld’s Estelle Costanza or Lorelai Gilmore?
I'LL TAKE BOTH. I BORE EASLY.
 
Thanks so much for joining us, Ms. Doppelgänger, it was enlightening! And now, here's more about PURGATORY, a place Down Under - A New Adult paranormal romance/humor:

They were outcasts...

The doppelgänger: a myth, a night fright, as singular as an individual's nightmare—a demon's blunder in search of a love that can never be.

The wendigo: a half-breed, an abomination that hides from his own race. They won’t let him forget what he did, he can't fight who he is and a desire that ends in disaster.

...until they met.

Can two very different creatures find love in a world where hope leads to disappointment, and relationships end in death? They’ll have to fight all that is Down Under to find out.

To Purchase:
All of Susan's books are free with Kindle Unlimited.
Book 2 is scheduled to release in July.

For more info about Susan and her projects:
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FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/GratefulUndead
LANDING PAGE http://www.authorsusanstec.com/store/c1/Featured_Products.html
TWITTER: https://mobile.twitter.com/suesan0814
GOODREADS: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4556170.Susan_Stec

Lock up your diary and turn down that music! The moms have taken over my blog this month. Today we have Katrina "Kit" Cante from Angelica Hart and Zi's novel, Naked Twister.​

Thanks for joining us, Kit. Tell us, what do you see as the most challenging aspect of motherhood?

Raising my three year old daughter, Jessy, as a single mother while hiding her existence from a sadistic cult leader, David Masters.

Excerpt:
     Folding her arms across her full chest, Katrina stood very straight and very still.  She didn’t owe him any explanation.  Yet, she felt she owed him something, since he had stood between her and disaster tonight.  Besides, he wasn’t about to let it go, and Katrina couldn’t allow that.  For the sake of her little girl and her own sanity, she had to make sure the mesmerizing Caleb McBride left her world as quickly and as suddenly as he had entered it.  She relented, “It’s about my daughter, Caleb.” 
     She understood, though suspected he did not, that was more the euphemism than the cruel truth.  “One would think it would be because of your daughter you’d help.  I know being a mother you must understand the pain my sister’s child is feeling.” 
     “You don’t understand.” 
     “Help me understand.” 
     “I can’t.” 
     “You can.” 
     “Please…” 
     “What does your daughter have to do with this?” 
     “I can’t help you because David Masters is her father.”
 
What is your proudest mom moment?

There isn’t a moment that goes by that I am not proud of Jessy. She is bright, vivacious and for being so young, she sees the good in people that others might miss.

Excerpt:
     Before either said a word, Jessy ran into the kitchen, jumped into her mother’s arms kissed, and asked, “Who’s that?” 
Donna followed behind and responded, “Ah, Mister Wonderful-eyes.” 
     He nodded an acknowledgement.
     Jessy stared and then ran up closer to stare even more closely.  “Mommy, they are hug me eyes.” 
 
What is the most valuable thing your mother taught you?

When you give love, it is unconditional and forever.

Excerpt:
     Jessy asked Caleb to re-sing his Nosey song.  “For you gentle-eyes anything.”   And he did.
     She giggled. "Mommy's sleeping," Jessy said in a quiet voice as she began to regale Caleb with tales of bunnies and armadillos.  He'd glance at her every now and then in the rearview mirror to check to make certain her seat belt stayed secure and, oh, of course to sip of her glorious smile.  They stopped at an intersection.  He turned in his seat to face her.  She had unzipped her jacket and for the first time he noticed Jessy wore a unique, obviously handmade stone amber-tone arrowhead necklace attached to a woven fine hemp cord.  "Where did you get that necklace, sweetie-button-nose with the gorgeous eyelashes?"
     She giggled.  "Mommy gave it to me.”
     “It looks special.”
     “It is.”
     “Did she tell you where she got it?”
     “Uh-huh!” 
     “Where sugar eyes?”
     “From her box of memories.”
     “Did she say how she got?”
     “Uh-huh.” “How giggle face?”
     “She said it was from her first love." 
     A flash of something entered Caleb's gaze.  He shook his head in wonderment, stared down at Katrina's ethereal beauty and felt a smile grow from the inside out.  Jessy quickly reverted to her ‘dillo story, and Caleb listened, but part of his mind drifted elsewhere, wondering about that first love.
 
Tell us about your daughter. Does she take after you at all?

Jessy has amazing instincts and seems to notice things on a different level. Somehow, though, the haunting I sense in our apartment doesn’t seem to affect her adversely. It is as if she understands it’s a kind spirit.
As for being like me, I was always more bashful and self-conscience than Jessy, and not as quick to laugh. My Jessy, throws herself happily into every situation and has an independent streak that I fully admire. However, now and then, she worries about acceptance and she probably does get that from me.

Excerpt: (dialogue about meeting Caleb’s four year old nephew)
     Jessy pursed her lips thoughtfully.  “He’s a big boy.  Big boys don’t like little girls.”
      “Are you fun?” asked Caleb.  His voice was inquisitive. 
     “Yes.” 
     “Do you laugh?” 
     “Yes,” she giggled. 
     “Show me!” 
     She tried, “You are silly.” 
     “Can you run?”  “Fast!”
     “How could he not like such an adorable and perfect little girl?” Caleb refuted.  “I know I do.” 
     A bright smile widened Jessy’s lips, and she initiated an animated conversation that lasted over fifteen minutes.  Finally winded, Jessy plucked her stuffed gray and black ninestriped armadillo off the seat next to her and hugged it close as she stared out the window.  
 
OK, how about some This or That?  

June Cleaver or Morticia Adams? 
I think the way I approach life is more like June Cleaver, but the circumstances surrounding my life resembles Morticia Adams’ life.

Curlers to bed or lucky to remember a morning comb through? 
When it comes to curlers to bed or lucky to remember a morning comb through, I am more the knot it up and forget gal.

Carol Brady or the Dowager Countess? 
Oh definitely I am more a Carol Brady than a Downton Abbey dowager countess. Having said that, give me a good old period piece to watch and I am hooked.

Home cooked or take out? 
Owning a restaurant makes it easy to gather up a home cooked meal, but I don’t mind when Caleb shows up with take out, or cooks a meal for me. For someone so manly, he certainly knows his way around a kitchen.

Fine China or paper plates? 
I adore fine china over paper plates, and the older the better. Only, I like my china mismatched and never complain about a chip.

Wash your mouth out with soap or pay the swear jar? 
Though my own mother would certainly grab the lavender soap to wash out my mouth or my sister’s, I go the sear jar route. Everything takes like soap for days, and I couldn’t do that to my little Jessy. Then again, she would put buttons and Legos in the swear jar.
 
 Thank you so much for the visit, and I hope to see you in the pages of my chaotic and harrowing world.
 ~Kit Cante

So glad you could be here, Kit. Here's more about Naked Twister:

Once a professional cult deprogrammer who had lived on the edge of danger, Katrina “Kit” Cante now devotes herself to a Philadelphia Society Hill restaurant and her three-year old daughter. Caleb McBride, though, needs Katrina to rescue his sister from David Masters' cult and intends to force Katrina out of retirement. 
 
Neither one is prepared for the provocative feelings that they arouses in each other so easily.  At the same time neither anticipated being haunted or being the heinous focus of Masters’ psychotic attentions.

For more about Angelica Hart & Zi and their projects:
angelicahartandzi.com (all books can be bought through the webpage)
http://dawnsreadingnook.blogspot (Writers Write... Writing Partners Feud - Every Thursday)
https://thewritersvineyard.blogspot.com/ (Monthly)
http://champagnebooks.blogspot.com/ (Tattle and Wrye Reviews 1st of every month)

Mothers have taken over my blog this month - and they've brought a giveaway, so be sure to enter! Today Mrs. Elizabeth Luparell from Celia Breslin's book, Jasmine Moon is here with us.

We're so glad you could join us, Mrs. Luparell. Perhaps you could share with us what you see as the most challenging aspect of motherhood?
 
Oh my goodness, my dear, mothers face so many parenting challenges. When my three three Wolf shifter children were toddlers, for example, I wished I could clone myself to keep up with all of them, especially when they would run off in different directions in the forest around our home.
 
That would be challenging! Now, what would you say is your proudest mom moment?
 
Bless your heart for asking. My youngest child and only daughter, Lexi is marrying her childhood friend and soul mate, Jake. I’m so proud of her for following her heart and trusting in love.
 
My mom used to say “I’ve had it up to here!” and “Who do you think you are?” a lot. What is your go-to momism?
 
::chuckles:: “Take it outside, Luparells!” My children were so energetic, all day, every day.  I can’t tell you how much broken furniture and other household items we lost to their antics.
 
I can imagine! So tell us, what is the most valuable thing your mother taught you?
 
When your life feels out of control, when you feel like you’re hanging on by one, weak thread… Stop. Close your eyes. And breathe. It’s important to take small moments for yourself.
 
Sound advice! So tell us about your kids. Do they take after you at all?
 
I have three wonderful children, all adults now, and hopefully making me grandchildren very soon!  My eldest, Evan is in the technology business with his brother Ross. Their younger sister Lexi is a wonderful artist. I’d like to think they take after me a little bit. They have my eyes. Whiskey eyes, my husband says. My kids love the outdoors, as do I. As for their personalities, they’re as different as night and day, unique and special. Thanks for asking.
 
How about some This or That?
 
Bacon & eggs or cereal & milk?
Bacon and eggs. Wolf shifters require plentiful protein.

Themed party or meet for drinks?
Themed party.

Cosmopolitan or beer?
Guinness. And whiskey.

Mini-van or Cooper mini?
Pickup truck.

Home cooked or take out?
Home-cooked. Preferably by my gifted sister-in-law.

Paper plates or Fine China?
Both. Depends on the occasion, dear.
 
Thanks so much for being here, Mrs. Luparell! Here's more about the book, Jasmine Moon:

Tech mogul and workaholic wolf Evan Luparell has little time for distractions but takes a break for his brother’s wedding in South Dakota. When asked to escort another wedding attendee from the airport to Los Lobos, he agrees. Then he meets the curvy spitfire, and she ignores him.
 
Designer and wolf Mina Carver didn’t mean to be rude to the handsome, glowering man claiming to be her ride, but she was busy working. Now she must endure a ride to the Black Hills with the cranky but sexy dominant wolf. Unexpected mating energy sparks between them, but still—should she dismiss, or kiss him?
 
Kisses win and they agree upon a no-strings fling. But with each wedding activity throwing them together, and their powerful chemistry and mate compatibility complicating matters, can two workaholics truly have their fun then walk away?
 
Available at:
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Jasmine-Moon-Black-Hills-Wolves-ebook/dp/B01GKB9WMO/
Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/Jasmine-Moon-Black-Hills-Wolves-ebook/dp/B01GKB9WMO/
Barnes & Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/jasmine-moon-celia-breslin/1123876933
Kobo: https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebook/jasmine-moon-black-hills-wolves-49
Bookstrand: http://www.bookstrand.com/jasmine-moon-black-hills-wolves-49
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Celia_Breslin_Jasmine_Moon_Black_Hills_Wolves_49?id=Dw5IDAAAQBAJ
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/nz/book/jasmine-moon/id1120906279?mt=11
Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/640868

And now, here's more about the author, Celia Breslin:
 
Celia lives in California with her husband, daughter, and two feisty cats. She writes urban fantasy and paranormal romance, and has a particular fondness for werewolves, vampires, and the Fae. When not writing, you’ll find Celia exercising, reading a good book, hanging with her family, or indulging her addiction to Joss Whedon’s TV shows and movies.
 
Web site: http://www.celiabreslin.com/
 
Blog: http://www.celiabreslin.com/blog/
 
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/celiabreslin
 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CeliaBreslinAuthor
 
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/CeliaBreslin
 
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/celiabreslin/
 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celiabreslin/
 
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I hope everyone had a wonderful Mother's Day! Speaking of moms, I have a mom character from J.S. Marlo's book, Thin Ice with me today. Why don't you introduce yourself, Julie?

​Hi! I’m Julie Lavoie, Thierry’s mother in Thin Ice. I swear that child of mine will be the death of me one day.
 
Okay, tell us more. What do you see as the most challenging aspect of motherhood?
 
To let go and worry less about my son’s choices and whereabouts. I know I raised him well, so after eighteen years, you think I would have figured out how to turn off the “mother” switch. Well, I’m still trying to locate that switch…
 
I see. And what would you say is your proudest mom moment?
 
When Thierry was about ten-years-old, he stood up—alone—against an abusive coach and fought for justice. It defined the amazing young man he became, and though it came at a cost, I couldn’t have been prouder.
 
What is the most valuable thing your mother taught you?
 
My mother taught me to be independent, to pursue an education and not to rely on anyone. So, what did I do? I eloped at eighteen to follow my heart and pursue my dreams. As a mother, I taught my son the value of integrity and hard work and encouraged him to listen to his heart and never give up his dreams.
 
Tell us about your kids. Do they take after you at all?
 
Though we would have loved more children, my late husband Matthieu and I were only blessed with one child. Thierry. Between you and me, I haven’t lost faith yet I might be given another chance at motherhood, but my internal clock is sure ticking like a bomb.
 
My son Thierry is an eighteen-years-old goaltender who plays junior hockey for a Canadian team. He doesn’t look for trouble, but trouble seems to chase after him. He’s on his way to attend an outdoor tournament in Spokane right now and I’m trying to rein in the bad feelings gnawing my insides.
 
Thierry takes after his dad. Same sense of duty, same work ethics, same sense of adventure, and same physique. Thankfully Thierry isn’t as reckless as his dad, which isn’t much of a consolation considering Matthieu was a fighter pilot in the Canadian Air Force until his plane crashed.
 
Sometimes I wonder if Thierry inherited anything from me—except my eyes.
 
Now let's try some This or That? :
 
Bacon & eggs or cereal & milk?
 
Cereal & milk for breakfast on weekdays. Bacon & eggs for brunch on weekends.
 
Curlers to bed or lucky to remember a morning comb through?
 
Are you telling me I’m supposed to care about styling my hair? I wash it and I brush it, that’s it! The only day it looks amazing is when I come back from the hairdresser.
 
Minivan or Cooper mini?
 
Minivan, though I admit I like the rental SUV I’m currently driving while my beloved minivan is being repaired. Can you believe the tailgate of a pickup truck sliced through the passenger doors of my minivan while spinning in the icy parking lot of my office?
 
Home cooked or take out?
 
It depends on the day, how tired I am, and if I’m eating alone. Take out is more convenient, but it rarely tastes as good as home cooked meals.
 
Paper plates or Fine China?
 
Well, I don’t like cutting anything in paper plates. It tends to cut through and make a mess on the table. On the other hand, I’m clumsy, so I’m afraid to use Fine China and chip or break a piece. So, I use cheap “everyday” dishes -- and still feel bad when I drop, bang, or break something.
 
Wash your mouth out with soap or pay the swear jar?
 
Though I have an extensive knowledge of “colorful” words, both in French and in English, I never utter them out loud. I “swear” my son didn’t learn any of them from me.

Thanks so much for stopping by, Julie! Here's more about Thin Ice:

Can the truth unleash the past and set their hearts and minds free?
***
Thierry Leboeuf, an eighteen-year-old goaltender, witnesses the drug problems plaguing his teammates. On the verge of exposing the traffickers, he vanishes on his way to a hockey tournament. 
Julie Lavoie is no stranger to personal tragedy, but as she contemplates giving love a second chance, she must face her fears regarding the occupation of Rubens “Luke” Lucas, a federal agent embroiled in an explosive investigation.
The sudden disappearance of her only son tests Julie’s courage and determination. She welcomes Luke’s help to search for Thierry, but their two investigations intertwine, jeopardizing her chances of ever seeing her son again.

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Champagne Books: http://champagnebooks.com/store/index.php?id_manufacturer=169&controller=manufacturer
 
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Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/thin-ice-21

For more about author J. S. Marlo:

Website: https://sites.google.com/site/jsmarloauthor/home
 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100005715001393
 
Twitter: @JSMarloAuthor
 
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/2079858.J_S_Marlo

This month I’ve invited some of my author friends to post literary inspired recipes on their blogs/websites. So hop along for new recipes to try, new books to read, and a chance to win free stuff!
 
Here’s where to begin:
 
Author J.S. Marlo shares a recipe for Apple Chocolate Chip Muffins from her book, Unearthed – “Shaped by regrets. Bound by duty. Driven by secrets. Rowan's future is jeopardized by the regrets she harbors and the deadly secrets she unearths.”
https://sites.google.com/site/jsmarloauthor/blog-hop 
 
Elizabeth Fountain shares the recipe for Molly the bar owner's irresistible oven-fries from her book
You, Jane - "Once upon a time could ruin Jane's life, or lead her to a happy ending she never expected."
http://wp.me/pWrDR-Ug
 
Author Celia Breslin shares a recipe for Snickerdoodles inspired by her book, Under A Mating Moon – “While visiting her brother in Los Lobos, free-spirited Lexi Luparell is shocked to encounter the Wolf she’d denied when they were teens. Now she must face her guilt for the cruel way she spurned him all those years ago, make amends, and admit the truth. Jake was right all along—they’re meant to mate.”
http://wp.me/p2fl3L-Xk
 
Pippa Jay is sharing a recipe for Time Traveler’s Soup (aka Throw In Anything Vegetable Soup.) a quick, easy, healthy soup recipe inspired by her book Keir – “A demon waiting to die. A woman determined to save him.”
http://pippajay.blogspot.com/2016/06/lets-eat-time-travellers-soup-scifi.html
 
Olga Godim shares her flash story, Hannah's Rugelach, plus a recipe for making rugelach - the Jewish cookies. The story is about love, survival, the Holocaust, and the second chances. And of course, rugelach.
https://olgagodim.wordpress.com/2016/06/01/lets-eat-rugelach/

Susan Stec shares a recipe for a Witchy Tale inspired by her book, Witchy – “Skylar is a good witch with poor relationship choices.”
http://thegratefulundead.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html
 
Author Joyce Proell shares the recipe for The Best Brownies Ever from her book, A Deadly Truth – “A man obsessed, a woman willing to risk it all…”
http://www.joyceproell.com
 
I am also sharing a recipe for no-bake dragon cookies, from my short story Dragon Cookie – “It’s green; it’s lumpy; it smells like peanut butter and vanilla; and it’s moving.”
http://www.audramiddleton.com/monthly-blog/the-dragon-cookie-an-excerpt

Enter here for a chance to win $15 in Amazon gift cards from Elizabeth Fountain & myself, the ebook A Deadly Truth by Joyce Proell, the ebook Keir by Pippa Jay, the ebook Witchy by Susan Stec, and the ebook Middle Eight by me!
​

Audra Middleton here, and I am one of over 100 authors/bloggers on ‘the Little Things Blog Hop!’ Make sure you visit each stop and enter their posted giveaways, be sure to enter the amazing ‘little things’ rafflecopter too, which has a ton of prizes to be won!*

Thanks so much to author CS Myers, for inviting me to be a part of this blog hop. It’s all about appreciating those little things that make life a sweeter.
 
As for me, here’s a few of those little things that make life awesome…
 
Teaching five-year-olds how to make a paper snowflake for the first time – There’s nothing like their delighted coos and the surprise in their eyes when you unfold that paper.
 
Bidding on ebay – It’s competitive shopping. What’s not to love? I mean, besides my credit card bill.
 
Playing air guitar to Juke Box Hero – Everytime. Got stars in my eyes, baby.
 
A good twist – There’s nothing more satisfying than an exciting twist that brings the whole story together.
 
The Shamrock shake - I don’t know if it’s the entirely unnatural green color, or just the fact that it’s only available one month per year, but it’s enough to make me ditch the diet and pop a blood vessel trying to get that minty goodness up the straw.
 
The meadowlark’s song – It’s cheerful, but not in an annoying way.
 
Striped socks – Everything’s better with stripes.
 
When embarrassing things happen to me – it makes for awesome blog material.

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My herofest is drawing to a close here on my blog, but not before we meet another hunk! Be sure to enter the giveaway & vote for your favorites, too! And now, here's Celia Breslin and her hero, Jake Marsden, from her book Under A Mating Moon.

Hi Everyone!
 
Nice to be back for another visit to Audra’s blog! I’ve brought Wolf shifter and Awesome Sauce DJ Jake Marsden with me today. He’s agreed to answer a few questions.
 
Celia:  Hi, Jake! Thanks for taking a break from your current DJ tour to join me chez Audra. First off, tell us: What’s your idea of the perfect date?
 
Jake:  I spend a lot of time in clubs, converted warehouses, and other performance venues, so when I’m off work, I like to spend time outdoors. I’m not much of a camper, so my perfect date would be dinner at a restaurant with outdoor seating, a conversation that didn’t involve talking about my work, a walk around town or the local park, then perhaps a soak in a hot tub, followed by… ::Jake shifts in his chair and shoots a crooked grin::
 
Celia:  Sounds lovely. What gift would you give your love for Valentine’s Day & why?
 
Jake:   I’m a DJ but also a classically trained pianist and composer, so I’d compose a song for my love. Music is the language of my heart, and a Valentine gift should always come from the heart.
 
Celia: Sounds perfect!  Speaking of perfection, what’s your greatest flaw?
 
Jake:  ::narrows his eyes::  I can hold a grudge for a very long time.
 
Celia: Yikes, remind me not to get on your bad side.  So then, what’s your greatest strength?
 
Jake: I’m an Alpha Wolf, so it’s in my nature to protect those who are weaker than myself.
 
Celia: You rock! Okay, last question… If they were to make a movie of your life, what genre would it be?
 
Jake: Since I’m a Wolf shifter, and one female has dominated my heart and thoughts for most of my life--even when we were apart--I’d have to say Paranormal Romance.
 
Celia:  Thanks for the chat, Jake. And on behalf of both of us, thank you Audra for hosting us today! Bye for now, everyone!
 
So glad to have you here! And now, more about Under A Mating Moon:
  
British Alpha wolf Jake Marsden spends his days among humans, pursuing a lucrative music career and avoiding his pack’s politics. When his current DJ tour takes him to the US, he stops in Los Lobos to visit family, and runs into the one Wolf he never wants to see again—the mate who rejected his claim.
 
While visiting her brother in Los Lobos, free-spirited Lexi Luparell is shocked to encounter the Wolf she’d denied when they were teens. Now she must face her guilt for the cruel way she spurned him all those years ago, make amends, and admit the truth. Jake was right all along—they’re meant to mate.
 
Lexi would love to explore the mate concept and her overwhelming attraction to virile, alpha Wolf Jake, but he wants nothing to do with her. How can she break down his defenses when she’s the reason he built them in the first place?
 
Jake dates only human women now. Lexi had her shot at being his mate, and she threw it away. But when her life is threatened, he may have to rethink his position and do whatever it takes to claim his one true mate.
 
Under A Mating Moon is #27 in a multi-author, shared world series: Black Hills Wolves, by Decadent Publishing.  It is a stand-alone read (no prior reading in series required).
 
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The herofest is still going strong here on my blog! Speaking of strong, let's hear from our latest hero, from Adventures of a Young Girl by J P Lundstrom.

Alexander Buchanan (known as Sandy to his friends) is Roberta Blevins’ best friend in Adventures of a Young Girl. He’s her constant companion in high school, seeing her through some very tough times. He’s her coworker, her steady date, and her shoulder to cry on. But what he isn’t, she insists, is her boyfriend. Let’s hear his thoughts.

Tell us, Sandy, what’s your idea of the perfect date?

First of all, she’d have to be a girl I really cared about. I never dated until I met Roberta; she was my first date, and I guess I messed up. I was really nervous and afterward, she wouldn’t go out with me again. But we got back together later on. She’s a beautiful girl and she loves to dance, so I’ve taken her to a lot of dances. We’ve had a lot of study dates, but my favorite way to spend a date is holding her in my arms and kissing her. I love the way she goes all soft and cuddly.

What gift would you give your love for Valentine’s Day & why?

You’ve got to keep your ears and eyes open all year long. You can’t just buy a girl a box of candy--that’s thoughtless. If you’ve been listening to her, you know what she really likes, or maybe she’s told you her secret wish. That’s what you give her. It means something to her, because she knows you’ve been paying attention and you care.

What’s your greatest flaw?

My greatest flaw is not being able to express how I feel. I wasn’t able to express to my dad and granddad what I wanted to do with my life. They forced me into a life I never wanted, and I had to leave everything behind. If I had been able to tell them what I really wanted, things might have been different.

What’s your greatest strength?

Well, I’m pretty strong physically, but I don’t think that’s what you mean. People don’t say much about this unless you’re a Marine, but I’d have to say it’s my dedication. When I find something that’s worth going after, I’ll move heaven and earth to get it and keep it. 

If they were to make a movie of your life, what genre would it be?

(laughs) I guess it would have to be action-adventure. First to show all the trouble I used to get into and the many times I ran away from home as a kid, then my work at the Double L with the horses, and then the years of my military career. Sounds exciting, doesn’t it?

Absolutely! Here's more about Adventures of a Young Girl:

It’s 1957, and Roberta Blevins is just about done with the eighth grade. She’s ready to grow up. She has big plans for her life, and she needs lots of information.  What she really want to know about is S-E-X, and sixteen-year-old Carl is happy to oblige. And that’s just her first adventure!

She’s got a long way to go from Rockdale, Texas to Hollywood, California and the Pacific Ocean, but she’s bound and determined to get there. On the way, she’ll have a ton of adventures and get to know a lot of people. Everybody loves Roberta—she’s cute, fun and irrepressible.

And along the way, she’ll learn that not all adventures are happy—some are dangerous, deadly and discouraging. Join Roberta on her quest to get to Hollywood and the movies and to fulfill her lifelong desires.

Learn more about JP Lundstrom and her books:
 
Adventures of a Young Girl on Pinterest  www.pinterest.com/writerjplundstr/adventures-of-a-young-girl-1957-1961/
Roberta Blevins’ Facebook page www.facebook.com/Roberta-Blevins-1651170898435513/
 
Buy the book here: 
http://www.amazon.com/Adventures-Young-Girl-J-Lundstrom-ebook/dp/B019X6INWI/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1452973708&sr=1-1&keywords=j+p+lundstrom
or
 
https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B019X6INWI&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_1CtQwb06W2MQ7

The herofest continues here on my blog! Today Susan Stec's hot hero, Gaire, is stopping by. Don't forget to enter the giveaway!