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Pre-Order Popping the Clutch

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 22:38:57 GMT

Preorder now : https://books2read.com/poppingtheclutch/

One bed, one deal, zero brakes—this road to romance is about to take some unexpected turns.

Callie Ferenzo knows cars, cameras, and how to keep her brother’s CarTube channel from backfiring. What she doesn’t know is how to pop the clutch on her own dream without breaking a promise to her late father.

Her ambition’s stuck in neutral… until internet-famous CarTuber Dyson Gabbard offers her a deal that’ll shift everything into high gear: pretend to be his girlfriend during a two-week family reunion in Alaska. The trade-off? An all-expenses-paid trip and the keys to her dream car.

A fan-turned-stalker puts Callie in the crosshairs and Dyson in the driver’s seat as her unexpected protector. Suddenly, their fake relationship isn’t just about fooling his family—it’s about keeping her safe.

ARC Readers Wanted for Popping the Clutch

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 22:35:58 GMT

She’s the brains behind the builds. He’s the goofball behind the wheel. Fake dating was supposed to be easy… until feelings threw a wrench into the plan.

One bed, one deal, zero brakes—this road to romance is about to take some unexpected turns.

New Charity Anthology Book Release!

Sat, 05 Aug 2023 22:33:01 GMT

Getting Witchy With It 2023 Vol 10 charity anthology releases today, August 5th. It’s available an Amazon. My story in the anthology is called Charmed by Murphy. It’s a short paranormal romcom.

Getting Witchy with It Vol 10

Brief synopsis: Grandma’s charmed bracelet and Murphy’s Law intervene the day of Christy’s big career-changing presentation, making it one she’ll never forget.

Anthology by Anytime Author Promotions and includes Rochelle K Bradley (Author), Amanda Kimberly (Author), Aric H. Morrison (Author), Jennifer Daniels (Author), Elizabeth Brown (Author), Jennifer Allis Provost (Author), E.H. Demeter (Author), Melody Calder (Author), Lark Anderson (Author)

This anthology is available for a short time so get it while you can. You can purchase it here.

All ebook proceeds will be donated to –

~Berkshire Children’s Chorus (Massachusetts) & ~Commusication (Minnesota)

Looking for ARC Readers

Sat, 11 Mar 2023 22:31:19 GMT

Looking for ARC readers for Dragunzel releasing in April sign up here: https://forms.gle/XGkNJ5PnftS5MUCn7

Once upon a time… a witch imprisons a girl in a tower until a handsome prince climbs her hair to rescue her.

Scratch that…

Once upon a time… a girl falls through a magic portal knocking out a dragon shifter prince, then gets thrown into a tower for being a witch.

Dragunzel was part of the Something Grimm This Way Comes Anthology released October 31, 2022. Thirteen Grimm fairy tale retellings that reinvent the way you view happily ever afters. It has now been extended almost double the size.

Free Kaleidoscope Hearts 5 Anthology

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 22:26:42 GMT

Grab your copy today ! Free from February 14 until May 14. Limited time anthology with 20 awesome authors.

Around every corner and even right in front of you, love is spinning fabulous stories.

The Kaleidoscope Hearts are back, bringing together another collection of stories and poetry that exemplifies love in all its swirling colors.

Tales of romances gone awry, emotions that heal the heartbroken, to stories that tell us to love ourselves for who we are, each writer in this collection has poured their heart into crafting a piece that will make you fly, or fall, or jump with joy to discover what it means to find that “L” word.

And this year, for our Daisy Anniversary, five whole volumes of love you won’t want to miss, the Hearts have gathered together twenty writers whose hearts are laid bare upon the pages of this collection. It is sure to offer something for everyone. Fans of traditional romances, or fantastical ones, to poetic musings on the power of love, this anthology will captivate you.

Grab a cozy blanket, pour yourself a warm drink, and settle in for a journey of love, heartache, triumph, and passion, all drawn together within the pages of this collection.

Go on, pick an author to start with, after all, everybody knows that the petals of this daisy end with:

They Love Me

Gina Ardito, Grace Augustine, Linda Boulanger, Rochelle Bradley, Edward Buatois, Kevin Chapman, Cary Comas, Aliya DalRae, Jennifer Daniels, Laura Hern, Chris Jones, Andi Lawrencovna, Catherine Marcum, Shayne McClendon, Kristine Raymond, Trisha Ryann, James M. Tolliver, Kali WIllows, SE Winters, & Mary R. Woldering

Get it today at your favorite online store: https://books2read.com/KHVol5

Something Grimm This Way Comes 99¢ Pre-order

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 22:23:35 GMT

Something Grimm This Way Comes is available for 99¢ preorder!

Once upon a time …

There were two brothers who collected tales from their homeland and put them in a book. Stories of magical creatures and horrible fates. Princesses who fell under enchantment and princes who came from the countryside to save them.

These are not those stories.

And we are not those brothers.

Come along with us as we re-spin stories long since told and bring them to vibrant new life. Tales of enchantment and grand adventure, of romance and the gentle blossoming of love… Darkness and the terror of the night coming to claim you. If you were looking for the classic stories from your childhood, look away now, because these are not like any tale you’ve heard before.

Join us as we reimagine the Grimm Fairy Tales as magical new stories of fantasy, romance, and maybe even a little bit of horror thrown in for good measure in this limited edition collection from award-winning and best-selling authors.

The Sisters penned, their Tales begun, now

Something Grimm this way Comes.

Books2Read Universal Link: https://books2read.com/u/4Ajr7d

Join the Sisters Grimm Anthology Group

Pssst….

Hey!

HEY!!!!

Did you know that for every platform you preorder on, you have a chance to get free extras specially made for you, from us as a thank-you for joining us in this release!?!?!

We’ve got some amazing goodies you’re not gonna want to miss including a Planner, Journal, and a “Grimm-oire!”

Preorder your copy of SOMETHING GRIMM THIS WAY COMES Today!!!

(And then follow the link below for some fun before the book is released!)

https://bit.ly/SGtwC2022Freebies

Dragonfly Wishes is available on Audible

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 21:11:05 GMT

Now Available for Audiobook!

I’m pleased to announce Dragonfly Wishes is now for sale on Audible. You can listen while your work or drive.

The story is about three and a half hours and narrated by Samantha Novak.

I’m excited to enter the world of audiobooks and look forward to getting more of my novels narrated.

Do you like audiobooks? What’s your favorite genre to listen too?

Here We Go Again is available for 99¢ preorder.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 20:32:40 GMT

Preorder Here We Go Again for 99¢

Coming April 5, 2021… Get the 5th story in the Fortuna, Texas series. This sweet, heart-warming, second chance romance is available for preorder for 99 cents.

Get to know Lynette Dart (Cole from book 2’s sister) and Les Moore (Ben from book 3’s brother) as they are thrown together years after a tragedy.

Preorder from your favorite online retailer.

Blurb:

Lynette Dart had no intention to see her first love again. There are too many painful memories and a secret. But when Les returns to Fortuna, her heart aches to rekindle the relationship.

Les Moore hadn’t planned on bumping into his ex let alone rescuing her. Yet holding her once more feels right, even if seven years ago she’d abandoned him in his hour of need.

Can Lynette and Les put the past behind them and find their happily ever after?

Preorder from your favorite online retailer.

Dragonfly Wishes in Paperback!

Tue, 03 Nov 2020 20:29:30 GMT

Dragonfly Wishes , a part of the Who’s the Fairest? A Sisters Grimm anthology (ebook, paperback, and #KindleUnlimited), is also available in paperback on its own.

Once upon a time there was a fashion designer and a dragon shifter from another world…

Arianna Travers creates clothing that brings joy to others. Haunted by her mother’s disappearance and tormented by her overlording step uncle, Arianna desires to escape reality even if it’s only through the tip of her charcoal pencil.

royal of Ellehcor, Kyan the dragon shifter spies the forlorn beauty through a magical window to another world. To meet her face to face, he leaves the sanctuary of his home realm and enters the portal, transforming into a dragonfly.

go as planned when Kyan becomes entangled in spider silk. Arianna discovers the little blue dragonfly and rescues him. As a reward, Kyan offers to grant her wishes, but before Arianna can make a wish, the Overlord steals it from her.

As Kyan and Arianna’s relationship blossoms, so does the breadth of the Overlord’s wishes. Kyan strives to save Arianna from her uncle and his devious plans, but what can a dragonfly do?

Dragonfly Wishes is HERE!

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 16:26:52 GMT

Dragonfly Wishes Launch Day!

Once upon a time there was a fisherman and his wife… Scratch that…

Once upon a time there was a fashion designer and a dragon shifter from another world…

A royal of Ellehcor, Kyan the dragon shifter spies the forlorn beauty through a magical window to another world. To meet her face to face, he leaves the sanctuary of his home realm and enters the portal, transforming into a dragonfly.

Things don’t go as planned when Kyan becomes entangled in spider silk. Arianna discovers the little blue dragonfly and rescues him. As a reward, Kyan offers to grant her wishes, but before Arianna can make a wish, the Overlord steals it from her.

As Kyan and Arianna’s relationship blossoms, so does the breadth of the Overlord’s wishes. Kyan strives to save Arianna from her uncle and his devious plans, but what can a dragonfly do?

Ebook available for .99 cents! Get it at your favorite retailer.

books2read.com/WhosTheFairest

Virtual Author Event August 29!

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:24:04 GMT

On August 29th from 12-6 PM join me for a virtual author event. Kelli from Totally Talented Promotions has worked hard to get 20 or so authors together for the event.

Drop by a chatroom and actually see authors. Play bingo and win gift cars for Amazon and Walmart, signed books, coffee, and more. Each author will have their own chat room and each author has a gift they donated for a giveaway too. Ways to enter to win: by a paperback book from any of the authors, play and win bingo, visit each authors room…And don’t forget the grand prize drawn from all the entrees.

What is your favorite thing to do at an author event?

Ep. #6 Author Talk: Interview with Nicole L Bates

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:21:24 GMT

You can follow Nicole here:

www.NicoleLBates.com

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Twitter @NicoleLBates

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Welcome to beautiful Frankfort, Michigan the home of author Nicole L. Bates. Rochelle and Nicole discuss the feelings you get while writing a series, writerly advice, and Nicole’s sci-fi world.

Nicole grew up in Northern Michigan, exploring nature and devouring books. She has traveled the U.S., working as a speech-language pathologist in a variety of settings, and even managing an organic farm for two years in Illinois.

Nicole returned to Michigan with her family and now loves running the scenic trails of her home state, reading late into the night, and creating her own stories to share.

Author Talk: Interview with Dawn M. Paul

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 20:20:17 GMT

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgg7hMOA5-5A1_3G7CXRqNw

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DMPaulWriterArtist

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dmpaulwriterartist/

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/DMPaulArt/

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/D.-M.-Paul/e/B01BN681HS/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DMPaulWriterArt

Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/dmpaulwriterartist

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/d-m-paul-b0573511

Meet Dawn she’s a reader, writer, artist, poet, yarnie, gnome-lover, Christian, wife, mom, and friend. This is the second time Rochelle interviews her (yes, part of the original interview was deleted). This time Sumi the Wonder-dog pays a visit.

They talk about Dawn’s writing and artistic faith-filled journey beginning young and blossoming in recent years. Dawn is member of several groups including SCBWI and NaNoWriMo. She offers sage advice in a writerly fashion. She has eight books published at this time.

Dawn lives in Ohio with her husband and has degrees and/or diplomas in Humanities, English Literature, Business Management, Travel, and Children’s Literature. She fancies herself a poet, writer, artist, reader, wife, mom, and lover of gnomes, color, yarn, books and God. She tends to see the world through rose-colored glasses and even sometimes, with a luminescent glow.

Read her poems and stories on the blog at https://dmpaul.com and get access to “The World of Christian Tompta” at https://christiantompta.com/

Author Talk: Interview with Sharon Neustadt

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 20:17:25 GMT

Follow Sharon:

Facebook Author Page: Tales of the Shiny Southpaw

Twitter: @ShinySouthpaw

Instagram: Sharon_Neustadt

While on vacation in Benzie county with beautiful Crystal Lake in the background Rochelle Bradley interviews up and coming author Sharon Neustadt. They discuss Celtic steampunk, twin and triplets on quests, NaNoWriMo and SCBWI.

Sharon’s bio: Long-handed writer of stories (mostly fantasies) for middle grade & young adult audiences; SCBWI WI member; Firefly fan; proud momma to 2 awesome kiddos & a Fox Red Lab

Winner of Madison’s Writer’s Institute’s “Poem or Page Contest” for Young Adult Fiction

Release Day!

Sat, 18 Jul 2020 20:04:55 GMT

Release Day is here!

Release day is today Saturday July 18, 2020 Visit the Writers on the River Facebook page to participate in raffle baskets, giveaways, readings and other release day shenanigans.

Buy links :

Amazon: https://amzn.to/3fPfQtn

Book Description :

Take Two: A Collection of Second Chance Stories

Take Two: A Collection of Second Chance Stories is an anthology of from the authors of Writers on the River. Love and life get another chance in these tales that will warm your heart and make you fall in love again.

The proceeds of this anthology will go to Thistle Farms, a non-profit organization located in Nashville, Tennessee that helps women survivors of violence, sex trafficking, prostitution and addiction.

Some stories guaranteed are by the following authors with more authors joining mission:

Rochelle Bradley , Tricia Andersen , J.M. Walker , Dania Voss , Missy Davis, Miranda Shanklin , Heather D’Agostino , Jane Charles , Beverly Ovalle , Maggie Adams , Tabetha Waite , Dawn Brower , Julie Berghammer, , C.A. Harms , CE Johnson , CJ Baty , AJ Renee , Amabel Daniels , Dakota Trace , Sutton Bishop ), Anna Hague , Kate Hawthorne , J.E. Mueller , and Shannyn Schroeder

Goodreads book link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50397285-take-two

Website: http://writersontheriver.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writersontheriveril/

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Writersonriver

Can Lynette and Les put the past behind them and find their happily ever after?

Listen to a snippet in this Tuesday Teaser .

Author Talk: Interview with Beth Honeycutt Part 2

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 20:01:31 GMT

Follow Beth to keep up to date about future novels, book signings, and sales.

Facebook: authorbethmhoneycutt

Amazon: BethMHoneycutt

Twitter: BethMHoneycutt

Pinterest: BethMHoneycutt

Watch the interview on YouTube.

Rochelle Bradley, author of the Fortuna, Texas series, interviews YA paranormal romance and YA horror author Beth Honeycutt. They talk author community, writing advice and encouragement, #NaNoWriMo , and what’s coming next.

Author bio : A professional writer and editor, Beth has written everything from poetry and short stories to proposals for government contracts, science textbooks, and standardized tests (yes, you have her to thank for those!). Her real love is writing fiction, though, especially YA.

She loves to travel and has been to nine different countries (more if you count layovers!). At home or abroad, she can usually be found with her head in a book or madly scribbling down ideas for a book of her own. She loves spending time with family, stories of all kinds, and happy endings. She firmly believes in the enduring power of love.

Author Talk: Interview with Beth Honeycutt Part 1

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 19:59:19 GMT

Follow Beth to keep up to date about future novels, book signings, and sales.

Facebook: authorbethmhoneycutt

Amazon: BethMHoneycutt

Twitter: BethMHoneycutt

Pinterest: BethMHoneycutt

Watch the interview on YouTube

Rochelle Bradley, author of the Fortuna, Texas series, interviews YA paranormal romance and YA horror author Beth Honeycutt. They talk indie publishing, major awards, next-to-be-published stories, divine inspiration, #NaNoWriMo , and self-image issues.

Author Talk: Interview with C.J.Baty

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 15:27:27 GMT

One thing C.J. has learned from life and she is often heard to say is: “You are never too old to follow your dream!”

C.J.’s website: https://www.cjbaty.com/

Twitter: cbaty

Facebook page: CJ-Baty-Author

Blog: C.J.’s Blog

Grace Augustine: https://www.facebook.com/grace.au.372

Watch the Interview on YouTube

Rochelle Bradley, author of the Fortuna, Texas series, interviews m/m murder mystery, m/m paranormal romance author CJ Baty. They talk pros & cons of publishing, Americana history, the Pinkerton series, the ghost train, gay dragon shifters, co-writing, and fan fiction.

Author Bio : C. J. Baty lives in southwest Ohio. Her heart however, lives in the mountains of Tennessee where she hopes to retire some day. The mountains have always provided her with inspiration and a soothing balm to the stresses of everyday life.

The dream of writing her own stories started in high school but was left on the back burner of life until her son introduced her to fan fiction and encouraged her to give it a try. She found that her passion for telling a story was still there and writing them down to share with others was much more thrilling than she had ever expected.

She has a loving and supportive family who doesn’t mind fixing their own meals when she is in the middle of a story, and a network of friends, who have encouraged and cheered her on in her quest of being an author.

Author Talk: Interview with Cynthia Carver

Mon, 06 Jul 2020 15:24:01 GMT

Each November, Cynthia accepts the NaNoWriMo.org challenge of writing a 50,000-word novel within thirty days. She is a cheerleader for those in the writer’s facebook group ‘Author Apprentices’ who have joined her in the writing madness.

Visit Cynthia’s website to keep up to date about future novels, book signings, and travels: https://cynthiacarver.com/

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CynthiaCarverAuthor

Ohio Fiction Writers: Facebook/pg/OhioFictionWriters

National Novel Writing Month: https://nanowrimo.org/

Aliya Dalrae: https://www.facebook.com/AliyaDalRae/

Watch the Video on YouTube

Rochelle Bradley, author of the Fortuna, Texas series, interviews paranormal suspense author Cynthia Carver. They talk characters, gold prospecting, modern-day gypsies, next-to-be-published stories, mystical realism, #NaNoWriMo , and Ohio Fiction Writers.

Author Bio : Cynthia Carver, born in Dayton, Ohio to Métis parents and a veteran of the US Navy, puts a paranormal spin on everything she does whether it is ghost hunting or camping. Often the photos she takes and shares on her website have images of other-dimensional beings. Her failure in life is cooking. Her family requests her to bring items such as paper plates, napkins, and utensils to family picnics.

Her dyslexia leaks into all phases of her life including her published work. She released the second story featuring her main character, Tracy Richards first. Meet Tracy Richards in Tracy’s debut novella, ‘The Missing Locket.’

On a timeline, ‘Small Bit of Justice’ happened to Tracy Richards before ‘Missing Locket.’ Each novelette, novella, and novel are stand-alone stories.

Guest Blog for Deliah Devlin

Sat, 04 Jul 2020 15:17:49 GMT

I’m excited to announce I was a guest blogger on New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Delilah Devlin’s website. Stop by and read about my summer vacation reading goals.I’m looking forward to reading while I’m real relaxing with my toes in the sand.

Happy Independence Day!

Win 60 Books & an Ereader

Fri, 03 Jul 2020 14:49:39 GMT

Here’s a deal for you that’s just in time for summer!

WIN A BUNDLE OF ROMANTIC COMEDY & A BRAND NEW EREADER! PLUS 60 BOOKS!
��$ 650 VALUE !☀️
The Giveaway is open internationally and ends July 8, 2020.

Dragonfly Wishes Book Trailer

Fri, 26 Jun 2020 14:42:01 GMT

Once Upon a Time... a dragon shifter entered our world and morphed into a dragonfly. He found a beautiful girl crying over her sketch book. Flying toward her to investigate he became caught in a spiderweb.

Dragonfly Wishes is part of the Who’s the Fairest? Sister’s Grimm Anthology .

Preorder the anthology now for ❤️99 cents��.

Releasing October 20, 2020. Preorder now!

Amazon: (Universal):

http://mybook.to/WhostheFairest

Nook: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/whos-the-fairest-andi-lawrencovna/1137169157

Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/who-s-the-fairest-1

Apple: https://books.apple.com/us/book/id1518131274

Municipal Liaisons Sale!

Sun, 31 May 2020 14:40:15 GMT

Municipal Liaisons will be on sale for 99 cents June 1-8, 2020! Get it while you can.

Book 4 in the romantic comedy Fortuna, Texas series.

She aspired to renew the town; he desired to revive her love life…

Who’d have thought Michaela Arschfick would like Texas? Particularly some Podunk town with the mighty Fire Ant as its mascot. But from first glance, Fortuna captivates Michaela.

With most of the residents, primarily men, keeping their noses glued to the pages of romance novels, they don’t notice Fortuna needs a makeover. Michaela takes on the challenge of opening the eyes of City Hall to Fortuna’s potential. The longer she stays in the cozy town the more it feels like home, especially with the sexy, young mayor giving her VIP treatment.

After his wife died in a flash flood, the mayor of Fortuna, Texas, Jasen Delay, delved into work. Two years later, he’s still wearing the placating smile, but when a vanload of unban consultants visit the town… a beauty catches his eye.

Determined to keep their relationship professional, Jasen and Michaela must stymie their blossoming feelings and focus on revitalizing Fortuna’s downtown. A nosy newspaper reporter, a perverted prankster, and sightings of Jasen’s wife’s ghost have Michaela second guessing her choice to stay. Jasen will do anything to keep Michaela in town. Fortuna needs her but, more importantly, Jasen needs her.

With Jasen’s help, can Michaela wade through small town bureaucracy, solve the mystery of the canyon ghost, and learn to trust to her heart?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0829DCLM9

The Double D Ranch Ebook Sale!

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 14:37:20 GMT

On ❤️SALE❤️ now!

The Double D Ranch book 1 in the Fortuna, Texas series.��

Longhorns and Lingerie…

Jessie wants #romance out of her life but that’s hard to do after she inherits a house full of romance novels. She dares a man to read a few then he dares another and so on… Soon all the men of town are addicted to #paperback love.

How can ranch owner Jessie avoid romance in a town full of romance novel #reading men?

A Fortuna, Texas #eBook #sale ends April 26

Only 99 cents!

✩★ �� ★✩

Book 1 �� mybook.to/DoubleDRanch ✩★SALE★✩

Book 2 �� mybook.to/PlumbTwisted

Book 3 �� mybook.to/MoreThanaFantasy

Book 4 �� mybook.to/MunicipalLiaisons

Book Release Party

Mon, 13 Jan 2020 14:35:03 GMT

Book Release Party

Municipal Liaisons release party

Join Rochelle Bradley on Saturday February 8, 2020 as she releases the much awaited book four of the Fortuna, Texas series. Grab a signed paperback and a latte as you ask the author questions.

Mulberry St. Books plays host to the party from 2 PM to 4 PM. The book store sells used and new books, coffee and tea, gifts, and has a bookshelf featuring local/regional Ohio authors.

Visit 46 Mulberry Street in Lebanon, Ohio on February 8th. For more information visit the Facebook page .

The ebook is available for pre-order: Municipal Liaisons .

Municipal Liaisons

Book Cover Reveal

Fri, 22 Nov 2019 14:31:25 GMT

Join the Facebook Party

On Wednesday December 4 from 8:00 to 8:30 join me on Facebook for the Municipal Liaisons cover reveal. Come in your p.j.s. No one will know.

There will be teasers and prizes! Win a Starbucks gift card or custom made jewelry.

Please join me to celebrate the new look for the next in the series. FACEBOOK EVENT

The Roaming Raven Author Interviews

Thu, 16 May 2019 14:28:29 GMT

April Adventure

In April 2019 I met with Cindy from the Roaming Raven RV YouTube channel . At an arranged place and time, we (along with her two puppies) set off on a drive through the country of south west Ohio. We had a nice visit discussing the Fortuna, Texas series.

We also touched on NaNoWriMo ( National Novel Writing Month ) and writing processes and inspiration. Find out what other books I have in the works as well as more about The Fortuna Dare Society, the men’s book club series I have planned. Get the inside scoop about how The Double D Ranch started.

There are a total of three parts to this interview. Stop by the Roaming Raven RV channel and watch all them all including other author interviews. You can also watch my them and Tuesday Teasers on my Rochelle Bradley YouTube channel.

Please subscribe and ring the bell to get notifications for new author interviews or Tuesday Teasers.

Tuesday Teasers Are Here! April 23, 2019

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 14:06:15 GMT

More Than A Fantasy

I can’t wait! Book three is releasing in less than a month on May 21, 2019!

To share my excitement I am posting a snippet of More Than a Fantasy every Tuesday in my Facebook group . Visit the group and search #TuesdayTeaser to view them all.

I have uploaded two to Youtube and will be uploading another today. Please check it out and let me know your favorite. Teaser number one and three have Desire Hardmann in them and are from Kelly’s POV.

Thanks for visiting!

The Double D Ranch is on Sale!

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 14:04:22 GMT

Free ebook!

The Double D Ranch the first book in the Fortuna, Texas series will be available on Amazon for FREE February 25-28.

Here’s what people are saying:

“Fun, sassy romantic romp! Lots of creative puns and a satisfying HEA. Highly recommend this first book in the series. Eager to read Bradley’s next release.” 5 Star Review.

“What a great stay to a series! I enjoyed the sweet love story with lots of heat, the author did a great job with that. The characters are fun and you really the story with a smile and a laugh. Can’t wait to read more!” 4 Star Review

“I love this book. This is a new to me author and I will be looking for more in this series…” 5 Star Review

“WOW where can I find me a man like Josiah mmm mmm. This book had me cracking up laughing, ready to cry, wanting to reach in and slap someone, and falling in love. Rochelle Bradley totally rocks. Awesome book couldn’t stop reading once I started. Ready to start book two. MUST READ!! Mind blowing amazing story.” 5 Star Review

“I loved everything about this book. From the romance book loving townsfolk to the great puns and mostly the drawn out tension between Jessie and Josiah and well worth the wait.” 5 Star Review

Download your copy today and get ready to laugh.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077 8LRCW8

NaNoWriMo Victory!

Mon, 03 Dec 2018 13:56:03 GMT

National Novel Writing Month

The goal of NaNoWriMo is to write a 50,000 word novel in thirty days. This year I did not start a new work on November first I worked on finishing book three in the Fortuna, Texas series . I finished it the first week and started on a new Fortuna, Texas series. The Fortuna Dare Society follows a men’s book club members. There will be a set of four novellas when the series is complete. Two are done! I wrote 55k words in November!

Kindle Crazy Giveaway!

Mon, 03 Dec 2018 13:47:56 GMT

Christmas Giveaway!

Here’s a chance to win a 8″ Kindle Fire, Reader T, Reader mug and $25 Amazon eGift Card ($150 value—2 winners) from The No. 1 Site for Reader Giveaways~~The Kindle Book Review. Just click the link and enter (everyday if you want). It’s easy & fun. If you love reading, enter now; giveaway ends Dec. 23, 2018. Click here for details ~> https://wp.me/P2H01p-aHr

Join Rochelle’s Fan Group

Mon, 26 Nov 2018 13:46:23 GMT

Find out what's new in Fortuna, Texas

Join Rochelle’s fan group for exclusive peeks into the world of Fortuna, Texas. Every Tuesday she will post a #TuesdayTeaser. Join the Fortuna prankster on Friday when Rochelle will post a funny sign or pun based humor. Look for #FridayFunnies.

The Facebook fan group is closed so you must ask to join. Connect with fans from around the world and discuss your favorite characters. There will be exclusive giveaways too.

Click HERE to become the ultimate fan!

New Release: Plumb Twisted (A Fortuna, Texas Novel Book2)

Wed, 24 Oct 2018 13:44:07 GMT

The long awaited sequel to The Double D Ranch, is now available in ebook and paperback on Amazon. Plumb Twisted can also be read on

plumb twisted

Plumb Twisted

Kindle Limited.

It has already received a 5 star review: “I quickly came to care for Piper, and relate to her, in her strength and no-nonsense attitude, even when it caused her to do dumb things. At first I thought she was going to hook up with Dakota, but then came Cole. Just my type of hero-a little Mr. Darcy-ish in his desire (Ha!) to stay out of a relationship. Luckily, Cole’s vulnerabilities come out better than Darcy’s and he is really personable. I fell for him quickly. As the two dance in a budding relationship, enters the evil villain. I mean evil. I’m not a hater, but I hate this dude and he brought out so many negative emotions in me. I’m not really sure this is just a “romance” as the story also contains mystery, mayhem, action, and my favorite, a strong heroine. I loved it, even though I received an ARC version.” DM Paul.

This novel was written in 2014 for NaNoWriMo.

Get your copy today!

The Double D Ranch (A Fortuna, Texas Novel Book 1) Sale!

Sun, 21 Oct 2018 13:19:18 GMT

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Celebrating the #NewRelease in the second in the Fortuna, Texas series, THE DOUBLE D RANCH, an award winning contemporary small town Texas romance, is available #FREE October 19-22, 2018! Are you ready to laugh?

Currently ranked in the top 100 on Amazon for romantic comedy!

universal link: mybook.to/DoubleDRanch

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0778LRCW8

www.rochellebradley.com

Blurb: Much to the chagrin of foreman Josiah, Jessie Davidson wants a romance reduction. But the Double D Ranch hides a secret. Since inheriting the property, Jessie kept her grandmother’s hoard concealed, but now she’s found the courage to purge the unwanted items: steamy novels, thousands of them. #Romance has to go! Donating the books is a good thing, right? Not when coupled with a dare.

The dare spirals out of control. The ante is upped when caches of the spicy books, left in barber shops, pool halls, and pubs, challenge others to join the fad. A perverted prankster runs amok playing on the town’s fantasies. Book clubs are formed. Plots acted out. In a town saturated with romance, Jessie finds her love life underdeveloped.

Keep Jessie safe. It’s the promise Josiah Barnes made to Jessie’s dying grandmother. He aims to honor it, even if it means protecting Jessie from himself. Failing her in the past has him on high alert when the Double D becomes ground zero for the arousal avalanche sweeping the town. As a full-support, silent partner, Josiah will do anything to augment the Double D. But when Jessie starts selling handmade lingerie, keeping his hands to himself is easier said than done…

Will she shelve happily ever after like a rejected novel, or open her heart and start a new chapter? ��

Book 2 # PlumbTwisted is coming October 23!

Fortuna, Texas Book 2 Releasing in October!

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 13:16:38 GMT

Plumb Twisted, a Fortuna, Texas Novel Book 2 will be available for pre-order soon.

Blurb: Piper didn’t move to Fortuna to find a man…she moved to escape from one.

Cole doesn’t want the complication of a relationship now. Or ever. But when Piper’s stalker catches up to her, Cole is determined to step between her and danger.

Can they find happily ever after or will the stalker tear them apart forever?

Author Event a Success! (8-7-18)

Tue, 07 Aug 2018 13:12:11 GMT

Multi-Genre Author Event May 21, 2018

I had a great time at My Favorite Muffin and the Multi-Genre Author Event. We had MM, MF, paranormal, mystery, sci-fi, western, humor, fantasy, contemporary, historical, and middle grade books. You can find all the authors’ books on Amazon.

Not only did I sell books, but I bought books too. I read all six while on vacation this summer. I will be offering reviews in my newsletter in the future. Stay tuned, you don’t want to miss out. Sign up for my newsletter HERE.

There are loads of photos and even a video of the event. Click HERE to view the slide show and look for familiar faces.

I’d like to thank the four other authors: Daniel Coldspring, CJ Baty, Aliya Dalrae and Dawn Paul for being awesome and partnering with me. Thank you to everyone who came out to support us, especially Sam who took a video of the event. It was a fun time meeting new people and seeing family and friends.

Follow Me on BookBub (July 4, 2018)

Wed, 04 Jul 2018 13:03:26 GMT

I’ve recently created a BookBub account. Feel free to stop by and visit my page. If you’ve read The Double D Ranch you can add a review. Let others know which characters (or pranks pulled) are your favorite.

Thanks for stopping by.

~Rochelle

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Delisting a Book on Draft2Digital

Wed, 06 Jun 2018 12:51:16 GMT

How to Delist an Ebook in Five Easy Steps

I’ve been researching ebook distribution. If you opt wide then Draft2Digital will distribute your ebooks to Barnes & Noble, iBooks, and several others. D2D makes it easy to upload, edit, and track your ebooks.

When I first published, I chose wide, but I was curious about how my eBooks would do in Kindle Unlimited. After researching both, I decided to try KU and searched Draft2Digital on how to pause my book on their sight. I scanned the FAQ page and searched the blog trying to find the “how to”. Call me stubborn, but I didn’t want to contact a customer service representative. I turned to Google but found nothing concrete. So I’m making this step by step guide on how to delist an eBook from Draft2Digital. It’s simple once you know where to go.

Draft2Digital Login

Step One

Go to Draft2Digital.com and log into your account.

Step Two

Click the “My Books” button.

Step Three

Find the eBook title you would like to delist. Click on it to open the book’s page.

Step Four

Under the eBook description and a sales graph there will be two buttons: edit book and delist book. Click the “Delist Book” button.

Step Five

Verify. Draft2Digital will ask if you are sure you’d like to delist. Click yes. Done! I told you it was easy.

What Happens Next?

The green delist button will turn gray, giving you the option of deleting your eBook.

If you are like me and are experimenting with KU you may not want to delete it. You can always return to Draft2Digital and republish after the 90 day KU exclusivity period runs out.

The Delist… List?

On the right side of the book page there is a list of companies you chose to distribute to. The companies will take varying lengths of time to delist the ebook.

I pushed the delist button around noon.

All the companies said “delist requested” (see OverDrive in list) and as they processed it changed to “delisted” (see 24symbols).

Within the first two hours iBooks and kobo had already delisted my eBook. By eleven that evening all but 24symbols and OverDrive had complied. The next morning only OverDrive was left processing my request. Twenty-eight hours later I still waited on OverDrive.

(Once I found the right page) Draft2Digital makes listing and delisting eBooks easy. Seven of the eight companies responded in less than twenty-four hours. That’s fast!

I hope this five-step “how to” helps aid the delisting process. Good luck.

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Updating My Website

Sat, 02 Jun 2018 12:49:07 GMT

At long last, I’m updating RochelleBradley.com. It’s a work in progress. Stop by and let me know what you think.

The Double D Ranch has been well received by readers, and I’ve been asked when the second in the series is due to release. Plumb Twisted is scheduled for release in the fall. I’ve been working on edits and working with a cover artist. The cover artist has created a stunning cover I feel captures my hero, Cole. If you like sexy, protective cowboys then this is the book for you. I will reveal the cover in a newsletter soon.

Visit my connect page to sign up for the newsletter. I will never sell your information. It is strictly for informing my readers of upcoming releases, sales and events.

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What GDPR means for Authors and Bloggers

Thu, 10 May 2018 12:45:32 GMT

Some good info. A must read.

Achieving a Dream

Wed, 27 Dec 2017 12:43:54 GMT

I’ve done something I haven’t ever done before: I published a book! Like any unknown daunting experience, fear crept in. I was afraid I’d miss my deadline and worse yet, people would be disappointed.

On December twelfth the eBook version of my small-town romance The Double D Ranch became available to buy on Amazon, Apple, Barnes & Noble and others. This is a dream come true. The print version followed on December nineteenth.

Visit Amazon to see my author page and books. Thanks for visiting and for checking out my story.

NaNoWriMo Day 30 Visual Prompt #nanowrimo2017

Thu, 30 Nov 2017 21:09:55 GMT

Less than twenty-four hours to go. You can do it! Keep the words flowing. What would your characters think, react or respond to this?

NaNoWriMo Day 30 Audio Prompt #nanowrimo2017

Thu, 30 Nov 2017 21:09:55 GMT

You have a few hours yet to update and validate your word count. You can do it. Keep writing.

I hope you’re inspired. Good luck. #DaytonWrimos @DaytonWrimos

NaNoWriMo Day 29 Visual Prompt #nanowrimo2017

Wed, 29 Nov 2017 21:09:58 GMT

Two days left to make word count. You can do it. Keep your thoughts and fingers moving. Daily prompt:

NaNoWriMo Day 29 Audio Prompt #nanowrimo2017

Wed, 29 Nov 2017 21:09:57 GMT

What do you hear? Bombs, annoying neighbors, an alien invasion?

NaNoWriMo Day 28 Visual Prompt #nanowrimo2017

Tue, 28 Nov 2017 21:10:02 GMT

Write a paragraph or a scene about this visual prompt.

NaNoWriMo Day 28 Audio Prompt #nanowrimo2017

Tue, 28 Nov 2017 21:10:00 GMT

How’s your word count? Only a few more days left of NaNoWriMo. If you’re behind keep writing every day. It you’ve made it to 50k… keep writing. It’s good practice to write something every day. Even if it’s a sentence.

This song if full of things for your character to use. Enjoy!

NaNoWriMo Day 27 Visual Prompt #nanowrimo2017

Mon, 27 Nov 2017 21:10:04 GMT

How are your characters doing? What shenanigans are they in the middle of and is it creating conflict? How can you use this prompt to help with resolution?

NaNoWriMo Day 27 Audio Prompt #nanowrimo2017

Mon, 27 Nov 2017 21:10:03 GMT

Something as mundane as the wash can be fun. Mine used to do this too, but not as complicated beat.

NaNoWriMo Day 26 Visual Prompt #nanowrimo2017

Sun, 26 Nov 2017 21:10:08 GMT

The end is drawing nigh. Here is your daily prompt.

NaNoWriMo Day 26 Audio Prompt #nanowrimo2017

Sun, 26 Nov 2017 21:10:06 GMT

Ah, Yes. Time to kick back and relax. S’mores, anyone?

NaNoWriMo Day 25 Audio Prompt #nanowrimo2017

Sat, 25 Nov 2017 20:42:53 GMT

A haunting melody. Use it to write with passion. This song has an interesting history.

NaNoWriMo Day 25 Visual Prompt #nanowrimo2017

Sat, 25 Nov 2017 13:38:02 GMT

Five days left. Some Wrimos have already won, some are struggling to catch up and are on par. Here’s a fancy resort visual prompt.

NaNoWriMo Day 24 Audio Prompt #nanowrimo2017

Fri, 24 Nov 2017 20:41:24 GMT

This father daughter duet brings tears to my eyes every time. Try to add an element to your story. Instruments, concert, dancing or much more.

NaNoWriMo Day 24 Visual Prompt #nanowrimo2017

Fri, 24 Nov 2017 13:36:20 GMT

We’re coming into the final stretch. Every day you should write, even if you don’t feel like it. Here’s a challenge for you. Please post your lines in the comments. I’ll be curious on how Mr. Frog ends up in the story.

NaNoWriMo Day 23 Audio Prompt #nanowrimo2017

Thu, 23 Nov 2017 20:39:45 GMT

How is word count? We’ve got a week left. Get your fingers flying over the keyboard. Use this to prompt a paragraph or two. Share your lines in the comments.

NaNoWriMo Day 23 Visual Prompt #nanowrimo2017

Thu, 23 Nov 2017 20:38:39 GMT

We getting close to the end of Nanowrimo. How’s your word count? Stop and write a sentence or two. Here’s a visual prompt to help the words come forth.

NaNoWriMo Day 22 Audio Prompt #nanowrimo2017

Wed, 22 Nov 2017 20:34:37 GMT

I want a hair bestie. lol. Our characters can have so much fun with this one. Enjoy!

NaNoWriMo Day 22 Visual Prompt #nanowrimo2017

Wed, 22 Nov 2017 20:33:19 GMT

What conflicts have your characters encountered and overcome? This visual prompt is interesting. Dark & cold yet there is a cool building and sculptures. Can you incorporate one or more of these elements? Add a sentence to the comments.

NaNoWriMo Day 21 Audio Prompt #nanowrimo2017

Tue, 21 Nov 2017 20:32:43 GMT

Oh…A lot of kid/parenting/family stuff. The father’s DNA, so true. ;)

NaNoWriMo Day 21 Visual Prompt #nanowrimo2017

Tue, 21 Nov 2017 20:25:32 GMT

Thanks for visiting my blog. Today we’ll have some good clean fun. Uh, it’s soap. Get it?

NaNoWriMo Day 20 Audio Prompt #nanowrimo2017

Mon, 20 Nov 2017 20:24:22 GMT

This conjures up many things for me. Space travel. Cowboys. What does it say to you? Drop your new lines in the comments to share.

NaNoWriMo Day 20 Visual Prompt #nanowrimo2017

Mon, 20 Nov 2017 20:11:42 GMT

Keep calm and write on. If you get stuck switch settings, perspectives or POV. Here’s someplace to give you words. Don’t forget to share your lines in the comments. Creepy, calming

NaNoWriMo Day 19 Audio Prompt #nanowrimo2017

Sun, 19 Nov 2017 20:10:14 GMT

What type of things do your characters listen to? Would they be easily duped?

NaNoWriMo Day 19 Visual Prompt #nanowrimo2017

Sun, 19 Nov 2017 20:08:14 GMT

I hope your words are flowing and word count growing. Here is today’s visual prompt. It’s a little nutty.

NaNoWriMo Day 18 Audio Prompt #nanowrimo2017

Sat, 18 Nov 2017 20:06:15 GMT

Interesting twist to trees. How could this work in your plot or affect your character?

NaNoWriMo Day 18 Visual Prompt #nanowrimo2017

Sat, 18 Nov 2017 20:05:27 GMT

What’s a story without a pet or some sort of animals? Can you add a pair of unlikely friend animals? Maybe someone in your story has an allergy or is a vet.

NaNoWriMo Day 17 Visual Prompt #nanowrimo2017

Fri, 17 Nov 2017 20:03:14 GMT

What would your character(s) do if they visited here? Could a visitor come from here or this be where a family migrated from? Envision the sounds and smells.

NaNoWriMo Day 17 Audio Prompt #nanowrimo2017

Fri, 17 Nov 2017 20:03:05 GMT

Many ways to incorporate this into a story. Share your thoughts in the comments.

NaNoWriMo Day 16 Audio Prompt #nanowrimo2017

Thu, 16 Nov 2017 20:03:15 GMT

Close your eyes and imagine your characters. How does it make them feel? What are they doing?

NaNoWriMo Day 16 Visual Prompt #nanowrimo2017

Thu, 16 Nov 2017 19:59:56 GMT

What kind of mood is your character in? What would happen if they saw this? What are they doing and where are they going?

NaNoWriMo Day 15 Audio Prompt #nanowrimo2017

Wed, 15 Nov 2017 19:58:43 GMT

How could your merge the thoughts, words, feelings or beat into your story? Share a few lines in the comments.

NaNoWriMo Day 15 Visual Prompt #nanowrimo2017

Wed, 15 Nov 2017 19:57:24 GMT

Today is a good day to write. Let’s get to it. Let this image prompt the words. Good luck. Feel free to share a sentence or two in the comments.

NaNoWriMo Day 14 Audio Prompt #nanowrimo2017

Tue, 14 Nov 2017 19:23:39 GMT

Who would have listened to this and when? Wow.

NaNoWriMo Day 14 Visual Prompt #nanowrimo2017

Tue, 14 Nov 2017 19:23:07 GMT

How’s your word count? Keep the words flowing. If you get stuck try switching settings, perspective or throwing a random item into your character’s path. Do they like humor? Are they sarcastic?

NaNoWriMo Day 13 Audio Prompt #nanowrimo2017

Mon, 13 Nov 2017 19:22:36 GMT

Close your eyes and listen. What does the music say? Where does it take you?

NaNoWriMo Day 13 Visual Prompt #nanowrimo2017

Mon, 13 Nov 2017 19:22:11 GMT

How can you add this to your story? Where does it go or come from? What does it sound like to walk over and does it sound the same from underneath? Or is there a rushing river?

NaNoWriMo Day 12 Audio Prompt #nanowrimo2017

Sun, 12 Nov 2017 19:21:34 GMT

Who is it?

NaNoWriMo Day 12 Visual Prompt #nanowrimo2017

Sun, 12 Nov 2017 19:20:52 GMT

Would your character see this house as abandoned or creepy? Different tones for a scene.

NaNoWriMo Day 11 Audio Prompt #nanowrimo2017

Sat, 11 Nov 2017 19:20:18 GMT

Anyone in your story a new adult/college kid or a Star Wars fan? My son would do this. lol.

NaNoWriMo Day 11 Visual Prompt #nanowrimo2017

Sat, 11 Nov 2017 19:19:40 GMT

What would your character be doing here? How does this inspire you? Share a few lines in the comments.

NaNoWriMo Day 10 Audio Prompt #nanowrimo2017

Fri, 10 Nov 2017 19:19:03 GMT

What would your character do if they heard this? Flee or run in to protect someone? Or would they hold the weapon? Of course, dad could be watching a war movie on the telly.

NaNoWriMo Day 10 Visual Prompt #nanowrimo2017

Fri, 10 Nov 2017 19:18:28 GMT

Does your character visit a small town? Will the being on the top of the tower swoop down and steal their soul?

NaNoWriMo Day 9 Audio Prompt #nanowrimo2017

Thu, 09 Nov 2017 19:18:01 GMT

NaNoWriMo Day 9 Visual Prompt #nanowrimo2017

Thu, 09 Nov 2017 19:17:21 GMT

When back to back Facebook posts are ironic…

NaNoWriMo Day 8 Audio Prompt #nanowrimo2017

Wed, 08 Nov 2017 18:24:24 GMT

This is funny. Do you know any mules, pigs, fish or monkies? I’d like to carry moonbeams in a jar.

NaNoWriMo Day 8 Visual Prompt #nanowrimo2017

Wed, 08 Nov 2017 18:23:41 GMT

How does this inspire you? Share your lines in the comments.

NaNoWriMo Day 7 Audio Prompt #nanowrimo2017

Tue, 07 Nov 2017 18:19:01 GMT

Create conflict with a hostile environment or dwindling supplies. Your character might be clicking the remote and find Ice Road Truckers. Lol. (BTW this is 8 hours long. You don’t have to listen the whole time. Unless your character is stomping along in the snow then feel free to crank up the AC and suffer with them.) Feel free to share a few lines.

NaNoWriMo Day 7 Visual Prompt #nanowrimo2017

Tue, 07 Nov 2017 18:18:29 GMT

Feel the sunshine on your cheeks and the wind in your hair. Does your character take the hand of their sweetheart or do they sit on the sidelines while the best friend steals their love?

NaNoWriMo Day 6 Audio Prompt #nanowrimo2017

Mon, 06 Nov 2017 18:15:48 GMT

Lots to play with in this song. Close your eyes and feel. Read the lyrics and ponder.

NaNoWriMo Day 6 Visual Prompt #nanowrimo2017

Mon, 06 Nov 2017 16:03:36 GMT

Where does this hole go? Time portal or alternate universe. Maybe it’s the reason the power is off.

NaNoWriMo Day 5 Visual Prompt #nanowrimo2017

Sun, 05 Nov 2017 16:00:44 GMT

It wouldn’t be NaNoWriMo for DayOhWriMos without Tippy. Here’s our mascot once again. The Dayton, Ohio region has a running writing dare to add Tippy (or a three-legged cat) into the current WIP. Good luck. Feel free to share the lines below.

NaNoWriMo Day 4 Audio Prompt #nanowrimo2017

Sat, 04 Nov 2017 15:57:48 GMT

This sound makes me smile. How would your hero react? Antagonist?

NaNoWriMo Day 4 Visual Prompt #nanowrimo2017

Sat, 04 Nov 2017 15:53:16 GMT

Dorothy Lane Market coffee and cookie… always an awesome treat. Does one of your characters have a nut allergy? She can’t eat this cookie.

Mmmm…

NaNo Day 4 2016

NaNo Day 4 2015

How’s your word count? Keep writing. Only you can get the story out of your head. Post a snippet in the comments.

NaNoWriMo Day 3 Audio Prompt #nanowrimo2017

Fri, 03 Nov 2017 15:50:09 GMT

Enjoy.

NaNoWriMo Day 3 Visual Prompt #nanowrimo2017

Fri, 03 Nov 2017 15:47:41 GMT

Would it be hot or cold? Smell the pines, feel the humidity. Or is a picture on the wall? How did this inspire you? Share a sentence in the comments.

NaNo Day 3 2015

NaNo Day 3 2016

NaNoWriMo Day 2 Audio Prompt #Nanowrimo2017

Thu, 02 Nov 2017 15:44:04 GMT

How would this make your character feel? How could it effect your setting?

NaNoWriMo Day 2 Visual Prompt #nanowrimo2017

Thu, 02 Nov 2017 15:39:28 GMT

Visual prompt of the day: books, glorious books…

Books…

NaNo Day 2 2016

NaNo Day 2 2015

How does the image inspire you? Share your thoughts in the comments.

NaNoWriMo 2017 Day 1 Visual Prompt #Nanowrimo2017

Wed, 01 Nov 2017 15:09:10 GMT

How you interpret and integrate this photo into your story is up to you. Artistic license. Here are some examples: the sound of wind blowing leaves or creaking branches, children climbing, a bird falling out of a nest, forest fire… The list goes on. Get that word count!

NaNoWriMo Day 1 2015

NaNoWriMo Day 1 2016

Be encouraged: You can do this! Happy writing! ~Rochelle

NaNoWriMo 2017 is Coming!

Fri, 27 Oct 2017 15:05:36 GMT

The last two years I’ve blogged during the month of November. In 2015, I prepared humorous memes about writing and various genres. For 2016, I asked (pleaded with) multiple NaNoWriMo participants to share how they were introduced to NaNoWriMo, what genre they write, for pictures of their writing buddy and words of advice for completing Nano or writing in general. Each post was unique and inspiring. I will link the 2017 daily posts to the previous years’ posts. Be inspired and procrastinate.

This year will be different. The posts will contain visual and/or audio prompts. Hopefully, you can use them to keep the words flowing. Obviously, they won’t fit everyone’s story every day (or it would be a seriously whacked tale).

For a visual prompt: what would your character do if it saw the image? Is it a picture on the wall or a past memory. The uses are boundless.

For the audio: close your eyes and listen. How would it make one of your characters feel? Would it motivate them? Could it alter your setting?

Get crazy. Think latterly, or vertically and diagonally (Diagon Alley?) Think inside the box, unless it’s creepier outside. Use what you can to make the words flow. Please share, you might help other wrimos.

As always, Happy Writing!

My NaNoWriMo 2017

Tue, 10 Oct 2017 16:21:30 GMT

Jasen Delay, the young, widowed (& sexy) mayor of Fortuna, dove into his work after his wife died in a flash flood. Two years later, he’s tired of wearing a placating smile and coasting through the days. On a spring day, while strolling through the town square, he spied an out-of-town vehicle. The temperature rose like his curiosity. But nothing warmed his soul like the beauty who stepped out of the van and into the morning sunshine.

From first glance, the small Texan town of Fortuna captivated Mikayla (Mik). It needed a makeover but most of the residents, especially men, kept their noses glued to the pages of romance novels. With the buildings in decline, Mik takes on the challenge of opening the eyes of City Hall. The longer she stays in the cozy town the more it feels like home, especially with the mayor giving her VIP treatment.

Determined to keep their relationship professional, Jasen and Mik must stymie their blossoming feelings and focus on revitalizing Fortuna’s downtown. A nosy newspaper reporter, a perverted prankster, and sightings of Jasen’s wife’s ghost have Mik second-guessing the choice to stay. Jasen will do anything to keep Mik in town. Fortuna needs her but, more importantly, he needs her. With Jasen’s help, can she wade through small-town bureaucracy, solve the mystery of the canyon ghost and learn to trust to her heart?

No Wi-Fi!

Tue, 22 Aug 2017 15:06:22 GMT

Recently, I took a vacation. I had planned to scale back my writing and editing. However, circumstances forced to take a step back… way back. I had no Wi-Fi. Now you may think that isn’t a big deal, except coverage was spotty. So no Wi-Fi and no reliable cell signal. Ack! What’s a writer to do?

Occasionally, I would find a place that had Wi-Fi and could update my Dropbox. Coffee shops and bookstores to the rescue!

When I returned home I penned a poem to the tune of The Sound of Silence:

Hello Wi-Fi my old friend
I’m back to edit once again
Now that the data strongly streaming
Will redeem my stalled plot scheming
And the funky dream planted in my mind
Words entwined
Can finally be published

I’m grateful for connectivity. Now back to work. Happy writing!

United Airlines & the Writer

Thu, 13 Apr 2017 14:48:14 GMT

When the video of United Airlines flight 3411 from Sunday April 9, 2017 surfaced I was curious because I had recently returned from a trip. Forty-eight hours before the incident, I flew the friendly skies.

Oh my!

As a writer, I’m always looking for fodder to feed my stories. After the “Oh my God!” and “What the heck!” moments passed, my mind automatically jumped to a conspiracy plot. This man had to be from a rival airline sent to tarnish United Airlines or make their stocks plummet. Or perhaps he was planted as a security test. He had to be, because what adult man would allow himself to be dragged like a stubborn toddler refusing to move?

My mind could not accept the fact that his man didn’t try to get to his feet. What a surreal video. Perhaps my conspiracy theory was influenced by my personal experience with the airline.

Spring break. One adult and three teens (feel my pain).

Leaving the house, my daughter felt nauseas. Nerves we thought. Wrong-oh so wrong. She started throwing up and continued to throw up through the one and a half hour flight, and then the layover. On the four hour flight from Chicago she couldn’t keep anything down.

On both these flights the four of us had been separated and sat in pairs. I sat with my extremely nervous thirteen-year-old.

The flight attendant worried about my sick child and found me. She wanted to find a doctor on board to have my daughter assessed. The doctor was more than happy to help. My daughter was dehydrated and couldn’t even keep a sip of water down. Barf bags to the rescue! (Sorry United for using up your spring supply.)

My daughter’s heart rate was elevated. She was so pale her lips had no color. The flight attendant called ahead to the destination and had the EMTs on hand to evaluate my daughter thoroughly. Four Air Force paramedics, two airport firemen EMTs and two airport police greeted us and cared for my daughter. They took her sugar, blood pressure and even ran an EKG. Sitting in a wheelchair with electrodes and wires everywhere, she looked Borg. They wanted to send her to the hospital to get hydrated.

The first evening of our break was spent in the emergency room. Not the way I wanted to start my vacation, but the flight attendant was right. My daughter was very sick. She took two bags of IV fluids and anti-nausea medicine. We kept her hydrated and she had a great time for the remainder of the trip.

Did I mention I had a nervous thirteen-year-old? Turbulence. We had them both going out (my poor daughter), and coming back.

On April 7, 2017 the flight home the first leg was fine. We were seated together, but during the second leg, every single one of us was seated separately. I asked the gate attendant if we could sit together. I explained about my anxious son and the other teens. Pairs were an option. She smiled and said, “Let me see what I can do.”

Fifteen minutes later, I had the new tickets. And guess what? We’d been upgraded. My son and I sat together, and the other two set directly behind us. Needless to say, I was happy with the flight and gate attendants. They performed admirably, and based on my experience, I will fly with them again.

What if the doctor on my daughter’s flight had been asked to leave? Would there have been another doctor? And off my mind goes… spinning.

This writer has loads of material to pull from. Both good and bad. Thanks, United Airlines.

#unitedairlines

Remembering Elaine

corey@eliomarketingllc.com (Corey ELIO) — Fri, 06 Jan 2017 12:16:37 GMT

My biggest fan.

If you knew Elaine McCollum, you are aware that she was one of the nicest, sweetest, most giving people in the world, and I’m not just saying this because she’s my grandma. If you haven’t been blessed with the opportunity to meet her, let me introduce you…

My grandma was born August 20, 1916, and died January 2, 2017. She reached the age of 100 (wow!). Her first name is Hazel, but she hated it. Her maiden name was Scott. She was born in North Dakota and her dad worked for the railroad. He was also a gambling man. This I know from my mom, Grandma didn’t talk about him much. She moved to Amelia, Ohio at a young age. Those are her basic stats but let me introduce you to the real Elaine McCollum…

This is my grandma: My parents live on a busy street. Waiting to turn into the driveway some lady slammed into my rear end, bending the frame and totaling the car (what they say is true: most accidents happen within 5 miles of your home). They had to use the jaws of life to cut me out. I almost passed out but was coherent enough to point to my parents’ house, but they weren’t there. Next on the list were my grandparents (thank God, somebody had a car phone. Come on, this was the mid-nineties!). Grandma, along with Grandpa, showed up within minutes. They followed the ambulance to the hospital and stayed with me through all the x-rays and stuff. (let me add that Anderson Twp firefighters and EMTs are hotties…of course, it could have been my head injury) What I’m getting at here is: she’s dependable. I could count on her to be there for me.

In 2001, I was worried about my Grandpa Werner (my Dad’s dad) driving home alone from Brownsville, Texas to Cincinnati, Ohio. He was 85 (and a scary driver. lol). I was a stay-at-home mom at the time so I could fly down and drive back. The problem was, I had a nine-month-old baby to bring with me. The solution was to bring Grandma McCollum (my mom’s mom). She didn’t drive and loved my daughter. This was three months after my grandpa McCollum passed. We all agreed a change of scenery would be a good thing for her. I was so glad for the opportunity to spend the time with both my grandparents. She was a godsend on the flight down. I never knew how much of a backseat driver Grandma was until Grandpa started on the highway. Phew!

Here she is: Once we had a cat named Garfield. He climbed into the dryer and my unsuspecting mother turned it on. He didn’t live, and my mom became distraught. Grandma could hardly understand my mom when she called. Now my grandma didn’t drive, and my grandpa was at work, so Grandma walked the one and a half miles to see my mom. This doesn’t sound like a long distance, but the only road with a sidewalk was the street she lived on. She had to walk down Five Mile Road, a divided parkway, and then Clough Pike, a curving road without any berms. She took her life in her hands walking there. But she arrived safe and carrying a bouquet of daisies, my mom’s favorite flowers.

Grandma, along with my grandfather, would do anything and be there for anyone. I remember they helped at the nursing home pushing residents in wheelchairs around the halls (most of the residents had been younger than they’d been. lol)

Once when I was in a bad relationship, my grandma opened her home to me, and I lived with her for a few weeks until things were resolved. She didn’t judge or give advice only loved on me and listened. I experienced this unconditional love from her all the time. She was a wonderful example of how a Christian should be.

This is my grandma: When she was ninety-five and still living in her house on her own, she had a list of names two pages long of people she prayed for (every day!). She kept it in in a daily devotional (one of several she read daily), which she kept next to her easy chair.

Typical Grandma: My grandma opened her home to everyone. My parents’, my brother’s and my friends too. We always trick-or-treated on her street. She lived in a subdivision and we didn’t. I don’t know how many people have gone with us over the years. We even took my daughter with her friends once. Every Christmas Eve we’d have shrimp cocktail and then have homemade lasagna. Anyone could come.

My grandmother had a garden. She was fabulous with flowers. If you were sick or going through something she’d pick a bouquet for you. Sometimes she’d make arrangements. She had a green thumb (unfortunately, I didn’t inherit this. I have a black thumb).

She was a stellar cook. She made scrumptious desserts like pecan and apple pie and all kinds of cookies. For years she and I would make chocolate bear cookies. I had the easy part of rolling the dough into balls. She had the hard part of mixing the dough which was labor intensive, but she did it without complaint. My daughter even got to do this with her. Her Swiss steak and just about anything she made was awesome. When my brother and I were little, we’d go over and stay at my grandparents for days. Grandma would freeze peach slices and my brother, and I would eat them while watching TV.

So Grandma: If you were sick or had a baby, moved or just because she wanted to show you she cared, you would receive a container of vegetable soup or a pie. If you’re lucky, you’ve experienced her rolls at Thanksgiving or Christmas.

She made many costumes (leopard cats, Indians, etc.) for my brother and me. She hemmed all our clothes and sewed them when they needed a hole fixed.

She supported my brother and me. Any school concert, violin or choral, she attended (no matter how much we sucked. lol) She and grandpa came to most of my brother’s soccer or baseball games. They supported all our fundraising efforts- school or church. She was the first to order Girl Scout cookies or Boy Scout popcorn. Every graduation my grandparents attended.

Grandma wasn’t made of money but that didn’t stop her from giving. She’d buy small gifts, like ornaments, for people especially children or her neighbors all the time.

She volunteered for the local American Legion Hall selling poppies and their other events like fish fry dinners and carnivals. She was also a Brownie leader.

Grandma was an active member of Clough United Methodist church. I attended the church the first twelve years of my life and remember wanting to sit in Grandma’s pew with my best friend. It was easier to giggle and draw next to Grandma. Plus she always had wintergreen Tic Tac mints or a roll of butter rum Lifesavers that helped sweeten the deal. She was there at all the missionary events and potluck dinners. However, Grandma wasn’t in the choir. This is because she couldn’t hold a tune and you might have caught her lip syncing a favorite hymn (lol).

I can’t imagine the world events and technological wonders she’s seen. All the wars from WWI on. Geesh, how many presidents? The stock market crash and the great depression. The main mode of transportation shift from trains to personal cars. From Model T Fords to Teslas. Black & White movies, mostly silent to synchronized sound (pianos) to modern day CGI and HD. Don’t forget TV and Radio too. And computers! Holy cow. People have gone to space and the moon, developed atomic and nuclear weapons and created vaccinations and cures for all sorts of diseases.

Grandma was married to the same man for sixty-five years. I don’t remember them arguing but I do remember her saying “Howard” sternly a few times. This was accompanied by the stink eye. I was present at the fiftieth and sixty-fifth wedding anniversaries. What an honor.

My grandma was an animal lover. When I was in high school, while waiting for the bus, I found a white kitten. She had a broken tail. I picked her up and ran back to my house and dropped her off. Grandma happened to be watching my brother and I while my parents were out of town. I shoved the kitten into my grandma’s arms then took off to catch the bus. She kept that kitten and named her Snow but later changed it to Lilly because Snow sounded too much like “No”. lol. My grandparents had cocker spaniels, a German Shepard and a black cat named Lucky. Growing up she had a pet groundhog. This was one of my favorite stories. I liked her to tell about “Brownie” the groundhog. He used to live under their back stoop. He became so domesticated that he let Grandma and her sister dress him up. They put him in the bread box like a doll house.

My grandparents were social and belonged so several groups, like the coffee Klatch. They went to parties and hosted parties all the time. My grandpa owned a wine store at one time and had a stocked bar in the basement. They enjoyed evening cocktails. Grandma’s regular was scotch on the rocks. She let me try it and it burned my nose hairs so I’ve never touched it again. She’d only drink one (but you’d figure she needed more after a long day of watching two rambunctious grandchildren–Who me? Never!). She never smoked and I never saw her drunk. Once, only once, did I ever see her order a beer at a restaurant. I remember that like it was yesterday. I’d been shocked. My grandma does not drink beer. No way.

Both she and Grandpa followed the Reds. We went to several games with and the American Legion. They both enjoyed big band music and would constantly listen to it.

I loved my grandma, and I’m grateful she was part of my life for so long. I wish I would have listened more (especially about cooking. lol.). I did take the opportunity and interviewed her back when she lived at home. I’m happy to have that information.

So that’ s my grandma. Do you feel like you know her? I hope so. She was a neat lady. Even after she lost her memory she was still polite, thanking the nurses and aides who cared for her. She might not have known who you were but she’d compliment you on your colorful shirt or shiny earrings. If she could see out the window she’d say, “look at the pretty sky.” She was kind and sweet to the very end. I want to be just like Grandma.

Rochelle Prophesies Prophecy In Near Future

Mon, 12 Dec 2016 14:31:16 GMT

Monstrous moonbeam makes Mai imagine impending mission.

Concept cover for book 1

On the continent of Anaglacia, a glowing moonstone is said to be the key to an ancient mystery. The stone is rumored to be a remnant of the Moon clan, a people who have fallen into myth if they ever did exist.

Eudora, the blind seer of the eastern Gizlis mountains, is a local resident and expert on the stone. “The ancient race of people left the moonstones as a communication tool. Only those with special sight can see and understand the message on the surface,” she says.

Is the stone from the people of old or could it be trickers, who aim to confuse the common folk?

“Some say the Moon Clan others say the Elves but no one knows for certain,” Eudora says. Eudora offers herbal remedies to the villagers in the small mountainside town she calls home. The superstitious townsfolk believe in all kinds of legends including snowcats, weres, and the mysterious Moon clan.

Len’nora Baristaran of Eventide, the Mai and peacekeeper for all Anaglacia, claims she is able to see the text on the glowing stone but can also decipher the runes. “It says there are more moonstones hidden in Anaglacia and to understand the prophecy all the stones must be found,” Len’nora informed.

King Durust Berk and his son, Prince Riordan, insist Len’nora is speaking the truth. They witnessed a phenomenon on the winter solstice. When asked to describe the incident both were momentarily at a loss for words.

“It (the moonstone) is an ancient landmark rumored to be placed by the Elves. I have seen this rock many times in my childhood, but the markings were not there,” the Prince recalls.

A sound, like a cannon blast, echoed through the woods. The trees bent as a wave of air undulated outward. Above the trees, piercing the night sky was a beam of white light. From an unknown source, the shaft of light journeyed heavenward to the moon. Later the “Source” was reported to be none other than the fabled moonstone.

“Energy filled the air.” Durust Berk, King of Ormanda

The Berks described the moonbeam as a giant “shaft of light” that caused the Mai’s hair to move as if awakened. Both men were awed by her ethereal appearance, her ability to read the ancient language and to enter the ray of light without being burned. “Energy filled the air,” King Durust Berk remembered.

Len’nora called the glowing boulder the “origin” and now plans to seek out other moonstones. Rumor has it that when all the stones have been found a prophecy will be revealed. The prophecy is thought to be about the peacekeeper and bringing unity to the Anaglacian peoples. Are the Moon clan elvish peoples and do they exist at all? What great mystery will be divulged when the moonstones are found and read?

If you find any moonstones please comment below or send word to Eleazar in Concordia. He will forward messages to the Mai. Stay tuned for frequent updates on the moonstone search.

As always, happy writing! ~Rochelle

#amwritingfantasy

NaNoWriMo Is Over: Finish That Novel!

ecoulton@eliomarketingllc.com (Elio Marketing) — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 18:03:05 GMT

Some people will breathe easier, and some will go through withdraw.

My after-Nano plans are simple: finish The Companion. I’m about 75%-80% done. I should be able to accomplish in a relatively short time now that my characters are speaking to me.

This story is based on a dream I had years ago. I actually wrote an outline (of the dream), character list and four chapters of the story. Even with this preparation and thinking about the dream weekly, when I sat to write I didn’t feel it.

As my hero and heroine began interacting, the subtle flirting started and he was able to crack her shell. I continued working through the chapters I’d already written then I found an excerpt that Vanessa had written in a journal. Hallelujah! My character’s voice in first person of all things (thank you past self for giving into the first person urge).

Here is the original journal passage:

I left home to be alone, to have silence and what did I do? I sabotaged my chance at solitude by opening my mouth. My good sense was thrown out for a challenge. What is wrong with me? The irony is, I came out here to get away from people and then I got myself saddled to one. Not just anyone, a man! Although, I will say he has surprised me so far. He hasn’t whined or complained about anything. He hasn’t made any crude remarks. This alone almost gives me hope in mankind. Almost.

Losing my privacy wasn’t a total loss because I did experience some things I could not have experienced alone. Today, I played in the ocean as a child, carefree of all things adult. I would not have done this by myself. Alone, I would’ve walked in the water or sat in it and enjoyed it but being with someone is a completely different experience.

The sunset this evening was beautiful. The blue sky faded into pinks, orange, and violets. Clouds were lined with vibrant pink and gold. Words cannot describe the striking beauty. How can I define my feelings?

The peacefulness of the night will haunt me. Yet, I did not encounter this alone. Only he will understand these words as pictures.

Even now my characters continue to surprise me. Things like a wedding dress bought years before by a dying mother and impromptu shopping trip to the tropical island jewelry store, while they weren’t planned, fit organically into the plot and story line. Vanessa and Cole, thank you for taking an active part in your story.

I plan to work in December to finish The Companion. While my daily goal no longer is 1,667 words, I will endeavor to write every day.

Wrimos, I challenge you to do the same. Finish your story. No one can do it but you. Happy writing!