Lori Beasley-Bradley Interview

A CMWAS Exclusive Interview with author, Lori Beasley-Bradley

Jessi: Please tell us a little about yourself and your background.
Lori: I was born in southern Illinois on a small self-sustaining farm. The house I grew up in did not have central heat or air conditioning until I was in high school. I draw on this for my writing about the 19th century. I washed clothes by hand and hung them on a clothesline to dry. I grew and canned vegetables. We had a four-acre garden, chickens, pigs, and a milk cow. I made butter.


Jessi: What were you like in school?
Lori: I was a good student and loved to read. I was that kid with a library book hidden behind her textbook. My mother started nursing school the year I started high school and I did all her reading assignments and wrote her reports. She made the Dean’s List every semester.


Jessi: Did you always know that you wanted to write?
Lori: I started writing in grade school. I wrote short stories and sold them in high school to kids who needed writing assignments.


Jessi: What are your ambitions in regards to your writing career?
Lori: I’d like to see one of my novels become a best-seller.


Jessi: What writers (if any) have inspired you?
Lori: There have been many! I read The Lord of the Rings at ten. I devoured Edgar Alan Poe for his horror, Anya Seton for her Gothic romance, and Anne Rice for her fabulous vampires and witches. Marion Zimmer Bradley created an amazing world in her Darkover novels. Edgar Rice Burroughs for Tarzan. And so very many more! I’m currently in love with James Rollins for his action/adventure novels and his coupling with Rebecca Cantrell to create a new twist on the vampire genre.


Jessi: What have you written?
Lori: The Legend of the Swamp Witch was my first novel, then book 1 of my Soiled Dove Sagas, The Ruby Queen and book 2 The Queen of the Cow Towns. Sweet Rewards, my first romance will be published by Etopia Press later this year. Promises, a contemporary romance, Moon of the Witch and Man in Black are Paranormal romances set in the Louisiana bayous. The Green River War is a Historical romance set in 1876 Texas and will be published by JK Publishing in November by JK Publishing.


Jessi: What genre are your books?
Lori: I write Historical Fiction set in the Old West and Erotic Romances set in several genres.


Jessi: What draws you to a particular genre?
Lori: I’m all over the map on that one! I love history and have studied it. I love ghost stories and things that go bump in the night. I write erotica because sex sells!


Jessi: What actors/actresses would you like to see playing the leading roles to your latest book?
Lori: I pictured my latest hero as Tom Selleck and the heroine as Sissy Spacek.


Jessi: Do you write every day? If so, do you aim for a certain amount of words/pages per day?
Lori: I don’t write every day, but when I do, I set a goal of 2500 words or 1 chapter.


Jessi: What do you feel is the hardest thing about writing? The easiest?
Lori: The writing is easy. It’s the promotion that’s hard!


Jessi: Do you ever get writer's block? If so, do you have any tips on how to get through the dreaded writer's block for other writers?
Lori: I always have 2 or 3 projects outlined. If I get stuck on one I move to another until I’m ready to go back to the other.


Jessi: Do you proofread and edit your own work? If not, how do you select the person/company that proofreads and edits your work?
Lori: I proof and edit one chapter before going on to the next. When the manuscript is complete I do a full read and edit. I also belong to a critique group who critiques and edits my work. I also have an editor from that group that I pay.


Jessi: Who designs your book covers and how do you choose different aspects for your covers?
Lori: When I self-publish I use Createspace’s cover creator. The novels published by traditional publishers get covers designed by the publisher’s designers with my input.


Jessi: What are your thoughts on good/bad reviews?
Lori: All reviews should be looked at as learning experiences. Bad reviews help a writer know where she’s fallen short and good ones let her know where she’s strong.


Jessi: What are your views on social networking? Which social networking sites work best for you?
Lori: I have a Facebook account, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Google+. I post covers and my blog is connected to all of them. Have they helped me sell more books? I have no idea. There’s no way to track it as far as I know.


Jessi: What do you think of trailers for books? Do you have any trailers for your books?
Lori: I have no trailers. Have I ever bought a book because of a trailer I saw? No.


Jessi: What is your favorite motivational phrase/positive saying?
Lori: Just do it!


Jessi: Describe yourself in three words.
Lori: Crazy Cat Lady … nope, don’t have a cat. Dirty-minded old tart … hyphenated counts as one word, right?

Dave Rudden ~ I Am A Ghost (on Paperback)

I Am a Ghost, Dave Rudden's awesome ebook is available on Amazon, better yet, it's available as an eBook and paperback! Go ahead and grab your copy today!

Lori Beasley Bradley's ~ Promises (on Paperback)

Okay, I promise, I don't normally post the same books multiple times, but today, I cannot help it. Have you seen the paperback cover for Lori Beasley Bradley's Promises? It is truly beautiful. I'll leave it here for you to take a look at it. Click on the picture to go to Amazon to purchase your own paperback copy!

Man In Black ~ Lori Beasley Bradley

Lori Beasley Bradley is a very talented author. With so many great books to choose from, you should have already read at least one. I like to take the time here to bring you books, excerpts from books, information about books, and even your occasional book review. When I find a good book or good author, I like to make sure that they get the recognition they deserve, this author has a very respected talent and I absolutely love her writing style. Grab Man in Black today on Amazon!

"Warning: For Mature Adult Audiences 18+. Contains language and actions some may deem offensive. The verbiage and content in this book depicts the timeframe of Historical 1800s. Sexually explicit content. MF. 

An old curse is broken, unleashing an evil back into the world, leaving a man in black to haunt the Louisiana bayou.

There are no clues for the modern police and forensics is non-existent. The only thing left behind are the rising number of bodies. 

One young witch has the ability to see him—the problem is—he can see her too."

Dave Rudden - I am A Ghost Preview

I always like to get out there a little bit of information about books I'm reading, considering purchasing, or have been asked to check out. Here is a little bit of what Amazon has to say about Dave Rudden's I am A Ghost.

When Jack Riley enrolled in college, he hoped to get a taste of the normal life and escape the world of magic for a few years. Instead, he finds himself leading a team of people who search the world for magical items. When an ancient vampire seeks revenge against the hunters, Jack pays a heavy price for his actions.

Dave Rudden - I Am A Ghost & Born Hunter

Who knew that the Indie Author world was so big out there? I know that I didn't. I'm torn between my next buy! Someone help me out here. I have came across these two reads recently, and I'm torn between which one to buy myself. If you click on the cover, it will take you to the Amazon page/description. Which one would you be more likely to choose?

Lori Beasley Bradley ~ Moon of the Witch

A great read from Lori Beasley Bradley! You cannot miss this book! Get it on Amazon now!

Lorie Beasley-Bradley ~ Promises (Mature Content)

"Warning: For Mature Adult Audiences 18+. Contains language and actions some may deem offensive. Sexually explicit content. MF.

Ivy finds herself questioning where her life is headed. She’s been with the same man for a year but he seems to be in no rush to move forward. She wants more and is not sure if he will be able to give it to her. When circumstances bring Ivy to a place in her life that allows her to do for herself, it also brings a new man, leaving her struggling with what she knows or taking a chance on something new.

How often do we say the words 'I promise'? How many times do we really mean those words? Are they hollow words ... our Promises?

Ivy, at her mature age, never imagined how destructive promises could be. But when she does, she finds that with the right man, promises lead to a life and love she’s waited a lifetime for, showing that no matter your age, love and living life could be just a chance meeting away."

Get it now on Amazon!

Lori Beasley-Bradley's The Queen of the Cow Towns and Dave Rudden's Born Hunter

In recent posts, I've told you about one book that I have came across that I have read, am reading, or am looking forward to reading. Who knew that the indy author world was so populated, though. With that being said, I think from now on, I will try to feature two books a day. Some days they will come from the same author, some days it will be one author, and some days it will be a brand new author. Today I'm going to introduce you to two books that I am dying to read myself. Maybe we can start a book club and you guys can join me in reading! That would be phenomenal!

Book 1:

Lori Beasley-Bradley is a very talented writer. I have only got to briefly enjoy her works, but I'm absolutely dying to read her second book of the Soiled Dove Saga, The Queen of the Cow Towns. I don't know what it is about it, but the AMAZON description, which I will post shortly, really draws me to it, of course, I will read book one first, but I'm dying to skip ahead and read book two first, would that be wrong of me to do? Anyways, here's the information given from AMAZON about the book.

"Warning: For Mature Adult Audiences 18+. Contains language and actions some may deem offensive. Sexually explicit content. MF.

In book two of the Soiled Dove Sagas: Roxie learns that love is not enough to survive the bitter winters in the mountains, when it costs her everything she holds dear. With Mattie’s help, she moves forward, putting her life back together, piece by piece.

As times change around them, she and Mattie continue to survive the only way they know how—together. But just as Roxie settles back into her life in the Trade, her past returns, opening wounds she doesn’t know how to close.

Losing her heart once almost broke her. Will she be strong enough to keep it from happening again? Or has the path she chose to take in life left her doomed only to have happiness in her reach, then taken away by the callousness others?

Join in the journey as two women brought together by circumstances learn to survive in a time when everyday life was a trial even for the fittest."

Doesn't that just make you want to jump right into the book now! I can't wait to read this book!


Book 2:

Okay, I already touched base a little about this one, but the more I read into it, the more excited I become to find out what is going to happen. Dave Rudden certainly knows how to keep his readers on the edge of their seats and  has the amazing talent of writing down pat. He's certainly a champ. His book, Born Hunter, is certainly an amazing book! I can't put this book down and I do not want to, either. Here's a little bit from AMAZON on this book.

"Age Of Humanity: Born Hunter There are things in this world that we choose to ignore. Witches, vampires and werewolves prowl in the shadows and wait to strike. They hide in our nightmares, bringing fear to our children. Drew Singer was born to hunt the creatures, and keep them in our dreams. What scares a man who hunts nightmares for a living? Drew is about to find out."

Alright, I will leave you guys with the links to get the books that were featured today. To purchase the books, simply click on the book covers! See you guys tomorrow!

Dave Rudden

Hey guys! I know, I don't normally do two posts in one day, but I came across some really awesome books and I wanted to share them with you!

Dave Rudden is an awesome writer and you should really check out some of his books! I absolutely love his work!

You can find Dave's Amazon page here! You can also find Dave's Facebook page here.

Here are a few of the covers from Dave's books!!

Lori Beasley-Bradley Promises Sneak Peak

Take a chance to drift off into the mind of a talented author. Today, I will feature Lori Beasley-Bradley.

You can take a view of  her books  on Amazon, but I'm going to give you a sneak peak into Promises right here! Of course, you can also find this information on Amazon, but I want you to see how good this book is so that you will go and pick up a copy!

"Warning: For Mature Adult Audiences 18+. Contains language and actions some may deem offensive. Sexually explicit content. MF.

Ivy finds herself questioning where her life is headed. She's been with the same man for a year but he seems to be in no rush to move forward. She wants more and is not sure if he will be able to give it to her. When circumstances bring Ivy to a place in her life that allows her to do for herself, it also brings a new man, leaving her struggling with what she knows or taking a chance on something new.

How often do we say the words 'I promise'? How many times do we really mean those words? Are they hollow words ... our Promises?

Ivy, at her mature age, never imagined how destructive promises could be. But when she does, she finds that with the right man, promises lead to a life and love she's waited a lifetime for, showing that no matter your age, love and living life could be just a chance meeting away."