Hello My Happy People.
I was scrambling to get ready for season three. I was doing good and had time to relax and then as always happens, Murphy's Law had to rear his ugly head and mess up my plans by giving me the flu.
I am recovering, but I am scrambling to get everything set up for the beginning of our season three episodes. For the next eight weeks we have some amazing authors who have published books on all aspect of love: self-love, love for life, love for female-led comedies, how to get over the loss of a loved one, and of course romantic love. We have romance authors from sweet, no heat to hot and spicy!
Today I am sharing my chat with Susan Horsnell. Susan is a USA Today Bestselling author from Queensland, Australia whose book catalog includes a selection of sub-genre romance themes. The sub-genres she likes to write include a wide variety from sweet westerns with Christian themes, to historical, gay, shape shifter, mafia, and contemporary romance. She has even written non-fiction and a few children's books to keep the mix truly diverse.
With more than sixty published works, traditionally and indie published, including novels and novellas, Susan has built a solid reputation for herself in the romance community and a loyal following of devoted readers. She is proof that an author can dabble in various sub-genres and not lose their market.
The women had a great time chatting about Susan's inspirations, her process and so much more. Click the purple microphone below to checkout the full interview. Don't forget to check out Susan's pages in Book Banter Magazine this month.
Enjoy,
Dianne
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Time for Valentine's Day Dad Jokes!
Q: Why shouldn't you trust a pastry chef?
A: Because he's likely to dessert you on Valentine's Day.
Q: What do you give your Valentine when you are in France?
A: A big quiche.
Q: Do you have a date for Valentine's Day?
A: Yes, it's February 14.
Q: What's Cupid's favorite band?
A: Kiss!"
Q: What did the scientist say to her valentine?
A: I think of you periodically.
Q: Did you win the argument with your wife about how to arrange the furniture?
A: I thought I had but when I got home the tables were turned.
Q: Did you ever fall in love with someone who only knew 4 vowels?
A: Yes, but it didn't last. They didn’t know I existed.
Q: How do you keep a jewelry store safe on Valentine's Day?
A: You locket.
Q: What do you call a relationship that starts at the aquarium?
A: Guppy love.
Q: Why should you only date goalies?
A: Because they are all keepers.
Q: What did the Picasso tell his girlfriend?
A: I love you with all my art.
And last but not least . . .
Q: What did the paper clip say to the magnet?
A: I find you very attractive.
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Season Three Begins February 7th with Two Months of Love Fest:
February 7th, S3 EP104: Romantic Love
Susan Horsnell, USA Today Bestselling Romance Author of A Cowboy for Corrine. Mail-Order Papa Series
February 14th, S3 EP105: Love of Film and Female Comedians
Elizabeth Teets, Author of Isn't She Great: Writers on Women Led Comedies from 9 to 5 to Booksmart
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February 21st, S3 EP106: Romantic Love
Terreece Clarke, Romance Author of The Courageous Love Series
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February 28th, S3 EP107: Surviving Loss of a Loved One *Trigger Warnings*
La Toya Bond, Baker, Creator, Podcastor, Sui©ide Prevention Advocate and Author of Speaking of Love and Please Pass the Love Cookbook