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Saturday, June 28, 2014

Author Interview: Kristina Knight



EQ Welcomes Kristina Knight

EQ: Welcome to EQ! Tell us a little bit about yourself!

Kristina: Hi, everyone! I'm Kristina, a working mom and wife who writes contemporary romance…and probably spends a little too much time lusting after shoes on Pinterest and geeking around on Twitter.

EQ:Tell us a little bit about your most recent release.

Kristina: Light My Fire is the first in a trilogy of stories about Anthem, America's hottest rock band. Lily and Nate are friends (and he's her brother's best friend) who indulge in a little 'with benefits' action…and things get a little out of control from there.

EQ: What has been the most exquisite moment of your life?

Kristina: Getting engaged to RadioMan. It's a goofy story but he took me to a cliff-top restaurant overlooking a lake. Romantic dinner, the whole nine yards. And then, after, we took a walk on the beach…where a swarm of evil flies hit us and would NOT go away. We finally out-ran them and he hands me this velvet rose (this was our third anniversary) and I said, "Oh, this is nice," while thinking he's giving me a fake flower? On our anniversary?!?!? And he's just watching me with this expectant look on his face, so I smile and thank him. And he tells me to open it. Only I can't figure out how to open it (it's dark by now, I don't see the hinges) and after about five minutes he yanks it away from me, opens it and there's a diamond ring inside. And he says, "So are we getting married or what?" I squealed. He was so annoyed but he should've known by then I am a complete dork and totally not coordinated…I, of course, accepted and have spent the past 12 years making my dorkiness up to him.

EQ: What are your top three guilty pleasures?

Kristina: Reality Television (I like them all but talent shows are my favorite), gourmet chocolates from a local place … I have 1 bite and need to run a marathon but that 1 bite is sooooo worth it!, and playing hookey with RadioMan and bebe when deadlines are looming.

EQ: What is the biggest risk you’ve taken in your writing?

Kristina: Responding to an email from an agent; I was published with a small press and hadn't really thought a ton about getting an agent. But I took a chance and I couldn't be more happy with my agent or my career. It's been a great ride!

Find Kristina Knight at these places:
Website: http://www.kristinaknightauthor.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/kristinaknightromanceauthor
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/authorkristina
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/authorkristina/
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5827833.Kristina_Knight
Google+: https://plus.google.com/+KristinaKnightAuthor/posts

Read these titles by Kristina Knight:
Light My Fire, Start Me Up and Call Me, the Rocker trilogy from Kristina Knight, from Harlequin E
Family by Design, from Harlequin SuperRomance

Thursday, June 26, 2014

Cliff Hanger Thursday!


Our new Thursday meme is all about the cliff hanger. How do you leave your characters and readers dangling?

In comments, and in 300 words or less, share a bit of suspense from your story. Make us want more!


Don't forget your buy link and website/blog link. Have fun!

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Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Hump Day Blurb Share!



This Wednesday meme is all about the blurb. Can a few tempting words of introduction grab a reader's attention? Let's find out!

In comments, tempt us with the blurb
off your book jacket. Don't forget your buy link and website/blog link. Have fun!

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Tuesday, June 24, 2014

NEW ~ Tuesday Reviews!


Choose the best one-liner from a review (a single sentence) and share in comments. It doesn't matter how much time has passed. All reviews are new to someone. Don't forget your buy link and website/blog link. Have fun!


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Or make your own.


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Monday, June 23, 2014

Wash Line Monday!

Our Monday meme shines a light on apparel. From Regency to Steampunk, and everything in between, we dress our characters to reflect the story we want to tell.

In comments, and in 300 words or less, give us a snippet from your novel that describes what your heroes, heroines, or bit players are wearing. Don't forget your buy link and website/blog link. Have fun!


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Sunday, June 22, 2014

NEW! Snippet Sunday

Sometimes a little goes a long way. In comments, share a snippet one to three sentences long.

Be sure to add your website/blog link and one link to where your books can be found. Example: Your Amazon Author's Page.

 
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Come see my snippet on Exquisite Quills' Sunday Snippet!