Greta Boris

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Dogs, Anchorites, and Angels in the Attic-Where do authors get their ideas?

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Authors generally roll their eyes when asked where they get their ideas.

Not because they’re annoyed, but because they don’t know. And I think being asked makes them (us) feel silly.

The recipe for a novel tends to read more like one for Grandma’s secret family meatballs, than one from a cookbook. It has a pinch of this and a dollop of that—all those measurements that aren’t really measurements. But I can tell you one or two things that always go into the soup.

Character’s emotions are echos of those we ourselves experience.

I’ve never had a child with brain damage like Brian in The Scent of Wrath. But I have had a sick child. I know that sinking feeling a parent has when the doctor gives them news they don’t want to hear. [Read more…] about Dogs, Anchorites, and Angels in the Attic-Where do authors get their ideas?

Addicted to Suspense Giveaway

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Special Promotion for Readers of Suspense, Romantic Suspense, Mysteries and Thrillers!

Enter raffle below and you could take home a Kindle Fire HD8, Kindle Fire 7, or Amazon gift card. Have you been eager to get your hands on that new bestseller? Win one of 4 ebook prize packs also among the list of prizes and you can tell us which books to buy to feed your reading habit.

Plus, shop our book fair for great deals on some heart-pounding reads from a talented group of sponsoring authors writing in your favorite genres.  Click here to browse. 

 

Mystery/Thriller Writers I Know and Love

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I love to share other authors with my friends and followers.

Discover Gayle Carline, mystery author, humor writer and equine enthusiast, for only 99 cents this week.

She was looking for a horse. What she found was romance. And danger.

“If it’s a horse story combined with a romance that jazzes you, then Murder on the Hoof promises to trot away with your heart, and is the item of choice for any who want a steamy love story and murder mystery, served up equestrian-style.” – D. Donovan, Midwest Book Reviews

A Valentine’s Day Treat for You!

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I’m giving away 3 Flash Drives fully loaded with Kindle versions of A Margin of Lust and The Scent of Wrath.

Chocolates go to your thighs and flowers wilt, but books last forever.

I received these 7 Deadly Sins flash drives from USB Memory Direct as a gift and thought I’d pass some on to my favorite readers. Fully loaded, of course. They’re so cute, which is important. My dad says cute rules all. And, they’re shaped like a book so you won’t forget what’s on them.

All you need to do to enter the contest is add your name below, request to join my 7 Deadly Book Club Facebook Group and say Happy Valentine’s Day in the comments.

If you’re already in the group, add your name below, go to the group and say Happy Valentine’s Day.

Flash drives will only be awarded to people living in the Continental United States. If you win but live overseas, I’ll email you links to a website where you can download the books instead!

The contest opens Thursday, February 15th.

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Scent of Wrath Scent Products!

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Get Scent of Wrath products and instantly be transported to the 7 Deadly Sins world.

I’m so excited to announce Scented Studio, a custom fragrance company, has introduced a Scent of Wrath product line, because we want the world of the 7 Deadly Sins to come alive for you .

Create Olivia Richard’s essential oil blends yourself with these free recipe cards, or experience her recipes as perfumes, body oils, scrubs, lotions and more from Scented Studio.

Click here for more information.

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