Wednesday, September 4, 2019

GRL Spotlight: Aimee Nicole Walker


GayRomLit or as some refer to it as GRL truly is the must-attend event for people who create and celebrate LGBT romance. For those who are unfamiliar with what GRL is I can try and summarize it. Every year in October (this year it’s the 17th to the 20th with pre-events on the 16th) the LGBT community consisting of authors, narrators, readers, and professionals gather to share in their love of LGBT romance. There are signings, author lounges, many events, spotlights, it really is hours of fun.
The location changes every year and on the opening night of each year the spot for the next year  is announced. During this time at GRL there are two signings. One for Registered Authors and one for Featured Authors.
At these signings you can go to the authors’ tables, talk, have them sign swag they have, books you’ve brought, pick up pre-orders, and they will even sign something you brought from home.
Lounges are set up as well these are outside the signing times. Registered authors have one and featured have two lounges.
There will also be spotlights with readings, Q&A’s and so much more.
Now until October 14th Diverse Reader is spotlighting authors that will be at this years GRL. And if you want to know more about it simply head over to the site by clicking here:

Now for our Spotlight Author of the day!




 Where to find Aimee


Lounge 1: Thurs, 10/17/19 @12:00–12:45

Lounge 2: Fri, 10/18/19 @12:00–12:45

Storyteller Panel with Layla Reyne and Victoria Sue: 10/17/19 @1:30–2:20 our panel is called A View to a Thrill: Three romantic suspense authors discuss the tricky balance of writing pulse-pounding romance and heart-stopping action. We’re planning a unique, interactive experience without our fans. 
Feature Author Signing: Saturday 10:00 AM












What I want readers/fans to focus on this year at GRL:

My favorite thing about GRL is the love and acceptance you find in abundance. Everyone is free to be themselves without judgment or reprisal, which isn’t something we always find in our personal lives and workplace. Experiencing the bonds online is great, but being able to hug a person who has come to mean so much to you is priceless. I’ve seen friendships formed and blossom into chosen families at this convention, and it’s a beautiful thing to witness. So, I want first-timers to go home with a full heart because they know they’ve found their tribe. And for veteran attendees, I want them to leave feeling invigorated and refreshed.

I do want to say that GRL is what you make it. There are many opportunities to socialize and interact with authors, but it’s okay if you need a quiet minute to unwind and recharge. Many authors and readers are introverts so the big crowd and hectic pace can be a bit much to take in sometimes, so I strongly recommend you treat this as a marathon and not a race. Pace yourself and soak in all the love.













Curl Up and Dye Mysteries: mybook.to/Curl_Up_And_Dye

Snarky, sweet, and sexy romantic suspense series following Gabe Wyatt, a detective, and Josh Roman, a hair salon owner, in my fictional town of Blissville, Ohio. Shenanigans aplenty, small-town living, lovable sidekicks, and chemistry hot enough to singe your hair. Good thing Josh is a hair Jesus who’s an expert on hair emergencies. Fans of the series wish they could pack their bags and move to Blissville.









Prescription for Love (Road to Blissville #7): mybook.to/PrescriptionForLove

What should’ve been an ordinary emergency call turned out to be something extraordinary.

Wanting to distance himself from his toxic parents, Trent Love moved to the quaint town of Blissville to begin a new life. What he finds is blazing chemistry with a hunky fireman who breathes new life into him.

Fearing they’re too different, Tucker attempts to extinguish the spark between them before it can ignite. How could a simple man like him compete with Trent’s life of wealth and privilege? Knowing you shouldn’t want something doesn’t make it go away, and Tucker’s desire for Trent continues to smolder.

Unwilling to accept their relationship is dead on arrival, Trent puts his resuscitation skills to good use. All he wants is a chance to prove he values Tucker’s wealth of character over meaningless material things. What do you get when you mix fire and oxygen: a five-alarm fire or a prescription for love?

Trent’s commitment to freeing himself from poisonous ties kindles a chain of events that have devastating consequences for both men. Is a relationship forged in fire strong enough to overcome these obstacles or is their love doomed to be just another bitter pill to swallow?










Beautiful Trauma (Queen City Rogues, #3): mybook.to/Beautiful_Trauma

Does trauma define or motivate a person?

Homeless and rejected, Henry Sullivan arrived on the doorstep of Ryan’s Place with nothing but the clothes on his back. Life as he knew it was over. Within those walls, Henry found the encouragement and love needed to turn hopeless into hopeful. Enrolling for summer classes at his community college was the first step toward achieving the dreams he thought were lost to him. There was just one little snag: the professor standing in the front of the room taught Henry the true meaning of human sexuality.

After a crushing breakup, Professor Ezra Meyer moved to the Queen City for a fresh start where everything was new—job, home, and friends. His first challenge: prove the benefits of his biology of human sexuality course outweighed the controversy. Ezra agreed to teach the class during the summer semester at a community college associated with his university to gauge interest. There was just one little problem: Ezra had personally demonstrated the unit on Sexual Technique and Behaviors with one of his students.

Random or Fate?

It was supposed to be a harmless hookup on a night when Henry was celebrating his birthday and Ezra was trying to ease his loneliness. Fast forward six months later, the attraction blazed hotter than ever, but acting on it could have dire consequences neither man was willing to risk. Or were they? Could true love be Henry and Ezra’s ultimate reward, or were they destined to become just another sad lesson learned?

Beautiful Trauma is a story about triumph over tragedy, embracing the unexpected, and a reminder that family is more than biology. Are you looking for a feel-good romance with witty banter, toe-curling passion, and a story that stays with you long after the final page? Look no further. Beautiful Trauma is the third book in the Queen City Rogues series but reads as a standalone book. It contains sexually explicit material and colorful language and is intended for adults 18 and over.








Wicked Games (Queen City Rogues, #2): mybook.to/Wicked_Games

Ryder Jameson and Lucien Clarke have a complicated past: Ryder conserves art; Lucien steals it. Their love-hate relationship spans six years and two continents and has endured multiple heists. Hoping to restore his tarnished reputation, Ryder returns home to Cincinnati to accept a position at an acclaimed museum. When Lucien suddenly reappears in Ryder’s life, the treasure seeker hopes to nab a priceless Shang Dynasty artifact and recapture Ryder’s jilted heart.

Something more sinister than stolen art is stirring in the Queen City. Ryder and Lucien must join forces to untangle a web of secrets, lies, and treachery bigger than either of them expected. Trust won’t come easy, but they’ll need to rely on each other because pulling the wrong thread could have deadly consequences.

Is it fate that keeps bringing Ryder and Lucien together, or are they merely pawns in someone’s wicked games? Will they play for keeps this time or become collateral damage?

Wicked Games is a second-chance romance filled with passion, humor, and intrigue. It’s the second book in the Queen City Rogues series but can be read on its own. Wicked Games contains mature sexual content intended for readers 18 and older.








 Bio and Links



Ever since she was a little girl, Aimee Nicole Walker entertained herself with stories that popped into her head. Now she gets paid to tell those stories to other people. She wears many titles—wife, mom, and animal lover are just a few of them. Her absolute favorite title is champion of the happily ever after. Love inspires everything she does, music keeps her sane, and coffee is the magic elixir that fuels her day.

I use the linktree feature to keep all my links in one place: https://linktr.ee/AimeeNicoleWalker


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