Hello and Happy Saturday to you! It's royal wedding day, I know, but today here on Diverse Reader we have something better. Avery Duran is hanging out talking books, answering questions, and doing a giveaway! Grab a chair and stay awhile :D
Yaron is an Israeli security guard and medic charged with looking after Josh and his pilgrimage group. For Yaron, the need to protect has become more a duty than an honor since he lost his long-term boyfriend to a terrorist attack—a loss that continues to haunt him.
As they embark on their journey through the Holy Land, it’s hard to deny the attraction that sparks between Josh and Yaron. Yet with America calling Josh home, and Israel, and the death of his lover holding Yaron prisoner, it seems only a miracle can keep them together.
But Israel is an ancient land, one that has seen miracles before. Surrounded by structures that have been destroyed and rebuilt time after time, Josh and Yaron might just learn that their futures can be found in the wisdom of the past.
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Chris Mancini has learned the hard way that some things are better left unsaid. A third-generation firefighter, his job and family responsibilities keep him firmly in the closet. He can’t get the feisty teacher he met on a false alarm call out of his mind, though. When they meet in a bar, his reservations go out the window and they share a passionate night together.
One night leads to another, and to another, until the men are spending all of their free time in each other’s company. The deeper their feelings grow, the more Gabe struggles with balancing the open life he is trying to live with Chris’s closeted one. When Gabe realizes he can no longer live with the secrecy, Chris is faced with making a decision that cuts both ways.
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Interview
Thank you for hanging out with us this fine Saturday. I’m
excited because I’ve never had the opportunity to interview you. I promise to
be gentle.
Thank you in advance!!!
Let’s start off easy. If someone just came across your
books, where would you suggest they start and why?
Ahava is Love, its part of
the Dreamspinner Press World of Love Series, which means it’s a great love
story in a unique environment, Israel. The best part – it will leave with one
of those really good sappy smiles! I’m a big proponent of books that leave you
with the warm fuzzies.
If we were to read your bio what are three things you can
tell us about yourself we wouldn’t see on there?
1) I am a huge fan of Duran Duran and have seen them every
time they’ve come to the NYC area since 1983 – I’m well into double digits at
this point.
2) I was raised in a Kosher home and stopped eating meat
when I was in 4th grade, so I’ve never had bacon. Now, everywhere I
look I see bacon flavored stuff, but I don’t understand the hype! My husband
thinks I’m crazy, he loves the stuff.
3) I am terrified of clowns. With three sons, keeping my
house a clown-free zone has not been easy.
When you’re not writing up a storm what do you enjoy doing?
Reading – of course! I read a LOT! I also love to craft – crocheting
especially. I tend to stick with small projects since I get bored easily (I
have an embarrassing amount of half-finished afghans). I’ve gotten really good
at crocheting Pokémon themed accessories though.
Will you be attending GRL or any other conventions or
signings for the remainder of the year?
Yes, I am attending GRL as a supporting
author, it will be my first and I am excited and nervous. If you see me, please
come say, “Hello!” I’ll be the woman trying not to hide in the corner.
I have authors who inspire me daily. What authors have
inspired you in your life?
This is a
tough one, I couldn’t even begin to narrow it down, and every time I write a
name, someone else comes to mind. I often turn to books when I need to be
comforted, lifted up or to find a new path. Right now I am reading Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman and it is fascinating. It’s
all about the mind, intuition, and how we think.
The writers who have most influenced my writing are Stephen
King and Nora Roberts. Stephen King is a master of pacing and setting a scene.
His use of humor and cynicism in the most unexpected places took horror tropes
and turned them around. I have a pretty dry sense of humor, so it really
appealed to me. The first novella I wrote was actually a horror story, anyone
who reads it can tell which author inspired me! I started reading Nora Roberts
in category romances, and followed her as she grew. I loved that she had strong
independent heroines, at a time when most were more…demure. I’m no shrinking violet, so I appreciated
seeing strong women finding love without giving up their independence. Her
dialogue is always snappy and moves the story along. She’s still an auto buy
for me.
If one of your books could be made into a motion picture,
which book and who would you cast?
I would love to cast Joey Graceffa and his
boyfriend, Daniel Preda for the motion picture version of Double Edged Sword (A
Memories with The Breakfast Club Kindle World Novella). His video for Don’t
Wait totally inspired the renaissance faire that takes place in the book. My
project boards and pins were filled with pictures of them.
Can you tell us what you’re currently working on or future
projects?
Yes, I am working on expanding and re-releasing my first release,
Matzo Ball. It was originally part off
an anthology for a publisher that has since closed. It’s interesting to see how
much my writing has changed, but my voice is still there. I also am about to
type, “The End” and submit a full length novel – but I’m too superstitious to
say anything more about it…yet!
How can readers follow your work: Blog, website, FB, Twitter
etc…
Is there a subject, topic, or genre you believe you’ll never
write in or about?
I am a firm believer in never saying never!
What would be a dream come true for you?
Other than becoming
a bestselling author? Meeting Simon Le Bon from Duran Duran!
FAST FIRE QUESTIONS
Day or night? Night – I’m a total night owl, mornings are
not my friend.
Favorite color? Purple
Coffee or tea? Coffee
Favorite time of year? Fall
DC or Marvel? DC – I grew up on Super Friends
Favorite animal? Whichever one is cuddling with me at the
moment!
Swimming in the sea or a pool? Sea
Thank you, Avery SO much for being here!
Thank you so much for spending some time with me! I had a
lot of fun answering these questions.
Giveaway
Avery is offering one person a $10.00 Amazon gift card!
Contest ends May 25th
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