Interview with R.J Parker-BTSE Magazine Feature

 

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Interview with RJ Parker  

What is the hardest part of writing true crime novels?

Gathering information. I've contacted the FBI and have been given quite a bit of information, as well from their archives. You can obtain a great deal of information from the FOIA (Freedom of Information Act). Some things get blacked out however. The FBI policy on extracting information is that you have to rephrase or edit every paragraph, or, every 40 words. If the perp is captured and sentenced, than court documentation is a great source and very explicit in detail. If someone is interested in writing, those are two avenues plus, contacting the local police station that investigated the crime and if the case is closed, they will give you a summary of the crime but not crime scene pictures unfortunately.

What is the most heinous crime you've written about?

Writing about school shootings. When I was writing No Killing in the Hallways, I was an emotional wreck. Being a parent of two teenage girls in school, and to research and write about what happened at V. Tech and Columbine, was emotionally draining.

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The Virgin Madam by Shiloh Saddler

Blurb:

After a vicious outlaw murders her father, Laura Rutherford sees no future beyond running the family brothel and kowtowing to the local gang. Not even marriage offers escape. No man can compete with the beautiful women who dance the cancan for her each night...at least not until a gentle stranger sweeps in and opens her eyes to desires too long denied.
Joe Bascum stumbles into Bitterroot Flats looking for a place to hide from a gunman out for blood. When the innocent Madam from the local brothel offers a bed and bath, Joe accepts hoping to show the buttoned-up beauty just how right forbidden desire can feel.
When danger escalates, can Laura help Joe defeat the famous Fletcher gang, or is she destined to live a lonely life as the virgin Madam?

About Shiloh

Shiloh Saddler likes to do research for her steamy romances first hand. She has invented a time machine and travels back to the 19th century on a regular basis. There are experimental settings on her time machine which could propel her into the future and even other worlds. She believes love and a good book makes anything possible.

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A little taste of the entertaining and informative columns in November BTS Book Reviews magazine.

See all 6 sexy books covered in Nikki's column.

Heat Diva

Sizzling It Up Indie Style

By Nikki McCarver

Many people are on the fence when it comes to indie publishing. I can’t help but ask them why. The indie explosion is quite fascinating and has opened so many doors for so many incredibly talented people to share their work. I say don’t knock until you try it . . . and the Diva has quite a few naughty nibbles for you to sink your teeth in. The great thing about indie publishing is that the rules don’t apply. You end up having a literal smorgasbord of raw sex scenes that will make your toes and other areas . . . curl . . .

Heat Level: 3 Flames

Hot, Hot, Hot Indie Paranormals.

Dead Sexy by Paige Tyler (Indie Book— available now)

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18218005-dead-sexy?from_search=true

My vote is that this lovely lady should go from Paige Tyler to Paige Turner . . . such is the way of her books. This unique and incredibly hot partial-zombie wonder is a masterpiece of love, suspense, and panty-drenching sex scenes. If paranormals are not your forte, but contemporary BDSM (bondage, discipline, dominance, submission, sadism, masochism) scenes are? Please take a look at some of her other books. They will absolutely make your nights more memorable.

Discover great tips on promotions from author Mary Manners. Read the full column for full details on "getting twitterpated".

Get Twitterpated

By Mary Manners

So, you’ve just signed a contract for your first book or perhaps even published as an indie author. Or, maybe you’re

on the journey to publication and looking for a great editor or agent while you’re hashing out the final edits. Whether a

seasoned author, a newbie author, or a wannabe author, how does one connect with other writers and readers who

share the same interests without losing an abundance of precious writing time?

One of the answers is Twitter. With a little practice and a bit of patience, navigating Twitter is fairly easy. Here are

the basics:

Set Up an Account

Choose a username that is as close to yours as possible, so others can easily find you. Avoid using underscores if

possible. If someone shares your name, you can add a numeral after yours. For example, my username is

marymanners1. Add a short bio that’s catchy and gives viewers a snapshot of who you are. Be sure to include both a

touch of professionalism and a tidbit of personal. Do you love dark chocolate? Consider flavored coffee a food group?

Hike the Himalayas for kicks and giggles? Let viewers know. A bit of humor goes a long way.

Find Friends and Colleagues

One way to do this is to start with people from your writing circle and see whom they follow and who follows them.

By checking out profiles, you should begin to easily build your follow group. Most people will acknowledge new

followers with a thank-you and are happy to follow back. Another way to do this is to search hashtags that highlight

your interests, such as #writing, #inspyromance, etc. This type of search will bring up others who share your

interests. You can subgroup your followers into lists so each may be located quickly and easily.

Compose Your Tweets

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