Showing posts with label romantic comedy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label romantic comedy. Show all posts

Feb 5, 2014

Sassy & Classy #MFRWAuthor @VickiBatman

Like some of her characters, award-winning author, Vicki Batman has worked a wide variety of jobs including lifeguard, ride attendant at an amusement park; a hardware store, department store, book store, antique store clerk; administrative assistant in an international real estate firm; and a general “do anything gal” at a financial services firm--the list is endless.

Writing for several years, she has completed three manuscripts, written essays, and sold many short stories to TRUE LOVE, TRUE ROMANCE, TRUE CONFESSIONS, NOBLE ROMANCE PUBLISHING, LONG AND SHORT REVIEWS, MUSEITUP PUBLISHING, and THE WILD ROSE PRESS.

She is a member of RWA and several writing groups and chapters. In 2004, she joined DARA and has served in many capacities, including 2009 President. DARA awarded her the Robin Teer Memorial Service Award in 2010. She's active on the Plotting Princesses

Most days begin with her hands set to the keyboard and thinking "What if??"

Today, Vicki Batman keeps it Short & Sweet as she sits down to talk with MFRW about her newest book, a self-published Romantic Comedy, released on February 4, 2014.

From sassy writer Vicki Batman comes three hilarious short reads.


"Bug Stuff"
A co-worker unites with the hunky, new accountant to fight a pesky adversary.

"With This Ring"
The Unimaginable. When Katherine forgets her little black dress for a must-attend event, all turns into something utterly romantic and unforgettable in the end.

"Just Desserts"
A political dinner gone disastrous brings together a reluctant attendee and her handsome seat-mate.

MFRW: Tell us about your latest book. What motivated the story? Where did the idea come from? 
VICKI: Bug Stuff…and other stories follows my other two shortie collections, Man Theory and Little Birdie Who. I'd submitted them to a popular magazine, but they were turned down. A few had nice notations included. The stories weren't bad, just not what they were interested in acquiring because they'd already had something or wanted something specific. I couldn't let them languish; so I decided to indie pub them.

MFRW: Do you feel humor is important in fiction and why?
VICKI: I do. For me, writing humor in my stories comes naturally. And it is more real life (at least, with the people who surround me). 

MFRW: What is your writing routine once you start a book?
VICKI: An idea goes Bing! And I take off, usually in dialogue with a smattering of the other stuff as it pops in my head. My first draft is very, very rough. I read over and over and edit and edit to get it perfect for my critique partners. When I get my critique back, I'd hoped all would be good to go, but alas, it never it. So I work and work it again. Then one day, I let go…

MFRW: What about your family, do they know not to bother you when you are writing - or are there constant interruptions?
VICKI: My family is gone during the day. They don't bother me usually. But when there are those interruptions, I welcome the time with them.

MFRW: What do you do to relax and recharge your batteries?
VICKI: Sounds crazy but I always workout. Every single day. I do needlepoint and chill in front of the TV with Handsome.

MFRW: A biography has been written about you. What's the title in six words or less?
VICKI: Sass and Class


Get To Know More about Vicki:

QUICK FACTS about Vicki:
Bubble Baths or Steamy Showers? Shower!
Ocean or mountains? Mountains
Puppies or kittens? I love both-vbg.
Chocolate or Caramel? Chocolate covered caramels. lol

Apr 30, 2013

Book Spotlight ~ Little Birdie Who...and Other Stories ~ @vickibatman #mfrworg


Author:  Vicki Batman  
Book:  Little Birdie Who…and Other Stories
Release Date:  February  1, 2013
Publisher:  Indie
Amazon ASIN: B00AYOT9GS
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Author Website/Blog:  http://vickibatman.blogspot.com

From sassy writer Vicki Batman come three romantic tales with a dash of humor: Little Birdie Who… and Other Stories

"This is NOT Working": One of those days at a new job when nothing is going right until the new boss steps in.

"Check Her Out": Gum: it’s a sticky situation, especially between the store manager and Auntie Caren when her nephew has to pay for the package he stole.

"Little Birdie Who… ": A new town, a new friend, a new beginning. Who would have thought a little bird could bring two people together?

Jan 15, 2013

Book Spotlight ~ The P-Town Queen


Author:  Ute Carbone
Book:  The P-Town Queen
Release Date:  June 4, 2012
Publisher:  Champagne Books
ISBN: 9781927454169
Genre: Contemporary Romantic Comedy
Heat Level: PG-13
Format: E-Book
Author Website:  http://UteCarbone.com


Nikki Silva thinks she’s blown up her life. Divorced, funding for her shark research cut off, she’s moved back to Provincetown to live with her father. Nikki’s written a grant proposal funded by a commission run by her ex-husband Ned, who would rather not give money to his ex-wife.

Marco Tornetti wants to turn Newark spaghetti joint into a trendy bistro. His silent partner, Fat Phil Lagosa, wants to use the place to solicit questionable business deals.  When Fat Phil turns on Marco and has him marked for a hit, Marco knows he’s in too deep.

Marco escapes the hit man and takes the first bus out of the city. Marco figures that Phil would never look for him in Provincetown’s gay community. But when he meets Nikki, he finds that pretending to be gay isn’t as easy as it would seem.

Oct 10, 2012

An Interview With Lizzie T. Leaf


Today we have the wonderful Lizzie T. Leaf with us. Let’s give her a warm MFRWA welcome!


Tell us about your latest book, including its genre. Does it cross over to other genres? If so, what are they? 


The DEAD series is in re-release through Musa Publishing and a new book in the series is scheduled to release in October, 2012.  The series is paranormal romance with humor and spice.

What can we expect from you in the future?

The seconded book in the Magical Love series at Passion in Print Press is in for edits, but don’t have a release date yet.  Also, possibly another DEAD in addition to the October release by the end of the year.

How do we find out about you and your books?

My website www.lizzietleaf.com will have all the books that are available, coming soon books and scheduled appearances.

How many readers/fans contact you?

lizzietleaf@comcast.net

Do your fans' comments and letters influence you in any way?

Fans turned the first DEAD book into a series.  I’d only planned to write the one, but kept getting asked “When is the next one going to be out?”

How much of your personality and life experiences are in your writing?

I’ve been told by some who know me well that my writing if me.  They think I’m a combination of snarky, fun and angst. If that’s a case, then I guess a bit of ‘me’ is in my writing.  And yes, I do draw on life experience, or at least the emotions, at times.  The saying of, be careful or you’ll end up in my book can come, into play especially with some of those from my past.

What do you do to relax and recharge your batteries?

I love to travel.  It’s fun to experience new cultures and meet new people.  When I really need downtime a cruise gives me some of both worlds.  Time spent relaxing in the cabin or by the pool when I’m in a quiet mood, or joining in the social activities when the mood strikes.  Plus, the ports of call gives the connection to the new cultures and people.

Do you feel humor is important in fiction and why?

If I don’t feel humor is important then I’m in trouble since most of my books contain humor.  I enjoy reading it too.  After a stressful day nothing is better than to laugh.  Laughter is a way to bring ‘me’ out of the dumps, either with a book that brings a smile, a TV show or a movie.  It’s amazing how much better a good belly laugh can make one feel!!!

Would you like to write a different genre than you do now, or sub-genre?

Yes, totally different.  In fact, I’m working on a Young Adult (love the angst) and a Women’s Fiction.  Both are on hold at the moment because of the two series I’m working on, but when I need a change of pace writing a little on one of them is the way I go.

Where can your readers find you?


Where’s your favorite place to hang out online?

I’m on Facebook & Twitter most week days and my blog a few times a week.

Bio: Award winning author, Lizzie T. Leaf started life in Kansas, continued her growing in North Carolina, and currently shivers through the winters in Colorado.  She has numerous e-books in varying lengths and her first print book, Struck by Lightning, won dual 2007 Beacon awards, in addition to being a finalist in two other contests.

In addition, Making Christmas, a Christmas Historical novella set during the Civil War won Love Romances Café Best Historical for 2011 and is a finalist in the Aspen Gold for Best Novella.

Beyond Magic, the first book in the Magical Love series won the 2012 Award of Excellence Best Paranormal/Fantasy/Sy-Fi, as well as a finalist for Best Paranormal in the Aspen Gold.  Winners are announced in mid to late October.
 Since discovering the fun of writing paranormal, she plays with creating vampires, faeries and other immortals. Her current focus is the DEAD series.  Musa Publishing has re-released the first four novellas in the series and DEAD Hot, a new novella, is scheduled to release in October.  Emerging Magic, the second novel in the Magical Love series will also release in late October or early November with Passion in Print Press.

When not creating mischief for paranormal beings, she can be found exploring the other genres she wants to write.  She also serves as the 2012 President for the Heart of Denver Romance Writers.

Lizzie loves to read, spend time with her family and travel with her best friend husband during her free time, on which most of friends ask…“what free time?”

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