Tuesday, October 25, 2016

The Books Are For Christmas But These Authors Are Sharing Their Favorite Halloween Costumes and Scary Movies



These Authors Share Their Favorite Halloween Costumes



Ruth Logan Herne


Crotchety Old Lady Slightly Sinister... :)




Donna Alward


As little as possible. :) I confess I'm not really a Halloween person.


Laura Trentham


I was a roller derby girl for an adult Halloween party a couple of years ago. Everything was great until after a couple of drinks, I fell on my tailbone. Nothing was seriously hurt except for my pride though! The next year, my hubby and I went as bacon and eggs. Very safe (and delicious:)


Nancy Naigle


Pocahontas!  Easy to answer this one because I was Pocahontas for Halloween in the 2nd grade, the 6th grade, in junior high and even as an adult...twice. All with different costumes, and each more elaborate than the last.  In the 2nd grade I was Pocahontas and my little brother (3 years my junior) was Chief Powhatan. My mom even made a wooden papoose for me and made my baby doll a matching Indian outfit complete with headband and a feather. 

I might just have to find a costume party to attend. I'm in the mood to craft another Pocahontas outfit this year.





Margaret Brownley

One year my six-foot-six husband dressed as the Jolly Green Giant and I was a can of peas.  It took forever to apply the green makeup, but it was worth it. We took the top prize at every party we attended that year.

Tara Wyatt

In college, I dressed up in a red fedora and trench coat and went as Carmen Sandiego. Where in the world am I? Eating all the candy. That's where I am.

Opal Carew

Genie! I've always loved genies. I love the magic and the power play between the genie and the genie's master. I love the costumes because they're sexy and beautiful. (I used to do belly dancing and made several costumes for myself.)

Emily March

The Uncle Sam costume we put on our beloved boxer, Doc. 
He was disgusted by the ordeal, but stoic. :)

Melissa Cutler

Cowgirl (of course!)



And They Share Their Favorite Scary Movie- 

but it turns out many don't have a scary favorite because these romance writers love a happy ending...and if you've ever watched a horror movie you know there's rarely a happy ending in those.

Ruth Logan Herne

None! I'm a writer, I get scared too easy! Too many what-ifs going on in my head!


Multi-published, best-selling author RUTH LOGAN HERNE likes nothing better than writing stories that warm the heart and ease the troubled soul. The author of more than fifteen Love Inspired contemporary novels, the “Double S Ranch” trilogy with PRH/Waterbrook and inspiring women’s fiction for Franciscan Media, Ruth has also become proficient in writing successful novellas for Zondervan, Summerside Press and several highly acclaimed novellas for the independent ebook market. Equally at home writing about small town folks or delving into the heart of big city neighborhoods, Ruthy lives on a farm in upstate New York, one of the snow-belt capitals of the world with her family, farm animals and pets.



Twitter: @RuthLoganHerne



Donna Alward

Scary movies? No way! (Not since I was fourteen!)

While bestselling author DONNA ALWARD was busy studying Austen, Eliot and Shakespeare, she was also losing herself in the breathtaking stories created by romance novelists like LaVyrle Spencer, Judith McNaught, and Nora Roberts. Several years after completing her degree she decided to write a romance of her own and it was true love! Five years and ten manuscripts later she sold her first book and launched a new career. While her heartwarming stories of love, hope, and homecoming have been translated into several languages, hit bestseller lists and won awards, her very favorite thing is when she hears from happy readers!



Twitter: @DonnaAlward


Laura Trentham

I really, really hate horror movies! I was forever scarred by watching The Exorcist at the tender age of ten. Where were my parents?! Lol.

 LAURA TRENTHAM is an award-winning author of contemporary and historical romance including Caught Up in the Touch, Kiss Me That Way, and others. She is a member of RWA, and has finaled multiple times in the Golden Heart competition. A chemical engineer by training and a lover of books by nature, she lives in South Carolina.



Twitter: @LauraTrentham



Nancy Naigle

Scary movies creep into my dreams so I try not to watch them. I'm such a chicken that even the movie trailers they put on prime time television freak me out sometimes! I can't say that I'd call it a "favorite", but the scary movie that still gives me chills every time I think about it is. . .The Shining. Eek!

USA Today bestselling author NANCY NAIGLE whips up small-town love stories with a dash of suspense and a whole lot of heart. Now happily retired, she devotes her time to writing, antiquing, and the occasional spa day with friends. A native of Virginia Beach, she currently calls North Carolina home. Her books include Sweet Tea and Secrets, Mint Juleps and Justice, and Christmas Joy.



Twitter: @nancynaigle


Margaret Brownley

I'm a scaredy cat, so Casper the Friendly Ghost is about as close as I'll ever get to a scary movie.


MARGARET BROWNLEY is a New York Times bestselling author and past Romance Writers of America RITA finalist with more than 30 novels to her credit. Not bad for someone who flunked 8th grade English. Just don't ask her to diagram a sentence. Margaret and her husband have three grown children and live in Southern California.



Twitter: @margaretbrownly


Tara Wyatt

Poltergeist. An oldie but a goodie! I love a good ghost story.

 TARA WYATT is a contemporary romance and romantic suspense author. Known for her humor and steamy love scenes, Tara’s writing has won several awards, including the Unpublished Winter Rose, the Linda Howard Award of Excellence, and the Heart of the West. A librarian by day and romance writer by night, Tara lives in Hamilton, Ontario with the world's cutest dog and a husband who makes all of her heroes look like chumps. Find her on Twitter @taradwyatt. She'd love to hear from you!



Twitter: @taradwyatt


Opal Carew

I don't typically watch scary movies, unless you count things like The Day After Tomorrow, Armageddon, and 2012. (Adam Lambert sang the theme song for 2012 and I’m a huge fan of his, so that was a delightful bonus!) I did watch Shaun of the Dead which I thought was fun and I enjoyed Cabin in the Woods, too.


OPAL CAREW is the author of more than eighteen erotic romances for St. Martin's Press including Forbidden Heat,Pleasure Bound, Twin Fantasies, and other erotic romance novels. She lives in Canada and makes regular trips to the U.S. to speak at conferences and industry events.



Twitter: @OpalCarew


Emily March

Jaws

EMILY MARCH is the New York Times, Publishers Weekly, and USA Today bestselling author of over thirty novels, including the critically acclaimed Eternity Springs series. Publishers Weekly calls March a "master of delightful banter," and her heartwarming, emotionally charged stories have been named to Best of the Year lists by Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, and Romance Writers of America. A graduate of Texas A&M University, Emily is an avid fan of Aggie sports and her recipe for jalapeƱo relish has made her a tailgating legend.



Twitter: @emilymarchbooks



Melissa Cutler

I can't watch scary movies. I love happy endings!

Melissa Cutler is the author of The Mistletoe Effect and the One and Only Texas series. She knows she has the best job in the world writing sexy contemporary romances and romantic suspense. She was struck at an early age for an unrelenting travel bug and is probably planning her next vacation as you read this. When she's not globetrotting, she's enjoying Southern California's flip-flop wearing weather and wrangling two rambunctious kids.



Twitter: @m_cutler



Mandy Baxter

Definitely Evil Dead and Evil Dead II. Not the remake, the classics with Bruce Campbell. They're a Halloween staple and a cult classic in my house. 


MANDY BAXTER lives in rural Idaho. She's a part-time pet wrangler, a full-time sun worshiper, and only goes out into the cold when coerced. She loves black clothes, pink appliances and thinks junk food should be a recognized food group. In the summer, she can be found sitting by the lake, enjoying the view from her dock.



Twitter: @MandyJBaxter


MARY CONNEALY writes fun and lively "romantic comedy with cowboys" for the inspirational market. She is also a bestselling author of full-length book series including: Wild at Heart, Trouble in Texas, Kincaid Brides, Lassoed in Texas, Montana Marriages, and Sophie's Daughters. Mary is a Rita and Christy Award finalist and a two time winner of the Carol Award. Mary is the author of 17 novellas besides her 28 trade fiction books.



Twitter: @MaryConnealy

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