I am more than delighted to welcome these lovely ladies to my blog on their release day. I have had the pleasure of editing several novels by them and, not only is their writing fabulous, they are a joy to work with. Happy release day, ladies!
Thank you so much for hosting us on book launch day! We’d love to answer any questions, including personal questions, that your Followers might pose.
Please tell us a little about yourself, where are you from? Where do you live now? Family? Pets?
We’re sisters, and each other’s only siblings, born and raised in Rutherford, New Jersey, a small suburban town about thirteen miles from New York City. Our dad, Michael (Mickey) died when we were teenagers and our mom, Katherine (Kay) died when we were in our early forties. Neither lived to see us realize our dream of becoming published authors. We honor their memories with our pen name: we’re (K.)atherine’s and (M.)ichael’s Daughters.
Pat, the oldest sister, is married to Nick, has three children, two granddaughters and two grandsons. Pat lives in the Western Suburbs of Chicago. Kathie is married to Tom, has two sons, four granddaughters and one grandson. Kathie lives on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. This explains our settings in our Sisters of the Legend Trilogy, Reunion For The First Time, etc.
Pat has no pets. Kathie rescues Boston Terriers. Franklin is her Boston Terrier mix. K.M. Daughters LOVES Franklin.
Where did you get the idea for From The First Moment?
The title sprang from Mike and Amy’s history of loving each other from the first moment they met.
Why did you choose this genre (is it something you’ve written in before)?
Yes, we’ve written romantic suspense in our Sullivan Boys Series and love the genre. Bringing back the Sullivan Boys next generation is like a loving family reunion for us.
Was there anything unusual, any anecdote about this book, the characters, title, process, etc, you’d like to share?
Finishing this book was an unprecedented joy for us. We love writing together and our process alternating chapters always brings unexpected plot twists and surprises. But the real-life plot twist for us when we were about halfway through writing our first draft was Pat’s diagnosis with ovarian cancer. After we complete every first draft of a novel, we get together for a read through. This read through was beyond joyful. After six rounds of chemotherapy and extensive surgery, Pat was cancer free.
Are there any tricks, habits or superstitions you have when creating a story?
We give each other a charm for our “K.M. Daughters bracelets” engraved with the name of each book after a completed read through. We’re starting to run out of links. J
What book have you read that you wish you had written?
The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto by Mitch Albom
What do you dislike that most people wouldn’t understand?
No matter how cold it is outside, neither of us can stand wearing socks under the covers. AND the covers can’t be too swaddled around our feet, either.
Do you collect anything?
Seashells and sea glass if you ask Kathie – Pat only has a few from sister-time visits to OBX. Both of us collect autographed books.
What was your first job?
Cashiers at Shop Rite Supermarket in our hometown.
Would you rather have a bad review or no review?
No review. Absolutely, we choose no review. If either of us doesn’t enjoy a book, or in the rare cases if we don’t like it enough to finish, we never give the author a bad review recognizing how hard it is to write a novel. Our grandmother’s life philosophy stuck: if you can’t say something nice, say nothing at all.
What is the toughest criticism given to you as an author? What has been the best compliment?
We attended a Fiction Novel writing course at the University of Iowa’s Writers Workshop. It was SERIOUS. We had to supply ten pages of a manuscript to workshop attendees for their critiques. Thankfully, no one criticized our ability per se but clearly, they didn’t consider romance writers serious. “Does everybody have to be beautiful?”
The best compliment is hearing that a Reader “can’t wait” for our next book. We’ve heard that a lot pending the release of From The First Moment. We are excited that Sullivan Boys Series fans have missed the family.
Are your characters based off real people or did they all come entirely from your imagination?
All our characters are fictional, but we often name secondary characters after real people. Secondary characters named Kay and Mickey always have roles in our books in honor of our parents.
How did your interest in writing originate?
Our dad wrote children’s stories for us when we were kids. So, the writing bug was inherited.
Can first love last forever for Mike and Amy?
Amy Jordan Sullivan returns to Chicago from her home in the Hollywood Hills for a starring role in a run of the musical Grease. She moved seven years ago to establish her now successful acting career leaving her first love behind. CPD Homicide Detective Michael Sullivan Lynch heads the next generation of Sullivans in law enforcement. Mike is a rising star on the force and he’s happy with his career and his life in Chicago until Amy returns home reawakening feelings that he thought he’s buried. Can first love last forever for Mike and Amy? Only if Mike can stop the Hollywood City Studios killer.
Excerpt:
“How has this already gotten out to the media?”
“You’re kidding right? All those cellphone videos? It was probably on TMZ before the coroner even got to the lot. MJ ran into Ryder’s arms when he appeared at the door. I’m happy he’s here for her.”
A tear ran down her cheek. He wiped it away with his thumb. “Aw, don’t cry, Ames. I’m here for you. I’ll get to the bottom of all this.”
“Why, Mike? Why would anyone want to harm MJ?”
“I don’t know, but I’ll find out. I contacted your dad requesting involvement in the case. He must have talked with Flynn who has a history working with the LAPD. Small world. Flynn knows the lead detective. I’m on the investigative team officially. I have a meeting with the lead detective first thing in the morning.”
“MJ said she wants to resume shooting tomorrow if the police let her. I’ll have an early start to the day, too.”
“I don’t see any reason why you can’t go back to work – if MJ adds a heavy security presence. I’ll talk to her before I leave for my meeting in the morning. She needs to close the set and post guards at all studio access points. I’m still concerned about her exposure.”
“I know. I’m sure she’ll listen to you.”
He huffed a laugh. “Have you met my sister?”
Mike stroked Amy’s silken hair. “Get some sleep, sweetheart. I’ll keep you safe.”
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About the authors:
K.M. Daughters is the penname for team writers and sisters, Pat Casiello and Kathie Clare. The penname is dedicated to the memory of their parents, “K”ay and “M”ickey Lynch. K.M. Daughters is the author of 17 best-selling and award-winning romance genre, mainstream fiction and Christian fiction novels. The “Daughters” are wives, mothers and grandmothers residing in the Chicago suburbs and on the Outer Banks, North Carolina. Visitors are most welcome at http://www.kmdaughters.com
A gunman’s word is his bond, and a lady’s heart can shatter.
Hi, readers. I’m Belle Hamlin, the heroine from Amber Daulton’s new romantic suspense novel, Arresting Benjamin. I’m excited to talk about my greatest passion—playing music. It’s also my career, but the money I make from it dumps it into the hobby category. Yep, that’s right. I’m a struggling musician with a dreaded day job at an insurance company that is sucking the life out of me.
I live in Denver, Colorado, but I travel all across the state for a paying gig. I mostly play at bars and clubs, but sometimes I perform covers of classic songs for weddings, birthdays, and funerals. I can’t afford to be picky when it comes to a reputable gig. You’ll often find my best friends—Mia, Chanel, and Shea—running the merchandise table for me at a bar. They’re my biggest supporters. (By the way, have you checked out their oh-so-sexy books yet? You can find them 
With enemies at every turn, how will they survive with their lives and love intact?
Blurb
A one-night stand, a surprise baby, and a mysterious stalker.
Mechanic Benjamin Starwell can’t stop thinking about Belle Hamlin, the ballsy musician he slept with and skipped out on months earlier. He never meant to get her pregnant, but he’ll do whatever it takes to win back her trust and be a part of his child’s life. His desire for Belle drives him to be a better man, but he’s worn thin with a garage to run and his estranged sister dumping her troubles on him.
Belle’s juggling impending motherhood, her indie rock career, and a stalker who’s determined to see her fail. Even though she’s desperate to get her priorities straight, she pushes aside her past hurt and welcomes Benji back into her bed. She never expects him to slip into her heart.
When the danger escalates, they face the greatest challenge of all—protecting their unborn child.
Excerpt:
Benji’s heart pounded harder as Belle strutted onto the stage from a rear door. Her hips swayed with a ba-dum beat as her hair flapped behind her shoulders. Was there an air vent above her? Dark eye shadow, mascara, and a dark slash of blush on her cheeks deepened her sultry eyes. Her lips swelled like a juicy plum. God, was her lipstick purple? Burgundy, maybe? She bent over, showing off her fine ass, and plugged her acoustic-electric guitar into the amp.
A baby-faced gopher carried a stool and a water bottle to the middle of the platform.
She patted him on the back and stared out at the crowd.
Several men ogled her, despite the baby bump. Their lady friends laughed, but some frowned and slapped the guys’ arms.
Wow. Benji swallowed hard. What he wouldn’t do to unzip her knee-high leather boots, pull down her stockings, and flip up her short pleated skirt? Her red sleeveless blouse emphasized the breasts he couldn’t wait to suckle.
“Hiya, Tempes lovers! How ya doin’? Thanks for coming out in this cold weather.” Her voice echoed through the speakers. The lights lit Belle and the stage in a soft white glow. She strummed the guitar, testing it, as the audience shouted. “I’m Belle Hamlin, and this badass girl is Matilda.” She held up the sunburst-finished instrument. “We’ll rock you for the next hour, so let’s get started.” She ignored the stool, jumping into a song as her fans applauded. Deep, rumbling chords reverberated from the guitar and speakers.
“She’s starting with ‘Stay True’.” Chanel clapped. “It’s my favorite.”
“This is rock-and-roll. She sang folk and singer/songwriter-type stuff the night we met.” He bit his lip as her friends stood and danced in place.
“What did you expect? She’s a solo female artist sandwiched between testosterone-filled rock bands. She has to up her game.” Shea tapped his CD case and flashed a grin. “Give it a whirl later. Belle is a cross between Melissa Etheridge, Stevie Nicks, and Eric Clapton. Her guy issues and social opinions bleed into her songs.”
Wonderful. Guy issues. He had his work cut out for him.
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Amber Daulton is the author of the romantic-suspense series Arresting Onyx and several standalone novellas. Her books are published through Daulton Publishing, The Wild Rose Press, and Books to Go Now, and are available in ebook, print on demand, audio, and foreign language formats.
She lives in North Carolina with her husband and demanding cats.
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