Retribution by Diane Demetre

Please welcome Diane Demetre author of Retribution

Diane Demetre will be awarding a $25 Amazon/BN GC to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour.

Retribution

by Diane Demetre

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GENRE: Romantic suspense

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INTERVIEW:

2. How did you come up with ideas for your books?

The ideas for all my books beam in when I least expect them. They may come as a single idea or as fully formed characters and storylines. No matter how they appear, I know intuitively what the story is about and how it will end.3. What expertise did you bring to your writing? I spent many years as an entertainer, speaker, stress and life skills therapist, and life coach. Because of my diverse background, I bring an awareness of human behavior into my stories. This insight adds depth and complexity to my characters and plots.
4. What would you want your readers to know about you that might not be in your bio? That I love to help people realize their dreams.
5. As far as your writing goes, what are your future plans? Keep on writing for as long as I live.
6. If you could be one of the characters from any of your books, who would it be and why?
7. If you were the casting director for the film version of your novel, who would play your leading roles? In Retribution, Chris Hemsworth would be my only choice to play Brad Jordan. In fact, I wrote the character with Chris in mind. As for my ballerina female lead, this is harder. But I think I’d choose Natalie Portman as she was magnificent in the starring role of Black Swan.
8. Do you belong to a critique group? If so how does this help or hinder your writing? I’m not part of a critique group, but I do have a team of beta-readers and a fabulous editor.
9. When did you first decide to submit your work? Please tell us what or who encouraged you to take this big step?
10. What is the best and worst advice you ever received? (regarding writing or publishing)
11. Do you outline your books or just start writing? I am a highly organized and intuitive writer. I plan and outline, filling folders with research, images and timelines. Then when I have everything in place, I begin and let the story and characters guide me.
12. Do you have any hobbies and does the knowledge you’ve gained from these carry over into your characters or the plot of your books? Having been a professional dancer, director and choreographer for the first third of my life, this experience plays heavily in my stories.
13. Do you have an all time favorite book?
14. Have you started your next project? If so, can you share a little bit about your book? My next book is a sweeping multi-generational romantic suspense set on a private island off the coast of Maui. It spans forty years and explores whether love can topple a legacy. Island of Secrets is due for release on 14^thOctober, 2018.
15. Who is your favorite actor and actress?
16. Can you tell us a little about the black moment in your book? Because I write stories with a twist, the black moment in Retribution is not where you think it is. But you’ll have to read the book to find out.

BLURB:

A gripping romantic suspense of betrayal, hope and love.

Jessie Hilton is tough. Since the age of fifteen, she has dreamed of being a principal dancer with the Australia Ballet Company. Now at twenty-four, she stands on the brink of fulfilling her dream unaware of a secret buried deep within her.

Ex-military officer, Brad Jordan is rebuilding his life with the help of his boisterous Border collie, Whiskey. After helping Jessie out of a tight spot, he discovers a kindred spirit in the ambitious ballerina.

But with the sudden attention of an unwanted admirer, Jessie’s life begins to spin out of control. Called back to her family home in country New South Wales due to her father’s unforeseen illness, she is torn between career and family. As her dream of being principal dancer fades, her stalker edges ever closer. But there is more to overcome than a lurking psychopath. Can Jessie and Brad confront their own past demons and finally be free?

Award winning author, Diane Demetre writes genre-busting stories which delve deep into the human psyche, and Retribution is no exception. Winner of Romance Writers of Australia Emerald Pro Award for Best Unpublished Manuscript, Retribution is her first romantic suspense. If you love a cast of complex characters, a slow simmering romance and an intriguing plot, don’t miss this page-turning romantic suspense with a twist.

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EXCERPT:

There she was, bolting up the hallway towards him like she did every time he returned. All amber eyes and happy face, she danced and pranced, speaking an exuberant welcome as best she could through her doggy larynx.

“How’re you doing, Whiskey? You miss me?” Reaching down, he rubbed his black and white Border collie’s lopsided ears. “You are the most beautiful girl I know. Come on, let’s chow down.” As he strode down the narrow hall of his weatherboard cottage, he weaved from side to side so as not to step on her paws. “So, what did you get up to this evening? Been protecting the castle?” He opened the fridge door and Whiskey shoved her nose in where she knew her dinner waited. BJ grabbed a bag of beef brisket bones and tossed it on the kitchen bench. He’d left the lights on out of habit, rather than for Whiskey. If there was light around him, the darkness within was somehow easier to bear.

He scanned the back yard, checking the perimeters that he’d planted with impenetrable, skyward-reaching bamboo. He never knew what he expected to find. Maybe he hoped it was all a bad dream and that everything would return to the way it was. But nothing would be the same again. Regret tore at his heart as he tore open the plastic bag of bones. “Here you go, girl. Take it outside. I’ll grab a beer and join you.”

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AUTHOR Bio and Links:

Being a passionate woman who’s always done things a little differently, Diane’s diverse career began as a school teacher before she moved into a full-time career as a professional choreographer, director and dancer, strutting her stuff on many stages throughout Australia. She was responsible for the original multi-million dollar extravaganzas at Conrad Jupiter’s Casino, Gold Coast—Starz & Galaxies.

Following her onstage career, Diane’s thirst for knowledge led her into the field of self-development. Using her highly developed communication skills and love of people, she spent many years as a stress & life skills therapist and life coach, teaching individuals, couples and groups the methodologies of personal success and fulfilment.

With her business acumen, Diane launched into the corporate arena, working in a variety of positions as a consultant in marketing, special events, tourism, business strategies, quality management and human resource management. Combining her entertainment and business backgrounds, she returned to the stage as a keynote speaker and corporate facilitator, educating business leaders in the ‘new mindset’ for business and relationship building in the 21st century.

Assuming the pseudonym of the Goddess of Love, she appeared as a guest presenter on Gold FM radio, Gold Coast, a national radio program broadcast to 1.4million listeners. Her weekly program proved popular with Diane providing empowering advice on life, love, sex and relationships, sprinkled with a good dose of humour. Her passion for life and compulsive sharing nature made her a great inspiration to her listeners. As the Goddess of Love she also appeared as a regular guest on the national television program Beauty & the Beast, where her practical insights were televised to viewers across Australia.

When she launched into a writing career, Diane’s debut erotic romance series, the Dance of Love was voted Luminosity Publishing Readers’ Choice Best Books and Best Covers for 2015 and 2016.

Her romantic suspense, Retribution won the Romance Writers of Australia Emerald Pro Award 2017 for Best Unpublished Manuscript. Diane loves to write genre-busting stories with a twist. Her works are packed with emotional punch and feature empowered heroines who live life to the fullest, much like the author herself.

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

WEBSITE                   www.dianedemetre.com (http://www.dianedemetre.com/)

BLOG                        https://dianedemetre.com/blogposts/ (https://dianedemetre.com/blogposts/)

FACEBOOK                https://www.facebook.com/dianedemetreauthor

TWITTER                  https://twitter.com/DianeDemetre (https://twitter.com/DianeDemetre)

AMAZON                   https://www.amazon.com/Diane-demetre/e/B015P878H4/ (https://www.amazon.com/Diane-demetre/e/B015P878H4/)

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GIVEAWAY INFORMATION and RAFFLECOPTER CODE

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