Most of you know that I've been a indie author since 1999, that I make guest appearances all over the Midwest, and that I have been publishing science fiction/new pulp adventures with some degree of success. But what some of you might not have known is there is another Millhouse who is an author in her own right, in the realm of Fantasy Romance. I'm happy to call Paula Millhouse my sister-in-law. Over the last several years she has made her mark, writing several well-received novels and short stories.
UPDATE... THIS JUST IN... CONGRATULATIONS PAULA!
I'm happy she's guest blogging this week here on stormgatepress.com giving us some insight on her self and her writing process... Take it away Paula...
I think what you’re doing for the writing community by
interviewing writers on your site is awesome.
I’m Paula Millhouse (and yes, Charles and I are related – I
married his big brother Carl). It’s been fun to discover we both have a
penchant for writing. Makes for some great conversation at family reunions.
I’ll be talking about my work in this post. My tag-line is Writing stories where fantasy, romance, and
suspense collide. I know, I know, everyone says “pick a lane” or “write in one
genre”, but that doesn’t work for me. And the great thing about being an Indie,
or a cross-breed, is I don’t have to. I’m both published with traditional
publishers, and self-published. I like having options.
I started writing when I was thirteen. My writing buddies
and I used to exchange folders with our stories at class change, and guess what
I did while class was going on – yep, I read their updates and left glowing
critiques. (That might explain those
bad grades in Algebra…)
My first series, THE
KINGDOM OF CHALVAREN ROMANCES, was picked up by a small press in 2013. I
love dragons. Don’t you?
It’s a two-book series starting with DRAGONSTONE,
which leads to CHALVAREN
RISING. The have the best elements of fantasy, and romance woven
together. Dragons, elves, and an alternate universe? Add in a hot romance
between the main characters and what could be better? Fun fact: Charles helped me name the kingdom.
Then I wrote SAVANNAH GIRL’S THREE
WISHES, a stand-alone
fantasy romance set in my hometown at Saint Patrick’s Day – our national
holiday. This book comes equipped
with a Leprechaun hero, fairy royalty, and a heroine who owns an Irish bar down
on River Street.
Then I wrote MARMALADE’S FIRST CHRISTMAS. It’s my one contemporary work
featuring a hero who rescues a kitten, a heroine who’s a veterinarian, and
everything I love most about Christmas.
I ventured out into a paranormal romance ser
ies when I wrote
The Hunters’ Watch Brigade Series. Both INITITATION
and THE GAME were sold by my
agent to a traditional publisher. That was a wonderful experience because I got
to see inside what happens to a manuscript when it sells. I received an advance
and had the opportunity to work with a thirty-year veteran editor, which was an
incredible experience.
It’s funny with categories. All along my writing journey
I’ve been
studying story structure, and while I wrote that series based on the
romance story structure, it sold as an Urban Fantasy series. Well, it does have
a modern day setting in New York City, fantasy creatures (demi-gods, vampires,
shifters, witches and wizards, oh, and did I mention my heroine is the daughter
of Poseidon?).
INITIATION
was nominated in January for their Reviewer’s Choice Award of 2018 by the
Paranormal Romance Guild. Now that was pretty exciting! I hope the book wins
its category, but man, was it an honor to be nominated.
Now I’m rapid releasing my three-book Savage
Justice Romantic Suspense Series.
When I attended the 20Booksto50K Indie writer’s conference
in Vegas last November, they inspired me. I learned SO much about marketing,
and publishing. So, I made a decision. I’m putting them out myself, with
confidence, into the hands of readers where they belong.
Blind dates don’t always end well.
Sometimes they end in murder.
When Evie Longfellow
accepts the blind date from hell everything sane about her life changes.
Singled out and kidnapped by a mafia kingpin, she escapes only to run a
mysterious stranger off the road. But she’s not safe yet—her stalker’s
determined to take Evie as his sixteenth victim.
Former FBI hostage
negotiator Nick Franklin is still connected enough to his law enforcement
colleagues to help Evie deal with her serial killer. When she runs him off the
road, the last thing Nick wants is another case to deal with, but there’s
something about her that turns him into full-on protector. And the closer they
get, the hotter the sparks between them ignite.
With their worst
enemy closing in on their small-town hideaway, their greatest fears about
savage justice may be realized. Nick must pull out all the stops to help them
capture one of the FBI’s most wanted and stop Evie from becoming the girl who
got away.
Book II: THE COPYCAT KILLERS – Releases February 7th,
2019
Book III: MANHATTAN AFTER DARK – Releases February 18th
Why write action-filled page-turning romance, you ask? I’m a
sucker for happy endings, books where justice wins the day, and great
storytelling.
Thank you for reading my post. If you do pick up a few of my
titles, I hope you enjoy them.
You can find all my books over at my Amazon page. https://www.amazon.com/Paula-Millhouse/e/B006991RF8
Follow me there to get notices about my new releases.
Happy reading!
Paula Millhouse
About the Author
Paula Millhouse
writes stories for her fans where love is worth fighting for, justice does
exist, and happy ever afters are expected.
What’s in it for
you?
A reward. Treat
yourself to a diversion from your daily routine when you buy and read her
stories.
Born and raised in Savannah, Georgia, where Spanish moss whispers tales in breezes from the Atlantic Ocean, as a child she was inspired by the sunshine and heritage of cobblestones, pirate lore, and rich historical traditions steeped with savory mysteries of the south.
She lives in the mountains now with her husband, but honors her Southern heritage as a storyteller by sharing her fiction with readers.
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Hi Paula Great to hear you are doing so well, I know you don't know this name, this is the name I write under So you can ask Charles who I am. Great Job on the Blog, it is quite good and inspiring.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Unknown! I’m glad my post inspired you. I’ll be sure to ask Charles to reveal your secret identity.
DeleteExcellent blog entry! As a genre-blender hybrid writer myself, I have to say your offerings look great!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by Brian!!
DeleteBrian,
DeleteIt’s great to know there are other genre-blending hybrids out there! Thank you for your kind comments.
Hey Paula,
ReplyDeleteGreat post. These books are fabulous reads!
Thanks for stopping by Bonnie.
DeleteThanks so much, Bonnie! I’m thrilled you stopped by.
DeleteI love that you're not afraid to cross over and try new things - and it's so great to be inspired to expand your writing wings! Way to go, Paula!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by. Come back soon. Guest bloggers all the time.
DeleteI know, right, CJ. Thank you.
DeleteFun post! Always good to try writing other genres and telling stories from new angles...best wishes!
ReplyDeleteGlad you came over to stormgate.
DeleteHi Veronica! Thanks for the good wishes!
DeleteWonderful post!!! I love to learn about new authors- thank you!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by. Hope you had a look around.
DeleteThanks so much for stopping by, Laura.
DeleteThank you for the invitation to interview on Stormgate Press, Charles!
ReplyDeleteI remember very well when you were working your first Chalvaren book. Six years ago? My word how time flies -- and how productive you've been in those six years!
ReplyDeleteGreat blog post! I forgot just how many great books you've put out. You've been very busy. I've read a few of these, but I guess I need to get busy on reading the rest of them. So proud of your hard work and dedication.
ReplyDeletePaula,
ReplyDeleteLoved the blog. Thanks for sharing your latest musings. I am a hybrid-genre writer, also. My latest book, Georgia On My Mind, is about strong women with heartwarming stories in small-town GA.
Kudos to you, a successful Georgia girl.
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