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Thursday, August 23, 2012

Guest Post with Author Parker Kincade and Giveaway

Today I would like to welcome author Parker Kincade to RFTC. Parker is celebrating the release of her book One Night Stand and has stopped by to chat. Before I give the floor to Parker, let's get to know her a bit.

I live in a small town in the South and am surrounded by the best friends a girl could ask for, as well as a family who supports my writing habit without hesitation.

When I’m not sitting at my laptop desperately trying to shush the voices in my head, I usually have my nose stuck in a book or have loud music playing while I create a fun new recipe in the kitchen. No matter what I’m doing, I’m usually flanked by my Boxer, who I absolutely adore.

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Anatomy of One Night Stand

Thanks so much to Dani for allowing me to guest blog today!

One of the questions I get a lot is “why a one night stand?” My answer is…why not?

I’ll admit, several things inspired me while I was developing One Night Stand. I knew I wanted to write a series about strong alpha men, brothers by blood, brothers in arms. As I was driving through Texas last summer, I knew it was the perfect location for my wild men. Strong, dangerous AND Texan? Be still my heart.

As I began character development, I couldn’t help but feel like something was missing. Things were too…organized. The evil vixen in me realized what was missing. Amanda. Because what would shake up three powerful males more than a little sister?

While I continued my journey west, several of my friends were experiencing relationship issues. This led me to the question –what would a woman do if she’d never had a relationship where her partner was monogamous?

And One Night Stand was born. In a RAV 4 while driving down Interstate 40, somewhere between Amarillo and the New Mexico border, Amanda Martin gave up on love. Angry, hurt, tired of being cheated on - Amanda decides to go against everything she believes in. No more relationships. No fear of getting hurt. Just sex.

Sounds simple right? Toss in a handsome stranger, three possessive and pissed off brothers and it’s a party people! I hope you enjoy One Night Stand as much as I enjoyed writing it. And we haven’t seen the last of the Martin’s. There is more to come.

As sometimes writers have to do, I sort of threw Amanda under the bus in my quest to find answers, but she swears she’s forgiven me. I mean, come on. She’s got Joe, after all.

Her brothers on the other hand…


When a night of incredible sex turns into a passion neither can deny.

Amanda Martin has the worst taste in men. After being cheated on not once, but twice, she’s lost all faith in men…and in herself. Determined to regain her confidence, Amanda decides to have a one-night stand. No relationship, no promises, no threat of being hurt again…just sex. What she doesn’t anticipate is meeting a handsome-as-sin stranger who will give her pleasure unlike any she’s ever known.

Joe Sterling has spent his life avoiding relationships, his former job as a military sniper not allowing for such commitments. Now he’s come home to Texas, to let go of the past and to prove he is more than the killer he’s been trained to be. When Amanda’s life is threatened, Joe’s killer instinct is tested while Amanda struggles to protect her heart. Will they succumb to their overwhelming desire for each other, or lose it all by letting the past dictate their future?

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36 comments :

  1. Its amazing how opening one door of the many doors in your life can alter everything and change it so profoundly. Thus books sounds good. I'm looking forward to reading it. I loved reading how your inspiration came to you for the book.
    lorimeehan1@aol.com

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    1. Thank you so much Lori! These characters have been a joy to write and I am excited to finally be able to introduce them to you. Good luck in the giveaway and thank you for your comment! ~Parker

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  2. I think a one night stand is a perfect start to a book. I can't wait to read it now. I so love alpha men! Throw in a little wounded emotionally and that is my kind of book.

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    1. Thank you Mary! This series has plenty of alpha men to choose from. You'll have to let me know your favorite! Good luck in the giveaway and thank you for your comment! ~Parker

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  3. Sounds like a great book. I loved your post about how you came up with ideas. Discovering how authors come up with their creative ideas always intrigues me.

    kesummer69 at gmail dot com

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    1. Thank you Kelsey! It's funny where and when inspiration hits. Sometimes it's a subtle nudge and sometimes it knocks me on my backside. The Martins definitely fall into that latter category. They are an insistent bunch! :) Thanks for your comment and good luck in the giveaway! ~Parker

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  4. Parker, be still my heart too! Joe sounds just delicious. Even as a Canadian, I can say there is something about a southern man...and a Texan?? It's almost too hot to contemplate. Good luck with this amazing book!

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    1. Thank you Rosanna! Joe was great fun to write and boy, oh, boy is he demanding. Whew! I hope you enjoy it! Good luck in the giveaway! ~Parker

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  5. Joe sounds so yummy a military man and a Texan! Congrats on the release of you book, I hope it is one in a long string of successes! Carin
    mawmom at gmail dot com

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    1. Thank you Carin! I hope you enjoy Joe as much as I do! *wink wink*. Thank you for your comment and good luck in the giveaway! ~Parker

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  6. joe sounds yummmy! and it was nice finding out how you got your inspiration for your book

    parisfan_ca@yahoo.com

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    1. Thank you Laurie! I hope you enjoy him! ;-) It truly was an awe inspiring and life changing road trip. Thank you for stopping by and good luck in the giveaway! ~Parker

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  7. Congrats on the new release! Gotta love long car rides as inspiration :)

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    1. Thank you Erin! And thank you for stopping by. Good luck in the giveaway! ~Parker

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  8. Sounds like a great story, Parker! I love it when characters think they want one thing and end up getting something else (something better) entirely.

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    1. Thank you! I hope you enjoy it! Thank you for stopping by and good luck in the giveaway! ~Parker

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  9. One Night Stand sounds great! Wanna see Amanda get her brothers panties in a twist!! Can't wait for the brothers'stories!!!
    andieleah78@gmail.com

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    1. LOL! Don't worry - the Martin men will get theirs! (Insert author's evil laugh here). Thank you so much for stopping by and good luck in the giveaway! ~Parker

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  10. I second the comment made about "Can't wait for the brothers' stories!!" Been reading One Night Stand and it's awesome! Great job, Parker! :)

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    1. Thanks Mandy! I'm so happy you're enjoying it. :) I can't wait to get you the next one!! :-) Thanks for stopping by and good luck in the giveaway! ~Parker

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  11. Hi

    I love finding out how a series/character/scene forms in an authors mind - such imaginations :) This book looks wonderful and I am adding it to my TBR list. I look forward to more about the Martin family.

    Thanks for the chance
    Pam
    tpibrew@msn.com

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    1. Thank you Pam! I've enjoyed sharing with you all today and I hope you enjoy my book! Thank you for commenting and good luck in the giveaway! ~Parker

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  12. Congrats on the new release. This book sounds fantastic. Can't wait to read it. How many books in the series?

    e.balinski(at)att(dot)net

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    1. Thank you Joanne! I hope you enjoy the book. One Night Stand is the first book in the series. At this point, I have planned for three additional books, but there is the potential for more. :) Great question! Thank you for stopping by and good luck in the giveaway! ~Parker

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  13. Sounds really good!! Thanks for the chance to win!

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    1. Thank you Natasha! Good luck in the giveaway! ~Parker

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  14. A Southern man... My fave.
    tessa.bamberg@kolumbus.fi

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    1. LOL! Mine too Tessa! Thank you for stopping by and good luck in the giveaway! ~Parker

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  15. I love how the ideas for the story came a little from here and a little from there! I love seeing how it all comes together.

    A Texan AND ex-military sounds AWESOME!

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    1. Thank you! It's been a wild ride, but I've loved every minute of it! Thank you for stopping by and good luck in the giveaway! ~Parker

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  16. Can't wait to read One Night Stand and meet the Martin Men. Good Luck and much success.

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    1. Thank you so much! I hope you enjoy it! Thank you for stopping by and good luck in the giveaway. ~Parker

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  17. I look forward to reading your book! Do you keep a recorder handy while you are driving for the ideas or do you leave yourself voicemails?
    Thank you for the giveaway!

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    1. Hi Phoenix! Thank you! I hope you enjoy it!

      I use the voice recorder on my iPhone if I am unable to get to my journal. I also have an app that dictates while I talk but I generally won't use that when I'm driving because it requires me to e-mail myself the notes once I'm done.

      Thanks for the great question and good luck in the giveaway! ~Parker

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  18. I enjoyed the post. I'd like to read the book.

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    1. Thank you for stopping by and good luck in the giveaway! ~Parker

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