Thursday, December 10, 2015

Mine to Have Now Available



            Roaring into his life, Ryley Storm literally knocks Thalmas Weston off kilter. A man who swore he’d never have a permanent woman in his life finds himself in an interesting quandary where Ryley is concerned.

            FBI Agent Ryley Storm has dedicated her life to her career. There’s no time for a relationship. At least not until she finishes the case she’s been working on for the past six months.

            Thrown together in the midst of an investigation, unbridled lust flows between the pair. Will they keep things strictly professional or will the Fates intervene?

Now Available at: Amazon.com
            


           

Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Naughty or Nice



Which list are you on? Naughty or Nice?

I'd like to think that we are all on the nice list but then again.... being naughty can be so much fun. Am I right?

Speaking of lists, what's on your wish list this year? Is it something naughty? Or nice? Maybe a bit of both?

I think everyone deserves to have a little naughty mixed in with all the nice. Don't you agree?

Saturday, August 29, 2015

The Dating Game



Is it a game?

In my opinion, I would say no!

Are there those who treat it that way?

Well, of course. As with everything, you will always run across those who don't take the task seriously. Now, I'm not suggesting that you shouldn't have some fun along the way. After all, dating is supposed to be fun. 

However, I do question the methods of dating when you've passed what some might consider the "prime dating time". While I may not be in my twenties (or even thirties) anymore, I am under the impression that I personally, am in the prime of my life.

What does this mean for dating?

In my way of thinking, I'm passed the age of hanging out in crowded bars looking for "hookups". Passed the age of going to wild parties or singles clubs. On the flip side, I think it does mean meeting for coffee, dinner, movie, etc. Taking things slow and getting to know each other on an intellectual level before proceeding to the physical side. This isn't to say that I'm not interested in the physical... because hey! I am a born and bread American woman, so yes, of course that's important. Just not all a relationship should be based on.

Let's talk about some of the crazy things I've run across in the dating pool lately that drive me bonkers........

  • "Come on baby, send me a pic of your naked self." (NOT going to happen. I mean, come on... I might want to run for President one day. lol)
  • "Are you cold?" (Just because my "nips" might be pushing against my bra does not mean I want to be asked every flipping time I'm around you if I'm cold. UGH!)
  • "You're gonna leave me just like my other girlfriends." (Ummmmm.... Yeah, that's a check in the positive column for you... NOT!)
  • "I have to take this call from my ex. She might need me to work on her car." (Okay..... I think this one needs no further elaboration.)


I think you get the point I'm trying to make. Now my question is, are there any real men out there who want to look beyond the surface veneer and see what's inside your heart? Are there any guys who understand what it means to have a passion for writing and that it's not just a hobby? Someone among the male population who are willing to spend time with you as a couple, but also see that you each need your own space sometimes?

I'm not giving up hope. If anything my resolve is stronger than ever to seek out that perfect someone. Yes, I realize no one is perfect and I don't expect that, because I am far from such. However, I do believe with all my heart that everyone has a sole mate out there...... Let's just see if I can find mine.

So I say..... let the dating game continue! 




Saturday, June 6, 2015

Saturday, May 30, 2015

Indie Author Watch List




Take a moment to stop by goodreads to place your vote/s on the Indie Authors to Watch list. I admit that Hers to Have, Theirs to Have, and His to Have are on the list, but there are many other great Indie Authors listed. Find your favorites to vote on. The list is ever changing based on the number of votes. 

Thursday, May 28, 2015

SIGN UP! SIGN IN! CREATE!


Does anyone else find it amusing that these days you can’t view anything online without signing up, signing in, or creating a profile? And of course you can always use your Facebook ID… Yes! Let’s give FB another way to track our movements so they can send ads our way. Granted, I’m an author and depend on ads for publicity too. But, just because I view pictures of say, engagement rings for research, does that mean I want ads for baby products popping up in my sidebar. I mean really? Even if someone is engaged or getting engaged, does that mean they are automatically expecting a baby?
One example is today, for instance, I clicked on a link to read one of my favorite author’s blog entries and low and behold… I HAD to create an account. No problem. I’m not opposed to that. But then, it gives me no choice but to create a blog entry. Hmmm…. I already have two places that I post my blogs, so now here’s a third. Okay. We’ll see how it goes with WordPress. I’ve heard a lot about them, all good, so far, but does that mean I should have to move my blog entry over to them? I suppose I could go without putting on on the site, but hey, what’s the fun in that? Right?
So, I am posting here (Wordpress.com) to see how it works. So far, so good. The ease of setting it up was fairly simple, although I never had a problem with Katorah’s thoughts on blogspot or my website:www.katorahkenway.com but we’ll see how this goes. :-)

 Katorah's Amazon Author Page


Thursday, April 30, 2015

SWAG



I recently had the opportunity to attend an author event in Milwaukee, WI and found myself enthralled by the variety of SWAG items that were offered. I suppose I'm paying closer attention to these things since I'll be attending the River City Book Bash 2015, as a signing author, in July (Cincinnati, OH) so I'm looking for things that would be good to add to my giveaway list. I'm also working on a gift basket for the event that will be raffled off. 

The thing that amazes me is the wide array of price ranges for these items. As an Indie Author, I want to be able to provide some unique items but not break the bank at the same time. With the help of my fellow author, Riann Leigh and a couple of great friends, we have been scouring the net for the perfect things. What are some of the things you like to get when you attend an event?

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While I'm taking a moment to discuss SWAG, let me just say that I was thrilled to get a signed copy of a Terry Spear book as part of the luncheon SWAG, among other things. Sharing lunch with this author was a fantastic experience. She's an amazingly interesting woman and I was honored to have the opportunity to sit at her table. If you haven't already, be sure to check out her books and give them a read.

Also in attendance was Damon Suede. His book, Hot Head, is a must read! I actually met him for the first time a few years ago in Kansas City and immediately found myself drawn to the cover of Hot Head and to Damon, himself. He has a great sense of presence and a wonderful conversationalist. I also noticed that his gift basket that was being raffled off contained an abundance of tickets. Everybody wanted what he was giving away. If memory serves me right, there was a Kindle tucked in among the items. SWEET!

Thanks to Barbara Vey for hosting this fabulous event/luncheon that not only gave fans an opportunity to interact with some of the best authors, but also managed to raise $10,074 for the American Cancer Society. I definitely plan to attend again next year.

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No trip to Milwaukee would be complete without visiting the life-size statue of "The Fonz" so "Hannah" had an opportunity to discuss life on the riverfront with him. Thanks for Laura Therault for her eye behind the camera. 









Friday, April 10, 2015

Meet and Greet Opportunity



Mark your calendars for an upcoming meet and greet opportunity as well as a chance to get your copies of the Ackerman Security Series signed by yours truly. 

I'll be attending the River City Book Bash in Cincinnati, OH on July 25, 2015. Check out their website for more details.

I hope to see you there! 

Monday, March 23, 2015

GIVEAWAY! GIVEAWAY!



In honor of the latest book release, His to Have, I'm offering a giveaway at Goodreads for a chance to win an autographed copy of the first book in the series, Hers to Have. Don't miss your opportunity to enter. 
Deadline is March 31, 2015.



Goodreads Book Giveaway

Hers to Have by Katorah Kenway

Hers to Have

by Katorah Kenway

Giveaway ends March 31, 2015.

See the giveaway details at Goodreads.

Enter to win

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

GIVEAWAY! GIVEAWAY! GIVEAWAY!


In honor of the upcoming release of His to Have, I'm sponsoring a giveaway at goodreads.com for the first book in the Ackerman Security Consultants series, Hers to Have. The lucky winners will receive an autographed print edition of Hers to Have.




Goodreads Book Giveaway

Hers to Have by Katorah Kenway

Hers to Have

by Katorah Kenway

Giveaway ends March 31, 2015.
See the giveaway details at Goodreads.
Enter to win

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Cover Reveal






With His to Have due to release next month, I thought I'd throw a snippet your way. Let's see if you can tell me whose line this is...


Pushing the hem of her shirt upward, he licked his tongue into the dip of her belly button. "I don't know, belleza. I kind of like you being bound." Rising up to meet her gaze, his eyes full of lust. "Gives me the chance to do whatever I want to you."

Monday, February 2, 2015

Sharing the Outraged! Paranormal Romance Rocks!

Here I am reading one of my favorite authors (and blogger) and my jaw drops down. I can't believe what her former schoolmate had to say. I find her (the schoolmate's) remarks highly offensive and I say hats off to the "Mad Woman With A Magical Sword" for making a statement.





A Mad Woman With A Magical Sword: Joan Wilder? Ze Joan Wilder? The Romance Novelist?...: I know you're probably reading this blog topic there and wondering what the hell I'm talking about but bear with me a mo... A f...






Saturday, January 31, 2015

Sexy Saturday

Sharing a few sexy pics for Sexy Saturday.... 
These are pics of models that I think represent some of the characters in the Ackerman Security series. 


Let's start with Spade in his one and only pair of jeans... 
The ones Hannah loves seeing him dressed in... 
Of course she likes him out of them even better.



Then there's Nicholas... He's just scrumptious in my book (hahaha.... literally and figuratively)



How about Harmond? Shall we take a peek at him too? What do you think? 
For an "older" guy, he's pretty darn hot in my opinion.



We have to include Zacharius in our musings today.... Can you say YUMMO? I know I can. 
He is absolutely lick-able. And oh yes! The tats are downright sexy.



And last but not least, for today... Gregory... Just look at all those muscles and that intent gaze.




***Please note that I do not own the rights to any of these pics. They are merely representations of who could possible make a great person to play the role of the characters in the series.

Saturday, January 17, 2015

Book Blurb


Life sometimes doesn't happen the way you envision it. One tragic event can change your life, how you decide to handle it is your choice. Hannah's life was turned upside down at a young age but she made the bold decision to take control of her destiny not expecting she would uncover a family secret and find the loves of her life. 

Brothers of the heart, Spade and Nick have been best friends since childhood. Having hidden talents between them, they became the most sought after two-man team for special ops until they grew tired of the dark side of their jobs. "Retiring" from their positions, they jumped at the opportunity to help the development of a new private security firm. In their personal lives they’d resigned themselves to the fact that never would they find a woman that was right for them; having known all their lives that they could only love one woman between them; then in walked Hannah Ackerman and Fate intervened. 

A coming of age story with a few twists and turns along the way. 

This book is intended for mature audiences.

Available at Amazon.com in print and eBook


Here's a sneak peak of chapter one from
Hers to Have...



Preface

Looking out at the gathering crowd, Hannah couldn’t help but feel proud. Her life had been filled with ups, downs, and more obstacles than one could count, but now she realized every one of those things had been worth it for this one moment in time, if nothing else. Turning at the soft voice that spoke her name from behind, she smiled at her daughter, Constantine, who was dressed in white silk and lace. The wedding dress had been a gift from an up and coming designer that Hannah had been instrumental in getting his name out there in all the right circles. So in return, he’d requested the honor of creating the perfect wedding dress for Constantine’s big day.

“Mother, what are you thinking about? You look like you’re somewhere far away in thought,” Connie asked of Hannah.

Reaching up to adjust the pearls that adorned Connie’s hair, Hannah offered her a smile of pure love. “Just thinking about all it took to get to this point in my life and I couldn’t be any more proud of you than I am today. You’re a beautiful bride and you’ll make an incredible wife, Constantine.” At which her daughter returned the smile with a laugh that sounded so much like both of her fathers. Which brought Hannah back to her wandering thoughts. How she loved those men. Now they both stood in the doorway ready to walk their daughter down the aisle to her awaiting groom. This day was going to be perfect. With the army of security they had around them nothing would be able to interfere with the happiness of Constantine and her groom.

Chapter 1

Twenty-eight years earlier….

This had to be the worst day of her life. Hannah sat next to her “Uncle” Harm wondering when she was going to wake up from the nightmare. This couldn’t be happening in real life. No way. Not in her perfect world. From the time she was born she’d been raised like a Princess. She wasn’t, of course, but her parents always made her feel that way. She was one of the rare few that grew up in a multi-billion dollar family who actually spent time with their parents. Now her world had been shattered.

She looked to Harm hoping this was some cruel joke but she could tell by the darkness in his gaze it was not. No. Her perfect world had crumbled down around her. All the money in the world couldn’t fix this and she’d gladly give up all of her riches to have those seven words stricken from her memory and found to be a false statement. “Your parents died in a plane crash.” They echoed over and over in her mind. Harm’s voice ringing in her head as he held her tight, offering comfort, taking comfort for himself in return, she was sure.

At fifteen Hannah Marie Ackerman already knew the ins and outs of the business her father, Christian Ackerman, had inherited. He had always let her be a part of the company from before she could even walk. The plan was that one day she would take her rightful place at his side to lead the business and eventually take over so he and her mother, Marianna, could still enjoy their lives while they were young. Her goal was to give him a break by the time she was twenty, but life apparently had other plans and now she had to step up. Could she do it? She thought to herself. Sucking in a shuddering breath, she turned her gaze up to her Uncle Harm’s. Seeing him offer her a slight smile, something that was rarely seen on his face, because he was always so serious, fortified her decision. Yes. She could and would.

The next few days passed by in a dreamlike state. Hannah was surrounded by her father’s security force, or should she say her force now. Uncle Harm had made sure she was never left alone; not even while sleeping. She was growing tired of the constant surveillance even if it was for her own safety. Hannah knew that Harm meant well, but after the funeral she needed some space. Legally everything had been taken care of. She was now the CEO of Ackerman Enterprises with Harmond Dane, better known as Uncle Harm, as her right hand man and guardian. Together they would lead the company into the future side by side. However, now it was time for her to stand up to her Uncle and put her foot down about the security measures he’d been taking.

“Uncle Harm?” Hannah approached him on silent steps, his back was to her as he looked out of the third floor window of the Ackerman mansion. This was her favorite room in the house. Her father’s office, which overlooked the playground he’d installed for her years ago. Now however, the area was more of a flower garden because when she outgrew the swings and slides, Hannah found a love in all things floral. Granted, she couldn’t grow a weed to save her life, but her father saw to it that she had the best gardeners to make sure any flower she wanted grew in the space.

Harm turned to gaze at the closest thing he had to family left in this world. This girl who at the age of fifteen was very much a woman, mentally. She was beautiful and he knew there would be many unsavory males vying for her attention with her being the heir of the Ackerman fortune. He had vowed to Christian, his best friend, that he’d give his last breath to ensure Hannah was never taken advantage of or harmed in any way. Opening his arms to embrace his ‘niece’ as he always did, he was somewhat shocked when she slapped her hands on her hips and glared up at him with a mutinous expression. “Hannah Marie? What’s this all about?” Harm asked.

“This,” she snapped at him in a harsher tone than she intended, “is about my sanity.” Taking a step closer to him, she met him eye for eye, well, more like eye for chest since she stood around seven inches shorter than his 6’2” inch frame. At 5’7” she was above average height for a female, especially at her age, but compared to the hulking men that surrounded her on a daily basis, she was anything but tall in their eyes. “Listen Uncle Harm.” Holding her hand up to stop him from interrupting her, she went on, “While I love you with all my heart it’s time that you realize I have to take control of my life including the guard dogs you have on my heels.”

He knew this discussion was in the making for days now. Hannah was so much like her father that he knew she’d balk at having security around her twenty-four-seven, but one way or another he planned to win this, if nothing else he’d pull the ‘I’m the adult and guardian’ card. His lips twitched at the thought of what she would do if he brought that up. She might be blonde, but she had the heart of a red-head when it came to her temper. Something she’d obviously inherited from her mother because Christian Ackerman had been the epitome of mild-mannered. “You have a choice, Hannah. You can stay locked up in the mansion for the next five or ten years or you can resign yourself to the fact that where you go, they go!” Harm declared, nodding toward the set of guards, Gregory and Zacharius, that were currently on watch over her.

“Locked up? You have got to be kidding me,” she quipped. “Uncle Harmond I’m fifteen years old and the head of one of the largest corporations in the country. If I can handle that, I can deal with my own security issues.” Pointing to her guards, she continued, “Lucy and Ethel over there can go with me when I leave the house or office, but around here and at work I demand my freedom to move around as I please.” She wasn’t going to back down on this, no matter what he thought.
Crossing his arms over his chest, Harm just stared at her, not saying a word. He knew she’d crack under his gaze. Everyone did.

Shifting around on her feet, she broadened her stance, lifting her lips in a slight grin. “Not gonna work Uncle. You forget who taught me everything I know about self defense and boardroom strategy.” Pointing to Harm while her grin broadened into a smirk. “You.”

“Well hell,” he muttered under his breath, sighing in frustration. He knew he’d have to come up with a compromise or this would be a never ending battle. Yes, he’d helped Christian groom her for the role of CEO, but damned if he thought they had done this good of a job already. Sitting down at the small conference table, he steepled his fingers together. “Let’s strike a deal or we’ll be at each other’s throats from here on out and we can’t have that.”

Hannah joined him at the table and together the two of them reached a mutual agreement about the boundaries of her guards. Little did she know at the time that while she might have learned the skills to negotiate for what she wanted, Harmond Dane had been doing it a lot longer and was a sneaky son of a gun. Over the next couple of months she learned that while she thought she had her freedom from the guards on her downtime, they were always lurking around nearby.

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Let Your Imagination Be Your Guide



I've been trying to promote imaginative crafts with students lately, one of the main areas of focus being on letting their imaginations be their guide. With a few odds and ends, I've discovered that children can come up with some of the most amazing ideas. For instance, one student used a paper plate, colored tissue paper, and glue to create a "menu". On the plate was a taco with all the trimmings, and various other items. The incredible thing.... it was so easy to see what the "artist" saw.

I have found in life that some of the best works of art are often those that begin with only a spark of an idea, growing as they're created. Let me give you an example: What if I were to give you craft sticks (Popsicle), scraps of yarn, googly eyes, one piece of construction paper (color of your choice), glue, markers, and scissors to work with. What would your imagination come up with to create?

Over the years I've been introduced to some people with vivid imaginations that have been the brains behind some amazing pieces of art and literature. I'd like to highlight a few of those people focusing on authors, at this time.

First off we have the amazing and incredibly talented Torie James with her New Camelot series. Boy, what a twist this one has. I have to say, this series is by far one of my favs. Timeless Night and Timeless Desire.





Then there is someone who holds a special place in my heart, an up and coming author with a series about love, sports, music, and more. Jamie W. Matlock has a sense of humor that extends through her writing in Love Aced and Love Strung (available through Amazon.com)





Who is one of your "new" favorite authors or artists? 
I'd love to hear about them.