This was Pen and Kink’s first anthology, released a year ago. To mark the occasion, we are shining the light on the romantic western and the stories inside by asking our contributors some questions. We’ll share their responses over the week.<\/p>\n
If you haven’t already, pick up your copy of Rough Edges<\/a><\/em> today!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”HR 30%” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” saved_tabs=”all” global_module=”3593″ background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Row” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid” _builder_version=”3.0.49″]<\/p>\n Today we asked the contributors:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Row” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″][et_pb_testimonial admin_label=”Testimonial” author=”Jen DeLuca” job_title=”%22Haunted and Hunted%22″ url_new_window=”off” quote_icon=”on” use_background_color=”on” background_color=”#f9f9db” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid” _builder_version=”3.0.49″]<\/p>\n I didn’t think I liked cowboys till I wrote “Hunted and Haunted”, but Gabe changed my mind. I think it’s that almost-alpha assertiveness and confidence combined with that touch of chivalry that does it for me. If a cowboy tips his hat and calls me “ma’am” … well, I’m done for.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_testimonial][et_pb_text admin_label=”HR 30%” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” saved_tabs=”all” global_module=”3593″ background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_testimonial admin_label=”Testimonial” author=”Anna Kyle” job_title=”%22Coming Up Roses%22″ url_new_window=”off” quote_icon=”on” use_background_color=”on” background_color=”#f9f9db” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial” _builder_version=”3.0.49″]<\/p>\n I adore reading cowboy romances and getting to write my first one for Rough Edges was happy-dance time. There\u2019s something about a cowboy\u2019s honor and sweat and dust and abs and stubble and oh my YUM. Yeah, cowboys are just inherently sexy and that appeals to me on all kinds of levels. My character (rancher Finn) is determined to win his woman back, and it isn\u2019t long before Rose is wondering if she dares risk a second chance. Horses, cowboys, romance, love, and an angry donkey. Sigh. Perfect.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″][et_pb_testimonial admin_label=”Testimonial” author=”Brantwijn Serrah” job_title=”%22Lady of Lacrymosa%22″ url_new_window=”off” quote_icon=”on” use_background_color=”on” background_color=”#f9f9db” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid” _builder_version=”3.0.49″]<\/p>\n I love the dry wit, rough-and-tumble attitude, and gritty survival skills of the western theme.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_testimonial][et_pb_text admin_label=”HR 30%” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” saved_tabs=”all” global_module=”3593″ background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_testimonial admin_label=”Testimonial” author=”TJ Dodd” job_title=”%22Jump Without Looking%22″ url_new_window=”off” quote_icon=”on” use_background_color=”on” background_color=”#f9f9db” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial” _builder_version=”3.0.49″]<\/p>\n Cowboys and cowgirls don’t choose easy lives. They work hard, gambling on nature’s favor and their own toughness. They’re independent spirits with amazing strength.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_testimonial][et_pb_text admin_label=”HR 30%” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” saved_tabs=”all” global_module=”3593″ background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_testimonial admin_label=”Testimonial” author=”Pumpkin Spice” job_title=”%22My Midnight Cowboy%22″ url_new_window=”off” quote_icon=”on” use_background_color=”on” background_color=”#f9f9db” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial” _builder_version=”3.0.49″]<\/p>\n What do you love most about writing cowboys\/cowgirls? I live in the Cowboy State so when they say you write what you know….well, I know me some c’boys!! Whoop! Whoop!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Row” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_divider admin_label=”Divider” color=”#ffffff” show_divider=”off” height=”5″ divider_style=”solid” divider_position=”top” hide_on_mobile=”on” \/][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid” saved_tabs=”all” _builder_version=”3.0.49″ background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”HR 30%” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” saved_tabs=”all” global_module=”3593″ background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid” saved_tabs=”all” _builder_version=”3.0.49″ background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Work hard, play hard, love hard<\/em>\u2026<\/p>\n Nothing is sexier than someone who knows what they want and has the confidence go after it. This anthology is crammed full of hot romances featuring those kinds of rough-around-the-edges alpha personalities\u2013stories about the kind of men and women who ride horses during the day and their partners at night, who speak few words but mean every one of them, and who would never break their own personal code of honor. We’re talking about cowboys… and cowgirls.<\/p>\n This anthology contains seven romances with a Western theme that run the gamut from sweet to sizzling.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n GET YOUR COPY TODAY!<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nWhat is your favorite thing about writing cowboys\/girls?<\/h2>\n
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\nIf you’d like to learn more about the Rough Edges\u00a0<\/i>contributors, check out their individual interviews here<\/a>.<\/h3>\n
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