C R Riley

I've been writing for a few years now. Took a chance finally and sat down and wrote my very first book. Once I did it was like an entire new world opened up for me. Stories have always taken up space in my head, voices of several interesting characters related to them often spoke to me. I know that may sound strange but that is how it all started for me. It was as if I could vividly see the story playing out in my mind and until I started writing those down, I’d often even dream about them. \n Therefore one day I decided to write my very first novel, which turned into two, and eventually turned into a series. A year later, I started writing Facing the Storm, the first book of Crystal Lake Series. This second series, I believe, is where I really began to get a feel for writing. Learning how to crossover into new books and settings where my characters reacted differently to situations they faced in those books. \n The Life Series was then born, as was my first book where I narrated my stories from the POV's of the main characters. Once again teaching me to really dig deep to hear what they wanted to say, letting my readers hopfullly get to know them personally. \n Now I have several series. Each one has a theme I follow. Some of them are standalone books which can be read out of order. Others are best when read in the order written, because events carry over from book to book. Each one special to me. My older series taught me how to write, while my newer ones have challenged me to do better, push the envelope, dig deep inside of myself and give my readers the best I have to offer them. \n My goal is to make sure each book I write is unique and different from other books out there. I know that they may touch on the same topics, but I really try to make sure they are different and something others would enjoy reading. My style of writing I’ve been told is different as well. I suppose that my be due to the fact I wasn’t trained as a writer, but then again I believe all authors have a style, I see it more now that we’ve entered the world of Indie Authors. I am a true Indie Author and publish all my books on my timeline as soon as I feel they are publish worthy. Being my own publisher has it perks because I allows me to keep my own style of writing and not conform, not that there is anything wrong with having a publisher, but I do feel it has helped me write how I want to write. \n As you read my books you may sense a certain theme, I do talk about God often. Probably because I myself believe in God and often find myself turning to him, especially in troubled times. That however does not mean my books are judgmental or meant to push my beliefs off on you or anyone else. Many of my characters are like the rest of us, with faults and flaws that make them human. Some have stronger beliefs than others, which explains why maybe they have lived their lives a certain way. I hope to show that they aren’t really all that different from the rest of us. And even though I may mention God I don’t shy away from intimacy or subjects that others may consider taboo. I want my readers to experience all of life with each character, these are after all romance novels and they need romance and intimacy. \n I hope this gave you an idea of who I am, sparked your interest enough to give my books a try. You will laugh, cry, get angry, and probably get a little hot while reading them. They are meant for entertainment, like most romance books, reality and fiction intermingle to make the stories more interesting. I hope you enjoy them and keep reading more from me. Happy Reading!!