I’ve been lucky to visit New Orleans several times for various conferences. One of the most fun visits was for a Romantic Times Convention many years ago. I loved being with the readers and other authors but it was also so much fun to visit so many interesting places in and around New Orleans. One of the highlights was a visit to Mardi Gras World where they keep many of the floats that are used during the Mardi Gras festivities. Another fun part was doing a “vampire” tour with friends. It started off eerily as we waited for the guide at dusk and the bats started flying out of the church belfry in Jackson Square. Last but not least, a walk with friends through the French Quarter that started with beignets at Cafe du Monde and finished with Hurricanes at Pat O’Brien’s and roasted oysters at Felix’s. Today I’m sharing some photos from that trip! P.S. – Temptation Calls, the third book in The Calling is Reborn vampire novel series is partially set in New Orleans. Temptation Calls is the story of a woman who is abused and turned into a vampire but still finds the courage to help other women escape the same fate. The story also features an origin story for a villain who is a take on a chupacabra! Temptation Calls is free on Kindle Unlimited at https://amzn.to/424MKij.