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Abigail’s Earl historical romance @starla_kaye #RLFblog #historical
Abigail’s Earl Today’s featured book is Abigail’s Earl by Starla Kaye.She is weary of being the “perfect lady.” He insists
upon it.Lady Abigail Remington is tired of being the “perfect lady”
and longs to test her adventurous side. She doesn’t want to be tied down in marriage
to a demanding man. James Ranborne, the Earl of Saliston, is brash, bold, and uncommonly
handsome. She wants nothing to do with him…yet he offers her all that she needs:
a husband her family insists upon, freedom to do as she wishes, and no need to waste
time loving him.A widower, James has no time or desire for love and romance,
but his position as an important noble demands he marry again. He must have a proper
lady beside him at society events and he needs an heir. Abigail appears to fit his
requirements as being acceptable to the ton and she is beyond pretty. She doesn’t
want marriage, thinking she could live happily as a spinster, something her father
would never allow. His proposal of a marriage of convenience, with minor commitments
on her side, should be more than suitable for both their needs.Buy This Book
Blushing Books http://www.blushingbooks.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=2630Amazon http://amzn.com/B00H9602BA/Barnes and Noble- http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/abigails-earl-starla-kaye/1117671732?ean=2940149062270Author Social Media
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Amanda in the Summer @brendawhitesid2 #RLFblog #romance
Amanda in the Summer Brenda Whiteside, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. Let’s talk
about your book, Amanda in the Summer.Genre: Mainstream Women’s Fiction, HistoricalBuy links:The Wild Rose Press: http://tinyurl.com/ltatmmfAmazon: http://tinyurl.com/mb5cwlyWorldwide Release date: December 18, 2013Publisher: The Wild Rose PressCover artist: Rae MonetLength: 45,000 wordsHeat rating: sweetTagline: Three generations of women…and the secret that strengthens
their love.Blurb:A line of women, all named Amanda, stretches back for generations.
Each with her hopes, her joys, her pain—each pouring out her heart in correspondence
with a dear family friend who shares their lives, understands their loves, and joins
in their sorrows.But within the correspondence lies a secret. And as the youngest
of the Amandas retraces the journey through the years—beginning in post-war America
and following through to modern day—the letters reveal, layer by layer, the Amandas
who came before her. Soon, the truths and lies hidden in the letters lead her down
a path of self-discovery that forges a bond between her past and future.What are your main characters’ names, ages, and occupations?Amanda is twenty-four in the opening letter written in 1947.The
letter is written to Tilly who is the same age. Subsequent letters are written by
Amanda’s daughter and granddaughter. All of the Amandas are main characters and
they all write letters to Tilly from 1947 until 2004.Interview
How did you get your start in the industry?My first book was published by The Wild Rose Press in 2010. Prior
to that, I had short stories published with some free press both in print and on-line.What is the most important thing you do for your career now,
as compared to when you first started writing?I write every day. There are days I get hours of writing in but
there are just as many I get twenty minutes for my craft. The most important thing
is to keep the creative juices flowing.What websites do you visit daily?That varies, but I’m on Facebook every day. There are several
blogs I check in on if the subject matter attracts me.If you could change something about your first book, what
would it be?I’d give it one more good edit to catch the things we missed.
And I might deepen the POV. All in all, it was meant to be a lighthearted suspense
for entertainment, and I still see it that way.What do you enjoy most about writing?When words come together I find amusing, or when a character
pops off the page I get excited. So often, creativity is spontaneous. I’m not the
only writer that says this. We all have those moments when characters run away with
the story, and we’re just a conduit to the page. It’s plain old fun!If you could choose anyone to be your mentor who would it
be?I’d have to have two – Maeve Binchy and Diana Gabaldon. I love
the ever day people feel to Binchy’s stories. I also think she’s a terrific storyteller.
Gabaldon is a master at deep POV. You can live through her characters. I’d like
to excel to their level in both those talents.If you could give the younger version of yourself advice what
would it be?My younger version didn’t know I wanted to be an author. I’d
have to tell myself my happiness would be greatest writing – and to get busy and
stop wasting time.What is your work ethic when it comes to writing?Like I said, I write every day, but I still get distracted by
life. You know? So I do have that daily work ethic to keep at it although I wish
I could ramp it up more.How do you cope with stress as an author?I work harder. And I complain and eat chocolate.Do things your family or friends do ever end up in a book?Often.What are some jobs you’ve done before (or while) you were
a writer?I managed a swimming pool company years ago. I’ve worked in a
library, flipped hamburgers at a goofy-golf course and trained child care providers
in nutrition.Which of your books would you recommend to someone who doesn’t
normally read your genre, and why?I’d recommend The Morning After because it’s short (so they wouldn’t
feel like they were getting roped in for a long read they might not like), sexy
(but not too sexy) and fun (if they get entertained they might come back for more).What kind of books do you read when taking a break from your
own writing?I’m on a suspense kick right now, probably because I’m writing
a romantic suspense.What do you think is the future of traditional publishing?There will always be a place for it, but not the monopoly of
the past.What do you wish I had asked you? Please ask and answer it
now.Do you have another book in the works for publication? As a matter
of fact, I do! The Art of Love and Murder is currently in the editing process at
The Wild Rose Press so the release date hasn’t been set. This is a romantic suspense
I had a great time writing. I’ve got at least two more novels spinning off from
characters in this book.Imagine you get to go on a dream vacation, but you have only
one hour to pack and leave, and it starts as soon as you finish this interview.
What will you take with you and where will you go?My cosmetics would be first, followed by a few sweaters, boots
and denim. Love my denim. Then I’d be off to Ireland. One of my grandfathers, a very
colorful man, was Irish and I’ve always wanted to go there.What is your favorite holiday and why?Thanksgiving has always been my favorite. The coming together
of family and friends for nothing more than to eat and talk is so enjoyable. No
stress of giving and getting in the material sense. It’s the one time each year
when I’ll get to enjoy people I might not see all year long.What good book have you read recently?I’m reading Sandford’s Prey series about Lucas Davenport. I’m
on book four.Brenda Whiteside Previous Books
Sleeping with the Lights OnHoney On White BreadThe Morning AfterWarm Christmas Wishes (Anthology)A Holiday to Remember (written
with nine other authors)Just One Wish (Holiday anthology)Books Coming Soon
The Art of Love and MurderFind Me Here
Website: http://brendawhiteside.comTwitter: http://twitter.com/brendawhitesid2Goodreads: https://http://goodreads.com/author/show/3972045.Brenda_WhitesideGroup Blog, The Roses of Prose: http://rosesofprose.blogspot.com/ -
Historical: Legend of the Mist @VeronicaBale1 #RLFblog #contest
Legend of the Mist Veronica Bale, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. Let’s talk about
your book, Legend of the Mist.Genre: Historical romancePublisher: SelfCover artist: Viola Estrella Cover ArtLength: 224 pagesHeat rating: 18+Tagline: An island rises from mist; a destiny rises from legendBlurb:There is a legend familiar to those who call the island of Fara their home. It is one that is passed
down through the generations. From mothers who whisper the tale to their bairns
as they float into dreams each night. From starry-eyed lasses who pray to find for
themselves the undying love of which it speaks. From elders who know the magic of
the thick and inexplicable mist surrounding this, and no other, of Orkney’s islands
which rise from the sea off Scotland’s northern coast.As the daughter of Clan Gallach’s chief, Norah knows the legend
better than anyone on the island. It tells of a lady who waits in the mists of Fara
for her long lost love to return to her. It’s an entertaining story, to be sure.
But it is no more than fantasy. Or so the islanders say. But Norah is not so certain.
All her life she’s felt that the legend is more than simple folklore, that the lady
of the mist is more real than anyone wishes to believe.But these are turbulent times, marked by the very real tales
of Norse invaders and their brutality. When her people are conquered by a band of
fearsome Vikings, one among them will blur the lines between reality and legend
like never before. For Norah cannot help but feel that she knows him … from some
other time … from some other life …Buy links:Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Legend-Mist-Veronica-Bale-ebook/dp/B00G4TSP62/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1383063741&sr=8-1&keywords=veronica+bale+legendWhat are your main characters’ names, ages, and occupations?Legend of the Mist is the story of Norah, daughter of the chief
of Clan Gallach, and Torsten, a Viking raider whose men conquer the clan’s island,
Fara, off the northern coast of Scotland.
Among the people of Clan Gallach exists a legend which tells of a Lady of the Mist.
It is said that the lady, who when her warrior love was killed in battle cast herself
into the sea, waits in the mists of Fara for a time when her love will return to
her. Norah had always thought the legend was just a story, but when Torsten appears
on the island, she begins to wonder whether the legend may, in fact, be true. Is
she the Lady of the Mist, and is Torsten her warrior love? As for their ages, I
wrote Norah at 19 years, but did not really identify Torsten’s age. When writing
him, I pictured him to be between 25 and 30.Interview
How did you get your start in the industry?I started as a freelance writer, ghostwriting short stories and
novellas for a number of different clients. At some point I decided to write the
story that I wanted to tell, and released my first novel, Bride of Dunloch (book
1 of my Highland Loyalties trilogy), in August, 2012.What is the most important thing you do for your career now,
as compared to when you first started writing?Social media. Since releasing Bride of Dunloch I’ve discovered
how much self-marketing authors, especially indie authors, need to do. I’m slowly
improving my presence on the web; I’m leaps and bounds ahead of where I started,
at least.What websites do you visit daily?I’m on twitter every day, of course. That’s actually my go-to
spot for a lot of industry information (romance news, writing tips, publishing help,
etc.). Not knowing much about it when I joined, I was surprised to see how useful
a resource twitter is. So many great people are sharing so much great stuff, it’s
an amazing community.If you could change something about your first book, what
would it be?There are a ton of things I would change … but I’ll never say
what they are (insert devious laugh here).What do you enjoy most about writing?I like meeting my characters. That probably sounds strange, but
for me, my characters already exist. I didn’t make them up, they came into being
on their own, and the only difference between them and me is that I live in the
real world, whereas they live in my head. It’s exciting, I never know which character
I’m going to meet next.If you could choose anyone to be your mentor who would it
be?I wish I could give you one great name, like Salman Rushdie or
Margaret Atwood, but really I would love to have as a mentor someone who works in
the publishing industry. Just someone with a wealth of knowledge about good writing,
good publishing, good marketing, all that. Those individuals are just as important
as the actual authors; I’d love the opportunity to learn from those who make a career
out of helping authors be successful.If you could give the younger version of yourself advice what
would it be?I would say, “Hey, Veronica, get started on that first book.
Don’t wait like I did.”What is your work ethic when it comes to writing?I’m not sure I have a work ethic, because I don’t consider writing
work. I write because I love to write, I love to create stories and discover the
lives of my characters. For me, writing is like reading. I no more have a writing
ethic than a reading ethic. I read and write wherever and whenever I can.How do you cope with stress as an author?Again, I wouldn’t so much call it stress as excitement. This
is a fast-paced world, this indie-author place, and as frightening and labour-intensive
as it can be, it’s also incredibly rewarding.Do things your family or friends do ever end up in a book?For the purpose of this interview I’m going to say no. My friends
and family might be reading this, and I wouldn’t want to let the cat out of the
bag … if there was a cat to let out of the bag, that is (insert another devious
laugh here).What are some jobs you’ve done before (or while) you were
a writer?Believe it or not, I actually have a background in finance and
accounting. Nothing like staring at numbers all day to get your creative juices
flowing.Which of your books would you recommend to someone who doesn’t
normally read your genre, and why?I would recommend any one of them. There is sometimes a stigma
associated with romance novels, I think. Those who don’t read them are more likely
to dismiss them because of the provocative covers, or because of what romance novels
were thirty and forty years ago. But today’s romance novels have evolved. They’re
sources of historical information; the writing is often superb; character and plot
development are top-notch. These are all things I’ve paid attention to and worked
hard on. I think a non-romance reader would be surprised to discover how enjoyable
and worth-while romance novels can be.What kind of books do you read when taking a break from your
own writing?Reading
is an integral part of my writing, so I never “take a break” to read.
I make time for both. My tastes are eclectic. Every book provides me with the opportunity
to learn, and I read a wide range. I will finish up a Jayne Ann Krentz one day,
and take up a Charles Dickens classic the next. I am as eager to read futuristic
fantasy as historical non-fiction. It’s all fascinating.What do you think is the future of traditional publishing?Bride of Dunloch It’s not going anywhere; It will always have its place. The difference
today is that the paradigm of twenty years ago is gone – advances, multi-million
dollar deals, dedicated marketing and promotion, etc. But that doesn’t mean traditional
publishing has gone with it. It will always be there, and it will always be something
authors (I use the term non-exhaustively) strive for, whether going the indie author
route first or not. We’re starting to see a shift now where indie authors are proving
to agents and publishers that they can be successful, and that is persuading publishers
to take them on. The difference today is that, even if traditional publishers decline
to publish, that author still has a place to make his or her voice heard and books
available to the public.What do you wish I had asked you? Please ask and answer it
now.What kind of reader response have you seen so far?I am amazed by how many people have connected with me to let
me know what they thought about my books. Each time a reader contacts me, leaves
me a message on my facebook page, tweets something about me, etc., I’m not only
flattered, I’m honoured. I’m reminded of why I write in the first place – because
I want to share something, and I want to inspire, entertain, and reach people with
something I think they’ll enjoy. It’s such a great thing to see that I’m accomplishing
that goal.What was the proudest moment of your life so far?Besides the day my son was born? I’d say getting that first positive
response from a reader. Just knowing that I’d reached someone, that I’d made an
impression on them, that was a great moment.Imagine you get to go on a dream vacation, but you have only
one hour to pack and leave, and it starts as soon as you finish this interview.
What will you take with you and where will you go?Laptop, thermals and sturdy footwear. Why? I’d be going to Scotland,
of course! I can buy the flagon of whiskey when I get there.What good book have you read recently?I’ve read a lot of good books, but lately I have become a fan
of Kate Morton. I love her style, and the way she describes things. She creates
an atmosphere with her novels, a very haunting one. I admire that.Where were you at midnight, on December 31st when the new
century started?I was in Northern Ontario at
a friend’s cottage, panicking over whether or not anything would happen to my family
back in the city. At 12:15 am when the television stations were still airing I figured
nothing catastrophic had happened and went to bed.What do you like to do when you’re bored?Daydream. Isn’t that what all writers do? Of course that sometimes
gets me into hot water, like if I’m bored and start daydreaming when I should be
paying attention to something … that happens a lot, unfortunately.If your life became a movie, who would you want to play you?Honestly? I think I’d like to be surprised. I would love to see
what someone does with that role. I wouldn’t want to have any pre-conceived notions
about who would be best to play me and exclude all others. That assumes my life
is interesting enough to make a movie out of … which it’s not, and that’s why I
write in the first place.If you were a color, what color would you be?Chameleon-coloured. I’m so indecisive, I’d never be happy with
just one colour.What do you wish I had asked you? Please ask and answer it
now.What is the next book you plan to write?I’ve got a basic storyline in mind, but no title yet. In a historical
context, I’m moving a little ahead of where Highland Loyalties and Legend of the
Mist were, to the mid-15th century. I’ve become rather intrigued by the
story of the Black Douglasses and their feud with King James II of Scotland.
I’d like to try and write a story that is more defined by actual recorded history,
and plan to craft one around the Douglas clan.Please underline which statement is more like you:“I am a vacation spa because I am laid back and relaxed.”“I am a ten-countries in ten-days tour vacation, because
I do things as fast as possible.”Please complete the sentences
I love pizza with milk.I’m always ready for Coronation Street.When I’m alone, I talk to myself. A lot!You’d never be able to tell, but I write romance novels. I
tend to keep that quiet in my day-to-day life, just because I’m not big on talking
about myself, much less bragging about my accomplishments. When I do tell people
I’m an author, I get “I never would have guessed that,” or “it’s
always the quiet ones.”If I had a halo it would be quickly
taken away, because I’m no angel, just a flawed human being trying my best to be
a good person.If I could live anywhere in the world I’d live in a
small, stone cottage in the Highlands of Scotland. Is that predictable? Yeah,
probably …I can never go skydiving with my husband like he wants me
to because I am a complete scaredy-cat when it comes to things like that.
I like it when my head is in the clouds, not my whole body.Previous Books
Bride of Dunloch (Highland Loyalties volume 1)Uniting the Clans (Highland Loyalties volume 2)The Laird Returns (Highland Loyalties volume 3)Books Coming Soon
Soon? None. Eventually? Yep … not sure of the details, but I’ll
get there.Contest
As a special occasion to mark this interview with Romance Lives
Forever, tweet this:Win Legend of the
Mist by @VeronicaBale1 #RLFblog http://is.gd/legendcontestfor a chance to be entered to win one of two free Kindle
copies of Legend of the Mist. I will contact the winners via twitter, and will also
tweet the results of the contest. The close date for this contest will be November
26th, 2013.Find Me Here
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Character Interview: THE Aphrodite (from Lord Rakehell’s Love) @BookEmDonna #RLFblog
Lord Rakehell’s Love Donna Cummings, welcome back to Romance Lives Forever. We’re excited
to interview your character, Aphrodite, from the book, Lord Rakehell’s Love.Genre: Regency HistoricalPublisher: Donna CummingsCover artist: Carrie Spencer of Cheeky CoversLength: 44 pagesHeat rating: PGTagline: Aphrodite, the Goddess of Love, is playing matchmaker
in Regency London, only she’s put a curse on the lovers insteadBlurb:First in The Curse of True
Love seriesSimon is known as Lord Rakehell, so any sane woman would be wary
of wedding a man of his reputation. He truly loves Georgiana, and is determined
to prove it to her, but how can he convince her after being late to their wedding?Georgiana knew the dangers of falling instantly in love with
a celebrated rake, but even she had not expected him to show up for their nuptials
with ladies-of-the-evening in tow. Now she must determine whether Simon’s protestations
of love are genuine, or if she is being led astray by the passion he continues to
incite in her.Buy links:Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/lord-rakehells-love-donna-cummings/1116840358iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/lord-rakehells-love/id699381555Smashwords: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/351640What are your main characters’ names, ages, and occupations?Simon Blakely, Lord Winbourne (aka Lord Rakehell), 30, rakeGeorgiana Kirkwood, late 20s, wallflowerInterview with Aphrodite, Goddess of Love
Tell us about yourself.I am the Greek Goddess of Love, and I adore jewelry, and all
things involving beauty and love. However, I have recently grown bored with the
perfection of my existence. Who can bear to eat ambrosia and nectar every single
day? I decided I would entertain myself by helping mortals find their one true love.
And what better place than Regency London, where they are enamored of anything to
do with the ancient Greek world.Tell us about Ares.I utterly adore him, even though he loves war, and fighting,
and conflict of all kinds. He is the complete opposite of me, which may be why we
are so passionate for each other. It is also what gave me the idea to play matchmaker.
Or maybe I should say “mismatchmaker”. It hasn’t gone as smoothly with
Lord Rakehell and Georgiana as I’d hoped. . . But I’m confident I can remedy everything.
After all, my reputation is at stake here.What do you think is your strongest point?My persistence.What would Ares say is your biggest weakness?My persistence.What do you wish was different about your life?I adore my life! I am having so much fun masquerading in Regency
London as Lady Aphrodite Carramont, with only Ares aware of my true identity. I’m
not sure when I’ll be ready to return home to Mount Olympus.
It could be a while.If you were given your fondest wish, what would it be?That everyone would fall madly in love with their one true love
and live happily ever after. BUT, only after I’ve had a chance to be involved, of
course. It wouldn’t be much fun otherwise. I’m definitely looking forward to the
next rogue on my list, the one known as Lord Wastrel. He’s proving to be a bit of
a challenge.Describe a place of perfect refuge.I don’t suppose I can say the bedchamber
I share with Ares, can I? Well, that is still my answer, even if I shouldn’t say
so.About the Author
Summer Lovin’ I have worked as an attorney, winery tasting room manager, and
retail business owner, but nothing beats the thrill of writing humorously-ever-after
romances.Currently I reside in New England,
although I fantasize about spending the rest of my days in a tropical locale, wearing
flip flops year-round, or in Regency London, scandalizing the ton.I can usually be found on Twitter, chatting about writing and
coffee, or on Facebook, chatting about coffee and writing.Previous Books
Summer Lovin’ (contemporary novella)Lord Midnight (Regency historical)I Do. . . or Die (contemporary romantic mystery)Back on Track (contemporary novella)Books Coming Soon
Lord Wastrel (Regency historical–Book 2 in The Curse of True
Love series)Find Me Here
Website/Blog: http://www.AllAboutTheWriting.comTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/BookEmDonnaPinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/bookemdonna -
Emma’s Wish by Margery Scott @margeryscott #RLFblog #romance
Emma’s Wish Cover Love at Romance Lives Forever is a short intro to a
book and includes a cover, blurb, buy links, and social media contacts for the
author. Today’s featured book is Emma’s Wish by Margery Scott.Still grieving his wife’s death, Sam Jenkins needs a mother for
his children. He can’t build his ranch and care for three precocious youngsters
alone. Emma Witherspoon has accepted the fact that she will never have a husband
and children of her own, but that doesn’t ease the ache in her heart. When Emma
makes Sam an offer he can’t refuse, neither of them can foresee the changes in their
lives because of two little words – “I do.”Buy Links:
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Emmas-Wish-ebook/dp/B0051306KU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1325892941&sr=8-1Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/emmas-wish-margery-scott/1102623009?ean=2940011300967&itm=2&usri=emma%2bs%2bwishKobo: http://www.kobobooks.com/ebook/Emmas-Wish/book-K_I1wBJcsUaNLOCpgGA9CQ/page1.html?s=B18zKuxh6kqTsxoiO4M58Q&r=1Apple/iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/emmas-wish/id441829811?mt=11Smashwords: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/58193Find Me Here
Website: http://margeryscott.comTwitter: http://twitter.com/margeryscottFacebook: http://facebook.com/AuthorMargeryScott -
Historical: Unexpected Gift | Interview @AuthorKayGrey
An Unexpected Gift Katherine Grey, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. Let’s talk
about your book, An Unexpected Gift.Genre: Historical RomancePublisher: The Wild Rose PressCover artist: Rae MonetLength: 276 pagesHeat rating: SpicyTagline: Two wounded souls find happiness in the most unlikeliest
of places, with each other.Blurb:Known only as Lazarus to the band of cutthroats and thieves he
leads, William Prescott will do anything to find his missing sister, even blackmail
a fragile young woman into helping him. But he never plans to fall in love with
this mysterious woman with a troubled past.Haunted by the memories of war, Olivia St. Germaine wants nothing
more than to live a normal life. But when her brother, a doctor, suddenly leaves
town without a word, she is forced to use her medical knowledge to help an injured
man who puts her life in danger. Can she keep herself safe as she tends Lazarus,
or is her heart more vulnerable than she realizes?Buy links:
The Wild Rose Press: http://www.thewildrosepress.com/index.php?main_page=index&manufacturers_id=905&zenid=19ddc2a69255daafde7f9df62f69e86eBarnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/an-unexpected-gift-katherine-grey/1114371314?ean=2940016394534What are your main characters’ names, ages, and occupations?Olivia St. Germaine is 26 years of age. She has no formal occupation.William “Lazarus” Prescott is 28 years of age. He leads a band of
thieves.Interview
Tell us about your story’s world. What is it like in this
period or place?An Unexpected Gift takes place in London during the Regency period. It shows a side
of life in London
outside those of the aristocracy. Both Olivia and Lazarus live on the very fringes
of Society.What inspired you to write this book?I was asked to write a novella for my publisher’s Love Letters
line. In writing that story, Lazarus appeared on the page larger than life. I had
a hard time controlling him and keeping him from taking over the story. It only
made sense that I tell his story as well.Which character in your current book do you think readers
will like the most? Why?I think Lazarus would the favorite. While he does things that
aren’t necessarily legal and right, he does them with the best of intentions. He
goes out of his way to protect those he considers his family and is loyal to a fault.When you’re not writing, what would we find you doing?I love to bake bread. I find the whole process of kneading the
dough to be very relaxing. It’s also a great way to work out scene in my head while
doing something constructive. Of course, the smell of freshly baked bread filling
the house isn’t a bad thing either.Are you a plotter, or do you prefer to make it up on the spur
of the moment?I say I’m a combination of both. I write two to three sentence
paragraphs detailing the main points of each chapter, but other than that, I let
my characters have free reign and write where they take me.What’s your writing schedule like?I write Monday through Friday for approximately an hour and half
when I get home from my day job. I have a weekly goal of twenty-five pages of new
material each week. It helps keep me on track and not lose the threads of the story.When an idea hits you, what do you do to capture it?I have a notebook where I jot down the idea, character names,
plot points, any scenes or snippets of dialogue and anything else that comes to
me. If I’m out, I have a small pocket sized notebook I keep in my purse for the
same thing, though I have been known to write on the paper napkins when at a restaurant.Which of your books was the hardest to write and why?My novella The Muse was the hardest to write. It was the first
short story I’d written and I had a hard time keeping it within the word count requirements
to be a novella. I kept having to go back and delete subplots and the like.What are you currently reading for fun? Anything for research?I’m currently reading Fifth Grave Past The Light by Darynda Jones.
It’s the fifth book in her Charley Davidson series. If you haven’t read any of them
yet, I highly recommend them, but read them in order. For research purposes, I’m
reading The Man Who Broke Napoleon’s Codes: The True Story of A Forgotten Hero in
Wellington’s Army
by Mark Urban.Do you believe in luck?I do believe in luck but at the same time, I think we make our
own luck by taking advantage of opportunities presented to us.What kind of music do you listen to while driving? Same question
when writing?When I’m in the car, I usually listen to whatever’s currently
popular on the radio station. When I’m writing, I listen to classical music.Do you play any musical instruments?I play the violin and a tiny bit of the piano. I would like to
take formal piano lessons some day.What’s your favorite movie?I have two favorite movies – Disney’s Beauty and the Beast and
I Am Sam. Sean Penn was amazing.Please complete the sentence
I love pizza with cheese and pepperoni.I’m always ready for a cup of cinnamon apple tea and a good
book.When I’m alone, I read my manuscript pages out loud. I like
to hear the rhythm of the dialogue.You’d never be able to tell, but I have five tattoos.If I had a halo it would be slightly
tilted.If I could write full time, I’d be the happiest person
on the planet.I can never kill a spider because I’m terrified of
them. I don’t have any problem getting other people to kill them for me though.Previous Books
ImpetuousThe Muse (novella)Find Me Here
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