tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81863088835047916582024-03-13T22:10:26.538-07:00Whitney K-E - Aspiring Romance AuthorBringing You Stories From the Sunburnt Country to the Emerald IsleAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14159139951189728335noreply@blogger.comBlogger100125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186308883504791658.post-8937633665537280762014-03-19T16:51:00.003-07:002014-03-19T16:51:20.712-07:00New Look!I've discovered that some of my readers and followers are still following this blog and not my new one!<div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14159139951189728335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186308883504791658.post-76276870507047782602013-10-25T17:16:00.002-07:002013-10-25T17:16:58.821-07:00As Long as the Coffee is Strong and the Whiskey Stronger...Yes, I'm still alive and writing. Obviously, I haven't been blogging much other than my interviews as you may have noticed. This post was written a while ago, I just hadn't posted it.<br />
Anywho! I've had a crazy couple of months! Exciting ones at that! I've been busy editing, submitting and yes, as some of you may have heard, signing! I've signed my second contract with Secret Cravings publishing! Deceive Me in Ireland will be released in ebook in January 2014 and between March and June in paperback. As you can imagine! I'm super excited!<br />
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And speaking of signing, look at what the postie delivered! I swear I just sat there looking at them, not wanting to touch them for fear of marking them. There's nothing quite like seeing your book in print!!<br />
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I was terrified to sign them. My handwriting is dreadful. I know kindergartens with better flourish than me hehe. But at last, I signed them all. :) Good practice for a signing event I am planning in January in Newcastle. But I'll tell you more about that in the future.<br />
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<em>What Happens in Ireland </em>has been doing fabulously! And since it's paperback release, it's been popping up around the world.<br />
Here it is in Scotland, so close to the Emerald Isle:<br />
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If you yourself have a copy, I'd love to see where it has ended up. :)<br />
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So, you may be wondering why I've titled my post "As Long as the Coffee is Strong and the Whiskey Stronger"? Well, I have some busy months ahead of me. This month, I will get my first round of edits for Deceive Me in Ireland (a blessing or a curse, who's to know), I will start my new job, sit my final exams for my Uni year and of course, try squeeze in some writing time (not as easy of late).<br />
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To be honest, I'll be waiting for December, as crazy as that sounds!<br />
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Other things for you to look out in the coming months is the launch of my new blog and website. I've decided to start over. This blog will still be at your fingertips if you ever feel like backtracking and there will be some re-blogs. :)<br />
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Well, this here is my update. A little rushed as I must run off to work, but I think it's about time I broke my blogging hiatus.<br />
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Happy Reading!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14159139951189728335noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186308883504791658.post-62893329702861735122013-10-10T04:33:00.001-07:002013-10-10T04:33:44.619-07:00On The Window Seat With Christina Cole!
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Well,
it was a scorcher yesterday in Oz, but today, we are in cool, rainy Ireland.
Christina and I are rugged up on the window seat and I’m just going to put my
book away to have a chat with her! Welcome Christina!<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">As
always, I like to start the interview off by asking you to tell us five things
about yourself as a person and as a writer (genre, hobbies, personality, are
you a little on the quirky side?) <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">I’ve always called myself a “behind the scenes”
person. I’m not comfortable being center stage but prefer to remain in the
background, putting things together and making sure things work. I’m quite the
introvert, so needless to say, writing holds tremendous appeal for me. I love
spending hours alone in my little writing room...just me and a cast of
characters I’ve created for the story I’m working on. Although I love music, I
also appreciate quiet, especially as I’m writing. Unfortunately, we have a very
noisy Amazon parrot who doesn’t understand the meaning of “quiet”. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Haha,
I have a whiny mini foxie. So I understand you frustration completely hehe. <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">So
when did you first start writing, Christina? Was it just an unbridled urge to
write or had it been a matter of ‘it’s now or never’? <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">I wrote my first story -- a ridiculous fantasy about
space travel -- when I was about four years old. My first novel, scribbled on a
note pad, came along a few years later while I was hospitalized for a week. It
was about a girl and a horse. How original, huh? It wasn’t very long, either. I
composed a terrible poem about the same time and hid behind the piano when it
was published in the school newspaper and read aloud -- thanks to my best
friend who stole a copy of it and gave it to the teacher to put in the paper.
Hey, what are friends for, right? I’ve written throughout my life and have
published essays, inspirational pieces, confession stories and other romantic
short stories. A few years ago, I turned to writing full-length romance novels.
I wasn’t finding stories on the bookshelves that appealed to me. Most were too
violent or too unrealistic for my taste. I’m not into supernatural creatures or
paranormal stories, and erotica doesn’t appeal to me. So I decided to write the
sort of love stories I wanted to read. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">And
a writer is born! I’ve heard of this kind of urge to write. You’re looking for
that one story and either you stop looking, or you realize that story is yours.
Such a wonderful way to become a writer!<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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there a reason as to why you write? And what’s your favourite part about being
a writer? <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">I write because life is too good to keep to myself.
My favorite part about being a writer is that I learn a lot about myself each
time I sit down and write a new story. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">I’m
a firm believer that our characters are not only a figment of our imagination
but often, apart of ourselves however small or big.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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inspires you? The novels you read? Other authors? Life itself? <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Inspiration comes from all around me...things I
read, things I see, things I hear, things I feel. Whenever something strikes an
emotional chord with me, I want to share it with others. Writing is the way I
do that. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">When
did your writing dream become a published reality? <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">As mentioned above, my first published piece was a
poem I wrote in grade school. After that, I had other poems and essays
published in various school papers. Later, as an adult, I had poetry, essays,
confession stories, and other short pieces published in a variety of magazines,
from <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">True Confessions </i>to <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Science of Mind. </i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">That’s
quite a history! Well done!<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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with all your experience, what is the hardest part of the publishing process
for you? <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Things are much easier now than in years past, but
I’ve always struggled with proper formatting.<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> <o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Do
you have any inspirational words for aspiring writers? <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Write what’s in your heart, not what others tell you
is popular. There will always be readers who appreciate heart-felt stories, and
yes, readers can tell if your heart is in it when you write. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Words
that hold too much truth. I know so many people who are afraid to write what
they want.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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you mind pitching your current release to us in ten words or less?</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">SUMMERTIME</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">:
A summer of hope and dreams, a summer of passion.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Who
is your favourite character in SUMMERTIME?</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Ed Ferguson, the hero of the story, is my favorite
character. He’s told he’s too nice, and he worries that his honesty might also
be a fault, but isn’t that really the sort of man we want to fall in love with?
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them is my butt looks too big. :P<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">And
what’s next for Christina Cole!?</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">In mid-October, Sweet Cravings Publishing will be
releasing “The Wrong Woman”, another historical romance, and in January, Secret
Cravings will release “Not the Marrying Kind”, so I’ll have both “sweet” and
“steamy” coming up in the next few months. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Lovely!
Can’t wait!<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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for all writers, there’s something magical about creating a novel. What is your
favourite part of creating a novel? Are you a Happily-Ever-After kind of
writer, a cheeky black moment maker, or a first-sight-and-first-kiss kind of
writer? <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">I love conjuring up characters, digging around in
ther pasts, and uncovering their secrets. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Now
last but not least, let’s talk about your muse… I think of my muse as some
being. An alter ego of sorts. Tell us about yours. Are they male or female? Can
you describe three of their personality traits?</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">My muse is male. His name is Dickins -- not to be
confused with Charles. He’s just a “li’l dickins”, you see. Think of a cross
between Groucho Marx and Big Bird, and you’ll have a fairly good picture of
him. He’s a packrat, insists on having his own way, likes to joke around a lot,
but always taps me on the shoulder and lets me know when it’s time to stop
playing and finish up a project.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Haha,
love it!<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">So
that’s all the time we have today! I hope you’ve enjoyed your stay Christina
and now I think it’s time for me and my readers to curl up with a book! Perhaps…
a copy of SUMMERTIME?<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: yellow; mso-highlight: yellow;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></i></div>
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Christian will be giving away one e-copy of Summertime to one lucky comment in
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is the story of Linn Sparks, a young woman who wanted more than rural Kansas
could offer. A talented singer, she craved fame, fortune, glamour and
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quiet little country town, but Linn soon learns otherwise. She’s
surprised to find that Ed is now spending a lot of time with Polly Washburn. An
even greater surprise comes when she meets six-year-old Thaddeus, Ed’s son. But
perhaps the greatest surprise is that the town of Brookfield is now building a
theater to honor Miss Tabitha Ann Collier, the spinster music teacher who helped
Linn make her dreams come true.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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herself. But staying in Brookfield means facing a lot of unpleasant
realities. Between her strained relationship with a father who never
wanted her, a mother whose grasp on sanity is slipping away, and the feelings
she still has for Ed, Linn is overwhelmed by emotions.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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crippled in a hunting accident years before? Quentin is determined to make her
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of all, she must accept the truth about Ed and his relationship with Rachel
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14159139951189728335noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186308883504791658.post-86338150883823416332013-10-06T19:12:00.000-07:002013-10-06T19:12:15.904-07:00On the Window Seat with Mark Love!<br />
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Today, Mark Love joins me on the window seat to chat about his wonderful Mysteries! Welcome to Ireland Mark!</span></i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">First
things first, tell us five things about yourself as a person and as a writer
(genre, hobbies, personality, are you a little on the quirky side?)</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><br />
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I’ve always been a big fan of mysteries so that’s always a big part of what I
write. I’m a music junkie, with tastes that range from jazz, blues, classical,
soul and rock. So whether I'm writing or cooking, it’s not uncommon for music to
be accompanying me. It seems that I’m always writing or thinking about writing,
whether at a party, working out or taking a hike through the woods. Sometimes I
will work on dialogue out loud, which can be unnerving to some people when the
see me talking to myself. I’ve been married to my sweetheart for almost thirty
years and we have two adult sons who are our pride and joy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><em>Haha, ah, yes. The obsession with writing, hehe. I share your embarrassment Mark. And congrats to you and your wife!</em></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">So when
did you first start writing? Was it just an unbridled urge to write or had it
been a matter of ‘it’s now or never’?</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> <br />
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While I would write the occasional short stories in elementary school, I didn’t
seriously begin writing until I took a creative writing course in college. The
instructor kept encouraging me to submit some of my work to a literary
magazine. They accepted a short story and that was like tasting your first
piece of chocolate. You always crave more. What is difficult for me is finding
the time to write, with a full time job and family commitments. There’s just
never enough time.<br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Is
there a reason as to why you write? And what’s your favourite part about being
a writer?</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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I write because I’ve got stories to tell and want to share them with others.
It’s the reaction I get from readers that proves to me I can entertain you,
even for a little while, as the characters I’ve created stop by for a
visit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My favorite part is when my
characters take the idea I have for a story and run with it in a different
direction, something I may not have realized would work so well. I don’t work
from an outline. I start with some basic ideas and my main characters and just
let the ideas flow from there. Of course, it’s always a blast to hear from someone
who has read my books and enjoyed them.<br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">What
inspires you? The novels you read? Other authors? Life itself? </span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><br />
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News articles about the amazing things ordinary people often do can inspire me.
Many of the novels I read growing up, such as the Travis McGee series by John D.
MacDonald, inspired me to write. I devoured all of his work as a kid and still
read them. There are also great authors like Elmore Leonard, James Rollins,
Robert Crais, Harlan Coben, Greg Iles and James W. Hall. Their works can
captivate you. Recently I’ve also discovered M S Spencer, John Sanford and
Morgan Wyatt. They are great storytellers. I want to get the readers so
engrossed in the story they don’t want it to end because they are enjoying it
so much. When the readers can identify with the characters, you know you’ve
done well.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">When
did your writing dream become a published reality?</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">
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I published a number of short stories in small press magazines years ago, but
getting a novel published was always an elusive dream.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In 2009, my son Travis told me about a new
eBook publisher looking for novels. I submitted one and they jumped at it.
Unfortunately they have since gone out of business but that encouraged me to
keep writing. I found a new publisher (Secret Cravings Publishing) for two
romance/mysteries and self published two mysteries on Amazon. In July this
year, “Devious” became available in print. Seeing one of my books in that
format was definitely a dream come true. So that’s motivating me to keep
writing. <br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
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<!--[endif]--><o:p><em>Mark, funny you should mention the reality of paperback. I just received 50 copies of my novel and just to finally hold my book in my hands... it's amazing. My sister was even more excited than I was! And I must congratulate you on your achievements. :) Seems like you've been able to find some time after all hehe. Well done!</em></o:p></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">So what
was the hardest part of the publishing process for you?</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><br />
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Marketing and promoting. It’s not enough to write a good story and get a
publisher to accept it. You also have to constantly promote your work, with
blogs and websites and social media. It takes away from the time you have to
write, but it is an important part of the process. The more people you reach,
the more chances you have of someone buying your works. <br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
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<!--[endif]--><o:p><em>Many people struggle with the new marketing age. No one is alone in that boat. :)</em></o:p></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Do
you have any inspirational words for aspiring writers?</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><br />
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Learn to accept constructive criticism. Find a group of other writers that you
can workshop with, or take a creative writing class. Feedback from others can
be very helpful, particularly if they are serious about writing. Submit your
work and don’t let rejections get you down.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It’s like dating. You have to kiss a lot of frogs to find your prince
(or princess) as the case may be. Don’t give up and don’t stop writing.<br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
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you pitch you current/upcoming release to us in ten words or less?</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><br />
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Jamie’s best friend is kidnapped by a stalker. Game on.</span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">And who
is your favourite character in “Vanishing Act”?</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><br />
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Malone is the man in Jamie’s life. They are still getting to know each other
and he takes a stronger role in their romance. There is still some mystery
about him, which adds to Jamie’s confusion about their relationship. And he’s
still trying to come to grips with her stubbornness. But the man has soul and
can be just as stubborn if the situation warrants it.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><em>Ooo, Mr. Mysterious!</em></span></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">So what’s
next for Mark Love?</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><br />
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I have finished the first draft of a mystery about a serial killer, whose
victims are all found in room 319 of different hotels around a metropolitan
area. I’m hoping to find a new publisher for that one. I’m also working on the
third book in the Jamie Richmond series, which will involve priceless art work,
rekindle old love interests and have<a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a> a bit of intrigue
and suspense.<br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
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<!--[endif]--><o:p><em>How exciting! Can't wait to hear more. And now, we get to the fun side of our interview...</em></o:p></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Now,
I think of my muse as some being. An alter ego of sorts. Tell us about your
muse. Are they male or female? Can you describe three of their personality
traits?</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><br />
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My muse is female. She is a blend of two young women who I dated many, many
years ago. She has a musical laugh, which is similar to glass wind chimes on a
gentle breeze. She has an inquisitive nature and when I’m working on a story,
she will poke me with a comment like “a real woman wouldn’t do that” or “the
carpet and drapes are supposed to match”. And she’s a bit of a smartass, poking
fun at me when I’m trying to be serious.<br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
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<!--[endif]--><o:p><em>Haha, bet she's always right too hehe. I love what you've said about her. She sounds like a girl I'd like to meet. :)</em></o:p></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">If
you had to write a warning to your readers about your novel, what would you
say? e.g. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Warning: This novel contains a
bounty of Irish Charm and side effects include drooling, terminal daydreaming
of naked Irishmen and runaway heartbeats.</b><br />
</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><br />
Warning: This novel “Vanishing Act” contains numerous romantic scenes,
including a May-December couple, intrigue, danger, touches of violence, a
stubborn redheaded heroine and a flash of the risqué.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><em>Oh, you've got to love the redheads!</em>
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</span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;">Now, for all writers, there’s something magical
about creating a novel. What is your favourite part of creating a novel? Are
you a Happily-Ever-After kind of writer, a cheeky black moment maker, or a
first-sight-and-first-kiss kind of writer?</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;"><br />
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Since most of my writing is in the mystery genre, my favorite part is when the
protagonist figures out ‘who done it’. While they may not have all the answers
to the puzzle, there is something magical when it comes together. Since I don’t
write from an outline, I’ve actually changed the villain a number of times in
my stories, based on what’s going on with the characters. Sometimes, even I’m
surprised at who the villain is.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;"><em>How exciting for you! I'm a plotter myself but I can definitely see what attracts you to pantsing.</em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;"><em></em></span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;"><em>Now, that's all for today, lovely readers between Mark and I but not necessarily the end for you! If you like the sound of Mark's novel, leave a comment and you could win a copy of</em> The Vanishing Act <em>on ebook! Tell a friend and share the love!</em></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Today, the Limitless Publishing
author, Lisa Swallow joins me on the window seat! It’s a little dreary here
today, but I’m sure having grown up in Europe yourself, Lisa, that you are used
to such weather. Anywho! Welcome and thank you for keeping me company!<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">First things first, tell us five
things about yourself as a person and as a writer (genre, hobbies, personality,
are you a little on the quirky side?)<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">I
write in the New Adult genre (paranormal and contemporary), I’m a gamer, I’m an
introvert who avoids cameras at all costs, I’m originally from the UK and still
find it strange when kangaroos hop down my street. One day, when I was writing
Soul Ties, I was so engrossed I didn’t notice there was a bush fire heading my
way. Not until emergency services knocked on the door an told me to evacuate.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">And here I was thinking a career in
writing wasn’t life threatening hehe. So when did you first start writing, Lisa?
Was it just an unbridled urge to write or had it been a matter of ‘it’s now or
never’?<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">I
started aged nine when my poem was published in a local newspaper. By fourteen,
I wrote my first book. This was a story of a vampire who fell in love with a
girl at high school. Unfortunately I was a bit ahead of my time and it never
got published!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Love hearing of people starting
young! :) Is there a reason as to why you write? And what’s your favourite part
about being a writer?<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">I
write because I love creating characters and worlds to lose myself in, and have
other people read and like those characters and worlds too. My favourite part
about being a writer is when people tell me they enjoyed my book!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">What inspires you? The novels you
read? Other authors? Life itself?<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Reading
inspires me, especially well-crafted stories and characters. Or I might see
something or hear something and think what a great idea for a story. My local
writing group has been a huge inspiration for me too.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">When did your writing dream become
a published reality?<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">My
first book was published July this year.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">What was the hardest part of the
publishing process for you?<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Finding
a publisher I felt I fitted with. I chose the e-publishing route.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">It’s so
important to find a publisher you feel you can work with! Do you have any
inspirational words for aspiring writers?<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Write
and read! I think all writers say this? Practice the craft, learn what other
writers have to share and keep going.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">I agree with you 100%! Now, could
you pitch you current/upcoming release to us in ten words or less?<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Because
of Lucy their lives won’t be what they planned.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Lovely! So who is your favourite
character in Because of Lucy? <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Evan.
He’s a real mix of personalities and I like them all! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">What’s next for Lisa Swallow?<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">I
also write paranormal romance and the second book in the Soul Ties series, Torn
Souls, is due for release later this year. I’m also writing a sequel to Because
of Lucy. I originally intended the book to be standalone because it has a happy
ending, but readers want more Ness and Evan. And as they’re both nineteen, I
doubt their story is over yet...<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">I wish you all the best with
everything! Now for some fun!<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Have you kissed the Blarney Stone, Lisa? If you
haven’t does the thought of dangling over the edge of a medieval castle to kiss
a saliva (and good knows what else) covered stone make your head spin?<span style="mso-text-raise: -1.0pt; position: relative; top: 1pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">You
make it sounds so appealing! Maybe I’ll visit and leave the stone-kissing to
others while I go and explore the local countryside (and pubs).</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">The estate surround Blarney Castle
is beautiful. Even if it is bucketing down and the wind’s blowing you away. My characters
in Deceive Me in Ireland visit Blarney. My heroine, Cara preferred to walk the
ground too hehe. <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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readers visually, but which Hollywood star would you choose to play your hero
and heroine? And if not one, are they a mixture?</span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman Italic","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">When
writing Because of Lucy, I was also watching a lot of Supernatural so in my
mind Evan began to look like Jared Padalecki (but not as tall). Ness is
trickier because I don’t have anyone in mind. A lot of the Hollywood stars are
too skinny - Ness has curves.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Now, for all writers, there’s
something magical about creating a novel. What is your favourite part of
creating a novel? Are you a Happily-Ever-After kind of writer, a cheeky black
moment maker, or a first-sight-and-first-kiss kind of writer?<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">I’m
a plot twist kind of writer! One of my ARC readers for Soul Ties said she got
whiplash from all the twists and turns. I love when readers couldn’t see the
twists coming and I hear their reactions. And in Because of Lucy, Lucy’s
identity is secret until half way through the book. I’ve only had one person
tell me they guessed who she was before she was revealed!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">love
twists as a reader - as long as they make sense within the plot they definitely
keep you reading on.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">That’s an answer I haven’t heard!
Thanks so much Lisa for joining me. I can’t wait to see what you come up with
next! Readers, if you’d like to get to know Lisa more you can contact her at
the following links:<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #1c1c1c; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Goodreads: </span><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7091632.Lisa_Swallow"><span class="Hyperlink1"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><span style="color: blue;">www.goodreads.com/author/show/7091632.Lisa_Swallow</span></span></span></a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Because of Lucy, here’s a little more to tempt you!</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif";">"In
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Ness’s parents are shocked when she
turns down her place at Leeds University and takes on a full-time job in a call
center. Determined to begin her adult life the way she wants, Ness moves to
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One night she meets Evan, who is
everything she hates about guys. He may be hot but he’s also drunken, arrogant,
and on top of that, he apparently has sex with girls and forgets about it. But
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Evan is struggling to escape from
his past too, and when Lucy appears she threatens his new relationship with
Ness. Unsure if she can deal with the effect Lucy has on Evan, Ness makes a
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When their new lives don't go as
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif";">*Recommended
17+ due to strong language and sexual content*<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<em>Today, fellow SCP author, and lover of cowboys, Tamara Hoffa joins me on the window seat to enjoy some of Ireland's beautiful sunshine. 'Sunshine in Ireland?' you might ask. Well, yes! Despite Ireland's high rainfall, we get some beautiful sunny days here. I like to think that you appreciate the sunny days more here for a times, they can be rare. :)</em><br />
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<em>And lucky Tamara! You've got your sunny day! Welcome. :)</em><br />
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personality, are you a little on the quirky side?)<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">I
am married.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">I
have 3 children and 2 grandchildren.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">I
love to read and cook.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">I
am basically a really shy person.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">I
write contemporary romance.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">When did you first
start writing? Was it just an unbridled urge to write or had it been a matter
of ‘it’s now or never’?<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">I
wrote angsty poetry in high school, but didn’t start writing for publication
until 2012. I kind of fell into it. I saw an ad for a submission and contest
and decided to give it a try.</span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">So it started as an opportunity, is there a reason as to
why you have continued to write? And what’s your favourite part about being a writer?<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">I
love to read, and I wanted to share my own stories with readers. My favorite
part is hearing from readers!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">What inspires you? The
novels you read? Other authors? Life itself?<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">Everything. So yes, Life!<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">When did your writing
dream become a published reality?<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">September
2012.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">What was the hardest
part of the publishing process for you?<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">Don’t
hate me, but I had no problems publishing. I got a contract on my first
submission and my second, I’ve never gotten a rejection letter. I’ve been very
lucky.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">Haha, some say the first rejection is a rite of passage, but hey? I think that's wonderful that you a found a home for your novel the first time round. :) And in SCP no less!</span></i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">So, do you have any
inspirational words for aspiring writers?<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">It’s
never too late to follow your dreams<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">Can you pitch you
current/upcoming release to us in ten words or less?<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">A
hot cowboy gets a second chance at love.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">You had me at 'Hot' hehe!</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"><em>Who is your favourite
character in </em><strong>Roping Love</strong><em>? Should I guess?</em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">Chance’s
brother Chase. I am writing his story now </span><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%; mso-ascii-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">J</span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">Oh! You are just like me. I was crushing on my Jack's brother whenever I wrote about him in Jack's story. Though, Jack has charms of his own :)</span></i></div>
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Hoffa?<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">A
lot I hope! I have one manuscript in submission now, <strong>A Special Kind of Love</strong>, I
am working on the sequel to <strong>Roping Love, Giving Chase</strong> and I am trying my hand
at my first paranormal romance, <strong>Windy City Dragons</strong>, along with my blog partner,
Beverly Ovalle.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">Big plans! And plans I'm looking forward to! I love a good paranormal and Dragons are so interesting.</span></i></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQw6avI7-pvG2tmWeoeUYcH8O7EPfKufC5L7IENbK-Dk2dVQltTmgVpZ7g7xzcIH0hE4yP19GG7pmfHcPb6ldbejmj4HDJR4wRiSDIuUCfdkNNU83nu3m8WxIl9qkI5NLjaznOXrNbzSLO/s1600/codenameghost_med.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQw6avI7-pvG2tmWeoeUYcH8O7EPfKufC5L7IENbK-Dk2dVQltTmgVpZ7g7xzcIH0hE4yP19GG7pmfHcPb6ldbejmj4HDJR4wRiSDIuUCfdkNNU83nu3m8WxIl9qkI5NLjaznOXrNbzSLO/s320/codenameghost_med.jpg" width="213" /></a><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">Are you reading a novel
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">I
read so many novels that I couldn’t begin to guess what I’ll be reading when
this posts, so I’ll share with you the best book I’ve read in quite a while,
Code Name Ghost. It is by a fabulous new author, Natasza Waters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">Now, this author runs
on coffee and the occasional nip of whiskey. What refuels your writerly engines?<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">Coffee,
coffee and more coffee! When I am working I drink about 2 pots a day, with lots
of flavored coffee creamer<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<em>We are kindred hearts haha.</em><br />
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there’s something magical about creating a novel. What is your favourite part
of creating a novel? Are you a Happily-Ever-After kind of writer, a cheeky
black moment maker, or a first-sight-and-first-kiss kind of writer?<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></span></i></div>
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am happily ever after kind of girl. I love a happy ending!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"><em>I know few who don't love a HEA! Now, that's our interview over, but I do hope you will come and stay again Tamara. :) Thanks so much for joining me.</em></span></div>
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Facebook : <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AuthorTamaraHoffa"><span style="color: #0563c1;">https://www.facebook.com/AuthorTamaraHoffa</span></a><br />
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Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/TamaraHoffa"><span style="color: #0563c1;">https://www.twitter.com/TamaraHoffa</span></a><br />
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Goodreads: <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6537898.Tamara_Hoffa"><span style="color: #0563c1;">http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6537898.Tamara_Hoffa</span></a><br />
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Blog: <a href="http://sslyblog.wordpress.com/"><span style="color: #0563c1;">http://sslyblog.wordpress.com/</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Ten Years ago love slipped through Chance’s lasso. This time
“He was going after her and she didn’t stand a chance, just like a calf in a
chute, he was going to rope her with his love and ride back into her life.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Carrie Stewart is a dedicated horsewoman. She runs a
successful breeding and training program. She is a good friend, a good sister
and a favorite aunt, but she has been burned by love. Carrie has never gotten
over her first love, Chance Ryan. After ten years of absence Chance shows back
up in her life. Should she risk her heart again, with the man who left it
broken at her feet in the past? Chance has some serious work ahead of him to
win back the one woman he could never forget.</span></div>
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Chance
felt like he’d been thrown from a bucking bronco. Ten years. He hadn’t seen her
in ten years. And it was just like before. God, she was even more beautiful
than she had been at eighteen. Time had matured her body, her curves a little
fuller than they had been. Her hair was short now, almost boyish in length, but
curling softly around her face it looked feminine and flirty. It was a deeper
shade of blonde now too, a golden honey color that looked stunning against her
sun-bronzed skin. What the hell was she doing here? And who the hell was the
kid with her? Chance was busy doing mental math, the kid looked nine or ten.
Carrie had called him several times in the months after he left. He’d never
returned her calls. Could she have been trying to tell him she was pregnant? No
it couldn’t be, she would have told him. Wouldn’t she have?</div>
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“I’d
say small world, but since it really is a small world and we haven’t run into
each other in ten years…”</div>
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Carrie
arched one eyebrow, he always loved when she did that, it looked so haughty and
hot.</div>
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“What
brings you here?” Chance asked</div>
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“Same
as you I guess, looking for some brood mares.”</div>
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“Actually,
we’re selling this mare.” Nodding at the other, nearly forgotten man in the
stall. “This is my brother, Chase.”</div>
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“Nice
to meet you,” Carrie said, looking down at Tyler, “Well, we need to get to the
Coliseum, Tyler wants to see the cutting.” Keeping her arm around his shoulders
they turned to leave.</div>
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“We
should talk,” Chance said</div>
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Carrie
looked over her shoulder and stared him straight in the eye. “I think the time
for talking is long past.”</div>
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The
phrase <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">she was so mad she could chew
nails and spit screws</i> ran though his mind at her look. Damn. He had really
fucked things up between them. Why hadn’t he taken her calls again? </div>
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Oh,
yeah, to give her a chance at a <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">good</i>
life. </div>
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“I
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">really</i> need to talk to you.”</div>
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“There’s
nothing left to say.”</div>
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<strong>Buy links:</strong><br />
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Amazon: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Roping-Love-ebook/dp/B00CO9R68O/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1368021740&sr=1-1&keywords=Roping+Love"><span style="color: #0563c1;">http://www.amazon.com/Roping-Love-ebook/dp/B00CO9R68O/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1368021740&sr=1-1&keywords=Roping+Love</span></a><br />
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All Romance E-books: <a href="https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-ropinglove-1190964-149.html"><span style="color: #0563c1;">https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-ropinglove-1190964-149.html</span></a><br />
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Secret Cravings Publishing: <a href="http://store.secretcravingspublishing.com/index.php?main_page=book_info&cPath=4&products_id=584"><span style="color: #0563c1;">http://store.secretcravingspublishing.com/index.php?main_page=book_info&cPath=4&products_id=584</span></a><br />
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Bookstrand: <a href="http://www.bookstrand.com/roping-love"><span style="color: #0563c1;">http://www.bookstrand.com/roping-love</span></a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<strong>Today, Secret Cravings author, Robert Wacaster joins me to share a nip or two off whiskey! I'm celebrating the release of the paperback issue of <em>What Happens in Ireland</em> and Robert is celebrating the up-and-coming release of his second novel with SCP, <em>A Writer's</em> <em>Proposal!</em> Sláinte Robert and welcome to Ireland!</strong><br />
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<strong>Interesting stuff, Robert! :) Typical or not, your welcome here haha. :)</strong><br />
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<em><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">When did you first start writing? Was it just an unbridled urge to write or had it been a matter of ‘it’s now or never’?<o:p></o:p></span></em></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">I think I’ve always been a writer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Going back to when I used to beg my mother to let me “play” with an old typewriter, to creative writing in high school.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Something inside me always drove me to write.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">For me I think writing represents a healthy fantasy life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve used myself in a number of the books I’ve writen and can see myself in the role of the character I write about.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s a way to send myself off to another world where I have different problems to deal with.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Usually fun and strange problems.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>*chuckle*</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p><strong>I agree. I love my fantasy world. :)</strong></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Life itself inspires me quite a bit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I can find inspiration from all kinds of places.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One of the stories I’ve just had published called <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Beauty and the Bet</i> was actually inspired by the owner of a new publishing company doing an internet radio interview.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She was speaking about how the publisher was looking for “something different” and my mind just went wild.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>*chuckle*<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve been inspired by women I’ve known.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I doubt they even realized they’ve inspired stories, though.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I can find inspiration all over.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><em>When did your writing dream become a published reality?<o:p></o:p></em></span> <br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">I self published my first book in 2007 and it’s still for sale.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A rough title called <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Adventures in Casino Security</i>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s not for everyone.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>*chuckle*<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But it does still sell a couple copies a month both in print and digital.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As for being published by a professional publisher, that first story came out 3/21/2012 and is called Kiss the Darkness.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was published by <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Secret Cravings Publishing</i> and is the story of a U.S. Air Force Sergeant who is blinded in Afghanistan.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He ends up falling in love with the nurse at the rehab hospital in Germany.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not your typical love story, it does deal with a few rough topics such as survivor guilt, and some of the horrors of war.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not really a happy ending, the main character is blinded for life.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><em>What was the hardest part of the publishing process for you?</em></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Promotion.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Definitely promotion.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Writing a book is easy, getting people to read what you’ve written is a bit more of a challenge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A lot of times I don’t even know where to start.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you’re a really popular author, getting your books noticed is easy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you’re a bit less popular…well...you’ve really got to work.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And even with a lot of hard work sometimes your books just don’t sell.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is no secret to what makes a best selling book.</span><br />
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<strong>You're not the only one! In this new day and age with digital publishing more and more books are hitting the shelves. It's hard to stand out in such a big crowd. :)</strong><br />
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<em><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Do you have any inspirational words for aspiring writers?</span></em><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Keep writing!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Don’t think just because your first book wasn’t accepted by a publisher that you’ve failed!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Or if you’ve gotten a book published and it isn’t selling well, or isn’t even selling at all, don’t think you’re a failure!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>People just haven’t noticed your book.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Keep in mind there are a few hundred thousand books coming out every week!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Amazon has millions of books for sale!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Keep writing!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is one quote I like that goes “You only fail if you stop writing”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So if you want to have things published, keep working!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><em>Can you pitch you current/upcoming release to us in ten words or less?</em></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">That’s awful!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Just awful!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>*chuckle*<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>How can you describe a story in just ten words?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have enough problems trying to write blurbs for my books, let alone being limited in word count.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And this next release is the second book in a three book series.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So how do you only use ten words to describe the upcoming release while getting readers up on what went on in the first book?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>*chuckle*<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
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<strong>It's not easy haha. I struggle with blurbs myself. I think it's because you want to tell readers so much. I have always battled with word counts haha.</strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><em>Who is your favourite character in</em> A Writer’s Wedding<em>?</em></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">First, let me say that <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">A Writer’s Wedding</i> isn’t scheduled to be released until around December 2013 I think.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s the third book in a romance trilogy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My favorite character is Matt Smith.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The character of Matt is based on my real life friend Matt and after writing his parts into the book I would send excerpts to him to make sure he felt the character was true to life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Matt’s character is crude, rude, and just the guy who makes the Best Man role at a wedding fun!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>An example of Matt’s character would be this: In the book the main characters have a Catholic wedding.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When Matt sees the priest in his formal wedding outfit and papal hat, he says “Are you the Pope now?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Robert, you’re being married by the Pope!”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Matt was really fun to write!</span><br />
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<strong>Haha, I have a few friends worried about what I'm going to do to them in my novels. My characters aren't them per say, as Matt is for you, but they have similar traits and my attachment to the fictional characters and my real friends are much the same. :)</strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">I’ve actually been working on (dragging out working on…*chuckle*) a series called <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The Mailroom Series</i> for <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Front Porch Romance Publishing</i>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The first book which was just released is titled <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Beauty and the Bet</i>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The stories are kind of Twilight Zone type things and are a bit hard to describe.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The first story has an aging executive who thinks if she had the looks of a young intern, she could easily flirt and sleep her way to the top.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She ends up in the intern’s body, but things don’t work out the way she thought they would.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>*chuckle*<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The characters are guided through the stories by a mailroom manager named Earl who will appear in the sequel books.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The publisher said they wanted “different” and these stories are definitely different!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>*chuckle*<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<strong>They certainly sound so! Love a good body swap haha.</strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">My “Muse” is not so much a person as a thing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mine would be a projector.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It shows little scenes in my head.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And if I don’t write out the scene or story, they just keep running through my head over and over.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But once I write out the scene, the projector will move on to the next scene.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Strange, huh?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>*chuckle*<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<strong>Connecting it with you love of making films, I would not say so. But definitely a very unique Muse. :)</strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">An Irish<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">man</i>?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He probably wouldn’t charm me at all.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m not an easy person to impress.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>*chuckle*<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>An Irish <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">woman</i> however…well, that’s a different story.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m not sure I’d have much defense against a charming, sweet, Irish girl.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Like most American men I think her accent would draw me in and then if you were to add some charm on top of that,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’d probably be putty in her hands!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>*chuckle*</span><br />
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<strong>Haha, fair enough! :) You might like one of my sub-characters Jen then. She is a force to be reckoned with. :)</strong></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14159139951189728335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186308883504791658.post-45262230819491076592013-08-31T19:06:00.001-07:002013-08-31T19:06:26.901-07:00Hot Off the Press!I'm excited to announce that 'What Happen in Ireland' is now available in paperback!!<br />
Finally I will be able to hold my novel in my hand and now so can my readers.<br />
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You can purchase it off Amazon at the following link: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/What-Happens-Ireland-Whitney-K-E/dp/1618858521/ref=sr_1_1_bnp_1_pap?ie=UTF8&qid=1378001040&sr=8-1&keywords=What+Happens+in+Ireland">http://www.amazon.com/What-Happens-Ireland-Whitney-K-E/dp/1618858521/ref=sr_1_1_bnp_1_pap?ie=UTF8&qid=1378001040&sr=8-1&keywords=What+Happens+in+Ireland</a><br />
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And add it to your shelf on goodreads: <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17901207-what-happens-in-Ireland">http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17901207-what-happens-in-Ireland</a><br />
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So for those who have been hanging round for What Happens in Ireland to come out in print, the day is finally here! Now, I'm off. Got to go practice my signature and order some copies!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14159139951189728335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186308883504791658.post-29174702514568680602013-08-22T04:15:00.000-07:002013-08-22T04:15:08.390-07:00On The Window Seat With Louise Reynolds!Destiny Romance author, Louise Reynolds joins me in Ireland today for a nip of baileys and a nice chat! Welcome Louise!<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">What inspires you? The
novels you read? Other authors? Life itself?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Life
inspires me most. The people I’ve met, experiences I’ve had myself. It’s
amazing how they all come together in a story; a strand from here, a strand
from there.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><strong>The perfect ingredients for a believable character.</strong></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">I
got the call in September 2012 and my first book, <strong>Her Italian Aristocrat</strong>, was
published by Destiny Romance in November 2012. <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> <strong>I know the one! How fantastic for you :)</strong></span></span></div>
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process for you?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">It
wasn’t so much the publishing side. But I had to get my website and social
media together in a hurry. I’d heard people say, get it all lined up before
publication but did I listen?<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><strong>Haha, the cyberworld can be challenging at times. Especially when it comes to getting your name out there and noticed. :)</strong></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Know
why you’re doing it, what you want out of it. Don’t measure yourself against
other writers. <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Can you pitch you
current/upcoming release to us in ten words or less?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">City/outback
reunion story.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">It
would have to be Jake, my hero. He’s a man who’s had it all and turned his back
on the bright lights to return to a life he’s learned to love in the Outback.
I’m still crushing on him.</span></i></div>
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escape her country past and is finally on the way to being made a partner at
her city law firm. At the worst possible time, her former flame Jake Forester
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are rekindled and new connections are formed. And as her visit comes to an end,
how will Lara choose between the city life she's grown to love, and the life she
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Reynolds?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Right
now I’m writing a story that starts in the Outback and then heads to the UK.
It’s a light,<a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a> contemporary romance.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><strong>Ooo! Across the ocean like me. I'm backtracking home at the moment with my stories. Can't wait to hear more, Louise! :)</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">So, have you kissed the
Blarney Stone? If you haven’t does the thought of dangling over the edge of a
medieval castle to kiss a saliva (and good knows what else) covered stone make
your head spin?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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have indeed. As a woman whose father has 52 first cousins and more Irish in her
than a bottle of Baileys, I consider it essential on a trip to Ireland.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">If you were about to
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">I’m
not sure that I’d bother arming up. I’m his </span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">J</span></span></i></div>
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<strong>Well, that's the end of our chat for today. It's been a pleasure sharing this chat over a nip of baileys :) I hope my readers have enjoyed meeting Louise. If you'd like to get to know her better, you can find her at the following places:</strong><br />
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<span lang="EN-AU"><strong>And if you'd like to meet Louise's city-turned-country boy, Jake, you can find <em>Outback Bride</em> at the following places:</strong></span></div>
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Books:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-AU"><a href="http://www.kobobooks.com/ebook/Outback-Bride/book-rS9bXcBPWEWpbsEwJL2K7Q/page1.html?s=PlcefpM5fUCoLVlXduNYHw&r=8"><span style="color: blue; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">http://www.kobobooks.com/ebook/Outback-Bride/book-rS9bXcBPWEWpbsEwJL2K7Q/page1.html?s=PlcefpM5fUCoLVlXduNYHw&r=8</span></a></span></span></div>
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Romance:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-AU"><a href="http://www.destinyromance.com/products/9781743482643/outback-bride-destiny-romance"><span style="color: blue; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">http://www.destinyromance.com/products/9781743482643/outback-bride-destiny-romance</span></a></span><span lang="EN-AU" style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14159139951189728335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186308883504791658.post-57398520818698384742013-08-17T22:04:00.002-07:002013-08-17T22:04:25.471-07:00A Dog Named Jack!I've had quite some luck when it comes to running into my characters as you may have read in <a href="http://rachaeljohns.wordpress.com/2013/05/23/my-secret-life-with-whitney-k-e/" target="_blank">'My Secret Life with Rachael Johns'</a>. I've met H.A.M. the sassy black cat, a few of my horsie creations and even some of my loveable secondary character like, Jen the stablehand. And I thought that would be my last encounter of a fictional-become-real kind. But just recently I found another.<br />
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Meet Nitro! A green-eyed Kelpie. And the real-life embodiment of my fictional Kelpie, Jack. Isn't he adorable? I've already warned his owners that if he goes missing, they'd be best to look at my house first. :P<br />
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Nitro isn't the spitting image of my Jack. Whilst he is a brown and tan Kelpie, Jack was black and tan. But I couldn't get past those eyes! I had to share my findings with the fans of <em>What Happens in Ireland.</em><br />
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And I also want to share an excerpt where Jack the Kelpie plays a part:<br />
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Resting her forehead on her knees, Kate fought to regain her composure. It wasn’t until she felt something wet against her toe that she looked up.<br />Crouched at her feet was a black and tan kelpie pup, its startling green eyes trained on her expectantly. Reaching out a hand, Kate scratched the dog behind its velvety ear, a sad smile forcing the corners of her lips up. The pup leaned into her touch, its tongue flopping out, the brush of his breath warm against her skin.<br />She hadn’t intended to buy the pup. It sort of just happened.<br />The second she’d seen the green-eyed pup looking up at her from amongst the litter, her chest had swelled. It hadn’t taken her long to realize she wasn’t leaving the house without it.<br />And so she’d bought ‘Jack’.<br />She didn’t know what had possessed her to call the frisky pup ‘Jack’. It wasn’t like she needed a reminder of the man. But, she had. Maybe it’d been the pup’s playful nature. Or perhaps its vivid green eyes. She didn’t know and didn’t care.</blockquote>
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Well, another week has gone by and I have a new guest sharing my window seat today. Harper A. Brooks is looking out over the O'Reilly property with me today! Welcome Harper!<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">So why don't you tell us a little about yourself, Harper?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><em>Well,
I'm still in college technically. I have a semester of student teaching to do
in the fall. During a session of writer's block, I taught myself how to
crochet. I do that a lot now. People call me a grandma, but I love it!</em> <span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">His Haven<em> </em></span><em>is my first published
novel, but I have many others completed and just waiting for the next step. I
love the Victorian and Regency eras. I'm a big Jane Austen fan, and sometimes I
believe I was born in the wrong time period!</em> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
<strong>Me too! Love Austen. And I love historicals and Regencies. :) </strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">When did you first start writing? Was it just an
unbridled urge to write or had it been a matter of ‘it’s now or never’?</span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">I
have always been creating fantastical worlds of magic and mystery. I was never
a big “dolls” or “house” playing kind of kid. I made characters and acted out
stories—most of the time about magical beings like witches and vampires. I want
to say I really started writing at the age of twelve. Then is when it really
consumed my life. I wrote a lot about books I was reading, but I liked to make
my own characters. Those characters gained a life on their own. I was hooked.</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Is there a reason as to why you write? And what’s
your favourite part about being a writer?</span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Honestly,
I love the surprises that come with writing. I'll write something and put it
away for some time, and when I go back to it, I can't believe I wrote it. It
amazes me. When I read my work as a reader and not the writer, I can't believe
that I created something so wonderful.</span><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<strong>It's mind-blowing isn't it! It's like someone else wrote it when you return to a work after so long.</strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">So what inspires you, Harper? The novels you read? Other
authors? Life itself?</span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Everything
inspires me—nature, music, putting away the dishes, believe it or not. But what
really helps when I'm stuck is just talking about writing. If I have someone
who is willing to listen and can talk to about what I have written so far, it
makes me want to keep going. I even like bouncing ideas back and forth with
other writers. Helping other people with their stories inspires me with my
writing.</span><o:p></o:p></i></div>
<strong>I know exactly what you mean. My poor twin sister suffers when I have the block. I make her ears bleed until I've awakened my muse :P</strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">When did your writing dream become a published
reality?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><em>On
April Fool's Day, I got the email from Secret Cravings Publishing saying that
they had excepted</em> <span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">His Haven<em> </em></span><em>for
publishing. At first I thought it was a joke. Then I started crying and
laughing at the same time. It was quite a sight!</em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><strong>Hahaha! What a day to send a contract! Bet you were pinching yourself.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">What was the hardest part of the publishing process
for you?</span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">I
would say the WAITING. Oh my goodness, the waiting is torture. I found out how
impatient I really am through the publishing process. I'm a very organized
person, and I like to know all my information up front, so when I had to wait
for the cover, the edits, the release date, I was itching!</span><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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writers?</span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Yes.
NEVER GIVE UP. And never think you need to change your writing style because of
what other people think. I almost made that mistake. A publisher told me I had
to rewrite my entire novel because it was different. It was a great story,
great characters, they loved everything, <span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">but
</span>they wouldn't publish it because it wasn't “what was selling now.” I
believe someone should never be punished for originality. Aspiring writers
should be true to themselves. There is a publisher out there that will respect
their style, and there are readers who will love their writing. </span><o:p></o:p></i></div>
<strong>Very wise words. :)</strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><em>His
Haven—expect the unexpected, twists, and complex, real characters.</em></span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Who is your favourite character in <em>His Haven?</em></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">My
favorite character in </span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">His
Haven</span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> would have to be
Lysander. He is a secondary character, and the hero, Avrum's, closest friend.
He holds a lot of secrets and pain inside because he believes he has to. Not
much is explained about him in </span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">His Haven</span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">,
but I guess I like him because I do know his background and because of the
mystery surrounding him. He will be the hero of the next book in the Redemption
Series, so all his secrets will be known then.</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><strong>Now, I've never heard of a secondary character being bested by the hero haha. I'm sure after I read His Haven, I'll be interested in Lysander's secrets too.</strong> </span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">What's
next for me? Writing the next book in the series, of course! I'll even share
the title with you—</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">Patterns in
the Ivy<i>.</i></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">
I've also been challenging myself and writing a shape-shifter novella at the
same time. So, yes, I'm very busy!</span><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">If you had to write a warning to your readers about
your novel, what would you say?</span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Warning:
This novel contains Victorian vampires. If pulses continue to race after the
completion of the novel, please consult a physician because this can lead to more
serious complications, such as sexy hallucinations, need to take cold showers,
and a raised temperature.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></i></div>
<strong>Hehe, sounds great!</strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Now, this author runs on coffee and the occasional
nip of whiskey. What refuel your writerly engines?</span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Absolutely
coffee. I am addicted, and there is no hope for me to ever quit. And the
Italian dish, chicken francaise, helps too. Yum! That's my favorite.</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Now, for all writers, there’s something magical
about creating a novel. What is your favourite part of creating a novel? Are
you a Happily-Ever-After kind of writer, a cheeky black moment maker, or a
first-sight-and-first-kiss kind of writer?</span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">I
have two. One would be the creation of a character. I want to make my
characters as believable as possible. I love making their back stories
complicated and realistic. I want my readers to connect with them. The second
would be creating an ending that is unexpected, leaves readers guessing, and is
also bittersweet. I've never been a big “Happily Ever After” fan, but life
isn't like that. To me, it's not believable. Even though my novels have magical
elements in them, they can still be realistic.</span><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Now, I’ve had some strange encounters where I’ve met
my characters in real life. After I’d created them! Has this ever happened to
you?</span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Something
like this did happen to me actually, but it was when I was writing my
historical romance novel that is still a WIP. I was working at a bakery at the
time, and I was paying a customer out. When I swiped his credit card, his last
name popped up on the computer screen. His last name was DeMonté. That is my
character's last name. Not only that, but it is a last name that I completely
made up! I put two French last names together to create this one, and
apparently it was real!</span><o:p></o:p></i></div>
<strong>Haha! I love these moments!</strong><br />
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<strong>Thanks so much, Harper for joining me today. Hope you've enjoyed our chat and find the landscape of Ireland inspiring. :) Best of luck with your novel. I can't wait to read it!</strong><br />
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<strong>Now about the novel!</strong><br />
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Handsome and diligent Avrum Brenin should have died in the fire with his mother and older brother. Instead, he is saved by the powerful and wealthy immortal, Lord Henri. Placed under his care, Avrum shares in his world of endless splendors. He must do one thing in return—look after Haven, a human and Lord Henri's newest rescue. <br /><br /> The simple task proves to be more complicated than it seems. Haven is disobedient, ungrateful, and hostile, yet she is beautiful and mystifying at the same time. One night, when Avrum stumbles across Haven barely clothed and bound at the wrists, the world he has trusted in unravels before his eyes. He soon discovers that no one—from Lord Henri and Haven to his closest friend, Lysander--are who they seem to be.</div>
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<br />Now faced with the truth, will Avrum choose to surrender to the man who rescued him, or will he have the courage to save the woman who captivated him?</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14159139951189728335noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186308883504791658.post-40982700288841317612013-08-10T17:42:00.001-07:002013-08-10T17:47:28.708-07:00On The Window Seat with Tabitha Shay<strong>Well, it's another sunny weekend. And here on the window seat is Tabitha Shay. Tabitha is a fellow SCP author and I'm very excited to have her on the blog today. Welcome!</strong><br />
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for your invitation to be here today. I’m paranormal romance author, Tabitha
Shay. Please leave comments and email addy. I’ll be giving away and E-copy of
Send Him an Angel to some lucky winner. Good luck!</span></div>
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(genre, hobbies, personality, are you a little on the quirky side?)<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></div>
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swirling in my head. I always three –four WIPs in progress. Some of my readers
call me, “Twisted” in the nicest way. I love collecting coins and have sold
several sets, then I start over. I sometimes have to make myself sit down and
write. Not that I don’t love writing, I do, but I procrastinate big
time…*giggles*</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">I was fifteen when I penned my
first complete story. I haven’t stopped since. It was totally unbridled. Was it
just an unbridled urge to write or had it been a matter of ‘it’s now or never’?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">I can’t help myself. The ideas
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inspires you? The novels you read? Other authors? Life itself?</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><strong>Can't go wrong with a writing playlist! It's like a movie. You have to set the mood. :)</strong></span></div>
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Touch</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> is book six in the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Winslow Witches of Salem Series.</i> It’s Nyra and Dym’s tale of a
woman terrified of dying and her hero is the Prince of Death come to claim her
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">No. I now have 11books published.</span></div>
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I find that for aspiring writers, when the tough gets going, it can be hard for
some to keep on traveling the rocky road to publication. What keeps you
motivated? <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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many ideas that just won’t stop nagging to be told.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Mostly panster. But I do
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I think of my muse as some being. An alter ego of sorts. Tell us about your
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">My muse, hmm, not sure about it. Is it that little
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you kissed the Blarney Stone? If you haven’t does the thought of dangling over
the edge of a medieval castle to kiss a saliva (and good knows what else)
covered stone make your head spin?</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></div>
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you were about to encounter the rakish charms of an Irishman, what would you
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>“Warning: This novel contains a hot
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this author runs on coffee and the occasional jug of whiskey. What refuels your
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Lots of coffee and the occasional pint
of Applejack Moonshine…*giggles*</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><strong>Readers, if you would like to learn more about Tabitha, you can visit her website: </strong><a href="http://www.tabithashay.com/" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1376178177778_36008" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: Batang; line-height: 1.22;" target="_blank">http://www.tabithashay.com</a></span></div>
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the Badlands of the Dakota Territory, a war rages between good and evil,
between </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">angels
and Satan’s three sons…<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Angel —Elizabeth Bonner’s plans for her wedding dissolve when she discovers her
fiancé cheating. To escape the pain and humiliation, she flees to the rowdy
mining town of Deadwood Gulch where one person stands between her and
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Angel —Gabriel is feared by most, but he meets his match with Elizabeth. 1876,
Dakota Territory is no place for a lady whose innocence is tempting as sin.
Toss in a couple of trouble-making cherubs, and the Old West will never be the
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He lifted his head
and their gazes locked. His lips curved with a knowing smile. “Miss Bonner, we
haven’t been properly introduced. I’m Gabriel King, Gabe if you like.”</div>
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“I hope my
presence here doesn’t bother you.” His eyes said he couldn’t care less if he bothered
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Her hackles raised
another notch. “You don’t bother me at all,” she replied, refusing to tone down
the tartness in her voice. She was ready for a fight and this man was the one
she was ready to battle. “I know who you are, and I know <i>what</i> you want.”</div>
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Fire shimmered in
his eyes. The color changed swiftly from pale blue to fierce cobalt. Elizabeth blinked
twice to be certain it wasn’t her imagination. He slid his hot gaze over her,
pausing on her mouth, then casually drifted to her breasts to linger for an
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He lifted a most
arrogant brow, then eyed the toes of her emerald-green silk slippers that
flirted from beneath the hem of her long skirt. A smile teased his lips, as if
he thought her shoes a bit whimsical. Taking his time, he slid his gaze back
up, a long, slow journey that had her literally squirming inside. There wasn’t
an inch of her body his eyes didn’t touch or dwell on.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14159139951189728335noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186308883504791658.post-85584919184176945002013-08-02T23:19:00.000-07:002013-08-02T23:19:17.284-07:00The Charming Hero Blog Hop - Meet Mr. Tall-Dark-and-HandsomeWell, everyone loves a hero. And personally, I like 'em charming. Admittedly, I think it's the charm that really ropes in my heart. You get your Average-Joes every now and then in romance and yet, these men still make your heart race and your head spin as they fight for a heroines.<br />
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Now admitted, my Jack isn't only a silver-tongued devil, but easy on the eyes too. But either way, today, I'm focusing on his legendary Irish charm and hope I might be able to give those who haven't met him already, a little taste of Mr. Tall-Dark-and-Handsome.<br />
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Now, to meet my Irish devil.<br />
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<em>- What your hero’s name and where does he come from?</em><br />
Jack O'Reilly. Also known as 'Irish', 'Oh God' and 'Mr. Tall-Dark-and-Handsome'. Jack lives in Killarney, Ireland.<br />
<br /><em>- What’s your charming hero’s profession?</em><br />
Jack is a horse breeder. Him and his brother breed some of Ireland's finest thoroughbreds.<br />
<br /><em>- Now, there’s a lot about our heroes that sets all women in a flutter. What’s your hero’s greatest weapon when it comes to seduction?</em><br />
Personally, I think it's his Irish charm. Jack simply has a way with women. A charismatic eloquence that can even get past a shrews iron façade.<br />
<br /><em> - If your hero resembled one or more celebrities, who would they be?</em><br />
Hmm, I'm going to say a cross between Colin Farrell and Ryan Gosling (who is our eye-candy on the blog hop banner hehe).<br />
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<br /><em>- Apart from being incredible charming, how would you describe your hero’s personality?</em><br />
Jack dedicated. He's family orientated. Over-all laid back. And when he is met with a challenge, he meets it head on. Or in the case of the challenge of winning Kate's heart, shirtless hehe.<br />
<br /><em> - Does your hero have a favourite saying or motto?</em><br />
Hmm, if Jack had one, it would definitely be: "It's better to be a fool in love, than a fool who let a woman go."<br /><em> - Post a scene of ten lines or less that captures your hero using his charm to win over both our readers and heroine.</em><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Apparently not as perplexed by
Kate’s confession as she was, Jack grinned, the expression reaching his eyes.
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">There was no mortal competition
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">“You have a talent, you know,
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">“And what talent is that?” he
asked, his arms loosening around her. Reaching up, he brushed her unruly hair
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">“Robbing me of my breath.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Jack shrugged. “Well, I did
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So there you have it! My charming Irishman. :) I hope you've enjoyed meeting Jack and I do recommend you check out his romance buddies on the blog hop.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14159139951189728335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186308883504791658.post-70445734689122789342013-08-02T18:33:00.002-07:002013-08-02T18:33:26.411-07:00On the Window Seat with Tamsin BakerToday, I have erotic romance author, Tamsin Baker joining me on the window seat. It's a rainy day in Ireland, but not to worry, only means we get to curl up in from of the fire with a good book :)<br />
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Welcome Tamsin!<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">So first things first, when did you first start writing, Tamsin?
Was it just an unbridled urge to write or had it been a matter of ‘it’s now or
never’?<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">I
wrote on and off for years, but my unquenchable need only took off about 10
months ago. For me, it makes me happy, and I don’t want to ever do without it
again.</span></i><br />
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></div>
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Is there a reason as to why you
write? And what’s your favourite part about being a writer?<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">I
write because it keeps me sane and it makes me happy. My favourite part? Hmmm
the ability to create amazing people and enjoy them so much.<o:p></o:p></span></i><br />
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<strong>(It's awesome creating the people you've always wanted to meet, isn't it? :) And I agree on your reasoning. Writing = Sanity :p)</strong><br />
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></div>
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">What inspires you? The novels you
read? Other authors? Life itself?<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">I
just like people, and love to create relationships. Other authors are
inspiring, but I don’t read a whole lot. I want to write, constantly.</span></i><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></i><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><strong>(It's a hard battle between the desire to read and the need to write.)</strong></span><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></i><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">When did your writing dream become
a published reality?<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">My
first erotic romance was published in April 2013 </span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">J</span></span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">
Truth be told, a m/m published by Evernight Publishing.<o:p></o:p></span></i><br />
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></div>
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">What was the hardest part of the
publishing process for you?<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Finding
a publisher that is trust worthy I suppose. But my writing friends have helped
me with that so much.<o:p></o:p></span></i><br />
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<strong>(It's so important to find a publisher you can have a partnership with.)</strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Do you have any inspirational words
for aspiring writers?<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">If
you love it as much as I do, then you will achieve whatever goal you set for
yourself. Aim high, it’s the only way.<o:p></o:p></span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Can you pitch you current/upcoming
release to us in ten words or less?<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Two
tiger shifter’s destined to be, and her wolf boyfriend.<o:p></o:p></span></i><br />
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<strong>(Ooo, I love shifters.)</strong><br />
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></div>
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Who is your favourite character in
Fighting Destiny? <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Probably
Tommy, the wolf shifter. He’s just adorable. He’s Natalia’s boyfriend and he
knows that Jeremy is Natalia’s destined-to-be-mate, and he has the courage to
love them both. </span></i><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></i><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><strong>(He must be very special to respect such a bond. And a complication.)</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">What’s next for Tamsin Baker?<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Well,
I’m currently working on another m/m, which will be released in about 6 weeks,
which is beyond cool. I got a contract/release date before the book was
finished. Then I have the sequel to Fighting Destiny coming out in September. <o:p></o:p></span></i><br />
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<strong>(How exciting! Best of luck!)</strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Are you reading a novel right now?</span><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Yes,
an awesome m/m called Aftermath: Guts and Glory. By Tyler Robbins.<o:p></o:p></span></i><br />
<a href="http://www.evernightpublishing.com/aftermath-guts-and-glory-by-tyler-robbins/"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.evernightpublishing.com/aftermath-guts-and-glory-by-tyler-robbins/</span></span></i></a><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></i><br />
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></div>
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">If you had to write a warning to
your readers about your novel, what would you say?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u>Warning to women readers:</u> I have been warned that this story
causes you to both cry and slide off your seat.<o:p></o:p></i></span><br />
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<strong>(Did you hear that ladies? Get your tissues ready!)</strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Now, this author runs on coffee and
the occasional nip of whiskey. What refuel your writerly engines?<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><o:p></o:p></i></span><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Baileys
and milk and chocolate!</span></i><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></i><br />
<strong>(I love baileys! Especially in my coffee hehe)</strong><br />
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></div>
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Now, for all writers, there’s
something magical about creating a novel. What is your favourite part of
creating a novel? Are you a Happily-Ever-After kind of writer, a cheeky black
moment maker, or a first-sight-and-first-kiss kind of writer?<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></span><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Happily
Ever After writer- 100%!</span></i><br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></i><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><strong>(I do love a HEA :) )</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><strong></strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><strong>Thank you so much Tamsin for joining me on the blog today. Might crack open a bottle of Baileys right now!</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><strong>As for my readers, you can find out more about Tamsin at the following links:</strong></span><br />
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- <a href="http://www.erotictamsinbaker.blogspot.com.au/"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="color: blue;">www.erotictamsinbaker.blogspot.com.au</span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
- <a href="http://www.tamsinbakererotic.com/"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="color: blue;">www.tamsinbakererotic.com</span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<strong>And here is the blurb and links for her debut, Fighting Destiny:</strong><br />
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><em>Jeremy left his
small hometown ten years ago determined to get away from the female child who
is his predestined mate. <o:p></o:p></em></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">But Natalia,
a rare tiger shifter, has been kidnapped and Jeremy chooses to return to help
the land shifter pack find her.<o:p></o:p></span></em></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">What he
doesn't expect when he returns home, is his attraction to Natalia's boyfriend
Tommy and the fact that his tiger mate is still unclaimed.<o:p></o:p></span></em></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Jeremy finds
himself falling in love with both Tommy and Natalia, yet the rival shifters of
the sky seem determined to rip them from him.<o:p></o:p></span></em></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Buy Links:<o:p></o:p></span><br />
- <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Fighting-Destiny-Shifters-Land-ebook/dp/B00E8YE7H6/ref=sr_1_6?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1375358182&sr=1-6&keywords=tamsin+baker"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.amazon.com/Fighting-Destiny-Shifters-Land-ebook/dp/B00E8YE7H6/ref=sr_1_6?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1375358182&sr=1-6&keywords=tamsin+baker</span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
- <a href="http://www.evernightpublishing.com/fighting-destiny-by-tamsin-baker/"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.evernightpublishing.com/fighting-destiny-by-tamsin-baker/</span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14159139951189728335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186308883504791658.post-75892815247580336182013-07-28T18:24:00.001-07:002013-07-28T18:24:56.373-07:00When Your Writing Gives Back<br />
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<span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">In
the past when I have met other authors/writers, I’ve always enjoyed asking them
about their experiences. Now, not in an interview sort of way but I ask
questions on a more personal level. Many writers will have felt this, but you
achieve strange sensations from different stages of the writing process. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">And </i>as much as I love writing, I do
actually enjoy editing. Or rather, the re-visiting of a novel you created.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">The
shaping of a scene is always dictated by the state of mind you are in at the
time. And in the process of editing, we get to revisit those spots of time. But
there are time where you forget exactly what you were thinking. When re-reading
my novel for the first time (and I’m talking about the dirty draft riddled with
things that make me question where my head was at), I find myself forgetting so
much. You become the reader and you do actually question how you came up with
that one sentence or that image.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">A
stranger sensation, I find, is when a novel you wrote in the past, holds a
larger significance to you now, than it did when you wrote it. There are many
notions presented my heroine in my current novel, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Deceive Me in Ireland</i>, that hold such relevance to me at this stage
in my life. It’s as if my muse knew then that one day, I would need to take my
own character’s advice and in a way, as I mesh out my own opinions and beliefs,
I edit them into the original story, strengthening character and situation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">The
relevance of my writing and the issue raise are startling, but it really does
help when it comes to keeping a levelled head haha. But I wondered, have any
other writers experienced this? It’s been a year since I finished the draft for
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Deceive Me in Ireland.</i> I let my
character rest. I moved on and wrote another novel. Only to return with so much
to offer due to new life experiences and expectations.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">So
there you have it. For my readers, you get a little sense of just how important
my writing is to me. I rely on it just as much as you are relying on me to
present you with the next instalment of my Irish series so that you might
escape just as I do. </span><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-ascii-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">J</span></span><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> And writers, you
might find yourself looking at your writing differently. Or maybe you’ve
already experienced how sometimes, a story you created, can give back.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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rather observation </span><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-ascii-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">J</span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14159139951189728335noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186308883504791658.post-50824706533243923222013-07-25T15:41:00.001-07:002013-07-25T15:41:31.363-07:00On the Window Seat with Tricia Anderson!<br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Joining me on my window seat today is
author, Tricia Anderson! And guess what! Her heroes are also Irish! Tricia is a
fellow Secret Cravings author and her novel, Black Irish top the SCP
bestsellers charts in May and June this year. :)<o:p></o:p></i><br />
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Welcome Tricia!<o:p></o:p></i><br />
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">F</span>irst things first, tell us five
things about yourself as a person and as a writer (genre, hobbies, personality,
are you a little on the quirky side?)</i><u1:p></u1:p> I am a Supermom chasing a
husband and three kids around. I live in Iowa but I live in a city (which
shocks some people that there are cities in Iowa), I find my “inspiration” for
my heroes frequently from watching the WWE (I’m kind of a crazed fan), I just
started kickboxing after interviewing an MMA gym for one of my books, and am a
very proud of my Irish heritage.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">[A WWE fan! Now that is
interesting! And I’m just a little jealous of your heritage.]<o:p></o:p></i></b></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">When did
you first start writing? Was it just an unbridled urge to write or had it been
a matter of ‘it’s now or never’?</i><u1:p></u1:p> I started writing when I was
little.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When I was in grade school I
used to do extra reports just so my teacher would read them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I never asked for a grade – I just wanted her
to read what I wrote.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ever since grade school
I would torture my friends by making them read my stories (today I call them
beta readers!).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have very patient
friends.</div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Is there a
reason as to why you write? And what’s your favourite part about being a writer?</i><u1:p></u1:p>
Writing for me is
relaxation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is fun for me, it’s what
I enjoy doing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My favorite part of being
a writer is sharing the stories I make up in my head with others.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">[Sharing is caring!]</i></b></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">What
inspires you? The novels you read? Other authors? Life itself?</i> A little bit of
everything.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sometimes it’s been TV
shows, sometimes books, sometimes from a very vivid dream I’ve had.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">[You know, I’ve never had the
dreams. But I know many authors who have.]<o:p></o:p></i></b></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">When did
your writing dream become a published reality?</i><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I received my first contract
with Secret Cravings Publishing the day after Christmas 2012.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is by far the best Christmas gift I’ve
ever gotten.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My husband is still trying
to figure out how to outdo it.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">[Haha, the poor bloke. And what a
gift!]</i></b></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">What was
the hardest part of the publishing process for you?</i><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The hardest part of this
process is talking to people I don’t know about my books.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I think my books are completely fascinating
but I’m afraid I am boring others to tears.</div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Do you
have any inspirational words for aspiring writers?</i><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Do Not Give Up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know everyone says that but seriously
don’t.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If it is something you really
believe in and it would be your dream to be a published author then keep
fighting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s not easy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But it will happen.</div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Who is
your favourite character in the Black Irish series?</i><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My favorite character
without a doubt is Sloan O’Riley.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
originally based Sloan on my late grandfather.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>So despite his devious ways and his brooding moods, he’s pretty dear to
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">[Gotta love the brooding type…
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">So what’s
next for Tricia Andersen?</i><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Heartland (Black Irish #2) </i>will be coming out in the next couple
weeks and The <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Troubles (Black Irish #3) </i>will
be coming out in November.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the
meantime I am working on a novel called <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Breaking
the Cycle</i>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In it the hero falls for
a girl who seems to be sick every three weeks for no reason and he helps her
find out what is making her sick.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
heroine suffers from the same disorder my daughter has.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">[An exciting time ahead of you! I
wish you the best of luck and look forward to hearing more about your Black
Irish series. : ) )<o:p></o:p></i></b></div>
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think of my muse as some being. An alter ego of sorts. Tell us about your muse.
Are they male or female? Can you describe three of their personality
traits?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></i>My muse is
a girl.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She kind of looks like the Lost
Boys from the movie Hook with the hair sticking up and the raggedy
clothes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She’s mischievous, she sulks
when she doesn’t get her way, and she shrieks with delight when she’s doing something
she likes to do.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I found out she likes
to kickbox.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Don’t ask how…</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">[She
sounds like fun haha. Though with those kickboxing moves, I wouldn’t like to
get on her bad side.]<o:p></o:p></i></b></div>
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reading a novel right now?</i> I am about
to start a book called Corsets and Clockwork.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I am thinking about writing a steampunk romance so I am doing a little research
into what it is all about.</div>
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were about to encounter the rakish charms of an Irishman, what would you arm
yourself with?</i><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Probably
nothing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’d just give in!!</div>
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question to appeal to our readers visually, but which Hollywood star would you
choose to play your hero and heroine? And if not one, are they a mixture? </i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">I’ve never really picked anyone for my heroine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For my hero, like I said before I find a lot
of my inspiration for my heroes in the WWE.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>My inspiration for Sloan O’Riley is WWE wrestler Wade Barrett.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He’s built, he’s the same height, he has the
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Tricia Andersen lives in Iowa with her husband, Brian and her three children – her sons, Jake and Jon, and her daughter, Alex. She graduated from the University of Iowa with a Bachelor of Arts in English and from Kirkwood Community College with an Associate of Arts degree in Communications Media/Public Relations. Along with writing (which she loves to do), Tricia coaches and participates in track and field, does kickboxing, reads, sews and is involved in many of her children's activities.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14159139951189728335noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186308883504791658.post-14829889450005074702013-07-18T16:18:00.000-07:002013-07-18T16:18:34.014-07:00On the Window Seat with Jennie Jones!<strong>Today, I have the pleasure of sharing my window seat with romance author, Jennie Jones - a woman I know better as my Diamond sister! Jennie's fabulous debut rural romance, <em>The House on Burra Burra Lane</em> was release in June this year and has been doing fabulously on the amazon charts as well as hitting number one on iTunes! So if you haven't already snapped up a copy, be sure to grab one after finding out a little bit about the woman behind the romance :)</strong><br />
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about yourself as a person and as a writer (genre, hobbies, personality, are
you a little on the quirky side?)<o:p></o:p></strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">I write contemporary romance. I’m a
romantic at heart. I’m a Leo so I’m all lioness (when happy or angry!). I like
to think I’m a little quirky because that means I’m different. :) </span><br />
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<strong><em>(Haha, I've seen Jennie in both these states. Definitely living up to her Leo expectations hehe.)</em></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><strong>When did you first start writing, Jennie? Was it
just an unbridled urge to write or had it been a matter of ‘it’s now or never’?<o:p></o:p></strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">I’ve always had a bit of the
theatrical in me but I didn’t expect to become a writer - although it was an
obvious choice for me, having been an actor for so many years, to move to
writing when I found myself without an arty outlet.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><strong>Is there a reason as to why you write?
And what’s your favourite part about being a writer?<o:p></o:p></strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">There’s no reason why I write - I
just write. I mean, I want to write - can’t envisage not writing now. But the connection,
camaraderie and essence of being involved with other writers is an added
pleasure. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<strong><em>(I believe many people mistaken the writerly life as a 'Lone wolf' kind of profession. If you've been behind the scenes or even attended a signing or a conference, you'll quickly adjust your opinion hehe)</em></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><strong>Now, what inspires you? The novels you read?
Other authors? Life itself?</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">People with spirit and courage
inspire me and you find those in all walks of the daily grind. It’s always a
pleasure to meet them or be surprised by them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I don’t have much time to read these days but when I do, I love to be
inspired by the characters in the story which means I’m inspired by the author.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(Double the pleasure.)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p>Tell our readers w</o:p></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">hen your writing dream become a
published reality? I sure remember :)</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">February 2013 - my novel The House
on Burra Burra Lane (Book 1 in my Swallow’s Fall series) had been through a
number of competitions and did wonderfully well but I knew it was out of the
main frame for most publishers. Harlequin (Australia) digital-first imprint
Escape Publishing changed that for me. They published my book in June this year
- and they are fantastic to be with. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><strong>What was the hardest part of the
publishing process for you?<o:p></o:p></strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">The hardest part was also the best
part. Not giving up - I pushed myself to keep learning, keep changing and
re-writing my story until I felt I had a chance.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<strong><em>(What was your mantra? 'If you build it, they will come'?)</em></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><strong>Do you have any inspirational words for
aspiring writers?<o:p></o:p></strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">If you really want it, you’ll get
it but it’s not easy. It takes courage and perseverance of a personal nature to
keep moving forward. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><strong>Can you pitch your current/upcoming
release to us in ten words or less?<o:p></o:p></strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Oh heck do I have to?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I loathe doing these!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<em><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>A story of resistance: will Ethan’s past ruin
Sammy’s future?<o:p></o:p></em></div>
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think those writers who capture a storyline in anything under ten words are
absolute geniuses<em>.<o:p></o:p></em></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><strong>Who is your favourite character in The
House on Burra Burra Lane?</strong> <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Ethan. I love him to bits.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">(Oh, I've acquainted myself with Ethan hehe. Wouldn't mind if he was my vet :P)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">So what’s next for Jennie Jones?<o:p></o:p></span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">RWA conference in Fremantle, Perth
in August. I’m involved with the committee and it’s so exciting to be a part of
the organization that helped me become a writer.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">After that - it’s on to Book 2 of
the Swallow’s Fall series, Trouble on Main Street, where you’ll meet two
newcomers in town.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<strong><em>(I wish I was going to the conference with you. The memory of last year's is etched in my mind. Can't wait to hear more about</em> Trouble on Main Street!)</strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><strong>If you were about to encounter the
rakish charms of an Irishman, what would you arm yourself with?<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><o:p></o:p></i></strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">A book that might give me some
insider clues - let’s say <em>What Happens in Ireland</em> by Whitney K-E. That should
do it!</span><br />
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p><strong>(Ooo, that sounds like a great book :P ) </strong></o:p></span></i><br />
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">If you had to write a warning to your
readers about your novel, what would you say? </span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">e.g. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Warning: This novel contains a bounty of Irish Charm and side effects
include drooling, terminal daydreaming of naked Irishmen and runaway
heartbeats.</i><o:p></o:p></span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Wow Whitney! That’s so good I can’t
beat it. I’ll have to join it …<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><em><u>The House on Burra Burra Lane<o:p></o:p></u></em></span><br />
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Warning:
This novel contains a masculine veterinarian with quiet charm and side effects
include falling in love with him or terminal daydreaming of naked male vets in
general. (There’s also a runaway pig in the story - but you might not find that
so sexy.) </span></i><br />
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<em><strong>(I don't know about that. The pig's got a little something, don't you agree readers?)</strong></em><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><strong>Now, for all writers, there’s something
magical about creating a novel. What is your favourite part of creating a
novel? Are you a Happily-Ever-After kind of writer, a cheeky black moment
maker, or a first-sight-and-first-kiss kind of writer?<o:p></o:p></strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">My favourite part is where abstract
scenes come to me and I have to write them, even though I don’t know what
affect they’ll have on my characters or the story. I find that magical. I’ve
been known to write Chapter One and the Epilogue first, then fill in the middle
bits with those magical, abstract scenes.</span><br />
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<strong><em>(Wonderful :))</em></strong><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><strong>Now, I’ve had some strange encounters
where I’ve met my characters in real life. <em>After</em> I had created them! </strong></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><strong><o:p>Has this ever happened to you?</o:p></strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">No, but I wish it would! (Not such
a good thought if you write crime or suspense though, huh? Dark alleys and evil
men with weapons.)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p><strong><em>(Hehe, I don't know. I wouldn't mind it as long as Daniel Craig was swooping in to save me :P)</em></strong></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p><strong>Well, that's the end of my chat with the fantastic Jennie Jones. As always, thanks for joining me Jennie. :)</strong></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Thanks for having me in the window
seat Whitney. There’s a grand view of the rolling hillsides. Is this where you
wrote What Happens in Ireland?<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<strong>Darling, we are siting in the very cottage itself hehe.</strong><br />
<strong>A quick thank you to all the readers who've come along to meet my dear friend. And don't forget, <em>The House on Burra Burra Lane</em> is a must read. If you like hunky vets and rural romance, it's definitely a must read. :)</strong><br />
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<a href="http://www.escapepublishing.com.au/product/9780857990532"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">Harlequin
(Australia) Escape Publishing</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> (all where to buy links)</span></div>
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00CGTKC7E/harleqenterpa-20"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">Amazon.com</span></a><br />
<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/au/book/the-house-on-burra-burra-lane/id639517003?mt=11"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">iTunes</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><a href="http://www.jenniejonesromance.com/"><span style="color: blue;">Jennie Jones Romance</span></a><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><a href="http://twitter.com/JJRomance"><span style="color: blue;">Twitter</span></a> (@JJRomance)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><a href="http://www.theromanticmuse.blogspot.com.au/"><span style="color: blue;">The Romantic Muse Blog</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14159139951189728335noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186308883504791658.post-60973617975495252682013-07-15T20:55:00.001-07:002013-07-15T20:55:34.246-07:00Status: "Gettin' There"Well, we're halfway through July and as the title of this post indicates, I'm 'gettin' there'. Once again, I'm building on my old habits (blogging, interviewing, editing/writing) and I'm finally getting in the swing of things.<br />
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I'm enjoying my edits and to keep my muse inspired whilst the editor side of my brain takes over, I've been catching up some books I've been dying to read. At the moment, I'm submersed in Kresley Cole's <em>Immortal After Dark</em> series and <em>The Dacians: Realm of Blood and Mist </em>series. I'm a big Kresley Cole fan and despite writing in a different genre, I still find her books inspiring. :)<br />
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<em>Deceive Me in Ireland </em>is coming together smoothly and unlike <em>What Happens in Ireland, </em>I seem to be adding to the word count rather than culling it. :) I think my muse has learnt to rein in when it comes to elaborating, but perhaps sometimes, a little more detail can make perfect.<br />
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Now, I've got some fabulous friends for you to meet in the coming months! This Friday, Author extraordinaire, Mrs Jennie Jones, my diamond sister, will be joining me on my window seat for a cuppa and a yak! So watch this space! :)<br />
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Well, that's all I have to say for now. Happy reading from me and (some of you might remember my grumpy gelding) Chief!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14159139951189728335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186308883504791658.post-44988479581278805182013-07-13T21:11:00.000-07:002013-07-13T21:11:39.004-07:00Call Out: Interviewees Wanted!Well, I've been mulling over some ideas for interviews and I'm finally open for business. Now who wants to join me on my window seat and share some quirky facts about their writerly lives? :)<br />
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Yep! My heroine Kate Barrow has offered up her spot on the window seat situated in the little cottage on the O'Rielly property and I'm looking for some squatters!<br />
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Be you an author or an aspiring writer, now's your chance to work on that writer's platform and introduce yourself to some readers. All genres welcome as long as there is as there is a romantic element to your story. :)<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14159139951189728335noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186308883504791658.post-8737050469082122982013-06-29T21:01:00.005-07:002013-06-29T21:01:55.285-07:00Chore? Or Habit?There's are so many things I love about being an author. I love creating stories I can escape into. I love hearing back from readers who find themselves being dragged into my creations and lastly, I love helping other writers.<br />
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Most authors I know are double my age. And it astounded me at first. But then I realized it wasn't because they had never written at my age, but rather they were lost as to what they needed to do to achieve what they wanted. They didn't have any guidance. So, as you can imagine, when I meet writers my age, I'm more than willing to share all I know.<br />
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Today, I had a young writer contact me with trouble of 'seeing the end'. She's been writing sporadically over a period of five year, writing and re-writing a novel.<br />
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Now, people often ask me how long it take me to write a novel. Truth is, it all depends. With my rural WIP, <em>Fixing Fences, </em>it took me ten days to write the first half. It's been six months since then and I have yet to start the editing process. Every book is different. Every 1000 words you write have a different pace. And the main thing is comes down to is commitment. Or rather, habit. So, unless you are happy with working on the same novel for five years, I don't think you have anything to worry about. We all move at our own pace.<br />
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<em>- Manage You Time and Form a Habit -</em> The writer who contracted me told me that writing was beginning to feel like a chore. I had to smile. Writing is at first, a chore. But its only because you are working to form a habit. When you are trying to balance commitments, a social life and well, sometimes just some peace and quiet, it can feel like you will never find the time to write. But, the harsh reality is you have to make it. You don't need to write all day, everyday for a year to finish a novel. Unless you have a deadline, you can tailor your writing schedule to what suits you. Now that I've at University and my debut is out, I struggle to find time. But truth is, I can often find half an hour or more a day where I think, 'I could have written then'. So the task is simple. Set a daily word count, publicize it to keep yourself motivated, make sacrifices (like that bedtime read if you have to or that last episode of <em>Game of Thrones</em> :P) and 'get 'er done'! Like Jim Ryun says, motivations is all you need to get started. Habit is what is going to keep you going till the end.</div>
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<em>- Don't Look Back, Always Move Forward - </em>I find you can learn so much from watching a good old Disney movie. <em>Finding Nemo</em> is very fitting at this moment. 'Just keep swimming', my friend. If you are always looking back and wondering, how do you ever expect to move forward? Unless you are Michael Jackson and plan to moonwalk your way to the end, learn from Dory. You are writing a draft. Sometimes, it is only just the skeleton of a great novel. And other times it isn't. But you don't need to worry about that. That's why we edit. Get the words down! Worry about perfecting things later. It's only when your novel is completely mapped out that you can start to analyze your characters goals and motivations in full. That's when you start to change things. So, drop the red pen. Get rid of that inner editor and just write that goddamn novel!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14159139951189728335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186308883504791658.post-6920940157791519322013-06-26T21:56:00.003-07:002013-06-26T21:56:35.870-07:00New Goals, New LoveWell, Uni holidays have finally arrived. Which means it's time for me to return to writing full time (well, when I'm not working, that is).<br />
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WHAT HAPPENS IN IRELAND is doing well and it's nice to hear back from some very happy readers. My hero, Jack, has managed to charm my readers but I have to say, I think I might be falling for the charms of another...<br />
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Now, I knew from the second I wrote in William, Jack's brother, that he was going to be a charmer just like his brother. What I didn't expect was him to win me over and put Jack at second place haha.<br />
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I'm editing DECEIVE ME IN IRELAND at and I'm going to start warning everyone now; if you thought Jack was a silver-tongued charmer, you have something coming for you.<br />
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So there you have it. My new love. I'll always have a special place inside my heart for Jack and I'll be sure to keep you all up-to-date with him, but due to my goal to edit DECEIVE ME IN IRELAND this holidays, I thought it fair to warn you that William will be popping up in my statuses on a frequent basis. :)<br />
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- Edit and Submit DECEIVE ME IN IRELAND - A lot of my happy readers have been asking about a sequel. And I'm happy to inform them all that it has been written. I just have to edit it! And your feedback has given me the push I needed to start. My aim is to have it edited and sent by August. Fingers crossed I can manage it. :)<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14159139951189728335noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186308883504791658.post-64949863947657363912013-05-27T23:11:00.001-07:002013-06-10T18:29:27.449-07:00Competition time!Well, the <em>What Happens in Ireland</em> blog tour has been a huge success and my winners has been selected!<br />
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Congratulations to Meghan Mack and Josette Schaber who won my giveaways! :) They'll be heading your way soon.<br />
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Now, the excitement of the blog tour might be over now, but not to worry. I have a new competition for you all! <em>What Happens in Ireland</em> has been doing great on amazon and last week, a dear reader sent me in a picture of my debut on their shelf. So here's my new competition!<br />
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I want to see <em>What Happens in Ireland</em> on your shelf! I'll draw the winner on the Sunday the 19th of June! :) All you have to do is post the photo on my author page or tag my author page in the photo. You can also tag me on twitter!<br />
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You can find my author page here: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Whitney-K-E-Romance-Author/311522372250495?ref=hl">http://www.facebook.com/pages/Whitney-K-E-Romance-Author/311522372250495?ref=hl</a><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14159139951189728335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186308883504791658.post-17436384159217356352013-05-18T18:47:00.001-07:002013-05-18T20:08:48.264-07:00The Irish 'Look' - The SCP Contemporary Romance Blog HopAs a part of my release blog tour for <em>What Happens in Ireland</em>, and as a part of my participation in the <em>SCP Contemporary Romance Blog Tour, </em>I've decided to talk about what I call, the Irish 'look'.<br />
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Now, some of you (I hope most of you) will currently be reading my debut and know that Kate was not expecting Mr. Tall-Dark-and-Handsome, but rather, was under the impression that all Irish people were 'leprechaun-like'. Well, they're not, but admittedly, my twin sister and I (standing at 5'4) thought we would finally be able to see eye-to-eye with everyone we encountered.<br />
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From what I saw, in Dublin (as I remember the people most there), the Irish are (generally speaking) tall. <em>Really</em> tall (or maybe they were the only people I noticed). So don't travel to Ireland under the impression you will be the tallest one there haha.<br />
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Another characteristic I notice (and truly, I could not get over it) was that Irish men, tend to have this look. Now, this is not a look they develop when they open their mouths hehe, but in Dublin as we walked around, we were amazed by the number of men who possessed this 'look'.<br />
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<strong> Mr. Collin Farrell (of course hehe)</strong></div>
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It was as if these men were the main ingredients to a cocktail which made up the Irish 'look'. And as a result, there were few female travelers I met that did not agree with me when I said, a majority of Irishmen were attractive.<br />
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So there you have it. The Irish 'look'!<br />
If you had a choice of designing your own Irishman, who would you use as your inspiration? Leave your answer below and you get one entry into my blog tour giveaway. :) I have two prize packs to giveaway, including a copy of my novel on ebook, a coffee mug and a ribbon bookmark designed for my release by Swagmaster designs. The winners will be drawn on the 24th of May. :)<br />
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