Title: Test Drive
Series: The Bachelor Series BK#1
Author: Avonlea Cole
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: 1st July 2015
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With his thirtieth birthday approaching, Wyatt Sloane II (Drew) is looking to settle down. Growing tired of his rich playboy lifestyle and the ever increasing pressure to take over the family business, Drew realizes that it’s time to get serious about his future and whom to spend it with.
There’s only one problem . . .
He doesn’t know what kind of girl he wants. Tired of the money hungry socialites knocking at his door, he is determined to find a girl that sweeps him off his feet.
The solution . . .
Findtheone.com—an online dating site that provides the anonymity he needs to hide his status and access to a variety of women. When he hits the submit button on his profile, the results are stunning. He never dreamed that so many beautiful women would be available.
Who will he choose?
Follow Drew on his ride to finding himself and the woman of his dreams.
This will be a Test Drive you won’t want to miss.
There’s only one problem . . .
He doesn’t know what kind of girl he wants. Tired of the money hungry socialites knocking at his door, he is determined to find a girl that sweeps him off his feet.
The solution . . .
Findtheone.com—an online dating site that provides the anonymity he needs to hide his status and access to a variety of women. When he hits the submit button on his profile, the results are stunning. He never dreamed that so many beautiful women would be available.
Who will he choose?
Follow Drew on his ride to finding himself and the woman of his dreams.
This will be a Test Drive you won’t want to miss.
Did you always want to be a writer? If not what did you want to be?
I've wanted to
be many different things but a writer is one of them.
When did you
first consider yourself as a "writer"?
I can remember
back to when I was maybe 10 when I used to sit up in a cherry tree writing
short stories. I love reading/writing.
Do you work
another job as well as your writing work?
I have a full
time job during the day and I have three children 6 and under.
What is the name
of your latest book, and if you had to summarise it in less than 20 words what
would you say?
I'm working on
the second book of the Bachelor Series, Boot Camp. It's about a soldier who
comes home from the war and is interviewed on the news where it is mentioned
that he is single. The positive response sparks the idea of a
love boot camp.
Who is your
publisher? or do you self publish?
Self Publish
Do you have a
"lucky charm" or "lucky routine" you follow when waiting
for your book to be accepted by a publisher?
No I am at
their mercy!
How long does it
usually take you to write a book, from the original idea to finishing writing
it?
It's been taking
about 2 months for the whole thing to be written and then I go back later to
polish it.
Which of your
books were easier/harder to write than the others?
Test Drive was
the easiest. I had so many ideas that just seemed to flow.
What can we
expect from you in the future? ie More books of the same genre? Books of
a different genre?
I will most
always lean towards Romance but I have had a few twisted ideas I might get to
one day.
What genre would
you place your books into?
Contemporary
Romance
What made you
decide to write that genre of book?
I love
fairytales and the journey to find love.
Do you have a
favourite out of the books you have written? If so why is it your favourite?
Test Drive only
because I like the writing from a male's point of view. Each of the books I've
written are different though.
Do you have a
favourite character from your books? and why are they your favourite?
Caleb
Weston from Escape to You. He is so protective and aware of Cara it makes me
feel all warm and fuzzy.
If you had to
choose to be one of your characters in your book/books which would you be? and
why?
Avery from Bad
Advice.. I love giving advice as well and she really has a cool lifestyle.
Where do you get
your book plot ideas from?What/Who is your inspiration?
It amazes me how
ideas snowball into a well developed book I usually start with an idea or
phrase and build on it.
Do you gift
books to readers to do reviews?
Yes I love
hearing the feedback.
How do you come
up with the Title and Cover Designs for your book/books?Who designed the Cover
of your books?
Letitia Hasser
and Erin Miller have done all of my work thus far and they are both very talented.
Do you choose a
title first, or write the book then choose the title?
Title first..
How do you come
up with characters names and place names in your books? Babynames.com lol and I
use a lot of my favorite names.
Are character
names and place names decided after there creation? or do you pick a
character/place name and then invent them?
Before although
I do consider their personality and location when deciding.
Do you decide on
character traits (ie shy, quiet, tomboy girl) before writing the whole book or
as you go along?
The basics
before and the small details during the book.
Do you basic
plot/plan for your book, before you actually begin writing it out? Or do you
let the writing flow and see where it takes the story?
I have the
basics, but the rest is flow. I had no idea who Drew would choose until about
half way through.
What do you
think makes a book a really good/bestseller ?
The emotional
attachment. People like to feel there way through a book so if a writer can
evoke emotions in a person or fill a void somehow I believe that makes it a
best seller.
Have you ever
suffered from a "writer's block"? What did you do to get past the
"block"?
I am very
determined and so I haven't hit a block thus far but I'm new.
What do you do
to unwind and relax? Do you have a hobby?
TV lol
Have you ever
based characters on people you know or based events on things that have
happened to you?
Not yet but
there is still time.. I have used places I've been like the water park in Test
Drive.
Are there any
hidden messages or morals contained in your books? (Morals as in like Aesops
Fables type of "The moral of this story is..")
I'm not sure
about morals, but I want my readers to see the transformation of my characters
both the main and the background characters.
Which format of
book do you prefer, ebook, hardback, or paperback?
I used to say
paperback but ebooks are amazing for night time reading.
What is your
favourite book and Why? Have you read it more than once?
The English
Garden Series by Lori Wick. I have read them all several times.
Do you think
books transfer to movies well? Which is you favourite/worst book to movie
transfer?
Yes and I can
see my book's movie playing in my head as I write. Harry Potter is amazing.
Do you think
ebooks will ever totally replace printed books?
I hope not. My
goal is to have an entire bookshelf of my own books.... one day.
Do you think
children at schools these days are encouraged enough to read? and/or do
Imaginative writing?
No I wish kids
took more time to explore through words.
Did you read a
lot at school and write lots of stories or is being a writer something newer in
your life?
Yes I was in all
kinds of Advanced English course with Emily Snow actually. We wrote a lot
together growing up.
Do you have a
treasured book from your childhood? If yes, what is it?
Surprise Island-
part of the Boxcar Children.
Do you have a
favourite genre of book?
I actually like
Christian Romance.
What do you
think about book trailers?
They are neat!
What piece of
advice would you give to a new writer?
Don't give up.
Do you or would
you ever use a pen name?
I have a pen
name, but it does have meaning to me.
Where can
readers follow you? I am still learning social media!
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/avonlea.cole
Goodreads author
page: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/10810986.Avonlea_Cole
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AvonleaCole
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