Friday 31 August 2012

AUTHOR INTERVIEW - MEAGAN SPOONER




What is your name, where were you born and where do you live now?
Hello! My name is Meagan Spooner, and I was born in Washington, D.C. I still live in the area, although I can be a bit of a gypsy and move around a lot. I’ve also lived in New York and Melbourne, Australia.

Did you always want to be a writer? If not what did you want to be?
Writing has always been my background, long term goal. Other aspirations (marine biologist, archaeologist, psychiatrist) have come and gone over the years, but I’ve always wanted to be an author. I always assumed I’d have to have a day job to support my writing habit, but luckily enough I’m a full time writer now.

Did it take a long time to get your first book published?
Actually, no. My journey was a relatively quick one, in traditional publishing terms. I started writing my first novel, SKYLARK, in March of 2010, signed with my agent toward the end of that year, and sold the book a few months later. But I had put in a lot of work before then on improving my craft and getting feedback. I’d been receiving critiques on my work since I was 14, and in addition to taking creative writing classes in high school and college, I also attended an intensive six-week writing workshop called Odyssey. So having done all that made writing a publishable book the first time around a lot more possible.

What is the name of your latest book, and if you had to summarise it in less than 20 words what would you say?
My first book, SKYLARK (Carolrhoda Lab/Lerner Books) comes out this fall. It’s a dystopian fantasy about a girl named Lark who must flee from her people to avoid being enslaved, heading into a nightmarish wilderness no one has survived in hundreds of years.
(This one is definitely going on my paperback wishlist!)


What can we expect from you in the future?  Do you have plans for a new book? Is this book part of a series?
SKYLARK is the first of a trilogy, so there will be two more books coming in that world. I’ve also got another trilogy coming from Disney-Hyperion in Summer 2013, that I co-wrote with my awesome and talented writing partner, Amie Kaufman. The first book in that trilogy is WRECKED, a science fiction romance about two survivors of a spaceship crash on a mysteriously abandoned planet.

Do you have a certain routine you have for writing? ie You listen to music, sit in a certain chair?
I tend to wear pajamas and a bathrobe when I write, true lazy bum style! I’ve usually got a cup of tea at my elbow, and my cat usually comes to keep me company by snoring in his bed by my computer monitor. (He’s here right now, in fact!) None of these things are really necessary, though—I write every day without fail when I’m drafting, and sometimes that means you have to cram your writing in on an unfamiliar computer or in a journal, on a plane or a park bench, at 2 AM or noon.

I do often go for a walk before I write, though. I find the combination of light exercise and moving around really gets my thoughts flowing in a way I can get excited about, and translate that excitement to the page.

Would you ever ask a reviewer to change their review if it was not all positive about your book/books?
Heck no! Never. Not only is every reader entitled to his or her opinion, but I think that negative or mixed reviews really help people to figure out whether they’d want to pick up the book or not. No book appeals to every single reader out there—that’s just down to personal taste and opinion. So if someone doesn’t like a book, then it’s great for them to explain why so that if another reader with similar tastes comes along, they can make an informed decision about whether to buy or read that book.

While I hope everyone loves my books, I know that there are going to be people for whom it’s just not their thing. And I have nothing against them for saying so!

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 think there are messages and lessons to be learned from any good book. Ideally a book should challenge you, excite you, frighten you, console you. A good book changes you.

But I don’t go out of my way to insert morals or themes into my writing. If someone takes something from it, that’s awesome for them, but it’s NEVER the purpose of my books. I don’t usually enjoy moralistic writing myself, and first and foremost I write the kind of stuff I like to read. I find overt messages and morals to be pretty off-putting!

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AUTHOR INTERVIEW - C. J. REDWINE




What is your name, where were you born and where do you live now?
My name is C.J. Redwine. I was born in California, but I now live in Nashville, Tennessee.

Did you always want to be a writer? If not what did you want to be?
I wanted to be a writer, a teacher, a singer, a dragon tamer, and a princess who rode fire-breathing unicorns. I later decided being a singer was unrealistic. 

Did it take a long time to get your first book published?
DEFIANCE was a rare bird. It took me two and half months to write, went out on submission for a week, and then sold at auction. BUT before DEFIANCE, there is a long road of trial and error, books that didn’t garner me an agent, and then after I had an agent, books that went out on submission and didn’t sell. I just kept writing and writing and writing.

Do you work another job as well as your writing work?
I’m a mother to four kids. That’s a full time job in and of itself.

What is the name of your latest book, and if you had to summarise it in less than 20 words what would you say?
DEFIANCE: Post-apocalyptic fantasy adventure with romance, swords, and a girl determined to get revenge.


Who is your publisher? or do you self publish?
My UK publisher is Atom Books.

Do you have a "lucky charm" or "lucky routine" you follow when waiting for your book to be accepted by a publisher?
Nope. I just open a new document and start writing the next book.

How long does it usually take you to write a book, from the original idea to finishing writing it?
That depends on the book. My beginnings usually take me a while, but once I get locked into the world of the story and am sure of the voice, I usually write fairly fast.

Which of your books were easier/harder to write than the others?
Hmm.  Well, time-wise, DEFIANCE was the easiest, but I pushed myself to go really deep emotionally with the characters so the emotional cost of writing it was high. Worth it, but high.

What can we expect from you in the future?  ie More books of the same genre? Books of a different genre?
DEFIANCE is a trilogy, so you can expect books two and three in 2013 and 2014 respectively.

What genre would you place your books into?
I write Young Adult speculative fiction. That covers the range between dystopian, fantasy, and sci-fi.

What made you decide to write that genre of book?
I love how wide open the YA genre is. Any idea is possible as long as it’s well written. And I’m drawn to the intensity of exploring first love, first loss, and first step over the threshold into adulthood.

Do you have a certain routine you have for writing? ie You listen to music, sit in a certain chair?
Music is a huge part of my writing process. I build playlists for each book I write, and I have to listen to that playlist whenever I write. I can write anywhere as long as I don’t have a steady stream of interruptions from my kids! 

Do you have anybody read your books and give you reviews before you officially release them?ie. Your partner, children, friends, reviewers you know?
I have a team of critique partners whom I trust to call me out on any errors, any places where I haven’t made things clear, or to push me to do better. Then, it’s off to my editor who pushes me even harder to make the book the best it can be.

Do you read all the reviews of your book/books?
No. That way lies insanity. Truly. I am so excited to have readers interact with my characters and make the story their own, but part of letting them make it their own is allowing a free discourse on opinions and reactions. Reviews are a way for other readers to decide if the book is something they want to try. There’s no reason for me to be a part of that process, and I don’t want my creative mojo to be influenced (or derailed) by the things I read about myself. I’m much better served ignoring reviews and focusing on writing the next book instead.

Would you ever ask a reviewer to change their review if it was not all positive about your book/books?
Never. I strongly believe that everyone is entitled to their own opinion about a book. Any piece of art—music, books, movies—are a unique experience we filter through the lens of our own life experiences, preferences, and biases. To jump in and tell someone their experience with my book was wrong and I want them to change it damages the integrity of the entire process. But again, this is another reason why I don’t read reviews. 

How do you come up with the Title and Cover Designs for your book/books?Who designed the Cover of your books?
Titles! Oh, man. I am usually so bad at choosing titles. DEFIANCE was originally THE COURIER’S DAUGHTER. My publisher worked with me to change it. It took weeks of brainstorming and listing words that really captured the heart of the book.
As for the cover, I have to give credit to the amazing team at Balzer+Bray for absolutely breath-taking cover they designed for me. It’s stunning and far eclipses anything I could’ve done on my own.

Do you choose a title first, or write the book then choose the title?
The plot and characters come to me long before a title ever does.

How do you come up with characters names and place names in your books?
Sometimes, a character just appears with a name already attached. Sometimes I get to know the character’s personality and agenda first, and then head to a baby names site and look until I find one that perfectly fits that character.

Do you decide on character traits (ie shy, quiet, tomboy girl) before writing the whole book or as you go along?
Actually, in my writing process, I don’t decide character traits at all. My characters appear in my head (usually long before their book/world/plot does) and slowly make themselves known in bits and pieces. As I get to know them, I start to understand how they approach life and why.

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 figure out the basic structure first—I know the event that propels my characters into conflict and the major events that are game changers in that conflict. The rest just happens organically as I write.

What do you think makes a book a really good/bestseller?
I think if you look at the books that have sold like gangbusters, you find books that captured both our hearts and our imaginations. Lush, sweeping worldbuilding, characters we care deeply about, and stakes that keep us flipping pages because we’re so afraid our characters won’t get their happily ever after.

Have you ever suffered from a "writer's block"? What did you do to get past the "block"?
If I’m “blocked,” it’s either because I haven’t taken time to feed myself creatively, or it’s because I’ve done something wrong in the scene I just wrote and my brain won’t let me move on until I fix it. I take time to figure out which one is the problem and then address it.

Which format of book do you prefer, ebook,hardback, or paperback?
I love them all. Really. I have a Nook, and shelves full of both paperback and hardback. I read it ALL.

What is your favourite book and Why?  Have you read it more than once?
The Harry Potter series. I do re-read them. I love seeing how Rowling builds a world that feels at once familiar and so magically different from ours. And I love the masterful plot arcs that span seven books without ever once losing momentum. Amazing.

Did you read a lot at school and write lots of stories or is being a writer something newer in your life?
I read all the time as a child, and I wrote stories from second grade on. I didn’t actually commit to finishing a manuscript and pursuing publication until I was thirty, though. I had three little boys at the time and a crazy hectic life and kept waiting for life to slow down and become more conducive to writing. But then I was diagnosed with cancer, and by the time I was declared to be in remission, I’d realized that life is short and there’s never a perfect time to chase your dreams. You either go after them, or you watch them turn to dust.

Did you have a favourite author as a child?
I can’t pick just one. I adored Tolkien, Lewis, and Montgomery above the rest, though.  

What piece of advice would you give to a new writer?
Keep writing. No matter what. It’s what will carry you through rejections, what will teach you craft, and what will finally help you reach your dreams. 2. Be kind to others. Support other writers. Lose any sense of entitlement you might have and sow seeds of kindness instead. 3. Grow a thick skin and work like a ditch digger.

If you could invite three favourite writers to dinner, who would you invite and enjoy chatting with?
Since I have many talented writer friends whom I could already have dinner with, I’m going to choose three. I will probably never have the honour of meeting: J.K. Rowling, Suzanne Collins, and Stephen King.

Where can readers follow you?

Your web site? http://cjredwine.blogspot.com From there readers can find me on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. 

Thursday 30 August 2012

AUTHOR INTERVIEW - KATE SEREINE



When did you first consider yourself a writer?
 I probably should've started considering myself a writer even before I finished my first manuscript. But I don't think it really hit me that I could call myself a writer until I was a finalist in a contest for the first time (Fire and Ice, 2010). That was the validation I’d been looking for, the encouragement I needed to keep going. By that point, I'd completed four manuscripts in two years and was getting ready to start shopping RED to agents. I realized I had to believe that I was a career writer and take myself seriously if I was going to ask an agent or editor to do the same.

How long does it take you to write a book, from the original idea to finishing writing it?
 About six months. I usually complete the first draft in four months or so and then spend about a month editing. Then I send it to my agent who typically offers more editorial input before I send the manuscript to my editor. RED was an anomaly in that total writing time was only four months.

What can we expect from you in the future?
 The next book in the Transplanted Tales series, THE BETTER TO SEE YOU, is scheduled for release in February 2013. I'm writing the third book in the series now. In addition to the Transplanted Tales series, I have a couple of other projects in development, so I hope to be able to share those with readers at some point! One project is a paranormal romance series and the other is a futuristic romance.

Do you choose a title first, or write the book then choose the title?
 I come up with a working title during my preliminary planning for the book. The title usually changes at some point, though, either during the writing process or at the request of my agent or editor, so I try not to get too attached to it! Of all the manuscript I've written, RED is the only one that's had the same title from start to finish.

Do you decide on character traits before writing the whole book or as you go along?
 I spend a lot of time coming up with dossiers for even the most minor characters before I start writing. Honestly, a lot of the information doesn't make it into the story (types of music they listen to, what they wear, what kind of cars they drive, etc.), but it helps me develop their personalities.

Have you ever suffered from "writer's block"? What did you do to get past the "block"?
 Absolutely! I tend to hit a wall with every manuscript about two-thirds of the way in. It's incredibly frustrating! The best solution I've found is to keep writing. Whatever comes out on the page is pretty much crap, but that's what editing is for. The most important thing is to keep the momentum going and the story moving forward. If you give into the block, you're in real trouble.

Did you have a favourite author as a child?
One of my favorites in my pre-teen years was a Canadian author named L.M. Montgomery. She's best known for her Anne of Green Gables series, but I actually discovered her when someone gave me the Emily of New Moon series as a gift. They're fabulous stories!
 As I hit my teen years, I started reading a lot of fantasy and loved authors like Lucy Cullyford Babbitt and Tamora Pierce. But I was also going through historical romances as quickly as I could get them. The librarians knew me very well!

Are there any New Authors you're interested in and we should watch out for? and Why should we watch out for them?
 There are loads of new authors who sound exciting to me! A few I'd keep my eye on are Amanda Carlson, Julie Ann Walker, Cecy Robson, Kait Ballenger, and Jen J. Danna. A have a feeling big things are in store for all of them! And although I usually read urban fantasy/paranormal romance/romantic suspense, I'm also really excited to read Amanda Flower's new Amish mystery series, which is getting rave reviews!
(Amanda Carlson has been a guest on my blog a couple of times! I will watch out for the other Authors. I love finding new authors)

What piece of advice would you give to a new writer?
 It’s sometimes hard to keep going and not let the repeated rejection get you down, but be gracious, be professional, and be persistent.

Where can readers follow you?

Website/Blog: 

Facebook: 
Facebook.com/kateserine

Twitter: 
@KateSeRine

Goodreads:  

Thank you for taking the time to take part in an Interview for my blog!
Thanks so much for having me by for a visit! This has been a lot of fun! :)

PROMOTIONAL SPOTLIGHT - RED BY KATE SERINE

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“My name is Tess Little. But everyone calls me Red.”

Once upon a time, a spell went awry, stranding Make Believe characters in the ordinary world. Since then, Tess “Red” Little—a/k/a Little Red Riding Hood—has worked as an Enforcer for the Chicago branch of the Fairytale Management Authority. But, consider yourself warned—she’s not just some waif with a basket of goodies. All grown up and with nothing to lose, a gun and combat boots is more her style. And Red’s new assignment threatens to be short on happily ever afters…

Someone is murdering transplanted Tales in gruesome fashion. The list of fictional characters capable of such grisly acts is short and includes more than one of Red’s old flames. And if that wasn’t bad enough, there’s another complication, in the form of sexy, enigmatic Nate Grimm, the FMA’s lead detective and part-time Reaper. Used to following her own rules and living life on the edge, Red has managed to avoid taking on a partner until now. But Nate’s dark side makes him perfect for a case like this. That is, if she can trust him. Because if there’s one thing Red knows for sure, it’s that believing in the wrong person can have big, bad consequences…


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PROMOTIONAL SPOTLIGHT - DAUGHTER OF A ONE-ARMED MAN BY KEN LA SALLE

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Jackson is just a Wal-Mart worker from Los Angeles, far too caught up in the apathy of modern life to believe in anything. After spending one night with the daughter of a wood nymph and the man who surrendered his arm for the woman he loved, the lithesome beauty named Mari, Jackson knows he believes. And he knows he’ll do anything to find her again. 

He follows her up the coast of California and a polar bear drives the taxi. Into the forest and through frozen mountains, he talks to God and creatures of faerie alike but the final confrontation is with the mother whose people have been wiped out by mankind. They were wiped out the same way humanity is wiping itself out, with greed and disregard.

Daughter is more than just a simple love story because it also poses this question for the reader: Is love really possible? Can human beings really love each other? How is it possible for parents who pollute the world they’re leaving behind to say they love their children? How can we say we look out for each other, even as we divert our eyes to the homeless we see every day? For, if love isn’t possible, how can Jackson really say he loves Mari? Faced with proof after proof that it doesn’t exist, Jackson’s only hope is to somehow prove otherwise.


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PRESS RELEASE


August 5, 2012 – Daughter of a One-Armed Man presents a romantic fable for those who care about humanity’s future on earth.
Author and playwright, Ken La Salle has released his new Environmentalist-Romantic-Fable, Daughter of a One-Armed Man. While a heretofore unusual blend of genres, Daughter brings the romance novel to an audience that cares about more than the usual fare.
Daughter of a One-Armed Man is a modern fable, a love story. After Jackson spends one night with Mari, he’ll do anything to find her again. He follows her up the coast of California and a polar bear drives the taxi. Into the forest and through frozen mountains, he talks to God and creatures of faerie alike but the final confrontation is with the wood nymph who is Mari’s mother and the father who gave up his arm for the love of his life. Daughter is more than just a simple love story because it also poses this question for the reader: Is love really possible? Can human beings really love each other? How is it possible for parents who pollute the world they’re leaving behind to say they love their children? How can we say we look out for each other, even as we divert our eyes to the homeless we see every day? For, if love isn’t possible, how can Jackson really say he loves Mari? Faced with proof after proof that it doesn’t exist, Jackson’s only hope is to somehow prove otherwise.
Ken La Salle is also the author of Climbing Maya, released by Solstice Publishing in May 2012. You can find his plays on stages from coast to coast and a growing library of his books available online. He writes a monthly piece on pursuing your dreams for Recovering The Self, which can be found at:http://www.recoveringself.com/category/ken-la-salle. In addition, he has a web presence that includes several blogs. You can find out more about Ken La Salle at www.kenlasalle.com.

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Wednesday 29 August 2012

AUTHOR INTERVIEW - JEDI GONG



What is your name, where were you born and where do you live now?
Jedidiah Gong of Tucson, Arizona.

What is the name of your latest book, and if you had to summarise it in less than 20 words what would you say?
The Last Judges. Eight diverse Americans displaced by apocalyptic events struggle to discern their unique destinies: The Last Judges.

Who is your publisher? or do you self publish?
This is an indie-published title, though I do plan to query a few agents before the end of 2012.

What can we expect from you in the future?  ie More books of the same genre? Books of a different genre?
My brand is “Tales of Superhumans” and you can expect more action/adventure with mystery and horror leanings.

Do you have plans for a new book? Is this book part of a series?
I am planning a new project with no story-telling relation to The Last Judges.

What genre would you place your books into?
The most appropriate seems to be Urban Fantasy.

What made you decide to write that genre of book?
I guess you have to write about what you know...

Where do you get your book plot ideas from?What/Who is your inspiration?
My favorite movies give me the most fodder. I try to capture that perfect movie experience in each scene I write.

Do you decide on character traits (ie shy, quiet, tomboy girl) before writing the whole book or as you go along?
You should have a full understanding of every character's traits, history, developmental arch and related story-lines before deciding that they're worthy of storytelling.

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?
The more planning the better. Make it easier on yourself: Fail to plan and plan to fail.

How do you market/promote your books?
I think illustrations have a forgotten place there. I incorporated 30 black and white illustrations in The Last Judges to give it something unique, possibly eye-catching.

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..")
The best stories have morals. The actions and attitudes of the heroes in The Last Judges display clear moral themes during the grand finale.

Did you read a lot at school and write lots of stories or is being a writer something newer in your life?
I developed a love for writing stories in elementary school.

Did you have a favourite author as a child?
Ray Bradbury. I felt like he represented the classic Twilight Zone era of fiction. R.I.P.

Is there anything in your book/books you would change now if you could and what would it be?
I wouldn't change anything – it was all planned meticulously. Nonetheless, the project I'm developing next bears no resemblance to the Last Judges except that it will be in the voice of Jedi Gong, the Teller of Tales of Superhumans.

Do you or would you ever use a pen name?
Jedi Gong is my son's name and my pseudonym, the full name being Jedidiah Isaac Gong.

Where can readers follow you?

Your Blog Details?
Your Web Site? 
Your Facebook page?
Your Twitter details? 

And any other information you wish to supply?

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PROMOTIONAL SPOTLIGHT - THE LAST JUDGES BY JEDI GONG

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Eight diverse Americans displaced by apocalyptic events struggle to discern their unique destinies: The Last Judges.

An inspirational action-adventure science-fiction / urban fantasy novel by Jedi Gong, the “Teller of Tales of Superhumans” featuring over 30 full-page illustrations by 20 different artists!

The Nonlinear Redux tells the tale through disjointed segments that flash through time and space in various ways. If you appreciate flashing back and sideways, buckle yourself into this ride.

INTRODUCING...
Anima X: the Gunslinger
A pale 19-year-old skater-girl from Tucson, Arizona.
James Lockwell: the Woodsman
A 72-year-old caucasian hermit from Savannah, Georgia.
Abigail Jadyn Rivera: the Psychic Anomaly
A 32-year-old Latina from Manhattan's Greenwich Village.
Enoch and Elijah Einstein: the Sun Children
22-year-old Israeli-descendant twins from El Paso, Texas.
Raymond Keiford “Little Dragon” Copper
The 16-year-old African-American
martial artist from Baltimore, Maryland.
Earl Marvin “Pyro” Copper Junior
The 13-year-old African-American
incendiary artist from Baltimore, Maryland.
Natan Chaytan: the Professor
A high-voltage 61-year-old Native-American
collegiate from Albuquerque, New Mexico.


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Eight diverse Americans displaced by apocalyptic events struggle to discern their unique destinies: The Last Judges.

The Uncut Chronicles tells the events in chronological order.

An inspirational action-adventure science-fiction / urban fantasy novel by Jedi Gong, the “Teller of Tales of Superhumans” featuring over 30 full-page illustrations by 20 different artists!

INTRODUCING...
Anima X
A pale 16-year-old skater-girl from Tucson, Arizona.
Abigail Jadyn Rivera
A 29-year-old Latina from New York, New York.
The Einstein Twins
19-year-old Israeli-descendant brothers from El Paso, Texas.
James Lockwell
A 69-year-old caucasian hermit
living on the Broad River in Georgia.
The Copper Boys
10 and 13 year-old African-American
brothers from Baltimore, Maryland.
Natan Chaytan
A 58-year-old Native-American paraplegic
college professor from Albuquerque, New Mexico.




AUTHOR INTERVIEW & PROMOTIONAL SPOTLIGHT - CAROL CASSADA





What is your name, where were you born and where do you live now?
My name’s Carol Cassada and I was born in Danville, VA. I live in Ringgold, VA, which is in the suburbs and only a ten minute drive away from the city of Danville. It’s a small quiet town with nothing much to do.

When did you first consider yourself as a "writer"?
I considered myself a writer when my first book Going Home Again was published because it meant all my hard work paid off and I had broken into the professional field. When I got published, I felt that I could finally call myself a writer.

Did it take a long time to get your first book published?
It did take a long time for me to get my book published. I started writing my book in December 2008 and I finished it in April. Immediately I began sending out query letters and all I got was rejection, which was tough. I kept thinking there’s no way I’m ever going to get published and I should just give up, but luckily I didn’t. In October of that year I received a contract from Romance Divine and my book was released in February 2010.

Do you work another job as well as your writing work?
Besides writing, I have a number of work from home jobs which includes a ChaCha guide, a transcriber, and a freelance assistant. I tend to work during the day and write during the night.

Which of your books were easier/harder to write than the others?
My first book Going Home Again was the easiest to write because it was a regular romance novel with two characters falling in love. Westmore on the other hand was a bit harder because it’s modeled after a soap opera and there are seventeen characters in the book and I have to write individual storylines for them and find ways to connect them to other characters.

What can we expect from you in the future?  ie More books of the same genre? Books of a different genre?
I’ve got the Westmore series planned for at least 10 volumes and I’m going to continue with the romance genre. Although down the line I’d like to switch to other genres and maybe try my hand at script writing.

Do you read all the reviews of your book/books?
I do read all the reviews for my books, although I sometimes have difficulty reading bad reviews.

What was the toughest/best review you have ever had?
One of the best reviews I had was from Long and Short Reviews; they gave Going Home Again a 4 book rating and had positive things to say about the novel. To get a good review for your first book is a huge compliment.
Westmore on the other hand has received mixed reviews, some of them negative. Most of the bloggers said they couldn’t keep up with the flow of the story and didn’t understand its concept.

Which format of book do you prefer, ebook,hardback, or paperback?
I’ve always been a paperback and hardback reader, but within the last two years I’ve embraced ebooks and I even broke down and got an e-reader for Christmas. Personally, I don’t care what format a book’s in, if it sounds interesting I’ll give it a try.

Do you think ebooks will ever totally replace printed books?
Even though ebooks are popular, I don’t think they’ll totally replace printed books.  While some readers are embracing ebooks, there are other who prefer print over digital. In my opinion, I think there’s room for both print and ebooks in the literary world.

Where can readers follow you?

Your Web Site? 

Your Facebook page? 


Your Twitter details?  


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Set in a fictional New England town, follow the lives of three families; The Greens, the Braxtons, and the Reynolds. The Greens: * Widowed matriarch Charlotte never thought she could find love again after the death of her husband Michael, until handsome Detective Bryant comes to her rescue. * Youngest son Peter returns home from college with his new girlfriend, who's ten years older than him, and is a problem for Mama Charlotte. * Scott and Alicia are singing siblings who are on their way to the top, until tragedy strikes one night. The Braxtons: * Andrew Braxton is a ruthless and powerful businessman who runs his household the same way he runs his company, with an iron fist. Upon learning his son Wayne plans on abandoning the family company, he'll do everything in his heart to stop him from leaving. The Reynolds: * After the divorce Laura Reynolds and her daughter Megan move back home with her father, where she plans to start life anew, but little does she know that it's not easy to escape your past.


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In the eagerly anticipated sequel, a car crash leaves Alicia fighting for survival as her family comes together in her time of need. Meanwhile Andrew and Elizabeth, team up to protect their son and conceal his role in the accident.

Will The Greens suffer the death of another loved one? Will The Braxtons put aside their hostility and stick together during the crisis? Plus what other drama awaits the families, find out in Westmore: The Aftermath.