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#WOTR22 #attendingauthor #Spotlight – Dawn Brower

December 4, 2021 Angie J Leave a comment

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Dawn Brower I write historical and contemporary romance. I’ve been writing since 2014 and love writing. I have two sons that are now grown. My dogs are my new babies, lol. You’ll see lots of pics of them if you follow my social media.

When you are writing a book, which is harder? The first book in the series or the others after it?

Usually the first because that’s where the world building begins, but every now and then one of the later ones decided to make my life difficult

When writing a series how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?

I mostly write historical. There are only so many scenarios you can put your characters in and make it work. The characters themselves are where you make it more interesting. Like certain quirks or hobbies. Most of my female heroines have strong personalities. They can be unpredictable at times. For instance In Never Dare a Hellion Christiana actually shoots the marquess after he dares her to. She regrets it later but in that moment she’s like dare me, the nerve. Then bang. Oops.

Writing can be an emotionally draining and stressful pursuit. Any tips for aspiring writers?

Take breaks. Yes, you need to keep some momentum, but utilize self care. Burn out is real and your writing will suffer. Don’t get into the mindset you have to do everything. Also do not compare yourself to other writers. Not everything works for everyone and no one has the same path they need to follow.

On a typical day, how much time do you spend writing?

I try to write a chapter a day. Whatever that word count ends up being. I like to have something finalized. If I can’t do a whole chapter I at least end at a scene.

Do you have a favorite character that you have written? If so, who? And what makes them so special.

I really adore the Marquess of Foxworth. He kind of stands out across the whole series. Some of the things that come out of his mouth are hilarious.

If any of your books were to be made into a movie, who are the celebrities that would star in it? What book and who?

Wow I have no idea but it would be amazing to see some more period pieces like Bridgerton. My Linked Across Time series is extensive and might be interesting to see o see adapted. With the past and present it would have more options. Like Outlander. The two main characters James and Alys (Searching for My Rogue) I think I would like to see Madelaine Petsch and Ben Barnes

What is your definition of success?

Finishing something I started. Sometimes that’s the hardest part.

What are your social links?

www.twitter.com/1DawnBrower
www.facebooks.con/1DawnBrower
www.instagram.com/1DawnBrower
TikTok: @1DawnBrower
Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/dawnbrower
BookBub: BookBub.com/Dawn-Brower

What are your buy links?

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Dawn-Brower/e/B00KBBRW5E/
iTunes: https://books.apple.com/us/author/dawn-brower/id900654301
BN: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/Dawn%20Brower
Audible: https://www.audible.com/author/Dawn-Brower/B00KBBRW5E

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#WOTR22 #attendingauthor #Spotlight – Skye Malone

December 2, 2021 Angie J Leave a comment

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Skye Malone (they/them). I’m an urban fantasy and paranormal romance writer of nearly twenty books, currently based out of Central Illinois. I love (and write) action-packed stories with car chases, fights, and magic. My current series is a post-apocalyptic shifter paranormal romance based on Norse mythology called The Shifters of Ragnarok. When I’m not writing, I’m usually taking care of my retired racing greyhound or my three-legged mutt.

When you are writing a book, which is harder? The first book in the series or the others after it?

The other ones after it, every single time.

When writing a series how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?

The series is one big story to me, so there are overarching plot lines and things still to be discovered in every book. I’m usually excited for the later books in a series, not bored, because I get to explore events and show developments I (and hopefully readers) have been looking forward to throughout all the previous books.

Writing can be an emotionally draining and stressful pursuit. Any tips for aspiring writers?

You’re not a machine, so figure out what is sustainable for you long-term. While you might be _able_ to do X amount of books a year, can you keep that pace? Things will come up in life that cause chaos. Nothing you can do about that. So don’t base your professional plan on you operating at 110% capacity all the time. You’ll crash and probably hurt your health. Elana Johnson says “start as you mean to go,” so always plan with an eye to the future and how you intend to operate five or ten years from now.

On a typical day, how much time do you spend writing?

Four or five hours, sometimes more

Do you have a favorite character that you have written? If so, who? And what makes them so special.

Ashe from the Kindling Trilogy. That trilogy was my first published work, and I’d been thinking about that story for nearly fifteen years, so I’d spent a LOT of time with her character and scenes in my head. I also just deeply enjoyed writing her story, more than I can say, so she has a very special place in my heart.

What are your social links?

Facebook: facebook.com/authorskyemalone

Newsletter: http://skyemalone.com/mailinglist

Instagram: instagram.com/authorskyemalone

What are your buy links?

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/skyemalone
Elsewhere: skyemalone.com/books

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#WOTR22 #AttendingAuthor #Spotlight – Nan Reinhardt

November 26, 2021 Angie J Leave a comment

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Nan Reinhardt BIO: Nan Reinhardt is a USA Today bestselling author of romantic fiction for Tule Publishing. Her day job is working as a freelance copyeditor and proofreader, however, writing is Nan’s first and most enduring passion. She can’t remember a time in her life when she wasn’t writing—she wrote her first romance novel at the age of ten and is still writing, but now from the viewpoint of a wiser, slightly rumpled woman in her prime. Nan lives in the Midwest with her husband of 48 years, where they split their time between a house in the city and a cottage on a lake.

When you are writing a book, which is harder? The first book in the series or the others after it?

I think the first because that’s when you create the setting, the secondary characters, and the secondary plot lines that will carry through the rest of the series.

When writing a series how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?

It’s all about creating a place that readers want to go or want to live, as well as secondary characters who are fun. Giving a secondary character a story that follows through several books is a great way to keep readers and myself engaged. Sorta like Carly Hayes and Mac Mackenzie in my River’s Edge books–so far I’m on book #7 with 3 more River’s Edge books contracted (and who knows after that?) and Mac and Carly have been together since book #2 and readers love them. I think because they are an older couple who are getting a second chance at love and they’re an unlikely pair.

Writing can be an emotionally draining and stressful pursuit. Any tips for aspiring writers?

Breathe. Creativity can’t blossom in a tense, uptight (I know I’m dating myself!) brain, so just breathe and write…even if you’re not working on your book, write something–your journal, an article, a blog. If you’re stuck and feeling like you can’t write, go out and take a walk or do something completely mindless. Also, fill the creative well with books and films and well-done TV shows. Absorb narrative.

On a typical day, how much time do you spend writing?

I’m also a freelance copy editor and proofreader, so my day job takes up a good bit of my day. However, I get up every morning at 6 am and write for at least 2 hours, until my husband wakes up and our day begins. That’s my best time to write.

Do you have a favorite character that you have written? If so, who? And what makes them so special.

My favorite character is always the one I’m currently writing, although I do confess to having a special place in my heart for Brendan Flaherty in The Baby Contract, because he’s sorta loosely based on my kid.

If any of your books were to be made into a movie, who are the celebrities that would star in it? What book and who?

I’d be delighted if any one of my books were made into a movie–I’d say right now, I’d love to see my upcoming The Valentine Wager (releases 2/1/22) made into a film. I’d pick Simon Baker to play hot cop Ryker Lange and maybe Leighton Meester to play Irish spitfire Kitt Boynton.

What is your definition of success?

I believe success is being happy with who you are and what you doing right now in this moment, and if you’re trying to make the world a little bit better place–that’s a good thing, too.

What are your social links?

https://www.facebook.com/authornanreinhardt/
https://www.instagram.com/nanreinhardt/
https://twitter.com/NanReinhardt
https://www.nanreinhardt.com

What are your buy links?

https://www.amazon.com/Nan-Reinhardt/e/B007OYDC6O

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/%22Nan%20Reinhardt

https://www.kobo.com/us/en/search?query=nan%20reinhardt

https://books.apple.com/us/author/nan-reinhardt/id578768922#see-all/books

https://tulepublishing.com/authors/nan-reinhardt/

https://nanreinhardt.com/the-women-of-willow-bay/

https://nanreinhardt.com/four-irish-brothers-winery/

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#WOTR22 #AttendingAuthor #Spotlight – Michel Prince

November 22, 2021 Angie J Leave a comment

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Michel Prince, multi genre author easily distracted by squirrels and shiny objects.

When you are writing a book, which is harder? The first book in the series or the others after it?

Others. I’m really bad at writing down important details while writing and I have to go back multiple times to previous books to make sure I have eyes, hair, tattoo’s, parents names etc are correct.

When writing a series how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?

Different issues, while issues can be on a similar path every character like every person gets there a different way. While there are book formula’s that doesn’t mean you have to use the same ingredients.

Writing can be an emotionally draining and stressful pursuit. Any tips for aspiring writers?

Walk away, take the shower, take the stroll, find a hobby that allows you let your brain rest.

On a typical day, how much time do you spend writing?

One to ten hours. Breaks happen, so do good and bad days. All you can do is accept something was put down, reviewed or edited.

Do you have a favorite character that you have written? If so, who? And what makes them so special.

I like my characters that are smart asses best. Esme, Bounty, and Mandy are a few of favorites

If any of your books were to be made into a movie, who are the celebrities that would star in it? What book and who?

Amara Acquired, Jessica Biel, Betty White, Darby Stanchfield…. Haven’t figured out the heroes yet.

What are your social links?

www.facebook.com/michelprincebooks

instagram.com/michelprincebooks

tiktok.com/michelprincebooks

twitter.com/michelprince1

What are your buy links?

https://www.audible.com/author/Michel-Prince/B007XWI6OA?ref=a_search_c3_lAuthor_1_1_1&pf_rd_p=83218cca-c308-412f-bfcf-90198b687a2f&pf_rd_r=YGE643D7C8G9J5SKCS4Y

https://www.amazon.com/Michel-Prince/e/B007XWI6OA?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1630889735&sr=8-1

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/%22Michel%20Prince%22?Ntk=P_key_Contributor_List&Ns=P_Sales_Rank&Ntx=mode+matchall

Want to buy tickets to Writers on the River?

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#WOTR22 #AttendingAuthor #Spotlight – Marie Piper

November 19, 2021 Angie J Leave a comment

Marie Piper

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Hello! I’m Marie Piper, I live in Chicago, and I write American Historical Romance.

When you are writing a book, which is harder? The first book in the series or the others after it?

I tend to think the following books in a series are harder than the first book, because you’ve got boundaries you’ve set for yourself and established things that you can’t really change.

When writing a series how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?

If you can find something – an element, a character, a scene – that you’re excited about and that feels fresh and new, it can carry you through the less-inspiring times.

Writing can be an emotionally draining and stressful pursuit. Any tips for aspiring writers?

Taking long solo walks to let your mind wander. Getting plenty of sleep. Reading books by other amazing authors.

On a typical day, how much time do you spend writing?

I don’t really have a daily routine – I’m a homeschool Mom, so I fit writing in whenever I can!

Do you have a favorite character that you have written? If so, who? And what makes them so special.

I will always love Billie, the heroine of HIS BLUEBIRD BRIDE which is the first book in my Gilded Brides series, because I wrote her book in response to a writer’s group I was in at the time who basically all believed that a former prostitute or madam couldn’t be a heroine. I disagreed…so I wrote a series full of former prostitute/madam heroines. Billie’s book was the first time I felt really free to write what I wanted to read.

If any of your books were to be made into a movie, who are the celebrities that would star in it? What book and who?

Christina Hendricks would be an amazing Billie in a movie of HIS BLUEBIRD BRIDE….though I think the Gilded Brides series could make for a good TV series, as there are plenty of characters to explore.

What is your definition of success?

Being able to write my weird little books and have some people like them. That’s enough for me.

What are your social links?

https://www.facebook.com/MariePiperBooks

https://twitter.com/mariepiperbooks

https://instagram.com/mariepiperbooks

What are your buy links?

http://www.mariepiper.com/

https://www.amazon.com/~/e/B015PALG34

Want to buy tickets to Writers on the River?

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General Admission is $10. 1-4 General Signing Time ONLY

After Party is $35. After Party 7:30-11:30 ONLY

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#WOTR22 #attendingauthor #Spotlight – Kate Hawthorne

November 16, 2021 Angie J Leave a comment

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Hi! My name is Kate and I’m your friendly neighborhood LGBT romance author. I was born and raised in California and lived there over three decades before relocating to Louisville (for my other job). We’ve (me, my husband, daughter, and dog) have been in KY for two years now, and while I miss the food and weather in CA, I love it here. Speaking of food. I love it. I’m a super food motivated person and the way to my heart is with books, wine, and good snacks.

When you are writing a book, which is harder? The first book in the series or the others after it?

I definitely think the subsequent books in a series are harder, but the first book comes with its own kinds of pressure. In the first book, you’re really tasked with setting up a world that’s interesting enough to keep readers coming back for the rest of the books ON TOP of the relationship story you’re trying to tell. But then the follow up books rely so much on the characters, you can’t really fall back on the world like you could in the first one. So, I guess they’re hard in different ways.

When writing a series how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?

I like to keep things fresh by turning reader expectations on their heads. I think it’s a lot of fun to keep at least one character a little secretive and drop hints about him. Readers will start to form ideas and opinions about who his love interest will be or what his back story is, and then I get to write him completely differently if I want to! I think as an author it’s really important to listen to your characters and what they’re telling you, and being in tune with them and their stories keeps me on my toes, too!

Writing can be an emotionally draining and stressful pursuit. Any tips for aspiring writers?

Place value on your time. Being an author is a job, even if it’s something that you’re doing in your spare time/on the side. Your time is valuable, and you need to be responsible with it. Know what your priorities are, make schedules, and be respectful of your own time.

On a typical day, how much time do you spend writing?

A handful of hours. Since I have another full time job (that pays much more), my time is split. I write at least an hour in the morning while I have my coffee, and then I write over lunch, and then again at the end of the day.

Do you have a favorite character that you have written? If so, who? And what makes them so special.

I think it would be impossible to choose. So many of my characters are important to me for different reasons. The one that is standing out to me right now is a character in my book Unfettered. His name is Heath, and I put a lot of my own history into his character development, so he has a special place in my heart, for sure.

If any of your books were to be made into a movie, who are the celebrities that would star in it? What book and who?

This is so hard to choose!!! If I could turn my FIRST book, His Kind of Love, into a movie I would totally cast Oscar Isaac as Gabriel and Freddy Carter as Joel.

What is your definition of success?

I think success varies widely from person to person, and it even varies for me from day to day. I don’t think all success should be financial. For me, being happy with the work I’m doing is success. Being recognized by my peers for being good at what I do is success. Touching readers lives…also success.

What are your social links?

FB – http://facebook.com/authorkatehawthorne
FB Group – http://facebook.com/groups/hawthornesharem
Goodreads – https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/17636987.Kate_Hawthorne
Patreon – http://patreon.com/katehawthorne
BookBub – https://www.bookbub.com/authors/kate-hawthorne
Twitter – http://twitter.com/katewriteswords
Website – http://www.katehawthornebooks.com

What are your buy links?

http://author.to/katehawthorne

Want to buy tickets to Writers on the River?

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#WOTR22 #attendingauthor #spotlight- T. Torrest

November 15, 2021 Angie J Leave a comment

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

My name is Tina, and I’m a bestselling romantic comedy author. I’m also a born and bred Jersey girl who watches too many movies. If you’ve ever read any of my books, you’ll see I’m a bit stuck in the 80s and 90s. Then again, I was an 80s teen (with the big-hair pictures to prove it), and it was one helluva fun decade. My favorite food is sandwiches.

When you are writing a book, which is harder? The first book in the series or the others after it?

I would say the last in a series is toughest to write. When starting a series, I can just let the ideas flow and see where the story takes me. Subsequent books take way more planning to make sure every loophole has been closed by the final page. When it all comes together, it’s the most satisfying feeling in the world.

When writing a series how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?

By setting each book in a different location or time period… centering each story on a different couple with cameo appearances from characters from earlier books… There are lots of ways to change things up while still keeping each series of books within a centralized theme.

Writing can be an emotionally draining and stressful pursuit. Any tips for aspiring writers?

Just fucking do it. Seriously. I have readers telling me all the time that they wish they could write a book. My advice is to always be writing, even if it’s just a paragraph a night. Sure it may take ten years before it’s finished, but time is going to pass regardless. When it does, you’ll either be holding your finished book in your hands… or not.

On a typical day, how much time do you spend writing?

Oh don’t go by me. I’m a mess. I’ll write 20 words one day then 5000 the next. You can’t force creativity, but it’s important to at least open that doc every day. You never know when a spurt will strike!

Do you have a favorite character that you have written? If so, who? And what makes them so special.

I gotta go with Trip. He’s hot, sweet, funny, cocky, and cool. Oh, and he’s also a god between the sheets. How could he not be my favorite??

If any of your books were to be made into a movie, who are the celebrities that would star in it? What book and who?

The dream is for the Remember When trilogy to be turned into a 3-season series on Netflix. Since it’s set in the 80s, I’m obsessed with the idea of casting Zoey Deutch as Layla, and Lea Thompson as her mother (mother/daughter IRL). I still haven’t found the perfect Trip yet, but then again that’s a tall order.

What is your definition of success?

Raising empathetic kids. Being married to a true partner. Finding your passion and following it. Loving your friends and family. Being the kind of person who will be missed when they’re gone. Being able to give back.

What are your social links?

Website
www.ttorrest.com

Newsletter:
http://eepurl.com/318-n

Facebook Author Page
https://www.facebook.com/TTorrestAuthor

Twitter
https://twitter.com/TTorrest

Goodreads Author Profile
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6885143.T_Torrest

Amazon Author Central Page
https://www.amazon.com/T.-Torrest/e/B00AX1CQVM

Draft2Digital
https://www.draft2digital.com/book

Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/ttorrestauthor

Pinterest:
https://www.pinterest.com/tinatorrest

BookBub:
https://www.bookbub.com/profile/t-torrest

What are your buy links?

REMEMBER WHEN (80s coming-of-age rom-com between a Hollywood actor and his high school sweetheart): ❤️FREE❤️
US: http://amzn.to/2CdCvfs

REMEMBER WHEN 2 (Second chance new adult romantic comedy):
US: http://amzn.to/2BYN4pT

REMEMBER WHEN 3 (Humorous contemporary romance):
US: http://amzn.to/2lgAlUo

REMEMBER WHEN TRILOGY (80s second-chance romantic comedy between a Hollywood actor and his high school sweetheart): ❤️KINDLE UNLIMITED❤️
US: https://amzn.to/2HXyBy6

TRIP (Remember When told in the male’s POV):
US: https://amzn.to/2Kri8RH

BREAKING THE ICE (Second chance romance between an ex-NHL Star and the cold-shouldered event planner who comes barging back into his life):
US: http://amzn.to/2CcBOmE

DOWN THE SHORE (A rock star falls for an infuriating groupie down at the Jersey shore during the summer of 1995):
US: http://amzn.to/2CdW7m4

A WAY TO GET BY (Angsty romance inspired by Billy Joel’s “Scenes from an Italian Restaurant”):
US: http://amzn.to/2Dksb4P

CON MAN (Former geek turned hottie runs an image consulting business in NYC):
US: http://amzn.to/2CclDFT

BANANAS & DONUTS (Raunchy eroticomedy. Pure smut. Hilarious.):
US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079T16CK3

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General Admission is $10. 1-4 General Signing Time ONLY

After Party is $35. After Party 7:30-11:30 ONLY

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#WOTR22 #AttendingAuthor #Spotlight – Jennifer Daniels

November 13, 2021 Angie J Leave a comment

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Hey hey! I’m Jennifer Daniels. I write Fantasy/Romance books. I’m from Upstate, NY in the Adirondack Mountains! My debut book Opalla, was published in October 2017.

When you are writing a book, which is harder? The first book in the series or the others after it?

There are four books in Opalla. In the fourth book I had a hard time writing Poppy’s character. She is very happy go lucky, meets people easily and that is so not me. I had a hard the trying to relate to her character.

When writing a series how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?

I keep a book bible of all of my books and I try not to repeat things that I have already done. I switch things up between writing a romance for one book than maybe switch up the next book to be a fantasy book.

Writing can be an emotionally draining and stressful pursuit. Any tips for aspiring writers?

Take a break and walk away if your drained. Go do something fun or just walk away. There have been months before I could even sit and think of something to write.

On a typical day, how much time do you spend writing?

Sending days no time other days it could be hours. It just depends on the characters and what they are saying to me.

Do you have a favorite character that you have written? If so, who? And what makes them so special.

Lyndy is my favorite character in the Opalla book. She is alot like myself and I could relate well with her. It felt natural to write about her.

If any of your books were to be made into a movie, who are the celebrities that would star in it? What book and who?

I always have a hard time with this question. Because in my head the female characters are my family members (in a way) I have to have a mental picture of a person and it’s always my family. And my male character is always my husband. Opalla would be cool and there are four books in the series😋

What is your definition of success?

For me writing became my therapy after my last back surgery. Writing made me feel like I had accomplished something and I hadn’t felt that way in a very long time. My success was personal and it helped me be me again.

What are your social links?

https://m.facebook.com/jenniferdanielsauthor

https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B076HB3XV1

https://authorjenniferdani.wixsite.com/authorjendaniels

https://twitter.com/Jld0316Jennifer?s=07

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/17240726.Jennifer_Daniels

https://www.bookbub.com/profile/jennifer-daniels

https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMeUb9nDw/

https://youtube.com/channel/UCpJcJZVlSIy0cuCrzUO2NEA?fbclid=IwAR2Ywy36pgESzJ2C-A3XZWOEraeIjxi_lVIKFBe6NX_Io9OMuMA1hhCt8T0

What are your buy links?

https://m.barnesandnoble.com/w/scarlettes-reign-jennifer-daniels/1129162270

https://www.bookbub.com/profile/jennifer-daniels

Want to buy tickets to Writers on the River?

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Author Spotlight, WOTR Event

#WOTR22 #AttendingAuthor #Spotlight – Jade Waltz

November 10, 2021 Angie J Leave a comment

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

I am Jade Waltz. I am mother of two sons and a handful of cats. When I am not weaving stories or writing marching band drill, I am playing video games with my friends or knitting. I’m addicted to green tea and mints.

When you are writing a book, which is harder? The first book in the series or the others after it?

The ones after it. My Project: Adapt series is going to be 9 books long, and each book needs to build on everything that has already happened while keeping the reader’s attention. My series bible for it is over 100k words…. the size of one of the books in my series alone.

When writing a series how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?

I don’t like doing the same thing twice — even between series. I always try to think of ways to improve the outlines and make it unique.

Writing can be an emotionally draining and stressful pursuit. Any tips for aspiring writers?

If you are stuck in a writer’s block, try outlining or writing a different story. Whenever I do, it gets the creative flow for my original WIP going.

On a typical day, how much time do you spend writing?

Three to five hours. Sometimes up to ten on the weekends.

Do you have a favorite character that you have written? If so, who? And what makes them so special.

Yes – Kaede from Project: Adapt. He is a broken soldier who wants to do good, but constantly has to battle his genetics and need to be with the woman he was assigned to protect.

If any of your books were to be made into a movie, who are the celebrities that would star in it? What book and who?

Winnie Harlow playing Selena in my Project: Adapt series.

I’ve followed Winnie Harlow when she was on TV, watched a few documentaries about her journey and read articles about her life. Throughout it all, she explained how difficult it was to live with vitiligo. I wanted to create a main character w/vitiligo in my space fantasy and display the beauty of it. Winnie inspired me to create Selena – and Selena is surrounded by aliens who don’t know what’s determined as normal or not for humans, and even if they did, they wouldn’t care because they have a wide variety of patterns, coloring, and other attributes. Winnie would make an amazing Selena.

What is your definition of success?

I believe there’s different levels of success, with the lowest being finishing a story, followed by others enjoying it, and then making enough to pay the costs to make said story. Anything beyond that is just a bonus. Would I love to make more than that? Absolutely! But I am not going to get myself down if I don’t.

What are your social links?

Facebook Group – www.facebook.com/groups/JadeWaltzLiteraryAlcove

Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/AuthorJadeWaltz

IG – https://www.instagram.com/authorjadewaltz

Newsletter- http://eepurl.com/gfmGQn

Bookbub – https://www.bookbub.com/authors/jade-waltz

Twitter – https://twitter.com/authorjadewaltz

Tiktok – @Jadewaltz

What are your buy links?

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Author Spotlight, WOTR Event

#WOTR22 #AttendingAuthor #spotlight – J.R. Gray

November 8, 2021 Angie J Leave a comment

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

J.R. Gray. I am a queer own voice writer of gritty gay romance.

When you are writing a book, which is harder? The first book in the series or the others after it?

The first book is always the hardest for me because it’s solidifying all the personality and fleshing out characters. Usually by the time I finish the first book all the characters for future books are actively in my mine.

When writing a series how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?

I’m usually so excited about the next character by the time I finish the first book that I carry that fresh excitement into the next book.

Writing can be an emotionally draining and stressful pursuit. Any tips for aspiring writers?

I think the loneliness of constantly being in our own heads and not being able to share something until it’s fully done can be emotionally draining. I don’t usually show anyone a book until it’s finished so I spend weeks or months alone with something.

On a typical day, how much time do you spend writing?

I’m all over the place. Some days its two hours other days it’s ten. It depends on how close to a deadline I am and how words are flowing.

Do you have a favorite character that you have written? If so, who? And what makes them so special.

My favorite by far is Iris Rose, who is in my up coming Pretty Broken Rockstar series. The first book is Pretty Obsessed. I have so much connection to his struggle and feelings.

If any of your books were to be made into a movie, who are the celebrities that would star in it? What book and who?

I would love to see my Pretty Broken series made into a television show. Each of the band members has a very distinct face for me. Book one (Pretty Obsessed) is River, who is the guitarist he is Finn Wittrock, book two (Pretty Toxic) Lowe is who the bassist who is Shawn Mendas in my head, Book three (Pretty Wreck) Alister is Lucky Blue Smith -Book four (Rock Bottom) is Caspian who is the guitarist and is Neels and book five (Black Rose) is Iris Black who is Harry Styles.

What is your definition of success?

Being able to support myself on my art.

What are your social links?

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BooksByGray

Twitter: @TheOriginalGray

Instagram: @HipsterWrtier

Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMR4J7Qsw/

Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/j-r-gray

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/J-R-Gray/e/B00J8JEDHK

Website: www.jrgraybooks.com

What are your buy links?

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/J-R-Gray/e/B00J8JEDHK