Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.
Hi, my name is Fiona Riplee and I write science fiction / paranormal romance. I describe myself as a bit nerdy and a little geeky and a lover of all things romance and a huge sci-fi/paranormal fan. I’ve been reading romance since I was about fourteen and while I read other genres, romance is my go-to when I need a pick me up. I’m a big science fiction movie fan and a paranormal romance fan. My writing reflects both loves.
When and Why did you start to write?
I think deep down I’ve always been a writer, but about six years ago I decided to write a romance novel. I wanted to do something creative and create a story the way I wanted. I am a voracious reader of romance novels and was dissatisfied with the new books I had been reading. I wanted to write my own scenes and endings to those books so they would make me happier. I never knew another romance writer and had little clue on how to go about writing a novel. I found an amazing group of authors since then and have learned, and keep learning.
What authors do you always read or suggest to others?
I love paranormal authors. I read Kresley Cole, Gena Showalter, Sherrilyn Kenyon, and Kerrelyn Sparks are some of my favorites. I also love historical and contemporary. I read Jo Leigh, Susan Mallery, Elizabeth Hoyt, Sarah MacLean, and Julia Quinn.
What is the most surprising thing you have found out with the writing process?
That I can read my story over and over and still be excited about it. This is how I know I’m heading in the right direction.
What are you working on now?
I am working on edits for my second novel, Circle of Fantasies, which is in my Alien Prophecies series. I’m also in progress of writing the third and forth books of the same series. And … I’m also fitting in a short story I’m contributing for an anthology, The Lake House. The anthology will be available in October 2017.
In Circle of Fantasies, Mia Wendel is in search of her biological father. Her parents have lied to her about who her father really was. She lands a job at the biotech company her biological father owns on a mission to meet the powerful man and learn about her true identity. She is thrown onto a high-profile project where she must work with Daniel Anderson, the man she obsesses about but knows will complicate her quest to confront her father. When her dreams of Daniel get out of control they are astonished to discover they’ve been having shared (erotic) dreams. A psychic power Mia was just learning to control manifests during their dream encounters and when she gets closer to Daniel that energy forms in real life. Terrified she’ll hurt Daniel or her family, Daniel and her search for answers to what is happening to her. The unfortunate direction they keep traveling points to the rumored biological experiments Mia’s real father has been accused of doing to innocent people.
When writing are you a pantser or plotter?
I fall into the pantser area of writing. I usually start out with a rough idea and get the basics down in a summary form. This could be called a plotting technique, but I rarely follow the summary point by point. The more I write, the more I like to create a summary that goes chapter by chapter with a description that’s a few sentences, but after that it’s a much more organic process. The summary is just there as a guide so I don’t have to stare at a blank page and worry about where I’m heading. Also, as a pantser I do a lot of re-writing. I find this works the best for me. The re-writing/editing process I have, really lets me dig deeper into the story.
What are your social links?
Author Website: http://fionariplee.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fionariplee
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/fionariplee/
Twitter: @FionaRiplee
Google+: https://plus.google.com/+FionaRiplee
Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/fionariplee
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/43183443-fiona-riplee
What are your buy links?
Circle of Lies is available at the following retailes.
• AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HA7YEGQ/
• SMASHWORDS: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/645096
• BARNES AND NOBLE: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/circle-of-lies-fiona-riplee/1123954938?ean=2940158318252
• KOBO: https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebook/circle-of-lies-5
• ITUNES: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/circle-of-lies/id1137154328?mt=11