Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.
I’m Lainey Davis and I live in Pittsburgh with 3 feral sons, 2 rescued rabbits, and 1 tired husband. I’m obsessed with the steel city and set all my books here. I write steamy contemporary romance that’s hot, heartwarming, and often hilarious. I’m excited to figure out how much coffee is too much.
When you are writing a book, which is harder? The first book in the series or the others after it?
First book is so difficult! You need to hook readers into the new world. It’s really hard.
When writing a series how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?
I’m usually writing right up until deadline, so a lot of my books pull from current events or things happening around me. That always feels really fresh to me. When a sink hole opens up in Pittsburgh and swallows a city bus, that will show up in a book a few months later.
Writing can be an emotionally draining and stressful pursuit. Any tips for aspiring writers?
I don’t write every day or even every week! I build mental rest into my schedule so I have time to calm down in between books.
On a typical day, how much time do you spend writing?
On writing days, about two hours of actual keyboard clicking but a lot of time pondering, walking around my living room, talking to my pets about plot points …
Do you have a favorite character that you have written? If so, who? And what makes them so special.
Ty Stag is just a perennial favorite of mine. He’s a huge teddy bear and he LOVES his June-bug.
What is your definition of success?
A reader emailed me a photo of a tattoo she got inspired by my book. That’s pretty much the pinnacle of success for an author.
What are your social links?
I’m @authorlaineydavis on YouTube, Insta, and FB. I’m on tiktok rarely @laineydavis.author
What are your buy links? (Provide links to your Amazon/iBook’s/Koko/etc Author Home Page if you have quite a few. Also include audible links if applicable.)
My books are everywhere! The best place to get situated is laineydavis.com
Want tickets to Writers on the River #2024?
They are available starting November 6th at Writersontheriver.com
$75 VIP Plus – 11-12 Lunch with the Authors , 12-1 VIP hour, 1-4 General Admission time. You get a filled VIP bag and admission to the after party is included. *Limited Quantity expected to sell out first day*
$50 VIP -12-1 VIP hour, 1-4 General Admission time. You get a filled VIP bag and admission to the after party is included. *Expected to sell out first day*
$25 Early Access – 12-1 VIP house, 1-4 General Admission time. You also get a filled VIP bag but NO admission to the after party. *Expected to sell out opening day*
$10 General Admission – 1-4 General Admission time. You can purchase a bag but it is not filled with VIP swag. There is no admission to the after party included.
$35 After party – 7-11 After Party with food and cash bar. Dj with a photobooth is also included in the fun.