Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.
Judith Lynne. I’m a lifelong romance lover; dipped my toe into other types of writing in my life (including trying screenwriting), and came back to finally write the romances of my dreams. I live in Ohio and love it; keeping my houseplants alive, learning to garden – and baking bread! My readers know I have a pet turtle who doesn’t care about my writing at all, and the world’s handsomest nephew-dog. Most people don’t know I have a PhD in literature and a master’s in linguistics, but it’s obvious I get WAY too nerdy with research for my books. I love primary source material.
When you are writing a book, which is harder? The first book in the series or the others after it?
Hot tip: the second book is the hardest, for some reason. The first book is the easiest!
When writing a series how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?
I have characters of *all* kinds, and I write a series by picturing a group of people who will wind up connected somehow (rather than being connected to start with, like a family). I love found families. So I keep things fresh by reminding myself what’s unique about these two people and their relationship compared to the rest of the troop; the story is always driven by the relationship.
Writing can be an emotionally draining and stressful pursuit. Any tips for aspiring writers?
I’d say get a husband as supportive as mine but he’s taken! Plug into a social network of writers who will support your efforts, and plug into a conference or club that puts on events that will spark your creative juices when they feel stale. Know what fills up your tank.
On a typical day, how much time do you spend writing?
2-3 hours. But some days it’s nothing and some days it’s 12.
Do you have a favorite character that you have written? If so, who? And what makes them so special.
Anthony, because he’s incredible. I never imagined someone giving up so much for love before I “met” him. And Tella because she’s Batman. 🙂
What is your definition of success?
Someone falling in love with one of my characters. Which makes them a friend of mine, because I fall in love with all of my characters!
Do you have anything you want to share that didn’t fit on one of these questions?
I’m putting out my tenth book but I still feel like I’m just getting started. I hope any readers out there who love the Regency time period will let me know what types of books they’d still like to see from me – reader inspiration is the best! It’s not always “I want to see this” but often it’s “I never see this” and I think “Hold my beer…”
What are your social links?
https://www.bookbub.com/authors/judith-lynne
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19819362.Judith_Lynne ;
https://www.facebook.com/judithlynnebooks/ ;
https://twitter.com/judithlynnepub ;
https://www.instagram.com/judithlynnebooks/
and I’m just trying Pinterest! https://www.pinterest.com/JudithLynneAuthor/
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.)
All my buy links are at https://judithlynne.com
but I’m also findable at https://www.bookbub.com/authors/judith-lynne
and https://www.amazon.com/stores/Judith-Lynne/author/B07ZLH4J3S
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.