Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.
T.S. Ankney T.S. Ankney read her first romance novel at age twelve, when she snuck a book with a risqué cover out of a relative’s cabinet and read it at night under the covers with a flashlight to avoid getting caught relishing the “good parts.” She is a tiny blue dot in a big red state in the Midwest US and she loves a sad song, a happily ever after, and believes representation matters. When not writing, you can find TS streaming documentaries, reading new books by her favorite authors, or indulging in reality TV competition shows like Project Runway or Great British Baking Show.
When you are writing a book, which is harder? The first book in the series or the others after it?
I tend to write in series where the romantic suspense plot spans three or four books, so the first book is really important to set up the worlds and and start the mystery engine. But each book presents its own challenges.
When writing a series how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?
Every character is unique so their story is unique. Staying true to them and getting readers on their side keeps it fresh.
Writing can be an emotionally draining and stressful pursuit. Any tips for aspiring writers?
Find what works for you and do that. There’s a lot of advice out there but it’s not one size fits all.
On a typical day, how much time do you spend writing?
4-6 hours.
Do you have a favorite character that you have written? If so, who? And what makes them so special.
I can’t pick just one! I love them all.
What is your definition of success?
Being able to support myself doing what I love and to touch people’s hearts.
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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.)
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 sell out quickly – 12-1 VIP hour, 1-4 General Admission time. You get a filled VIP bag and admission to the after party is included.
$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.
$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.