Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.
My name is Roz Lee and I’m an ex-pat Texan now living in New Jersey. I’ve been married for 45 years to my best friend. We have two wonderful daughters and three adorable grandkids. I love creating realistic characters–people you know–messing with their lives then giving them what we all want–a happy ever after.
When you are writing a book, which is harder? The first book in the series or the others after it?
I think the first book in a series is the easiest to write. In all the subsequent books, you have to be careful you don’t change someone’s hair or eye color or mess up the timeline you established in the first one.
When writing a series how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?
I like each book in a series to be completely different than all the others. Yes, some of the characters carry through the entire series; that’s what ties the series together, but changing the conflicts to suit the main characters of each book keeps me from getting bored out of my mind, and hopefully, it does the same for the readers.
Writing can be an emotionally draining and stressful pursuit. Any tips for aspiring writers?
There’s nothing like writing The End on a story you’ve sweated bullets over. It’s a high like no other. My advice: Tell the story first, Don’t overthink it. That’s what edits are for.
On a typical day, how much time do you spend writing?
There’s nothing like writing The End on a story you’ve sweated bullets over. It’s a high like no other. My advice: Tell the story first, Don’t overthink it. That’s what edits are for.
Do you have a favorite character that you have written? If so, who? And what makes them so special.
My favorite character is Elgin Huddleston from Still Taking Chances. His name popped into my head one day. I had no idea what his story was. A few months later, my subconscious let me in on his secrets, and I put them down on paper. Elgin’s wounds run deep, and I loved every second of helping him heal.
What is your definition of success?
For me, success is being happy with the life you’ve built for yourself. It’s not about money or prestige, but personal satisfaction.
Do you have anything you want to share that didn’t fit on one of these questions?
I’m a storyteller at heart and I love it when my writing makes someone smile.
What are your social links?
Website – http://www.RozLee.net
Facebook- http://www.facebook.com/authorrozlee
X (Twitter) – http://www.twitter.com/RozLee_Author
Pinterest – http://www.pinterest.com/RozLee
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/roz_lee_author/
BookBub – https://www.bookbub.com/authors/roz-lee
Goodreads – https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4552291.Roz_Lee
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.)
Shopify Store – https://rozleeauthor.myshopify.com/
Amazon Author Page – https://www.amazon.com/Roz-Lee/e/B004NM8UDA
Website – http://www.RozLee.net
My books are available at all the major ebook retailers – Amazon, Apple, B&N, Google, Kobo
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.
