{"id":18088,"date":"2017-04-16T11:45:51","date_gmt":"2017-04-16T16:45:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/twinsietalk.com\/?p=18088"},"modified":"2017-04-02T18:07:20","modified_gmt":"2017-04-02T23:07:20","slug":"wotr-spotlight-anna-hague","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/twinsietalk.com\/?p=18088","title":{"rendered":"#WOTR #Spotlight &#8211; Anna Hague"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/twinsietalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/writersontheriver17cover.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16845 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/twinsietalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/writersontheriver17cover.jpg?resize=474%2C148\" width=\"474\" height=\"148\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/twinsietalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/writersontheriver17cover.jpg?w=801 801w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/twinsietalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/writersontheriver17cover.jpg?resize=300%2C94 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/twinsietalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/writersontheriver17cover.jpg?resize=768%2C240 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/twinsietalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/writers-on-the-river-attendingauthor-2017.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-15539\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/twinsietalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/writers-on-the-river-attendingauthor-2017.jpg?resize=300%2C204\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/twinsietalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/writers-on-the-river-attendingauthor-2017.jpg?resize=300%2C204 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/twinsietalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/writers-on-the-river-attendingauthor-2017.jpg?resize=768%2C522 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/twinsietalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/writers-on-the-river-attendingauthor-2017.jpg?w=1024 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/twinsietalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/writers-on-the-river-attendingauthor-2017.jpg?w=948 948w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/twinsietalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/annahague.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-18089\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/twinsietalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/annahague.jpg?resize=217%2C300\" alt=\"\" width=\"217\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/twinsietalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/annahague.jpg?resize=217%2C300 217w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/twinsietalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/annahague.jpg?w=400 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 217px) 100vw, 217px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Anna Hague.\\nI have an alternate career as a sports writer, covering any sport, but my first love is IndyCar racing. I'm married to a wonderful, supportive husband, and we have three parrots and a dog. We've hosted foreign exchange students for many years and have been lucky enough to visit their home countries.&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:513,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;12&quot;:0}\">Anna Hague.<br \/>\nI have an alternate career as a sports writer, covering any sport, but my first love is IndyCar racing. I&#8217;m married to a wonderful, supportive husband, and we have three parrots and a dog. We&#8217;ve hosted foreign exchange students for many years and have been lucky enough to visit their home countries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>When and Why did you start to write?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;I've written stories since I was very young, and I still find old notebooks with partial stories or ideas I've jotted down. I began to seriously pursue romance writing a few years ago when I was so fed up with my job at the time, I needed the escape of writing. Even though I kept working, I cut back my hours and dived head first into my projects.&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:513,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;12&quot;:0}\">I&#8217;ve written stories since I was very young, and I still find old notebooks with partial stories or ideas I&#8217;ve jotted down. I began to seriously pursue romance writing a few years ago when I was so fed up with my job at the time, I needed the escape of writing. Even though I kept working, I cut back my hours and dived head first into my projects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>What authors do you always read or suggest to others?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;I'm a huge fan of Kat Martin. We both used to live in Bakersfield, CA, and I would see her at local signings. I also enjoy reading some kink, and for that, my favorites are Tamsen Parker and Tara Sue Me. Really, though, I just want a good story and will read just about anything.&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:513,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;12&quot;:0}\">I&#8217;m a huge fan of Kat Martin. We both used to live in Bakersfield, CA, and I would see her at local signings. I also enjoy reading some kink, and for that, my favorites are Tamsen Parker and Tara Sue Me. Really, though, I just want a good story and will read just about anything.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>What is the most surprising thing you have found out with the writing process?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;It is much more painful than I thought, but I have so many other author friends who are helpful, supportive, and will hold my hand when I need it. \\nSince I still write for newspapers, the style is very different, and switching back and forth is a challenge.&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:513,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;12&quot;:0}\">It is much more painful than I thought, but I have so many other author friends who are helpful, supportive, and will hold my hand when I need it.<br \/>\nSince I still write for newspapers, the style is very different, and switching back and forth is a challenge.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>What are you working on now?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;I am nearly finished with Appearances which is an opposites story mixed with suspense. This book will be available at WOTR. Additionally, I am starting a sequel to Captured Hearts. The book was meant to be a stand alone, but several people are requesting more of the story. I have many notes and ideas in a notebook just waiting for me to begin.&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:513,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;12&quot;:0}\">I am nearly finished with Appearances which is an opposites story mixed with suspense. This book will be available at WOTR. Additionally, I am starting a sequel to Captured Hearts. The book was meant to be a stand alone, but several people are requesting more of the story. I have many notes and ideas in a notebook just waiting for me to begin.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>When writing are you a pantser or plotter?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Complete pantser. Years of newspaper reporting makes me work better without a plans. Planning is usually a disaster for me.&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:513,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;12&quot;:0}\">Complete pantser. Years of newspaper reporting makes me work better without a plans. Planning is usually a disaster for me.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>What are your social links?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Facebook page: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Anna-Hague-897360733701882\/\\nWebpage: annahague.com\\n&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:513,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;12&quot;:0}\">Facebook page:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Anna-Hague-897360733701882\/\"> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Anna-Hague-897360733701882\/<\/a><br \/>\nWebpage: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.annahague.com\">www.annahague.com<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>What are your buy links?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Amazon: https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Captured-Hearts-Anna-Hague-ebook\/dp\/B01N531PT4\\nBarnes and Noble: http:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/s\/anna+hague\\nIBooks: https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/book\/captured-hearts\/id1177251167?mt=11\\n&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:513,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;12&quot;:0}\">Amazon: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Captured-Hearts-Anna-Hague-ebook\/dp\/B01N531PT4\">https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Captured-Hearts-Anna-Hague-ebook\/dp\/B01N531PT4<\/a><br \/>\nBarnes and Noble: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/s\/anna+hague\">http:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/s\/anna+hague<\/a><br \/>\nIBooks: <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/book\/captured-hearts\/id1177251167?mt=11\">https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/book\/captured-hearts\/id1177251167?mt=11<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself. Anna Hague. I have an alternate career as a sports writer, covering any sport, but my first love is IndyCar racing. I&#8217;m married to a wonderful, supportive husband, and we have three parrots and a dog. We&#8217;ve hosted foreign exchange students for many years and &hellip; <a href=\"http:\/\/twinsietalk.com\/?p=18088\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">#WOTR #Spotlight &#8211; Anna Hague<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-18088","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/paSW8H-4HK","_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/twinsietalk.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18088","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/twinsietalk.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/twinsietalk.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/twinsietalk.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/twinsietalk.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=18088"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/twinsietalk.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18088\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18090,"href":"http:\/\/twinsietalk.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18088\/revisions\/18090"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/twinsietalk.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=18088"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/twinsietalk.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=18088"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/twinsietalk.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=18088"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}