{"id":24674,"date":"2020-04-18T10:00:27","date_gmt":"2020-04-18T15:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/twinsietalk.com\/?p=24674"},"modified":"2020-03-16T12:11:58","modified_gmt":"2020-03-16T17:11:58","slug":"authorapotlight-moa-royalreaders-lizbeth-selvig","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/twinsietalk.com\/?p=24674","title":{"rendered":"#AuthorApotlight @MOA #RoyalReaders – Lizbeth Selvig"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\"Lizbeth<\/p>\n

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.<\/strong><\/p>\n

I’m Lizbeth Selvig. I live in southern Minnesota and I write contemporary small town and western romance. I’m also planning to add Scottish contemporary to my list soon. In my non-writing life, I love to quilt, read, horseback ride, travel and, especially, hang out with my three grandkids. We are also an extended family filled with animals–from many horses to dogs, cats, alpacas, goats and a pot-bellied pig! I’ve been married since forever to my real-life romance hero and we’ve raised an equine veterinarian daughter and a musician\/business major son. We also love to hike and have made several long-distance (200-mile\/100-mile) treks.<\/p>\n

When you are writing, what are some go to’s that you needs? IE Foods to eat, noise level, place to sit.<\/strong><\/p>\n

I generally love to have it quiet in my house when I write. I can deal with music–especially instrumentals or nature sounds–but I definitely can’t have a television on because that is a shiny, glittery thing and I can’t leave it as background–I have to watch! (Shiny object syndrome, you know.) So–no distractions for my squirrel brain is the best bet. Weirdly, though, I can go to a coffee shop and write just fine despite the other people. I guess they aren’t as glittery and distracting as moving pictures!<\/span><\/p>\n

What are you favorite things about attending signings?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Definitely meeting the people–both readers and other authors. I really enjoy the opportunity to tell new readers about my stories even if they don’t buy my books right there. I love finding out what people love to read! As a bonus, I really like seeing how other authors display their books. I’m always looking for a more creative and attractive way of setting up my table–and my fellow authors are always so inspiring! <\/span><\/p>\n

What author would you love to meet (Who is your unicorn author)?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I have been so lucky to meet many of my favorite authors over the years. One of my new favorites is JoJo Moyes (“The Giver of Stars” and “Me Before You”). She isn’t really a romance author but I’ve fallen in love with her talent and the way she crafts a story. I’d also really love to have a one-on-one conversation with Tami Hoag. She was one of the original members of my local RWA chapter and I’m “friends” with her online. But I’m just getting into her books and would be thrilled to meet her in person.<\/span><\/p>\n

When you are writing, do you have a consistent schedule where you write every day at the same time or are you a sit and go on different days to get it done kinda person?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I only WISH I kept a consistent schedule! I am so random about when I write–but I definitely do not advocate working that way! I am motivated by deadlines, so I write the most and best when I HAVE to get things done. I’m also a pathological night owl and write most easily from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Sadly, when I have to be up early in the morning, that doesn’t work well so I’m always trying to find a consistent time that really works.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is your favorite memory so far as an author?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Winning the Romance Writers of America Golden Heart award and later finaling in the RWA RITAs were both career highlights. But I think my favorite memory was the first time I got a review that said my book had changed a reader’s perspective and made her life better. That was a pretty big “Wow” moment!<\/span><\/p>\n

Do you have a book that is your most prized possession? What is it and why is it so amazing?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I guess the closest I have to a prized book is an old hardcover edition of LaVyrle Spencer’s “Morning Glory” that she signed at an event years ago. I told her I was aspiring to be an author and she wished me good luck with my writing in the inscription. She was my first real author-hero, and I am convinced her good wishes kept me working toward being a little like her!<\/span><\/p>\n

What are your social links?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/lizbethselvigauthor
\nTwitter: https:\/\/www.twitter.com\/lizbethselvig<\/a>
\nInstagram: http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lizbethselvigauthor<\/a>
\nReader Group: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/LizbethsLegions\/<\/a>
\nBookbub Author Page: https:\/\/www.bookbub.com\/profile\/lizbeth-selvig<\/a>
\nNewsletter: http:\/\/bit.ly\/LizbethVIPLetter <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

What are your buy links? <\/strong><\/p>\n

Amazon Author Page: https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Lizbeth-Selvig\/e\/B007QUOYM2<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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