{"id":29716,"date":"2022-12-06T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-06T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/twinsietalk.com\/?p=29716"},"modified":"2022-10-15T13:54:14","modified_gmt":"2022-10-15T18:54:14","slug":"wotr23-attendingauthor-spotlight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/twinsietalk.com\/?p=29716","title":{"rendered":"#WOTR23 #attendingauthor #Spotlight -Maggie Adams"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\"Maggie<\/p>\n

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

Most people call me Mags, so when I was in the market for my logo, I went with lips because I talk a lot, and my signature Mags. My kids thought it was perfect! <\/span><\/p>\n

When you are writing a book, which is harder? The first book in the series or the others after it?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Other after, definitely! I have to go back and reference my previous dialogues, etc. in fact, in Something\u2019s Gotta Give, I had to copy an entire scene from the previous book, Leather and Lace, only do it from Sggs heroines perspective. That was tough. <\/span><\/p>\n

When writing a series how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Everyone is different, so each character has to have a true personality. The key is to keep true to that person while introducing new characters into the story. I love quirky sub characters so I use them quite a bit. And then they sometimes become main characters with their own books. I did this with Zoe from Forged in Fire. She became a main character in my PNR series, Legends, Kermode. And Minx was a stand-alone novel until fans wanted to know more about Miranda\u2019s friends. Now it\u2019s a series, Hell on Heels. <\/span><\/p>\n

Writing can be an emotionally draining and stressful pursuit. Any tips for aspiring writers?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I love music, so it\u2019s an integral part of my writing. Exercising let\u2019s my mind wander, coupled with music and I come up with plots or dialogue. When Im writing, I play instrumental music so words don\u2019t interrupt the voices in my head. Lol<\/span><\/p>\n

On a typical day, how much time do you spend writing?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I usually get an hour or so every evening, but my main writing occurs on the weekends. It\u2019s not ideal, but I\u2019m hoping to retire and spend all my time writing. <\/span><\/p>\n

Do you have a favorite character that you have written? If so, who? And what makes them so special.<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are actually two characters that are dear to my heart – Dixie, from Whistlin\u2019 Dixie, was modeled after my daughter, she\u2019s even on the cover. And in Minx, Miranda is me. With the exception of the divorce, the scenes are pretty well scenes from my life. Oh and hubby isn\u2019t a billionaire, but he\u2019s definitely one in a billion! <\/span><\/p>\n

If any of your books were to be made into a movie, who are the celebrities that would star in it? What book and who?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I think Minx would make a great movie with Melissa McCarthy as Miranda and Tom Selleck as Reese. Of course, her buddies would star in the sequels! <\/span><\/p>\n

What is your definition of success?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Everyone has bills, wishes, and dreams, but truly, I feel I\u2019m living the dream. I have a loving husband who is also my best friend, my children and grandchildren are my sunshine, and I\u2019m lucky enough to have time to make my dream of writing come true. Added to that, I\u2019ve made so many friends through my books. I\u2019ve found my tribe! <\/span><\/p>\n

Do you have anything you want to share that didn’t fit on one of these questions?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I am truly blessed to be able to do what I love and meet all the wonderful book lovers at events. <\/span><\/p>\n

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

For those that may not know me or my work… Why the hell not? I’m all over the place! lol Here’s the 411 on me. Oh, and I’m not above handing out free books to join my newsletter!
\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/AuthrMaggieAdms<\/a>
\nhttps:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/maggiesminxes\/<\/a>
\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/maggieadamsbooks\/<\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/s\/maggie+adams<\/a>
\nhttps:\/\/www.amazon.com\/author\/maggieadams<\/a>
\nhttps:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/author\/show\/9867300.Maggie_Adams<\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/www.maggieadamsbooks.com<\/a>
\nhttps:\/\/www.facebook.com\/maggieadamsbooks<\/a>
\nhttps:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/maggie-adams-006a8b142\/<\/a>
\nhttps:\/\/www.bookbub.com\/profile\/maggie-adams<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

www.tiktok.com\/@maggieadamsbooks<\/a><\/p>\n

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.)<\/strong><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/author\/maggieadams<\/a>
\nBuy direct – www.maggieadamsbooks.com<\/a>
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Want tickets to Writers on the River #2023?<\/p>\n

They are available starting November 4th at Writersontheriver.com<\/a><\/p>\n

$45 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.<\/p>\n

$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.<\/p>\n

$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.<\/p>\n

$35 After party – 7-11 After Party with food and cash bar. Dj with a photobooth is also included in the fun.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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