{"id":30026,"date":"2023-01-27T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-27T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/twinsietalk.com\/?p=30026"},"modified":"2022-12-23T11:08:25","modified_gmt":"2022-12-23T17:08:25","slug":"wotr23-authorspotlight-dylann-crush","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/twinsietalk.com\/?p=30026","title":{"rendered":"#WOTR23 #authorspotlight – Dylann Crush"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\"Dylann<\/p>\n

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

Hi, I’m Dylann Crush and I write steamy contemporary romance that will make you laugh, cry, and fall in love. In addition to writing, I co-host Romance Happy Hour twice a month where we chat with romance authors. I also run Book Box Babe where readers can pick up the Romance Happy Hour Book Box or booklover t-shirts.<\/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

Writing a book is hard no matter what, but I think the first in a series is more difficult. The first book has to do so much: set up the series, introduce all of the characters, and provide enough of a hook so that readers will want to keep reading through the rest of the series.<\/span><\/p>\n

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

I’m a plantser which means I plot enough of my book to give myself guideposts on big plot points I need to hit, but also leave it open enough for my characters to surprise me. There’s nothing like having a new character or situation appear on the page that I didn’t see coming.<\/span><\/p>\n

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

Make sure you keep refilling the well. Writing does take a lot out of authors so it’s important to make sure you’re experiencing all the feels on a regular basis. <\/span><\/p>\n

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

It depends on what I’m working on at the moment. I tend to track word count instead of time spent writing. If I’m drafting, I often try to hit at least 3k words a day which can take anywhere from a couple of hours to several depending on how well the words are flowing.<\/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

That’s like asking me to pick a favorite kid. Some of the characters who have come most easily to me are Cassie and Robbie from Sweet Tea & Second Chances. I also really enjoyed writing Presley from the Holiday, Texas series and can’t wait to write Vaughn’s story from the Whiskey Wars series.<\/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 feel like I pretty much picture Chris Hemsworth or Henry Cavill as most of my heroes. LOL. I’d love to see one of my books made into a movie someday. Maybe Sweet Tea & Second Chances with Henry Cavill as Robbie and Kristen Bell as Cassie.<\/span><\/p>\n

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

Writing books that readers are excited about and can’t wait to read is my definition of success. My goal with my books is to provide an escape for readers… a safe place where love always wins and they’re guaranteed a happily ever after.<\/span><\/p>\n

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

https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dylanncrush<\/a>
\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dylanncrush\/<\/a>
\n\u00a0https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@dylanncrushbooks<\/a>
\nhttps:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@dylanncrush<\/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\/Dylann-Crush\/e\/B015LYG5TO<\/a><\/p>\n

www.dylanncrush.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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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