Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.
Hi my name is Dawn Brower and I have a problem…
um….This question is so hard. *taps foot* What do I say? Hmm. Let me see… I’m a mother. I have two teenage sons. The oldest is graduating this year. That’s scary stuff there. I can’t imagine him actually *gasp* adulting. I mean technically he is an adult but if you’re a mom you know what I mean. He has to figure some crap out and start making a life of his own now.
I live in one of the cold tundra states. I don’t particularly like it but I suck it up. The kids won’t be around much longer and once they’re gone maybe I’ll migrate south. Other than writing I work as a substitute teacher. It is what it is. The kids make it interesting.
What else do you want to know? I mean those are the basics. Work *check* Kids *check* location *check* I suppose you want something interesting… I’ve got nothing. I’m as boring as they come. *wink* Seriously though ask and I’ll endeavor to answer.
When and Why did you start to write?
In a way I suppose I’ve always written in some form. I used to enjoy it and even took a creative writing class in college. But I never took it seriously. It wasn’t until my step-sister dared me to write something that I did. that was over 3 years ago now. I’ve become addicted to it and I can’t stop. There are folders upon folders of ideas in my writer file on my computer. I have enough material to keep me busy for a while.
What authors do you always read or suggest to others?
I read everything and in every genre. Some of my favorite authors are: Johanna Lindsay, Illona Andrews, Gena Showalter, Kresley Cole, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Susan Elizabeth Phillips, Julia Quinn, Tessa Dare, Hailey Edwards, Rebekah Lewis, Jaci Burton, Eve Langlais, Lynn Kurland, Richelle Mead, Christina McKnight, Eloisa James, Lisa Kleypas.
Honestly I could name a ton more. Those up there though–auto buys. Love their work.
What is the most surprising thing you have found out with the writing process?
That I could do it. Seriously. Part of the reason I never tried was because I never believed I had the patience to tell a story properly. It’s a nice feeling to finish a rough draft and a crazy intense one when it’s released to the masses.
I also discovered I have a hard time sticking to one genre. That is why I flip from historical to contemporary and why the Linked Across Time series exists. It has all the things I love to explore in it.
What are you working on now?
I am working on edits for Spellbound by My Charmer: Linked Across Time 5 which releases on Valentine’s Day. After that it is edits on Stolen by My Knave: Linked Across Time 6 which is going into the Regency Ever After boxset first. Once edits are finished I’m diving into the next Heart’s Intent book followed by Linked Across Time 7. I’ll be busy busy writing and editing over the next several months.
When writing are you a pantser or plotter?
I am mostly a panster… I have a super basic outline to give me and idea of what direction I want to go in but what happens once I start writing is often a surprise to even me.
What are your social links?
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorDawnBrower
Twitter: https://twitter.com/dawnab33
website: http://www.authordawnbrower.com/
What are your buy links?
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Dawn-Brower/e/B00KBBRW5E
Easier to just give a link to my Amazon page 🙂 There are too many books to list now.
Saved by My Blackguard HERE – Historical
One Heart to Give HERE – Contemporary