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Author Spotlight, WOTR Event

#WOTR22 #attendingauthor #spotlight- T. Torrest

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T. Torrest

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

My name is Tina, and I’m a bestselling romantic comedy author. I’m also a born and bred Jersey girl who watches too many movies. If you’ve ever read any of my books, you’ll see I’m a bit stuck in the 80s and 90s. Then again, I was an 80s teen (with the big-hair pictures to prove it), and it was one helluva fun decade. My favorite food is sandwiches.

When you are writing a book, which is harder? The first book in the series or the others after it?

I would say the last in a series is toughest to write. When starting a series, I can just let the ideas flow and see where the story takes me. Subsequent books take way more planning to make sure every loophole has been closed by the final page. When it all comes together, it’s the most satisfying feeling in the world.

When writing a series how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?

By setting each book in a different location or time period… centering each story on a different couple with cameo appearances from characters from earlier books… There are lots of ways to change things up while still keeping each series of books within a centralized theme.

Writing can be an emotionally draining and stressful pursuit. Any tips for aspiring writers?

Just fucking do it. Seriously. I have readers telling me all the time that they wish they could write a book. My advice is to always be writing, even if it’s just a paragraph a night. Sure it may take ten years before it’s finished, but time is going to pass regardless. When it does, you’ll either be holding your finished book in your hands… or not.

On a typical day, how much time do you spend writing?

Oh don’t go by me. I’m a mess. I’ll write 20 words one day then 5000 the next. You can’t force creativity, but it’s important to at least open that doc every day. You never know when a spurt will strike!

Do you have a favorite character that you have written? If so, who? And what makes them so special.

I gotta go with Trip. He’s hot, sweet, funny, cocky, and cool. Oh, and he’s also a god between the sheets. How could he not be my favorite??

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?

The dream is for the Remember When trilogy to be turned into a 3-season series on Netflix. Since it’s set in the 80s, I’m obsessed with the idea of casting Zoey Deutch as Layla, and Lea Thompson as her mother (mother/daughter IRL). I still haven’t found the perfect Trip yet, but then again that’s a tall order.

What is your definition of success?

Raising empathetic kids. Being married to a true partner. Finding your passion and following it. Loving your friends and family. Being the kind of person who will be missed when they’re gone. Being able to give back.

What are your social links?

Website
www.ttorrest.com

Newsletter:
http://eepurl.com/318-n

Facebook Author Page
https://www.facebook.com/TTorrestAuthor

Twitter
https://twitter.com/TTorrest

Goodreads Author Profile
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6885143.T_Torrest

Amazon Author Central Page
https://www.amazon.com/T.-Torrest/e/B00AX1CQVM

Draft2Digital
https://www.draft2digital.com/book

Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/ttorrestauthor

Pinterest:
https://www.pinterest.com/tinatorrest

BookBub:
https://www.bookbub.com/profile/t-torrest

What are your buy links?

REMEMBER WHEN (80s coming-of-age rom-com between a Hollywood actor and his high school sweetheart): ❤️FREE❤️
US: http://amzn.to/2CdCvfs

REMEMBER WHEN 2 (Second chance new adult romantic comedy):
US: http://amzn.to/2BYN4pT

REMEMBER WHEN 3 (Humorous contemporary romance):
US: http://amzn.to/2lgAlUo

REMEMBER WHEN TRILOGY (80s second-chance romantic comedy between a Hollywood actor and his high school sweetheart): ❤️KINDLE UNLIMITED❤️
US: https://amzn.to/2HXyBy6

TRIP (Remember When told in the male’s POV):
US: https://amzn.to/2Kri8RH

BREAKING THE ICE (Second chance romance between an ex-NHL Star and the cold-shouldered event planner who comes barging back into his life):
US: http://amzn.to/2CcBOmE

DOWN THE SHORE (A rock star falls for an infuriating groupie down at the Jersey shore during the summer of 1995):
US: http://amzn.to/2CdW7m4

A WAY TO GET BY (Angsty romance inspired by Billy Joel’s “Scenes from an Italian Restaurant”):
US: http://amzn.to/2Dksb4P

CON MAN (Former geek turned hottie runs an image consulting business in NYC):
US: http://amzn.to/2CclDFT

BANANAS & DONUTS (Raunchy eroticomedy. Pure smut. Hilarious.):
US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079T16CK3

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Author Spotlight, WOTR Event

#WOTR22 #AttendingAuthor #Spotlight – Jennifer Daniels

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Jennifer Daniels

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Hey hey! I’m Jennifer Daniels. I write Fantasy/Romance books. I’m from Upstate, NY in the Adirondack Mountains! My debut book Opalla, was published in October 2017.

When you are writing a book, which is harder? The first book in the series or the others after it?

There are four books in Opalla. In the fourth book I had a hard time writing Poppy’s character. She is very happy go lucky, meets people easily and that is so not me. I had a hard the trying to relate to her character.

When writing a series how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?

I keep a book bible of all of my books and I try not to repeat things that I have already done. I switch things up between writing a romance for one book than maybe switch up the next book to be a fantasy book.

Writing can be an emotionally draining and stressful pursuit. Any tips for aspiring writers?

Take a break and walk away if your drained. Go do something fun or just walk away. There have been months before I could even sit and think of something to write.

On a typical day, how much time do you spend writing?

Sending days no time other days it could be hours. It just depends on the characters and what they are saying to me.

Do you have a favorite character that you have written? If so, who? And what makes them so special.

Lyndy is my favorite character in the Opalla book. She is alot like myself and I could relate well with her. It felt natural to write about her.

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?

I always have a hard time with this question. Because in my head the female characters are my family members (in a way) I have to have a mental picture of a person and it’s always my family. And my male character is always my husband. Opalla would be cool and there are four books in the series😋

What is your definition of success?

For me writing became my therapy after my last back surgery. Writing made me feel like I had accomplished something and I hadn’t felt that way in a very long time. My success was personal and it helped me be me again.

What are your social links?

https://m.facebook.com/jenniferdanielsauthor

https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B076HB3XV1

https://authorjenniferdani.wixsite.com/authorjendaniels

https://twitter.com/Jld0316Jennifer?s=07

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/17240726.Jennifer_Daniels

https://www.bookbub.com/profile/jennifer-daniels

https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMeUb9nDw/

https://youtube.com/channel/UCpJcJZVlSIy0cuCrzUO2NEA?fbclid=IwAR2Ywy36pgESzJ2C-A3XZWOEraeIjxi_lVIKFBe6NX_Io9OMuMA1hhCt8T0

What are your buy links?

https://m.barnesandnoble.com/w/scarlettes-reign-jennifer-daniels/1129162270

https://www.bookbub.com/profile/jennifer-daniels

Want to buy tickets to Writers on the River?

go to www.WritersontheRiver.com

VIP is $45. 12-1 VIP signing Time, Swag bag and 1-4 general signing time.  Plus includes After Party.

Early Access is $25. 12-1 VIP signing time, Swag bag, and 1-4 general signing time.  No After Party.

General Admission is $10. 1-4 General Signing Time ONLY

After Party is $35. After Party 7:30-11:30 ONLY

Author Spotlight, WOTR Event

#WOTR22 #AttendingAuthor #Spotlight – Jade Waltz

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Jade Waltz

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

I am Jade Waltz. I am mother of two sons and a handful of cats. When I am not weaving stories or writing marching band drill, I am playing video games with my friends or knitting. I’m addicted to green tea and mints.

When you are writing a book, which is harder? The first book in the series or the others after it?

The ones after it. My Project: Adapt series is going to be 9 books long, and each book needs to build on everything that has already happened while keeping the reader’s attention. My series bible for it is over 100k words…. the size of one of the books in my series alone.

When writing a series how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?

I don’t like doing the same thing twice — even between series. I always try to think of ways to improve the outlines and make it unique.

Writing can be an emotionally draining and stressful pursuit. Any tips for aspiring writers?

If you are stuck in a writer’s block, try outlining or writing a different story. Whenever I do, it gets the creative flow for my original WIP going.

On a typical day, how much time do you spend writing?

Three to five hours. Sometimes up to ten on the weekends.

Do you have a favorite character that you have written? If so, who? And what makes them so special.

Yes – Kaede from Project: Adapt. He is a broken soldier who wants to do good, but constantly has to battle his genetics and need to be with the woman he was assigned to protect.

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?

Winnie Harlow playing Selena in my Project: Adapt series.

I’ve followed Winnie Harlow when she was on TV, watched a few documentaries about her journey and read articles about her life. Throughout it all, she explained how difficult it was to live with vitiligo. I wanted to create a main character w/vitiligo in my space fantasy and display the beauty of it. Winnie inspired me to create Selena – and Selena is surrounded by aliens who don’t know what’s determined as normal or not for humans, and even if they did, they wouldn’t care because they have a wide variety of patterns, coloring, and other attributes. Winnie would make an amazing Selena.

What is your definition of success?

I believe there’s different levels of success, with the lowest being finishing a story, followed by others enjoying it, and then making enough to pay the costs to make said story. Anything beyond that is just a bonus. Would I love to make more than that? Absolutely! But I am not going to get myself down if I don’t.

What are your social links?

Facebook Group – www.facebook.com/groups/JadeWaltzLiteraryAlcove

Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/AuthorJadeWaltz

IG – https://www.instagram.com/authorjadewaltz

Newsletter- http://eepurl.com/gfmGQn

Bookbub – https://www.bookbub.com/authors/jade-waltz

Twitter – https://twitter.com/authorjadewaltz

Tiktok – @Jadewaltz

What are your buy links?

Want to buy tickets to Writers on the River?

go to www.WritersontheRiver.com

VIP is $45. 12-1 VIP signing Time, Swag bag and 1-4 general signing time.  Plus includes After Party.

Early Access is $25. 12-1 VIP signing time, Swag bag, and 1-4 general signing time.  No After Party.

General Admission is $10. 1-4 General Signing Time ONLY

After Party is $35. After Party 7:30-11:30 ONLY

Author Spotlight, WOTR Event

#WOTR22 #AttendingAuthor #spotlight – J.R. Gray

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J.R. Gray

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

J.R. Gray. I am a queer own voice writer of gritty gay romance.

When you are writing a book, which is harder? The first book in the series or the others after it?

The first book is always the hardest for me because it’s solidifying all the personality and fleshing out characters. Usually by the time I finish the first book all the characters for future books are actively in my mine.

When writing a series how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?

I’m usually so excited about the next character by the time I finish the first book that I carry that fresh excitement into the next book.

Writing can be an emotionally draining and stressful pursuit. Any tips for aspiring writers?

I think the loneliness of constantly being in our own heads and not being able to share something until it’s fully done can be emotionally draining. I don’t usually show anyone a book until it’s finished so I spend weeks or months alone with something.

On a typical day, how much time do you spend writing?

I’m all over the place. Some days its two hours other days it’s ten. It depends on how close to a deadline I am and how words are flowing.

Do you have a favorite character that you have written? If so, who? And what makes them so special.

My favorite by far is Iris Rose, who is in my up coming Pretty Broken Rockstar series. The first book is Pretty Obsessed. I have so much connection to his struggle and feelings.

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?

I would love to see my Pretty Broken series made into a television show. Each of the band members has a very distinct face for me. Book one (Pretty Obsessed) is River, who is the guitarist he is Finn Wittrock, book two (Pretty Toxic) Lowe is who the bassist who is Shawn Mendas in my head, Book three (Pretty Wreck) Alister is Lucky Blue Smith -Book four (Rock Bottom) is Caspian who is the guitarist and is Neels and book five (Black Rose) is Iris Black who is Harry Styles.

What is your definition of success?

Being able to support myself on my art.

What are your social links?

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BooksByGray

Twitter: @TheOriginalGray

Instagram: @HipsterWrtier

Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMR4J7Qsw/

Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/j-r-gray

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/J-R-Gray/e/B00J8JEDHK

Website: www.jrgraybooks.com

What are your buy links?

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/J-R-Gray/e/B00J8JEDHK

Pretty Obsessed: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09B8M889C/

Audible: https://www.audible.com/author/JR-Gray/B00J8JEDHK

Want to buy tickets to Writers on the River?

go to www.WritersontheRiver.com

VIP is $45. 12-1 VIP signing Time, Swag bag and 1-4 general signing time.  Plus includes After Party.

Early Access is $25. 12-1 VIP signing time, Swag bag, and 1-4 general signing time.  No After Party.

General Admission is $10. 1-4 General Signing Time ONLY

After Party is $35. After Party 7:30-11:30 ONLY

Author Spotlight, WOTR Event

#WOTR22 #AttendingAuthor #Spotlight – Ava Cuvay

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Ava Cuvay

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Ava Cuvay writes Sci-fi Romance, has dipped her toes into Paranormal Romance, and writes/illustrates children’s books under a different pen name. By day, she’s a Substitute Teacher, by evening, she’s Mom and Sweetie, and somewhere in all that she also flexes her Author skills. Third graders have declared her cool because she “has author merch,” but her teens usually just roll their eyes and her cats just glare until she throws them treats. 😉

When you are writing a book, which is harder? The first book in the series or the others after it?

At the moment, I’m stuck on the second book of my trilogy, so I’ll definitely say the books after books one!

When writing a series how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?

Good question, for any books… stand-alones or series. And my only answer is hours of soul-searching and good critique partners!

Writing can be an emotionally draining and stressful pursuit. Any tips for aspiring writers?

Surround yourself with cheerleaders (family, friends, and other authors), support other writers, celebrate the small victories, and don’t beat yourself up on the set-backs.

On a typical day, how much time do you spend writing?

None. My writing comes in spurts and I rarely get to do it on a daily basis.

Do you have a favorite character that you have written? If so, who? And what makes them so special.

Gasp! That’s like asking me to choose my favorite child! I love all my main characters because I love watching them grow through their story arcs.

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?

“What a Dragon Wants” my dragon shifter story. I’d say Liu Yifei as my Chinese-American heroine, Chris Hemsworth as my Viking hero, and so, of course, Tom Hiddleston would have to play his total-a**hole older brother. 😉

What is your definition of success?

Getting to publish my books and having readers enjoy them!

What are your social links?

https://avacuvay.com/books/

https://www.facebook.com/AvaCuvayAuthor

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15051407.Ava_Cuvay

https://www.bookbub.com/authors/ava-cuvay

What are your buy links?

https://avacuvay.com/books/

https://www.amazon.com/Ava-Cuvay/e/B01E5OIZ0I

Author Spotlight, WOTR Event

#WOTR22 #AttendingAuthor #Spotlight – Anna Blakely

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Anna Blakely

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Hey, all! I’m Anna Blakely, and I write romantic suspense. I live in rural Missouri with my hubby of 21 years, our three kids (19, 16, and 14), and a whole slew of animals…including a Donkey named Fred. I’m an avid reader, and I write what I love…strong, sexy, alpha heroes who’ll do whatever it takes to protect the women they love, and heroines who aren’t afraid to try to save themselves. My stories are filled with love, adventure, and edge-of-your-seat suspense, but I always give my couples a happily ever after!

When you are writing a book, which is harder? The first book in the series or the others after it?

For me, the first in the series is definitely the hardest. That’s the readers’ first introduction to the new group of characters, and the success of the series tends to rest on that first book being well recieved. So yeah, that’s a lot of pressure for sure!

When writing a series how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?

To keep things fresh, I try to give each of my heroes and heroines their own unique story, including their backstories. Because I write romantic suspense, there are certain aspects of my stories that remain the same. There will always be a bad guy (sometimes more than one), they’ll always find a reason to go after the heroine–giving the hero a reason to protect them–and there will always be a climactic rescue scene. But for the meat of the story, I let my characters lead me and I just go with the flow. Typically, I have a general idea of where the story is going, but sometimes even I’m surprised by how it all plays out.

Writing can be an emotionally draining and stressful pursuit. Any tips for aspiring writers?

If you get bogged down or frustrated by a particular chapter or scene, take a break. Even if it’s only for a few minutes, sometimes stepping away from the keyboard is the best thing to do. For me, I will often step outside with my dog and walk around the yard for a bit. That almost always clears my head and allows the new words to start flowing again.

On a typical day, how much time do you spend writing?

I typically work anywhere from 8-10 hours a day. Sometimes more if I’m on deadline.

Do you have a favorite character that you have written? If so, who? And what makes them so special.

Wow, that’s a hard question to answer! My characters are like my kids…they’re all special to me in their own way. But if I had to pick just one, I’d say Adrian Walker was the most fun to write. He’s a total smarts who started out as an antagonist in Rescuing Gracelynn (Bravo Team Book 1), and I had full intentions of killing him off at the end of the story. But at the last minute, I decided to let him get away. Then, I was going to have him be a reoccurring bad guy throughout the series…but by the end of Book 3, I decided to redeem him. That was a lot of fun!

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?

I’d love to see Taking a Risk (parts one and two) made into a movie. I’d have Alex O’Laughlin as Jake McQueen (he was my muse for that character). For Olivia, I’d say either Natalie Portman or Lacey Chabert.

What is your definition of success?

My definition of success is being happy with the work you’ve produced.

What are your social links?


• Join Anna’s Reader Group: www.facebook.com/groups/blakelysbunch/
• BookBub: https//www.bookbub.com/authors/anna-blakely
• Author Page: facebook.com/annablakely.author.7
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/annablakely
• Twitter: @ablakelyauthor
• TikTok: https://bit.ly/AnnaBlakelyAuthor_TikTok
• Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/18650841.Anna_Blakely

What are your buy links?

• Amazon: amazon.com/author/annablakely
• https://books.apple.com/us/author/id1444752029
• https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/Anna%20blakely
• https://www.kobo.com/us/en/search?query=Anna+blakely
• www.annablakely.com

Author Spotlight, WOTR Event

#WOTR22 #AttendingAuthor #Spotlight – Cindy Tanner

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Cindy Tanner

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

My name is Cindy Tanner. I am a hoarder of books, lover of animals, and romance writer.

When you are writing a book, which is harder? The first book in the series or the others after it?

The ones that come after. First in series, when the ideas are so fresh and big is so easy to get words down. Because I’m a panster it can be easy to write myself into a corner. I also write chapters out of order, focusing on certain scenes within the story as milestones so further into a series I go the more I need a time machine to go and fix consistency issues for the timeline.

When writing a series how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?

I don’t fear the delete button. We have a love/hate relationship. As painful as it is to take away from the word count if something bores me or seems repetitive it has to go to keep things interesting. I find it important to make sure I am getting plenty of life experiences. If I let my personal life get boring I find that my writing tends to fall a little flat. As a writer I constantly need new experiences to feed my muse, even if it something small like trying new food or new music.

Writing can be an emotionally draining and stressful pursuit. Any tips for aspiring writers?

Everyone has a different path to success. Define what your success means to you and plan out how to get there. There is no golden ticket that guarantees success. Sometimes it take trial and error to find what is going to work.

On a typical day, how much time do you spend writing?

Can I plead the fifth?

My writing schedule is not as consistent as I would like. I set hours office for myself everyday but often that time is spent on other tasks like marketing, emails, social media, or edits.

Do you have a favorite character that you have written? If so, who? And what makes them so special.

Cassie, my Phoenix from an unreleased paranormal I have been working on. She is a fighter who is full of sass and doesn’t know when to give up.

What is your definition of success?

I think of success as a ladder. The first rung was finding readers that liked what wrote, then it was hitting a sales goal, then paying bills with royalties. The more rungs I climb the more I add. I want to hit a best selling list and increase my backlist. I also hope to get to collaborate and cowrite a few things in the future as well.

What are your social links?

Website:
https://www.cindytanner.com
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/thecindytanner/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/authorcindytanner/
Goodreads:
https://www.goodreads.com/CindyTannerAuthor
BookBub
https://www.bookbub.com/profile/cindy-tanner
Twitter
https://twitter.com/TheCindyTanner
TikTok:
https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMRn4TgxX/

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Author Interviews, Author Spotlight

#WOTR21 #AuthorSpotlight – Jade C. Jamison

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Jade C. Jamison

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Jade C. Jamison…I’ve been writing most of my life but published my first book in 2011. I have four children all adults now (!!!) and live in Colorado. So happy that Angie and I met each other thanks to the world of books!

When you are writing a book, which is harder? The first book in the series or the others after it?

Hmm. For me, it’s individual books that are more difficult, and it all depends on that specific book. For example, Bullet (#1) was relatively easy to write; Rock Bottom (#2) was like pulling teeth; Feverish (#3) was easier than the other two. For me, it’s the book itself, the plot, and the characters rather than where a book falls in the series.

What comes first? The plot or characters

Again for me it depends on the book. In the case of the Nicki Sosebee series, it was the characters. Most of the time, I think it’s the characters. But with a book like In a Haze, it was the plot first.

What author would you love to meet (Who is your unicorn author)?

I would have loved to have met Toni Morrison.

If you could ask that author three questions about their writing, writing process, or books, what would they be?

I would love to talk to her in depth about her process.

What are your social links?

I have lots but the main ones are these:

Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/JadesBulletBabes/
Newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/JadeCJamison

What are your buy links?

A majority of my books are currently in KU, so I’ll give you that link:

Amazon Author Page

Author Spotlight

#AuthorSpotlight – Daryl Banner

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Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself and which Twinsie do you know.

My name is Daryl Banner. I’m an author of primarily male/male romance, but I also write dystopian and fantasy fiction, and I’m also a composer. I know all the awesome Twinsies! 🙂

When you are writing a book, which is harder? The first book in the series or the others after it?

The ones that follow. It is a challenge to find new territory in an established series to explore that is both unexpected and new, yet familiar enough to not jar the readers.

What comes first? The plot or characters?

Characters! The plot is absolutely dependent on who is living the experience, and quite often changes in the process of fleshing out the story.

What author would you love to meet (Who is your unicorn author)?

Chuck Palahniuk

If you could ask that author three questions about their writing, writing process, or books, what would they be?

What was your most fulfilling writing experience? Which scene from one of your books still gives you chills when you think about its conception? Did you know in writing “Fight Club” that it would change the world?

What is harder? The blurb writing, naming the book, or naming the series?

Blurb writing is often the biggest struggle, though honestly all three of these things have given me substantial heartache. lol

What is your favorite memory so far as an author?

The first time another author read one of my books and gushed over it. It was the amazing Madeline Sheehan, and the book was The Beautiful Dead.

What is your definition of success?

Feeling okay when everything is not okay 🙂

What are your social links?

“www.facebook.com/darylbannerwriter www.twitter.com/darylbanner www.instagram.com/darylbanner www.bookbub.com/authors/daryl-banner”

What are your buy links?

www.amazon.com/author/darylbanner

Author Interviews, Author Spotlight

#WOTR21 #AuthorSpotlight – Marie Piper

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Marie Piper

Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

I’m Marie Piper. I live in Chicago with my husband, kiddo, and three cats. I write historical romance set in America, and I’m a big history nerd.

When you are writing a book, which is harder? The first book in the series or the others after it?

I find the subsequent books in a series way harder to write than the first, actually. Something about having all the wide open space in the world for the first book makes it easier than when I have to work within the confines of what exists for books to follow.

What comes first? The plot or characters

Since I write historicals, the idea usually comes from some sort of moment or image. For my Salem Witch Trials novella, A STRANGE AFFLICTION, I had been thinking about the time period and I had the idea for a woman skipping a stone over a pond…and the book was born from there.

What author would you love to meet (Who is your unicorn author)?

I’ve had the good fortune to meet a lot of my romance writing heroes at conventions and events, so I would actually choose Sarah Vowell.

If you could ask that author three questions about their writing, writing process, or books, what would they be?

1. How do you keep all the dates straight? 2. What time periods/events in American History would you love to write about? 3. When can we expect a NEW Book?

What is harder? The blurb writing, naming the book, or naming the series.

I. Hate. Writing. Blurbs.

What is your favorite memory so far as an author?

Probably my first trip to RT. It was the best kind of whirlwind for a newbie author and I met so many amazing people.

What is your definition of success?

Writing my weird little books and having some people enjoy them. I don’t need to be a bestseller to be happy as a writer.

What are your social links?

https://www.facebook.com/MariePiperBooks, https://twitter.com/mariepiperbooks,
http://www.mariepiper.com/,
https://www.instagram.com/mariepiperbooks/

What are your buy links?