Showing posts with label Lynelle Clark. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lynelle Clark. Show all posts
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Tuesday, August 26, 2014
A new facelift for In the limelight with...
It has been awhile since I have posted on this blog. And to be honest, I had no clue where to go from the last post, and bring something new to the table-so to speak.
Just as this blog, I myself, did undergo many changes-some good, some bad-but everything is as always a learning curve in once life. Views change, actions change and sometimes we need to change the direction to move forward and take control back in your hands.
This is what is happening with this blog as well. It is taking a whole new direction. The focus will still be on the authors and their books, but with an added bonus. More about it later.
Due to the many changes I have undergone personally I am forced to think differently about my life and blogging since I spend so many hours here and Inspire to Read blog. It has become imperative for me to have my own income and be independent once again. Although my books are selling, it is not enough to make a living from it and I must make sound decisions about my future and the blogs I have in order for me not only to survive but to prosper. To quite is not an option. After finally finding my calling in life it will be impossible to stop at any point.In the last few months I am learning a lot about marketing, branding and how it will benefit me and propel me forward. When I spoke to another gentleman about my predicament he introduced me to Amazon's astore. Although a registered member for a long time I never knew about this venture from Amazon. And when he showed me on Skype how easy it was to open, I started immediately; stocking shelves the past few days to get it up and running as soon as possible. The other leg will be to accept books on a trusted site and sell them just as a normal bookstore would. I am almost done with the legal stuff, but will let you know when it is operational.
So was the Inspire 2 Read bookstore born and I must say I do feel very positive about the new changes. Of course it will cause more work for me, and more time on the computer, but it is a work that I love to do so it would feel like picnic rather work. I really hope that just as in the past that I will have you, the reader's support. I still plan to interview authors and their books, especially new releases as they come in, so that you will learn more about them and the book. I don't know about you, but when you know more about a author, and really have that connection it is easier to buy a book from that person. Every book has two stories; the one that the author made up, and the one he/she lived while the book was created. It is so easy to pick up a book now a days, but to really connect is another matter entirely. This would be my aim.Feel free to browse around in side the bookstore, and please do leave a comment or send me a letter on the contact form. All recommendations are welcome. If there is a book you feel your fellow readers should know about please let me know. For now I have stocked the shelves with the books I have read and reviewed over the last two years, as well as the authors books I have seen or promoted on my blog.
Please note: To all authors I have interviewed in the past, if you are looking for your post, the link has changed. Please do not hesitate to ask me about the new link and I will send it to you right back. All the posts are still in tact but just under a new link.
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Heather B. Moore
Welcome and thanks for agreeing and being part of this blog.
I thought it a good idea to catch up with you and see what
you are up to since the last time I reviewed Heart of the Ocean for you. You can learn more about the book HERE.
Author’s Interview Questions
1. Are
you famous is the general question I get when family and friends introduces me
to their friends. It always left me with a pause as quick comebacks filters
through my mind but ending up saying something like ….”Oh gee thanks” and give
a shy smile. (a)Does this happen to you and (b) what do you say?
a.
Some
people will say, “I can’t believe I’m talking to a famous person.” I just say,
“I’m not famous” and then laugh.
2. In
general do you like to talk about you writing and published books or are you
very close-lip about it? If no why?
a.
I
love to talk about my books and writing, but only do so if asked, and usually
only at length if the person is truly interested and if I think I can help them
on their own publishing path. Otherwise, I’d rather just talk about other books
and authors in general. I’m an avid reader and I have a lot of authors who I
love to read.
3. What
book/s are you currently writing and what is it about?
a.
I
just finished drafting a novella called Lost
then Found. It’s part of a 5-part novella series called The Aliso Creek
Novella series. They are contemporary romances.
Blurb
A dark secret . . . a
grieving ghost . . . a handsome stranger . . . What more could Eliza Robinson
want? Except for maybe her life.
In Heather B. Moore’s enthralling 1840’s historical romance, Heart of the Ocean, Eliza Robinson has turned down the very pretentious Mr. Thomas Beesley’s marriage proposal. As a business partner of Eliza’s father, Thomas quickly discredits the family and brings disgrace to the Robinson name.
While her father scrambles to restore his good name in New York City, Eliza flees to the remote Puritan town of Maybrook to stay with her Aunt Maeve. Although relieved to be away from all- things-male and unforgiving gossip columns, odd things start to happen to Eliza, and she is plagued by a ghostly voice. Her aunt’s explanation? That Eliza is being haunted by a woman who died of a broken heart twenty years ago.
After Aunt Maeve is tragically killed, Eliza's life is put in danger as she tries to uncover the mystery of her aunt's death. She encounters Jonathan Porter in Maybrook, whose presence in the town seems suspicious, yet she finds herself drawn to him. When she discovers that Jonathan’s dark secrets may be the link between the dead woman who haunts her and her aunt’s murderer, Eliza realizes that Jonathan is the one man she should never trust.
In Heather B. Moore’s enthralling 1840’s historical romance, Heart of the Ocean, Eliza Robinson has turned down the very pretentious Mr. Thomas Beesley’s marriage proposal. As a business partner of Eliza’s father, Thomas quickly discredits the family and brings disgrace to the Robinson name.
While her father scrambles to restore his good name in New York City, Eliza flees to the remote Puritan town of Maybrook to stay with her Aunt Maeve. Although relieved to be away from all- things-male and unforgiving gossip columns, odd things start to happen to Eliza, and she is plagued by a ghostly voice. Her aunt’s explanation? That Eliza is being haunted by a woman who died of a broken heart twenty years ago.
After Aunt Maeve is tragically killed, Eliza's life is put in danger as she tries to uncover the mystery of her aunt's death. She encounters Jonathan Porter in Maybrook, whose presence in the town seems suspicious, yet she finds herself drawn to him. When she discovers that Jonathan’s dark secrets may be the link between the dead woman who haunts her and her aunt’s murderer, Eliza realizes that Jonathan is the one man she should never trust.
4. Why
this particular genre? I love reading
mysteries and historicals… so this book became a blend of both.
5. What
inspires or motivates you to write?
I
love to read, and writing is a lot like reading… especially since I’m a
“discovery” writer, which means I don’t always know what I’m going to write in
the next scene or chapter—much like reading a book.
6. What
is the writing process like for you?
I
create my own deadlines and set daily word count goals. This helps me see how
I’m progressing, and can also be motivating when I see the word count stack up.
7. What
is the best and/ or worst part of being a writer?
The best part is when someone tells you they enjoyed reading your book
because you feel like you did something worth someone else’s time to invest in.
The worst part is balancing all of the other things in life that are important
with the love for writing.
8.
Any advice for struggling writers?
My advice to struggling writers is to
surround yourself with other writers who can support you in your journey. Be
willing to revise your work. Keep persevering.
9. What
is your favorite genre to read or write?
My
favorite genre to write is historical. I love the research and I love the
challenge of creating a new setting.
10. Favorite
author?
I have plenty, but I love Maeve
Binchy (characterization), Anne Perry (description, mystery), Adriana
Travaglini (family saga).
11.
Do you have a favorite spot to read and
write?
In my office.
12. What
do you like to do when not writing? I love to travel.
13. Do
you have a bucket list and would you share at least two things on it?
Not skydiving… but I’d love to go on a
Mediterranean cruise again and do the whole Jane Austen tour in England.
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14. What
have you done so far on this list?
I
went on a Mediterranean cruise when I was eight… but I’m not counting that. LOL
15. Most
daring thing or experience you have done you would like to share?
Some people are impressed that I took 4
kids to Israel one summer. But I think it was when I became Scuba certified… it
was kind of freaky to be diving deep with strange sea creatures.
16. This
or that questions:
·
Coffee or Tea - Hot
Chocolate (prefer Stephen’s Gourmet brand)
·
Sweet or sour – sweet
·
Home make meal or takeouts – homemade
·
Winter or summer – Summer (Autumn is my most favorite)
·
Night-owl or Early-Bird – Early bird
·
Telephone or visits – either works
·
Which social network do you prefer? I get more interactive comments on Facebook
over blogging or tweeting
·
Blogger or website? I have both, but update my blog more often:
http://mywriterslair.blogspot.com
·
What does your family say about your career?
Supportive or Clueless. My family is
supportive most of the time, unless they are hungry. **smile**
And Finally
Moto/wisdom in life you live by.
Favorite writing
quote: Give yourself permission to write a bad rough draft.
Contact details and buy links of the newest books you would
like the readers to know.
Website: www.hbmoore.com
Facebook: Heather Brown Moore (or) Fans of H.B. Moore
Twitter: @heatherbmoore
Book trailer for my lastest historical thriller:
Most recent releases:
The Aliso Creek
Novella Series
Biblical novel,
coming April 2013
The Newport Ladies
Book Club series
WOW! This was such and interesting interview. Thanks Heather for sharing with us.
Please do support the authors, as you can see a lot of hard work is going into the books. The least you can do is support them. You know, buying, reviewing, talking about them.
Next time on In The Limelight with
Amber Lea Easton
June 02, 2013
Sunday, May 26, 2013
Interview with Dayna Leigh Cheser
Dayna Leigh Cheser
I met Dayne through one of the Book Tours we had in September 2012 when I reviewed 'Janelle's Time' for her. It is great to have you back Dayne and thank you for agreeing to be part of the blog.
You can read more about the review here
Author’s Interview Questions
1. Are
you famous is the general question I get when family and friends introduces me
to their friends. It always left me with a pause as quick comebacks filters
through my mind but ending up saying something like ….”Oh gee thanks” and give
a shy smile, silly I know but the idea unsettles me. (a)Does this happen to you
and (b) what do you say?
No, it doesn’t happen to me as I’m not ‘out there.’ As a major introvert, I seldom leave the house. That said, I’m something of a celebrity within the family, especially my husband’s family, but beyond that …
No, it doesn’t happen to me as I’m not ‘out there.’ As a major introvert, I seldom leave the house. That said, I’m something of a celebrity within the family, especially my husband’s family, but beyond that …
2. In
general do you like to talk about you writing and published books or are you
very close-lip about it? If no why?
As I said, I’m an introvert and don’t get out much so I don’t talk with people, especially strangers. That said, I can go on for PAGES and PAGES in emails (or interviews – LOL) and the like with someone who shows an interest. One close friend with whom I email reads about my books and my writing to where I’m sure she’s ready to freak out! Oh, the long-suffering Claire!
As I said, I’m an introvert and don’t get out much so I don’t talk with people, especially strangers. That said, I can go on for PAGES and PAGES in emails (or interviews – LOL) and the like with someone who shows an interest. One close friend with whom I email reads about my books and my writing to where I’m sure she’s ready to freak out! Oh, the long-suffering Claire!
Funny you should ask … I have 4 books (of the 5-book TIME series, of which Janelle’s Time is the first) in the works at various points in the process. These are Regency/Victorian romances, with other elements (which vary from book to book). These books are very different from one another, primarily because I am a ‘pantser’ writer – I never know what will happen next as I’m writing.
Moria’s Time, book 2 of my series is nearing completion. I’m working the edits now and hope for a spring release. It continues the Grayson family saga from Janelle’s Time, book 1. Moria, one of Janelle’s daughters, is the subject of a vision before her birth, as told at the end of Janelle’s Time. According to the vision, Moria, as a young woman, will travel far from home, and be in great danger, danger not only to herself, but to everyone around her. Moria’s Time takes you on a journey to the fulfillment of that vision. Where does she go, and what is the danger? Does she achieve her long-standing goal of becoming a doctor, which started with her maternal family’s expertise in natural medicine? Along the way, she meets several real-life historical figures … and, in time, the love of her life. Moria shares the early years of their life with her twin sister, Adelle, who, as a child, drives Richard and Janelle to distraction with her selfishness and overwhelming quest for attention.
When Adelle and Moria become young women, their paths diverge and Adelle’s story continues in Adelle’s Time, book 3 of the series. From a young age, Adelle’s goal in life had been to marry an English Duke and live accordingly. After a devastating relationship failure, Adelle retreats to an orphanage where she volunteered when she was younger to distract herself by working with the children, something she enjoys, but to also examine her life and figure out what she wants of it. Understanding from the failed relationship that the daughter of an American farmer has little chance of attracting a Duke, she develops an alter-ego designed to aid her in her quest. Along the way, she grows up and becomes as remarkable a woman in her own way as her sister. She finds her soul mate, but is he her Prince Charming or does she outgrow her childish desire to marry a Duke? I’m hoping for a late 2013 or early 2014 release.
Book 4, Logan’s Time, may be the best book of the series. The Scots Duke of Muileach, Logan Conor, was a minor character in Janelle’s Time who crashes Richard and Janelle’s wedding with revenge on his mind. When Janelle’s Time was complete, Logan let me know he wanted his own book. A spinoff, rather than a sequel, Logan may not be a Grayson, but he has a long-standing relationship with Janelle’s husband, Richard, so the families, Grayson and Conor, get together from time to time. His appearance in Janelle’s Time created a bit of a stir among reviewers and readers, with one reviewer proclaiming she was ‘in love’ with Logan, so, I’m hopeful that stir continues when his book is released. Logan’s book begins with the 7-year old Logan secretly watching the birth of his younger brother, Daniel – and his mother’s immediate abandonment of her family within the confines of a blackmail contract she has with her father about her forced marriage to Logan’s father. A Spring 2014 release is planned.
So, how do you end a series with 2 separate timelines involving 2 unrelated families? You have a big wedding. Logan’s oldest daughter, Clarissa and Janelle’s oldest son, Damian Gerard, baptized at the same time in Janelle’s Time, will marry in the final book of the series, Clarissa’s Time. While I have ideas about this book, I haven’t put pen to paper yet.
Janelle’s Time blurb:
“If you love the magic of romance and the romance of magic, this
is a book for you.” Ken Weene,
Janelle’s Time is the epic story of
the great love between a New Hampshire farmer’s daughter, Janelle LeDuc, and the
son of an English Duke, Richard Grayson.
From her father’s death in a logging
accident to barely surviving the birth of twin daughters, Janelle’s penchant
for getting into ‘situations’ makes it difficult for Richard to protect her.
Unaware of Janelle’s maternal-line
powers, the couple accidentally time-travels to 14th century England, meeting
Richard’s ancestors, and discovering a startling truth about Richard’s
aristocratic family that nearly destroys their relationship.
Logan, the Scots Duke of Muileach, and
longtime friend of Richard, crashes the couple’s wedding, bent on revenge for
an unfortunate incident from when the Richard and Logan spent time in Paris,
but the result of this confrontation surprises everyone.
On their wedding trip to England, they
learn about Richard’s childhood friend, Nick, tired of waiting to inherit
Statler Hall, has killed his parents. Upon meeting Janelle, Nick decides to
kidnap her to replace the wife who’d left him, and to kill Richard and his
brother, Sinjin, in the process.
Later, mugged and left for dead,
Richard, suffering from amnesia, betrays Janelle who leaves him and returns to
NH, unaware she’s pregnant. Richard finally arrives home, recovered; but
another blunder sends him into exile until after their son’s birth.
Will their love survive their
different backgrounds? Will their marriage endure the many months spent apart?
Will the endless obstacles life throws at them spell the end for them? Can this
couple learn to love again?
4. Why
this particular genre?
It’s what I enjoy reading the most. History and English were my 2 favorite subjects in school.
It’s what I enjoy reading the most. History and English were my 2 favorite subjects in school.
5. What
inspire or motivate you to write?
An inbred NEED to write … my mother and my siblings
are/were all writers in various manners.
My mother is the author/co-author of several non-fiction titles, one
brother was Assistant City Editor at a local newspaper, another brother has
been a copywriter, and my sister edits her church newsletter.
6. What
is the writing process like for you?
If by ‘process’ you mean, how do I do it, here’s a typical day for me.
I’m retired so my ‘process’ is different from those who have a job and/or have young children.
Most days, I’m up by 7:30 AM. I allow myself a few hours to do this and that – housework, shopping, personal correspondence, that sort of thing. By noon, at the absolute latest, I’m ‘in the zone’ – doing something writing-related. My focus now is the edits for Moria’s Time. Or, I could be doing first draft writing, or self-editing ahead of sending the ms to my editor, or pitching reviewers, or any of the many other aspects of the craft. I break to fix supper, then often put in more hours in the evening. I can tell when it’s time to call it a day … the words on the screen start to look like a foreign language! Sometimes, I’m brain dead by 8 PM, other days, I can keep on trucking to about 11 PM (or times in between), but most nights, I’m in bed by 11:30 PM. Because my husband, who works as an IT Tech at the local newspaper, is home on the weekends, my schedule then is different, as he comes first.
If by ‘process’ you mean, how do I do it, here’s a typical day for me.
I’m retired so my ‘process’ is different from those who have a job and/or have young children.
Most days, I’m up by 7:30 AM. I allow myself a few hours to do this and that – housework, shopping, personal correspondence, that sort of thing. By noon, at the absolute latest, I’m ‘in the zone’ – doing something writing-related. My focus now is the edits for Moria’s Time. Or, I could be doing first draft writing, or self-editing ahead of sending the ms to my editor, or pitching reviewers, or any of the many other aspects of the craft. I break to fix supper, then often put in more hours in the evening. I can tell when it’s time to call it a day … the words on the screen start to look like a foreign language! Sometimes, I’m brain dead by 8 PM, other days, I can keep on trucking to about 11 PM (or times in between), but most nights, I’m in bed by 11:30 PM. Because my husband, who works as an IT Tech at the local newspaper, is home on the weekends, my schedule then is different, as he comes first.
7. What
is the best and/ or worst part of being a writer?
The best part is the writing – sitting down to a blank screen and creating a story, or continuing one already started. It’s not just words, it’s creating the characters and giving them life. It’s creating a world -in my mind, populated by those characters who go about their lives in such a way that they could easily be real, even if they’re not.
For example, for Logan’s Time, I searched for days using satellite maps for the perfect location for Logan’s castle, then, in my mind, built the castle, complete with a secret passage that makes Logan’s mother’s defection possible, and so much more.
The worst part is what used to be done by publishers – marketing and promotion. This is the worst for introvert writers like myself.
The best part is the writing – sitting down to a blank screen and creating a story, or continuing one already started. It’s not just words, it’s creating the characters and giving them life. It’s creating a world -in my mind, populated by those characters who go about their lives in such a way that they could easily be real, even if they’re not.
For example, for Logan’s Time, I searched for days using satellite maps for the perfect location for Logan’s castle, then, in my mind, built the castle, complete with a secret passage that makes Logan’s mother’s defection possible, and so much more.
The worst part is what used to be done by publishers – marketing and promotion. This is the worst for introvert writers like myself.
8. Any
advice for struggling writers?
Write, write, write. Set yourself a daily goal of X number of pages per day, if you’re writing a first draft, and stick to it. Write SOMETHING every day. If you need a break from a big project, take a day and write a short story or two in a completely different genre, but write SOMETHING every day!
Probably the single most important bit of advice is to find a good, professional editor. He/she is your very best friend. Do not depend on family or friends to edit your book for you (unless they happen to be professional editors) because it will show in what you submit to an agent, or to a publisher. It’s also why self-pubbed books carry the stigma they do – inadequate or unprofessional editing. Few writers can write a book without an editor! Put your ego on the shelf and hire an editor!
Write, write, write. Set yourself a daily goal of X number of pages per day, if you’re writing a first draft, and stick to it. Write SOMETHING every day. If you need a break from a big project, take a day and write a short story or two in a completely different genre, but write SOMETHING every day!
Probably the single most important bit of advice is to find a good, professional editor. He/she is your very best friend. Do not depend on family or friends to edit your book for you (unless they happen to be professional editors) because it will show in what you submit to an agent, or to a publisher. It’s also why self-pubbed books carry the stigma they do – inadequate or unprofessional editing. Few writers can write a book without an editor! Put your ego on the shelf and hire an editor!
9. What
is your favorite genre to read or write?
In one word – romance. I started as a tween secretly reading (under the covers with a flashlight) my mother’s hidden stash of books – Lolita, Peyton Place, and the like. But, within the romance genre are dozens of subgenres. I like historical, of course, but also time travel (I’m a Trekie, too), and other subgenres. I have a large TBR pile since there aren’t enough hours in the day as it is.
In one word – romance. I started as a tween secretly reading (under the covers with a flashlight) my mother’s hidden stash of books – Lolita, Peyton Place, and the like. But, within the romance genre are dozens of subgenres. I like historical, of course, but also time travel (I’m a Trekie, too), and other subgenres. I have a large TBR pile since there aren’t enough hours in the day as it is.
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Bertrice Small, once the Queen of Hot Romances, is the author who most influenced my writing. Others, such as Lynn Kurland, Diana Gabaldon, early Karen Marie Moning, Jean Auel, Victoria Holt, and more, have also had an influence on my writing. Right now, my TBR pile includes books from most of these writers. But, if I like the book blurb, I’ll read other authors.
11. Do
you have a favorite spot to read and write? Share a photo if you have one.
I don’t think I’ll be sharing a photo of my favorite reading spot. LOL I lay on my stomach in bed, with my pillow under my chest and the book propped up against the headboard. (This works even if you’re sick.) You can be fully clothed, or you can be in your night wear (all you have to do is reach over, turn out the light and it’s dream time). You can be under the covers or on top. I live in Florida, so, most often, I’m on top, and usually in night wear.
I don’t think I’ll be sharing a photo of my favorite reading spot. LOL I lay on my stomach in bed, with my pillow under my chest and the book propped up against the headboard. (This works even if you’re sick.) You can be fully clothed, or you can be in your night wear (all you have to do is reach over, turn out the light and it’s dream time). You can be under the covers or on top. I live in Florida, so, most often, I’m on top, and usually in night wear.
12. What
did you do before you became a writer?
Over the years, I had many different kinds of jobs, but primarily, I worked in small commercial print shops. I did everything, from order entry through billing, although in the early years, I ran a printing press.
Later, I was introduced to typesetting. This was before computers were on everyone’s desk. At first, I used a glorified typewriter, then graduated to photo-typesetting. Later, when computers were capable of it, I taught myself Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and, to a lesser extent, the other parts of the Adobe Suite.
For 10 years, I owned a small commercial print shop in New Hampshire where my primary duties were typesetting and running the 2-color printing press. My husband and the employees handled the rest of the work.
Over the years, I had many different kinds of jobs, but primarily, I worked in small commercial print shops. I did everything, from order entry through billing, although in the early years, I ran a printing press.
Later, I was introduced to typesetting. This was before computers were on everyone’s desk. At first, I used a glorified typewriter, then graduated to photo-typesetting. Later, when computers were capable of it, I taught myself Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and, to a lesser extent, the other parts of the Adobe Suite.
For 10 years, I owned a small commercial print shop in New Hampshire where my primary duties were typesetting and running the 2-color printing press. My husband and the employees handled the rest of the work.
13. Was
it a life long dream or triggered recently?
I’ve been reading and writing for most of my life. In junior high school, I wrote short stories which then were passed around. My peers asked me constantly when I was going to write another story. Some of the stories even made their way to teachers (one way or another). One teacher added short story writing to her curriculum.
I’ve been reading and writing for most of my life. In junior high school, I wrote short stories which then were passed around. My peers asked me constantly when I was going to write another story. Some of the stories even made their way to teachers (one way or another). One teacher added short story writing to her curriculum.
14. What
do you like to do when not writing?
Spend time with my husband, my best friend.
Spend time with my husband, my best friend.
15. Do
you have a bucket/ to-do list and would you share at least two things on it?
I don’t have a true ‘bucket’ list, although there
is one thing I’d really like to do before I get too old to do it – spend a
month traveling around England. Besides
being English by heritage, now, my writing centers around locales in New
Hampshire (USA - where we used to live), England and Scotland, I’d love to
visit England-Scotlan, especially where Logan’s castle is (in my mind). Oh, to be able to stand where his castle is
and look around, seeing what Logan and his community saw every day …
Otherwise, I have a never-ending To Do List. One item currently on the list is getting Moria’s Time back to my editor for the second round of editing, then sending it to my beta readers. Another item is working on Adelle’s Time (which I wrote as my NaNo 2012 project).
Otherwise, I have a never-ending To Do List. One item currently on the list is getting Moria’s Time back to my editor for the second round of editing, then sending it to my beta readers. Another item is working on Adelle’s Time (which I wrote as my NaNo 2012 project).
16. What
have you done so far on this list?
In hopes that my dream of visiting England-Scotland will actually happen, I bought a political map of the area, then divided England-Scotland into 10 regions. Then, I started a Table in Word where I can list various points of interest (to me) within each of the 10 regions. When that’s done, I can then guesstimate how long to stay in each region. I’ll start with northwest Scotland (fly into Glasgow) and work my way south, ending in London (fly out of Heathrow). I haven’t had much time to do the research, but just thinking about it …
In hopes that my dream of visiting England-Scotland will actually happen, I bought a political map of the area, then divided England-Scotland into 10 regions. Then, I started a Table in Word where I can list various points of interest (to me) within each of the 10 regions. When that’s done, I can then guesstimate how long to stay in each region. I’ll start with northwest Scotland (fly into Glasgow) and work my way south, ending in London (fly out of Heathrow). I haven’t had much time to do the research, but just thinking about it …
17. Most
daring thing or experience you have done you would like to share?
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18. This
or that questions:
·
Coffee or Tea – Neither,
I primarily drink water
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Sweet or sour – Both,
although I avoid added sugar
·
Home make meal or takeout – home made, I enjoy cooking
·
Winter or summer – Autumn
is my favorite season
·
Night-owl or Early-Bird – Early-Bird
·
Telephone or visits – Neither
– I prefer email or on-line chats. I’ve
very hearing impaired, and an introvert.
·
Which social network do you prefer? I have a presence
on 6 sites, but I don’t really have a favorite.
·
What does your family say about your career?
Supportive or Clueless Both, actually. They support me, but they have no clue what
it’s like to write a novel and see it published … even the family members who
are writers!
And Finally
Moto/wisdom in life you live by.
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Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Interview with Michel Prince
In the Limelight with
Michel Prince
Welcome and thanks for agreeing and
being part of this blog.
Thanks for having me by.
I thought it a good idea to catch
up with you and see what you are up to since the last time I reviewed a book
for you.
You can read my review for Chrysalis on Amazon HERE
Author’s Interview Questions
1. Are
you famous is the general question I get when family and friends introduces me
to their friends. It always left me with a pause as quick comebacks filters
through my mind but ending up saying something like ….”Oh gee thanks” and give
a shy smile. (a)Does this happen to you and (b) what do you say?
I have a few people that say things and my
outside persona shines, but inside I’m like “no really I’m not that.”
2. In
general do you like to talk about you writing and published books or are you
very close-lip about it? If no why?
I
don’t mind talking about it, but there are some questions that get old that are
general writing questions. When people
ask me real questions from my books I love to answer them.
3. What
book/s are you currently writing and what is it about?
There are quite a few I’m writing right now,
one that I have out for submission right now is called Silly Girl and is a
contemporary story about a woman who meets the NBA player she’s been in love
with since she was fifteen only to find out he’s not as put together as his rep
has him. But he knows the second he
meets her that he needs her in his life, but being the public could be
dangerous for Sylvia.
4. Why
this particular genre?
New Adult has the
excitement of firsts. First kiss, first
loves, firsts are amazing and I know it sounds cliché but they only happen
once.
5. What
inspire or motivate you to write?
I get
inspiration from little things. A
comment, picture, smell anything can trigger an idea.
6. What
is the writing process like for you?
It
depends on the book. I have some that
pour out of me and others that I have to put myself on a schedule to finish, if
it’s paranormal I usually have quite a bit of research involved.
7. What
is the best and/ or worst part of being a writer?
Worst is editing and any writers that don’t
say that are lying. In edits you see
your mistakes and it makes you question your ability in everyway. At the same with the right editor you’ll find
ways to enhance a scene that might have been bugging you because there was just
something not there.
8. Any
advice for struggling writers?
It
depends if they’re struggling to get published…there’s someone for you keep
pushing. Jack London got over 400
rejections before publishing American classics.
If they are struggling with the process…you’ll have to find your
trigger. There are quite a few different
ways to get yourself started. Some
people interview their characters, others look at pictures and write scenes,
everything is fair game.
9. What
is your favorite genre to read or write?
Paranormal is probably my favorite to read although I do love a good
mystery.
10. Favorite
author?
There is no such thing…picking a
favorite author is like picking a favorite book. I have too many to count.
11. Do
you have a favorite spot to read and write?
For focused writing I sit at my
dining room table. Reading I can do
anywhere but I do love being snuggled in bed.
12. What
do you like to do when not writing?
I cross stitch and watch my son play
basketball.
13. Do
you have a bucket list and would you share at least two things on it?
I’d really like to go to a beach hut hotel in
Bora Bora and take a European history tour.
14. What
have you done so far on this list? I got my books published.
15. Most
daring thing or experience you have done you would like to share?
I went to the open air area of the Hancock
Building during a tornado warning. It’s
93 floors up and lightning, wind and rain was whipping through the screened in
area. Just going out in that area in
general is scary, but I knew I’d never get another chance like that so I took
it.
16. This
or that questions:
·
Coffee or Tea -
Dr. Pepper…or Mint Tea
·
Sweet or sour – Sweet
·
Home make meal or takeouts – Takeout there’s
less to clean up afterwards
·
Winter or summer – Yep…both have parts I love. I love bundling up and watching the snow
fall, but I love sitting out in the sun and hiking.
·
Night-owl or Early-Bird – Night owl, although I work early in the
morning I loved when I worked overnights so I’m still better at night.
·
Telephone or visits – Neither. Most of the time I like to hide out.
·
Which social network do you prefer? Facebook
·
Blogger or website? Yep. I
have a website with a blog.
·
What does your family say about your career?
Supportive or Clueless. Yep…they are
supportive, but clueless as to the nuances that go into the process.
And Finally
Motto/wisdom in life you live by.
I don’t really have one but I guess
there’s a saying I like and try to remember.
“One man’s ceiling is a another man’s floor…see you at the top.”
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It was great to catch up with you Michel, thanks for being part of the celebration and I wish you all the best with your writing and books.
Remember
My next guest on
In the Limelight with... will be
Tracy Kauffman
May 10, 2013
Until then.
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