What
made me choose to write this style?
I am not sure what you mean but I will answer to what
I think you mean!! LOL. I love the
alternating POV. I’m a reader who wants to know what is going on in each of the
main characters head, to get the full picture and see how each person feeds off
of the other.
If this is about writing a New Adult novel my answer
is: l I loved my early twenties and college life. I wanted to write a story with characters
based from people in my life and also with characters I wish I could have met. The only thing i did not get to experience
while in my 20’s is finding a sexy, tall gorgeous football player like Reed.
If
you had 24 hours with Reed, what would you want to do?
Seriously? Oh boy! Have I not fantasized about a man
like him.
I’m
thinking we could play a little touch football and then spend the rest of the
day in bed or maybe the beach so he can
rub suntan lotion on me. Of course
anything we do has to involving touching of some kind.
Where
did you get the idea for Breaking Elle?
I just wanted a story that
was for me. I’ve read so many books with
HEA. The kind of bore me with the same
scenario - Girl gets pregnant and then gets married. I have read so many like that. I like stories with a little more suspense
and I’ve always been one who’s loved cliffhangers. I have learned from publishing my first book
that readers don’t like cliffhangers. I never thought I would carry this
project through but I did. I am so humbled
that readers like my story and hopefully those who did not read Breaking Elle
because it was a cliffhanger will read Wanting Reed once it comes out next
year.
Do
you enjoy doing research? What type of research did you do?
I do enjoy it doing research for my book. I had
to do plenty of research for Breaking Elle.. Some of which included finding out
about: how long it takes bones to heal, what is involved in a knee injury, Texas does not allow gambling, the location of
the Texas A& M campus, that the NFL has Combines for tryouts. There are so many things you have to get
right and fact find to make sure that the story is realistic and feasible. I learned a lot during the process of my research.
How
many books are in the Breaking Elle Series? (Break Me)
There
are 2. I also have a few spin off planned with some of the other characters
from book one and book 2 which were requested by some readers. So I have some writing, and planning to do!
When
is the next book in the Series expected?
Wanting
Reed is the second book which will be out January 31, 2014. As of right now it looks like I’ll be making
that date.
Do
you have plans for another series?
I am
not sure at this point. I will work on
the spin off from Breaking Elle and Wanting Reed for now. I do have other ideas for other books but I
am not sure they will be a series.
Are
the names of the characters in your book important to you?
Yes.
Elle actually is the last 4 letters of my daughter’s name, Gabriella. Actually
3! I did have my son’s name in their but it did not fit the part of Elle’s
brother Jace. When I wrote Jace’s character i imagined that my son would be just
as protective of his sister and that he loves sports.
Can
you tell us one of your favorite quotes from the book?
“Maybe
I’ve always been that guy. I just needed you to find me.” (Reed)
Do
you have anything in common with the main character?
Oh boy. Well, yes of course. The list is long. I have
brown hair and hazel eyes. I love to
run. I have this habit of twirling my
hair when I am thinking or nervous. I
love the Dallas Cowboys and the NY Yankees.
I live in Boston. So yes, me and
Elle have alot in common!!
What
do you use to write the book?
Use
like in programs. I used Microsoft Word
on my PC. I tried Scrivener but there
were too many moving parts. I like to
keep things simple.
How
often do you write and what's the hardest part about writing a book?
I try
to write every night. Sometimes I even
write at work. (don’t tell my boss) When
an inspiration hits me I try to write it down as soon as it comes to me. Editing is a pain in the ass, also rewriting
and making sure the plot is tight and making likeable characters. I don’t want readers to throw their Kindles..
lol
Do
you draw on personal experiences in your writing?
Yes. It helps when writing a scene to recall how
you felt in a similar situation, what you did, and your thoughts. How other reacted around you. For Breaking Elle I pulled events from my paste
and also current relationships and events.
Do
you listen to music when you are writing or reading?
All
the time. Listening to music has
inspired many of my scenes. I usually
listen to Lifehouse when I am writing.
Who
designed the covers?
Wicked
by Design. Robin Harper is amazeballs!!
What
are you currently reading?
Night
Owl and it is soooooo good.
If
you could write with another author who would it be?
Tarryn
Fisher and CJ Roberts. I love their
writing style.
Do
you have a nickname?
Nena
Do
you ever write naked?
Hmmmm.
Not gonna lie. I have. When inspiration hit me I was too lazy to
pick the towel up off the floor.
TMI? Maybe.
Favorite Book
The Edge of Never
Favorite Color
Blue
Favorite Eye Color
Blue
Favorite Hair Color
Brown
Favorite place to write
Home in my bedroom
Coffee or Tea
Coffee
Yankees Baby!!!
What
advice would you give to aspiring writers?
Just write it.
Write it for you. See it
through. The most amazing feeling is
when you see your book in print and your name on the front cover. Everyone has a story to tell. There is someone out there who will read it
and love it!
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