1. Is being an
Author what you thought you would do with your life? You know, I did
at one time and then I put it away to live a different life. Now that
I’m here and look back, it seems inevitable because writing is such
a big part of my life no matter what I did so in a way, yes.
2. What made you
decide to be an Author? As I said I was always writing in some form
or another and really, I reached a point in my life where I think I
was mature enough to pull off a story. I was taken aback that
Unchained Hearts came to me like it did. It really came to me much
clearer and that was when I said, “OK, I think this might work.”
Apparently, Sable thought the same thing when I showed it to her so
between those two instances, the decision was kinda made for me.
3. What would you
tell any new authors that are breaking into the business? You know,
I’m still learning and trying to find those windows and doors
myself. I would say really, keep reading and focus on the story.
Reading is just a great way to learn apart from being fun. As far as
focusing on the story, I’d say just write the story. Do your
research and write the story as it comes to you. Your first draft is
not supposed to be pretty. It’s supposed to get the story out of
your head.
4. What is the
strangest thing you have written about? I don’t think I’ve done
that yet but I do have some paranormal story ideas coming to me.
5. What is the
hardest part of being an author? Really, the entire process is a
challenge but the major challenge for me is to make sure that I’m
describing things properly. I always want to make sure I’m able to
keep the balance of showing and telling.
6. Do you love
what you do? Absolutely. I don’t see me doing anything else and it
just feels so right
7. Do you have a
family? Dad, friends and dog.
8. What was your
first published work? My first work is Unchained Hearts, Book 1 in
the Baxter Family Saga series. The follow-up to that book, Portrait
of Gray, felt a little smoother because I felt like I was really
getting to know the Baxter family well.
9. What are you
currently working on? Can you share any of it with us? I’m on a
break as I have the first book in my new series with the publisher
and the follow up for that is in the works. This new series is called
Sacked & Tackled. Sports romance/drama series that’s feeling
good. I enjoyed writing the first two and look forward to following
the subplot. I’ve got a couple of teasers floating around that I
can definitely share as I want to introduce people to Tobey and
Niveah
Here’s the
Rough blurb of the first book:
It's finally
time for the player to get played.
Tobey Fine,
the ‘Blasian Sensation’ is at the top of his game as the face of
the Miami Medusas, a Steinger Football League team. When he's
introduced to his teammate's best friend, the Blasian Sensation comes
face-to-face with his reckoning.
Niveah Wallace
is the founder of Carmicon Technologies, a software development
company contracted to do a pilot game app featuring the Miami Medusas
and team rivals, the Atlanta Mercury. If this project goes well, it
will put CarmTech on the map.
Still smarting
from Tobey’s rejection years ago, Niveah is presented with her
chance to get back at him -- but forgets that revenge can be a
double-edged sword.
Despite their
initial fallout, Tobey and Niveah grow close in a way neither
expected. But inside the SFL there’s trouble brewing as a piece of
Tobey’s past threatens to upend his present and jeopardize his
future. He'll do whatever it takes to keep his love no matter who he
has to fight to do it.
10. New release
book cover? No cover YET but when it’s on the way, I will share it
when it comes for sure.
11. Have you ever
wanted to quit writing? If so why? Nope. I didn’t write for 20
years so I think I’m past that phase. As far as I’m concerned,
I’m in this for the long haul until the characters in my head stop
talking to me.
12. What genres
do you write? My books have been classified as contemporary romance
and historical fiction for now but I don’t limit myself by genre. I
would love to go back to my paranormal roots, which is what I used to
write when I was a teenager.
13. Anything else
you would like to share? Yes, for anyone who’s interested, I have
a free read called Broken Mind. If you want to read the first
chapter, check out my Beau Coup author page: http://bit.ly/1E3Zcih
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your links. (Facebook, Tumbler, Twitter, Instagram, Etc)
Sure!
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