AUTHOR
NAME: Natalie Alder
Birth
date: 5/29
Where
are you from: Boston area
A
little about your self `ie your education, Family, life etc:
I
write stories about romance. They center on learning about the
characters backgrounds, personalities and life circumstances that
mold them into who they are and how they love.
I
am a sassy 40-something year old. I live in a quiet farming town in
New England with my husband of fifteen years and our three rescued
cats. After college I facilitated improvement in the physical
abilities of children and the elderly then took the opportunity to
enjoy my creative side. I love to sew, knit, write...sing and drink
martinis (not necessarily at the same time).
Tell
us your latest book news?
On
10/11/14 my first book, Crewel Work, was released. It is the first
book in The Tapestry Series. Published by Beau Coup Publishing and
available on Amazon
When
and why did you begin writing?
Have
always been found writing. It is a creative release.
When
did you consider yourself an Author?
When
I was taken on by a publisher, Beau Coup Publishing.
What
inspired you to write your first book?
It's
my favorite kind of story, forbidden love.
Do
you have a specific writing style?
I
don't think so.?
How
did you come up with the titles?
The
series books each tell the story of a different family member and
when woven together tell the story of the whole family, much like a
tapestry. The title of each book in the series is a play-on-words
related to a tapestry/weaving.
Is
there a message in your novel that you want readers to grasp?
Real
love is worth waiting for.
How
much of the book is realistic?
The
whole book is fairly realistic.
Are
experiences based on someone you know, or events in your own life?
No,
not really. I like and have had some experience with horses but
otherwise, no.
What
books have most influenced your life most?
Sophie's
World by Jostein Gaarder
Zen
and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert M Pirsig
The
Stone Boy by Gina Berriault
If
you had to choose, which writer would you consider a mentor?
Sable
Hunter
What
book are you reading now?
September
Tango by Scarlett Jade
Are
there any new authors that have grasped your interest?
Ginger
Ring, Susan Stoker, Isobel Lucero, Aurora Zahni
What
are your current projects?
Book
2 of The Tapestry Series
Name
one entity that you feel supported you outside of family members:
Beau
Coup Publishing, friends
Do
you see writing as a career?
Sure
If
you had to do it all over again, would you change anything in your
latest book?
No
Do
you recall how your interest in writing originated?
Probably
from doing writing homework assignments in school
Can
you share a little of your current work with us?
“Audra,
don’t.” J.P’s voice was sharp. He was on edge. He was afraid to
look at her. He knew he’d have no control if he did. And he didn’t
want to see her cry. Grabbing her upper arms, he pushed Audra against
the wall. When he did, his left hand grazed her breast. They stood
for a moment, neither moving. J.P. let his thumb trace the curve of
her breast, then slide over her pebbled nipple.
A
small moan escaped her. She arched her back, wanting to feel more. He
swallowed hard. Silently, she begged for him to kiss her, touch her,
anything. Her need and desire were evident.
Inwardly
he hated himself for touching her so intimately and bringing them to
this emotional place where they shouldn’t be. He closed his eyes,
dropped his arms and left the tack room.
Is
there anything you find particularly challenging in your writing?
Since
it was originally all one book which has been split up for a series,
I find keeping the chronology correct challenging.
Do
you have to travel much concerning your book(s)?
I
did make a research trip to Kentucky
Who
designed the covers?
Jennifer
Stevens at Beau Coup Publishing
Do
your have anything specific you would like to say to your readers?
Please
leave a review
Do
your remember the first book you ever read?
No
Other
than writing do you have any hobbies?
Sewing,
knitting, travel
What
TV shows/films do you enjoy watching?
My
Name is Earl, Big Bang Theory, McCleod's Daughter's
The
Bourne series, A Room with a View, Chocolate
Favorite
foods / Colors/ Music:
Bread,
cheese, wine
Green
Pink
Martini, Lori McKenna, Redwood Son, Natalie Merchant...too many
If
you were not a writer what else would you like to have done?
Be
a lounge singer
Do
you have a blog/website? If so please share your links.
Are
you on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest etc. Please share those links
also.
@NatalieRomance
