Hello Sandra and welcome back to my blog as the first return interview.
So tell us what drew you as a writer to the romance genre?
Romance has so many sub-genres and cross-genres now.
Anything you can imagine will fit in somewhere. The greatest thing about
romance in general is providing an escape for today’s hard working woman. An
ebook or paperback is cheap compared to a real vacation. When I was a young
single mom a vacation was out of the question. A good book was all that kept me
sane some days.
True, reading is a very safe way to escape nowadays. What is the best
part of writing a love story?
Everyone dreams of that one great romance. I get to live
one, (vicariously), in each story I write. It’s the greatest job in the world.
I have to agree that writing a romance is very satisfying work. Is
writing the synopsis easy for you? Tell us about the process.
It depends on the publisher’s guidelines for length, but I
generally need 2 ½ pages for every hundred pages in the book. I never write a
synopsis until the book is finished. I make an outline of each chapter, and
then turn it into story form. Still, a synopsis is never easy.
Yes, synopsis should be a four-letter word. What comes first to you,
the characters or the story?
For me, it’s the story. I get most of my ideas from songs.
Not just one song, but a few combined. I love music.
Is there anything new you’ve learned since your first book?
I’ve learned that my most important support system is other
writer’s. Network early and pay attention. Even the most seasoned authors are
generous with advice, instruction, and encouragement. It’s a great community.
I’m very glad to be a part of a fantastic writing community. Tell us
about what you’re working on now.
My next book will be a love triangle between a woman and two
brothers. One brother is the easy going, carefree man she’s been infatuated
with for years. The other brother is the serious, hardworking man who has to
come between them or lose everything. I call it my ‘Sabrina’ story, but much
different than the original.
Lacey Carlyle has worked for years to create the perfect
blend of home, business and family. Now she risks losing everything when the
land she farms is bought by the man who abandoned her thirteen years ago.
Alex has never understood why Lacey walked away from him.
Now, he holds the deed to her farm and intends to make her pay. The only
problem - two kids weren't part of the plan.
Jenna and Jerrod may not see eye-to-eye but they are both
determined to find happiness for their mom and keep their home safe.
Can Lacey and Alex put their pasts behind them and embrace a
future together?
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