What is one of your favorite things about writing? When a book is completed. The writing process can be frustrating but I always love it when the novel emerges from the wreckage of the process. When you’re brainstorming for a new story, what usually comes first for you, the plot or the characters? It’s usually…
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Captain’s Mercy – Book Hooks Blog Hop
Captain’s Mercy by Kate Hill Historical Romance Excerpt: “Miss Brown, what are you doing up here?” he demanded, wearing his usual scowl. “I heard noise from up here. A crash. I thought perhaps lightning had struck the house and someone might be hurt.” She couldn’t keep the tremors from her voice. “I’m also worried about…
Guest Blogger: J.J. Lore – Alien-ation
Alien-ation By J. J. Lore I’ve been binging on classic Star Trek episodes on Netflix recently and wasn’t surprised to find how much the series I watched as a child had influenced my writing today. I was surprised at how much I remembered from shows I haven’t seen in twenty-plus years. The social commentary, action,…
Interview with Constance Walker
What is one of your favorite things about writing? I like telling stories that make a connection with people. Many years ago I learned a very valuable lesson when I was a reporter: I was writing an in-depth article and to protect my sources I changed the names and locations and even sexes of the…
Werewolf Week Starts Today!
Werewolf Week at the Compelling Beasts Blog starts today at 9am. Guests include: April 22 McKayla Schutt Lily Silver April 23 Taryn Blackthorne Afton Locke Marina Finlayson April 24 Kryssie Fortune BJ McCall Mckenzie Hunter Cara Marsi April 25 Nina Croft Erzabet Bishop April 26 Sandy Steen NJ Walters April 27 Kate Steele Ana Raine…
Interview with Marissa Doyle
What is one of your favorite things about writing? Telling stories! For me, being a writer is almost a calling or a compulsion—you do it because you have to, because you’ve got stories inside you that you have to tell. I know that if I go a few days without writing (life does have a…
Character Interview with Rodrigo Torbellino
Where are you from? I’m originally from Spain, but now I live in Minnesota. What is your job? I own Torbellino Enterprises. An international business that includes green energy like wind power. Who is your love interest? My father and grandfather both told me that I’d know the woman I should marry as soon as…
Interview with Chris Redding
What is one of your favorite things about writing? Creating a whole new world where I get to control things. When you’re brainstorming for a new story, what usually comes first for you, the plot or the characters? The plot. I’m definitely a plot-driven writer. The characters are second. Are you a plotter or a…