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Romance Weekly – February 18 #lovewritechat

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Today’s questions are from Susan Peterson Wisnewski.

How did you get the idea for your book?

Get comfortable, you asked for it….I wanted to brand myself as an author of steamy contempories and erotic shorts. I’d already written a contemporary set on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, affectionately known as OBX and my home away from home. With a mysterious history of pirates and shipwrecks and The Lost Colony, the area lent itself to a paranormal story. Add to that a Native American legend about a white deer believed to be the spirit of Virginia Dare.

A shifter theme began to gel and from there, I envisioned a descendant of the Croatans as a doe with special healing powers. And of course all shifters are hot-blooded, so it had to be erotic.

White Doe is an e-book novella and my only published story to date, but it helped me define my “Drifting Desires” brand.

How did you decide on the title?

Whew, an easy question. White Doe was the working title and became the book title for obvious reasons. Also, there’s only a couple of books with the same title making it an easy search on e-book retailers.

What motivated you to get the book completed and published?

Wonderful question. Now I have opportunity to thank my friends! I wrote two full length novels before I gained the courage to join an RWA chapter. The members of Chesapeake Romance Writers are friendly and down to earth. Our PRO mentor gave me her opinion on what needed to be fixed to get the story published. And the critique group has taught me so much in the past year and a half. If you’re a romance writer in coastal Virginia and are looking for a group, I hope you’ll consider coming to a meeting and joining us.

White Doe is currently on sale for 99¢ on Amazon. For you highlander fans, Kate RobbinsBound to the Highlander, is being released February 26. Please hop on over as she’s answering the same Romance Weekly questions about her novel at http://katerobbinsauthor.com.

 

Romance Weekly February 11 #lovewritechat

 
RomanceWeekly “Do you like to read romance novels? Wouldn’t you like to know more about your favorite authors? Well you came to the right place! Join the writers of Romance Weekly as we go behind the scenes of our books and tell all… About our writing of course! Every week we’ll answer questions and after you’ve enjoyed the blog on this site we’ll direct you to another. So come back often for a thrilling ride! Tell your friends and feel free to ask questions in the comment box.”

Do you have a favorite character from any of your books?

I love writing from the hero’s point of view, probably because I’ve been told I think like a lot like a guy. I’d have to say my favorite is Ray from my pre-published novel, Hot as Blazes. He has a quiet self-assured demeanor that commands respect. Although a fit and handsome firefighter, he sees himself as an average guy. There is only room for one woman in his heart and he’s patiently waiting for her to return. And there’s where the story begins… 

If you were him/her what would you have done differently in their situation?

I might have disregarded Jo’s insistence to handle things on her own and flown out to California when I thought she was in trouble. But then there wouldn’t have been much left to the story.

Do you believe in the traditional HEA (Happily Ever After) or do you think sometimes characters don’t need (or maybe deserve) them?

When reading romance, I want and expect a happily ever after or at least the presumption of one.  I’ve boycotted romance authors who withheld an HEA, expecting me to purchase the sequel.

As a writer, my job is to elevate the conflict until my characters achieve growth and complete their arc. At that point, I believe they should reap the benefits.  Day to day life doesn’t always turnout like we want, no matter how hard we try.

The happily ever after is why I enjoy reading romance. In the real world there’s just a flat tire waiting with a kindly looking serial killer offering to help…

Please hop on over to see what the amazing multi-published author, Katie O’Connor, has to say!