So here I go!
What am I working on?
Right now, I’m
working on a YA speculative story. I’m not ready to give much more than that
about it yet, but I’m really enjoying writing it. I’m also planning out the
story set right after my historical AFTER THE SCANDAL. I’ll write that next, I
believe.
How does my work differ from others of its genre?
ALTERED, my Golden Heart finalist, is different because it’s a YA
from 3rd person POV. Also, it’s science fiction instead of straight
paranormal or fantasy. It’s set in our
world instead of an alternate one, even though it stretches the boundaries of
reality a little bit.
My historical are
edgier than most of the fare out there. I’ve never written a ballroom scene.
Most of my action takes place in sketchy places and the stories are full of
suspense.
Why do I write what I do?
I write suspense
because I love action and drama. I’m enjoying writing for younger folks because
I think so much happens and changes in those years. As to historicals, I love
the kinds of conflicts in the 19th century, the time period I write. That time was lush with social conflict and social conflict is a lot of fun to delve into.
How does your writing process work?
I usually spend
about a month or so getting my thoughts around a story. Plot, GMC/character stuff, etc. I plan out a
storyboard. Then it usually takes me 2-3 months to write a rough draft. After
that, a month or more to revise. Longer sometimes, depending on the story. If real life interferes, well, these times become very fluid. As to times during the day when I write? Well, I have two little boys. I'm not really sure where I find time to write. :)
Thanks for
stopping by! I’m going to tag two of my 2014
Golden Heart® sisters, Carrie Padgett and Lenora Bell!
Carrie Padgett lives with her husband, a dog, and a cat in
the flattest middle part of California. The up side is she's only a couple of
hours from both beaches and mountains. She writes sweet contemporary stories
set in Yosemite's front yard. She is a 2014 Golden Heart® finalist in the Inspirational Romance category. Her blog can be found here: http://livevicarrieous.com/
Lenora Bell is Golden Heart® Finalist in the Historical Romance category. Her blog can be found here: http://lenorabell.blogspot.com/
Make sure to visit them both next Monday, June 23!