The Writing Process Blog Hop
Posted on June 16, 2014 by Lisa Sommers
Hello readers and writers! I am thrilled to be a part of The Writing Process Blog Hop. This is about a series of posts by authors to answer a few questions about our work.
The wonderful and amazing author Japla Williby so kindly included me in her list of authors to talk about. Jalpa is the author of the Chaysing Trilogy. It's an amazing 5 star read straight from the very beginning that will leave you wanting more. Check out her website at http://jalpawilliby.com/.
As part of the Writing Process Blog Hop here are a few questions I will answer.
What am I working on?
I am currently working on a novel called, "Hiding in Plain Sight". It's about a young woman who comes to a point in her relationship with business tycoon, Richard Connors, where she takes hiding to a whole new level. Skye knows that running will only lead to Richard finding her. So, Skye fakes an attempted suicide to escape the retched hands of Richard by admitting herself into a mental hospital to stay protected until she feels safe to return to the world outside. But, is she really safe?
I am hoping for Hiding in Plain Sight to be release late Fall 2014.
How does my work differ from others of its genre?
Well, I guess I try to adapt a bit of real life situations mixed in with a bit of action and suspense. My first series, Caught Off Guard, is about the lives of 6 individuals who feel like they don't deserve love due to various reasons and/or circumstances. However, after you peel away the outer layers you discover what really lies beneath. My characters portray real feelings and friendships that others can relate to.
My writing is in the romance/erotica genre. The female characters in my stories end up turning into strong women. I don't mean physically, although in some cases that is the scenario. I mean, the women are strong-willed and can adapt to what life throws at them. In the romance/erotica genre there are plenty of books that portray the male to be the dominant main character. However, I feel that in this day-in-age women have come a long way in not just the workforce but sexually as well.
Why do I write what I do?
I write what I do for many reasons. One being, it’s an escape from daily reality. Everyone has their own lives and we all have so many things that go on that affects the lives of everyone around them. An escape from reality is sometimes the best medicine. Getting lost in the middle of a fictional conspiracy or fantasy can create a sense of peace. In my case, it did just that.
Another reason why I write what I do is because it makes people think outside of the box. Some people may think that talking about sex is taboo however, now-a-days, women are embracing who they are. Although, I may write in the erotic arena, the scenes are not convoluted with explicit toys and gadgets. LOL. It's more light and daring at the most.
How does my writing process work?
I can't live without my iPad. It goes everywhere I go. When an idea strikes, I log it down. I usually have a pretty good idea of who my characters are and what they'll achieve in the end but sometimes they take on a mind of their own in the middle of writing. It’s fun to see the change but it can also drive me crazy at times. Yes, the crazy little voice inside my head talks sometimes. I guess it's why I enjoy writing so much. I am also apart of a group of authors that help myself and others strive throughout our process of becoming better writers.
Here are the next 3 amazing authors I chose to include in the blog hop.
Celia Kennedy
My Twitter bio says it all, “Writer, Landscape Architect, Curious, Humorous,
Pensive, Mother, Wife, Friend, Walker of the Earth, Singer, Dancer, Lover of
Life!”
I’m really curious. I would love to time travel and watch the world unfold
and meet those yet to come. I wonder about the first person to try eating
oysters, when real life will be like the Jetson’s, or if anything really
replace a good book.
Stories. Biographies. Fiction. Fact. The world is an amazing place, full of
intriguing inhabitants. I am fortunate to walk with my feet firmly on the
ground and my head in the clouds. I am a dreamer. www.celiakennedy.weebly.com
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Kat Miller
Kat Miller was born in
Italy in 1987, to a British father and an Italian mother. She subsequently lived
in the UK and in Belgium.
Kat
continues to cultivate her various interests (which include sports, art and
music) and has just published her first ever book, "Delicious Meals For
1.22 Euros", which is for sale on Amazon and is intended to be the first
of a series of cookery books. The reason why Kat's culinary knowledge is so
vast is that she has always enjoyed cooking and has worked in the kitchens of
various restaurants and pubs. https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7151767.Kat_Miller/blog
Sensationalist spin? No - Demelza tends to take a camera with her so she can capture and share the moment later; shipwrecks, sharks and all.
Demelza now lives in Perth, Western Australia, the shark attack capital of the world.
The Ocean's Gift series was her first foray into fiction, followed by the Nightmares trilogy. She swears the Mel Goes to Hell series ambushed her on a crowded train and wouldn't leave her alone. www.demelzacarlton.com
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