Are any of your characters people in real life? In the sequel to The Highlander's Accidental Bride, a friend's three-year-old daughter was the model for young Gilda, the heroine's daughter.
What influences your book title; sales potential or artistic integrity? The Highlander's Accidental Bride was originally titled The Accidental Bride, but I felt it needed clarification so a potential reader would instantly know the genre. So, I added "Highlander", and here we are! :-)
Would your book(s) work best as a 2 hour movie or a television mini-series? I would love to see each of them as a 2 hour movie, with a sequel each year!
What about your genre appeals to you the most? I love the research, the moving back in time, though I have to say I'm not sure how I'd fare in 14th century Scotland. There are a few creature comforts from this century I am too accustomed to. As far as the romance genre, I absolutely adore the Happy Ever After.
If you were to write outside of your usual genre, what other genre would you try? I think I would write romantic suspense (actually, I wrote this genre for a short time before settling into historical romance). I guess the action appeals to me.
Have you ever killed off a character that you really liked for the sake of the story, even though you really didn't want to? No, but my critique partners seem to live in fear that I might. :-) I did get warned to make a certain secondary character's life too difficult.
Quote a favorite line from your most recent book. In this scene, Mary is adamant she will not stay wed to Laird Scott.
"I'll not stay here a moment longer. I will not stay if I am not with child." Eaden twitched his gaze to the bed and back at her. "Would you care to increase the odds?"
What is the best and least likeable thing about being an author? The best thing, imho, is creating- characters and their storylines- and having a Happy Ever After. The worst is probably not being able to devote as much time as I'd like to writing.
Dark or Milk chocolate? Either, though I can convince myself I'm eating/ snacking healthier if I'm eating dark chocolate!
Cappucino, Expresso or Tea? Tea. I've fallen in love with Chai tea latte. I can't seem to get enough of it.
In regards to cover art, half-naked couples in a clinch, or timeless scenery? I prefer the timeless scenery.
Thanks so much for the interview! It's been a lot of fun!
(The Highlander's Accidental Bride will be available Feb. 27, 2013 from Soul Mate Publishing.)
20 comments:
I enjoyed your interview enormously. I wish our readers knew how much like you it really sounds. I simply cannot wait for the book to be released, Cathy. I love your cover and I know for a fact I'll love the story awaiting me behind Jimmy's gorgeous face. Our readers are in for a huge treat. Best wishes for a successful premier book!
~Cate
Thank you, Cate! This was so much fun. I think I cringed at a couple of the questions (I haven't killed off a favorite character- yet- but I do like to keep you guessing), and had the hardest time coming up with my 'favorite' line. I finally just had to pick :-)
Thanks for your comments and your good wishes. The release date is just around the corner!
Now that I am done with final edits for two books, I can start reading again and I am so anxious to get my hands on your books!
Good luck in your writing future! XO
I totally missed the date of your release... My Dreams of the Highlander comes out the same day with Soul Mate.
How exciting! I tip my cyber glass to you Soul Sister that we have an amazing first day!
Lol! I think it is great both our books are being released on the same day, Sarah! Best of wishes on yours, too.
Looking forward to a good read... ;)
Great inverview. Loved the peek at your new story and I'm looking forward to reading the whole thing :) Good luck witht the release.
Thanks, Deanie and Barbara! I really appreciate all the support!
Wonderful interview Cathy! Glad I stopped by...all the best with your new release and sales :)
Thank you so much, Jennifer! I'm glad ou stopped by, too!
Running late here, but wanted to stop by and wish you the best, Cathy. You certainly get involved in the world you've created, and I'm looking forward to visiting!
Chai latte tea is very yummy, I agree!
Good luck with the release party, Cathy.
Thank you, Pat! That was very encouraging and I appreciate the comment. I hope you enjoy it!
Thank you, Derek! Chai tea latte was a serendipitous find for me. Totally awesome!
Enjoyed the interview and loved the quote. Spoken just like a man. Best success to you on the new book and adding Highlander to the title was a great call.
Thanks, Sandy! I've had a lot of fun with the book. Glad you stopped by!
Your story sounds SO good, Cathy. You know I love all things Scottish and this one definitely falls into that category. The cover is gorgeous, too.
Best of luck always with lots of sales and fans.
Oh, Paisley, that means so much to me! Thank you!
The Highlander's Accidental Bride is going to rock everyone's socks off!!! I'm getting my copy today!!!
Wow, Kathy! Thanks! It will be available through Soul Mate Publishing starting Feb. 27, for a few days before it hits the other sites. Of course, it downloads from them to kindle, nook and PDF formats, so check them out!
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