Please help me welcome Author Rhonda Laurel. She's got a new book out, check out below for more information:
What is your name? Do you use a pen name (if so, why?)?
Rhonda Laurel
Tell me a bit about yourself:
I reside in New Jersey and have been writing for many years. I have published a few essays, short stories and some poetry. My writing career gained traction this year with my debut novella Ebb Tide and For the Love of the Game. I am also a landscape photographer. I travel as often as I can to scenic places and I love the west coast.
What type of genre do you write?
Contemporary Romance
What genre to you personally read?
I love to read romance.
Tell me about your latest?
It's called, For the Love of the Game. Here's a short blurb:
Quiet bookstore owner Morgan Reed can’t wait to lie on the beach on her much-needed tropical vacation, but getting tackled by a tall, green-eyed stranger playing touch football isn’t exactly what she had in mind. Neither is falling for said stranger, or going along with the eccentric islander who sends them off with a mock wedding. But all’s fair when it comes to vacation romance, and Morgan has plenty of time to get back to reality when she gets home.
When he slams into the beautiful Morgan on the beach and sends her to the infirmary, superstar quarterback Seth Blake insists on helping her recover—if she agrees to share his bungalow with him. Seth is nothing less than smitten, and the best part is that the beauty has no idea who he is.
But when he finds out that their little “wedding” was the real thing, Seth finds himself in a sticky situation. Especially when Morgan finds out the man she fell for isn’t at all who he made himself out to be…
What sparked your passion for books and the art of a good story?
I always had a vivid imagination and enjoy escaping between the pages of a good book.
Is there a particular book that changed or affected your life in a big way?
I read The Magnate’s Indecent Proposal by Ally Blake a few years back and it changed the way I thought about story structure. It was a great story and was just a short few days in the main characters lives. I was amazed at what could be developed and conveyed in such a short span of time.
Is there a message in your book that you want readers to grasp?
Love can be found in the most unexpected places.
What challenges have you faced in your writing career?
I think the biggest challenge I’ve faced so far is finding my voice as a writer and making a commitment to keep that voice.
What has been your best moment as a writer?
Hmmm…
Who is your author idol?
There are many authors that I admire for various reasons but I do not have an idol.
Do you see yourself in any of your characters?
There are subtle pieces of me that appear in all of my characters.
Do you feel like your dream has come true or is there much more to do?
Oh, the minute I saw the finished product of Ebb Tide, I definitely felt like the dream was beginning to come true. But I have a lot more stories to tell.
What does your workspace look like?
I usually write at my desk, have a laptop and few note pads lying around.
Have you ever had a day when you just wanted to quit?
No. There are days when I wish it were easier but quitting is never an option for me.
What do you do when you’re not writing?
When I’m not writing I like to travel and make crafts. I create most of the giveaways for my books.
What are the most important attributes to remaining sane as a writer?
Staying true to story I want to tell and meditating often while waiting for new releases. Lol.
Did you have a moment when you realized you were meant to be a writer?
Yes! I was in college and wrote my first short story to stave off boredom. I saw an ad for submissions to a small magazine and sent it in for a free critique of my work, like so many articles I’d read at the time suggested I do. The story was accepted and published! I enjoyed weaving that story together and that gave me direction while in school.
What advice would you give to aspiring authors?
Have a clear definition of who you are as writer. Explore genres. Don’t pigeon hole yourself. Believe in yourself. Forge good relationships with your editors to ensure you have the same vision for the finished product.
After this book, what is next?
I will be promoting two releases I will have this year: Shutter and Star Crossed. I am currently working on MVP
Your website?
Your blog?
Musings of a Dreamer
Where can your book be found?
For the Love of the Game
Barnes & Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/
All Romance E-books: https://www.allromanceebooks.
Please thank Rhonda for joining us today! Visit her website, leave a comment, buy a book. Do something exciting!
Keep Reading & Writing!
Jodie Pierce
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