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Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
Changes to Author Services
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Sunday, August 3, 2014
Interview with Brooke Williams
Meet Brooke Williams
Interview:
What inspired you to write
your first book?
I had an idea about
writing a book with a character in a coma for a long time. I didn’t really know
what that would entail or what the book would even be about beyond that. When
the introduction to the book came to me one day, I was inspired to write it
down. After that, I had to know what happened. There was no stopping it after
that and “Someone Always Loved You” was born.
Do you listen to music or watch TV when you write?
I used to but now, I like peace and quiet. I think it’s
largely because all day everyday is total chaos with my two young girls. I
write when they are napping and it’s the only “quiet” I get all day. Plus I can
hear music and other noise through their monitors so any more noise is just
overkill!
How did you decide
on the titles of your books?
“Someone Always Loved You” was actually a huge struggle for
me. I took suggestions from family members for weeks. I wanted to call it
something like “Blood is Thicker than Water” or something equally strange that
really didn’t make sense for what it was. All of my other books, however, I
have had the title in mind before I’ve started writing it. Usually if I don’t
have the title up front, it’s hard to come up with it later.
If you had to choose, which writer would you consider a
mentor?
Oo, good question! I have to pick just one? Richard Paul
Evans is one of my favorites and I feel like his writing has inspired me
plenty. I don’t feel like my style is like his, but if I could be like another
writer, I certainly wouldn’t mind being compared to him!
Which stage of the writing/editing process is the most
challenging for you?
Editing!!! I don’t particularly like reading my own stuff…at
least not with a fine toothcomb. I read what I meant and not what I said and
it’s hard for me to be hyper critical about what I put out there. Editing it
tedious and strenuous and so un-fun compared to the writing portion!!
Can you tell us a bit about yourself and your work?
First and foremost, I’m the mother of two young girls, ages
5 and 18 months. I spend all day every day with them other than “nap” time. My
youngest still naps, but the oldest does not. I’ve been strict about a quiet
time for her and it’s been my saving grace. Without it, I would never have time
to write a word! In my former life, I was a radio announcer/producer/script
writer. It was a fun career in many ways, but I prefer what I’m doing now.
Someday, I hope to make writing a more full time thing once my girls are in
school.
If you could sit down and chat with just one of your
characters, which one would it be and what would you ask them?
I’d love to chat with several of them, actually. Jordan from
“Someone Always Loved You” is so peaceful and such a selfless soul. I think I
could learn a lot from her. Kate Covington in my upcoming novella “Wrong Place,
Right Time” has a lot in common with me in her former career as a TV traffic
reporter. Though she was in it longer than my 5 months…
Do you have any advice for other writers out there?
Don’t give up. “Making it” in the industry is a struggle. IF
you want to get published, you might feel like finding the right avenue is like
finding a needle in a haystack. Let me tell you, if you don’t look for that
needle, you’ll NEVER find it! It’s in there! Dig deep enough and you’ll run
across the right thing.
Who have been your biggest cheerleaders during your
writing process? Who are the ones you have to share your news with, about your
books, immediately?
My mom is at the top of the list. After I wrote “Someone
Always Loved You” she wanted a sequel…like yesterday! She’s read about
everything I’ve written and she always has positive things to say and encourage
me with. My friend Andrea, a fellow writer with a book coming out in October
(The 20th Christmas, check it out!) is very like-minded about
writing. She’s very encouraging and I know she really GETS it, so it’s always
fun to compare notes, triumphs, and disappointments with her.
BIO:
Brooke Williams bio
Brooke Williams is an award-winning author and
freelance writer. She began her career in radio, both on the air and behind the
scenes. She did a brief stint in TV news and then took on her most challenging
job as a stay at home mom. During the few quiet hours in her day, Brooke writes
articles for a number of clients as well as fiction creations such as “Someone
Always Loved You.” Brooke has also written “Beyond the Bars,” a thriller, “God
in the Kitchen,” a Christian novel, and “Taxi Delivery,” a Christian Romance.
Brooke looks forward to the December 9th release of “Wrong Place,
Right Time,” a romantic comedy and the February 2015 release of “Accept this
Dandelion” inspired by the Bachelor TV show. Brooke has been married to her
husband Sean since 2002 and has two daughters, Kaelyn and Sadie.
Links:
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Facebook:
Goodreads:
Someone Always Loved You amazon link:
Email: authorbrookewilliams@gmail.com
Saturday, August 2, 2014
We're looking for you!!
CALLING ALL CLEAN ROMANCE AUTHORS!!!!
If you write clean romance in any sub genre, and are looking for a spotlight, YouTube Reading, or have a blog tour coming up, contact us now to find out how we can help!!!
Blog Tour Stop Day #2
Someone Always Loved You
by Brooke Williams
Excerpt:
PROLOGUE
The bright yellow taxi nearly took the
curve on two wheels. She told the driver
that getting there fast was a matter of life or death. She just didn’t want to lose her own life in
the process. She thought longingly of
her car, up on blocks at the mechanics where it had been stationed for nearly a
week. Glancing out the window and seeing
another curve coming, she cursed herself for not maintaining her vehicle
properly. Bracing herself for the turn,
she held back tears as the phone call re-played itself in her mind.
“Mrs.
James?”
“Yes.”
“This
is Memorial Hospital. Your husband had a heart attack. He just arrived a few
moments ago…his condition is critical.”
“Is he
going to be okay?”
“We
just don’t know at this point.”
She clenched her eyes shut as she
remembered how her own heart nearly stopped beating as she heard those
words….heart attack…critical condition…don’t know.
The taxi had to get her there. She needed to tell him before it was too
late. Even if he didn’t live, he had to
know before he died. Even if he couldn’t
hear her, she was going to try.
As she thought about the exact words
she would use, the taxi jolted to a stop across from the towering emergency
building. She glanced at its massive
presence with a sense of dread.
She threw
bills at the driver, not waiting for change.
After the fancy curve work, the driver deserved every extra penny. In her rush, she didn’t bother to look both
ways. In her terror, she didn’t hear the
siren.
* * * *
It was his first day on the job. He had studied the maps for days at a time
and he knew the city streets better than the back of his hand. He knew the fastest routes at every time of
day. His first passenger would not die
on his clock. Not a chance. With the siren blaring, he drove swiftly, but
gently, so the emergency medical technician in the back could work without
disruption.
“She’s losing a lot of blood, Jay,”
the EMT shouted. “We gotta get there
fast, man!”
“Not a problem,” Jay replied. “I called ahead. They have her blood type ready. Plus we’re already there.”
Jay only glanced back for a
moment. He just wanted to see the look
on the seasoned EMT’s face as the man realized he’d just taken the quickest
ambulance ride of his career right through the city during rush hour.
The woman
darted out of nowhere. In his glory, Jay
never saw her.
The second he looked away had been one
second too long. As his eyes fastened
back on the road ahead, the ambulance pulled under the emergency room over hang,
and he caught the worry in her eyes an instant before the impact. The sickening sound jolted him backward into
his seat.
Find out what happens next here:
Friday, August 1, 2014
3 Day Blog Stop
Someone Always Loved You
by Brooke Williams
His first day on the job, ambulance driver Jay has a horrible accident. The victim of the crash is thrown into a coma and Jay keeps vigil by her side. As their lives, past and present intertwine; a story of love through time unfolds. An intricate drama including adoption, love, suspense, and plenty of questions, Someone Always Loved You is a novel that keeps the mind churning and the soul alive.
Blog Spotlight
The Master's Plan
by LaVerne St. George
Caralyn Masters lost both her faith and her sister in a
tragic accident. The trauma leaves lingering effects--automobiles give her the
literal shakes. She hoped that a grant from the reputable Doncaster Foundation
would set her non-profit firmly on its feet. Now the grant funding has
disappeared for no good reason. She’ll need a Plan B. Or a Plan C.
Jason Montague knows from painful experience that his seizure disorder is enough to scare most
women off. Finding someone to share his life? Not so easy. Now he’s learned
that there’s a problem with the Doncaster accounts in the Midwest office. All
the grants he promised are in jeopardy, and he’s off to Kansas (of all places!)
to figure out what’s going on. …Then
Love Steps In.
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