Writing a book is always a journey! Even for authors who have written multiple books, there are still twists and turns in the road.
Today, 6 of our authors with a new release join us on the blog to tell us about the easiest, hardest, or most fun part of writing their new books.
A Governess to Redeem Him by Lotte R. James
The hardest aspect of writing this book was, as it often is with my Gothic romances, the darker subject material. Ensuring it is handled with respect, and care, is a vital part of my work and process. However, I had the pleasure of revisiting a character who had appeared in previous books, and reconnecting two lost souls in love, pouring in excesses of hope and light is also always a great joy. My editor really helped find the perfect harmony for the book, which I hope will have readers aching and smiling at every turn!
Maid to Marry by Dani Collins
The most fun part was when my hero, Atlas, gets Stella fired for the second time. Stella is already angry because Atlas proposes in a very unromantic way. Stella storms out and Atlas thinks, that couldn’t have gone any worse. From the book:
He heard her shriek from the lower floor.
Alarmed, he leaped toward the stairwell and peered down at her. “What happened?”
“They fired me, didn’t they?” She shook her phone at him. Thanks a lot!”
I love when a hero knows he’s screwed. They do marry, btw, and eventually find their HEA.
The Farmer’s Marriage Bargain by Heidi Main
Writing The Farmer’s Marriage Bargain was so much fun—triplets and goats and a marriage of convenience story all made the writing process a blast. But the highlight was seeing Carter and Emma unwittingly fall for each other despite both vowing never to love again! Their reasons? Emma just lost the love of her life. And Carter decided years prior to forgo love and marriage because of his hereditary arthritis. So I’d say the best part of writing their story was shaping how they fought against love while trying to overcome their past and open their hearts to each other!
Dangerous Secret by Sandra Owens
Einstein, the cat that never shuts up, was the most fun part of writing Dangerous Secret. Although I write romantic suspense, a dog or cat seems to show up in my books—whether I want them to or not—and demand a part in the story. In this one, it’s a cat that will chatter at you all day long, telling you about his day or the birds outside his window. Einstein will prove, though, that he’s more than a talking head as he tries to be a hero and protect his human when she is threatened.
All In with the Maverick by Elizabeth Hrib
The most fun part of writing All in with the Maverick was definitely getting to explore the heroine’s backstory as a rodeo star! Amy Hawkins grew up working the rodeo circuit with her sisters and cousins, and even though she’s temporarily stepping away from limelight, I had a ton of fun learning all about rope tricks, barrel racing and even some of the most famous rodeos in the world—like the Barretos Cowboy Festival in Brazil. And in case anyone’s wondering, Amy can rope and tie a calf in seven seconds!
Compromised into Marrying the Duke by Lucy Ashford
As I wrote Marianne and Anthony’s story, the most fun part was creating the dialogue. In a book, just as in a film, what the hero and heroine say to each other can convey all the drama, the hurt, and the humour of their developing relationship. Yes, the physical attraction between them sizzles mightily, but there’s growing tension too because Anthony has dark secrets, and Marianne cannot forget the hurt he has caused her in the past.
I love to use the dialogue to really move the story along – hard work, but fun too.
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