Whew, now that I'm recovered from reading, reviewing and participating in promoting the Candy Heart Romance series (have you read SAY YES yet?) I'm getting back to my regularly scheduled blog stuff - like talking with other authors and sharing recipes and puppy antics.
...so without further ado, let me introduce Linda Carrol-Bradd, a fellow romance author and all around nice person!
Hi Linda! Tell us a little bit about yourself, including what kind of books you like to read and write.
As a young girl, I spent lots of time lying on my bed reading about
fascinating characters having exciting adventures in places far away and in
other time periods. In later years, I discovered and devoured romances. At a
certain point, I grew cocky enough to think I could write one of these stories.
Twelve years later, my first fiction sale was achieved--a confession story.
Married with 4 adult children and 2 granddaughters, I now write heartwarming
contemporary and historical stories with a touch of humor and a bit of sass
from my home in the southern California mountains.
I write sweet to sensual contemporary and historical romance. Right now,
I’m focusing more on my historical titles. As to reading tastes, I read just
about anything from action/adventure to thrillers to small-town romance and
always look for the uplifting ending. I stay away from horror or science
fiction.
What's your favorite part of being an author?
To
hear from a reader how much they enjoyed the story I created.
What's your approach to writing? Do you plot or go with the flow?
Early
in my writing, I plotted down to the finest detail and sometimes I didn’t
finish the novel. Then I challenged myself to write faster and shorter lengths
so I would have a finished story. Now I do a fair amount of research and
character backstory to get a good sense of place and the individuals’ lives
before they meet. Then I start off knowing the overall plot and where the
characters will end up, but sometimes the path of how they get there diverges
from how I thought I’d get them there. I’m finally trusting in myself to let my
characters lead.
If you could have one superpower, what would it be and why?
I’d
love the ability to hold a book to my temple and instantly know the contents.
There are so many subjects I want to know more about but I never have enough
time.
Tell us about your latest release!
My
latest title, Laced By Love, released
February 8th and I’m so proud that it is in the Montana Sky Kindle
World created by Debra Holland in her award-winning western historical series.
For this launch, 14 authors wrote stories using the settings and characters of
Morgan’s Crossing and/or Sweetwater Springs in 1886 Montana Territory.
In
my story, Cinnia York is a member of a traveling vaudeville troupe that the
manager abandons in tiny mining town of Morgan’s Crossing, taking the
performers’ wages. She sees this as a perfect time to do what she’s wanted to
for years and put down roots. Nicolai Andrusha (aka Nic Andrews) is laying low
until the patent for his family’s leather tanning formula is approved. He’s
intrigued by the woman who gives dramatic recitations in the show. The question
becomes, will he defy his father’s edict about remaining hidden or help Cinnia
with her troubles?
That sounds so intriguing! Okay, you’re casting the movie version of your novel – who would you choose for
the main characters? We’re talking dream cast.
Emma
Stone for Cinnia because she has the great ability of being both vulnerable and
feisty.
Sam
Heughan (from Outlander) because of his ability to convey so much with a look
and his sensitivity, although he’d have to lose the Scottish accent.
Oh My God! I would love to see that movie! Now I have to read the book!
Where can readers find your book and where can they find you online?
Laced
By Love is only at Amazon. BUY LINK http://amzn.com/B01BL0HL4K
Web
contacts
Website:
www.lindacarroll-bradd.com
Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/author/lindacarroll-bradd
Thanks again for being my guest today, Linda!
ReplyDeleteI appreciate being here and am anxious to hear from your blog followers.
ReplyDeleteNice interview, Linda, and what a coup getting to Debra Holland's world. Kudos to you and what a lovely cover, too. Good luck with your release!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by, Hebby!
DeleteHebby, thanks for commenting. I really love the covers where the characters look into each other's eyes.
DeleteGreat interview. Best wishes for lots and lots of sales on your new release.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you came to say hi, Tena!
DeleteTena, I appreciate the encouragement. This story was the longest word count I'd done in a while, but I love the small town of Morgan's Crossing.
DeleteCongrats on the new release!
ReplyDeleteAngelina, thanks for stopping by to comment.
DeleteI like your super-power. I want that too! It would make research so much easier, and quicker!
ReplyDeleteLOL, Susabelle! Me too! Although, it takes the fun out of reading fiction. Maybe just for research :-)
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