Author Interview – Suzanna C. Grose

Author of Turned into GoldToday, I am joined by dark romance author Suzannah C. Grose to talk about her debut novel Turned Into Gold.

Helen: Welcome Suzannah. Congratulations on publishing your first book. Tell us about your book, Turned Into Gold.

Suzannah: Turned Into Gold, A handsome but insane scientist with a tortured soul is in love with a beautiful young woman who is brutally raped and murdered. He wants to bring her back to life and avenge her murder. Can he bring her back to life? And if so, will she love him as much as he loves her? Will he discover who committed the murder and how will he get his revenge? This story illustrates the transformative power of love and the inner strength needed to rise above horrific circumstances.

Helen: That is quite a tough subject to write about, and gives me Frankenstein vibes with the man’s efforts to bring her back to life. Why did you write this particular book?

Suzannah: It was for a contest that I wanted to enter, but my husband told me to publish it myself.

Helen: Your cover is quite simple, but I love the splash of gold. Tell us how you decided on the design.

Suzannah: I kept going back and forth between different book covers. Nothing seemed to fit the story. I had an idea what I wanted to look like, and one of my best friends made it for me. I love it!

Helen: Who is your favourite character from your book?

Suzannah: Theodore Black, he’s a morally grey character that you can’t help but to love him. He’s a dark and mysterious character, but he absolutely would do anything for Elizabeth. I would love anyone that would love me the way that Theodore loves Elizabeth.

Helen: When did you realise you had a passion for writing?

Suzannah: When I was in third grade, I won a writing contest. I used to write fan fiction and stories on Wattpad. So, I have always loved writing since a young age.

Helen: It’s so great that your love of writing has stayed with you. Which genre do you prefer to write?

Suzannah: I write dark romance, romance, thriller… Mostly dark romance and romance novels. I love writing novels in the dark romance genre because I like more of a realistic story. In real life, love is not just rainbows and butterflies. Sometimes it’s hard, dark, but you come out of it with a beautiful love story.

Helen: What is the best thing that has happened to you since you began writing?

Suzannah: I published my book in 2022.

Helen: Publishing a book is pretty special, and such an accomplishment. If your Main Character could answer, why would they say we should read your book?

Suzannah: I think Theodore Black would say, “People would love to read mine and Elizabeth’s story because it shows the power of love.”

Helen: What is the most useful piece of writing advice you’ve received, and by whom?

Suzannah : I would have to say, “Show not tell.” I have to remind myself that when I’m editing and making sure, I’m showing what is going on in the story and not just telling the reader what is happening.

Helen: Every writer experiences self-doubt. How do you overcome the fear and the little voice in your head to keep writing?

Suzannah: When I read a review on my book or even a rating, it pushes the negative thoughts away.

Helen: Are you a pantser or a planner? Do you write free form, or do you have a framework you stick to?

Suzannah: Free form mix with planner, I have bullet points that I used to help write. It helps me remember what I have to write in a chapter or keep track of something.

Helen: Thank you for joining me today. It’s been great chatting to you. Just to finish, what are some of the books you read recently that you would recommend to others?

Suzannah: Four Treasures of the Sky. I love the book, I will definitely recommend it to anyone. I did not see the ending coming, I was very shocked.

About the Author

Suzanne C. Grose

Suzannah Grose is a writer and poet. She loves to write and she loves to read. Her first book came out in 2022, it’s called Turned Into Gold. You can find it on Amazon.

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