Kerrianne Coombes Inevitable Interview & Giveaway

 

Lani: Thanks for stopping by and spending some time with us. Can you tell us about it your latest release? And a giveaway! YAY!!
First of all, Thank you so much for having me over! My latest release is a Contemporary Romance called ‘Inevitable’ It is a story about two people who have known each other since they were children played together, laughed together—slept together. But they both want different things out of life, so never really ‘got together’ It’s a story about Love conquering all, I suppose. ;-) 
Blurb:
When Sky Denholm moved to the city to peruse a career with a large accountancy firm, her dreams of being independent and successful quickly turned into a reality. Brought up to believe that women were useful for nothing but housework and sex, Sky is desperate to prove her father wrong. She packed her bags at the age of eighteen and moved from the British countryside to the city.She would like to say that she never looked back, but one man with dark eyes and a body to die for, tempted her back regularly. Jack Rogers, a farmer and Sky’s best friend, is her anchor in life. And Sky can’t seem to break the intense pull he has on her, no matter how much their relationship goes against her own, personal code.But when her boss blackmails her, Sky begins to question her choices.When the love of Jack’s life decided that she had to taste life outside of the country, he let her go. Six years later, he is seriously regretting that choice. Sky Denholm is slipping through his fingers, and he has no idea how to bring her back home. 
Lani:  Of course we have to know how you got started writing. So, what prompted you to pick up the pen?
Kerrianne: I always wanted to write, but I suppose I was always doing other stuff. Jobs, babies, hobbies. And it wasn’t until my youngest started to go to playgroup that I had a few spare hours on my hands. So I took that time and wrote. I felt so guilty at first, you know, taking time all to myself—it was so indulgent. ;-) I wrote a REALLY LONG YA romance LOL My friend begged to read it, and so I let her—while I cringed the whole time. She said she loved it, and she is a very good friend—a friend who would be honest to me. And I allowed her praise to bolster my confidence—so I wrote more. And here I am… LOL
Lani:  If you had to pick through your gems of works, which would you call your favorite(s) and why?
Kerrianne: I love Running Home, because it was my first published story. But I am working on an Urban Fantasy ATM and I really adore it. But, you know, I love all my stories, because when I write them, I give a way a little piece of my soul—they are a labor of love. There is a small part of me, and my own life within each book. 
Lani:  Back to your current release, who is your favorite character?
Kerrianne: I love Sky because she is such a strong character. She is determined and true to her beliefs—even if it blinds her. But I also love Jack—he is so loyal and honest…*Sigh* and so sexy! LOL 
Lani: I always dream up and envision my characters when I write. Who would you choose to represent your characters in your story? 
Kerrianne: Giles, the best friend. He is honest, to a fault, and kind. I am writing his book right now. I really like him. 
Lani: I’ve found writing to be both rewarding and frustrating. What do you find most rewarding about writing?
Kerrianne: I love it all! I adore the first moment when you get an idea and sit down to start. I love that moment when you bring the characters together—the Ahah! Moment—I ADORE the endings. I get so excited when I write them. 
I suppose when you sit back and think ‘This story works!” is a very rewarding moment. But, of course, when you receive a contract—that’s the cherry on the top! Frustrating?? Waiting for the ‘YES’ LOL I have come to have a nervous twitch at the word ‘No’ But, meh, it all goes with the territory, right? 
Lani:  Now, what is your least favorite part?
Kerrianne: Waiting. Waiting for an acceptance. Waiting for edits to start, waiting for the cover art—I am not patient at all. LOL 
Lani:  You know you have to give us your “How I got published” story. So, spill it.
Kerrianne: Blah, blah, blah. LOL Well, it was actually my CP (Critique partner) Kathleen Grieve. She had read Running Home and saw the Submission request from Secret Cravings, for injured ex-military romance. That’s what Running Home is. So I subb’d it—and the rest is history. It was pretty simple at that time. The road to publication though, was not simple or short. Trying to get published is certainly not for the faint of heart.  
Lani:  Tell us a bit about yourself. Do you have a day job?
Kerrianne: I am a married mother of two little people. I am a massive animal person, having nearly a zoo of pets in my family. I adore horses, and even worked with them for most of my adult life. I miss them Me and my family recently emigrated to France—Lyon—for my husbands work. So the language barrier stops me from working a real job, so I have been lucky enough to be able to plough the last year into writing. I am sure it is a temporary break, so I am willing to soak up all the time I can have.
Lani:  Some of us have things we do to get into the writing frame of mind like music, or drinks. Do you have anything special you do to get into the writing mood?
Kerrianne: Coffee. Silence…then I can write. LOL I hate writing in a noisy room. I have to literally have no distractions. My school report always said ‘easily distracted’ I haven’t changed LOL 
Lani:  Are you ever at a loss for ideas? What do you do to get past those time? I don’t have them often but being out in my yard and gardens helps me get creative.
Kerrianne: Nope, never out of ideas, in fact I have too many. But I do often get stuck on how to write a particular scene, so I usually go and do housework. My brain soon comes around—anything to get out of mopping! LOL 
Lani:  Do you have a card file where you keep story ideas? Where do they come from?
Kerrianne: Note book! And I am never without it. Ideas come from anywhere, at anytime! So I have learned to always have something on me that I can write ideas into. 
Lani:  Tell us about a day in your life as a writer.
Kerrianne: Usually, I get up, get kids ready for school—take kids to school . Do a couple hours of jobs. Then I make coffee, sit and write. I get so into it that I have to set an alarm to remind me to pick up the kids LOL 
Lani:  Are you a daytime writer, night time writer, and do you have to be alone to write? 
Kerrianne: Both. When I need to write, I do. But I do adore the atmosphere of writing at night. So perfect. 
Lani:  Do you have critique partners or ever been in a critique group? What was the best thing you learned from a critique? 
Kerrianne: Yep, I have one, very special CP. I also am part of an on line writing group—Kelley Armstrong. And I have a small group of people who BETA read for me. I also have a small group of friends who I can bounce ideas off over a glass of wine. ;-) All invaluable as a writer. 
Lani:  Do you write better when you first have an idea of what your characters look like or do you write, and then add character looks? 
Kerrianne: They always appear in my head as an image, the personality always comes second. 
Lani:  Do you always include HEA and is that type of ending important to you?
Kerrianne: ALWAYS…so far. I have an idea of a thriller, but it doesn’t have a HEA…Havent written it yet. Don’t think I can. 
Lani:  Where can our readers find you and your books?
Kerrianne: Secret Cravings. Amazon, Barnes and Noble, AllRomance Ebooks, goodreads 
Lani:  Is there anything else you want to tell our readers?
Kerrianne: Thank you. Thank you so much for reading what I write—I feel very lucky!
 Lani: How long did it take you to complete the full manuscript? 

Kerrianne: Three weeks, but then another two editing it before I sent it off. It was written fast. 
Lani: What should the readers expect when they pick up a copy of your book? 
Kerrianne: I hope that when they read Inevitable, they like my characters. Jake and Sky have such a confusing relationship—but they are both nice people. I want people to feel happy, sad and a little frustrated by the twists in the story . ;-) 
Lani: What major theme(s) should the reader expect in your story?
Kerrianne: Romance. And friendship. 
Lani: Who is your most favorite character in your book and why?
Kerrianne: Jake. Because he is so…honest and loyal. 
Lani: Do you, by any chance, see yourself (or parts of your personality) in your favorite character? 
Kerrianne: Yep, every single one I write. LOL A little piece of me, anyway. 
Lani: What can you tell us about other projects you have in the works?
Kerrianne: Lots. I have the sequel to my paranormal Demon Fairy tales out in September. This one is called Cinderella. The Demon Tales 2. I also have Giles—the best friend of Jack from Inevitable’s--book on the burner. And I am hoping to finish a sexy Sci-Fi Romance very soon too.

Now something fun:
Chocolate or  Vanilla? Kerrianne: Vanilla
Pepperoni/Cheese/Supreme pizza?Kerrianne: SUPREME CHEESE! 
Favorite Movie?Kerrianne: ah…. So many. Lately? The Vow. Historic? Brokeback Mountain.
Favorite Actor & why? Kerrianne: Channing Tatum—need I explain? 
Favorite Actress & why?Kerrianne: Since watching ‘Country Strong’ I would say Gweneth Paltrow. She rocked that part. But I think Sandra Bullock is good. 
Favorite Book & why?Kerrianne: So many, wont choose.  
Favorite Writer & why?Kerrianne: So many. Uh… Nope wont choose. LOL 
Werewolf or Vampire?Kerrianne: Can I say Shifter? Cat shifter? 
Urban Fantasy or Paranormal?Kerrianne: Urban Fantasy
Where would you travel to & why?Kerrianne: EVERYWHERE! I am hungry to see the world. 
Erotic or vanilla Romance?Kerrianne: Erotic every time 
Any Fetishes?Kerrianne: Grins  Favorite color?Kerrianne: Black 
Favorite restaurant?Kerrianne: ALL! 
What makes you laugh?
Kerrianne: A lot! I laugh easily. Really, im a giggler. 

Bio: Kerrianne Coombes lives in Lyon, France with her husband and two children. When she is not writing, she will be with her family, friends and her many animals.Kerrianne is a hopeless romantic and she loves nothing more than escaping into a good love story. 

 EXCERPT:

Sky stood by the bedroom window and stared down at Jack. He was just on his way back from the horses with his little dog, Ron, at his side. He looked so damn good as he wandered around his farm with sure and confident grace. He was sex-on-legs, and Sky had long since accepted that the man made her knees weak. 

Jack Rogers was the man of her dreams—dark, tanned, well built and kind. He was sensible and responsible, but he had a naughty side that set fire to each and every one of her senses. Just like in the hallway, Jack made her wild. 

There was just one problem. He was here, in the same village they had grown up in, the very same village that their parents had grown up in, and it wasn’t enough for Sky. She needed excitement and change. It wasn’t enough to stay on the farm and be with Jack—although when she had weeks like this at work, she wished it was. 

She watched him as he lifted two buckets and wandered over to the small pen of pigs. He tipped the water into their troughs and stood back. The pigs rushed forward, and Jack leaned down to scratch a few of them behind their ears. Sky smiled. The man was perfect. 

The lure of needing to be with him tugged at her mind until she could stand it no more. She turned and snatched up her T-shirt and tugged it over her head. Three weeks away from Jack had been like torture. Usually she tried to get back once a fortnight to see him. After his uncomfortable hinting about commitment and coming back home to live the last time she visited, she had forced herself to take a step back. Life in the country, living on a farm, was not part of Sky’s master plan. 

But, after three weeks apart from Jack, she could stay away no more. After that shitty meeting with her boss today, she had literally run to her car and driven non-stop to his house— his farm—and the loathed countryside. Sky jumped off the front doorstep and took a deep breath. The spring sun warmed her skin, even as a small breeze tugged at her unbound hair. When she arrived back at Jack’s she underwent an almost complete transformation. She always ditched her suits for jeans and a t- shirt, and her hair was never allowed to be tied back when Jack was around since he liked it to be free so that he could wrap the long threads around his hands. The mere idea of Jack and his strong hands in her hair gave her a shiver. No matter how much she hated the countryside and what it represented, she loved coming to see Jack 
But it wasn’t what she wanted forever—it was just nice...for now. 

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Thank you so much for guest blogging today, Kerrianne! 

Now if you have any questions at all please feel free and ask. Make sure you leave your email as well to be entered into the Inevitable book giveaway! 

Lani Releases Winter of 2012-13 with Lyrical Press