That Kind Of Magic

I’ve had a run of the most awesome guests! Hope you’re enjoying their posts. Today I get to welcome Ceri Hebert, who sat down with my interview questions and came up with some ideas about life and writing and her newest release, That Kind Of Magic. I got to know Ceri through Still Moments Publishing, and I love her work.  While I haven’t finished this one yet, I can tell it’s going to be good! 

LR: What’s the most compelling thing about your most recent project, the thing that has kept your butt in the chair through hours of writing and revising?

CH:  I’m currently working on the sequel to That Kind of Magic. Cassidy needs her story to be told and  I want to see how it ends! I’m going full pantster on this project so except for the basic Happily Ever After they must have, I have no clue how they’re going to get there.

 

LR: Oh, Cassidy’s story! How cool.  You’ll have to come back when it’s done. Now, if you had to recommend one writing resource, either a class or a book or a workshop, what would that be?

CH: My greatest resources have been the crit/writing groups I’ve belonged to. I never ever could have gotten anything published without the help, guidance, encouragement and criticism I’ve received over the years. My biggest piece of advice to anyone starting on this path-find a few good online writing groups.

 

LR: Good advice, for sure. Next question: fantasy or reality? Do you have a preference, or do you swing both ways?

CH: Lately I’ve been walking the tightrope between the two. I started off with reality, but more and more the paranormal is creeping into my stories, with either ghosts or gods. My biggest desire is to write a full-blown fantasy. I adore the genre.

 

LR: Clutter or quiet? Describe your perfect writing situation.

CH: Well, quiet would be my ideal, but somehow I’m surrounded by clutter, whether it be stuff or people. My desk is located in Grand Central at my house and with four kids back and forth (hubby works 2nd shift so we don’t see much of each other during the week) it’s hard to concentrate for a long period of time.

 

LR: Sounds like my set-up. Sometimes I’m amazed that I get anything done. Toward that end, how to you juggle all your hats (spouse, parent, worker-bee, housekeeper, writer)?

CH: I have to set priorities as much as I can. I have a full time job outside the house so I have no choice where I am from 7am through 330pm. Then there are the mandatory errands to run-groceries, kids’ activities etc. As I said, my husband and I only really see each other on weekends, so I don’t get much writing done then. Luckily the kids are pretty good about letting me write when I’m home and there’s nothing else going on. This is why my projects seem to take forever to complete.

 

LR: What’s your favorite non-writing activity? Like, are you a closet Zumba addict? Could you crochet a house-cozy if you had to? Maybe you secretly want to appear on Antiques Roadshow?

CH: LOL Does sleep count? Hiding away with a good book? It used to be painting, but I’ve given that up due to lack of time. But I guess that would be it. I’d love to get back into painting.

 

LR: Football, basketball, baseball or soccer? Which one gets your blood moving the fastest – or is there another sport you prefer?

CH: Well, my favorite sport only gets my blood pumping when I’m taking part in it-which I haven’t done in over 18 years. Horseback riding. I used to compete when I was a teen right through college. Nothing like being on back of a horse. I don’t watch much sports on tv except when “my” team is in the Super Bowl or the World Series. That would be the Patriots and the Red Sox. Otherwise I really don’t watch.

 

LR: I like riding too, but was never good enough to compete. I’m kind of in awe of you now.  ;)   What’s next on your horizon? Describe your current WIP(s) or other upcoming project.

CH: My current wip is the sequel to That Kind of Magic. Cassidy Riordan (Patrick’s little sister) is dealing with a vicious spirit and her patron goddess has enlisted a little help in the form of demi-god, Jarrod. I’m loving Jarrod because he’s a bit of a cad.  I’m also working on a contemporary romance called The Staying Kind which is about a nomadic woman who’s been on the road for about fifteen years. She’s finally found a place she loves, working with horses for a spinster woman in a small New Hampshire town, but she’s never been one to put down roots, and suddenly she has her boss’ nephew and his distrust to deal with while she decides if she can finally make a home and a career on the horse farm.

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Thanks for the interview, Ceri. That Kind of Magic is available from Amazon, and if any of you want to know more about Ceri & her work, you can check out her blog, or find her on Facebook or Twitter.

Peace,

Liv