B-DAY BASH GUEST AUTHOR: DELANEY DIAMOND
LAST DAY OF THE PARTY!!! Please welcome another bestselling Astraea Press author, Delaney Diamond!!!! Ahhhh, the way she writes first kisses. Mmmm. Still thinking about it! HAHA. I reviewed her book, Worth Waiting For, here, and she's going to gift a copy of it for the party!
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Welcome!!!
What inspires your writing?
Just about anything can inspire me: books, movies, stories
in the news. One of the great things about being a writer is that you can take
whatever inspires you and put your own twist on it.
Can you briefly tell us your journey
to publication?
I’m
not one of those people who always wanted to be a writer. A few years ago I
decided I wanted to start writing fiction. I ended up joining the Romance
Writers of America in January of 2010. Thanks to everything I learned, I
submitted my first novel that summer and was published in November 2010. I’ve
been writing ever since.
That is one of the quickest publications stories I've ever heard. What is your favorite/worst part of
the writing/publishing process?
Writing is my favorite part. I enjoy seeing a story in my
head unfold on paper. The worst part is marketing. It can be very
time-consuming, and it’s hard to figure out what works and what doesn’t.
Marketing is tough. What has been your most memorable
experience as a published author?
The most memorable are when readers contact me and tell me they
are a fan or how much they love my books. It always feels so good. I love
compliments!
So tell us a little about your
book. What prompted this story?
This story is about Julia Newman and Freddie Mendoza. For
Julia, her attraction to Freddie is unusual. Not only is Freddie Latin, he’s a
blue collar man. Julia has never dated outside of her race before, and the men
she dates are like her – they are professional and wealthy. Freddie is used to
women like Julia falling for the novelty of a man like him, but the relationships
never go anywhere.
I wanted to write a sweet romance, and this is the first in the
Bailar series. I liked the idea of
pairing a professional woman with a blue collar man and watching them fall in
love with each other. I mixed in a little bit of humor with Julia’s father and
some sexy Latin dancing and the story was born.
Which character did you find most
difficult to craft and why?
Julia’s ex. I had to dig deep to make him the jerk that he
turned out to be. One thing I can’t stand is meanness, and he was downright
mean. The things he said to Freddie and Julia! Ugh.
I remember that scene! I wanted it to end in a fist fight, to tell you the truth. :-) What is your favorite book/television
show? Do either of these mediums influence your writing? How?
I tend to like comedy shows. My
favorite show right now is Modern Family. I don’t think it influences my
writing, but because I like to laugh, every now and then I sprinkle a little
humor into the stories I write. I’ve had readers mention how funny they thought
Julia’s father was in the story.
What advice would you give aspiring
authors?
Write the next book and polish it
as much as you can. If you’re self-publishing, pay for a good cover and
editing. Set up a website where readers can find you and see what books you
have coming out next. Don’t get caught up in the blogging craze. Blogging is
good to keep in touch with readers, but if it’s taking up a lot of your time
and you have to choose between it and writing the next book – write the next
book. Readers are waiting with baited breath for your next book – not your next
blog post.
Where can readers find you?
Website and blog: http://delaneydiamond.com
Facebook fan page: http://facebook.com/DelaneyDiamond
Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/delaneydiamond
Anything you like to ask readers of
this post?
What are some of the things you
tend to like or dislike in sweet romances?
Bio
Delaney
Diamond is the bestselling author of sweet and sensual romance novels with
multicultural characters. Originally from the U.S. Virgin Islands, she now
lives in Atlanta, Georgia. In her spare time she reads romance novels,
mysteries, thrillers, and a fair amount of non-fiction. When she's not busy
reading or writing, she's in the kitchen trying out new recipes, dining at one
of her favorite restaurants, or traveling to an interesting locale. You
can enjoy free reads and the first chapter of all her novels on her
website.
REMEMBER TO ENTER USING THE PRIZE WIDGET!!!
REMEMBER TO ENTER USING THE PRIZE WIDGET!!!
Welcome!!!
What inspires your writing?
Just about anything can inspire me: books, movies, stories
in the news. One of the great things about being a writer is that you can take
whatever inspires you and put your own twist on it.
Can you briefly tell us your journey
to publication?
I’m
not one of those people who always wanted to be a writer. A few years ago I
decided I wanted to start writing fiction. I ended up joining the Romance
Writers of America in January of 2010. Thanks to everything I learned, I
submitted my first novel that summer and was published in November 2010. I’ve
been writing ever since.
That is one of the quickest publications stories I've ever heard. What is your favorite/worst part of
the writing/publishing process?
Writing is my favorite part. I enjoy seeing a story in my
head unfold on paper. The worst part is marketing. It can be very
time-consuming, and it’s hard to figure out what works and what doesn’t.
Marketing is tough. What has been your most memorable
experience as a published author?
The most memorable are when readers contact me and tell me they
are a fan or how much they love my books. It always feels so good. I love
compliments!
So tell us a little about your
book. What prompted this story?
This story is about Julia Newman and Freddie Mendoza. For
Julia, her attraction to Freddie is unusual. Not only is Freddie Latin, he’s a
blue collar man. Julia has never dated outside of her race before, and the men
she dates are like her – they are professional and wealthy. Freddie is used to
women like Julia falling for the novelty of a man like him, but the relationships
never go anywhere.
I wanted to write a sweet romance, and this is the first in the
Bailar series. I liked the idea of
pairing a professional woman with a blue collar man and watching them fall in
love with each other. I mixed in a little bit of humor with Julia’s father and
some sexy Latin dancing and the story was born.
Which character did you find most
difficult to craft and why?
Julia’s ex. I had to dig deep to make him the jerk that he
turned out to be. One thing I can’t stand is meanness, and he was downright
mean. The things he said to Freddie and Julia! Ugh.
I remember that scene! I wanted it to end in a fist fight, to tell you the truth. :-) What is your favorite book/television
show? Do either of these mediums influence your writing? How?
I tend to like comedy shows. My
favorite show right now is Modern Family. I don’t think it influences my
writing, but because I like to laugh, every now and then I sprinkle a little
humor into the stories I write. I’ve had readers mention how funny they thought
Julia’s father was in the story.
What advice would you give aspiring
authors?
Write the next book and polish it
as much as you can. If you’re self-publishing, pay for a good cover and
editing. Set up a website where readers can find you and see what books you
have coming out next. Don’t get caught up in the blogging craze. Blogging is
good to keep in touch with readers, but if it’s taking up a lot of your time
and you have to choose between it and writing the next book – write the next
book. Readers are waiting with baited breath for your next book – not your next
blog post.
Where can readers find you?
Website and blog: http://delaneydiamond.com
Facebook fan page: http://facebook.com/DelaneyDiamond
Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/delaneydiamond
Anything you like to ask readers of
this post?
What are some of the things you
tend to like or dislike in sweet romances?
Bio
Delaney
Diamond is the bestselling author of sweet and sensual romance novels with
multicultural characters. Originally from the U.S. Virgin Islands, she now
lives in Atlanta, Georgia. In her spare time she reads romance novels,
mysteries, thrillers, and a fair amount of non-fiction. When she's not busy
reading or writing, she's in the kitchen trying out new recipes, dining at one
of her favorite restaurants, or traveling to an interesting locale. You
can enjoy free reads and the first chapter of all her novels on her
website.
REMEMBER TO ENTER USING THE PRIZE WIDGET!!!
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