A little bit about M.B. Feeney

Today, I am blessed to be getting a chance to sit down with new author, M.B. Feeney. She's one of four authors who have just released a new Anthology entitled "Sugarplum Dreams." I had the honor of getting to work with M.B as one of the other three authors and wanted a chance to ask her how it feels to release for the first time. Here is what she had to say:



Firstly, let me say thank you for asking me to post on the blog. I’m honoured that people are even interested in little old me.
It’s amazing and also slightly overwhelming. I’ve been writing for as long as I can remember, and being published always felt like a pipedream as I never believed I was good enough. Sure, my friends had always enjoyed my stories, but that’s what friends do... isn’t it? I couldn’t believe it when Michele, Laura and Lisa told me during our Skype call that they liked it, even more shocked when they told me that it may (at that point) go into the 4th instalment of The Candy Collection (I submitted it for a different anthology originally). That statement actually blew me away, and I thought for days I’d made it up, but I hadn’t.
When I started writing Right Click, Love, I don’t think I was consciously planning on submitting it to Ren Rom. I originally started to write it as a possible submission for another publishing house, but knew I wouldn’t finish it on time and I actually misplaced the notebook I started writing it in for a long while. When I finally got into it, I just wanted to tell the story. I’m not a writer who’s characters “talk” or anything like that, but I do get an overwhelming urge to finish a piece when I am truly in the zone and the story has really gotten to me. Usually, when I write, I struggle with dialogue and making it believable. I don’t know why, but I worry my sarcasm doesn’t often translate well onto paper. Thankfully, I’ve been assured that it does.
To be honest with you, I don’t think I would have put my work out there if it wasn’t for the support of some amazing friends. I wrote Twilight fanfiction for a couple of years and each time I posted something new, I almost passed out from fear of people not liking it. Publishing is a whole different ballgame. It’s not just whether people like it or not, will they buy it? If they do, will they actually read it, or are they only buying it to be nice and supportive? These are the things that I worry about with *checks calendar* seven days until release. Also, unlike the other ladies who are featured in Sugarplum Dreams, I don’t have a readymade fanbase, either from previous published works or from my fanfiction. I feel very small fry compared to them (They are geniuses by the way, and amazing authors).
It’s been amazing to have the support of, not only the Ren Rom head honchos, but also the other authors and the editors. I may not agree with self publishing per say, but I have a new found respect for those who do it all themselves. I know for sure that I couldn’t go through this without anyone to moan at or to question the life out of.  Even though I’m the token Brit, I feel as we are a family of sorts and families support each other.
I feel like I haven’t really answered the questions, but I feel this post is an excellent indicator of what my thought processes are like at the moment. All over the place. I am so nervous; I can’t stick to one thing at the moment. I’m trying to take each day as it comes, but someone (usually Lisa on facebook) reminds me how swiftly things are approaching and it throws me into a tailspin.So, really, the only way I can answer the question is: Bone Chillingly Nervous


About Sugarplum Dreams by Michele Richard, Lisa Bilbrey, M.B. Feeney, R. E. Hargrave
Broken Roads & Dusty Dreams
Riley Farris and Natalie Sloane were the best of friends who spent every summer together on the sandy beach of Mustang Island. Then, just when Riley’s getting set to spend another summer with Natalie, she disappears. As the years pass, he struggles to understand what happened to the girl he knew. Until, one night while walking on the beach, he stumbles upon a woman who is broken and lost.   Right Click, Love
Disheartened about not being able to find “Mr. Right” on the London dating scene, best friends Jodie Lynch and Louise Hewson create a blog to not only document their disastrous dates with the numerous “Mr. Wrongs” and “Mr. Okay-for-nows” but also to help those going through the same experiences and to see where they’re going wrong. How will they deal with everything the dating scene has to throw at them — planned or otherwise?
Sugar & Spice
Lacey Harrison has been dealt an unexpected hand in life: being a single mom. With her father's help and that of the residents at Royal Hills Nursing Home, she thrives and goes on to become a successful baker. She is content with her life but knows that she and her daughter Candy are missing something. Will things change for the better when Trent Childress moves into town and adds some spice to her sugar?
The Roommates
Spring break changes everything for Daphne Hobbs. A one-night stand leaves her pregnant and alone. She soon discovers that the father is an identical twin, and she's unsure of which one turned her world upside down. She’ll be forced to share her apartment with them until she can discover the truth. Julius and Jordan Sweet share everything in their lives — almost to the point of living one life. Will Daphne uncover who’s the daddy?
Author Bio’s
Lisa Bilbrey

Lisa Bilbrey is a mom of three and has been married to her high school sweetheart since 1996. Finding a love in the written word, she started writing as a way to express herself. From the first word she wrote, she'd found her heart and soul. Always willing to learn, she's spends much of her time trying to improve as a storyteller. She's been blessed to find Michele Richard and Laura Braley, both of whom she spends hours every day writing with. Author LinksAuthor Blog * Goodreads * Facebook * Twitter

M.B Feeney

M. B. Feeney is an army brat who finally settled down in Birmingham, UK with her other half, 2 kids and a dog.  She's also a student teacher, a doodler and a chocoholic.  Writing has been her one true love since she could spell, and publishing is the culmination of her hard work and ambition.Author LinksFacebook * Author Blog * Goodreads* Twitter*

Michele Richard
Michele Richard lives in a suburb of Boston, Mass. She’s the mother of two pre-teen daughters and the wife.
Michele Richard has created the Mocked series. From Mocked by Destiny to the trilogy Mocked by Faith, she writes what comes from the heart. A wife and the mother of two preteen girls, she spends her days spinning tales about what happens when what you believe in mocks your every turn.
When she’s not writing, her days are filled with her family, her bunny Geneva, and friends. Her greatest passions are learning new languages and traveling. She currently resides in the Northeastern part of the United States however; her family members live down the east coast as far as North Carolina.
She’s currently learning French and Spanish, and one day hopes to be fluent in both. Learning new things is always something she enjoys.
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R.E. Hargrave
R.E. Hargrave is a fledgling author who has always been a lover of books and now looks forward to the chance to give something back to the literary community. She lives on the outskirts of Dallas, TX with her husband and three children.Author LinksFacebook* Author Website* Twitter * Goodreads*

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