Interview With... Julieanne Lynch
To all who are reading this,
Tonight (as it's an evening post), Julieanne Lynch of Hot Ink Press is joining me to talk about her novel, The Curse of the Rose.
The novel is selling fast and charting on Amazon.com. Let's meet her.
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Name: Julieanne Lynch
Age: 35
Location: Northern Ireland.
Hi Julieanne, thanks for joining me! So what are three interesting facts about yourself that you'd like to share with the readers?
1. I used to be the lead singer of a rock band.
2. I am a mother of five!
3. I can sand board.
What made you want to be a writer?
Growing up I was bullied quite badly, and because of the bullying I became a very withdrawn girl. I took comfort in writing down all the pent up feelings that came with not ever talking about my ordeal and writing soon became a way of life for me. I was always writing something, be it poetry, prose, or lyrics, there was always something inside me that wanted to express myself through the written word.
What motivates you to write?
The fact that I know my stories are worth the time and effort for my readers. Obviously, I write because it is a part of who I am, but also writing for an audience is the greatest motivation of all.
Do you have a particular writing process?
Being a mother of five, there is no set formula when it comes to my writing day. I used to have a religious routine to my writing, but often left myself feeling under pressure to reach certain word goals. That has all changed now. I am more relaxed. I write when I can, and ever since the birth of my youngest child (Poppy, 1), everything has changed.
How do you manage the deadly problem that is writers block?
I can thankfully say I have never suffered from a bout of writer's block in my life. I don't know whether it's to do with all the reading and thinking that I do. But I have thankfully not fallen victim and hopefully never will.
What is a piece of writing advice that you will always remember?
To read and write daily, whether it is a chapter, a sentence, or a few words. I write because I love to read, so I make sure I have plenty of time for reading. I am a firm believer that reading a few pages of a book every day can ignite any fleeting inspiration.
What is the most influential book you have ever read, and why do you think so?
The Colour Purple by Alice Walker. This book for me was the single most inspiring piece of literature I have ever read. Walker easily draws me in with the raw, real and sometimes uncomfortable emotions and scenes. I loved how her prose and dialogue had me crying and laughing, and feeling the gut wrenching nerves of Nettie throughout her journey. To me, a novel that can conjure up every emotion known to man, is a work of art, and should be treasured.
Have you ever derived inspiration from your home or from anywhere you have visited?
Many, many times. I am a very visual writer. I love adapting what I see, hear, taste and experience into my own stories. To me that is an important element when I write. I want my stories to be as vivid and real as they can possibly can.
Quite recently, I was on vacation with my husband and children and we visited the coast of Donegal, and Tory Island, which has inspired a stand alone novel titled, The Ghosts of Tory. All that inspiration from one visit; amazing.
Your publication The Curse of the Rose, is the first in The Rose Saga. Have you had any publications prior to this?
Yes, I have had four other works published prior to this: Within the Shadows, Escaping Shadows, An Early Winter and Bitter Kisses.
What is The Curse of the Rose about? It certainly sounds interesting!
The Curse of the Rose is about Bianka, a girl who is taken from her childhood home, and chosen in a ceremony by the Rose.
Bianka's life is changed very quickly and as the story progresses you become very aware of how much Bianka despises her existence and craves freedom. Unbeknownst to her, seeking that freedom comes with a curse, and her destiny is forever changed.
We are introduced to Batar, a wonderful vampire who has some good running through his cold veins, but with all my tales, there is a twist.
What drove you to write a series about vampires and mix in erotica?
It wasn't intentional. The story just spoke to me as I sat down to write. I love Vampirism, and if you've already read my first two novels, you will know that I love writing about vampires.
The erotic side of things just happened. I had always danced around the subject before, not sure whether to write an erotic piece or not, but went with my gut instincts, and enjoyed the process.
But after The Rose Saga is complete, I am not sure as to whether I will write another erotic novel again.
You're also writing The Shadows Trilogy, with Vamptasy Publishing. Can you tell us more about it?
Oh, the Shadow World novels are quite dear to me. I initially began working on them almost four years ago. The series follows Giselle Bergman, a human who is forseen in a prophecy by the elder of a clan of Royal Vampires, The Baranski's, who are decedents of the Nelapsi.
The story sees Giselle having her heart broken by her childhood sweetheart, and runs into the warm and loving arms of her best friend, Alex. Little does Giselle know that Alex has been hiding a secret and one that involves her giving up her human existence, and joining him as his wife, and to bear the next generation of Vampire: a new breed,
Of course, it is not just Vampire's who are a threat to Giselle, we see the Shadow Creatures hunt herm determined to take her as their own and have her reborn as their Shadow Queen.
Books one and two see Giselle slowly transforming from young, naïve and at times, difficult teen into a woman who will stop at nothing to protect her child.
I am currently penning book three, Fighting Shadows .
What does the future hold for you as a writer?
I am very excited by my writing future. Opportunities have arisen that I would be a fool to not accept, and because of the strength of my writing career so far, I believe I will be around for a while longer. Kind of smug I know, but I have to have fait in myself and what I do.
I believe I have found my calling, and destiny and the fates have played a big part in that.
Thank you for such a fantastic interview Julieanne!
Be sure to check out The Curse of the Rose on Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.com.
You can also find Julieanne here:
www.julieannelynch.co.uk
www.facebook.com/AuthorJulieanneLynch
www.julieannelynch.blogspot.co.uk
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Yours, with eternal ink,
Zoe
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Currently reading: Time Untime by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Tonight (as it's an evening post), Julieanne Lynch of Hot Ink Press is joining me to talk about her novel, The Curse of the Rose.
The novel is selling fast and charting on Amazon.com. Let's meet her.
---
Name: Julieanne LynchAge: 35
Location: Northern Ireland.
Hi Julieanne, thanks for joining me! So what are three interesting facts about yourself that you'd like to share with the readers?
1. I used to be the lead singer of a rock band.
2. I am a mother of five!
3. I can sand board.
What made you want to be a writer?
Growing up I was bullied quite badly, and because of the bullying I became a very withdrawn girl. I took comfort in writing down all the pent up feelings that came with not ever talking about my ordeal and writing soon became a way of life for me. I was always writing something, be it poetry, prose, or lyrics, there was always something inside me that wanted to express myself through the written word.
What motivates you to write?
The fact that I know my stories are worth the time and effort for my readers. Obviously, I write because it is a part of who I am, but also writing for an audience is the greatest motivation of all.
Do you have a particular writing process?
Being a mother of five, there is no set formula when it comes to my writing day. I used to have a religious routine to my writing, but often left myself feeling under pressure to reach certain word goals. That has all changed now. I am more relaxed. I write when I can, and ever since the birth of my youngest child (Poppy, 1), everything has changed.
How do you manage the deadly problem that is writers block?
I can thankfully say I have never suffered from a bout of writer's block in my life. I don't know whether it's to do with all the reading and thinking that I do. But I have thankfully not fallen victim and hopefully never will.
What is a piece of writing advice that you will always remember?
To read and write daily, whether it is a chapter, a sentence, or a few words. I write because I love to read, so I make sure I have plenty of time for reading. I am a firm believer that reading a few pages of a book every day can ignite any fleeting inspiration.
What is the most influential book you have ever read, and why do you think so?
The Colour Purple by Alice Walker. This book for me was the single most inspiring piece of literature I have ever read. Walker easily draws me in with the raw, real and sometimes uncomfortable emotions and scenes. I loved how her prose and dialogue had me crying and laughing, and feeling the gut wrenching nerves of Nettie throughout her journey. To me, a novel that can conjure up every emotion known to man, is a work of art, and should be treasured.
Have you ever derived inspiration from your home or from anywhere you have visited?
Many, many times. I am a very visual writer. I love adapting what I see, hear, taste and experience into my own stories. To me that is an important element when I write. I want my stories to be as vivid and real as they can possibly can.
Quite recently, I was on vacation with my husband and children and we visited the coast of Donegal, and Tory Island, which has inspired a stand alone novel titled, The Ghosts of Tory. All that inspiration from one visit; amazing.
Your publication The Curse of the Rose, is the first in The Rose Saga. Have you had any publications prior to this?
Yes, I have had four other works published prior to this: Within the Shadows, Escaping Shadows, An Early Winter and Bitter Kisses.
What is The Curse of the Rose about? It certainly sounds interesting!
The Curse of the Rose is about Bianka, a girl who is taken from her childhood home, and chosen in a ceremony by the Rose. Bianka's life is changed very quickly and as the story progresses you become very aware of how much Bianka despises her existence and craves freedom. Unbeknownst to her, seeking that freedom comes with a curse, and her destiny is forever changed.
We are introduced to Batar, a wonderful vampire who has some good running through his cold veins, but with all my tales, there is a twist.
What drove you to write a series about vampires and mix in erotica?
It wasn't intentional. The story just spoke to me as I sat down to write. I love Vampirism, and if you've already read my first two novels, you will know that I love writing about vampires.
The erotic side of things just happened. I had always danced around the subject before, not sure whether to write an erotic piece or not, but went with my gut instincts, and enjoyed the process.
But after The Rose Saga is complete, I am not sure as to whether I will write another erotic novel again.
You're also writing The Shadows Trilogy, with Vamptasy Publishing. Can you tell us more about it?
Oh, the Shadow World novels are quite dear to me. I initially began working on them almost four years ago. The series follows Giselle Bergman, a human who is forseen in a prophecy by the elder of a clan of Royal Vampires, The Baranski's, who are decedents of the Nelapsi.
The story sees Giselle having her heart broken by her childhood sweetheart, and runs into the warm and loving arms of her best friend, Alex. Little does Giselle know that Alex has been hiding a secret and one that involves her giving up her human existence, and joining him as his wife, and to bear the next generation of Vampire: a new breed,
Of course, it is not just Vampire's who are a threat to Giselle, we see the Shadow Creatures hunt herm determined to take her as their own and have her reborn as their Shadow Queen.
Books one and two see Giselle slowly transforming from young, naïve and at times, difficult teen into a woman who will stop at nothing to protect her child.
I am currently penning book three, Fighting Shadows .
What does the future hold for you as a writer?
I am very excited by my writing future. Opportunities have arisen that I would be a fool to not accept, and because of the strength of my writing career so far, I believe I will be around for a while longer. Kind of smug I know, but I have to have fait in myself and what I do.
I believe I have found my calling, and destiny and the fates have played a big part in that.
Thank you for such a fantastic interview Julieanne!
Be sure to check out The Curse of the Rose on Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.com.
You can also find Julieanne here:
www.julieannelynch.co.uk
www.facebook.com/AuthorJulieanneLynch
www.julieannelynch.blogspot.co.uk
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Yours, with eternal ink,
Zoe
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Currently reading: Time Untime by Sherrilyn Kenyon
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