Author interview with Katie on her Turner's Antics Blog
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Interview with Leesa Bow author of Winning the Player
19/05/2014 / TURNERSANTICS
Today I have the pleasure of interviewing this fabulous Australian author, Leesa Bow regarding her debut novel, Winning the Player. Check out the book, interview and a quick giveaway at the bottom.
Winning the Player by Leesa Bow
Publisher: Destiny Romance (Penguin Australia)
Released: 14th April 2014
Genre: New Adult Contemporary Romance
When injury destroyed her dream of playing college basketball, Aubree Taylor fled overseas. Now she’s finally home again and ready to move on with her life. Until she runs into Hunter Stone on her first night out, the only guy who’s ever meant anything to her – and the last person she wants to see.
Since she ran out on him two years ago, Hunter hasn’t been able to get Aubree off his mind. The sexy football star has had girls all over him for years, but Aubree is the only one to have ever seen behind the cocky persona he puts on for the crowd.
Despite her attempts to keep her distance, Aubree is unable to resist the strong attraction between them and it isn’t long before they fall into a passionate relationship. She has never been afraid of a challenge, but Hunter’s arrogance and inablity to trust are testing her to her limits. Aubree must decide whether to follow her heart and lower her guard…or risk losing the best thing that’s ever happened to her.
Interview
Welcome Leesa to Turner’s Antics and thank you for stopping by.
Can you please tell us a little about yourself with 5 fun facts?
1. When watching scary or action movies, I’m one of those annoying people who jump at loud noises and no one wants to sit next to me.
2. I am an arachnophobic.
3. In 2012, my family met Natalie Portman. It was an amazing experience.
4. During winter, I wear socks with thongs around the house. It tricks me into believing I’m on holidays J
5. I loathe winter to the point I become whiney.
When did you realise you wanted to be a writer and what was the very first thing you ever wrote?
In 2006 when my daughter was diagnosed with cancer, I jotted down dreams, and my inner thoughts. As you can imagine it was a stressful, and emotional time in my life. One dream turned into a book, and it was then I decided to become a writer. Although I held onto my manuscript until my daughter was in remission.
My first book is a fantasy romance, which I hope to revisit later in the year. {I hope your daughter is still well!}
In one sentence, can you tell the readers why they should read your book?
If you love sport or romance then my story is perfect, as it’s a mix of both adding tension and heart warming moments in one package.
Do you have a favourite non-spoilery scene or quote from Winning the Player?
Oh, there are many favourites. For me Aubree’s grandmother is a source of inspiration and I love her wisdom. There is a particular scene where she is giving Aubree advice on love.
“Remember your choices have consequences so learn from the past, appreciate the present, and without fear embrace the future.”
I think that’s a great piece of advice for everyone. {Very true, a fantastic quote to choose.}
What’s next after the Winning the Player and when is it due to be released?
My next New Adult book is Charming the Outback. It’s Maddy and Luke’s story and is based in a small country town. {Awesome I cannot wait to read their story}
What’s one piece of technology you cannot live without?
Oh that’s a tough one. I would have to say my iPhone, although my Kindle and laptop are also top of my list. {Oh, those are top of mine also.}
When you are writing, do you have a set routine that gets you started or just go with the flow?
Ideas stream best in the morning. I usually write on days off when I’m relaxed, and since I’m a pantser, it’s go with a flow. Music can also help me find a certain mood.
QUICK DRAW!
Tea, coffee or hot chocolate? Coffee
Ice cream or cheeses? Cheese
Cats or dogs? Dogs
Day or night? Night
EBooks or paperbacks? EBook.
Favourite all time book? Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
About the Author
Leesa Bow grew up in Broken Hill. Sport played a major role in her life growing up in a small country town, and Leesa had a passion for basketball. Although she loved to read books with happy endings, she never believed she would end up a novelist.
Leesa started her professional life nursing at the local hospital before moving to Adelaide in her early twenties. She married a football player, and inevitably her four daughters were also sporty. Leesa began writing seriously when her second daughter became sick with cancer. Initially writing was therapeutic, but when her daughter got the all clear, she decided to continue writing seriously. Stories about sport, romance, and characters aged eighteen plus seemed logical since her daughters were of a similar age, and often surrounded by athletes.
Leesa now works in merchandising and in her spare time writes New Adult romance. On weekends she enjoys watching basketball and football, having beach days with the family, catching up with girlfriends, and daydreaming about strong heroines.
