A chat with author Vicki-Ann Guidice Bush

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A chat with author Vicki-Ann Guidice Bush

Young: Hi Vicki-Ann, thank you for dropping by, In The Harem. Nice to have you with us today.

Vicki-Ann Guidice Bush (V-A.G.B.): Thanks for inviting me on your weekly blog.

Young: You're welcome, mademoiselle! Let me introduce you to my readers;

Ms. Bush currently resides in Las Vegas, Nevada. She was originally from Floral Park, New York. She says she gains most of her inspiration from the beauty of the surrounding desert and the lush landscapes and from her childhood memories.

V-A.G.B.: That is indeed true. My new book The Garden of Two is released today.

Young: Congratulations! Tell us about The Garden of Two

V-A.G.B.: The Garden of Two is published with Solstice.

Young: How did you discover Solstice Publishing?

V-A.G.B.: I found Solstice Publishing through an on line search for publishers and they accept unsolicited manuscripts.

Young: That's wonderful! You mentioned that you're giving away two copies of The Garden of Two eBooks and a grand prize of a 11x17 signed poster of the book cover.

V-A.G.B.: That's correct, but participants will have to answer two questions. If they give the correct answers then they winner the prizes. Here are the questions:

* What is my favorite book?

* What are my three favorite movies and what do they have in common?

Young: Will the participants get clues to your questions?

V-A.G.B.: Of course. The clues/answers can be found on my Facebook author page www.facebook.com/VickiAnn.Bush.Author

There is one other thing I'll like from the participants - please Like the page while they are in the site.

The Garden of Two

An Excerpt

Charlie Murphy and Lillie Whitman are surrounded by the innocence of young love, and the guileless early twentieth century. They fall deeper into each other, intertwining their very different worlds to create a bond that no one can break.

Or so they thought.

When the dawn of World War I comes to their Long Island town, and personal tragedies begin to spiral the lovers into an abyss of darkness, they must fight to hold on to their love. Knowing their bond will be the only ties that will get them through. From the horrors of Germany's front lines to the emotional battle fields fought at home, Charlie and Lillie must find a way to stay strong, and navigate a path, back into each others arms. And how a garden, a very special garden, can withstand the coldest of winters and give the ultimate symbol of hope.

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Although fictional, The Garden of Two represents the authors experience of young love and the promise of forevermore.

Ms. Bush other works include, The Dusk Chronicles trilogy, featuring these five star reviews—

SUPER cool story that had me hooked!

A Clever Time-Travel Adventure

Her other works include the children books, Winslow Willow the Woodland Fairy and The Queen of It and her paranormal novelette, The Fulfillment.

Young: That's fantastic! I'm sure the readers will like to know more about you. First and foremost; Where did your inspiration come from for The Garden of Two? Was there a character that just had to be heard? Was there an event that inspired you to start writing?

V-A.G.B.: In my back yard from a house I lived in for seventeen years. My husband planted fire-thorns on the back wall. I was sitting out there admiring them one day and the story unfolded.Yes, Lillie. She is in many ways, like me at her age. Yes. When I was thirteen, there was a school contest. We had to write a story, construct the book, and from there I was hooked.

Young: Does your background (in terms of job, family, geographic location, etc.) play into your writing? What kind of research went into your story?

V-A.G.B.: All of the above mentioned plays into every book I write. I watched numerous documentaries on World War I, watched testimonies from then surviving servicemen and read many articles.

Young: Can you describe the genres in which you write (paranormal, contemporary, westerns, etc.) Do you write in more than one genre or area (poetry, non-fiction)? Do you have a different process when you're writing different kinds of fiction or non-fiction?

V-A.G.B.: It seems most of what I write has a romantic component to it. Whether it be paranormal, historical or an adventure for children, there is always an underlining romance going on. My process really doesn't vary, it's basically just the music. With each book there is new music playing.

Young: Tell the readers what is your mind set or process as you sit down to write? Do you have a playlist going? Do you need complete silence? Are you a 6 am writer or an 11 pm writer.

V-A.G.B.: I just sit and it comes. I don't have a process as I mentioned before. I do have a playlist, but I don't always use that. I've plugged several different albums in to listen to depending on the the work. Once in a while, I do have complete silence. If the scene is especially difficult, sometimes the music can make it too hard for me to write. I am a morning writer.

Young: Vicki-Ann, do you have any other projects you're working on now that you've completed The Garden of Two?

V-A. G.B.: I just completed a YA Sci-Fi, it's with beta readers at the moment and I started a new novel, that is very different than anything I've written so far.

Young: That brings me to my finale question, do you have any words of advice for aspiring writers?

V-A.G.B.: Keep writing ... Don't stop. If you love what you do, then that's what matters to you.

Young: Last but not least, where can readers fine you and your books?

V-A.G.B.: I can be contacted at the following social media addresses:

* https://www.facebook.com/VickiAnn.Bush.Author

* https://twitter.com/VickiAnnBush

* http://vickiannbush.blogspot.com/

Book links:

* Amazon.com

* solsticepublishing.com

* Barnes and Noble.com

* Selected Barnes and Noble stores