A chat with Michele Bardsley–You’ll Understand When You’re Dead #Romance

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A chat with Michele Bardsley–You’ll Understand When You’re Dead #Romance

I’d like to welcome Michele to the Snarkology today. She’s agreed to answer a few questions for us and also to share her new book.

Michele, who is your favorite author and/or favorite book?

I have many favorite authors and books. While it’s difficult to pick one, or even ten, I will name a few books that I find inspirational, enjoyable, and re-readable. These books include: A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius by Dave Eggers, Lamb by Christopher Moore, Kiss an Angel by Susan Elizabeth Phillips, Shakespeare’s Landlord by Charlaine Harris, Shadows and Lace by Teresa Medeiros, American Gods by Neil Gaiman, and Making Money by Terry Prachett.

Are your characters inspired by real people?

Sorta, but not really. People-watching is part of the process. I may pick up mannerisms or looks or dialogue from someone I observe while I’m out in the real world. Sometimes, I’ll use quirks or personality traits from people I know to create a certain characters. Characters are often a conglomeration of imagination and personal experiences.

How long does it take you to write a book?

You know, I once asked Nora Roberts that very question, and she answered, “You time biscuits, you don’t time books.” I loved that response. And it’s true. The story, the genre, the writer’s mindset, daily schedule, and other factors can all determine how long it takes to write a book. Some of my stories have more “flow” than others, and those will often take less time to write the first draft.

What’s your ideal day?

My ideal day is being tucked into bed with my puppies reading on my Kindle or watching Netflix with my hubby. There may also be some canoodling.

What’s your favorite food?

Chocolate. It’s really the only food.

What’s your favorite quote?

“You are what you love, not what loves you.” (From the movie “Adaptation”)

Where do you get your ideas?

My theory is that a writer’s brain is wired to create stories. We use our observations, our experiences, and our emotions to come up with characters, settings, and plots. Ideas are plentiful. The trick is to find one that can become the foundation for entire novel, or better yet, as the foundation for an entire series.

What do you find yourself “Fangirling” over?

The Winchesters, of course. I love, love, love “Supernatural.”

LATEST RELEASE

You’ll Understand When You’re Dead is Book 12 in the popular, bestselling paranormal Broken Heart series…

When vampire Natalie Haltom starts receiving an influx of ghost suitors, she can’t seem to escape their amorous attentions. And with a ghost cow chasing her everywhere in town, she’s having the worst week ever.

Vedere psychic Matthew Dennison has moved to Broken Heart to escape the Vedere legacy and to start a new life as a psychic for the vampire queen. He manages to rescue Natalie from a persistent date-happy spirit by announcing his engagement to the beautiful vampire.

Just another day in Broken Heart with lonely ghosts, zombie dance-offs, spellcasting teenagers, wedding-planning fae, Little People fertility rituals, and maybe, just maybe, a vampire and psychic finding forever love.

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BIOGRAPHY

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Michele Bardsley writes about Oklahoma vampires, alpha werewolves, small-town romance, curvy heroines, and super hot heroes.

Michele received her first publishing contract in 1998 from pioneer electronic publisher Hard Shell Word Factory. She’s had numerous short stories, novellas, and novels published by electronic, independent, and traditional publishers, including New American Library and Harlequin TEEN. She’s also written articles for national magazines such as Writer’s Digest, RT BOOKReviews, and Byline. Her print books have sold more than 300,000 copies and counting.

Michele’s won many awards and honors throughout her writing career, including the Grand Prize in the Writer’s Digest annual writing contest, Grand Prize in the Silhouette Yours Truly Contest, a Romantic Times Reviewer’s Choice award, and the Crème de la Crème award from Oklahoma Writers Federation, Inc.

Over the years, Michele has given workshops about inspiration, self-editing techniques, romance heroes, vampire fiction, electronic publishing, humor in fiction, selling erotica, winning contests, Internet promotion, and many other topics. She has presented workshops, spoken at luncheons, and participated in panels at events and meetings across the United States, including the annual conferences of Romantic Times,OWFI, Florida Writers Association, Tulsa Night Writers, FENCon, and Celebrate Romance.

Obsessed with dark chocolate, “Supernatural,” and all things yarn, she creates fictional worlds because, hey, it’s a lot more fun than housework. She lives happily-ever-after with her husband (The Viking) and their fur babies.

BIBLIOGRAPHY

BROKEN HEART VAMPIRE SERIES

I’m the Vampire, That’s Why

Don’t Talk Back To Your Vampire

Because Your Vampire Said So

Wait Till Your Vampire Gets Home

Over My Dead Body

Come Hell or High Water

Cross Your Heart

Must Love Lycans

Only Lycans Need Apply

Broken Heart Tails

Some Lycan Hot

You’ll Understand When You’re Dead

Lycan on the Edge (Fall 2015)

DEED BROTHERS DEMON SERIES

A Damn Deed

A Dirty Deed (TBA)

A Kind Deed (TBA)

A Good Deed (TBA)

A True Deed (TBA)

FRISKY SERIES

Frisky Business

Frisky Summer

Frisky Christmas (November 2015)

THE PACK RULES

The Werewolf’s Bride

Taken by the Werewolf Triplets

The Billionaire Werewolves

The Werewolf Bodyguard

Kidnapped by the Werewolf / Her Alpha Mate

Two Alphas and a Lady

Bear Witness