Texas
Wildflowers
is a 4-in-1 novella collection through Barbour Publishing. Each novella is set
in an exotic location in Texas .
They are lighthearted romances, and they’re all tied together with the four
McBride sisters.
Which of the four novellas
was the most fun to write?
They
were each fun to write in their own way, but my favorite character was Lily,
the counselor, in Forget Me Not Lily.
She was quirky and fun, relatable and loveable. At least that’s what I hope
readers will feel.
Was it hard to write
four separate stories and keep them fresh?
That
task was very hard, because it is so easy to repeat plot elements and character
traits and bits of dialogue. I had to constantly check myself to make sure the
stories and characters were as unique as they could be.
All these novellas are
set in Texas .
Are the towns and parks real?
Yes,
in fact one of the novellas is set in Big Bend National Park ,
where my husband and I went on vacation. So, when you read about the characters
on certain trails, they’re real, and we hiked them!
Did you
have a favorite book when you were a child?
I loved fairytales. Cinderella was my favorite.
I loved fairytales. Cinderella was my favorite.
Do you
have a vacation spot you’d love to visit?
I’m dreaming of Ireland . My husband and I plan to
travel there next summer. Can’t wait! Then I’m going to use the emerald isle as
a setting in one of my novels.
How long have you known
you wanted to be a writer?
When
I was very young (I don’t remember my age) I started working on a novel about a
man from Mars who wanted to go to college in New York . I never finished that novel, but
it left an impression on me. I knew deep down that telling stories was my
dream, even though I didn’t get around to fulfilling it until I was in my
thirties.
When readers finish the
last page of Texas Wildflowers, what
do you want them to come away with?
I
would love for them to be inspired, challenged, and entertained. If I
accomplished even one of those things I would feel my writing time wasn’t
wasted.
What are 5 things that
your readers might not know about you?
- While I was in
college I tried working in a pillow factory. I was terrible at it. I got
so weary with the repetition I started yakking with the woman next to me.
We got reprimanded over and over until I quit. I discovered one thing from
that college job—talking is something I excel at.
- I once won a
hog-calling contest at a banquet. I was not embarrassed, but I should have
been.
- I have a bird
phobia, and yet I love birds! (That is, from a distance.) My house is
filled with the fake kind—prints on the walls, statues, and general bird
doodads. Go figure.
- I keep some
interesting treasures near me when I write—a wooden jewelry box my son
made me when he was in school, a candle from the 1960s, a hat once owned
by a famous mystery writer, the inner parts of a music box, a birthday
card that plays “The Twilight Zone” theme song, and an old family toy
helicopter that says, “Going up.”
- Thirty-four years
ago I rappelled off a cliff alongside the man I was dating. We kissed in
mid-air while dangling off that cliff. I ended up marrying that man, and
we've celebrated our 33rd wedding anniversary!
Sounds like fun, but I’m glad my romantic adventures weren’t
that dangerous. Where do all your ideas come from?
Ideas
flood in from everywhere—while I’m running errands, or chatting with a friend,
or drifting off to sleep. I have pieces of paper all over the place with
scribbles about book ideas and characters and titles. Sometimes I can’t read my
notes later. I need a full-time assistant to help me stay organized. Any
volunteers?
I know what you mean. I
need one, too. Wish I could afford one. Where can your readers connect with you
online?
Please drop by my website at www.anitahigman.com,
or visit my Reader Page on Facebook and chat with me there at http://www.facebook.com/#!/AuthorAnitaHigman. Thank you, Anita, for spending this fun time with us.
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I would love to win Texas Wildflowers.
ReplyDeleteKatie J. From FL
I could never rappel off a cliff. Good for you two!
ReplyDeletefrom the black hills of SD!
Sounds great! My daughter is CRAZY about Cinderella too! Can't keep her out the Cinderella dress she has. :)
ReplyDeleteAmy C
VA
Thanks for having me back, Lena! Always happy to be here.
ReplyDeleteI'll drop in from time to time.
Blessings!
Anita Higman
Looks like a great book.
ReplyDeleteBonnie Jean
(FL)
I would love to win this I am completely addicted to Romancing America books! :)
ReplyDeleteAmada, NM
i would love to win. angela from ky
ReplyDeleteI would love to win you book, 4-in-1 novella, and each in an exotic location. It had to be scary and wonderful you and your husband jumping of a cliff an being married for 33 years. God bless you.
ReplyDeleteNorma Stanforth from Ohio
I'd love to go to Ireland too. sounds like a good book
ReplyDeletethanks for the chance
cheryl in IL
Hi Norma,
ReplyDeleteYes, going off the side of a cliff on a rope is scary, but 33 years of marriage is much scarier. Just kidding! My husband and I are still in love after all these years.
Thanks everyone for dropping by! God bless you all!
Anita Higman
Anita, your book with 4in1 sounds great, I have family living in Tx and hope to move there if I can get our home in Ga sold.
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing today with Lena.
Paula O(kyflo130@yahoo.com)
a reader in Ga
I would love to win a copy of this book.
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I love romance stories! I'm in MN.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like such a great book. I would love to read it!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Jo
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I love reading books in the Romance America series.
ReplyDeleteWow! You really 'fell' for your husband in a big way. I love my guy but I don't think either one of us would go over a cliff. Was it like bungee jumping?
Would love to win a copy of Texas Wildflowers.
Smiles & Blessings,
Cindy W. from Indiana
countrybear52 AT yahoo DOT com
We have Anita's books in the church library.
ReplyDeleteThanks for entering me in her book giveaway.
Janet E.
Florida
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ReplyDeleteHi all!
I hope you get to Texas, Paula!
Cindy, we were rapelling off a cliff with ropes. I'm sure my heart was pounding like mad, and not just for my future husband!
And, Janet, I'm so happy you have my books in your church library. Thanks so much!
Hope you all had a happy Valentine's Day this week.
Anita Higman
We visited Big Bend National Park when I was a kid. Would love to win! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteJulie in MN
Great interview!
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Thanks for the opportunity to get this book.
ReplyDeleteLyndie Blevins
Duncanville Tx
Please enter me! I would love to win! I'm from NC.
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Roanna from Ohio
So cool would love to win. Really enjoyed the interview.
ReplyDeleteLourdes Dix Hills New York
We have vacationed in Big Bend NP last April, so that novella would really be interesting. My family lives in Texas and we visit there sometimes. Love to win your book. sharon, san diego
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ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway and God Bless!!!
Sarah
Blanch,N.C.
I want to be inspired, challenged and entertained!
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Enter me! Thanks!
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