Welcome back, Katie. Why
do you write the kind of books you do?
I love romance. I have always loved the idea of a happy
ending. I think that love gives us hope, and hope gives us love and that the
intertwining of the two amazing feelings is such a wonderful thing. I love to
be able to immerse myself and my readers in such a world where love and hope
exist.
I so agree. Besides
when you came to know the Lord, what is the happiest day in your life?
The day my daughter was born. She has made my life complete.
She is seven now and keeps me on my toes, but I wouldn’t have it any other way.
How has being
published changed your life?
Being a published writer was a long-held dream of mine. I
think, now I am published, I feel as though I belong. It has been a lot of hard
work and is still a lot of hard work. But it’s a job that I love and being able
to do what I love for a living has been life changing.
It has for me, too. What
are you reading right now?
I am currently reading The
Power by Naomi Alderman. It was recommended to me by a friend and I am absolutely
loving it. What can happen when women take control is a very powerful concept—hence
the title, I guess.
What is your current
work in progress?
I am working on the next book in My A-Z Billionaire series. I
am on letter H and will be revealing the title to my readers in my next newsletter.
What would be your
dream vacation?
The Maldives .
That is one box I haven’t ticked yet, but I will do one day. Those perfect aqua
seas and golden sand. I’d love to stay in one of the bungalows on stilts in the
water and swim every morning with the tropical fish.
Sounds wonderful now
that we in Texas
are nearing triple temperatures. How do you choose your settings for each book?
The settings come to me as I’m plotting. For example, I knew
My Ghostly Billionaire needed to be
somewhere remote and isolated. So I carried out some research and came up with
the Scottish Highlands which was perfect. I don’t necessarily decide on a plot
or a location first, they seem to appear together.
If you could spend an
evening with one person who is currently alive, who would it be and why?
I would absolutely love to spend an evening with Cecelia
Ahern. I think her books are magical, and I could talk to her for hours about
how she comes up with her ideas, what her writing process looks like, and just
generally act all fan girl-ish. I think she would be a fun person to meet with.
What are your
hobbies, besides writing and reading?
I love to bake. I will bake a cake or loaf or cookies most
weeks. And I cook all meals from scratch. So if I’m not writing, you will find
me in the kitchen, probably covered in (gluten free) flour!
What is your most
difficult writing obstacle, and how do you overcome it?
Procrastination. I find it really hard to settle down and
start writing in the mornings. I need to check Facebook, emails, Instagram, and
make numerous cups of tea before I feel ready to start. Once I’m in the flow of
it I’m okay, but it’s that first step I find the biggest hurdle.
What advice would you
give to a beginning author?
Keep writing. Writing is like all other creative fields. The
more you practice the easier it gets. You wouldn’t expect to sit down at a
piano and be able to play Mozart straight off. The same applies for writing.
Write. Write. Write.
Tell us about the
featured book.
My Bereaved Billionaire is the second in My A-Z Billionaire
Series. It follows the story of Nate who set up a dating website and had to
create a pretend wife to obtain funding for it. The story meets Nate as he is
preparing to bury his pretend wife so he can live the life he wants to without
having to lie.
It’s a story of love at first sight, of family values, and
of learning how important open communication and truth are in relationships.
Please give us the
first page of the book.
Liberty Reynolds sighed as the guest bell rang out from the
lobby. She tried to tame her corkscrew
curls back into their hair band but after a day of changing beds little blonde
ringlets were poking out all over the place. Giving up she took a deep breath
and swung open the door to the reception hall.
“Welcome to Pebble Cove Motel. How can I help you?” Liberty ’s voice sang as
she tried to beam her widest smile.
With the latest pair of guests happily ensconced in their
little sea-view ensuite room, Liberty
trudged wearily back down the three flights of stairs, through the door at the
reception desk, and into the tiny office that lay behind.
How can readers find
you on the Internet?
I can be found at www.katieevergreen.com
Or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/katieevergreenauthor
Thank you so much for having me.
It is my pleasure to
feature your books on my blog, Katie.
Readers, here’s a link to the book.
My Bereaved Billionaire: A Clean Billionaire Romance (My Billionaire A-Z Book 2) - Kindle
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