MY CHRISTMAS BILLIONAIRE - Katie Evergreen - One Free Ebook

Welcome back, Katie. God has really been moving in your writing life. What do you see on the horizon?

Thank you. Yes. I have a new book in the planning stages; My Heroic Billionaire. And my website has been going through a revamp so I’m looking to build more on that.

But also some more family time. It’s the summer holidays here in the UK so I’ve been spending less time looking at my screen and more time having cuddles with them.

Tell us a little about your family.

We’re a very close family. I live in the same city as my family and so I see my parents and my brother’s family at least a few times a week. My young daughter and I live with our cat, Pepper. It’s lovely having such a close family who live nearby. I know I’m very lucky.

Has your writing changed your reading habits? If so, how?

I think it probably has. I love reading a good romance novel, however, if I’m in the middle of writing or planning one, then I have to steer clear of the romance and read something else. I love that reading counts as work though. Because I believe a good writer cannot be a good writer without first being a reader.

I so agree. I sometimes have a person approach me, telling me they want to write a book, and when I ask them if the read, they say no. What are you working on right now?

The eighth book in my Billionaire A-Z series; My Heroic Billionaire. That’s in the planning stages. I’m also working on a women’s fiction novel for the Romantic Novelists Association that I was lucky enough to join at the beginning of the year.

What outside interests do you have?

I do a lot of yoga and a lot of creative activities to take my mind away from the constant buzz of work. My daughter and I love swimming, especially wild swimming. And I have recently taken up crochet. Watch this space!

How do you choose your settings for each book?

I think once I’ve decided on the plot of the book, the setting really decides itself. Whether it’s a castle because I need a haunted location, or a small town because I need it to match my young sweethearts.

If you could spend an evening with one historical person, who would it be and why?

I would love to spend some time with Jane Austen, romance writer extraordinaire. I would imagine her to be full of wit and wonder because she wrote with such grace.

What is the one thing you wish you had known before you started writing novels?

That my brain would never be still! I am now always thinking of new plots, having character dialogues in my head, wondering if there are plot holes anywhere. It’s constant. I think I’d enjoy the peace more while I could!

What new lessons is the Lord teaching you right now?

To stay compassionate. Sometimes it’s hard to when there is so much going on. But we must always try to give a piece of ourselves to helping others feel good. It will not only help the other person, but also increase our own well-being.

What are the three best things you can tell other authors to do to be successful?

Write. Write. Write! No, but seriously, the more you write, the better you become. You can’t expect to start writing one day and produce a masterpiece immediately. It takes lots of practice. Also, to allow yourself time off. It’s very easy to work every hour God sends because your laptop or notebook is always available. But try not to. Lastly, read as much as you can in the genre you would like to write in. It’s invaluable.

Tell us about the featured book.

My Christmas Billionaire is the third in My Billionaire A-Z series. It follows Christian and Merry as they work in Christian’s failing NYC department store over one snowy Christmas. Together they discover the magic of Christmas (with a little help from Santa!)

Please give us the first page of the book.

“Welcome to Christmas at Carroll’s! It’s the happiest time of year!”

Merry Sinclair charged up her warmest smile, offering it to the young couple who had just walked through the door. She could see their relief as they caught the blast of hot air that blew down from the vent above, their cheeks glowing beneath their matching red pom-pommed reindeer hats. It was mid-December, and New York was in the grip of a fierce cold snap that was even now battering the streets with hail and sleet. It was already dark outside, and the department store was an island of light and warmth in the storm, with strings of lights in every window, and Bing Crosby’s smooth voice pouring from the speakers overhead.

Carroll’s was one of the most famous department stores in the world. And it was most famous for being the place to shop during the holidays. People streamed in from 5th Avenue from morning until night, from Halloween to New Year’s, marveling at the hundred-foot Douglas Fir that stood in the wide atrium, decked with over ten thousand fairy lights and a bedazzling golden star. It really was a sight to behold, and Merry had visited countless times over the years to marvel at the decorations and shop for Christmas bargains.

Excerpt From: Katie Evergreen. My Christmas Billionaire

How can readers find you on the Internet?

My revamped website is www.katieevergreen.com

I’m also on Instagram www.instagram.com/katieevergreenauthor

and Facebook www.facebook.com/katieevergreenauthor

I’d love to see you over there.

Thanks so much for having me.

My pleasure, Katie. I love promoting your books.

Readers, here’s a link to the book.

My Christmas Billionaire: A Clean Billionaire Romance (My Billionaire A-Z Book 3) - Kindle

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