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Author Pen Name: Melanie Anderson
CA: What genre(s) do you write? Why do you write the stories that you write?
MA: I write contemporary romance books that are set in the world of racing. I write about racing because I LOVE it. Go Jimmie Johnson #48!!! Oops, sorry, got carried away.
CA: When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer?
MA: I know it is a cliché, but for as long as I can remember. I used to have a Hello Kitty diary that I’d scribble gibberish in.
CA: Who or what was your inspiration for writing?
MA: What inspired me to get serious about my writing was the DC area sniper. It was a terrifying time that really opened my eyes. If someone could get killed doing something as innocent as pumping gas, what was I waiting for?
CA: What is your work schedule like when you're writing?
MA: I wish I had a work schedule. I work a full time job and have a teenage son. Plus I’m good at procrastinating. My writing comes whenever I find a moment or get inspired. Mostly on the weekends and on work nights. I work well under deadline though so I always get it done.
CA: Your book is about to be sent into the reader world, what is one word that describes how you feel?
MA: Accomplished. It took me a long time to do this.
CA: What was your biggest challenge in writing your book(s)?
MA: Research. Hands down. It’s a four-err-eight letter word.
CA: What do you like to do when you're not writing?
MA: Spend time with my husband and son. Sadly, I also watch a lot of television. Then there are my computer games… I’m a big addict.
CA: How many books have you written? Which is your favorite?
MA: At the time of this interview, I’ve written three books-On the Run, Born to Run, Racing for the Shore and have two short stories that are including in anthologies. All my books are published by Linden Bay Romance.
I have to say my favorite is On the Run because it’s my first. But also because I love Gary the hero. I often say that I can’t believe I’m the one who created him.
CA: Do you tend to base your characters on real people or are they totally from your imagination?
MA: Well, they might be loosely based on real people at first. But once I start writing, they become their own person.
CA: Do you have any advice for the aspiring writers out there?
MA: Just keep writing. I know that’s what everyone says, but it’s true. There are no writing books out there that can help you unless you write. Believe me, I know. I own a lot of them.
CA: How can a reader contact you or purchase your books?
MA: My website is www.authormelanieanderson.com. They can purchase my books on http://www.lindenbayromance.com/ Amazon.com and most places ebooks are sold.
CA: Is there anything you would like to add?
MA: I have recently started adding my own type of interviews and features to my blog. I invite everyone to come and take a look! http://authormelanieanderson.blogspot.com/
This interview was a lot of fun! Thank you.
CA: Thanks Melanie! Glad you had fun and now I hope the readers enjoy it!!
*Contest* Don’t forget to leave a comment for your chance to win one of Ms. Anderson’s E-Books!
Author Pen Name: Melanie Anderson
CA: What genre(s) do you write? Why do you write the stories that you write?
MA: I write contemporary romance books that are set in the world of racing. I write about racing because I LOVE it. Go Jimmie Johnson #48!!! Oops, sorry, got carried away.
CA: When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer?
MA: I know it is a cliché, but for as long as I can remember. I used to have a Hello Kitty diary that I’d scribble gibberish in.
CA: Who or what was your inspiration for writing?
MA: What inspired me to get serious about my writing was the DC area sniper. It was a terrifying time that really opened my eyes. If someone could get killed doing something as innocent as pumping gas, what was I waiting for?
CA: What is your work schedule like when you're writing?
MA: I wish I had a work schedule. I work a full time job and have a teenage son. Plus I’m good at procrastinating. My writing comes whenever I find a moment or get inspired. Mostly on the weekends and on work nights. I work well under deadline though so I always get it done.
CA: Your book is about to be sent into the reader world, what is one word that describes how you feel?
MA: Accomplished. It took me a long time to do this.
CA: What was your biggest challenge in writing your book(s)?
MA: Research. Hands down. It’s a four-err-eight letter word.
CA: What do you like to do when you're not writing?
MA: Spend time with my husband and son. Sadly, I also watch a lot of television. Then there are my computer games… I’m a big addict.
CA: How many books have you written? Which is your favorite?
MA: At the time of this interview, I’ve written three books-On the Run, Born to Run, Racing for the Shore and have two short stories that are including in anthologies. All my books are published by Linden Bay Romance.
I have to say my favorite is On the Run because it’s my first. But also because I love Gary the hero. I often say that I can’t believe I’m the one who created him.
CA: Do you tend to base your characters on real people or are they totally from your imagination?
MA: Well, they might be loosely based on real people at first. But once I start writing, they become their own person.
CA: Do you have any advice for the aspiring writers out there?
MA: Just keep writing. I know that’s what everyone says, but it’s true. There are no writing books out there that can help you unless you write. Believe me, I know. I own a lot of them.
CA: How can a reader contact you or purchase your books?
MA: My website is www.authormelanieanderson.com. They can purchase my books on http://www.lindenbayromance.com/ Amazon.com and most places ebooks are sold.
CA: Is there anything you would like to add?
MA: I have recently started adding my own type of interviews and features to my blog. I invite everyone to come and take a look! http://authormelanieanderson.blogspot.com/
This interview was a lot of fun! Thank you.
CA: Thanks Melanie! Glad you had fun and now I hope the readers enjoy it!!
*Contest* Don’t forget to leave a comment for your chance to win one of Ms. Anderson’s E-Books!
11 comments:
I must admit that I am not a huge nascar fan. I do have respect for anyone who can keep a car under control driving at such high speeds. I wish you the best in your writing career!
--Tgreaper
Hi Tgreaper!
I know there are a lot of people who aren't interested in racing out there, so that's why I try to keep my racing facts to the bare minimum. Just enough for people to follow along, but not too much where you'd get bored.
Thanks for commenting!
Melanie
Hi Mel! I was never into car racing either, until I started this new job and now I sit beside a woman who is a die-hard nascar fan. She's gotten me hooked! We're even talking about going to a race together next year in Daytona!
Admittedly, I am not a racing fan. At all. But I'm also not a football, baseball, basketball, soccer, etc fan either -- so it works out. lol I love how Ms Anderson's inspiration for 'hitting the books' was the DC sniper. Because it's so, SO true: if you can get killed pumping gas, what *are* you waiting for?
Wonderful interview!
Hi Crystal, I enjoyed your interview with Melanie. Melanie is so right about doing what you may have put off or thought I'll wait until next year because you never know what can happen and life is way too short. I don't watch nascar religously but once in a while I'll watch. I've read a few books with racing in tham and liked them a lot. Also I loved Days of Thunder, so I would like Melanies book too I think. Have a great week.
Melanie:
That was a wonderful interview. I love it when artists--especially writers!!!--allow themselves, to be themselves.... Too many times writers try too hard to be intellectual--NOT that you are not--but there is a time and place for everything. Trust me, I know when it's time to put on the coat and slacks...and any other day of the week, I am getting dirty looks while cruisin' on my bike with a bandana on my head...
I loved everything you had to say! I am checking out your blog site (Melly's Spot) right now...
Kudos!
~Bobby Ozuna
Drawing Stories...With Words
Loved the interview Melanie!
As someone who has read Mel's work I must encourage everyone to pick up one of her books. I'm not a big racing fan either, though my hubby is and I tend to watch when he does. But as Melanie said, there isn't so much racing in her stories that a person who doesn't care for racing would be choked by it. It's like a soft whisper in the midsts of a romance.
Highly recomend her work!
I adored Hello Kitty as a child, so inspiring. LOL
Deidre
deidre_durance@hotmail.com
I just want to thank everyone again for commenting on my interview! I've been pretty busy this week while moving my house, but I have been checking in from time to time.
J.K: You're so lucky girl! I still haven't gone to a race yet! Can you believe that? It's all in my mind...
Cannibal Rose: Yes, the sniper was such a scary time. It was such a wakeup call.
Dena: I loved Days of Thunder too! Well, obviously. *grin*
Bobby: Hi again! I got your name right! ;) Thanks again for all your support. I'm so glad I met you!
Shiela: Thank you so much! :o)
ddurance: I still love Hello Kitty! So cute! :o)
Melanie
Great interview...yes, those of us who write in our "spare" time, have to fit it in whenever we can...
Love the hello Kitty journal...que cool are you...
ADELANTE!!!
Zulmara
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