Little Blurb about yourself:
Annabelle is a Science Fiction and Urban Fantasy Romance author, that is, when she's not checking homework or begrudgingly cooking dinner. Wife, mother, and creator of alternate worlds, Annabelle has a penchant for that which is outside the norm.
1. Who or what inspired you to become a writer?
I’ve always been an avid reader. Writing was something that grew naturally out of my general love of reading and books.
2. How long did it take you to write Frozen Heart?
Frozen Heart was my first venture into writing longer than a short story. I spent 6 weeks writing it and twice that doing revisions and edits with my two critique partners.
3. While writing how many times do you go back and rewrite a plot?
The plot of Frozen Heart didn’t change much at all from it’s inception. There were scenes that changed, some minutely and some drastically, but the story remained the same for the most part.
On the other hand, my current work-in-progress went through 3 plot revisions before I even began writing the book. I think every book and every story has it’s own journey and until your in the trenches with it you can never be sure what’s you’re really in for as far as the writing goes.
4. You run into a bookstore, where do you go first?
My husband dreads visiting bookstores with me. I can browse for hours and hours. I usually find about 10 books I swear I absolutely must have right then and there. It’s maddening for him. I’m not sure there’s one part I head to first. Sometimes I start in the Romance section, other days I may go straight back to the YA section. If my kids are with me, I’m most likely going to the children’s section first.
5. How many books in a month do you tend to read?
It varies quite a bit. I have 3 kids, I write freelance for magazines and write a sexual health and relationship advice blog as The Bombshell Mommy. If I’m bogged down with deadlines and karate tournaments, I may only read 4 books in a month. Then there are times when I read four books in a week.
6. In all the books you've read. Who is your most favorite character and why?
One? I’m supposed to pick ONE? Okay, I pick Claudia from Interview with the Vampire. She’s strong and smart. Not afraid to speak up for herself and fight for what she wants out of life. She’s also a nearly hundred year old vampire trapped in the body of a five year old little girl. The juxtaposition of those two character traits is some of the most powerful writing I’ve ever experienced.
7. State 5 random facts about yourself.
I love Alfredo sauce
I carry at least 5 different shades of red lipstick in my bag
I have over 10 hours of tattoo work on my body
I love dogs
I hate bugs
8. Your favorite Genre?
Romance. Specifically paranormal and urban fantasy.
9. What are you currently reading?
Mermaids by Tiffany Reizs
10.What is the best book you've read?
The Great Gatsby and The Picture of Dorian Gray are my two favorite books.
11. Any new projects coming up?
I’m currently writing a new book, but it’s still in the first draft stages. Cressenda and Beckett have been taunting me with the idea of a sequel, so we’ll see what comes out of that.
Here’s your chance to market your book. Describe it. And why readers should pick it up?
Cressenda is a strong woman. She’s fought to survive alone for a decade. It takes a special man, one who meets her toe-to-toe on opinions, beliefs, and stubbornness, to crack her hard exterior. She isn’t swayed from her beliefs by a bunch of muscle and a good jaw line. If you like heroines who stand up for what they believe in and don’t wilt at the sight of a handsome hero, you’ll love Cressenda.
About the Author:
Annabelle is a Science Fiction and Urban Fantasy Romance author, that is, when she's not checking homework or begrudgingly cooking dinner. Wife, mother, and creator of alternate worlds, Annabelle has a penchant for that which is outside the norm.
Her Sociology degree did nothing to progress her writing skills, but has given her the ability to construct worlds that exist only in her head and translate them passionately to the page. The time spent studying individuals, interpersonal relationships, and particularly, women, within the constraints of our society led to Annabelle's unabashed ability to talk about sex as it fits into our modern lives.
She's also the author/personality of The Bombshell Mommy at Vitacost.com, where she expounds her knowledge of being a vixen clad in sweatpants.
Where you can find Annabelle Blume:
Goodreads
Website/Blog
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I would love to read this book. It sounds very good. Thanks for the giveaway. Tore923@aol.com
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