My Haunting Love Blog Tour

I am so pleased and honored to be the one to premiere the My Haunting Love Tour on my blog! Jamie Wilsoncroft, a talented Write More Publications author, released her debut YA (young adult) novel, My Haunting Love recently! Please read on to find out more about this haunting tale of young love…

JHappy ReadingJ

 

Summary

Calista Rose is a sixteen year old deaf girl who senses something strange in her new home. Soon she meets a ghost named John and becomes smitten with his good looks and charming ways. Little does she know that falling in love with him brings out the true evil that lingers in her home.

 

John is holding a terrible family secret. His life was ended at the hands of his vengeful stepmother, the same woman who inflicted pain on his entire family. When Calista moves into his ancestral home she awakens something in him he never could have imagined. A chance at the love he never got to have.

 

But falling in love with Calista is anything but easy. Their love awakens not only John, but the evil lurking inside the house.

 

In her debut YA novel Jamie Sue Wilsoncroft takes us on an adventure of first love, repentance, and that all important quest to belong.

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My Haunting Love Review: In this YA (young adult) novel, we meet Calista, who is not your traditional heroine. For the most part, she is your normal average moody sixteen year old, except she’s deaf and she can see ghosts. In this thrilling tale, we meet a lovable ghost, John, with a tragic past, and before you know it, Calista is swept up in the mayhem and mystery of John’s past.  Just when you think you have it figured out, Wilsoncroft throws a curveball and it becomes even more sinister than originally anticipated! It’s hard not to get swept up in this novel.

Final Thought: I hope there is more YA on Wilsoncroft’s writing list!

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Excerpt:

My legs shook as I stared up at him. This whole thing was surreal. I wanted to reach out and touch him, but my hands were glued to the side. He was beautiful, more beautiful than any human I had ever seen. I couldn’t hear him, but I could see he was laughing under his breath as his shoulders shook up and down. My mouth dropped in awe as he slowly raised his hands and began to sign.

     “You aren’t scared are you?” He asked moving his hands gently. I realized I hadn’t breathed since the moment I felt the tap on my shoulder.

 “No,” I signed, slowly raising my hands. My legs shook as I stood not two inched from him….a ghost.

  He tilted his head back and laughed. “Can I help you paint?” He signed without hesitation.

    Flabbergasted, I blinked a few times. “Uh… yeah… sure if you want to,” I replied, staring at him in disbelief. His shoulders shook again as he laughed, enjoying my reaction. John had warned me ahead of time that he was going to show himself to me, but I wasn’t expecting this. It wasn’t because he was so beautiful and handsome, but because he was so human-like. Part of me was waiting for something scary or gory to face me, but he totally blew me away. This was nothing like any of those ghost movies or books I had read.

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Jamie Sue Wilsoncroft lives in Pennsylvania with her hubby, two children and 3 dogs. She is a professional dog groomer by day and a writer by night. Writing romance novels is her specialty. While this is her first YA novel, Jamie is the author of several other contemporary and NA romance books. You can find her on Amazon and Barnes and Noble.

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Follow along with the rest of the stops on the My Haunted Fall blog tour:

A Writer’s Perspective~~ August 30^th

Write From The Heart~~~ August 31^st

I Read Indie~~~

Lust, Love, and Ghosts ~~~ September 3^rd

My Adventures in Being Me~~~ September 5^th

Confessions of a Bookaholic ~~~~ September 9^th

I Love Books~~~~ September 10^th

Tiffany’s Book Hangover~~~ September 11^th

Saph’s Book Blog~~~ September 14^th

A Writer’s Boost~~~~  September 15^th

 

 

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Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/my-haunting-love-js-wilsoncroft/1115454644?ean=9780985786663

Smashwords: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/322662

The Fault In Our Stars

Sometimes we are lucky enough to be a part of something that moves us in a way we can’t explain. I’m lucky, I’ve experienced this sort of dramatic movement several times in my lifetime (and it’s not always good but usually very necessary). Yesterday was my most recent experience, well more like the last few days.

I’ve recently finished reading The Fault In Our Stars by John Green, and yes, it has changed me…I have a long list of books that have done this, but none quite so thoroughly as Fault, and certainly not recently. How has it changed me exactly? I’m not entirely sure yet, as I’m still muddling through the emptiness and void of finishing this book.  But here are a few things I know about my experience with this story.

First, John Green is talented…insanely so! As a writer, I am puke green with envy at what this man can do with the written word. The way he brings the characters, the setting, the seriousness, the humor, the unfairness, the love, and the joy to life on these pages is beyond remarkable. The words dance on the pages and the pictures flash like neon signs in the mind. It’s almost a seductive process (well, for this nerd girl it is).

Second, these characters, Hazel Grace and Augustus Waters, are the ultimate star crossed lovers, but they never let the unfairness of their situation take away from the special sweetness of their time together. And the witty, dark, jaded, sarcastic repartee between the two is literary brilliance! Then you add in Isaac, the supporting character both Hazel and Augusts need in different ways, to complete the tri-fecta of great characters.

Third, the story is so fucking sad! Right away, you know reading about teenagers with cancer isn’t going to end with unicorns and rainbows. And quite frankly, I’m not usually one for emotional books/movies, but after a few recommendations and a severe curiosity, I felt compelled to experience this for myself. I knew it was going to have some sad parts, but I was in no way prepared for in the amount emotion in the book or the flood of tears. I’m not talking a lone tear escaped or there was a slight lump in the throat. I’m talking full on wailing with hysteric snotty sobs…so gross….yet sooooo cathartic! But that’s not all; I in no way expected to be in mid-snotty-sob, only to burst out laughing. In fact, I’ve never laughed and cried so hard…at the same time…for such a long period of time! I didn’t even know it was physically or emotionally possible. (BTW, I still have a hard time even talking about this book without the eyes welling up and a lump forming in the throat…it’s a side effect of an amazing and intense book).

Fourth, now what? I don’t know; that’s the weird part about the whole thing! I’ve NEVER had a book hangover this bad. Of course, I’m reevaluating almost every life choice I’ve ever made. Reading about cancer can do that to a person, especially when the protagonists are teenagers and half my age. I’m supposed to be working on my own novel right now, but I can’t seem to focus and think about much else. So what can I do besides wallow???

Stay busy. I will continue to write no matter how bad my fingers trip over each other or how many times I get lost in my own thoughts while staring out the window. Of course, now I want my words to dance across the pages, but sadly I just don’t have anywhere near Green’s finesse!  I’ve also turned to old faithful George R.R. Martin (A Feast for Crows) and newly discovered Veronica Roth (Divergent) to help me lose myself in different fictional works.

And if it hasn’t been completely obvious before now, I will spell it out: I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK! GET IT NOW!

 

 

All In Blog Tour

Hello! Welcome to the second stop on the All In Blog Tour! As a resident of Las Vegas and a fan of Molly Bryant’s work, I just had to check out this book. First off, I flew through this book in a matter of hours. Second, this is NOT one for the kiddies (18+). It’s loaded with adult themes and mature content. Lastly, it has Vice Jackson…hard NOT to crush on the tatted badass with a heart of gold…even if he is a fictional character. Check out the latest post, complete with some background, a sneak peak, a few words from the author and the chance to win an Amazon gift card!

All In is the fourth book for the talented and versatile Molly Bryant. This book takes us to the streets of Las Vegas and into the life of tattoo artist, and professional poker player, Vice Jackson. Vice’s unconventional upbringing with his alcoholic mom has spurred him to better himself throughout his life.  At a time when Vice seems to have all his cards lined up, there is one man intent on bringing him down. Along with the two people he loves most.

 

All In is a no holds barred thrill ride through the streets of Vegas. Can Vice match wits with the man intent on bringing him down? Or will he lay all his cards on the table for one last ill fated round? Here’s a sneak peek:

 

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The best thing that came from my childhood is I met my best friend Skip at the age of eighteen. Skip had seen me standing out front of the corner store in my dirty ripped jeans, Misfits T-shirt, and holey Chuck Taylor’s from endless nights of pounding the Vegas concrete in search of a sale. He than climbed out of his sleek, black 67’ Chevelle and stared at me for a moment from over his Wayfarer sunglasses. I took in his tatted arms and his James Dean like attire. I had no idea how the hell he knew I was selling, he knew though. Skip knew as if I was holding a sign above my head stating that I had a pound of grass in my back pocket.

 

He shook his head and said, “There is a hell of a lot easier ways to make ends meet.”

 

I literally laughed in his face. Not that he had to twist my nuts or anything, I went with him anyway. At that time in my life what did I have to loose. Absolutely nothing, besides the five miles it would take me to walk back to the corner store.”

 

“All In.” I slid the fifty -six grand in Bellagio chips across the green felt.

 

“Bullshit.” Chase looked up with his blue eyes narrowed at me. His pretty boy, blonde hair disheveled from the stress that was upon him. The stress I was causing upon him. I smiled.

 

Chase Miller is a big time roller and drug dealer here in Vegas. He also owns the Nostalgia Casino, which is known for its, tattooed, pin-up style woman. Nostalgia holds the hottest, big money poker tourneys. I had never been there before as I try to steer clear from the drug scene, it always seemed to cause me trouble.

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A few words from the author... 

Hey guys, this is Molly Bryant the author of All In, and I am taking over this blog today.  Just wanted to send you all a quick hello and thanks for stopping by and taking a look at All In. It’s really one of my favorite books I‘ve written so far.

 

When I started this book I just had a vision of a tattooed hero who liked to dress classy, and was running poker tables in Vegas. I had to run with it. Vice is one of my favorite characters to date. He doesn’t want you to feel sorry for him, and he certainly doesn’t want to run and hide from his past. He embraces it and uses it to propel him forward.  Giving him the spunky and energetic Harlow Jean as a love interest was just a bonus. 

 

Do I live the Vegas life style? No. But that’s one of the great things we get to do as writers. We get to immerse ourselves in a world we never would in real life. And frankly, it’s a lot of fun. Who hasn’t dreamed of running off to Vegas and getting tattoos, living it up playing poker?  I know.  But hey, it’s fun to read about.

 

So I hope you enjoy All In. It’s a wild ride, but one you will be glad you took a chance on. Thanks for stopping by all these great blogs. And I look forward to visiting with everyone again.

 

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Latest Reads: July 2013 (Slacker Edition)

Embarrassment really doesn’t even to begin to describe how I feel about this blog (hence the title). I had a HUGE lofty reading goal for the summer, and what do you know…I haven’t made a dent. I mean, I haven’t even finished the books I was supposed to finish for my July Reads edition...AND it’s NOT July anymore. Holy Moly...what a slacker!

 Here’s the skinny: I’ve been busy!  When the whirlwind of life picks up, something must give, and in this particular month, my bookshelf remained cluttered and untouched (with good reason, of course)!  Personally, I’m pleased to say I got a little traveling in and spent some killer time with the FAM and friends back in the Midwest. And I’ve also started training for a marathon…alright a half of a half of a marathon, but it’s a start.

 Creatively, my publisher and I finalized the cover to my novel and started the editing process, so the debut of The Twistedly True Tale of Ruby Hood is drawing closer! I’ve also been lucky enough to log A LOT of writing time. The first part of July was spent pouring over If the Silver Slipper Fits which is co-authored with the talented Jennifer Paquette. Slippers is comprised of two short stories centering around a pair of perfect ‘silver slippers’ with a bit of an Oz undertone. We hope to have it self-published via Kindle and Creatspace soon.  AND lastly, I’m about halfway into a new piece…my first regular fictional piece (nothing paranormal/fantasy), which I’m thinking of publishing under a pen name. Regardless, this new story, Uninvited, has been a tremendous amount of fun. So far I have a sexy FBI agent, a ‘girl next door’ type, a smug ex husband, a crazed crackhead, a kidnapping and a steamy love affair all swirled together in the quaint Midwestern town of River Grove!  It imperative I get the first draft out of my head and into the computer before the 13-14 school year starts, otherwise I fear the momentum will fade into oblivion.

So without further adieu, please enjoy the reviews of two of the books I did get finished: My Haunting Love by J.S. Wilsoncroft and A Wrinkle in Time by Madeline L’Engle. I hope to have a better edition next month!

 

My Haunting Love: In this YA (young adult) novel, we meet Calista, who is not your traditional heroine. For the most part, she is your normal average moody sixteen year old, except she’s deaf and she can see ghosts. In this thrilling tale, we meet a lovable ghost, John, with a tragic past, and before you know it, Calista is swept up in the mayhem and mystery of John’s past.  Just when you think you have it figured out, Wilsoncroft throws a curveball and it becomes even more sinister than originally anticipated! It’s hard not to get swept up in this novel.

Final Thought: I hope there is more YA on Wilsoncroft’s writing list!

 

A Wrinkle in Time: It’s easy to see why this is a classic! I read it years ago, and started rereading with some of my fourth graders this past year. As one of the very first science fiction books, it was a joy to get lost in this early vision of time travel (originally published back in 1962). The story start with a ‘normal’ family, except this family is more extraordinary than ‘normal’.  The five year is a brilliant savant and some of the members can travel through time and space to new and different lands. In an attempt to rescue their father, three children venture through the portals of time and space. Along the way, they meet an intense and sinister being, and find friendship, inspiration and love with some more lovable creatures and characters. My favorite part was watching the main character, Meg, grow as a character and to realize her own self-worth! L’Engle weaves one heck of a tale.

Final Thought: GREAT reread of one of the classics!

 

 

 

The Awakening of Agnostos

OK, I will totally admit it; I am shamelessly promoting my very dear friend’s book! Now, please hear me out before dismissing my post…

 First, IT’S A GREAT STORY! I love Greek mythology and Jenn and Nick add new twists to timeless classics! Second, SHE’S MY VERY DEAR FRIEND! Wouldn’t you do the same for your dear friend? Third, THIS BOOK IS CO-AUTHORED BY A MOTHER/SON DUO! I think that statement speaks for itself, plus Nick is AMAZING! And lastly, it is the latest publication from the fabulous WRITE MORE PUBLICATIONS!

Without further ado, I would like to give you a little background about this wonderful book and the amazing co-authors!

 

A little about the premise…

Synopsis: Zeus is at it again and his latest trollop, Hecate, the Goddess of Magic, pays the price. Hera, Zeus’ wife, banishes her to Agnostos—The Triangle of the Unknown—the only place on earth where the gods of Olympus have no power. Once imprisoned, Hecate stumbles upon a gateway to the center of the earth, and uses her discovery to bargain her way out of Agnostos. But the night after the Council meeting to decide Hecates fate, Athena is visited by a Titan who reveals the real story of the mysterious portal hidden beneath the waters of Agnostos. A god more powerful than the Olympians await them at the Earth’s core. To maintain their status as supreme rulers of Olympus, five gods must enter the abyss and fight this unknown god. Can the gods of Olympus learn to work together and save the Earth? 

 

A little about the authors…

Jennifer Paquette, a native New Yorker, has maintained an expansive and varied career, beginning in Advertising at American Express to Practice Manager for a plastic surgeon, not to mention being a full time mom in between.  Her passion has always been writing, and she has been telling and writing stories as long as she can remember, with her Greek heritage allowing her to sneak in a bit of comedy and tragedy in every tale.  Now with two teenage sons, Jennifer is excited to focus more on creative writing in both the fiction and non-fiction genre. 

 

In her debut novel, “The Awakening of Agnostos”, published by Write More Publications, and written with her teenage son, Nicholas Perrotti, the reader is led to the mysterious depths of the earth in a collaborative effort to contain a particularly unruly exiled goddess.  The authors have articulated the gods and goddesses into a riveting tale to explain a modern day phenomenon.  The twelve Olympians grace the pages, as well as some other not so familiar favorites from traditional myths.  “The Awakening of Agnostos” is the first in the Myths of the Olympians series, and sets the stage for upcoming fictional tales based on the ever-popular Greek mythology.

 

Jennifer has also published several short stories, articles and essays and has a vault of works in progress, including a memoir with her mother, a medical thriller, and a tell-all about the college application process.

 

Mother and son reside on the upper west side of Manhattan.  Nicholas will begin his junior year at Stuyvesant High School in the fall.  “The Awakening of Agnostos” is now available in both ebook and paperback through Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Smashwords.  They hope you enjoy this very special story.

 

Please join us for fun, games and prizes at “The Awakening of Agnostos” Facebook online release party Thursday, July 11th from 6-8 p.m. (EST)! We’d love to see you there!

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Runaway Girl Blog Tour (Post 3 of 3)

Runaway Blog Tour (Post 3 of 3)

Character Interview: Damian

When I offered to do this blog tour, I had no idea where it would lead. I got so much great stuff while working with Elaine that I asked for more than just my original day. One of my personal favorites is this character interview. First, I love the character Damian. And second, I think a character interview is a really cool idea! Read on and enjoy, then be sure to check out the other blogs in the rest of the tour. Thanks so much for being a part of this blog tour with me! ~Stephanie

Interviewer: Has it been easy for you to adjust to your new life?  
Damian: Not really. It’s helped having Kaitlin, but there’s a lot about being an elder and a clan leader than I never knew before. It will take time and I will need the patience of a saint, but I hope to do the job justice.

Interviewer: When did you know you wanted to become the leader of the clans?  
Damian: I can’t pinpoint an exact date, but it was probably sometime long after I realized Amelia never loved me. I knew that to be leader, it would mean we would have to be united and as much as that was a good thing for me back then, I was more worried about what she would do to the clan if she took over. I saw things in her that I didn’t like and at that point Matthew hadn’t come along. I guess I just realized that I cared more about the security and continuation of the clan, than I did about Amelia. That made up my mind.

Interviewer: Does Kaitlin understand about your feelings for Angela and Amelia?  
Damian: Katie’s been great. She really gets that Lucius wanted my union with Amelia so badly that he resorted to using my own gift against me. She understands that I was vulnerable enough to fall for it after Angela was gone. Apparently, though, she really likes the fact that I still love Angela. That I always will. I think it’s something she understands because she feels it. Katie feels something for the Island, where she was born that is almost like a mother/daughter bond. She missed it and loves it still, but she can’t ever go back. That’s how it feels about Angela. I love her and miss her and she’ll always be a part of me, but she’s in my past and I can’t ever bring her back. I think it’s just another thing that Katie and I have in common. We feel things very deeply.

Interviewer: What is it like, having Trey as your best friend?  
Damian: It’s a real blessing. He’s so much stronger than I am. Without him, I’m not sure I would have survived the centuries. I starved myself for a long time, for a few different reasons and he was always there to look after me, to force me to feed if need be. He’ll always be my best friend.

Interviewer: What is the most important thing you hope to achieve as leader? -
Damian: Peace. That’s all I want. For years we’ve gone in a loop, between being hated, having to hide from the world and being hunted, then being exposed and targeted. I just want humans to realize that we’re not monsters. We’re not going to annihilate them from the earth and we don’t have to kill. I want to make sure that we can exist, peacefully, in harmony together rather than being afraid of one another.

Interviewer: If you could go back and make sure Amelia never killed you, would you do it and never become a vampire?
Damian: Never. I might have gone through centuries of hell, but I haven’t felt anything as strong as what I feel for Katie, since Angela. I know that if I went back and Lucius never turned me, I could continue my life with Angela and she would never have died and left me alone. But you can never tell how things might turn out. If I went back, there’s no guarantee that she wouldn’t die anyway, or that Amelia wouldn’t have come into the house and slaughtered us all in our sleep. I wouldn’t give up what I have with Katie for anything. We’ve got the rest of forever together, just the two of us and we can have children and we can have any life we want. I won’t ever let anything happen to Katie; not even if I could have Angela instead. And Angela would understand that.

Please check out Elaine White in a variety of outlets!

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https://twitter.com/ElleLainey
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http://www.jessicabaldwinaspiringauthor.blogspot.com/ Jessica Bladwin Aspiring Author ~~ July 7^th

http://amymahvampire.blogspot.com/ My Life as a Teenage Vampire ~~ July 8^th

http://blogsaboutwriting.blogspot.com/ Blogs About Writing ~~ July 9^th

http://www.tometender.blogspot.com/ Tome Tender ~~ July 10^th

http://www.kaylalone.blogspot.com/ I Love Books ~~ July 17th

www.stephaniekeyes.com/the-blog/ Embrace The Magic ~~ July 18^th

 www.theresaoliver.blogspot.com  ~~July 24^th

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Runaway Girl Blog Tour (Post 2 of 3)

Runaway Blog Tour (cont'd)

Another Great Author Interview with Elaine White

Even though we live on different continents and have never actually met face to face, Elaine White and I are colleagues and, I like to think, friends. We were both lucky enough to have been signed by Write More Publications out of Kissimmee, FL. Since then, we have developed an interesting virtual camaraderie and friendship. I had the opportunity to really get to know Elaine back in January just before her book came out.

(Click to read the archived interview: http://www.stephaniegreenhalgh.blogspot.com/2013_01_01_archive.html)

Elaine was graciously enough to touch base with me again, so we could catch up and find out how things have been going six months after the release of her first book, “Runaway Girl.”

Stephanie: The premise of Runaway Girl is unique in its own right, but then there is a mixture of so many great characters with so many different things happening. How did you keep it all straight in your head while you were writing?

Elaine: To be honest, I've never really had trouble with that. The only time I really focus on how many people there are is when I've finished the book and I'm checking the flow. I like to leave little cliffhangers in places, so I writer who is involved when and see how often their name pops up. If they're a minor character and appear too often, that's the only time I really take notice, unless I'm deliberately avoiding returning to a characters situation for a while to create suspense.

Stephanie: What can we expect from the Avelina Story? Do all of the characters come back in the next book? Can you share a teaser?

Elaine: Ooh, well...I can tell you that Damian is in every single book. He's the real focus, although he does drift into a slightly more 'background' area in some of the later books ;) To be honest, probably only around four-five of the characters from Runaway Girl will reappear. Kaitlin, of course, will be a constant and she will be very important to the next two books. Book 2 will take us up close to her homeland, the Island, and then Book 3 will introduce some rather different supernatural creatures to the mix.

Stephanie: Now that Runaway Girl is out. What have you been up to? Personally? Professionally?

Elaine: Personally, not much. I have a lot of health issues, to that keeps me pretty busy. Professionally, I've been trying to drum up notice for the book. I've got involved in a few online communities, not just to advertise my book, but to get to know other authors. I'm also trying to raise notice for my blog, which is doing quite well just now. Other than that, I'm just writing all the time. At the moment, I'm turning old notes into stories I can post on Wattpad, and editing a crime series I've written. I'm working on the last book so I want to make sure everything tallies up and there are no awful plot gaps I haven't explained.

Stephanie: Your blog has taken off like a runaway train. Tell us about it. What inspires you to write blogs? Where do you get your ideas?

Elaine: Thanks :D To be honest, I just like getting feedback. I'm a pretty random girl, so my blog shows that. Sometimes I'm obsessed with music, so all you see on the blog for a few posts if lyrics and random chat about music. Then sometimes I'm obsessed with reading/writing and that's all you hear about. I usually have a dozen posts sitting by, ready to be posted for when I've lost inspiration. I like to keep my audience on their toes, never knowing what to expect. It's been really great getting books to review, for the blog, as well. It's let me pay a little back for all the help other authors gave me when I started out.

Stephanie: Aside from blogs and the next in the Avelina Chronicles, what else are you working on?

Elaine: I'm always working on something so let's see. A romance for Wattpad, a crime series that is nearly at an end. After the crime series, I'm not sure. I have four that I could jump right into...a biological epidemic style story, one about a supernatural creature, and one about a magical school for teens. All have good potential.

Stephanie: It sounds like you have several works in progress! As a writer, do you ever get writer’s block? Where do you find inspiration?

Elaine: I wouldn't call it writers block, it's more...distraction. I'm very easily distracted. But when I do get stuck on a story, I tend to leave it and go do a different one, or immerse myself in reading for a while. I find that if the story doesn't want to come, then it's not ready. Sometimes you have to leave it to percolate a little.

Stephanie: I love to let my stuff percolate! I know while things are ‘simmering’, I also like to lose myself in a book. I recently got a Kindle. I never thought I would be an electronic reader, but I’m totally addicted, plus I love that I can read in the dark. As a reader, what is your preferred reading style…Ebook or hard copy?

Elaine: I love my Kindle. I'm practically obsessed. I love books but the Kindle is just so convenient for me. For one, the storage. I don't have to worry when I buy a dozen free books from Amazon that I haven't got anywhere to put them. Of course, there wouldn't be any free books from Amazon in paperback, so there's another plus (I'm a free book junkie). Mostly, I can take my entire bookcase with me no matter where I go. And it helps that it's light. I have nerve damage in my hands, which makes holding heavy books quite painful, so the Kindle is a god-send.

Stephanie: I saw that you recently set up a place to share your short stories. Tell us more about that.

Elaine: Yeah, I was told on Goodreads about Wattpad and I was like...huh? What's that? Then I had a look around, signed up and had a look. It's quite great actually. A bit teen orientated, but since that's mostly my audience anyway, I like it. I won't be posting anything that's to be published, unless I grow a set of fans who ask for that. I'm just sharing some of my shorter stories or my teen-self scribblings from years ago to an audience who appreciates it. And I don't have to worry about mistyping/spelling etc, because no-one really cares. It's all about the story. If you don't take yourself, or the mistakes other people may make seriously, then you can enjoy the atmosphere. Plus, you get to see how many people read your stories and they can vote for each chapter. So if you've got one great chapter or one not so great, they tell you that with the votes. It's also the place where Abigail Gibbs was discovered and offered a 6-figure contract with Harper Collins. Can't be bad, can it?

Stephanie: Goodness no! That may be something I need to look into. So now onto the more serious stuff. What is your favorite pizza topping?

Elaine: I'm a sucker for Hawaiian. Pineapple with ham and cheese and...hmmm...

Stephanie: Yum! Me, too! And lastly, any special summer plans in the UK?

Elaine: Me and my folks are heading off on holiday to Oban. Heard it's been sunny lately, so we hope it stays that way. Not planning on anything exciting though, just a nice chillaxing time.

Thank you so much for this second opportunity to interview you, Elaine. I wish you a wonderful and pleasant vacation! How about one last word for our readers?

Just...feel free to have a nosy at my work and see what you think. I'm always happy to talk. :)

Please check out Elaine White in a variety of outlets!

http://wattpad.com/ElaineWhite

http://ellelainey.wordpress.com/
http://ellelainey.wix.com/elainewhite
https://twitter.com/ElleLainey
https://www.facebook.com/elainewhite.author?ref=stream
https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/ellelainey

 

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