1. WHY SHOULD A READER WHOS NEVER PICKED UP ONE OF YOUR BOOKS GIVE HEARTWARMING A TRY?
Anyone whos looking for an emotional, satisfying romance should give Heartwarming a try!
2. WHAT IS YOUR ADVICE TO SOMEONE SUBMITTING TO YOUR LINE?
Before you send us your story, ask yourself this question: Whats keeping my hero and heroine apart? When were reading submissions, were always looking for that strong, emotional romantic obstacle. Heartwarming books are 70,00075,000 words, so a weak obstacle, like a misunderstanding or a rule (A hero who claims he wont date a doctor, for example) wont be strong enough to maintain the romantic tension until the end of the book.
3. What is your all-time favorite book?
The first book that comes to mind is Howls Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones. I love the characters, the storytelling and the magic! Sophie is one of my all-time favorite heroines.
4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE TV SHOW?
My favorite TV show is the X-men cartoon from the 1990s. Watch the Days of Future Past episodes and youll see what I mean. J
5. What is your favorite comfort food?
Chocolate! Im looking at you, Mint Aero!
6. DO YOU HAVE PETS? IF SO, TELL US ABOUT THEM!
I dont have any pets right now, but I visit my dads dog, Jake, every chance I get! Hes an Australian Shepherd, and he loves catching Frisbees, hiding Myas toys (shes a Great Dane!) and destroying every stuffed animal he can find. See attached photo of Jake.
7. Are there certain types of stories you love and would like to see more of?
Ive got a real weakness for stories where the hero or heroine helps a child. A Heartwarming story that comes to mind is Anna J. Stewarts novella The Christmas Wish, part of the Christmas, Actually anthology that comes out this November. Watching Annas heroine, Callie, help her student learn to love Christmas again made me tear up more than once.
8. BONUS Question! Were celebrating international sisters day this week. Do you have a favorite story featuring sisters, whether it be from your line or another book?
I really enjoyed Shanghai Girls by Lisa See. The story focuses on the complicated relationship between two sisters, Pearl and May Chin, as they travel from China to Los Angeles in the late 1930s.
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