Interview with Paranormal Romance and Romantic Suspense Author BRYNNA CURRY!

 

 GRACIE: I’m excited to have you here at The G-Spot, Brynna! Please tell us a little about yourself (or a lot J) and how and when you got into writing?

BRYNNA: Hi, Gracie. I’m thrilled to be here!  I was born in Russellville, Alabama, but I moved around all over the south, always the new kid.  After my parents divorced, we finally landed in Haleyville, Alabama. I married my high school sweetheart Jackie and we settled in the rural area of Haleyville near Bear Creek with our son and two daughters. It’s quiet here and always very green in the summer with all the trees on our property. The dense forests and rolling countryside make great inspiration for my paranormal romance and suspense novel

GRACIE: Is there any one thing or person in your life that inspired your writing? Any one thing or person that influenced the genre you write in?

BRYNNA:  I can’t remember a specific event that triggered the writing bug. It was more a gradual thing evolving out of a difficult childhood.  Domestic violence was an everyday occurrence in my home as a child. My parents fought constantly.  Books were my sanctuary. I can remember locking me and my little sister in the closet and reading to her very loudly to block them out.  My Aunt Brenda impressed on me at a very young age that reading was important.  I started making up my own stories, embracing my wild imagination. Brenda was the first person I trusted with my story worlds and she encouraged me to keep at it. 

I love all things spooky, so my writing took a decidedly paranormal bent. Still, I just couldn’t write romance.  At the time, happy endings didn’t exist in my world. Once I was old enough to read romances, each one I picked up featured wilting wallflower heroines endlessly waiting for some hero to step in and save them. It annoyed me.  I wanted them to be strong, to save themselves and maybe their hero too. I mean, what was wrong with that? I guess I couldn’t identify with those characters because I’m a take charge kind of girl.

After I’d read through the mysteries, suspense, fantasy books at the library, the librarian suggested a Nora Roberts book with mystery elements.  I chose Sea Swept off the shelf. I remember thinking this is a romance novel? Written heavily in the hero’s point of view?  Anna is so strong.  Cam didn’t ‘lord’ over her as if she was incapable of doing anything (included thinking) for herself. And I thought, this is what I want to write but let’s throw in witches, vampires and shifters.

GRACIE: When did you get The Call and what was your first published book?

BRYNNA:  The call was an email from Lyrical Press, Inc. offering a contract for Earth Enchanted. After careful consideration, I signed in May of 2009. I absolutely love working with the staff at Lyrical and Piper (my editor) is the greatest.  I’ve been through some extremely tough spots over the last few years. Both she and Renee have gone above and beyond for me.  I have a new piece almost ready for submission and three others waiting in the wings. Piper will get the ‘first look’ because I respect and trust her opinion. Two things I give to a very rare few.

GRACIE: What do you know now about writing and the publishing industry that you wish you’d known before you started?

BRYNNA:  You need the patience of a saint and skin thicker than molasses in January to survive.  Never stop trying to learn something new and always pay it forward.  Don’t expect anyone to help you, but be that person who reaches out to help others.

GRACIE: Please, give us a little story behind the story and what inspired your series, Elemental Magic?

BRYNNA:  Elemental Magic was inspired by a weird dream. In that shadowy realm of sleep, I saw a beautiful sorceress in drowning rain standing inside a stone dance casting a spell. Her lover fought to get through the barrier to stop her.  The dream became the prologue for Earth Enchanted. Sadly, the material was cut in editing which made for a lot of confusion at first. I was able to add bits and pieces throughout the series that helped shed light on the Corrigans’ history.  The dream inspired four of the books in the series, but Fire’s Ice is fan inspired.

From the first book, Devin’s character took on a life of his own. With each story, his role changed and he grew into a better person. In the beginning, there were only four planned books. Fans loved Dev so much, that I knew I would have to give him his happy ending too.

GRACIE: For Devin McLoch of Fire’s Ice, what do you believe is his Achilles’ heel and how do you go about stomping it?

BRYNNA: Devin’s one true weakness is his family. They are also his greatest strength. He loves them fiercely and will do anything to protect those in his charge.  Rather than eliminate it, I prefer to indulge his weakness. His caring nature balances out all that wicked power. *wink*

GRACIE: In Sea’s Sorceress, what do you think it is that makes Skye Corrigan a perfect match for Rhiannon O'Malley and vice versa?

 

BRYNNA:  Skye is used to having women chase him. His stunning looks and flirty nature naturally attract attention. Rhiannon brings his ego back down to earth. She takes care of her family, even though the emotional toll is beginning to affect her physically. They balance each other.  He brings Rhia out of her shell indulging the naughty streak she keeps buried, while Rhia encourages his better qualities and supports his art.

GRACIE: What do you find appealing about the story themes of healing and redemption that seem to be prevalent for your characters throughout your Elemental Magic series?

BRYNNA:  No one is without flaws. Our flaws and individuality makes us who we are. Imagine how boring the world would be if everyone was exactly the same. My characters are wonderfully flawed. They hurt, feel, love and make mistakes with the same passion we all do. There is a desire to be more, to seek redemption for past sins in all of us. Overcoming the road blocks I set in their path challenges the character to grow and change and most importantly they breathe. It makes them human.

GRACIE: Of all the stories you’ve written, which is your favorite and why?

BRYNNA:  Fire’s Ice – because it’s the most magical and it’s Devin’s story. I love the others too, but I find myself rereading Fire over and over.

GRACIE: I know this is like asking a mother which is her favorite child, but which of your characters is your favorite and why?

BRYNNA: Devin McLoch, always. He speaks the loudest to me, maybe because of his background, his magic or perhaps just his kindness and fiercely protective nature. We have a lot in common (well, except the magic lol).  Even when I thought it was time for him to fade into the background, Dev kept popping up where I least expected him. He is a just wicked enough to be fun. 

GRACIE: What is your favorite aspect of the writing process? Your least favorite?

BRYNNA: Spinning the webs that will become stories.  I can’t really think of anything I don’t find appealing about writing except being interrupted in the middle of a scene.

GRACIE: Are you a pantser or do you outline?

BRYNNA:  When it comes to the actual writing I am a pantser. I know where I am going, but the characters lead me. As long as we end up where I want, it’s all good. That said, I do plan ahead specific story points that must be included if the book is part of a series.  But those points stay in my head. I loathe making outlines. Guess I’m just too impatient for those. My characters are like real people to me, so I don’t need notes to remember things about them. I just know who they are and that works for me.

GRACIE: If you weren’t a writer, what other profession would you have chosen to pursue?

BRYNNA: I would want to be in law enforcement, or maybe a private investigator.

GRACIE: Who are some of your favorite authors and why? Name some of your favorite books and why they’re your favorites.

BRYNNA: Sherrilyn Kenyon is my favorite author, but I love to read Nora Roberts, Hannah Howell, Julie Garwood, Jayne Ann Krentz and many others. SK’s Dark-Hunters are addictive. ACHERON is my favorite book by her, but I’m anxiously awaiting the release of STYXX.

GRACIE: I adored ACHERON too! What are you working on now and what should readers be looking forward to from you in the future?

BRYNNA: I’m putting the finishing touches on a rewrite that will be the beginning of a new suspense series. Claiming Ana brings together veterinarian/witch Ana Brannon and private investigator/werewolf Howl Raven and introduces readers to a new cast of characters. Their attraction is instant and red hot, but Howl discovers he may have found more than his mate. Ana may be the one witch who can cure him of his curse. Amidst their personal battles, Howl is digging into dangerous territory with his work for Chief Cade Murphy. Cade and his brothers are determined to find their father’s killer and doing so will risk everything they hold dear.

I love stories with strong male leads. The Murphys of Triple Star (http://triplestarranchseries.blogspot.com/) are both dangerous and delicious and I think readers will enjoy watching them fall while searching for the answers they seek.

On the paranormal side of the coin are the Shadow books. Shadows of Seven (http://shadowsofsevenseries.blogspot.com/)  is the continuance of Elemental Magic (http://elementalmagicseries.blogspot.com/)  Beginning with Charm of Light (http://shadowsofsevenseries.blogspot.com/) readers will step into a very deadly future with Allaina Corrigan. As she begins to discover the true reach of her powers, vampire Kail McKenna joins her to fight those of his kind. Together, they will search for and train the other charms.

I’m very excited about this series. I’ve loved vampires since my aunt first introduced me to Dark Shadows (the original).  I promise you won’t find any sparkly guys here. My vamp and his guardian counterparts are warriors sworn to protect the charms at all costs. Following these books will be Highland Magic, which is the story of Vaughn, Cian and Grayson McLoch.

Curious? You can read about these new series here.

http://shadowsofsevenseries.blogspot.com

http://brynnacurrystriplestarranchseries
htttp://brynnacurryshighlandmagic.blogspot.com  

GRACIE: Wow, looks like readers have a lot of exciting reads to look forward to from you! Do you have a website and/or how can readers contact you?

BRYNNA:  Readers can find me at my site In Shadows (http://www.brynnacurry.com),  on Facebook, and Twitter. I’m also on LinkedIn, Goodreads, and pretty much everywhere as Brynna Curry.

GRACIE: Where and how can readers purchase and/or read samples of your work?

BRYNNA: For blurbs, exclusive excerpts, character profiles and more, visit the Elemental Magic page at http://www.brynnacurry.com Elemental Magic is available through iTunes, Amazon, B & N, Kobo and wherever ebooks are sold. Also available in print through Amazon and Createspace.

http://www.amazon.com/Brynna-Curry/e/B0043WRLUS
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/c/brynna-curry
http://ebookstore.sony.com/author/brynna-curry_135783  

GRACIE: What advice do you have for beginning writers?

BRYNNA: Always do your homework. No way around it. Research is as important as the writing. Read books in the genre you want to write. See what sells. Read agent/publisher/author blogs. They are a fountain of invaluable advice. And mostly just work very hard. Treat it like a job, because it is. Never give up.

GRACIE: Brynna, thanks so much for taking time from your busy schedule to share yourself and your work with us at The G-Spot and giving us a little insight into your writing and the writing process! We’ll let you get back to writing those wonderful books you write! All the best!

BRYNNA:  I’ve enjoyed chatting with you! Thanks for inviting me to visit.

Spotlight Interview with Award-Winning Paranormal Romance Author STEPHANIE BURKHART!

Author Bio: After spending 11 years in the US Army, 7 overseas in Germany, Stephanie Burkhart found a home in Castaic, CA and is now a 911 dispatcher for LAPD. She loves Andes Chocolate, Starbucks coffee and is "Mom's" taxi service for her boys. She's been writing stories since was six. You can find her on the web at:

Website: http://www.stephanieburkhart.com

Blog: http://sgcardin.blogspot.com
Twitter:
http://twitter.com/StephBurkhart
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/StephanieBurkhartAuthor
Good Reads:
http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4031660.Stephanie_Burkhart

The Interview:

GRACIE: I’m excited to have you here at The G-Spot, Stephanie! Please tell us a little about yourself (or a lot J) and how and when you got into writing?

STEPHANIE: My gosh, I remember watching a kid's show in the 1970's called "The Electric Company" and my favorite was the Spiderman skit. I'd finish watching then go to the kitchen table and draw comic books about the Spiderman episodes.

Growing up as a teenager, I loved reading Claremont's "X-Men," and the Wolfman/Perez "Teen Titans." I also discovered Victoria Holt and fell in love with gothic romance. My early attempts at comic books grew into short stories and then into novels. My love for Holt's gothic romance evolved into a love for paranormal romance.

GRACIE: Wow, we followed a similar path <g>. “The Electric Company” was one of my favorite shows too (“Hey you guuuuuuys!”, LOL). Is there any one thing or person in your life that inspired your writing? Any one thing or person that influenced the genre you write in?

STEPHANIE: I'd have to say the one person who inspired my writing is Dina Hickman. She believed in me early on, always offering an encouraging word. She was never critical – always constructive.

I write in the romance and children's genres. I kind of "lucked" into children's writing. I wrote a couple of plays for my church's Sunday preschool and Vivian at 4RV Publishing offered to publish them. As for my romance writing, I wanted to write in that genre since discovering Victoria Holt.

GRACIE: When did you get The Call and what was your first published book?

STEPHANIE: My first published book is a paranormal romance with Desert Breeze Publishing, “The Hungarian”. Werewolves and witches haunt the streets of Budapest at the turn of the 20^th Century. I self-published a couple of books before that one, but I've taken them down to retool them a bit.

 

GRACIE: What do you know now about writing and the publishing industry that you wish you’d known before you started?

STEPHANIE: Be patient. We're so used to "instant gratification" in our modern society, but it takes time to write a functional first draft, edit, publish then market the book.

GRACIE: Good point and very true. Please, give us a little story behind the story and what inspired your paranormal romance series Moldavian Moon.

STEPHANIE: The Moldavian Moon series is set in the Romanian principalities of Moldavia, Wallachia, Carpathia, and Transylvania. Mind you, I take fictional liberties with the story and Romanian unification.

I originally wrote book 2, “Twilight Over Moldavia”, first. It was intended to be a fairytale in reverse, in that the princess had to kiss the hero to save him. There was the gothic castle and an evil curse. Only Caroline could save Stefan. Once I wrote it, I was left with the question: How did Stefan become cursed? "The Wolf's Torment" is that story. It won GOLD in the 2012 Reader's Favorite Contest in Fiction: Supernatural.

 

GRACIE: In “The Hungarian” (Budapest Moon Book One), what do you think it is in Katherine Archibald’s character that makes her the perfect match for Hungarian Count, Matthias Dumas and vice versa?

STEPHANIE: What makes Katherine perfect for Matthias? She harbors the same romantic heart Matthias does. Matthias is moody to the bone, but he believes in classic old-fashioned romance. He loves to give flowers and observe the stars. These are extremely personal gestures to him; he doesn't make them lightly. Katherine appreciates his attempts.

What makes Matthias perfect for Katherine? He's not afraid to let her find her passions, be it books or traveling. He shares in her delights, embracing them.

 

GRACIE: In “The Count’s Lair” (Budapest Moon, Book Two), what do you think is Count Anton Vargas’ Achilles’ heel and how do you go about stomping it?

 

STEPHANIE: Count Varga's Achilles' heel is his insecurity when it comes to family. His family and brother treated him poorly. They died and left him with practically nothing. He had to rebuild his life and he didn't have a good, solid role models to emulate. When the Martins and Amelia come into his life, he's offered a second chance at having a family and he's determined to do it right. It's a scary endeavor for him because his concept of family is a bit skewered.

GRACIE: Of all the stories you’ve written, which is your favorite and why?

 

STEPHANIE: My favorite story? That's a tough one. I love them all for the different opportunities they've afforded me. If anything, I love my steampunk romances, “Victorian Scoundrel” and “A Gentleman and a Rogue”. The Windsors are hoot to write. The series is a bit more light- hearted than my paranormals.

GRACIE: I know this is like asking a mother which is her favorite child, but which of your characters is your favorite and why?

STEPHANIE: Yikes, this one is just as hard. Edmund and Alice Windsor from the “Windsor Diaries” are two of my favorites.

GRACIE: What about your characters makes them unique?

STEPHANIE: Despite the paranormal or fantastical elements, my characters are very human.

GRACIE: What is your favorite aspect of the writing process? Your least favorite?

STEPHANIE: My favorite aspect is writing the beginning. The creative juices are really flowing. My least favorite is writing the middle. The juices have waned a little and I must concentrate to stay on course.

GRACIE: Are you a pantser or do you outline?

STEPHANIE: I outline the first 3 chapters and go from there.

GRACIE: If you weren’t a writer, what other profession would you have chosen to pursue?

STEPHANIE: A 911 dispatcher! I like helping people.

GRACIE: Who are some of your favorite authors and why? Name some of your favorite books and why they’re your favorites.

STEPHANIE: My favorite authors include: Victoria Holt, the original VC Andrews, Anne Rice, George RR Martin, and JK Rowling. I love their books because they allow their imaginations to soar while keeping their characters very human.

GRACIE: What are you working on now and what should readers be looking forward to from you in the future?

STEPHANIE:  I'm working on book 3 in the Moldavian Moon series, "Sunrise Over Brasov." I'm telling Michael and Rosa's story.

GRACIE: Do you have a website and/or how can readers contact you?

STEPHANIE:

WEBSITE:

http://www.stephanieburkhart.com
TWITTER:
http://twitter.com/StephBurkhart
FACEBOOK:
https://www.facebook.com/StephanieBurkhartAuthor
GOOD READS:
http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4031660.Stephanie_Burkhart
YOU TUBE CHANNEL:
http://www.youtube.com/user/botrina?feature=mhee
PINTEREST:
http://pinterest.com/sgburkhart

GRACIE: Where and how can readers purchase and/or read samples of your work?

STEPHANIE: My Amazon Author Page has a comprehensive list of my stories. http://www.amazon.com/Stephanie-Burkhart/e/B003R00R5I/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1355892458&sr=1-2-ent

GRACIE: What advice do you have for beginning writers?

STEPHANIE: Don't rush.

GRACIE: Anything else about yourself or your writing you’d like to share with your readers?

STEPHANIE: Here's a nifty little fact: I was married in Denmark in 1991. My marriage certificate is in 5 different languages. Can you guess which ones?

GRACIE: I’m not even going to try and take a shot, but if my readers would like to, they’re welcome, LOL.

Stephanie, thanks so much for taking time from your busy schedule to share yourself and your work with us at The G-Spot and giving us a little insight into your writing and the writing process! We’ll let you get back to writing those wonderful books you write! All the best!

Interview with Paranormal Romance Author Margay Leah Justice!

The Interview

GRACIE: I’m excited to have you here at The G-Spot, Margay! Please tell us a little about yourself (or a lot J) and how and when you got into writing?

MARGAY:  Thank you! I’m so happy to be here! Hmm, a little about me. Well, I am related to some pretty well known writers on my grandmother’s side (James Russell Lowell, Amy Lowell, Robert Lowell), so I guess it was destined for me to follow in their path! I began writing or creating stories in some form or manner since I learned how to hold a crayon and I've been writing ever since. But it wasn’t until I was older (I won’t say how much older!) that I seriously began to pursue it as in publishing what I wrote. Before that, I wrote for me – and the occasional family member or friend who was able to con me into letting them read it. Now I write for everyone! But, ultimately, I write because I love it and can’t imagine not doing it. I write for me first, because it makes me happy when I write.

GRACIE: Is there any one thing or person in your life that inspired your writing? Any one thing or person that influenced the genre you write in?

MARGAY: It’s kind of funny. Up until I was in junior high, I didn’t even realize that what I was doing had a name – writing. It was just something I did all the time. I didn’t put a label on it. But it was a junior high English teacher that put a name to it and encouraged me in my writing, so I always credit Miss Black with being my initial inspiration to pursue and hone the craft of writing. She was the first one who saw the talent and encouraged it.

GRACIE: When did you get The Call and what was your first published book?

MARGAY: My first published book is Nora’s Soul and it was published back in 2008.

GRACIE: What do you know now about writing and the publishing industry now that you wish you’d known before you started?

MARGAY: Hmm, that is a good question. I think, first and foremost, that this isn’t an industry for the faint of heart. You have to have kind of a thick skin if you want to succeed, not everyone’s going to love your writing/story as much as you, and if you really want to succeed, you have to have complete faith in yourself and don’t give up until you find the right match. And if a reviewer doesn’t like your work, don’t lash out at them because it’s their opinion and they’re entitled to it. Be gracious. Just say thank you for taking the time to review it and move on. Same with fans on social media networks. Twitter and Facebook can be powerful tools to get your work out there, but they can also be the quickest way to spread word of your bad behavior. So again, just be gracious and move on.

GRACIE: Sounds like wise advice! Please, give us a little story behind the story and what inspired The Wolves of Destiny series.

MARGAY: I actually wrote a post on this because people always want to know! But here it is in a nutshell: There was a call for a novella contest with the theme of wolves and I had these scenes rattling around in my head, inspired by a book I just read, scenes about how I wished the story had progressed. So when I saw the call for the novella contest, I started thinking more seriously about those scenes and the possibility of culling them together into a story. Then I saw an article about wolves being sighted in Massachusetts for the first time in about 150 years and just like that, the story fell into place!

GRACIE: In Sloane Wolf, the first book in The Wolves of Destiny series, Micah Sloane is a strong alpha male who will do whatever he needs to protect those he cares about. What do you consider Micah’s Achilles’ heel and how do you go about stomping it?

MARGAY: Oh, wow, what an insightful question! I love it! I think Micah’s Achilles’ heel is his family. He is extremely protective of everyone he cares about and will do anything to protect them – and their secret. So what would you do with that? Well, if you’re me, you put his family in situations that are high risk and see what he’ll do about it and who better to start with than his 12-year old sister, Ava?

GRACIE: Shiloh Beck has grown up knowing she is special and has been immorally cut off from the family who loves her and whom she loves because of her gift. What aspect of Shiloh’s personality do you think make her a perfect match for the formidable and legendary Micah?

MARGAY: Oh, you’re good! Like Micah, Shiloh is all about family. Despite what has been drilled into her mind about her family (that they abandoned her) by the men of The Institute, she doesn’t believe it. Her whole existence has come down to getting to the truth about what happened to her family and, hopefully, reuniting with them. She will do whatever she needs to in order to achieve that. She’s a lot like Micah in that respect. Plus, she’s not afraid to tangle with him – to an extent. She knows when to back off, when not to push him, unlike his siblings who tend to keep pushing until he pushes back. Shiloh knows when not to cross the line and will take a step back. But she’s not a push-over. If she thinks you don’t want her around, she will walk away with head held high.

GRACIE: Of all the stories you’ve written so far, which is your favorite and why?

MARGAY: Oh, that’s so hard! I love all of my stories. Each one is so different than the other, so it’s difficult to choose one. So I will say only this: my favorite story is always the one I’m currently working on.

GRACIE: I know this is like asking a mother which is her favorite child, but which of your characters is your favorite and why?

MARGAY: Yes, it is! I really have a soft spot for Shiloh – probably because she grew up without a mother and could really use one!

GRACIE: What about your characters makes them unique?

MARGAY: I do try to make each character unique in their own way – I don’t ever want to do stories with cookie cutter characters. For Sloane Wolf, it would go something like this:

Micah is the alpha male who takes care of the family, but he loves The Last of the Mohicans and has always wanted to reenact a certain scene in the movie (if you read the book, you’ll discover which one!)

Shiloh grew up away from her family because of her “gift” – she’s an empath – but what makes her unique is that, although she’s been trained to kick ass and take no prisoners, she is socially inept because she’s been kept away from the influences of society for so long. So in some ways, she’s very innocent.

GRACIE: What is your favorite aspect of the writing process? Your least favorite?

MARGAY: I love the planning of it – the research, the playing around with ideas, figuring out characters, generally daydreaming about scenes I want to write, that sort of thing. Least favorite would be trying to summarize the story for the synopsis and queries. I’ve always found that to be the hardest part.

GRACIE: Are you a pantser or do you outline?

MARGAY: I think it depends on the depth of the story. The more detailed and layered it is, the more complex the outline. I used to do very detailed outlines for everything I wrote. Ironically, I think Sloane Wolf was one of the first stories I wrote in the pantser fashion – it just flowed from the pen. It didn’t need an outline, for some strange reason.

GRACIE: If you weren’t a writer, what other profession would you have chosen to pursue?

MARGAY: I was always interested in psychology, so something in that field, I think.

GRACIE: Who are some of your favorite authors and why? Name some of your favorite books and why they’re your favorites.

MARGAY: My all time favorite – besides Jane Austen, of course – is Julia Quinn. I just love her Regencies and her series about the Bridgertons is my favorite. I also love the Pink Carnation series by Lauren Willig and According to Jane by Marilyn Brant.  I’ve been reading a lot of YA lately and some of my favorites are the Hush, Hush series by Becca Fitzpatrick, the Hex Hall series by Rachel Hawkins, and Hourglass by Myra McIntire.

GRACIE: What are you working on now and what should readers be looking forward to from you in the future?

MARGAY: I am working on the next book in the wolves series, of course, and revamping Nora’s Soul and working on other stories in that series. I’m also working on a story about a psychic who, while doing a hunt at a local mansion, uncovers a family curse that links her family to the family that owns the mansion in a very intriguing way.

GRACIE: Wow, sounds like your fans have some interesting things to expect from you! Do you have a website and/or how can readers contact you?

MARGAY: My blog is at http://margayleahjustice.blogspot.com. I also contribute to Moonlight, Lace and Mayhem at http://moonlightlacemayhem.blogspot.com. I’m also on Twitter and Facebook.

GRACIE: Where and how can readers purchase and/or read samples of your work?

MARGAY: My book can be purchased at Amazon.com, Smashwords and MuseItUpPublishing

GRACIE: What advice do you have for beginning writers?

MARGAY: Never give up if you truly believe in yourself and your writing and want to pursue it. If this is the case, listen to what other people tell you if they’re trying to give you advice or constructive feedback (I won’t say criticism, that sounds so negative), and never stop honing your craft. Even when you’ve been published, continue to learn, to read articles on writing or even take courses from time to time. It’s always good to test yourself and stretch your abilities.

GRACIE: Anything else about yourself or your writing you’d like to share with your readers?

MARGAY: I would love to invite readers to tell me what they like about paranormal romances in general or shapeshifting wolves in particular. Are there any scenarios you haven’t seen that you’d like to?

GRACIE: Margay, thanks so much for taking time from your busy schedule to share yourself and your work with us at The G-Spot and giving us a little insight into your writing and the writing process! We’ll let you get back to writing those wonderful books you write! All the best!

MARGAY: Gracie, thank you so much! It has been an absolute pleasure.