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Megan Hart Precious and Fragile Things Author Interview
Today I'm welcoming Megan Hart to Tongue In Cheek. She's a multi published national best selling author and more fun than a bucket full of sea monkeys. She's here to talk about her newest release Precious and Fragile Things.
Author Bio:
I was born and I lived a while, then I did some stuff. Now I mostly write books and things.
Thanks for agreeing to answer some interview questions about yourself and your new book.
You’re welcome!
So, what is your new book about?
My latest novel is called Precious and Fragile Things.
He’s not about to let her leave.
And she cannot stay.
Gilly Soloman has been reduced to a mothering machine, taking care of everyone and everything except herself. But the machine has broken down. Burnt out by the endless days of crying children and menial tasks, and exhausted from always putting herself last, Gilly doesn’t immediately consider the consequences when she’s carjacked. With a knife to her throat, her first thought is that she’ll finally get some rest. Someone can save her for a change.
But salvation isn’t so forthcoming. Stranded in a remote, snowbound cabin with this stranger, hours turn to days, days into weeks. As time forges a fragile bond between them, she learns her captor is not the lunatic she first believed, but a human being whose wasted life has been shaped by secrets and tragedy. Yet even as their connection begins to foster trust, Gilly knows she must never forget he’s still a man teetering on the edge. One who just might take her with him.
Can you share an interesting behind the scenes tidbit about your latest story?
There’s a scene in the beginning of the book in which the heroine throws her kids out the car window in order to protect them. I wanted to be sure it worked the way I wrote it, so I...threw my kids out the car window. (Someone was there to catch them, but it can be done just the way I wrote it!)
What is your favorite part of the story writing process?
Being finished!
Writing can be such an isolated enterprise. Yet, I’m sure there are people who have helped or guided or inspired you along the way to becoming a published author. Could you tell us about one of them and how they helped you?
I have to give credit to Susan Gourley, who I met at the first writing conference I ever attended. She introduced me to Central PA Romance Writers, and was my first crit partner. I learned so much working with her!
Now for the S.A.T. portion of the interview:
Fill in the blank –
If I were a villain, I would have __________________ for minions to deliver my wrath because _______________________. (And remember, sea monkeys are already spoken for. Mostly)
mutant centipedes - because I dreamed about them last night and my skin’s still crawling!
Sea Monkeys are to _______________ as zombie stinkbugs are to _______________.
Peanut butter
Vegemite
Please tell us where we can find out more about you and where we can buy your books.
www.meganhart.com
www.readinbed.net
www.twitter.com/Megan_Hart
www.facebook.com/meganhart
Thanks again for stopping in!
Author Bio:
I was born and I lived a while, then I did some stuff. Now I mostly write books and things.
Thanks for agreeing to answer some interview questions about yourself and your new book.
You’re welcome!
So, what is your new book about?
My latest novel is called Precious and Fragile Things.
He’s not about to let her leave.
And she cannot stay.
Gilly Soloman has been reduced to a mothering machine, taking care of everyone and everything except herself. But the machine has broken down. Burnt out by the endless days of crying children and menial tasks, and exhausted from always putting herself last, Gilly doesn’t immediately consider the consequences when she’s carjacked. With a knife to her throat, her first thought is that she’ll finally get some rest. Someone can save her for a change.
But salvation isn’t so forthcoming. Stranded in a remote, snowbound cabin with this stranger, hours turn to days, days into weeks. As time forges a fragile bond between them, she learns her captor is not the lunatic she first believed, but a human being whose wasted life has been shaped by secrets and tragedy. Yet even as their connection begins to foster trust, Gilly knows she must never forget he’s still a man teetering on the edge. One who just might take her with him.
Can you share an interesting behind the scenes tidbit about your latest story?
There’s a scene in the beginning of the book in which the heroine throws her kids out the car window in order to protect them. I wanted to be sure it worked the way I wrote it, so I...threw my kids out the car window. (Someone was there to catch them, but it can be done just the way I wrote it!)
What is your favorite part of the story writing process?
Being finished!
Writing can be such an isolated enterprise. Yet, I’m sure there are people who have helped or guided or inspired you along the way to becoming a published author. Could you tell us about one of them and how they helped you?
I have to give credit to Susan Gourley, who I met at the first writing conference I ever attended. She introduced me to Central PA Romance Writers, and was my first crit partner. I learned so much working with her!
Now for the S.A.T. portion of the interview:
Fill in the blank –
If I were a villain, I would have __________________ for minions to deliver my wrath because _______________________. (And remember, sea monkeys are already spoken for. Mostly)
mutant centipedes - because I dreamed about them last night and my skin’s still crawling!
Sea Monkeys are to _______________ as zombie stinkbugs are to _______________.
Peanut butter
Vegemite
Please tell us where we can find out more about you and where we can buy your books.
www.meganhart.com
www.readinbed.net
www.twitter.com/Megan_Hart
www.facebook.com/meganhart
Thanks again for stopping in!
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
The 'Possum Queen Low Down
I'm over at Susan Gourley's blog giving the low down on all things Possum Queen. Go on over and check it out!
If you missed the original postings here at Tongue In Cheek, here they are in all their possumy glory.
As The New Reigning 'Possum Queen . . .
Roast 'Possum Recipe
Thanksgiving 'Possum Leftovers
Delinquent 'Possum Queen
Diversified Possum Uses
In other news, I'll be having another author interview on Friday. The wonderful Megan Hart will be here answering questions about her writing and her latest release, Precious and Fragile Things. And yes, she will be answering the sea monkey SAT portion. You don't want to miss that!
Until then, Citizens!
If you missed the original postings here at Tongue In Cheek, here they are in all their possumy glory.
As The New Reigning 'Possum Queen . . .
Roast 'Possum Recipe
Thanksgiving 'Possum Leftovers
Delinquent 'Possum Queen
Diversified Possum Uses
In other news, I'll be having another author interview on Friday. The wonderful Megan Hart will be here answering questions about her writing and her latest release, Precious and Fragile Things. And yes, she will be answering the sea monkey SAT portion. You don't want to miss that!
Until then, Citizens!
Monday, April 18, 2011
Ahh, Zombieland
Whilst at the zombie prom as part of the zombie response unit last month, Misty Simon's husband made me aware of the movie Zombieland. Misty's enthusiastic endorsement was also key in my checking it out.
All I can say is, Yowza- it's awesome. Definitely in my top five all time horror cult classic list. It hasn't bumped Evil Dead off the very top, but it definitely placed in the top five ranking.
I adored Columbus's lists and Tallahassee's quest for the last remaining Twinkies on Earth. Just gory fun with a small side of Bill Murray. You can't go wrong. I have to say, though, that I was annoyed with the cheap plot device to force an all out zombie mowdown at the end. They could have gotten the same thing without making the heroine, who up until then was smart, make the dumbest choice ever and need to be saved. It was cheap, but really, in a horror movie, you come to expect the writer to have the girl become too stupid to live.
In that vein, just think about the obligatory naked-hot-chick-who-just-gets-done-having-sex-getting-whacked-by-the-bad-guy trope. Even Hitchcock used the make-the-woman-be-dumb-at-the-end-so-I-can-have-one-last-scary-scene in The Birds. Click here for the scene
But, shockingly, I digress. Zombieland. It's good stuff.
Speaking of movies to see, I've found one that I must see. The last one I HAD to see was Ninja Assassin. I expected no plot, lots of action and special effects. Pretty much what I got in all its slasher, kungfu goodness. They must have had tankers full of fake blood on set to supply the amount that was used in the film. But now. NOW! There's this -
Oh you can bet your bottom zombie that I will see this in the theater. Plus it has the actor that played Bones in Star Trek 2009. He is fantastic.
Enjoy!
All I can say is, Yowza- it's awesome. Definitely in my top five all time horror cult classic list. It hasn't bumped Evil Dead off the very top, but it definitely placed in the top five ranking.
I adored Columbus's lists and Tallahassee's quest for the last remaining Twinkies on Earth. Just gory fun with a small side of Bill Murray. You can't go wrong. I have to say, though, that I was annoyed with the cheap plot device to force an all out zombie mowdown at the end. They could have gotten the same thing without making the heroine, who up until then was smart, make the dumbest choice ever and need to be saved. It was cheap, but really, in a horror movie, you come to expect the writer to have the girl become too stupid to live.
In that vein, just think about the obligatory naked-hot-chick-who-just-gets-done-having-sex-getting-whacked-by-the-bad-guy trope. Even Hitchcock used the make-the-woman-be-dumb-at-the-end-so-I-can-have-one-last-scary-scene in The Birds. Click here for the scene
But, shockingly, I digress. Zombieland. It's good stuff.
Speaking of movies to see, I've found one that I must see. The last one I HAD to see was Ninja Assassin. I expected no plot, lots of action and special effects. Pretty much what I got in all its slasher, kungfu goodness. They must have had tankers full of fake blood on set to supply the amount that was used in the film. But now. NOW! There's this -
Oh you can bet your bottom zombie that I will see this in the theater. Plus it has the actor that played Bones in Star Trek 2009. He is fantastic.
Enjoy!
Friday, April 15, 2011
Funky Friday
It's Funky Friday, people! Time to get the Funk out. So here for your viewing and listening pleasure are the Ohio Players. (And more importantly, I needed to move Skeletor down. Every time I opened the blog, he'd startle me.)
How about some Hollywood Swingin'?
In other news . . .
I'll be interviewed over at Susan Gourley's blog next Wednesday, giving the full low down on my 'Possum Queen journey as a part of her A-Z challenge.
The weather is getting warmer, and I still haven't gotten out on my motorcycle yet. And people ask what pushes me towards villainy. Silly people.
The weekend is coming! I'm ringing it in with funk and villainous plottings. So you know it's situation normal at Chez Quinn. What are your weekend plans?
How about some Hollywood Swingin'?
In other news . . .
I'll be interviewed over at Susan Gourley's blog next Wednesday, giving the full low down on my 'Possum Queen journey as a part of her A-Z challenge.
The weather is getting warmer, and I still haven't gotten out on my motorcycle yet. And people ask what pushes me towards villainy. Silly people.
The weekend is coming! I'm ringing it in with funk and villainous plottings. So you know it's situation normal at Chez Quinn. What are your weekend plans?
Sunday, April 10, 2011
This Is Me Now
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Vicky Burkholder - Prime Time Author Interview
Victoria has lived all over the universe. She looks human - for the most part - but when she starts writing about characters being able to move things or flicking fire from their fingertips, or changing the course of rivers, people tend to get a little freaked out. She found the one guy out there in the universe who loves her for who she is. They've been together forever and raised four wonderful (now) adults. She has served on the board of directors for several RWA chapters. Her writing career includes work as a technical writer/editor, a stringer for the local newspaper, and an editor and copy editor for four e-publishers. At various times in her life, she has been a teacher, a secretary, a short-order cook, a computer specialist, a DJ, and a librarian. She currently has books with Captiva Press, Ellora’s Cave, and Draumr Publishing She can be found at http://writervictoria.wordpress.com or http://burkholv.wordpress.com
Thanks for agreeing to answer some interview questions about yourself and your new book.
Thank you for having me.
So, What is your new book about?
PRIME TIME is a futuristic romance that takes place on the moon. In the dark corners of the Lunar habitats, Deena has safety and friends. In the light—danger lurks. To find those responsible for the death of her parents and the disappearance of her friends, she must join those who work in the light—if they’ll let her. After all, they’re Techies. Jake has every advantage of a Techie. Head of an elite security force investigating the Utopia drug, he is certain the pushers are the Porters. He needs to find a way to integrate with those who work in the dark, but Techies aren’t welcome. Deena and Jake must put aside their differences and work together against a common enemy—a threat to both Techies and Porters. Along the way, they discover love doesn’t care where you come from, and evil has a long reach.
Can you share an interesting behind the scenes tidbit about your latest story?
Actually, the most interesting part is that it’s not all that new. It was published once before, but strictly as an ebook, by another publisher. When they closed down, I got my rights back and my new publisher immediately picked it up and put it out both as an ebook and in print. I am so thrilled to have it out as a paperback book that I can actually hold in my hand.
What is your favorite part of the story writing process?
Creating new and exciting worlds. That’s why I love to write fantasy, science fiction and paranormals. I get to create no only the characters, but entire universes. My second favorite part is writing “The End”.
Writing can be such an isolated enterprise. Yet, I’m sure there are people who have helped or guided or inspired you along the way to becoming a published author. Could you tell us about one of them and how they helped you?
To single out one person wouldn’t be fair. I’m going to wimp out and say CPRW – Central Pennsylvania Romance Writers. They encouraged me, helped me critique and edit my stories, held my hand when I needed holding, and kicked my butt when that was needed. They are a great writer’s group and extremely helpful to writers of all levels.
Now for the S.A.T. portion of the interview:
Fill in the blank –
If I were a villain, I would have ___________ for minions to deliver my wrath because ____________. (And remember, sea monkeys are already spoken for. Mostly)
fire breathing flying horses (Pegasus) because they’re my favorite fantasy creature (besides dragons), and I collect Pegasus statues.
Sea Monkeys are to __________ as zombie stinkbugs are to_______________.
kid’s aquariums
zombie response team weapons (hey, whatever ammo works!)
Please tell us where we can find out more about you and where we can buy your books.
At my blog sites: http://burkholv.wordpress.com ; http://writervictoria.wordpress.com
And my books can be purchased through Captiva Press (www.captivapress.com), Ellora’s Cave (www.ellorascave.com), Draumr Publishing (www.draumrpublishing.com), Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Aarons Books (the small bookstore where I work – www.aaronsbooksonline.com)
Thanks again for stopping in!
Thank you for having me!
Thanks for agreeing to answer some interview questions about yourself and your new book.
Thank you for having me.
So, What is your new book about?
PRIME TIME is a futuristic romance that takes place on the moon. In the dark corners of the Lunar habitats, Deena has safety and friends. In the light—danger lurks. To find those responsible for the death of her parents and the disappearance of her friends, she must join those who work in the light—if they’ll let her. After all, they’re Techies. Jake has every advantage of a Techie. Head of an elite security force investigating the Utopia drug, he is certain the pushers are the Porters. He needs to find a way to integrate with those who work in the dark, but Techies aren’t welcome. Deena and Jake must put aside their differences and work together against a common enemy—a threat to both Techies and Porters. Along the way, they discover love doesn’t care where you come from, and evil has a long reach.
Can you share an interesting behind the scenes tidbit about your latest story?
Actually, the most interesting part is that it’s not all that new. It was published once before, but strictly as an ebook, by another publisher. When they closed down, I got my rights back and my new publisher immediately picked it up and put it out both as an ebook and in print. I am so thrilled to have it out as a paperback book that I can actually hold in my hand.
What is your favorite part of the story writing process?
Creating new and exciting worlds. That’s why I love to write fantasy, science fiction and paranormals. I get to create no only the characters, but entire universes. My second favorite part is writing “The End”.
Writing can be such an isolated enterprise. Yet, I’m sure there are people who have helped or guided or inspired you along the way to becoming a published author. Could you tell us about one of them and how they helped you?
To single out one person wouldn’t be fair. I’m going to wimp out and say CPRW – Central Pennsylvania Romance Writers. They encouraged me, helped me critique and edit my stories, held my hand when I needed holding, and kicked my butt when that was needed. They are a great writer’s group and extremely helpful to writers of all levels.
Now for the S.A.T. portion of the interview:
Fill in the blank –
If I were a villain, I would have ___________ for minions to deliver my wrath because ____________. (And remember, sea monkeys are already spoken for. Mostly)
fire breathing flying horses (Pegasus) because they’re my favorite fantasy creature (besides dragons), and I collect Pegasus statues.
Sea Monkeys are to __________ as zombie stinkbugs are to_______________.
kid’s aquariums
zombie response team weapons (hey, whatever ammo works!)
Please tell us where we can find out more about you and where we can buy your books.
At my blog sites: http://burkholv.wordpress.com ; http://writervictoria.wordpress.com
And my books can be purchased through Captiva Press (www.captivapress.com), Ellora’s Cave (www.ellorascave.com), Draumr Publishing (www.draumrpublishing.com), Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Aarons Books (the small bookstore where I work – www.aaronsbooksonline.com)
Thanks again for stopping in!
Thank you for having me!
Monday, April 4, 2011
Previet! Roller Skating and Vicky Burkholder
Previet! I was checking out my Blogger stats (which can be very addictive to my inner math geek. Graphs and statistics and oooooh pie charts!) And apparently last week I had more views from Russia than the United States. So, priviet, my new friends! That's my best guess on spelling hello in Russian.
I also had a crazy spike one day on my number of views line graph. Apparently at high noon on March 28th I had seventy-four views. Crazy.
But enough about that. The oldest urchin was invited to a roller skating birthday party. She has never roller skated. She did so for the first time last night. With me.
It's been years since I was queen of the rink. Way back in the eighties, I was a skater. I could do a million laps, then take a break for a Slurpee while playing Centipede in the arcade. Nothing like a video game that's controller is a ball. Sigh, they just don't make 'em like that any more.
So in honor of my misspent youth at the roller rink, I give you - Double Dutch Bus.
Ahhh, good times.
Speaking of good times, tomorrow will be the next author interview! Vicky Burkholder will be here to answer questions about her newest futuristic romance release. Come and check it out and see how she fares on the SAT sea monkey portion of the interview!
Until tomorrow, citizens!
I also had a crazy spike one day on my number of views line graph. Apparently at high noon on March 28th I had seventy-four views. Crazy.
But enough about that. The oldest urchin was invited to a roller skating birthday party. She has never roller skated. She did so for the first time last night. With me.
It's been years since I was queen of the rink. Way back in the eighties, I was a skater. I could do a million laps, then take a break for a Slurpee while playing Centipede in the arcade. Nothing like a video game that's controller is a ball. Sigh, they just don't make 'em like that any more.
So in honor of my misspent youth at the roller rink, I give you - Double Dutch Bus.
Ahhh, good times.
Speaking of good times, tomorrow will be the next author interview! Vicky Burkholder will be here to answer questions about her newest futuristic romance release. Come and check it out and see how she fares on the SAT sea monkey portion of the interview!
Until tomorrow, citizens!
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