First Book Excitement

The past six weeks have been full of excitement as my debut book came out. The first time I saw in on the shelves was in London, when I was there for my first Mills and Boon author party.

Locally I had a launch in a fabulous clothes shop, Duet. I signed copies of my book in a shop full of beautiful clothes whilst sipping bubbly. The support I've had from local people has been overwhelming, but it was a bit of a shock to find my photo on the front of the local paper!

In my hometown of Worcester, my mum, a piano teacher, organised another signing for all the pupils and their parents who'd supported me through the So You Think You Can Write competition last year and again now, by buying my book. This also gave me the chance for a quick catch up with my school friend Vanessa, who I've known since primary school. She has always urged me to keep writing.

I've also really enjoyed the photos friends and readers have sent me of my book on the shelves here in UK as well as in America.

Having my first book out has been an amazing experience, made all the more fun by the support of family, friends and readers. 

I hope you all enjoyed the book.

Thank You!

Meet My Main Character

Today I’m taking part in a blog hop about my character.

Thank you to Marie Dry for tagging me in 

Meet My Main Character Blog hop and you can 

read all about Marie’s main character here.

Alien Mine

In a bleak future where government systems are breaking down and lawless bands of men terrorize the country, botanist Natalie Hanson fears for her life and hides in a cave in the Rocky Mountains. When she is captured by human raiders, a fierce alien appears and slays her attackers. Natalie is now held captive in her own cave by the sexy and striking alien commander, Zacar, who informs her that she will be his breeder. Natalie soon realizes that these aliens worship strength. So what will happen when Zacar finds out she has severe asthma?rite the perfect story that had all the elements she looked for in a romance. In 1997 she shared a pizza with a friend. She promised her friend to go all out with her writing and get published. With her friends cheering her on ever since, Marie found it a wonderful experience to see the characters in her head coming to life on the page. Being published by Black Opal Books is a dream come true for her.

Meet My Character

What is the name of your character?

Santos Ramirez

When and where is the story set?

The story starts in Santos’s London office but very soon he whisks the heroine, Georgina, to Puerto Banus in Spain.

What should we know about the character?

Santos will let nothing stand in the way of getting what he wants, not his family, a woman and never his emotions.

What is the character’s goal?

He wants to inherit his father’s business, but to do that he must marry – and provide an heir, so when Georgina marches into his life, offering all he needs and more, he thinks his problems are over.

What is screwing up your character’s life (the main conflict)?

He is being forced to marry in order to inherit a business he has worked hard to build up and finds the terms of his father’s will unjust. Those terms force him to consider marriage, something he’s never wanted, but even worse are the feelings he develops for Georgina.

When is the book to be published?

A Deal Before The Altar is available now.

Next week, Judith Arnopp will talk about her main character.

My greatest loves have always been writing an history. Since I was 

small I have had a book in one hand and a pen in the other. These 

days I am able to write the sort of books I love to read. Historical 

settings with a strong female lead.