Thank you so much for being here, Killarney
Sheffield.
1: Let’s
start with the basic question. What genre do you write?
Historical romance.
2: I used to love to read those, but have moved on to other types of books now. So tell us, how long have you been
writing?
I started in high school but drifted away a while
for a short show jumping career, to get married and have 5 crazy kids. I got
back into it when my youngest was in diapers as a creative outlet and penned my
first historical romance novel 'The Horseguard's Lady' which ended up being my
3rd novel contracted by MuseItUp Publishing.
3: I can relate to that, having six of my own. What do you like the most
and least about writing?
This may sound weird but I LOVE editing. Polishing a
story is just something I enjoy doing. One thing I hate about writing is always
wanting to wrap up a novel at 20,000 words LOL. I strive for 50,000 to 70,000.
My longest so far is 68,000 words.
4:Not many people like that part. I know you're busy, but what do you for fun and
relaxation when not writing?
Show my thoroughbred stallion 'Stamp de Gold' aka
'Love Monkey', camp, fish, ride, garden and play guitar hero with the kids.
5: Sounds like a full schedule. Which authors do you like
to read?
My favs are the deceased Kathleen Woodwiss and a
recent guest to my blog Jo Beverley. Kathleen because she is truly the queen of
tagless writing and Jo because I love her 'voice'.
6: Kathleen Woodwiss was one of my favorites way back when. Tell us, what’s the one thing you’d
most like people to know about you?
I have a ton of good ol' Irish persistence which
makes me the person I am. I do some crazy things sometimes, but it usually
works out in the end. For example, when my debut novel 'Guilty Kisses' was in
the editing stages with MuseItUp I discovered trailers as a way to advertise
your books. Well, I set the bar pretty high when I decided that no other piece
of music but one from 1980's Canadian singer/song writer/Juno winner Lawrence
Gowan would do. I hunted him down, showed him the trailer and asked for use of
one of his songs. To my delight he gave me 'Love Makes You Believe' a
collaboration between him and Alex Lifeson from 'Rush'. The link is www.youtube.com/watch?v=J41qLNKjrQA
7: That's fantastic. Tell us about your current
novel, where we can find it?
My second release 'Stand & Deliver Your Heart'
releases September 16th from MuseItUp Publishing. Www.museituppublishing.com
8: Now one of the questions I'm asked most often. Do you have any tips for
aspiring authors? Realize now that marketing is a big part of being an author.
I thought that once I contracted a novel and did the edits my job was done. You
are never done, you must market anywhere and every chance you can. I pass out
my books and cards to everyone I meet from my doctor to the utility men!
9: Great advice. Here's a question I always find interesting. Do
you base your characters on real-life people? Not really but there are many
scenes in my books that come from real life experiences including a scene in my
first release 'Guilty Kisses' revolving around a...um... post pregnancy mammary
gland problem. I'm not going to explain that one you have to read the book. (:
10: Okay, then tell us, how
did you come up with the idea for this book?
I Honestly don't remember
how Stand & Deliver Your Heart came to be. I am working on a MS right now
about a 1800's female magician who has a Holland Lop rabbit for a sidekick. The
idea for this one came from my 9 yr old son's black Holland Lop rabbit, Dexter
who is quite the escape artist.
11: And, what are you currently
working on?
I am very unorganized and have currently 11 MS on
the go. Most historical romances, but also one contemporary and a tween
fantasy.
12. Ah, you diversify, and is there anything else you’d like us to know about you?
This year has been a really amazing year, from the
signing of my first ever novel contract in July 2010, talking the great singer/songwriter,
Lawrence Gowan, into lending me one of his beautiful songs for my debut book
trailer for Guilty Kisses, my husband almost losing his leg to blood poisoning,
to my cancer scare last winter, but I wouldn't change a thing. All the trials
in life make you stronger and sometimes add fodder for a scene in one of your
books.
13.I admire your courage. Tell us where can we find you? Website? Blog?
Mistress Sarah was once a woman of promise, until a greedy
relative left her to fend for herself on the cold, hard streets of London.
Now she does the only thing she can to survive and care for those she has
sworn to protect.
Lord Byron Cobbett has given up on life after the death of his
beloved fiancee. On a trip to London to clear his family's name he is
involved in a carriage accident.
Sarah gets more than she bargains for when she unwittingly rescues
Byron. She must find a way to convince him to keep her secret. Can she allow
her self to love him and still keep her promise? Will Byron stand and deliver
his heart to the auburn haired bandit and risk his own freedom?
Contest: Two Winners - Leave a comment and email address and you can win a copy of either Guilty Pleasures or Stand & Deliver Your Heart. Please make a note if you've read Guilty Pleasures so you don't win the same book again.
4 comments:
Two of my favorte people and what a great interview Rosi and Killarney. I'm so excited for all you have going on Killarney. Your talent obviously demands to get out to the enjoyment of readers. I'm just grateful you're able to do that now.
Love you both!
Your excerpt was wonderful Killarney. Historical romances are one of my favourite type of books.
Killarney, The style of your writing sounds fascinating. How do you work on so many projects at once? I can't work with distractions... you seem to thrive on them. Editing, we have that in common. I love polishing a ms.
You should be happy with the cover of Stand and Deliver... the story sounds just as good!!
Great interview Roseanne, good questions. Gives us a little more insight to Killarney's writing career and life. So glad your health is improving. Will give you more time to play Guitar hero and work with your horses. 'Love Monkey'.. heheh what a name. He sounds like an impressive horse.
Thank you ladies! all I can say is when you have 5 kids between the ages of 9 and 16 distraction just comes with the territory. I have developed superman strength selective hearing. (:
As for Love Monkey, well, honestly I have never handled a quiet or gentler stallion. He really is the worlds biggest suck and throws amazing babies that I love to play with. That is my stress release.
my winners today are Sue and Rosalie! Email me and let me known if you have read my first release Guilty Kisses or not and I will send you either a copy of that one or Stand & Deliver Your Heart. Thanks! killarneysheffield@gmail.com
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