THE INTERVIEW
1. For starters, please tell us a
little about yourself.
Ho-hum, hum-ho. A little about me?
Well I'm a mommy of two toddlers. And if you are a mommy then you
will understand how that defines 90 percent of me. The other 10
percent is a hopeless romantic that loves stories. Books, movies,
television, even local high school theater floats my boat.
2. Have you always been a writer? Have
you always wanted to be a writer?
I have had a lot of jobs... a lot. So
no, I wouldn't say that I've always been a writer. But I have always
wanted to write. I've always been intrigued by the idea of having
other people enjoy the stories constantly playing out in my mind.
3. In your opinion, what are the
easiest and most difficult parts of being a writer?
Pretty much all of being a writer is
difficult. But it wouldn't be worthwhile if it wasn't. One thing
that gets to me the most is release day. I suffer from the absolute
knowledge that no one is going to buy or like each new title. I
don't breathe an easy breath until that first (hopefully positive)
review pops up on amazon.
4. Would you tell us what your book is
about?
Evie Parker moves to Benair Falls after
a car accident makes her an orphan. On top of losing her parents she
has to deal with living in a new town (with a grandmother that
resents her) and starting a new school (where she has no friends). Things start to look up when she meets
Lucas. He is handsome and fun and everyone loves him. To make him
even more perfect... he likes her. However, things aren't always
exactly as they seem and Lucas has secrets. Secrets that nearly kill
Evie. Eventually Evie has to decide if having
Lucas in her life is worth giving up normal forever. Because Elfin
lords are anything but normal.
5. Where do you get the inspiration for
your stories?
Sometimes I blame it on a slight case
of Schizophrenia. (winky sarcastic face) Characters sometimes pop
into my head for a visit and then refuse to leave until I tell their
stories.
6. I understand you have a couple of
other books that are doing well on Amazon. How long have they been
out? What have you done to help them succeed?
Well I have actually just celebrated my
book-iversary. My first title was published in September of 2011.
That was 'Her Best Friend's Brother' and I haven't looked back. As
far as making them succeed that is all credited to my readers. I
must have the best readers on earth. I have received a number of
messages from people stating that a coworker or a family member 'just
insisted' that they read this. I can't think of a better compliment.
I only 'insist' other people try out my very favorites.
7. What projects are you currently
working on?
I'm happily working on Carter's story
in Whispers in the Dark. That should be available at the end of this
year. And I'm very excited about it. Carter is one character that
really gets to you. He just moves right in and sets up shop in your
heart.
8. What advice would you give to
authors who are struggling to make it in the crowded world of
publishing?
The best advice I can give is to tell
you to 'keep it up'. Amazon and other digital booksellers have
really broken a wide open path for indie writers. You no longer need
to wait for someone from an office in New York to notice how awesome
you are. Of course being an indie also means being your own editor,
agent, and publicist. But it's worth it in the end. I promise.
9. Where can readers find you on the
web?
Facebook is a second home for me
facebook.com/dell.tj
10. Do you have anything else you would
like to add?
Well of course I want to thank you for
taking the time to speak with me, and I hope you (and all your
readers) enjoy Whispers in the Woods!
When Evie Parker meets Lucas Spencer she begins to feel hope again. Lately she's been going through life in a fog and Lucas is all about teaching her how to have fun again. For the first time since the accident she knows what it means to be happy. So who cares if Lucas is a little odd. It isn't that strange that she's never met his parents, or that teachers never seem to notice when he's late for class. Evie tries not to care, but on top of all his peculiar behavior she's been feeling kind of sick lately-- ever since she met Lucas actually. When Lucas decides it is time to come clean with all his secrets Evie has to make some hard decisions.
Vol. II
All Evie wants is a little bit of normal in her life-- is that really too much to ask? Lucas isn't normal, but he makes her happy. That should count for something. Evie thinks she can find a balance that will let her be normal and also be with him. Of course she hadn't counted on adding his family into the mix, or his ex-girlfriend. Life with an elf is never boring.
Vol III
Lucas and Evie were finally at a place where Evie was comfortable with her mix of normal human teenager and fantastical elf boyfriend. Then she went and got herself crushed by a tree. Evie wakes up with a whole lot of extra issues to deal with. Not the least of which is a trip inside the Veil to see Lucas's home. She never would have agreed to go if she'd known she was going to have her own secret to hide.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
A
hopeless romantic to her very core, T.J.'s books explore every corner
of the wobbly-kneed-world of romance novels. She has a particular
penchant for Young Adult themes. Dell's debut novel 'Her Best
Friend's Brother' is enjoying its tenth month as an Amazon best
seller, and her popular Elfkin Series is hot on its heels.
PURCHASE LINKS
http://www.amazon.com/Whispers-Complete-Collection-Elfkin-ebook/dp/B0084XCRVU/ref=tmm_kin_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1343249434&sr=1-2
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/whispers-in-the-woods-tj-dell/1111569369?ean=9781477634967
http://www.booksamillion.com/p/Whispers-Woods-Complete-Collection/Tj-Dell/9781477634967?id=5417972292235
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/whispers-in-the-woods-tj-dell/1111569369?ean=9781477634967
http://www.booksamillion.com/p/Whispers-Woods-Complete-Collection/Tj-Dell/9781477634967?id=5417972292235
Disclaimer: My participation in this book tour does not mean that I have read and/or agree with the work being promoted. Typically, unless I'm doing a book review, I do not have the opportunity to read the books before promoting them. The purpose of virtual tours is to help fellow authors promote their works, and while I am very particular about who and what I promote, I cannot guarantee that the beliefs and views stated in any specific book are my own.
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