Thank you Dawn for
having me on your blog. *waves at readers* I’m so glad to meet all of you!
To get us started
can you tell us a little about what you are working on or have coming out? I am working on a brand new story
about a teacher who has a one night stand with a parent of one of her students.
I’m also working on another Wilder Sister Series book and the second book in
the Pigg Detective Agency. With school out, I’ve got more time to write! I’m so
excited to get back into swing into writing.
How would you describe yourself using only five words? Sassy, silly, sweet, shy, and loving
Do you have any guilty pleasures? I’m addicted to lipstick. I know that sounds silly. But where some women love to have a million pairs of shoes, I have to have lipstick. I’m also horribly addicted to pets. If I could, I would have a zoo. Luckily for me, hubby is better at keeping me in line with pets. Maybe he figures that I can have the lipstick rather than the pets since the lipstick is cheaper.
If someone hasn't read any of your work, what book would you recommend that they start with and why? I would recommend that they start with Forever Love. It is the first of the Wilder Sisters series and a book that introduces readers to the Wilder family and Amherst, Ohio. It is also one of my favorite stories about a high school couple who find each other again as adults.
Where do you find the inspirations for your stories? My inspiration comes from the
world around me. I am a big people watcher. I love to take snippets from
conversations overheard around me or my own experiences.
If you could
collaborate with one author who would it be? There are so many wonderful
authors that I’d love to work with! Liz Crowe is one of my favorite authors. I
feel like I could learn so much from her. Lacey Wolfe has a similar style and I
think our books would complement each other’s. I love Rebecca Royce’s world
building and know that she would teach me a lot about writing. These are just a
few of the many authors I’d love to work with. I could take up pages of names!
If you had a reporter follow you around for the
day, what would the readers get to see in your daily schedule? It would depend on which job I was doing. If it was during
the school year, they would see me teaching from 7:30 am (getting ready for the
kids) until 4:30 pm. But if it’s during the summer, I usually get up by 8 am
and go online to check emails and comment on blogs. Then I try to get some
writing or promoting done. I like to break for snack and lunch. If I have time
or energy, I try to get some cleaning done during the day as well. I make
dinner for my family and then head back to the computer for more work.
What do you feel is the most important thing that a first-time author should know? I know it sounds cliché, but to never give up. If they really want to be an author, they have to keep trying. Write every day and keep learning. If I gave up or listened to the naysayers, I wouldn’t be where I am today.
What do you feel is the most important thing that a first-time author should know? I know it sounds cliché, but to never give up. If they really want to be an author, they have to keep trying. Write every day and keep learning. If I gave up or listened to the naysayers, I wouldn’t be where I am today.
Three’s a Crowd by
Melissa Keir
Blurb:
For Lissa, the second time at love was a charm but in
marriage, three’s a crowd.
Single mother Lissa Vincent found her soul mate in her best
friend’s ex-husband. Alex Hunter couldn’t believe his fortune when his ex-wife
told him her best friend was available. After divorce, finding love again could
be a challenge but it appeared Alex and Lissa had gotten lucky. Yet as they
start their lives as newlyweds, Alex and Lissa don’t realize just how difficult
it might be to blend a family.
When Alex’s ex new marriage begins to unravel, she sets her
sights again on Alex. Does Alex still have feelings for the mother of his
child? Will Lissa keep her best friend or lose her husband?
Fairytales promise a happily-ever-after. But what really
happens after the after.
EXCERPT #1:
Sipping a glass of ice water while I waited, I looked
forward to seeing Chloe. We’d been co-workers and friends for years.
When Chloe walks in, I watch as all the men’s heads turn to
stare as she approached our table. Her beauty always drew gazes and left me
feeling like a weed planted next to a stunning flower.
After Chloe and I make a bit of small talk and order, I ask
the question I’ve been dying to ask since I ended our phone call. “What is
going on, Chloe? What can I do to help?”
“Mike’s quit his job at the college and decided to open his
own catering business and the stress of having no money coming in is taking its
toll on us. All we do is fight. I can’t stand that I have no say in how our
money is spent. Would you believe he bought a delivery truck for his business
but hasn’t even gotten the brakes fixed on my car?”
“I’m sorry, Chloe. What does Mike say when you talk to him
about this?”
“He really doesn’t understand. He has stars in his eyes
about what the future holds and can’t see what’s happening right in front of
his face. My salary is the only thing paying the bills. With the way Mike’s
spending money, it’s going out as fast as it’s coming in. You know, Lissa.
You’re so lucky to have Alex. He’s a wonderful provider. What I wouldn’t give
to have him back in my life.”
Ouch. Chloe’s
words hurt. I knew Alex was a wonderful husband, but he was mine now. Was she
really indicating she wanted him back?
“Alex is a fabulous husband, father, and friend. I’m lucky
to be his wife.” Needing to establish
my territory, I made sure to point out Alex was mine.
“Yes, he is. I’d give anything to have him back. Just to
make it clear, if you ever hurt him or let him go, I’m going to be right there
to pick up the pieces. After all, we have a child together. We’ll always be in
each other’s lives.”
“Well, Alex is very happy and I’ll do anything to keep him
that way.”
The rest of lunch passed in a blur. I couldn’t keep my mind
off her ultimatum. Maybe Chloe was just reacting to all the problems in her own
marriage by lashing out at me. I was willing to give her the benefit of doubt.
However, all I wanted to do was to escape the original lunch from hell and get
home to Alex to reassure myself of his love. For me.
Excerpt #2:
“Hi, honey. I’m home.” I called as I entered the house. The
boys were spending the night with their father but I could see Alex was on the
phone and he quickly waved me toward him. Sitting down next to him on the couch,
I listened patiently, curious as to what was going on.
“Yes, I suppose we can switch days for Joe to come over. I’m
sorry things are that way at your house. Joe’s always welcome here. Just let me
know what I can do to help.” Chloe. Frowning,
I listened for more. “Mike seems like a great guy. If you two are having
issues, maybe you can talk to a counselor or something. Let me know what I can
do to help. I’m always willing to listen. Bye.”
“What’s going on? Your conversation seemed pretty edgy.”
“She and Mike are having issues. She thinks he might be
having an affair. She wants us to get Joe early and maybe keep him a few days
extra so she can spend some time with Mike and try to talk things through. She
doesn’t want to put Joe in the middle. You know how he feels about Mike.”
“I’m sorry to hear it. She mentioned the stress to me at
lunch yesterday but nothing about an affair. I didn’t want to bring it up to
you or share things I shouldn’t. The boys love spending time with him and it’ll
be good for Joe to spend more time with you.”
Alex put his arm around me and kissed me softly. “You’re
wonderful, Lissa. I know this will take more work on your part, but I really
appreciate how you’re willing to do anything for my son.”
“I love Joe, you know that. But honestly, I’m worried about
something. Chloe seems to want to rely on you for support. I don’t want you to
get caught in the middle of their issues. The other day at lunch, she told me
how much she still cares for you and warned me away from you. It was uncomfortable.”
“Lissa, I love you. Not Chloe. You have nothing to worry
about.” Taking my face in his hands, he kissed me deeply and made me forget all
of my worries. “Let me show you how much you mean to me.” Alex picked me up and
carried me to the couch. Undressing me slowly, he worshiped my figure with his
mouth, making me cry out in passion. Then he moved me to our bed and showed me
again, this time with his hard body, just how much he loved me.
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As a writer, Melissa likes to
keep current on topics of interest in the world of writing. She’s a member of the Romance Writers of
America and EPIC. Melissa is always
interested in improving her writing through classes and seminars. She also believes in helping other authors
and features authors and their books on her blog.
Melissa doesn’t believe in
down time. She’s always keeping
busy. Melissa is a wife and mother, an
elementary school teacher, a book reviewer, an editor for a publishing company
as well as an author. Her home blends two families and is a lot like the Brady
Bunch, without Alice- a large grocery bill, tons of dirty dishes and a mound of
laundry. She loves to write stories that feature “happy endings” and is often
found plotting her next story.
This is what readers are
saying about Melissa’s books:
Amazon 5 star review for Second Time’s the Charm- “Such
a sweet and heart warming story. As I read it, and the details unfolded, I was
engrossed to see if that I thought was going to happen, would really happen.” –
Lacey Wolfe, Romance Author.
Barnes and Nobel 5 star review for Protecting His Wolfe-
“Great read. I couldn't put it down. I really liked the characters,
especially Betsie and the Pigg brothers. A love story with suspense and
surprise.” – Anonymous
Melissa loves hearing from
readers!
http://www.facebook.com/melissaakeir
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