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Today I’m very lucky to be interviewing Ann Anderson author of Storming
Love - Earthquake: Gabriel & Avery
Hi Ann, thank you for agreeing to this interview. Tell us a little
about yourself, your background, and your current book.
What book do you wish you could have written?
There’s a
bit of a toss-up between How to Train You Dragon and Harry Potter.
The first because I’ve read all the books that are out and I’m in love with the
movies and the books draw you in, wrap your heart around the characters until
you’re laughing and crying and going through the whole emotional rollercoaster
that kids can experience. That’s powerful right there. As for Harry Potter,
those books are magic. To reach around the world and bring people together to
cheer on one character… I think that’s every authors dream.
How important are names to you (in your books)? Do
you choose names based on liking the way it sounds or meaning? How do you
choose your names?
Oh, gosh,
names. They’re super important, and so hard to nail down. I’m getting better at
figuring out my characters’ names, but there are some that I struggle with.
Sometimes I pick a name based on sound, other times based on meaning. For the
most part, I begin writing and they plop right there on the page. Their last
names though… That’s a battleground.
Were you already a great writer? Have you always
enjoyed writing? How long have you been writing?
Aren’t we
all great writers? ;-) I started writing back in freshman year of high school,
so, about thirteen years. I began with trying to write a story, but I had no
clue how to go about doing it, where to look for help, and my family was
disappointed when I didn’t crank something out fast enough, so I switched to
poetry. I still wanted to write a book and got back into the swing of it by
writing for NanoWrimo (National Novel Writing Month for those who don’t know)
in college. As far as enjoying it… I think, for me at least, it’s not so much
about enjoying it. Are there fun moments? Yes. Not so fun? Yes. But writing is
more something I have to do. If I go a few days without sitting down and
working on a story, or generating a poem, I become itchy and aggravated. Which
is good, because I plan to write stories for a long, long time.
Which character, from any of your books, do you
consider your greatest work?
Hmm…that one’s
hard. I think I’d pick my first character, Aldrick, in my first published work By King’s Order, simply because he was
the first and we all remember our first.
What hobbies do you enjoy?
Reading. Video
games. Writing. ^_^ I’m a rather boring hobby person. Oh, and antiquing.
About 'Storming Love: Earthquake' Stories
Publisher: MLR Press
Cover Artist: Kris Jacen
Pages or Words: Varies by book
Categories: Contemporary, Erotica, Gay Fiction,
Historical, M/M Romance, Paranormal (Please keep in mind that not all stories
feature all categories)
Book Names & Blurbs:
7/3 Gabriel & Avery by Ann Anderson
Loneliness has been Gabriel’s companion for since his parents’ passing, growing with each sibling that leaves home to start their own life. When a big earthquake hits Alaska, Gabriel finds himself taking in Avery, his two daughters, and their grandmother and relishes not being so alone. Yet, Gabriel feels a spark of recognition he can’t explain about Avery, but more than that, he likes the company and wishes he could have a deeper relationship with the man. But when the small family has their new home, what could make Avery want to stay?
7/10 Derek and Hayden by Megan Linden
Derek Warden is certain his boss sent him to cover the conference in the middle of nowhere, Alaska, to punish him for something. After an unpleasant phone call from his father who tries to stop him from going, Derek is ready for the whole thing to be over before it even begins.
Hayden Shaw has been looking forward to this conference for months. The problem of fracking is very dear to his heart and he couldn't wait to spend the long weekend with like-minded people.
Neither of them expected the big earthquake, but most importantly - they didn't expect each other. Meeting again after over a decade may result in something even more surprising that the ground trembling under their feet.
7/17 Rhody & Brendan by Diana DeRicci
Rhody Witte is on his way to Alaska for two weeks of fishing and not much else. Mountains, clean air, and all the bait he can waste. What he gets is the largest earthquake to rock the Alaskan wilds in sixty-plus years.
Brendan Skorvarski isn’t the kind of man Rhody usually finds himself attracted to, much less want to know, but there’s something in the gentle giant that Rhody can’t seem to resist.
When they’re locked up in a cabin together for days in the Alaskan wilderness, resistance seems futile when survival takes precedence. Especially their survival when Rhody sees a bear outside their window.
7/24 Anders & Ujaruk by Caraway Carter
Geologist Anders Thorpe has sworn off relationships with colleagues, after his last one ended in a dirty little game of sabotage. Six months later and he’s preparing to camp and investigate a gold mine that might still be active. He’s joined by Ujaruk an archaeologist who fights an inner battle with the fact that he’s a native Aleut, and wondering if he’ll ever find the perfect man.
Will Anders break his vow? Will Ujaruk find the right guy? Will they survive whatever is thrown their way?
7/31 Xavier & Devin by Nicole Dennis
Tremors are a part of everyday life in big Alaska.
Bush pilot, Xavier Markovic, goes with nature's flow and loves it. He guides guests through Denali National Park to show off his beloved state. Until health issues arise for his mentor, Daniel Chevalier, and Xavier flies him to the hospital.
An almost fatal tumble down a mountain ends Devin Chevalier's professional mountain biking career and brings him to a crossroads. Learning his grandfather is ill, he makes a rash decision. Uprooting his life for a chance to meet Daniel, he crosses paths with a brash Alaskan.
Alaska throws them another surprise in the form of a huge earthquake. Differences put aside while they struggle to survive.
8/7 Asher and Emmett by Anna Lee
Celebrating their fifth anniversary, Asher and Emmett are on a romantic getaway in a cabin in Alaska. They have plans to adopt when they return home. But their paradise is destroyed when a huge earthquakes hits. Being a firefighter and a paramedic, both men put themselves at risk to save others when the tragedy strikes. Will they be able to make it home to start a family?
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Storming Love: Earthquake Author Bios and links
**Please note the dates next the author names are their release dates for their book in the series**
7/3 Ann Anderson
Born and raised in Illinois, Ann spends her time reading,
writing, working, and playing video games whenever the cats, and her family,
don't demand her attention. The second born of four, Ann has learned to listen
and observe, a skill she's honed because the simplest words or gestures can be
the next big story idea, and she's always on the lookout for ideas.
Contact Info:
E-mail: author_ann_anderson@yahoo.com
Blog: authorannanderson.blogspot.com
7/10 Megan Linden
Megan is one of those people who dreamed of being a writer
since they were a little kid and then didn't do anything about it for years.
Then as a teenager she was introduced to fandom and… well. She fell head first
into it and never looked back. At some point she decided to try writing her own
characters in her own stories. And that's where she is today.
Megan is also a psychologist and continues to learn the hard
way that she can't give all her clients their happy ending (she truly believes
everyone can save themselves, though). That's why she makes sure to give it to
her characters, always.
Contact Info:
Email: meganlindencom@gmail.com
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/megan.linden.54
Website/Blog: http://www.meganlinden.com/
Goodreads:
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7789392.Megan_Linden
7/17 Diana DeRicci
Diana DeRicci is the sexy, flirty pen name of Diana
Castilleja. A romance author at heart, DeRicci's writing takes you into a
saucier spectrum of sensuality and sexual adventure, where a happily-ever-after
is still the key to any story. Diana lives in Central Texas with her husband,
one son and a feisty little Chihuahua named Rascal. You can catch the latest
news on all of Diana DeRicci's writing and books on her website. Feel free to
drop Diana an email. She'd love to hear from you.
Contact Info:
Website/Blog: http://dianadericci.com/
7/24 Caraway
Carter
Caraway Carter has worn numerous hats. He's been a furniture
salesman, a dresser, a costumer, an actor/waiter, a rabble rouser, a poet and
most recently a writer. He married his husband on Halloween and they are the
loving parents of two rambunctious cats. He loves words and stringing them
together, he loves sex and sexy men, he loves seeing how far his muse will take
him and he's looking forward to entertaining you.
Contact Info:
Email: carawaycarter@gmail.com
Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/CarawayCarter?fref=nf
Website/Blog: http://www.carawaycarter.com/
Goodreads: Group: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/13539002.Caraway_Carter
7/31 Nicole Dennis
A quiet one growing up, Nicole
Dennis left reality for the comfort of books, filling a personal library over
the years. Characters started talking about their own stories. Writing them
down whether during or after class, she continues to this day. She lets others
meet her characters, walk through her worlds, and sigh as a romance overcomes
all obstacles. All of her romances include delightful twists of GLBT,
paranormal, fantasy, and erotica and always have their Happily Ever Afters.
She lives and works in Central
Florida. Thanks to a quiet working environment, she can escape into her stories.
At home, a semi-demonic tortie calico, affectionately known as Fat Cat on
social media, rules their home.
Contact Info:
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nicoledennis.author/
Website/Blog: http://nicoledennisauthor.blogspot.com
Goodreads: Member:
http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/2791975.Nicole_Dennis
8/7 Anna Lee
Anna Lee graduated from the University of California
Riverside with a Bachelor’s Degree in Creative Writing. Living with a
disability, she has overcome many challenges and puts her passion for life and
love into her writing. She lives with her family and dogs and enjoys writing
late into the night. When she isn’t writing, Anna enjoys spending time with her
nieces and nephew or chatting with her friends about her favorite books and TV
shows.
Contact Info:
Email: annalee509@gmail.com
Twitter: annalee59
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/authorannalee
Website/Blog: www.storiesbyannalee.com
2 comments:
Congratulations authors on your new release I enjoyed all the "Storming Love" series and I'm looking forward to reading the new one.
Congratulations to all the authors on your new releases! I have enjoyed many of them!
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