Is this a new author to you? Find out some awesome things about this awesome author. Just from her answers, I can tell that she loves with she does and you can also see why her fans love her so much. Teresa is our Foster Author #FosterAnAuthorWeek ~Akeisha
A. I was/am such a
big reader. It’s really weird, but one day I was like I can do
this…I want to do this, so I gave it a try and I’ve loved it
ever since. I’ve always been a big daydreamer so it makes
sense. My inspiration now is the readers. Their support and love
of the characters that I love makes me want to write more and
more.
Q2. For any of your
books, how did you come up with the names of the characters?
A. Well, Slade was
picked by a reader during a contest….and it fits so great. The
rest just came to me. It’s crazy because Sid could only be
named Sid aka Sidilicous….no other name would do.
Q3.
Why did you pick Paranormal Romance as the genre to
venture into?
A. I read
everything, but paranormal you can make up your own world and I
felt that would be awesome to do. I want to do other things and
actually published a contemporary called Rodeo Romance that I
wrote years and years ago.
Q4.
Was this genre an easy decision? Would you change it if
you could write your first book over again?
A. It really was a easy
decision. But actually paranormal wasn’t the first book I ever
wrote, but Damon, the 1st in the Protectors Series, is the first
I had published and I wouldn’t change that at all.
Q5. Have you thought
about writing in another genre? If so, which one and why does it
interest you?
A. I wish I could
whip up a story about Knights. I love that era. Johanna
Lindsey’s older work is some of my favorite.
Q6. Who are some of your
go to authors?
A. Wow, do you have a
minute haha. Let’s see, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Johanna Lindsey,
Stephen King, Colleen Hoover, and the list goes on and on.
Q7. Have you read any books
lately? What was the last 5 star review you gave, if any?
A. I really hate to say
this and it breaks my heart, but I haven’t been able to read
at all for quite a while. When I’m in writing mode I find it
hard to read because it really messes me up. But my Kindle is
full and I do mean full of books just ready for that loooong
vacation that I probably will never take.
Q8. What are you thoughts on
reviews? Good or Bad, how does this affect you personally?
A. I love reviews,
good or bad. I want to hear from the readers. The first 5 star
review I received I ran around the house freaking out. The first
1 star review I received I may have shed a tear or two. Now I
try look at them as a learning tool, especially the bad reviews.
I am always learning and that’s so important for any author.
No one wants to get a bad review, but it will happen so you
might as well learn from it if you can.
Q9. Can you name one thing that
you find difficult about being an author?
A. The first chapter. I
absolutely hate writing the first chapter and that can take me
weeks to accomplished. After that first chapter usually the rest
of the story falls in place. Also, getting your books out there
and that’s why book blogs such as yourself is so important to
authors. I appreciate you guys so much and respect what you do.
You guys ROCK!
Q10. List 5 things you love about
being an author?
A. Talking to readers, meeting
readers, making up stories that will take readers away from
their reality for a little while, doing takeovers for readers
and uhmmm did I mention readers.
Q11. In regards to Book Signings,
Is there a state or country you would love to visit and
participate as a signing author?
A. I would love to go to
Australia. My awesome editor, Becky Johnson-Hot Tree Editing,
lives there and she was just in the states. I had my plane
ticket and event tickets, but because of personal issues I
wasn’t able to go to Texas to see her and it broke my heart.
So I would love to go to Australia to meet readers and my editor
who I adore.
Q12. Can you explain the feeling
when a reader notices you in public?
A. Hasn’t happened yet,
except for those who already know me and know I write. A lot of
my high school classmates have read my books, which is so cool
and if I see them that’s pretty awesome to know they’ve read
or been reading my books.
Q13. Where is your favorite place
to write?
A. In my living room with the
television blaring, people talking, dog barking and everyday
life happening around me. Weird I know. Every once in a while I
will head outside or up in my office, but most of my books have
been written on my couch with life happening loudly around me.
Q14. Is there a specific time of
day that your ideas flow better?
A. No, not really. Once the
mood strikes I hit the computer.
Q15. What are some of your must
have when writing? Coffee addict?
A. Diet Pepsi….Speedway 32 oz
Diet Pepsi.
Q16. Are you currently working on
a new book? Can we get a sneak peak :) ?
A. Yes, two actually. Jax which
is book 8 in the Protectors Series and Hunter, the 2nd
in the Lee County Wolves Series. I wish I could give a sneak
peek, but the way I write is weird and choppy. I will tell you
both will be HOT! ;)
Q17. In three sentences or less,
tell the readers why they should give your books a try?
A. Wow, that’s hard for me. I
have a hard time selling my own books, but I sure can sell other
author books. But here it goes. When I write I keep the readers
in mind, meaning in the back of my mind I’m thinking would the
reader like this, will it make them think holy sh*t, etc. Also
Damon, which is the 1st is only .99. I feel for a new
reader a .99 cent chance is okay to ask for a reader on a first
book. It will at least let them know if they like my writing
style, the storyline, etc. I do not write cliffhangers, but I do
try to make sure they want to come back and read the rest of the
books. Oh and most importantly…..HOT SEXY ALPHA VAMPIRE
WARRIORS. Sorry was that more than three sentences?
Q18. To your loyal readers, what
is the one thing you would tell them besides “Thank you”?
A. Their support means more to me
than they will ever know. They are the reason I’m able to live
my dream of writing and that’s something I can never repay
except giving them the best books I can. It’s what drives me.
I listen to them and when I add new characters, it is their
feedback that I listen too when deciding if that character gets
a book. Slade which is the 6th in the Protectors
Series was only going to be a small character, but the readers
spoke loud and clear and I heard. The Slade Train got his book
and was my bestseller out of all the Protector books. My readers
ROCK!
Q19. What are three words that
describe your writing style?
A. Fast paced, alpha love and
humor. (I think that was the hardest question by far) HA!
Q20. Lastly, how can readers get in
contact with you?
I just want to add a big thank you. Without book blogs as yourself we would not be able to do what we do. You are such a important part of our process and you have my respect/love. Just doing a half an hour takeover, which I love to do, wears me out. You guys do this day in and day out among so much other stuff, it boggles the mind. So again, thank you Til’ The Last Page Book Blog! I couldn’t ask for a better foster!! Also thanks to my street team the Warriorettes and all the readers who support us authors and book blogs. Without you guys we couldn’t do what we love to do. Hugs!!!!
Im not sure who I love more the Characters or Teresa! Epic series and a totally Rockin' Author!!
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