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BBB: Which superhero could defeat any other superhero?
CC: Thor
BBB: What drew you to writing YA?
CC: I love that in YA teens are still figuring out who they are, they can make amazing discoveries about themselves and their place in the world. They can also make mistakes and still have time to recover from them.
BBB: Would your main character win on the show Survivor by strength, cheating or not at all?
CC: She’d use her brain to figure out a way to survive.
BBB: If you were a survivor on a deserted island, what one person would you like to have with you?
CC: My shih tzu, Pete. He’s great company, he loves to play, and he always does something to make me smile.
BBB: Please tell us more about Blackmail Boyfriend and the storyline that drives it.
CC: When honor student, Haley Patterson hears that her long time crush, Bryce Colton is telling everyone they hooked up over the weekend she confronts him and learns the girl he actually hooked up with gave him the wrong name in an attempt to hide the fling from her on-again off-again boyfriend who happens to be a cage fighter. Haley blackmails Bryce into being her boyfriend to save her reputation and to show guys that despite her over-protective and intimidating big brothers, she is datable. Bryce can’t believe he’s being blackmailed by an honor student. The only reason he talked about his weekend hookup was to convince his ex he’d moved on. Instead of ending his girl problems he’s created more of them. Haley is cute and smart but she doesn’t smile and nod and agree with everything he says like the other girls he’s dated. He’ll fake date her to convince everyone that she doesn’t sleep around and to prove a guy can date her without being fed feet first through a woodchipper, as her brothers have threatened to do to him if he hurts their sister. Can something that starts out as fake turn into something real?
BBB: Is BBlackmail Boyfriend a stand-alone or part of a series? If it is a series?How many more books will there be?
CC: It’s a stand-alone, but it will be linked to another contemporary YA which takes place in the same setting.
BBB: What sets Blackmail Boyfriend apart from other books in the same genre?
CC: It’s a fast paced, funny read. There’s nothing heavy or dark or depressing. There is a good dose of teen angst, but my goal is to make you smile and laugh.
BBB: What types of characters can readers expect in your world?
CC: Smart, snarky characters who don’t go with the flow or try to blend in with the crowd.
BBB: How would you title your autobiography?
CC: Coffee addict
BBB: Where do you hide out when you get upset?
CC: On my couch with Pete the shih tzu,Tyson the sandwich-stealing German shepherd beagle, and Molly the ever-shedding yellow lab. Dogs have life figured out. Food is good, Napping in the sunshine is good.Playing is good. Affection/cuddling is good. If something annoys you, bark at it for a minute and then move on and focus on the good stuff again.
BBB: If someone asked you to eat three thousand gummy bears over the course of three months for $100.00, would you do it, or worry about the health risks or ask if another type of candy would be acceptable?
CC: If it’s not chocolate, I’m out.
BBB: What’s coming up for you for the rest of 2015?
CC: Book 3 in my shape-shifting dragon series, should be out toward the end of this year. I’m also working on another contemporary YA and a Sci Fi romance.
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About Chris Cannon
Author Bio:
“Chris Cannon lives in Southern Illinois with her husband and her three dogs, Pete the shih tzu who sleeps on her desk while she writes, Molly the ever-shedding yellow lab, and Tyson the sandwich-stealing German Shepherd Beagle. She believes coffee is the Elixir of Life. Most evenings after work, you can find her sucking down caffeine and writing fire-breathing paranormal adventures or snarky romantic comedies.”
11 Quick Things About Chris
Favorite Food? Peanut butter
Favorite Color? Blue
Favorite Movie or TV Show of all Time? Supernatural
Favorite Drink? Coffee
Favorite Current Book? Cassandra Clare’s The mortal instrument series
Favorite Season? Fall
Favorite Online Hangout? Facebook
Favorite Animal? Dog
Favorite Band or Musician?
Mode of Travel? (Trains, Planes or Automobiles) Auto
Favorite Vacation Destination? Sedona, Arizona
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Who are some of your favourite authors?
I love the Harry Potter series, so Jk Rowling. I also love Cassandra Clare and Richelle Mead.
Hi Chris and Congratulations! Who is your all-time favorite book character?
Thank you. All time favorite character is tough. I loved Hermione because I can relate to her in a bookish nerdgirl sort of way. (I think I posted this in the wrong spot before, so Im reposting)
Thank you, Chris! It is a tough one~I like Hermione, too!
Hello! I love Supernatural too. Do you have a favorite character?
I love Crowley. When he calls Sam Moose and Dean Not-Moose it cracks me up.
Thank you. All time favorite character is tough. I loved Hermione because I can relate to her in a bookish nerdgirl sort of way.
Hi Chris!
Welcome to Bitten by Books, it’s great to have you here today.
My question for you is; where do you draw the line in YA books you write when it comes to sexual content? Some YA series I have read in the past, were shockers to me. BUT I have to be honest and say, I may have been engaging in a few experimental things at that age myself. LOL It’s always different when it is *your kid* hehehe.
Interesting question. I’m not comfortable writing steamy scenes no matter what age the characters are.
Thank goodness! I am not a huge erotica fan and I really don’t want to read it in my YA. LOL
I have some exciting news. I Just learned that Blackmail Boyfriend came in at number 4 of the top ten selling books at Entangled this week.
CONGRATS Chris!!!! That’s amazeballs! Woot. So happy for you. Next week number one the following the world!! so cool. I love it when authors share news like this. Very excited for you.
Thank you. I did a literal happy dance after I read the email. My dogs just stared at me in confusion.
To answer your questions that are on the Giveaway Tools Widget.
1. How do you like your morning caffeine: coffee, tea, soda
COFFEE. COFFEE. COFFEE.
I like to say there’s “too much blood in my caffeine system” in the morning. What about you Chris? Do you like your coffee fancy from a coffee joint. Black, with cream and sugar?
I love coffee with a little milk or creamer when I’m at home. If I’m out and have a chance to buy a frappuccino or a fancy coffee with whipped cream then I’ll go for it.
Oh man if they had a sugar free version of frappucino’s I would love it. I remember the first year they came out with those chocolate orange ones and they had some kind of yummy sprinkle on them. Then the stopped making them. (bastages). GODS those were like crack.
I admit I use half and half and sugar free syrup in mine at home.
Congratulations on the publication of Blackmail Boyfriend! It sounds like a fun book. Do you find it easier to write contemporary or paranormal YA? What was the most difficult character to write from any of your books?
I find paranormal easier because I’m able to make up the rules to the universe. For contemporary I have to do research if my characters are into things that I don’t know much about.
2. Do you have any pets?
Uhmmm *cough cough* to say we have pets is an understatement. LOL
We have FIVE dogs. all of them are small and under 20lbs (though that Kisses the doxon may be pushing her limit there lol). We have 3 Chi-Weenies (chihuahua wiener dog mix), 1 fat doxon and 1 toycup long haired Chihuahua named Kritter (aka Demon).
What about you? I know you have at least 2 dogs. Do you have any other pets Chris?
I bet your house is as furry as mine. LOL. Right now I’m trying to type as Tyson the german shepherd beagle tries to nudge the laptop off my lap so I’ll rub his tummy. Pete the shitzu is laying on my other side. Molly the yellow lab is laying on my feet.
yep, plenty of fuzz balls around. Even though everybody (husband included) is short haired. It’s weird how the fur multiplies into big grey blobs. And how quickly!
3. What’s your favorite type of cupcake?
One that doesn’t make my butt swell? *SNORT* I love carrot cake and lemon anything. So, those would be my fav flavors if I could eat them.
What’s your favorite flavor of cupcake Chris?
If you can develop a calorie free cupcake that would be my favorite. Otherwise, I love chocolate cupcakes with peanut butter frosting.
Now, Okay you just *HAD* to bring chocolate and PB into this didn’t you. lol I would have that as my 3rd fav! Although I had a snicker doodle one once that was TDF!
Now that I know there are snickerdoodle cupcakes I must have one. I’ll be swinging by the cupcake shop tomorrow after work to see if they make them. If not, I’ll settle for one of the other fantastic flavors I’m sure they have because I’m flexible like that.
Reading about snickerdoodle cupcakes reminded me of the cinnamon roll cupcakes I make that are topped with coffee icing and cream cheese frosting! They are so delicious! Best cupcakes I think I’ve ever had and they are super easy to make.
Author Questions
I enjoy tea in the morning.
I don’t have any pets at this time, but I am a dog lover.
My favorite cupcake is chocolate with chocolate frosting.
You can’t go wrong with chocolate and more chocolate. I like to pour a bag of chocolate chips into the cake batter before I bake them.
My answers:
1. Coffee, coffee, coffee!!!
2. I don’t have any pets but my daughter has a Japanese Chin and I have thought about a dognapping but it would break both of their hearts to be separated. And, it could be a little tricky hiding Chloe… Chloe is such a sweet, loving dog and she looks at you so expectantly like now what…
3. My favorite cupcake is chocolate with some kind of filling and buttercream icing but truthfully, I LOVE them all!
There really is no such thing as a bad cupcake. What kind of dog is a Chin? I’ve never heard of that before.
I found this about the dogs online. *bless you google*
http://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/japanese-chin/ What a super cute dog breed Betty! It looks a little bit like some Chihuahuas i have seen.
That is super-cute.
Thank you, Rachel! Aren’t they cute? And Chloe is so sweet, loving and has such a great personality! Chloe is tan and white. They just went back home today so my house is a little empty:(
Do you give out ARC of your books and if so, how do I get in on it?! I love the dragon series and can’t wait until the next one comes out! Also, am I the only one who is secretly hoping Jaxon becomes a real love interest?!
I can send out ebook ARC’s but I don’t have access to paperbacks. You are not the only one who hopes that Bryn and Jaxon get together. Of course Valmont would have to die for that to happen….mwah ha ha ha
(reposting this because I think I posted in the wrong place before. There is a learning curve to this stuff)
Eeeppp!!! I would LOVE an ebook ARC! It would be the best Christmas present ever! Also, I think I’m ok with that… I am really liking Jaxon since book 2!
Book 3 in the dragon series is at my editors. I don’t have a release date yet. When the ARC’s are ready I can let you know.
That would be wonderful! =)
I can send out ebook ARC’s but I don’t have access to paperbacks. You are not the only one who hopes that Bryn and Jaxon get together. Of course Valmont would have to die for that to happen….mwah ha ha ha
Q: How do you like your morning caffeine: coffee, tea, soda.
A: Definitely Coke! (I’m from the south so everything is coke not soda!)
Q: Do you have any pets?
A: My absolutely amazing Great Pyrenees named Pumpkin. She’s the best dog ever!
Q: What’s your favorite type of cupcake?
A: Umm bought from somewhere: Cheesecake Factory Red Velvet Cupcake! And homemade I love lemon!
Anything from Cheesecake factory is awesome. I love the Godiva cheesecake.
What do you like to do when you are not writing?
I like to go to the movies, read, and spend time zenning out in the back yard with my dogs.
I like my morning coffee with soy milk and stevia.
I have no pets.
I like an all chocolate cupcake.
Chocolate is always good.
Chris! Loved the book. Who will the next story be about in this setting? I noticed you said there will be another book in the same setting. Thanks!
Tara
I’m working on a story about a girl who kisses a guy her brother hates just because she’s mad at her brother. Then she ends up falling for him. Her brother swears the guy is just using her to get back at him.
I read this book: Blackmail Boyfriend. It was terrific and a 5* read for everyone. No swearing, no nasty sex scenes. Just a terrific book and a great story! :0)
Thank you. I like happy funny romantic comedies. I’m thrilled to see that there are other people who like sweet romance too.
Thank you so much! “You keep writing, I’ll keep reading.”
I kinda don’t want you to answer this, but you mentioned you almost killed off a character in your next book. Who?? I’m dying to know and don’t want to know at the same time!!
In my Going Down In Flames series, Bryn has a knight named Valmont. Some people want
bryn to get together with Jaxon, which means something has to happen to Valmont.
Hi Chris!
I have to say- I cannot imagine what a German Shepherd/Beagle mix looks like at all. How old are all your dogs?
I have a crazy schedule so my caffeine fix depends entirely on when I have to be up on that individual day- but it is pretty evenly split between coffee and soda.
We have 3 dogs too- A labrador/American bull mix(13), a beagle(13), and one who defies such simple conventions as breed- he is a proud mutt (8). We also have an axolotl named Roy.
I am pretty seasonal with my desserts- so right now it would be a lemon cake w/ either blueberry or strawberry filling.
Pete is 8. We think Tyson and Molly are about 6 years old. All three dogs came to us through other people, so we don’t know their actual birth dates.
If you could only give ONE piece of advice to newbie authors and writers, what advice do you think is the most important one to give? A con to being a writer? A pro to being a writer?
Read Steven King’s book, On Writing. He gives great information about the craft of writing and it inspires you to never give up. Learn the rules of writing by reading articles online/craft books. THe rules that applied in high school english classes are not the same rules that apply to writing fiction.
One con to being a writer is it’s a solitary effort which is another reason why you need to join a local or online writing group so people will understand when you say that a character is making you crazy. A pro to being a writer is you can create your own world and share that world with other people.
1.How do you like your morning caffeine: coffee, tea, soda
—- Dr. Pepper, enough said!
Surprisingly enough, coming from coffee drinkers (My mother and my grandparents on her side), I never developed a taste for the stuff. I like certain teas (green tea, sweet tea, Irish breakfast, English breakfast)
2.Do you have any pets?
—- I sure do!
I have three wiener dogs (aka Dachshunds) as Rachel knows. The oldest, and father to the younger two, is a short-haired, black and red toy named Warlock. He has a birthday next month. Then there is his daughter from the first batch, long haired black and red toy named Simi. A son from second or third, long-haired piebald miniature (he took after his momma in stature and haired) named Rock. He’s my shadow and puppy escort.
The hubby has a hedgehog named White Shadow. I refuse to touch it and get poked.
The latest addition is a bearded dragon – who is chock full of attitude and personality. We got him from hubby’s sister. The nephew refused to hold it and do anything with it. And it is becoming evident he prefers me over my husband and sons. We named him Loki after the God of Mischief (because oooh man is he full of it). My son or hubby can reach in and he runs from them or behaves like he wants to bite them. I can scoop him up without problem, which I show off to them.
3.What’s your favorite type of cupcake?
—— Is there a cheesecake cupcake? Anymore I am not a big fan of cake or the sugariness of the icing. I prefer to have cheesecake.
Do the dogs coexist peacefully with the lizard and the hedgehog?
We do not let the doggies get too close to either…
Loki, gets peeved whenever I am holding him and the dogs jump to check him out. And when they use to jump to look into his aquarium, Loki use to try to bite them. LOL. As for the hedgehog, I told them “If he pricks you, hey its your own fault”
Hedgehogs looks so cute. Are their spines sharp or just stiff?
They have cute faces, I’ll give them that. They are naturally sharp and stiff. Hubby said when you run your fingers across them you can tell how sharp they are. A hedgehog can determine how much the poke their handler, that much I do remember
You can tell when a hedgehog is comfortable and relaxed in your hand. They don’t try to poke you. But you spook or scare them they ball up and that’s when the spikes hurt
And a bearded dragon is the closest I will ever come to having an actual dragon - grins, is a dragon lover -
True. LOL. Unless you’re a shape-shifting dragon going through a later than average time frame for coming into your powers.
Do you have a fave stand-alone novel?
I have to think about that. I normally go for series because I don’t want the story to end so quickly. I actually can’t think of the last standalone book I read. That’s weird. I never realized that about myself.
I have noticed that many authors publish serials with less than fifty pages and ask readers to buy these for prices that range anywhere from .99 cents to about $2.99 or more. Personally, I don’t like this practice. What is your view on this?
When I buy a book I want at least 60.000 words. If an author is publishing something super short, they should make sure the reader knows exactly what they are purchasing.
Can you tell us a little about the sci-fi romance you are working on?
In the future, people with psychic powers are recruited/kidnapped to work as spies. A psychic woman is recruited by a guy who is sure his company is helping the Psi’s. She causes trouble for him so that he is demoted. He’s the reason she’s stuck training for a job she doesn’t want. Together, they figure out that nothing is as it seems and they have to work together to survive. It’s kind of like La Femme Nikita meets the Matrix.
Hi. Congratulations on your new release. What is your favorite book or series that you have written so far and why????
The Going Down In Flames series consists of 2 books so far but I plan to write several more. Blackmail Boyfriend was my third book published. I love all three of them. The first dragon book might edge out the other two just a bit since it took 8 years to find a publisher who was interested in acquiring it. Selling it to Entangled Publishing and then watching my dream of publication become a reality was an amazing first experience.
Author questions:
My morning drink is water. I used to be able to down a few shots of espresso and be fine, but years ago caffeine, especially in coffee form, started making me feel wonky. I’m old.
I have 3 cats. One is almost all black, one is black with a white belly/chest, and the oldest is grey and white. All that means is that whatever shade of clothing I’m wearing, you can tell I have cats.
I don’t think I have a favorite cupcake. But if someone makes a chocolate one with a caramel center, that would be worth seeking out.
No coffee? I shudder at the thought. I actually didn’t start drinking coffee until I hit thirty. I’ve been addicted ever since.
I have blond, black, and various shades of brown dog fur on my clothes at most times. Thank goodness for those sticky rollers. I keep one in my desk at work so I can make myself presentable.
Who is your favorite Muppet and why?
The swedish chef. He makes me laugh.
1. How do you like your morning caffeine: coffee, tea, soda
Only COFFEE!
2.Do you have any pets?
Not me - my kids but it feel the same - Chinese hamster and 2 Cockatiels
3.What’s your favorite type of cupcake?
Banannuts
I’ve never had a banana cupcake. I bet that would be good.
Banana Nut Muffins Recipe
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Yield: Makes 12 muffins.
No need for a mixer with this recipe.
Ingredients
2 to 3 ripe bananas, smashed
1/3 cup melted butter
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 Tbsp strong brewed coffee or espresso, or a pinch of instant coffee granules mixed with a Tbsp of water (optional)
1 teaspoon baking soda
Pinch of salt
1 1/2 cup of flour
1 cup chopped walnuts (toasted or raw)
Method
1 Preheat the oven to 350°F. With a wooden spoon, mix butter into the mashed bananas in a large mixing bowl.
2 Mix in the sugar, egg, coffee and vanilla.
3 Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the mixture and mix in.
4 Add the flour, mix until it is just incorporated. Fold in the chopped walnuts.
5 Pour mixture into a prepared muffin tin. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Check for doneness with a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin. If it comes out clean, it’s done. Cool on a rack.
Read more: http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/banana_nut_muffins/#ixzz3jDMvQVrU
Enjoy
Yum. And if you added vanilla or caramel frosting that it would be awesome.
If you want them but I think it isn’t needed…..There are more complicated recipes
Any way whatever you choose - The smell is heavenly…
In the morning, I make myself a nonfat latte (unless I’m having a cranberry scone, in which case it’s a mocha).
No pets now, though I’ve had a dog, a cat, a rabbit, and a goldfish in my life thus far…
I like making chocolate stout cupcakes with Rose Levy Beranbaum’s Midnight Ganache or cream cheese frosting on top.
Chocolate Ganache…I’m drooling at the thought.
All this talk about cupcakes is making me hungry. I don’t have any cupcakes in the house at the moment. I may have to raid the freezer for ice cream.
What TV shows are you most excited about this upcoming Fall season. My list: Supernatural, Big Bang Theory, The Walking Dead
Hi Chris,
?1 I like milk or coke
?2 yes, cats, dog, fish, feed outside cats, birds, lol
?3 yellow or white w/chocolate frosting, yum
have you mixed your fav peanut butter with any other food/fruit?
I love Peanut butter on apples, bananas, celery, graham crackers, pita chips, and mixed into ice cream.
Are there any other genres you would have an interest in writing ?
I like writing paranormal and contemporary YA, but I’d also like to try writing science fiction. I’d like to try regular/adult para/contemporary/sci fi too.
Hi Chris! If you could spend the day with any literary character, who would it be and why? What would you ask them?
Wow. That is an interesting question. Dumbledore. He knows everything.
Answers to Author’s Questions:
1. How do you like your morning caffeine: coffee, tea, soda
Coffee mostly, but I also drink tea.
2. Do you have any pets?
No….unfortunately.
3. What’s your favorite type of cupcake?
Red Velvet with cream cheese frosting
Red Velvet…I’ve never understood why those are red but they do taste good.
Wow. That is an interesting question. Dumbledore. He knows everything.
It’s 10pm which means I’m going to say good night so I can function at my day job tomorrow. I’ll check back to answer any more questions you might have. Thanks to Bitten By Books for hosting this interview and to everyone who stopped by to chat. Good night.
How do you decide if a book is going to be a stand alone or part of a series?
With the Going Down In Flames series, I knew the story would span several years which meant several books. With Blackmail Boyfriend I knew the books would be linked by location, but not be a continuation of the same story line if that makes sense.
Do you design your book covers yourself?
No Starla Huchton designed them for me. She is fabulous.
The answer to your questions that is on the Giveaway Tools Widget.
1. How do you like your morning caffeine: coffee, tea, soda
I only drink water 24/7 it has been 1 year, 3 months, 19 days & 3 hours since I stopping those habits, but who is counting. lol
I’m pretty sure that without caffeine I would curl up in the fetal position on the floor.
The answer to your questions that is on the Giveaway Tools Widget.
2. Do you have any pets?
Yes, 3 dogs, 3 cats
Your house may actually have more fur than mine.
The answer to your questions that is on the Giveaway Tools Widget.
3. What’s your favorite type of cupcake?
Chocolate with Chocolate frosting
who is your favorite author?
I love JK Rowling and Cassandra Clare and Richelle Mead.
Have you ever been discouraged? How did you go through it?
It took 8 years to find someone willing to publish my first book. Agents kept telling me they liked it, but they couldn’t sell funny in New York. One agent told me to go directly to a small publisher. That was the best piece of advice because it worked. During all the frustration I just kept thinking if I gave up it would never happen, but if I kept going it might happen.
Wheres your favorite place to write?
Wherever my shih tzu Pete let’s me write. LOL. He likes to sit on my desk or on the couch. I follow his lead.
Will any of the secondary characters be getting a story of their own?
I would love to write a story about Jane.
What is your favorite food?
Peanut butter. It makes me happy. Especially if it’s combined with chocolate.
If you could have your dream holiday what would it be and where would you go.
I don’t have any morning caffeine,
We’ve got three dogs a 17yo jack russell/foxy cross, a rising 4yo cocker spaniel who I do agility with and just last month I was given a 19month old german shepherd as a rehome. He is very unsocialised and hasn’t been taught much so has a big learning curve going on at the moment.
Sedona, Arizona is beautiful. I’d love to have a writing retreat there with a great view.
I’m sure the new dog will get with the program. He’s young enough to learn new tricks. My surly shih tzu was four when we got him, and he isn’t interested in changing his ways.
Sedona, Arizona is beautiful. I’d love to have a writing retreat there with a great view.
I’m sure the new dog will get with the program. He’s young enough to learn new tricks. My surly shih tzu was four when we got him, and he isn’t interested in changing his ways.
From any of your books, what has been one of your favorite scenes, or types of scenes, to write?
I love when the character get into snarky back and forth conversations or when we hear their internal snarky dialogue.
I like the cafeteria scene where Bryce tries to break things off with Haley and she shuts him down and then they negotiate terms.
To answer your giveaway questions:
I don’t typically drink a lot of caffeine, but if I do, it’s usually a cup of coffee with caramel macchiato creamer, maybe once or twice a week.
Yes, I have a cat.
Chocolate with white frosting. Yum!
I’ve never tried caramel macchiato creamer. That sounds yummy.
Tell us 5 things we may not know about your writing life…
I’m a panster, meaning I start out with an inciting incident, a few major plot points, and a possible ending. Then I just sit down and see what happens.
One time I outlined a story because I thought that might be a better way to go. Then I couldn’t write it because I knew how it ended.
I have typed through 4 silicone keyboard covers.
I sometimes find myself making faces while I type which match the expressions of the characters.
I cannot write if the Simpson’s are on because Homer Simpson’s voice in the only tv voice I can’t ignore. It pierces through my concentration and annoys the crap out of me. When I’m not writing, I like the show, but if I’m writing, it can’t be on in the house.
what is your favorite thing to do
I love chilling out at home with my husband and my dogs reading a book, or watching Netflix.
1. coffee
2. yes — dog
3. chocolate — yummy!!!
Do you have any writing or reading rituals?
The only ritual I have would be drinking a cup of coffee before writing.
I love that you list Supernatural as your favorite series. Me, too! So do you have any “ships” from the series?
I loved Dean and Lisa together. I loved Crowley and Dean’s Bromance.
1. How do you like your morning caffeine: coffee, tea, soda
Always coffee lol i need to be awake right so coffee is a must have in the morning
2.Do you have any pets?
Yes I have three kittens that i rescued from the woods behind my grandfathers house and a week after bring them home I realized the largest one I named Thomas is actually deaf so I’m glad I got him out of the wilderness before a bigger animal snatched him up.
3. Either chocolate hazelnut or earl grey tea cupcakes
I’m glad you rescued the cats. And chocolate hazelnut cupcakes sound really good.
If you could vacation in any country in the world, where would it be?
I’d love to visit Ireland some day, but that long on a plane would make me crazy. I’d have to be sedated. LOL.
Coffee in the morning tea at night.
No pets.
Chocolate cupcake with chocolate frosting.
You can never go wrong with chocolate.
What has Influence you to become a Author? and at what age did you get Influenced?
I’ve always been a big reader. About 8 years ago I decided to see if I could write a book. I joined a local writing group to learn about writing craft and to hang around other people with a similar interest.
I’m looking for a vacation spot so my question is where do you go or want to go on vacation preferably in the states since my bank account I tuition challenged right now lol
UtopYA in Nashville Tennessee is an amazing reader/writer/blogger conference that happens every June. I highly recommend it.
What books is your favourites ?
The Harry Potter series, The Mortal Instruments series, and The Vampire Academy series.
I am not awake without my Diet Pepsi in my hand. I don’t have any pets, just 3 FURRY siblings & 2FURRY grandbabies. Not I big cupcake eater because I only like frosting with a spoon. I do love me some DING DONGS. Chris what is your favorite treat from your childhood?
What is the title of the most expensive book that you own?
I’m guessing it’s the hardback boxed set of Harry Potter books.
1) tea
2) I have two cats
3) plain vanilla cupcake
Plain vanilla can be nice for a change.
hello, Im curious to no if n fact Blackmailed boyfriend will b a series?
I don’t have any pets:(! I cant remember what was the most expensive bk.I have
I luv drinking Hot ginger/black tea with a slice of lemon..ummm.!
A cup cake that darrrk rich chocolate through and through with rasphberries bursting
on the inside..:D!!!!
I plan to write another book in the same setting. I’d love to write a book for Jane.
To answer your question about my favorite cupcake flavor, it would have to be red velvet cupcake.
Someone needs to explain the origin of that flavor. Why does it have to be red? What does soft fuzzy fabric have to do with it?
As an established writer do you still do research for your books?
I love that you think of me as established. Blackmail Boyfriend is my third book, and I still feel like a newby with a lot to learn. As for the research, I do research random facts about items or hobbies I mention in my books to make sure the descriptions or the way the characters use the items are accurate.
To answer your question about if I have a pet, the answer is that I used to have a dog as a pet named sugar but unfortunately she passed away over a decade ago. Even though it has been a long time ago, I still love and think of her to this day and I miss her every day.
Pets are family. I still cry over dogs I have loved who have gone to the light no matter how many years have passed. I think when we die, all our pets are waiting for us on the other side. And where they wait, the grass is made of Beggin Strips and people throw frisbees and tennis balls upon request.
Thank you Chris and Rachel