Thank you Niecey for interviewing with me!
1.
You have an exciting event coming up- the
release of your book! Please give us a brief summary of it.
Fender Bender Blues
is my debut novel, a humorous contemporary romance (I still prefer the wording
“romantic comedy” though!). It was such a fun book to write. I got the idea
after my own real life fender bender, though the end result wasn’t the same as
it was in Fender Bender Blues! I met my prince charming a long, long time
ago--in high school, in fact.
2.
Your book is definitely based on
relationships, and since authors are relationship creators, please tell what
inspired the relationship of your main characters.
Their relationship really evolved on its
own. I’m not one of those people who plot everything to a T. But as they
evolved, so did their relationship. As true to real life, there is conflict
where there is love. I had two really strong characters. Sometimes, though,
strength can also be strongly related to stubbornness, and we all know how that
can get us into trouble!
3.
What inspired your character personalities
and how they interacted with each other to make it the rom-com it is?
Craig is a man who is used to getting what
he wants, and always succeeding. Rach is a woman down on her luck and
struggling to find her footing in life. It makes for great banter and a lot of
annoyance between them at times!
4.
Who did you most connect with in your
story? Did any scenes trigger your emotional side more than usual?
I connected with Rach in a lot of ways.
What person doesn’t feel lost at one point in their life when it comes to their
career path? I know I have! It took me years to find a career I enjoyed doing
Monday through Friday, 8 to 5. Though writing has always been my passion, it
was unrealistic (and financially impossible) to stay home writing, waiting for
me to make a stable income off it with a family to support. So I needed to find
a career I loved. Rach is struggling to make a big change in her life
career-wise. Big time. Really hit home for me.
5.
I am really excited to see your book come
out. Do you have anything else in the works you care to share??
Yes! I’m writing a book
right now currently titled Woes of the
Fabricated Relationship. This book is about family, about love, and about
growing up. My female lead is only 26. Us girls have all been there (or are
there right now, or will be there) and falling for a guy who is much older and
at a different place in his life...well, makes for great conflict. I can’t wait
to have more to share. I’m hoping to have it finished by the middle of next
month. With my release for Fender Bender Blues in just a week, I’ve been too
busy to spend much time on it this last week. *sigh*
Thank you for having me
today, Kristi! I’ve enjoyed this interview!
I know I'm looking forward to this release! Aren't you???
Thanks everyone for joining us today! Please keep reading!
BLURB:
Her
life took a wrong turn. He's driven by success. They didn't count on crashing
into love...
Rachel
Bennett loved her job until the day she finds herself doubting her
choices. Now she's hunting for a new
career, but starting over isn't easy.
Her plan is simple—no distractions until she finds her dream job. She didn't plan on fate throwing her a
curveball in the form of a fender bender with a sexy guy in an expensive suit.
Craig Larsen
is a wealthy, successful business owner with a plan of his own: survive his
current PR nightmare and stay away from his overly determined ex-girlfriend. His need for control and personal success is
turned upside down when he meets Rach, a sassy redhead who can't drive.
Soon they
find themselves battling with Rach's grumpy old neighbor, toilet-papering the
trees of a high school nemesis, and fighting over the last slice of pizza. Can two very different people plus one fender
bender equal a chance at forever?
EXCERPT:
“Now what?”
“Nothing.”Rach
sniffed.
Craig shifted
to eye her warily. “Since when do you answer me with single words?”
“Since I
decided I’m not talking to you,” she answered with a shrug, crumpling up the
white paper wrapper from her sub.
Craig leaned
his face in close to her neck and enjoyed the startled jerk of her shoulders.
Her eyes opened wide in surprise. His breath shifted a few strands of hair at
the nape of her neck as he whispered, “Why, because you want me?”
“You’re
incorrigible,” she said, breathless, her cheeks flushed.
She’s enjoying this. The thought pleased him. Rach was on
her back beside him now, her eyes closed. He glanced around the park to see if
anyone was watching. No one was. He could swoop in for a kiss and no one would
catch him. No one would care, he told himself. She won’t mind…
“I can feel
you staring.”
Craig smiled
down at her. “So what.”
She peeked at
him with one green eye. “So stop it.”
“And if I
don’t?” Maybe she’d tackle him, push him down on the blanket and…
She didn’t.
She promptly closed her eye and went back to pretending indifference. “I’ll hit
you, that’s what.”
“Not if I do
this, you won’t.”
He’d only
meant it to be a short kiss, but the pleasure of touching his lips to hers kept
him there longer. Her tongue was velvet soft and warm against his and the slow
mating of their mouths quickened his heartbeat even as he told himself, It’s no big deal, just a kiss.
She nipped
his bottom lip and sent heat sliding through his body. The woman could kiss.
She whispered
soft against his lips, “Now why don’t you admit that it’s you who wants me.”
To find out more about
Niecey, visit her at http://www.nieceyroy.com
and check out her author bio.
To purchase Fender Bender
Blues, visit Amazon
Kindle. Available May 3 everywhere else.
Niecey Roy
Fender Bender Blues, a
romantic comedy
January 2013 exclusive Amazon digital release
Coming May 3, 2013 everywhere
published by Wild Rose Press
Great interview! I loved the excerpt, Niecey.
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting, Liz! Looking a little lonely over here. I should have shared it on TWRP loop!
ReplyDeleteGood luck, Niecey. This book sounds like a lot of fun. You can count on me to pick up a copy.
ReplyDeleteFun interview, ladies. And every time I see that tagline, Niecey, I love it more. Can't wait to read this one.
ReplyDeleteThe story sounds like so much fun! I love the premise of a fender bender leading to love. Much success with your book!
ReplyDeleteFun interview! I loved the excerpt, Niecey.
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