Tell me three
words that describe yourself starting with A, B, and C.
Amiable, busy,
curious
What are your
three favorite things?
It’s always hard
picking just three things, but my cats, coffee, and pie are among the top of my
list.
Is there a process
you stick to, or do you just write as it hits you?
I’m definitely a pantser,
writing as it hits me. I start with a scene and a character and the story grows
like Topsy in every direction until I discover how it all works out. I did
create an outline as I go deeper into the story to keep track of scenes and
start to build the synopsis, but the story came first and outline second. I am
trying to become more of a planner, marking out where I need story points to
occur and building the outline as I go. I’m working on several novellas, and
planning is coming in very handy as I learn to work in this shorter story form.
I’m using Scrivener now and I really like how it works for organizing my story
and helps me work more efficiently, while still letting me be fluid in my
writing process.
Will there be more
books in your series, or can you tell us about any previous books?
I’ve had so much
fun writing stories for the circle of friends in my River series. The first
book out, Clear As Day, is a spicy
contemporary romance about two friends with benefits facing the fears and
uncertainties of their changing relationship. My new release, Summertime Dream, is technically a
prequel to Clear As Day, and occurs
the summer before, but the stories can be read in either order. I have more
stories in the works for the series. First on deck is Dave’s story, Love Burns, which takes place in the
series timeline immediately after the events in Clear As Day. Once I’m finished editing and submit Dave, I have
the next novel to complete, tentatively titled Blame the Moonlight, which is about two-thirds into the draft. I’d
like to finish and submit that one by the end of the year, then rough draft the
fifth story. After that, I have two more begun.
Do you have a favorite item of
clothing in your closet?
I love sweaters.
Cardigans, pullovers, turtleneck, knitted, crocheted, from cotton to cashmere,
all sorts. If I had an unlimited clothing budget, I’d probably collect sweaters
like some people collect shoes. J
I have to say Babette, you are a woman after my own heart. I absolutely love my sweaters.
Thanks
for letting me visit here today. Wishing you all a very happy and successful
New Year!
Babette
Tags: Summertime Dream, Babette James, Contemporary
Romance, Summer Romance, Vacation Romance, The Wild Rose Press, Character
Interview, Romance, Kindle
Blurb:
The
Fourth of July is over, but for these summer lovers the fireworks have just
begun.
An
unexpected inheritance brings business consultant Christopher Gordon from Los
Angeles to quaint Falk’s Bend. He’s carved a week from his demanding schedule
to list his great-grandparents’ house for sale and explore his roots. However,
disturbing family secrets and the sweet temptation of writer Margie Olsson
derail his plans, challenging him to seize the elusive dream missing from his
hectic life— love.
A
recent brush with death shook Margie’s life, but not her dreams and she’s ready
to move forward. Only, standing up to her loving, over-protective family isn’t
easy. Helping Christopher explore the derelict mansion and unravel his
grandmother’s mysterious past should be a harmless fun taste of independence.
But when her experimental summer fling ignites into unexpected love, how can
her small town dreams work with his big city life?
Excerpt:
Margie
laughed. “Of course, in my dreams it was a bit less rundown.”
“I’d
imagine so. Interested in buying?”
“Oh,
if only I could, I would in an instant. I’m sure the property alone is worth
far more than I can afford. It’s a huge
piece of land. And the repairs and restoration...” Longing swelled. She sighed.
Someone else would buy and live in her dream home.
Quiet
fell between them for a while. Bees buzzed in the clover. Birds sang, chirped,
and flitted. A hummingbird whizzed past. Two more ducks joined the first amid
quiet bickering quacks. Dandelion fluff drifted by on an unfelt breeze.
A
truck rattled down the lane, breaking the moment.
“Suppose
we ought to head back...” Christopher turned, so close their arms brushed, but
instead of retreating, he hesitated. Their eyes locked. Where dismay and
frustration had filled his green eyes, want simmered. The heavy air
electrified.
You need a
change.
On
a surge of bewildering crazy courage, she stretched up and kissed him. The
brief brush of lips to lips left her shaken and her heart pounding, like she
had just come up for air.
His
eyes widened in his serious, craggy face.
No,
oh, no. Blowing out an unsteady breath, she pressed a hand to her stomach.
She’d carried her day’s adventure one impetuous step too far. Her heroines were
the daring part of her. She’d never even kissed on a first date before, and
this wasn’t even a date.
Before
the apology fluttering in her mind could break free, he cupped her cheek and
touched his mouth down on hers.
Come fall in love at the river:
Summertime
Dream
is available on Amazon.com: http://amzn.com/B00HJDS3E6
“Summertime Dream is a perfect glass of
Lemonade on a hot day. Simple, elegant and beautifully written. I enjoyed each
scene. Loved the chemistry between the characters and the house. Great story!”
~ Deborah Diez
Clear
As Day,
(★★★★½
RT Book Reviews, ★★★★★ Top Pick The Romance Reviews) is
available at:
Amazon.com: http://amzn.com/B007RN9STW
The Wild Rose Press: http://www.wildrosepublishing.com/maincatalog_v151/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=175_133&products_id=4806
And
at all other eBook retailers
About the Author:
Babette James writes sweetly scorching contemporary romance and
loves reading nail-biting tales with a satisfying happily ever after. When not
dreaming up stories, she enjoys playing with new bread recipes and dabbling
with paints. As a teacher, she loves encouraging new readers and writers as
they discover their growing abilities. Her class cheers when it’s time for
their spelling test! Born in New Jersey and raised in Southern California,
she’s had a life-long love of the desert and going down the shore. Babette now
lives in New Jersey with her wonderfully patient husband and extremely spoiled
cats.
You can find Babette at:
Website: http://babettejames.com/
Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/ltvyP
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BabetteJames
Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/babette.james
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Amazon Author Page: http://amzn.com/e/B007KDJWV8
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/babettejames
Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/babettejames/
Thank you for being here today Babette. Falk's Bend sounds like a magical place. Love the catch phrase-'Come fall in love at the river'- simply beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHi, Angela, thanks! I'm glad to be here today. :)
ReplyDeleteWow, fun excerpt! Congrats on the new release!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Katie, glad you enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteSounds so lovely. I envy your ability to work on more than one project at a time.
ReplyDeleteHi, Liz, thanks! When I write a series, I'm looking at it more as one incredibly long book. So, I'm sort of working on one major project at a time, with some brief forays into side projects.
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