Happy Friday readers.
We've made it through another week! If you don't have any plans this weekend, be sure to pick up Joyce Holmes' new book, Visual Effects.
Welcome Joyce, tell me three words that describe yourself starting
with A, B, and C.
Amicable, big-hearted, conscientious
What are your three favorite things?
Are you self- published or with a publishing company (if
so, which one?)?
I’m with the Wild Rose Press and have also been published
with the former Secret Cravings Publishing.
What for you is the best part of writing? What
is the worst?
The best part of writing is developing the characters and
digging out the emotion of their stories. Without a doubt, I dislike promoting
my work the most. Even after four published books, I’m not comfortable with it.
I’m probably the worst salesperson in the world, lol.
Is there a process you stick to, or do you just write
as it hits you?
I don’t have a process for when I write, I try to fit it
into my day whenever I can. I do have more of a process for the actual writing.
When I first open the file, I read over what I’ve written the previous day, and
do small edits as needed, then I continue to write for as long as I have time
to, or until the words stop flowing.
How much is your character like you?
Drey Winston has some of my personality traits. We’re stubborn
(we both prefer ‘tenacious’), independent, and careful with our hearts. Physically,
we’re not at all alike. She’s athletic, tall and beautiful.
When not writing, what can you be found doing?
I love photography. I don’t have a fancy camera or take
exceptional photos, but that doesn’t stop me from snapping away at everything
and anything. My hubby and I travel a couple of times a year, and go hiking or
kayaking whenever we can. I enjoy blogging about our activities and posting
photos of where we’ve been.
When writing, which do you prefer to write with,
computer or paper and pen?
I do all my writing on the computer, but I don’t trust
myself to remember random ideas and thoughts, so I also make a ton of notes on
paper. If I’m really lucky, I can actually read my chicken scratch afterward.
Will their emotional firestorm leave nothing but ashes or can love emerge victorious?
Drey Winston is a fierce competitor who enjoys challenging
her mind and body. But when it comes to her heart—no one ever gets close enough
to compete for it. Having grown up believing she was an unwanted burden to her
parents, she prefers to keep her feelings well hidden. Just when her
hard-fought goals are finally within reach, the audacious Jesse Devlin comes
along to breach her carefully guarded defenses.
After a disastrous marriage early in life, Jesse Devlin prefers strings-free
relationships. Confident and outgoing, he gets along well with women, but his
natural charm can’t seem to penetrate Drey Winston’s aloofness. While
attempting to win her over, he’s the one who ends up losing his heart.
Can this commitment-phobic bachelor convince the stubbornly independent woman
he loves that his feelings—and hers—are the real deal?
Excerpt:
Jesse
leaned against a tree to draw in a few deep breaths. As he straightened, he
plucked his ball cap off his head and wiped his forearm across his brow, then
hooted a victory cheer. “Hard work’s over. Time for the reward.”
He dropped
the cap onto the sand and emptied his pockets into it. Then he pulled his
T-shirt over muscled shoulders, dropped it onto the sand on top of his cap, and
made quick work of his footwear. Drey stared in disbelief as he beelined down
the beach and ran straight into the low surf. When he was hip-deep in the water,
he slipped smoothly beneath the surface. He reappeared several feet out and
turned to wave.
“Join me,”
he called. “The water’s great.”
“Not a
chance. The ocean is cold in summer, I can only imagine how frigid it must be
today.”
“Wuss,” he
scoffed and splashed water in her direction.
Shivers
that had nothing to do with feeling chilly shot through Drey as she watched him
emerge from the water a few minutes later. Rivulets ran down his chest,
following the ridges and planes of his brawny body. Wet shorts clung to
muscular thighs.
He ran his
hands over his face and then shook himself like a playful pup. “You don’t know
what you missed. Nothing like a dip in the salt chuck to get the heart pumping.
Well, almost nothing.” He stalked deliberately up the beach toward her, and the
look on his face made her back away, but she didn’t react fast enough. He
caught her up in his arms, laughing at her shrieks of protest.
“Lemme go,
Jesse. You’re cold. Come on, Jesse, lemme go. You’re getting me all wet.”
“That’s the
whole idea. Get you wet and me warm.”
She gave him a firm push in the wrong direction as she
sprinted down the beach. “Not if you can’t catch me,” she threw over her
shoulder as she went.
Author Bio:
Joyce Holmes lives with her husband and very small dog in
the beautiful Okanagan region of British
Columbia . The award-winning author is happily living
her dream of being a stay-at-home writer. Photography and blogging about her
travels are two of her passions, along with visiting her kids and grandkids. When
she's not dreaming up stories in her head or planning her next great adventure,
she’s off enjoying the great outdoors.
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Interesting interview. I like to learn about the author as well as her books. Excerpt and blurb peak interest too. Already added it to my TBR list. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteHi Tena. I like reading author interviews too. Thanks for stopping by and for putting VE on your TBR list. :)
DeleteLoved the excerpt!!! I love photography too. That's one great thing about the digital revolution! Good Luck !
ReplyDeleteDigital photography is the best! Such fun. Thanks for stopping by, Charlotte. :)
DeleteIt's been great getting to know you on this tour. Good luck with Visual Effects and all the books that follow.
ReplyDeleteHey, Sandra, nice to 'see' you! Thanks for the kind words. :)
DeleteGlad to have you on the blog today Joyce. Great blurb and excerpt. Best wishes.
ReplyDeleteThanks for having me, Angela. It was a pleasure. :)
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