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Welcome to It's Raining Books. When did you decide to become a writer?
When I was 13.
What are your ambitions for your writing career?
I’ve been a published author since 2010, and each year I learn a little more. My ambitions are to continue to learn and to enhance my writing. Of course, I’d love to carry those big titles like NYT Bestseller within moments of releasing a book, and I think with hard work, that will come my way.
Give us an insight into your main character. What does he/she do that is so special?
Kennedy Devereaux owns a boutique and it is filled with femininity. She is strong and feminine, embracing pink as her signature color.
Do you have a special time to write or how is your day structured?
Most of my writing is done at 6am. I try to write 2000 words before I workout and go to the office. Some days this is easier than others. During the day, I usually log a few more words.
Where do the ideas come from?
I am blessed to find inspiration in everything. Ideas come to me from song lyrics, stories people tell me, and just looking at objects. Seriously, I know how lucky I am that stories are everywhere for me.
Do you work to an outline or plot or do you prefer just see where an idea takes you?
Yes, this is how I work. I say that because I come up with an idea, and I have an idea how it will go. If I try to plot it out, it doesn’t usually work out the way I plot it, so in the end, I see where it goes.
Any tips on how to get through the dreaded writer’s block?
Journal. Write every day, even if it’s a recount of what you did that day. Look up journal prompts for ideas, and focus on those. Keeping your mind active and putting words to the page will help get over that block.
What can we expect from you down the line?
More and more happily ever after romances. Kennedy Devereaux is my 41st book, and the first in a new family series. The final three books will release monthly through February. After that, I think I’ll keep writing more family sagas. I plan to put out more holiday books next year as well.
Kennedy Devereaux, owner of Kennedy Devereaux Designs, is a sight to behold in her signature pink colors, accented with custom designed jewelry. Intriguing enough that Joel Kingsley, the man building the new business next door, can’t help but keep coming around, just to get to know the woman in the designer clothes. He finds she’s not such a mystery, and his charm easily wins her over--until she finds that he’s forgotten to let her in on the secrets of his past.
Read an Excerpt
“Who’s smitten with me?” Oliver asked as he set his box on the table. “Oh, tell me it’s that gal next door.”
Joel discarded the rest of the bar mix in his hand into the bucket they’d placed for trash under the table. Oliver’s words had felt like a kick in the gut, and Jeff must have noticed. Without hesitation, he kicked again.
“Which gal next door?” his brother asked. “The blonde in the pink and heels?”
Ouch, Joel thought as Oliver took a seat.
“Are you kidding me? Too pretentious. Too stuck up. I’ve been snubbed by the cheerleading squad and the prom queen before.” He began to unload the box he’d set on the table. “I’m talking the other one. Not the pregnant one either,” he said holding up a finger in objection before one of the mentioned her. “The leggy one with the mess of auburn hair. Sexy as hell. Like maybe, she was the wannabe jock that fit in with the pretty girls and balanced them out. You know.”
They all howled in laughter at his analogy, except for Joel who was able to finally breathe. Good, he thought. No one had their sights set on Kennedy except him. But Jeff was right. If she ended up hating him, it could be bad for them.
As Oliver cracked open the first growler and passed around the plastic cups, Joel decided he couldn’t afford for Kennedy to hate him.
About the Author:
Obsessed with the art of writing and the business of publishing, chronic entrepreneur Bernadette Marie established her own publishing house, 5 Prince Publishing, in 2011 to bring her own work to market as well as offer an opportunity for fresh voices in fiction to find a home as well.
When not immersed in the writing/publishing world, Bernadette Marie and her husband are shuffling their five hockey playing boys around town to practices and games as well as running their family business. She is a lover of a good stout craft beer and might have an unhealthy addiction to chocolate.
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Buy Link: https://www.amazon.com/Kennedy-Devereaux-Family-Book-ebook/dp/B08JZK8KKV
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