Welcome Susan and her new release Charlotte's Dilemma
What is your writing schedule like? I love to write in the morning, usually cranking out around 1000 words a day. |
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What would you say is your interesting writing quirk? Using big words comes very natural to me, and I'm always told that I have some words in my books that are unfamiliar to some people. Also, I use fictional excerpts (ones I make up) from books, I invent letters, and create journal entries for my characters as a way to step into another perspective on the lives depicted in the stories. |
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How did you come up with your title? The title reflects conflict, and I wanted readers to know that even though it is a sweet clean romance, it is wrought with trials and hardship. |
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Tell us about your hero and heroine. What makes them likeable? Charlotte Broughton is a survivor, accepting, and yet makes the best of her situation. Lord Hipwith (Hugh) has been unappreciated for his finer qualities, and yet remains himself, not caving to society's wish to label him. |
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How much of the book is based in real life? none |
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What makes this book special to you? The beautiful way the hero and heroine's eyes are opened to each other. |
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Are plots based on someone you know or events in your own life? none |
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What books have most influenced your life? Being an avid and numerous reader for my whole life, it's hard to pinpoint only a few. Some of my all-time favorites are the works of Dickens, George McDonald's 19th century adult fiction, Quo Vadis (nobel prize for literature), and Pride & Prejudice. |
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What makes this a "must read" and why? Charlotte's Dilemma is a must-read for the Christian Regency Romance reader. You'll be touched, amused, and charmed by the story. |
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What do you do when you're not writing? When I am not writing, I am either exercising, quilting, reading, or homemaking. |
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What does your family think of your writing? My family, especially my husband, are very supportive of my writing. They are proud of me. |
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What is your next project? My next project is a cozy mystery. |
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Who is your faviourte author and what is it that really strikes you abou their work? Norah Lofts is my favorite novelist, and her historical fiction is extremely entertaining and I only wish she had written even more books. How Far to Bethlehem is a favorite, written by Lofts, it was a best-seller in its day and is Biblical historical fiction. |
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What is the hardest part about writing? Word count! It makes me anxious, but I can't get away from it. |
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Do you have advice for other writers? I advise other aspiring writers to get with one or more critique partners. That is one of the main ways to learn how to write better. |
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How can readers connect with you? Susan Karsten – Author (facebook) |
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