Good Morning, Booklovers!
It’s book and coffee time! Grab your sweater. It’s cool on the deck this monring, but I’d like you to help me welcome guest author, Amber Daulton with her featured Regency Romance, Forever Winter.
I’m pleased you could join us, Amber. What may I get you to drink?
AD: I love the smell of coffee, but I don’t like the taste. I do like cappuccinos, though. Mostly, I drink water and sometimes orange juice or sweet tea. My hubby and I have sworn off soda.
Ally: Since a hot drink would be good this morning, how about a cappuccino? While I see to that, please introduce yourself to readers.
It’s book and coffee time! Grab your sweater. It’s cool on the deck this monring, but I’d like you to help me welcome guest author, Amber Daulton with her featured Regency Romance, Forever Winter.
I’m pleased you could join us, Amber. What may I get you to drink?
AD: I love the smell of coffee, but I don’t like the taste. I do like cappuccinos, though. Mostly, I drink water and sometimes orange juice or sweet tea. My hubby and I have sworn off soda.
Ally: Since a hot drink would be good this morning, how about a cappuccino? While I see to that, please introduce yourself to readers.
About the Author
Amber Daulton is the author of the romantic-suspense series Arresting Onyx and several standalone novellas. Her books are published through Daulton Publishing, The Wild Rose Press, and Books to Go Now, and are available in ebook, print on demand, audio, and foreign language formats.
She lives in North Carolina with her husband and demanding cats.
Something unique not included in your regular bio: “I’m from North Carolina, USA and have lived there all my life, but most people think I’m from England or even France when they first meet me (and yes, I’ve been asked to speak French, which I don’t know). I have an accent, which sounds proper and smooth; a far contrast to how most people sound in my area. I’ve been getting the “Where are you from?” question since I was in elementary school, and kids can be quite cruel. Luckily, the questions and funny looks have never bothered me. I take sounding different as a matter of pride.”
Social Media Links:
Universal link – https://linktr.ee/AmberDaulton
Website – https://amberdaulton.wordpress.com/
Newsletter (free ebook to new subs) – https://bit.ly/amberdaultonauthornewsletter
Facebook Author Page – https://www.facebook.com/amber.daulton.author
Twitter – https://twitter.com/AmberDaulton1
Amber Daulton is the author of the romantic-suspense series Arresting Onyx and several standalone novellas. Her books are published through Daulton Publishing, The Wild Rose Press, and Books to Go Now, and are available in ebook, print on demand, audio, and foreign language formats.
She lives in North Carolina with her husband and demanding cats.
Something unique not included in your regular bio: “I’m from North Carolina, USA and have lived there all my life, but most people think I’m from England or even France when they first meet me (and yes, I’ve been asked to speak French, which I don’t know). I have an accent, which sounds proper and smooth; a far contrast to how most people sound in my area. I’ve been getting the “Where are you from?” question since I was in elementary school, and kids can be quite cruel. Luckily, the questions and funny looks have never bothered me. I take sounding different as a matter of pride.”
Social Media Links:
Universal link – https://linktr.ee/AmberDaulton
Website – https://amberdaulton.wordpress.com/
Newsletter (free ebook to new subs) – https://bit.ly/amberdaultonauthornewsletter
Facebook Author Page – https://www.facebook.com/amber.daulton.author
Twitter – https://twitter.com/AmberDaulton1
INTERVIEW:
Aly: Are you self-published or traditionally published? How did you make the decision?
AD: I’m a hybrid author, meaning I have some books with a publisher and others I’ve self-published. There are pros and cons to both. As of now, I’m leaning more toward self-pubbing because I have the freedom to do what I need to do for my books without having to ask a publisher, editor, or marketer liaison for help or permission. On the flip side, going with a publisher is easier and less stressful because you have people helping to get your book ready and you have their name in your corner when it’s finally time to reach readers and hopefully sell books.
Ally: Do you write from an outline?
AD: I’m a plotter, and I like to outline chapter by chapter. I use pen, paper, and colored pencils, but sometimes I plot in a Word doc. I try to follow my notes exactly, but more often than not, the characters take control and steer my story in another direction. Then I have to get into arguments with my H/h, or even the secondary characters, and force them back into the outline. More often than not, they refuse to get back in line, and I have to write what they want.
Heh, it’s a give and a take relationship.
Ally: Tell us about your reading habits. Current favorites?
AD: I read in all sub-genres of romance, except for poetry and inspirational. I prefer romantic suspense and paranormal romance, though.
Ally: Do you read reviews of your books? Do you respond to them? Are you affected by them?
AD: I always read the reviews to my books and leave a comment thanking the reviewer when I find it on a blog. If I find the review on Goodreads, BookBub, Amazon, or at another retailer, I may “like” it if the review is positive, but I usually don’t respond. I try to steer clear of the trolls and maintain author etiquette when it comes to reviews.
I’ve developed a hard shell over the years. While no one likes bad reviews, I try to take constructive criticism to heart. Writing is all about learning and honing the craft. My earlier books don’t compare to my newer ones, and I’m hopeful my later books will only get better.
Ally What is your next writing project? Anticipated release date?
AD: I have three books releasing this year. Forever Winter (re-release) will be live on October 5th, A Hero’s Heart (re-release) on November 2nd, and the brand new Into The Fire box set on December 14th. As you can tell, I have a couple busy months ahead of me.
Ally: Which of the trivia questions did you select to answer?
AD:
Aly: Are you self-published or traditionally published? How did you make the decision?
AD: I’m a hybrid author, meaning I have some books with a publisher and others I’ve self-published. There are pros and cons to both. As of now, I’m leaning more toward self-pubbing because I have the freedom to do what I need to do for my books without having to ask a publisher, editor, or marketer liaison for help or permission. On the flip side, going with a publisher is easier and less stressful because you have people helping to get your book ready and you have their name in your corner when it’s finally time to reach readers and hopefully sell books.
Ally: Do you write from an outline?
AD: I’m a plotter, and I like to outline chapter by chapter. I use pen, paper, and colored pencils, but sometimes I plot in a Word doc. I try to follow my notes exactly, but more often than not, the characters take control and steer my story in another direction. Then I have to get into arguments with my H/h, or even the secondary characters, and force them back into the outline. More often than not, they refuse to get back in line, and I have to write what they want.
Heh, it’s a give and a take relationship.
Ally: Tell us about your reading habits. Current favorites?
AD: I read in all sub-genres of romance, except for poetry and inspirational. I prefer romantic suspense and paranormal romance, though.
Ally: Do you read reviews of your books? Do you respond to them? Are you affected by them?
AD: I always read the reviews to my books and leave a comment thanking the reviewer when I find it on a blog. If I find the review on Goodreads, BookBub, Amazon, or at another retailer, I may “like” it if the review is positive, but I usually don’t respond. I try to steer clear of the trolls and maintain author etiquette when it comes to reviews.
I’ve developed a hard shell over the years. While no one likes bad reviews, I try to take constructive criticism to heart. Writing is all about learning and honing the craft. My earlier books don’t compare to my newer ones, and I’m hopeful my later books will only get better.
Ally What is your next writing project? Anticipated release date?
AD: I have three books releasing this year. Forever Winter (re-release) will be live on October 5th, A Hero’s Heart (re-release) on November 2nd, and the brand new Into The Fire box set on December 14th. As you can tell, I have a couple busy months ahead of me.
Ally: Which of the trivia questions did you select to answer?
AD:
- most watched tv show: I’m a huge fan of Supernatural. I’ve seen several of the seasons more than once, and I have all 15 seasons on DVD. I started watching the show when it was in season 3, and I became hooked on the Snow White episode. Ever since then, I’ve been a big Sam and Dean fan.
- favorite quote: A woman’s guess is much more accurate than a man’s certainty. Rudyard Kipling.
- last time you rode a train (not subway): In college, over ten years ago. My boyfriend (now my husband) and I took the Amtrak alongside a group of teachers and other students to go to Washington DC for the week.
- pie or cake? What kind? Oh, that’s tough! I love chocolate cake with chocolate icing, and blackberry pie is amazing. Can’t I have both?
- Your pets: I have two cats: Darby (boy) and Pepper (girl). They’re both nine years old, born about six months apart to different kitty parents, and are absolutely adorable.
Ally: Thank you for visiting the blog, Amber. Before you go, please show us your featured novella, Forever Winter.
Forever Winter
Genre: Regency Romance novella
Heating rating: sweet
A perfect Christmas wedding, a snowstorm, and a shocking secret. What could go wrong?
Check it out on BookBub – https://bit.ly/foreverwinterbookbub
Genre: Regency Romance novella
Heating rating: sweet
A perfect Christmas wedding, a snowstorm, and a shocking secret. What could go wrong?
Susanna Lorican must marry the man she loves before the truth is discovered, or face the gossip of the ton. With an unexpected snowstorm injuring the minister, her future hangs in the balance.
Viscount Camden Beckinworth vows to keep his bride safe, even if he must betray her confidence. When their love is put to the test, how will he uphold her honor without jeopardizing his own?
– Warning: this sweet, complete Regency romance novella features a brief scene where the heroine is assaulted.
– Second edition. Newly revised and edited.
Add to Goodreads –
Check it out on BookBub – https://bit.ly/foreverwinterbookbub
Purchase Links:
Amazon – https://bit.ly/foreverwinteramazon
Barnes and Noble – https://bit.ly/foreverwinternook
Kobo – https://bit.ly/foreverwinterkobo
Apple/iBooks – https://bit.ly/foreverwinterapple
Google Play – https://bit.ly/foreverwintergoogleplay
Universal link – https://books2read.com/u/38dkDB