This week's Intro to Author is on Lynne Marshall and her latest release novel Her Perfect Proposal. And there is a Giveaway!
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Intro- I'm the author of twenty books for Harlequin. I mostly write Medical Romance, but over the
last few years I’ve also written for the Special Edition line (5 books). I love contemporary romance and am especially
excited about my current Home in Heartlandia series. Book #2 – Her Perfect Proposal – is the March
release. Please also watch for the third
and final book in the series in June.
My Life- (short bio) Lynne is Harlequin author, a
Southern California native, and has been happily married for a looooong time.
She is a dog lover, a cat admirer, a meandering walker, a curious traveler, and
an avid reader, but most of all, she is a writer, and is very happy about that.
Influences- Movies have been my biggest influences. There is nothing like a dramatic story
portrayed flawlessly by talented actors to wring the most emotion out of
me.
I guess I really fell in love with fiction when I first read To
Kill a Mockingbird one summer when I was a kid. I got completely drawn in to
that book. Though I enjoy reading all
fiction, I noticed early on that the part in most books that always grabbed my
attention was the love story. Then I discovered Barbara Delinsky, Linda Howard,
Nora Roberts and Susan Elizabeth Phillips.
The other fabulous romance authors out there are too numerous to name. It is truly a gifted genre.
How I write- I lie somewhere in between a plotter and pantser. I like to pin down the conflicts for both
main characters with a seven-point conflict grid that I first saw from an
online class with Lyn Cote. From there I
build my story, and I’ve discovered the more involved I make my synopsis, the
easier it is to write through the book.
However, this is important to share, my story is NEVER one-hundred
percent like the synopsis. My characters
always surprise me and that often requires a different direction for the story.
Motivation- (why you write?)
I write because if I don’t the stories build up in my head and I think I
might explode! I do often need to take
breaks and refill the well, though. The
process of writing is draining at times.
Your Book-
Her Perfect
Proposal – Harlequin Special Edition, March 2015
Journalist
Lilly Matsuda just writes headlines; she doesn't make them. That is, until she
runs afoul of Gunnar Norling while on assignment in the tiny town of
Heartlandia. The handsome policeman intrigues more than Lilly's investigative
senses…but she isn't going to let Gunnar's megawatt smile or smoldering good
looks melt her heart. Gunnar isn't a fan of people snooping around Heartlandia. He's been sworn to secrecy about the town's mysterious past, and he refuses to compromise that for anyone…even beautiful Lilly, who's hot on the story's trail. Besides, she's not going to stick around forever, and Gunnar refuses to let his heart get trampled on—unless Lilly decides to put love first!
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A Kindle copy giveaway of Her Perfect Proposal to one commenter!
I love that the stories HAVE to be told. A born writer.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the introduction.
Thanks for stopping by and commenting. I didn't know I was born to write and didn't start until late midlife, so I used to worry I had a serious problem with daydreaming until I figured out I needed to write the stories down! :)
ReplyDeleteHello, Lynne, and best of luck with your latest release.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the release... my grandmother and sister read so many Harlequin's... they loved their books and getting a new one... this sounds like one they would both like too xox
ReplyDeleteI love the inherent conflict in your book - reporter vs policeman - and secrets are always exciting. I work the way you do. I outline as much as possible, the writing gets a good head start, and then I change things as I go along and new ideas come to me. Wishing you much success!
ReplyDeleteCongrats, Lynne. I can relate to why you write. With too many characters and ideas, you have to let them out.
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed this interview! I know the feeling of having stories and characters building up in your head. You just have to let them out!
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed this interview! I know the feeling of having stories and characters building up in your head. You just have to let them out!
ReplyDeleteI have heard great things about Her Perfect Proposal. It was wonderful to learn more about the author. I am also in the middle of being a plotter and a pantser. :) Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDelete~Jess
Thanks so much for all of the comments. I see that, as writers, you all understand what I'm going through. Misery loves company. DMS - I'm happy to learn there is at least one other middle of the road plot-pantser out there.
ReplyDeleteAnd Luanne - you made me smile. When's the last time you read a Harlequin. Most of them might not be suited for your Grandmother. The Special Edition line runs the gamut from chaste (closing the door) to blatant (door wide open) with sex scenes. I write at the sensual level which brings the reader into the room with the soon to fall in love characters. The ROmance line is the only one that closes the door these days. Check them out, you may be surprised at the level of skill and sophistication with which we Harlequin authors write.
Again, thanks so much for everyone reading the quickie intro to me and my process, and for your supportive comments
This sounds so cute.
ReplyDeleteAlways interested to learn of what inspires authors, thank you.
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