Author Interview: Sherrie Cronin

Today, we have in the hot seat, author Sherrie Cronin. All pictures supplied by author.

Sherrie Roth grew up in Western Kansas thinking that there was no place in the universe more fascinating than outer space.  After her mother vetoed astronaut as a career ambition, she went on to study journalism and physics in hopes of becoming a science writer.

She published her first and only science fiction short story in the November 1979 issue of Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine and waited a lot of tables while she looked for inspiration for the next story. When it finally came, it declared to her that it had to be whole book, nothing less. One night, while digesting this disturbing piece of news, she drank way too many shots of ouzo with her boyfriend.  She woke up thirty-one years later demanding to know what was going on.

The boyfriend, who she had apparently long since married, asked her to please calm down. He explained that in a fit of practicality she had gone back to school and gotten a degree in geophysics and had spent the last 28 years interpreting seismic data in the oil industry. The good news, according to Mr. Cronin, was that she had found it at least mildly entertaining and ridiculously well paying.  The bad news was that the two of them had still managed to spend almost all of the money.

Apparently, she was now Mrs. Cronin, and the further good news was that they had produced three wonderful children whom they loved dearly, even though to be honest that is where a lot of the money had gone.  Even better news was that Mr. Cronin turned out to be a warm-hearted sort who was happy to see her awake and ready to write.  "It's about time," were his exact words.

Sherrie Cronin discovered that over the ensuing decades Sally Ride had already managed to become the first woman in space and apparently had done a fine job of it.  No one, however, had written the book that had been in Sherrie's head for decades.  The only problem was, the book informed her sternly that it had now grown into a six book series. Sherrie decided that she better start writing it before it got any longer. She has been wide awake ever since, and writing away.

Book Review: Sight Unseen by Hunter Raines

Sight Unseen
by Hunter Raines
MM Romance, Paranormal
Ebook available 23 July
3.5 stars
ARC from Netgalley courtesy of the publisher.

Blurb:
Daniel Van Doren was once a renowned writer, until he was blinded in the car accident that killed his lover. Now, all he sees are ghosts in need of help. They follow him everywhere, and the only way to be rid of his ethereal visitors is to help them resolve their unfinished business here on earth so their spirits can find peace.


Ghostwriter Logan Riley is assigned to pen Daniel’s biography. He plans to reveal him as a fraud, but when they meet he’s struck by Danny’s quiet sincerity—and a growing attraction. Which makes sticking close to Danny to find out the truth more than a little distracting.

When they are attacked by a violent poltergeist, Logan begins to believe Danny’s not just telling the truth, he’s in grave danger. A spirit has learned how to harness the energy of the living to break through the barrier between worlds to harm Danny. And Logan may be the one to blame…

Review after the jump

Book Review: His Heart's Obsession by Alex Beecroft

His Heart's Obsession

by Alex Beecroft
Carina Press
M/M Historical romance, novella.
4 Stars
ARC via netgalley, courtesy of the publisher.
Ebook available from 18 June


Blurb:

Kingston, Jamaica, 1752

Robert Hughes, a lieutenant--and rogue--in the British Royal Navy, is in love with his gorgeous fellow officer, Hal Morgan. Hal only has eyes for their captain--a man who'll never share their inclinations. Night after night aboard the Swiftsure, it kills Robert to listen to Hal's erotic dreams of a man he can't possibly have. Determined to protect his friend, Robert stages a seduction.


But Hal demands proof of love before he will submit to the rakish Robert.

Mission accepted. After all, how hard could it be to show what's inside his heart? Yet Robert's move to claim Hal's love leads to the threat of exposure, and mortal danger from the French. Will a heart obsessed ever accept defeat?

Author Interview: Annie Seaton

Today we have romance author, Annie Seaton in the hot seat. All pictures supplied by author.

Annie Seaton lives on the beautiful east coast of Australia, where she loves sitting in her writing chair, gazing at the ocean and writing stories. She has always been fascinated by all things historical and has found her niche writing contemporary romance and steampunk, where strong heroines and brooding heroes fight together to make their alternative world a better place.

Her debut novel, Holiday Affair, a contemporary romance set in the South Pacific was released as part of Entangled Publishing’s Indulgence line in March. The sequel Italian Affair is currently underway Watch out for the story of Tom and Brianna the sex therapist who spices up his life!

Winter of the Passion Flower was released through Lyrical Press at the same time. Currently immersed in the creation of Book Two, a full length novel, the adventures of Sofia and her Scottish laird, Annie is already looking forward to the rest of the series, particularly the adventures of Indigo’s four boys: Jago and Jory, Ruan and Kit. Strong sassy heroines and rebellious heroes have a rollicking good time as they work to make the world a better place-- albeit their own steampunk world.

Blind Lust, a paranormal novella will be released by Musa Publishing on 15th June.

Annie lives with her husband, and ‘Bob’ the dog and two white cats, in a house next to the beach in a small coastal town of New South Wales. Their two children are grown and married and she loves spending time gardening, walking on the beach and spoiling her two grandchildren.


Do you plan everything or just let the story flow?


I sit down and write.. with no plan or thoughts beforehand!

Do your characters ever want to take over the story?

They tell me where to go every scene. They can be very naughty!

What is your favourite food?

Mango.

Are you a morning person or a night owl?

Both...I exist on minimal sleep

Where do you dream of travelling to and why?

Italy... the romance, the music... and it is the setting of my next book!

Do distant places feature in your books?

Always. The sequel to Winter of the Passion Flower is set in Vienna and Scotland.

Do you listen to music while writing?

No...I listen to the ocean waves through my open window. Beter than any music!

Could you tell us a bit about your latest release?

Winter of the Passion Flower is a steampunk novella with romantic elements

What have you learned about writing and publishing since you first started?

Social networking is the key to success. The competition is so fierce you must establish an author brand,

Is there anything you would do differently?

Write when I was a lot younger!

Who, or what, if anything has influenced your writing?

My favourite historical authors taught me the importance of goof characterisation and setting

Anything you would say to those just starting out in the craft?

Write EVERY day.

What are three words that describe you?

Obsessive Compulsive Disorganised

What's your favourite book or who is your favourite writer?

Katherine by Anya Seton


Blurb of your latest release or coming soon book.

Blind Lust by Annie Seaton

When Venus has a wager with Cupid, that prudish librarian, Lizzy Sweet cannot be enticed to love, she neglects to tell her son that Lizzy is a three hundred year old witch. The first man Lizzy sees after Cupid shoots his arrow is Josh Deegan, a famous country and western singer who has come to town to rediscover his muse, in an old farmhouse haunted by a culinary ghost. Local warlock, Wesley Gordon, who has been hitting on Lizzy to no avail for over one hundred years, is not impressed. The quirky old folk of Silver Valley watch fondly as the battle between love and lust plays out. Leaden and golden arrows zing around, spells are magicked, potions stirred, and ghosts hunted. Who will fall in love and who will let the other go forever?


List of previous books:

Holiday Affair-Entangled Publishing
Winter of the Passion Flower-Lyrical Press

Any websites/places readers can find you on the web.

http://annieseatonromance.com/
http://annieseaton.blogspot.com/
http://www.facebook.com/annieseaton26
Twitter @annieseaton26


Thanks so much, Annie! Good luck with your books.