Writing a book is always a journey! Even for authors who have written multiple books, there are still twists and turns in the road.
Today, 6 of our authors with a new release join us on the blog to tell us about the easiest, hardest, or most fun part of writing their new books.
Attempted Mountain Abduction by Jessica R. Patch
The most fun part about writing Attempted Mountain Abduction was the non-stop action as they are on the constant run from hit men in the mountains during a blizzard. Also, the fight scenes were super fun especially since the heroine is a CIA operative and knows how to kick butt! The hardest part was being in between two book deadlines, and on a time crunch, so I wrote the first draft in 8 days to keep from falling behind schedule.
Desert Pursuit by Jennifer D. Bokal
Desert Pursuit is the 5th book in a 6-book series. There are several elements that connect the series—a small town in Texas, found family, a private security agency called Texas Law, and a rescue dog named Old Blue. But there’s also a serial killer, Decker Newcombe, who’s on the loose. In this book, more than the others, I really got to dig into the killer’s backstory. As you may imagine, Decker is a complicated guy. So, bringing his past to life was both the most fun and hardest part of writing this book!
Reunion with the Single Mom by Linda J. Parisi
I write for Harlequin Heartwarming. I love the ‘feels’ of a Heartwarming story, the ones that make you want to crush a book up against your chest and hold it there.
I come from a big Italian family and big Sunday meals were a given, so I had lots of fun writing about the Diamante’s. And I absolutely adored setting this book on a fictitious island off the Jersey Shore. I love the beach on a warm summer afternoon watching the waves roll in and out as they crash against the sand.
If You Can’t Stand the Heat by Mona Shroff
To be honest, I loved writing their banter. They start out as enemies with a past and Karina does not like or trust Aneel. So when she is pitted against him, it allows for some fun disagreements between them, which was fun to write. I also enjoyed writing any scene that had Karina’s son, Veer in it. Veer is about four years old and he loves the Avengers and McDonald’s, which I thought made sense for the son of a chef…a four-year-old doesn’t usually want fancy food!
One Night to Sydney Wedding by JC Harroway
One of the most fun things about One Night to Sydney Wedding was watching commitment-shy hero, Dante, and heroine, Gigi, who’d already broken one engagement, navigate their rushed fake wedding while also trying to keep a lid on their astounding chemistry. Regardless of how logically they justify their actions, the connection they’ve formed while working closely together at Sydney Harbour Hospital just won’t be silenced. There’s only one alternative to the quickie divorce they’d planned, that they face up to their pasts and bravely make their marriage real. I hope you enjoy reading what the lovers do…
Daring to Fall for the Prince by Heba Helmy
Ironically, it was difficult for me to write the easy-going sunshine character of Prince Saleem! I like to dive deep into characters’ POV, not only to see what they’re seeing but to feel it too. I’m an optimistic person but ‘always’ looking on the bright side and with the heaviness of a crown upon one’s head? That was tough!
What made it infinitely better was the setting. Saleem’s home is in Alexandria, described as the “Bride of the Mediterranean.” It was the perfect place to fall in love with the half-Greek (also paying homage to the city’s history) heiress, Elise!
All of these titles are out today! Check out these books and more on Harlequin.com
