Whether you’re writing your first book or your fiftieth, there are always ups and downs along the way.
Today, 5 of our authors with a November release join us on the blog to tell us about the easiest, hardest, or most fun part of writing their new books.
Stolen Pregnant Bride by Annie West
I adored the opening. It’s emotional, dramatic, and everything goes terribly wrong. Stella is about to make a convenient marriage when Gio bursts in. He’s the man she’d fallen for, only to learn he’d tricked her. He stops the huge, society wedding by declaring she’s carrying his baby. Since the pregnancy is a secret (despite how it looks on the book cover) this gives him time to drag her away before anyone can stop him. When I finished that scene I couldn’t wait to see if or how they’d resolve their problems. I hope you’re intrigued too! Happy reading.
The Rancher’s Mistletoe Baby by Jill Kemerer
The hardest part of writing The Rancher’s Mistletoe Baby involved the push-pull of Brody and Lillian growing close as their memories of Rebecca—Lillian’s best friend and Brody’s ex-girlfriend—collide. Broke, scared, and raising Rebecca’s baby, Lillian turns to Brody for help as he struggles to make sense of Rebecca’s death and the lies she told him. Thankfully, I enjoy writing stories about two wounded people falling in love at Christmas.
Snowed in with the Maverick by Elle Douglas
The most fun part about writing Snowed in with the Maverick? Hands down, the dinosaurs! Seth Taylor is determined to put Tenacity, Montana, on the map after some exciting dino bone discoveries—so of course he ropes in former paleontologist Andrea Spence to see if his dino park dream has legs (or maybe claws). I’ve been a dinosaur fan since I was a kid, so getting to research fossils and sprinkle a little prehistoric magic (and plenty of sparks!) into this romance was an absolute joy.
Cinderella’s Charade with the Duke by Jeanine Englert
The easiest and most fun part of writing Cinderella’s Charade with the Duke was crafting the scenes between Hattie and her dear childhood friends, Ophelia and Gertrude. The women grew up in an orphanage together and became a family of sorts, staying connected into their early twenties. Their banter, unique personalities, and shenanigans in Hattie’s story made for scenes that were hysterical and quick to draft. I absolutely adore their friendship and loyalty to one another and how they hold each other to their best. I hope you will love their stories as much as I do!
The Best Christmas Choir Ever by Elizabeth Hrib
The most fun part of writing The Best Christmas Choir Ever was brainstorming all the choir details. From coming up with the choir’s name, to deciding on the voice types for the characters, to choosing which Christmas songs they would argue over for their performances, there was an endless amount of hilarity and shenanigans happening on the page. Another highlight for me was sprinkling in my love of musical theater. Charlie and her grandmother share a passion for the Golden Age of theater, so I had a ton of fun adding in references to classics like The Sound of Music.
All of these titles are out today! Check out these books and more on Harlequin.com
Plus, we had so many fantastic releases this month, we had to double up! Keep an eye out for The November Author Spotlight: Part Two on the Write for Harlequin blog.
