Today, meet my guest, Harper Dell and celebrate with her, her newest release, Touch Me.
Tell
us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a writer by trade and by heart. I have written
everything from technical research papers to daily soap opera but my passion is
for romantic fiction. Thus far I have written four holiday romance novellas -
my Love Bites - and the first two in my contemporary family romance series. Trust Me follows Brianna and Cole's love
story, while Touch Me focuses on
youngest Sister Skye Hanson, her gay husband Jaimie and her deepening relationship
with Zach as she comes into her own. Both books feature a central love story
with lots of family drama in between.
What
is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My book which has just released is Touch Me: Book 2 in
the Hanson family series. As a series, I guess the whole thing was inspired by
the fact that I come from a big family myself and know the ins and outs of
sibling drama . For Skye's love story, I've often seen couples together where
the husband is clearly gay and wondered why they are together. I decided to
tackle this tricky subject as Skye, married to gay hubby Jaimie, realizes she
needs something more. She has to navigate her way out of a comfortable marriage
while still keeping her best friend (Jaimie) and being brave enough to confront
her own sexuality with Zach. Is her husband Jaimie ready to do the same? Is
Skye still a virgin? Does Zach need her as much as she needs him? How will she
handle a family bombshell her sister Hannah is about to drop on her? You'll
have to read the book to find out ;) (And all this in between planning sister
Brie’s engagement party, getting a promotion, and coming to the rescue of a
forgotten diva.)
Why
did you choose to write in your particular field or genre?
I guess I am a romantic at heart. I remember reading
my mother's Mills and Boons as a teenager and even submitting a synopsis to
them written by hand. I'm the last person you'll find watching a horror movie
and I'm a sucker for grand gestures, not to mention the small things like
making your partner a cup of tea or just listening when they talk. There were
also some practical considerations in my decision - romance is really popular
(though also competitive) and being shorter books I would be able to write
quicker and give my readers what they want.
What
kind of research did you do, and how long did you spend researching before
beginning this book?
This is one of the reasons I decided not to write
historical romance :) Seriously though , I tend to research as I go along and as
questions arise. My main focus with this series is researching the area the
characters live in, where they explore (given that it's set in the United
States) and also their chosen careers. In this case , since Skye is a Head
Writer on a soap opera, I had the inside track, having written on soap opera
myself. I did, however, approach my ex Head Writer boss to check on a couple of
things for accuracy.
How
do you select the names of your characters?
Given that they are love stories I think of the
couple's names together and if they have a nice rhythm. Later in the book I
sometimes realize they don't have surnames :) and have to come up with one. I
tend to choose names that sound romantic but I guess that's a subjective thing.
How
do you like to collect and organise your ideas?
Not very well. I do a basic chapter by chapter outline
(which is usually a sentence or two per chapter). I'm working on doing better
outlines so I can write the next books faster.
How
long did it take you to write this book?
This one took a year as I had a major life move in
between and it was a tricky subject with several emotional journeys - not just
the hero and heroine. I plan to write and release at least two more books in
the series this year now that I am more settled, to maintain moment.
What's
next for you as a writer?
The rest of the Hanson family series. There are five
siblings, plus mom, Jaimie and a couple of other surprises. I'm also working on
a shorter series set in a ballet company for quick release when it's ready.
Author
Bio
Romance author, Harper Dell, writes heartwarming, sexy
romantic fiction. Strong plots, high on emotion, combine with love, romance,
family ties and, of course, dollops of steamy sex. Along with fiction, Harper
writes and edits for daily soap opera and television drama.
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