RACING STORMS
Chasing Desire Trilogy #1
Publisher: North Loop Books
Interview with Sara RussellAuthor of Racing StormsPart 2Who are some of the authors you feel were influential in your work? Vicki Lewis Thompson was a tremendous influence with her Nerd romance novels. I like how her writing is funny, even when serious things are happening. I emailed her and told her this, and then she endorsed my book! I also like Julia Quinn and Jean Shepherd.
What do you like to read in your free time?
I read romance, old bestsellers that have stood the test of time, classics, and of course, non-fiction books about weather events. Lately I’ve been reading crime fiction. It’s difficult for me to read a lot of romance while I’m trying to write my own romance novels.
What book do you wish you could have written?
Every time I read Isaac’s Storm by Erik Larson I wring my hands and feel small. The writing is beautiful.
Who would you cast to play your characters in a movie version of your book?
Miranda Lambert would make a good Decoursey. Nick Lachey could play Kennan. They might be too old by now, though. I’d be interested to know how my readers picture the two characters.
How important are names to you in your books? How do you choose names?
Names are critical! Most authors I know spend way too much time on names, especially authors of speculative fiction. For Racing Storms, “Decoursey” came from a coworker’s mother-in-law, and “Kennan” came from a waiter.
What does your perfect writing spot look like? Is that what your ACTUAL writing spot looks like?
My perfect writing spot would be a bungalow that’s all mine and only for writing. I could spend the night, order in food, and of course I’d have cleaning & lawn services. My actual writing spot? Wherever I can set my laptop. At home it might be in the kitchen or bedroom. Sometimes I go to the library and find a study carrel. I don’t drink coffee so coffee shops hold little appeal unless I’m there for a writing meetup.
Where is one place you want to visit that you haven’t been before?
I’d like to visit Great Britain. I haven’t been yet.
What’s your funniest flaw?
I have terrible taste in cinema. Nacho Libre? Loved it! Shakespeare In Love? Yuck.
What do your plans for future projects include?
I’m not sure! I have to think of something for NaNoWriMo this November (National Novel Writing Month), and it might not be romance. Hmm.
Sara Russell is a near-native Texan who sees nothing wrong with using “y’all” in formal conversation. She maintains that one can do practically anything in a cute dress and flats, including storm chasing, attending motorsports events, and exploring the endless delights of the Austin area, where she’s lived since childhood. When not writing or hunting & gathering at Whole Foods, Sara spends time with friends & family and enjoys live music and dancing.
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Author Interview 1
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9/20
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Review
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9/21
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Notable Quotable
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9/22
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9/23
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Author Interview 2
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9/24
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Playlist
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9/25
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9/26
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Guest Post
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Excerpt
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9/28
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Review
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