Interview With Author Annie Charme
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m a graphic artist by day and author by night, writing real, raw, racy romance. My book boyfriends are inked heroes who like fat, fun, and feisty women. My goal is to spread body positivity through my fabulous curvy heroines with a good serving of British humour on the side (not forgetting an extra helping of alpha goodness). So far I have written five books, all with plus size female characters.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The last book was Unwrapped For You, part of the Curves for Christmas series, though my story can be read all year. Inspired by Tik Tok influencers. An English weather reporter moves to Texas for work and meets her neighbour from hell. Liam gets under her skin in more ways than one.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I am a total pantster and find it exciting to write and discover what happens next as if reading a book. My characters sometimes have their own ideas and the story takes a different direction. I always write in the evening when my children are in bed and the house is quiet.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
The first book I read with a plus size character was Misadventures of a curvy girl by Sierra Simone and it was then, I realised I wanted to see more books like this, so decided to write my own.
What are you working on now?
I have five books planned for 2023. One is already written but won’t be released until the summer. It’s an age gap, taboo, romantic suspense. My next release will be part of the Man of the Month collaboration, Hate Tea Love You out in April.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I have several methods. I don’t think there is just one and I use all platforms, but Tik Tok seems to be the best one for book sales, however I do like Instagram and Facebook for connecting with readers.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Find your people and your writing community. A good team behind you is invaluable for support and advice.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Not everyone will love your book and that’s okay.
What are you reading now?
A Merry Little Meet Cute by Sierra Simone and Julie Murphy
What’s next for you as a writer?
I want to reach more readers this year, and with my five books planned I hope to do that. My readers can expect my usual fun and flirty stories with three of my books and then two are going to be romantic suspense where I hope to attract a wider audience.
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
This is such a tough question, but my favourite read of 2022 was Losers by Harley Laroux, so I would take Losers 1 and 2. Second to that I would choose Anna Todd’s After as it’s my comfort read.
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