Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a USA Today best-selling romance author from beautiful Auckland, New Zealand. With 18 romances published, and one non-fiction aimed at new authors, writing has been in my blood forever. Having said that I only started publishing 4 years ago.
With 3 children and a mortgage, I’ve spent years working in other areas and was delighted to finally be doing this full-time since May 2017.
I love to write about suave heroes and feisty heroines in wonderful small towns with heart-warming tales of strong family ties and life-affirming true love.
My bookshelves hold favorite authors – Nora Roberts, Marian Keyes and Cathy Kelly – plus new-found favorites like Marie Force and Bella Andre, who write stories that echo my own values: family always comes first and life’s struggles and challenges are always surmountable through love.
I live in a quiet suburb and enjoy walks with my wonderful husband (my very own high school sweetheart) along our breath-taking beaches, spending time with friends and, of course, weaving sensual stories that celebrate the joy of love, family and resilience.
I love talking with fellow romance readers and fans. Join my mailing list for news about new books or contact me at www.cherylphipps.com.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Resident Billionaire is the last (maybe not) of the Billionaire Knights sagas.
Caris, the youngest sibling is training to be a doctor and from the first book she was one of my favorites. Because of the way the stories unfolded with the other members of the family, she had to wait to tell hers. Spoiler alert – the Texan his his own story in this book as well.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I am a list maker extraordinaire, needing to know a lot about a many things and have it written down, otherwise I might not ‘see’ things as clearly.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Cathy Kelly, Marian Keyes, Marie Force and Bella Andre.
What are you working on now?
It’s a secret, but I have begun a new series of Cozy Mysteries. I’m very excited about them.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Firstly my own – www.cherylphipps.com. After that I change them around depending on how the last promotion went.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write. A lot. As much as you can, whenever you can. Only by having a backlist will the majority of us find a niche in the market.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Believe in yourself.
What are you reading now?
A Lake Howling Novel by Wendy Vella.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I’d like to hit the NYT list, but I want to do that on my own and not in a boxed set.
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?
Pride and Prejudice, Cross Stitch, A Bear Grylls survival guide and one with blank pages.
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