Interview With Author Delaney Diamond
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m Delaney Diamond, USA Today Bestselling Author of more than 50 contemporary romance and romantic suspense novels, and dozens of romance short stories. I’m an avid reader and enjoy romance novels, mysteries, thrillers, and a fair amount of nonfiction. When I’m not busy reading or writing, I’m in the kitchen trying out new recipes, dining at one of my favorite restaurants, or traveling to an interesting locale. To get sneak peeks, notices of sale prices, and find out about new releases, join my mailing list. Make sure you stop by my website at delaneydiamond.com and check out the Free Reads tab for a sampling of short stories.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Handsome Devil, and it was inspired by one of my favorite tropes, marriage of convenience. In this instance, I wanted to flip the trope a little bit, and instead of having the hero come to the heroine with a proposal, I had the heroine propose to him. Oh, and they’re exes who hate each other. LOL.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I don’t consider this unusual, but I need quiet when I’m writing. I can’t write in coffee shops or while watching TV, and definitely not while listening to music. I can, however, write while listening to rain, and I do that quite a bit. I go to rainymood.com and plug my earphones into the computer. That helps to block out other noises and distractions so I can focus on the writing.
What are you working on now?
Now that Handsome Devil is completed, I’m working on the next book in my Family Ties series, about a blended Hispanic and Black family in Atlanta. There are seven siblings in all, and I’m currently working on Bruno’s story, book 4. He’s a chef and restaurateur.
The other siblings I have already written about are Ethan, the billionaire real estate developer who had to make a tough decision. Marry his long-term girlfriend or lose her for good. Monica, which is about the youngest sister, a social media influencer who ends up working with her old college flame–who also happens to be engaged to another woman at the time they reconnect. Audra, a stay-at-home mother and her ex-athlete husband. The couple is on the verge of divorce, and readers get to see them reconnect through exercises they received from their marriage therapist.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
My best method is using my newsletter. I share sneak peeks and background information about the characters before a book releases.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
For new authors, I suggest you manage your time wisely and don’t try to do everything. There’s so much information available now, compared to when I started indie publishing in 2011. It’s easy to get overwhelmed. Don’t stretch yourself too thin trying to do too much. Pick one or two social media platforms to concentrate on, and prioritize one or two tasks you absolutely must get done each day. Without a doubt, one of those should be writing. So do that and let all the administrative work and marketing be secondary.
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