Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have two contemporary romances out, Foolish Gamble and Candidate For Love.
I have been reading since I was little…in elementary school I liked to read biographies of notable people, especially from the 1800’s. In high school I read a lot of classics. Ever since then I have read widely in the romance genre as well as mainstream bestsellers and romantic suspense.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Candidate For Love. It was inspired by a detailed scene in a dream I had. I wrote it down in the middle of the night so I wouldn’t forget it. I built the story around it.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I think all writers have unusual writing habits! Mine is not so much the writing, it is the inspiration for stories. I find them constantly. A snippet of an overheard conversation. The mood of a song. A local news article. I already have way too many ideas to ever finish all of them in this life time. The ideas keep coming and I save them all.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I would have to say category romance. I read a lot of them and of course, thought they would be easy to write. And of course found out they are not.
What are you working on now?
I am working on a novella that will come out Valentines 2017 in a box set with a bunch of great authors. The books will be about one central club, THE DIAMOND CLUB, a private club for millionaire membership only. Lots of backroom action with different “dealings” related to diamond smuggling and jewelry heist. My story is called “ICE”. The heroine is an undercover police officer sent to infiltrate the group and will be modeling the diamonds. The hero is a millionaire trying to find out how his best friend died.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I hang out at Facebook (Author Lita Lawson) and is the best place to find me active. I just started to blog at www.litalawson.net. My Twitter handle is AuthoLita, but I mostly use the site to announce new releases, sales or giveaways.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Start writing now. It takes a long time to learn write novels, let alone the publishing and marketing aspects. I’m a member of Romance Writers of America and have learned so much from what they h have to offer educationally for aspiring romance writers. Enjoy what you do and follow your dream. Anything is possible.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Write and read in your genre.
What are you reading now?
I am reading the Robyn Carr’s Virgin River series.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Hopefully more published books!
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?
So many to choose from! Gone With the Wind, any Stephanie Plum book by Janet Evanovich, Montana Sky by Nora, and the Midnight Rider Takes a Bride by Christine Rimmer (one of my keepers from a long time ago!)
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