Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m the father of twin girls who as of this week, both officially became broke ass college students. I’m married to my best friend for over 20 years, and our home is run and operated for the comfort of our three dogs, a black lab, a boxer, and an old English bull dog.
I’ve written 6 full length books that are out, plus 1 short story and a novella which comes out 9-28th
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
I’ve got 2 projects. 1 is the Torn series. Book 1 is out, called Torn Away, which actually won first place in the Saratoga RWA Great Beginnings contest! It was inspired in many ways by many of the trilogy books that I’ve read from Nora Roberts, where you see her get a new couple together in each book. I also wanted to write a book that was very emotional, and showed the characters connecting emotionally to each other, and to a young boy who has been through so much. Book 2 is in the works and continues the story.
The other project is called the Red Strokes, which is part of The Hotel Paranormal series. An author friend Aria Kane came up with the idea of an anthology where different writers would create a story of paranormal creatures, all of whom would eventually interact with a Hotel that was supernatural in nature. Some basics were created for the hotel and we each would write our own stories. I got to help create some of the details that made it into the series bible.
My story is about a young college student who inherits her aunt’s psychic abilities. Anna’s an art student, and a bit of a wallflower. She’s taking an art class where on her first day, she bumps into her grade school crush, Ashton. Ashton isn’t taking the class, he’s the nude model. Together, they deal with her new abilities and discover the truth about what happened to Ashton’s parents.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I usually just sit in my recliner with one of the dogs up between my legs.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I’m a big fan of Nora Roberts, which was a big inspiration for how I plotted out the Torn Series. I’m also a fan of Dean Koontz, the Harry Potter series, Cassandra Clare and Janet Evanovich’s Stephanie Plum series.
What are you working on now?
Book 2 of the Torn series. In book 1, Drew comes back to his home town after 1 sister is murdered. He’s there to care for his nephew and reconnect with his other surviving sister. Book 2 picks up where book 1 left off. Drew still has some dark secrets in his past, and holding on to those secrets are what’s keeping him from reconnecting with Ashley, and making it hard for his new fiance Sam to trust him. Ollie is no longer able to hide the fact that he’s been in love with Ashley since they were kids, and Cole’s starting to feel safe for the first time in his life.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Mostly just Twitter and Facebook.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Keep writing. Finish your stories, don’t let yourself get stuck. Don’t be discouraged if what you’ve written doesn’t get published. Be aware of your word count, and show don’t tell. And always use an editor.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Lots of it. Be wary of info dropping. Scatter the details throughout the book. And don’t filter. No, Character A saw character B do this.
What are you reading now?
Just started The Serophim Breach by Tracy Serpa.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I’m doing promo for book 1 of the Torn Series, and The Red Strokes, while I get Torn Apart, the sequel, completed. I need to also finish off the Vision series, my YA Paranormal Romance series. Then I’ve got a ton of other ideas.
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?
Can I just bring the Harry Potter Series and call it a day?
Author Websites and Profiles
Vincent Morrone Website
Vincent Morrone Amazon Profile
Vincent Morrone Author Profile on Smashwords
Vincent Morrone’s Social Media Links
Goodreads Profile
Facebook Profile
Twitter Account
Pinterest Account