Welcome to our blog hop. We are doing three questions this week and they come from JJ Devine.

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You’re moving right along with a storyline and suddenly it takes an unexpected twist. Do you go with the flow and follow where the twist leads you or do you conform your story to your way? 
This is an issue I have battled on a number of occasions. I have had two heroes and one secondary character refuse to do my bidding. My solution, lock them in the dungeon and break out the whips. Wait, forget I said that. Sometimes it seems that the character is right, and I do it his way. Sometimes, I stick to my plan, after all, I am the author and this is my story. Oh wait, maybe it’s his story … Nevermind. Generally speaking, I start with a rough plan and flesh it out as I go, so altering things isn’t that difficult. I believe that the recalcitrant character is my subconscious giving me a kick in the butt to wake me up to a better plot.

What time of year is your Best time for writing? Winter, summer, fall, spring? 
This is going to sound crazy, but the best time to write is Master’s Lacrosse Season. Ya, pathetic I know. I go to my husband’s games and huddle up in the stands with my laptop and write. I do my best writing there for some reason. (Pretty sure it isn’t all those scantily clad hunks running around.) Other than that, we have a place we camp at during the warmer months. I can write quickly and smoothly there because there are no interruptions.

When looking for a publisher do you chose a traditional press, indie route, or one that does both, ebook and print? 

My first (published) novella was through etopia press, at that time they were strictly ebooks, now they are digital and print. My others are indie. I am still submitting to traditional press, but I believe in keeping my options open. I don’t believe in limiting my options, and believe there are some pretty amazing indie authors out there and I support them wholeheartedly. 




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Katie 

Too Old to Love?

This week's questions are from Jewels Abby.



What ages are your characters?
Currently, I am working on a novel which features a hero and heroine in their early 30’s. But I have concluded that what I really want to write is stories that feature more mature couples (40 plus) who are taking a chance on loving for the second time.

What special things or places inspire you to write?
I do my best writing at my husband’s lacrosse games. All that testosterone, rampant male ribbing and teasing and all those muscular men. Inspiring! I also do a lot of writing at my local breakfast restaurant. The staff all know me, and keep me well supplied with coffee.

What is the one message you hope women will receive when they read your stories?
I want women to believe in love and hope. I want them to know that they are worth love, and that they deserve nothing but the best.

You will love what Collette Cameron's has to say about these questions at http://blueroseromance.com.


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Katie

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