How did you
come up with the idea for your book Christmas Knight? Could you give
a short synopsis on the book for my readers?
The title
came first. I'm was a history major in college and although we think that all
men back in the middle ages were cave dwellers, that wasn't the case. There
were good men, who sought to find love and build strong families. I wanted to
tell the story of just such a man.
Here’s a short
blurb… Time travel meets Romance in this tale of a high-powered lawyer
traveling to the 1500's to meet her soulmate: an honorable knight fighting to
break a curse on his family.
What are
some of your favorite Christmas traditions?
My favorite
Christmas traditions are baking cookies with our children that my mother used
to bake with me. The cookies are called Spritz and are made using a cookie
press. They are buttery and taste a little like shortbread. I've attached a
picture of them.
What’s next?
What’s next?
January 29,
The Inscription, a time travel set in Scotland will be released. Currently, I'm
working on a novella that just might turn into a series. It's called, Mermaid
Cove, and is set in Ireland, as well as Christmas Deadline, which will be
released in time for Christmas 2020. I'll also be attending the BookLovers
Convention in Nashville at the end of March. It's fun to be busy. :)
Wow! You are
seriously involved in your writing career. What’s the best writing tip you’ve
learned or been given you’d like to share?
The best
advice for writers is to always be asking yourself, "what if?" This
little phrase helps me plot my books and develop my characters. I ask myself,
"what if?" my character turns left instead of right?
One piece of
advice I learned from a Donald Maass workshop was: Write down the 10 things
your character would never do, and make sure they do at least 3. Another
piece of advice I learned from a workshop was that the villain doesn't consider
himself or herself a villain, they think they are the hero.
What do you
know now about writing and publishing you wish you had learned sooner?
What I have
learned is that each book has its own journey, no matter how many books you
write. Some books are easy, and others take more time. Both are fun to write,
but I have to admit, that the books that take more time, and cause me more
sleepless nights, are the most fun. I like being surprised.
Any last
words or tips?
Write what
you love to read. If you can't find a story that you like, write that story. I
started writing historicals because I love learning about history.
That’s all
for today’s interview. If you’d like to learn more about Pam’s Christmas book or
others, here are some links to get you started.
Book Trailer
for Christmas Knight
PodCast
interview for Christmas Knight
Website: https://pambinder.com/
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