I wrote my first Christmas themed book, Cocoa and Kisses in 2019 and found it to be one of my most popular books. This year I wrote two Christmas themed stories. One is an urban fantasy about what Heaven is like during Christmas time from the perspective of a grim reaper. The other is part of a sweet romance collaboration with 37 other authors with a mistletoe theme to them. This book, The Christmas Auction, is due out on November 30th. It's about a girl who had declared her love to her brother's best friend the Christmas before high school graduation, but he never shows up to kiss her under the mistletoe. Six years later, they reconnect and have a second chance at friendship and love under the mistletoe.
What are some of your favorite Christmas traditions?
When I was a kid, my dad used to buy the biggest candle he could find. He would light it the night before Christmas and place it in the living room window. He said the flame allowed all of our deceased ancestors to find our home and spend the holidays with us. This is my favorite holiday, and much safer now that we have battery operated candles!
What’s next? (future books, novellas, special appearances you want to mention)
What’s the best writing tip you’ve learned or been given you’d like to share?
Ooh! There are so many good writing tips! I think one of the most valuable things I've had is to listen to your story out loud. It's surprising how many times I've been through a draft and thought I had things perfect only to discover multiple errors once the story is read out loud. It's like fingernails on a chalkboard!
What do you know now about writing and publishing you wish you had learned sooner?
So I have literary ADD. I write under five pen names, which is great because I need to jump between genres. But it's also my biggest weakness. It keeps me from building my backlist quickly. My advice is to choose one genre and stick to it. You'll find success much faster that way.
Don't try to be all things to all people. You'll hear tips on how to post on various social media, direct sales, newsletters, videos, book fairs, and dozens of other ways to sell your books. Choose one or two and focus on those. Get really good at THOSE, and you'll find the success you're looking for.
Are there any other books that you’d like to tell my readers about?
I'd say if you're looking for Christmas themed books, check out the Mistletoe Kisses series. Every book is Christmas themed. They're all closed-door romance, and you'll find 38 of your new favorite authors!
That's all for today's interview. If you'd like to learn more about Brynn's books, here are the links to get you started.
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