My new standalone romance, St. Nick and Me Are Mint to Be, released on December 3. This novella is related to my Underground Granny Matchmakers, and tells the story of the 4rth MacIlheron sister, Syanne. It's also a part of a 12-author group series called Christmas Kisses and Cookie Crumbs. We all got together and decided to write Christmas short-stories related to one of our own series. We call them bite-sized Christmas treats. The only tie between these 12 books is that they are all sweet, clean, Christmas romcoms and each one features a special Christmas recipe. My book features one of our family recipes, Chocolate Mint Brownie Bars.
The book starts out with Syanne at the airport talking on her phone to her sister about her ex boyfriend, whom she has just caught cheating. The hero, Reid, can't help overhearing the conversation. And as he listens, he gradually becomes emotionally involved, outraged at the ex's behavior. Then the ex shows up at the airport and confronts Syanne. Reid finds himself desperate to rescue this woman he hasn't even spoken to. He throws his arm around her shoulder, glares up at the cheating ex and says... (Well, you have to read the story to find out. LOL And it's only 99 cents.)
What are some of your favorite Christmas traditions?
I think our favorite Christmas tradition is on Christmas morning. We make a special family recipe coffee-cake, light a candle, sing Happy Birthday to Jesus, and blow out the candle. One of our daughters and her family live too far away to be home at Christmas, so we each do a cake in our own homes and sing together via FaceTime.
What’s next? (Future books, novellas, special appearances you want to mention) I'm working on a new book that will tie in with the Limitless Sweet Billionaire Romance Series, but will start a new spin-off series. Like the Limitless guys, our hero has a disability. He's a vet who lost his hearing in a blast and had to return stateside. Now he wants to cut himself off from society. But when he crosses paths with woman in danger, his protective nature and sense of honor kicks in.
What’s the best writing tip you’ve learned or been given you’d like to share?
They say to "write what you know." But authors can learn and "know" a lot of different things. If you want to keep writing for years, you need to write what you love. For me, that means I prefer books with some angst and character growth, whether the book is a light romcom or a more serious romance. I want my readers to love my books, but the most important reader I need to please is me. Eventually, if you stay true to yourself, you will find your audience--fans who love everything you write.
What do you know now about writing and publishing you wish you had learned sooner?
It's wonderful that your book is distinct and stands out from all the others in the genre. But for marketing purposes, the readers are more interested in how your book is the same as all the other books they are reading.
Any last words or tips?
Write your blurb first. Writing your blurb first will force you to think about the tropes and important plot points you want to include. That way you can find a way to work them into your story as you write.
Are there any other books that you’d like to tell my readers about?
I mentioned the Limitless Sweet Billionaire books, which is one of my most popular series. You can get a great deal on the 7- book bundle at my store.
That's all for today's interview. I'm a fan of Tamie's books, so I hope you'll click on the links to learn more about her books.
Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Tamie-Dearen/author/B00FS21B4Y
I think our favorite Christmas tradition is on Christmas morning. We make a special family recipe coffee-cake, light a candle, sing Happy Birthday to Jesus, and blow out the candle. One of our daughters and her family live too far away to be home at Christmas, so we each do a cake in our own homes and sing together via FaceTime.
What’s next? (Future books, novellas, special appearances you want to mention) I'm working on a new book that will tie in with the Limitless Sweet Billionaire Romance Series, but will start a new spin-off series. Like the Limitless guys, our hero has a disability. He's a vet who lost his hearing in a blast and had to return stateside. Now he wants to cut himself off from society. But when he crosses paths with woman in danger, his protective nature and sense of honor kicks in.
What’s the best writing tip you’ve learned or been given you’d like to share?
They say to "write what you know." But authors can learn and "know" a lot of different things. If you want to keep writing for years, you need to write what you love. For me, that means I prefer books with some angst and character growth, whether the book is a light romcom or a more serious romance. I want my readers to love my books, but the most important reader I need to please is me. Eventually, if you stay true to yourself, you will find your audience--fans who love everything you write.
It's wonderful that your book is distinct and stands out from all the others in the genre. But for marketing purposes, the readers are more interested in how your book is the same as all the other books they are reading.
Any last words or tips?
Write your blurb first. Writing your blurb first will force you to think about the tropes and important plot points you want to include. That way you can find a way to work them into your story as you write.
Are there any other books that you’d like to tell my readers about?
I mentioned the Limitless Sweet Billionaire books, which is one of my most popular series. You can get a great deal on the 7- book bundle at my store.
That's all for today's interview. I'm a fan of Tamie's books, so I hope you'll click on the links to learn more about her books.
Nook: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/%22Tamie%20Dearen%22
iBooks: https://books.apple.com/us/author/tamie-dearen/id819513899
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