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Marie Lavender – Interview – A Little Magick
An interview on When Angels Fly! đ
Please welcome Marie Lavender to my blog. Hello Marie, have a seat and we shall chat for a short while.Â
Please introduce yourself to those reading this blog post.
Hello! Nice to visit your blog, Mary! I am an author of twenty-four books in various genres. Iâm from a small town in the Midwest. I am a thirty-something woman and I hope to marry my fiancĂŠ sometime this year. I love shopping, reading and writing!
Has writing always been part of your life and when did you âknowâ that it was time to start writing your first book?Â
Yes, Iâve been writing fiction in some capacity since I was nine years old. I think I always knew I wanted to be an author.
In college, I had two stories published in a university anthology. By 2010, I started the indie publishing journey, and in 2011, I submitted my first historicalâŚ
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How Shopping Correlates with Dating and Relationships: a romance blogger post by multi-genre author Marie Lavender
Not about books, but you can see how I funnel romance into my writing…
 How Shopping Correlates with Dating and Relationships
I love, love, love shoppingâŚwell, for almost anything! I can never be trusted with a credit card. đ Most of the time I resist temptation, but now and then, especially if I have some extra money on my hands, I indulge in one of my hobbies â shopping for clothes, or even books.
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But whether youâre browsing online or in the store, shopping for clothing items is a whole other animal. At least with a book, you can be sure you will usually end up a satisfied reader. The only issue, for me at least, might be a bunch of glaring grammatical errors, or so much head-hopping that I get fictional whiplash.
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Shopping for clothes, however, is a different story.
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If youâre looking at stores on the internet, you haveâŚ
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Romance Novel Memories, Plus a Reader Poll!
Romance Novel Memories, Plus a Reader Poll!
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Do you remember the first romance novel you ever read, or even which romance story in a film, that made you âswoonâ?
As a child Iâd always been swept away by the tales of Snow White, Cinderella or Sleeping Beauty. And romantic comedy movies were wonderful! While I was growing up, I savored the Mary Anne/Logan couple dynamics in The Baby-Sitters Club book series.
Being a writer and a bookworm at heart, however, I must be true to my passion. The first romance novel I remember being simply thrilled with was Annette Curtis Klauseâs The Silver Kiss. I was browsing my library at school. I think was about twelve or thirteen. I had just finished two other reads, The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle (YA historical), and Say Goodnight, Gracie (YA fiction/drama).
I needed a change, something altogether different. And it worked well, since Iâve always been fascinated with the supernatural.
The Silver Kiss turned my fledgling romanticâs heart on its axis. It was the first paranormal romance I ever encountered, even though the title was aimed at young adults.
Sa-wooon! The chemistry between Zoe and Simon is undeniable.
Do you remember the novel that made you rethink the whole romance genre?
I recall sneaking my momâs Harlequin books when she wasnât around. But the year I turned sixteen, we went on vacation to Tennessee. For the first time ever while I was on break then, we stayed in a fancy cabin and I had my own room. That evening, the writing observer in me couldnât leave the place alone. I just had to snoop! đ
Lo and behold, there was a somewhat worn copy of Catherine Coulterâs Devilâs Embrace, tucked into a nook. I wasnât sure if the owners meant for an occupant to have a book to read while staying there, or if a previous tenant had left it behind. I was always a bit of a night owl, so I dove into uncharted waters. I wasnât disappointed!
Needless to say, as the novel was a true bodice ripper in style, it blew away all my expectations for a romance story. I never knew historicals could be so hot! âĽâĽâĽ
Coulter is at fault, setting the stage for me to read slightly dark, racier reads later on. LOL.
SoâŚwhat about you? Do you recall the romance books that first compelled and inspired you?
Letâs take a poll. Your answers will probably be limited in the polls, but feel free to go into more detail in the comment thread below. Tell us your history as a romance reader! đ
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Which romance novel did you first read, and where were you at the time? Same goes for the second question.
Which novel caused you to rethink the whole romance genre?
I look forward to your responses! đ
Vote at the Critters Readers Poll!
Hi, readers! Great newsâŚBlood Instincts and the Heiresses in Love Trilogy were both nominated for the 21st Annual Preditors and Editors Crittersâ Readers Poll!
So, help me out and cast your vote for each bookâŚ
Youâll find Blood Instincts, book two of the Blood at First Sight Series, listed in the Romance Category on the site here.
And the Heiresses in Love Series boxed set is listed on the Anthologies page here.
http://critters.org/predpoll/antho.shtml
Reader votes wrap up on January 14th. There are SO many categories/genres in which you can cast your vote, including the Best EVER poll (of course I chose my favorite J.R. Ward novel)!
Happy voting, and wish me luck in the awards contest! đ
Happy New YearâŚand, of course, happy reading to all! âĽâĽâĽ
Marie Lavender- Multigenre Author 