We are thrilled to have author Celia Breslin with us today. Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to give readers a chance to get to know more about you and your work. While some questions may be traditional, you’d be surprised at what readers connect to. Sometimes the simplest ‘I can relate to that’ grabs their interest where nothing else can. So, let us begin.

Can you share a little something about Celia Breslin that’s not mentioned in your bio on your website?

Sure! I play piano, and I like to sing. Used to be a soprano, but now I’m more of an alto. I also like to work out every day. Weight training, cardio, walking, etc.

How long have you been writing?

I’ve been writing stories since I was a kid. Mostly short stories back then. After college, I moved on to novella and novel-length work. I still do write the occasional short story, including The Night Hag, a dark modern fairy tale I wrote for Halloween 2023 (free to my newsletter subscribers).

What have you found most challenging about it?

I have more story ideas than I have time, LOL. 

What does writing do for you? Is it fun, cathartic, do you get emotional?

Writing is definitely fun and fulfilling. I do get emotional about my stories, especially when I’m throwing all sorts of problems at my main characters. But then I get to cheer them on when they overcome the obstacles and achieve their HEA.

Describe what your writing routine looks like. Are you disciplined with a strict schedule, or do you have to be in the mood?

I try to write regardless of my mood. I like to stay connected to my WiP, so daily writing is a must.  I’m also an editor, so my typical workday includes both activities. Oh, and my daily workout!

Did you go into writing thinking that it would be a hobby or a job?

It started as a hobby when I was a kid/teen. Fast forward to adulthood…when my daughter was born, I thought, why not publish my stories? So, I started submitting my vampire series to publishers, and it was picked up. Writing has been one my job hats ever since.

Let’s move on and give readers some insight into your personal life.

 What are your pet peeves?  Being late, drivers who run stop signs, people who litter or cut in line.

 Who is your hero? My husband, for sure. He rocks.

Give us one thing on your bucket list. Live in the south of France for a summer.

What would readers find surprising about you? I have a tattoo I designed myself.

If you could go to heaven, who would you visit? A dear friend who died of breast cancer several years ago.

Just for fun. What is your least favorite:

Hero type –  Hm… probably the Charmer. You know the one. The smooth-talking fun guy who probably doesn’t believe in hard work and would rather be hardly working. The player who rarely commits to a partner.

Body part – LOL, wow, hadn’t ever thought about it. How about ankles. Heh.

Overused word in a title – For titles in the romance genre, I’d say “Love” and “Heart”.

Genre – Tricky. I read across many genres. I suppose historical westerns interest me the least.

Dirty word – Ack! Probably the 4-letter c-word for the lady parts.

Now that our readers know who Ceila Breslin is let’s get down to the business of your new anthology. I understand it’s a cyborg sci-fi romance and book 1 is available for pre-order here:

Please tell us a little bit about book 1, Beyond Earth.

BEYOND EARTH is a limited-edition anthology featuring stories by several authors, including me. You’ll find alien gladiators, cyborgs, AI lifeforms, psychic aliens, interstellar royalty, psy-changelings, fearless humans, and more in the collection, along with fun romance tropes including Lovers From Different Worlds, Fated Mates, Enemies to Lovers, Grumpy-Sunshine, and Rescue Romance. My story, CLAIMING KADEN, features an Earth-girl lost in space and pursued by an evil race, and the warrior cyborg who helps her out. Lucky for them, they’re fated mates.

When does it release?

The Beyond Earth anthology is currently available now for pre-order (99 cents!). The official release day is December 10, 2024.

I find the concept of cyborgs intriguing. Please tell readers what you know.

Cyborgs are fun, aren’t they? As a cybernetic organism, cyborgs are a unique fusion of both biological and technological components. For my stories, this means they have a human body with enhanced systems: enhanced vision, superior strength, self-healing, etc.

What was your hardest challenge writing this book?

I spent more time than my usual orchestrating the world’s backstory as well as the origin story for my race of cyborgs.

What kind of research did you do?

Did some astronomy-related reading, as it has been a hot minute since I had a science class, LOL.

What in your opinion makes good chemistry between your leading characters?

I like my characters to attract each other on multiple levels. So, beyond the physical, I want them to have intellectual chemistry and an emotional connection.

Any other works in progress?

Yes! I’m currently working on a Halloween short story based in my Forbidden Royals of Faerie series. And I’m also working on another story in The Cupid Dating Agency series.

Any advice for aspiring authors?

Write every day (or close to it; even a few lines counts!). Make some beta reader/critique partner friends in your genre. And read, read, read in your genre. J

Final words?

Thanks for having me over for a chat!

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