Welcome, today we are talking with Rachelle Paige Campbell! I would like to thank you for taking time out of your busy writing schedule to answer a few questions. First, let’s delve into who you are. Some of the questions may be untraditional but you’d be surprised at what readers connect to, and sometimes the simplest ‘I can relate to that’ grabs their interest where nothing else can.
Can you share a little something about Rachelle Paige Campbell that’s not mentioned in your bio on your website?
How long have you been writing?
I started publishing in 2015 and can’t believe it’s been nine years already. Truly, the time just flies.
What have you found most challenging about it?
Pursuing anything creative means making yourself vulnerable. You’re sharing a piece of yourself with the world.
What does writing do for you? Is it fun, cathartic, do you get emotional?
Writing is all of those things and more. The start of a project is fun. Editing is cathartic, to take a rough draft and polish it to perfection. Hearing from readers is emotional. I process so much of my own life through writing (not that anything is autobiographical), it helps me make sense of the world.
Describe what your writing routine looks like. Are you disciplined with a strict schedule or do you have to be in the mood?
I love a schedule but as a mom I have to be flexible. My ideal schedule, aka during the school year, is writing from 8:30-10am, exercising, writing/marketing/editing from 12pm-2:30pm on weekdays. I try to take weekends off, and I try to stick to working only during these hours so I have a balance between work and life.
Did you go into writing thinking that it would be a hobby or a job?
I started writing as a hobby, but once I started publishing I began to think of my work as a job.
What inspires you?
I find inspiration everywhere. From funny things my kids say, articles in newspapers, hobbies I pursue, the list goes on and on.
Let’s move on and give readers some insight into your personal life.
What are your pet peeves?
When someone talks AT me. I call myself an extroverted introvert. I am outgoing and a people person. But I need time to think and process. I love silence and hate when others fill it unnecessarily with nonsense. Silence is golden!
Who is your hero?
In real life, my husband is my hero. He’s my partner in everything and I can’t imagine life without him.
Give us one thing on your bucket list.
An Alaskan cruise with my family is top of my list. I love being with my family and this is a vacation we’ve always wanted to take.
What would readers find surprising about you?
I’m the most unathletic person you’ll meet but that doesn’t stop me from trying new things. I finished my first ever mud run in August and am signed up to start pickleball with my dad in a few months.
If you could go to heaven, who would you visit?
My aunt Joanne. I miss her dearly and think about her every day.
Just for fun. What is your least favorite:
Hero type – Alpha
Body part – Feet
Overused word in a title – Billionaire
Genre – Literary fiction
Dirty word – Moist
Now that our readers know who Rachelle Paige Campbell is let’s get down to the business of your Match Made in Montana series, Unmasking a Cowgirl, book 3 of 4 in your cowboy series.
Please tell us a little bit about Unmasking a Cowgirl.
Abby Whit has been keeping a secret from the town of Herd, Montana. She’s the descendant of the infamous Whittier clan. But now she has to reveal herself to claim her land and stake her future. And she needs the help of the one person in town that doesn’t like her, Joe.
What was your hardest challenge writing this book?
I spent two books having the hero, Joe, catalogue everything he doesn’t like about the heroine, Abby. And now I have to show him he’s wrong and they’re meant to be!
What kind of research did you have to do?
I did a lot of research about bison, aka American buffalo. In this book, a herd from a rescue group has been reintroduced to the ranch near town but one bison is having a hard time acclimating.
What in your opinion makes good chemistry between your leading characters?
I want characters that are perfect for each other AND preventing each other from reaching their goals. Well-motivated conflict enhances chemistry in my opinion.
Any other works in progress?
At the moment, I’m editing two sequels to my story The Ghost of Loon Lake. The Shores of Loon Lake series are romances with a mystery and I’m having a ball trying something new.
Any advice for aspiring authors?
Find a writing group! Whether you intend to publish or not, finding a group of supportive fellow authors to encourage you on your journey is the most invaluable thing you can do.
Final words?
I hope readers enjoy the escapes my books provide and connect with the message of a brighter tomorrow in every one of my romances.
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