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When I say my first experience with romance, I’m referring to my exposure to the genre as a reader. LOL! I’ve heard tales from romance authors of the first romantic tales they began reading as girls””some of them quite scandalous too. My experience was much tamer and sweeter as the first romance author I read was Grace Livingston Hill when I was in the fifth grade.

For those of you unfamiliar with this author, Grace was a Christian romance novelist of another age (called the Mother of Inspirational Romance). Her first book was published way back in 1877 and she continued writing books until her death in 1947″”more than a hundred titles. She was incredibly popular in her lifetime and her books continue to be good sellers to this day. Within her romantic stories were plainly defined Christian messages, a clear cut delineation between good and evil, and an ending that brought resolution to problems both physical and/or spiritual.

She is an author I look up to and who still inspires me in my writing today. In fact, it was after reading one of her books back in 2003 that I decided to write my own for the first time. Three years later my first book was published. Authors are busy people. We get wrapped up in our writing and promotion, make time for our families, and try to accomplish some housework. It is very easy to loose track of what we really are doing.

As inspirational authors more than any other genre, we really have a responsibility to our readers. I never realized that until my first Inspirational, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Your Wedding, released. I received so many emails from readers on how much this book touched them. Then they would give examples from the story on how this situation was similar to something they experienced or that character was just like them or their daughter. Some of their stories were incredibly emotional. I was moved by the response and even educated. I wasn’t just writing for me, I was writing for them and the impact I would make.

At the end of last year, I wrote another Inspirational story, Relationship Rescue. It’s just a short story but one with great emotional drive and a dollop of humor. It’s very hard for me to write without some form of humor. This story came from an idea of””what if a couple broke off their engagement because one still hadn’t figured out what love was all about. He still had some growing up to do both spiritually and emotionally. And what if friends of theirs saw the unhappiness of this broken up couple and decided to get them back together”¦well, at least talking again? What would happen then?? That is the premise behind this story. It released this past September from The Wild Rose Press. I’m happy to have another Inspirational story to add to my collection. I write in several genres because I just love them all, but Inspirational is close to my heart and no matter where I go or what I do I will remain an Inspirational reader and writer. I really must thank Grace Livingston Hill for that. She instilled the love of romance and even more the Christian romance into my heart and that is something which will stay with me to the end.

So…everybody dish, what was your first experience with romance??

Cindy Green

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  • Adelle Laudan
    16 years ago

    Hi Cindy. My first experience with romance novels, I think I was around 12 or 13, hiding under my covers with one of my mother’s Harlequin romances and a flashlight. I took my first one because I wasn’t allowed to read them LOL I devoured every one I could get my hands on after.
    Inspirational romance is a very difficult genre to write, in that it is such an emotional rollercoaster. At least this is the case for me. Do you find yourself getting caught up in the emotion when you’re writing such heartfelt tales?

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  • tena
    16 years ago

    this is my first time on here what kind of books do u write how hard is it for u to come up with a book bc I want to write a book I love reading very much

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  • shirley
    16 years ago

    Id love a chance to win a new book how long does it take u to write a book

    Reply
  • cindykgreen
    16 years ago AUTHOR

    Great story Adelle! I think I read my first HQ around that age too but I didn’t get into them at the time. Yes, Inspirational romance is definitely more emotional. I FEEL for my characters. I feel my heart pound and moments when I want to cry.

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  • cindykgreen
    16 years ago AUTHOR

    Hi Shirley & Tena. Thanks so much for joining into the conversation.

    How long does it take me to write a book?? Well, it depends on the length of course. I have written a 60,000 word manuscript in 4 weeks! Yes, I was on fire with that one. But it also took me 4 months to write a 20,000 word novella. If I’m inspired and have limited interruptions, I can write fairly fast.

    Tena, I hope you will try to write a book. When I first started writing to be published it was very cathartic for me and I had so much fun. I write in several genres: Inspirational, Contemporary, Suspense, Historical, and Fantasy.

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  • J...
    16 years ago

    I don’t remember my very first introduction to romance, but I’ve always been an avid reader of romance novels. I am in the middle of a romance manuscript that has taken me about a year to write so far but I mostly dabble in short stories in the romance genre.

    Good post. Loved hearing about your first exposure. 🙂

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  • melanie gordon
    16 years ago

    My first romance book was a HQ I remember it well Blue Jasmine LOL I was about 12 I think and I loved it.

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  • cindykgreen
    16 years ago AUTHOR

    You’re right Jayden, so many of us don’t know which was the first but the romance genre just sucked us in. 🙂 I wish you luck on your ms. Just keep going at it. I love writing short stories along with the novels. It’s good to be able to write both. BTW-love your name. That’s the name of my 6 mo old niece.

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  • cindykgreen
    16 years ago AUTHOR

    Hey Melanie! So glad to see you here. 🙂

    That’s terrific you remember the exact HQ. I know I read my first one in like 7th or 8th grade but I have no idea which one. LOL!

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  • Megan Rose
    16 years ago

    Hello Cindy. What a great blog. I always enjoy hearing about the workings of an author’s mind.I came to reading romance very late in life. In my twenties actually. I spent my youth on reading Agatha Christie stories.

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  • cindykgreen
    16 years ago AUTHOR

    Hello Megan. :)I love Agatha Christie. I’ve been reading a lot of here again lately. (Right now I’m reading, Nemesis.) I didn’t get into reading mainstream romance until my 20’s as well. I read more classic literature and best sellers like Grisham and Mary Higgins Clark.

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  • Krista
    16 years ago

    My first was Janette Oke and Love Comes Softly. Before than I had read a lot of teen books and classic novels like Anne of Green Gables but not a true romance. I was hooked and had to read more. I have now grown to love Lori Wick among others. 🙂

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  • cindykgreen
    16 years ago AUTHOR

    Those are all great ones, Krista. They sound a lot like my firsts. L.M. Montgomery (who wrote Anne) is one of my all time favorite authors. My first attempts at writing back in 8th grade are very whimsical like Montgomery.

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  • Jennifer Santiago
    16 years ago

    Well the first romance book I read was a Harlequin Intrigue called Sunrise Vows by Carla Cassidy. I was 12 or 13 at the time and my friend Steven had broght all of his moms’ old books that she didn’t want anymore (they were all Harlequin lol) So I chose that one to read first because of the cover, it was pink (my fav. color), and it had little crecent moons on them (I LOVE Luna in all her shapes and forms) Well my eyes just about bugged out at the sex scenes, HAHA, but the book was soooo good! I even figured out who the bad guy was! I was pumped, I wanted more, I loved the happily ever after. So I read all of the Harlequin and then I signed up and started getting them in the mail, hehe. Oh and btw, I still have Sunrise Vows, it holds sentimental values. 😆

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  • cindykgreen
    16 years ago AUTHOR

    That’s a great story, Jennifer. 🙂 Glad you still have the book. And on a personal note–I really enjoy reading the HQ Intrigues.

    Reply
  • Miss Mae
    16 years ago

    Hmm, I’m trying to recall…well, does anyone remember those True Story magazines of the 1960’s?…LOL…I betcha don’t! My mom had a bunch of those and I read them too, so probably that was my first exposure to “romance”.

    Afterwards, I loved Nancy Drew and Trixie Belden. Nancy had her boyfriend, Ned, but there really wasn’t any romance. Trixie liked her friend’s brother, Jim, and there were all sorts of cute things that happened with him that tingled my ten-year-old toes.

    I think after that is when I discovered Grace Livingston Hill, but I can’t recall that she really had a lot of romance in them. And I also enjoyed Emile Loring (I think that’s how she spelled her name). Also, I devoured romance comic books and for those of you who don’t have a clue what I’m talking about, you’re really missing out! They had some great romance stories in those and the smooching pictures they drew to illustrate them…well, ooh, la, la. Well worth their twelve cents, believe me! 😀

    Now you must remember that I, as Miss Mae, am a young, sexy 25-year-old and I dug up all these ancient goodies from Grandma’s attic trunk…and if you believe that… 😉

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  • cindykgreen
    16 years ago AUTHOR

    LOL Miss Mae! 😆

    You need to read another Grace Livingston Hill. They are definitely romantic for the age they were written. One of my favs is Crimson roses. The heroine is all alone in the big city trying to make it but she buys tickets to the symphony. And every week she finds a new crimson rose on her seat from an admirer. And these roses lead her on an adventure of a lifetime. It’s really good.

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  • Tonia Hoover
    16 years ago

    I don’t remember how I got started on reading romance but now I am willing to read anything to do with romance. From gothic to spiritual to mystery. I love ones about families,children. I think it stems from my child hood. I watched how in love my parents were but also saw how badly some of my friends parents got along and I guess I have always wanted to believe that everyone has a happy ending.I have now found my happy ending and my husband doesnt understand why I still read them but you know sometimes you can get some great ideas out of these books. Cindy keep up the great blogs and books.

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  • cindykgreen
    16 years ago AUTHOR

    Hi Tonia! That was a lovely comment. Thank you. I like those kinds of stories too and who doesn’t want a Happily Ever After (HEA).

    Reply

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

I’m a sucker for animals. If I could take in every stray I would. I hate to see animals being abused, neglected and starved. If I see a cat or dog wandering around my neighbors, I’ll put food out for it. Going to the zoo breaks my heart. They should be set free.

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

Definity in the mood. I try not writing when I’m in a sad or bad mood. I don’t have a routine. Whenever I get the chance to sit and write is do it.

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

Honestly, when I fist starting writing it was for fun, a hobby. But when my first book was published I thought it would be a job.

What inspires you?

Everything. As I said before about seeing a cracker is true. I can look at a sunset and build a story around it.

Let`s move on and give readers some insight into your personal life. What are your pet peeves?

Right now. People wearing sock...

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Interview with Shiela Stewart Welcome, today we are talking with Shiela Stewart! 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 yourself that’s not mentioned in your bio on your website? I’m a sucker for animals. If I could take in every stray I would. I hate to see animals being abused, neglected and starved. If I see a cat or dog wandering around my neighbors, I’ll put food out for it. Going to the zoo breaks my heart. They should be set free. I also love playing pranks and scaring people. I’m not mean about it though. How long have you been writing? Since my teen years. At that time, I used to write everything on paper. Some of my stories back then were 70,00 to 126,000 words. My hands were very sore. LOL What have you found most challenging about it? Promoting. I can sit and create a story from looking at a cracker, but promoting it is hell. What does writing do for you? Is it fun, cathartic, do you get emotional? A lot of the time it’s a release. If I’m stressed about stuff I’ll sit and put it to words in my books. It’s also fun. I add a lot of humor to my stories mainly because I tend to write dark stories. Describe what your writing routine looks like. Are you disciplined with a strict schedule or do you have to be in the mood? Definity in the mood. I try not writing when I’m in a sad or bad mood. I don’t have a routine. Whenever I get the chance to sit and write is do it. Did you go into writing thinking that it would be a hobby or a job? Honestly, when I fist starting writing it was for fun, a hobby. But when my first book was published I thought it would be a job. What inspires you? Everything. As I said before about seeing a cracker is true. I can look at a sunset and build a story around it. Let's move on and give readers some insight into your personal life. What are your pet peeves? Right now. People wearing sock...

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Interview with Joan Havelage
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Can you share a little something about yourself that’s not mentioned in your bio on your website?

I’m an avid golfer, not a good golfer, but an avid one. I go out in the morning every weekday.But I take weekends off and let the real golfers golf.

How long have you been writing?

I wrote a children’s story when my children were young. But I never tried to have it publish. Then in my 20s or maybe my 30s, I tried to write a romance. Again, I never tried to get it published. But by then, I decided I’d rather kill them than kiss them. So, I turned to mysteries. And in 2019, my first mystery, ‘Wayward Shot,’ was published.

What have you found most challenging about it?

Writing a murder mystery is not a problem for me. That comes easy. My biggest challenge in writing was my second book, ‘Death and Denial.’ I took my protagonist to Egypt. A country I had visited. I wanted to show my readers the sights and the feel of that country without making it a travel log. The mystery is foremost. I had the same challenge with ‘The Suspects. I took my protagonist on a bus tour through Northern Europe. I have had excellent reviews from my readers, so I have accomplished my goal of entertaining with the mysteries and showcasing the scenic and historic sights.

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

Writing a story for me is like reading a good book. I know that sounds a bit odd. But I write what I would like to read. It’s fun but maybe I do get a bit emotional. I almost killed a protagonist in ‘Moving is Murder.’ Spoiler alert. In the end, I just couldn’t.

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

In the summer it is hard for me to write. I live in Canada;...

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Interview with Joan Havelage Welcome, today we are talking with Joan Havelange! 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 yourself that’s not mentioned in your bio on your website? I’m an avid golfer, not a good golfer, but an avid one. I go out in the morning every weekday.But I take weekends off and let the real golfers golf. How long have you been writing? I wrote a children’s story when my children were young. But I never tried to have it publish. Then in my 20s or maybe my 30s, I tried to write a romance. Again, I never tried to get it published. But by then, I decided I’d rather kill them than kiss them. So, I turned to mysteries. And in 2019, my first mystery, ‘Wayward Shot,’ was published. What have you found most challenging about it? Writing a murder mystery is not a problem for me. That comes easy. My biggest challenge in writing was my second book, ‘Death and Denial.’ I took my protagonist to Egypt. A country I had visited. I wanted to show my readers the sights and the feel of that country without making it a travel log. The mystery is foremost. I had the same challenge with ‘The Suspects. I took my protagonist on a bus tour through Northern Europe. I have had excellent reviews from my readers, so I have accomplished my goal of entertaining with the mysteries and showcasing the scenic and historic sights. What does writing do for you? Is it fun, cathartic, do you get emotional? Writing a story for me is like reading a good book. I know that sounds a bit odd. But I write what I would like to read. It’s fun but maybe I do get a bit emotional. I almost killed a protagonist in ‘Moving is Murder.’ Spoiler alert. In the end, I just couldn’t. Describe what your writing routine looks like. Are you disciplined with a strict schedule or do you have to be in the mood? In the summer it is hard for me to write. I live in Canada;...

Interview with Joan Havelage
Welcome, today we are talking with Joan Havelange! 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 yourself that’s not mentioned in your bio on your website?

I’m an avid golfer, not a good golfer, but an avid one. I go out in the morning every weekday.But I take weekends off and let the real golfers golf.

How long have you been writing?

I wrote a children’s story when my children were young. But I never tried to have it publish. Then in my 20s or maybe my 30s, I tried to write a romance. Again, I never tried to get it published. But by then, I decided I’d rather kill them than kiss them. So, I turned to mysteries. And in 2019, my first mystery, ‘Wayward Shot,’ was published.

What have you found most challenging about it?

Writing a murder mystery is not a problem for me. That comes easy. My biggest challenge in writing was my second book, ‘Death and Denial.’ I took my protagonist to Egypt. A country I had visited. I wanted to show my readers the sights and the feel of that country without making it a travel log. The mystery is foremost. I had the same challenge with ‘The Suspects. I took my protagonist on a bus tour through Northern Europe. I have had excellent reviews from my readers, so I have accomplished my goal of entertaining with the mysteries and showcasing the scenic and historic sights.

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

Writing a story for me is like reading a good book. I know that sounds a bit odd. But I write what I would like to read. It’s fun but maybe I do get a bit emotional. I almost killed a protagonist in ‘Moving is Murder.’ Spoiler alert. In the end, I just couldn’t.

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

In the summer it is hard for me to write. I live in Canada;... ...

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Interview with Rachelle Paige Campbell
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 ...

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Interview with Rachelle Paige Campbell 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 ...

Interview with Rachelle Paige Campbell
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 ... ...

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Interview with Bobbie Grover
Welcome, today we are talking with Bobbi Groover! 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 Bobbi Groover that’s not mentioned in your bio on your website?

The biggest surprise might be that my first published novel was a coming-of-age story. It received many 5-star reviews and was used in several school districts. The most fun was being asked to be ‘visiting author’ and introduce the students to the joy and excitement of writing. They wanted me to write a sequel but my writing journey took an unexpected tangent. You see, I’m the quintessential insomniac, so I read a lot of romance paperbacks from the library to fill the long nights. As I finished each one I told my husband, “I could have written this.”  Finally he retorted, “Prove it. Sit down and write one.”  My husband’s dare was the impetus I needed to take the plunge. I have three published romances, all of which earned 5-star reviews and several first place and runner-up awards. 

 How long have you been writing?

I’ve been writing as long as I can remember.  I have a vivid memory of sitting in an empty stall of the stable on my Grandmother’s estate as a precocious five-year-old. I traced the outline of a horseshoe in the dust of the floor and imagined it was my pony in that stall.  I stood and pretended to nuzzle the equine.  On the wall I spied the empty water bucket and glanced inside.  A ferocious giant spider (remember, I was only five) seemed to glare at me amidst the silk of the web.  I went back to the house and drew pictures that told the story of the unlikely friendship between the equine and arachnid, although I believe I used ‘pony’ and ‘spider.’ My mother once told me my story was quite detailed and imaginative. From then on I was off and running, filling drawers with stories.

Describe what your writing routine looks like. Are you discipl...

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Interview with Bobbie Grover Welcome, today we are talking with Bobbi Groover! 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 Bobbi Groover that’s not mentioned in your bio on your website? The biggest surprise might be that my first published novel was a coming-of-age story. It received many 5-star reviews and was used in several school districts. The most fun was being asked to be ‘visiting author’ and introduce the students to the joy and excitement of writing. They wanted me to write a sequel but my writing journey took an unexpected tangent. You see, I’m the quintessential insomniac, so I read a lot of romance paperbacks from the library to fill the long nights. As I finished each one I told my husband, “I could have written this.”  Finally he retorted, “Prove it. Sit down and write one.”  My husband’s dare was the impetus I needed to take the plunge. I have three published romances, all of which earned 5-star reviews and several first place and runner-up awards.   How long have you been writing? I’ve been writing as long as I can remember.  I have a vivid memory of sitting in an empty stall of the stable on my Grandmother’s estate as a precocious five-year-old. I traced the outline of a horseshoe in the dust of the floor and imagined it was my pony in that stall.  I stood and pretended to nuzzle the equine.  On the wall I spied the empty water bucket and glanced inside.  A ferocious giant spider (remember, I was only five) seemed to glare at me amidst the silk of the web.  I went back to the house and drew pictures that told the story of the unlikely friendship between the equine and arachnid, although I believe I used ‘pony’ and ‘spider.’ My mother once told me my story was quite detailed and imaginative. From then on I was off and running, filling drawers with stories. Describe what your writing routine looks like. Are you discipl...

Interview with Bobbie Grover
Welcome, today we are talking with Bobbi Groover! 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 Bobbi Groover that’s not mentioned in your bio on your website?

The biggest surprise might be that my first published novel was a coming-of-age story. It received many 5-star reviews and was used in several school districts. The most fun was being asked to be ‘visiting author’ and introduce the students to the joy and excitement of writing. They wanted me to write a sequel but my writing journey took an unexpected tangent. You see, I’m the quintessential insomniac, so I read a lot of romance paperbacks from the library to fill the long nights. As I finished each one I told my husband, “I could have written this.”  Finally he retorted, “Prove it. Sit down and write one.”  My husband’s dare was the impetus I needed to take the plunge. I have three published romances, all of which earned 5-star reviews and several first place and runner-up awards. 

 How long have you been writing?

I’ve been writing as long as I can remember.  I have a vivid memory of sitting in an empty stall of the stable on my Grandmother’s estate as a precocious five-year-old. I traced the outline of a horseshoe in the dust of the floor and imagined it was my pony in that stall.  I stood and pretended to nuzzle the equine.  On the wall I spied the empty water bucket and glanced inside.  A ferocious giant spider (remember, I was only five) seemed to glare at me amidst the silk of the web.  I went back to the house and drew pictures that told the story of the unlikely friendship between the equine and arachnid, although I believe I used ‘pony’ and ‘spider.’ My mother once told me my story was quite detailed and imaginative. From then on I was off and running, filling drawers with stories.

Describe what your writing routine looks like. Are you discipl... ...

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