Hi, BJ! Great to you have you here and to be a part of your tour - I think this is the first time we've met so I'm looking forward to learning more about you and your writing. Let's get started with the questions...
1 What is the best and worse
thing you have learned from an editor/agent?
I
was very fortunate when I submitted my first manuscript to agents. Rather than
the standard rejection letter, more than one took the time to offer
constructive comments, things they would change or improve upon. I used those
suggestions to improve my book. For that help, I will always be grateful.
I
am not sure it can be called the worst thing, but I was shocked to learn that
most of the promo and marketing a book is the responsibility of the author.
Most people assume that once the book is finished, the author sits back and
collects the royalty. This is far from true. Writing the end is only the
beginning.
2 What is your typical day?
Hectic.
I work during the week as a child care provider, specializing in children with
special needs, have a small business on the side and a house to tend. Add
finding spending time with my husband, taking care of our four dogs, writing,
promoting and editing and it leaves me little time for anything else. My day
typically starts at 7am and ends around midnight if lucky.
3 What do you read while in the
midst of a project? Or don’t you?
Since
my first book was published, I have had little time for pleasure reading. When
I manage to find a few spare minutes it is usually a historical romance or
research books in preparation for my next book.
4 What
do you do with a paperback once you’ve read it?
It has a lot to do with the book and where I got it from. I
never give a book away that was a gift. It goes on the shelf with my favorite
books. If it is a loan or one that I do not plan to read again, I pass it on to
someone who may enjoy it. But usually read a book more than once. I find each
time I do, I find something I missed the first time through.
Are
you nervous about friends reading your book?
To some degree. I think it is natural to be a bit nervous when
someone you know is going to read your work. But I am also excited to share
with them as well.
What
things inspire you to write? Location, music, film or even in a book?
I can’t say that there is anything specific that inspires me to
write. I have so many ideas in my head and waiting to be written. If I had to
pick something, I guess it would be that when I read a book I enjoy or watch a film
about a time period I am fascinated by, it makes me want to write a book so
others will hopefully have a similar experience.
What’s next for you?
I am
currently working on a new Scottish historical that is not part of the trilogy
and am very excited about it. I also have a paranormal/time travel in the works
that revolves around the American Civil war.
Highland Homecoming
by B.J. Scott
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
BLURB:
The last thing Alasdair Fraser expects to find on an
isolated beach in Northern Scotland is a beautiful, unconscious lass. Unable to
turn his back on someone in need, he delays his journey and tends to her
injuries–an act that has him questioning his destiny and his plans to rejoin
the fight for Scotland’s independence.
Will he drop the shield that guards his heart or will the
secrets she fails to reveal and his own stubbornness keep them apart forever?
EXCERPT
An onslaught of desire threatened
to override Alasdair’s good sense. He fought the urge to plunder Lauren’s sweet
mouth with his tongue, to lift her nightrail, to make her his own.
He broke their kiss and raised
his head, knowing if he didn’t stop himself now, he might not be able to
harness the unbridled passion heating his blood.
“Forgive me.” He forced the words
out on a strangled breath. He swept an errant wisp of hair from her brow and
locked his gaze with the wide, hazel eyes of a woman obviously shocked by his
impulsive actions.
He cupped her chin, stroked her
cheek with the pad of his thumb, then brushed it across her lips. “I dinna mean
tae make inappropriate advances or tae take liberties. I—”
She pressed two fingers to his
mouth to silence him. “You have naught tae apologize for. I appreciate you
staying with me, Alasdair. After my nightmare, I canna bear tae sleep
alone.”
This was the first time she’d
used his name, and it sounded as melodic as the Celtic lullabies his mother
used to sing. At a loss for words, he stared back at her and smiled, but
inside, his stomach churned in turmoil.
What to do?
He’d rather be drawn and
quartered than remain on the pallet with her lush, shapely body pressed against
his side, and not sate his carnal needs.
She’d begged him to stay, so why
shouldn’t he take her? But she also trusted him enough to seek safety in his
arms. He could not betray that trust.
AUTHOR Bio and
Links:
With a passion for historical romance, history in general, and anything
Celtic, B.J. always has an exciting work in progress. Each story offers a blend
of romance, adventure, suspense, and, where appropriate, a dab of comic relief.
Carefully researched historical facts are woven into each manuscript, providing
a backdrop from which steamy romance, gripping plots, and vivid
characters—dashing alpha heroes and resourceful, beguiling heroines you can’t
help but admire—spring to life. A member of RWA, World Romance Writers, Celtic
Hearts Romance Writers, and Savvy Authors, B.J. also writes contemporary,
paranormal, time travel, and romantic suspense.
C.S. Lewis first captivated B. J.’s imagination in the fourth grade, and
her desire to write sprang from there. Following a career in nursing and child
and youth work, B.J. married her knight-in-shining-armor, and he whisked her
away to his castle by the sea. In reality, they share their century-old home in
a small Canadian town on the shore of Lake Erie with three dogs and a cat. When
she is not working at her childcare job, on her small business, or writing, you
will find her reading, camping, or antique hunting.
Buy links
Highland Homecoming( book 3 of Fraser Brother Trilogy)
Highland Quest (book 2 of Fraser Brother Trilogy)
Highland Legacy: (book 1 of Fraser Brother Trilogy)
email: bjscott@authorbjscott.com
B.J. will be awarding a $50 Amazon gift card,
Scottish shortbread cookies, can cooler and mouse pad (US/CANADA ONLY) to a
randomly drawn commenter during the tour, and a beaded book thong with silver
charms, book marks, pen, and canvas tote to a randomly drawn host (US/CANADA
ONLY).
Follow the tour and comment; the more you comment, the better your chances of winning. The tour dates can be found
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Comments??
Really enjoyed the interview. I chuckled a little at the taking care of 4 dogs. I have 5 and they do take a lot of attention, time, and care but the love they give back makes it worth every minute. Thanks so much for sharing the interview. Happy Holidays!
ReplyDeleteThanks for dropping by Ginny. Yes caring for four dogs can be a lot of work, but it also has its rewards. Dogs are always there for you no matter what with a wagging tail and more unconditional love than you could ever want so I totally agree with you on that aspect. Times four or in your case 5 and that is a lot of love.
DeleteThanks so much for hosting me today. I am at work but will drop in as often as I can to reply to comments and questions your visitors might have.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the interview. I keep most of my books and read them again.
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Thanks Rita
DeleteThanks for today's excerpt. How challenging it must be to write along with your day job!
ReplyDeletecatherinelee100 at gmail dot com
It does make finding time to write a challenge. That means I am up early and stay up late many days trying to fit both in. Someday, I hope to write full time.
DeleteGreat interview!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win!
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Thanks Natasha
DeleteLove what you do with your paperbacks. ghwasd at gmail dot com
ReplyDeletethanks so much for dropping by GR.
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