IT'S GUEST AUTHOR SATURDAY!! Please welcome multi-published romance author Brenda Whiteside...

Hi Brenda! It such a pleasure to welcome to my blog from across the pond - it's been so long since I had one of my American online friends visit :) I am looking forward to catching up with you and learning more about your latest release CURSE OF WOLF FALLS. Let's get started with my questions...

1.) What genre do you typically read?

My favorite is Romantic Suspense or Crime/Detective Suspense as long as there is a relationship involved.

Why? I like character driven stories, and I find if there is a romantic relationship involved entangled with the drama of a murder or some other crime trope, the book will keep me turning pages to the end.

2.) Share a favourite childhood memory.

I enjoyed a kind of Leave it to Beaver childhood. My earliest fond memory revolved around the arrival of my father coming home from work at the end of the day. At the time, I had one younger sister. Mom would change us out of our play clothes and brush our hair before his arrival. She would take her hair out of curlers and put on a fresh house dress after getting dinner on the stove. When we’d hear his truck, we’d run out onto the porch. Daddy would hug each of us, then I would get the first turn of being thrown into the air. He caught me of course. I’d always beg for more before my sister got her turn.

3.) Do you have any shameless addictions? ie. Tea, Books, Shoes, Clothes?

Coffee and shoes. My morning is not started until I pour that first cup of very strong java. I used to doctor it up with things like coconut oil and honey, but of late I use whole milk and cinnamon only. And I won’t drink just any ol’ brand. My husband calls me a coffee snob. As far as my shoes, my tastes have changed as I’ve matured. There was a time I existed in high heels, even with my jeans. I’m paying the price now, so my closet has more kinds of comfortable footwear. Living in Arizona, I own a wide variety of sandals. I love boots and almost any shoe made by Skecher.

4.) What do you think is the biggest challenge of writing a new book?

Writing poses no challenges for me, as far as ideas, and I’ve never had the typical writer’s block. But finding enough time has always been a challenge. Life can get in the way, mostly in a good way, but when troublesome issues arise, creativity gets sucked dry.

5.) Do you aim for a set amount of words/pages a day?

Been there, done that, and I’ve found it sets me up for defeat. I usually have a target finish date, and I get there anyway I can.

6.) What are your thoughts on writing a book series?

It’s darn near the only way to go. There are some stories that can only be told as they stand. I have two such books. One would never lend itself to follow up books. The other one has possibilities, but I haven’t tackled it. I’m a fan of series writing. I love reading series. Because I like character driven stories, when I read one book and get invested in a character or characters, I want to read more events in their lives. But a piece of advice for new authors who might be reading this—keep detailed files on all of your characters and settings. You have to stay accurate and consistent with your details.

Thanks so much for having me today, Rachel. Your questions were fun and made me think.

Secrets can protect what the truth will destroy.

Elidor MacKenzie has a gift she can't return—the ability to absorb the joy, pain, and suffering of others. She's spent her life running from what she considers her curse. Now, her best friend is dead, and she alone holds the key to an archaeological discovery that could destroy a culture. With newfound inner peace, Elidor has returned home to make amends and guard the secret revelation. But greed-driven scavengers have followed her. Once again, the energies of Joshua will stir the hurricane, with her at the deadly center.

Jules never got over Elidor. Twenty years and a famous journalism career later, he's back in Joshua—and so is his first love. If his heart can stand the torture, he'll risk reviving their relationship. But saving Elidor from herself and the secret she won't give up may be the death of them both.

With Jules by her side, Elidor is determined to outrun the scavengers, guard the secret, and renew their love. But fate is coming after her, and there's nowhere the couple can hide.

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B663MY1D

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0B663MY1D

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Curse-Wolf-Falls-Brenda-Whiteside-ebook/dp/B0B663MY1D/

BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/books/curse-of-wolf-falls-by-brenda-whiteside

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61628189-curse-of-wolf-falls

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