Author Interview with Louise Wise

 Today my guest is Louise Wise,  author of Eden,  a journey into the past.

Thank you so much for stopping in today Louise....




Please introduce yourself.... 

I live in Northampton, close to where the late Princess Diana grow up, in England. I'm married to Dave and have four children ­ all boys.




Tell us about your book....

Eden was an experimental novel and was never meant to see the

light of day! But I sent it out and received many rejections back. The rejections mainly stated

that the novel was just too original for the current market. An agent finally took it on but failed

to find a publisher for it. Instead of being downhearted, I became confident in myself as a

writer. I think you could say, Eden was the turning point in my writing career.



How did your title come into play?

The title chose itself really, What does Eden conjure up? To me it's a fresh new world or young earth.



Do you relate to your characters in any way?

No. I'm a home body, you wouldn't catch me in a spaceship light-years from home! But like my character Jenny I am a romantic.



What inspired you to pen this novel?

It's a cliché and you'll not believe me. It was a dream. I dreamed of the moon landings and poor old Buzz got left behind. In my dream I was Buzz and I could feel myself suffocating as the air ran out whilst watching the
Apollo vanishing into the dark space. I thought it such an unusual dream that I wondered about it constantly and it grew from there.



What dreams have been realized as a result of writing Eden?

As I said earlier, it has given me confidence to believe in myself. Without Eden I wouldn't be here talking to you today, I wouldn't have met other writers and I wouldn't have overcome my Internet fear and produced a successful blog!

What do you hope your readers take away from your book?

I hope they have been entertained.



What advice can you give to new and aspiring writers?

Don't think your first book is brilliant. It isn't. Your third or fourth book is the one you should be concentrating on.


What is one thing your readers would be most surprised to know about you?

I have a secret crush on Boris Johnson. Google him, you'll fall off your chair!



Do you have a website your readers can connect with you?

http://louisewise.blogspot.com/



Any upcoming events you'd like to share? 

My second book, A Proper Charlie will be out for Christmas.



Any parting comments?

Drop by to my blog. I'd love to meet you.



Thank you so much for being with us.  It has been such a pleasure and I hope you will let us know when your new book has been officially released.

 Louise is currently on virtual book tour with Eden,  and by leaving a comment here today,  and following her tour schedule and leaving a comment at her other pit stops,  you will be entered into a drawing to win a copy of her book.

Louise's next pit stop is June 4 with KiKi Howell at http://authorsbyauthors.blogspot.com

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Virtual Book Tour Pit Stop - Author Margaret West

Today our guest is Margaret West. Thank you so much for being with us today.



Margaret West is a Paranormal Romance Writer. You can visit her website at http://margaret-west.com


This is a woman with a profound love of romance!




Blog: http://margaret-paranormalromanceauthor.blogspot.com/

Interview with Margaret West:

When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer?

It was when I began working for Eon Productions - The James Bond film producers. They wrote scripts. I wanted to write a book!

How long does it take you to write a book?

That depends. I work full time. So probably about four or five months if I'm lucky.

What is your work schedule like when you're writing?

If I'm home all day, I'll lock myself away in the office and trap away from nine until I drop lol

On working days its usually a few hours in the evening.

What would you say is your interesting writing quirk?

My quirk. Mmm that's a hard one. My husband days when I'm writing I'm oblivious to what's happening around me. No one can talk to me or get much more than a grunt in response. Maybe that's my quirk!

How do books get published?

Through single minded determination, topped with a shed load of hard work.

Where do you get your information or ideas for your books?

Mostly in my head, but sometimes from someone I've seen in the street will inspire a character, or a place I've been to.

When did you write your first book and how old were you?

I was 21 and I wrote it over the period of a year, in my lunch break on an electric typewriter when I worked at Eon. No, its not published and yes, its appalling lol

What do you like to do when you're not writing?

I have so little time for hobbies. But I am a working Medium, Crystal Therapist and a Psychic Development teacher. So that keeps me very busy when the computer is silent!!

What does your family think of your writing?

My family have never read my books lol My husband always buys one and wraps it in cellophane, saying one day I'll be famous and they'll be worth a fortune. But they are all supportive in their own way!

What was one of the most surprising things you learned in creating your books?

That a stranger actually wants to read them! That amazes me every day.

How many books have you written? Which is your favorite?

I've written 5 books and lots of short stories. My favourite has to be The heart of a Warrior.

Do you have any suggestions to help me become a better writer? If so, what are they?

Always, always ask advice from published authors. Read tons of literature on writing and never get complacent that your work is just `okay'. It has to be fabulous and stand out from all the rest.

Do you hear from your readers much? What kinds of things do they say?

Occasionally. I had a few readers email me that they wanted Two Faces One Life to be bigger as they wanted to read morea bout what happens to Sarah and Ted. Can't I do a sequel!

I did have one email from a lady who said she brought The Heart of a Warrior by accident, but loved it so much she's become a fan on my listing.

Do you like to create books for adults?

Yes. You have to love it, to do it!

What do you think makes a good story?

Plenty of action, a good plot is vital and good character driven storylines,

As a child, what did you want to do when you grew up?

I wanted to be an Air Hostess, but at 5 foot 9 they said I was too tall lol

Be sure to follow Margaret's tour, leaving a comment along the way to be entered into a drawing to win a signed copy of one of her books. All tours with links can be seen at BK Walker Books.

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