I feel like I've known Carrie Spencer forever. Heck, I feel like we might even share DNA. She's wicked funny, and witty, and our mutual love of brownies consumes a lot of our Twitter and email conversations. Not that that's a bad thing. She's also multi-talented: she's a wonderful writer, she designs awesome book covers (which you've seen on several of my books), and she keeps Romance University all kinds of sparkly and informative. I can't wait until all of her books are published, because the parts I've gotten to read are filled with fun and smexiness.
Without further ado, please welcome Carrie Spencer to Friday Friends!
Of all the characters you've created, which one is your favorite? (Don't worry. We won't let the other characters read this--if the brownie ransom is delivered safely.) Why do you love them best? My favorite character is the one I’m working on now. Her name is Jessie, she’s a bit of a klutz, a fly-by-the-seat of her pants gal and has a quick sense of humor.
She sounds like my favorite kind of character! What's your go-to "writing avoidance" technique? (You can really never have enough of these.) The cat was standing on the keyboard/in front of the monitor.
Oooh yeah, it's the cat's fault. Always. If you were able to go on a writing retreat, where would it be? On a private yacht in the Caribbean. Think big, Carrie, think big.
I've got all fourteen of my bags packed. (I've got a lot of flip flops to bring!) What's the word you love to use (and abuse and overuse, so you have to take it out of your book during edits)? Was, was, was, was, was, was.
I was gonna say that. . . Okay, name the first thing you'll do when you make a million dollars from your books. Donate some to the local vets and animal shelters…okay, maybe that’s the second thing. First thing would be wild screaming and celebrating…just being realistic.
Realism does have its place. And I bet the local vets and animal shelters will be screaming and celebrating with you. I know I will!
Next is The Tasty Ten, where we get to know you in a speed dating way:
Coffee or tea? Neither, caffeine free coke. Sigh. That makes me feel old.
Drafting or revising? Drafting, definitely
Twitter or Facebook? Facebook
Winter or Summer? Summer, helloooo I live in IOWA
Baseball or Football? No sports, please.
Contemporary or historical? Augh, tough one. Contemporary, but I’m whining because I have to pick one.
Pirate or cowboy? Pirrrrrate. Arrrgh.
Rare or well-done? WELL DONE – char-broiled even. No pink. Burnt. Need I say more?
Vodka or scotch? I scream, you scream, we all scream for vodka. (Hey, it rhymes in MY head)
Biter or licker? (People, I'm still talking ice cream cones here!) licker gets me to the center quicker.
Carrie, this was so much fun! Now get back to writing. I need more of the story with the kissing booth (there's an excerpt below!) While you're doing that, I'm gonna sing the vodka song. . .
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Excerpt of Stolen Kisses:
“You want me to do what?”
“C’mon. Cough up a buck and kiss me.”
His voice was sugar-coated southern persuasion. He was even good looking. Tall, dark and handsome. Cliché, yes, but men like that have always caught my eye. Especially the proverbial rebel. Black leather, stubble and a look that said c’mon, live a little.
“I don’t even know you.”
“It’s for charity.” His dark eyes twinkled, tempting me like a sparkly lure to a trout.
“I gave at the office.”
He laughed, a warm sound that made my insides quiver and my knees wobble. I meandered a step closer. As if I were just . . . meandering. I didn’t need a kiss, didn’t want a kiss. After my humiliating and quite public break-up with the high school principal last summer, I didn’t want anything to do with a man for a good, long time.
But, something about this man . . .
Morning everyone!
Sorry I'm a little late getting here...the cat was sitting in front of the monitor. Darling little ball of fur. =)
Donna, thanks so much for having me on today - um....where's the brownies? You did say there were going to be brownies right? Donna?
=)
Have a great Friday everyone!
carrie
Posted by: carrie spencer | August 02, 2013 at 09:21 AM
Carrie, thanks for being here! And I thought YOU were in charge of the brownies this time. *frowns* I'm pretty sure I put your name on that part of the To Do list. Oh, I know -- that ball of fur must have taken off with them. Yeah, that's totally what happened. . .
Posted by: Donna Cummings | August 02, 2013 at 09:38 AM
Being a smartass romance novelist myself, I LOVED working with Carrie! She made not one, but two, terrific covers for my book, The Law of Attraction. (See awesome cover above. I get compliments all the time on it.) I would recommend her as an artist and cover designer to anyone, and I DO recommend her every chance I get! Honest to God, I would say that even if she couldn't lift 50 lb. bicep curls. And it's not just because she mixes great drinks either. ;)
Posted by: N.M. Silber | August 02, 2013 at 10:15 AM
N.M., I adore smartass romances! Let me run over to Goodreads and add it to my TBR list. . .Oh, this sounds good! I'm a former attorney too, so I can't wait to read this. :)
Carrie has designed 3 covers for me, and I've warned, er, asked her about doing a 4th. I love working with her. Now if we could only get the brownie responsibilities sorted out. . .
Posted by: Donna Cummings | August 02, 2013 at 11:00 AM
Cats can be so troublesome, but we still love them. ;)
Love your excerpt! I really think she should agree... it is for charity after all.
Posted by: Lorraine Paton | August 02, 2013 at 12:32 PM
Another fun interview! And hey, anyone who has six cats gets a rousing round of applause from me (I just had images of all six crowding in front of the monitor and padding across the keyboard, LOL).
I agree with Lorraine about the excerpt. your heroine needs to kiss the rebel! :)
Posted by: Mae Clair | August 02, 2013 at 12:45 PM
Lorraine, I agree about the kiss -- she should help out the charity. LOL
Mae, I hadn't thought about all six cats "helping" with the writing. Eeek. Now THAT is a great excuse. LOL
Posted by: Donna Cummings | August 02, 2013 at 02:13 PM
N.M....aw....*blush* kind of you to say so.....but do keep in mind the next time you have a cover reveal, I'm bringing the Mai Tai's. =)
Posted by: carrie spencer | August 02, 2013 at 03:38 PM
Donna...the cats DO seem to have that blissful look on their faces that I get when I have chocolate...hmmmm....
Posted by: carrie spencer | August 02, 2013 at 03:39 PM
Lorraine...cats are especially troublesome at 5am! But yes, we do love them....
And the hero is such a charmer, I'm betting she gives in on the kiss.....=)
Posted by: carrie spencer | August 02, 2013 at 03:41 PM
Mae - six cats and all of them rescues! And I rarely get more than two in front of the monitor, otherwise we have fur flying! My 22lb'er does like to sleep on my mouse tho....weird. =)
Posted by: carrie spencer | August 02, 2013 at 03:42 PM
What a fun interview! I love how her newest character sounds; just the kind of woman I like to read about in stories.
Posted by: Caryn Caldwell | August 05, 2013 at 10:57 AM
Caryn, I agree -- I love that character and want to read MORE. Like immediately!
Posted by: Donna Cummings | August 05, 2013 at 11:35 AM
Carrie, thanks again for being here. Talk about fun! Although I'm a little nervous when you mention "blissful cats" -- that means they're up to something. #ohyesitdoes
Posted by: Donna Cummings | August 05, 2013 at 11:36 AM