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Interview with Bronwyn Green and International Giveaway
The Forbidden Bookshelf is pleased to welcome Bronwyn Green!
Please tell us a little about your background.
Let's see, I'm married to a guy who's perfect for me - we have two hilarious and awesome teenage boys and five fairly psychotic cats. We live in the gorgeous state of Michigan where I'm surrounded by family and many of my dearest friends. In addition to writing, I also edit for an e-press and tutor the occasional stray high school student. I also love to craft - sewing, pottery, cross stitch, you name it and I'm there. My life is a busy and even a little crazy at times, but I pretty much feel like I'm the luckiest person in the world.
How would you describe yourself using five words only?
Ha! Wait...does that count? I'm gonna pretend it doesn't. Quirky, distract-able, happy, busy and creative.
What was your inspiration behind WITCH WAY: IMMORTAL CURSE?
Witch Way: Immortal Curse is one of my favorite books. I have a huge soft spot for the characters - Ian is one of my top five favorite heroes - I just adore him. I also have a bit of a personal connection to the story.
Immortal Curse is a story about a reluctant psychic and a pissed off ghost. The decrepit one room schoolhouse in the story is based on a place where I went ghost hunting a few years ago with a couple friends. It's an incredibly creepy site, and we got some great orb pictures while we were there. It's also the schoolhouse where my dad and uncles went to school as children. Some of the events in the book are very similar to things that happened during and after our schoolhouse visits. And one of my friends really does have a pink Ouija board. Sadly, there was a shortage of hot Irish ghosts. :D
Was there a character you enjoyed writing the most?
I become easily attached to just about every character I write, but in Immortal Curse, I really felt for Ian. He's been trapped in a half-life for over hundred years and he's decidedly unhappy. He meets a woman who not only sees and hears him, but can feel him, too. This opens up all sorts of erotic possibilities with Emma.
I don't want to give away spoilers, but there are some other people in the story that Ian is deeply protective of and part of the joy in writing Ian came from those scenes. Of course, I'll admit that those are the same scenes that made me cry a bit while writing them.
I don't want to give away spoilers, but there are some other people in the story that Ian is deeply protective of and part of the joy in writing Ian came from those scenes. Of course, I'll admit that those are the same scenes that made me cry a bit while writing them.
What is your writing process like?
I usually come up with a single scene and the characters. It often includes a snippet of the dialogue and the story just evolves from that point on. I get a lot of ideas while in the shower (I have a waterproof notepad!) driving or drifting off to sleep. I take notes whenever an idea hits and I try to write every day. However, what usually happens is that I edit several books, then write a book while panicking that I won't make my deadline. Rinse, repeat. I keep telling myself that it won't always be this way. But so far...it is.
It's all in the name of research, right? What is the most interesting thing you did for research?
I've taken a ten week citizens police academy course which culminated in a 6pm to 6am ride along with a cop. That was fascinating and a little scary at times! I also do a lot of cold calling. Because of my ability to talk to people on the phone (the standing joke is that I "give good phone") I've met some fascinating people. One is a DNR officer who took the time to bring me my family into some old iron mines to explore a bat habitat and also the antique equipment left in the mines. There were some huge holes along the paths that dropped hundreds of feet down - so parts of that trip were a little nerve wracking. I'm not the most graceful person... That research trip will definitely be paying off in the future. :)
What can readers expect next from you?
Hot, primal romance is what I've got coming up! I'm working on the next book in the Witch Way series. I'll have a historical shape shifter book out called Gypsy Wolf at the end of November along with a modern retelling of The Taming of the Shrew - ménage style! All of these books will be published by Resplendence Publishing.
Where can readers find you in the virtual world?
www.bronwyngreen.com
http://bronwyngreenblog.blogspot.com/
http://twitter.com/#!/Bronwyn_Green
https://www.facebook.com/bronwyn.green.author#!/bronwyn.green.author
http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3016421.Bronwyn_Green?origin=
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https://www.facebook.com/bronwyn.green.author#!/bronwyn.green.author
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Giveaway Details:
Bronwyn Green is giving away 3 e-books to one winner! It'll be winner's choice from any of her single author books. The contest is open internationally. To enter, leave a comment with your e-mail address. A winner will be chosen at the end of the event. Good luck!
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Oh, my, that cover! Added this book to my TBR list!
devries.mcc(at)gmail.com
I am really intrigued after reading the synopsis on goodreads. I am wondering how they physically interact with him being a spirit and her being a human. This sounds very promising.
smittenskitten10@gmail.com
Read and loved A Not Quite Wicked Tale and Maggies Mates. Those were the very first books I read with menage. That was quite the kitchen scene in the first book. Looking forward to reading more of your books! Immortal curse sounds like a good one to start with, pissed off ghost, huh? I'm sure he's hot though:)
mnjcarter@charter.net
I loved the cover to. I have not read any of your books before but I would like to. Please enter me in contest. Tore923@aol.com
Sadly, I have never had a handsome man come out when we were using a Ouija board either :(
Can't wait for the new books!
gigi s
gigis0426(at)gmail(dot)com
Looking forward to seeing how you work the bat cave into a future book, lol:)
Hey Bron, that schoolhouse still creeps me out. And also, if you ever go ghost hunting with pink Ouija board girl again (sans board) I'm coming alone because I think she'd make the ghosts spit-take.
Great interview. I love all of Bron's books. I'm a huge fan of hers. Always have been. ;)
I love it. Just in time for Halloween!I'm definitely digging out my Ouija board.
Wow, that schoolhouse is CREEPY!!! Like nightmareish. Thanks for the giveaway!
Mary
mary_reiss @ hotmail.com
another book to add to my wishlist. :p thank you for the giveaway.
Terri M
oklahomamommy0306@gmail.com
it sounds fascinating to ride along with a cop. i would be also scared though.
the book sounds great. i love ghosts.
witchvela at web dot de
You certainly go above and beyond the call of duty for research, but it pays off with great books! :)
Amber Skyze
Sounds like you've had some great experiences while doing your research. I think I have a good ability at talking to people on the phone as well, so maybe I "give good phone" too:)
Thanks for the great giveaway & HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!
yadkny@hotmail.com
Okay now I have a book to add to my must buy list. Dang you, Bron!!! :-)
Hi, Bronwyn.
I've read some of your works and really enjoyed them. I look forward in reading Immortal Curse; it sounds great.
Thanks,
Tracey D
booklover0226 at gmail dot com
Great interview - would love to get my hands on some more of your yummy books!
lucy at lucyfelthouse dot co dot uk
Hi Brownyn,
Great interview, itt sounds like you have an amazing family life. I've had the pleasure of reading, I Put A Spell on You and Mystic Circle,
and would love to continue on with your reading list.
caity_mack at yahoo dot com
Great interview. I've read some of your books and have loved them. Thanks for the chance.
mythic021@gmail.com
That reminds me of a old school/church house where my grandparents was raised by in Arkansas. noway would i go there at night! *shivers* I loved Maggies Mates and I so wanna read Immortal Curse. please enter me in your contest.
jfarms74338@gmail.com
Great giveaway !!!
reginamayross@gmail.com
First off, thank you SO much to Diana and Tanya for inviting me! You guys absolutely rock!
@ Mierke - Thanks! I'm really fond of that cover, too.
@ smittenskitten - Must. Not. Give. Spoilers. (so hard...)
@ mnjcarter Thank you! The kitchen table scene is the first one that popped into my head when I started writing that book.
@ Victoria - I'd be happy to enter you! :)
@ Gigi - Me neither! I feel cheated... ;)
@ Kenzie - I just need to make it through my to be written pile so I can get there!
@ Mia - Thanks honey! :) I promise, if that happens, you're in! Hey! We can do it at NOLA.
@ Lucia - Let us know if any hot ghosts show up!
@ Mary - It's honestly one of the creepiest places I've ever been!
@ mommy0306 - Thank you for entering! :)
@ Yto - The ride along was a huge adrenaline from beginning to end!
@ Amber - Thank you! :D I really do love research!
@ yadkny - Giving good phone is a really useful skill to have. :D
@ Gwen - LOL *hugs*
@ booklover0226 - Thank you so much! :D
@ Lucy - Thanks, Sweetie! :D
@ Cathy M. - Thank you - I think I'm really lucky to have the family I have. And thanks for reading my other witchy books. :)
@ Vanessa N. - Thanks so much and good luck in the contest! :)
@ Tammy - It was honestly the creepiest place I've ever been at night. I don't think I'd go back there again! Thank you! I'm so glad you liked Maggie and the guys. :)
@ Regina - Thanks so much for entering! :)
Great interview.I would love to do a ride along with a cop.bust a perp..lol
thanks for the giveaway.
elaing8[at]netscape[dot]net
Wow! The things you've done for research :-) I admit, the cop course sounds fun but not looking for bats in a cave!
SarahM
smaccall AT comcast.net
I have orbs right in my very own house. My hubby says they are just blobs of cat fur flying through the air, but he's wrong. I can prove by all the fur covering the floors that the cat fur is too heavy to float!!!
Thanks for the contest. Please throw my name in the hat.
Donna
donnafisk@bellsouth.net
I so totally believe in ghosts! The book sounds great! Thanks for the contest and congratulations.
maw1725@gmail.com
Ghost hunting sounds like fun -- scary, but fun. :) I'm going to have to check out your books - definitely intriguing. Great interview!
mpyff(at)hotmail(dot)com
What interesting research! I am intrigued by your setting of a story in a location that you frequented as a girl.
a dot charol at yahoo dot ca
Great interview. Book sounds great. Thanks for the giveaway and a chance to win some really yummy books.
Carla63@windstream. Et
Never used a Ouija board but if it brings out Hot Irish Ghosts I might be game to try... definitely sounds like fun and I love that it's a spinoff of you're own personal experience! I love visiting "haunted" places, still waiting to see a ghost though!
pypercharmed@yahoo.com
Thanks for the backstory to the story and the great giveaway.
mljfoland AT hotmail DOT com
Book sound like a winner - on my to-read list. ps Love your blog - it's one of my favourites.
polly20mclean@gmail.com
Wow, doing that police course sounds so fun and interesting! Thanks for the giveaway.
jessicamariesutton(at)msn(dot)com
Great interview. Love the cover to Immortal Curse.
Crystal816[at]hotmail[dot]com
Sounds like a great story! Thanks for the interview and giveaway. scoobeee3@gmail.com
@ elaing8 - Well, we did take in a drunk driver, break up a domestic disturbance and break up a huge party with a bunch of violent drunks. It was...kinda fun. ;)
@ Sarah M - Luckily, I adore bats - however, some of the caves we were in were kinda spooky.
@ Donna - Hey hon! I'm with you. Cat hair is totally too heavy to float.
@ Harlie Reader - I definitely believe after a few irrefutable instances!
@ MandyP - The ghost hunting was a blast!
@ Carol - I like using settings that I know well. For me, it's easier to make them come alive.
@ Carla63 - Thanks so much and thanks for entering!
@ Pyper541 - Ouija boards kinda creep me out a little, but heck, I'd totally do it if I knew I was going to get a hot Irish ghost! :D
@ ML - You're welcome and thanks for entering!
@ Polly20 - Thank you so much for your kind words about my blog! You made my night!
@ mariexd - The police course really was fascinating. :)
@ cystalgb - Thanks so much and good luck!
@ Connie - You're welcome and thanks for entering!
I would really love to win this! how generous of you, too!
MJB
msmjb65 AT gmail DOT com
PS. I have some more books to add to my ever growing TBR. I always add the entire series an author has released and I must read from the beginning.
Hi. I'm posted again because I'm not sure the first one worked. I had a momentary technical issue!
MJB
msmjb65 AT gmail DOT com
Ghosts and pink Ouija boards..what's not to love...lol. Please enter me Bron.
hugs,
molli
molli at carpedementem dot org
Michigan writers rock! :) Do you really have a waterproof notebook or are you pulling my leg? Cause duuuude, I need one if they really exist. :)
Hugs!
Kellie
dopey_kj at yahoo dot com
@Bethestage
>>I've taken a ten week citizens police academy course which culminated >>in a 6pm to 6am ride along with a cop.
COOL :)
Also, I love that you go ghostbusting and mine-exploring as well!
>>I get a lot of ideas while in the shower (I have a waterproof notepad!)
Where can such a thing be bought?!?!?!
Great interview and the blurb to WITCH WAY: IMMORTAL CURSE sounds fantastic! I'm adding that one to my ongoing "to buy" list. :)
My email: DisRdStang@aol.com
Diana Coyle
@ msmjb65 - I'm with you! I *have* to read a series from the beginning!
@ molli - Hey hon! Of course, you're entered! :)
@ coffeeandprozac - I TOTALLY have a waterproof notepad! Here's the link: http://www.myaquanotes.com/
@ Rachel - Hey you! Go here - I love this thing. It's so much better than calling the hubs into the bathroom and asking him to take dictation for me - lol! http://www.myaquanotes.com/
@ Diana - Thanks so much! And good luck with the contest! :)
Hi, Bron~
I absolutely adore your books - many are treasured re-reads for me!!
Darn GFC just sent me the link to this post :( I love to read about author research. It's amazing the sorts of things author do in the name of writing! Thanks for the giveaway!
jepebATverizonDOTnet
Bronwyn, your Immortal Curse looks and sounds fasinating.
I just read your Magie's Mates and loved it. I couldn't read fast enought and will be reading it again often. On my personal scale it rated 8*'s of of a possible 9*s. You are a new author to me and I'll hunting for more of your books now.
Sandie
I love the cover. I have not read any of your books before but I would like to..
darksiry(at)gmail(dot)com
@ Tessie - Thank you, honey! That means so much to me. *Huge Hugs*
@ JenB - I think some of us authors are just gluttons for punishment in terms of research! ;)
@ Sandie - Thank you so much for both reading Maggie's Mates and the awesome rating! :D
@ BlackWolf - Thank you! I think the artist did a great job, too! :)
Really loving that cover and the colours =)
booksforcompany @ gmail.com
Were those pics of the spooky house taken in West Virginia by chance??
Z
seawitchreviews@yahoo.com
@ BooksforCompany - Thank you! I'm really fond of the cover, too. :)
@ seawitchreviewsfromthebookshelf - Nope, they were taken in West Michigan. :)
Wow! I love the cover! Its very eyecatching! It sounds great! ;) Thank you for the chance to win!
shadowluvs2read(at)aol(dot)com
Witch Way looks great and I love the inspiration story behind it. Also love the pics of the old schoolhouse to go with - they are definitely captivating in an eerie sort of way :).
pams00 @ aol.com
@ shadow_kohler - Thanks so much for stopping by and entering and good luck!
@ Pam S - Thanks! I'm really fond of those pictures - and the schoolhouse itself, too.
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