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Welcome to my virtual dock in the wilds of
Muskoka, where it’s always sunny and
warm no matter what time of the year it is. Please pull up one of the dock
chairs, sit your butt down, and be prepared to be entertained and enlightened.
Today, I’ve got busy romance author, Marci Boudreaux stopping by for a visit.
If you’ve never heard of this awesome author, here’s her mini bio:
Marci Boudreaux lives with her husband and two daughters. With
an abundance
of pets and freelance writing and editing jobs, she somehow manages to find
time to write contemporary romance and sometimes, just sometimes, a bit of
erotica under pen Emilia Mancini.
Romance is her preferred reading and writing genre because nothing feels
better than falling in love with someone new and her husband doesn't like when
she does that in real life.
Marci is currently preparing to begin work on her Masters in Publishing
because she still has time to sleep.
Okay, I’ve got the campfire all set up for us after our big girl banter,
Marci, so let’s begin with a glass of sweet red wine I scored from
Muskoka Lakes Winery. Are
you sure you don’t want to wear a
bug
jacket like I’m wearing? I bought extras for our guests from
Canadian Tire (my
hubby’s favorite store) just in case the mosquitoes get out of control. Then
again, wine works too. LOL! Oh, and I made a batch of your famous Mama’s Sweet
Revenge Peach Cobbler to nibble on around the fire. If anyone is interested in
trying out this sublime recipe, please click
HERE
and scroll to the bottom.
So, while the
cobbler’s cooling, and we’re sipping and enjoying the sunset, let’s talk about
your book,
Unforgettable You…
Where did you get your idea and
inspiration to write Unforgettable
You?
Unforgettable
You was a great distraction for me. It
was the first full length novel I'd written in several years. I was a full time
student, editor on the college newspaper, a reporter writing for several
magazines, not to mention a wife and mom to two kiddos. I needed something to
do to relax. I had also just published a novella as Emilia Mancini so I was
inspired to get to writing. It is a great escape for me and I needed that. As
for inspiration....ha!...I don't even remember.
Women definitely need distractions! What
sets Unforgettable You apart
from other books in the same genre?
What I love about this book is it isn't just about the hero and heroine falling
in love. The heroine, Carrie Gable, is the primary caregiver for her dead
husband's mother, Doreen, who had Alzheimer's. Carrie and Doreen have a bond
that is incredibly moving, Carrie takes incredible care of her and we get to
see that. I think that is unique for a contemporary romance.
How long did it take for you to start
and finish Unforgettable You?
With all I had going on, it probably
took six months or longer. I spent a lot of time in the newspaper office
romancing these two characters.
Six months is pretty speedy for someone
as busy as you are. Kudos! Do you have any advice for writers wanting to write
in your genre?
Romance is kind of a tough genre to
find a way to stand out. There are so many amazing writers who share love
stories and in so many ways. I think the best advice is to write what you want
and don't try to conform to what to what others say you should write. If
everyone conforms, no one will stand out.
Fantastic advice, and so true! What's
next for Marci Boudreaux the author?
I have just released The
Messenger through Secret Cravings Publishing. This is a book I wrote
about 10 years ago. I pulled it off the shelf and reworked it, which was a
horrible, horrible, HORRIBLE process. The bones were there but the meat was
rotten. Grin. The story is about Evelyn Thomas, a reporter fresh out of college
working for her father's newspaper. No one at the paper takes her seriously so
when she stumbles on a chance to prove herself she jumps at it. Unfortunately
for her and for her co-worker Wes Reilly, he's already on the story. Neither
one is willing to give it up and end up having to work together to breath the
story.
It's a romance, so you get one guess
where that takes them. Yup, the bedroom.
Sounds like you’re not going to slow
down anytime soon, Marci! Oh here, let me top up your wine glass. Are you sure
about the bug jacket? I think you’re being swarmed. No. I guess the wine must
have kicked in after all! Now, before you go, please let readers know where
they can buy your book, and how to connect with you. Thanks for taking the time
to share your novel and your wisdom with us on my dock this evening. Cheers and
best wishes in ALL your publishing ventures, Marci.
Unforgettable You Buy
Links: Musa
Publishing and Amazon
Learn more about Marci Boudreaux on her website and blog
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