Submit by Melody Anne
Bio
Melody Anne is the author of the popular series, Billionaire Bachelors, and Baby for the Billionaire. She also has a Young Adult Series out; Midnight Fire and Midnight Moon - Rise of the Dark Angel. She's been writing for years and published in 2011. She hold a bachelors
When Melody isn't writing, she enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and pets. She lives in a small town that she loves, and is involved in many community projects.
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She looks forward to hearing from you and hopes you enjoy her stories.
1. How has your life changed since you started publishing ?
"Wow, my life has changed in a lot of ways and yet stayed the same in a lot of ways. I can do more vacations with my family, but I also work 7 days a week. I can now just take my work with me. My family is so great, and it's all about them, and spending time together. I always wanted to work from home so I wouldn't miss out on their activities. Now, I'm able to do that and still pay the bills. :)
Romance is the easiest thing in the world to write about. It's all around us. I constantly talk to people, and ask questions and learn about their love stories and then twist it in my mind. Several times, I will be talking to people and then have to rush to grab a pen and paper and write it down before I lose the idea. I also read a lot, and get inspired that way, or watch sappy romance movies. There is romance everywhere we look. We just have to find it and utilize it.
3. How much time and research was spent in the writing of each book?
Some books take longer than others to research. I'm writing a book
now that involves a boat rescue. I had to order several books on the coast
guard rescues so that I have accurate language and don't mess that up. I want
to keep it as real as possible while still being original. Another thing I do
is go to the websites of the places I am writing about and send for their
chamber of commerce catalogs listing the activities in the areas. I haven't
done a lot of traveling to all these places, so again, I want to be accurate,
so I research the cities and sometimes, I'll ask fans what they love about
their areas and use that information.
I don't have one favorite. I love Nora Roberts. I can't imagine a
romance author out there who doesn't. :) I also love Stephen King and Dean
Koontz, and JK Rowlings. Some of my favorites are people I have met the last
couple years such as Randy Mixter, Ruth Cardello, Kathleen Brooks, Sandra
Marton (who I have loved for years) Lynn Raye Harris, Terri Marie. The list
goes on and on. I could write a book on the authors who I love.
Honestly, no. I used to hate editing, but Kathleen Brooks said
something that has stuck with me. She said editing was her favorite part,
because it meant she was no longer staring at a blank page waiting for
inspiration, but a page full of words. That really changed my attitude on it. I
love my job. I love that I can take it with me no matter where I go, and that I
can see the world if I want to. This is about as great as it gets.
Yes, yes, yes. I love to read. At the moment the book on my kindle
is Ruth's newest release, rise of the billionaire. I have been in editing right
now, so haven't got to read the last couple weeks. I'll be soaking up about 10
books while on vacation.
Definitely. When I first published, self-publishing was really
looked down upon. It still is by some, but that is fading with rising stars
such as Bella Andre out there. I've had an offer to publish traditionally, but
I don't want my book prices raised so high my fans don't want to buy them. I
like the small house, Gossamer, that I'm with. Jack is amazing. I may go with a
series with a traditional NY house, but at the moment, I'm happy where I'm at.
I think NY will need to make some big changes if they want to stay
around. I have several author friends who have switched from traditional to
indie. If you have a good team with you, especially a good editor, then there
isn't much a NY house can do that you can't do on your own. I think there are
benefits to both ways of publishing.
No. I offer 3 free books right now, and a couple discounted books,
so I don't post my writing anywhere else. I like the security of picking up the
books through amazon, iBooks, or the other places. I have an amazing manager at
amazon, too, who I love. My books are now being made into audiobooks, thanks to
him.
I have my stories planned out for at least a year, and I can't seem to write fast enough. I wish there were more hours in the day. :) The Andersons have a new line coming out, starting this June 30th. It's available for pre-order now. I have 2 more books for the Surrender series, and then I have to complete the Tycoon series. As for another genre, yes. I have my YA series out now with the final book in that series coming in December. I am also working on a horror book, but don't have a release date on it right now.
11.Who would be your first choice to play Arianna of your book Submit (Surrender Series Book Two) if it were ever to become a movie?
I honestly don't know. I watch very little tv anymore. I get in
maybe a half hour a day on my ipad. I just download show on it, but I would
rather write than watch tv. I do love a good movie, but even those have been
slow lately. I think Alice from twilight may be good for her. I don't even know
the actresses real name, but I love her.
That's a tough question because having this opportunity is
priceless. Instead of really meeting someone for a moment, I would love to have
2 hours to sit down with Nora Roberts and ask her some of these questions
you've asked me. I would love to know how she keeps her stories fresh after
having 200 books published. This woman is amazing. I do get to sit down with
Sandra Marton in July who has over 80 book out, and believe me, I will pick her
brain. She is an amazing woman. I love learning the different creative
processes of these powerful, strong women who have taken the world by storm.
They are my heroes.
You can find out more information on Melody Anne’s books on her
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