Author Interview. S R Cole

I'm happy to have with us today S R Cole. She is here to tell us of her magical world of gorgeous hero's like Wild Bill Williams.  Be sure to check out the exclusive, first time seen her, of S R Cole's next book at the end of this interview.

So Stace, firstly how are you feeling about your new release? (Congratulations by the way!) Pretty exciting time for you huh?
Thanks Sam! I’m very excited to be here with you today.
It is pretty exciting yes, but also terribly nerve-wracking! Of course writers improve the longer they write and the more they write, but as this is my first published book, I want to make a good impression. I’m completely in love with my hero, Bill and I want others to fall for him too.

Take us back, what initially got you into writing and your passion for books?
My brother passed away when I was ten and I wrote a poem about him in school. It was then that I realized how good it felt to get what I was thinking and feeling on paper. I have been a book worm all my adult life, so writing what I love to read as been a natural progression.

What inspired you to write The Bodyguard’s Secret Baby?
I love bodyguards. I love protective men and I love cowboys. I’m also a huge lover of secret baby stories and medical romance, so I wanted to write something that combined everything I love in one book.

Are any of your characters based on real people, or are they completely from imagination?
They are all from my imagination, although all of my heroes have a little of my friend Maurice in them. He is my own personal hero and so I can’t help but think of him when I write. Later this year, I’ll be writing two fire-fighter stories, there will be a lot of him in them.

What genre of story do you enjoy writing? Romance obviously, any others tucked up your sleeve…?
I do have something else up my sleeve right now that I am hoping to start work on in the next few weeks, but I’m keeping it under my hat for now.
 

Who is your favorite writer? 

Oh gosh, there are just too any to choose from. I love Shirley Jump, Melissa McClone, Donna Alward, Maya Angelou and of course, E. L. James. I’m totally hooked on the fifty Shades series right now.

What is your writing schedule like? Do you have a method? Are you a pantser or a plotter?
I’m a pantser, all the way. Plotting really doesn’t work for me as I am too fickle. I never know which direction I’m going to take so I try not to plan too much.

Where do you find/take inspiration from? 
Honestly? I really don’t know. An idea just pops in my head and if I like it, I go with it. So I guess you could say I’m inspired by my gut!


What do you like to do other than writing?
I love to read, but that’s pretty much a given. I also love to bake, scrapbook, listen to music. I also love to shop and of course, eat chocolate.

Some quick fun questions...

Starter or desert?
Both – I’m greedy!

Summer or Winter?
Winter. I hate the heat.

Favorite colour?
Oooh, that’s a tough one! I love purple, but I’m also a huge lover of red, gold and brown too. I really can’t choose my fave out of those. - Purple's my favourite too!

Place you were born?
London

Star sign?
Gemini

Favorite food?
Indian and of course Ben & Jerry’s!

Name one thing you are scared of.
Spiders! Urgh!

If you were stranded on a desert island (don’t worry help is on its way!) Who would you like to be stranded with for a day or two?
Ha, this question made me laugh!
I really should say my boyfriend, but I’m going to say George Clooney. Or maybe Jensen Ackles or David Boreanaz. Hmm, can I choose all of them? - I knew you were going to say Clooney!! And Yes, ok I shall allow you have them all!

Where in the world would you most like to visit right at this moment in time?
The US! I want to visit every state before I die. So far I’ve only managed California, so I have a lot of work to do and a lot of books to sell to achieve my goal!

What is next for S. R. Cole…
At this moment in time? Popping to the shop to buy some Coke! I’m a caffeine addict and I’m all out! Beyond that, my plans are not quite so well thought out. I live for the moment so I don’t really think ahead. I do know that there’s lots more writing to come, including a collaboration that will be completely different to my usual writing style. And of course, I’m working on my second cowboy-bodyguard story, featuring Bill’s brother, Danny. Both books will be being launched together in paperback later this year.

What advice would you give to any aspiring authors (like myself) out there?
Just follow your heart. There are so many tips and courses on the practical side of writing out there, but they are all completely useless if you don’t believe in yourself first. Find your voice and stay true to it. And don't be ashamed or afraid to live or dream.

If you knew you were going to die, what would be the one book you would choose to reread before your end?

Fifty Shades

I can't get enough of it

In the book The Bodyguard's Secret Baby, You wrote Carrie Carlton as a strong woman who thinks quickly under pressure. Is there any strong woman in your life that you thought of when you wrote her?

My mum and my sisters. They are so strong and are a real inspiration to me. It's why I write strong heroines and why the book is dedicated to them.

Did anyone you know inspire your for the character of Bill?

Bill, like all my heroes has a bit of my own real life hero friend, Maurice in him. He has been a life guard, a soldier and is now a fire-fighter and was my own personal hero at a stage in my life when i needed him. So every hero I write has a little Maurice in him.

Who is your favorite secondary character in The Bodyguard's Secret Baby?

Danny Williams and...

his story, Fire at White Hill Ranch will be released in August. 

Oh, excellent. I am definitely looking forward to it. Thank you Stace in being here and allowing us to share with your excitement.

Contact details for S. R. Cole:
You can reach me via Facebook
www.facebook.com/writerstace
On Twitter
@writerstace
And via my blog
www.stacemcsweeney.blogspot.co.uk


Before I go, I’d just like to say a huge thank you to you for having me here today and for helping me celebrate my book launch. x - You are absoloutly welcome! Would love for you to stop by often! All the best with The Bodyguard's Secret Baby, I'm sure it will do ridiculously well.

S. R. Cole