I want to welcome Amanda
C. Stone. First I’d love you to introduce yourself.
Thank you so much for having me here today Barbara. My name
is Amanda, and I’m a writer! I’ve been writing for as long as I can remember,
but I can finally also call myself an author. I published my first book back in
January and it’s been a long road to get there. Now I try to keep up with the
writing so I can get some of the stories out of my head and share them with
everyone else.
Tell us about your
latest release.
My latest release is actually my first release. Hooray!
*throws confetti* It’s a set of six short stories all about one couple and
their crazy adventures. Cole and Perry meet in a bar and we get to see some of
the highlights of their relationship together.
Now I have a few
questions for you – I have found readers do like to know fun things about us
writers.
Gladly! I love answering fun things.
1.) Who is your
favorite villain – it can be from a book (even one of yours), movie or TV show.
And why?
I’ve always loved the original Cat Woman. She wasn’t a true
villain, more like she was one step ahead of Batman. But she was intriguing and
skirted the line between good and bad. Of course the evolution of her costume
was pretty fabulous too.
2.) Who is your
favorite character out of your books? Why?
That’s a tough one because I get attached to my characters.
I’d say so far my favorite is Kedrick, a guy I’m writing right now. He had his
whole world destroyed when his husband was killed in combat so he has to pick
up the pieces of his life. I think he’s my favorite because he deals with
things that I hope to never have to deal with.
3.) What do genre do
you write? What made you pick that one?
I write romance. I love happy endings. I want people to fall
in love and stay in love so that’s what I write. All the other sub genres are
based on where the characters take me. So far I’ve been writing gay
contemporary romance. I’ve got some ideas for paranormal romance with shifters
and vampires and fae and all of those fabulous things. I also started world
building a high fantasy series. But that’s going to take a long time because I
want my world to be rich and full so I’m drawing maps and creating governments
along with the rules of the world so that’s going to take some time before I
can even get to the writing part.
4.) What are you
working on now?
I’m finishing up a novella about a teacher and a parent
meeting on “Parent Night”. There are all kinds of obstacles in their way of
course. One is socially awkward, the other is accused of giving away grades.
Plus there’s a kid involved so that makes in all the more interesting. I’m
hoping to have it out by the end of the summer.
5.) What got you to
start writing?
I’ve always had stories in my head. I told stories before I
could write them down myself so my mom wrote them down. Once I was old enough
to write stories, I wrote them all in my completely awesome Batman notebook. I
kept writing though high school when some very hurtful things were said about
my writing and I stopped. I kept journaling and writing a handful of thoughts
here and there. But no more stories until after I graduated college and started
reading for fun again. Then it didn’t stop. I’ve written a bunch of stories, or
pieces of stories, since then. I’m still working on the publishing part of it.
6.) Where do you get
your ideas from?
My plot bunnies are actually kind of violent. They tend to
hit me when I’m doing something mindless and my brain goes into crazy “What if”
mode. One of my ideas came while I was driving to my in-law’s house on the
highway and I swerved the car when it hit me. If that’s not where the idea
comes from, then the ideas come from pictures. I love picture inspiration
because I’m such a visual person. That’s my biggest hurdle is getting the
picture in my head onto paper so others can see it as well as I can.
7.) What would people
who read your work be surprised to find out about you?
I used to be a singer. Sang in chorus and some wonderful
vocal groups all through high school. However I have terrible stage fright. I
can sing quite well, but only in a group where I’m not the center of attention.
8.) Do you have any
special talents?
I can roll my tongue! Oh! I also speak fluent sarcasm.
*laughs*
9.) What was the one
piece of advice you received when you were an aspiring author that has stuck
with you? Why?
I never really got an advice as an aspiring author. However
I have picked up some good tips along the way. Keep writing, get some good beta
readers and a better editor.
10.) If you could talk
to any famous figure (present, past or fictional) who would it be and what
would you talk about?
Oh wow! That’s a pretty big range of people to choose from.
I’d go fictional and want to have a lunch date with The Doctor. We’d talk about
some of the crazy things he’s seen. I’d ask what his top five favorite planets
and time periods are. He’d likely spend half the lunch narrowing it down that
much. It would be lovely. Of course I’d ask for a chance to see inside the TARDIS
before we left.
11.) What song would
you say describes your life?
Only one?! But I can’t just pick one! I’d say something
mellow, but upbeat, fun lyrics, but still relaxed and laid back. Does that song
have a name, because that’s me.
12.) If you could come
back as any animal – what would it be?
Dolphins are pretty fun and still highly intelligent. Plus I
love the ocean. Though being a turtle would be fun too. Get a built in place to
hide when things get to be too much.
Blurb:
It all started when Cole met Perry in a bar. Over three
years they had some exciting adventures, and misadventures. The six stories
included in this book are all about their journey from bar to wedding.
Another cancellation of plans by his boyfriend forces Cole out to the neighbourhood bar. Not long after arriving he meets Perry. Even as exciting as Perry is, he's unsure how the night will end.
The Fight
Cole and Perry are struggling to make time for each other and constantly at each other’s throats. A fight to the death will decide who is right or wrong in their arguments. But Cole really doesn't want to shoot Perry.
The Threesome
Deciding they want to spice up things in the bedroom, Perry wants to have a one-time threesome. Cole's nervous and doesn't want to ask any of their friends to join them. Perry finds the perfect solution.
The House
After two and a half years together, Cole and Perry want to buy a house. Once they find the perfect house, they get to spend their first morning together in their new space. Perry will have to help Cole decide which room is his favorite.
The Baby
Both Cole and Perry are exhausted. Taking care of a three month old is hard when she's up all night and is always hungry. If only they could find where they put the bottle warmer.
The Wedding
Cole is ready to make his commitment to Perry life-long.
After careful planning, they created the perfect event. What could possibly go
wrong? If only Cole didn't ask the same question.
Excerpt:
“Cole. I have a surprise for you. I want you to close your eyes and keep them closed until I tell you to open them.”
Cole looked up from his magazine
at the doorway Perry’s voice drifted in from. He put the magazine on his
nightstand and closed his eyes.
“They’re closed,” he called out.
He wasn’t sure where Perry was in their apartment, but he sounded close.
Rustling and a strange squeaking
noise reached his ears. Cole furrowed his brows trying to figure out what Perry
was up to and what he was hearing.
“Okay. Go ahead and open your
eyes.”
Cole popped his eyes open. He
closed them and then re-opened them again. Nope, he still was seeing what was
in front of him.
“Perry. Why is there--?”
Perry cut him off before Cole
could finish his thought.
“So, we had talked about
fantasies and things like that. I told you this was mine. So I’d like to
introduce you to Freddy. Freddy, I’d like to introduce you to my boyfriend,
Cole.”
Cole smiled at how nervous Perry
was. His boyfriend was adorable trying to be brave with his ideas.
“Nice to meet you, um, Freddy.
Perry, where did you meet Freddy?”
Perry had a small smile on his
face that showed Cole he appreciated he was alright with what was happening.
“Online. I found Freddy on some
website. Can’t remember the name now.”
Cole was stunned. His boyfriend
didn’t go to those types of websites for any reason. Just meant Perry wanted to
have the threesome and was willing to do it without asking one of their
friends. Cole was so happy Perry had found a way to have his fantasy.
Buy
Links:
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About Amanda C.
Stone:
Armed with her Batman notebook, fourth
grade Amanda C. Stone was ready to start writing stories about unicorns, family
members, and her imaginary friends Pink Amanda and Blue Amanda. Today, Amanda
is armed with a new notebook, along with a laptop, and a never-ending supply of
caffeine. Her stories are about all kinds of things, but the most important
aspect is people falling in love.
Where to find Amanda:
Website:http://www.amandastonebooks.com
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