Smooth and mellow meets spunky and sweet
Roger Plankey
thought his life was full until he walked into the town clerk's office and laid
eyes on the woman behind the counter. A spunky, independent woman with a dash
of humor and just enough sass to keep him on his toes. She fills that unknown
void in his life like she was made for him. But is there such a thing as too perfect?
Good morning, Lisa. Thanks
for taking time away from your duties at the hospital to speak with us. Let’s
start with where you’re from: We moved a few times, but mostly in Pennsylvania
Tell
us a bit about A Full-Bodied Love: It starts with a fake date that turns into the best date I ever had.
By the end of the night, I wanted to pinch myself to make sure it was real. Then
I made myself crazy the next day wondering if I’d ever see him again; it was
that good.
What
did you think the first time you saw Roger Plankey? That he had the prettiest blue eyes on the planet.
Do you
feel it was love at first sight? Not
love, but attraction.
What
do you like most about him? He takes
care of his business and his family, but he doesn’t take himself too seriously.
He notices things other people don’t. When we’re out together, he notices if I’ll
have a hard time closing the door behind me, or if I can’t see something at the
back of the table; he closes the door, he lifts the item for me to check it
out. He adjusts his pace to mine if needed.
How
would you describe Roger? He’s a rock.
He’s fun. You can always count on him, and that includes his honesty.
How
would he describe you? He says I’m
always game for anything, and that’s one of the things he loves about me. He says
I shine like a string of Christmas tree lights and light up every room I’m in.
What
made you choose to work in human resources for a career? I think I just liked business and having spent a lot
of time in hospitals when I was young, I knew something about how they
operated, so it was natural to apply for jobs there.
What
is your biggest fear? Losing my
independence.
How
do you relax? I do a lot of yoga, and
I have a side business making jewelry. When I’m in my craft room, that’s when I’m
really in “the zone,” oblivious to everything else.
Who
is your favorite fictional character?
Probably Pippi Longstocking because she’s brave.
What
is the best piece of advice you ever received? My little sister told me to stop worrying about what
other people think and to follow my heart.
Thanks
for this, Lisa. Now we’d like to talk with Amber.
What
movies or books have had an impact on your career as a writer? K.A. Tucker’s Wild books remind me that a story doesn’t
have to be rushed or overly graphic to be a page turner. Linda Howard’s books
have always resonated with me because she uses both points of view, and her
women and men are both strong.
Is
there an event in your private life that you were able to bring to this story
and how do you feel it impacted the novel? I looked into adopting a child with spina bifida. Although that didn’t
come to be, learning about the condition inspired me to write about someone
with the condition. This is not a book about a medical condition, but it is a love
story between two people, one of whom has special circumstances.
Tell
us a bit about your publisher: how did you hear about them and what influenced
your decision to submit to them? The
Wild Rose Press is my publisher. I learned about them at my first Romance
Writers of America chapter meeting. Other members in the chapter wrote for
them, so I sent a manuscript along and this is the fourth book I’ve written for
them.
What
book[s] currently rest on your TBR pile?
Montana Cowboy Daddy by Jane Porter (book three in a series.)
Lastly, what's up next and
when can we expect to see it on the shelves? On July 20 I will have a werewolf romance titled, Pack
of Love, coming out as part of an anthology with Ashlyn Chase, Kate
Richards, and Temperance Dawn. This is my first paranormal romance.
Readers
can find me and buy links for my books at:
or
visit me at: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorAmberCross
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