For a few short minutes, as the sun inches above the horizon, the day is full of hope and promise.
During a San
Francisco visit, photographer Serena Carter sights arresting potential in the
hotel bartender and invites him to model. Later, in San Diego, they meet at a
beach, and she discovers his personality as fascinating as the images her
camera captures.
Self-made
millionaire Zack Sans usually avoids cameras. He prefers the world of
scientific laboratories and engineering students. But something intrigues him
about the petite photographer.
When realistic
Serena accepts an opportunity to photograph Missouri State Parks in all
seasons, she expects the budding friendship to die. Will Zack’s ties to
Missouri overcome cyberstalking, a wildlife encounter, and opposite views of
family?
Wild Women Authors welcomes Ellen Parker as
she celebrates Morning Tryst, a contemporary romance, recently released under
the Sweetheart Rose imprint for the Wild Rose Press. With Ellen is photographer
Serena Carter who will go first.
Good
morning, Serena. Let’s start with where you are from. I
was raised in Los Angeles. After twenty years in the US Navy, I’ve settled in
San Diego.
What
did you think the first time you saw Zack Sans. I caught a glimpse of a port-wine stain on his neck. I
felt compelled to find out if it was real.
What
was your second thought? He’d
make a good photography model with well-defined cheekbones and chin. And
luscious hair--can’t forget mahogany, collar length hair.
Did
you feel it was love at first sight? No,
I’d use the word intrigued.
What
do you like most about him? Zack is a man of many talents and
surprises. At times, I think he even surprises himself.
How
would you describe him? Physically,
Zack’s tall and thin with dark hair and changeable grey eyes behind wire rimmed
glasses. Personality wise, he’s rather withdrawn and does not enjoy a crowded
room. He does best either one-on-one or in a small group.
How
would he describe you? I’m
confident he’d comment on my lack of height. I expect another item on the list
would be long, dark hair. If he ever described my personality, I’d expect
comments on putting family first and my love of the outdoors.
What
made you choose photography for a career? At
age nineteen, when I enlisted in the Navy, they assigned me to film school. It
was a good fit. By the time I left the Navy, I could not imagine a better way
to make a living.
What
is your biggest fear? I have a difficult time if I miss major milestones in my
family. If I’m not able to hold my mother’s hand and bid her a proper
“farewell” at her death, I’ll be devastated.
How
to do relax? Reading. My favorite
types of books are biography and history. My book shelf contains several
volumes by David McCullough.
Who
is your favorite fictional character? Oh,
dear, let me think a minute. I’ll say Meg Murry from A Wrinkle in Time.
I’ve worn out or lost two copies so far and still re-read the story every two
or three years.
What
is the best piece of advice you ever received? That would have to be the unofficial motto of our boot
camp group: Live with gusto—and soar.
Thank
you for this, Serena. Now we’d like to chat with Ellen.
What
movies or books have had an impact on your career as a writer? It’s very difficult to pin down any one influence.
I’ve always read a lot of different types of books. After my divorce, I started
reading Jude Deveraux and she rekindled my love of the romance genre.
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? Years
ago, a friend and I visited Charleston, South Carolina. One morning we got up
early and watched the sunrise over the ocean. It seemed natural that my
photographer would love to capture dawn.
Tell
us a bit about your publisher: how did you hear about them and what influenced
your decision to submit to them? Morning Tryst is the third book I’ve had published
by The Wild Rose Press. I first heard of them at my local Romance Writers of
America chapter. Everything from members who had either submitted or been
published by them was positive.
What
book(s) currently rest on your TBR pile? Louise
Penny’s two most recent Chief Inspector Gamache novels, several of Julia
Quinn’s Bridgerton stories, and more of Robyn Carr’s Virgin River books. But
I’m sure this list will be interrupted by new releases from author friends or
something from TWRP which catches my eye.
Lastly,
what’s up next and when can we expect to see it on the shelves? I have recently signed a contract with TWRP for a
historical set in 1850’s Illinois. I’m hopefully that we can put in on the
shelves during 2023.
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Ellen Parker (@eparkerwrites) / Twitter
To Purchase Morning Tryst, go to:
Amazon:
https://amzn.to/35gH37S
Nook: https://bit.ly/3IQfFeG
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