Tell us something about yourself
both writing and not writing related.
I
originally ventured into publishing my work to inspire my daughter, an avid
reader and writer. One day I hope we work on a project together. Unrelated to
writing is the fact that we both love musical theatre and I volunteer in the
costume department of my daughter’s youth theatre.
Do you have a writing
routine? Where do you usually do your
writing?
My
writing routine is varied but usually at night, after 9pm the opportunity
arises. A computer is set up in the family room and that’s where I tap away at
my current projects.
I'm impressed. I can't imagine starting to write after 9:00pm. My brain barely wants to function creatively when I write after I get home from work at 3:30pm. Why do you write in the genre/sub-genre that
you do? Any plans in the future to write
in a different one?
I write romance, mainly historically themed,
and romantic sagas with a plot and character driven story. Though I’ve written
contemporary romance and young adult medieval/fantasy stories. I plan to
publish all of them eventually.
How do you stay motivated when writer’s block hits or
your muse won’t cooperate?
If I’m hit with writer’s block I usually take a break
from my current work and tinker with another project. Re-reading or editing
helps me to think through the issues that crop up. Also, taking a complete
break away from the project can help ideas flow freely.
What’s the strangest thing you’ve ever done in the name
of research?
I’m not sure I’ve done any ‘strange’ things in the name
of research. I read a lot of ancient and medieval historical fiction and I daydream
about my stories and characters.
What’s the best writing advice you were ever given?
Wow, I’ve had lots of amazing advice but the best advice
is to connect with other writers. Join a writers group and network with
like-minded people. I like the philosophy of ‘pay it forward’ and I help fellow
writers wherever I can as payback for all the fantastic help I’ve received
along the way.
Networking with other writers is great advice. What do you like to do in your leisure time?
My leisure time is spent with family. We enjoy theatre,
movies, travel, museums and having themed dinner parties.
Tell us about
your current release in a couple of sentences.
My current
release is Taurus, book II of the Imperial Desire series. A Roman girl runs
from her brother, the emperor, into the hand of their sworn enemy. Taurus would
do anything to provoke the Romans, even ruin an imperial sister. Can true love
overcome lust, lies and deceit? Taurus is available from Amazon kindle
exclusively until July 17th.
Can you tell
us a little about your next project?
My next
project is one I’m publishing within the coming month. A Rose for Lancaster, is a romance set during the war of the roses
about a York
woman forced into a marriage contract to please Henry VII. http://christineelaineblack.blogspot.ca/p/a-rose-for-lancaster.html
Sounds great! Anything else
you’d like to share?
It’s been my
pleasure to be a guest and many thanks, Katherine, for hosting me on your blog.
Everyone is welcome to drop by my website, facebook and to find me on twitter
using the links provided.
Website: http://ceblack.wix.com/author#!
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Elaine20Black
