Donna K. Weaver wrote a smashing book called A CHANGE OF PLANS, which I reviewed on the sixteenth. Today I'm offering a chance to receive a free audio book of A CHANGE OF PLANS.
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AUDIOBOOK SAMPLE
BOOK BLURB
When Lyn sets off on her
supposedly uncomplicated and unromantic cruise, she never dreams it
will include pirates. All the 25-year-old, Colorado high school
teacher wants to do is forget that her dead fiancé was a cheating
scumbag. Lyn plans a vacation diversion; fate provides Braedon, an
intriguing surgeon. She finds herself drawn to him: his gentle humor,
his love of music, and even his willingness to let her take him down
during morning karate practices. Against the backdrop of the ship's
make-believe world and temporary friendships, her emotions come
alive.
However, fear is an
emotion, too. Unaware of the sensitive waters he's navigating,
Braedon moves to take their relationship beyond friendship--on the
very anniversary Lyn is on the cruise to forget. Lyn's painful
memories are too powerful, and she runs from Braedon and what he has
to offer.
It’s hard to avoid
someone when stuck on the same ship, and the pair finds themselves on
one of the cruise's snorkeling excursions in American Samoa. Paradise
turns to piracy when their party is kidnapped and Lyn's fear of a
fairytale turns grim. Now she must fight alongside the man she
rejected, first for their freedom and then against storms, sharks,
and shipwreck.
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AUTHOR INTERVIEW
What impelled you into the writing world?
Did your son write the music score for the book?
Besides the A Change of Plans
companion novels, I'm working on a short story with Lyn's friend Elle
as the main character. I have written a YA but soon to be NA fantasy
duology that I will be editing soon and then a SciFi trilogy that's got
about a third of the outline (read that as first draft) done.
Thank you for a lovely interview, Donna. I'm looking forward to reading what you have to offer in the future. Congratulations on a fantastic book.
AUTHOR INTERVIEW
What impelled you into the writing world?
I wanted to learn how to write so I could write my personal history. Right now, I'm totally stuck on fiction. lol
How do you find time to write between taking care of a large-ish family and a busy work schedule?
How do you find time to write between taking care of a large-ish family and a busy work schedule?
I have a very supportive husband. He's retired and is able to pick up the slack.
How was the seed of A CHANGE OF PLANS planted?
How was the seed of A CHANGE OF PLANS planted?
When
I decided to learn about writing, I thought I might also see if I could
write a full-length novel. I'd had a dream about a man and a woman who
were stranded on an island with this huge old tree and a tree house. I
needed to figure out how to get them there. Also, in the dream, they
didn't now each other, but when I started writing the book I realized I
wanted there to be some history between them.
What future plans are there for sequels?
What future plans are there for sequels?
My publisher has the first of three companion novels. It's called Torn Canvas, and the main character is Jori Virtanen, a secondary character in A Change of Plans.
For NaNo this year, I plan to write another companion novel that will
have Lyn's younger brother Marc as the main character. It will be set
about three years after the end of Torn Canvas. The final book will star Braedon's niece, Kate.
Do you listen to music while you write?
Do you listen to music while you write?
I
do. Music is a big deal to me, and I love to have my music match the
mood or character tastes when I'm writing. I have added a page here http://weavingataleortwo.blogspot.com/p/a-change-of-plans.html to my blog with some videos of the music I had in mind when I wrote certain scenes in A Change of Plans.
Did your son write the music score for the book?
He
did. Adam is an amazing guitarist and really into music. He and his
brother Paul started a band symphonic Metal band, with Adam being the
power behind the music and Paul doing the lyrics. When I heard the song I
used in the trailer, I knew that was just what I was looking for. I
even snuck their band name and the title of that song into the book
Any certain comfort food you like to munch when the muse hits you?
Any certain comfort food you like to munch when the muse hits you?
Not
really. I tend to sip on water. I use Dragon software for new words, so
it's best to keep my mouth clear when I'm actively writing.
Do you have other writing projects in the works?
Do you have other writing projects in the works?
Thank you for a lovely interview, Donna. I'm looking forward to reading what you have to offer in the future. Congratulations on a fantastic book.
AUTHOR BIO
Donna K. Weaver has always
loved reading and creating stories and has been ever entertained. A
Navy brat. A U.S. Army veteran. An avid cruiser, she’s sailed the
Pacific four times. A Shorei Kempo Karate black belt, she lives in
Utah with her husband. They have six children, eight grandchildren.
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Thanks so much, Heidi!
ReplyDeleteThat is so cool your sons wrote the song for your trailer! And smart to plan out those sequels. Trust me, it's harder when you don't plan for them.
ReplyDeleteGreat interview, I'm intrigued by your upcoming works as well. It's awesome that your sons were involved in the song for your trailer. You have a very talented family.
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