Warwick's Mermaid.
Here is the blurb:
Having escaped an abusive relationship, Chloe MacGregor is determined to put the past behind her. The little cottage high up on the cliffs overlooking the beautiful North Yorkshire town of Whitby is her safe haven, somewhere she is free to be herself.
When the arrival of her new neighbour and boss, Luke Warwick, threatens her peaceful, sheltered life, Chloe is forced to confront her past and to re-evaluate who she really is. Falling in love with Luke is not part of her plan but, to her surprise, Luke is falling for her too. The only thing preventing their happy ever after is Chloe herself. Will she ever truly learn to leave the past where it belongs?
Interview with Ellie Gray
I had a great time getting to know more about this amazing writer. I guarantee you'll enjoy her answers to questions.
1. Do you ever cry when reading a book?
And, do you ever cry when reading your own books?
Yes, I’m really empathetic so I find
I am emotionally affected by reading, and by watching television and films and
often end up in tears. And yes, I do cry when reading my own books, even though
I know what’s going to happen!
2.
As a reader, do you ever get reader’s block?
Yes, sometimes I find it difficult to
get into a book, even if it is by a favourite author. However, I usually
persevere and can quite quickly get back into the book and then I have
difficulty putting it down….
3.
Would you ever consider writing under
a pseudonym?
Yes. I write under my own name for my
contemporary romance novels, but am also working on a young adult fantasy
novel. If I ever publish that book, I aim to publish it under a pseudonym
simply because it is in such a different genre.
4.
What other authors are you friends
with, and how do they help you become a better writer?
I belong to the Beverley Chapter,
which is a local RNA group of writers, both published and unpublished, and we
meet once a month. It is lovely to be able to meet up with people who know the
ups and downs of being a writer and it is incredibly helpful just to bounce
ideas off each other. One of my closest friends is also a writer and we act as
critique partners when working on a new book. I know I can count on her to help
me with those sentences that just don’t seem to read they way I want them to,
and vice versa.
5.
As a writer, what would you choose as
your mascot/avatar/spirit animal?
A cat. I’m a cat person 😊
6.
How many unpublished and half-finished
books do you have?
Ooh, quite a few. I would say
approximately 10 novels, and a mix of contemporary romance, romantic suspense
and young adult. I’ve also got a fair few swirling around my head begging me to
write them. So many novels, so little time….
7.
What did you edit out of
this book?
I had quite a detailed scene where Chloe
fell ill at work with a severe migraine and Luke left work to look after her. I
edited it out in the end because I felt Chloe had already had quite a tough
time and she didn’t need any more!
8.
How do you select the names of your
characters?
Sometimes it’s really easy to name my
characters, they come to me with a name already, but sometimes it’s hard and I
find myself searching through lists of names. I also struggle with secondary
characters and often find myself using the same name – I recently noticed I
tend to use ‘Lucy’ quite a lot. One of my author colleagues keeps a spreadsheet
of character names she has used in her books, both major and minor characters.
I think that’s a good idea!
9.
Do you read your book reviews? How do
you deal with bad or good ones?
Yes, I do – usually through half
closed eyes and holding my breath. It’s lovely when you read a review and the
reader has really ‘got’ your characters. I take it quite personally when I read
a less positive review, even though I know everyone has different tastes and
not everyone can like your work.
1 Do you hide any secrets in your books that only a few people will find?
I haven’t so far, but that’s a good
idea…….
Ellie Gray, Contemporary Romance Author
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