...read all about it !Today we have Rue Volley here with us as part of her Bella Morte blog tour with Sizzling PR.
Welcome Rue, so great to have you. Can you tell us a little about yourself?
I guess the one thing about me that rings true is
that I am a huge supporter of the arts in all mediums, with that being said my
art consists of books, photography and making jewelry. I have 16 books
published now, my home publisher and contract is with Vamptasy Publishing in
the UK, they have the majority of my work including my 6 novel series “The
Blood & Light Vampire Series” and my YA series “a witches tale” as well as
6 of my erotic shorts, all of which have made it to the best sellers list at
least once. Then I also write for Crushing Hearts and Black Butterfly
Publishing and I have a short series with them in the YA genre called “Maddie
Maze” and then I write for Hot Ink Press, and I have a bestselling series with
them called “Hunter’s Blood” and a short in their premier anthology “Bella
Morte” called “Double Gun Dealer” of which I am thinking of making into a full
novel series. Other than that I have an online magazine called “Rue View” and a
radio station called “RV Radio” that are both dedicated to independent arts.
Do real life events find their way into your
stories?
Every single time. There is so much truth woven
into my paranormal books it is sometimes comical and those closest to me often
point it out. If it is not a twist on something I have experienced then it is a
dream that I had that directed me to take the story in a certain direction and
I am always in my books, my personality shines through on a few of the
characters and always the main.
Do you ever mimic family members or people you
know when you choose characters?
Always, at least to a certain extent. I mimic
gestures they make, facial expressions and their humor. Humor is by far my
favorite thing to mix into books and the banter between the characters is my
art form. I prefer the reader to get to know the characters and some of the
details in the story through conversation between characters instead of three
pages of elaborate description. I can appreciate those who write that way but
it is not my style and it bores me.
Do you find yourself going back to the same
inspiration for each story or is it always something different?
Each story is different minus the damaged
characters that make up my stories. Each one of them struggle with something
either internal or external just as everyone does in life. I approach my
stories as reality even though they are wrapped in fantasy such as vampires,
witches, ghosts or demons. I try to make them so real that the reader feels
like they know them as friends and could sit down in a room with them and from
what I hear from fans I have achieved that and thank god.
When do you write? Early morning? During the day sometime or all
day? After the kids go to bed?
Morning, I normally never write past 3 in the
afternoon for some reason. I guess it is an internal clock of sorts that shuts
the writing down.
How do you feel about marketing your book?
I am assuming you mean the importance? It is
monumental. I am the head of marketing and promotions for Vamptasy Publishing
now and I share tips every single day. I think the misconception with first
time writers is sometimes that writing the book is the big hurdle. It’s not at
all. Don’t get me wrong I know how hard it is to write, I have written 23 books,
so I am well aware of the trials associated with writing but it is nothing compared to the campaign you have to
launch to get it noticed and purchased. If I had things to do over again I
would have been much better prepared when I released my first book through
self-publishing in 2010. This was before
I was signed to a label but god, it was nothing like I thought it would be and
some days I felt as if I was banging my head against a wall too thick to penetrate.
The thing is you HAVE to dedicate all of your free time to it period. Don’t
release a book and then get pissy because it is not selling when you do not
have a fanpage, website, belong to writing groups online, network and link
every single day to your work. You have to have these fundamental things and
you have to make connections and then build on them all of the time. Take
advantage of all opportunities presented to you. Do guest blogs, do giveaways,
post often, not only about business but show your personality too. People get
bored with all business posts, make it fun or you will be ignored. Also get
some people to help you, people who have the time to post your links and help
on you fanpage on facebook. You cannot do it all but without help it will
consume you and the writing will stop as well as the sleeping. Anyway, promote-
promote- promote. No excuses.
What social sites do you feel work best for
marketing?
Facebook, Twitter.
Do you like to pitch stories to your publisher or
do you wait until you have written the story and have a final manuscript to
turn in?
I don’t have to pitch to my publisher, they
accept my work. I am fortunate to have a company and people behind me who love
everything that I do.
Is there any other genre that you would love to
try writing? If so, what is it?
I write in YA/adult and erotica…I cannot see
myself writing non-fiction, it is all fictional paranormal. I guess my
expansion will be to write about more and more mythical beings.
Do you always/ever see yourself as the
heroine/hero when you write a story?
I am always the hero and the villain.
Just for fun, I have a few personal
questions,
Favorite 5
1) Favorite
Male Actor - Johnny Depp
2) Favorite Vehicle - 1974 black dodge charger
3) Favorite way to relax - watching movies
4) Favorite
ice cream – chocolate chip mint
5) Favorite
outfit – birthday suit
And for a bonus:
If you could pick any place in the world to live, besides where you are
now, where would it be? (Of course,
without the hindrance of jobs or money needed)
A tie between Iceland and Romania
Where can our readers find
you??
Twitter: https://twitter.com/RueVolley
Amazon author page: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_c_0_10?url=search-alias%3Ddigital-text&field-keywords=rue+volley&sprefix=rue+volley%2Caps%2C113
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4529674.Rue_Volley
Is there an upcoming or current release you would
like to share with us today and where can we find it?
Current includes “Bella Morte” with Hot Ink Press
which is on amazon.com , “Catch & Release” also with Hot Ink Press and is
book three to the “Hunter’s Blood Series” the first three books are available
on amazon. “Maddie Maze” which is book one in a short paranormal YA series with
CHBB and “a witches tale” another YA series with Vamptasy Publishing. All of
these books can be found in the kindle store on amazon by typing in “Rue
Volley.”
Link for Bella Morte on amazon
publisher …Hot Ink Press
One of my favorite things…
So simple. Pop some popcorn, take butterscotch
tiny bite morsels and sprinkle them all over the popcorn as soon as it comes
out and add nuts if you like. I prefer peanuts but OMG, it is so simple and so
very delish. You can sub the butterscotch for white chocolate or dark too, just
be sure to use the tiny morsels, they melt easier. You can also add small stick
pretzels to the mix.
Rue it's been an absolute pleasure having you with us today and you are welcome back any time !!!
Readers, make sure you get your copy of the Bella Morte Anthology!!
Until next time, happy reading!
Krista
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