Great
to have you here S.L., can you tell us a little about yourself?
Hi, thanks for having me on your blog. I’m S.L. Scott and I write
new adult and contemporary romance. My first novel was published last November
and is called Naturally, Charlie. I’ve
also written several best-selling novellas. I am a mother of two awesome kids
and two Papillons, the wife of an amazing husband, and I’m following my passion
and writing full time now.
What
did you want to be when you were growing up or did you always want to be a
writer?
I wanted to be an actress, but always loved writing and wrote a few
screenplays and earned my degree in Journalism. Writing has always captured my
imagination.
When
did you first start writing?
I’ve been creating books my whole life. They started off as folded
pieces of paper stapled at the spine with pictures I drew inside. Humble, but
pretty common beginnings I think.
What
is a typical writing day like for you?
Take my kiddos to school and then return and start writing. If my
scene is not fully developed in my head, a walk will help me to focus, and then
I return and start writing again.
Do you
have any specific routine you follow or specific items you need with you when
you write?
I plop down on my couch, pull my laptop onto my lap, and start
typing.
What
is your favorite part of writing? Is
there anything you don’t like about being a writer?
I love creating stories that entertain me. I write what I like to
read. Editing can be tedious after ten or more rounds, but I will never regret
the efforts I put into my stories.
What
is your favorite length of book to write?
(Short story, novella, full length novel) Why?
I like novels because it gives you more time to spend with the
characters and know them on a deeper level. You get more day to day with them
instead of smaller snippets of their lives.
How
does your family feel about your writing and you being an author?
My family is super supportive and proud of me for following my dream
and pursuing my passion.
Is
there a to-be-read waiting on your bedside table?
Yes, I have a stack of eight books on my nightstand and probably at
least ten ebooks on my Kindle. I have everything from Mary Whitney’s More Than Rivals to The Bronze Horseman by Paullina Simons and Aleatha Romig’s
Consequences. Lots of romance in other words. ;)
Just for
fun, I have a few personal questions,
Favorite
5
1)
Favorite
Holiday – Christmas by far and away is my favorite. I always go overboard in
presents and decorating.
2) Favorite
Drink – a Margarita does the soul some good. lol
3) Favorite
Author – Jane Austen. She just
never disappoints.
4) Favorite
Book – I’m a romantic at heart and will go with Pride and Prejudice
5) Favorite
Animal – I love giraffes.
And
for a bonus: What is a typical mood for
you? And is your mood different when
you’re writing?
I’m pretty content and happy, but I do get anxious to chain myself
to my laptop and write at all hours when I’m working on a new story.
Where
can our readers find you??
Blog: www.slscottauthor.com
Twitter:
@slscottauthor
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/slscottauthor
Facebook
Authors Page: https://www.facebook.com/slscottpageAmazon Authors Page: http://www.amazon.com/S.L.-Scott/e/B009L9SPDK/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_pop_1
Huffington
Post Contributor Page: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sl-scott/
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/Slscottauthor
Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/slscott1
Is
there an upcoming or current release you would like to share with us today and
where can we find it?
A
Prior Engagement is my new novel. It’s a star-crossed lovers
story—a little angsty, a lot romantic. Living in a world built on pretenses, Everleigh Wright discovers how carefully orchestrated her Upper East Side life has been. Trapped in an arrangement for social prestige and financial gain, she finds life is not as idyllic as she once thought.
William Ryder leads a life rich in family support and endless determination. While attending university in Manhattan, he becomes enamored with a classic beauty who holds many secrets beneath her quiet propriety. William falls head over heels crazy for her, and she falls for him and his unfaltering optimism and kindness.
William and Everleigh may come from different worlds, but their attraction is instant and their love undeniable. Hoping love conquers all, they will find out if their love is unstoppable when faced with the consequences of breaking a prior engagement.
"Right here, right now is all that matters."
It released on Amazon on April 16, 2013.It will also be available on Barnes and Noble and iTunes within two weeks of the release date.
Blog: www.slscottauthor.com
One last thing before we let you leave us today, do you have a favorite recipe you'd
like to share? I like to cook and am
always looking for new recipes to try and share.
Because I’m eating one right now, it seems fitting to share my
family’s mini cheesecake recipe.
Mini
Cheesecakes
18 servings
Preheat the oven to 350
degrees
Use 18 aluminum foil
cupcake liners
Place a Nilla Wafer at the
bottom of each cupcake liner
2 - 8 oz. cream cheese
packages
2 eggs
¾ cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Mix the 5 ingredients together. Pour into the liners. Bake for 20 minutes and
then cool. Add your favorite pie filling topping such as cherry or blueberry or
enjoy without.
This is a super easy and
delicious recipe. Hope you enjoy.
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Oh thanks so much S.L., cheesecake is my weekness :) Congratulations on your release of A Prior Engagement. Can't wait to read it !!*****
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Until next time, happy reading!
Krista
Thank you for hosting today!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for hosting me on your blog today.
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S.