Please welcome the fantastic author of Anything BUT SWEET, Candis Terry !!
Hi Candis and Welcome, can you tell us a little
about yourself?
Hi! And thank
you so much for letting me drop in today! If I’m a new to you author I write sexy
sweet small town contemporary romance. I always add a touch of quirkiness, some
interesting secondary characters (including those with fur), and hopefully a
lot of heart and soul.
What did you want to be when you
were growing up or did you always want to be a writer?
When I was a
kid I was a readaholic but it never occurred to me to be a writer. I wanted to
be a performer. Mostly a dancer although I also have a past of singing.
When did you first start writing?
I dabbled a
little bit in high school with some really teenage angsty poetry. But I didn’t
get serious about writing until after I had my daughter and started reading
romance. A story idea hit me and that was that. So basically I started 28 years
ago. Sheesh that’s a long time!
What is a typical writing day like
for you?
Crazy. About a
month ago I left my day job and now I devote all my time to writing. Before I
left the day job a typical day meant 8 hours of that and then 5-6 hours a night
of writing. Now I do most of the business end in the mornings (which can take
several hours) and then I write. I still haven’t broken myself from the habit
of writing at night. I do take occasional breaks from the keyboard to walk
through my garden, or go out back and watch our alfalfa grow and hang out with
my dogs. Once they start snoring I know its time to get back to work.
Do you have any specific routine
you follow or specific items you need with you when you write?
Coffee, and
lots of it. Once I open up my manuscript I usually go over what I’d written the
day before and edit or add a little, then I try to move on and not obsess.
Notice I said “try.”
What is your favorite part of
writing? Is there anything you don’t
like about being a writer?
My favorite
part is seeing the characters come alive. Each one is so different and very
often they end up being a lot different than I first imagined. Anything I don’t
like? Hmmm. Missed opportunities. Places where later I realize something about
the character or the story and it’s too late to change or add.
What is your favorite length of
book to write? (Short story, novella,
full length novel) Why?
Full length. I
have a hard time stopping. I know each scene needs to matter and so I do my
best to stay on track. But sometimes I just manage to keep throwing curveballs
at the characters and so far they haven’t figured out a way to stop me.
How does your family feel about
your writing and you being an author?
Oh my god,
they’re saints. Truly. While they are very supportive (and they definitely go
above and beyond that call) and beyond patient, sometimes they get frustrated.
I’m trying to be better at walking away from the keyboard but usually they have
to haul me out into the forest and plop me on an ATV before I can completely
let go.
Is there a to-be-read waiting on
your bedside table?
You bet there
is. I was just handed it last night—an ARC of Rachel Gibson’s September 2013
release of RUN TO YOU. I can’t wait!
Just for fun, I have a few personal
questions,
Favorite 5
1)
Favorite Holiday — Christmas.
2)
Favorite Drink — Anything coffee related. Or Diet
Pepsi.
3)
Favorite Author — Ah, come on! One? Impossible.
4)
Favorite Book — At the moment, Kristan Higgins
The Best Man
5)
Favorite Animal — German shepherd. Really. I
couldn’t say anything else with two pairs of German shepherd eyes staring up at
me from their place by my flip-flops.
And for a bonus: What is a typical mood for you? And is your mood different when you’re
writing?
Frenzied. And
nope.
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.
I haven’t put
this one up on my website yet but it was inspired by a restaurant in my new
book ANYTHING BUT SWEET.
BUD’S NOTHING FINER DINER’S QUICK AND EASY
CARAMEL APPLE PIE BITES
Prep Time: 15 min
Total Time: 35 min
Servings: 16
Ingredients:
1 refrigerated pie crust, softened as
directed on box
1/3 cup canned apple pie filling, apples
chopped into small pieces
1/3 cup caramel
topping
Directions:
Heat oven to
450°F.
Unroll pie crust
on work surface. Using rolling pin, roll out slightly. Using 2 1/2- to 3-inch
round cookie cutter, cut 16 rounds from pie crust. Press rounds into 16
ungreased mini muffin cups, folding edges if needed. Generously prick each
crust with fork.
Bake 4 to 6
minutes or until light brown. Cool 2 minutes in pan before removing to cooling
rack to cool completely.
Fill each cooled
cup with 1 teaspoon pie filling. Drizzle 1 teaspoon caramel sauce over top of
each. Serve immediately.
Where can our readers find you??
Website: http://www.candisterry.com/
Is there an upcoming or current
release you would like to share with us today and where can we find it?
Anything
But Sweet
Sweet
Texas Series
Blurb
A
man who doesn’t like change . . .
The Wilder family is something of a Sweet, TX institution: between their yearly BBQ blow-outs and their Hardware and Feed store, they’re an institution—an institution that ex-marine Reno Wilder has tried to preserve, in honor of his lost loved ones. But it seems like he’s the only one who’s got any respect left for traditions when a new TV makeover show rolls in to renovate Sweet to bring in more tourists. Everyone is pleased except Reno—and this cowboy is determined to keep everything just the way he likes it.
A woman who wants to change everything . . .
Inquisitive. Stubborn. Smart. Drop dead gorgeous. That would be makeover show host and designer, Charlotte Brooks—the woman Reno has declared war against. And yet, he can’t seem to keep away from her, or to get her off his mind. Charlotte isn’t afraid to back down from a challenge—of any kind—and she’s promised to prove to Reno that change can be sexy, hot, and very, very sweet, if Reno and Charli learn to let go of their pasts and grab hold of a future full of promise.
Buy Links
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MY REVIEW:
What an adorably sweet read!! I think Ms. Terry has created a couple of lovable characters in Reno and Charli and took the time to develop the Romance despite Reno's utter dislike of change. Who can resist the honest charms of a sweet beautiful woman and Reno can't help but feel protective even though he wasn't thrilled to find out she was living above his barn. (i liked that part :)) I think Reno is my type of guy! Of course, I have a huge thing for cowboys and the fact he's an ex-marine doesn't hurt.
Charli was definitely a sweet addition to the story, the town and really to Reno's life. Charli's childhood was one that made her ache for the little things including a family and a place to call her own so it was fitting that the Wilders welcomed her so easily.
I loved the small town feel in this story as well and felt jealous because I've always wanted to live in one just like this. I also thought Reno's family ties, as in his mom and brothers are definitely important in creating a strong background and possibly future story lines.
Great job Candis Terry and I'll most definitely be searching out your other titles. This is one of my highly recommended reads !
MY REVIEW:
What an adorably sweet read!! I think Ms. Terry has created a couple of lovable characters in Reno and Charli and took the time to develop the Romance despite Reno's utter dislike of change. Who can resist the honest charms of a sweet beautiful woman and Reno can't help but feel protective even though he wasn't thrilled to find out she was living above his barn. (i liked that part :)) I think Reno is my type of guy! Of course, I have a huge thing for cowboys and the fact he's an ex-marine doesn't hurt.
Charli was definitely a sweet addition to the story, the town and really to Reno's life. Charli's childhood was one that made her ache for the little things including a family and a place to call her own so it was fitting that the Wilders welcomed her so easily.
I loved the small town feel in this story as well and felt jealous because I've always wanted to live in one just like this. I also thought Reno's family ties, as in his mom and brothers are definitely important in creating a strong background and possibly future story lines.
Great job Candis Terry and I'll most definitely be searching out your other titles. This is one of my highly recommended reads !
Don't forget the Giveaway !!!
Black and White Striped Summer Tote Bag, "Cooking
with Love" Heart-Shaped Baking Set, Red Heart-Shaped Alabaster
Paperweight, Signed copies of Anything But Sweet, Second Chance at the Sugar
Shack, Any Given Christmas, Somebody Like You, For Love and Honor, and Crazy
Sweet Fine.
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