When
writing a novel, I often find some of my own experiences or loves sneak into
the books. In my latest release – Her Small Town Christmas Wish – which is part of the Lovecats Boxset, two of my
favourite things have made it into the story.
I love
pop and disco music. Love to listen to it and love to dance to it. When I need a pick me up, I play Earth
Wind and Fire’s September. You can’t
help but feel good after hearing that tune.
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| Taylor Swift concert in Brisbane |
Much to my friends’ amusement, I’ve
followed Kylie Minogue’s career. She’s about the same age as me and I loved
bopping around to her songs when I was younger. My daughter loves Delta Goodrem
and Taylor Swift (went to Taylor’s amazing Brisbane concert last week – wow!),
so I have lots of their music in the car too. So, as a tribute to young pop stars,
my heroine is an Aussie who moved to London and made it big in the pop world.
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| Byron Bay |
The
other love that crept it into the story is Byron Bay. My fictional town of
Turtle Beach is reminiscent of the town I live in. Coastal, lush and surrounded
by sugarcane fields and acres of coffee and macadamia plantations. Place is
always very important in my stories.
So, if
you are looking for a fun and passionate Christmas read, pick up a copy of Hot Christmas Nights and read fantastic
stories by my fellow Lovecats including Rachel Bailey, Michelle Douglas, Louisa
George, Helen Lacey, Stefanie London and Kandy Shepherd.
We have
the Boxset on sale at the moment for just 99 cents. To get you in the mood, here’s
the blurb for Her Small Town Christmas Wish:
When superstar songbird Giselle Harrington is forced to
return to her hometown, she’s faced with a house full of terrifying childhood
memories. Jake Carlton has never forgotten his teenage sweetheart and now that
she’s back, he’s determined to have a second chance to convince her to stay.
Wishing
you all a fabulous holiday season.
