Today I have author Rosa Sophia here. Let's get to know her a little better!
What genre do you write? For the most part, I write Mystery, but I also enjoy crossing genres. Lately, I’ve been working on a book series that is a mix of several genres—Science Fiction, Mystery, and Romance. Please tell us about your latest release, Check Out Time, and how you came up with the idea? I thought of the idea behind Check Out Time when I was working night shift in a grocery store. I decided to make up a character, give her my job stocking shelves, and let the story go from there. No, the character isn’t really based on me, but the situations and the setting are certainly drawn from my own experiences. Is it part of a series? Yes—the second book is called At the Turn of a Wrench, and I am already fifty pages in. It will concentrate more on Naomi and her relationship with her father. I’d like to make the second novel more character-oriented than plot driven. A must have snack while you write. Actually, I have to force myself to eat when I write! I have been known to spend entire days writing, without eating a single thing. I get so into the story that I completely forget food exists. If you had to choose a favorite book that you’ve written, which would it be? A Siren for the Dead—it is currently unpublished, but I hope to publish it soon. It is part of a series, and one of my cross-genre projects. It’s a mix between Science Fiction and Mystery. The third book in the series also has some Romance. I just love mixing genres, and I love this series because the main character is a man. So I get to write from a completely different perspective. Advice to writers who have yet to be published. I know you hear this all the time, but . . . Don’t give up. Don’t let rejections or negative reviews dissuade you. Even after you get published, there will always be someone who won’t like your writing. It can’t be helped. Just do the best you can, and don’t be afraid to share it with the world. Is there a genre you haven’t written yet that you want to? I would like to write Chick Lit. I would like to write something from every genre, actually, but Chick Lit would be quite a challenge for me. I love a good challenge! Any quirky habits? Yes—I carry good luck charms everywhere I go. I always have to have something with me that I find comforting, so the “charm” can be anything. In my car, I have a “lucky gasket” hanging from my rear-view mirror. It’s actually the gasket from an exhaust pipe that I replaced several years back; for whatever reason, it became a good luck charm. I also cannot leave the house without a set of tools, or I become antsy and somewhat paranoid. I rented a car to drive to North Carolina two years ago. It was a brand new car, but I grabbed my tool box and put it in the trunk anyway. I knew I wouldn’t need it, but for some reason, I just can’t travel without it! Have you written a character that most resembles you? In my opinion, no, I have not. But friends and family swear that they “see” me when they read my books. What type of hero do you enjoy writing about? I like to write about a hero who is working to overcome his or her flaws. I have a lot that I’m trying to work through right now, so I guess it’s my way of writing what I feel through the eyes of a fictional character. Thank you for having me, Lacey! I am currently looking for reviewers. If anyone would like to review Check Out Time, I will gladly provide a free digital copy. Readers can email me at: author.rosa.sophia@gmail.com
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It's Monday and I'm thrilled! Yippee!!! Can I shout from the roof tops?
We close on our new home tomorrow. I'm so excited to to be moving in. Since May 18, the four of us have been bunking in with my parents. Which has been fine. For over a month now, I haven't had to cook or clean house. lol. Then again, that could be why I've put 5 pounds on. In other news, I finished Bare Necessities. I really can't wait until October to share this story with you. Its a sweet story. And I had so much fun writing it. I'm almost done with the sequel to Sarah's Chase, and I've decided its title is Sarah's Caught. Its only going to be about 5k also. But its meant to be quick and steamy. Then, its full swing into the last Hot Bods book, Opposites Attract. In case you did know, the third book released last week! Accidental Love. Check out the excerpt, blurb, and buy links HERE. I don't think much writing will be done this week with moving. But perhaps the next week when I need a break from unpacking. I'll see you next Monday! Stop by and see Carrie Ann Ryan and Lia Davis as well for their Manic Monday Updates. The third installment in my Hot Bods series has released! This one is about an older man and younger woman. Be sure to check it out. ![]() Has Jane accidentally fallen for the decoy? Sometimes there is only one thing to do when you get dumped—make the ex jealous with someone new. Which is exactly what Jane plans to do with Ben, an older, handsome man who has agreed to act as her new love interest. When Ben meets Toby, Jane's unruly dog, he offers to help her train him. But as Ben helps Jane gain control of her dog, he realizes he's lost control of his feelings, and he's beginning to fall for the much younger woman. Suddenly, Jane can't seem to remember what she ever saw in her ex. All she can focus on is the way Ben makes her feel each time he kisses her. But now the ex has decided he wants her back, and he's willing to play dirty to make it happen. Content Warning: Explicit sex ExcerptMatt cleared his throat behind her. Jane's eyes widened in shock and she slowly slid her hands from Ben's neck, down his firm chest. She turned to face her ex-lover, and Ben's arm tightened around her waist, holding her close. "Hi, I'm Ben." He extended his hand toward Matt. Matt kept his arms crossed. He looked pissed, which was good, she hoped. "Well, I'm off on my lunch break," she said. "Don't be late, Jane. We have a staff meeting, so you'll need to be back to handle any gym members." Matt walked away, heavy footed. Ben took her hand and led her outside to his car. As they reached the vehicle she expected him to drop the act, but instead he opened her door for her and then closed it once she was seated. He climbed in and asked, "How long do you have?" "An hour. Fast food is fine if you want to drop me off and then pick me up." He chuckled. "I know a place where we can share a meal in under an hour." "You don't have to eat with me." "Jane, I want to." The hour went much faster than Jane would have liked. Ben was a lot of fun and took his boyfriend duties seriously. He had opened her car door and held her hand. This was something she could easily get used to. She was going to tell him he didn't have to pretend when they were away from the gym but each time he touched her she was at peace. Was it wrong to have a crush on the decoy? Perhaps it was the George Clooney look he had going on. It was every girl's fantasy. Ben parked in front of Hot Bods and quickly came around the side of the car and helped her out. Taking her hand in his again, he walked her back. She started to object and it was like he sensed it. Releasing her hand, he tugged her closer and wrapped his arm around her waist, cradling her to him. They stopped in front of the door. "I had a lovely lunch," he said. "Thank you. Me too." He stepped closer. She sensed what was coming next, and she was more than ready. He rubbed her cheek with the back of his fingers then tilted her face toward his. Leaning down, he gently brushed his lips across hers. She moaned and was almost embarrassed to be reacting this way. He kissed a small line to her neck and her mouth opened, still whimpering. She was lost in the sensation of his light kisses and forgot they were out in the open. She was so turned on that if they had been alone she would have let this man explore her entire body. Ben released her face, and she was slightly disappointed it was over. "Have a good day." He kissed her once more on the lips. He'd kissed her speechless. She didn't say a word. Instead, she simply watched as the most amazing man she'd ever met headed across the parking lot toward his car. He was good. Very good. Maybe that was why Francesca was always after older men. They really knew what they were doing. Buy LinksFaythe Reclaimed |
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