Monday, February 1, 2010

Author Interview with Donna Hatch

Today, on Author Interview Monday, I'm interviewing Donna Hatch, author and fellow Arizonan.
Tell us about your book, Donna.
Okay, here's my "elevator pitch"
“The Stranger She Married” is Book of the Rogue Hearts Series. Torn between a disfigured war hero with the heart of a poet, and a handsome libertine who may not be all he seems, impoverished Alicia must marry by the end of the month. Despite a murder threat looming over her, learning to love the stranger she married may pose the greatest danger of all … to her heart.

The cover is gorgeous! Can you tell us a little about how covers come into being? Do you have input into the process?
Most publishers don't let the authors have any input, but I was lucky -- but mine does. I filled out a questionnaire with character descriptions and a concept of what I'd pictured. The finished result was nothing like I'd imagined, and the hero looks nothing like the cover, but they got the heroine spot-on right down to the eye color. And I do like it, too.

What are you working on now?
I'm finalizing the edits on book 3 of the Rogue Heart's Series which isn't titled yet. (Gulp.) Book 2, "The Guise of a Gentleman" will be out in April. Each book is a stand-alone book, about a different brother of the Amesbury family, and the family members wander in and out of each other's books.

You have a bunch of young kids, how do you find time to write? How do you balance family with writing?
Yes, with 6 children, making time to write is very challenging. I do much of my writing at night after they are in bed, or during nap time, but when I'm on a roll, I write instead of unimportant things like fix dinner. I haven't dusted since last Christmas and I gave up scrap booking. This year, my youngest child just started kindergarten, so now I can write after they all leave for school. I also work in an office part time every afternoon, so that really cuts into my writing but I'm very focused, (or obsessed) so I keep at it at odd times of the day. And night.

What is the coolest thing about being an author?
A huge rush came when I got my contract and I was giddy about it for months. But I have to say that was nothing compared to the day my book came out and I saw it on the home page of my publisher. The euphoria was almost a surreal experience. The giddiness is still with me and I've noticed people inching away from me when my grin gets a bit too happy. I guess I scare people. And now I do it without even opening my mouth.

What has surprised you about being a published author?
How excited my friends and family were for me. I knew they'd be supportive, but I had no idea how they'd rally around me and help me promote it like they have. My niece even set up a fan of The Stranger She Married fan page!

What do you like to do when you aren't writing?
I love to read more than almost anything else. And I love music; I sing, play the harp, and am the choir director for church. I also like to swim, water ski, snow ski, and dance. I’m totally uncoordinated, so I don’t play any team sports and sports worldwide thank me for it. And, sappy as it sounds, I love to spend time with my husband, talking, walking, playing racquetball, or just cuddling.

Order on line at http://www.thewildrosepress.com/

Here's the link to the ebook and the print book.
http://www.thewildrosepress.com/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=1&zenid=8974d2c73f666f647ceb6b44792c3ebc&keyword=donna+hatch

Donna, Thank you for taking the time out of your hectic schedule to do an interview.
No problem
Warm wishes,
Donna

10 comments:

Anonymous said...

This is a delightful interview! Love you both!
Barbara B

JAMAL said...

Such a great pic of Donna. She's the best! Great interview, Tina.

Alan and Julia said...

You did a nice interview with Donna. I am anxious to read her book.
Julia

Joyce DiPastena said...

Another great interview with Donna! Thanks for sharing it, Tina.

Unknown said...

I'm in the middle of this book, and can't wait to finish! Your interview just adds to my interest.

Joan Sowards said...

I am reading The Stranger She Married and am enjoying it very much.

Janette Rallison said...

I've read this one and I'm eagerly awaiting more!

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