Please make welcome a wonderful author and fellow Wild Rose Press author, Starr Gardinier today! We’re celebrating her new release, The Other Side: Melinda’s Story.
I’m excited to share this book with everyone, but first let’s find out about Starr.
Grab your favorite beverage and get comfy…
MM: Welcome, Starr! Congratulations on your new release! So happy to have you here today. Describe a typical writing day. Are you a morning, afternoon, or night-owl writer?
SG: Actually, it’s anytime I can get writing time. I would have to say evenings during the week and mornings during the weekends. I always work best in the mornings.
MM: Yes, I’m definitely a morning person, too. Can you tell us about your current work-in-progress?
SG: Right now, I’m penning the third in the Other Side series. I’m excited! It’s coming together better than I had hoped!
MM: This is fabulous, Starr! Love hearing there’s going to be more. What inspires you when you’re writing?
SG: When the characters seem to take over. I believe all authors can relate to that concept. It does seem like they begin making the decisions. We just type it up.
MM: I always have a plan for my characters, but time after time, they’ll change everything on me! 🙂 What’s your favorite item on your writing desk?
SG: The picture of me and my husband. He spurs me on and when I look at it, I can almost hear him saying to keep it up. 🙂
MM: What a beautiful sentiment! I love it! Now for the fun part. Do you prefer…
Champagne or Beer? Champagne, most definitely
Southern drawl or Scottish burr? Scottish burr
Kilt or Leather pants? Kilt, much more fun!
Print book or e-reader? Print, always. I do read ebooks and it doesn’t bother me, but I will always prefer print.
Thanks so much for visiting today, Starr. Wishing you all the best.
Blurb:
Melinda’s family is dead, killed for information that is hidden deep within her mind. Her father tries to warn her from the ‘Other Side’ that she is in danger from the killers who want what only she can give them. Committed to Skyview Haven, she must determine if the ‘Other Side’ truly exists or if it is a trick of her heart and mind. With time running out Melinda must determine who she can trust. Is it the ghosts of her family, a boy who may not be who he appears to be, or the doctor who is determined to cure her? Can she figure out the truth before it is too late?
Buy Links:
Kobo: https://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/the-other-side-melinda-s-story-1
Barnes&Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-other-side-starr-gardinier/1122527380?ean=2940151148344
AllRomance: https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-theothersidemelinda039sstory-1872915-143.html
Bookstrand: http://www.bookstrand.com/melindas-story
Author Bio:
A paralegal by day, she’s an author by night. Apart from being an award winning author for her short story “Cut,” Starr has appeared in a blaze and made her mark on the literary world with her Ivanovich series and now her Other Side series.
Having studied and obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Literature/Creative Writing, she has found her unique style and is known for her works’ distinctive voice, making every character stand out.
She’s the founder and owner of Editing by Starr. She’s also the former executive editor for Suspense Magazine. She has been interviewed in the newspaper and on the radio with relation to her fiction work. She has been a co-host on Suspense Radio.
Starr is a member of International Thriller Writers (ITW) and of Sisters in Crime, Los Angeles Chapter and nationally. She has won three Best Speaker awards as well as Best Evaluator at the Voice Ambassadors chapter of Toastmasters. She has always been active in events. As co-chair and main coordinator for the West Coast Author Premiere, she arranged weekend-long events to help authors from all over network, learn and share their work with the public. Starr has also been instrumental in compiling authors and planning a local author event at Barnes and Noble in Ventura, California along with the store’s event manager.
Please see more on her editing service at www.editing.queenwriter.com, read more about her at www.QueenWriter.com, and/or visit her blog at www.qw-blog.blogspot.com.
Entertaining interview. Good Luck with your book. I”ve already added it to my stack of books to read!
Thanks so much for stopping by, Tena! 🙂
Thanks, Tena!
Starr, I know you work full-time and I’m in awe of all you’ve accomplished. Good luck with the third book in the series. Keep up the good work!
She’s amazing, Jana! I can hardly wait for more of her books.
Thanks so much for stopping by. 🙂
Thank you, Jana!
Nice interview, ladies. Good luck with the whole Other Side series, Starr.
Thanks so much for stopping by, Sandra. I’ve bumped up this book on my tbr list. 🙂
Thanks so much, Sandra!
Sorry I’m late with the replies as I’ve been sick. Thank you, Mary for having me. It was fun. I appreciate all the comments.
Starr
So sorry to hear you’ve been sick, Starr. Hope you’re feeling better soon. Take care and you’re welcome back anytime! 🙂
Stopping by a little late. Your book sounds very intriguing and it’s fun to get to know a little about you. Best wishes on sales.
You’re never too late, Mary. 🙂 Thanks so much.