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Monday, February 13, 2006
Greetings from Charlene, a transplanted Valley Girl! Here's a Q and A straight from the heart of Southern California.
What prompted you to put pen to paper and take the writing plunge?
As a young girl I would ask my father to tell me a story and being a master storyteller, he always put me right into story -- the heroine who saved the day, a sheriff named Charlene who always caught the villian, a pirate who would uncover hidden treasures (ususally coins spilled from my father's pockets!) How thrilling it was to gather up those gems but more so, his storytelling sparked a passion and compelled me to read romance. After reading hundreds and hundreds of romances, from contemporary to medieval to westerns and beyond, the need to write my own stories became too strong to deny any longer. From day one, I fell in love with creating characters and stories and now write both Western Historicals (Renegade Wife is on sale now - pardon the plug} and Silhouette Desires. I have never regretted taking the writing plunge and realized that I've always been a writer at heart - it's who I am.
Why do you write romance? Why Desire?
For me, there's nothing more exciting, emotional or compelling as the relationships between men and women. Love truly does make the world go around. And I've always loved the Desire Line. The men are alpha and great heroes. The women are strong and determined to make their way in the world. The stories are packed with emotion and tension as well as tenderness. Who could ask for anything more?
If you were stranded on a desert island, what 10 books would take along?
First, I think I'd want to take few scripts from a favorite televison show of mine - Lost. Those people are making their way just fine on that island! Then, for my reading pleasure I'd take along my Susan Elizabeth Phillips' books. She's great when you need a laugh to go along with the romance. I'd pack a duffel of Janet Evanovich too - Stephanie Plum has some great survival techniques and she's good at juggling two sexy heroes! If there was room left in my pack, I'd want some classic Sandra Browns and LaVryle Spencers AND I'd take my favorite Desire authors, Barbara McCauley, Maureen Child and Bron Jameson - friends as well as great writers.
Charlene's Trivia and Fun Facts
I married my high school sweetheart - decades ago!
I can hardly work my cell phone AS a phone, much less a camera and mini computer.
I have taught childbirth, baby care and pediatric CPR in a hospital for more than 20 years.
I'm a devoted Tim McGraw fan, fan club member and never miss his concerts.
My father's name appears in all my stories, concealed in unique ways.
I love all things chocolate. (big surprise there)
I can't blow a bubble.
I can bowl a 200 game.
It took me nearly a year to figure out exactly WHAT a blog really was.
I've watched Days of our Lives for most of my adult life. (Hope and Bo can't break up!)
I don't do Math.
I have written 4 books in one year (but would rather not)
And I have 4 books being released this year (that's more fun)
To find out more about Charlene visit: www.charlenesands.com
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posted by Charlene Sands at 7:55 AM
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2 Comments:
Playground Monitor said...
Keith Urban is coming here for a concert tomorrow night. I told my husband that while I wasn't interested in seeing Keith, if Tim McGraw came to town, I'd camp on the sidewalk to get tickets. *g*
I look forward to reading more of your blog this week.
Marilyn
10:00 AM
Charlene Sands said...
Marilyn,
I camped out for 5 hours with my critque partners to meet Tim when he signed his book here in CA. I have a pic of him shaking my hand and saying hello. It was a great day!
10:08 AM
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