Waiting
For You
Melissa
Kate
Contemporary Romance
Fiery Seas Publishing, LLC
May 24, 2016
Book Description:
Audrey Kelly finds her way back
home to Crystal Valley with her bruised pride and a shattered dangerous past
mocking her rear view mirror. What she didn’t expect was to be face-to-face
with Adam Parker, resident bad boy, sexy Navy SEAL and one of the reasons that
Audrey ran all those years ago.
Audrey was the last person Adam
had ever expected to see back in Crystal Valley. Over a decade ago, they shared
a sizzling night together before he received the worst news of his life and he
hasn’t seen her since…until she’d moved back unexpectedly. She was no longer
the sweet innocent girl he once remembered, but Adam has his own problems
without having to deal with Audrey’s ice princess recital, no matter how
tempting the auburn haired seductress may be.
Sparks begin to ignite between
them but can they accept Audrey’s past when it threatens to engage them in a
dangerous twist? Can they save each other from themselves and stop running once
and for all?
Book Trailer: https://youtu.be/1XpOSaEHMI8
About
the Author:
Melissa Kate is a new author who
lives in a small town along the coast in sunny South Africa. She writes for the
pleasure of living in a new story and all the quirks and crazies that go with
each character. A true romantic at heart, she loves the moment of falling in
love. Her pet Beagle and maniacal lovebird keep her company while writing and
often inspire senseless moments in her stories.
When she’s not furiously typing
away on her laptop, Melissa can be found cooking or baking up a storm. Even she
has to admit, she’s a pretty awesome chef. She has a small addiction with shoes
which she attributes to her petite stature or as she likes to call it “Short
girl problems”.
She balances her day job and
conjuring up new romantic tales with a local personal blog with arb ramblings
about her life in Durban. She’s been writing for years now, any bits that she
can and she can't wait to share that with you!
Interview
Where are you from?
I am from
a sunny beach town called Durban in South Africa
Tell us your latest news?
My debut
novel, Waiting for You has finally been released on 24 May 2016. After years of
trying to get published, this dream is finally a reality.
When and why did you begin writing?
I started
way back when. I used to write funny little plays for school and drama classes.
And then later on longer length stories, always just wanting to get the story
out on the page. I love a good romance novel. From the push and pull between
the protagonists to them fighting the odds, the first kiss and the big blow out
till the very happy ever after.
When did you first consider yourself a
writer?
Probably
right this minute when my I see my name in print.
What inspired you to write your first
book?
I just
had an idea in mind and started to get the story on paper. There was no big
moment where the story needed to be told. It just came together because my
brain needed the outlet to let the stories out.
Do you have a specific writing style?
I don’t
think so. I do like to write in sequence and definitely to plot out the basic
outline of my story. My characters do have their own voice but ultimately I am
the director of my stories.
How did you come up with the title?
I wanted
it to reflect something from the story and with the main characters having been
apart for so many years, I thought it pertinent that Waiting for You was the
title as they were brought back to find each other.
Is there a message in your novel that
you want readers to grasp?
My
message is always to be a strong, independent woman and to rise up above your
circumstances. And as a man, you can be a caveman, rough and rugged, but always
love, respect and protect your woman.
How much of the book is realistic?
None –
this is all a work of fiction
Are experiences based on someone you
know, or events in your own life?
Not at
all
What books have most influenced your
life most?
I grew up
reading Sweet Valley High and since then I feel in love with books. My writing
journey I could say was influenced by Rachel Gibson who was my very first
favourite romance writer. She writes with humour and heat and everything in
between.
If you had to choose, which writer would
you consider a mentor?
Lauren
Layne – she writes with so much of passion and heat, sprinkled with A LOT of
witty banter. Her books are a joy to read and re-read.
What book are you reading now?
I am not
reading anything right now because I am focused on get a new book out.
Are there any new authors that have
grasped your interest?
Not at
the moment.
What are your current projects?
I am busy
doing edits on my next book so watch this space. Also tapping away furiously
trying to get Book 3 done and dusted.
What would you like my readers to know?
I am a
simple girl who simply loves to read – A LOT. I can only hope that my stories
translate into books that make you want to read over again – falling in love
each time.
Giveaway:
5 ebook copies
2 print copies(US only)
Wooohooo! Awesome Giveaway and loved the interview.
ReplyDeleteGunbatte to all the participants.
Melissa is a brilliant author.