Today we are excited to interview Tricia Drummeh on the first day of her Blog Tour. And don't miss the giveaway for her novel, The Claiming Words, at the end of this post!
Tricia Drammeh is a wife and a mother of four
children. Although she currently lives in Missouri, she has called many places
home, including Georgia, Ohio, and California. She’s worked in retail, customer
service, sales, and accounting, but writing has always been her dream career.
When she isn’t writing, she enjoys reading, drinking vast amounts of coffee,
and spending time with her family and the multitude of animals who have taken
over her home. Tricia is currently working on her sixth novel.Welcome to We Do Write, Tricia. Tell us about The Claiming Words. What's the story about?
The Claiming Words is the story of Rachel and Alisa, two girls
who grew up in the same small town, but were never friends. When Jace moves to
town, they’re both drawn to him. Rachel senses there is something different
about him, but Alisa is the first to discover his secret. Both girls are pulled
into a world of magic and danger, but only one can win Jace’s love.
Exciting! I love a good love triangle with a hot guy at the top! How did the idea of the story come to you?
The story started with an imagined conversation between two
brothers fighting over the same girl. That scene never made it into the first
book, but it’s what got me started.
Well, that's all that counts, right? It set you on the path. Do you have a critique group/partner or beta readers, or do you
self-edit?
Initially, I had the book posted on Authonomy by Harper Collins.
I got some very helpful feedback from members, particularly a few very special
authors. Once the book was accepted for publication, my editor tweaked it a
little more.
Now, this is important: Are you a plotter or a pantser?
Oh, I’m a total pantser. I never plot anything. It spoils the
fun if I know how the book is going to end.
Yes! *high five* I'm with you, sister! What’s the hardest part of writing for you?
Right now, the hardest part of writing is finding the time. I’ve
been working on edits for one book, while trying to find time to keep up with
my blog. And, I have three kids still living at home, so there’s always
something going on.
The lack of time is a pain, isn't it? I vote we take a petition to have the day extended by 3 hours. Not too much; I don't want to be greedy. Just enough to leave time for pesky kids and blog posts.
What do you absolutely have to have nearby when writing?
Coffee. I can write anywhere, any time. But, coffee is a must.
If you could have any super power, what would it be?
I would like to be able to fly. It’s something I’ve dreamed
about since I was a child.
What's the weirdest thing you've googled?
Boy, that’s a tough one! I’ve googled some of the weirdest
things… Kenyan cuisine, how to perform a séance, the walking distance from
Senegal to Mauritania, and so many other random things.
Quick writing test! Use the following words in a sentence: calmed,
demonstration, and stationary.
The King longed to flee the battlefield, but remained stationary
and continued his speech, and this demonstration of his confidence calmed the
anxious warriors.
Oh! I hope the battle turns out okay. Finish this sentence: If I'm not writing, I'm probably ...
Reading. I read way too much.
Reading too much? Nonsense. There is no such thing as reading too much.
So, who are the people supporting you? Who would you like to thank?
I have to thank my husband, because without his support, the
kids would have gone unfed. My husband was a trooper, doing laundry and cooking
dinner during those dark days when I was hunched over my computer muttering at
my imaginary friends. I have to thank my kids too for putting up with me. And,
my beta readers: Lisa, Tockica, Jacoba, and many others who helped whip the
book into shape.
And finally, where can people find you and your book online?
I’m on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Books a Million. The book
is available in both ebook and paperback. And, you can always stop by my
website: http://www.triciadrammeh.com
The Book’s Site: http://theclaimingwords.com/
Author’s Blog: http://blog.triciadrammeh.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tricia-Drammeh-Author/453408644723825
Twitter:
@triciadrammeh
**GIVEAWAY TIME!!!**
You can win a copy of The
Claiming Words by Tricia Drammeh (open to US/Canada and UK)!!
The
Alexanders have always kept their secrets hidden…
When sixteen-year-old Jace Alexander
moves to the small town of Oaktree, Georgia, he attracts the attention of every
girl in school. Shy, introverted Alisa Cole immediately casts Jace in the
leading role of her latest fantasy, but she assumes he’ll never return her
interest. After she saves Jace from a Hunter, everything changes. Her
accidental discovery of Jace’s secret propels her into a world of magic and
danger. Alisa’s newfound courage is put to the test when Jace introduces her to
his intimidating older brother, Bryce, and she decides she would rather battle
a Hunter than endure another moment under Bryce’s intense scrutiny.
Jace
and Bryce aren’t the only ones with secrets…
Rachel
Stevens is the girl who has it all. She’s beautiful, popular, and in possession
of an ancient power which endangers not only her, but those sent to protect
her. Jace is drawn to Rachel—and he isn’t the only one. The Demon Re’Vel will
do anything to claim her—even if it means waging a war with the entire
Alexander family. As layers of secrets are peeled away, revealing the truth of
her heritage and her family’s betrayal, Rachel struggles to resist an immortal
suitor who stalks her in her dreams. With the Alexanders fighting to protect
her, can Rachel escape the power of the Demon and his Claiming Words?
Thank you for interviewing me on your wonderful blog!
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