An Interview and a Giveaway!

I'm thrilled to have Rhonda Leah with me today! I finished her latest release "About Last Night" last week and not only were her main characters, Misty and Tanner, easy to like, their story absolutely charmed me. Without further ado, join me in welcoming Rhonda Leah.

Welcome Rhonda! Why don't you start us off by telling us a little about your latest release, "About Last Night".

It's a friends to lovers story, which is a theme I enjoy reading, so I wanted to try it. But more than that the title of the book,  About Last Night, is what actually inspired the whole story. It started out as a writing challenge and I wanted to use those three little words in an unexpected way.

blurb:
Her life is an endless string of disasters.

When Misty McNeil is arrested for breaking and entering, calling Tanner Theroit to bail her out seems like a good idea...until he asks what's so important she'd risk going to jail for. Admitting she was trying to retrieve a gift he'd given isn't something she wants to confess. Misty's night in the slammer is only the tip of the iceberg. Her life quickly takes a turn for the worse. With only one week to move out of her apartment, she turns - yet again - to Tanner to bail her out.

Tanner is determined to prove her wants nothing less than all of her. Too bad Misty has a been-there-done-that attitude when it comes to relationships. But...will Tanner be the one man who can offer her a deal she can't refuse?

Content warning: explicit sex, strong language, and a sexy, hard bodied construction worker turned executive.

What are you working on now? Any releases in the near future we can look forward to?
My next release isn't until April 2011, but it's one I'm super excited about. The series is about a group of friends who were/are extreme sports junkies. The first one is in edits now and I'm happy to say it'll be my first novel length work to be published. I'm currently working on the follow up story, which is getting interesting.

If you had to pick a favorite among all your characters, which one would you pick and why?
Um, really? My gut answer is I have no idea. But once I think about it - I would have to say Laurel Delacroix from The Business of Sex. She's feisty and independent and so sure of what she wants until she's not *g*.

What do you want readers to take away from your books?
A sense of contentment that their time was well spent.

What's your favorite thing about being a writer?
Taking a thread of an idea and turning it into an entire journey.
 
Where do you want to be in five years?
Still writing, with a regular release schedule!
 
What music do you listen to in the car (or dare I ask, while you write)?
I love music - all types, my favorites are light rock, and country. I very rarely listen to music while I write.
 
Not including your own work, what's your favorite book(s)?
Bet Me, by Jennifer Cruise, I just love that book. I've read it about 1/2 dozen times, of course I'm a huge JC fan girl! And even though it doesn't have a HEA, I love Gone with the Wind more than words.
 
Any advice for aspiring writers?
Find a good critique partner, one you trust - they are worth their weight in gold. If not- nothing beats reading your work out loud. It is the easiest thing you could ever do to help you really hear your story as others will. Do this before you submit, you'll be surprised at the little things - easy fixes you can take care of before you send your work out.
 
Any last parting thoughts?
Don't get overwhelmed, don't take yourself too seriously and just write. Then take your time, do your research and leg work before you start submitting. I love weaving stories and feel privileged that I can share my stories with readers!
Sondrae, thank you so much for having me today!
 
Thank You Rhonda for joining us! You can find more information about Rhonda at her website www.rhondaleah.com
 
Now onto the contest! If you'd like to win a PDF copy of one of Rhonda Leah's romances, leave a comment or question for Rhonda. I will be announcing a winner Friday (tomorrow) at noon so get your comment in before then for your chance to win. Be sure to note which of Rhonda's books you would like to receive.
 
For more information about each book, or to purchase, please click on the titles below:
 
One Wilde Night

The Business of Sex

About Last Night