Today,
my Romance/Chick-Lit Author Interviews series continues with Rebecca Foote… and
her debut novel, In Shadows, has bite! Not only is she the first author of
vampire stories I’ve interviewed so far, but she’s also the first historical
author. Somehow that seems incredible to me. Enjoy getting to know her!
Welcome,
Rebecca!
ME: Here’s an easy question to
start us off, and one everyone wants to know: What are you writing now?
REBECCA: I’m currently
working on a paranormal romance novel titled Half Life. The story takes place
along the beautiful Oregon coast near a small town named Florence (a place that
I once lived). I thought it would make a great setting for a magical and spooky
story. Anyone who has been in a thick wooded forest can imagine what kind of
great backdrop that could create. I'm happy to say that Half Life is close to
completion. This book is different from my first novel, In Shadows, because it has a different kind of supernatural
element. I hope that readers will enjoy it.
ME: I’m from Bend, Oregon and spent
many summers at the coast with my family. I’ve always thought the area was
tragically beautiful – if a little spooky. You’re right, it’s a perfect
backdrop. We’ve set the scene, but what about your characters? How closely do they
resemble you?
REBECCA: In my first novel, In Shadows, Ariana is
innocent and naive when she starts her journey into the Vampire Realm. I'd like
to think that she is bit like me when I was around sixteen-years-old. When I created her, I knew Ariana needed to
be strongly connected to her family and be able to pull through difficult
challenges. Since, I don't believe that
life is completely black and white, my characters tend to have both good and
bad in them. It makes their reactions and emotions more "real".
Although the stories I write have otherworldly elements, my characters'
emotions are reflections of the truth found in all of us.
ME: I couldn’t agree more. I never
like the goody-two-shoes, in books or in real life – too phony. Do you ever
wish you lived a character's life (not just in your imagination)?
REBECCA: Yes and no. To escape into a fantasy world,
where one is powerful and exotic sounds wonderful, but with that comes all of
the dark and scary things hiding in the shadows.
ME: Okay, now on to something of
grave importance... sunglasses (a particular fetish of mine): designer or
drugstore cheapies? How many pairs are enough?
REBECCA: Ha ha ha! Good
question. I would choose a designer pair of sunglasses if it weren't for my two
young daughters always playing with them. They love to play dress up and borrow
everything. There's a long sad trail of broken sunglasses around my house, so I
tend to buy cheap ones because they will always meet their demise. Several
pairs are required.
ME: At least there’s hope when the
girls grow upJ. Now, back to
writing - Would you ever want to work on a combined project with your favorite
author? If so, who?
REBECCA: I would love
to work with one of my favorite authors: Charlaine Harris or Anne Rice.
Truthfully, there are so many authors that I love, it would be difficult to
choose just one.
ME: Oooh, good ones! My BFF and I
have been talking about visiting N’Awlins and going on the tour of Anne Rice’s
home. I’ve never read Charlaine Harris, but I wouldn’t mind spending time with
her character, Eric, from True Blood!
Just a little eye-candy -->
Thank
you so much for sharing a bit about you and your writing with us today! One
final question... I've found that readers really enjoy connecting with
authors... what is one thing you want your fans to know about you that they may
not already be aware of?
REBECCA: I enjoy
listening to music when I write. It tends to bring out creative ideas and helps
me get past writer's block. Lately, I've been listening to Evanescence and
classical music.
ME: I love Evanescence!
Thanks
again, Rebecca! Need to know more? Check out In Shadows, Rebecca Foote’s debut
novel on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Also, be sure to check out her AmazonAuthor’s page.
Have
a great day!
~Heidi
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