I am pleased to have as my guest today Diva Jefferson, author of To Love an Irishman, which was released March 17th, 2012. Diva has taken time out of her busy schedule and her book tour to answer some questions about today.
What is the hardest
part of writing for you?
For me, the hardest part of writing is putting words to the many images I have inside my head. Every scene is so vivid, but sometimes it’s so hard to convey to paper. Sometimes the scenes come out way differently than I imagined. Then writer’s block follows until my muse returns to enlighten me once again.
For me, the hardest part of writing is putting words to the many images I have inside my head. Every scene is so vivid, but sometimes it’s so hard to convey to paper. Sometimes the scenes come out way differently than I imagined. Then writer’s block follows until my muse returns to enlighten me once again.
What’s the best thing
about being an author?
The
greatest thing about being an author is telling a story that the world could
read.
What advice would you
give aspiring writers?
Never
give up. Never surrender. No matter how many rejections you receive, aspiring
writers, they should empower you to submit and write more. After all, you
should strive to be the best you can be with diligence and perseverance.
What question have you
always wanted to be asked in an interview?
The question is: What's
your favorite part of a book?
How would you answer
that question?
In
the past two weeks, I’ve been asked many questions, but not this one. You’d think,
as fellow readers, we’d love to give an answer. Believe it or not, my favorite
part of a book is the ending. I know what you are thinking. Everyone else loves
the ending, too, right? You see, when I write, somehow the ending is always the
first idea that comes to my mind. So, this is why I love the ending. It can set
the stage for a whole novel, it wraps up everything you’ve wondered while you
read, and sometimes it proves life does have a happy ending after all.
Thank you Diva for your honesty, it has been a pleasure...
Thank you Diva for your honesty, it has been a pleasure...
Now About To Love An Irishman
She is left with an offer she cannot refuse...
Upon
his death in 1823, English nobleman, Lord Peyton leaves his daughter Lady
Aveline with two choices—stay single and inherit only a small farm in Ireland,
where she might just be able to eke out a living, or get married and live in
luxury, inheriting all his wealth and property. Fiercely independent, Aveline
heads for Ireland only to run afoul of her father’s farm manager, the devastatingly
handsome Ciaran O’Devlin. Alone in a strange country, Aveline yearns for love
and friendship, but Ciaran offers only criticism and disdain. Confused and
angered by strange visions and her growing attraction to Ciaran, Aveline is
determined to make the farm prosper—despite the insufferable Irishman.
He has a secret he cannot reveal...
Ciaran
mistrusts Aveline’s intentions and refuses to admit that a willful, English woman now owns the farm that
should have been his. Although he insists Aveline should go back to England, he
cannot deny their budding passion. Yet, he knows—even if she doesn’t—that
nothing will come of it. Not only can’t a poor Irishman marry an English
noblewoman, but when Aveline learns of his past, she’ll want nothing more to do
with him. Ciaran has always known that each decision carries a consequence, but
it’s only when he stands to lose Aveline that he realizes what a heavy price
his past decisions may have.
EXCERPT
Aveline turned as the last line echoed
back in a man’s voice. Her heart fluttered. “I thought you made it very clear
we should not see or talk to each other—” She halted as the air around her
became thicker. She felt a silent connection to the Irishman.
Twilight settled in around them.
“So I did.” He chuckled, looking toward
the ground. “Something about you strikes odd to me though, cailín.”
She wondered why he thought she was odd.
“Whatever could that be, Mr. O’Devlin, for surely I have not done anything to
upset you.”
She knew she was more headstrong than
most women, but obstinacy does not make a person odd. If anything, he could be
labeled as odd, too. A stubborn man who devotes his life to a farm? Bah!
A frown creased his brow. “Nay.”
His eyes met hers and she felt the glow
of blue fire on her face. “In truth, you have done far more than I ever
expected from you.”
Well,
overcoming an Irishman’s expectations is very difficult indeed. “Did you really think, Mr. O’Devlin, I
would run and hide from you? I am not a coward, if that is what you are saying.”
His eyes widened. “Right, you are not a
coward.” His soft words washed through her. “Ya singing voice is quite
brilliant.”
“I’m glad the fact is now established.”
Maybe he gave a compliment to weaken her. “It is only a voice after all.
Certainly not something to get eager about—”
He pushed her doubts into the dirt. “Nonsense!
You highly underestimate...”
Every word he spoke made her weak at the
knees, so she ignored him and turned toward the wheelbarrow instead. “I should
finish my duties before it is time to wash for supper. The days go by so fast
as of late. It was only this morning when I was helping the brothers feed the
animals—” She bent to place the last item in the wheelbarrow, lost her balance
and fell against the handles. The cart tipped, losing its contents. She fell
backward into his embrace.
Setting her upright, Mr. O’ Devlin
pulled her around, gently moved the hair off her face, and kissed her full on
the mouth.
Please feel free to
contact the author on her website:
HOW CAN MY READERS BUY YOUR BOOK?
Readers can go to the publisher’s home page at http://blackopalbooks.com,
www.amazon.com and www.barnesandnoble.com.You can find more information about Diva Jefferson and my book, To Love An Irishman by visiting my website, http://divajefferson.com or my blog at http://diva-jefferson.blogspot.com.
Twitter: www.twitter.com/diva_jefferson
Facebook: www.facebook.com/divajefferson
AUTHOR BIO
Diva Jefferson was born in sunny Orlando, FL. Later, she
moved to South Carolina where she currently resides. She lives with her amazing
cat named Muffin and her fiancé, Connor.
She has a colorful relationship with the romance genre. She’s been writing for over ten years and wouldn't trade it for the world. She is a member of the National Romance Writers of America, Celtic Hearts Romance Writers, and the South Carolina Writer's Workshop. She truly believes that life is a journey worth making.
She has a colorful relationship with the romance genre. She’s been writing for over ten years and wouldn't trade it for the world. She is a member of the National Romance Writers of America, Celtic Hearts Romance Writers, and the South Carolina Writer's Workshop. She truly believes that life is a journey worth making.
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