Monday 19 August 2013

CHERRY0BLOSSOMS INTERVIEWS L. CHAPMAN


1. Tell us is there any think about you that people don't all ready know? 
 
There is a lot of different things you will not know about me yet. I don't have a tattoo, but I want a butterfly on my hip. I have wanted one for years. 
 
2. Are the names of the characters in your novels important?
 
They are very important - I hear those names all the time, people always ask me about them. 
 
3. What are the most important attributes to remaining sane as a writer?
 
I'm not sane at all. Well I'm, I just make sure I laugh a lot and have an amazing support network around me to keep me going. 
 
  4. What is the most demeaning thing said about you as a writer? 
 
To be honest - I have not really seen anything. There will off been things said. 
 
5. How do you react to a bad review of one of your books?
 
My first bad review - I will be honest here, I just laughed. She only read to 5% and stopped as there was No sex up to the point. 
 
  6. What was the hardest part of writing your book? 
 
Keeping the secrets. Some things I want to scream from the roof top. BUT I don't. I don't find any part of the book the hardest to write. 
 
7. Did you learn anything from writing your book and what was it?
 
I learnt a lot, manly to Believe in myself more. 
 
  8. Is there a message in your novel that you want readers to grasp?
 
There is - I hope you have all found it. 
 
  9. Have you ever read or seen yourself as a character in a book or a movie?
 
I have wished I was A LOT. But not found any that come to mind that I could point out as been me. 
 
  10. Who designed the covers?
 
Indie Pixel studio's designed Trust cover
MGCover's designed Veiled cover (to be revealed 25th August)
 
11. Describe in 5 words, your writing: 
 
Heartfelt, romantic, realistic, roller-coaster, 
 
12. When your were a child what did you want to be when you grew up? 
 
A person who looked after children that needed extra help. 
 
13. What do you use to write your book? 
 
My baby (net book). I have a note book that's with me 24/7 that I write little things down AND I also have a writing app on my mobile. You never know when you are going to want to write - or have an idea.
 
14. Do you listen to music while you writing or reading? 
 
I listen to Music 24/7 - If someone is wanting me to do some 'serious' work - they tell me to get p!nk on. Don't know why but I can write a lot to her.
 
15. Tell us your latest news? 
 
I have finally set a date for Veiled cover reveal and am hoping to have Veiled out in October 2013.

16. What book are you reading now?
 
I read, A LOT, I mean it. I'm beta reading for some amazing author's and finished reading Rebecca Brooke - Forgiven, yesterday and am now reading Vixen in Vegas - Emma Nicholas for the 4th time ( Yes I got a ARC off it).
 
  17. Do you have a nickname?
 
I do, but I'm not ready to tell you them yet. 
 
18. What are your pet peeves?
 
Yet another hard one - People been unorganised - I admit it - I'm over organised, not OCD over it though.
 
  19. Do you ever write naked? 
 
NEVER - I get some good idea's in the shower though.
 
20. What is your favourite Starbuck’s/coffee shop drink?
 
Costa - Red Berry fruit coller. - I don't like coffee.
 
21. What's your favourite fruit? 
 
Pear 
 
22. What's your favourite tv show?
 
This is hard. I watch something's ever single week. - I will list a few, Hollyoaks, Smash, Glee, Dexter, NYCS.
 
23. One of your favourite quotes - 
 
So many to pick from....From my own book(s)


Trust- 
 

"Don't you be planning on using any of what Annabella said against me, Megan!"


I giggle, "Would I do such a thing?"

Veiled - 
 

I sit there staring into his eyes, the most beautiful colour I had ever seen, I couldn’t work out the colour fully for the sun. He bent down so he was kneeling in front of me. I could feel my heart fluttering. He is perfect.


“Miss are you okay?” he asked placing his hand on my knee

From JB McGee's - Mending
 
“You look…” he shook his head looking her up and down, “You look delicious. If I don’t get you out of here, I’m going to devour you like it’s my birthday, and you’re my cake.”   
 
Bradley Banks is MINE - I'm not sharing him <3



24.Do you enjoy giving interviews? 
 
I love them. They are so much fun. Such a giggle. 
 
 
Anything else you would like to say to the reads
 
Thank you so much for all your support without you all I wouldn't be here. Please feel free to 'stalk' me.




Trust - 
Lovely Megan Madden has lost her faith in men. But this has not kept her from the joy of her best friend's upcoming wedding. While in London shopping for the big event, Megan's life takes a surprising turn when a quick drink brings changes to her life she never saw coming. Join in the roller coaster of emotions Megan must endure as she attempts to regain her TRUST.

Who knew a quiet drink could change your life?



Trust - buy links
 


Veiled -
 
Jenny has always wanted a fairytale life: the perfect house, her own Prince Charming and the wedding to go with it.

After a five year engagement Jenny and her fiance Rich are counting down to the "Big Day"...

And lets not forget one hell of a Hen Party For Jenny her life as the perfect wife is all she has ever wanted but secrets are never far away...

Will Jenny make it to her own fairytale wedding...

All will be revealed in "Veiled"

                         Have you added Veiled to your TBR list?
 









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About L Chapman
 
L. Chapman was born in and continues to live in North Yorkshire, United Kingdom. She has spent most of her life helping others as a health care assistant, and was, at one time, a DJ for a special needs club. Blending her love of helping others and her love of children, L dreams to one day own and operate a childcare nursery that will help mainstream special needs children with others.
In the rare ...times that L. is not working to help others or maniacally writing, she enjoys making a mess of things while creating beautifully detailed greeting cards. She spends time relaxing with family, friends, and good books. L. loves to travel and has been to many places in the United Kingdom; her favorite places all involve the ocean. She hopes to one day share a kiss with her happily-ever-after in the romantic shadow of the Eiffel Tower. Should she ever get over her fear of flying, those kisses may be shared in the shadows of the Egyptian Pyramids.
Ever the fussy eater, L. has never once tasted peanut butter, and she despises coffee. If you should feel the need to bribe her, it is suggested that you bring chocolate, as that is one of her known weaknesses.










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