Interview with Author Katee Robert and Giveaway

Today I would like to welcome author Katee Robert to RFTC. Katee has stopped by to answer a few question, please give her a warm welcome.

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Katee Robert, learned to tell stories at her grandpa’s knee. Her favorites then were the rather epic adventures of The Three Bears, but at age twelve she discovered romance novels and never looked back.

Though she dabbled in writing, life got in the way—as it often does—and she spent a few years traveling, living in both Philadelphia and Germany. In between traveling and raising her two wee ones, she had the crazy idea that she’d like to write a book and try to get published.

Her first novel was an epic fantasy that, God willing, will never see the light of day. From there, she dabbled in YA and horror, before finally finding speculative romance. Because, really, who wouldn’t want to write entire books about the smoking-hot relationships between two people?

She now spends her time—when not lost in Far Reach worlds—playing imaginary games with her wee ones, writing, ogling men, and planning for the inevitable zombie apocalypse.

Places to find Katee:

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First off, can you tell us a bit about you?
I’m just a geeky girl who likes to hang out with like-minded internet friends and write smutty books. Also, raise awesome kids and plan for the inevitable zombie apocalyspe (rednecks, y’all—they’re where it’s at).

Did you always want to be a writer?
I did, though I never thought I’d be able to support myself while doing it. It was always the pipe dream, the thing I’d be doing even if I never made a penny on it. MUCH cheaper than therapy.

What kind of writer are you? Panster or Plotter?
I started life as a panster, but now I’m a strange hybrid. I usually go into a book knowing the beats and the overall big idea and plot points, but some of my favorite moments in my books are the ones that surprise me.

Where do your ideas come from?
I hate to be cliché, but everywhere. I watch movies/read books/stare at the sky/etc and ask myself questions. “What kind of characters who get embroiled in a zany plot to get revenge on their ex?” “What if, in the future, instead of proving souls don’t exist, they’d proven that they DO and religion reigned supreme?” “What would happen if I put X and Y together and added a little forced proximity?” The list goes on and on.

A la Twitter style, can you describe your book (or series) in 140 characters or less.
A sexy tortured solider sets his sights on his little sister's best friend…Despite the fact she only plans on giving him one night.

What are some of your favorite kinds of stories to read?
I love reunited lovers books. They always have the depth and pain of a shared history and watching two characters overcome that takes me to my happy place. Beyond that, romance in all its many forms and flavors. There’s so much that can be done when you are exploring a relationship between two people and I love seeing the different ways it’s approached.

Do you have a favorite book and if so what is it?
I don’t think I can pick a favorite! But one of my top three series is Anne Bishop’s Black Jewels trilogy. It’s a comfort read for me, and I try to hole up with those books at least once a year.

What are the scenes that are the hardest for you to write?
Without a doubt, it’s the ending scenes. The last three books I’ve written, I actually didn’t write the last chapter during the first draft. I got there, added a bunch of notes because I knew what would happen, and then went back to the beginning to start editing. Endings are very difficult for me, because it’s so important to make sure you hit all the right notes and make sure readers aren’t going “WAIT, WHAT?!” So I typically write them after I’ve re-read the whole book and changed the big problems.

If you could have dinner with any three authors, who would you choose and why?
Ann Aguirre. I met her at RT last year and she pretty much made my life because she looks totally sweet and some scandalous shit comes out of her mouth. She’s my hero. Victoria Dahl is also on that list, because she’s hilarious on twitter. My third would be Tiffany Reisz. Now… just pause and consider the trouble us four could get into. Yeah, that would be awesome.

Last question, are you working on anything right now?
Let’s see. I’m putting the final touches on Two Wrongs, One Right (Nathan’s book), and tweaking a Come Undone novella that’ll be out in a Brazen Halloween anthology this fall. I’m also getting started on a new Brazen series and, trust me, you do NOT want to miss this sexy Marine seducing his shy librarian!!


What about you? What are your favorite kind of books to read?

Roxanne Stokes doesn’t believe in love. She does, however, believe in the sexy-as-sin stranger who literally knocks her off her feet in front of a nightclub. The chemistry sparking between them takes her breath away, and she’ll do anything to ease the pain in his eyes…until she realizes the handsome stranger is her best friend’s older brother who’s just come home from war.

Ian Walser had no idea the gorgeous woman he slept with the night of his homecoming party was his little sister’s best friend—or that she’d be gone before morning. Roxanne’s touch soothes him in a way nothing else can, and he’s not ready to walk away from that yet. Not when spending time with her gave Ian a glimpse of everything he’s ever wanted.

When his sister unwittingly pushes them together, he sees his chance. But convincing a woman who doesn’t believe in love that she’s his Mrs. Right might be harder than any mission Ian’s undertaken. Good thing this soldier likes a challenge…

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