Interview with Author Kelsey Browning and Giveaway

Please give a warm welcome to the lovely Kelsey Browning. Kelsey is celebrating the debut release of her book, Personal Assets and has stopped by to answer a few questions.

Kelsey Browning writes sass kickin' love stories full of hot heroes, saucy heroines and spicy romance. Originally from a Texas town smaller than the ones she writes about, Kelsey has also lived in the Middle East and Los Angeles, proving she's either adventurous or downright nuts. These days, she hangs out in northeast Georgia with Tech Guy, Smarty Boy, Bad Dog and Pharaoh, a Canine Companions for Independence puppy. She's currently at work on the next book in her Texas Nights series and The Granny Series. Give her a shout at Kelsey@KelseyBrowning.com or drop by www.KelseyBrowning.com. For info on her upcoming releases, subscribe to her Sass Kickin' News.

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First off, can you tell us a bit about yourself?
Let’s see…interesting, interesting, I need to be interesting…Oh, the pressure! I’m a native Texan who had to travel to Switzerland at age 22 to see real snow for the first time. Since then, I’ve lived halfway around the world in Doha, Qatar, and then on both US coasts, but never in a place with snow. I’m in northeast Georgia now, and I swear it’s the coldest place I’ve ever lived. Yeah, I’m a weenie.

Did you always want to be a writer?
I always wrote. Little poems (that I hope have all been destroyed so they don’t crop up when I’m dead). Short stories about imaginary dragons. A romance where the heroine was named Sacha, but her nickname was “Sassy.” Maybe not a great start, but all these years later and my tagline is Sass Kickin’ Love Stories. Coincidence? I think not.

What kind of writer are you? Panster or Plotter?
Umm…something in between. I’m a character-driven writer, so plotting is challenging for me. For the past two to three years, I’ve been studying story structure intensely. Before I sit down to draft a book, I do some character sketches, GMC and a high-level plot outline. I have a plotting group that meets twice a year (thank the sweet baby Jesus for those three women—Adrienne Giordano, Tracey Devlyn and Theresa Stevens!)

Where do your ideas come from?
I usually root around in the back of the toilet tank and voila! there they are. Seriously, who knows? Sometimes a character will pop up in my twilight zone (that fabulous, hazy time before you totally fall asleep). Other times it’s a street sign or an overheard bit of dialogue.

A la Twitter style, can you describe your book (or series) in 140 characters or less.
To banish her inner good girl, sex therapist takes on special project & gets more than she bargained for when former bad boy turns serious.

What are some of your favorite kinds of stories to read?
I love contemporary romance. It’s my go-to sub-genre. I’m also a big fan of paranormal romance. I love bad boys. Can’t resist a small town setting (as long as the love scenes are hot!). Have a thing for reunion and hidden baby stories.

Do you have a favorite book and if so what is it?
That’s just evil. I can’t tell you my favorite romance because it’s simply impossible. One novel I loved was The Red Tent by Anita Diamant.

What are the scenes that are the hardest for you to write?
The ones when I don’t know what the heck I’m doing there. If I don’t know the true purpose of the scene, then I can wander around for hours and write stuff that doesn’t advance the plot.

If you could have dinner with any three authors, who would you choose and why?
Again, not fair. I know so many authors and could have a blast eating with about 99% of them. Oh, I think it would be cool to create these different “author dinner parties” where I match up some fun folks. So dinner party #1: Cherry Adair, Adrienne Giordano and Kimberly Kinkaid. That would be a roomful of crazy, cussing gals. I’d laugh so hard I’d probably wet myself a little :-D.

Last question, are you working on anything right now?
Always, always working on something. I’m editing Problems in Paradise, the third book in the Texas Nights series, drafting Designs to Die For, book four, and getting ready to launch In For a Penny, the first book in The Granny Series, which I’m co-writing with Nancy Naigle.


When you imagine the life of an author, what comes to mind? (If it’s moose PJ pants, copious amounts of coffee and purple pens, you get bonus points!)

Sex therapist Allie Shelby has the professional credentials, but she could use a bit more practical experience. Finding the right man to bring out her inner bad girl is tough in a population-challenged Texas town. So when sinfully sexy Cameron Wright rolls back into Shelbyville, Allie wastes no time inviting him to join her in some hands-on research.

But while her personal life heats up, Allie's business is about to crash and burn. And she has to convince Cameron that she's one princess who's not looking for a prince to ride to her rescue.

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• 1 set of Texas themed Wine Charms
• 1 Bed Lounger

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