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Monday, June 3, 2013

Guest Post with Author Callie Hutton and Giveaway

Today I would like to welcome author Callie Hutton to RFTC. Callie is celebrating the recent release of her book, The Elusive Wife and has stopped by to chat. Please give Callie a warm welcome.

Callie has been making up stories since elementary school, and writing gave her a way to turn off the voices in her head. After having a number of articles and interviews published in newspapers and magazines, she took on what she’d always dreamed of. Writing that book. She currently has a number of both historical and contemporary romance books published.

She currently lives in Oklahoma with her husband and adult children who move in and out with alarming regularity. Add three rescue dogs and the household is complete—and full. She enjoys hearing from her readers, and would love to have you visit her.

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Who’s Writing This, Anyway?

I’m a combination plotter and panster. When I begin a new story, I generally know what it’s going to be about. No exact beginning, middle and end, though.

Then I sit down and start writing, pretty much letting it flow. When I get close to the dreaded ‘middle slump’ I will do a chapter by chapter outline. Nothing definite, but more along the lines of ‘in this chapter, they have sex,’ ‘in this chapter she discovers ‘the secret’’, and so on.

Most times that works. But then there are the books where your characters sneer at your plan and will not cooperate. They won’t do what you want them to do, or they do something so unexpected, even your vague outline will no longer work. I’ve found sitting and arguing with the character rarely helps. Some characters and merely too stubborn.

I ask them what’s wrong, but often I have to guess. One time I was writing a pivotal scene between a retired OSBI agent and a Chief of Police. Very tense moment. They’re trying to figure out who’s after the heroine. She happens to be the OSBI’s girlfriend, and the COP’s sister. The men are stressed, anxious. Looking for answers.

They’re sitting in the COP’s office. Staring at each other across the messy desk. Saying nothing. I was getting a bit annoyed. Come on, guys, this is important. Think of something. The nitwits just sat. I poked the OSBI agent in the ribs. Nothing. I waved a hand in front of the COP. He might as well have been blind.

I pushed away from my computer and paced. Two men, doing nothing to resolve this problem. What the heck’s the matter with them? Then I had an aha! moment. I furiously hit the keyboard and pounded out the scene. I took them out of the office and put them into a bar. Placed a cold beer, dripping ice, into each of their hands.

I couldn’t write fast enough. They wouldn’t shut up.

Men!


Jason Cavendish, the Earl of Coventry, is trying to discreetly locate his unwanted and abandoned bride among London society to request an annulment. However, he doesn’t remember what she looks like because he was blind drunk at his arranged wedding and hasn’t seen her since.

The fascinating Lady Olivia has captured the Earl’s attention. Newly arrived from the country to stay with her school friend for the Season, she is appalled to discover that her husband, Lord Coventry, doesn't even recognize her. She's not about to tell the arrogant arse that she is his wife. Instead, she flirts with him by night and has her modiste send her mounting bills to him by day.

Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned… Too bad this woman finds her husband nearly irresistible.

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31 comments :

  1. So happy to be here today, thanks for having me, Danielle.

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  2. I remember talking about that scene Callie and how you changed the scenery to get your characters talking. Congrats on the release of The Elusive Wife....it's next on my kindle and I can't wait to read it :)

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    1. Yeah, Christine, I remember talking to you about it. Thanks for stopping by. Good luck with your soon-to-be released Bachelor's Special.

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  3. Great post Callie-you sound just like me-and so do your characters. I couldn't force them to speak to me until I listened to what they really wanted! Tweeted
    Nancy Goodman

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    1. Thanks, Nancy. They do have a mind of their own, don't they. Appreciate the visit.

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  4. So glad I stopped by today. I almost forgot about adding this title to my TBR list. I just purchased it & will read it this month!
    I have to say, I'm really loving the Entangled covers, too. They've all been beautiful so far...and it's nice to be able to recognize the brand so quickly!

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    1. Hi Michele, Thanks so much. For stopping by and buying The Elusive Wife! I hope you enjoy it.

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  5. Welcome Callie!

    I love the sound of your book! I am going to be reading this I can't wait.
    Have a great day!
    Penney

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    1. Well thank you, Penney. I hope you enjoy it. I appreciate the visit.

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  6. Hi Callie, I enjoyed seeing how you managed to 'work with' your characters :) I have your book on my TBR list! Best of luck with it.

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    1. Nice to 'see' you, Barb. Thanks so much for stopping by.

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  7. This sounds like a fantastic read, can't wait to read.

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    1. Thanks, Em. I hope you enjoy it, and thanks for the visit.

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    1. Thanks Mary Jo. So happy that you stopped by,

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  9. I can't wait to begin this book. I've seen it on several blogs now and it sounds like a fantastic read. From the excerpt it sounds as if its going to be humorous. I also really like the cover. The reds make it really pop :)
    Thanks,
    Lori
    lorih824 at yahoo dot com

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    1. Thank you, Lori. I hope you enjoy The Elusive Wife. It was fun to write, too.

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    1. Thanks Beverley. I appreciate the 'visit.'

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  11. I love the sound of this book! And the cover is fabulous! Definitely added to my TBR pile!

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    1. Thank you, Casey. I love the cover, also, and it really looks like I imagined Jason and Olivia to be.

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  12. Callie I love your books and I can't wait to read this one. Is this book related to any of your other books.

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    1. Hi Lori, Not so far, but I'm currently working on the first sequel to The Elusive Wife -- Drake's story. I'm sure you'll love how Chloe gives Drake something to think about,lol. Thanks for coming by.

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    1. Thanks, Ella. I can always depend on your support. I appreciate you coming by. And congrats on The Secret Life of Miss Anna Marsh going up for pre-sale today. Just bought my copy.

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  14. What a wonderful read I have ahead of me.

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  15. This looks so great! Thanks for sharing with us! I adore that cover as well.
    Did the author have any say on the design of the book cover? Also, who in the author's life encouraged them to sit down and write their first book?
    Thanks for the giveaway!
    mestith at gmail dot com

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    1. Hi Meghan, I appreciste you stopping by. I filled out a cover art form that went to the cover art department. That's about all the say most authors have in their covers. I've been very lucky with all my covers.

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  16. Thanks for a wonderful book to read this summer!
    blessienelson(at)gmail(dot)com

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  17. Hi Miss Callie. I just love the cover of this book. What goes into making a book cover? Your book sounds great, by the way. Thank you for the giveaway!

    Wanda Barefoot
    flghtlss1(at)yahoo(dot)com

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