Sunday, June 19, 2011

Day 2: Interview and Giveaway with Dianne Miley


Welcome to day 2 of our interview with Dianne Miley. So are you loving this series yet? I know right? It's one of my faves too! Yesterday we got to know a bit about Ms. Miley's background and Book 1 in the Crystal Falls series, Lilacs for Laura. Today is on to book 2, Roses for Rachel. But first let's throw a few questions at Ms. Miley.

Val: Every author is different and I know this question is asked of authors all the time but I am dying to know, do you plan your books out or do you just go with whatever comes to mind?

Dianne: I have a basic outline, but once I begin writing, the story takes on a life of its own and I go with it.

Val: It must be nice to be able to live a whole story line in your mind. You are very talented in the character and plot development of the your stories.

Val: I love all of your characters but the one that most intrigued me was Elliot in book 2, Roses for Rachel. Why did you make him so different?

Dianne: After creating Brett, I wanted a completely different hero just to keep the series fresh and interesting.

Val: Readers, wait until you meet Elliot. It will make you look at certain men in a very different light.

Val: Tell us what you were thinking when you wrote Roses for Rachel.

Dianne: Who should the stalker be that the reader would never guess? How can I fool the reader to think this other person is the stalker? What reaction in Elliot will melt Rachel’s heart and dissolve her hesitancy toward him?

Thanks for taking the time out to answer those questions Dianne. Readers, you can find Dianne at www.diannemiley.com



Young widow Rachel Santos raises her daughters alone and tries to get past the pain of losing her cheating husband. Attracted to pretty boys, she goes from one bad relationship to another. When she dumps her cheating boyfriend, someone vandalizes her house. Rachel confides in faithful Elliot Truman, but refuses to trust her heart to another man. Determined to handle her problems alone, she refuses to see him as anything but a friend.

The stalker breaks into her home, and Rachel fears for the safety of her daughters and herself. When her work is sabotaged , she loses her job and cannot pay the rent. Will she be able to support and protect her children? Who can stop this demented stalker? And will Rachel ever be convinced that some men are worth loving?

That's it for today peeps. To enter to win a print copy of Roses for Rachel, just follow through GFC and leave a question for Ms. Miley. Don't forget to go back to day one to enter for a chance to win Lilacs for Laura too. And PLEASE do not forget to leave your email address so that I may contact you if you win. Good luck!

9 comments:

Emma said...

I follow through GFC. Roses for Rachel sound wonderful.Please enter me in the giveaway.THANKS FOR THE GIVEAWAY.augustlily06(AT)aim(DOT)com.

Anne Patrick said...

Your book sounds great, Dianne! Best of luck to you with sales and reviews.

Val, I love your blog. Awesome job!

Hugs,
Anne

She said...

Roses for Rachel sounds good. What made you choose a stalker? How do you decide when to do a sequel?

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Unknown said...

Dianne, you've hooked me with your blurb. Can't wait to read the book.
Lorhainne Eckhart
www.LorhainneEckhart.com

Dianne Miley said...

Emma,

Thank you for your interest. Good luck with the giveaway. I hope you have a chance to read the books.

Dianne

Dianne Miley said...

Anne,

Thank you so much! I agree, Val does a tremendous job.

Happy Reading!
Dianne

Dianne Miley said...

She,

I'm glad you're intrigued by Roses for Rachel. I decided on a stalker because I already had a murder in Lilacs for Laura and wanted to make each book unique.

I planned the sequel when I was writing Laura's story and just had to give Rachel a story of her own. Once I got started, I couldn't stop the series with just two! Everybody needs to have their story told!

:) Dianne

Dianne Miley said...

Lorhainne,

So glad you're hooked! Enjoy the story and let me know how you like it.

:) Dianne

Unknown said...

Dianne, thanks for answering their questions, this truly is an amazing book ... make that series! I can't wait to read Sunflowers for Sarita and then the Charleston Series!

@Anne, you know I think you rock the internet right? Thanks for all your support and I hope you get to read Dianne's books, they are wonderful!