This week I am delighted to have a slice of cake with author Carollyne Lairie.
She's mentored under many writing greats like John Truby, David Farland, Hal Croasmun, and more, to improve her craft over decades of study and feedback.
After graduating with a BSc Hons Psychology, she remained a lifelong learner. She's worked in social service agencies as well as other occupations.
An avid fruit and vegetable gardener, she's taught gardening classes and founded a Facebook group for local gardeners with three thousand members.
Since 1998, Carollyne has run an all-volunteer charity for the poor in western Ukraine where they've provided food, shelter, clothing, and medical needs as well as built wells and installed running water.
Carollyne ran her own holistic clinic doing alternative therapies in the early 1980s. She continues her studies in the field.
She created a doll line and wrote twenty-six songs, several poems, and an activity book. The CD was produced by famed producer Greg Hansen, and the cover was painted by internationally renowned Simon Dewey.
Carollyne is the mother of four and a grandma to thirteen who live scattered across the States and Canada.
She loves to help others find happiness in life and hopes her books provide new insights, joy, and entertainment.
What kind of books do you write?
I’m writing stories with heart, soul, science and spirituality that entertain and uplift while revealing human nature and the trials and triumphs we face. I try to use writing skills I’ve gleaned over decades of study under great teachers and mentors while going for breadth and depth in plot, character, theme and description.
Right now, those stories are published under clean/sweet contemporary romance and romantic suspense. I’m interested in writing more middle grade, and possibly cozy mysteries later.
Can you describe your writing why?
Writing allows me to share the fascinating things I’ve learned over my life. Those include travels, gurus, my psychology degree, work experiences, scriptures, diverse people, real-life antagonists, principles from science, art and nature, and inspiration that comes as I write.
I love researching to add depth to stories. It’s a win for me and the reader.
Share with us your favourite passage from the book you enjoyed writing the most
The orange light of the fire tinted his face, shadowing the cut of his cheekbones, his eyes, and beneath his chin, in the hollow of his Adam’s apple. It highlighted his brunette hair with streaks of fiery gold, and he became more captivating to her. He whispered in a solemn tone, as though he’d never uttered the words aloud before. “Ever wonder about the moment of creation of a human being? Imagine you had all the materials, everything you need to bring about a human life. We’re not talking about making babies. We’re barely conscious of the underlying physical processes—the chemistry, physics, biology, much less the spirituality of the life force. I mean the spirit that lives within the body and what’s believed by many to continue after death. Now, Katie, what fine materials would you need to make that spirit before it joins its mortal body?
(from The Bridesmaid’s Billionaire)
Tell us about your latest project
THE BRIDESMAID’S BILLIONAIRE:
Canadian psychologist Katie Bondar reunites with billionaire Geovanni Calabrese in Italy, hoping to return home with a ring on her hand.
Geovanni, the orphaned poet-prince, seeks to reveal hidden prophecies unburied from ancient cathedrals that could protect mankind.
Dangerous enemies seeking the same treasures threaten their lives, their love, and the future of humanity.
Geovanni faces an impossible choice—saving his parents, Katie, the treasured scrolls, or the rest of the world.
The Bridesmaid’s Billionaire is a sweet, romantic suspense.
What is your favourite cake?
Black Forest cake.
You can connect with Carollyne here:
@carollynelairie
facebook.com/CarollyneLairie
CarollyneLairie.com
amazon.com/~/e/B08LMK5XFN
bookbub.com/authors/carollyne-lairie
Join me next week when I will be having a slice of cake with Barbara Evers.
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Claire Buss is a multi-genre author and poet, completely addicted to cake. Find out more about her books on her website clairebuss.co.uk. Join the discussion in her Facebook group Buss's Book Stop. Never miss out on future posts by clicking here.
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