This week our Spotlight on Author: Dani Collins. She has a new book out, Her Billion-Dollar Bump. And there's a giveaway of a signed paperback copy open international.
Award-winning and USA Today Bestselling author Dani Collins thrives on giving readers emotional, compelling, heart-soaring romance with laughter and heat thrown in, just like real life. While she is best known for writing contemporary romance for Harlequin Presents and Tule Publishing, she also writes historical and erotic romance. When she’s not writing—just kidding, she’s always writing. Dani lives in Southern BC, Canada with her high school sweetheart husband.
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What are a few things we would find on your desk?
Notebooks, notebooks, notebooks. Literally 8 right now plus my Daytimer. They all have different purposes. Some are for taking notes if I’m doing an online course. I often keep those separate depending on the topic.
I have one dedicated to my Harlequin books. I used to scribble a thousand notes everywhere, but finally figured out that I can use a cheap, spiral notebook with sticky tabs. The current Harlequin one goes back to the book I wrote for Jan 2021. Then I have others for non-Harlequin projects and one for when I’m actually chatting to my editor at Harlequin. I keep my notes from our chats and write down questions I want to ask the next time.
Then there’s colored pens, charging cords, and the remote for the A/C. It’s 31C outside right now. Not what you expect in Canada, I know!
What motivates you to write?
Short answer? Deadlines!
I always loved romance and knew I wanted to make this my job. When I finally began selling books to publishers, I felt a strong need to maximize the chance I’d been given. I wrote a LOT!
I’m now twelve years in and feeling I need a better work-life balance, but I find myself at my desk most days out of habit and because I actually love what I do. It’s fun for me so I do it. ☺
Share something about yourself no one else knows?
This ties into the book a little – I learned to read Tarot cards when I was in my twenties. I won’t pretend I’m any good, but I do enjoy those woo-woo elements like reading cards and astrology.
What was your favorite scene to write?
It’s a small spoiler, but someone makes a remark about Fliss that Saint doesn’t like so he pushes the guy into a pool. It’s a very fancy party so I quite enjoyed that.
Tell us about your book…
Fliss aspires to be a fashion designer, but hits nothing but brick walls. She’s working as a housemaid when she discovers an invite to a gala and takes it, thinking she can talk her way into the party or at least wear one of her designs on the red carpet.
Another scene I love is when she tells him and she’s like, “But all you have to do is say you’re not the father and the paparazzi will leave me alone.” She fully expects he’ll walk away. She wants him to! She’s mad. But he doesn’t.
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Congrats on the new book. Great post and I loved reading your answers. The books look really good.
ReplyDeletethanks Mandy.
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Note: It spiked up to 38C today. :p
The book looks good. Great cover and post.
ReplyDeleteThanks Yvonne - I wish I could take credit, but that goes to Harlequin. ;)
DeleteLove the covers. Looks so good. Congratulations on the new book release!
ReplyDeletethanks so much Crystal! xo
DeleteA local author for me! Congratulations on the new book.
ReplyDeleteReally? Where are you? I'm in the Boundary. :)
DeleteSounds like a good read. I liked her couple of favourite scenes and own love of reading the Tarot cards.
ReplyDeleteThanks Kathryn. Wish I was good at it, lol!
DeleteI read an excerpt earlier and was waiting for this book to release. Now, it's waiting for me on my kindle and I'll start it tonight!
ReplyDeleteHooray! Thanks so much Kristin. I hope you have fun with Fliss and Saint :)
DeleteAwesome five star read. I loved it.
ReplyDeleteYou've made my day! Thank you so much!!
DeleteAwesome five star read. I loved it. You’re an amazing author
ReplyDeletePatty! You're making me blush. Thank you so much. xo
DeleteGood interview and the book sounds good.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Christine :)
DeleteSounds like an interesting book!
ReplyDeleteThank you Angie :)
DeleteA good-natured person, if he is joking.
ReplyDeleteI would say they both have a good sense of humour, but they're both a little bent out of shape by life. :)
DeleteSuch a wonderful write up and interview. Thank you so much! Wishing much success with the book and all your creativity!
ReplyDeleteYou're so sweet! Thank you Ellie :)
DeleteWow! What a premise. So fun to know how you get this romance written! Happy Creativity!
ReplyDeleteHonestly, the most marvellous thing about writing for Harlequin Presents is the ability to go Over The Top then go a little further. If you can make it make sense, the editor and readers go right along on the adventure with you. :)
DeleteIt seems like a super interesting book.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Thank you Maria. I appreciate you reading it :)
DeleteI enjoyed this very much, thank you Nas :)
ReplyDeleteSounds like a must-read.
ReplyDeleteGreat cover and interview.
Thanks Veronica :)
DeleteThis book looks so good. Thank you.
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DeleteSounds really good, nice reading.
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ReplyDeleteSounds really good, nice reading.
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Kudos to Dani for her dedication and success—writing is clearly her passion, and it shows!
ReplyDeleteIt really is! Thanks for reading :)
DeleteSounds very good. Great reading for the Summertime.
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I like to think it's a perfect summer read. Welcome to the blog! :)
DeleteGracias por tu visita a mi blog. Besos.
ReplyDeleteWork-life balance is important :D
ReplyDeleteGreat post
ReplyDeleteGreat book :) It's something for me :)
ReplyDeleteinteresting title..... wish to read it.
ReplyDeletethank you for sharing.
Being a fashion-designer is cool :D Have a great Sunday :D
ReplyDeleteDC does an excellent job of building tension and chemistry between the characters. their relationship evolves from a businesslike arrangement to something much deeper, as they navigate the complexities of trust, love, and commitment. the novel also explores themes like power dynamics, vulnerability, and the impact of wealth on relationships..
ReplyDeleteDC does an excellent job of building tension and chemistry between the characters. their relationship evolves from a businesslike arrangement to something much deeper, as they navigate the complexities of trust, love, and commitment. the novel also explores themes like power dynamics, vulnerability, and the impact of wealth on relationships...
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