Good Morning, Booklovers!
Join me in welcoming back women’s fiction writer Donna Schlachter, bringing us a new anthology release in women's fiction/romance, Sweet Sprinkles, including her short story, "Zero Guilt Calories."
Nice to see you, Donna. Remind me how you take your coffee.
DS: I like it strong (not bitter) with half-and-half or whipping cream.
Ally: Of course, now I recall. While I grab our drinks, tell readers a little about yourself.
Join me in welcoming back women’s fiction writer Donna Schlachter, bringing us a new anthology release in women's fiction/romance, Sweet Sprinkles, including her short story, "Zero Guilt Calories."
Nice to see you, Donna. Remind me how you take your coffee.
DS: I like it strong (not bitter) with half-and-half or whipping cream.
Ally: Of course, now I recall. While I grab our drinks, tell readers a little about yourself.
Bio:
A hybrid author, Donna writes squeaky clean historical and contemporary suspense. She has been published more than 50 times in books; is a member of several writers’ groups; facilitates a critique group; teaches writing classes; ghostwrites; edits; and judges in writing contests. She loves history and research, traveling extensively for both.
Something unique/unusual that isn't in your regular bio. “I started writing children’s stories, greeting cards, magazine articles, and poems because I thought shorter would be easier. Wrong.” 😊
Author Contacts:
www.DonnaSchlachter.com Receive a free ebook simply for signing up for our free newsletter!
www.DonnaSchlachter.com/blog
Check out previous blog posts at www.HiStoryThruTheAges.wordpress.com and www.AllBettsAreOff.wordpress.com
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/DonnaschlachterAuthor
Twitter: www.Twitter.com/DonnaSchlachter
Books: Amazon: http://amzn.to/2ci5Xqq
Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/donna-schlachter
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&query=donna+schlachter
A hybrid author, Donna writes squeaky clean historical and contemporary suspense. She has been published more than 50 times in books; is a member of several writers’ groups; facilitates a critique group; teaches writing classes; ghostwrites; edits; and judges in writing contests. She loves history and research, traveling extensively for both.
Something unique/unusual that isn't in your regular bio. “I started writing children’s stories, greeting cards, magazine articles, and poems because I thought shorter would be easier. Wrong.” 😊
Author Contacts:
www.DonnaSchlachter.com Receive a free ebook simply for signing up for our free newsletter!
www.DonnaSchlachter.com/blog
Check out previous blog posts at www.HiStoryThruTheAges.wordpress.com and www.AllBettsAreOff.wordpress.com
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/DonnaschlachterAuthor
Twitter: www.Twitter.com/DonnaSchlachter
Books: Amazon: http://amzn.to/2ci5Xqq
Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/donna-schlachter
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&query=donna+schlachter
INTERVIEW:
Ally: Who or what inspired your short story in the anthology?
DS: I was intrigued by the concept of a clean and sweet romance for moms. I’d never written such a book before, and wanted to know if I could. I could, and I did. I love my characters. Watch for a couple of more stories featuring this same couple coming up soon.
Ally: Are you self-published or traditionally published? How did you make the decision?
DS: I am a hybrid author, in that I am both indie and traditionally published. I fell into that because while waiting for a traditional publisher to come along and fulfill all my publishing dreams (snicker snicker), I had so many stories clamoring to be written. Rather than wait, I wrote and published these stories on my own.
Ally: Do people you know sneak into your books as characters?
DS: Yes, and even people I don’t know sometimes sneak in. One time, I met two couples on a cruise who I knew had to be in a book. We’d traded contact information, so I emailed them and asked if they’d be willing to be suspects in a mystery. They were thrilled! And sometimes I overhear a conversation that I must include, even though I don’t know the person.
Ally: Have you done any ghostwriting? Tell us about your experience.
DS: I have ghostwritten several books, memoirs mostly, including my father’s life story. That was a joy to present to him before he passed. I’ve had mostly good experiences. Funny, though, the one bad experience was writing a novel for an author. He didn’t like the fact that my initial draft had too many commas, so he complained and I gave him a full refund. Another less than stellar experience involved a difference in opinion as to what the story should be about. The author wanted a police-bashing story, and I wanted to show how God had worked in the lives of him and his siblings. I don’t think either author has published their book yet. I’m always willing to look at a ghostwriting project, but I have to be passionate about the message to take it on.
Ally: What is your next writing project? Anticipated release date?
DS: My next project is in the “Reclusive Man” series, release date September 2022. I have several more coming out between then and the end of this year and even into early 2023.
Ally: Which of the trivia questions did you answer today?
DS:
Ally: Who or what inspired your short story in the anthology?
DS: I was intrigued by the concept of a clean and sweet romance for moms. I’d never written such a book before, and wanted to know if I could. I could, and I did. I love my characters. Watch for a couple of more stories featuring this same couple coming up soon.
Ally: Are you self-published or traditionally published? How did you make the decision?
DS: I am a hybrid author, in that I am both indie and traditionally published. I fell into that because while waiting for a traditional publisher to come along and fulfill all my publishing dreams (snicker snicker), I had so many stories clamoring to be written. Rather than wait, I wrote and published these stories on my own.
Ally: Do people you know sneak into your books as characters?
DS: Yes, and even people I don’t know sometimes sneak in. One time, I met two couples on a cruise who I knew had to be in a book. We’d traded contact information, so I emailed them and asked if they’d be willing to be suspects in a mystery. They were thrilled! And sometimes I overhear a conversation that I must include, even though I don’t know the person.
Ally: Have you done any ghostwriting? Tell us about your experience.
DS: I have ghostwritten several books, memoirs mostly, including my father’s life story. That was a joy to present to him before he passed. I’ve had mostly good experiences. Funny, though, the one bad experience was writing a novel for an author. He didn’t like the fact that my initial draft had too many commas, so he complained and I gave him a full refund. Another less than stellar experience involved a difference in opinion as to what the story should be about. The author wanted a police-bashing story, and I wanted to show how God had worked in the lives of him and his siblings. I don’t think either author has published their book yet. I’m always willing to look at a ghostwriting project, but I have to be passionate about the message to take it on.
Ally: What is your next writing project? Anticipated release date?
DS: My next project is in the “Reclusive Man” series, release date September 2022. I have several more coming out between then and the end of this year and even into early 2023.
Ally: Which of the trivia questions did you answer today?
DS:
- book you're currently reading: The Cat Who Talked To Ghosts by Lilian Jackson Braun
- most watched tv show: Murdoch Mysteries. Or Midsomer Murders. Or maybe NCIS
- most beloved comic book character: Charlie Brown. Especially the Christmas show.
Sweet Sprinkles (A Limited Collection of Short Stories)
Genre: Anthology: Contemporary romance/women’s fiction/Mom lit
Rating: G
This anthology includes short stories from several authors. Donna’s Schlachter’s story is entitled, “Zero Guilt Calories.”
How far would you go if you thought you were losing the love of your life?
Christina MacAulay is certain her husband is having an affair on her and their three children. How could he? What was wrong with her?
James MacAulay has noticed a change in his wife lately. And she’s been hanging around that chemist from two doors down. Was something going on between them?
Buy Link:
Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Sweet-Sprinkles-Collection-Jennifer-Miller-ebook/dp/B09KTB32B3
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