Good Morning, Booklovers!
We’re having a week of Spring in the Midwest with temps in the 70s! I thought we’d sit on the deck today while we chat with romantic-comedy-mystery author Vicki Batman!
Welcome, Vicki! What may I get you to drink?
VB: I am not a coffee drinker, except for Kahlua and milk over ice. LOL. A mini can of Dr Pepper after a morning overhaul gets me going.
Ally: I always have Dr. Pepper around as that is my eldest son’s favorite soda. While I collect our drinks, please tell readers something about yourself.
Author bio:
Funny, sweet, and quirky, Vicki Batman’s stories are full of her hallmark humor, romance, and will delight all readers. She has sold many award-winning and bestselling romantic comedy works to magazines and, most recently, three humorous romantic mysteries. An avid Jazzerciser. Handbag lover. Mahjong player. Yoga practitioner. Movie fan. Book devourer. Cat fancier. Best Mom ever. And adores Handsome Hubby.
Something unique/unusual that isn't in your regular bio: “I was Miss Oak Lawn Moped. LOLOL. A BIG FAVOR for a college friend.”
Find Vicki Batman at:
Website: https://vickibatman.blogspot.com/p/more-about-me.html/
Blog: https://www.vickibatman.blogspot.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Vicki-Batman-sassy-writer-of-sexy-and-funny-fiction-133506590074451/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/VickiBatman/
Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/vickibatman/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/author/vickibatman/
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4814608.Vicki_Batman/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vickilbatman/
Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/vicki-batman
Funny, sweet, and quirky, Vicki Batman’s stories are full of her hallmark humor, romance, and will delight all readers. She has sold many award-winning and bestselling romantic comedy works to magazines and, most recently, three humorous romantic mysteries. An avid Jazzerciser. Handbag lover. Mahjong player. Yoga practitioner. Movie fan. Book devourer. Cat fancier. Best Mom ever. And adores Handsome Hubby.
Something unique/unusual that isn't in your regular bio: “I was Miss Oak Lawn Moped. LOLOL. A BIG FAVOR for a college friend.”
Find Vicki Batman at:
Website: https://vickibatman.blogspot.com/p/more-about-me.html/
Blog: https://www.vickibatman.blogspot.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Vicki-Batman-sassy-writer-of-sexy-and-funny-fiction-133506590074451/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/VickiBatman/
Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/vickibatman/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/author/vickibatman/
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4814608.Vicki_Batman/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vickilbatman/
Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/vicki-batman
INTERVIEW:
Ally: Are you self-published or traditionally published? How did you make the decision?
VB: I am both. I indie pub short story collections and traditionally pub my mysteries with The Wild Rose Press. When I began, I sold a lot of shorts to magazines, but I wanted to retain the rights to my stories. So, I wrote others for anthologies and my own compilations.
Ally: When did you first decide to pursue writing as a career? Are you a full-time writer or do you have a “day” job?
VB: I began with an idea and wrote, wrote, wrote. I wanted to learn more and joined a local chapter of Romance Writers of America. When the chapter held a conference, I decided to pitch to an agent (she requested chapters and rejected. 😊). I think that was the moment I pursued writing as a career. As for the day job…the boys are grown. Just Handsome, the Adora-poos and me. I do a lot of house stuff.
Ally: Do the people in your real life show up in your writing? In what way?
VB: Maybe this should be a secret. LOL. Oh, yes, they show up in what they say, what they wear, what they look like. I get a better “vision” of the character and note nuances that make them realistic. For example: Once a young man (whom I love and adore) said, “I have a theory about love.” My head went !!!!!! I held up a finger and told him “one sec,” scribbled down the line, and then gave him my attention.
Ally: If you met Dick Francis, what would you talk about?
VB: I love Dick Francis’ books and met him at a mystery bookstore signing. I was in heaven. He liked my last name. Last year at Bouchercon, I met Felix Francis. I like his books, too. As for what to talk about…I’ll chat about anything. The boys say I talk to everyone.
Ally: What is your next writing project? Anticipated release date?
VB: I’m working on another Sommerville days, a romantic comedy short story collection. These three stories are in their infancy; so, lots of work to do before I’m happy. Probably release in a year.
Ally: Which of the trivia questions did you select to anwer?
VB:
Ally: Are you self-published or traditionally published? How did you make the decision?
VB: I am both. I indie pub short story collections and traditionally pub my mysteries with The Wild Rose Press. When I began, I sold a lot of shorts to magazines, but I wanted to retain the rights to my stories. So, I wrote others for anthologies and my own compilations.
Ally: When did you first decide to pursue writing as a career? Are you a full-time writer or do you have a “day” job?
VB: I began with an idea and wrote, wrote, wrote. I wanted to learn more and joined a local chapter of Romance Writers of America. When the chapter held a conference, I decided to pitch to an agent (she requested chapters and rejected. 😊). I think that was the moment I pursued writing as a career. As for the day job…the boys are grown. Just Handsome, the Adora-poos and me. I do a lot of house stuff.
Ally: Do the people in your real life show up in your writing? In what way?
VB: Maybe this should be a secret. LOL. Oh, yes, they show up in what they say, what they wear, what they look like. I get a better “vision” of the character and note nuances that make them realistic. For example: Once a young man (whom I love and adore) said, “I have a theory about love.” My head went !!!!!! I held up a finger and told him “one sec,” scribbled down the line, and then gave him my attention.
Ally: If you met Dick Francis, what would you talk about?
VB: I love Dick Francis’ books and met him at a mystery bookstore signing. I was in heaven. He liked my last name. Last year at Bouchercon, I met Felix Francis. I like his books, too. As for what to talk about…I’ll chat about anything. The boys say I talk to everyone.
Ally: What is your next writing project? Anticipated release date?
VB: I’m working on another Sommerville days, a romantic comedy short story collection. These three stories are in their infancy; so, lots of work to do before I’m happy. Probably release in a year.
Ally: Which of the trivia questions did you select to anwer?
VB:
- memorable book you’ve read: Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier
- a movie you’ll always remember: Bridget Jones’ Diary
- favorite accessory: handbags!!! I have a lot.
- favorite quote: “A life lived in fear is a life half-lived.” Strictly Ballroom
- pie or cake? I have an unnatural love for good cake. Most any kind.
Temporarily Out Of Luck
Genre: romantic comedy mystery
Rating: PG-13
Great job. What man? And murder.
Newly employed at Wedding Wonderland, Hattie Cooks is learning the industry from a woman she greatly admires. When her former brother-in-law is found dead in his luxury SUV, all fingers point to Hattie’s sister, who is planning her own I Dos.
Detective Allan Wellborn is caught between a rock and a hard place—Hattie’s family and investigating the murder of a well-connected Sommerville resident, the same loser who was once married to Hattie’s sister. Determining who’s the bad guy—or gal—isn’t going to be easy and sure to piss off someone.
Can Hattie beat the clock to find out who murdered Tracey’s ex before she is charged with the crime and her wedding is ruined?
Find Temporarily out of Luck at: https://www.amazon.com/Temporarily-Luck-Hattie-Cooks-Mystery-ebook/dp/B08T7YSSRJ/
Excerpt:
In my Book of Debts, I didn’t owe him one iota. However, I could hear my mother in my ear, trotting out a page from the “Right Thing to Do” lecture. What Stuart’s mom did broke all wedding protocol, and Allan doing his saintly thing, told her he would help, which translated meant he desperately needed somebody else’s help.
“Fine. I’m in, but you owe me more, like a date to the”—I grasped on the first thing that popped in my head—“opera.”
“Opera? Since when do you like opera?”
I held back a giggle. “Since yesterday.”
Allan blew a huge sigh. “Done.” He paused. “Opera?”
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