Good Morning, Booklovers!
We're having weird weather in the Midwest. It is 70 degrees today with high winds and storms coming in tonight - not at all a typical December! It will be back to a high in the 30s by Saturday!
Despite all the weather warnings, multi-genre author Debbie de Louise is with us this morning, talking about writing, reading, and a couple of her books.
Welcome, Debbie! How do you take your coffee?
DDL: With a small amount of fat free milk added to it, no sugar, please.
Ally: No problem. While I fill our mugs, please introduce yourself to readers.
We're having weird weather in the Midwest. It is 70 degrees today with high winds and storms coming in tonight - not at all a typical December! It will be back to a high in the 30s by Saturday!
Despite all the weather warnings, multi-genre author Debbie de Louise is with us this morning, talking about writing, reading, and a couple of her books.
Welcome, Debbie! How do you take your coffee?
DDL: With a small amount of fat free milk added to it, no sugar, please.
Ally: No problem. While I fill our mugs, please introduce yourself to readers.
Bio:
Debbie De Louise is an award-winning author and a reference librarian at a public library on Long Island. She is a member of Sisters-in-Crime, International Thriller Writers, Long Island Author’s Group, and the Cat Writers’ Association.
Her published novels and stories include the Cobble Cove cozy mystery series of five books and five stories featuring Alicia, the librarian and Sneaky, the library cat. She’s also published three standalone mysteries, a paranormal romance, a romantic comedy novella, and a collection of cat poems. Her stories and poetry appear in over a dozen anthologies. Debbie also writes articles for Catster.com.
She lives on Long Island with her husband Anthony, daughter Holly, and 3 cats, Stripey, Harry, and Hermione.
Tell me something unique/unusual that isn't in your regular bio: "That’s a tough one. I can’t think of anything really unusual except that I started exercising a few years ago and now walk 4 to 5 miles a day."
You can connect with Debbie on the following sites:
Website/Blog/Newsletter Sign Up: https://debbiedelouise.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/debbie.delouise.author/
Debbie’s Character’s Chat Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/748912598599469/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Deblibrarian
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debbie_writer/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbiedelouise/
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/2750133.Debbie_De_Louise
Amazon Author Page: http://amzn.to/2bIHdaQ
All Author: https://allauthor.com/author/debbiedelouise/
Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/debbie-de-louise
Debbie De Louise is an award-winning author and a reference librarian at a public library on Long Island. She is a member of Sisters-in-Crime, International Thriller Writers, Long Island Author’s Group, and the Cat Writers’ Association.
Her published novels and stories include the Cobble Cove cozy mystery series of five books and five stories featuring Alicia, the librarian and Sneaky, the library cat. She’s also published three standalone mysteries, a paranormal romance, a romantic comedy novella, and a collection of cat poems. Her stories and poetry appear in over a dozen anthologies. Debbie also writes articles for Catster.com.
She lives on Long Island with her husband Anthony, daughter Holly, and 3 cats, Stripey, Harry, and Hermione.
Tell me something unique/unusual that isn't in your regular bio: "That’s a tough one. I can’t think of anything really unusual except that I started exercising a few years ago and now walk 4 to 5 miles a day."
You can connect with Debbie on the following sites:
Website/Blog/Newsletter Sign Up: https://debbiedelouise.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/debbie.delouise.author/
Debbie’s Character’s Chat Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/748912598599469/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Deblibrarian
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debbie_writer/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbiedelouise/
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/2750133.Debbie_De_Louise
Amazon Author Page: http://amzn.to/2bIHdaQ
All Author: https://allauthor.com/author/debbiedelouise/
Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/debbie-de-louise
INTERVIEW:
Ally: Who or what inspired your featured book?
DDL: I’ve always enjoyed reading time-travel novels and watching shows/movies with that themes. In 1998, I had two cats and wanted to feature them in a book. I came up with the story and added the cats but didn’t end up publishing it back then. I rediscovered the manuscript in 2020 while I was home during the pandemic, updated and submitted it to my publisher.
Ally: What do you find is the hardest part of writing?
DDL: Finding the time to write and market your books is a challenge, especially when you have a family and a full-time job. You need to prioritize and learn how to juggle different tasks. Today’s authors need to be active on social media, publish a blog and/or newsletter, and belong to writing organizations and clubs where they can improve their craft, take classes, attend webinars and conferences, in-person book signings, etc.
Ally: Why did you choose writing as a career? Is it your only career, or do you have a “day” job?
DDL: I’ve always admired authors and enjoyed writing since I was a child. I was also told by teachers and others that I had writing talent. It’s always been a dream of mine and continues to be so. I enjoy the creative process and sharing my ideas and feelings with readers. My day job as a librarian compliments my writing.
Ally: Do you write from an outline?
DDL: The only outline I use is a character list. Everything else is in my head (except for some occasional notes in a notebook).
Ally: What three books in your featured genre would you recommend to readers?
DDL: The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger, The Summer House by Jude Deveaux, and The Midnight Library by Matt Haig.
Ally: What is your favorite marketing tool? Why?
DDL: Canva. Even the free version allows you to make nice graphics using your book images or ones supplied by Canva.
Ally: What is your next writing project? Anticipated release date?
DDL: I’ve already had a reprint of my self-published cat book, Pet Posts: the Cat Chats, accepted by my publisher. It should be available soon. I’m also working on another time-travel tale and hope to query it to an agent. I have several other projects in planning stages.
Ally: Which trivia questions did you choose?
DDL:
Ally: Who or what inspired your featured book?
DDL: I’ve always enjoyed reading time-travel novels and watching shows/movies with that themes. In 1998, I had two cats and wanted to feature them in a book. I came up with the story and added the cats but didn’t end up publishing it back then. I rediscovered the manuscript in 2020 while I was home during the pandemic, updated and submitted it to my publisher.
Ally: What do you find is the hardest part of writing?
DDL: Finding the time to write and market your books is a challenge, especially when you have a family and a full-time job. You need to prioritize and learn how to juggle different tasks. Today’s authors need to be active on social media, publish a blog and/or newsletter, and belong to writing organizations and clubs where they can improve their craft, take classes, attend webinars and conferences, in-person book signings, etc.
Ally: Why did you choose writing as a career? Is it your only career, or do you have a “day” job?
DDL: I’ve always admired authors and enjoyed writing since I was a child. I was also told by teachers and others that I had writing talent. It’s always been a dream of mine and continues to be so. I enjoy the creative process and sharing my ideas and feelings with readers. My day job as a librarian compliments my writing.
Ally: Do you write from an outline?
DDL: The only outline I use is a character list. Everything else is in my head (except for some occasional notes in a notebook).
Ally: What three books in your featured genre would you recommend to readers?
DDL: The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger, The Summer House by Jude Deveaux, and The Midnight Library by Matt Haig.
Ally: What is your favorite marketing tool? Why?
DDL: Canva. Even the free version allows you to make nice graphics using your book images or ones supplied by Canva.
Ally: What is your next writing project? Anticipated release date?
DDL: I’ve already had a reprint of my self-published cat book, Pet Posts: the Cat Chats, accepted by my publisher. It should be available soon. I’m also working on another time-travel tale and hope to query it to an agent. I have several other projects in planning stages.
Ally: Which trivia questions did you choose?
DDL:
- memorable book you’ve read: The Eight by Katherine Neville
- book you're currently reading: The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley
- most watched tv show: Grey’s Anatomy
- favorite comfort food: dark chocolate
- pie or cake? Black Forest Cake
- Your pets: Harry, black American shorthair cat; Hermione, calico cat; Stripey, Mackerel tabby cat.
Time’s Relative
Genre: Science Fiction/Cozy Time Travel
Rating: PG-13
It’s the fall of 1998, and librarian Samantha Stewart is looking for a new job. After seeing an ad for a high-paying position at a company called Virtual Software that entails research and travel, Sam investigates the company and learns that its president has gone missing, and that it’s currently being run by the vice-president Greg Parsons.
Before Sam makes it to the interview, she's visited by a strange woman who introduces herself as Jane Oldsfield: a time traveler whose mission Greg Parsons is trying to prevent.
Sam ignores the woman and goes on the job interview anyway. Soon, she finds herself involved not only with Greg Parsons, but also Philip Montmart, a chain-smoking detective with a vendetta for his wife’s killer, and the time-traveling Oldsfield and her feline accomplice.
Witnessing world events that have yet to happen in her lifetime, including 9/11, Hurricane Sandy, Y2K hysteria and the COVID pandemic, can Samantha figure out Oldsfield's plans?
Buy links:
Ebook (Kindle Unlimited), paperback, and hardcover: http://mybook.to/timesrelative
Large print: https://amzn.to/3y502fC
Print editions also available at online sellers including Bookshop.org: https://bit.ly/3lLWRVo and Barnes and Noble: https://bit.ly/31vIYnr
For the cat lovers out there, Debbie wanted you to know she has a book of cat poems. Check it out!
Blurb:
In this collection of 30 cat poems, author Debbie De Louise shares her love and knowledge of the felines she’s known throughout her life.
Most of the poems are inspired by her current and past cats. Some poems are funny; others are sad, but all reflect the beauty, intelligence, and special characteristics of these animals.
If you are a cat lover or enjoy reading poems about cats, you will be both touched and entertained by this poetry collection that also includes photos of the author’s cats, and notes about how they inspired her to write the poems.
Buy links:
Ebook (Kindle Unlimited), paperback, hardcover, and audiobook: http://mybook.to/mapddl
Print editions also available at online sellers including Bookshop.org: https://bit.ly/3oyGtJB and Barnes and Noble: https://bit.ly/3rMlmW9Cat
Blurb:
In this collection of 30 cat poems, author Debbie De Louise shares her love and knowledge of the felines she’s known throughout her life.
Most of the poems are inspired by her current and past cats. Some poems are funny; others are sad, but all reflect the beauty, intelligence, and special characteristics of these animals.
If you are a cat lover or enjoy reading poems about cats, you will be both touched and entertained by this poetry collection that also includes photos of the author’s cats, and notes about how they inspired her to write the poems.
Buy links:
Ebook (Kindle Unlimited), paperback, hardcover, and audiobook: http://mybook.to/mapddl
Print editions also available at online sellers including Bookshop.org: https://bit.ly/3oyGtJB and Barnes and Noble: https://bit.ly/3rMlmW9Cat
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