I love being an author. It’s all about where your characters lead you. I start with a general idea. As the story unfolds, I type as fast as I can in hopes I keep up with my characters. They have had me jotting on napkins, making notes while I’m waiting in a line, and waking me up in the middle of the night. The hard part is always the ending. My characters live with me and when I reach the end of the story, it is hard to say goodbye. Sometimes, I let the story sit for a few days to make sure I’m okay with them leaving home to get published. Kind of like when you kids move out. LOL
I enjoy my grandchildren, and the time I share with them. They make me smile with their antics. I like to quilt, crochet, knit and sew. Cooking and baking are occasional itches I scratch. The rest of the time, they are necessary evils. LOL.
My greatest support comes from my husband. He has been my sounding board for all my stories. My daughters are also a great support to me. I couldn’t do it without my family.
Virginia Barlow’s recent release is the paranormal romance, The Witch of Rathborne Castle.
You can visit Virginia’s website at https://www.virginia-barlow.com or connect with her on Twitter, Goodreads and Facebook.
Thanks for stopping by! What attracted you to the paranormal romance genre?
With paranormal romances, you can make your characters do and be
anything.
Do you write in any other genres?
I write historical romance and western romance
What inspired you to write The Witch of Rathborne Castle?
I was intrigued by the possibilities of a clairvoyant heroine.
Can you give us your book blurb so others can find out what
your book is about?
Lady Jane
Lenwood is abandoned and left penniless and alone at Rathborne Castle in the
middle of a dark, twisted forest. She yearns to live a normal life and blames
her misfortunes on the current duke. But Lady Jane has a secret, a voice in her
head warning her of the future, which brings unwanted visitors to her gates.
Wounded, Max Radley is found inside the gates of
Rathborne. He is intrigued and drawn to the beautiful red-haired woman the
locals call a witch. After spending the winter snowed in, Max must resume his
search for a traitor but finds he cannot forget Lady Jane.
Treason, enemies, lies and deception surround
them. Jane must give everything to save them both, as well as Rathborne.
How can readers
discover more about you and your work?
https://www.virginia-barlow.com
https://twitter.com/Virgini35142126
https://www.instagram.com/virginia.barlow/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/3046288755596817
You can visit me at….
https://www.virginia-barlow.com
Where can readers buy your book?
You can pick up a
copy of my book at…
Barnes and Noble:
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-witch-of-rathborne-castle-virginia-barlow/1139986236?ean=9781509237968
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58802458-the-witch-of-rathborne-castle
Thank you very much
for taking the time out of your busy schedule to take part in this interview.
What’s next for you?
I have a mini story
due out this summer for The Wild Rose Press’s One Scoop or Two Series.
