I got this idea from Kathryn LeVeque who got it from Liliana
Hart – this is a fun way to get to know me!
Hart – this is a fun way to get to know me!
1 -What is your Author name?
I write as
Ruth A. Casie.
Ruth A. Casie.
2 – What is the first book you ever
published?
published?
The first
book I wrote was Knight of Runes.
book I wrote was Knight of Runes.
3- What is your publiversary?
The books
was published on November 14, 2011.
was published on November 14, 2011.
4- What is your favorite book you’ve
written thus far?
written thus far?
Each book
has something that makes it my favorite, but if I had to choose one book it
would be Knight of Rapture. Arik will
move heaven and earth to be with his Rebeka.
has something that makes it my favorite, but if I had to choose one book it
would be Knight of Rapture. Arik will
move heaven and earth to be with his Rebeka.
5- What book took you the longest to
write?
write?
I knew the
story for the second story, Knight of
Rapture, in my Druid Knight series, but it took me a long time to put it
down on paper. When it was done it was wonderful and worth the time.
story for the second story, Knight of
Rapture, in my Druid Knight series, but it took me a long time to put it
down on paper. When it was done it was wonderful and worth the time.
6- How long did it take you?
About 10
months, but it will be eclipsed by a contemporary time travel story I’m working
on intermittently that’s been in the works for a year!
months, but it will be eclipsed by a contemporary time travel story I’m working
on intermittently that’s been in the works for a year!
7- What kind of music (If Any) do
you listen to while you write?
you listen to while you write?
I like
soft jazz and classical when I’m writing. Nothing with lyrics. I get distracted
or worse, I find snippets of lyrics in my writing. Really, no kidding.
soft jazz and classical when I’m writing. Nothing with lyrics. I get distracted
or worse, I find snippets of lyrics in my writing. Really, no kidding.
8- Who is your favorite character from
any of your books?
any of your books?
Rebeka from Knight of
Runes and Knight of Rapture
Runes and Knight of Rapture
Jamie Collins from The
Maxwell Ghost and The Guardian’s
Witch. I loved Jamie so much, he’s getting his own book, The Highlander’s English Woman.
Maxwell Ghost and The Guardian’s
Witch. I loved Jamie so much, he’s getting his own book, The Highlander’s English Woman.
Beth from The Games A’Foot featured in the
contemporary collection Welcome to
Havenport. She’s a romance author.
contemporary collection Welcome to
Havenport. She’s a romance author.
9- What are you currently working
on?
on?
The Highlander’s English Woman, a medieval story part of the Stelton Legacy series and that
new contemporary series, the one I’ve been working on for a year, The Einstein Theorem.
new contemporary series, the one I’ve been working on for a year, The Einstein Theorem.
10- Do you have anything you snack
on while you write?
on while you write?
I snack on
lots of sparkling water, Crystal Light pink Lemonade and Hershey Kisses
lots of sparkling water, Crystal Light pink Lemonade and Hershey Kisses
11- What is your favorite quote or line
from one of your books?
from one of your books?
This is
not a fair question. It’s like asking me to choose a favorite child. However,
in The Maxwell Ghost I’ve put my
favorite lines into memes. See for yourself.
not a fair question. It’s like asking me to choose a favorite child. However,
in The Maxwell Ghost I’ve put my
favorite lines into memes. See for yourself.
12- Are you a self-published or
traditional published author?
traditional published author?
I’m a
hybrid author published with Harlequin, Carina Press and self-pubbed under
Timeless Scribes and Knight Media
hybrid author published with Harlequin, Carina Press and self-pubbed under
Timeless Scribes and Knight Media
13- What is your writing inspiration?
I enjoy
telling stories. There are times I can see a picture or read an article and a
story plays out in my head. I get some of my best ideas for stories or work out
plot issues while I’m driving. If you want to hear about how the hero in The Maxwell Ghost got me out of a
speeding ticket, comment below.
telling stories. There are times I can see a picture or read an article and a
story plays out in my head. I get some of my best ideas for stories or work out
plot issues while I’m driving. If you want to hear about how the hero in The Maxwell Ghost got me out of a
speeding ticket, comment below.
14- What genre do you write?
I write
what I love to read, Medieval Historical Romance and Contemporary Romance.
what I love to read, Medieval Historical Romance and Contemporary Romance.
15- Do you have any writing rituals?
Butt in
chair, music on, write.
chair, music on, write.
16- Do you have a specific place you
write or time?
write or time?
A year
after my daughter got her own apartment. I commandeered her room and turned it
into an executive office. I spend a lot of time in my office and I wanted it to
be comfortable and mine. It’s filled with books, a large library table, did I
say books, and a corner computer with two screens. Oh, and more books. I have
found that my best time for working on deep POV is the morning and drafting and
outlining in the afternoon.
after my daughter got her own apartment. I commandeered her room and turned it
into an executive office. I spend a lot of time in my office and I wanted it to
be comfortable and mine. It’s filled with books, a large library table, did I
say books, and a corner computer with two screens. Oh, and more books. I have
found that my best time for working on deep POV is the morning and drafting and
outlining in the afternoon.
17- Do you have any advice for
inspiring writers?
inspiring writers?
Yes. My
advice to new writers is finish the book. You can’t edit and make it beautiful
until you have it on the page. Also, after you get the first book out, write
the next one and the next. That was a hard lesson for me to learn.
advice to new writers is finish the book. You can’t edit and make it beautiful
until you have it on the page. Also, after you get the first book out, write
the next one and the next. That was a hard lesson for me to learn.
18- What are your writing goals?
Create
stories that people can’t put down.
stories that people can’t put down.
19- What authors inspire you and
your writing?
your writing?
Barbara
Michaels, Sarah MacLean, Julie Garwood, Johanna Lindsey, Clive Cussler, Tom
Clancy
Michaels, Sarah MacLean, Julie Garwood, Johanna Lindsey, Clive Cussler, Tom
Clancy
20- What will be your next release?
The Maxwell Ghost, in the collection, Once Upon a Haunted Castle, September 27, 2016
The Highlander’s English Woman. December, 2016
Einstein’s Theorem is still *sigh* in development, but soon, I promise, soon!
I like your snack list. Your WIP sounds wonderful. I can't wait for your Haunted Castle release. Love a good ghost story and more is always better.
Thanks Sandy! I loved Jamie so much I had to write about him.