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Guest author HL Foster
Jun. 17th, 2014 08:09 amI met Helen at UK Meet, but she was already on my radar, because she writes about cricketers! What's not to love. So...
What did it feel like watching your first book fledge and leave the nest? Does that change for later books?
I was ridiculously excited and slightly bemused, as I knew nothing at all about the publishing process. I had no idea about editing, cover art and other such technical stuff. Fortunately my first publisher, JMS Books, were fantastic and guided me through every step. It’s still a real thrill when a story is published, if a little nerve-wracking, but hearing from readers who’ve enjoyed my work makes it all worthwhile.( Read more... )
Out in the Sticks
Blurb: Lawyer Adam Sibden has moved to the charming English village of Sharpley to forget about men. But when he takes his car to the local garage, he can’t help being attracted to the handsome young manager Jim Turley, who is friendly, professional and apparently gay. Adam goes to the village pub that evening, and with nowhere else to sit, he joins Jim and his mates. A misunderstanding leads to a highly embarrassing moment for Adam, but Jim thankfully comes to his rescue and makes him feel more at ease.
As the winter weather takes hold, Adam finds himself stranded with a punctured tyre, following a disastrous meeting with his ex-boyfriend Lucas. Adam calls the garage’s breakdown service, and when Jim ventures into the snow to find him, he offers more help than Adam could have hoped for.
What did it feel like watching your first book fledge and leave the nest? Does that change for later books?
I was ridiculously excited and slightly bemused, as I knew nothing at all about the publishing process. I had no idea about editing, cover art and other such technical stuff. Fortunately my first publisher, JMS Books, were fantastic and guided me through every step. It’s still a real thrill when a story is published, if a little nerve-wracking, but hearing from readers who’ve enjoyed my work makes it all worthwhile.( Read more... )
Out in the Sticks
Blurb: Lawyer Adam Sibden has moved to the charming English village of Sharpley to forget about men. But when he takes his car to the local garage, he can’t help being attracted to the handsome young manager Jim Turley, who is friendly, professional and apparently gay. Adam goes to the village pub that evening, and with nowhere else to sit, he joins Jim and his mates. A misunderstanding leads to a highly embarrassing moment for Adam, but Jim thankfully comes to his rescue and makes him feel more at ease.
As the winter weather takes hold, Adam finds himself stranded with a punctured tyre, following a disastrous meeting with his ex-boyfriend Lucas. Adam calls the garage’s breakdown service, and when Jim ventures into the snow to find him, he offers more help than Adam could have hoped for.
