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I’m very pleased to have Niecey Roy as my guest today. Learn a little more about her and her fascinating new release Fender Bender Blues!

What did you see, hear or dream that inspired your book?

Fender Bender Blues was inspired by my very own little fender bender. I was huge and pregnant and, well, crabby. As I was leaving a parking lot, a big truck backed into my front bumper. I got out to rip some major butt and out stepped a super hot guy who handed me his insurance information. He was adorably apologetic. I couldn’t stay mad. Ha! The idea of Fender Bender Blues was born, but I put my own spin on it.

It’s always cool when you can put a complete spin on something that happened in life to make your stories strong and compelling.

Which one of your main characters came across strongest to you?

Rach. I really connected with her. A lot of the frustrations she felt through the book was something I felt myself at one time. Just trying to find my place in the adult world and not having a great time of it!

I think growing up and having responsibilities that you never expected is one of the harshest of life’s lessons. But look what blessings they turn into!

How long did it take you to fall in love with your Hero/Heroine?

Oh, it didn’t take no time at all. I loved them the moment I brought them to life on paper!

Did you borrow certain traits for your characters from someone you know personally?  Which ones?

There’s a lot of me in Rach. Definitely. But her dad is a special character for me, as well. He kind of reminds me of my dad J

Sounds like family is a strong bond for you! No doubt your dad is a great role model!

Is this book a single category or can we expect to see more of your characters in a series?

Well, now J It’s a single-title, but there’s a character in this book I’d like to make a reappearance in another book. His name is William. Even my critique partner loved him. There was a scene with him that I had to edit out, and I’m still very sad about losing that scene. Anyway, I’m guessing he’s going to show up sometime.

I think it’s funny how other characters in what was supposed to be a single book decide they want their turn. 

What is your most difficult “no-no” when you write? (Show vs. tell, dialogue, plot problems, passive voice, etc.)

I use a lot of dialogue tags. I wouldn’t ever have noticed them if not for my amazing editor. She pointed it out and I worked like mad to get the unnecessary ones (which were a lot) out of the manuscript.

When you take a break from writing, what do you do to allow your brain time to regroup?

I don’t get much time to write, so I don’t take much time away from it, ha! I work two jobs, plus have little kids and a husband who works rotating shifts. I spend every spare moment either reading or writing.

Sounds like you have a very busy life.

Would you consider yourself a plotter or a pantser?

I always thought I was a panster because I kind of sit down and start writing... But then as soon as I get a decent grasp on the MC, I notice I get the paper and pen out and start plotting out scenes as I see them unfolding. I actually stick close to what I write down, and when I visualize it, it’s almost like seeing a movie play out.

In one sentence, tell us what your book is about.

How about three?

Her life took a wrong turn. He's driven by success. They didn't count on crashing into love...

What is your one “guilty” pleasure?

Pizza. I LOVE pizza. And Rach from Fender Bender Blues does, too J

I don’t know anyone who doesn’t love pizza! I know I certainly do!

FENDER BENDER BLUES

Her life took a wrong turn. He's driven by success. They didn't count on crashing into love...

Rachel Bennett loved her job until the day she finds herself doubting her choices.  Now she's hunting for a new career, but starting over isn't easy.  Her plan is simple—no distractions until she finds her dream job.  She didn't plan on fate throwing her a curveball in the form of a fender bender with a sexy guy in an expensive suit.

Craig Larsen is a wealthy, successful business owner with a plan of his own: survive his current PR nightmare and stay away from his overly determined ex-girlfriend.  His need for control and personal success is turned upside down when he meets Rach, a sassy redhead who can't drive.

Soon they find themselves battling with Rach's grumpy old neighbor, toilet-papering the trees of a high school nemesis, and fighting over the last slice of pizza.  Can two very different people plus one fender bender equal a chance at forever?

EXCERPT:

       “Now what?”

       “Nothing.”Rach sniffed.

       Craig shifted to eye her warily. “Since when do you answer me with single words?”

       “Since I decided I’m not talking to you,” she answered with a shrug, crumpling up the white paper wrapper from her sub.  

       Craig leaned his face in close to her neck and enjoyed the startled jerk of her shoulders. Her eyes opened wide in surprise. His breath shifted a few strands of hair at the nape of her neck as he whispered, “Why, because you want me?”

       “You’re incorrigible,” she said, breathless, her cheeks flushed.

       She’s enjoying this. The thought pleased him. Rach was on her back beside him now, her eyes closed. He glanced around the park to see if anyone was watching. No one was. He could swoop in for a kiss and no one would catch him. No one would care, he told himself. She won’t mind…

        “I can feel you staring.”

        Craig smiled down at her. “So what.”

        She peeked at him with one green eye. “So stop it.”

       “And if I don’t?” Maybe she’d tackle him, push him down on the blanket and…

She didn’t. She promptly closed her eye and went back to pretending indifference. “I’ll hit you, that’s what.”

       “Not if I do this, you won’t.”

       He’d only meant it to be a short kiss, but the pleasure of touching his lips to hers kept him there longer. Her tongue was velvet soft and warm against his and the slow mating of their mouths quickened his heartbeat even as he told himself, It’s no big deal, just a kiss.

       She nipped his bottom lip and sent heat sliding through his body. The woman could kiss.

       She whispered soft against his lips, “Now why don’t you admit that it’s you who wants me.”

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