It
Happened To Me
by
T. A. Beasley
Genre:
New Adult Contemporary Mystery
In
one weekend, seventeen- year-old Delilah Murphy loses the one person
she could count on. She tries to deal with the loss but the one she
blames makes it hard. Delilah leans on her best friend for comfort
but only for a short period of time. She must face her enemy and try
to adjust to not having a support system.
Delilah’s
behavior and attitude are out of control as is her non-existing
relationship with whom she believes is the cause of her pain. Will
Delilah finally come to her senses and learn to forgive? Or will her
childish antics lead her down a path she may not be ready to
travel?
**Trigger
warning: of sexual assault, alcoholism, domestic violence **
T.A.
Beasley has been a lover of books, reading and writing since she was
ten years old, when she encountered the teen department librarian at
Central Library in her hometown of Evansville, In. She became a book
reviewer and blogger in 2010 as well as a tour host, helping authors,
publishers and publicists share books with readers through her blog,
Authors & Readers Book Corner. She resides in Indianapolis,
Indiana with her husband. It Happened To Me is her debut novel and
she is working on her next title.
GUEST POST
What made you want to become an
author and do you feel it was the right decision?
I have a very active imagination and
love storytelling so what better way to share these two things than
to become a writer. I feel it is the right decision for me because it
is my dream to be a published author and I don’t want the “what
if” syndrome so I’m going for it.
I don’t like to take the easy way out
among other reasons, which is why I choose to be an indie author. I
don’t mind the challenge of doing it myself but its not for
everyone.
What advice would you give new
authors?
To start building a platform as soon as
possible so you are known a little before your book comes out,
meaning start interacting with others in the industry. You can do
this by reviewing other author’s books, interviewing them, offering
to do a guest post on their blogs and offering the same on your blog.
To have thick skin because everyone is
not going to like or support your work. This is very important. You
can’t let negativity and naysayers mess with your spirit and
mental. Don’t let them still your joy.
To educate yourself before entering the
industry and understand social media etiquette while promoting
yourself.
To surround yourself with individuals
who love writing, books and this industry as much as you do.
Last, to stay humble and always support
your fellow author. There is enough space for us all, but you don’t
want to burn bridges because you never know when you may need
someone’s help.
What are they currently reading?
Currently, I am concentrating on review
books due out in December. I am reading the following:
*The Frame-Up by Meghan Scott Molin
*In These Streets by Shelly Ellis
What is your writing process? For
instance, do you do an outline first? Do you do the chapters first?
When I start a book I first create my
character profiles. I then plot my novel to create my outline. I will
then collect my research and interviews to make everything as
authentic as I can. I then I start the first chapter and go from
there.
If you could tell your younger
writing self-anything, what would it be?
I would tell my younger self to protect
your credit source, wait to have children after you’ve pursued your
career, bought a house and have gotten married. To go after the
career, you feel is best for you not what everyone else wants you to
do. This way you won’t have any regrets when you turn 40.
What’s the most difficult thing
about writing characters from the opposite sex?
I have a difficult time with writing
the opposite sex’s dialogue. I can’t talk like a man, so I must
ask my husband what he would say in certain situations.
How long on average does it take you
to write a book?
It took me along time to write my first
book because of fear and procrastination because I was coaching and
consulting others. If I stay focused I can write a first draft in
three months no later than six months.
Do you believe in writer’s block?
Yes, but I believe if writers have a
plan in place when writer’s block happens, it will be easier to get
out of it. Believe me it is easy to get stuck on a scene, but you
must walk away from it and take a break. You may even have to do
something to relax yourself and your mind and then go back to it a
couple of days later to get your creative juices flowing again.
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