‘1. What were you in
your life before you became a writer? Did this influence your writing?
I think I became a
writer at the age of 14, when I wrote my first story, a sprawling,
way-too-ambitious fantasy saga set in a world that the sea covered entirely
once every 500 years. So before I was a writer I was a child. But I think a
part of me has remained a child, in love with stories, monsters and heroes. Now
I am a published writer but I also have a full time job as a compliance officer
for a pharmaceutical company. I write at night – I think I might be turning
into a vampire, without the bloodlust.
2. Are
you genre specific or general? Why? I don't mean genres like romance, mystery,
fantasy etc. There are many subgenres of the above.
I write fantasy
romance, because I’m a romantic at heart and fantasy was my first love. It’s
reading The Lord of the Rings, aged 12, that made me want to become a
storyteller. Even then I zoomed in on the romantic elements. My favourite
character was Eowyn, the feisty shield-maiden, in love with a man she couldn’t
have, because he was in love with a beautiful elf.
3. Did your reading
choices have anything to do with your choice of a genre or genres?
I read widely – I
love fantasy, paranormal, and historical romance, but I also like contemporary
novels. Currently I’m reading “The Mermaid and Mrs Hancock,” by Imogen Hermes
Gowar, and loving every word of it. It’s a historical romance with fantasy
elements, so right up my street. I have written contemporary romance, but I
enjoy writing fantasy a lot more, and that’s definitely because I’ve always
loved fantasy books. Tolkien, Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett are a few of my
favourite authors.
4. What's your latest
release?
My first book, A
Merman’s Choice, was published in January this year by Black Velvet Seductions.
It’s the story of the forbidden, but fated, love between a shape-shifting
merman and a human woman, inspired by the landscapes and legends of Wales and
Brittany. The second book in the series, Music for a Merman, is due out later
this year.
5. What are you
working on now?
I’m working on the
third book in the Sea of Love mermen series. The title is “Mermaids Marry in
Green.” This story is based in London, and is more of an urban fantasy, centred
on the romance between a kick-ass shape-shifting mermaid and a warlock who is
trying to give up magic. It’s great fun!
6. Where can we find
you?
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AliceRenaudAuthorRomance/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/alicerauthor
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alice-renaud-author-4219b6166/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alicerenaudauthor/
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/18670218.Alice_Renaud
9 comments:
Thank you very much for hosting me and my book!!
Can't wait to have all three books in your series. :)
A Merman’s Choice was a great read. Can’t wait to read book two in the series.
Alice, Glad to have you here. Finding new writers is always a treat
Alice, what a great interview! Can't wait to read your second book!
Nice interview, Alice. Those mermen make my cold feet hot!
Carol
This was so interesting to read. Alice, we have similar tastes in fiction. I loved your comments on your childhood!
Alice,
I agree with you the Lord of the Rings, rocks so does your book A Merman's Choice.
Callie
Thank you very much all for commenting!
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