Linda O Connor is visiting today talking about Who She Was Before #MFRWAuthor #Medicine #Comedy

1. What were you in your life before you became a writer? Did this influence your writing?

I’m a physician, and I started writing because I wanted to find a fun way to disseminate medical information and to educate and empower readers to take ownership of their health. Targeting a female audience with romance novels seemed like a good idea because women are usually the ones who see a doctor. (Males typically only go when a girlfriend/partner/spouse/mom encourages them to do so. :D)

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 medical romantic comedies because I love being in a fun headspace when I’m writing. I think laughter is essential to great health! Most of my characters are doctors mainly because that’s what I know – and I can throw in a bit of medicine here and there. In Perfectly Planned, the hero is a police officer with the Tactical and Rescue Unit – it surprised me how much research I had to do to write a believable character and made me appreciate how easy it is for me to write about doctors.

3. Did your reading choices have anything to do with your choice of a genre or genres? 

My favorite genre to read is romance because I love the happily-ever-after endings and since I usually read for relaxation, I feel better when the book is upbeat and funny. Writing romance novels is easiest because I’m very familiar with the plot-line and story characteristics that romance readers expect.

4. What's your latest release? 

My latest release is Time for the Doctor: A Copper Mills Novella. I collaborated with a group of eight other romance writers, and we all set our stories in the same small town in Arizona. It’s fun to have characters from the other stories pop in and say hello.  

5. What are you working on now? 

I’ve just sent the first book of a new series off to the editor, and I’m excited about starting the second book this week. The series features Dr. Brogan Corkie. She’s retired from medicine, and she’s found a new hobby ~ her M.D. now stands for Matchmaking Doctor.  

6. Where can we find you? 

I love to connect with readers!

Website:  http://www.lindaoconnor.net

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/LindaOConnorAuthor

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/LindaOConnor98

Amazon Author Page:  http://www.amazon.com/Linda-OConnor/e/B00S7CNLEA

Sunday's Book - Pursuing Doctor West #MFRWauthor #romantic comedy #medical

Michael West MD has a five year plan before he can consider making a commitment. He’s happy dating women who have no desire for a long-term affair. Encountering Zelda, the pest, the menace, the little girl next door who has impacted his life makes him want to run. She managed to ruin his senior prom and sent several of his dates running. Now she’s grown and the nurse manager of the surgical unit where he will see her every day. What’s a doctor to do but run?

Zelda has loved Michael for year. She knows of the odd accidents her presence has caused him. After an encounter in the condo swimming pool, the accidents become hers but she refuses to give up her quest. The problem is his dating system. He seems to be on an alphabetical quest. He’s just met G and she’s Z. Can she find a way to turn his thoughts to her or must she give up her pursuit?

5.0 out of 5 starsFun Humorous Medical Romance

By DJCracovia on March 16, 2015

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Janet Lane-Walters once again delivers an humorous fun loving romance. Zelda met Michael West at the age of six when he moved in next door. She decided then and there she was going to marry him when she grows up. Fast forward a number of year and Michael has finished med school and moved back to his home town, joining the hospital Zelda works for. To make matters worse, Michael unknowingly moves right next door to Zelda. Even though he claims to want to avoid the troublesome, bad luck Zelda seems to bring with her, they keep finding themselves together in awarkard and funny situations. Once Zelda decideds she's never going to land the guy of her dreams and makes plans to move to another state, Michael comes to his senses and goes after her.

5.0 out of 5 starsFunny and Clever!

By Elf on July 6, 2015

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This book is so funny and charming. It was an absolute joy to read!

Sunday's Book - Seducing the Attorney #MFRWauthor #romanticcomedy

Lauren Grant’s first meeting with Tony Carlin happened four years ago at her sister’s wedding to his older brother. There’s been an attraction but a wary one. The handsome arrogant attorney had showed disdain. At that time Lauren had been a troubled teen with streaked hair and piercings. Now, she’s working toward her Master’s in OT and has no time for more than school and her infant nephew. The death of Jamie’s parents has left Tony and Lauren as joint guardians of the baby.

Tony makes assumptions about Lauren’s current life-style. He’s as attracted to her as he was four years ago. But he’s a player and has no thought of making any commitments other than having sole custody of his nephew. He is grieving for his brother. Lauren grieves for her sister and Tony’s brother. A moment of mutual comfort sends them on a spiraling course.

Will they solve the problem of the custody and come to admit their feelings for each other?

Sunday's Book - Seducing the Photographer by Janet Lane Walters #Contemporary romance #romanticcomedy

Meg is sure she’s made a mistake when she agrees to pick up and Injured Steve, the magazine group’s photographer from the airport. The first moment she saw him, the Blakefield Curse took effect. She fell in love and she was a forever woman. He wasn’t. Spending time with him over the weekend only cements her feelings. She has rules of life and she breaks everyone of them even the new ones she added that weekend.

Steve has been intrigued by Meg and he enjoys her blushes. He’s found ways to raise them but something more is happening here. When she leaves abruptly, he wants to track her down but his broken leg makes pursuit difficult. Now he must find a way to win her over and that takes some time and clever moves.