Brain Candy Readers, welcome to another fabulous interview with contemporary romance writer, Wendy S. Marcus. We’re fortunate that Wendy could visit with us two weeks in a row!
Hi Kelsey!
Thank you for having me back again this week to talk about the second book in my Piermont Sisters duet, Secrets of a Shy Socialite. For readers who missed last week’s post on book one, Craving Her Soldier’s Touch, it can be found HERE. And while the books are related, each book is written to stand alone.
1) What’s the name of your latest release? Secrets of a Shy Socialite is about ‘quiet twin’ Jena Piermont, who has made a difficult and controversial decision that she hopes will prolong her life with her infant daughters, and how the unsuspecting father turns into the man he’d always hoped to be as a result. Readers can find out more here: http://wendysmarcus.com/books/
2) Describe the book’s hero in three words: Strong. Caring. Determined.
3) What do you love most about writing medical romance? Since I’m a nurse, I love writing about the lives of strong, capable and caring nurses both in the medical setting and in their private lives. Because nurses are so much more than their jobs.
4) You write contemporary romance, is that your favorite genre of romance to read? I am a voracious reader, and I do love to read contemporary romance. But I also love historical romance and romantic suspense, depending on my mood.
5) Breast cancer is a very emotional topic. Why did you choose to write about it in Secrets of a Shy Socialite? Genetic testing for the ‘breast cancer gene’ and prophylactic mastectomies are very hot topics in the discussion of women’s health issues right now. And I wrote Jena’s story to be about so much more than breast cancer. It’s about a woman’s right to make her own healthcare decisions, it’s about survival.
Wendy S. Marcus writes medical romance for Harlequin Mills and Boon under the tagline: These aren’t your Aunt Mabel’s medical romances. They’re hot, sexy, and fast-paced. To learn more visit her website. Find Wendy on Facebook. Tweet with Wendy on Twitter. Talk books with Wendy on Goodreads.
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Wendy will stop in today to visit and answer questions. One lucky commenter will win a copy of Secrets of a Shy Socialite!
My question for Wendy today: What type of feedback are you getting from readers on tackling the subject of breast cancer?
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Wendy -
Welcome back to Brain Candy! Which was your favorite to write – Secrets of a Shy Socialite or Craving Her Soldier’s Touch and why?
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Hi Kelsey!
Thanks so much for having me back. As far as feedback on Secrets of a Shy Socialite, all reviews I’ve seen have been VERY positive. It’s an emotional story about a difficult topic. One reviewer noted she didn’t understand Jena’s choice but it gave her something to think about. I like that!
As far as which book was my favorite to write, I really enjoyed writing both books. But if I had to choose, I I’d have to say I enjoyed writing Jaci a tiny bit more because she’s sarcastic like me.
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I can understand enjoying writing sarcastic characters!
And yes, I struggled with Jena’s decision as well, but it certainly made for an emotional and thought-provoking read!
K-
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Hi Wendy! I love the way you combine emotional conflicts within your stories! That’s why you are one of my fave authors and I cannot wait to read this – it’s already loaded in my Kindle! Great interview!
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Thanks Jen! And thanks for stopping by!
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Hi, Wendy!
As I’ve told you before, I adored this book. What I like most about Jena is that she’s determined and making an informed decision. It’s not something she just decided to do. She researched her options and made the best choice for her and her daughter. It’s not an easy thing to do.
Justin is great too!
Abbi
Thanks Abbi!
It’s certainly not a decision made lightly. I’m so happy you enjoyed the book!
Thanks for stopping by!
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Hi Wendy,
Sounds like an emotional read and a good one too.
Thanks Mary Jo!
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Stong women taking charge of their lives and their healthcare decisions? Sign me up! And seeing how I know you always deliver on the emotion -and fantastic love scenes – I can’t wait to read this story.
Thanks Aimee! And thanks for stopping by!
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Secrets of a Shy Socialite was an emotional and thought provoking read.
Thanks Sara! And thanks for stopping by!
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Hi again, Wendy! Don’t put me in the drawing since I won your other book. It sounds like an emotional book. These days everyone has been touched in some way by a family or friend with cancer. We recently lost my mother-in-law this past October after her 16 year battle with breast cancer. She was a truly amazing woman and I learned so much from her. I look forward to checking this book out as well! My question for you is – do you ever include examples form real life coworkers or patients in your books?
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Hi Amy!
Craving Her Soldier’s Touch is in the mail and on the way! Hopefully it’s traveling ahead of this snow storm we have going on in NY.
As far as examples from real life, I was hesitant to write a book about breast cancer. My mom lost a long and hard fought battle with breast cancer when I was twenty. But I got the idea for Jena’s story when talking with a friend who’d undergone prophylactic mastectomies because she had a family history of breast cancer and had tested positive for the BRCA “breast cancer gene.” At the time, it was beyond my comprehension how a woman would undergo elective mastectomies. But from talking with her I learned a lot about courage and strength and the fight for survival. That intrigued me enough to get started on Jena’s book!
Thanks for stopping by!
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I love that writers are tackling real issues with their books.
Hi Evelyn!
I agree. I like substance in my books!
Thanks for stopping by!
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Hi Everyone!
Thank you to everyone who visited, both those who commented and those who did not. But you had to comment to be entered into the drawing for a free book. And the winner is….. Mary Jo Burke!
Congratulations Mary Jo! Please e-mail me your mailing address at Wendy @ WendySMarcus . com (no spaces) and I’ll mail out your copy of Secrets of a Shy Socialite ASAP!
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Wendy -
I’m so appreciative that you took the time to hang out with me, for not just one week, but two!
You’re the best-est!
Kels
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