Carly Phillips, author of Hot Property (audio Quick & Wordy author interview)
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In her earlier years, Carly Phillips attempted to embrace the life of an attorney, but her colicky infant altered Carly’s life course. She started devouring romance novels as a way to escape the stress of mothering young daughters and then eventually tried her own pen at romance writing. Carly got hooked, got published, and never looked back.
In our Quick & Wordy interview, Carly Phillips admitted how, as a romance writer, it can sometimes be awkward trying to explain to others how she comes up with such steamy bedroom scenes. She confided that for the most part, when she got past the fear of what people would think, her stories flowed quite naturally. Carly appreciates Kelly Ripa who put her book, Bachelor, on her Reading with Ripa book club list. “Talk about a lucky break–that really made my career,” said Carly. “I’m really grateful to her.”
When I asked Carly what is important to her beyond writing, she said, “I’m very close with my own mother and having good relationships with my girls is very very important to me.” She’s also very passionate about her Wheaton terrier, Buddy, and is a self-proclaimed TV junkie. Carly writes with her MacBook Pro on her lap, television blaring, and daughters flitting about the house. Rather than distract, these sights and sounds energize Carly to create her unique characters.
Come along and listen in on a fast-paced conversation with Carly that will undoubtedly entice you to read her latest, Hot Property. And if that doesn’t do it, just take a peek at the book jacket…H-O-T!
To win a free copy of Hot Property leave a comment below (www.WordsToMouth.com), call 206-309-7318 and leave a voice mail, or email Carrie@WordsToMouth.com about why you deserve to win–need an escape from colicky kids or maybe a colicky husband?
Hot Property:
Just one short season ago, New York Renegades center fielder, John Roper, had it all. The metrosexual superstar was beloved by baseball fans, lauded by the media, the darling of women and envy of men. Roper was so sought after that his publicity team at The Hot Zone–the top sports PR firm in the industry–had their hands full keeping his profile low and off the radar. But Roper’s lucky streak has run out. He’s been plagued by injury, a stalker, and a dysfunctional family. Enter PR rep Amy Stone–responsible for repairing Roper’s life. There’s an undeniable chemistry between the two and things get complicated. Roper doesn’t know if he’ll be able to prioritize his life, keep his eye on the ball, and…off Amy.
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HQN is sponsoring a wonderful $1,000 Baseball Escape contest. You can enter through Carly’s website at www.carlyphillips.com. You just tell HQN in 25 words or less why you deserve to escape the baseball season this year and you may just win a $1,000 pampering prize.
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Comment by herblady on 23 July 2008:
This book sounds fascinating! It sounds like a good *escape* from the hum-drum everyday life I lead, so I would love to sit down with a nice big glass of iced tea and read this book!
Go ahead, make my summer!
Comment by Cindi on 23 July 2008:
Hello! Her book would make an excellent summer read. I enjoy reading interviews with author and learning about the person behind the book. Thanks, Cindi
Comment by Tara Hrbacek on 23 July 2008:
I am so sad that this is the last in the Hot Zone series! I loved these books and have read all three of them over and over again. Carly’s other books are just as fun! Great interview! Tara
Comment by Real Estate on 31 October 2009:
Looking forward to reading this book, her previous work has been great.