What made me want to write?
I can vividly
recall, creating stories and acting them out from a very young age with my
siblings as though we were on stage. The moment I knew I wanted to be a writer
was when at the age of twelve I picked up a Nora Roberts book and after reading
it, I changed. Something wonderful
happened. I felt a very strong passion to write. I will never forget that
sensation of, wow, I too want to invent fictional worlds where readers get so
immersed in the story that they forget they are reading a book. I wanted to
create characters who readers not only fell in love with but cared about too
and whose story stayed with them long after they finished the book.
How long have I been writing fiction?
I
always joke about being born with a pen and notepad in my hand, so I guess you
could say I’ve practically been writing since birth. Joking apart, I started
writing seriously from the age of sixteen. I penned a screenplay, a collection
of short stories and a novella, all of which were published by our local
library. At the time, they were running a scheme to help new authors to get
their work out there.
I do write other stuff too. I’ve entered
the Rocliffe Bafta writing competition several times. Although I didn’t final,
I got great critiques which spurred me on to then enter a screenplay into the
Nicholl fellowship award. I didn’t final in that, but for me it wasn’t about
winning, it was about the experience. It was all a learning curve for me. I
wanted to become a better and a stronger writer. I love taking part in
competitions or pitch sessions because not only do you meet wonderful fellow
writers but you also get a buzz from the excitement which surrounds these
writing events.
My preferred genre is, without a doubt,
romance!!! I eat, sleep and drink romance! Anything I have ever written has
always had romance running through it. Romance is the axel my stories spin on.
Why? I just love the word romance. It conjures up in my mind, love, conflict,
incredibly sexy heroes, sassy feisty heroines, mind blowing chemistry and of
course a satisfying resolution at the end of the characters conflict ridden
journey.
My ideas, regarding characters and plots
can come from anywhere. I can be walking around town and spot something as
simple as someone serving a customer in a shop and my two favorite words will
pop into my head, “what if...”
My muse has to be music. It has been a
great source of inspiration with regards to my writing. I love music with deep
meaningful lyrics. Music can be so soul cleansing and moving.
What other interests do I have?
I enjoy reading and gardening, not
simultaneously, now that would be challenging! I absolutely love the theatre!
Going to see favorite singers in concert is another love of mine.
I enjoy all types of music. I have what you
might call a very eclectic taste when it comes to music. If it sounds good,
then I’ll become an instant fan! I’m loving Spanish music at the moment. I
wonder why, Feliciano? ;)
I do like to dance with both of my left
feet! Ballroom and Latin dances are my favorite but I’m better at watching
than taking part! I have always loved ballet. It is such a beautiful and
graceful art form.
My favorite movies and books... I love Wuthering
Heights and Pride and Prejudice, as both, books and movies. I cannot talk about
favorite movies and not mention Singing In The Rain, such a classic. I also
love reading quotes. I find them fascinating, inspiring and extremely
motivational.
What else would I like my readers to know
about me?
I love jokes. I love being told them as well as telling them. There
is nothing better than a good dose of laughter sometimes. I’m very impulsive.
I’ll often act first then think later! Competitions for example, there have
been times when I’ve submitted pitches without a completed manuscript then
tried to put one together as fast as possible. I suppose it could be seen as
taking advantage of opportunities and not allowing them to slip past you. When
you fiercely believe in a dream you will do almost anything to realise it.
You want me to tell you about my next book?
Well my first book being published by Crimson Frost is, Chara’s Song, due to be
released in 2014. I’d like to use three words to describe my next book, sexy,
revenge, intrigue.
It's evident this author has an amorous soul. She's fond of things which exude romance and love. Her enjoyment of Spanish music, ballroom dancing, her classic choices in books, and her other preferred art forms are all romantic in nature. Even the title to her book, Chara's Song in itself reminds me of romance and candlelight. I am very excited to read what Calida Ally has penned. We hope you are too!
Thanks for letting us have a peek into who you are and we are impressed,
Celeste, co-publisher
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