Please Welcome Marie Astor author of On the Rim of Love

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Author Bio

Marie Astor is a die-hard romantic who wholeheartedly believes in true love, which is why she writes in the contemporary romance genre.

Marie is the author of contemporary romance novels, On the Rim of Love, Lucky Charm, and a short story collection, A Chance Encounter and Other Stories.

In addition to being a writer, Marie is an avid hiker, an excellent swimmer, a good skier, and a capable badminton player.

Currently, Marie is working on her next novel - stay tuned for details! If you would like to receive updates about book releases and events, please visit Marie’s website at: www.marieastor.com or visit Marie at her Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/marieastorwrites.

Kindle: http://www.amazon.com/Rim-Love-Contemporary-Romance-ebook/dp/B005TOWI7K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1320616758&sr=8-1

Nook: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/on-the-rim-of-love-marie-astor/1107065056?ean=2940013215627&itm=1&usri=on2bthe2brim2bof2blove

Website: http://www.marieastor.com/

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/marieastorcollection

Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/marieastor

Interview

1. What or who inspired you to start writing?

My love of reading – I have always been a passionate reader and it has always been my secret dream to become a writer.

2. How did you come up with your idea for On the Rim of Love?

I think that there is something unique to the atmosphere of ski towns and tightly-knit communities that inhabit them, which is why I chose a ski town as the setting for On the Rim of Love. Skiing is one of my favorite pastimes (when I get a chance to do it!) and I always have to have a love story in my book, so I thought that it would be an exciting concept to combine the two.

3. What would you want your readers to know about you that might not be in your bio?

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I intensely dislike all insects (even butterflies) with the exception of ladybugs – I think they’re adorable!

I love hot chocolate.

I hate it when people don’t smile back.

I somehow managed to go through childhood without ever learning how to ride a bike – I still have not learned (!).

I love going to the movies – sometimes, even if there is not anything good playing, I’ll go just to be in the movie theatre.

Working Girl is my favorite movie of all times – I find it irresistible how Melanie Griffith gets Harrison Ford in the end.

I think I’d better stop now before this list takes over the entire interview!

4. As far as your writing goes, what are your future plans?

I am currently working on my next contemporary romance – a love story involving the sultry dance of tango. Please visit my website, www.marieastor.com, it you’d like to be added to my mailing list.

5.  If you could be one of the characters from this book, who would it be and why?

Taylor Denton – he is such hot stuff! Besides, it would be fun to know what it’s like to be a guy.

6.  Can you give us a sneak peek into this book?

Of course! Here is a blurb and a quick excerpt: 

Maggie Robin has been dating the irresistibly good-looking, successful Jeffrey Preston for two years. But when Jeffrey proposes marriage a week after Maggie’s college graduation, she is no longer sure if she wants to marry a workaholic TV producer.

Her doubts culminate when during a ski trip to British Columbia, Maggie meets Taylor Denton, a handsome, free-spirited big mountain skier who is the complete opposite of Jeffrey. It does not take Maggie long to realize that she has fallen in love with Taylor and she decides to break off her engagement with Jeffrey. But just when she thinks she has found the love of her life, an ill-fated misunderstanding tears Maggie and Taylor apart.

A week later, Maggie is told that Taylor has died in a tragic ski accident; yet, her heart refuses to believe in Taylor’s death. When Maggie returns to Taylor’s native town, she learns that Taylor is indeed alive, but has been seriously injured. Resolved to bring her lover back to life Maggie stands by Taylor’s side, convincing him to embrace life again.

The bulletin board was filled with countless notices and announcements, but the one that drew Maggie’s attention was a picture of a skier flying down an endless expanse of snow. Taylor Denton having another great day on the mountain, said the caption next to the picture. Maggie stared at the photo, as though she were frozen still. The skier in the photo was wearing helmet and goggles, but the same confident grin shone on his face, the same golden ponytail flew down his shoulders, and the same neon jacket covered his back.

Now, she had a name to connect with the face, and, suddenly, Maggie realized the true reason why she had been so nervous about coming to the Owl Lodge.

“I’m Taylor, Taylor Denton.” The younger man stepped forward without waiting for Jeffrey’s introduction.

I already know that, Maggie thought. For a moment, she was rendered speechless as her gaze remained glued to the dazzling green of Taylor’s eyes: there was something in his open, fearless gaze that unnerved her. “Very nice to meet you, Taylor,” Maggie struggled to keep her voice leveled as she shook Taylor’s hand – his hand was warm, and his grip had just the right amount of pressure. He held her hand in his for a moment longer than necessary, or it might have been just her imagination, but the electrifying sensation she felt at the touch of Taylor’s hand filled her with guilt anyway: her fiancé was standing right there, and she had no business having these kinds of thoughts about some daredevil skier she had just met.

7.  Do you belong to a critique group? If so how does this help or hinder your writing?

I currently do not belong to a critique group, but that is something I might consider for the future.

8.  When did you first decide to submit your work? Please tell us what or who encouraged you to take this big step?

I started writing seriously three years ago, thinking that if I didn’t start then, I never would. It was daunting at first, but my love of writing helped overcome my initial intimidation – I simply enjoy the process too much not to do it.

9. What is the best and worst advice you ever received? (regarding writing or publishing)

The worst: It’s impossible to get published - you’ll never make it, just give up…

The best: Don’t listen to other people’s advice.

10. Do you outline your books or just start writing?

It is very helpful to have an outline – the process is tedious, but an outline really saves you a lot of time, so I try to outline as much as I can.

11. How do you maintain your creativity?

I get ideas all the time – I’ll be walking down the street, and then all of a sudden I get an idea for a love story. I write the concept down and let it simmer – about ninety five percent of these potential plot lines are discarded later on, but some of them have made into my novels Lucky Charm and On the Rim of Love, as well as my short story collection, A Chance Encounter and Other Stories, and some of them are still waiting to be written.

12. Who is your favorite character in the book. Can you tell us why?

I know that an author is not supposed to have favorites, but I have to say that Taylor Denton is my favorite character in On the Rim of Love. He is handsome, confident, outspoken, fearless and righteous – a man who lives life on his own terms. Maggie can’t help but fall in love with Taylor, and I think that if I met him in real life, I’d be smitten too.

13.  Anything else you might want to add?

Thank you very much for inviting me to Rogue's Angels and giving me the opportunity to talk about my writing and my most recent novel, On the Rim of Love.

Kindle Link: http://www.amazon.com/Rim-Love-Contemporary-Romance-ebook/dp/B005TOWI7K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1323483112&sr=8-1

Marie Astor’s website: http://www.marieastor.com/

Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/marieastorcollection

Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/marieastor

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