N. N. Light’s Book Heaven is celebrating its tenth anniversary. Isn’t that wonderful?
Congratulations on reaching this milestone! I wish you many more successful years to come!
I’d like to introduce romance author Ann M. Trader.
Question 1: Where were you ten years ago in relation to your author/writer career? If you weren’t writing, what were you doing?
Ten years ago, I was keeping my writer’s brain busy with plotting stories and crafting character sketches in a journal. I’d written several short stories, but the thought of ever being published was still very much a dream.
In 2021, I was fortunate to be taken on by The Wild Rose Press. They paired me with one of their terrific editors, publishing my first book, The Gingerbread Cookie Code, as a part of their Christmas Cookies Series. I’m on my fifth book in publication with them and looking forward to many more in the years to come.
Question 2: Looking back on the past ten years, how has your writing grown?
I have a very supportive writing group and participate in writing craft workshops every chance I get. I read a lot of romance books from a variety of authors, too.
Most recently, I’ve been working on deep character POV in my writing, trying to cut the distance between the reader and my characters. Thankfully, The Wild Rose Press is dedicated to supporting its authors, and I enjoy learning and sharing alongside these great editors and writers.
Question 3: What are you doing now? How many books have you published?
I’ve published five books with The Wild Rose Press: two contemporary romance books in their Christmas Cookies Series; one historical romance novel; and two books in my contemporary romance series, The Wonder of Wildflowers (first book, Truth and Dare, released July 15, 2024, and the second one, Between Today and Someday, releases April 21, 2025). This series follows the lives and loves of a family of six siblings, but each book can be read as a stand-alone. I’m excited to share that my first draft of the third book is almost finished!
Giveaway -
In celebration of our 10th anniversary, the authors have each donated a prize (sixty in total) and they range from free books to swag to gift cards.
Open internationally but some prizes are only open to US residents
Runs March 1 - 31, 2025
Winner will be drawn on April 1, 2025
Author Biography:
I enjoy spending time with my family and exploring recipes on the lighter side of southern comfort foods. I’m a member of Triangle Association of Freelancers/Heart of Carolina Romance Writers, and I love relaxing on my back porch to read and write. These days I take walks around my neighborhood, but when I was sixteen, I hiked the Grand Canyon with a group of friends. I love reading a great romance book and watching television dramas (in no special order): The Diplomat, 1923, Palm Royale, The Buccaneers, The Bear, Bridgerton, Emily in Paris, Black Mirror, Mary and George, Outlander, Shrinking, Ozark, Shogun, Outer Banks, Stranger Things, The Crown, and Peaky Blinders.
Where can readers follow you:
I love to connect with readers, and they can find me on:
Amazon Author: https://www.amazon.com/author/annmtrader
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/annmtraderbooks
Website: https://annmtrader.com