Spotlight On... Margaret Tanner

The contest winner has been annouced.
Congratulations, Susan Macatee.

Please help me in welcoming historical romance author, Margaret Tanner, to the keyboard today.  Margaret will be giving away an e-copy of her new release, Reluctant Father, to one lucky person today, so make sure to comment!

Welcome, Margaret, can you tell us a little about yourself?

Thank your for the welcome Sarah.
I love delving into the past. No book is too old or dusty for me to trawl through, no cemetery too overgrown.

I live in Australia and am married with three grown up sons and a lovely little grand daughter. She is the light of our lives. We only had three sons, hubby is one of four boys, but, of course, we don’t spoil her????

Tell us about RELUCTANT FATHER and where we can find it.

Reluctant Father is released by The Wild Rose Press.
It is set against the turbulent background of the Vietnam War. Although none of the main characters participated in the conflict their lives are touched by it.

The heroine, Sarah Watson, is the daughter of an elderly minister of religion. She wants to marry and have babies, sooner rather than later, as she has gynecological problems like her mother and grandmother did.

Due to his deprived childhood, Jordan, the wealthy hero, is obsessively clean, and cannot stand dirt in any shape or form. He is also allergic to babies.
He believes that money can buy anything – whereas Sarah knows it cannot buy true love, which is what she feels for him.

Do you have a favorite character or one that you identify most with?

Not really. I always like my main characters, even though my hero’s are often the brooding, ruthless types, but they are always redeemable.

Describe your writing in three words.

Passionate, emotional, exciting.

Why did you choose your genre?

I have always liked Australian history. Some would say I am obsessed with it.

Where do you get your ideas?

They just jump out at me. I never really know when they are going to come. I always carry a pen and paper around and jot down ideas, in case I forget them.

How do you do your research?

I go to the library and use the reference books, peruse family diaries, harass elderly relatives for information on their childhood, not easy when some of them are as deaf as a post, but the dear old souls are really very helpful. Cemeteries and museums are a great source of information also.

What advice would you give to the new/unpublished author?

Be determined, hone your skills and never give up on your dream of publication. It is a hard road to travel, but worth it once you hold your book in your hand and lovingly caress the pages.

What’s next for you?

I am currently writing a longer 95,000+ word historical which I would like to place with one of the large publishing houses.

Where can we find you on the web?

http://www.margarettanner.com/

Is there anything you would like to ask our readers?

Yes, what draws them to buy a book, the cover, the blurb or the author’s name.

Margaret, thanks for visiting with us today.

Readers, don't forget to comment for your chance to win a free e-copy of Margaret's newest release, Reluctant Father.  You can read an excerpt HERE.