Accidental Target with Theresa Hall q&a

Hello, reader friends! Author Theresa Hall is joining us for a quick q&a as part of a JustRead Publicity Tours blog tour and giveaway celebrating Accidental Target!

 

q&a

Please share five favorites.

T: movie or television series – Mindhunter
scripture – I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13
childhood books – Little House on the Prairie series by Laura Ingalls Wilder
bookish device – Kindle Oasis
bookish place – Barnes and Noble

B: I’ve never heard of Mindhunter but I definitely say we can be friends anyway!

What are some of the challenges you faced while writing Accidental Target?

T: I sold Accidental Target when I entered The Great Love Inspired Suspense contest. I had the first 3 chapters edited and ready to send in but I needed a synopsis. At the time, I wasn’t even sure how I wanted the story to go. After entering I got the request for the full. Luckily, school was out and I had the summer to finish the book. I sent it in only two weeks before I had to be back to work. I had edits to do after I sold but completing them wasn’t nearly as challenging as having to write the book on a deadline.

B: How exciting! I tend to get more done with a deadline too. Despite the added stress, it provides built-in motivation!

What did you learn or discover about yourself while writing Accidental Target?

T: I learned that I actually write better when I am faced with a deadline. I don’t know what that says about me, but it sure forced the words onto the page.

B: No room for overthinking, I completely relate!

What is your reading style?

T: I mostly read on my Kindle Oasis. I like ereaders because I can have all my books with me wherever I go. I also like to read at night while my husband sleeps. For my research, I like print books. It’s a lot more enjoyable to do research with a paper book in my hand than it is to stare at the computer screen.

B: Ooooooo! An Oasis! I’ve yet to hold one of those in my hands, I bet it’s amazing! I’m a diehard Paperwhite gal but maybe someday…

What’s your writing style?

T: I start out as a pantser first. I get a “what if” question in my head and then I go with it. After the first few scenes, I usually stop to plot it out and work on the characters. I do make an outline but I let the characters take over. It’s important to let the characters have their say in how they want the story to go.

B: I’m all for character freedoms!

Do you have any writing quirks?

T: I have my coffee warmer on the corner of my desk and my Keurig in the corner. I can’t write without a cup of coffee.

B: Sounds like coffee fuels your writing! Thank you so much for taking the time to visit with us, Theresa!

 

 

tour giveaway

(1) winner will receive a Chocolate Cake cookbook and a $20 Amazon gift card!

Be sure to check out each stop on the tour for more chances to win. Full tour schedule linked below. Giveaway will begin at midnight August 10, 2020 and last through 11:59 PM EST on August 17, 2020. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. Print US only. International winner may receive ebook & egift card at the discretion of the author. Void where prohibited by law or logistics. Giveaway is subject to the policies found here.

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tour schedule

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