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Hello again everyone! Hard to believe it’s already been a month!
Round 2 of voting has officially commenced over at Romantic Times. This time, it’s the hero and heroine descriptions that are up for voting. What an exciting and nerve-wracking round it is! The judges, as always, continue their flair of harsh criticism. I’m still trying to come up for air after reading their comments on my hero/heroine description. However, one lucky finalist got compared to the one and only Nora Roberts. Wow! We’re all green with envy, lol.
Anyhow, let us move forward with our interview, shall we? Today we have the wonderful EVONNE WAREHAM with us!
MAI: Evonne, thanks for taking the time to join us today. What is the title of your book called?
EVONNE: Out of Sight, Out of Mind
MAI: Hmm… Sounds like a romantic suspense with paranormal elements, lol. What is the book about?
EVONNE: Everyone has secrets. Some are weirder than others. But if you don’t know what yours are – that can get you killed.
When Madison meets Jay he’s homeless, living on the street. He may be a derelict, but he has something she wants – an unique connection between their minds. Madison needs to know why she has such a bond with Jay. Can they stay alive long enough to find out?
MAI: I knew it! 
I love the premise. How long have you been writing?
EVONNE: Ever since I could.
MAI: Tell us a little about how this book came about?
EVONNE: I don’t really remember. I wrote quite lot of it a long while ago and put it away, because I didn’t know what I was going to do with it. When I read that American Title was for paranormal, I got it out, and decided that I could do something with it. Jay and Madison walked off the page at me and the next thing I knew I was racing to keep up with them.
MAI: That’s amazing! And you made it to the finals with it! It really goes to show that talent and fate sometimes goes hand in hand. What was your expectation when you first entered the contest?
EVONNE: Zero. I didn’t even know whether they would accept an entry from Wales for a competition called American Title (Thanks to Dorchester and Romantic Times)
MAI: LOL. Reminds me of something Helen said in an earlier interview. I for one am glad they did, and that you’re here with the rest of us finalists. What was your reaction when you learned you were a finalist?
EVONNE: Total astonishment.
MAI: What has been the most rewarding part of this experience so far?
EVONNE: The support and good wishes I have had, from friends and strangers. Plus getting to know nine other great finalists.
MAI: Can’t argue with you there! In your opinion, what has been the worst part of this experience so far?
EVONNE: Nothing yet, but I’m sure that will change.
MAI: Knock on wood, hon. In one word, how would you describe this experience?
EVONNE: Astonishing
MAI: What kind of advice do you have for other American Title hopefuls and/or aspiring writers?
EVONNE: Keep trying. Experiment until you find what you really like to write. Take advice from people you trust. Most published authors are very generous with their help.
MAI: I agree. I owe so much of what I know now and where I am today to the help of truly amazing, selfless published authors. Any last words?
EVONNE: A big thank you to all the people who have helped me to get here.
MAI: Wonderful closing! Thanks so much for taking time out to be with us here today, Evonne. And good luck in Round 2!!
Alright guys, I’ve been told there are a lot of prizes left, and we only have one more interview to go. So that means you each have a better chance of winning the prizes if you a.) leave a comment and b.) cast for your vote!!
So don’t waste time. Head on over to Romantic Times today and cast your vote for your favorite finalist! The link to vote is
www.romantictimes.com/news_amtitle3.php.
See everyone on Thursday for my final interview with the last American Title finalist!
Mai Christy Thao
maichristythao.com
Tags: american title, dorchester, paranormal, romantic times
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Thanks for sharing with us, Evonne.
Best of luck!
on November 15th, 2007 at 8:55 pm
Great interview! Congrats on being a finalist!
on November 15th, 2007 at 3:40 pm
Congrats to Evonne for becoming a finalist!
on November 15th, 2007 at 1:05 pm
Congratulations Evonne on being a finalist! The best of luck to you in the future!
on November 14th, 2007 at 5:21 pm
Congratulations, Evonne, on being a final
Good luck!
on November 14th, 2007 at 8:42 am
Congrats on making the final. Your book sounds very interesting.
on November 14th, 2007 at 7:38 am
Evonne, I love the fact that your hero starts out homeless, living on the streets. This book sounds very interesting. Great interview!
on November 14th, 2007 at 4:37 am
Thanks to everyone for the comments and good wishes. I know I speak for all the finalists when I say that the support we have got means a lot to us. It’s good too, to hear experiences that match your own from others who are writing - it can be a solitary business. Many thanks to Sylvia for hosting us. Please keep voting through the contest. We’re all in your hands!
on November 14th, 2007 at 3:21 am
Mai, this has been so fun hearing about all the stories that are in the contest. Good luck to everyone, and thanks for sharing!! I’m off to vote…
on November 14th, 2007 at 2:55 am
Evonne, secrets can get you killed. Fascinating about the mind bond between your characters. I know what you mean about the characters grabbing you and not letting go. Sometimes it feels more real than ‘real’.
on November 13th, 2007 at 7:51 pm