1.
What initially inspired the Weekday Brides Series?
I wanted to
write a bride for hire romance that featured a strong woman and a Duke. Why
not? I love that trope in historical romances, so I wanted to explore it in
contemporary.
2.
In the beginning, did you plan to have this series, or was the first book, Wife by Wednesday, written as a stand-alone?
It was meant
as a stand-alone. It’s highly publicized that Wife by Wednesday was originally
written with the desire to publish with Harlequin. Once ‘the best rejection
ever’ came across my desk, I bumped up a few things in the
book and self published it. Once the book went viral, I knew I had a series on
my hands.
3.
Which book of the Weekday Bride series has been your favorite to write?
I love each
book for different reasons. When I know the characters really well, as in Neil
and Gwen, it is easier to write the book… but I can’t say that any one was a
favorite to write.
4.
Any favorite characters?
That’s like
asking if I have a favorite child. LOL – I’d love to hang with Eliza, I think
we have a lot in common. Then again, I can see myself sitting in a bar talking
with all the women in this series. As for the men…there are some I’d like to
‘play with’ and other’s I would consider marrying. *wink*
5.
What is your writing process? Do you
have any weird writing quirks?
My day
starts with a workout, if I’m on my game. I spend the early hours cleaning out
my inbox and taking direction on what ‘has to get done’ from my assistant. If
I’m working on writing, I try and dive in after lunch. I take a break to schlep
kids or make dinner, then find myself working late into the night. I tend to do
my best writing when it’s dark. Not sure why. But it works for me.
Writing
quirks? I’m a complete pantser so I find my story evolving as I write. I rush
through the first draft and go back to clean it up after. I don’t know if
that’s a quirk or not. I do try and have a title for a book before I start
writing it.
6.
We have all book boyfriends, and personally Neil is one of my top faves, do you
have any book boyfriends?
Bless your
heart! Neil is mine, lady…hands off. *wink* Yeah, I want Neil in the worst way.
Sad to say that publicly, but it’s the way it is. Rick is a close second. I’m
so shallow.
7.
You are so great at connecting with your readers on social media, has there
been anything that readers have said or done, concerning your books, that has
surprised you?
Thanks. My
readers, as in my fans, always surprise me. I love it when they really ‘get’
some of the underlying messages in my books. Certainly there is the boy meets
girl, they fall in love, overcome conflict, and live happily-ever-after, but
some of my heroes and heroines have some serious baggage they have to work out
in order to grow. Life is never one-dimensional. I love it when my readers dig
into the layers of my characters and connect with them.
I have read each book in Catherine Bybee's Weekday Brides Series and each one has captured my heart. Each story incorporates all the characters, yet is uniquely written to capture each couples amazing love story. In Taken by Tuesday we are given the awesomeness of Rick and Judy. We have been introduced to Rick, Neil's best friend, in previous books, but in Taken by Tuesday we see him in all his full glory. Get your mind out of the gutter, we don't exactly get to see that side of Rick's full glory! While Neil, from Fiance by Friday, will be my favorite alpha male military man, Rick came in a close second. What I loved about this story is that we start off the book knowing Rick wants Judy. Rick never hides his attraction or his desire to have her. I thought that was so refreshing, and to be honest, HOT! Judy is young, but showed such maturity and drive. She is focused on her career and doesn't want the distraction that is Rick (Rick is definitely a distraction!). As with Catherine's other books, there is plenty of heat, drama, and humor. I'm not big on spoilers so you have to check out this story yourself, but the drama is intense! Taken by Tuesday had me captured from the first page and I didn't want to put it down! If you've read the other books in Catherine's Weekday Brides Series, this is the next must read in the series. If you haven't read the other books, dive in to Taken By Tuesday and I know it will leave you wanting to immediately read the rest! Steamy-ness is HOT but tastefully written. Catherine knows how to add steam to her stories.
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I have read each book in Catherine Bybee's Weekday Brides Series and each one has captured my heart. Each story incorporates all the characters, yet is uniquely written to capture each couples amazing love story. In Taken by Tuesday we are given the awesomeness of Rick and Judy. We have been introduced to Rick, Neil's best friend, in previous books, but in Taken by Tuesday we see him in all his full glory. Get your mind out of the gutter, we don't exactly get to see that side of Rick's full glory! While Neil, from Fiance by Friday, will be my favorite alpha male military man, Rick came in a close second. What I loved about this story is that we start off the book knowing Rick wants Judy. Rick never hides his attraction or his desire to have her. I thought that was so refreshing, and to be honest, HOT! Judy is young, but showed such maturity and drive. She is focused on her career and doesn't want the distraction that is Rick (Rick is definitely a distraction!). As with Catherine's other books, there is plenty of heat, drama, and humor. I'm not big on spoilers so you have to check out this story yourself, but the drama is intense! Taken by Tuesday had me captured from the first page and I didn't want to put it down! If you've read the other books in Catherine's Weekday Brides Series, this is the next must read in the series. If you haven't read the other books, dive in to Taken By Tuesday and I know it will leave you wanting to immediately read the rest! Steamy-ness is HOT but tastefully written. Catherine knows how to add steam to her stories.
To purchase on Amazon: http://amzn.to/1tjxeuB
College graduate Judy stands ready to
conquer the world…if she can find a job. Hoping to transition from aspiring
architect to famous architect as quickly as possible, the dark-haired beauty
moves to LA, staying in the home of her celebrity brother, Michael Wolfe. But
it’s hard for Judy to focus on work when the sexy bodyguard she fell for last
summer keeps showing up in her life and leaving her breathless.
RICK EVANS:
With his hard body, green eyes, and
easy smile, Rick could have any woman he wants. But the Marine-turned-bodyguard
only has eyes for Judy and her spitfire attitude. When a faceless villain
attacks Judy, Rick will stop at nothing to protect the woman who opened his
heart from the monster hunting her.
New York Times & USA Today bestselling author Catherine Bybee was raised in
Washington State, but after graduating high school, she moved to Southern
California in hopes of becoming a movie star. After growing bored with waiting
tables, she returned to school and became a registered nurse, spending most of
her career in urban emergency rooms. She now writes full-time and has penned the
Weekday Brides Series and the Not Quite Series. Bybee lives with her husband
and two teenage sons in Southern California.
Contact:
www.catherinebybe.com
catherinebybee@yahoo.com
catherinebybee.blogspot.com
twitter.com/catherinebybee
Well... if you look close enough you can see 'that' side of Rick. *wink* Thanks for the spot on your blog and the lovely review.
ReplyDeleteThanks Catherine! "That" side of Rick is awesome in my mind...;)
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