About
the Author:
Emily is currently editing the second
novel, in "The Light-Bearer Series," Ransom, soon to be published in May 2012. She is currently working
at a College full time, and pursuing her Master of Business Administration.
Where
to find/follow Emily:
Website: http://emilyguido.com/Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5764521.Emily_Guido
Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/Emily__Guido
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thelightbearernovelist
Q&A portion:
James: When did you
begin to write?
A : I always wrote easily as a child and in college, and I
loved Literature… British and American.
I was never a writer per se. I
was always a good at conveying my stories, reports or reviews on paper but I
never wrote anything of the length of “Charmeine” which is 130,000 words plus. “Charmeine” was out of left field for
me. “The Light-Bearer Series” was just
an obsession when I first started because I had to get the idea out of my head
and on paper.
James : What make you
to think of publishing a book to share with others ? So far what is your worst
criticisms/ attacks and how you overcome them.
A: I was telling my gal pals at an alcohol induced dinner we
were having at a local pub that I had written this book and no one was going to
read it because I sent inquiries to several Publishers and none had bitten the
hook. Then my friend said, “Publish it
yourself on Amazon?” I just shrugged her
answer off and filled my wine glass up again!
Later that night when the fog lifted… I sat down and wrote an author
that I love a letter asking her how she did it.
A few hours later, she wrote me back!
She wrote a long email telling me some rudimentary steps to
self-publish!
My worst criticism is the editing! Editing is so hard to do yourself. However, I now have two beta readers that are
going to go through “Charmeine” and clean it up and go through “Ransom” before
it goes on line at Amazon and Barnes and Noble. My biggest criticisms are about my editing
mistakes! Nothing about the content or
story of “Charmeine”, they love the romance!
However, I personally feel when I review a book, which I do every week, editing
is such an easy fix; I do not take off stars for it. I tell the author to get an edit but never
take off stars. A star to me is the
content and story!
James: Where do you
get the courage to do so?
A: I believe everyone
is entitled to their opinion! I do not
let anything people say in constructive criticism bother me about my work! I try to let criticism roll off my back. I guess because I’m just a new author I tend
to be harder on myself. However, in the
end, my work speaks for itself and my courage comes from knowing in my heart
that it is good.
James: Can you
enlighten us a little more about your books?
A: “The Light-Bearer
Series” is a love story about a sweet, innocent and somewhat playful romance
between two star-crossed and totally different people, Tabbruis and
Charmeine. During the first book, “Charmeine”
you will read a lot of backstory and history which supports the other books
coming up. Tabbruis and Charmeine meet
in the first novel and sparks just fly!!!
I like to describe “Charmeine” like building a Hot Fudge
Sunday: ice cream (heaven), fudge (Tabbruis’ background), nuts (present day
Tabbruis and Charmeine) and a cherry on top (their romance). In “Ransom”, the second novel, I have more of
the romance, of course, but a lot more reveals about the supporting characters,
and a lot more revealed about Tabbruis and Charmeine… I thought as I was
writing it, “Whew, these kids never catch a break?”
James: Is there
anything else you would like your readers to pay special attention in regards
to your book, which you have not mentioned above?
A: Just to read this with no preconceived notions about
Vampires and Angels… the book is not like a normal Paranormal Romance. The scenes that I have written from my head
are not like anything I have ever read before.
“The Light-Bearer Series” holds a lot of surprises and even when I wrote
it, at one point I was up cheering in the middle of the night because I was so
happy. You get really invested in these
characters’ lives. I know your readers
will enjoy the love, tears and humor.
James: When do you
plan to publish your book 2.
A: “Ransom” the Second Novel in “The Light-Bearer Series”
will be coming out in May 2012! I am so
excited for my fans to see what is in store for the characters next! My Third Novel in “The Light-Bearer Series,”
which I am revealing today is going to be called “Conundrum”! My head
has the movie playing in it, just waiting for me to write it all down!
James : How many
volume of books for the above series, if applicable ?
A: There will be four novels in “The Light-Bearer Series”. I promise you, the fourth one is going to
knock my fans socks’ off!
James: Tell us your
guided principle that governs your life? How you cultivate these values?
A: I try to be nice to other people, not take myself too
seriously, and always have a sense of humor.
I love the concept of “Paying it Forward” too. I have to tell you that I believe every
kindness bestowed on you should be given out in kind. I’m a firm believer of that philosophy! I cultivate these values by practicing what I
preach. I’m not a saint by any means but
I try to make an extra effort to be kind.
James: Any other
advice which you like to share with our readers?
A: Just do it! Try to
Blog, Twitter, Goodreads, Facebook and email a lot. Promotions are your lifeline. Without it, you will not get your book
read. Also, copyright all your
material. Take time out for yourself and
exercise or go out just for the sake of taking a breather. Try not to take yourself too seriously.
Thanks again
...........for joining us today. Let us wish her a Success. Thank you for sponsoring my FIRST BLOG TOUR!!!!!
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