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Monday, June 29, 2020
Promo: Good Karma is the Best Revenge by Bleue Rose

1. Tell us about your latest release.

My latest book, Good Karma is the Best Revenge is the sequel to The Rogue Tangerine Tablet and will be released this summer. The story is a suspense novel and chronicles the busy lives of the globe-trotting Crenston family and the quirky, sometimes sinister, characters surrounding them. If you thrive on life’s unpredictable corkscrew turns, you will enjoy this twisty story.

Carlos Ortiz, the trusted accountant for illegal smugglers makes a run for it with his boss’s money when investigators close in on their illicit operations. Having to leave Paris in a mad rush, he leaves a legitimate restaurant business and his beloved girlfriend behind. Arriving in the Bahamas with a bought passport, he collects his various anonymous money wires to start a new life, but what is life worth without the people you love? He would give anything to see his girlfriend, and sister, but they are being closely shadowed by the police and his former boss, who wants him dead. When an opportunity presents itself to contact both women, he has some tough decisions to make. The risks involved are huge.

2. Without giving away any spoilers, give us a hint about a favorite scene.

One of my favorite scenes is in Chapter XXV Demolition Across the Board…House, Teeth and Tattoo.
It is the pivotal moment when Casimir Santos seals his first true male friendship, in his new home. A meaningful bond has been growing between him and a taxi driver he hired for a day on island. After numerous subsequent encounters, and an unusual offer of help in launching a new business, Casi offers Peter Camron his general manager job, a position of trust. Both mens’ lives change forever. Friendships enrich our existence and well-being, but some bonds go beyond. They are forever and unbreakable no matter what happens.

3. What inspired you to become a writer?

I have always enjoyed creative writing. The novel writing really took off when I finally had time to devote to the craft. The stories have been percolating, waiting to come out for eons.

4. What is a typical writing day for you like?

Typically, I need a block of time. I prefer to take care of business, daily responsibilities and exercise in the morning, then settle down to write in the afternoon. A rainy or inclement afternoon is perfect. On a sunny day, I may take my laptop outdoors.

5. If you weren’t a writer, what would you be doing?

Writing is not my primary job. I work as a gemologist/jeweler. I design, hand-make and sell fine jewelry. I love the inherent beauty of gems and I enjoy the challenge of designing a unique setting for a remarkable stone. I find it rewarding when a client walks away with a piece they love.

6. Do you have any interesting writing quirks or habits?

Not at all. My needs are simple–a laptop, a comfortable armchair, and a warm or cold beverage, depending on the season. Music in the background totally works for me.
I am not easily distracted by background noises when I’m focused on what I’m doing.

7. What has been one of the most surprising things you’ve learned as a published author?

Finding your niche of readers is not a given…..it takes hard work.

8. What authors or friends influenced you in helping you become a writer?

My inspiration came from my parents, my children, great teachers, and reading….. lots of reading. I cross genres and enjoy a variety of different styles and subjects.

9. Do you have any favorite authors that you like to read?

I have a special love for mystery and the unknown– J.K.Rowling, John Grisham, Stieg Larsson, Stephen King, Barbara Kingfisher, Kathryn Stockett, they all appeal to me for different reasons.

10. What other hobbies or interests do you have?

My interests, like my genre-hopping, are far-reaching. I have an incurable passion for all the arts as that is where my training lies. Creativity is in my genes.

11. Can you tell us about what’s coming up next after this for you writing wise?

I am working on two projects simultaneously, the third book in this series, Island Allure and Black Magic focuses on the perils of life undercover and the dangers of black magic. My other project is a suspense/romance novel that takes place in New York and Hong Kong. Imperial Jade Fever centers around the jewelry trade, its beauty and its occasional shady practices.

12. How can readers connect with you online?

I am happy to connect with my readers…..

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Bleue Rose interview with Patti Fischer

Interview questions are a good time for reflection — how you got started, your inspiration, your mentors, your reason for writing…

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Thursday, May 21, 2020
Promo: The Rogue Tangerine Tablet by Bleue Rose

Tell us about your latest release.

The first novel in a series of three books is The Rogue Tangerine Tablet. It was published in late fall, 2019, and is a genre-leaping piece that falls into the suspense, romance and adventure categories. The story chronicles the busy lives of the globe-trotting Crenston family, who unknowingly become entangled in the web of the Flores family. Fernando Flores and his posse run an illicit art business, among other things. Cara Crenston and her three adult children’s paths keep crossing with the Mexican smugglers through common interests. Every family member becomes involved with the Flores group despite efforts to the contrary. It is simply beyond their control. The common denominator that draws the two families together is a love for quality ceramics. The rest is unusual circumstances. In my book, I take a multi-character approach, letting the reader enjoy the innermost thoughts of a few key players, some good, some not entirely above board. The unexpected twists and turns on an international level are particularly fun for the reader who likes to travel and learn about events and cities in Europe. It is a multi-generational and multi-cultural view of the world.

Without giving away any spoilers, give us a hint about a favorite scene.

One of my favorite scenes to write was Chapter XLI Blue Hair, Strawberry Prosecco and Art Sparks

Cara Crenston, who has been following a French art dealer’s unusual gallery exhibitions online for months, finally gets to meet him at a party, in his Paris gallery. We know how she feels about him because she has been checking Francois Fereaux’s website throughout the first chapters. She stumbled upon his website in Chapter III and was impressed with the art he exhibits and sells. She was also mesmerized with his portrait picture. Early on, she vows to visit the gallery in Paris one day, and to submit her sculptural ceramics for consideration, but first, she needs to work at assembling some new worthy material. At the party, she is trying to ingratiate herself to get a foot in the door. As a woman, she is testing the waters to see if she actually likes Francois as much as his picture. It turns out, she does.

What inspired you to become a writer?

I have always enjoyed creative writing–since middle school really. I entered my first writing contest back then and won. That small success was my launch into a world of creative writing. I realized I had an interest and possibly the gift of story-telling. Before that, my mother imbued a love for stories and reading that has stayed with me my entire life.

What is a typical writing day for you like?

To write, I need a good block of time eked out. I cannot write an hour here, an hour there like some writers. I need at least three or four hours to get anything worth while done.

If you weren’t a writer, what would you be doing?

Actually, writing is not my primary job. I work as a gemologist/jeweler too. I design, make and sell fine jewelry. I love the inherent beauty of gems and I see it as a challenge to design a setting that enhances their attributes. I get a rush when someone buys and enjoys my creation.

Do you have any interesting writing quirks or habits?

Not really. My needs are simple–a laptop, a comfortable armchair and a warm or cold beverage, depending on the season. Soft music in the background is a plus, too.

What has been one of the most surprising things you’ve learned as a published author?

In some ways, writing is the easy part. Marketing is the surprisingly difficult aspect of the field. It also saddens me how writers, like so many artists, are exploited and earn so little with their hard work.

What authors or friends influenced you in helping you become a writer?

The inspiration started with my parents as story tellers and continued with my teachers and my children, who also enjoyed reading and story telling. A love of reading and dancing ideas in my brain needing to come out, catapulted me into writing my first novel.

Do you have any favorite authors that you like to read?

There are so many authors I love for so many different reasons. I cross genres when I read so it is hard to pinpoint a “favorite” author. I have multiple favorites in each genre. One author that I am in awe of is JK Rowling. I absolutely love the Harry Potter series and I admire her success story, her determination and drive to stick with it. I also love Stieg Larsson’s writing or John Grisham’s suspense stories.

What other hobbies or interests do you have?

My many interests are reflected in my writing, in my characters and their passions or professions. I have a broad perspective and if I don’t know something, I will research any given subject to get it right.
Personally, I am interested in all the arts–music, fine art, arts and crafts, film, theater. On a more mundane level, I enjoy tennis, yoga, gardening, walking in nature, travel. Who doesn’t enjoy some of these things?

Can you tell us about what’s coming up next after this for you writing wise?

The sequel to The Rogue Tangerine Tablet is done and in the final stages of formatting. Good Karma is the Best Revenge is a spin off with a focus on the younger characters of the first book. I hope to have it out this summer and to take pre-orders soon. I’ve started writing book three in the series and it includes a bit of black magic. Did I capture your interest?

How can readers connect with you online?

I am happy to connect with any of my readers…..

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