Today I have the honor of interviewing Brynette L Turner.
LaToya: If you could
choose a famous African American who has impacted your life who would it be and
why?
Brynette: I admire Michelle Obama.
I’ve met her as well as seen her in public roles. She is the epitome of grace
under fire. Not only is she brilliant, she’s also insightful, dedicated to her
family, supportive of her husband’s ambitions, competent in her own goals and
agendas, and classy in her response to unbelievable hostility. By observing
her, I’ve been encouraged to stick to my goals and not be distracted by
obstacles that are ultimately insignificant.
LaToya: Where are you
from? Where do you live now?
Brynette: I’m from East Cleveland,
Ohio and currently live in Columbus.
LaToya: Did you always
know you wanted to be a writer?
Brynette: Yes, I always wanted to be
a writer. As a very young child, reading was my passion and I had a very vivid
imagination. When I was 12, the writing bug bit me and I knew that creating
stories that people enjoy was what I wanted to do with my life.
LaToya: When did you
first start writing and when did you finish your first book?
Brynette: I started writing when I
was 12 and still have a file folder of short stories and plot ideas from my
teen years. About 10 years ago, I finished my first novel but didn’t publish
it. That was Time for Tenderness and it was the second book I published, along
with its sequel Monica’s Healing in July of 2014. The first book I published
was Detour in May of 2014. Since then, I’ve completed a series with the books
released in October 2014, June 2015, and September 2015 (currently available to
pre-order).
LaToya: How did you
choose the genre you write in?
Brynette: I’m a true optimist and
have always believed in happy endings. Also, there were a lot of unhealthy
relationships in my life that encouraged me to imagine that people could
actually be loyal, compassionate, and honest with the persons they claim to
love. Romance was the perfect genre for me.
LaToya: Where do you get your
ideas?
Brynette: My ideas can come from
anything in my life. I tend to visualize situations and songs, and that leads
me to imagining scenes or subjects that would make good stories or parts of
plots.
LaToya: Name one book
that you would categorize as a life changing read.
Brynette: The Chronicles of Narnia.
It examines relationships, motivations, good triumphing over evil, and
spirituality. People can actually gain a better understanding of themselves.
LaToya: Who is your
favorite author?
Brynette: I don’t have a favorite
author. Since I read most books on my Kindle, the names of the authors and
books aren’t constantly visible. I read and compartmentalize the story and move
on.
LaToya: Name one book you
wish you’d written.
Brynette: The Autobiography of
Malcolm X
LaToya: Tell us about
your latest book.
Brynette: My newest release is Heart
Shadows. It’s the third book in my romantic suspense series. While it’s a
stand-alone book, it is the continuation of the love story and partnership
between Stephanie who is a psychic and her FBI Special Agent husband, Chaz. In
this book, Chaz is increasingly dissatisfied with his job because he’s
constantly forced into dangerous situations that cause Stephanie stress because
she has visions about the details of his investigations. He wants to quit, but
she thinks that would be a mistake. As he is pulled into another complicated
investigation, their perspectives drift further and further apart until it
causes tension that neither of them are sure how to address.
LaToya: How can readers
connect with you?
Brynette: I am on Facebook,
Twitter, my own website, and I have a monthly newsletter. There are various
ways to purchase my book, including stores on my website for e-books and
autographed paperbacks.
Amazon (e-books) = http://bit.ly/btlovingnight
Website and book for autographed paperbacks = www.brynetteturner.blogspot.com
Amazon Author Page = http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00KMBJVRU
Twitter = https://twitter.com/btromancewriter
Email = btromancewriter@gmail.com
LaToya: What advice would
you give to aspiring authors?
Brynette: I always tell authors to
make as many author friends as possible. Join groups, forums, and newsletters.
Write reviews and email the links to your posts to the authors you like and
maybe you’ll be able to start relationships with them. Add them to your Facebook,
Twitter, and Pinterest friends lists. These authors have valuable information
and many are willing to guide a newbie through the steps of finding publishing
and promoting instructions and writing articles. Don’t get discouraged by
authors who don’t have the time or desire to be helpful because there are
others who will. Engage as much as possible. Ask questions in Facebook groups
that are set up for writers. Share the article you find that are helpful to you
and others. Network. Network. Network.
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