Passionate Writer Publishing

Darryl: It's so good to have you with us, Sindee. Can you give us a little background on who Sindee Lynn is?

Sindee Lynn: Yep I sure can. I'm a new author but I have wanted to be a writer since I was about 13yrs old. My aunt used to bring me tons of Harlequin romance novels when she would come to visit and I was hooked. I currently live in Richmond, Va with my daughter and I am excited about finally being able to do what I've wanted to do for so long.

Darryl: Very good! So you were a romantic at an early age. Were there any other genres that appealed to you?

Sindee Lynn: Paranormal ... I have loved vampires since I read Anne Rice's Interview with a vampire. So currently I write in a few genres...paranormal romance, interracial romance & African American romance. So yeah I guess I'm still a romantic even to this day. Something about that happy ending.

Darryl: LOL I love Anne Rice's book. I feel you on that! What kind of support did you have once it was known that you wanted to write?

Sindee Lynn: LOL...well back when I was 13 my family thought I was nuts...And even when I got a little older I got some pretty odd looks from family and friends. But when realized I was serious they got on board. Now you always have those who believe but don't believe...and then I have the ones who would check on me to make sure was moving forward with the goal of being published. My daughter stayed on my and I have a really good friend who was always on my case.

Darryl: Yes I know all about that! But as a writer or author, you have to put up those walls in order to succeed. What motivates you to write?

Sindee Lynn: I love it...I've always had an active imagination even as a kid and so writing gives me an outlet for all of that. It just never gets old. As long as you have imagination then you always have something to write about.

Darryl: I totally agree. How many published books have you written?

Sindee Lynn: I have 2 out now: Prince's Donor & Changing the Rules...both available on amazon.com, Barnes & Noble and my publishing company website: www.passionatewriterpubl​ishing.com . My newest book, Unexpected Packages, will be available on April 5th.

Darryl: Great, thanks! The romance genre is probably the most popular genre in the literary world. What makes your novels different from other romantic novels?

 Sindee Lynn: I think one of the best ways to become good at being different is to read what's out there. I have been reading romance novels for a long time...lol No need to say just how long...And a lot of time with romance authors can get into the same story line just told a different way. I guess here is where that imagination comes to play and thinking outside the box. Another I love about writing. Its about really anything i can think up in my head is potentially a good storyline... lol

Darryl: Love the answer...so tell me, is there a certain writing process that you follow?

Sindee Lynn: LOL ... SMH ... not at all ... lol U know I have tried to sit down and do an outline. I have tried to have my full on synopsis ready and waiting for when I write. I have even tried using index cards...And none it has worked for me. So I am the writer who sits down with just a thought and I write. Somewhere during the process my characters start to speak and they let me know if what I'm writing is making sense or not. So I guess the short answer...NO I don’t have a process.

Darryl: LOL! I love asking that question because every author has a different answer to it LOL Ok, now please tell us about your latest book “Unexpected Packages”. Give us a brief synopsis if you please.

Sindee Lynn: My pleasure. Its about Connie & Kenny who both have very different ideas about what their looking for in that perfect significant other. For Connie she would love to have the pretty boy - you know the guy every girl wants - but she's a little overweight, doesn’t really pay attention to how she dresses & her fav outfit is sweats & tshirt…she doesn’t think she can get this kinda guy & plus her past history with men hasn’t been the best. Kenny is looking for the perfect woman, who can compliment his business life - someone who can network, look good on his arm and won’t hassle about working late at work. They each don’t think the other is for them but they find out when they get to know each other that they are exactly what the other has been looking for...it’s just packaged a little differently. Get it .. Unexpected Packages

Sindee Lynn: I should have been better prepared for that question...lol Remember no counting typos against me.

Darryl: Haha! Yes I remember. Oh ok I was going to ask you about the title...Love it! Was there anything you found particularly challenging while writing your book?

Sindee Lynn: I'm an erotic author and when I started writing this book and I was trying to do my love scenes, I wondered why they didn’t work. The scenes weren't jiving with Connie's character and who she was becoming. So the most challenging thing for me was in order to create Connie's character the way I saw her in my head I had to tone it way down on the way I normally build sexual tension and definitely on the love scenes.

Darryl: Really...ok cool. Yeah I would guess some storylines and characters have their own scale to follow. What makes your characters memorable?

 Sindee Lynn: I would like to believe it’s because I try to create them to be as real as possible. I generally take some characteristics from people I know so I think it makes them more real.

Darryl: Ok that works. Just a few more questions, Sindee. What would readers love the most about “Unexpected Packages”?

Sindee Lynn: I think the characters. Because they could be ppl you know. I think everyone will be able to relate.

Darryl: Do you have a website that you would like people to know about, and where we can keep up with your writings?

Sindee Lynn: I sure do. www.sindeelynn.com  They can catch me on Facebook - search Sindee Lynn .. my publishing company's website: www.passionatewriterpubl​ishing.com  They can email me: sindeelynn@yahoo.com Lol I think that's about it.

Darryl: Cool...I appreciate that. Ok final question: What advice would you give to writers who are interested in writing a book in the romance genre?

Sindee Lynn: Just don’t give up on your dream of getting published…find those few family members or friends who are going to encourage you and don’t listen to those who don’t have anything encouraging to say.

Darryl: Great advice. Thanks for your time, Sindee. I had a fun time getting to know you.