Welcome Author Susan Carlisle!

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Hello, All! So, my author interview series continues this week - today we have Harlequin Medical author Susan Carlisle! I first 'met' Susan through the Heartbeat RWA Chapter - she's a funny lady and so genuinely warm that I just had to like her right away. And her writing! Wow! If you're a fan of heart-stopping medical heroes and heroines, you have to read her books! They are simply fab!! On with the interview - and don't forget to comment because Susan's giving away a copy of her latest release to one commenter!

Do you have (or do you aspire to have!) a writing process?

I sort of have a writing process and also aspire to have one, or better one anyway. I write the book through and then go back and edit. I find it much harder to put fresh words on a page. I actually really enjoy the editing process and usually go through the manuscript a couple of times. 

When the writing gets tough, where do you get going?

I go to my mother’s place on the lake. I go there a number of times a year with some writer friends. There I leave the kitchen, dirty clothes and people’s needs behind. I can get a lot of work done in a short amount of time at the lake. I also go to the library and out on my deck.

What are you listening to right now and does your listening choice influence your writing?

Since it is Christmas time, I have carols on all the time. I don’t usually listen to music while I’m writing. I prefer quiet. Maybe if I listened to Rock and Roll I might write faster.  I may give it a try.

Coffee, tea, hot cocoa w/extra marshmallows – what’s your beverage of choice?

I’m a Southern ice tea person for breakfast, lunch and dinner and anytime in between. Sweet tea with lemon. I’m real partial to McDonald’s. I also love to attend an Afternoon Tea whenever I travel and on special occasions.  

Tell us one interesting thing about this book or its characters that didn’t make it in “between the covers.’

I don’t know of anything in particular that didn’t make it between the covers.  But one interesting aspect about this book is that it has a young boy in it that needs a heart transplant. I know about that issue first hand because my youngest son had a heart transplant 20 years ago. He is now 22. My heroine’s emotional reactions are spot on, and a couple of times they were difficult for me to write.
I can imagine, Susan! Wow, what a great story, thanks for sharing!!

In celebration of my release day, I’m giving away a copy of Heart Surgeon, Hero…Surgeon? to one lucky commenter.

Discovering her tiny son desperately needs a new heart terrifies Hannah Quinn – especially when she realizes ex-flame Scott McIntyre is the skilled surgeon in charge of the transplant. Entrusting her baby to Scott’s miracle-working hands is one thing, but whether Hannah’s own heart will survive Scott’s devastating charm intact is quite another… 

Heart Surgeon, Hero…Husband?  Jan.12, 2012    e-book ---Feb. 2012

Discovering her tiny son desperately needs a new heart terrifies Hannah Quinn – especially when she realizes ex-flame Scott McIntyre is the skilled surgeon in charge of the transplant. Entrusting her baby to Scott’s miracle-working hands is one thing, but whether Hannah’s own heart will survive Scott’s devastating charm intact is quite another…

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