About the Author
Connie Briscoe has been a full-time published author for more than 17 years. Her work has hit the New York Times, Chicago Tribune, Washington Post, Boston Globe, Boston Herald, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestseller lists.
Visit her online at http://conniebriscoe.com.
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Tell us about yourself.
I have had seven novels, one novella, and one nonfiction book published. My work has appeared on the bestseller lists of the New York Times, Chicago Tribune, Washington Post, Boston Globe, Boston Herald, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly. A Long Way From Home, the story of my ancestors, was nominated for an NAACP Image Award.
My nonfiction title Jewels, a photo-essay book featuring luminaries such as actress Ruby Dee and Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, was coauthored with photographer Michael Cunningham. The collection of novellas was coauthored with Lolita Files and Anita Bunkley.
My latest novel is MONEY CAN’T BUY LOVE, the story of Lenora Stone, a photographer with money and man troubles who suddenly wins millions in the lottery and meets the guy of her dreams. The question: Will Lenora smarten up about men and money? Or will she blow it all?
What type of jobs or careers have you worked in the past?
I worked as an editor and managing editor for years before I became a published author. I was also a research analyst long ago and far away.
What are your favorite books?
The Color Purple by Alice Walker, Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora
Neale Hurston, Mama by Terry McMillan, Hollywood Wives by Jackie
Collins, Invisible Life and Just As I Am by E. Lynn Harris, The Other
Side of Midnight by Sidney Sheldon. Yes, I’m all over the place.
When did you begin to realize you wanted to write?
As far back as I can remember but it took maturity, life experience, lots reading about writing, and practice at the craft before I began to think I could actually get published.
Tell us about your journey to publication.
My journey was actually rather short as my first submission to an agent was Sisters and Lovers and it went on to publication and sales of more than 600,000 copies. I still pinch myself about that. But that success came after years of preparation—taking writing courses, working as an editor polishing the work of others, and reading books about the craft and business of writing.
The market has changed so much since Sisters and Lovers was published and it was actually harder in some ways to get my latest novel Money Can’t Buy Love to print.
Are you a full-time writer? If so, describe your day?
Yes, I have been a full-time writer since Sisters and Lovers was published. My routine varies from novel to novel and year to year.
Sometimes if I get behind in my schedule I will work pretty much around the clock, but in general I try to get in a few hours or more of writing six or seven days a week. That doesn’t include any research. I may also need to do.
If anyone wants to know more about me and my work, they should feel free to stop by my blog at http://writerrevealed.com
About the Book
At age thirty-eight, instead of socializing with Baltimore’s A-list, Lenora Stone photographs them for Baltimore Scene, a glossy magazine filled with beautiful people who, unlike Lenora, never have to worry about car trouble and overdue bills. Lately even things with her boyfriend Gerald haven’t been right. They’ve been together for three years but he can’t seem to ask the one question she’s been waiting to hear.
Then just when she thinks things can’t get worse, Lenora wins the jackpot in the Maryland lottery. In a heartbeat, all her dreams become possible. She quits her job and indulges her every desire—starting with a shiny, silver BMW and a million-dollar mansion. Gerald is finally ready to put a ring on her finger, and the city’s most exclusive women’s group is dying for her to join.
Yet as her life starts to come together, the things Lenora holds dear begin to fall apart. Has her world really changed for the better, or does fortune come with a heavy price?
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About Renee Williams
Great interview Renee, as always. I just purchased this book on yesterday. Added it to my 30books in 90 days challenge list.
Thank you for hosting the Money Can’t Buy Love Blog Tour with Connie Briscoe today.
Hello, thanks for hosting me Renee and thanks to all for stopping by!
Best,
Connie Briscoe