An interview with Harris Channing!

Today, I had the pleasure of interviewing Harris Channing. She is a Romance Writer who is trying to cut her teeth in the indie writing world. Her book is on sale for .99, so go check it out and post all of your good reviews! 


Who are you, and where are you from?
My name is Harris Channing and I'm an author from Middle Tennessee.


Tell us your latest news?
My latest writing news--I recently released my novella, AN UN WILLING BARONESS
via Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble and Smashwords.


When and why did you begin writing?
 I began writing in grade school.  I had a wonderful 6th grade teacher that told
me she felt I had talent.  It meant A LOT to hear that.  If teachers don't
realize the power of their words, they need to think again!
 I didn't start writing for anything but recreation until I was in my early
20's.  I went on hiatus for a while to have kids and care for them, but when
they started school, I started seriously pursuing my dream.


When did you first consider yourself a writer?
 I've been a writer since I was about twelve.  I've only recently considered
myself an author.  Let's just say, I'm WAY older than twelve.


What inspired you to write your first book? 
When I was in my early twenties things in my life were very bleak.  I used
writiing as an escape and my characters truly helped me overcome some pretty
dark times.
 
If you had to choose, which writer would you consider a mentor?
I feel like I should say someone like William Faulkner or Ernest Hemingway, but
the truth is, Catherine Cookson inspired me.  Not so much by her books (and
there are some wonderful stories!) but by the way she overcame personal
obstacles to become the wonderful success that she became.  Also, when she was
very old, in bed after eye surgery, I wrote to her and via her secretary she
wrote back, offering me writing advice.  A true lady. 

What are your current projects?
 I'm in love with the Regency era at the moment and am about midway through an
erotic romance tentatively titled, "The Desperate Duke".  After that I want to
write book 2 of my Immortal Protector Series-THE DEMON MADE ME DO IT.


Name one entity that you feel supported you outside of family members.
 I don't suppose my crit partners Lori Brighton and Renee Micheals would like to
be called entities, but they have supported and sustained me.


Do you see writing as a career?
 I aspire for writing to be a career.  Right now it's a hobby I obsess over!


Can you share a little of your current work with us?
My latest release, AN UNWILLING BARONESS is a Regency romance.  Here's the
blurb: Three years ago, Chloe allowed her heart's desire to leave her. Now Jude is
back, but between his mother, her father and the Baron von Richter, is she
destined to become an unwilling baroness?


Is there anything you find particularly challenging in your writing?
Just buckling down and doing it!  Plus the critique, editing phase…it's hard to
realize that a book you slaved over, needs you to slave over it again…and again!


Who designed the covers?
For AN UNWILLING BARONESSS and THE DEMON IS IN THE DETAILS, I did!  As a matter
of fact, I'd like to have a side business designing covers for other writers.  I
really enjoy the process!
 
Do you have any advice for other writers?
Yes, don't get discouraged.  Just keep trying.  You'll never succeed if you
quit…I guess that's good advice in most aspects of life.


An Unwilling Baroness at Amazon


An Unwilling Baroness at Amazon UK


An Unwilling Baroness at Smashwords

An Unwilling Baroness at Barnes and Noble

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Dominion

There is no solution to the human condition. We rape and kill everything that gets in our way, all in the name of progress, under the banner of dominion. This disgusting behavior has perpetuated itself to the point where there is no turning back. We can't undo the mass killings that have become a part of our very nature. We take and take, and in a pathetic attempt at retribution, we set up programs that are meant to undo thousands of years of damage. There is no band aid for extinction, or suture for the destruction of natural habitats. There is no turning back, just slowing down. We have set into motion a catalyst of change that will forever leave its mark on the world, and for what? A steak dinner? A feather pillow? A bigger home to house the things that we so desperately cling to in an attempt at godhood? Humanity is worse than any virus because we were blessed with the ability to choose. Are you happy with your decisions?

My first blog

Over a year has gone by since I started writing Terra Incognita, and here I am, on the cusp of having it published  (for the 2nd time). It has been a long journey filled with great ideas, bad ideas, hours of writing, and many more rewriting. I'm ready for the editing process to be done so I can get back to the grind of creating and crafting. The  procedure is long and arduous, but the pay off is so gratifying that it makes every second worth it. It's sad to think that the worst may be before me though. Facing that first review, for better or worse could make or break me. Only time will tell. For now, I will keep writing.