Talkshow Thursday:
Welcome Gail Pallotta
When did you know you wanted to become an author?
I’ve enjoyed writing stories for as long as I can remember, but I considered it a hobby until I took a professional writing course in college. Taking the class, I realized I wanted to write books.
How did you learn to write?
While I worked after college writing press releases, editing a magazine and copywriting, I tried to write books on the side. I made some big blunders though. Many years later I heard about American Christian Fiction Writers and joined. At first, I belonged to a critique group then I had a critique partner. I also attended classes with James Scott Bell and Donald Maas.
Do you hear from your readers? What do they say?
I’m always so happy when I hear from readers. Learning a person found enjoyment, encouragement or something worthy in a book I’ve written lifts my spirits and encourages me. I enjoy meeting readers at book signings as well as online and treasure their kind words in reviews. Here are a few excerpts from reviews for the Discipleship Series.
From a Top Author Review about Hidden Danger, the first book the Discipleship Series: It’s a feel-
good book that’ll keep you on the edge of your seat and leave you with a smile. For readers looking for a book that combines the thrill of mystery with the warmth of a faith-filled romance, Hidden Danger is a highly recommended read.
From Deana a Celebrate Lit Review re: Dangerous Detour, Book 2: The story takes a turn that gives readers an illustration of God placing you in someone’s path for a reason. The ending is where you will find the beauty of faith, forgiveness and hope…I would love to see this book made into a movie.
From Lesa re: Dangerous Shadows, Book 3: The romance stays clean while still offering plenty of chemistry and emotional pull, and the spiritual thread feels natural, never preachy, as it grows right out of the characters’ journeys.
I’ve enjoyed writing stories for as long as I can remember, but I considered it a hobby until I took a professional writing course in college. Taking the class, I realized I wanted to write books.
How did you learn to write?
While I worked after college writing press releases, editing a magazine and copywriting, I tried to write books on the side. I made some big blunders though. Many years later I heard about American Christian Fiction Writers and joined. At first, I belonged to a critique group then I had a critique partner. I also attended classes with James Scott Bell and Donald Maas.
Do you hear from your readers? What do they say?
I’m always so happy when I hear from readers. Learning a person found enjoyment, encouragement or something worthy in a book I’ve written lifts my spirits and encourages me. I enjoy meeting readers at book signings as well as online and treasure their kind words in reviews. Here are a few excerpts from reviews for the Discipleship Series.
From a Top Author Review about Hidden Danger, the first book the Discipleship Series: It’s a feel-
From Deana a Celebrate Lit Review re: Dangerous Detour, Book 2: The story takes a turn that gives readers an illustration of God placing you in someone’s path for a reason. The ending is where you will find the beauty of faith, forgiveness and hope…I would love to see this book made into a movie.
From Lesa re: Dangerous Shadows, Book 3: The romance stays clean while still offering plenty of chemistry and emotional pull, and the spiritual thread feels natural, never preachy, as it grows right out of the characters’ journeys.
What does your writing space look like?
At one end of a large utility room there’s a bookcase to the left of my desk and windows overlooking our front yard and the street. On the right wall, I have a picture of Ireland’s writers my neighbor brought to me from her visit to Ireland. With a name like Pallotta, one wouldn’t think I’m Irish, but I am.
If you could write a spin-off book about one of your secondary characters, which one would you choose and why?
I would give Hucklesford a heroine and choose him as the hero. He first appears in Hidden Danger, Book one of the Discipleship Series. Then, he’s in Dangerous Shadows, Book 3. He’s grown quite a bit from book one to book three, so I’d like to see where he might go next.
Why do you write in your particular genre?
I write Christian fiction with suspense, mystery and romance. Because my Christian faith is a part of me, it seeps into my characters’ everyday lives. I enjoy suspense and mystery and think romance puts a sweet touch to any story.
How did your job prepare you for being a novelist?
Even though writing press releases and articles isn’t like making up a story, it requires structure and discipline as well as the ability to meet deadlines. I once was asked to compose copy for a radio ad so quickly I had to read it to the DJ as I wrote it, so he could repeat it on the air.
What is your next project?
What is your next project?
Another Christian romantic suspense.
About Dangerous Shadows:
About Dangerous Shadows:
As Nick and Emily face danger from an elusive stalker, their romance rekindles. Nick’s sidekick, Hucklesford, spots two suspects, so he and Nick go undercover. While Nick’s surveillance points to illegal gambling and murder, Hucklesford’s investigation leads him to the college cross-country team. Can Nick and Hucklesford, along with Emily, connect the stalker, theft, college student, and gambler’s murder to solve this baffling mystery? Will Nick and Emily find true love?
Purchase Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DZXWGF3P
Social Media links:
Website: http://www.gailpallotta.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorsandMore
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Photo credits:
Author photo and book image: courtesy Gail Pallotta
Woman Reading: Pixabay/Pexels
DJ: Pixabay/Andrez Rembowski
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