Brooke Williams is a former radio announcer and TV traffic reporter
turned freelance writer/author/stay at home mom. When she’s not caring for her
girls, she’s writing blogs and web content for clients. And when she runs out
of work, she makes up stories about fictional characters that bother her until
she writes about them. Brooke has been married to her husband, Sean, for 15
years and they have two dauthers, KAelyn and Sadie.
Welcome to my blog, Brooke. Please tell us
about your Christmas story: Another
Backwards Christmas.
Another Backwards Christmas takes place in the fictional town of South
Pole, Alaska. This town does everything backwards around the holidays. It’s
their claim to fame and how they get tourists through. Before they created the
holiday celebrations, the town was dying out. Now, they hang trees from
ceilings, paint mistletoes on the sidewalks, and drink hot chocolate from
marshmallow mugs.
This sounds like a fun story to read. Where
did you get your inspiration for this book?
I visited Alaska
when I was in college and have always been fascinated with the area. I wrote
“Backwards Christmas” a few years ago and couldn’t leave the town or the people
behind, so I’m going back for a second pass at the area and its quirky
celebrations with another story, “Another Backwards Christmas.”
You write humorous stories. Do you ever have
a tough time coming up with a bit of humor for your books or does it just come
naturally?
Not very often!
I’ve found that a lot of funny things have happened to me or people I know.
They may not seem funny at the time, but later, they certainly do. I often use
my dad and things that happen to him for inspiration. For example, in Backwards Christmas, a man glues his
mouth shut with super glue. That ALMOST happened to my dad. And in Another Backwards Christmas, there’s an
incident with a fish that DID happen to my sister. There are plenty of funny
things out there. You just have to morph them into the story!
Haha. I understand. I’ve put a few funny experiences
into my stories from things that happened to my husband or daughters. Just
because it was so funny! Tell me about one of the main characters and what you
love about him or her?
Rob Joleigh is the
main male character in this story. He’s like a
young scrooge. He’s had a lot happen to him revolving around Christmas
and he’s just so over the holiday. He looks at everything with scrutiny because
of his past. But you can see his heart melt and he’s really a good guy in his
depth. It’s fun to watch that come out.
Where is your website and blog so my readers
can check out your recent and past books that you have written?
Thank you for this
interview, Brooke. It’s always a delight to have you visit my blog. I hope my
readers will check out your books.
15 comments:
I read Christmas books all year long! This one sounds like fun, Brooke! I’ll scout out the first one, too! Thanks for sharing them with Linda.
oh, this sounds like a lovely read. Thanks for the chance to win
Sounds like a really interesting Christmas story. Thanks for this opportunity. jluebke(at)frontier(dot)com
Sounds like an interesting twist to Christmas stories! sonja dot nishimoto @ gmail dot com
Sounds like a fun Christmas Story can't wait to read it.
jean60212@gmail.com
Awesome :)
Thanks for the chance to win a copy
Christmas and Funny, That makes for a Great Book to me. :)
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Even though there is no "South Pole"Alaska, I have been to the real "North Pole"Alaska.
It was during the month of July and yes, it did snow but not for long.
Thanks for entering me in your giveaway.
Janet E.
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Definitely on my list to read. Looks like a fun book! Becky lelandandbecky AT reaganDOT com
I love quirky, fun books. Count me in on this one.
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Would love to win Love Holiday stories
I love Christmas stories!
Looks like a terrific book! Would love to win a copy. Thanks for the opportunity. patwalkerp@gmail.com
Becky Smith, you win the book! Thanks so much! I'll send you an email.
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