Monday, November 20, 2017

Interview with Humorous Romance Author Brooke Williams


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:

Mutti said...

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.

apple blossom said...

oh, this sounds like a lovely read. Thanks for the chance to win

Nancy said...

Sounds like a really interesting Christmas story. Thanks for this opportunity. jluebke(at)frontier(dot)com

Sonja said...

Sounds like an interesting twist to Christmas stories! sonja dot nishimoto @ gmail dot com

jean602 said...

Sounds like a fun Christmas Story can't wait to read it.
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Linda Moffitt said...

Awesome :)
Thanks for the chance to win a copy
Christmas and Funny, That makes for a Great Book to me. :)
iamabho AT gmail DOT com

Linda Moffitt said...

Tweeted the Blog post to share it. https://twitter.com/LindaMoffitt02/status/933213944105254918

Library Lady said...

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.
von1janet(at)gmail(dot)com

Becky said...

Definitely on my list to read. Looks like a fun book! Becky lelandandbecky AT reaganDOT com

Linda Kish said...

I love quirky, fun books. Count me in on this one.
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Linda Moffitt said...

Shared on Twitter https://twitter.com/LindaMoffitt02/status/935359504862003200

Debbie Curto said...

Would love to win Love Holiday stories

Melanie Backus said...

I love Christmas stories!

Patricia P. said...

Looks like a terrific book! Would love to win a copy. Thanks for the opportunity. patwalkerp@gmail.com

Unknown said...

Becky Smith, you win the book! Thanks so much! I'll send you an email.