Brooke Williams is a stay at home mom/freelance writer/author. She
has written ten different books including family dramas, romantic comedies, and
children’s books. She spends most of her time playing with her girls, but when
they are away, she writes blogs and web content for clients. Fiction is her fun
time and she has trouble leaving characters behind when she’s in the midst of a
story. Brooke has been married to her husband, Sean, since 2002 and they have
two daughters, KAelyn (8) and Sadie (4).
Welcome to my blog, Brooke. Please tell us
about your romantic comedy: The
Leftover.
The Leftover is a
romantic comedy based around a local version of the TV show Survivor. So,
imagine your local news station were to put on a contest, similar to Survivor,
with people from your community. Of course, it’s not a big production like the
real show, but it’s plenty exciting!
Romantic comedies are so fun to read. Where
did you get your inspiration for this story?
My oldest daughter
(age 8) loves the show Survivor so we watch it together. The people on the show
seem to REALLY want to be there. They give up a lot to play this really tough
game. I wondered what would happen to a character that got pulled into the show
a bit more. IT’s not her thing and she knows it. But she lands herself in the
position anyway. Now what?!
This story sounds intriguing. What kind of
research did you do?
I watched Survivor
with my daughter and did a lot of imagining. I used location names that are a
combination for certain neighborhoods in Nebraska and left little name-like
gems for locals around this area to find.
Tell me about one of the main characters and
what you love about him or her?
I love Megan
Malone, the main female character. She’s awkward and she knows it. She wears
glasses and keeps her hair up and out of her face and she doesn’t particularly
feel comfortable around people. She has a lot of me in her, really, but she’s
able to overcome her failings and find her confidence. I love how we get to see
her grow to love herself just as she is!
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. I hope my readers will check out this fun book.
15 comments:
This sounds really interesting. Thanks for this opportunity.
Sounds like an amazing read.
This sounds so interesting and I love survivor too!! cokykatchun@gmail.com
I love awkward main characters. I don't think I've ever read anything based on survivor. Happy Holidays! kerryleighton13(at)gmail.com
The book sounds really great--I ove that it's based on Survivor and a comedy. legallyblonde1961 at yahoo dot com
As a fan of reality shows, I think I'd get a kick out of this book.
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Sounds great
I can do a rom-com!! kdc39@aol.com...thank you!
Sounds yummy! steelstammy@excite.com
What an interesting concept! bhometchko(at)hotmail(dot)com
This book sounds fun. I like that you got the idea from watching TV with your daughter.
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I enjoy romantic comedies so I would like to read this book!
The book sounds interesting. I am curious about reading a romantic comedy with a premise similar to Survivor.
Thanks for your comments everyong! Jana Leah B, you win!
I missed your contest but your book sounds right up my alley! :)
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