Welcome Author – Charlotte Copper!
Give a warm welcome to Charlotte, author of CALIFORNIA BLUE!
Pull up a chair, grab a drink of your choice from the cooler, a Chocolate Chip cookie from the plate, and let’s find out a little about Charlotte.
Who is your favorite character of all of the books you’ve written and Why?
There is a demon hunter in my first book, SILVER BLADE, and his name is Oscar (Oz) McAvoy….I’d have to say he is my favorite. I think the way you always remember your first boyfriend, he is my first hero. He’s big and bald and gruff, and I love him. (So much so that he makes a couple of brief appearances in my current WIP.)
Did you tell friends and family that you were writing a book? Or did it take a while to come out and tell friends and family you were a writer?
No. They thought I was spending time playing computer games on my laptop…which is strange since I’m the only person in the house that does NOT do that. I think I was writing for about six months before I finally confessed.
What do you want your readers to take away from your books?
In my YA books, CALIFORNIA BLUE and STRAWBERRY SUMMER, I want young girls to feel confident in themselves. I have a daughter and two step-daughters, so girl power is very important to me.
What do you like to do when you are not writing?
I love to read and craft, and admittedly have far too many hobbies. Right now, I’m knitting a scarf and a blanket, working on a crewel pillow and a cross-stitch, and sewing a bag for summer. I usually have one or two books that I’m reading, and often have a number of photos waiting for the scrapbook.
Tell us a little about California Blue.
High-school junior, Halen Stone is starting a new school in sunny California. When her twin brother, Floyd, brings home his new friend Austin, Halen only has one word: wow!
School, running, babysitting and barbeques bring them together, but one thing keeps them apart, Austin’s gorgeous girlfriend.
A timely break-up and the school’s Halloween dance finally give Halen and Austin a chance to be together…as more than friends
Do you have an Excerpt for us?
“Halen,” a voice called from within the group. Definitely not Floyd’s. She took a deep breath and turned as Austin emerged from the crowd. A leggy blonde in a short skirt and high heels watched them with narrowed eyes.
“Hey,” he said. “I spoke to the coach this morning. He said it was too late to join the team. Something about paperwork and all that. Sorry, I should’ve asked him before I mentioned it.”
“No problem.” It’s not like she wanted to join in the first place. She’d hardly thought about it on her run this morning. Well, perhaps a little. Cross country, of course, not Austin.
“Maybe you and I could run together some time,” he said. “We’re supposed to practice on our own twice a week, but to be honest, I don’t have much willpower when I’m expected to do it myself.”
He wanted to run with her? Really? “Sure. Anytime. You know where I live,” she said with a chuckle. Ha-ha. That was funny, right?
Austin laughed, and from behind him a pair of eyes, heavy with blue eye shadow and dark eyeliner, aimed invisible beams of dislike at Halen’s chest.
You can find California Blue at the retailers below:
I love stories set around Halloween, my very favorite holiday! Now let’s see what keeps Charlotte busy.
As mother to one daughter and two stepdaughters, Charlotte Copper has been reading young adult books for years. The girls have moved out and moved on, but Charlotte’s love of books about young, strong women continues.
Charlotte lives in Stouffville, Ontario, Canada where she works fulltime and likes to craft, go to the movies, read, and of course, write. Charlotte loves to hear from readers. You can find her at:
Email: charlottecopper.author@gmail.com
Website: http://charlottecopperauthor.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/charlotte.copper.52
Twitter:: @charlottecopper https://twitter.com/CharlotteCopper
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Posted in Authors' Secrets Blog and tagged Contemporary, Romance, YA by Tena Stetler with 20 comments.
Good Morning Charlotte! Welcome to Author’s Secrets.
Thank you Tena for having me!
A bald hero! I love it. Great that you were able to bring him back too!
Thanks for stopping by Nell. Hope you enjoyed the snippets and interview.
Bald is sexy and yet they couldn’t find a cover model (out of the photos they use anyway). If you look at the cover for Silver Blade, the hero is actually mostly cropped out and actually has very short, very blond hair. Sad but true.
Great post! I’m all about Girl Power! 😃
Thanks for stopping by. Yep, Girl Power all the way. Hope you enjoyed the interview and info on California Blue.
I’m going thru some medical issues right now, and I’m hoping the way I’m facing it – head on, positive attitude – is also an example of the female strength.
I like the idea that you’re writing strong female role models for young girls. Good on you!
Jana, thanks for stopping by, we really appreciate it. You are so right on the female role models for young girls. Have a wonderful and safe Memorial Day Weekend!
I hope I’m writing and setting them. Thanks for stopping by Jana
Nice interview, ladies, and love the excerpt from your YA book! Will have to add that to my summer reading list.
Thanks for stopping by Katie!
Thank you Katie. Enjoy your summer
Hi Charlotte, I love the idea of things coming to a head at the Halloween Dance. It makes me curious about their costumes, the dance treats and of course the spooky music. Thanks for a lovely and inspiring post! Good luck with your medical issues and I hope you can keep writing!
Thanks for stopping by DeeDee. A Halloween Dance sparked my interest too.
Thank you, DeeDee, for stopping by and for the encouraging words.
Thanks for being my guest Charlotte, stop by any time! Have a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend!
Late to read this post but I couldn’t agree more. Girls rule! Love your hat Charlotte!
Thanks for stopping by!