Interview Sandra Dailey Author of The Co-Parent Project
Give a warm welcome to Sandra Dailey author of The Co-Parent Project. Pull up a chair, grab a drink of your choice from the cooler, a Chocolate Chip or Peanut Butter cookie from the plate, and let’s find out a little about Sandy and The Co-Parent Project.
What inspired you to write? I had to stay in bed for several weeks after a surgery. I was so bored. I’d read every book I owned. I found a book someone had left in a closet before we moved in. It was horrible. I forced myself to read the first three chapters. It didn’t get any better. I grabbed my laptop and decided I could do a better job. I hope I have.
Do you see yourself in your characters? Absolutely not. I think many of my characters are people I wish I could be. Writing is an escape from the things that haunt me. I’ll write a book about all that someday.
Who is your favorite character of all of the books you’ve written and Why? That would have to be Brett Silverfeather, from my first book, The Chief’s Proposal. He was so determined not to fall in love, but he couldn’t help himself. Brett had the glibbest sense of humor. I still have friends who’ll mention him now and then.
What makes you laugh out loud? Children and dogs. I love both. My husband and I have combined—four children, thirteen grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Thank goodness we only have one dog.
Tell us something about yourself and allow us to get to know you. Some people consider it odd that I write books. I have dyslexia and can’t type. This post will probably take a total of 3-4 hours to put together.
SPEED ROUND FOR A LITTLE ADDED FUN:
Favorite movie: The Philadelphia Story (Kate Hepburn, Cary Grant, Jimmy Stewart)
Favorite book: Rebecca (Daphne De Maurier)
Last book read: A Magic Redemption (Tena Stetler) truth
Favorite color: Green
Stilettos or flipflops: flipflops
Coffee or tea: Coffee
Ebook or audiobook or paperback: Audiobook
Pencil or pen: Pencil
Favorite song: What a Wonderful World (Louis Armstrong)
Streak or not: Not anymore
Favorite dessert: Applesauce cake
Favorite junk food: Peanut butter
Favorite thing to do to relax: Crochet
Champagne or gin: neither, diabetic
Paranormal or Historical: Paranormal
Wonder Woman or Top Model: Wonder Woman
Favorite TV show: Criminal Minds
Hot or cold: Hot
POV: Multiple
I’d die if I don’t have: A home in Florida
Review or Not: Absolutely
TENA’S NOTE: While I’ve not finished The Co-Parent Project yet, I am truly enjoying the story. The setting, characters and situation suck you in from page one. The laugh out loud moments are many. The book is well written and a joy to read. Complete review after I finish the book!
I finished the book and it was great! My review: This is a fantastic tale of a hero and heroine from vastly different backgrounds thrown together to raise their nephew, a trouble teen, after the death of his parents. This story has many exciting layers, twist and turns which I loved. From the very beginning I was swept into their world and captivated by the multidimensional characters and their situations. There were several moments you had no choice but to laugh out loud at the characters antics. Then there were other times you wanted to strangle them. The story kept me turning pages as I tried to unravel the mystery of who caused the plane crash, who blew up Luca’s house, and who set fire to Joy’s business, then the stunning conclusion you won’t see coming. I truly enjoyed this book from beginning to end. I highly recommend The Co-Parent Project. Great job Ms. Dailey! 5-stars
Tell us a little about The Co-Parent Project:
Luca Wolff and Joy Sullivan are competing for guardianship of their estranged, teenage nephew, Eric, after his parents are killed in a plane crash. Evidence shows the crash wasn’t an accident. Neither was a recent explosion that destroyed Luca’s house. When a fire is intentionally set in Joy’s home, suspicion points to Eric–and that’s not the end of their trouble.
Eric has been in his share of mischief, but now he has a chance to clean up his reputation. That’s hard to do when the only people who believe in you are the ones you’re accused of targeting.
Just as Luca and Joy give in to romance, new information comes to light that could tear them apart along with Eric’s dream for a happy family.
The three have to set aside their grief, personal issues, and disagreements to figure out who is out to kill them…and why.
A peek between the pages of The Co-Parent Project:
As soon as he walked through the door the smell of chemicals nearly drove him back outside. The odor was so strong it made his eyes water. He couldn’t take it anymore. “How can you live with the constant stench in this house?”
“I’m sorry. Mrs. Erving needed a perm today.” Joy walked in through the kitchen door carrying a squeeze bottle of mustard. “I was just making lunch. Would you like a ham and cheese sandwich?”
“No thanks,” he snarled. “All I’d be able to taste is that nasty smell.”
“How can you taste a smell?”
“You’d know if your olfactory receptors weren’t burned away. That stuff has got to cause brain damage.”
“Do you plan to claim it as a way to get Eric away from me? I wouldn’t put anything past a Wolff.”
Buy Links:
Wild Rose Press Amazon Barnes and Noble
About the Author:
From childhood I’ve moved from place to place, from Indiana to Florida, stopping in several places in between. I also moved from job to job; as a waitress, soldier, retail manager, dental assistant, etc… The one thing I never had to leave behind was my imagination. Storytelling has always been my favorite way to pass time. I’ve often been told I should write a book. Finally, I did. It was so much fun: I felt I must write more, so I have. I’ve been a student of Long Ridge Writers Group and once won a short story contest with Harlequin. I currently live in North Florida with my husband, whom I torture with crazy story lines and half written manuscripts.
Contact Info:
Website/Blog: http://www.sandradailey.blogspot.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/sandradailey.author
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/sdaileyauthor
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/author/sandradailey
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6551048.Sandra_Dailey
It was wonderful having you with us today. Please feel free to stop by anytime. Good Luck with The Co-Parent Project!
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Posted in Authors' Secrets Blog and tagged romantic suspense, Sandra Dailey, The Co-Parent Project by Tena Stetler with 16 comments.
Thank you for hosting me today, Tena. this was a fun interview.
My pleasure!
Wonderful interview, Sandra! And I love your favorite song, too. It’s an uplifting melody and words. Wishing you all the best. xo
Hey Mary so glad you stopped by. Love uplifting songs too!
Thanks for coming by, Mary. Who doesn’t love that song, right?
Great interview! Good luck with the book.
Hi Jennifer thanks for popping in!
Thanks, Jennifer. I’m glad you stopped in.
Great interview! I loved the excerpt, too. Best on your book.
Thanks for stopping by llona!
It was a fun interview, Ilona. Isn’t Tena’s blog beautiful?
Great interview, Sandra! Hard to believe you have dyslexia…you should be a poster child of what a person can accomplish. Loved your new book. Keep on writing.
Dyslexia wasn’t known about when I was a kid. I was just considered slow and dim-witted. I’m glad they recognize the condition now. I’m also glad you liked the book.
Good interview – it’s nice to learn about you, Sandra! The story sounds great. I enjoyed reading the excerpt and wished it was longer.
All the best, Cat
Thanks for dropping by Cat! Have a great week!
thanks, Cat. It’s great to have you here.