Interview With Rock House Grill Author D.V. Stone
Give a warm welcome to D.V. Stone, author of Rock House Grill.
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 D.V. and her new release Rock House Grill.
D.V., do you see yourself in your characters?
All of my characters, good and bad, have a little piece of me. It’s what gives them life and sometimes teaches us about or motivations.
What do you want your readers to take away from your books?
My overall for any of my books is hope. Bad things happen. But, with family, friends, faith, and hope, we can overcome. Maybe not the way we planned but in a way we can live with.
Why do you write what you write?
I’m a multi-genre writer. I thought I was fantasy when I started but with Rock House Grill, I realized I don’t have to put myself in a box. I read it all. Why not write what I feel like.
What do you like to do when you are not writing?
I’m a “Glamper”. My hubby and I love to travel and bought ourselves a 5th Wheel. This way when we retire from our 40hr per week job, we can spread our wings and I can have an office to write. There’s also room for the grandkids. We’re going to Indiana and Kentucky this May.
What is the theme of this book? If it’s part of a series, how does this book fit into the series?
Rock House Grill is the first in what I hope is to be at least a 3-part series called IMPACT. All of the books will have 1st Responders, kitchens, and music. Currently I’m working on Jazz House. The House’s, Aden and his twin sister Olivia, will appear in all of them.
Wonderful. I Look forward to the series. Now SPEED ROUND FOR A LITTLE ADDED FUN:
Speed Round (one word only answer): Yep, I know torture for a writer!<evil laugh>
Favorite movie: Guardians of the Galaxy (I am Groot)
Favorite book: Lord of the Rings
Last book read: Australia Burns
Favorite color: Orange
Stilettos or flipflops: flipflops
Coffee or tea: yes
Ebook or audiobook or paperback: eBook
Pencil or pen: Pen
Favorite song: Simple Man
Streak or not: Nope (at first I read STEAK;)
Favorite dessert: Lemon meringue pie
Favorite junk food: Pizza
Favorite thing to do to relax: Campfire
Champagne or gin: Champagne
Paranormal or Historical: Paranormal
Wonder Woman or Top Model: Wonder Woman
Favorite TV show: Jeopardy
Hot or cold: Hot
POV: 3rd
I’d die if I don’t have: Internet
Review or Not: Review
Tell us a little about Rock House Grill:
Aden House, successful but driven chef and TV personality, refuses to slow down. His life implodes one night, damaging him both physically and emotionally. He’s rescued by a woman he thinks of as his angel.
Shay McDowell has rebuilt her life after her divorce. She juggles volunteer EMT duties and her job, while dreaming of becoming a chef. She finds her way to Rock House Grill and back into the life of the man she helped save.
Can love be the ingredient needed to survive the many obstacles they face?
How about a sneak peek between the pages of Rock House Grill?
“Easy, you’re going to be okay.” A soft voice eased through the chaos around him. The owner of the voice grabbed his arms and held them in a firm but gentle grip. “I’m right here with you. You are not alone.” “Can hardly m-move.” His voice slurred. “C-can’t see anything.” “You’ve been in an accident. I’m an EMT with the ambulance squad,” the velvety voice calmly explained. “You can’t see well because we’re under a tarp. Hold still, okay?” “‘K.” A small light flickered at the edge of his vision. It shone into a bag next to him. Penlight. “You’re restrained to a board. It’s to keep your head from moving and causing more injury.” She continued to talk to him. The voice reached down somewhere inside him, calming and peaceful, so he focused on it. A glow from spotlights on the outside lit whatever covered them. The shadow gave the woman the appearance of a halo—like an angel.
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About the Author:
Hi, my name is D. V. Stone. Rock House Grill, a contemporary romance, is available for purchase on April 6th by Wild Rose Press. I host Welcome to the Campfire, a weekly blog. I am also a multi-genre author of two independently published books. Felice, Shield-Mates of Dar is a fantasy romance. Agent Sam Carter and the Mystery at Branch Lake is a mid-grade paranormal. Here’s a little more about me.
Born in Brooklyn, D.V. Stone has moved around a bit and even lived for a time on a dairy farm in Minnesota before moving back east. Throughout her wandering, she always considered herself a Jersey Girl. She met and married the love of her life, Pete—a lifelong Jersey Man, and moved this time to Sussex County. They live with Hali, a mixed breed from the local shelter and their cat Baby.
D.V.’s career path varied from working with the disabled to become a volunteer EMT, which in turn led to working in hospital emergency rooms and then in a women’s state prison. After a few years, she took a break from medicine and became the owner of Heavenly Brew, a specialty coffee shop in Sparta NJ, and a small restaurant in Lafayette. Life handed some setbacks, and she ended up back in the medical field, but this time in a veterinary emergency hospital.
During the poor economy, she was laid–off from a long-time position she cared about. Devastated, D.V. wondered what to do with her life. Finding comfort in her love of reading, she realized it was now time to follow her dream of writing. It’s been a long road but worth every minute of it. Now a published author, she also works in a people medical office again.
“Thank you for taking the time to read about me. Each time you open the pages to one of my books, I hope you’ll be swept away by the story and find encouragement in your own life, never to give up on hope.”
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It was wonderful having you with us today. Please feel free to stop by anytime. Good Luck with Rock House Grill.
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Posted in Authors' Secrets Blog and tagged Contemporary Romance, D.V. Stone, Rock House Grill by Tena Stetler with 2 comments.
Love getting to know you better, Donna! Good luck with the book.
Thanks for popping in Jennifer. Stay safe!