Q1. Hello, can you please introduce yourself? Readers would love to know more about you.
Hello to everyone,
I am an Author/Publisher who started writing late in life.
I was nearly 50 when I wrote my first novel, Angelina’s Secret. A mix of romance, suspense, and adventure. That of course led to Isabella’s Heart, and Olivia’s Promise, the three books in my Jeweled Dagger Series.
I was born in Riverside, California but moved to San Diego, California when I was seven. I moved to Sacramento with my husband and kids in 2001 where we spent seventeen years on a 5 ½ acre ranch.
In 2018 my husband and I moved to Kalispell, Montana when we retired from our full-time jobs.
I love it here and it feels like a vacation every day. A really great vacation with a view.
My husband and I have a his-mine-and-ours blended family thing going on. I had 2 kids, a daughter, and a son when we met, he had 3 sons and then we had 1 son together. It was kismet.
I have written 5 novels, the 5th one is being released on December 6th. It is a contemporary romance called, “A Compromising Position.” I am also working on a 6th novel and a 7th simultaneously because I’m a little nuts like that, and I have been working to get my children’s book illustrated, and hope to release it next year in 2023. It will be released in English and Spanish.
I moved my 82-year-old mother in with us 2 1/2 years ago, because of some health issues she has. She recently fell and broke her hip. So, she needs a lot of hand-holding as we get past this hurdle, but I only have one mother and she’s worth it.
That is just a small glimpse into my busy, crazy life. I hope you reach out to me and follow me on Goodreads.
Here is my shameless promotion, I am looking for readers who are interested in reviewing my new book, A Compromising Position, and any of the other wonderful novels in my collection.
Universal link https://books2read.com/u/md1yQWAmazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BMJSCP4J
Book-Blip https://www.book-blip.com/product-page/a-compromising-position-pre-order
I really look forward to hearing from you and building a wonderful, lasting friendship. These are just a few links I can be found at;
https://www.bookbub.com/profile/diane-merrill-wigginton?follow=true
Bookfunnel landing page https://BookHip.com/FFJRKAT
https://dl.bookfunnel.com/or6i6xwf99
https://www.amazon.com/author/dianemerrillwigginton
https://www.facebook.com/AngelinasSecretBook/
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8355606.Diane_Merrill_Wigginton
https://www.linkedin.com/in/diane-merrill-wigginton
Q2. What were the key challenges you faced while writing your book ‘A Compromising Position’?
I think the most challenging thing was to write a book that reflected the story I wanted to write. I had multiple edits and even up to the end I had the manuscript edited three more times to check for any last-minute mistakes. You know how that goes. There are always missed corrections and I hate it when I read my own books and find a mistake. So, I went the extra mile with this one and I hope no one finds any mistakes.
Q3. What books or authors have most influenced your own writing?
I think that everyone is influenced by what they read. The reason I began to write is that every romance I read started to seem, like the same storyline. I was bored and wanted an epic romance with adventure, suspense and something unexpected. That was my first book, Angelina’s Secret. I won a Benjamin Franklin Award for that book. And an International Writers Inspiring Change Award for the 3 book Series, Jeweled Dagger Series.
Q4. What’s your favorite spot to visit in your own country? And what makes it so special to you?
I love where I live because I can look out my office window at home and see deer or elk walking through my backyard. I also like to go to Glacier National Forest and hike around to see the amazing scenery and views of waterfalls and lakes.
Q5. Is there a lot to do before you dive in and start writing a book?
There is always research, but sometimes I just start writing down an idea and come back to it later when I’m ready to get serious about that particular project.
Q6. How long did it take you to write ‘A Compromising Position’ book?
Well it took me longer than usual because I began to write the story then I had to go down to Sacramento to pack up my mother’s house and sell the property. It took me 6 weeks to clean everything up and get it ready to sell. Then I moved her into my house, and there were so many doctor’s appointments. Then life stepped into the middle of everything and well, to tell you the truth, I would say that it took a year and a half to write the manuscript. then another year’s worth of editing and design. It’s really hard to say.
Q7. On what platforms can readers buy your book ?
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BMJSCP4J Book-blip https://www.book-blip.com/product-page/a-compromising-position-pre-orderBookfunnel https://read.bookfunnel.com/read/go3mpbhfce
This is a universal link https://books2read.com/u/md1yQW
Q8. Tell us about the process of coming up with the book cover and the title ‘A Compromising Position’?
I hire people that give me several options and then we go back and forth until it looks like what I have in my head. It really is a fun process. Then I will ask several close friends their opinions. I like to see what others think too.
Q9. When writing a book how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?
I don’t outline, I write from the seat of my pants so that I am just as surprised at times and hope that that will translate to an exciting read for others as well.
Q10. Are there any secrets from the book (that aren’t in the blurb), you can share with your readers?
Well, I could but then it would take the fun out of the surprise ending for everyone. I hope that you get the book and enjoy how the book ends. Sometimes it is hard not to be a cliche when ending a book so I always try to come up with something that is fun, and happy. I just love a Happily Every After, don’t you?
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