The Questions
- 1) You’re marooned on a small
island with one person and one item of your choice—who is that person and
what item do you have? With my fiancé and
preferably a working phone. If that’s not an option, then my ereader. I
have tons of books that need to be read!
- 2) Which
musical would you say best exemplifies your life – and which character in
that musical are you? Hairspray! I
am Tracy Turnblad and Tracy Turnblad is me! Dancing and racial equity is
what I am about!
- 3) Take these three words and give
me a 100 word or less scene using them:
galaxy, jet, cream
Nikki sat on the bed next to Jacinda and smiled. “Would
you like to take a ride to Las Vegas in my jet?” She asked.
“You have a jet? Since when do regional managers of food
chains have access to that kind of luxury?”
“Since, I’m the cream of the crop. Yes or no?”
“No. Those things don’t impress me. Call me when you can
take me to another galaxy.”
“Oh, that I can do. Lie back, and I can take you to
galaxies unseen.”
Jacinda looked at Nikki and rolled her eyes. Then laid
back.
- 4) You’ve just been let loose in
the world of fiction, with permission to do anything you want. What’s the
first thing you do and why? I become the best
friend of Craig in Lissa Reed’s Definitely,
Maybe. I heart him so much!
- 5) What is your idea of how to
spend romantic time with your significant other? Date
night at a sushi restaurant. Home after, music on and one of two things
happens – lapdance or massage. I do the dancing, either of us gets the
massage! And you know…the rest is herstory.
- 6) When you start a new story, do
you begin with a character, or a plot? I begin
with a character (usually nameless) in a scene. I don’t have a plot yet.
- 7) If they were to make the story
of your life into a movie, who should play you? Disclaimer:
I look like nothing like the women I am going to name. She is just an
amazing actress and I am an amazing person, so…yeah!. Sanaa Lathan (There are so many more I could name
that I would be honored to play me though)
- 8) Who’s your favorite horror
villain and why? Freddy Krueger – mainly
because this was one of the very first horror films I saw and I loved it. To
this day, no horror villain touches him for me.
- 9) Do you have an historical crush
and if so, who is it? No. I admire many, but
no crushes.
- 10) Is there a story that you’d like
to tell but you think the world isn’t ready to receive it? No, I think whatever I pen, is a story that the
world is ready to hear. In 2016, I don’t think there is much people are
not ready to hear. I think there is just a lot we don’t know – by choice.
Book Name: Fistful of Love
Release
Date: April 4, 2016
Blurb:
At the age of
23, social worker, Jeya Wellington was pretty much on her own. The devastating
loss of her parents left her bereft and alone. Her best friend, Roman and his
family have been like surrogates, but they could never replace what she lost.
She needed a different connection. Shortly after losing her parents, she finds
love and comfort in the arms of Rayne Watson, a correctional officer.
Rayne was exactly
what she needed at the time, but now, two years later, Jeya wants out. She
never expected love to come with bruises. She didn't anticipate losing friends
and living in fear. This was not her idea of true love. With the support
of Roman, Jeya finds a way to leave. But Rayne isn’t letting go that easily.
They made a commitment to each, and she has the tattoo to prove it - ‘Til
Death Do Us Part.
Torn
between the love she has for Rayne and the instinct to protect herself, is Jeya’s will stronger than her vow?
Pages or Words: 46,323
Categories: Lesbian Fiction, Domestic
Violence
Excerpt:
It’s
over.
Two simple words, intended to signify the end, were
instead just the beginning. Jeya took a deep breath, and the pain that pierced
her side served as the reminder she needed. She hit the send button. Unexpected
relief instantly washed over her. “I did it. Step one. Now for step two.” Jeya
placed her phone on the bed and stood up to double-check her suitcase. Going
over the checklist in her mind, she felt confident that she had the essentials.
A week away from home required more than she’d anticipated, but she had no
intention of returning until the rainstorm had passed. Jeya took a second to
acknowledge the double entendre of the word. Her girlfriend, Rayne, was
definitely a hurricane. Her temper was unpredictable and left damage in its
wake similar to that which Hurricane Gloria had. She knew she’d be safer at
Roman’s house for the next several days.
The lyrics to
“Dangerously in Love” cursed the air.
The perfect ringtone to describe her relationship. She braced herself as she
walked to the bed and picked up the phone. Jeya anticipated nothing less than
an explosive response from her short-tempered girlfriend.
Buy the book:
Meet the author:
Renee Cronin is a
self-professed devour of knowledge, and a voracious reader. She began writing
in earnest in 2005, when the characters in her head became so loud she was
forced to tell their stories, or risk getting swept away into the abyss of her
imagination. Renee has since used writing as a personal outlet to express her
feelings, ideas, views, thoughts, and opinions about the world and the issues
that impact her on a deep personal and societal level. (And of course writing
also quiets the voices in her head of the many characters that are yearning to
have their stories told.) Renee’s inspiration to publish is in large part due
to the overwhelming display of encouragement, and support from family and
friends, who believe she has a gift with words that need to be shared with
world. Born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts, she works in the social work
field avidly advocating and supporting the varied needs of the people in her community.
Renee is a bibliophile with a transcendent love for words. Her soul yearns for
the acoustic stylings from a plethora of musical genres. As she continues on
this journey of published author she hopes to keep her readers captivated and
pining for more.
Where to find the author:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/reneecronin78
Twitter: @reneecronin78
Website: www.renee-cronin.com
Publisher: Renee Cronin
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