Tour Stop: THE LETTER by Willowy Whisper

I'm happy to welcome back Willowy Whisper on blog tour with her new book "The Letter" the second book in The Hills of Innocence Trilogy. 

SYNOPSIS

First it was just a letter, maybe a joke, a coincidence. Now it was more than that. Now it was a living nightmare, threatening everyone he loved, pulling his greatest fear into a reality . . .
As the letters keep coming, Brock Sumner watches his world shatter at his feet. Building a wall around his heart seemed like the only answer. Is there any other way to protect the woman he loves?
A drunk, with no incentive to change; a runaway, with a price on his back; a young child, afraid in the dark . . .
Will the letters, perhaps, pull their lives together? Or will the killer find a way to destroy them all? 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Willowy Whisper is a seventeen-year-old author. Living in the quiet hills of West Virginia, Willow writes novels, short stories, and blog posts. She is a born-again believer in Jesus Christ, and an incurable romantic. 

What was your inspiration for writing “The Letter”? 

I can't say that I really had something specific inspire me. It was more of a case of “I'm gonna write a second book to my series”. So I did. 

Do you have any favorite writing music or specific soundtracks for your books? 

Well...no. But if any music would be amazing to go with my book, it would probably be The Last of the Mohicans (soundtrack from the movie). 

What is your writing process like? Are you a “planner” or a “pantster”? 

When I first started writing, I went with more of a think-of-the-next-thing-as-you-write attitude—and it worked. For a while. My second novel, however, never went anywhere (I never published it or let anyone read it besides my editor) because I didn't have a well-planned plot. Since then, before each novel I make myself a fairly detailed outline—and for the most part, I stick with it. I've found that it works the best for me (although with short stories, I usually go spontaneous). 

Which of your characters would you most like to be friends with? 

If you're talking about just “friends”, Lacey would probably get along splendidly with her author. :) But I'd like to marry Brock Sumner. Too bad I made him up. :)

Which character would you not want to know in real life? 

For the sake of spoilers, I won't mention any names—but the sender of the letters would definitely be a person I would not want to know. 

What is a book you would recommend to anyone? 

The Hawk and the Jewel (by Lori Wick) is probably the best, most romantic book I have ever read, and if I were ever to recommend a book to someone, that would probably be it. 

Anything in the works now? 

Yes (always pretty much something in the works)! Book 3 of the Hills of Innocence Trilogy is in the beginning stages...in other words, the “outline” is all that's been established. I am also writing a short story.  

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Blog Tour Stop: SILLY FEELING by Willowy Whisper

Silly Feeling by Willowy Whisper

Church camp is one week. Five days. What could possibly go wrong? Nothing. She's just being silly...

But Hannah can't rid the feeling, and as the week unfolds, she wonders if perhaps it's not such a silly feeling after all.

Author Interview

What made you get into writing? When did you realize you were a writer?

I first discovered my passion for writing when I was twelve. I was standing in the kitchen with my mother, and she told me that my cousin had started writing a novel. “I think I'll do that,” I had said to her. She got me started with a plot, and helped me with some names, but she never really thought it would go anywhere. She was wrong. 

How did you come up with ideas for your stories?

It's hard to say, really. My mother has helped brainstorm plots for a few of my novels, but basically I think them up as I go. I'm not sure where it all comes from, but I usually just start with a slight idea and a charming character, and my story unfolds. 

Who’s your favorite character in your book and why?

Probably Hannah. She is so much like me, in so many ways. Thank goodness I'm not as unlucky as she was. :)

What are some of your favorite books and authors? What inspires you?

I have so many favorite books that it would absolutely take a thousand years to list them. Probably some of my favorites are The Hawk and the Jewel, Loving Libby, and The Cape Refuge Series. My favorite authors are Lori Wick and Terri Blackstock, hands down. 

What’s your next writing project (If you don’t mind sharing)?

I'm currently finishing The Letter (book 2 in The Hills of Innocence Trilogy) so my next novel will be the third book in that series. I have the general plot, but I haven't really worked out the details yet. 

What is your favorite part of writing?

There's something so beautiful about having a story to tell—about having the sweet power to create and do anything you want, anywhere you want. About pouring your heart into words, creating a cover, then watching other people fuss and worry over your characters. It's a sweet feeling. A beautiful feeling. It's a feeling, in all other words, that can never be matched. 

What advice would you give to aspiring writers?

Read and write. If you don't give it your all, you give it nothing at all. So many people set out with the goal to be a “writer”, but very few succeed, because very few are willing to sacrifice for their dream. If you truly want to be a writer—if you truly want to see your book in a store—if you truly want to get published, then you'll do whatever it takes, and that is WRITING. Writing all the time. I mean, ALL THE TIME. It can't be a hobby. It must be a passion. What would seem like a sacrifice to others, will come just as natural to you as taking a breath of air. If you really have a dream, you'll pursue it—and no one will have to tell you to. 

Links

Willowy Whisper's Blog: willowywhisper.com

Purchase Link for Silly Feeling