The Night Owl Romance Spring Fling reader event is here!
Ready to Win? I’ve teamed up with Night Owl Romance and other authors to bring you the chance to win a Waterproof Kindle Paperwhite (USA ONLY) & Amazon Cards (Open to the World).
During this event, I’m going to help you find some great new books. Make sure to check out my novel COWBOY (A Bad Boy Romance) — writing as Harley Wylde — along the way.
My dream vacation would start in Scotland. I’d love to see Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, and the Highlands. I want to experience everything from the big cities, to the smallest of towns. I want to stand on the braes and close my eyes, just absorbing the atmosphere. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been fascinated by Scotland. When I first started reading romances, I mostly read historical ones. My favorites were the ones set in the Scottish Highlands.
In addition to Scotland, I’d like to visit Ireland. My paternal grandfather’s family is from Ireland, and from what I’ve heard, we still have cousins who live there. It would be interesting to meet them, but also to explore the Irish countryside, stand on the craggy cliffs and stare out over the ocean, and visit a pub in Dublin.
My third stop during my dream vacation would be Paris.
When I was in high school and took French, our class was supposed to go on a trip to Paris. Well, my class went, but I was no longer part of it. My mom had moved me to another state and I missed out. I’ve always wished I could have been there to have that experience, to stand at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, stuff myself with French cuisine, see the River Seine, and visit Notre Dame. Maybe one day I’ll make it there.
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?
Well, first I’d have to play to have a chance at winning. After you throw money away week after week and don’t get so much as ONE number correct, it all seems pretty pointless. I decided I’d rather spend my money on coffee and books.
But if I did play and I had a winning ticket, what would I do with the money?
So. Many. Things.
I’d buy my dream home. It’s not a particular house so much as a house that has certain things. Like four bedrooms, no less than two full bathrooms (three would be awesome), an office for me with a door I could shut, a gameroom for the kids, a man cave for my husband, an inground pool, dog run for my daughter’s huge dog, privacy fence, and a storage building for holiday decorations and the bikes. I’d refuse to spend a time of money on a house though, so there would be LOTS leftover.
After I had my dream home, I’d pay off all our bills (medical and otherwise), then I’d give my parents a chunk of money each so they could payoff something(s) as well. My grandmother is in assisted living, and I know it’s expensive (to the tune of $4000 a month) so I’d make arrangements to cover her expenses for a while. I spent a great deal of my childhood with her since she usually dropped me off at school and picked me up. I’d pay for my Poppop and Mimi to take their dream vacation, and I’d make sure my Nana had a little nest egg too. Needless to say, I’d make sure that any family who were struggling would get a hand up. Both my kids would have college funds so they could attend any university of their choosing.
I’d also love to donate to a few worthy causes, like House of Mews in Memphis, World Wildlife Fund, Memphis Zoo, St. Jude Hospital, American Cancer Society, and the Lupus Foundation.
And I think it goes without saying that I’d set aside a marketing budget for future book releases. 🙂
The majority of what’s left would be invested.
What would you do if you won the lottery?
I’ve had many jobs over the years, but none ever felt 100% right. Not until I rediscovered writing and a friend encouraged me to publish my first finished book. The book was a trainwreck, but I’d like to think I’ve improved over the years. But… if I could no longer write, what would I do?
Probably go slowly insane.
Aside from that, I’m not really sure. I’d probably have to go back to college to do anything I’d actually enjoy. I always liked Phsycs, and at one point I told my mother that’s what I wanted to study in college. She kept pushing engineering at me, stating it would be an easier and more lucrative field than Physics. Well, I have some bad news for her. I really, really didn’t enjoy engineering. The professors were awesome, and I had good grades, but it just didn’t spark my interest all that much. Just because you can do something doesn’t mean you should.
Barring being a student for far longer than I’d like to become a physicist, I’d probably study graphics design. As aggravating as Photoshop can be, I like putting my teaser graphics together and the occasional book cover. I’m not sure I’d want to do that full-time, but it is something I enjoy.
In the past I’ve been an office manager, adminstrative assistant, stable assistant, Accreditation and Compliance Coordinator, Human Resources assistant, and a few other things.
If you could do any job in the world, what would you choose?