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My Interview with Urban Fantasy Author Gale Stanley


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Q: Please tell us a little bit about yourself. Where are you from, what is your background?

A: I'm a romance writer from Philadelphia. In previous lives, I've been a laboratory technician, a real estate salesperson, a surveyor and a CAD manager. But I'm at my happiest when I'm writing.
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Q: When did you first realize that you wanted to be a writer, and What was it that inspired you to start writing?

A: I was always a bookworm. In fact I got punished for reading. My mother didn’t appreciate my choice of reading material – Mickey Spillane novels and True Confessions Magazine. From there it was a short hop to writing my own stories. Unfortunately, real life got in the way and I didn't get back to writing until many years later.
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Q: When did you write your first book?

A: When I started doing book reviews, I got back into writing mode. It was my escape from cubicle hell. My own cats were the inspiration for a short story I wrote in 2007. "The Power of the Purr" was published in “A Cup of Comfort for Cat Lovers” released in 2008. I wrote two more stories for the "Cup of Comfort" anthologies. At the same time, I was working on my novel, a paranormal erotic romance.
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Q: How many books have you written? Do you have a favorite?

A: Siren released my first novel, "Call of the Wilds" on May 27, 2010. It's book one in the Black Wolf Gorge series. The second book, "Mating Call," is under contract. The e-book is scheduled for November and the projected date for print is April 2011. I'm working on book three now, no title yet. I'm also working on an urban fantasy and a contemporary M/M romance. My favorite is "Call of the Wilds" because it was my first, it took me the longest to write and I've lived with the characters for such a long time.
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Q: When you were younger, what did you want to be when you grew up?

A: At first, I wanted to be a painter. I took some art lessons but I gravitated more and more toward reading and writing. According to my parents, those were not real careers and I let them push me in another direction.
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Q: How long does it typically take you to write a book?

A: Call of the Wilds took several years because I was working full time and taking classes. Book two went much faster.
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Q: Where do the ideas for your books come from?

A: The characters come first and I put them in different scenarios. They usually tell me where they belong. The hero in Call of the Wilds started as a human and then a vampire. He wasn't a happy camper until I recognized he was really a wolf-shifter.
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Q: Where is your favortie place to write, where do you feel most creative?

A: I have a spare bedroom that I made into an office but I can write anywhere. I always carry a pad and pencil because I never know when an idea will strike.
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Q: Do you have any role models? Have there been any other writers that have inspired you?

A: Stephen King. His "On Writing," part autobiography and part inspiration for aspiring novelists, is the best book on writing I've read yet.
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Q: When you're not writing, what do you like to do for fun?

A: Writing is fun. But I also like to spend time with my family and read, especially at the beach. Oh and I'm a TV reality show junkie – Survivor, Big Brother, Amazing Race. You name it, I watch it.
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Q: Do you have anything that you'd like to say to your readers?

A: I want to say a big THANK YOU to all my readers. I feel honored to have your support and I hope I can continue to entertain you.
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Q: What kind of advice would you give to new writers?

A: Nobody says it better than Stephen King does. "If you want to be a writer, you must do two things above all others: read a lot and write a lot."


Gale Stanley's New Book


Gale Stanley's New Book: Call of The Wilds

Veterinarian, Karin Stone, escapes the crime-ridden city for a quiet life in the Pennsylvania Wilds. Surrounded by acres of unspoiled forest she tends a pack of relocated wolves. But the wolves aren't the only endangered species in Black Wolf Gorge.

Wolf-shifter, Malcolm Connor, believes he's the last of his kind, left for dead by the same hunters who murdered his family. When he catches the scent of the new wildlife manager, he can't deny the attraction but he knows getting involved with a human woman will only lead to heartache.

The mutilated remains of a hiker are discovered and a black wolf is captured. Karin protects the quarantined wolf and the locals are angry. When Malcolm steps in to defend her, sparks fly. Karin loses her heart but can she convince the man she loves that they belong together. Or will a jealous rival tear them apart forever?


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