Always fun to meet new authors, especially brand new authors. And Carla Swafford comes to publishing via the Avon Impulse line, which is a digital imprint that was launched last year. So I thought it would be fun to invite Carla over and let her meet all of you.
1. Did you have a nickname growing up? Yes. My granddaddy was hard of hearing, and we believed he misunderstood my name. He called me Polly.
2. Where is the most beautiful/romantic place you’ve ever been? My husband and I fell in love…with Denali, Alaska.
EB: I think we could be twins—I love Denali. So gorgeous. Have been twice now.
3. Do you celebrate when you finish a book and what you do? Yes. Eat chocolate and watch one of my favorite DVDs (A Knight’s Tale, Live Free or Die Hard, Pride and Prejudice, Fargo, etc.) and then start writing another book.
4. If you could go on a date with any superhero, who would you choose and why? Batman (played by Val Kilmer); he’s the bad boy hero, and Kilmer had the sexiest lips.
EB: No arguments there. I’ve always had that same crush on Val.
5. Most embarrassing song on your iPod. Ricky Martin’s Livin’ la Vida Loca. Really I’m not embarrassed, but my kids are every time I played it when we cleaned house. Talk about energizing!
6. If you were going to an island for a long time, name 5 things you would bring. Romance Book, romance book, Pen, paper, and chocolate.
Carla’s first book, Circle of Desire, has been garnering all kinds of praise and is available now in E-format and paperback. You can learn more about Carla at her website.
loves Livin’ la Vida Loca:D hehe
See, Beth, before you know it, you’ll know all my secrets. LOL! Thanks for stopping by.
And thank you, Elizabeth, for having me on your blog!
which Pride and Prejudice? 😉 Die hard!:D
Pride and Prejudice: I love the newer one, but I still love Colin as Mr. Darcy best.
Oh, yeah. I love Die Hard too. The last one with Justin Long. I have a thing for nerds too.
LOL! I had forgotten that I mentioned Die Hard in my answers to Elizabeth.
Colin is the man! 🙂
Great interview! I loved the Die Hard series but my fave was the one Justin Long too. 🙂
(I’m learning to click on reply…always forget.) 🙂
Anya, there’s just something about his shaggy hair that’s so endearing, would you say?
Thanks for stopping by!
Chocolate: Dark, Milk, or White?
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Hey, girlfriend (JoAnn)!
I’m a milk girl. The only time I’ll each white is on Zero bars and dark on Mounds. 🙂
Thank you, Ms. Food Editor at Southern Living!
Hi Elizabeth! Hi Carla! Carla, I love chocokate too. I also adore Ricky Martin’s ‘Maria’ for obvious reasons!
Hey, Maria. I understand completely. Van Morrison’s Brown Eyed Girl was always a favorite of mine. And yes, I have brown eyes. 🙂
Thanks for dropping by!
Fun interview, Carla! ….*Running off to look at Val Kilmer’s Batman lips now–how did I miss them?*
Oh, yes. He’s a little plus size now, but I don’t mind a little meat on my man’s bones. Ooops! That sounds a little naughty, doesn’t it? LOL!
Thank you, Suzanne, for running by! 🙂 (I love happy faces. Can anyone tell?
Carla, what’s next? If you finish celebrating by starting another book, then…?
Hi there, Grace! Yes. The next book in The Circle series is completed and now in edits. AND I’ve already started on book #3. LOL!
Thanks for visiting! 😀
Val Kilmer–yum. I love A Knight’s Tale. I haven’t tried a movie after I finish writing. I might. I always want to go shopping. A movie’s cheaper.
Hello, Shanon!
You’re so right about being cheaper. Plus you can stare at the screen without having to think as hard as we do when we write. 😀
Thank you for coming by.
I had no idea you fell in love in Alaska!! I lived in Northern Manitoba. We could be sisters!! And I LOVE Batman with Val Kilmer and the movie A Knight’s Tale.
Cool background, Carla. We must share more in person!
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Thanks, Christine. I remembered you’re from Canada, but I had no idea from that neck of the north. Cool!
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And thank you for hanging out with me.
Ooh, loved Val Kilmer since “Real Genius”! Must go stare at his lips now…
LOL! Keep a tall glass of cold water next to you for safety measure, infinitieh.
Thanks for commenting! 🙂
Great interview ladies!
Polly- (how cute) One of my favorite movies is Knights Tale. Watch it all the time.
I read Circle of Desire, it was great read! I love strong heroines that have a soft heart, Olivia is both and you displayed her character well.
Neecy
Aww! Neecy, you made my day and didn’t even have to pay to say that…not that I would. LOL!
I’m the same way. I love strong heroines and sometimes they don’t even have to kick butt. In my next book, CIRCLE OF DANGER, Marie is strong, and she wants to be deadly like Olivia, but she learns there are other ways to take on the evil people in the world and win.
Thank you for stopping by. 😀