Suzanne Rock | Authors Write for Readers

While authors are admittedly in business to make money, the vast majority of them write because of a passion for storytelling or love of the craft. I am one of these authors. Not only do I like telling stories, but I like hearing reactions from readers. My relationship with readers is one of the best things about my job. There is something very special about the friendships formed around books. Readers and authors are passionate about reading and writing, which provides common ground for connecting and sharing.

When approaching a new writing project, I consider not only the story but how to create a product that meets the needs and preferences of readers. One of the industry trends that seems popular with readers right now is the book series. My recent release with Lauren Hawkeye, CAUGHT ON CAMERA, is the first in the Black Towers series. While the series features three different love stories, all of them take place in the same commercial building with overlapping timelines. It’s this building that ties them all together. My readers have told me they like series because it allows them to stay connected with popular characters and re-visit favorite settings.

I also try to create added value opportunities for my readers as well. One of the ways I do this is by offering discounted pre-order pricing, such as the 99 cent sale for my upcoming erotic anthology, ECSTASY SPA, VOLUME III, which includes books 6 and 7 in my Ecstasy Spa series. The collection is also a value for readers in that they save by buying two books together instead of paying for each title separately.

I love interacting with readers so I formed a Facebook group with Lauren Hawkeye where we share cover reveals, exclusive excerpts, giveaways and review copies. We also use this forum to let readers help us brainstorm details for books. Through this method, we devise “Easter eggs” to hide in the romance novels, which allow close fans to become more invested in the story. (“Easter eggs” are inside jokes or hidden messages.)

Authors write from the heart and genuinely want to give readers a 5-star reading experience with every book. We work hard to develop compelling characters and emotional stories that will inspire and entertain. We truly “write for readers” because without these dedicated fans, our books would be nothing more than a jumble of words.

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About Suzanne Rock

After over a decade in the scientific world, Suzanne needed a creative outlet. She tried scrap booking, cooking, crocheting, painting, and piano, none of which held her interest for very long. Then one of her friends suggested writing. Thrilled with the idea of creating her own worlds, she opened up her lap top and never looked back.

When Suzanne’s not writing, she can be found playing with her two daughters, testing her husband’s latest kitchen creations, or curled up with her favorite romance novel in her central Massachusetts home.

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About CAUGHT ON CAMERA

Forgotten starlet Georgia Evans is finally back in the spotlight--when a naked romp with her ex goes viral. Not the kind of publicity she was hoping for, particularly when it brings up memories she'd rather forget. And catches the attention of someone unexpected...

Despite having his pick of projects, heartthrob Cole Anderson stuns Hollywood by turning down a new blockbuster in favor of a web serial, of all things. But only if Georgia gets the female lead. She needs the money; he needs a chance to apologize...and maybe get reacquainted with the one who got away.

But life in the limelight often reveals things best kept hidden, and Georgia has a secret that may force her to choose between the career she's trying to rebuild--and the man she's learning to love all over again.