Across genre! However, be assured there’s a love story in all Laura Spinella
novels—hotter love stories in my L. J. Wilson Clairmont Series Novels. But today
I’d love to chat about Unstrung, my newest book baby—women’s fiction
with a serious crush on romance.
About:
I’m the something for everybody author—unless you’re totally opposed to finding
a love story in your novel. In that case, we might make good shopping buddies,
or share a coffee, but I’m probably not your cup of tea.
So what do I mean by “writing across genre?” Well, my books can be ethereal,
like in Ghost Gifts, where readers can indulge in mystery, a psychic
gift, and slow burning romance. On the other hand, Unstrung travels a
different path—grittier, more emotional, a story that examines the “why” behind
our choices, as seen through one precarious violinist’s calamitous life. In
either case, my writing probably appeals to readers who crave copious amounts of
plot and character.
What I’m looking for in my ideal reader match:
Pace. If you enjoy a story that moves, we might be a match. I
appreciate delicate, deft descriptions, but my books focus more on storytelling.
If nearly every chapter ends with a mini-cliffhanger and you’re turning pages
well past your bedtime, I’ve succeeded.
Men. Okay, let’s talk about the men. I love to write from a male POV,
and think I’ve created some swoon-worthy men along the way. But I also refuse to
give up substance! Readers’ pulses may pound; more importantly, I like to think
my guys have one. Aside from beguiling, my male characters are complex,
intriguing, funny, smart and unpredictable. (Naturally, female characters must
match them toe-to-toe.)
Threads. If you enjoy a layered plot with lots of interconnecting
threads, you’ve opened the right book. I don’t like to read one-note books and I
don’t write them.
Can I keep you guessing?Ghost Gifts might be defined as a
mystery, but UNSTRUNG
has plenty of twists that will keep readers off balance and asking: What’s next?
I aim for the unexpected.
The chameleon effect. As noted above, I’m a genre jumper. But I think
that’s a good thing. If you like my writing style, imagine how many different
stories I can tell you.
Travel companion. Laura Spinella novels are great on the go—airport
and airplanes, the beach, doctor’s offices, a weekend at your
mother-in-law’s—distraction is part of the formula.
Entertainment package. Years ago, an interviewer asked what was the
one thing I wanted for my readers. I was surprised how quickly I came up with
the answer: I want them to be entertained. I think a good book has to
bring all the tools to the table—plot, character, A-game writing, and heart to
satisfy the reader. I always look forward to the challenge.
What to expect if we’re compatible:
If we’re in sync, I should leave you wanting more! Laura Spinella novels will
keep you busy for some time, certainly get you through the rest of winter.
UNSTRUNG is a stand
alone novel—a Publishers Weekly most anticipated book for spring—but
Ghost Gifts readers can look forward to Foretold, book two in
the trilogy, out this October.
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Even as a violin prodigy, Olivia Klein courted trouble. But when her marriage
to high-stakes investor Rob Van Doren takes another wrong turn, Olivia acts out
once too often. A night of bad behavior results in community service hours. Time
is to be served with Theo McAdams, an inner-city teacher whose passion for music
eclipses Olivia’s. As she inches toward a better place, life surprises Olivia in
the form of her first husband—baseball legend Sam Nash.
Years ago, Olivia fell in love with Sam. Their impulsive marriage imploded with
a fateful car crash and harsh parting words. Olivia never expected to see him
again. But now Sam is back, and he wants her forgiveness. He also wants to
recapture their volatile love affair. Olivia is torn between rekindling romance
and saving her marriage. To her surprise, it’s the presence of the young music
teacher—and the lessons from a reckless past—that may bring harmony to Olivia’s
off-key life.
Romance Contemporary
[Montlake Romance, On Sale: February 21, 2017,
Paperback / e-Book, ISBN: 9781503937352 / ]
Laura Spinella is an East Coast author, originally from Long Island, New
York. She pursued her undergraduate degree in journalism at the University of
Georgia. The southern locale provided the inspiration for her first novel,
Beautiful Disaster, which garnered multiple awards, including a Romance Writers
of America RITA nomination. She’s also lived on Maryland’s Eastern Shore and in
North Carolina before relocating to Massachusetts. She and her family currently
live in the Boston area, where she is always writing her next book. Ghost Gifts
is Laura’s third work of romantic fiction. She also writes sensual romance under
the pen name L. J. Wilson.