Blog Bites…Karly Blakemore-Mowle
I write: Rural fiction and Romantic Suspense
Three words to describe me: impatient, stressed and busy
My worst habit is: stressing
It’s a bit daggy but I love: Billy Ray Cyrus
My day job is: Full time writer/mother/housekeeper/taxi/cleaner…you get the idea….
Saving for: trip to Vegas baby!
I procrastinate by: networking on facebook…notice NETWORKING- work related…honest!
Three things people might not know about me are: I have an unhealthy addition to Billy Ray Cyrus, I get road rage, I sometimes begin to believe the voices in my head are real!
Favourite author: Diana Gabaldon
Favourite book as a child: The magic wishing tree
Favourite movie: P.S I Love You/ While You Were Sleeping
Plotter or panster: panster with a touch of frantic stressed out desperado
When I was young I wanted to be: Wonder Woman
Latest project: working on a rural fiction novel which splits itself between present day and WW1 in a small rural community.
Thank you for joining us today Karly and for those who want to know more about Karly and her books go to her website http://www.karlylane.com/
Karly has kindly offered a free PDF version of her book Operation Summer storm to a lucky person who makes a comment. The winner will be announced via comment by Saturday 28th 8:30EDST.
RWA members can take a bite. Contact Kerri Williams to schedule your Blog Bite feature on blogbites@romanceaustralia.com
What a great title to be offering right now! Storms to the left of me, storms to the right of me…at least we’ve not been flooded again (yet).
Love to hear of other pantsers, with a touch of plotting thrown in. And I love dual time frame stories.
Best wishes,
Sue
HI Sue! Yes, Storms are everywhere at the moment..sighh.. we’re not flooded yet, but rivers are all up around us. Go the pantsers!!
Karly, sounds like that childhood desire to be Wonder Woman came true! Great to see you featured here on Bites.
LOL Louise!!!! so NOT Wonder Woman…I’m usually a disorganised disaster! Great to see you on here too thanks for stopping by!
Hi Karly,
I think I wanted to be Wonder Woman for a while too! And also Superwoman. In fact, I’m still trying to be Superwoman
You say you’re a stress head? Your photo belies that fact, you look so peaceful!
LOL maybe I should take up poker then Juliet!!! If only you knew what I was thinking that day getting my promo photos taken… they were far from peaceful!!!
I think you ARE super woman- you make me tired just reading your facebook status’ most days.
Lol, thanks! I’m definitely not superwoman but I do try my best!
Yes I’m sure you’d be good at poker, maybe we’ll share a game one day. Although I’d have to learn how to play it first!
Sending lots of peaceful vibes your way….ommmm………
Thank you and I will take all the peaceful thoughts I can get
Karly, I’m reading a whole lot of stress here. You need to relax, girl!
Love the sound of your latest project and look forward to hearing more about it.
In my head I have my whole years writing plan mapped out.. got the relaxing music to play…the water fountain thingy I got for Christmas to bubble away next to the desk…smelly candles to burn….children all at school…..just wondering if it’ll happen!!!!
Hi Karly,
I’m so happy to meet another Billy Ray Cyrus fan
I think all women who balance work, writing and family are ‘Wonder Woman’. I’m looking forward to reading Operation Summer Storm soon. I have it on my TBR. Your latest project sounds intriguing …
Hope the floods are kept at bay and you all stay nice and dry.
Thanks Juanita! If only I looked as good in those short shorts!!!!
Are the voices in our heads not real? You mean my husband’s right?? Karly, I’m devastated….
You certainly hide your stress well in person! And I’m with Juliet – you look very serene in your photo.
I hope the rain eases off and the water levels drop soon down your way. It looks horrific on the tv images…
HI Helene!
NO,no,no! Don’t listen to these husbands- they only tell us the voices aren’t real when they want us to actually listen to THEM…. I’m getting rather fed up with the rain – it can leave now!
Okay, I am definately taking up poker now! If I pulled off serene when really I was thinking *if she says big smile one…. more….time……”
Hmmm tried those bubbling water thingies for stress. They just make me want to pee all the time
So thrilled with all your success, KBM. Hope to catch up at the next meeting.
hmmm, yes, the thought of bubbling water did make me consider the extra toilet trips…..but Gad damn it! I’m going to relax!!!!!! And yes, I hope we all get to catch up soon- its been too long…and I need a group photo…for a blog thingy.
Wow Karly, I didn’t know you liked that guy, Billy Ray… I loved him too. lol.. Achy Breakie lol..
The washer woman is still there, and the saucepan man. I loved that book. Hmm… a few tad things in common, besides writing.
As for the childhood story, is it the Enchanted Forest. I have a copy on my book shelf if you would like a re-read.
Rain has eased today, but more expected over the weekend, and it doesn’t look good.
All the best with your release,
Suz
I remember it as the magic wishing tree- maybe it got renamed. I loved those books
Yep more rain… not happy.
Thanks for the well wishes.
I used to line dance to Billy. Now that’s a saying something. lol
Kez
yes it does say something…you were cool!
Sigh. I still really love this new cover. Of course now I have to buy the new version to go with the old one!
Those Enid Blyton books are the ones where the kids have the – ahem – “naughty” names, are they not? Good to know I remember the important things!
umm yes…. that was THOSE books! Hence why you went on to love reading romance maybe Sonya! ha! I love this new cover too- this is exactly how I picture Tate…well, back-on anyway
Hey Karly, great to see you on Bites. You know, I loved the Magic Wishing Tree when I was a kid, but having read it (and the others in the series) a gazillion times to my kids they’re starting to wear on me a little, lol.
Oh, and I didn’t realise you were releasing under KBM – is that how all your future releases will be? Or do KBM and KL represent your fiction and suspense personas?
Hey Anita! lovely to hear from you
I keep my romantic suspense seperate from the rural stuff… it’s too confusing with the rom/sus being mainly in the US and my rural stuff not released over there yet.
Congratulations Suz, you are tonights blog bite winner. I will be in touch.
Kerri
Yah, how cool is this. I’m looking forward to the read. Thanks…