Author Meeting Place Interviews Author Phyllis Campbell of Brigham City, Utah, USA
Bio: I am an award-winning, multi-published, and best-selling author with Bookstrand Publishing, Champagne Books, The Wild Rose Press, and Carnal Passions. Most of my reviewers have given me the title of “Queen Of Sexual Tension”. Married with kids (and three grandchildren), I have lived in Utah all of my life and enjoy family activities when I'm not writing my next sensual story. Visit my website at www.phyllismariecampbell.com
How many book/s have you written?: I have published 22 books (including the two more coming out in December). This doesn't even come close to the stories I've written. Hopefully one day they'll all be published.
Please share with us your book titles: The stories that have been published are:
Belong To Me / The Wild Rose Press – December 2009
Spanish Eyes / Siren-Bookstrand Publishing – October 2009
Love Comes Blindly / Champagne Books – July 2009
The Man Hunt / The Wild Rose Press – March 2009
Huntress Of My Heart / The Wild Rose Press – March 2009
Snow Angel / New Love Stories Magazine – March / April 2009 issue
Breaking All The Rules / Carnal Passions – February 2009
Kisses Of Fire / Champagne Books – January 2009
Her Knight Of Seduction / The Wild Rose Press – December 2007
Danger In Her Arms / The Wild Rose Press – July 2007
Pretend I’m Yours / Highland Press – May 2007
Queen Of Hearts / Vintage Romance Publishing – March 2007
Vows Of Deception / Champagne Books – February 2007
It Must Have Been The Mistletoe (Christmas Anthol) / Champagne Books – November 2006
Holding Out For A Hero / Champagne Books – August 2006
Ten Ways To Melt A Man’s Heart / Champagne Books – June 2006
Crazy Cupid (Stupid Cupid Anthology) / Champagne Books – January 2006
Always, My Love / Champagne Books – December 2005
My Knight, My Rogue / Champagne Books – June 2005
My Heart Belongs To You / Champagne Books – April 2005
The Seductress (Halloween Anthology) / New Concepts Publishing – October 2004
Woman Seeking Man / New Concepts Publishing – July 2004
What genre/s would you like to write in?: I prefer to write historicals - which I have published more of, but I will still have the urge to write a contemporary, or romantic suspense, or paranormal.
Please share with us who or what encourages you to write and why?: When I first started reading romance, Kathleen Woodiwiss, Judith McNaught, and LaVryle Spencer were the top of my list. I never thought of being a writer, except I never did enjoy a story that didn't have a happy-ever-after. When I dreamed at night, my dreams were in movie form. After watching a very bad movie one night (with no HEA), I went to sleep and dreamed a story. The next morning, I decided to write it, just to see if I could. That's all it took to kick-start my muse. Now, 65+ stories later, I'm still writing!
How long did it take for you to write your book/s?: When I first started writing, it only took me approximately six weeks to write a full length novel - and that was writing with a notepad and pencil. Now that I have a computer, it's faster. If only I didn't have that stinkin' full time job... But if I put my mind to it, I can still finish a full length novel in three months.
How long did it take for you to publish your book/s?: When I first started querying big publishers (Avon, Harlequin, Kensington, etc) and getting nothing but rejections, I decided to give epublishers a try. The first story I submitted was taken right away. It's been like that ever since. Of course I'm still trying to get with the big publishers, but until I do, I'm learning a lot about publishing.
Who did you publish with and why?: The first publisher to take me on was New Concepts Publishing. At that time, I wanted one publisher for my contemporary stories, and a different publisher for my historicals - using two pen names. Then I found Champagne Books for my historicals...but I was so impressed with the way they ran their company, that I stuck with them. Then I found The Wild Rose Press and liked what they had to offer. Now I'm with Bookstrand Publishing, and so far I like what they have.
Why am I with so many? Haven't you heard never to put all your eggs in one basket? lol
Please share with us how you prefer to market your book/s?: I do a lot of online marketing. I make friends easy, and I love to chat and do author days on Yahoo loops. I'm also learned a lot of marketing skills from being with Romance Writers Of America for several years. Word of mouth is the best way, I think, and I'm a firm believer of giving some stories away just to gain a reader.
Please share with us any event/s that you have planned in marketing your book/s: Wouldn't you know, I have an event coming this next week (Oct 9 & 10) in Deer Valley. It's a writer's conference, and I'll be part of the booksigning. As soon as I get home from the conference, I'll be part of an online conference as a workshop presenter. I hope to market myself and my books that way.
Do you wish to share any additional information with our readers?: You can learn more about me, my books, and watch my booktrailers on my website - www.phyllismariecampbell.com
Email to share: phylliscampbell84302@yahoo.com
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