Prolific, award-winning author A.C. Arthur is ready for a busy summer. With the start of her Romance on the Run series with the popular title Guarding His Body and two other releases, Object of His Desire and Indecent Proposal this author is climbing the ladder of writing success fast. Fortunately, she took time out of her busy schedule to do this interview with me. I hope you enjoy.

1. Many aspiring authors use the excuse of not having enough time to write yet you’re a prolific author with a husband and three children. How do you maintain the balance of family life and while building your writing career?

It’s a sickness. If I’m not multi-tasking it seems I’m not happy. LOL But really, it comes down to making a schedule and sticking as closely to it as possible. I am dedicated to my family and my writing. And the hubby and kids are great about giving me the time and space to write. It’s just a part of the daily routine now.

2. This month you have a mainstream and category romance coming out. How do you shift between genres?

The shift wasn’t really that difficult for me. The characters in each story are so drastically different that it wasn’t really a conscious effort to write in another genre. Indecent Proposal had bolder characters with agendas that reached well beyond the romance scope. While Guarding His Body was essentially a love story with vibrant characters that added life to the simple boy meets girl. I read both genres a lot so it seemed natural that I write in each.

3. What nonfiction book(s) has helped you most as a writer?

I must admit, I do not read a lot of nonfiction. I read reference books, research books, but not necessarily nonfiction. I like the entertainment of fiction and the endless possibilities.

4. What techniques do you use when you hit a rough patch in your writing?

I watch chick flicks. LOL
A line from one of my favorite movies, or a scene, or even a look from one of the characters will usually spark my creative juices again.

5. What is a common misconception about writing or the writing life?

That it’s easy! It’s not. Sure, sitting down and coming up with an idea might be easy but putting it on paper in a way that will enlighten and entertain is a process that can be grueling at times. And the actual writing is not even the hardest part. Selling a book, promoting a book, networking, all of it goes with the writing life and it’s not always a walk in the park. But it’s oh so gratifying in the end.

6. Is there anything you would like to add?

Reading is a personal preference. I like to encourage all readers to read what you like. When my kids first learned to read I would buy each of them books or magazines or whatever it was that they enjoyed reading most. Because if you like what you’re reading you will naturally read more. Increasing literacy is a big pet peeve of mine.

You can find out more about this wonderful author at her website here.