Monday, May 6, 2013

Behind the Pages #14: Amy Harmon Interview & Giveaway


Amy HarmonThe next author to be featured in the IFB Behind the Pages series is Amy Harmon. The talented lady behind Running Barefoot and the Purgatory series. Check out my interview with the author below and enter the giveaway to win a paperback of her latest, A Different Blue.


When did you realize you wanted to be a writer?

I've always been an avid reader and in the back of my mind I had a dream of writing a full-length novel.  About six - seven years ago I decided to just go for it.  It took me a year to write my debut, Running Barefoot.

What inspired your Purgatory series?

I loved the Twilight series but haven't loved much else in the genre. The idea came about because of an old movie called The Ghost and Mrs.Muir. The story isn't the same, but it was the inspiration that led to the series.

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Slow Dance in Purgatory (Purgatory, #1) Prom Night in Purgatory (Purgatory, #2)

Running Barefoot was just as great, but far from Purgatory. How challenging is it to transition from one genre to another?  


For me, it isn't challenging at all. I think it would be far more challenging to not be able to write what you feel like writing, based on a publisher's demands.  I love being able to write stories from different genres!

Running Barefoot



Tell us about your latest, A Different Blue.

A Different Blue is closer in tone to Running Barefoot, but it is a very different story. It has a mystery woven throughout the story and Blue Echohawk is a much tougher character than Josie from Running Barefoot. Blue is hard and wild, and I really fell in love with her...and so did Wilson.

Music is also a big part of you as much as writing is. You even released an album back in 2007 called 'What I Know'. Do you still record, and how has music influenced your stories?

 I haven't recorded a solo album since 2007, but if my writing continues to go well I would love to do another album. I have some great friends in the industry and producing that CD was the most fun I've ever had. Music is woven throughout all of my books - look at the chapter titles! -- and my characters strongly identify with it as well.

If you could make a soundtrack for A Different Blue which songs would you use?  

I compiled a list on spotify! 



How do you unwind after completing a novel? Or do you jump right into another as the ideas come?

So far, I haven't let myself stop. I don't write for about a month, but that's usually because I am writing posts for blogs and promoting the book. However, I've already started work on the next book, due out in September.

If you were taken to an island far away and was only allowed to take three books with you, other than your own which three books would you bring to the island? 

Hmm. I might need to take a survival guide. But I've always wanted to read the bible all the way through. I've never read it cover to cover. Yep I'm a Christian. So I'd take scripture, a survival guide, and a Kristen Ashley book to keep my warm at night.

Thanks so much for time. Please leave a message for aspiring writers.

If you want to write, DO. One page at a time, one scene at a time, one chapter at a time.  It might take you a year (like it did me) but if you stick with it, you can do it.

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A Different Blue

A Different Blue 
Paperback, 454 pages
Released: March 29th 2013



14 comments:

  1. Thank you, Shane! What a beautiful post!

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  2. I've been hearing such great things about this book! It sounds really different than anything I've ever read! Great review :)

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  3. I really want to read this book because I have been hearing some wonderful things about it and I can't wait to read it. Thank you for the chance to win this awesome book!!

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  4. I have been seeing this book around and have been really curious about it. Great post.

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  5. This book sounds absolutely beautiful and heartfelt. I would love to own a signed copy!! Thank you for the giveaway!

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  7. I read A Different Blue and I loved it. It was beautiful and slow-building and it was one of those "wow" books that sets it apart from the rest. Thank you for the giveaway :)

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  8. Great review! I absolutely loved Blue's story, one of my all time favorites. I would LOVE to win a signed copy of this book!!! Thanks for the giveaway :)

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  9. I'd just like to read all the romance novels!! Love them!!

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  10. I would love to read thi.s book. It is on my tbr

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  11. I want to read A Different Blue, because the synopsis sounds interesting. I have also read great reviews on it, and the teasers sound amazing!

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  12. A Different Blue looks like it would be an interesting read. I always like to read new books! It had some good reviews which also helps with me wanting to read it. :D

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  13. I have heard a ton of amazing things about A Different Blue and would love to read it! I'm always looking for something new and different and this sounds right up my alley. :)
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