Challenge: The quality of requiring full use of one’s abilities, energy, or resources
I didn’t dream of being a writer at a young age, in fact writing was issued as more of a challenge after I had become an adult. I’d been interested in writing for a number of years but gravitated more toward nonfiction. My mother said one day, “As much as you read romance you need to try writing it.” As if it is just that easy. Still the statement remained a mustard seed of an idea in the back of my mind for years as I work on my nonfiction projects.
When I first joined my weekly critique group I was asked what I was writing. I went through the list of books I had in mind and finished with, “and I think I would like to write romance also.” I was told very nicely that few people are able to do both. There was another challenge. I had to try.
I came by the way of writing medical romances in about the same way as I did the general idea of writing romance. A friend had just attended a writing conference and said, “Mills and Boon are looking for authors for their medical line. You ought to try that.” Not exactly a challenge, but close enough.
It took a number of years of submitting, rejections, rewrites, and revisions for me to find success. To meet the challenge. It hasn’t always been easy. Really, it has been a lot of hard work. Finally the challenge my mother issued long ago has come to fruition. Heart Surgeon, Hero…Husband? is now out in the world. Exciting stuff. Almost unbelievable. That little mustard seed has found the light and is growing. Visit me at www.SusanCarlisle.com
Discovering her tiny son desperately needs a new heart terrifies Hannah Quinn – especially when she realizes ex-flame Scott McIntyre is the skilled surgeon in charge of the transplant. Entrusting her baby to Scott’s miracle-working hands is one thing, but whether Hannah’s own heart will survive Scott’s devastating charm intact is quite another…
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This sounds really good!
Thank you. I hope you like it.
Not entering the contest, but I am curious: what does your mother thinks of the book? Has she read it already?
She has read it. Says she liked it. Thanks for asking.
Interesting plot line. Medical related romance is a new area for me. Thanks for the giveaway.
Linda,
I think you would like medical romance. It is romance between people in the medical field but it is heavy on the romance.
I would love to read “Heart Surgeon, Hero…Husband?” thank you. I enjoyed the post.
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Mary,
Do let me know what you think about when you do.
Thanks for sharing with us today…I am really liking the sound of your book…
Colleen,
Thanks for stopping by.
Great post! Can’t wait to read the story!!!
Yadira,
Glad you liked my post. Thanks for droping by.
Enjoyed the interview.
I love medical romances!
Estella,
It is always great hear from someone that appreciates medicals.
This one sounds like it might be a tear jerker.
Jenn,
There might be a tear or two fall, but I think worth the read.
Sounds like a great read!
Thanks for coming by!
I’ve never read a medical romance before. Sounds like a good read to me.
Oh Eileen you need to try one. I know you would love it.
I must have this book. It sounds awesome. Please enter me in contest. Tore923@aol.com
Victoria,
Consider yourself entered. Good luck.
the first line caught my interest: using one’s full abilities, resources. Isn’t that what we try to do everyday -to do our best, every day. it sounds like you have a good foundation for your book. I’d like to read it!
As an ex-RN this series of stories sounds like one I could relate too.
I’m eager to read how Scott, Hannah and her little son gain their HEA!
I would love a chance to win Heart Surgeon, Hero… Husband? =) It really sounds like a unique twist for a storyline. It’s definitely now in my TBR list!