Welcome Larriane Wills to Love Romances & More. We are excited to have the opportunity to speak with you and learn more about your work. 

I’m excited to be here. Thank you for having me. 

How long have you been writing; was it something you have always wanted to do?

I started writing things down at about 21, only thought about it before then. Yes, it was something I always wanted to do. 

What influenced you to get published? How long did it take you to get your first book published? 

The primary thing that influenced me to publish was my family and friends telling me I should. I finally let them talk me into it. Once I started on submitting seriously, it took just over a year before the first was accepted. I consider myself lucky to have crossed the right path at the right time with Dindy at Swimming Kangaroo Books.  

Congratulations on MOURNING MEADOW now out in print. Can you give us a synopsis for MOURNING MEADOW? 

Steven jumped at the chance to see the Morning Meadow Mansion even if he had just met Caroleigh and did suspect he would have to fend off her amorous attentions for the weekend. The house was one of the few houses left designed by DeBain and had never been open to the public. There was the added possibility of landing the job of developing the property for a resort/hotel. Forewarned that Caroleigh's sister, Kari, was a little strange and taking his own transportation in case Caroleigh's advances became too much, he wasn't warned of possible haunting until the party of four arrived to find themselves locked out and waiting for Kari to make an appearance.  There was no doubt Kari was remote and distant. Steven found out why and that there were many more secrets to the meadow than visits from the hereafter. 

You have written books under the name Larion Wills, what influenced you to use a pseudonym for some of your writing? 

The two names are just a signal for my readers as to what to expect, science fiction and fantasy under Larriane and Larion for the others, romances, historical, contemporary, etc. That’s just to prevent a die hard sci-fi fan from picking up a western romance and be flustered by not having one of their favorite genres. There really are people who only read on genre. 

You have recently written two articles released in a book titled INSIDE SCOOP.  Can you tell us how you became involved with that and what it is all about? 

How I became involved is simply; I was asked. Inside Scoop is a self help book. My articles are about overcoming the fear of rejection syndrome and how important editing is—with some tips to make it less painful. 

Congratulations also on your upcoming releases THIRTEEN SOULS and MARK OF THE SIRE. When are these books coming out? Where can readers purchase them? 

Both should be out within a week or two of this writing in ebook at first. My fault they’ve been delayed. I took my article on editing too seriously and set both back by making changes in the last stages. I think I may have had my publisher pulling her hair out. Those coming up I’m fine-toothing ahead of time. Is that a word? 

I love Historical Romances and soft romances so MARK OF THE SIRE sounds right up my alley. Can you tell us a little about it? A short teaser perhaps?  

Talked me right into it. This is the first of a series of western romances with strong woman characters. None of that wrapped in cotton for my girls. Here’s the blurb.

 Lon fought the rumors that he had caused his brother Chancy’s disappearance. He convinced himself he didn’t care that he was marked as evil until he met Catherine. When his reputation put her in social disgrace and she ran to escape the scandal, he followed, going back to the valley where his father was a legend, where he had been born and straight into hell. 

You have written in several different sub romance genres. Which one is your favorite and why? 

I would say—judging from the dominate number—I like suspense. It’s always fun and interesting to toss in a witch or ghost as well.

If you could write and be guaranteed publication of any genre of book, what would it be? 

That’s a difficult one to answer. Science fiction, I think. The boundaries of what you can create outside the box are limitless. You just have to make them believable and any sub-genre can be used right along with space ships and aliens. 

I have been snooping around your website http://www.larriane.com It is beautiful! And you have many intriguing books listed there? Which one was your favorite to write? Who was your favorite character? 

Thank you. As to which of the five listed on my site that I enjoyed writing the most? I’d say Looking Glass Portal, pushing those limits, and I like Garrett’s sense of humor.  

What do you enjoy doing when you are not writing? 

Reading, that’s kind of expected, right? I like movies, but I have a hard time sitting still through one. Bless dvd’s and pause.  

Do you usually outline your stories before you write, or do you "go with the flow"? 

I’m a go with the flow, 100%. That’s not to say I don’t know where I’m going. Well, most of the time. From the time I ‘get the idea’ until I begin putting it down, the story rows in my head picking up details until I have the start, how to get to the end, and the end in mind. My characters develop personalities, the plot thickens and the scenes are pretty much picked before a word goes on paper.  

Most authors are also avid readers. Is this the case with you? If so, who are some of your favorites? Have any influenced your writing? 

Ah, yes, as stated above. I have been an avid reader since childhood. The library was one of my favorite places and book reports were a snap. I would have to say everything I’ve read has influenced me in one way or another from ‘boy do I wish I could write like that’ to ‘this is so boring’. As for favorites, oh, so many, from Heinlein, to Louis and Peters years ago to popular romance, mystery, suspense writers of today.   

Have you ever suffered from "writer’s block"? If so, what did you do to get passed it? 

I don’t think I’ve ever had a block in the sense that the term is usually used. I’ve gotten bored with a story and had to use a bit of discipline to make myself write through that part, but never a lack of idea or the ability to put it down on paper. Sometimes it didn’t come out the way I wanted and I had to re-write, but never blocked up. I’ve never had to write on a schedule, write about something I didn’t want to write, or had any deadlines to meet though. Maybe that’s the difference. 

Are you working on anything right now? Can you tell us a teaser about these projects? 

I have two books coming out this fall that are just going into the editing process. Little Sam’s Angel, the second in the western romance series about Samantha’s struggle to save her ranch and a drifter, Gabriel,  running from his past who unwillingly goes to her rescue. Not as corny or predictable as that sounds, promise. The second is Evil Reflections, a contemporary, romance with witches, good and bad. This one has a background interest that I’ll share here. After I wrote it I discovered the name for my main character—keep witches in mind—meant king of elves. Interesting co-incidence, I though, considering his abilities, but the next thing I discovered really made me wonder. I was telling a close friend about the story. While I was describing the main character, his name and what he looked like, she drew her knees to her chest, wrapped her arms around her legs and looked like she was cold. Then she told me, she had a friend, by that name, who looked like that, and during the time I was writing it, he had killed himself. So I had to ask, was I picking up mental images from her in her sadness at his loss when I ‘created’ my character?  

Where do you envision your writing career in the next 5 years?

Steadily building, said with perseverance in mind, not conceit.  

Any final advice to aspiring authors?

Preserver. If you don’t try, and keep trying, it won’t get done. 

Thank you so much for spending time with us at Love Romances & More. We wish you the greatest success in all of your future endeavors. 

Thank you for having me. It’s been fun.