Book Launch: Amaya

My 8th book launches today and I am still in awe that I get to do this for a living! I love bringing these stories to life.
Amaya is Book #9 in the Always a Bridesmaid multi-author series and the third in my Savannah Sweethearts series. If you recall my book Alonso, that was the first to launch last year as part of a multi-author series. I added Ashley & Tyrell (which technically comes first) to create a rounded series of three books.
Once these stories are clear from obligations from series work, I will be putting them into a 3-in-1 book!

About Amaya: (buy her here!)

Free-spirited bridesmaid-for-hire Amaya loves living in Savannah and helping brides realize their dreams for their big day. So what if toothless uncles and sweaty groomsmen hit on her constantly? That was all in a day’s work for a professional bridesmaid.
When the new owner of her favorite wedding venue saves her from one such groomsman’s attention, Amaya thinks he might just be her own knight in shining armor.

Orlando returned to Savannah with a single goal – to sell the property his mother was giving him even if it’s been in the family for generations. He’s a businessman, not an event coordinator.
He doesn’t date people he works with and while the gorgeous bridesmaid who frequents the place doesn’t work for him, it’s close enough. But the more he gets to know her, the more his ideas begin to shift. Maybe he likes the relaxed atmosphere and the wedding business a little more than he thought.

With the city as a backdrop, Amaya and Orlando begin to question the status quo in their lives and discover what love truly is.

Meet the Author: T.A. Rosewood

Q&A with T.A. Rosewood

Meet the Author!

T.A. Rosewood is a wife and mother who writes relatable, emotional women’s fiction with a touch of romance thrown in. She lives in North Essex, England with her husband, their two children and one scruff, Robbie the westie dog.

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1 – What made you want to write?
A. I’ve always loved writing and penned my first little short story when I was aged 13. I used an old school textbook to write a teenage love story. I went on to fail my English exams because I wrote too much. A required 2-page story turned into a 30-page story!
I wrote some poetry and a few more short stories but my first novel was born in 2020 after meeting and being inspired by author, Jojo Moyes.

2 – Do you feel a connection with your characters? Which one(s)?
A: The secondary character in my trilogy – Sarah. I can relate to her the most and feel a connection because of the ordeals that we have been through. Although fictional, I have put a lot of myself into this character to the point someone asked me if Sarah was me!

3 – What message do you hope your readers pick up in your books?
A: My books are emotional but relatable and I hope that readers will connect with the stories and the characters, making them feel like they have friends instead of just a fictional story. I want to make readers feel the book, that will stay with them long after putting it down.

4 – What’s next for you?
A: My 4th novel came out in February 2023 and my daughter begged me to not let the characters die so I’m now hoping inspiration will come for a second book for this set of characters.
My ultimate dream is to have a Netflix series with my trilogy especially – or a Hollywood movie deal would suffice!

Meet the Author: Andie Young

Andie is one of my editing clients and I just adore her! She’s a veteran of the USAF and mom to a beautiful teenage daughter. Her new book, The Journey Home, was just released last week. While it can stand alone, it is a sequel to her first book, A Heart’s Journey. I think everyone will love these heartwarming stories!
Be sure to read the Q & A I did with her below!

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Q: What made you want to write?
A: I had never aspired to be a writer like most authors. My prior experience with writing was academically. One day this story popped into my head and wouldn’t leave me alone. I had to get it out so I started writing. That story turned into A Heart’s Journey, which debuted in 2022.

Q: Do you feel a connection with your characters? Which one(s)?
A: Genny is at the top of the list. Her growth throughout the two books is remarkable.

Q: What message do you hope your readers pick up in your books?
A: Though the characters are fictional, the storylines are not. As a therapist, I write about tough, real-life experiences. My wish is that readers who have experienced difficult situations come away with a sense of hope. And for those who have friends or loved ones who have experienced those difficult situations, understanding.

Q: What’s next for you?
A: I have two standalone books in the works. Phoebe’s Garden is about a woman who is diagnosed with a terminal illness. Her family struggles with her decision regarding treatment. Phoebe prays that she will reconcile with her estranged daughter before it’s too late. In The Knitting Club, three women from different backgrounds meet in the yarn aisle of a craft store. They find healing through spending time together knitting.

ReBranding

One of the things all businesses – authors included – try to do is streamline things. For years my website has been allisonwellswrites.com because just my name took you to a wellness coach. And while that’s great for her, it’s not so great for me as an author brand.

I am also very active on social media and struggled with different usernames, then similar names, etc. I settled on whatallisonsaid because it sounded good and used my first name. Then I realized days after I made the change that I WRITE and incorporating that would have made so much more sense. But I had just changed my socials, so I left it alone.

Fast forward to today, when I was in an author marketing class by Doreen McGettigan and I realized I needed to make some changes, starting with my branding.
So from here on out, just about EVERTYTHING is whatallisonwrote. My website, facebook, instagram, etc have all been changed! I might even make a snappy logo for it.

Be on the lookout for some cool new features here and on my socials! Until next time!

The Next Novella!

Meet Ashley & Tyrell! They (and their story) are my upcoming novella that will release on November 15th!

When Ashley Gloss hears his voice for the first time in ten years, all those old feelings come rushing back. Tyrell Harris was the love of her life until her parents and their snobbery broke them apart. A decade older, Ashley decides she won’t let them dictate her life anymore – but when she discovers that Tyrell comes as a package deal with twin daughters, is it more than she bargained for?

If you recognize their names – yes, they were featured in Alonso’s story this summer. I can’t wait for you to meet them! Exclusively on Amazon & KU!