It is my real pleasure to introduce you to Amazon bestselling author Vicki Batman. Vicki has given us a view into her life, her work and a wonderfully tantalizing excerpt from her new novel, Just You & Me. I look forward to reading this when it comes out and sharing a movie and some decadent chocolate together one day soon.
1. Where is your favorite place to write? Monday through Friday I set at my desk in my office and work. That has changed a bit since I bought a laptop instead of a desk top and I often find myself working in front of the TV (I love M*A*S*H). Adjacent to my desk is a big window which overlooks the front yard flower bed. Squirrels race by and have on occasion pressed their front feet against the glass and looked in. Birds fly in and out of the flowering quince. I can also see accidents happen and the mailman come.
2. What inspires you as an author? As in what prompts me to write—usually something someone says. Just an offhanded remark. Once, my #2 came in my office, and said, “I have a theory about love.” I was shocked, but asked for a second so I could write down what he said. Afterwards, I turned on mom-mode and listened. Yes, I did write the story.
3. Why do you write romance and why your genre of romance? I think I write romantic comedy short stories and mysteries because that is a natural extension of me and my voice.
4. What are you working on next and when can we expect to see it? I’ve always got my third romantic comedy mystery, Temporarily Out of Luck, working and I’ve been scribbling stuff for Christmas Romeo, a holiday short story. “Raving Beauty” from the Just You and Me boxed set.
Just You & Me
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What if the love of your life was in front of you all along?
It began innocently with a few margaritas… Kelly Stinson is persuaded to represent Yahoo! Ranch Steakhouse in the Chamber of Commerce’s beauty contest. After an unexpected swan dive off stage, her heart goes pitter patter over the orthopedic surgeon who repaired her ripped up ankle.
Daniel Ackerman has always had the hots for his twin sister’s best friend. Much to his dismay, her doctor has taken notice of the dark-haired beauty and invaded his territory. That’s about to change when he moves in to help Kelly recover physically and open her eyes to what’s been in front of her all along.
An excerpt from Just You & Me
“I can’t believe I let your loony brother, who’s tormented me all my life, talk me into this.” With my eye on the teenage competition, I tugged the leg opening of my swimsuit into place to better cover my hip.
“Just because I did some modeling in college doesn’t make me a pageant diva. Back then, I was incredibly skinny, and clothes fit easily.”
“Daniel’s a rat. He took advantage of your third or was it your fourth margarita, Kelly?” Maggie Ackerman, my best friend and roommate, adjusted the scarlet satin sash draped across my body. Glittery stick-on letters spelled out Miss Yahoo! Ranch Steakhouse.
“Hold still.” With an old-fashioned teasing comb, she picked my brown hair into place at the crown of my head. The eerie suspicion I resembled a scary dame with Big Texas hair from the television show, Dallas, caused me to avoid looking in the mirror.
“Close your eyes.” She hit me with super freeze-it hairspray. “Now, that ain’t goin’ nowhere.” My personal stylist needed to work on her aim, preferably with both of her eyes open. I spit-wiped the sticky spot on my right cheek. I hope nobody I know sees me like this.
“There.” The scrunch of her nose reflected how pleased she was with herself. “Feeling better?”
Like a slab of beef.
- Find Just You and Me at:
- Amazon Preorder : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XCZWL6N
- Barnes & Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/just-you-andme…/1125868014
- Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/just-you-and-me
Meet Vicki Batman
Award-winning and Amazon best-selling author, Vicki Batman, has sold many romantic comedy works to the True magazines, several publishers, and most recently, two romantic comedy mysteries to The Wild Rose Press. She is a member of Romance Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, and several writing groups. An avid Jazzerciser. Handbag lover. Mahjong player. Yoga practitioner. Movie fan. Book devourer. Chocoholic. Best Mom ever. And adores Handsome Hubby. Most days begin with her hands set to the keyboard and thinking “What if??” Find Vicki Batman at:
Website: http://vickibatman.blogspot.com/p/more-about-me.html
- Facebook: http://bit.ly/293iZIz
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/VickiBatman/
- Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/vickibatman/
- Author Central: https://www.amazon.com/author/vickibatman
- Email: vlmbatman@hotmail.com
Hi, Madison, and thank you for hostessing me today. Just You and Me is a boxed set and features short stories from 15 authors. My contribution is “Raving Beauty.” I’m thrilled to able to participate.
Thanks for the clarification Vicki! I saw that it was a boxed set but didn’t realize there were 14 other authors.
Much luck to all of you on the set. I can’t wait to read it.
Thank you, Maddison! My sister loves my story. LOL
It’s wonderful to learn more about you! MASH is amazing. Do you have a favorite character? I love how they blended together to create such a compelling story!
I wish you all the best with your release. Sounds wonderful!
Hi, Melissa! I liked all the characters but Frank and we’re not supposed to like him anyway. He barely redeems himself over the arc of the show.
Thank you so much for the best wishes.
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