Interview Tricia Schneider, Author of The Pirate's Lady

Feb 6th Interview Tricia Schneider, Author of The Pirate’s Lady

Give a warm welcome to Tricia Schneider, author of The Pirate’s Lady.

Pull up a chair, grab a drink of your choice from the cooler, a Chocolate Chip or Peanut Butter cookie from the plate, and let’s find out a little about Tricia Schneider and The Pirate’s Lady!

Tricia, how long have you been writing?

I’ve been writing for over 25 years. I wrote several short stories when I was a child including a mystery series featuring my brother’s pet turtle as a detective. I wrote my first full-length novel when I was 15. Inspired from a dream I’d had it was an adventurous romance about a woman trapped in an alternate dimension. I wrote it during summer vacation from morning until night for an entire week. Since then, I’ve written well over 75 manuscripts most of which are hidden in dusty boxes in my closet.

Did you tell friends and family that you were writing a book? Or did it take a while to come out and tell friends and family you were a writer?

My family knew before I did that I would be a writer someday. I simply wrote for fun. It was something I did to entertain myself. Besides the short stories that I wrote when I was a kid, my brother and I produced our own newspaper which featured humorous news articles similar to that of The Onion. My family was forced to subscribe, of course.

Where do your story ideas come from? If they come to you in the middle of the night, do you get up and write them all down?

Most of my stories come to me during dreams. I’ll get a glimpse of a scene or perhaps a character. When I wake up, I immediately write everything so I don’t lose a single detail. Sometimes story ideas come to during the day. I was driving to the grocery store one day when the first scene for The Pirate’s Lady popped into my brain.

What do you like to do when you are not writing?

Typically, I read. For the longest time, I didn’t have many hobbies other than reading and writing. I used to enjoy cross-stitching, but when my firstborn became a toddler I packed up all the needles and sewing material because I was afraid he’d get into it and hurt himself. My kids are older now so last year I decided to dive back into crafts. My mother taught me the basics of crocheting when I was little but after she died I gave it up. So, I refreshed my crochet skills and then decided to teach myself how to knit. I’ve quickly progressed from simple coasters to decorative baby booties. My kids are now all equipped with knitted hats, scarves and sweaters. I make blankets for baby shower gifts and birthdays. I’m having so much fun with all this colorful yarn that I’m thinking of opening an Etsy store and selling some of it. My kids are getting tired of all the stuff I keep making for them!

What’s your favorite part of being an author?

I love creating characters and the worlds they live in. It gives me immense pleasure to dive into the fantasy world of my characters. It’s like watching a movie in my brain and then writing it down to share with readers. I also like working from home. I have 4 children (all under the age of 11), so I love being available if they need me at any time of the day or night. I work my writing hours in between their school schedules and extracurricular activities. It’s not easy, but I manage to juggle everything that needs to get done.

SPEED ROUND FOR A LITTLE ADDED FUN:

Speed Round (one word only answer): Yep, I know torture for a writer!<evil laugh>

Favorite movie: Finding Nemo

Favorite book: Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë

Last book read: The Sign of Four by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Favorite color: Blue

Stilettos or flipflops: Barefoot

Coffee or tea: Tea

Ebook or audiobook or paperback: Paperback

Pencil or pen: Pen

Favorite song: Take Me On by A-ha

Streak or not: Not

Favorite dessert: Warm brownie topped with mocha flavored ice cream covered in hot fudge and a cherry on top

Favorite junk food: Chocolate chip cookies

Favorite thing to do to relax: Knitting while watching TV

Champagne or gin: Champagne

Paranormal or Historical: Both!

Wonder Woman or Top Model: Wonder Woman

Favorite TV show: Supernatural

Hot or cold: Hot

POV: First Person

I’d die if I don’t have: Something to read. And my eyeglasses! Did you ever see that Twilight Zone episode with Burgess Meredith? The horror!

Review or Not: Review

Tell us a little about The Pirate’s Lady .

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Captain Marco Dante was captured and sentenced to hang two years ago, but he escaped before his punishment was carried out. Now he’s come back to the woman whose memory kept him alive those long months in prison. Arianne had been his grand passion, but he failed to see how much she meant to him until it was too late. Can he recapture her heart? Or has he lost her forever?

Arianne never imagined she’d see her notorious pirate lover again. Though her heart sings with joy at his return, she knows he hasn’t come back for her but for the treasure he left behind. She agrees to help him find it, but can her heart withstand one more adventure with him?

A sneek peek between the pages of The Pirates Lady:

“I no longer travel your path. You sail without me, my friend.”

She pushed her bare toes into the grainy sand and stood, brushing the remaining sand that clung to her petticoats. In the silence of the crashing waves, she turned and walked away.

Inside, her heart bled. Yet, she deserved no better. Her life led to this heartache. That she walked away from this man now, after all this time only confirmed it.

“Arianne, you’re coming with me.”

His serious tone warned her of his intentions. She spun to face him, unsheathing her sword in time to block his attack. The sound of metal striking metal pierced the moonlit darkness. Her ears rang with the sound.

They stood, neither moving. She stared into his eyes. “You would take me by force?”

“Never by force,” his voice lowered to a growl. “You will come willingly.” And he smiled, that knowing one she hated.

She let out a howl of outrage and swung her sword. He easily blocked. They stepped a deadly dance of striking blades, until again they were trapped by heated gazes.

Her breathing was heavy, labored, filled with excitement. She looked at his lips, wanting to taste them but knowing she dared not. Her will was never strong around him. With one touch she might lose herself and want him again for forever. But that dream would never be achievable with Marco.

With him, she’d always be alone.

“Come with me, Arianne.”

“No.”

She pushed away and again they danced. Her feet moved lightly as she sprang, her petticoats swirling with each movement though she hoped they would not entangle her legs. Her arm swung with lithe movements as she fought. She equaled him with skill and grace. Each time their swords clashed, the noise pierced her soul. That she fought him was a testament to her determination to escape his tyranny over her heart. She could not succumb to him again.

As they battled, a sheen of sweat appeared upon his brow. The exposed skin of his chest glistened in the moonlight. His arms flexed as he swung his sword. His grace, his power, his energy seduced her.

Her heart pounded. Her skin ached to touch his. The heat in her lower regions grew to a fiery inferno. She trembled.

Again, they locked blades.

They stood a moment, staring. His gaze burned into her soul. She licked the salty sweat from her upper lip, and his eyes followed the movement with utter fascination.

He pushed their swords away. With his free hand, he grabbed her shoulder, pulling her tight against his chest. Arianne tilted her head to look into his eyes. The blue depths called to her, like the ocean’s waves licking at her feet. The yearning to go to him was too great. She hadn’t the will to fight.

You can find The Pirate’s Lady at:

The Wild Rose Press, Amazon, BookStrand, iTunes/iBook, Kobo, and Nook:

About the Author:

Tricia Schneider is an author of paranormal and historical romance. Before the supernatural took possession of her pen, she worked for several years in a Waldenbooks store as Assistant Manager and bookseller. Since the closing of the bookstore, she now writes full-time while chasing after her 4 young children and 3 rescued cats in the coal country of Pennsylvania.

Website: http://www.triciaschneider.com

Twitter: @TriciaSchneider

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/authortriciaschneider

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/triciaschneider

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