Welcome Author – Charlotte Copper!

Charlotte Copper Author photoGive a warm welcome to Charlotte, author of CALIFORNIA BLUE!

 

Pull up a chair, grab a drink of your choice from the cooler, a Chocolate Chip cookie from the plate, and let’s find out a little about Charlotte.

 

Who is your favorite character of all of the books you’ve written and Why?

There is a demon hunter in my first book, SILVER BLADE, and his name is Oscar (Oz) McAvoy….I’d have to say he is my favorite. I think the way you always remember your first boyfriend, he is my first hero. He’s big and bald and gruff, and I love him. (So much so that he makes a couple of brief appearances in my current WIP.)

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?

No.  They thought I was spending time playing computer games on my laptop…which is strange since I’m the only person in the house that does NOT do that.  I think I was writing for about six months before I finally confessed.

What do you want your readers to take away from your books?

In my YA books, CALIFORNIA BLUE and STRAWBERRY SUMMER, I want young girls to feel confident in themselves. I have a daughter and two step-daughters, so girl power is very important to me.

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

I love to read and craft, and admittedly have far too many hobbies.  Right now, I’m knitting a scarf and a blanket, working on a crewel pillow and a cross-stitch, and sewing a bag for summer.  I usually have one or two books that I’m reading, and often have a number of photos waiting for the scrapbook.

51Nizwt28pL._SX331_BO1,204,203,200_Tell us a little about California Blue.

High-school junior, Halen Stone is starting a new school in sunny California. When her twin brother, Floyd, brings home his new friend Austin, Halen only has one word: wow!

School, running, babysitting and barbeques bring them together, but one thing keeps them apart, Austin’s gorgeous girlfriend.

A timely break-up and the school’s Halloween dance finally give Halen and Austin a chance to be together…as more than friends

Do you have an Excerpt for us?

“Halen,” a voice called from within the group. Definitely not Floyd’s. She took a deep breath and turned as Austin emerged from the crowd. A leggy blonde in a short skirt and high heels watched them with narrowed eyes.

“Hey,” he said. “I spoke to the coach this morning. He said it was too late to join the team. Something about paperwork and all that. Sorry, I should’ve asked him before I mentioned it.”

“No problem.” It’s not like she wanted to join in the first place. She’d hardly thought about it on her run this morning. Well, perhaps a little. Cross country, of course, not Austin.

“Maybe you and I could run together some time,” he said. “We’re supposed to practice on our own twice a week, but to be honest, I don’t have much willpower when I’m expected to do it myself.”

He wanted to run with her? Really? “Sure. Anytime. You know where I live,” she said with a chuckle. Ha-ha. That was funny, right?

Austin laughed, and from behind him a pair of eyes, heavy with blue eye shadow and dark eyeliner, aimed invisible beams of dislike at Halen’s chest.

You can find California Blue at the retailers below:

Boroughs

Amazon.com

Amazon.ca

B&N

I love stories set around Halloween, my very favorite holiday! Now let’s see what keeps Charlotte busy.

As mother to one daughter and two stepdaughters, Charlotte Copper has been reading young adult books for years. The girls have moved out and moved on, but Charlotte’s love of books about young, strong women continues.

Charlotte lives in Stouffville, Ontario, Canada where she works fulltime and likes to craft, go to the movies, read, and of course, write.  Charlotte loves to hear from readers.  You can find her at:

Email:  charlottecopper.author@gmail.com

Website: http://charlottecopperauthor.com

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/charlotte.copper.52

Twitter::  @charlottecopper   https://twitter.com/CharlotteCopper

It was wonderful having you with us today.  Please feel free to stop by anytime!

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