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Best-selling author Sheila Roberts has seen her books published in a dozen different languages and made into movies for both the Hallmark and Lifetime channels. She’s happily married with three children and lives in the Pacific Northwest. When she’s not hanging out with girlfriends, speaking to women’s groups or going dancing with her husband she can be found writing about those things near and dear to women’s hearts: family, friends, and chocolate.
Her latest book is the women’s fiction/romance, THE SUMMER RETREAT.
Website Address: http://www.sheilasplace.com
Twitter Address: http://www.twitter.com/_Sheila_Roberts
Facebook Address: https://www.facebook.com/funwithsheila/
BOOK BLURB:
Celeste Jones has plans for a perfect summer with her boyfriend (and hopefully soon-to-be fiancé)—until he dumps her to be with the 
woman he’s had on the side for months. Heartbroken and furious, Celeste resolves to move on. When the going gets tough, the tough…okay, the not-so-tough go to the beach.
As soon as school lets out for the summer, she waves goodbye to her first-graders, packs up her bikini and heads for Moonlight Harbor, where she knows her big sister, Jenna, will receive her with open arms. Jenna could probably use some help at the Driftwood Inn, and Celeste is happy to do chores around the place in exchange for a relaxing summer escape. She just needs something—or someone—to distract her from her troubles.
Finding The One can be tricky, and Jenna is determined to make sure Celeste gets it right this time around. Not that Jenna’s an expert. She’s still trying to sort out her own love life. But if both sisters listen to their hearts, eventually they’re bound to discover that life—and love—is good at the beach.
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Q: Thanks for stopping by, Sheila! Can you tell us a little bit about your writing background?
I’ve been writing stories since I was a little girl. Looking back, I feel sorry for my classmates, who were a captive audience. (My teacher thought I was the next Jane Austen and always made them listen to my stories.) I majored in music in college but took a ton of English classes and loved creative writing. Sold some articles to magazines when my husband and I were newlyweds. And then, somewhere along the way, I got an idea for a book. And that was that!
Q: What fact about yourself that would really surprise people?
I used to own a singing telegram company. Great fun!
Q: How do you define success in regards to writing and publishing books?
That definition changes throughout a writer’s career. There’s always one more mountain to climb. At first it’s “If I could just get an agent,” then it’s “If I could just sell a book,” Then it’s “If I could just make a best-seller list”… “get a movie deal”… “make more money.” I think for me, now, it’s just, “Have people know who I am.” J Success is an elusive thing. Satisfaction, however, that’s a different animal. Satisfaction comes with having written a story well. Satisfaction comes when a reader tells you how much she enjoyed your book. Satisfaction lies in doing something you enjoy. Every author may not find the success she craves, but every author can find satisfaction.
Q: Can you tell us about your new book? What’s it about and why did you write it?
My new book is set in the fictional beach town of Moonlight Harbor, and gives a character who’s made several guest appearances the center stage. Celeste Jones, who’s kissed way too many frogs has run away to the beach. And there, she meets the perfect man. He’s a minister, for crying out loud. They don’t come any more perfect than that. But then there’s “the killer in room twelve.” And the town gossips. And … that’s all I’m gonna tell you.
Q: When you are not writing, how do you relax?
Reading, of course! Traveling with the hubs, hanging out with girlfriends and playing games. Loooove games.
Q: Please tell us why we should read your book?
For fun!
Q: What kind of advice would you give other authors just getting their feet wet?
Wade in hip deep, work hard, and enjoy the experience. This can be a frustrating business, but the rewards of being able to bring characters to life makes it all worth it.
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