Mary Alice Pritchard on Jaguar Nights

Emma: Today, I am featuring an interview with Mary Alice Pritchard, author of Jaguar Nights available from The Wild Rose Press.

Blurb: Can the calming energy of a human empath prevent a dangerous, untamed weir leader from destroying his pard? Will Cole be the answer to Syndee’s longing for acceptance and a home, or will he be her destruction?

Welcome, Mary Alice!

Quick questions for you as a reader:

1) Where do you like to settle in for a good read? I have a leather recliner in my library that is perfect for reading.

2) What is your favorite genre? Paranormal Romance. I love shapeshifters.

3) What length do you favor…shorts/novellas/novels? I prefer novels.

4) Whose POV do you prefer…hero/heroine/villain? I guess it depends on the type of story. Usually the heroine but sometimes it is more suited to the hero.

5) Do you like first/second/third person? I prefer third person but enjoy several authors who write in first person.

Emma: What has been your greatest fear you’ve had to overcome as a writer?

Mary Alice: I think it would be that I wasn’t good enough. I worry about not being able to catch a reader’s interest and keep it.

Emma: What/who has been your greatest inspiration?

Mary Alice: That’s a hard one. Several author’s who overcame so much to go on and become best sellers come to mind. J.A. Jance, for one. Another would be Christine Feehan. I have to say that a good writer friend of mine has been a great inspiration for me. Nita Wick.

Emma: What do you hope to accomplish with your writing? Do you have a goal?

Mary Alice: I want to write the best book possible which means I will always write. Every book is better than the last. My goal? To see my books on the stands at Wal-Mart and Books A Million. :)

Emma: What makes your writing unique?

Mary Alice: I write with an edge and a little spicy humor thrown in. I guess it’s my voice as writers say. You don’t always see it coming.

Emma: What appeals to you about your genre?

Mary Alice: I love the dark alpha heros. The shape shifters and vampires. I love their tortured need to be accepted and loved for who they are.

Emma: How do you deal with criticism?

Mary Alice: I growl and then move on. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. Mine just happens to be the right one when it comes to my writing.

Emma: What do you do when you hit a wall? (Can’t figure out a character’s emotions, where the plot should go next, etc.)

Mary Alice: I usually go to another book I’m working on, or, if that doesn’t help, I read. It helps clear my mind and it usually works great.

Emma: What other works have you published?

Mary Alice: I have another paranormal romance, Ghostly Mistakes, and three short stories. They are also paranormal romances.

Emma: What are you working on now?

Mary Alice: I’m working on book three of Tales of The Cat. I’m also work on a short story series.

Emma: Thank you for your time, Mary Alice, and good luck with your future books!