Channel 20Something by Amy Patrick
(20Something #1)
Publication date: August 12th 2014
Genres: Contemporary, New Adult, Romance
Synopsis:
From award-winning author and two-time GOLDEN HEART® finalist Amy Patrick comes a New Adult contemporary series about twenty-somethings entering the world of TV broadcasting, where what happens behind the scenes is the real news.
22-year-old Heidi Haynes is almost one year into her “real life”. She has her first reporting job, her first apartment, and a comfortable relationship with her college sweetheart. But for some reason she’s not as eager to talk about walking down the aisle as he is.
Heidi secretly longs for big cities, big-market breaking news, and real independence from her way-too-close-by helicopter parents. Problem is, the last time she left the security of home for new places and new people, things didn’t go so well. Disastrously, in fact, and she came running back to a local college and a “safe” boyfriend.
Aric Serrano is definitely not safe.
He’s six-feet-four-inches of missing-Hemsworth-brother-
Heidi would be so much more comfortable if she could simply ignore Aric. He’s just her type—the type she’s so careful to avoid these days. But that becomes impossible when she's forced to work closely with him on the weekend newscast. Now the attraction between them is growing even faster than the ratings, and what happens behind the scenes is the real news.
22-year-old Heidi Haynes is almost one year into her “real life”. She has her first reporting job, her first apartment, and a comfortable relationship with her college sweetheart. But for some reason she’s not as eager to talk about walking down the aisle as he is.
Heidi secretly longs for big cities, big-market breaking news, and real independence from her way-too-close-by helicopter parents. Problem is, the last time she left the security of home for new places and new people, things didn’t go so well. Disastrously, in fact, and she came running back to a local college and a “safe” boyfriend.
Aric Serrano is definitely not safe.
He’s six-feet-four-inches of missing-Hemsworth-brother-
Heidi would be so much more comfortable if she could simply ignore Aric. He’s just her type—the type she’s so careful to avoid these days. But that becomes impossible when she's forced to work closely with him on the weekend newscast. Now the attraction between them is growing even faster than the ratings, and what happens behind the scenes is the real news.
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Interview :
How long have you been writing? I
started trying to write a novel during my first year out of college, but
stalled out a few chapters into it. I had no idea how to write a novel! Unfortunately,
I took only Journalism courses and NO creative writing in school. I know—what
was I thinking, right? I guess I just never thought a fiction writer was
something I could be. But the writing
bug wouldn’t leave me alone. I started several more novels over the years.
Finally, after leaving my full-time TV news career, I started learning the
craft of novel-writing. I finished my first novel in 2010 and started pursuing
publication then. I started writing on a more-or-less full-time basis about a
year ago.
Is CHANNEL 20 SOMETHING your first book, or have you
written anything else? CHANNEL 20 SOMETHING was actually my 3rd
book, though it’s the first to be published. The first one I wrote was a Young
Adult fantasy (with lots of romance). It was a finalist for the RWA Golden
Heart award in 2013. My Young Adult murder mystery (with lots of romance) FOUR
BULLETS, is now out on submission to publishers. It was a Golden Heart finalist
this year! Since finishing CHANNEL 20 SOMETHING, I’ve also written two more
books in the 20 SOMETHING series. Book 2, STILL YOURS, is Mara’s story and
takes place in Providence and Newport, Rhode Island. Book 3, Kenley’s story,
STILL ME, takes place in Atlanta where Kenley lands a job at the network.
When
do you like to write, and where do you write? I wish I was one of
those super-focused people who can write anywhere anytime, but I’m the world’s
worst multi-tasker. I can edit at home, but for first drafts, I banish myself
to the library. There’s a particular chair in a particular corner—in the far back,
facing a boring wall. No internet access. No temptation. I sit down and the
words flow. They know they’re supposed to turn on when I get to my hidey-hole.
Do you have any advice for someone who wants to
write a book and become published? I’ve
seen the statistic that 90% of people want to write a book and only 10%
actually do. I think lack of know-how stops most people. So my advice would be to join a great writer’s
group like RWA (Romance Writers of America) and a local chapter. It’s such a
great resource for information on good writing as well as for support. Having
writer friends to trade work with made an incredible difference for me. I also
enjoyed writing more and had more success when I got a firm grasp on story
structure. I loved the book Save the Cat by Blake Snyder for that. It’s very
accessible and clear, besides being funny and enjoyable. When I read it, a
lightbulb went off for me.
What’s
one crazy fact about you that most people who meet you probably wouldn’t guess
was true? I used to be a professional singer. I’ve sung in several bands and
did background vocals on a smooth jazz album. I also sang the theme song for
SAS Airlines years ago. “Welcome aboard… to the skies… of S-A-S… where you’ll
find… happiness.”
AUTHOR BIO
Amy is a two-time Golden Heart finalist (2013 and 2014) who writes Young Adult fiction as Amy DeLuca and New Adult romance as Amy Patrick. She lives in Rhode Island with her husband and two sons and actually craves the heat and humidity of Mississippi, where she grew up. She's been a professional singer and news anchor and currently narrates audio books as well as working as a station host for a Boston TV station.
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