Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Author Spotlight on Diana Cosby



CONTEST ALERT: One lucky commentor will win a copy of Diana Cosby's HIS CAPTIVE

I am very happy to share this author spotlight on Diana Cosby with you all. I feel she is an author very worth getting to know and reading. Her MacGruder Series is fabulous and just wait until BORN TO BITE comes out on August 28, 2012 for her awesome take on a Highland Vampire! HAPPY READING
~KIMBERLY~




Hi Diana and welcome to Book Obsessed Chicks. I am happy to have you here.
~Thank you for having me at Book Obsessed Chicks.  My sincere pleasure to visit.
Born to Bite was my first Vampire/Highlander book. I really enjoyed it and I think that you are in very good company with Hannah Howell and Erica Ridley.
~I'm so glad you enjoyed Born To Bite.  It was an honor to be asked to write a Highland vampire story in the anthology along side Hannah Howell and Erica Ridley.  
I would love for your name and works to be known by all!!!
~I love writing Scottish romantic suspense, and if others enjoy my stories, it's humbling.
Before we begin, why don't you tell us a bit about yourself?
~I'm a military brat and a retired Navy Chief who is on my 33rd move, and the mom of three amazing children who are all active duty military.  Two Marines and one in the Army.  I've read romances since my teens, and have always wanted to write.  When I retired from the Navy, I began writing and absolutely loved crafting stories.
 1. What inspired you to write this book?
~Several years ago, I had a vision of a heroine finding the hero laying in a stone circle naked.  Since then, I've tried to figure out who they are and what's their story.  When my editor asked me to write a story in the Born To Bite anthology, I realized the vision of years ago was my hero, Aedan MacGregor, and heroine Rowan Campbell.  After that, the story fell together, and the plot a turn of events of the forbidden.
2. Did you have problems with finding a publisher?
~My editor asked me to write this story in the anthology with Hannah Howell and Erica Ridley.  A huge honor.
3. Who are your mentors?
~My mentors, authors who I've been blessed to have as critique partners are author's Shirley Rogerson (http://shirleyrogerson.com/), Mary Forbes (http://maryjforbes.com/), Michelle Hancock (michellehancock.ca ), and Maggie Tousiannt (http://www.maggietoussaint.com/).
4. What does your family think about you being an author?
~My mom and dad and children have always been huge supporters of my writing.  I'm blessed to have them in my life.  
5. Dream job?
~Writing is absolutely my dream job.  I love what I do and am humbled to write the stories of my heart.
6. Being a Veteran, has that helped you in any way with your writing?
Being a retired Navy Chief has definitely helped me in my writing.  My military career taught me discipline, belief in self, to set clear goals, how to manage times and organize, and work with others to achieve a goal.
7. Who are your favorite authors? Books?
~I read all over the board and love numerous authors.  A couple of my all-time favorite authors are Nora Roberts, Cathy Maxwell, Susan Elizabeth Phillips, and Julie Garwood.
8. I haven't watched TV in over 4 years (exception: Game of Thrones) but I am curious to know if you have a favorite show
~Like you, I watch very little television.  I did catch Game of Thrones, and I catch a bit of Suites here and there.  I also enjoy the older movies.  And, at times I watch the Food Channel with my two favorite shows Iron Chef and Chopped.
9. How do you have time to balance all that is being Diana Cosby?
~I have a strict schedule and do promotion, catch up on e-mails, and complete errands during the morning.  In the afternoon I write.  On weekends I do promotion and catch anything else that I need to finish before the week is out.
10. Who are your favorite characters from your books?
~I love all of my characters.  The character who talks to me the most, and is the most demanding in a charming way is Alexander MacGruder.  While I was writing his story, His Captive, he would wake me up at night and ask me why I wasn't writing. :)
11. Final thoughts, any message to readers?  
~Believe in your self and your dreams.  Dare to go after your dreams.  





Diana Cosby is an international bestselling author of Scottish medieval romantic suspense.  Her award-winning books are available in five languages.  Diana has appeared in Woman’s Day, on USA Today’s romance blog, “Happily Ever After,” MSN.com, and in Texoma Living Magazine. 
After retiring as a Navy Chief, AGC(AW), Diana dove into her passion – writing romance novels. With 33 moves behind her, she was anxious to create characters who reflected the amazing cultures and people she’s met throughout the world.   Diana is currently working on the sixth book in the award-winning MacGruder brother’s series, and is preparing for the release of her story in the anthology, “Born To Bite,” with Hannah Howell and Erica Ridley.  Diana looks forward to the years of writing ahead and meeting the amazing people who will share this journey.

Diana Cosby, International Bestselling Author


BORN TO BITE IS OUT ON AUGUST 28, 2012

32 comments:

  1. Good morning,
    Thank you so much for asking me to visit at Book Obsessed Chicks to celebrate the upcoming release of Born To Bite on the 28th of August. I'm honored to be here. I had a blast writing my story in the Highland vampire anthology, and humbled to be a part of this book with authors Hannah Howell and Erica Ridley. I sincerely hope you enjoy.

    Diana Cosby
    www.dianacosby.com

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  2. Great Interview, Born to Bite sounds great.. Love me some Vampires!! and your MacGruder's sound great too, I will have to check them out as well!!

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  3. This sounds so exciting I can't wait to read it. I am looking forward to meeting you. I also love romance stories,paranormal anything but present day, unless it's time travel. I find I love reading about the past. But I don't mind present vampire warriors. Keep writing because I love to read.

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  4. Good luck with the new book, Diana. Take care.

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  5. Great interview. I love that your character woke you up. I agree, the military does teach on self-decipline. I've been asked how I can write so quickly, and it's all about making yourself do it.

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  6. Enjoyed the interview. I can hardly wait for your new book, Born to Bite! I know what you mean about characters waking you up at night to write their story. I agree on getting the stories written. It takes perseverance. Love the photo of you and the guy above.

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  7. Hey Diana, great information. You story sounds really great. Congratulations on the request to write for the anthology.

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  8. elizabeth keckler wrote: Great Interview, Born to Bite sounds great.. Love me some Vampires!! and your MacGruder's sound great too, I will have to check them out as well!!

    ~Hi Elizabeth, thank you so much for stopping by. I appreciate your checking out Born To Bite and the MacGruder brothers series. I love writing these stories, and I hope you enjoy them as well. Have a super day!
    Sincerely,

    Diana Cosby, AGC(AW), USN Ret.
    www.dianacosby.com

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  9. Hello all!!!! Thanks so much stopping by Book Obsessed Chicks. I am honored to have Diana here on the blog and even more excited to have her stopping by my home for Book Club on Sept. 2..... SO EXCITED

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  10. Terryscar wrote: This sounds so exciting I can't wait to read it.

    ~Hi Terry, thank you so much. My story in the Born To Bite anthology was a blast to write, and I hope you enjoy!

    I am looking forward to meeting you.

    ~I look forward to meeting you as well. You’ll be at Kimberly’s on the 2nd? 

    I also love romance stories, paranormal anything but present day, unless it's time travel. I find I love reading about the past. But I don't mind present vampire warriors.

    ~I love romance and paranormal as well. My story in the Born To Bite anthology, Highland Vampire, has a medieval setting.

    Keep writing because I love to read.

    ~Thank you so much. I love crafting stories, and plan on writing for many years to come. Take care, and I hope you have a fabulous day!
    Sincerely,

    Diana Cosby, AGC(AW), USN Ret.
    www.dianacosby.com

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  11. Caroline Clemmons wrote: Good luck with the new book, Diana. Take care.

    ~*Hugs* Hi Caroline, always fabulous to see you. Thank you for the good wishes. And, I’m sending them right back your way for the release of, "Brazos Bride", a fantastic Western stories set during the 1800s! ^5

    Diana Cosby, AGC(AW), USN Ret.
    www.dianacosby.com

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  12. Ellaquinnauthor wrote: Great interview. I love that your character woke you up.

    ~Hi Ella, thank you so much for swinging by and saying hi.  Kimberly did a wonderful job with the interview questions. Aedan and Rowan came to me in a very unusual way.

    I agree, the military does teach on self-discipline. I've been asked how I can write so quickly, and it's all about making yourself do it.

    ~It is setting a goal and then pushing forward. Each step counts. That’s the key. Take care and enjoy your day!
    Sincerely,

    Diana Cosby, AGC(AW), USN Ret.
    www.dianacosby.com

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  13. Jeanmarie Hamilton: Enjoyed the interview.

    ~Hey, Jeanmarie, always wonderful to see you! *Hugs* Kimberly made the interview fun; she did a fabulous job!

    I can hardly wait for your new book, Born to Bite!

    ~Thank you so much, I hope you enjoy.

    I know what you mean about characters waking you up at night to write their story. I agree on getting the stories written. It takes perseverance.

    ~It does, and your success as an author proves that. So proud of you!!!

    Love the photo of you and the guy above.

    ~ It was a blast. A lot of laughing involved. Take care and I wish you continued success!
    *Hugs*

    Diana Cosby, AGC(AW), USN Ret.
    www.dianacosby.com

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  14. Ckcrouch wrote: Hey Diana, great information. You story sounds really great.

    ~Hi Ck, always nice to see you. Thank you so much for stopping by. *Hugs* RomVets rock! ^5

    Congratulations on the request to write for the anthology.

    ~Thank you so much, it was a huge honor. Take care and enjoy your day. You’re doing great!
    *Hugs*

    Diana Cosby, AGC(AW), USN Ret.
    www.dianacosby.com

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  15. BookObsessedChicks wrote: Hello all!!!! Thanks so much stopping by Book Obsessed Chicks. I am honored to have Diana here on the blog and even more excited to have her stopping by my home for Book Club on Sept. 2..... SO EXCITED

     Kimberly, looking forward to the 2nd. Meeting the Book Obsessed Chicks is going to be a blast! ^5

    Diana Cosby, AGC(AW), USN Ret.
    www.dianacosby.com

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  16. Hi Diana - I've enjoyed your other books, and I look forward to reading Born to Bite, as well! Perfect combo - Highlanders and Vampires - can you get sexier than that? Best of luck on your sales! BTW, great photo with the guy above...yummy!

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  17. Lacey Falcone wrote: Hi Diana

    ~Hi Lacey, thank you so much for stopping by.

    I've enjoyed your other books, and I look forward to reading Born to Bite, as well!

    ~I sincerely hope you enjoy.

    Perfect combo - Highlanders and Vampires - can you get sexier than that? Best of luck on your sales!

    ~ I had a blast writing this story. I’d never read the pairing of a vampire and a fairy, and that’s what my muse gave me.

    BTW, great photo with the guy above...yummy!

    ~He was super sweet and funny. I was nervous, and he helped me relax and made the shoot fun. Take care, and I wish you the best!
    Sincerely,

    Diana Cosby, AGC(AW), USN Ret.
    www.dianacosby.com

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  18. Great interview ladies! Your inspiration of the hero laying naked in a stone circle is forever etched in my mind. Love the message to readers!

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  19. Kay Rogal wrote: Great interview ladies!

    ~Thank you so much, Kay. I appreciate your stopping by. Kimberly made the interview fun.

    Your inspiration of the hero laying naked in a stone circle is forever etched in my mind.

    ~:) Once the image came to mind, it was there. Over three years passed before I knew what story it belonged to.

    Love the message to readers!

    ~I’m a huge believer that we can achieve our dreams. Each step forward is exactly that. Take care, enjoy your evening, and I hope you dare to dream, but more, dare to go after your dreams!
    Sincerely,

    Diana Cosby, AGC(AW), USN Ret.
    www.dianacosby.com

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  20. My sincere thanks to everyone who dropped by today. I enjoyed writing my story in the Born To Bite anthology with Hannah Howell and Erica Ridley, and I hope you enjoy it as well. Please take care, and I wish each of you the very best.

    *Kimberly, if any posts come after today, I will reply to them. Thank you so much for having me on the Book Obsessed Chicks blog. I had a blast!
    *Hugs*

    Sincerely,
    Diana Cosby, AGC(AW), USN Ret.
    www.dianacosby.como

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  21. Scotland and Vampires--what more could you ask for?? Well maybe Gerry Butler!
    You are amazing Diana!

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  22. Lady Boru wrote: Scotland and Vampires--what more could you ask for?? Well maybe Gerry Butler! You are amazing Diana!

    ~Lady Boru, thank you so much for stopping by, and thank you for your kind words. I agree, Scotland and Vampires are an intriguing mix. I had a blast writing my story in Born To Bite. I sincerely hope you enjoy! Take care, enjoy your weekend, and I wish you the very best! *Hugs*
    Sincerely,

    Diana Cosby, AGC(AW), USN Ret.
    www.dianacosby.com

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  23. Congratulations on the book! Very nice interview.

    bn100candg(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  24. If my new friend says I will love your book then that is good enough for me :)

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  25. It is people like you who inspire people like me, to keep going in life. That anything is possible and to never give up on your dreams. It is people like you, who give people like me a place to go and get away, an escape from everything. I commend you and I look forward to reading you new book. Good luck with everything you do and I hope you keep going forward. Best Wish Diana...

    JeannetteMedina0304@yahoo.com

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  26. bn100 wrote: Congratulations on the book! Very nice interview.

    ~Thank you so much for stopping by. Kimberly made the interview so much fun! Hope you have a super day, and I wish you the very best!
    Sincerely,

    Diana Cosby, AGC(AW), USN, Ret.
    www.dianacosby.com

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  27. Lisa Borbeck: If my new friend says I will love your book then that is good enough for me :)

    ~Hi Lisa, I appreciate you stopping by. Please tell your new friend thank you for her recommendation to try my stories. I hope you enjoy meeting the MacGruder brothers. I love writing this series! And, loved writing my story in the Born To Bite anthology. Please take care, enjoy your day, and I wish you the very best!
    Sincerely,

    Diana Cosby, AGC(AW), USN, Ret.
    www.dianacosby.com

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  28. Jeannette wrote: It is people like you who inspire people like me, to keep going in life. That anything is possible and to never give up on your dreams. It is people like you, who give people like me a place to go and get away, an escape from everything. I commend you and I look forward to reading you new book. Good luck with everything you do and I hope you keep going forward. Best Wish Diana...

    ~Hi Jeannette, thank you so much for stopping by and your comment. If anything in the interview inspires you to go after your dreams, I’m humbled. Each day I get up and am able to follow my heart I feel blessed. Please take care and know that I’m cheering you on as you move forward to follow your dreams. Each step forward is exactly that. When overwhelmed, take a deep breath, reorganize, and then push forward. Wishing you the very best, and please let me know how your path to your dreams is going. I believe in you!
    *Hugs*

    Diana Cosby, AGC(AW), USN, Ret.
    www.dianacosby.com

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  29. Fantastic interview. I thoroughly enjoyed myself. Vampires and Highlanders? What more can a woman possibly ask for?!?! I look forward to reading "His Captive" Best wishes and continued success

    cms72023(at)gmail(dot)com

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  30. Christine wrote: Fantastic interview. I thoroughly enjoyed myself.

    ~Thank you so much for stopping by and saying hi, Christine. Kimberly did a wonderful job with the interview. It was fun!

    Vampires and Highlanders? What more can a woman possibly ask for?!?!

    :)

    I look forward to reading "His Captive" Best wishes and continued success.

    ~Thank you so much. I hope you enjoy the MacGruder brothers series. I'm loving writing it. Take care and I wish you the very best!
    Sincerely,

    Diana Cosby, AGC(AW), USN, Ret.
    www.dianacosby.com

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  31. I just got done reading His Captive. It was awesome. I couldn't put it down. I cant wait to read the next ones.

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  32. Denise wrote: I just got done reading His Captive. It was awesome. I couldn't put it down. I cant wait to read the next ones.

    ~Hi Denise, thank you so much for stopping by, and your kind comments. *Hugs* I'm thrilled you enjoyed the first book in the MacGruder brothers series. I love writing it, and am humbled when readers enjoy it as well. I hope you have a wonderful Labor Day Weekend!
    Sincerely,

    Diana Cosby, AGC(AW), USN, Ret.
    www.dianacosby.com

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