Author M. Lee Prescott
S: Good morning, Lee! Thanks for joining me in The Loft.
Why did you become a writer?
L: I’ve always loved writing
to discover what I’m thinking and feeling in the deepest part of me. The
process is full of surprises and awe. Then I got serious with a group of
colleagues when we were exploring the writing process for our students. That
was it. I was off and running, and 28 books later I’m still at it!
S: (Smiles.) I often joke that writing romance is addictive. Once you start, you can't stop!
What makes you unique--as a
writer and/or person?
L: We each have unique life stories that shape the writers we become. My
stories are about family and community, and the love and support we give each
other. No one else can tell my stories because even though they are fiction,
they come from the heart and have sprung from my life as a daughter, sister, friend, wife, mom, grandmother,
partner, colleague, and teacher.
S: (Nods.) That's so true. My personal experiences as a lawyer, wife, mother, sister, and daughter inspire my stories. What is your writing
process?
L: I
write as often as I can, when the demands of my other job, as a full-time college
professor, allow. When beginning a new novel, I mull for a while, sometimes a
long while, briefly outline, mull some more, then begin. I usually write an
entire first draft without lots of revising and editing. Then the shaping
begins and I revise, revise, revise. I am blessed with a wonderful copy editor
who is critical at this stage.
S: What attracted you to the
romance genre?
L: Like many romance writers, I’m a sucker for a happy ending. I also believe in
true love, unconditional love, and all the nuances of love that infuse my
stories. I consider it a privilege to spend time with all the characters and
families in my stories. They make me laugh, cry, and smile every day.
S: These days, that happy ending is particularly important.
Do you write in other
genres?
L: I have two mystery
series—the Ricky Steele books--sassy, first person stories beginning with "Prepped to Kill"--and the Roger and Bess
books--cozy, village mysteries. My first book in that series was "A
Friend of Silence." I’ve also written "Song
of the Spirit," a young adult historical novel. Each genre has its own joys
and challenges.
S: Tell me about your book, "Emma's Dream."
L: Here's the blurb--
A
woman is the last thing on Ben Morgan’s mind as he comes home to Morgan’s Run,
his family’s ranch in Saguaro Valley. Doctor’s orders, he’s home to heal, but
the sooner he can get back to Santa Barbara, the better. Then he runs into
Maggie Williams on Main Street, prompting vivid memories of a magical night,
and Ben’s ailing heart skips a beat.
Father
of her beloved four year old daughter, the eldest of the Morgan sons is the
last person Maggie expects to have crash into her car and back into her life. For
years, she has struggled to forget him and to make a life for herself and her
daughter, Emma, the mirror image of a father who is unaware of her existence.
Now, here he is, looking more gorgeous than the day he ran out of town. Maggie
swears Ben Morgan will never break her heart again.
S: Where can readers buy your book?
L: It's available at all major booksellers, including--
S: Lee, thanks so much for joining me today. If you'd like to learn more about M. Lee Prescott, visit--
Website: https://mleeprescott.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mlee.prescott
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mleeprescott
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