Rose Machario

Today, I am hosting Rose Marie Machario, who is the creator and hostess of Dream Big, a show all about real people who are making their dreams come true.

When Rose is not inspiring others to follow their dreams, she is a nationally and internationally published pinup model, and a blossoming actress having worked in several featured, or principal roles. She has been seen in various television shows such as Ozark, The Originals, Nashville, Homicide Hunter, Killer Couples, Murder Chose Me, Murder Comes to Town, Snapped, #Murder, Justice by Any Means, Notorious, Fatal Attraction, Murder Mystery, Murder Decoded, and American Nightmare. Her movie credits include Tag, Super Fly, The Road Less Traveled, and The Last Movie Star.

Rose is also a published author of her debut fantasy novel, The Amulet of Elements. She also writes in the romance, and horror genres, and her column called Dream Big.

In her spare time, she enjoys a daily routine of yoga, loves to cook, and cuddling up with her fur-babies while watching her favorite television shows, and movies.

She has graciously taken time to answer some questions to learn more about her.

        How long have you been writing? Do you recall how your interest in writing originated?

RMM: I have been writing since I was 12. I loved to read, I began as early as five years old. I think being an angry pre-teen helped with encouraging the writing bug, so I started writing poetry to get my feelings out.

      Looking back, is there anything you’d change about your first published book?

RMM: I honestly wouldn’t change a thing.

      What or who has influenced your writing?

RMM: Life has inspired the majority of my words, but living has influenced the writing.

        Where do you get your ideas?

RMM: Dreams mostly. Sometimes music. Definitely what I day dream about.

      What hinders your writing? (distractions? noise?)

RMM: Noise definitely. I have to have quiet. Sometimes the noise in my head distracts me, or what is going on in my life. It’s always a mental block. Not about my ability, but more so if I’m having a bad day, or week emotionally.

      What genre are you most comfortable with? Is there a genre you'd like to explore writing in?

RMM: I love fantasy, and everything about it, I am actually comfortable in writing most anything as far as genres goes. If I could explore a new genre it would be a mystery of some kind.

      Are you by-the-seat-of-your-pants kind of writer, or do you plot an outline to keep yourself on track?

RMM: I am a hurry up and write down my ideas type of person, but when it’s time to really start writing I am a very structured planner. I am definitely an outline junkie.

      Do you incorporate some of yourself into your characters? Personality traits? Likes? Dislikes?

RMM: Yes I do. I have so many different aspects of myself that I couldn’t help but place myself in all of the characters. To include what I like or don’t like. Depending on the character I suppose.

      What genre of books do you like to read? What are you reading now?

RMM: I am all over the place when it comes to reading. It’s easier to say that I don’t care for futuristic sci-fi, dystopian genres. Right now I have a bookmark in Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Galbaldon.

      Can you tell us a little about your writing schedule?

RMM: I am a morning writer. I have a set routine of yoga, breakfast, tea, social media posting, and then writing. I save the fun part for last.

       Is there anything you find particularly challenging in your writing?

RMM: Script writing has been the only challenge so far.

      Do you have any suggestions/comments for prospective authors?

RMM: Yes, I can list three things off the top of my head. First, if you have a story in your head write it down. Second, you are never an aspiring author-if you have written something you’re automatically a writer/author. Third, never listen to the advice about if your first work isn’t getting picked up, write something else. I think it was the dumbest thing that I had ever listened to and it made me full of self doubt. Everyone has an opinion when it comes to what you’ve written. When it comes to agents, publishing houses, and editors, or even beta readers, their opinions are very subjective when it will comes  to your manuscript. What I believe matters is that you love it. I mean when you read it you never miss a moment, or pass or skip a scene. You laugh, cry, love your protagonist, and hate the villain. In the end it is your option that matters, just don’t be cocky, and know that your feelings will get hurt, rejections will happen, but no matter what, don’t ever quit trying to get your work published in the way you see fit.

      What else are you working on right now?

RMM: I am editing book three of my series The Majick of the Chosen Ones.

  

      Tell us about your current book:

RMM: The Amulet of Elements is the first book in The Majick of the Chosen Ones series. It is about a princess who discovers her destiny is to find a magical Amulet, before an evil shapeshifting wizard who is hell bent on starting the war of Ragnarok, and proclaiming himself a god,  finds it.

Thank you, Rose for visiting with us today.

Carol

Book Synopsis for The Amulet of Elements: Princess Ellyria Rose found her special places in the books she read. Imagining herself in far off lands, she would dream of the knight who might rescue her one day from her dull, everyday life of needlepoint and lessons on becoming a lady.

Princess Ellyria Rose yearned for adventure and on her sixteenth birthday she got her wish, being rescued by the man of her dreams. Little did she know that would prove to be an adventure she did not expect to have.

Betrayed by the very man whom Princess Ellyria trusted, and left at the mercy of her father’s enemy, she had to use her wits to escape; along with the help of the very man who led her astray in the beginning.

Danger unfolds time and again, revealing an ancient story about a princess and a prophecy.

 

Author Links:

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/AuthorRoseMarieMachario/

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/witchgypsyrose

Website: http://www.rosemariemachario.com

Links for The Amulet of Elements:

Kindle Version: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VJF9D6Y/

Amazon Print Version:  https://www.amazon.com/Amulet-Elements-Rose-Marie-Machario/dp/1948042797/

Barnes and Noble Link:  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-amulet-of-elements-rose-marie-machario/1133142058?ean=9781948042796

 

Another Convention in the Books

Imaginarium was last weekend and, as usual, I had so much fun. Stephen Zimmer and Holly Phillippe never disappoint when it comes to the putting on such a good convention. It's always great to meet new people and see old author friends who I only get to see once or twice a year. This year was no exception.

 

 I had interesting neighbors on Friday and Saturday. The Western Kentucky Ghostbusters were across the aisle from me. They are a charity group that raises money for the Kentucky Children's Hospital and were great guys. I had an interesting discussion with one of them about the Star Trek franchise shows.

photo by Tony Acree

My next door table neighbors were authors Missy Goodman and Amy Leigh McCorkle (not pictured). I was thrilled to have them next to me. We've been neighbors before at previous conventions, so I knew I would be in good company with them.

Above, I am with authors (left-right) Molly Daniels/Kenzie Michaels and Beverly Ovalle. This is the first time I'd met Beverly in person. She, Molly and I were previously published by a now defunct publisher. Happily, we all moved on and found success in our new publishing efforts.

In honor of Halloween, these are the treats that passed out to attendees that stopped by my table. I call them Candy Hands. They were a big hit.

I was a member of four panel discussions: Thrilling Mysteries, The Big Rewrite, "I strenuously object!!!" and "Stop Blaming the Butler."  My favorite was "Stop Blaming the Butler." We had a great discussion about writing mysteries. I learned a lot from all four panels.

It was a wonderful convention and I'm already looking forward to Imaginarium 2020.

Carol

Imaginarium 2019

If you're looking for something to do next weekend, I'd like to recommend the 6th annual Imaginarium Convention in Louisville, KY October 11-13! Earlier this year, The Writer magazine recognized Imaginarium as Kentucky's #1 writers event and the 2nd best in the Southeast USA! Over 130 panels and workshops, over 200 panelist guests, a film festival, book fair and expo, and much, much more! Weekend and single day passes available!

The book expo is free and there is free parking. With over 100 authors and exhibitors and every genre imaginable, you will find some greats reads there.

My new mystery isn't available yet, but I will have all of my other books there, as well as some treats.
http://www.entertheimaginarium.com/attendee-registration

Carol

Productivity

It's amazing what having a deadline does to my productivity. I'm working on book two of my series today, The Coin Collector. It's going well, if I do say so myself.

Carol

Coming in 2020 and beyond

As most of you know I have written seven romance novels. After my last novel was published, I made the decision to not write romance again. I was simply burned out on it. My first love in reading has always been mystery novels. Most of my romance books were romantic suspense, so I figured it was be an easy transition to writing mysteries. However, it wasn't as easy as I thought. There was so much more to keep track of. However, it was a challenge I wanted to take.

In July, I finished writing my first mystery novel and am pleased to announce that I have signed a three-book contract with Seventh Star Press for a new mystery series.
"Homecoming to Murder" will be released sometime in 2020, followed by "The Coin Collector" and then "Witch Hunt."

Book 1

   Nathan Perry, having recuperated from his Gulf War injuries, returns to his hometown of Mystic, Massachusetts to become the police department's first detective.   
   His initial assignment is to discover who has been breaking into homes in the most affluent part of town, but more importantly, who murdered one of the homeowners. When he finally discovers who's behind the murder and break-ins, everyone is shocked, especially the police department.  

Book 2

 

    After a coin collector convention comes to Mystic, Massachusetts, the town has another murder on its hands. Detective Nathan Perry investigates the mysterious death and determines the victim was killed over a rare Colonial Era coin. Did the killer get away with a priceless coin or a well-made counterfeit?

   Nationally known journalist, Robin Fisher wants the same answers as Nathan, but keeps getting in his way to find them.

  

Book 3

   When a millionaire's daughter is found hanging from a tree in the Mystic cemetery, witchcraft is suspected. Police Detective Nathan Perry is assigned the case and ends up working closely with an attractive private investigator hired by the father to find out who murdered his daughter.

  

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Hopefully, there will be more than three books in the series. It all depends on what you, the readers want. Thank you.

Carol