Interview with Candee Fick

Today we welcome  Candee Fick to my blog. Candee has written this wonderful contemporary set in  Branson, Missouri!  I'm currently reading this story!  Thanks for stopping by, Candee. Tell us about the book:

Sing a New Song is the third book in The Wardrobe series and features the pampered diva from the first two titles (Dance Over Me and Focus On Love). Still seeking the spotlight, Gloria Houghton found a new stage in Branson, Missouri…except she’s about to meet her match and might be replaced by a manipulative rival. When all is said and done, if she can’t be the star, who is she? If you like strong families, country music, and redeemed villains, then you’ll love this next chapter of the series.

How did your interest in writing originate?

My love of all things fiction originated from a very early age as an avid bookworm. I devoured stories of all kinds and often found myself rewriting endings or continuing the adventures with my favorite characters in my imagination. Soon stories invaded my dreams and I knew it was only a matter of time before I started writing them down so I could share them with others.

What does your writing process look like?

I tend to let potential ideas percolate on the backburner of my mind for awhile until the time is right for that story to be told. Once I’m ready to start, I’m a framework plotter who needs to have my basic character arc in place as well as a list of benchmark scenes thought out in advance. I put all these pieces into Scrivener, crack my knuckles, and start to romp through a fast draft as I tell myself the rest of the story and get surprised when the characters start talking back or taking the story deeper or in different directions. Once the essence of the story is captured, I go back to clean it up and layer in the theme before sending it on to my critique partner for feedback.

If you could cast your characters in the Hollywood adaptation of your book, who would play your characters?

Hmm. In the story, Gloria is described as a Carrie Underwood lookalike and so I’ve got that image stuck in my mind. However, based on the amount of singing required to adapt this book for the screen, the professional singer would be a perfect fit. As for Nick, I can easily see and hear a younger Hugh Jackman playing that role.

Who was your favorite character in Sing a New Song?

Nick Sherwood became a quick favorite. He’s humble (and handsome) with a mixture of family loyalty, honest hard work, a deep faith, and a sense of humor. Of course, he’s got his own hang-ups and wounds to deal with, but I like to think that his character reflects the love of God enough to attract Gloria to faith. Oh, and the man can sing! Music stirs my soul so I have to admit that I fell in love with Nick’s character.

I love Nick!  He is so sweet!  What are you working on now? What is your next project?

I’ve got three different projects clamoring for immediate attention at the moment, and all three probably need to wait a few months since our family might be moving this summer. However, before the year is done, there will be a Christmas novella featuring one of the secondary characters from this book. I’m also planning to revise and release the first book in a new contemporary series set around a small town diner. And I’m researching the Regency era for the next historical for my castle series. So many ideas, so little time!

Share your bio:

Candee Fick is a multipublished, award-winning author. She is also the wife of a high school football coach and the mother of three children, including a daughter with a rare genetic syndrome. When not busy writing, editing, or coaching other authors, she can be found cheering on the home team at sporting events, exploring the great Colorado outdoors, indulging in dark chocolate, and savoring happily-ever-after endings through a good book.

Social media and buying links

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https://www.bookbub.com/authors/candee-fick

Kindle for Sing a New Song: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QHYNTJC/

Print: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1645260550/

BLURB:

The pampered diva is about to meet her match.

Songbird Gloria Houghton has always needed to be the center of attention, but the spotlight has shifted. Seeking fame and a fresh start, she finds a new stage in Branson, Missouri…only to risk being replaced by a manipulative rival. If Gloria can’t be the star, who is she?

Jack-of-all-trades Nick Sherwood is just one leaf on a vast family tree that includes a restaurant chef, hotel owners, and even the headline act at a family-owned theater. He’s seen how fame can blind a person with jealousy and is more than content to stay in the background thank you very much. If only he wasn’t so fascinated--and irritated--by the newest addition to the staff.

After a disaster of a first impression and financial difficulties land Gloria in the humblest of jobs—with Nick as her boss—it might be time for her to learn to sing a new song.

If you like strong families, country music, and redeemed villains, then you’ll love this next chapter in The Wardrobe series by Candee Fick.