10/05/2011

Cat Schield Officially Gets Lost

I became Cat Schield's Unsinkable Sister joining her as a 2010 RWA Golden Heart finalist. After some hard work and a bit of recognition winning our GH categories, Cat and I also became Harlequin sisters. Cat is pictured (left) after the 2011 Harlequin party held at the NYC Waldorf Astoria. We took advantage of the staff cleaning their chandelier for pictures.



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It's been a privilege watching Cat's career sky-rocket with 4 1/2 star reviews and five sales this past year. You're in for a treat reading her Texas Millionaire series OR any book she's written.

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Cat & I also shared a moment as presenters at the 2011 RWA Golden Heart/RITA awards. We’re pictured (left) with Harlequin Romance author and fellow presenter, Barbara Wallace.


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CAT ANSWERS the GLIAS Q&A




ANGI: How often to you get lost in a story?

CAT: I spend a lot of time lost in stories, both those I write and those I read. If I’m not thinking about something fictional, I start to worry.



ANGI: What’s your favorite fairy tale?

CAT: Cinderella. I love the rags to riches theme and the spunky orphan who makes good.



ANGI: Where do you read and how often?

CAT: I read all over the place. With apps for Kindle and Nook on my iPad, there’s always a book within reach and I try and read a little bit each day. When I have a couple free hours on the weekend, I love to read in bed. And I listen to books in the car. My daughter and I listen to all sorts of YA books as we travel between home and school.



ANGI: Who’s your favorite villain?

CAT: Anyone portrayed by Alan Rickman. Die Hard, Robin Hood, Harry Potter. Something about the way he brings humor or pathos to a character creates layers and I always end up feeling sympathetic at some point.



ANGI: Is writing or story-telling easier for you?

CAT: Story-telling. I love writing, but there are those days when I can spend an hour on one paragraph. That drives me crazy.



ANGI: What sound or noise do you love?

CAT: A purr. Something about the sound is so relaxing.



ANGI: Fairy Tale or Action Adventure?

CAT: Yes. Okay, you’re going to make me choose. I guess I’d have to go Action Adventure.



ANGI’S GOTTA ASK: Cat, my dear friend, you live in Minnesota, how did you ever develop a love for sailing? And where’s the next place you plan on going?

CAT’S GOTTA ANSWER: Minnesota is the land of 10,000 lakes. We do a lot of boating here. When I was a kid, my parents sent me to camp. That’s where I learned to sail. In my twenties I lived in Florida. My roommate’s best friend had a boat and needed crew when she raced. We had a blast. Back in Minnesota, my best friend’s brother and his best friend have had sailboats forever. I don’t have any definite plans for another sailing adventure, but I’d like to go back to Greece. The charter company we use opened a new base near Athens. But I wouldn’t be apposed to trying Turkey or Croatia.

CAT'S QUESTION FOR YOU:
In A Win-Win Proposition, Missy wagers big in order to win one night with Sebastian. Do you like to gamble? Or are you like me and shy away from games of chance?


A WIN-WIN PROPOSITION is Cat's 2nd Harlequin Desire. You won't want to miss her debut interviews on GLIAS: Millionaires I'd Like to Meddle With; Meddle with a Millionaire & What Do You Get; Maureen Grills Cat; A Million Reasons to Love Cat Schield.


HER SECRET MILLIONAIRE is available as a free download on Cat's website.

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11 comments:

  1. Angi, thanks for the great interview! It's exciting to have my second book out and I'm delighted to be able to introduce another Case brother.

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  2. Congrats, Cat! I enjoyed both MEDDLING WITH A MILLIONAIRE AND your novella HER SECRET MILLIONAIRE. I'm looking forward to reading A WIN-WIN PROPOSITION, as well.
    You're books are definitely "Keeper Shelf." : )

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  3. Alexa, Thanks! You were a big part of making it happen!!

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  4. Tina, you are so sweet. I hope you like Sebastian's story as well.

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  5. Terrific interview Angi and Cat! I learn something new about Cat everyday! Like spending an hour on a paragraph. I can relate! Drives me crazy, especially on deadline!

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  6. Cat, CONGRATS AND ENJOY !!

    I can also relate to the 1 hour on a paragraph...so frustrating. I love the days that pages & pages add up.

    ~Angi

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  7. If anyone is having trouble posting comments, please send your comment to GetLostInAStory@gmail.com and I'll post it here for you.

    ~Angi

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  8. Happy Book Birthday Cat! So happy for you. :)

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  9. Happy release for your book, Cat! I like all the ladies' RWA dresses. I imagine it's just as fun (and maybe scaring) finding dresses for such special occasion.

    I tried posting on explorer but it doesn't show...so will copy and paste on a different browser!

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  10. Congrats on the new book! I am going get your free book right now!!

    I don't gamble much but I love to take chances!

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