Tanya
Wright filled notebooks with short stories for years as a way of creative
release. She found her big break and graduated from spiral notebooks to
paperbacks when she won SYTYCW 2013. She is originally from Florida, but after
completing her college degree in Boston, she decided to stay. When she isn’t
writing, she’s most likely preoccupied with her day job, her adorable nephews,
or (let’s be honest) Netflix. 
THE STORY BLURB
If only I hadn’t had that last drink…
It
might be the toughest night of the year for Micah O’Shea, but one tequila too
many and suddenly she’s seeing the world—and her best friend firefighter Josh
Taylor—in a new light! Surely a bit of Dutch courage is all she needs to see if
he tastes as good as he looks?
Why
did no one tell her that the morning after is way more awkward when you’re
friends with the man you threw yourself at? And that gets more awkward when you
start having x-rated dreams about him? Perhaps Micah should stop saying “If only…”
and starting saying “What if…?”
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Jan Schliesman: How often do
you Get Lost In A Story?
Tanya Wright: Just about every time I open a
book. From time to time, I do stumble upon a book that’s hard to get into, but
that’s such a rarity. I have my favorite authors, ones that I know will
immediately draw me in and transport me to another time or another place. I
become the character. I live the story. I can’t help myself. The End, for
an author, are words of triumph. For a reader, they’re traumatic. With a good
book, you never want it to end.
Jan: You won Harlequin’s So You Think You Can Write contest in 2013!
How long had you been writing before you entered that manuscript?
Tanya: I’ve written short stories since I was a little girl, but it
wasn’t until the beginning of 2013 that I decided to get serious about it. That
was when I found a focus and a support system through Harlequin’s online community.
Shout out to the “Work-in-Progress” board! Woot! Woot!
Jan: What
types of stories stick with you the longest?
Tanya: The ones that have more of an emotional depth to them. The stories
that make you feel something. And even after you’ve read the last line and
closed the book, you just sit in silence and absorb all that you’ve just
experienced. Those are the stories you’ll never forget.
Jan: Do
you believe in love at first sight?
Tanya: Eh…Personally, I believe in lust at first sight. Maybe love after
a conversation or two. As far as romance novels go, yes. Definite yes.
Jan: What
snacks always occupy your writing space?
Tanya: I like to keep things
interesting and change it up every so often. Twizzlers and gummy bears are a
favorite. Chocolate is an obvious. White cheddar Cheez-its or tortilla chips
when I’m feeling salty. And possibly an apple when I’m feeling
healthy, which doesn’t really happen that much.
Jan: Favorite sports team?
Tanya: Any team Tim Tebow plays for, which means I’m currently boycotting
and probably will be for a while.
Jan: Are you an early bird writer or a night owl? Do you try to keep a solid routine or is
every day different?
Tanya: I wish I had a routine! I’m horrible about that. My days are all
over the place, so I write all over the place.
Jan: Most writers juggle a day job with writing. Do you?
Tanya: I do. I work full time as a legal assistant. Thankfully, I have an
amazing co-worker who loves to be my sounding board. We spend lunch
brainstorming. Anyone who walks into the office would think we’d lost our
minds.
Jan: Any rituals you following while writing a book? Celebrate a certain way when it’s completed?
Tanya: I’m very particular in the research stage. I have to have a clear
image of everyone and everything before I can begin. I have bio sheets,
timelines, and outlines that have to be completed in advance. This is also my
favorite way to procrastinate. As for celebrating, I usually have a little
victory dance session with my mom and sisters.
Jan’s GOTTA ASK:
Tanya’s GOTTA ANSWER:
Simple. Haagen-Dazs Gelato in Black Cherry Ameretto. Oh. My. Word.
Holy mother of Pearl! It’s delicious!
FIND
TANYA WRIGHT:
Website: www.twrightauthor.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TWrightAuthor
Goodreads: goodreads.com/book/show/22218085-if-only
Pintrest: pinterest.com/twright6124/
THANK YOU, Tanya, for sharing your writing world with us! As a special bonus, Tanya is giving away an autographed copy of her Harlequin KISS debut, If Only! Click on the Rafflecopter below for your chance to enter and WIN!