Angela Townsend: Interview and Giveaway

Saturday, January 28, 2012






Welcome to the kickoff of the very first Spencer Hill Press Giveaway Week! For those of you that don't know about Spencer Hill Press, here's a little background. Spencer Hill Press is an independent publishing house that specializes in science fiction, paranormal romance and urban fantasy for the Young Adult audience. 

With a host of talented authors and dozens of fantastic titles under its belt, Spencer Hill Press has become a veritable powerhouse. And, as luck would have it, yours truly is hosting the fantastic crowd with a whole bunch of goodies for all of you! Be sure to follow the week (through Sunday), and check out the great features and giveaways!
Welcome, Angie Townsend, Author of Amarok!

1. Was being an author always your goal growing up, or did that become your goal along the way?
I always wanted to be a writer. I love to tell stories and to creative magical worlds.

2. What is the best part about being an author for you? 

The freedom of being my own boss, creating and doing as I please. 

3. Do you have any funny or unique writing quirks? 

I like to visit busy cafes or crowded bookshops to write. I love doing that because I find that being surrounded by people even though I don't interact with them is very helpful because being a writer can be a very,lonely job. I like noise and distraction and often listen to music while writing, such as a favorite movie soundtrack or Celtic mood music. 

4. How long did it take you to write Amarok?

I wrote Amarok in less than a month. 

5. Describe Amarok in 5 words or less, please! 

Ice age lore, love, freedom. 

6.Is there anything else you'd like to tell your readers? 

I am agented by the fantastic Jill Corcoran of the Herman Agency. Jill never let me give up. Not once. I owe her a lot for her encouragement. If you are a struggling author--never, ever give up.



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Angie has graciously offered a copy of her favourite childhood book, Wuthering Heights! 

 This giveaway is US ONLY, and it will end promptly at midnight EST on February 6, 2012. 

 As always, you do not have to be a follower to enter, but it is always appreciated! Still want to enter? 

Please leave your email address in a comment :) (Nice and simple!)
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16 comments:

  1. Asheley T.January 28, 2012 at 10:41 PM

    Hi Angie! I always find it fascinating that authors can listen to music when they are writing...I always get distracted by the words coming into my ears and trying to mess up the words coming out of my hands. I have to listen to music without words, something like Explosions in the Sky. I have a playlist on Pandora of music like that. Also find it interesting that you like crowded places because I am just the opposite!!

    Great interview! Thanks Angie and Melissa!

    asheley.tart@gmail.com

    Thanks ladies!

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    1. Angela TownsendJanuary 29, 2012 at 9:53 PM

      Hi Asheley! Thank You! I only like crowded places to write and then I retreat into my cave :) Happy Writing and Take Care!

      Angie
      xx

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  2. slappylillyJanuary 28, 2012 at 11:44 PM

    Thank you for doing such a great interview.
    pamblakekenlilly@yahoo.com

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    1. Angela TownsendJanuary 29, 2012 at 9:54 PM

      Thank you! So glad you took the time to stop by!

      Angie
      xx

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  3. lilylandJanuary 29, 2012 at 12:15 AM

    It´s interesting to know some habits of the authors while they are writing; I like this kind of interviews!
    Thanks girs ! :)
    lili_mc95@hotmail.com

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    1. Angela TownsendJanuary 29, 2012 at 9:55 PM

      HI! Thank You! I agree, it is fun to read about other writers and their writing habits.

      Take Care!
      Angie
      xx

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  4. BeverlyJanuary 29, 2012 at 3:42 AM

    Thanks for hosting.
    bsharp88@gmail.com

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    1. Angela TownsendJanuary 29, 2012 at 9:55 PM

      HI Beverly!
      Thank for reading my interview. Hope you are doing well.

      Angie
      xx

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  5. BlodeueddJanuary 29, 2012 at 12:54 PM

    I have always wanted to try to write in a coffeeshop :) i have been reading too many author interviews ;)

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    1. Angela TownsendJanuary 29, 2012 at 9:56 PM

      Its a fun place to write if you find one you are comfortable with. :)

      Take Care,
      Angie
      xx

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  6. Darby KarchutJanuary 29, 2012 at 1:53 PM

    Another great interview. I'm impressed Angela can write with others around! :-)

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    1. Angela TownsendJanuary 29, 2012 at 9:56 PM

      Hi Darby!
      Thank you! Hope you are doing well.

      Angie
      xx

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  7. QandthebooksJanuary 29, 2012 at 5:51 PM

    Thanks for the cool review (:

    blissfulrains(at)yahoo(dot)com

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    1. Angela TownsendJanuary 29, 2012 at 9:57 PM

      Thank you for taking the time to stop by and read my interview.
      Take Care!
      Angie
      xx

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  8. Laura_darkelvengirlJanuary 29, 2012 at 10:56 PM

    I love writing in loud places. For some reason I can never concentrate when it's quiet. The noises help me focus. :D

    bookluver1997 AT hotmail DOT com

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  9. PennyFebruary 3, 2012 at 10:07 AM

    Hi Angie-

    I too am impressed that you can write in a busy setting such as a coffee shop. Very cool that you "feed" off of people's energy by just being near them! Great interview!
    Penny
    penny.bump@hotmail.com

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