Rocking Around the Holidays
I’ve joined with some of my awesome blogging friends to offer a fantastic giveaway! From now, until December 23 we’re giving you the inside scoop and behind the scenes with Rock Star Authors.
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To celebrate the holiday season there’s a HUGE contest to go along with it – which includes 2 ipad Minis, Signed books by all of the authors, gift cards galore and much, much more!
Today’s Author
About Author Christy Pastore
Writer Christy Pastore grew up in the lakeside community of Syracuse, Indiana writing short stories that usually involved characters who loved to travel, had a passion for fashion and were often times swept up in boy crazy crushes. Many of her first stores also dealt with coming of age situations with their best girlfriends.
Christy gave up reading books for several years, disillusioned with the annoying characters and predictable plot lines. Upon the recommendation of a friend, Christy picked up a much buzzed about popular romance novel which reminded her of why reading was such an enjoyable guilty pleasure.
Writing has been a constant in Christy’s life, leading her to create a popular fashion blog, Fashion Wrap Up. This endeavor allowed Christy to have the wonderful experience of working and collaborating with many talented models, designers, makeup artists and photographers in the Fashion Industry. While Pastore still writes about fashion and celebrity style in her spare time, her passion for story development, more specifically creative writing, publishing and content creation has taken her on a new journey and career path: Author.
Her debut novel, Fifteen Weekends will be out May 2014 just in time for you to add it to your summer reading list.
Additionally, Christy enjoys a nice glass of Sauvignon Blanc, a warm cup of coffee, Gummi Bears, traveling and tweeting her thoughts on her favorite TV shows.
Christy and her husband Kevin currently reside in St. Louis, Missouri in the popular Italian Neighborhood, The Hill, with their two lovable dogs and cooler than cool cat.
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Behind the Scenes with Christy Pastore
The only thing I absolutely have to have with me while I write is my phone. You see my characters are always with me. Because of this, my phone is full of random voice notes. I am constantly writing on my phone the conversation that my characters had to have in the back of my mind when I am out and about. Seeing as I have to have it while I am writing, my phone sometimes becomes a problem. I can’t count the times I’ve heard it chime while writing and out of habit I automatically check it. That usually leads to me looking at Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and/or Twitter. Sadly I have lost precious writing time doing so.
I also use my phone to play music while I am writing. Music is another must have. I try and make a playlist to go alone with whatever I am writing. I am constantly adding to that playlist as my story unfolds. It is wonderful to listen to the playlists after I am done writing. I love how the songs I chose become connected with my characters. Their story, their emotions.
Another thing I use my phone for while I am writing is games. Yes you read that right. When I get stuck on a scene or nothing I am writing seems to be worth keeping, I pick up my phone and play a game. Usually Panda Pop. I love that game. It is relaxing and as I am playing I am also letting my mind wonder and work out the scene I am trying to write. It still amazes me how often playing a mindless game has helped me continue writing my story.
Holiday Cheer with Christy Pastore
Q. Favorite Holiday memory as a child
A. Going to Florida for two weeks every year for Christmas break. Until I was 19 I spent nearly every Christmas in Florida on a beach.
Q. Favorite Holiday Song
A. “Last Christmas” by Wham!
Q: Favorite holiday story
A: A Christmas Carol
Q: Favorite holiday movie
A: It’s a tie between National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation and The Holiday.
Q: Favorite holiday dessert
A: Anything with peppermint in it … Peppermint Bark is delicious.
Q: Favorite holiday drink (drink of choice at holiday cocktail parties)
A: My favorite holiday drink is called a Jack Frost Martini. It’s a recipe my husband I came up with, it’s basically vodka wrapped in chocolate and peppermint goodness. At holiday parties I usually stick to the themed drink unless it is too sweet, then I go with white wine.
Giveaway
Follow Along with Rocking the Holidays tomorrow, December 10th where author Noelle Adams/Claire Kent will be featured on the sites listed below, plus there will be ways to enter the contest daily!
http://www.PerusingPrincesses.com
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www.mommassecretbookobsession.blogspot.com
