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    Coffee with Narelle Atkins & a PRINT GIVEAWAY!

    February 25, 2019 in coffee with paula marie

    About Narelle Atkins

    A fun loving Aussie girl at heart, Narelle Atkins was born and raised on the beautiful northern beaches in Sydney, Australia. She has settled in Canberra with her husband and children. A lifelong romance reader, she found the perfect genre to write when she discovered inspirational romance. Narelle’s contemporary stories of faith and romance are set in Australia.

    Thank you again for participating, Narelle, it means so much to me!

    PM I love that you are Australian and keep your books set there – it’s like I get to go on a mini vacation when reading! Have you ever been pressured to write settings in other locations?

    Narelle: I enjoy writing contemporary romance set in Australia, and I’m glad you love armchair traveling to my beautiful country. 

    I was fortunate to pick up a traditional publishing contract in 2013 with Harlequin (Heartsong Presents) for my Aussie books. I’m planning to bring those books back into print in late 2019 and early 2020. 

    I think the pressure to write American characters in a US setting still exists, but it’s subtle and primarily an issue for authors seeking a traditional publishing contract. Traditional US Christian publishers tend to be wary of foreign settings, especially for contemporary fiction, because the book sales have historically been lower for non-US setting books. 

    Indie publishing is wonderful because I have the freedom to choose my book settings. The flip side is that choosing a non-US setting may reduce my book earnings. 

    PM: What is one thing about you that your readers would be shocked to know?

    Narelle: I’m an Aussie who doesn’t like eating Vegemite! 

    PM: If you couldn’t be a writer, what career path do you think you’d choose to be on?

    Narelle: I have a part-time day job that’s a close match to my ideal non-writing career. I like helping people, and I have opportunities to do that in both my day job and the writing world. I’m fortunate to have the best of both worlds. 

    PM: What is your favorite thing to do in Sydney Australia – something you would tell any visitor they MUST do while there?

    Narelle: That’s a hard question to answer! My agent, Steve Laube, is coming to Sydney, Australia in October for our national Christian writing conference (Omega Writers Conference), and your question is on my mind. 

    A ferry ride from the city to Manly and a walk along the Manly ocean beach promenade to Shelly Beach is one of my favorite things to do in Sydney. 

    PM: Have you always known you had the writing bug (and ability)? 

    Narelle: I’ve always loved to read, and when I was younger I thought it would be fun to write a book. It wasn’t until after I married that the writing bug took hold and the characters in my head demanded I write their stories. 

    I have an Economics Degree and I could hold my own with technical writing. Fiction writing is a specialised skill. I spent many years learning how to write romance fiction before my debut book was published. I’m still learning and growing as a writer. 

    PM: What’s your favorite color? Any reason why?

    Narelle: Interestingly, I go through phases where I prefer different colours. At the moment I like green the best. 

    PM: I loved your contribution to A Tuscan Legacy, any more plans for collaborating on other group projects?

    Narelle: I’m glad you loved Sienna and Dave’s romance in Solo Tu. It’s on my 2019 list to write a novelette length story set at their wedding in Tuscany. 

    I love collaborating on group projects, but at this stage I don’t have any plans. My focus in 2019 is to finish the book I’m currently writing for my agent to shop around (contemporary Christian romance set in the US with an Aussie connection) plus put my six Heartsong books back in print. But I never say never, and the right group project may come along at the right time. 

    PM: What is your favorite go to snack, midnight or any time?

    Narelle: Definitely fresh fruit, depending on what’s is season. Strawberries, mangoes, cherries, nectarines, pineapple and apples are my favorites.

    PM: How can readers keep up with you and your new releases?

    My website https://www.narelleatkins.com and my newsletter. I tend to only send out a newsletter when I have a book releasing or something special is happening. 

    PM: Finally, coffee or tea? Cream, sugar?

    Both because I’m an Aussie, lol. I love hot black tea with milk, no sugar. Or, coffee with milk, no sugar. I like lattes. 

    Paula, thank you for inviting me to visit with you at Fiction Full of Faith. It was lovely to chat over coffee. 

    Narelle is being so generous as to offer one commenter on the post a free PRINT copy of Solo Tu! Winner must be located in the USA for print copy, so please comment on this post and tell us what YOUR favorite color is to enter! Contest will be open for one week from today, Winner will be selected by random draw and notified via email.

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    1. AvatarTerry B says

      February 25, 2019 at 7:24 am

      I love purple and navy blue. Thanks for the chance to win!

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        February 25, 2019 at 10:18 am

        Yay, Terry! Purple is definitely mine!

        • AvatarNarelle Atkins says

          February 26, 2019 at 12:49 am

          Hi Terry, I wear a lot of navy blue and purple clothing – great color choices! Thanks for stopping by. 🙂

    2. AvatarCrystal Spencer says

      February 25, 2019 at 7:47 am

      I, like Narelle, switch up favorite colors of the moment. I love all colors (yes, even brown and black are lovely) but my current favorite is turquoise. In the past I have liked red, brown, black, yellow, purple, etc…they ever-changing. 😊

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        February 25, 2019 at 10:24 am

        That’s what makes life interesting, Crystal……while mine is always purple and unchanging, lol!

        • AvatarNarelle Atkins says

          February 26, 2019 at 12:51 am

          Hi Crystal, Turquoise is a pretty color. I actually re-read the post to check which color I’d mentioned as my favorite, lol. Thanks for stopping by. 🙂

    3. AvatarBev Knudsen says

      February 25, 2019 at 9:30 am

      My favorite color is blue!!

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        February 25, 2019 at 10:25 am

        Hi, Bev! Thanks for sharing, blue is a runner up for me, definitely, as there are so many shades of blue to choose from too!

        • AvatarNarelle Atkins says

          February 26, 2019 at 12:51 am

          Hi Bev, I do like blue – it’s a soothing and relaxing color. Thanks for stopping by. 🙂

    4. AvatarNarelle Atkins says

      February 26, 2019 at 12:52 am

      Hi Paula, Thanks for inviting me to visit your blog. It was fun chatting! 🙂

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        February 26, 2019 at 5:59 am

        Thank you for sharing with us! I have enjoyed getting to know you better!

    5. AvatarNatalya Lakhno says

      February 27, 2019 at 1:17 am

      I love Lattes 🙂 My favorite color is blue!
      I’ve read Rapsodia from A Tuscan Legacy series and loved it.
      Thank you so much for the interview, enjoyed it <3

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        February 27, 2019 at 7:21 am

        Thank you dropping by! I love the whole series of A Tuscan Legacy! The authors did an amazing job working together!

        • AvatarNarelle Atkins says

          March 8, 2019 at 9:30 pm

          Hi Natalya, Lattes are the best! I’m glad you’re enjoying the A Tuscan Legacy books. 🙂

    6. AvatarKathy says

      February 27, 2019 at 8:10 am

      Good morning Paula! Thank you for sharing your interview with Narelle. It is a very delightful story.
      Narelle, you are on my list of authors and God bless Aussie’s. I also change favorite colors from time to time. Growing up, it was purple. I still love purple, but it’s not the only one now. I’m not sure what it is that makes me change from time to time. It was blue for a long time, but now it’s some greens and burgundy.
      As for me, Black coffee early in the morning, when I’m craving tea, it has to be hot and the flavor varies and lattes anytime ❣️

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        February 27, 2019 at 10:14 am

        Thanks for visiting with us today, Kathy! I always love seeing you here!

        • AvatarNarelle Atkins says

          March 8, 2019 at 9:35 pm

          Hi Kathy, Thank you! I try to only drink coffee in the morning, or mid-afternoon at the latest. I also try to limit myself to only one cup most days, although this morning (it’s Saturday here) I couldn’t resist having a latte with my husband while we were out shopping. 🙂

    7. AvatarRD says

      February 28, 2019 at 10:37 am

      Purple is my favorite color!

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        February 28, 2019 at 10:50 am

        Mine too! Thank you for dropping by, RD!

        • AvatarNarelle Atkins says

          March 8, 2019 at 9:42 pm

          Hi RD, I’m thinking about buying a dark purple evening dress, lol. Purple and navy and black are the colors I’m drawn to when I’m clothes shopping. 🙂

    8. AvatarPatricia says

      February 28, 2019 at 1:39 pm

      I love all colors and choosing just one color isn’t easy to do. If I had to choose one color it might be turquoise.

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        February 28, 2019 at 1:56 pm

        Very pretty choice, Patricia! Thank you for sharing

        • AvatarNarelle Atkins says

          March 8, 2019 at 10:00 pm

          Hi Patricia, Turquoise is a pretty color! 🙂

    9. AvatarVivian Furbay says

      March 2, 2019 at 7:08 am

      Would enjoy reading this book. Love to read and see travel shows about Australia.

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        March 2, 2019 at 7:34 am

        Hi, Vivian! I adore armchair traveling! Appreciate you sharing!

        • AvatarNarelle Atkins says

          March 8, 2019 at 10:01 pm

          Hi Vivian, I hope you’ll have the opportunity to learn more about my beautiful country! 🙂

    10. AvatarPaula Shreckhise says

      March 2, 2019 at 10:09 am

      My go to color is blue. But lately I have been buying a lot of coral. Then my winter wardrobe goes to fall colors: Olive, brown, navy. Inspring I go for bright colors. But blue is still my favorite.

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        March 2, 2019 at 1:33 pm

        You can never go wrong with blue, Paula! Thanks for sharing!❤️

        • AvatarNarelle Atkins says

          March 8, 2019 at 10:03 pm

          Hi Paula, I like blue because it’s a soothing and relaxing color. 🙂

    11. AvatarDanielle Pickering says

      March 2, 2019 at 1:58 pm

      Purple! I never had a favorite color until I started to do my daughters nursery in purple and teal. And then I fell in love with purple!

      • AvatarPaula Marie says

        March 2, 2019 at 2:12 pm

        That sounds like a perfect nursery! I love purple too, right down to my glasses, lol!

    12. AvatarLual Krautter says

      March 7, 2019 at 3:59 pm

      My favorite color has always been blue. However, my next favorites would be green, and also purple. Thanks for the opportunity to enter a giveaway! Would love to win a print copy!

      • AvatarNarelle Atkins says

        March 8, 2019 at 10:54 pm

        Hi Danielle, A nursery in purple and teal sounds lovely. 🙂

    13. AvatarNarelle Atkins says

      March 8, 2019 at 10:54 pm

      Hi Lual, Those colors are my favourites, too. 🙂

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