Interview with Author Shelia Goss

I don’t know about the rest of you but I love finding out things about the authors of the books we love. Our next interview is with Shelia Gross. Hello, Sheila, and welcome to the RSJ family.
Shelia, for the members of the family that may not be familiar with you yet, would you tell us a bit about yourself.

Shelia: I am the author of Delilah, Hollywood Deception, My Invisible Husband, His Invisible Wife, Roses are thorns, Paige's Web and Double Platinum. I also write young adult books.

Dyanne: I love your titles. So, when did you decide to enter this insane world of writing?

Shelia: LOL. Around 1998 is when I started making preparation to enter the publishing world. I took workshops, attended conferences, etc.

Dyanne: I love it when I hear authors saying they made preparations to join this insane business. You really have to. Tell us about your first book, the highs, the lows, and the unexpected.

Shelia: My first traditionally published book was My Invisible Husband. It is my best-selling book to date. I'm actually surprised, but happy that it's still selling because I haven't been promoting it. I've been promoting my latest books. The low point for me is never knowing if a promotion is working well enough to make an impact on sales. I would love to see some of my other books have the same momentum. The high point is, in the case of My Invisible Husband, word of mouth has kept the book in print.

Dyanne: Amen on that. Wouldn’t it be nice to know when something that you’re trying is working? Well, back to the next question. If you could change one thing about your writing career thus far what would it be?

Shelia: I would have made wiser decisions in certain areas.

Dyanne: You’re getting another Amen from me on that one. Now for a game of what if. What if you could write your career in writing the way you would want it to be, give me the first line of your dream career.

Shelia: Academy award winning writer Shelia Goss latest page-turner not only has readers eagerly turning the pages, but movie studios scrambling to buy the script to the high impact drama.

Dyanne: If you could have one wish (selfish) what would it be?

Shelia: I would love to see one of my books as a motion picture on the silver screen.

Dyanne: And we’ll all stand in line to see the movie. What are you working on?

Shelia: I am working on a few new book proposals as well as polishing up manuscripts I already have written.

Dyanne: What words of advice would you give to a new writer?

Shelia: Make sure you do your homework. Don't take everything at face value. Do your own research.

Dyanne: Great advice. What plans do you have for the future?

Shelia: In 2011, I have two new books being released: Delilah and Savannah's Curse. In addition to those two books, I will be releasing independently, several e-books. The first two e-books, A Forever Love and Love UnExpected, will be on sale at the end of August 2010 and in September 2010.

Dyanne: Where can readers reach you?

Shelia: Website: www.sheliagoss.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/sheliagoss
Twitter: www.twitter.com/sheliamgoss