Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Davalynn Spencer loves her cowboys!

Hey y'all! It's Rebekah here. Today we get to meet Davalynn Spencer.

Davalynn writes inspirational Western romance complete with rugged cowboys, their challenges, and their loves. She is the wife and mother of professional rodeo bullfighters, and worked several years as a rodeo journalist and crime-beat reporter, winning awards in both arenas. Her fiction has finaled for the 2015 Will Rogers Medallion and the 2014 Inspirational Reader's Choice Award, Selah, and Holt Medallion. Davalynn teaches writing at Pueblo Community College and makes her home on Colorado’s Front Range with her handsome cowboy and a Queensland heeler named Blue.



Rebekah: What's your favorite thing about your genre?
Davalynn:  Cowboys!

Rebekah: Describe The Columbine Bride in 3 separate words.
Davalynn:  Need - Hope - Love

Rebekah:  If your book was made into a movie, what actors would you cast as your main hero and heroine?
DavalynnTom Selleck and Sasha Alexandra


Rebekah:  How long did it take you to write this book? How do you balance writing with other responsibilities (job, family, etc.)?
Davalynn:  It took me a couple of months to write this novella—but that includes several drafts, edits, and the final version. In a perfect world, I would write fiction all day. But I’m a college English professor and newspaper columnist, so I usually work on my novels in the afternoons.   

Rebekah:  When did you realize you first wanted to be a writer?
Davalynn:  Sixth grade.

Rebekah:  Do you stick to your TBR pile or are you an impulsive book buyer? What are you currently reading?
Davalynn:  I am more of an impulsive reader and I read across genres. I’m currently reading The Journey of Josephine Cain by Nancy Moser. I just finished House of Mercy by Erin Healy.

Rebekah:  At some point an author has to torture their characters. Tell us the truth. Do you enjoy or hate it?
Davalynn:  I force myself to make things difficult for my characters. Sometimes I write two versions of one scene – the one I want that makes everything turn out just right, and the one that ramps up the conflict. Of course the second version is always better and builds tension toward a satisfying ending.

Rebekah:  Who’s your number one fictional character crush OR favorite fictional couple?
Davalynn:  I’m a big fan of Charley Waite (Kevin Costner) and Sue Barlow (Annette Bening) in Open Range.

 
Rebekah:  What’s one thing readers would be surprised to know about you?
Davalynn:  My husband was a rodeo bullfighter and clown for many years. Once when he was injured and the doctor said he couldn’t return to the arena for a week, I dressed up in his clown clothes and continued with the comedy acts. We had a contract, and “the show must go on,” right? But I didn’t fight bulls. Mama didn’t raise no fool!

Davalynn's newest release: The Columbine Bride ~ a novella in Barbour’s collection, The 12 Brides of Summer

Lucy Powell is on a path not of her choosing: widowhood. But she’s determined she doesn’t need anyone’s help to get her neglected ranch back in order and running right—especially the neighboring rancher who keeps showing up at the end of her shotgun. Buck Reiter can’t leave Lucy and her two young’uns alone. It’s just not in him to sit by and watch while someone struggles. But he ends up as the struggler, searching for a way to let Lucy know there’s a whole lot more going on in his heart than just being neighborly.


Connect with Davalynn here:
Websitehttp://www.davalynnspencer.com
FaceBookhttp://www.facebook.com/AuthorDavalynnSpencer
Twitterhttp://twitter.com/davalynnspencer
Goodreadshttps://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5051432.Davalynn_Spencer
Pintresthttp://pinterest.com/davalynnspencer/boards/


12 comments:

Davalyn Spencer said...

Thanks for hosting me, Rebekah!

Kathy A said...

I have never read Davalynn Spencer ' s books before this past week. I totally enjoyed reading Columbine Bride. Lucy reflected me. Dogged determination to care for her family without help. Reluctant to be vulnerable in matters of the heart. A lover of the simple pleasures in life- a child's laughter, beautiful flowers, celebrations with friends and families. Buck is a loving man despite his bewhiskered appearance. Lucy's two adorable children made me laugh while reading their bantering back and forth. I read this in one sitting. Now that I have discovered her writing I look forward to reading more of Davalynn ' s books.

Davalyn Spencer said...

Thank you, Katleen. It means a lot to hear from a reader, what resonated with her, and what touched her heart. Thanks for stopping by today.

Kate Breslin said...

Wonderful interview, Davalynn and Rebekah. And yes, Tom Selleck, please. ;) Davalynn, I didn't know you had to perform as a rodeo clown in real life, how fascinating! I've had the privilege and pleasure of reading your work, so of course I look forward to reading Columbine Bride. God bless you both!

Rebekah Millet said...

Davalynn - Thanks for being such a fun interview!

Katleen - I'm so glad you were able to read Columbine Bride. Thanks for stopping by!

Kate - Thanks so much for stopping by! I think Tom Selleck holds a place in most women's hearts, Lol! My crush started with Magnum P.I.

Unknown said...

Really enjoyed the interview. I have read this collection and thoroughly enjoyed. The Columbine Bride was a wonderful part of the collection.

Davalyn Spencer said...

Thank you, Kate. I'm so glad I don't have to make my living in the arena - that was hubby's job!

Davalyn Spencer said...

Thank you, Ann. I love hearing that readers enjoyed the story.

Rebekah Millet said...

Hey Ann! Thanks so much for stopping by and your kind words.

LiteOfTheNite said...

What a great interview, Rebekah! Nice to meet you, Davalynn. Thanks for gracing the Mine with your works and presence. I can't wait to pick up one of your books. ;)

Rebekah Millet said...

Thanks Renee!

Peggy Trotter said...

Welcome, Davalyn! So wonderful to have you here at the Mine!