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I’m Stella, Author & Publisher of 40 Flirty & Feisty Romance Novels. I’ve been married to my too-hot-to-handle, sexy husband for over 23 years, we have two adult children to God’s glory and live in London, UK. My romance stories feature sexy heroes who have hearts and souls and curvy heroines who are smart and know what they want. My lively, flawed characters who on their quest to find love will elevate your pulse rate, make your heart skip here & there, so that you’ll laugh, shed a tear sometimes and gasp for breath as their story unfolds. If an emotionally intense happy-ever-after is what you want coupled with a sprinkling of life lessons, turn to chapter one now & start reading. When I'm not writing, I'm having a laugh watching movies with my honey-boo, swimming like a star fish, or on mom duties with my grown-ups, or praising God in my own corner of the world. I dare you to read any or all of my steamy romance stories. I’ll love to hear from you.

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#BlackAuthorsMatter ~ #AuthorInterview with @Poetic__Life







Hello Romance Lovers, 

Welcome again to my New Series on Black Authors Matter. After my New Release; Longing for You: A BWWM Sweet & Steamy Romance hit Amazon #1 New Release in African Literature on June 1st 2020 and became a #1 Bestseller on 17th June 2020, I decided to start a movement to promote Black Romance Authors or Authors who write about characters of colour. 

In the coming months, I'm going to showcase one black romance author after another and their great books. 

Now cross your legs on a lounger because you are about to meet the number seven Black Romance Author on my list. Her name is Author Theresa Hodge! Theresa is a native of Alabama and she currently resides in Alabama, USA. 


AUTHOR: Theresa Hodge


BOOK TITLE: Loving You Forever


GENRE: Interracial Romance
RELEASE DATE: October 6, 2020
WORD COUNT: Estimated 40k

Drum roll please...


We want to know a bit about your family life.
I’m a wife and mother of one beautiful, smart, and caring daughter.


What drives you to write romance stories?

I first started writing to battle depression from losing my father, and my oldest sister in less than a year apart. The next year I lost an uncle, and then a year after that my godmother. Life and losses got to be too much for me. Also, I had promised my deceased sister that I would one day write a book. I picked up pen and paper and penned my first story, which was Ask Me Again. I later added two more books to complete the series. Now I write for the love of writing.

Do you have hidden messages woven into your stories?

The messages I try to weave in all my stories are about forgiveness, second chances, and having faith.

What’s the best thing about your writing and publishing routine?


What steps did you take to publish your first book?

I asked a local self-publishing author/publisher if she could read my Ask Me Again manuscript and give me her input. She loved it and said she would be happy to publish it under her publishing company. That’s how I became a first-time published author.


How did you come up with the idea for your recent book/Who’s your favourite character and why?

Quarantined With My Best Friend’s Brother came about because of the Covid-19 situation. I wanted to give readers a mental retreat from all the uncertainty in the world. Although the story is fiction, I wanted to show that good, and love can come out of trying times.

I have so many favorite characters from my books. My most favorites are from my Noelle’s Rock series. I can’t name one without the other because Beau and Noelle Barringer are synonymous to peanut butter and jelly. Beau and Noelle fought through heartbreak, fear, and doubt to find their happily ever after. Their road wasn’t easy, but their strength and love won out in the end.


What’s the hardest thing about the publishing process?

The hardest things are choosing the right book covers, the marketing, and even finding the proper editors.


Why should a new reader buy your book(s)?

Readers should buy my books because I am a reader first and foremost. I attempt to write characters that readers can empathize with. The characters I write about are not perfect, but I try to give them redeeming qualities. I also give my characters second chances at life and love.


Working on a new book/project?

I am working on a story for an anthology featuring several other authors. The proceeds from the Love Me Always will be donated in their entirety to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund


Brag about any awards or badges.

I was featured author in Ubawa’s July 2017 Issue 18 Magazine.


Any thoughts on Black Lives Matter Movement?

I commend the black lives matter movement on ensuring the fight against racial injustices and pushing for equality among people of color. These are brave individuals and the movement gives me hope for a brighter future.


Now to the Rapid Questions:

Your ideal Partner?
Loving.

Favourite place to write?
Bedroom.

Choice trope to read?
Second Chances.

Preferred genre to read?
Multicultural.

Best time of the day to write?
Morning.

One food you can’t do without?
Chicken.

Favourite Drink Award go to?
Sweet tea.

Best Dessert in the world?
Anything Chocolate.

Best Movie, or TV series Award go to?
The Notebook.

Beautiful Song Award go to?
Thousand Years.

Amazing Band Award go to?
The Temptations.

Best Actor/Actress Award go to?
Cecily Tyson.

Your #1 Colour?
Royal Blue.

Perfect gift you hope to get someday?
It would be a gift to get my books be turned in movies.

One fun thing you do?
Spend time with family.

Never Have I…?
Been to Paris.

Give readers your final thoughts about anything?

Always remember, true love never dies…

I hope you enjoyed getting to know Author Theresa Hodge.




Read the blurb of Theresa's book, Loving You Forever below:

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Manning is the only man I have ever loved.
He's my charismatic husband, who is confident, he is an overachiever and a workaholic. He promised me that we could start
Loving You Forever
trying for a baby, then he reneged on his word. I shouldn't have done it, but I did. I took matters into my own hands. 
He's angry. Well, so am I. He will have to get over it, or I warned him I would raise our baby alone.

Suddenly my husband has a change of heart. He promises me he's committed to becoming a father and to making our marriage work.
I'm not sure that I believe him. Only time will tell.


This story is a standalone passionate romance with no cheating and a HEA.
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A BIT MORE ABOUT ~ Theresa


Theresa Hodge is an Alabama native - loving mother, wife, sister, aunt and friend. She is at her best when she is able to bring happiness to others. This author loves to read almost as much as she loves to write fictional stories. She finds writing therapeutic at times, especially during the loss of her oldest sister from breast cancer, which birthed her "Ask Me Again" Series. This was her first but this compilation led to her writing several other books. These book's includes her bestselling Noelle's Rock series among many others.

Additionally, Theresa has a love affair with poetry. She began writing poetry at an early age and it served as a catalyst for her growth as a writer.


If Theresa can bring a smile to your face and encourage someone else along her journey, she considers it a blessing beyond measure.

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I'm Stella Eromonsere- Ajanaku, the initiator of 

#BlackAuthorsMatter. 

Before you go, please take a quick look at my Bestselling New Release; Longing for You and some of my other hot books. 

For sure, you will laugh, cry, get an emotional thrill and drool with suspense.


If you have read any of my 32 hot romance books, please leave a review. because I love reading your comments.



 

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Thank you for visiting my blog today. Please leave comments, so I know you dropped by. 

You are deeply appreciated.


I wish you a romantic week.


Love 


Stella 
   

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5 comments:

Flirty & Feisty Romance said...

Hello Theresa, I loved your interview.

It is amazing how your writing emerged from grief. Which of your books is your favourite? Pick one.

You and I share similar dreams - to have our books turned into movies. Which one of your books will you pick to become a movie if given the opportunity?

Theresa Hodge said...

Thank you, and I would pick Noelle’s Rock for sure!

Flirty & Feisty Romance said...

Okay. I wish you the best.

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Flirty & Feisty Romance said...

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