“Souring an agent on a story can be hard to come back from. “The only real advice I can give is to write the absolute best book you can and don’t send it out before it’s ready,” explained Pang. Galle圜at caught up with Pang, getting some exclusive advice about pitching an urban fantasy novel (or any novel, for that matter).

The deal was negotiated by Colleen Lindsay from FinePrint Literary Management. Pocket Books executive editor Lauren McKenna acquired the book in a four-way auction.

Love triumphs over all kinds of differences and difficulties.Debut novelist Allison Pang (pictured, via her Twitter avatar) recently sold her urban fantasy novel, Shadow of the Incubus–along with two sequels to the book. If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be? “Courage means doing what you need to do before life forces you to do it.” – Iyanla Vanzant I felt the tension writing it because Harlow realizes for the first time that Santos isn’t the man she thought he was, yet they couldn’t talk about it because he was questioning her about the crime.ĭo you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)ĭo you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by? The scene when Harlow-Rose and Santos come face-to-face for the first time as he investigates the fire at her family’s brewery tops the list. What scene in your book was your favorite to write? I’m starting with A Farewell to Arms and then probably will read To Have and Have Not next. What books are on your TBR pile right now?Īfter a visit to Key West this spring where I toured the Ernest Hemingway house, I’m excited to read his novels. I adore historical romances, but don’t have the patience to do the research to write one. I’m an absolute genre hopper! But I suppose my reading habits skew to romances and thrillers. What’s your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write? If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of Tempting Fate, what would they be? A few years ago, I moved to one of those small towns and was instantly inspired to write a books set in towns like this. Some of the friendliest people you’ll ever meet are in small Texas towns and I just love the charm the people have there. There is a distinct spirit and pride in those towns and the people who live there. Growing up in Houston, I always loved visiting the small Texas towns where my grandparents grew up.

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Tempting Fate?

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