Meet the Main Characters

Meet the Main Characters

     

1) What is the name of your character/s? Is he/she fictional or an historic person? 

All my characters are fictional. Larry Davis is a world-renowned singer and musician. Tiffany Bradford is the Countess of Lantham of England, married to Clive Bradford, the Earl of Lantham and a very successful neurosurgeon. Tiffany appears identical to Larry’s missing wife, Taylor.

2) When and where is the story set? 

The novel opens up in present day London near Mayfair.

3) What should we know about him/her? 

Larry Davis deeply loves his missing wife and has been searching for her over the past eighteen months. Tiffany has no memory of her past and does not recognize Larry as a person she had ever met.

4) What is the main conflict? What messes up his/her life? 

Larry is insistent Tiffany is his missing wife. Tiffany is more confused and frustrated with her inability to recall her past. It is not a “given” that this lookalike woman truly is Taylor. Everyone has a “twin” somewhere. Clive is not a willing participant to allow a famous singer-musician take his wife from his life.

5) What is the personal goal of the character/s? 

Obviously, Larry wants Tiffany to remember she is Taylor. Tiffany desperately wants to know her true identity and past history. Clive wants to keep his marriage and social standing intact.

6) Is there a working title for this novel, and can we read more about it? 

The title is Remember? There has been no pre-release information available until this posting. I do not expect to change the title of this book. My current epic novel, Front Row Center, introduces the characters Larry Davis and Taylor Allen. A script is in development by Hollywood known screenwriter, Scott C Brown, for a mini-series and feature film. Front Row Center is available from Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Front-Row-Center-Cynthia-Ainsworthe/dp/0980245907/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1345825833&sr=1-1&keywords=cynthia+b+ainsworthe

and

www.wordsandpassion.com

7) When can we expect the book to be published?

Sometime in 2015 is the expected release for Remember?, barring any issues with production.

Please visit other authors who discuses this same subject of their work:

Trish Jackson   http://romancerambleandbookbabble.blogspot.com/2014/05/meet-my-main-character-twila-redneck-pi.html

Diana Hawkins   http://dianamhawkins.blogspot.com/ 
Mary Patterson  Thornburg www.marypattersonthornburg.com
Anna Othitis  http://www.annaandfrankieothitis.com/

My Writing Process ~~ Suspenseful Romance

I was invited by Trish Jackson to take place in this Writing Process blog tour.  She is a romance writer who focuses on romance with a western flair. Her Redneck PI and Capricorn series are a must read for all romance readers who enjoy reading suspenseful romance set in raw and rural settings with plenty of heat and grit—a  “what will happen next” romance mystery. A link to her books.

What am I working on?

That’s an enormous question for me. Front Row Center took only ninety days to write but a year and a half to edit. It was of epic length at greater than 292 thousand words. It received many 5-star reviews and garnered interest from Scott C Brown, a Hollywood director/roducer/screenwriter to adapt this novel into a feature film and mini-series script. Now I’m in the depts of writing a screen play. Writing a script is an entirely different animal than writing a book.

I have the sequel to Front Row Center, titled “Remember”, in the editing process. This book will be a more reasonable length of 88 to 90 thousand words and can stand alone on its own without the need for new readers to read Front Row Center first. Though I hope they would want to read how the journey of Taylor and Larry was born.

I have a cookbook, “Front Row Center’s Passion in the Kitchen” ready for format to an ebook as well as print. It includes delicious French recipes, gorgeous shirtless men, and a storyline that runs throughout the book.

Another project waiting for the illustrator is a children’s picture book, “Jacques Learns a Lesson”, which brings home the acceptance of differences in others.

I’ve started writing another book with the working title, “Mechanic in Heels”; a story of a female paid assassin with a romantic complication.

I’m also plotting out the third book related to “Front Row Center”, which will center on Taylor’s daughter and the consequences of her choices.

 How does my work differ from others of the same genre? 

I involve the push and pull of moral decisions one must make. When the heart rules the head, disaster can affect not just the person making their decision but also has ramifications for others. As one question is solved, I create another, which a character must answer. I love the complexity of subplots and rich settings of Europe, and the glamorous Hollywood scene.

My audience is female, though I do have some male reader fans. My main characters tend to be in their forties and fifties. Love is timeless. Passion spans the entire lifetime.

 Why do I write what I do? 

I’m fascinated by romance and intrigue. While romance will always be the main thread in my plot, mystery and intrigue gives more depth and conflict to my characters. I love to create a problem and then see how my hero or heroine will meet that obstacle.

How does your writing process work? 

I do a lot of mental plotting before the first word is printed on the page. A lot of talking about the characters; answering the “What if?” questions. I run my plot by my husband, who’s an avid reader.  He gives excellent feedback on what is logical and what wouldn’t work.

I don’t use an outline, as I find that is restricting. I guess you could say I’m a modified pantster—write from the seat of my pants with a mental outline I can change at will as the story flows from me.

As I write, I create a separate document that lists each character with their characteristics. Below that, I write a brief summary of each chapter. That’s a great tool so I don’t get lost in my own manuscript and can keep the plot on a logical path..

My website: www.wordsandpassion.com
FRONT ROW CENTER on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Front-Row-Center-Cynthia-Ainsworthe/dp/0980245907/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1345825833&sr=1-1&keywords=cynthia+b+ainsworthe
This wonderful author will follow me on this tour:
Anna George Othitis http://about.me/anna.othitis/#

"REMEMBER?" DRAFT NEARS COMPLETION!!

A long, long time to get here! Finally, writing last chapter of "Remember?", then rewrites and editor. After that, book cover. This is the sequel to FRONT ROW CENTER, IPPY Winner. http://www.amazon.com/Front-Row-Center-Cynthia-Ainsworthe/dp/0980245907/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1345825833&sr=1-1&keywords=cynthia+b+ainsworthe

FOLLOW YOUR DREAM!

Featured on The Write Room

I couldn’t believe it! There I was in the third row, center seat of the greatest concert of my dreams. Barry Manilow took center stage and belted out all his famous hits. My wonderful, thoughtful husband purchased these tickets as a surprise; not for a birthday or anniversary—but, for no reason at all. His love was the only impetus.

I had followed Mr. Manilow’s career since the late sixties to early seventies. I heard the lyrics and the haunting melodies of his hits. I had never listened to his words of advice, “Do what you love and the rest will follow.”

Being raised by a mother and father who were old enough to be my grandparents, the rule of do’s and don’ts were strong in the household—mostly a long list of don’ts and very few do’s. Typical for the time, my dad ruled the roost. My first love was always writing. Creating a story that someone could get lost in. Taking them to a faraway place or an incredible situation was my fun, even during my early teen years.

Would writing be an acceptable profession, one that my parents would approve? Nope! Not on your life. I had the choice of a “proper” career of nursing, teaching, secretary; well you get the gist. I decided nursing might be the best fit if I couldn’t do what I loved.

After establishing a career and raising a family, I no longer felt the need to follow the dreams others had set for me. Barry Manilow’s words now rang loudly in my head. I thought, “Dare I try to write a novel? After all this time? Can I even form a proper sentence after writing on patients’ charts in phrases and disjointed abbreviations? Spelling? I’m dyslexic! That’s another hurdle.”

I all too well realized that I no longer had the luxury of feeling my life was infinite, as comes with youth. If I were to plunge headlong into writing, the present was as good a time as any.

My memory flashed back: My first attempt to write a novel. Seventeen seated in front of an old rickety Smith-Corona; carbon paper for the copies. At least now, I had a laptop. I purchased this computer for the sole purpose of writing this novel that brewed in my head. I had no other desire than to write a story for friends and family. I didn’t understand the Internet and didn’t even have an email account. Yes, I used a computer at work; that was an entirely different animal.

The plot and characters took form quickly as my fingers could barely keep pace with my racing thoughts. I completed my novel in three months to the day and baptized it “Front Row Center”. A dear friend of mine thought my baby was good enough to seek an editor.

I found Carol. She was enthusiastic. I entered the prestigious Independent Publisher Book Award contest. I WON! That win was the reward for listening to Mr. Manilow’s advice, “Do what you love and the rest will follow.”

What is your dream? Go for the love!
I’m still following my dream at www.wordsandpassion.com . See you there!

©2013 Cynthia B. Ainsworthe

This entry was posted in Non-Fiction, Personal Essay and tagged Barry Manilow, Cynthia Ainsworthe, Great Read, Motivational, Non-Fiction, Personal Essay on June 22, 2013.

FRONT ROW CENTER-- Review: Sensual, Lustful and Passionate

Sensual, Lustful and Passionate, October 28, 2012, 5 out of 5 star review

By  

Trish Jackson (Renown Author) Florida,

As posted on Amazon

This review is from: Front Row Center (CD-ROM) - IPPY Award-Winner

"Taylor and Paul Allen's marriage of twenty-five years seems to be rock solid. They have a comfortable home, good jobs, are mom and dad to two adorable little toy poodles, and enjoy a healthy sex life. Best of all, they are still deeply in love.

Paul tolerates Taylor's infatuation with world famous singer and sex symbol, Larry Davis, and goes to a concert with her. The singer, Larry, notices Taylor in her front row seat and invites her onto the stage with him. Her innate sensuality captures his attention, and he cannot resist wanting to find out more about her.

The attraction turns into a mutual obsession and Taylor and Larry contrive to be alone together whenever they can. Their mutual respect for the sanctity of her marriage is the only thing standing between them and the ultimate betrayal and creates almost unbearable tension.

Ainsworthe's unique talent enables her to write erotic and passionate sex scenes that capture the essence of the love the partners feel for one another.

If you like love, salacious romance, lustful sex and raw passion heightened by the guilt of betrayal, you'll love this book."--Trish Jackson, renown author/Amazon
Click here to buy Front Row Center from Amazon
Click here to buy Front Row Center - Autographed!!

Front Row Center Press Release

                                                 Front Row Center

                                                  

Their attraction was electric. Their affair—explosive. And their love—devastating to those around them.

Despite being happily married, Taylor Allen found herself deeply attracted to singing legend and eligible bachelor Larry Davis. But, it remained a simple infatuation until she finds herself in the front row, center seat, at one of his most anticipated concerts. Their eyes meet and electricity arcs between them like a summer lightening storm. But, living a fantasy that millions of women dream of could come at a steep price.

Written in a gripping, fast-paced narrative form, Front Row Center by first-time author Cynthia B. Ainsworthe, will have you hooked in the first engrossing paragraphs. What would it take to make a happily married woman cheat on her husband—a woman who has been completely and utterly satisfied with her life up to this point? What would you do if your previously untouchable idol began lavishing you with love and adoration? Would you not want to dance to this forbidden rhythm—a rhythm veiled in lust that conceals a deep, never-ending love?

Clearly a master of romance, Ainsworthe delivers all of the fever pitched emotion that forces you to gulp the book down, like cool water on a hot day. The author’s descriptive powers toss you into the tangle of lies and redemption so well that, all of a sudden, you realize your palms are damp and you’re forgetting to breathe.

As a winner of the prestigious Independent Publisher Bronze Award in the Romance Category, it’s clear that this book is a success. Garnering critical acclaim, as well as many pleased national and international readers, Ainsworthe found her niche by following her passion and writing a book from her heart.

Front Row Center by Cynthia B. Ainsworthe is available from
www.WordsandPassion.com and www.Amazon.com.
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Front Row Center by Cynthia B. Ainsworthe; Fiction; E-Book;
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Front Row Center
By Cynthia B. Ainsworthe
Independent Publisher Award Winner
Romance Category
E-Book pdf CD-ROM