Can you give us a brief overview of your latest book? Is it part of a series?
Her Unexpected Match is book#1 in the Crescent Matchmaker series. It’s a slow burn romance about Allie Sparks, a cynical travel blogger who needs to write a positive article about Crescent Island or she’ll lose her job. Ryan Parker is Allie’s best friend’s brother whose dog, Optimus, collides with Allie moments after she arrives on the island. Neither Allie nor Ryan are looking for love, but the Crescent Matchmaker has other plans for them.
Do you have a favorite character?
When I began writing this book I thought Ms. Annabelle would be my favorite character, but right now I’d have to say that Sofia is my favorite because I love her spunk and tenacity all while she’s really falling apart on the inside.
Have you ever had a minor character evolve into a major one? Did that change the direction of the novel at all?
Yes, Sofia is kind of doing that, but I’d already planned to give her a book, so she didn’t change the direction of Her Unexpected Match too much.
Did you try the traditional route to publishing, i.e. querying agents/publishers?
I’m a hybrid author, so I publish traditionally and I self-publish.
What is your writing process? Do you listen to music or do you like silence?
I can write almost anywhere regardless of what’s going on. But I prefer to write with the TV or music as background noise. Silence is good especially during my middle of the night writing sessions, but even then, I sometimes put in my headphones and listen to music.
Do you outline your story or just go where your muse takes you?
Yep! I always have an outline that my characters really try hard not to follow. LOL But I like having an idea of where I’m going.
What kinds of marketing [twitter, facebook, blog, forums] are you involved with for promoting your book(s)?
I’m on Twitter (@laceybakerbook), Facebook (@laceybakerromance), Tik Tok (@laceybakerbooks) and Instagram (@laceybakerbooks)
Besides writing, do you have any other passions?
Reading and crafting (making T-shirts, bags and other stuff). These are both good stress relievers for me so I lean on them often.
What’s next for you?
I’m working on Book#2 in the Crescent Matchmaker series. It’s titled His Reluctant Match and doesn’t feature another dog, but there’s still lots of cinnamon rolls!
Her Unexpected Match
Lacey Baker
Published by: Entangled: Amara
Publication date: February 21st 2023
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance
Travel writer Allie Sparks has one goal: to find the story that will save her career. So here she is, visiting her bestie on picturesque Crescent Island—with sun-warmed beaches, the briny smell of the ocean, and rumors of a secret astrologer-matchmaker who guarantees love. Of course, Allie doesn’t believe in any of that stuff. If anything, she’ll prove it’s a total scam.
Ryan Parker believes in love—just not right now. He’s focused on expanding his family’s barbeque business, finding investors, and keeping his too-big Great Dane puppy from jumping on everyone, including his sister’s pretty, whiskey-eyed best friend. Besides, falling for a tourist is definitely not in his astrological forecast.
Allie is doing everything she can to resist the charm of the town and its beauty, not to mention her attraction to Ryan. But there’s a lot more happening on Crescent Island than anyone knows…and when her story goes to print, this tiny, close-knit town might never be the same.
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Author Bio:
Lacey Baker, a Maryland native, lives with her husband, three children, two grandchildren and English Bulldog in what most would call Suburban America–a townhouse development where everybody knows each other and each other’s kids. Family cook-outs, reunion vacations, and growing up in church have all inspired Lacey to work towards her dreams and to write about the endurance of family and the quest to find everlasting love. To date she has written in several genres including small town romance, YA paranormal (as Artist Arthur), a cozy mystery series titled Rumors and adult paranormal (as A.C. Arthur).
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