Interview with author Riley Hart

1 – Have you always wanted to be a writer?

Yes. I won my first writing contest in elementary school. I used to want to write children’s books. I’ve always loved writing but it felt like the dream was out of reach. Luckily, it wasn’t.

2 – When you start a book series – do you know the couples who will appear in the following books? Do you know what the plot will be?

Sometimes. It’s different with every series. Some I plan each book and couple out from the start (though I don’t typically know exactly what all their stories are) and others I figure out as I go along.

3 – Did you write a book and decide not to publish it?

I have older books that I haven’t published but all my newer ones I do.

4 – By what do you choose a cover for a book?

I just look for a photo that I like and that will match the character and story.

5 – Where did you get the inspiration for the stories?

I get inspiration from anywhere. Sometimes a story I hear on the news or a song can give me an idea. Other times I just sit down and try to figure out what kind of book I’m in the mood to write.

6 – Who is your favorite couple you wrote about?

I can’t pick just one. I love them all for different reasons. Some of my favorites are Weston and Anson from The Endgame, Joey and Gage from Beautiful and Terrible Things, Shane and Van from Depth of Field and Nick and Bryce from Crossroads.

7 – How long does it take you to write one book?

It all depends. Some books flow really well for me and if I have a lot of writing time, I can write a book in five weeks. Other times it might take me three months.

8 – What is your favorite genre to read?

I love to write contemporary romance, young adult books and some historical romance. I read fantasy sometimes too. But I always need romance in my books.

9 – If you could turn one of your books into a movie – which book would you choose?

The Endgame