Sons of Sin MC
The Sons of Sin Motorcycle Club are a force to be reckoned with. Led by Saint and his twin brother, Sinner, their bond is unbreakable. They run the Cheyenne Chapter with respect and unwavering allegiance.
Author Intervieew
Tell me about yourself. Where are you from?
BDC: I’m from many places. I’ve lived in eight states and in Paris, France. Funny story about my birth. My mom was 3 weeks overdue and decided she wanted me born in Dover, DE (because she’s from there) so my parents took a long road trip from the Midwest and…she didn’t make it. I was born in Maryland.
What genre do you read? Who's an author you read? Name your top 5 authors.
I read romance. I love stories that break my heart and then put it back together by the last page. Most of the time I read when I lay down to sleep because I rarely have time in the day. My top five favorite authors are: Elizabeth Dear, Cambria Hebert, Ashley N. Rostek, Tessa Hale and Sam Crescent. However, there are many favorite books that are not from these authors that I love. To name a few: Bad Alibi by Jessica Prince. Her Ruthless Warrior by R.G. Angel, Bonded Beyond Lies by Ember Davis.
Favorite sports.
BDC: Hockey. I lived 10 years in Las Vegas (I miss it!) and was there for the creation of the Golden Knights. My husband and I are ride or die fans. We were even at a game on the night of October 1, 2017, and as we drove home, I remember pointing out that there was a concert going on. Little did I know about the horrific nightmare that was about to be unleashed.
Favorite thing about your state you live in.
BDC: I don’t want to say what state I’m in now, because I had a stalker who doxxed me when I lived in Vegas. It was really bad, so I scrubbed myself from the Internet. I’ll just say my favorite thing about where I live now are the sunsets. They’re very beautiful.
How long have you been writing?
BDC: All my life. My mom allowed me to read her Harlequin Presents when I was about 10 or 11. (still boggles my mind at that young age), and before long I was dreaming up stories and blurbs. My first book was published in 2009 and I’ve been at it ever since.
What is your writing process like? Are you more of a plotter or a pantser?
BDC: I’m a hybrid of both. I don’t create a full outline but I do plan where the story is headed. That being said, sometimes my characters take over the narrative and down paths I never thought of taking. It’s always fun when that happens.
How do you celebrate finishing a book?
BDC: By starting a new one. I don’t let myself stop writing to take a break. There are too many stories going on in my head. Too many characters demanding their time in the spotlight.
What would you tell a writer who is just starting out? What program do you use for writing? What advice would you give to a writer working on their first book? What’s your writing software of choice?
BDC: I always use the analogy that writing a book is like building a house. The first thing is laying down the foundation you are going to build upon. It can be the MacGuffin or getting to know the MMC or MFC. From there, you build up the frame, and the end is when you get to decorate. If you’re a new writer, I always warn about going back to edit your first draft as you write it. You’ll never complete it. Write it all out, in all its messy glory, and when you type the words THE END, then go back and do your edits.
I only use Word to write. I don’t have any kind of specific program.
How do you organize everything and finding the time to sit down and write?
BDC: It’s difficult. After I moved from Vegas, I didn’t have a daytime job for about six months and that was pure heaven. I was able to write a lot of books, mainly from the stories I had started but couldn’t finish for some reason or another. That time allowed me to fully think the plots through because I didn’t have the stress of working full time and getting my son to school. (Side note of a proud mom) He won the lottery to get into the high school of his choice. It was a vocational school and his major was in Digital Game Development. He graduated in 2024 with honors, and his diploma has the DGD certificate on it. Now, he’s working on two YouTube animated series as a storyboard artist for one, and a Co-Director on the other. He’s a storyteller like me.
Thanks for letting me gush a bit…I’m working full time and it’s a little more challenging. I mostly write in the mornings before I have to get ready and put on my uniform. I also write on the weekends.
As an author, what would you choose as your spirit animal?
BDC: My spirit animal is the Great Horned Owl. I have one tattooed on my left arm with its wings spread out.
How do you name your characters?
BDC: I don’t know if other authors do this, but when I’m plotting a story out, I get this feeling of the letter I want to use for the names. So, I scour baby names until I come across one that just feels right. I’ve also gotten some name from movies or television. For instance, the name Kleya in His Sacrifice came from a character in the tv series Star Wars Andor.
AA: Thank you for joining me here at Always Reading!-Melissa
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Great interview! Thank you for hosting!
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