Annie
Miles is the pseudonym for the real woman portrayed in Misled. In real life,
she writes a mystery series and is the mother of two sons and the legal
guardian of her mother, who gives her new material daily. Annie is a firm
believer in the saying, “People are put into your life as either a blessing or
a lesson.” You will find both in the characters of Misled.
It is the lessons that fuel the book and the blessings that fuel Annie. She
lives in the South where she enjoys reading, writing, baking, and photography.
She welcomes correspondence, particularly from women who are suffering through
trying times.
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More Information
- Visit Annie Miles’ website.
- Connect with Annie on Facebook and Twitter.
- Find out more about Annie at Goodreads.
About the Book:
When Diana, a lonely housewife, falls for Daniel--her
daughter Annie's teenage crush—she will stop at nothing to ensure he stays in
her life. In Machiavellian style, Diana betrays her daughter, secretively
designing, controlling, and planning Annie’s future. It isn’t until years
later, when Annie discovers letters exchanged by her mother and Daniel, that
she learns the truth and sees the manipulation and lies that led her to a
doomed marriage.
Twenty years later, when Diana is diagnosed with dementia
and Annie is forced to be her mother's caretaker, she must come to terms with
her mother’s betrayal, her husband’s deceit, and her own desire for love and
happiness, all the while managing to maintain her sanity and sense of humor.
Based on a true story, this book will shock, entertain, and astound you.
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Thanks for this interview, Annie. Can we begin by having you
tell us about yourself from a writer’s standpoint?
Thank you for having me here. As a writer, I wear two hats. Misled is published under a pen name,
and in real life, I write and publish a series that is totally different from Misled.
When not writing, what do you like to do for relaxation
and/or fun?
I love to spend time with my grown sons, and I love to bake.
Those things are fun. For relaxation, I love to read, surf Pinterest, and watch
Netflix marathons.
Do you have a day job? Or a night one?
I am blessed to be able to write full time.
Would you say it’s been a rocky road for you in regards to
getting your book written and published or pretty much smooth sailing? Can you tell us about your journey?
I decided to self-publish after I got tired of collecting rejection letters
from publishers.
Self-publishing Misled
went incredibly smooth. It’s the promotion and marketing aspect that is rocky.
It is so hard for an indie author to get the word out about an indie book. In a
day where anyone can publish a book, self-pubbed works are looked at
skeptically.
What is it about the women’s fiction genre that appeals
more than any other genre you would choose to write?
This genre chose me. I had to write this book, and I think other people can
benefit from it and be entertained by
it.
If you had to summarize your book in one sentence, what
would that be?
Misled is based on real life and
tells of events that led me to make certain life choices and the consequences
of those choices.
What makes your book stand out from the rest?
There is no other story like it in the world. If someone can find one, I’ll eat
my hat. Misled is based on a real
story, and as Mark Twain said, “It's no wonder that truth is
stranger than
fiction. Fiction has to make sense.” There is a little fiction
in this story, but I’ll bet readers would get it wrong if they were asked to
point out fiction vs. true life.
If your book was put in the holiday section of the store,
what holiday would that be and why?
Valentine’s Day because the book is about love and
relationships.
Would you consider turning your book into a series or has
that already been done?
No, it will have a sequel, but not a series.
Where do you get your information or ideas for your books?
Everywhere! I’m constantly on the look out, and I write things down as I find
them.
What’s next for you?
I’m working on the sequel to Misled, and in “real life” I’m always working on the series I write
and publish under my real name.
Thank you so much for hosting me! I appreciate the
opportunity to promote my work. Annie Miles
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