Brit Lunden is a prolific author who’s
written over 50 books in assorted genres under different pen
names. Bulwark was her first effort in adult fiction and was chosen by
several of her fellow authors as the basis for a new series, A Bulwark
Anthology. Using her characters, they are creating new denizens in
spin-off stories to this bizarre town. Brit Lunden lives on Long Island
in a house full of helpful ghosts.
WEBSITE & SOCIAL LINKS:
Website: https://www.britlunden.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BritLunden
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/britlunden
Thanks for this interview, Brit, and congratulations
on your new book! 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?
It’s always smooth sailing for me. When
you are an indie, you don’t have to wait for approval from other people.
Create, Write, Edit, Publish and Repeat!
If you were to pen your own autobiography,
what might the title be?
Three Ring Circus. I wear many hats. I am
the CEO of a large ground transportation company. I manage my son’s and my own
writing careers, I write,and lately, I am a mother and grandmother.
I love yoga and take a class twice a week.
I am also very active with my grandchildren. I travel a lot. For adult entertainment, it’s always Vegas.
What makes your book stand out from the
rest?
I think I do write the unexpected. They
are not cookie cutters.
Can you give us the very first page of
your book so that we can get a glimpse inside?
BULWARK, GEORGIA – PRESENT DAY
JB closed the door gently, glad to have
the place to himself again. Sheriff Clay Finnes had taken the injured couple to
the hospital. The only sound in the cabin was the creak of the wooden floors
settling and the tick of the antique regulator clock that hung on the wall. It
was an old clock and had never worked very well. JB smiled, thinking Ellie
would be pleased to see the ornate second hand traveling around the
parchment-colored face and the great brass pendulum swinging again. It must
have been set off when he slammed the door shut after he had escorted that
ungrateful wretch out of his house. What a creep, calling his wife a witch, of
all things. Didn’t she know not to speak ill of the dead?
If your book was put in the holiday
section of the store, what holiday would that be and why?
Valentine's Day. It’s a love letter to my
late husband.
Would you consider turning your book into
a series or has that already been done?
My books are part of a series.I hope
someone picks it up and makes a series on TV!
When you were young, did you ever see
writing as a career or full-time profession?
I always wanted to be a writer. I began
this part of my career at 58 and am enjoying it immensely.
Did any of your books get rejected by
publishers?
Yes, all the time. I wrote a book when I
was twenty-five. I had an agent and it was rejected, but it was one of the
best experiences of my younger life.
What is your view on co-authoring books;
have you done any?
Yes, it’s a lot of fun. I love sharing
ideas.
What’s next for you?
I
am editing my son’s latest book. I am also in the last stages of editing for my
latest book as Carole P. Roman, a joke book. When these are done, I’m heading back to Bulwark and
visiting another character.
About THE KNOWING
Thanks for this interview, Brit, and congratulations
on your new book! 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?
It’s always smooth sailing for me. When you are an indie, you don’t have to wait for approval from other people. Create, Write, Edit, Publish and Repeat!
It’s always smooth sailing for me. When you are an indie, you don’t have to wait for approval from other people. Create, Write, Edit, Publish and Repeat!
If you were to pen your own autobiography, what might the title be?
Three Ring Circus. I wear many hats. I am the CEO of a large ground transportation company. I manage my son’s and my own writing careers, I write,and lately, I am a mother and grandmother.
I love yoga and take a class twice a week. I am also very active with my grandchildren. I travel a lot. For adult entertainment, it’s always Vegas.
What makes your book stand out from the rest?
I think I do write the unexpected. They are not cookie cutters.
Can you give us the very first page of your book so that we can get a glimpse inside?
BULWARK, GEORGIA – PRESENT DAY
JB closed the door gently, glad to have
the place to himself again. Sheriff Clay Finnes had taken the injured couple to
the hospital. The only sound in the cabin was the creak of the wooden floors
settling and the tick of the antique regulator clock that hung on the wall. It
was an old clock and had never worked very well. JB smiled, thinking Ellie
would be pleased to see the ornate second hand traveling around the
parchment-colored face and the great brass pendulum swinging again. It must
have been set off when he slammed the door shut after he had escorted that
ungrateful wretch out of his house. What a creep, calling his wife a witch, of
all things. Didn’t she know not to speak ill of the dead?
If your book was put in the holiday section of the store, what holiday would that be and why?
Valentine's Day. It’s a love letter to my late husband.
Would you consider turning your book into a series or has that already been done?
My books are part of a series.I hope someone picks it up and makes a series on TV!
When you were young, did you ever see writing as a career or full-time profession?
I always wanted to be a writer. I began this part of my career at 58 and am enjoying it immensely.
Did any of your books get rejected by publishers?
Yes, all the time. I wrote a book when I was twenty-five. I had an agent and it was rejected, but it was one of the best experiences of my younger life.
What is your view on co-authoring books; have you done any?
Yes, it’s a lot of fun. I love sharing ideas.
What’s next for you?
I am editing my son’s latest book. I am also in the last stages of editing for my latest book as Carole P. Roman, a joke book. When these are done, I’m heading back to Bulwark and visiting another character.
Bulwark- a wall or stockade that protects or sometimes hides the truth from the outside world. Bulwark, Georgia, isolated, hidden. Who knows what strange things can happen when the rest of the world can’t see you? JB Stratton is alone in the world, and all he has left are the memories of his beloved Ellie. Dirt poor JB and wealthy Ellie feel an instant connection that is as intense and primal
“THE KNOWING is a wonderfully written romance, a time-hopping supernatural mystery, and an all-around good time–a worthy addition to Brit Lunden’s Bulwark anthology.” – Lisa Butts for IndieReader
“Lunden’s characters feel real, and their interactions make the story work quite well. Her plot is engaging and suitably dark, making this an entertaining urban fantasy tale. The Knowing: A Bulwark Anthology is a well written and engrossing read. It’s most highly recommended.” – Jack Magnus, Readers’ Favorite
“Romance devotees looking for a quick, colorful read should consider The Knowing, which might spark interest in checking out the preceding novella and other installments in the Bulwark Anthology, all of which are currently available in paperback and ebook.” – BlueInk Reviews
An interesting read and wonderful first addition to what seems to be an anthology with much promise. – Insatiable Readers (blog)
The skillful storytelling brings the characters to life and provides a highly immersive reading experience… I strongly urge you to read Brit Lunden’s original novella Bulwark as well, which sets the stage for all the characters in the anthology and offers more excitement for fans of paranormal thrillers. – Ice Fairy’s Treasure Chest (blog)
“The Knowing, as its title suggests, makes a compelling pull in such a short space of pages, absolutely filled with emotion and conveying a powerfully romantic story line in sharp contrast to the previous book, but also very fitting of the town and its tone. Readers seeking an immersive new series where they can experience all different story types within the same, dark mysterious world are certain to love The Knowing and the Bulwark Anthology in general.” – K. C. Finn, Readers’ Favorite
“The story is brief yet impactful as the details included and the images they paint are emotionally evocative. The wisdom of characters such as Bear Bryant shines through and adds a beautiful touch to the already delightful love story. The intensity of JB and Ellie’s relationship plus the paranormal aspects of their story makes it even more enthralling. The Knowing by Brit Lunden is a well-told tantalizing read.” – Edith Wairimu, Readers’ Favorite
“It is a beautifully written love story encompassing the present, past, and even past lives. It is a romance with a hint of the supernatural. It is well written with a level of area building and character development often unseen in shorter books. It was easy to read this in one sitting; the story is sweet, intriguing, and sometimes moving. It has certainly piqued my interest in other books by this author, especially the Bulwark, from which this story stems. ” – K.J. Simmill, Readers’ Favorite
“The engaging tale’s centerpiece is the teens’ romance, with a Southern setting the author masterfully captures… The unadorned prose and concise descriptions make for a quick read all the way to the bittersweet ending… A short but undeniably charming love story.” – Kirkus Reviews
“When two people find each other and then lose each other, it sometimes takes extraordinary happenings to bring them back together. “The Knowing” is a quick little story underwritten with the paranormal, and this keeps readers guessing. What could possibly go wrong in this strange world?” – Long And Short Reviews
“For those readers looking for a fast-paced paranormal mystery novel with excellent, vivid descriptive elements, this is a great choice for you. I believe that Brit Lunden’s works are destined to become a classic in paranormal short story fiction.” – Patricia Lynn Dompieri, Lemon Bee & Other Peculiar Tales
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