Tricia Quinnies aka Audrey Lynden
Meet a special bookcamp writing success authors who shares her better book experience and writing insight.
Tricia, what guided your decision to attend Novel-In-Progress Bookcamp?
The opportunity to have distraction-free time to work on my book. Although I’m a pretty consistent writer, there’s always something going on around the house that probably needs my attention. The excuse or rationalization bites me in the butt! NIP Bookcamp offered the chance to focus, really focus on my manuscript.
Did anything about your writing change after attending?
Having multiple conversations with other writers, participating in the first page reads and my one-on-one critique sessions gave me valuable insight into my story. I came away with a fresh perspective and some new writing tools to create a better book.
What were the main take-away values you took from camp?
The camaraderie with other writers is motivating and long-lasting.
Tell us about your book and publishing experience.
The Artful Bargain came out in September 2023. After making the gut-wrenching decision to leave my agent, I decided to go it alone and focus on putting a good book out into the world instead of worrying about the reactions from the traditional publishing industry. I’m learning something new daily about the self-publishing journey and it’s truly gratifying to finally see my story in the hands of satisfied readers.
Would you recommend Bookcamp to other writers?
Yes. Going to Bookcamp gives writers a unique educational experience that offers:
-Knowledge about the publishing world…the good, bad, and ugly.
-A fun and supportive environment no matter where you are on your writing journey.
-Exceptional presentations and classes that deliver a variety of topics to greatly improve your writing craft.
About Audrey
Audrey Lynden writes contemporary romances and sets them in her beautiful home state of Wisconsin. There are always fun happenings, interesting histories and quirky traditions that happen in the many charming towns around the state. They happily find their way into her stories.
She’s a mom to three incredible sons and has a Hollywood crush on her husband. Their home has always included a menagerie of pets. At least one or two rescue dogs, several hamsters, a pair of birds, frogs and a turtle named Maury.
As a journalism major, she’s inclined to keep up with news, but dives deep into celebrity gossip for fun. She has a love for magazine subscriptions because they drop in her mailbox like Christmas gifts. Flipping through the pages, she always finds story nuggets for her novels.
Every winter, she binges all seasons of Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
Website: audreylynden.com
THE ARTFUL BARGAIN
Amid swirling rumors, can two creatives reveal their true colors and find genuine love?
For curator Claire Beaumont, her upcoming steampunk exhibition at the Lafferty Museum isn’t just an innovative show, it’s a chance to redeem her late father’s reputation in the art world. All she needs is a metal masterpiece created by renowned sculptor Sinjin Reid. But when she arrives at his lakeside estate the sculpture is nowhere to be found. To find the truth, she teams up with the charming but reclusive artist to expose the museum’s suspicious director as a thief.
After his ex-wife’s cruel betrayal, Sinjin is hesitant to trust anyone again. As he and Claire concoct a plan to trap the fraudulent museum director, their attraction deepens. They strike a deal to stage Claire’s exhibition in a new venue using Sinjin’s priceless sculpture as bait.
But as Claire embraces her passion for curating—and Sinjin—a shocking revelation threatens to compromise her reputation. Can Sinjin overcome his painful past and move forward enough to trust her?
THE ARTFUL BARGAIN is a romantic adventure with a caper twist, an anti-heist, and a nod to the modern art world. It explores the challenges and rewards of trust, passion, and creative integrity.
Buy links:https://www.boswellbooks.com/book/9780997340013
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-artful-bargain
