Interview with Alison G. Bailey, author of Crazy Sexy love

What can you tell us about your new release, Crazy Sexy Love?

Crazy Sexy Love is my very first romantic comedy. It’s an enemies, to friends, to lovers story about Doug and Sophie, who we first met in my novel, The Dance. Doug has annoyed and turned on Sophie for years. She’s attracted to him physically. It’s when he opens his mouth to speak one of his Doug-isms is where the problem comes in. Plus, starting an enemies with benefits relationship is just too complicated. As in any great romantic comedy, circumstances throw these two together. It’s a fun and flirty read with some swoon and steam tossed in.

What or who inspired you to become an author?

The death of my father. Focusing on my first novel guided me through the grieving process. I truly believe my dad helped me write that story.

What’s on your top 5 list for the best books you’ve ever read?

To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee. Making Faces by Amy Harmon. Hopeless by Colleen Hoover. Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn.  Stone Soup (1968), written by Ann McGovern, mom used to read this to me all the time.

Say you’re the host of a literary talk show. Who would be your first guest? What would you want to ask?

I’d have Harper Lee on my show.  I’d ask her while writing To Kill A Mockingbird, did she know it would have such an impact on society and that it would be the only novel she would publish.

What’s your favorite thing about writing?

I like creating characters and unique stories that surprise the reader.

What is a typical day like for you?

Most of my day is spent taking care of my 85-year-old mother. I write at night when the world is nice and quiet.

What scene in Crazy Sexy Love was your favorite to write?

I have two actually. The first is when Doug needs a place to stay because his condo is unlivable and begs Sophie to let him stay with her. The other one is the first morning after Doug moves in. Honestly, any scene with Doug and Sophie verbally sparring is a favorite.

Do you have a motto, quote or philosophy you live by?

Stay hopeful and keep moving forward.

Alison G. Bailey is the author of the new book Crazy Sexy Love. 

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