Dear Everyone,
Today I am very pleased to present my interview with Nina Bocci, the author (with Alice Clayton) of the new book Roman Crazy, which releases September 13th and is already available for preorder. I read an early copy of this book and really enjoyed it. You don’t want to miss it.
Here’s my interview with Nina:
SR-You’ve co-authored “Roman Crazy,” which releases September 13th, with Alice Clayton. How did you meet Alice?
Nina – I met Alice in the Twilight Fandom sometime in 2008. We’ve been friends ever since. I’ve been lucky enough to have met a bunch of great friends in the fandom and I’m eternally grateful.
SR – I had the pleasure of reading Roman Crazy already. Tell our readers what they can expect.
Nina – Thank you for reading! I think what they can expect is a love letter to Rome, a favorite city of mine, as well as a message to never give up on your dreams. Avery made choices and things didn’t exactly go as planned, but she finds herself having a second chance at the life she wants as well as the love she’s longed for.
SR – How did the collaborative process with Alice work?
Nina – I think it definitely works differently for different authors. For us, we made sure to outline the entire book so the framework was there. We knew the main scenes that we wanted included and we worked with our editor, Lauren, to smooth out the details. Overall, our goal was to get this to become the best book that we could deliver and for it not to sound too much like Alice or too much like me. We wanted it to be written in a voice that people weren’t expecting from us.
SR – What suggestions do you have for other authors who’d like to work collaboratively?
Nina – Go into it with reasonable expectations. You have to realize that you’re going to have to make some choices for the good of the book. It may not be exactly what you originally envisioned but that’s okay.
SR – What’s your favourite neighbourhood in Rome?
Nina – I love everything in and around Vatican City. Trastevere, where Daisy and Avery live in ROMAN CRAZY, is also a favorite.
SR – Did you travel to Rome to research the novel?
Nina – I’ve been to Italy many times before and the idea for this book actually came after I had returned from researching another book. I relied on the many photos and videos that I took.
SR – Why did you choose Rome as the backdrop for Roman Crazy?
Nina – A secret is that originally it was Florence but when we got to the outlining stage, we changed it to Rome.
SR – Is there a Roman food or drink that you especially enjoy?
Nina – Can I say everything? One of my favorite things anywhere is fresh pasta. There was a restaurant I visited the last time I was in Rome. It was near The Vatican and since I was alone, and it wasn’t crowded, my waiter sat with me the whole night telling stories as we enjoyed two large bowls of Pappardelle Bolognese. Plus, more wine than I care to admit to drinking. . .
SR – In addition to being an author, you’re also a well-respected publicist. What’s your favourite aspect of public relations?
Nina – That’s kind of you to say. I think my favorite part is talking about the books that I love, especially when I find a blogger or a site that shares the same love. That’s gratifying. Bloggers are unsung, unpaid heroes of the writing community. Their work is a testament to how much they love books and want to share that joy with others. The world needs more love in it.
SR – What advice to you have for aspiring authors?
Nina – Write daily. A wise author *wink wink* once told me that. And get critique partners that you trust.
SR – What is your next writing project?
Nina – I’m working on a solo contemporary romance and also a YA (Young Adult) series that I hope to finish by the end of the year.
SR- Thank you, Nina, for joining us and best of luck with Roman Crazy. Readers are going to enjoy it.
Nina – Thank you for having me.
You can find Nina Bocci on Twitter: @ninabocci and on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/ninabocci/
And Nina has a giveaway for you …. Up for grabs, INTERNATIONAL GIVEAWAY! 2 autographed copies of #RomanCrazy as well as an SR ‘swag pack’ including a signed THE RAVEN bookmark, a THE SHADOW bookmark and three GABRIEL’S INFERNO bookmarks (Gabriel’s Inferno, Rapture and Redemption)
To enter, please comment on this post and share to Facebook or Twitter (be sure to tag @ninabocci)
I am honoured to have had all three of my novels appear on the New York Times and USA Today Bestseller lists. I was a Semifinalist for Best Author in the 2011 and 2012 Goodreads Choice Awards. {
Wish you all the best! Great interview!
Great interview SR& Nina! I’m very excited to read Roman Crazy! Rome and the Vatican City are both favourite cities I visited when I was younger and of which I have very fond memories. I just know I’m going to love this book! Thank you for writing.❤️❤️
Hi there!
Such a delight to read this interview, between the “master and the pupil” if I may put it so.
Seeing forward for your debut novel #RomanCrazy, Nina and hopefully more.
Also can not wait for #TheRoman and more from your penmanship Sylvain Reynard.
Thank you both for sharing your talent with us readers ❤️❤️
Ciao?
Wonderful interview SR!
Best of Luck Nina and Alice!
Excited to read Roman Crazy!
I am so excited to read this! Thanks SR for sharing this
What a great interview! Can’t wait to read! 🙂
Fantastic interview SR! All the best for release day and beyond, Nina!
Fantastic interview ❤
I’m currently reading Roman Crazy for my blog and I can say this book is pretty awesome!
All the best for you both ?
After reading this interview I’m suddenly craving for pastaaaaa. Yummy!
Nina Wishing you & Alice the best; so excited to read Roman Crazy! Great interview SR.
Excellent interview to you both! Much success Nina on the upcoming release!
Thank you SR for sharing!
Lily Torres
Twilight Fandom has certainly given birth to some very gifted writers. Thanks for sharing your delightful interview with one of the sweetest people we’ve come to know. I can only imagine the fun you and Alice had developing this story. Much success to you, Nina and to Alice. Can’t wait to read ROMAN CRAZY!!
Ellie Totten
I am certainly looking forward to reading Roman Crazy by Nina and Alice. This was a good interview Sylvain. Hope your book is successful.
Cant wait to read and be transported to Rome!! Congrats on the book!!!
Can’t wait to read, loved the interview!
I love novels set in Italy and Italian Wine. Sounds like a great read! Congrats to Nina and Alice!
I loved this interview! I’ve been dying to read Roman Crazy since I’ve heard about it. This interview sealed the deal! Love both of you Nina and Sylvain! ❤️
I love the Gabriel’s Inferno books! One of my favorite series. I’m so glad to read Sylvain Reynard wholehearted recommendation for Roman Crazy. I read an arc of Roman Crazy recently and totally loved it! Looking forward to more from Nina and Alice!! 🙂
Great interview. Thank you for the giveaway!
Fabulous interview. Excited about Roman Crazy! Thank you.
Can’t wait to read this book, loved the 3 chapter teaser I received with my bookworm box last month
I love this interview. I’m looking forward to read “Roman Crazy” (I’ve pre-ordered since January!!) I can’t wait to read it. Congratualions Nina surely this book will become one of my favorites. (Figers crossed for the giveaway)
Thanks for the great interview and awesome giveaway! 🙂
I can’t wait to read it!
Great questions from an accomplished writer into the inner workings of a new writer in which she discusses her new book. Reading SR’s interview, made me more excited to read the book because I love all things SR. Always interested in how writers collaborate and thank you for this..
can’t wait
Great Interview 😀
Can´t wait to read another book by Alice Clayton <3 Nina though is new to me 😀 Exited to get to know her and her books and writing style
I’m very excited for this new release!! It looks a very delicious story! 😉 Rome is a very beautiful city and it will be interesting to read a contemporary story set there! Thank you for this enjoyable intreview! And thanks so much for the awesome chance! 🙂
Fantastic Interview!
Can’t wait to read Roman Crazy 🙂
Shared on Twitter(and tagged) 😀 🙂
Wonderful interview. Shared on Facebook and Twitter , and Facebook and Twitter official pages (traslation in Spanish)
I really enjoyed reading this interview. I lived in Italy years ago and have visited Rome on numerous occasions. Florence, too. Finding out why one city was chosen and not the other interested me no end. I bet it wasn’t an easy task deciding which. Love the Italian way of life and I’m sure this book is going to be a big hit. ?
Thank you for sharing this great interview with us. You are both so lucky to have such a wonderful working relationship and I hope that it continues for many years to come. Congratulations Nina & Alice on Roman Crazy, I just know I am going to love it.
Can’t wait to read Roman Crazy! Preordered from Amazon. Thanks SR for sharing! Great interview!
OMG! This is amazing! Enhorabuena Nina. Espero con ansias leer esta nueva aventura que nos espera.
nina much luck I wish you well in this world ??!
Amazing Interview Mr. Reynard i hope i can read this book soon, wish you both all the success as is possible
A lovely, lighthearted interview. I enjoyed the camaraderie between both of you. I look forward to Roman Crazy, and a visit to Italy soon!
Great interview SR.
Roman Crazy sounds like a wonderful read, looking forward to reading it.
Congratulations Nina Bocci and Alice Clayton, wishing you much success.
I would love this. i remember the heady fandom days and miss it but i made so many good friends through being a twihard. i adored this book, as i said in my review the writing is electric and i would adore a signed book to add to my collection on fandom books x good luck for release day ladies x
Of course, I want to read a book about love and in Italy from all the places. I’m intrigued and looking forward reading the book.
Great interview! Can’t wait to read it
Great interview! Looking forward to read Roman Crazy!!! 🙂
Great interview and thank you. I will be checking out “Roman Crazy”.
Love books that are set in Italy!! I am definitely adding Roman Crazy on my TBR. I’ve heard nothing but good things about this book from bloggers! Also because I’m a fan of Alice Clayton ❤
Congrats to Nina and Alice!
So hopeful, I am shivering for a The Roman’s teaser. Only one… little one… When will you SR spoil us, please?