Around the Fire with Ginny Frost and her new release, Artist.

One year ago, seven authors came together and decided to do a series about a magical mortar and pestle. Today the final book in the series releases, and wow! I read and am in awe of how Ginny wrapped this up. I’m so happy she’s here today for you to get to know. I thought she was perfect until she told me she was a Diet Pepsi person. Ugh. When we go out, I specifically ask. Is it Coke or Pepsi? If it’s Pepsi, I’ll get the unsweetened iced tea. That said, Around the Fire is the blog that delivers, so while I grab a - Pepsi- Ginny will tell you all about herself. And GO...
I fully admit it. I’m a Diet Pepsi addict.  I never start before noon. Well, not usually… I’m an avid reader finishing usually over 150 books a year. I love a romance and a cozy mystery. I do a book blog of my reads. I also cross-stitch. Again, I’m obsessive about it. I usually create bookmarks that I sell at author events. I’ve got about 300 or more now.

Wow again. That’s a lot of books and bookmarks. I’m particularly fond of your Tech Blog. You’re very good and simplifying the explanations. Who is your network or support system?
I have two great support groups. The Mortar and Pestle authors have been a great source of information and support. I’ve learned so much from them. I also have a local NaNoWriMo group that is fantastic. I can talk to them about just about every aspect of publishing. It’s wonderful, and we write together too!

Aww, you’re such a sweetheart. Who or what books or authors are your inspiration?
I read Stephen King at 11. His career and drive to succeed are always in the back of my head. Janet Evanovich also inspires me with the types of books she writes. She started in romance and branched out. I want to do that also. Finally, Marion Chesney/MC Beaton is my hero. I’m working my way through her 70+ books—both romance and mystery. She writes short great stories.

Do you have any fun or outrageous talent?
No. I was in marching band in the color guard for two years in high school and four in college. I wasn’t very good, but I had fun.

Have you been a part of a cooperative author series before? What drew you to this one?
Yes, this is my second Multi-Author Project (Map). Previously, I worked with the Sandy Bay series. I like the idea of authors working together to write a series. I’m not a great team player, but these types of projects are great writing and learning experiences. I’m so glad I did both!

We’re glad you did too! Let’s get back to those blogs. Both a beneficial tech one and a book review one. Can you tell us a little more about them?
My Apps for Writer blog comes from my teaching background. I worked as a computer teacher in the late nineties, teaching both kids and teachers to use technology. I loved showing them how to use the computer as a tool rather than a gloried worksheet machine. Now I hope to help other authors use all the wonderous apps out there for their benefit. I’m a big proponent of only using software that works for you. I want authors to find that perfect tool to help them with their writing. My reading blog has changed this year. Usually, I would blog a book for review every week. Now I do a monthly summary of the titles I’ve read. I am completing the 52 Book Club challenge this year.

Yours is the final book in the Mortar & Pestle series. Did that make it easier or harder?
Easier, I think. I’m a stubborn fool. I had a silly idea to finish the series and bullied all the other authors into letting me do it. They were kind enough to let me experiment and I think it turned out wonderful. I hope everyone loves our series ending.

I didn’t feel bullied at all! And I love how you tied everything together. I think those who read the series will agree. Now let’s learn more about Artist. 

Artist
By
Ginny Frost
Stuck at a retreat with her ex, Lexi is torn between reviving her art and rekindling an old romance.
Lexi Pintari is stuck in a dead-end cubicle job that is slowly killing her. She tucked away her passion for art when the love of her life ghosted her after college. Witnessing her lack of motivation, Lexi’s best friend drags her to an art retreat for much-needed reflection and inspiration. Though knowing her ex-boyfriend is an artist-in-residence there, Lexi agrees to go. Unfortunately, her metal-goth style and enthusiasm for graphic comics clash with the pastel-scarf-wearing, tea-sipping participants, making her ex the least of her problems. 
Cole MacDougall is blocked. His rise to the top of the modern art scene is crushed by a missing muse. He is desperate to paint again, but the canvas remains blank. Due to the shortage of patronage revenue, he is forced to put up with the groupie-students. Until he sees a woman standing out like a sore thumb in ripped jeans and a leather jacket. Lexi. Hope blooms that he can renew his passion through her. 
For two weeks, Lexi and Cole work together, discovering what they’ve lost professionally and personally. Will a magical Mortar & Pestle show them how to connect the broken lines and seal their destiny?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BRYFR32D
​Link to Series https://www.amazon.com/Mortar-Pestle-6-book-series/dp/B0BS42PKHZ 

More about the Author
Ginny Frost
Writes contemporary romance with a sexy, funny kick. In her down time, she plays clerk at the local library—the perfect job to feed her reading addiction.
She lives in upstate NY with her very own kindhearted ogre, their two smart and sassy daughters and an evil cat named Flash.
www.ginnyfrost.com

*Note from D.
I want to give a shout out to Sydney Winward the creator of the entire series cover art. She did such a fabulous job and one of the most stated comments are "I love the covers."

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