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Let's welcome Ginny B. Moore, a steamy Historical Romance author!
Ginny is the author of steamy, feminist historical romance and has been writing since 2021. A native of Maryland, she spends the time when she isn't writing as a middle school principal and mother of three school-aged children.
"I write about men and women longing to be loved for who they are. Most of my leads are neuroatypical or neurodiverse--I write what I know!"
Do you try more to be original or to deliver to readers what they want/expect from your genre/sub-genre?
I chose to set my books at the turn of the 20th century because it was a time of significant change for women. Suffrage movements, such as the one featured in A Rose Blooms in Brooklyn, were picking up steam in Europe and America, and women were taking more active roles in society. I write about women who are pushing boundaries and redefining what women can do. My settings are original (Oxford, Italy, and Brooklyn), and this gives me a lot of freedom to put my characters in situations most readers have not seen before.
What other authors are you friends with, and how do they help you become a better writer?
Cara Dion is a fabulous contemporary author, and the best stranger I've ever met on the internet! While we write completely different genres, she is a master at helping me wring as much emotion as possible out of every character, and I help her add a lot more chaos to her books.
What kind of research do you do, and how long do you spend researching before beginning a book?
I am a history nerd, and a lot of my inspiration comes from interesting facts I learn about history from my travels or reading. For example, A Rose Blooms in Brooklyn was inspired by reading about the Comstock Laws, an early set of regulations that limited reproductive freedom for women. I went down a rabbit hole, and was fascinated to see how many of the issues faced by women in 1900 still exist today.
If you had to do something differently as a child or teenager to become a better writer as an adult, what would you do?
I would read more! I was a voracious reader as a kid, but fell out of it when I was a teen and young adult because life was too busy. When I picked up reading romance during the pandemic, I was hooked and am inspired to create more.
How long on average does it take you to write a book?
My first book took two years, and my most recent release took eight months! A lot depends on how busy I am with my day job as a school principal.
What are the essential characteristics of a hero/heroine you can root for?
I gravitate towards characters who struggle with insecurities, as I have struggled with my own self-esteem. The hero in A Rose Blooms in Brooklyn, Ben, is modeled on my partner who has faced prejudice and identity challenges as a biracial Asian man. Rose, the heroine, was harder for me to write, because on the surface she is very confident and self-assured, but struggles with her own sense of self when her popularity fades.
Has writing and publishing a book changed the way you see yourself?
It sounds like hyperbole, but writing and publishing changed my life. By reading and writing romance, I learned how to express what I was feeling, and my relationship with my partner has improved. I can model creativity and the value of love with my kids. Best of all, I have an identity that is completely separate from my life as an educator, which is a great release.
Where did you get the idea for your first book and/or series?
I traveled to Oxford as a chaperone on a school tour, and there was a display about the first female students. I was shocked to read about the obstacles they faced, and I wanted to write about a woman who aspired to be among those first.
Anything else you'd like readers to know?
I am neurodivergent; I have ADHD and fall on the autism spectrum, and I also struggle with depression and anxiety. I love seeing people like me on the page, and do my best to write characters who represent these different parts of me. Everyone deserves love!
Thanks for reading! I hope you enjoyed learning about Ginny B. Moore!
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