Tell us about yourself.
I am a descendant of people who were courageous in the face of the unknown. Choosing to settle in different parts of the world, they were Vikings from Norway, Irish, Scottish, Brazilian, Argentinian, Uruguayan and then the American all places claimed a few as their own permanently. I myself grew up all over South America. I had the most fascinating childhood. I am an antiquities enthusiast and when live overseas or say Europe, one can find something everywhere you look!
Where did you grow up, and how did this influence your writing?
I grew up back and forth between Brazil where I was born, Uruguay, Peru and Argentina. The one thing I miss is the warmth and the familiarity of the people. The respect that is shown amongst the family members and to their elderly family members is so touching. Just because they age doesn't mean you shove them in a back room, but on the contrary you shower them with attention, respect and gather your family's story's and write those memories down for future generations. I began writing as a girl while living in Brazil. I loved to tell stories. Of course they were simple of those of a child, but they already had depth, for I held on to details of everything thata went on in the scene in my head from the story to the colors of the clothing my characters were wearing.
What was your journey to getting published like?
I am the type of person when I apply myself to a task I am fully emersed in the task giving it my all. Knowing this about myself, I knew I had to prioritize my children first, and so I waited until they were gone before I decided to publish my first book. Turning to another Author friend, I asked her who she used and she shared her contacts and the rest is history.
What’s the best piece of feedback you’ve ever received?
There has been many that have been absolutely humbling to read. This is from World Reporter:
For Elaine Broun, the novel represents a culmination of her lifelong passions for history, storytelling, and understanding the complexities of human lives. Her ability to transform a true story into a gripping and emotionally resonant thriller marks her as a writer to watch.
Elaine Broun’s Carrasco ’67 is more than a suspense novel; it’s a testament to the human spirit’s resilience in the face of adversity. Through its compelling characters, richly detailed setting, and edge-of-your-seat tension, the book offers readers a deeply immersive experience that lingers long after the final page. For those who appreciate psychological thrillers rooted in real events, Carrasco ’67 is an absolute must-read.
What advice would you give to aspiring writers?
Do not get caught up in the little stuff, that is what the editors are for. The content, the creativity of the story is where the magic happens.
What’s a fun fact about you that your readers might not know?
Perhaps that I speak several languages, that I have escaped multiple kidnapping attempts and I used to be Captain of my Cheerleading Team.
What’s your guilty pleasure book or genre?
I truly enjoy historical fiction romance books, suspense-thrillers and auto-biographies.
What’s your favorite quote about writing?
It does not take a degree to make an excellent writer. It takes one mind bursting at the seams with stories just waiting to come out through your fingers.
When you’re not writing, how do you like to spend your time?
I love to read, work on geneaology, write, spend time with my grandchildren, family and my friends!
Do you remember the first story you ever read, and the impact it had on you?
First books were the Frances series, then I immediately moved on to Stuart Little, Charlotte's Webb and Little House on the Prairie Books. Once I read the Little House books it opened up a love for auto-biographies and so I went down that rabbit hole for several years and that is almost all I read, such as Helen Keller, etc.
What has inspired you and your writing style?
If an author inspires me it is those that are extremely descriptive. Those are the ones to me that take the time to build that mental visual that hooks you in. Once this is done, each page, the characters grow, the scenery evolves, the home is imagined, the terrain becomes real in your mind and it is as if you were there within the pages of that book. This is what I try to do.
How do you deal with negative reviews?
It is upsetting for sure, but you know you cannot please everyone. So far I have only had one review that had a negative comment but it wasn't a total wash. The reviewer was pointed out several things that he did not believe happened in my first book as it is based on a true story. The funny thing was all the things he mentioned actually happened! It was actually hilarious.
How do you connect with your readers?
Well I have a love hate relationship with Facebook at the moment it is giving me fits but I communicate through Facebook Elaine Broun Author, Tiktok, Linkdin those sorts of things. I also have my website ElaineBroun.com and my email Elaine.Broun@gmail.com
What’s next for you as a writer?
Actually I just finished my second book "Let Me Go" I am doing a quick run through and then will send it off to the editors, then it should be out end of February or beginning of March. It is a suspense-thriller with some romance.
I am loving the characters in this story and the spiraling dysfuntion in some of them.
Are there any Easter eggs or hidden messages in your work?
Yes. The title of my first book Carrasco 67' A harrowing tale of an Imperialist Pig by Elaine Broun, is explained in the book. No spoil alert here you will have to read the book to understand the title.
How do you approach writing dialogue for your characters?
When I create the environment, the genre, the time frame regarding in what era the story took place, then the story begins to have substinance. Once I piece the beginning, middle and the end as a gauge of what I think I am aiming for then I begin. Then it flows and when it hiccups it is obvious an I hit delete and put what works in.
If you could share one thing with your fans, what would that be?
Every book has the first three chapters for a reason. Do not give up on a book just after a page or a paragraph. I understand, sometimes there are books that are just too painful to continue, but in general, authors are establishing their characters, time frames and places for a reason so you can be taken on an exhilarating ride while reading their book.
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