Writers Like Us - Joy Hensley

Last spring, I attended Joy Hensley's book launch for Rites of Passage, and got to see first-hand her extensive knowledge and love for military life. And, once, she saved my phone from the depths of a movie theater, making her my own personal super hero. So, of course, I needed her to be a part of Writers Like Us.

Say hi to Joy Hensley! , she's the newest addition to Writers Like Us!

Joy on Writing

• I've written 6 books, and 1 has seen the light of day.

• My favorite type of scenes to write are bad boy redemption scenes and near-kissing scenes :-)

• No matter how long I've been writing, I still have issues with placing scenes correctly in a story for maximum potency--always need CPs/agent/editor for this part!

• A typical comment from my critique partner is O______O

• The book I wished I wrote is Outlander by Diana Gabaldon

Joy on Getting Published

• If my agent really knew how crazy I was, she would find out that I read every single tweet/e-mail/text/whatever other form of communication a million different ways and then believe the most negative spin, no matter what the subject. This leads to much panicking and needs for reassurance.

• When I was querying, I felt absolutely OCD about checking my e-mail/phone a million times a day.

• The biggest mistake I ever made querying was querying the same agent 3 times with the same book (hey, she signed me, though, so....)

• The craziest thought I've ever had while writing is oh my gosh, can I put all these cuss words in? My MOM is going to read this...

• When I got "The Call," my first thought was "Surely she's called the wrong Joy."

• When I saw my book sale in Publishers Marketplace, I was sitting in class (being the teacher) and almost fell off my chair.

Joy on Life Outside Writing

• If I weren't a writer, I'd probably be a traveling masseuse or a librarian.

• Secretly, I'm terrified of people thinking I've failed at something.

• My secret girlfriend/boyfriend is Jamie Fraser from Outlander and Charlie Hunnam <3

• Sometimes, when no one is around, I sing like I'm on American Idol--my dogs are not fans of these moments.