March Author Feature: Vicki Hilton
I’m thrilled to feature Vicki Hilton, an author of love, passion, and all things tingly. Her third book from the Tales from Tottenbridge series was released on March 5th, 2024! I hope you enjoy learning more about The Perfect Pickup and the author behind the romance, Vicki Hilton!
Sometimes, unpredictability is the best recipe for love.
Thea’s got family, she’s got friends, but she hasn’t been on a date for years and a steady diet of Bridgerton can only go so far.
When she and Felix first meet, he’s left drenched in mud in front of the school gates, setting the two of them instantly at odds. Sparks fly as they grudgingly work together for a charity event, but soon their defences tumble.
He’s grumpy, she’s sunny. He’s organised, she’s scatty. He’s introverted, she loves to laugh – especially at him.
From the countryside to the city, and back again, they navigate a world of farmyard disasters, glamourous galas, and PTA meetings, raising more than a few eyebrows.
Love often arrives when you least expect it, but when reality bites, will Thea open her heart to a man so different to her late husband.
And Will Felix learn to embrace the beauty of spontaneity and find the family stability his son so desperately needs?
The Perfect Pick Up is a heartwarming romantic comedy. A rollercoaster of chaos and love, where opposites attract to find a perfect, if imperfect harmony.
Genre: Romantic Comedy
How do you find time to write?
I try to write every day, but often my spare time is swallowed up by marketing and hanging out in the bookish community on social media.
What is the best time of day for you to write?
I’m a night owl, so, definitely after the sun goes down.
How long does it take you to write a book?
I tend to write way more words than I anticipate. That means in my head I think I can write a book in 6 weeks, In reality… 3 months LOL.
Does writing energize you or exhaust you?
I thrive on the buzz you get when things are flowing from your fingers to the keyboard. Sometimes, though, a long writing day can be draining.
Do you believe in writer’s block?
Oh, absolutely. I had writer’s block for two-thirds of The Perfect Pick Up. This book took me a long time to write.
Have you ever gotten reader’s block?
Nope.
What’s your favorite under- appreciated novel?
Wow, that’s a toughie. I think Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Most people don’t realise it was a novella. It gives a lot more insight into Holly-Go-Lightly’s character.
What one thing would you give up to become a better writer?
Also a tough question. I think chocolate. The other options would be rosé wine and Skittles, neither of which I could live without!
If you could tell your younger writer self anything, what would it be?
To not listen to people who told you it would be too hard to get recognition or be successful. You have stories to tell. Folks to entertain. You go, girl!
Where you can find Vicki Hilton and her books!
Facebook reader group – Vicki Hilton’s Swoonaholics
Email: hello@vickihilton.com
Writing about love, passion and all things tingly has always been a dream for Vicki Hilton.
Originally from rural England, Vicki now lives in Sydney’s glorious Northern Beaches, where she’s steadily gathering freckles and dipping her toes in the ocean for inspiration. With a focus on smart, quirky heroines and sensitive, sexy heroes, Vicki writes a range of slow burn, steamy and often funny contemporary romance, usually with a nice touch of spice. Vicki Hilton is a devoted mother of one beautiful daughter, a wrangler of assorted animals, and a lover of Skittles. It’s a mix made in heaven.