New York Times bestselling author Tessa Bailey is back with a new spicy romance, 'Dream Girl Drama,' the third book in her popular 'Big Shots' series. This time, the story revolves around a hockey player and a sheltered harp prodigy whose chance encounter turns into a complicated situation when they discover their parents are engaged, making them step-siblings. Bailey talks about her writing process, her love for the romance genre, and upcoming projects.
New York Times bestselling author Tessa Bailey is set to release her new book, ' Dream Girl Drama ,' this week. It's the third installment in her spicy romance series ' Big Shots ,' marking an estimated 70th book published by Bailey. The ' Big Shots ' series revolves around sports, beginning with 'Fangirl Down,' a story centered on golf.
Bailey shared with CBS News New York's Mary Calvi that despite not being a golf enthusiast, she was driven to write the book, envisioning a golfer falling for his caddy. This sparked the idea for a series exploring various sports.'Dream Girl Drama' follows a sheltered harp prodigy from Connecticut who encounters a professional hockey player during a chance meeting. The encounter ignites a spark between them, leading to a magical moment filled with connection. Things take an unexpected turn when they both end up at the same dinner, discovering that their parents are engaged, making them step-siblings. Calvi inquired about Bailey's prolific writing output over the past decade. Bailey attributes it to a compulsion, stating that she wakes up with a desire to write and feels a responsibility to continue a love story once started. She's an early riser, completing her daily word count by 10 am to avoid distractions.Before diving into writing, Bailey has a ritual that involves solving puzzles like New York Times games, Wordle, Strands, and Connections. She believes this helps awaken her brain. Bailey can pen a book like 'Dream Girl Drama' in six to eight weeks, with the editing process, where she feels the true magic happens, taking another month. The entire process from conception to completion takes three to four months. Bailey's love for romance began at age 13 and has remained her enduring passion. She considers it the most hopeful genre, capable of captivating and holding her attention like no other. Fans can anticipate her next romance, 'Pitcher Perfect,' which features a female athlete and a division one softball pitcher, highlighting the current prominence of women in sports.
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