Every new book brings with it a new opportunity to procrastinate by making a new book playlist. I kid! Actually, I find playlists hugely helpful. Since I write, revise, and promote a book over a period of months or even years, nothing helps me get into the headspace of a book the way music does. In my latest book, BAD REPUTATION, a Hollywood himbo’s attempted comeback via a steamy adaptation of a historical novel hits a snag when he falls for the show’s new intimacy coordinator. And its playlist is hopping.   Cinema – Benny Benassi and Gary Go I dig the electro-beat of this song. It feels like audible bubble gum, and that’s definitely the vibe of parts of this book. But the lyrics also resonate with BAD REPUTATION. “You are my cinema, I could watch you forever”: the singer is using a metaphor, but that’s exactly what Maggie thinks about Cole.   Comeback Kid – Sleigh Bells The working title of BAD REPUTATION was Comeback Kid, and I used to listen to this song every writing session to get started. Both Cole and Maggie have bad reputations that aren’t earned, and they both want a fresh start. “I…

1–What is the title of your latest release? BETRAYAL AT BLACKTHORN PARK 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? Betrayal at Blackthorn Park follows Evelyne Redfern, a newly minted field agent working in intelligence for the British government, on her first mission during World War 2. To say she’s underwhelmed by her seemingly simple assignment to assess the security of a secret government weapons facility in the countryside would be an understatement, but her task becomes a lot more intriguing when she stumbles over a dead body and has to put all of her crime-solving skills to the test to uncover a murderer who could threaten Britain’s fate in the war. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? I have always loved the country house murder mysteries of the golden age of detective fiction, so I knew I wanted to write a book that was a nod to those stories. While I was doing some background research for the Evelyne Redfern series, I stumbled across The Firs, which was a real-life country house that was transformed into a weapons development, testing, and manufacturing facility for the Special Operations Executive (SOE) during the war. The…

1–What is the title of your latest release? SUNFLOWERS, SCARECROWS, AND SCANDAL 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? The Halloween season for florist Gwen Stevens takes a menacing turn when she finds a dead body dressed as a scarecrow on display in front of City Hall! With a muddy mix of suspects and false confessions creating complications for the police, it’s up to Gwen to sort out the truth and catch a killer…before this trick-or-treat turns deadly again! 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? I grew up in a small town in Wisconsin and knew I wanted to set a series in the Midwest. I decided to create a fictional town and after much brainstorming, decided on the name Star Junction. It captures all the charm I want the readers to experience when reading these books. 4–Would you hang out with your protagonist in real life? Absolutely! Gwen is a great friend. She’s kind, loyal, and smart. She’s also funny and gets herself into sticky situations. I think she’d be really fun to hang out with. 5–What are three words that describe your protagonist? Determined, curious, and witty. 6–What’s something you learned…

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1–What is the title of your latest release? WILL END IN FIRE   2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? Fires haunt Ellie Stone. At 14, a cigarette lighter scarred a frenemy’s face forever. And now, at 27, a blaze that erupted after she abandoned her brother in their childhood home, leaving him critically injured. Was it accident or arson? As she searches for answers, Ellie must be careful not to burn down her own life.   3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? I tend to place my novels in familiar places. We raised our children in Northern, NJ and I spent my 20s in NYC, in old apartments with various roommates. So, these settings made the most sense to me for this novel.   4–Would you hang out with your protagonist in real life? She is a lot younger than I am. I think of her more as a beloved niece or student, someone who has tackled trauma while young and come out of it with her life intact. I’m very proud of her.   5–What are three words that describe your protagonist? Driven, Shellshocked, Resilient.   6–What’s something you learned while…

1–What is the title of your latest release? THE SLEEPING BEAUTIES 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? The Sleeping Beauties is a historical thriller with a dark fairy-tale at its heart, as well as a moving story about women’s lives during World War Two. When two strangers meet on a train at the end of the war, Rosamund returning the last evacuees to London from her countryside manor, and Briar on her way to rehearsals for The Sleeping Beauty, their lives quickly become dangerously entangled. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? I was inspired by the tours and performances of the Sadler’s Wells Ballet company (now the Royal Ballet) during the war. And so the novel follows the company to Paris, Holland, London and Cambridge. The scenes in the English countryside are inspired by the beautiful moorland and forests near where my parents live in Devon. 4–Would you hang out with your protagonist in real life? Yes! I’d love to go backstage at the Royal Opera House with Briar Woods. We’d take ballet class together, followed by a night out in London. 5–What are three words that describe your protagonist? Briar Woods…

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Instead of trying to find your perfect match in a dating app, we bring you the “Author-Reader Match” where we introduce you to authors you may fall in love with. It’s our great pleasure to present Ginny Kubitz Moyer!   Writes: To me, historical fiction is the closest thing to time travel. I adore writing novels that capture the unique flavor of a particular time and place, and it’s a joy to take readers with me into the past. A GOLDEN LIFE moves from Hollywood in 1938 to the Napa Valley, immersing readers in the clothing, design, music, and movies of the era. It’s the story of Frances, a secretary for a movie studio, who takes a trip with her boss to find a reclusive ninety-year-old stage actress whose life is the subject of their upcoming film. Emotional journeys ensue, for everyone involved.   About: I’m a California native who is fascinated by the history of my home state. It doesn’t show up very often in historical fiction, so I’m doing what I can to change that! My first novel, The Seeing Garden, takes place on a grand estate on the San Francisco Peninsula in 1910, and my new novel,…

I want to share why I wrote the Dove Pond books. If you’ve read any of them (and #4 is out right now – THE BOOKSHOP OF HIDDEN DREAMS), you’ll notice there’s a delicate bit of magic threaded throughout each book. I’m firmly of the belief that we need more magic in our lives right now, so you’ll find some in each visit to Dove Pond. You’ll meet the seven Dove sisters who are able to bring happiness into the lives of others, but they’re not the only ones. Read closely and you’ll see that other families in Dove Pond have other, less mentioned abilities. But Dove Pond is more than magic. As a reader, I’m very drawn to books set in small towns. That’s not surprising as I grew up in one, and I live in one now. I love walking downtown, visiting unique shops where I personally know the owners, and stopping to have coffee with my neighbors. Small towns are about the people who live there, and their relationships with each other. They feel safe to me. And comfortable. And welcoming. And—best of all—like home. When you visit Dove Pond, you aren’t only visiting the Dove family…

1–What is the title of your latest release? OF GOLD AND SHADOWS 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? An attractive female Egyptologist and a sought-after handsome bachelor are brought together beneath one roof while threatened by the ancient curse of Amentuk. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? As an aspiring Egyptologist, my heroine needed to be rooted in an institution of higher learning in England—mostly because I’m an Anglophile at heart. Oxford is one of my favorite towns to visit, hence the setting. 4–Would you hang out with your protagonist in real life? Absolutely. She’s a spitfire and always up for adventure…as am I. 5–What are three words that describe your protagonist? Feisty. Creative. Begrudgingly humble. 6–What’s something you learned while writing this book? I knew Victorians were crazy about Egypt back in the day, but I didn’t realize just how much until I came across an interesting tidbit. Apparently, it was all the rage—if you had money, of course—to invite friends over for a mummy unwrapping party. Yep. You’d simply purchase a mummy, have the cook whip up a dinner for after the unveiling festivities, and have at it. 7–Do you…