What is the title of your latest release?HIGH EXPOSURE What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book?When a dead body and a meth ring turn up in a small town of Colorado, can a former DEA agent protect the intriguing travel writer intent upon investigating his town before she’s the next casualty? How did you decide where your book was going to take place?I grew up in Durango, Colorado. I knew I wanted to set a story in Southwest Colorado. Even though Silverberg is fictional, there are many real-life influences on the setting. It was so much fun to write about an area that is so close to my heart. Would you hang out with your heroine in real life?I would! But she’s a lot braver and more adventurous than I am. I want to be more like her. What are three words that describe your hero?Protective, loyal, capable What’s something you learned while writing this book?I learned the DEA does so much more than we can ever imagine to protect our citizens. It’s not always the “up front” branch of law enforcement we see, but I am grateful for their tireless work. Do you edit as you draft or…

Book Title: THREE STEPS BEHINDCharacter Name: Deckard MacLeod How would you describe your family or your childhoodIt was a really rough childhood. My parents were con men under the guise of being illusionists in Vegas. To make things worse, they dragged us into helping them with the cons. At age five, I knew how to pick a pocket. By age seven, I was counting cards and playing roles in bigger cons. The saving grace for me was my siblings. The four of us were all used by our parents, but we had each other, and that tight bond has remained, and I am blessed by them. What was your greatest talent?Spotting a con from a mile away. I now own MacLeod Investigations and Security Inc. I get the joy of busting cons for a living and protecting those who cons prey upon. I use my talents and skills for good and it’s extremely rewarding. Significant other?Harper Grace. I am falling for the lady—hard—but I swore I’d never love anyone. Attachments are too hard. They make you vulnerable and that’s something I swore I’d never be again. Where do you live?I live on my ranch—Second Chances—outside of Jeopardy Falls, New Mexico….

What is the title of your latest release?FALLING FOR PEACHTREE BLUFF What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book?Each of the Murphy women come home to Peachtree Bluff facing a new problem to solve together. But when a scandal that would affect every Peachtree citizen comes to light–and it looks like Ansley’s husband Jack might be at the center of it–the women must rely on their powerful family bonds and the small-town charm of the place that always calls them home. How did you decide where your book was going to take place?It’s the fifth book in my Peachtree Bluff Series, and it’s just one of my favorite towns I’ve ever, ever written! It would be so fun to go back to! Would you hang out with your heroine in real life?This book stars three grown sisters and their mother, and I would hang out with them all the time! What are three words that describe your hero?Self-deprecating, sincere, handsome What’s something you learned while writing this book?How fun it is to write about fall! This is my fourteenth novel, and I’ve never really leaned into fall that much, which is funny because I love fall! The leaves, the football,…

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 S.B. West! Writes:Hello! My debut, MORFRAN, DARK LORD REFORMED is about a runaway dark lord who is roped into leading a rebellion against himself, all the while no one knows his true identity.It’s a ridiculous comedic fantasy that blends the romance and adventure of the Princess Bride with the heart and humor of Shrek, with a dash of medieval satire seen in Monty Python and the Holy Grail. All of this is baked in with plenty of puns, pop culture references, and general idiocy on every page. About:I’m a proud Idahoan who—you guessed it—lives on a potato farm. My hobbies include running canal roads with my dogs, watching Bluey with my daughter (Sleepytime is the undisputed best episode, I will throw fists at naysayers), waterskiing when there’s water, snowmobiling when there’s snow, and consuming ice cream in all forms. What I’m looking for in my ideal reader match:• Craves well-earned redemption arcs• Doesn’t mind a side of grit and higher stakes with your cozy…

What is the title of your latest release?DANCE IN A MADHOUSE What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book?DANCE IN A MADHOUSE is a gripping historical mystery that takes readers inside an early twentieth-century asylum where secrets, courage, and danger collide. How did you decide where your book was going to take place?I chose Philadelphia because it has a unique character and a fascinating history. I was a medical student in Philadelphia and know the city well. Would you hang out with your heroine in real life?I am a seasoned psychiatrist, and the heroine is a young woman who is struggling to repair the damage from a postpartum psychosis. I might have her as a patient, but I wouldn’t hang out with her. What are three words that describe your hero?Smart, resilient, courageous What’s something you learned while writing this book?I learned about “lunatic balls” that were held in mental asylums during the early part of the twentieth century. George Bellows depicted the scene of psychiatric patients dancing while onlookers gawked at them in DANCE IN A MADHOUSE – a work in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This searing example of stigmatization and mistreatment provided the title…

What is the title of your latest release?IF NOT YOU What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book?Rival copywriters with years of contentious history get stuck together on a month-long work trip as their advertising agencies compete on a career-defining pitch for a luxury resort brand. How did you decide where your book was going to take place?IF NOT YOU is a travel book – to four locations, though one is a bit of a spoiler and doesn’t get featured on the book’s gorgeous three-panel cover. The three primary settings are Chicago, where Mattie and Campbell live and work, plus Aspen, Colorado and Bodega Bay, California, where they travel for a client pitch. I used to work in the advertising industry in Chicago myself, so that felt like a natural backdrop for their careers, and I loved both the juxtaposition and the cinematic nature of taking them to the mountains and the ocean. Would you hang out with your heroine in real life?100%! Mattie is ambitious and direct and fiercely loyal, three things I love in a woman. What are three words that describe your hero?Campbell is a smart-alecky secret softie. What’s something you learned while writing this book?That it…

I’ll admit it: I have a favorite part of writing a book, and it’s the beginning. The first act is where I shine. Ideas come fast, the story can go in so many directions, yet it feels like something big is taking shape, and the possibilities feel endless. It’s not quite drafting and it’s not quite planning – it’s both, happening at the same time. I’m writing scenes with one hand while I’m still building the story with the other, figuring out who these people are as I put them on the page. It’s a little chaotic. But it’s fun. At least until I hit the middle. (We don’t need to talk about the middle today.) Right now, what’s keeping me entertained is my suspects. In my current work-in-progress, my suspects are a tangle of social media influencers – each with their own secrets, their own tangled connections to each other, their own very good reasons for being exactly where they were when everything went sideways. And building that group is one of my favorite parts of writing a mystery, because here’s the thing about suspects: the good ones aren’t just people who could have done it. They’re people with…

P.I. Margo Angelhart has never believed her father guilty of murder – even though he confessed. But for the last three years she’s hit roadblocks and dead ends. Now she has a clue from a nurse who used to work with her dad … only to find the nurse dead, leaving her with far more questions than answers. I’LL BE WATCHING YOU is the third book in the Angelhart Investigations series, but can be read as a standalone. I – Innocent. Margo believes her father is innocent of a murder he confessed to. L – Love. Even though Margo and her family have been at odds for three years, they still love each other and will be there for each other. L – Luisa Angelhart, the youngest sibling, finally has a strong supporting storyline in the series. B – Betrayal. There is more than one type of betrayal. E – Electronic medical records …. Which become an important clue for my investigators. W – Wounded Warrior. Dr. Cooper Angelhart worked at the VA hospital in Phoenix and our wounded veterans play an important role in this story. A – Angelhart Investigations is a family-run PI firm in Phoenix, Arizona. T…

What is the title of your latest release?A BEAUTIFUL LIE What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book?In A BEAUTIFUL LIE, a YOU x SALTBURN psychological thriller, home organizer Emily becomes obsessed with her latest client, a beautiful and wealthy heiress. When their professional relationship turns into friendship and Emily scores an invite to Cap’s coastal Gilded Age mansion for the summer, she soon realizes that she doesn’t just want Cap – she also wants her life. How did you decide where your book was going to take place?I wanted a location that combined a sense of history with a feeling of extreme, unobtainable wealth. The Gilded Age mansions in Newport, Rhode Island felt like a natural fit, though most of the buildings have since been turned into museums. During my research, however, I came across one of the last “cottages” that remained in private hands, and suddenly, I had my location! I was lucky enough that one of the mansions was for sale, and I spent a lot of time virtually walking through its rooms to get a feel for the location. On a trip to Newport, I also got to swing by the property, which was a treat….

Margot Baxter Harriman and Loretta “Rett” Mancini are shown into a private dining room in the Exeter Club, the women’s club in Manhattan where Margot is a member. They are seated at a well-appointed table where the Interviewer waits. The Interviewer stands and shakes each of their hands. The ladies smile, Rett’s coming off as almost a smirk. Interviewer: Thank you for seeing me, Miss Harriman, Miss Mancini. I’m sure our readers will be delighted to get to know you a little better.Margot: (takes a chair and waits for Rett to sit as well) Our pleasure. Please, call me Margot.Rett: I love coming here. So swanky. (She grins at Margot, who rolls her eyes but also grins.) Oh, and yeah, just Rett. I: I’ve taken the liberty of ordering coffee. I’m afraid it isn’t a B&H brand.R: Castor’s is better. (She winks at Margot while she pours out three cups.)M: We’re working on the roasting process. (She smiles at the Interviewer.) I have a meeting with marketers in an hour. (It’s a gentle nudge to get on with the interview.) I: Of course, of course. This is a getting to know you piece, so we’ll start at the beginning. Tell…