1–What is the title of your latest release? DOUBLE INDEMNITY 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? Was Matt Thompson’s death while deer hunting an accident, suicide, or murder? Read the novel to find out. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? All my novels take place in Georgia, South Carolina, or North Carolina, which are the places I’ve lived and can describe with texture and nuance. You should feel like you’re there as you turn the page. 4–Would you hang out with your protagonist in real life? I’d love having lunch with Connor Grantham, the minister forced to become detective in the novel. He’s much smarter than I am so I could learn a lot from him. 5–What are three words that describe your protagonist? Thinker, woodsman, emerging romantic. 6–What’s something you learned while writing this book? Figuring out what really happened in the story was complicated, even for me as the creator. 7–Do you edit as you draft or wait until you are totally done? Both, but the major edit happens after the first draft is done. 8–What’s your favorite foodie indulgence? Any kind of smoked meat and banana pudding that tastes…

1–What is the title of your latest release? THE SIBERIA JOB 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? Based on the true story of an American investor and his Czech partner going into the wild west of 90s Russia to make a killing on undervalued assets, getting tangled up with the Russian Mafia, ex-KGB agents and corrupt governments officials, hitting a billion-dollar jackpot but barely getting out alive. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? Since Siberia Job is based on a real story, I had a lot of remarkable real-life locations to work with – the wildest spots in post-Communist Moscow, a gangster’s yacht on the Caspian Sea, the Trans-Siberian Railway, forgotten tiny villages a thousand miles from civilization – remarkable stuff! 4–Would you hang out with your protagonist in real life? I would and I have! 5–What are three words that describe your protagonist? Real (that is, he’s based on a real guy), brilliant, cool-headed. 6–What’s something you learned while writing this book? Just how crazy post-Soviet Russia was – very much like the American Wild West – a fascinating, lawless, action-packed, violent goldrush. 7–Do you edit as you draft or wait…

Book Title: MURDER AT THE MINE Character Name: Lily Cranston   How would you describe your family or your childhood? I had a wonderful childhood. The middle child of three girls, I grew up on a dairy farm in northern California. The three of us are like poster children for the birth order philosophy– perfectionist/independent/charmer. Mom and dad were the best, but sadly they both died while on a skiing vacation in Colorado over a decade ago. My younger sister and I take care of the family farm, minus the cattle. Our older sister is married to the town sheriff.   Significant other? If my older sister, Pat, had her way, the county crime scene investigator would be my significant other. I’m not opposed to the idea, only our past history is a bit complicated.   Biggest challenge in relationships I don’t do confrontations well. It’s something I’m learning to deal with.   Where do you live? In the historical western community called Grady, California. We’re known for our ghost town and mine. It’s named after Thomas Grady, the man who first discovered gold in what is now a popular tourist destination.   Do you have any enemies? Wow, none…

The Mistake, Book 3, Volkov Bratva Series by Sam Crescent Dead and Breakfast by Emma Hart Summer House Mystery, Book 11, The Mystery House Series by Eva Pohler Quantum Shift by Joseph R. Lallo The Partner Predicament, Book 2, The Partners Series by Jade Marshall Don’t Put All Your Insights into One Casket by Kelly Hashway Built for Her Love, Book 2, Storm Hogs MC Series by T.O. Smith Claws and Contrivances by Stephanie Burgis Ever Lost, Book 14, A Dark Faerie Tale Series by Alexia Purdy Grasp the Thorn by Jude Knight   Each Monday the Smashwords store lists the top ten most highly anticipated indie fiction ebooks based on the previous week’s preorder accumulations. Each title on the list is scheduled to release within the next week. To help the talented authors on this list accumulate even more preorders, click the title of the book. The hyperlink will bring you to a Books2Read page where you can order from your preferred ebook retailer. If the preorder is part of a series, click the hyperlinked series title to learn about the other books in the series. Be sure to check back Friday for a list of the Top 25…

Made For Romeo, Book 4, Made For Series by Natasha Madison Hitched, Book 1, Hitched Series by Alex Lux Stealing the Thief by Alexa Riley The Perfect Brew Collection by Jo-Ann Carson Fate and Kink: The Duology by Nikki Sex Seal the Deal, Alpha SEALs Series, by Makenna Jameison The Auschwitz Detective, Book 6, Adam Lapid Mysteries by Jonathan Dunsky Wicked Throttle MC: The Complete Series by Esther E. Schmidt Annalise, Book 1, Virtue & Vice Series by Carrie Lomax The Ayla St. John Chronicles Complete Series Box Set by C.J. Pinard The Alpha’s Regret, Book 4, Shifters of Grey Ridge Series by Reece Barden Moonlight on the Bay, Book 11, A Katama Bay Series, by Katie Winters The Deadly Series Box Set by Kate Parker The Score, Book 3, Off-Campus Series by Elle Kennedy The Jo Modeen Box Set: Books 1 to 3 by Frank H Jordan Ugly Beast, Book 1, Hell’s Bastards MC Series by Sam Crescent The Not So Perfect Duke, Book 5, The Rakes of St. Regent’s Park Series by Karyn Gerrard A Knight in Tarnished Armor, Book 15, A Knights Through Time Romance Series by Cynthia Luhrs Seven Magics Academy Ultimate Omnibus Set by RaShelle…

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 Eileen Dreyer!   Writes: What do I write? Well, everything. I’ve written every kind of contemporary romance (sweet, hot, suspense, fantasy, humorous, topical), medical suspense, and now, what I like to call historical romantic adventure. Nefarious spies in Regency England, which I admit I’m enjoying immensely.   Book description: All Pip Knight wants to do is protect Beau, Viscount Drummond as he fights a cabal of traitors threatening Britain. What she doesn’t want is to be forced into marriage because of it. Pip has known Beau Drummond since childhood and loved him almost as long. But finding herself in a marriage with a man who doesn’t want her is not her idea of a happily ever after, especially when they’re both still in danger from the very angry traitors. It seems Pip really has her work cut out for her if she wants to change any of that.   About: Eileen is a veteran trauma nurse, excellent wife, legendary mom, Queen of Internet Travel…

Book Title: THE FRONT PORCH CLUB Character Name: Annalise Haverford   How would you describe your family or your childhood? Everything about my childhood was perfect, or at least meant to look that way. We might not have had some of the material wealth that our friends and neighbors did, but my mother was an expert at appearances, mine in particular. I was raised to be a perfect Southern belle although mama’s dreams of me making a successful run on the pageant circuit fell apart thanks to my debilitating stage fright. Turns out I could not perform on cue as expected. It wasn’t until I had children of my own that I realized making parents happy wasn’t the responsibility of a child. It was quite an eye-opener I’ll tell you.   What was your greatest talent? I’m not sure I should admit this but bending people to my will has always been a talent for me. And I’m definitely ashamed to admit that I didn’t think much about anyone else’s feelings in the process. I’m working on that. As it turns out, being genuinely nice to people makes me feel good. And although I didn’t expect it, making friends like…

1–What is the title of your latest release? YOU LOOK BEAUTIFUL TONIGHT 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? If you like the early seasons of You, you’ll love You Look Beautiful Tonight. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? I recently visited Nashville, TN, and it was gorgeous and full of a culture unlike most you see these days. It was an incredibly fun visit, and I thought that vibe would balance well with my main character’s personality. 4–Would you hang out with your protagonist in real life? Probably! She’s meek and keeps to herself, so I think a better question is if she would hang out with me! But I think Mia, once you really get to know her, is a good friend. 5–What are three words that describe your protagonist? Quiet, introvert, reticent. 6–What’s something you learned while writing this book? This book is a reminder to us all to love ourselves and find confidence in our uniqueness rather than weakness. 7–Do you edit as you draft or wait until you are totally done? Both. It depends on the book and timeline. There are times that I love to edit as…

1–What is the title of your latest release? AFTER ANNE 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? After Anne tells the life story of Lucy Maud Montgomery, creator of Anne of Green Gables, who lived 100 years before us but whose story has so much to say to us today. After years of deliberation about whether to prioritize her writing career over marriage and children, Maud eventually chose to marry a minister who was deeply threatened by her success. The stigma around mental illness led her to bury the truth first of his struggles, and later of her own. Maud’s eventual suicide was covered up for 65 years until her granddaughter revealed it in 2008. This novel tells the story of Maud’s hidden pain, and it also tells the story of her courage and her unique mind – of the exuberant spirit that leaps off the pages of her novels and journals, and of all the times she picked herself up in the face of personal tragedy. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? Historical fact 4–Would you hang out with your protagonist in real life? Absolutely 5–What are three words that describe your protagonist?…

Q: While browsing Amazon recently for more monster-themed romance, I happened on your new book THE UNSEELIE DUKE. The cover is fab and pulled me in right away, so I snagged it. However, the male protagonist, Izael, captivated me. I normally avoid fae-centric romance, but there’s just something about Izael. He’s as cray cray as some of the other fae characters I’ve read about in the past but a with a bit more charisma. What’s your inspiration? For this character and this series? Will it stop at being a trilogy? Izael definitely came out of left field! I had written my first series set in my dark fantasy fae realm, Maze of Shadows, and figured that’d be it for me. But that insane nope-rope just showed up in my head out of nowhere and demanded to be written. It definitely pulls from Labyrinth, and some of my other favorite old fantasy movies like Legend. I also just tend to love writing insane male leads—they always make me laugh.   Q: I love the artwork for your books. Can you tell me a little about that? Grace Zhu, my cover artist, is just fantastic! She came to me asking to illustrate…