1–What is the title of your latest release? THE KEY TO CIRCUS-MOM HIGHWAY 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? In an attempt to secure an unexpected inheritance—and hopefully find a few answers—two estranged sisters and their newly discovered brother embark on a comically surreal trip through the Deep South to retrace the life of the mother who abandoned them as infants. Like a Jonathan Tropper family moving into a Carl Hiaasen neighborhood. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? I knew I wanted the protagonists to be traveling through a landscape where they felt like they had landed on another planet, total fish-out-of-water. For 2 Chicago sisters who had never been there, the Deep South was the perfect location. 4–Would you hang out with your protagonist in real life? Abso-friggin-lutely! 5–What are three words that describe your protagonist? Funny, Sarcastic, Wounded 6–What’s something you learned while writing this book? That I love writing books! Also… how to dispose of a dead body using alligators… the structure of a military convoy… how to write in a Cajun dialect… plants used by southern traitures (healers)… honestly, too many things to list them all. 7–Do you…

I couldn’t have written Particles in the Air without my medical expertise.  Every step of the way, I wanted to be sure that my story had a realistic medical setting with scientifically plausible scenarios.  My training gave me the ability to remain true-to-life, from the illness descriptions to lab abnormalities, to the disastrous effects of what a manufactured, contagious virus can do to the human immune system. Written words have always been a central part of my world.  I grew up nurturing my creative side with art, creating writing, and reading.  To this day, I read and listen to audiobooks constantly.  At times, I ask myself, how did I become an MD?  When I was young, I didn’t have a significant interest in science.  However, after someone close to me became ill, I began to explore medicine as a career.  A biochemistry class during college opened my eyes to the complexities of the human body. I’m a big proponent of planning and research in both writing and everyday life.  “Write what you know” is something I relied upon heavily throughout my process.  Years of education have honed my organizational skills, which helped my writing progress smoothly.  Before I began, I spent weeks…

1–What is the title of your latest release? CRITICAL THREAT 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? FBI Special Agent Grace Billingsley tracks serial killers. She never planned on falling in love with the son of one. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? This is book 3 in the series, so my character’s location was pre-determined by the very first book. But I also knew what her job was going to be, so had to have her in a specific location for that. 4–Would you hang out with your protagonist in real life? Absolutely. Lainie’s a cool person. I actually like and admire her a lot. 5–What are three words that describe your protagonist? Determined, Loyal, Compassionate 6–What’s something you learned while writing this book? I learned that it’s quite a process to become a Behavioral Analyst with the FBI. It was quite an eye-opening research journey. 7–Do you edit as you draft or wait until you are totally done? I edit as I go. 8–What’s your favorite foodie indulgence? A Krispy Kreme chocolate covered cream filled donut. I allow myself one about once every six months. 9–Describe your writing space/office! A mess!…

1–What is the title of your latest release? VINYL RESTING PLACE   2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? Vinyl Resting Place blends murder, music, and macchiatos in a delightful cozy mystery. When Juni Jessup returns to her small Texas hometown, she and her sisters put all their beans in one basket to open Sip & Spin Records, the ideal place to enjoy musically-themed coffees like Espresso Yourself while listening to great music and town gossip, until – record scratch! – a body deader than disco falls out of the supply closet during the grand opening. Family is everything to the Jessup sisters, so when their off-beat uncle is arrested, they’ll do anything to help, including putting Sip & Spin Records up for collateral. Unable to face the music, Uncle Calvin takes off, leaving the future of the shop in peril. Can Juni and her sisters catch the real killer before the trail – and the coffee – goes cold?   3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? Like Juni, some of my fondest memories involved my grandparent’s family-owned shop in a small Texas town. When I was thinking about a series that revolved…

1–What is the title of your latest release? FELL IN LOVE WITH AN EARL 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? Grumpy, wounded earl meets fierce governess heroine, add kittens and mischievous twin boys, hijinks, and romance ensues! 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? Well, this is the third book of the Games Earls Play series, and in the previous book I’d already settled Helena, the heroine in a small village near her sister’s country estate. For both books I wanted a country setting not too far from London, so I settled on Oxfordshire. 4–Would you hang out with your heroine in real life? Absolutely! She’s incredibly kind but fierce, plus she loves cats! What’s not to like? 5–What are three words that describe your hero? Grumpy (at first), protective, loving. 6–What’s something you learned while writing this book? This book reminded me of something I learned long ago, but sometimes forget, and that’s to try not to make assumptions about people, because we never truly know what they might be going through. Adrian doesn’t appear to advantage at first, but it’s grief that makes him difficult, not arrogance. 7–Do you edit as…

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 Lisa Rayne!   Writes: Lisa Rayne writes sensual and banter-laden historical romances featuring smart, sexy characters of diverse backgrounds. Her first-ever historical romance features a strapping, Scottish warrior in an action-adventure romantic ride that’ll give you thrills and laughs but still deliver all the feels.   About: Cheeky, midwestern romance writer seeks readers who love sass, sarcasm, and sex appeal, and admire female characters who wield them daily with finesse but like weapons when appropriate. Readers must appreciate a ruggedly handsome man with a gruff attitude and can’t be afraid to go on an adventure, buck the norm, or take a naughty ride when it’s time to turn up the sexy.   What I’m looking for in my ideal reader match: Loves strapping Highlanders Feen for men who wield big swords Applaud women who stand their ground Seeks out thrills on horseback Lives for sexy times under a waterfall   What to expect if we’re compatible: Female characters with agency Swoonworthy heroes Supportive female…

1–What is the title of your latest release? ICE LORD’S BRIDE, book 1 of the duology, Bride of the Fae 2–What’s the book about? Humans and the fae have formed a truce, and Raven is one of a group of women traveling to the fae world where she must choose a husband from among fae aristocracy. Only one lord is forbidden, the cursed ice lord, Elion. But a chance meet-up with him is followed by a kiss, and after that, Raven will do anything to be with him. Then one of the women is found dead, and “your next” is written in blood on Raven’s bedroom wall. With her life in danger, Raven must decide if she dares remain in the fae kingdom with Elion or return to the human world where she’ll never see him again. Expect danger, a twisty plot, magic, and steamy romance. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? Like many of us, I’m fascinated by magical worlds. I usually write Sci-fi Romance but have also written YA fantasy under a different pen name. I wanted to see if I could write a magical world using the tropes my SFR readers…

1–What is the title of your latest release? THEIR ICELANDIC MARRIAGE REUNION, Book 1 of my Dream Destinations Duet. 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? Hollywood’s ex-fairytale couple Winter and Josh are reunited in the land of ice and fire – and need to discover if the heat between them is enough to melt their hearts once more. And if they’re willing to risk a reunion – and the potential for more heartbreak – in front of the world’s media… 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? My editor and I were discussing ideas for a new book, and she mentioned she’d love to see some more armchair travel… but I didn’t want to take my characters to any of the usual places! I’d visited Iceland in my twenties and found it such a fascinating place, I thought it would be brilliant to go back – even if only through fiction. I loved looking through my old photos and diaries to get a feel for the place – and researching some places I never made it to but wish I had! 4–Would you hang out with your heroine in real life? Absolutely! Winter…

1–What is the title of your latest release? SECRET ALASKAN HIDEAWAY 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? When Dr. McKenzie Taylor witnesses a car plunge off a bridge into a river and saves a mysterious man with no memory, can she shelter and help heal him until his memory returns?  And, when it’s apparent someone is trying to kill him, she realizes in addition to keeping his safe, she needs to protect her own, vulnerable heart. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? I just love Alaska and have often wished I could live there.  I’ve been writing a lot of books set in Texas, and Alaska is about as far away in the United States that I could get. 4–Would you hang out with your heroine in real life? Yes!  Not only is she brilliant, but compassionate.  She has a big heart and I like her. 5–What are three words that describe your hero? Handsome, mysterious, and sexy.  Plus, he can cook! 6–What’s something you learned while writing this book? I researched remote Alaskan villages and that was fascinating. 7–Do you edit as you draft or wait until you are totally done?…

1–What is the title of your latest release? CINDERELLA AND THE DUKE 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book?  Pride and Prejudice meets Cinderella with a Regency twist! 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place?  I’ve always loved historical romances, in particular the Regency period. I guess it’s the Jane Austen fangirl in me. I liked the idea of doing a historical fairy tale retelling, and I especially liked the idea of doing Cinderella. The London Season had plenty of opportunities for lavish balls and parties, and it was definitely more common for a young woman be financially dependent on a wicked stepmother in the 1800s than it would be now. It just seemed like a good fit. 4–Would you hang out with your heroine in real life?  Absolutely! Julia’s a funny and outgoing person, and she’s loyal to the people she loves. I’d have to be a little on my guard, though. She has a bit of a temper if she thinks people are jerking her around. 5–What are three words that describe your hero? Funny, Passionate, Wounded 6–What’s something you learned while writing this book?  When I was researching wedding dresses, I…