1–What is the title of your latest release? THE DUKE NOT TAKEN 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? A sunshine princess who is a “problem” because she’s not married and likes to have a good time seeks a suitable marriage match who is anyone other than the grumpy duke next door. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? The English countryside is perfect for crazy princesses and brooding dukes! 4–Would you hang out with your protagonist in real life? Absolutely! She is a take-no-prisoners kind of gal. I think she’d be a blast. 5–What are three words that describe your protagonist? Impossible. Infuriating. Intoxicating. 6–What’s something you learned while writing this book? I was reminded of how limited education was for girls past a certain age in Victorian England. They knew how to read and write and do sums, but then the education turned to cooking and sewing and if you were lucky, music and art. 7–Do you edit as you draft or wait until you are totally done? I edit as I go, but then I go back and do a full edit before I submit it to my editor 8–What’s your…

1–What is the title of your latest release? MURDER AT THE SERPENTINE BRIDGE 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? In this latest addition to my Wrexford & Sloane Regency-set historical mystery series, Charlotte and her husband, Lord Wrexford, find themselves caught up in a dangerous intrigue when the prototype for a revolutionary new weapon goes missing from a British military research laboratory during a gala international celebration that has brought the major European leaders to London. The weapon is being offered by secret auction to the highest bidder, and when the government asks Wrexford and Charlotte to help in recover it, they and their quirky inner circle of family and friends must outwit a cunning villain to prevent the situation from exploding into all-out war. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? Real history gave me a more perfect setting for this mystery than I would have dared dream up on my own! The Peace Celebrations, held during the summer of 1814, was a non-stop two-week party filled with glittering balls, spectacular fireworks, mock naval battles on the lake in Hyde Park, horse races at Royal Ascot and champagne-fueled banquets and entertainments. The…

1–What is the title of your latest release? THE DECEPTION 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? Maud Price, a once-famous medium, finds her spirit guide missing and her reputation on the verge of ruin. At the urging of a colleague, she requests the help of Clementine Watkins – known for her discretion and skills in conjuring the dead. Maud’s comeback rests on those skills. But can she stomach the theatrics – and whispers of murder – that come with it? 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? I set the book in the fictional town of Harrowboro, New Hampshire, where I also set THE COMPANION and AFTER ALICE FELL. Each book is set in a different decade: 1855, 1865 and now, 1877, so it’s fun to add on additional elements and modernities as the town grows. 4–Would you hang out with your protagonist in real life? I am enamored with Clementine and her cleverness. She would be quite fun to hang out with. Until she wasn’t. 5–What are three words that describe your protagonist? Maud Price: good-hearted, gifted medium, trusting. Clementine Watkins: ambitious, clever, dangerous. 6–What’s something you learned while writing this book?…

“If you’ll follow me, I’ll show you to one of the private sitting rooms upstairs.” “Thank you.” She and Sybil followed Mr. Whistler to the main staircase and up to the first floor, through a few more galleries, and to a small room near the back of the building. He showed her and Sybil inside, where Mrs. Boehm stood waiting. If the sight of Louise was a shock to the woman she didn’t reveal it, as poised in Louise’s presence as Mama used to be in public before Papa died. The sinking feeling that this was not the first time Mrs. Boehm had faced one of her husband’s paramours almost made Louise abandon the plan, but she’d come this far in her sins. She could hardly avoid confession now. “Your Royal Highness, may I introduce Mrs. Joseph Edgar Boehm?” Mr. Whistler said, returning, like Louise, to the required formalities. The woman curtseyed, her manners impeccable. Given Edgar’s aristocratic clients, Louise wasn’t surprised. “It’s a pleasure to meet you, Mrs. Boehm. Congratulations on your husband’s great success. Her Majesty and the Prince of Wales are admirers of his work.” “My husband speaks highly of your talents too.” There was no mockery…

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 Terri Reed!   Writes: I write action-packed, romantic suspense novels which include faith, family, friends, and animals. My books are fast-paced stories filled with mysteries and flawed characters who find love amid the chaos of life. Come escape with the chill of the chase and the heartwarming romance that makes every story memorable.   About: Though a country girl at heart, I’d rather explore a big city or splash in the ocean than roughing it in the wilderness. I love to read books that transport me to new situations and places. I’m an avid historical romance fan and a thriller fan, too. Who am I kidding?! I love books and read a wide range of genres and formats.  I spend most of my days at a keyboard, but I have a beautiful Australian shepherd who forces me out the door for some much-needed play. My favorite drinks are teas of all kinds, white chocolate mochas with almond milk, and prosecco. When I’m writing, I…

There’s this glorious time before I start writing a novel that I call the “incubation period”. It starts when I first have that wonderful lightning flash of an idea for a story and ends when I finally, crack my knuckles and sit down to write the opening line. Between then, the idea needs to be “fed” and I do this by reading books and watching films and TV shows related to the novel’s themes. This is my favorite part of the writing process – stuffing my idea with other people’s stories, like it’s a foie gras goose – until my story’s ready to be written. Researching WHEN WE WERE FRIENDS was one of my favorite incubation periods because it involved researching my favorite topics – female friendship and feminism. Here are the main inspirations that shaped Fern and Jessica’s tale.   The Robber Bridge, Margaret Atwood There’s a time in every woman’s life when they stumble across Atwood’s quote about the male gaze and feel totally shaken for at least two days afterward by its disturbing accuracy. For those of you who haven’t read it, here is the quote. Sit down. Prepare yourself. “Male fantasies, male fantasies, is everything run…

1–What is the title of your latest release? WHERE WE END & BEGIN 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? Where We End & Begin is about Dunni and Obinna, who meet and fall in love as teenagers. But they’re separated when Dunni goes to America for college. Twelve years later, Dunni goes back to Nigeria for a friend’s wedding and sees Obinna again. As they reconnect, secrets from the past come to the surface. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? As a Nigerian, most of the stories I think of automatically take place in Nigeria. I really enjoy describing Nigerian settings and bringing that to readers who may never visit Nigeria. 4–Would you hang out with your protagonist in real life? Yes, I would hang out with one of my protagonists, Dunni. But it would be the teenage version of her, whom I loved writing. 5–What are three words that describe your protagonist? Teenage Dunni is fearless, honest, and funny. 6–What’s something you learned while writing this book? Things aren’t always what they seem. 7–Do you edit as you draft or wait until you are totally done? I do a little of…

1–What is the title of your latest release? RECKLESS FORTUNE 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? Contemporary mail-order bride in Alaska with the rugged bush pilot! 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? The book is the second in my Fortunes of Lost Lake series, so I knew it would take place in Alaska in the vibrant and remote little community we first meet in last year’s Bold Fortune. But this book also involves even more of a survival challenge in the form of a plane crash… so there’s a whole lot more Alaskan wilderness, too! 4–Would you hang out with your heroine in real life? Absolutely. She’s unflappable, making her exactly the person you’d want in an emergency – and she’s also a lot of fun to have around in non-emergency situations, too. I’m not sure she’d have a lot of use for ME, though, as I don’t have all (any) of her homesteading or survival skills! 5–What are three words that describe your hero? Hot. Hot. Oh yes, and… HOT. 6–What’s something you learned while writing this book? I learned a LOT about small planes and the fearless bush pilots who…

1–What is the title of your latest release? CHRISTMAS IN BLUE DOG VALLEY 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? If you like small towns, very bad sheepdogs, and displaced city gals, then this is the book for you. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? I wanted to pick a place that is colder than Missouri, where I live, but I also wanted to pick a place I knew a bit about. Wisconsin it was! 4–Would you hang out with your protagonist in real life? Absolutely. Goldie is smart, hilarious, and an absolute mess. 5–What are three words that describe your protagonist? Well, I kind of did that in the above question. Whoops! 6–What’s something you learned while writing this book? I used to think that my characters needed to have a “dark past” in order to be interesting, but I learned that isn’t necessarily true, and it’s important that the main character is someone that people can relate to and root for. 7–Do you edit as you draft or wait until you are totally done? I used to wait until I was completely done, but I realized while writing this book that…

1–What is the title of your latest release? My latest release is SEAMS LIKE MURDER.  It’s the launch book of my Sewing Studio Mystery – my 48th published novel.   2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? Abbey Chandler returns to quaint, touristy Hideaway Grove where she spent summers with her aunt, and finds herself involved in the town’s sewing project and a murder. The charity sewing project Abbey heads up is making pillowcase dresses for girls in Africa.  I’ve been sewing and donating these dresses to a non-profit for several years.  I’ve donated over 1,000 dresses so far.   3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? I decided a fictional town would work best for SEAMS LIKE MURDER, so I created Hideaway Grove.  It’s known for its specialty shops, antique stores, and art galleries.  The town’s founder was a birdwatcher so most of the businesses and streets are named after birds.  I had a delightful time developing this small town—I even drew a map!   4–Would you hang out with your sleuth in real life? I’d love to hang out with Abbey!  I’d also love to live in Hideaway Grove—if only that were…