1–What is the title of your latest release? THE TAKEDOWN 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? An undercover CIA agent is sent home to investigate her sister’s criminal fiancé but the last thing she expects is to fall in love with his bodyguard along the way! 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? I spent some of my middle school and high school years in a small, coastal Maine town. I always thought it would be the perfect holiday setting. When I started writing THE TAKEDOWN Maine was a no-brainer. The snow, the sea, what’s not to love? 4–Would you hang out with your protagonist in real life? Absolutely! She has lots of stories to tell. 5–What are three words that describe your protagonist? Hard-shelled, capable, funny. (I know, that’s four words!) 6–What’s something you learned while writing this book? The types of crimes that mob families usually commit—and the locations of the best Christmas tree farms in Maine! 7–Do you edit as you draft or wait until you are totally done? I edit constantly while drafting. It makes for a slower process, but I love a good, clean first draft. 8–What’s your…