1–What is the title of your latest release? A PROMISE OF PERIDOT 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? A Promise of Peridot is the sequel to my first novel, A Dawn of Onyx. It’s a swoony, thrilling, tension-filled, fast-paced fantasy romance, enemies-to-lovers epic. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? I knew after exploring the kingdom of Peridot in the first book, that the tropical, pirate-laden, rainforest land would be a really fun place to send our slow-burn enemies on an adventure. 4–Would you hang out with your protagonist in real life? Absolutely. Arwen is my kind of girl: easy-going, warm-hearted, funny, and bright. I’d hang out with Kane too even though he’s terrifying if just to stare into those silver eyes all day long… 5–What are three words that describe your protagonist? I’d say in this book specifically Arwen is resourceful, courageous, and kind. 6–What’s something you learned while writing this book? While writing this book I learned the importance of maintaining dramatic tension. It’s a very careful balancing act: too much and your readers will get bored of the slow burn. Too little and those big moments you’ve been working towards…

1–What is the title of your latest release? A DAWN OF ONYX 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? A Dawn of Onyx follows a young woman from a small, sheltered town who offers herself up to a wicked king to save her family, and is locked in his gothic keep to serve as his castle healer. While imprisoned, she makes an unsuspecting ally in a fellow prisoner, but not everything about the stranger is exactly as it seems… 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? I love magical lands with unique, varying kingdoms i.e., the different courts in ACOTAR or the different nations in Avatar the last Airbender. I’ve also always loved gemstones (always my favorite exhibit in the Natural History Museum) so the idea was born from blending those two interests. 4–Would you hang out with your protagonist in real life? 100%. Arwen would be the best, most thoughtful friend. 5–What are three words that describe your protagonist? Optimistic, Altruistic, & Warm. 6–What’s something you learned while writing this book? I will always spell barely as barley. Always. 7–Do you edit as you draft or wait until you are totally done? I…