I don’t know how to talk to people if it’s not about dead bodies, murder, and alibis. I just don’t. I don’t pretend otherwise. That’s why Aiden and I get along. After years in law enforcement, he’s like me. Translation: he has no social skills. Date night to us is takeout and a murder file. In other words, why, why, why did I agree to attend a party of any kind, let alone in another city that ensures I’ll have to travel with a friend I haven’t seen in years? My resistance and second thoughts are so extreme that I don’t start packing until thirty minutes before Lana will be at my house. At present, I’m staring into my closet, wondering which of my numerous dresses fit and don’t fit since I’ve worn none of them in far too long. The idea of dressing up is not such a bad thing. I like dresses. I like being a woman. And truth be told, it’s been a long time since I was a woman, not just an FBI agent. And I’m certainly not worried the dresses will soften me up and hurt my job or backbone. There’s no reason I can’t…

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…