1–What is the title of your latest release? BITTER MEDICINE 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? A magical Chinese calligrapher and a French half-elf’s fledgling relationship is imperiled by both their secrets colliding, and they must decide how much they value being the architects of their own lives while facing murderous family, abusive work situations, and unexpected losses. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? I wanted a place in the South that wasn’t Atlanta and was a little out of the way, but still had enough people going through it that my main character could feasibly run a shop frequented by a wide variety of customers. I decided on Raleigh, North Carolina—in the Research Triangle, but it’s far enough from major cities like New York that my character could relax and be less afraid of being recognized. 4–Would you hang out with your protagonist in real life? I would! If Luc would handle dinner, that is. Elle seems like the more fun person between the two, so I’d hang out with Elle for adventures and meet up with Luc, either at a restaurant of his choosing or for a dinner party at…