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S.E. Babin | The discovery of an antique safe leads to unintended consequences
Author Guest / September 12, 2024

1–What is the title of your latest release? LITERARY LARCENY 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? When an antique safe is discovered during a renovation and uncovers a treasure of breathtaking value, Dakota’s life takes a turn she never saw coming and thrusts her into a mystery that might be her last. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? The town is fictional but set in between two real towns. 4–Would you hang out with your protagonist in real life? Definitely! 5–What are three words that describe your protagonist? Smart, funny, and resourceful. 6–What’s something you learned while writing this book? Exactly how valuable some books are. 7–Do you edit as you draft or wait until you are totally done? I lightly edit as I write, then go back and do a more thorough proof when it’s finished. 8–What’s your favorite foodie indulgence? Pasta! 9–Describe your writing space/office! I have a beautiful blue built-in bookshelf behind my desk, hunter green walls, and a massive dry erase board on the back wall. 10–Who is an author you admire? Way too many! Some of my favorites right now are Lisa Edmonds, K.F. Breene, Hailey Edwards,…

S.E. Babin | Harlow’s Entire Life Might Be a Lie
Author Guest / February 13, 2024

1–What is the title of your latest release? BLADE OF HOPE   2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? When Harlow loses everything, she cheats her way into Thornewood Castle to become an elite warrior, only to realize her entire life might be a lie.   3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? I wanted to create lands with specific features, and a queendom with prickly thorns appealed to me.   4–Would you hang out with your protagonist in real life? I so would!!   5–What are three words that describe your protagonist? Curious, Feisty, Tired.   6–What’s something you learned while writing this book? Worldbuilding is hard.   7–Do you edit as you draft or wait until you are totally done? I skim edit as I go. If I see something, I fix it, then go back and edit the entire thing when it’s finished.   8–What’s your favorite foodie indulgence? Anything pasta related.   9–Describe your writing space/office! I had an amazing back wall bookshelf built during the pandemic that makes me happy every time I look at it. It’s Sea Serpent blue and I painted the walls a dark, forest green….