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1. What is your favorite dessert?
Pie. Just about any kind. Pie. Pie. Pie.
 
2. What is your beverage of choice?
Ice water with lemon and lime slices. Boring, I know. But I LOVE it.
 
3. What is your favorite movie and/or TV show?
I don’t know if I have a favorite. I do love old, classic TV. I recently discovered the 1950s & ‘60s game show “What’s My Line,” and I’m loving it. Such a fun concept and such an interesting glimpse into and era.
 
4. Where is your favorite place to go on holiday?
Ireland. Hands down. I love Ireland in a way that is difficult to describe. When I’m there, I know my heart has come home.

1. What inspired the idea for Ashes on the Moor?
While reading Parliamentary reports from the Victorian era in my free time (I have issues), I came across an act that required towns in Great Britain to provide education to all their children regardless of demographics. It was a revolutionary idea at the time. That got my mind spinning about all the ways this shift would have triggered other significant changes in towns and villages and cities throughout Britain. I dove in, reading up on what came next, how it impacted lives, and that formed the basis of this story.
2. What do you want readers to take away from reading Ashes on the Moor?
Perhaps a desire to be more compassionate, to appreciate differences instead of fearing them, to work hard and have hope.

3. What is your current WIP?  What can you tell us about this project?
My current WIP is a super, duper, big secret. I’m keeping this one tightly under wraps. I can tell you it has a main character, who goes through some stuff, and then big things happen, and then everything’s different. I know, I know. I’m giving a lot away. This project has required TON of research and I still have more to do. It’s a challenge, but I’m enjoying it.

Tosca Lee is the award-winning, New York Times bestselling author of The House of Bathory Duology (The Progeny and Firstborn, currently in development for television), Iscariot, The Legend of Sheba, Demon: A Memoir, Havah: The Story of Eve, and the Books of Mortals series with New York Times bestseller Ted Dekker (Forbidden, Mortal, Sovereign). A notorious night-owl, she loves watching TV, eating bacon, playing video games and football with her kids, and sending cheesy texts to her husband.

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1. Who or what inspired you to become an author?
All the books I enjoyed reading, growing up—everything from Bunnicula to The Mists of Avalon. 

2. What did you want to be when you grew up? Did becoming an author ever cross your mind?
Growing up, I wanted to be a ballerina. Despite publishing my first article at a young age (10) and winning contests through school, I never thought of writing as a *thing*—it was just something I did to escape. Not until my first year in college while talking about how great books are like an awesome roller coaster and wondering aloud what it’d be like to build a roller coaster like that for someone else did I ever utter the words: “I think I want to write a book."  

3. What top 5 books are currently sitting on your TBR pile?
Ready Player One (Earnest Cline), Little Broken Things (Nicole Baart), The Forgotten Ones (Steena Holmes), Scythe (Neal Shusterman) and Cleopatra’s Moon (Vicky Shecter)

5. What inspired the idea for The Progeny?
It was inspired by a fan! One of my readers asked me to consider writing a book about Elizabeth Bathory (AKA “The Blood Countess”), whom I’d heard of before. By the time I rediscovered the request in my idea folder, I had already done several historical novels and was ready for something contemporary, so chose to focus on the fictional descendants of Elizabeth Bathory living in the shadow of her legacy.

5. What do you want readers to take away from reading The Progeny?
I’m always wary about this question if only because what a reader takes away from a book depends so much on what drew them to the story. But I would like it if they left feeling that whatever challenge they face on a regular basis—whether it’s anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, OCD (like me), autism, or whatever it may be—is part of their unique lens on a world that needs them. That they are beautiful, brilliant, and not alone. 

6. What is your current WIP? What can you tell us about it? 
Absolutely! It’s a new thriller called The Line Between about a young woman who is kicked out of an apocalyptic cult… just in time for it to seem like that world truly may be ending. Coming to you January 2019. Please be sure to add it to your Goodreads bookshelf!

​Toni Shiloh is a wife, mom, and Christian fiction writer. Once she understood the powerful saving grace thanks to the love of Christ, she was moved to honor her Savior. She writes to bring Him glory and to learn more about His goodness.
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She spends her days hanging out with her husband and their two boys. She is a member of the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) and president of the Virginia Chapter.

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1. How did you decide that you wanted to write Christian romance?  What inspired this?
When I rededicated my life to Christ, I wanted to be used by Him. It wasn’t until I went back to school to get my Bachelor’s degree in English that the writing bug really called to me. Not that it hadn’t before, but that it could actually be a way to reach people. I went to my local library to see if they had any books like this. I had never heard of Christian fiction so once I found the section, I began devouring the books and the lessons found between the pages.

2. How often do you hear from your reader fans? Do you have any funny and/or awkward stories?
I hear from readers maybe once a month. Usually it’s because they’re sharing a review with me or they just want to share how the story touched their hearts.

3. What inspired the idea for Grace Restored?
When I wrote book one, I knew the characters for each series. It wasn’t until I was midway through book one, Returning Home, that I realized how much of a story Guy and Michelle had. As soon as I finished the first draft of RH, I dove into Grace Restored with anticipation. They did not disappointment me.

4. What do you want readers to take away from reading Grace Restored?
That no matter what skeletons you shoved in your closet, God’s grace is enough to restore You to the kingdom, to peace of mind, to faith.
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5. What is your current WIP? What can you tell us about it?
Currently I’m working on finishing the fourth and final book in the Maple Run series. This book features Shorty and Nikki with characters from the first three books making an appearance. These two have really struggled to share their thoughts with me from the moment I tried to make them book 2, lol. Thankfully, they’re opening up but it’s still a struggle.

ECPA bestselling author Amanda Barratt fell in love with writing in grade school when she wrote her first story – a spinoff of Jane Eyre. Now, Amanda writes inspirational historical romance, penning stories that transport readers to a variety of locales – from the sweeping coastline of Newport, Rhode Island, to the rugged landscape of Central Texas. Her novella, The Truest Heart, was a finalist in the 2017 FHL Reader’s Choice Awards.

A member of American Christian Fiction Writers, she lives in the woods of Michigan with her fabulous family, who kindly put up with the invisible people she calls characters.
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These days, Amanda can be found reading way too many books, watching an eclectic mix of BBC dramas and romantic chick flicks, and trying to figure out a way to get on the first possible flight to England.

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1. What is your favorite dessert?
​Anything with chocolate! LOL Peanut butter pie is amazing, as is cheesecake with chocolate sauce.

2. What is your favorite beverage?
I drink green tea several times a week, which is always lovely, especially if I use a favorite mug or teacup. For a treat, I love going to a coffee shop and getting a chai latte. They are amazing!

3. What is your favorite movie and/or TV show?
My current favorite TV shows are Victoria, Poldark, and the first three seasons of Call the Midwife. As you can see, I have very British taste. :-)

4. Where is your favorite place to go on holiday?
My favorite place is one I’ve not yet visited. It’s a lifelong dream of mine to go to England, and I seriously hope to make this happen within the next few years. Until then, part of my heart is already there. :-) I’d also love to fit in a trip to France, Austria, and Germany.

1. What did you want to be when you grew up?  Did becoming an author ever cross your mind?
When I was very young, I wanted to be everything but an author. Medical doctor, ballerina, and Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz were all considered. :-) I started writing seriously in my midteens, and have pretty much continued to do so since. It took me many years before I actually signed my first contract. I love being able to explore a variety of characters and eras—in a way, I’m continuing my childhood fantasy of wanting to be many different people! :-)

2. What authors do you enjoy?  Do these authors inspire your own writing?
My go-to authors are: (in no particular order) Laura Frantz, Cathy Gohlke, Becky Wade, Kate Breslin, Roseanna White, Joanne Bischof, Jocelyn Green, plus many, many more. I also love classic novelists like Charlotte Brontë, Charles Dickens, and Edith Wharton. In a way, all of these authors have inspired my own writing. I love falling into a book so well-told and compellingly plotted that it makes me understand anew the beauty of story.

3. When you are not writing, what other "hats" do you wear?
I work at our local library, which is a great job and a lot of fun. As an author, I’m also a marketer, public speaker, and mini book warehouse. :-)

1. What inspired the idea for My Heart Belongs in Niagra Falls, NY?
We’d planned a family vacation to Niagara Falls. Before the trip, I was reading up on the history of the area, because that’s just what history nerds do. :-) I’d read quite a bit about the stunts and daredevils, and as I was walking along, looking at the Falls, the idea of a daredevil falling in love with a woman who feared risk, came to me. When Barbour put the word out that they were looking for authors to submit to a destination romance line, my sister suggested I do Niagara Falls and make the hero a tightrope walker. Sisters always know best! :-)

2. What do you want readers to take away from reading My Heart Belongs in Niagara Falls, NY?
The theme that came to me again and again while writing the novel is that doing things in our own strength, in our own way, only leads to stress and heartache. And that, ultimately, as we put our trust in God, He will direct our paths.

3. What is your current WIP?  What can you share with us about this project?
Very little. :-) I can only say that the project I’m currently working on has stolen my heart. It’s made me smile and cry and delve into an area of history where light shines amid darkness. I’m absolutely in love with this story, and hope to have an announcement on it soon! When I do, I’ll be posting about it on Facebook, so be sure to follow me there.  

Lindsay Harrel is a lifelong book nerd who lives in Arizona with her young family and two golden retrievers in serious need of training. She’s held a variety of writing and editing jobs over the years, and now juggles stay-at-home mommyhood with writing novels. When she’s not writing or chasing after her children, Lindsay enjoys making a fool of herself at Zumba, curling up with anything by Jane Austen, and savoring sour candy one piece at a time.

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1. What is your favorite dessert?
​Ooo, that’s easy. Ice cream for sure (chocolate chip cookie dough, to be exact)!

2. What is your beverage of choice?
Usually water or unsweetened peach iced tea.

3. What is your favorite movie and/or TV show?
The 6-hour BBC version of Pride & Prejudice. I could watch it over and over (and have!).

4. Where is your favorite place to go on holiday?
Anywhere there’s a beach—Maui is my recent fave.

​1. Who or what inspired you to become an author?
I’ve always gravitated toward writing, ever since I was a child and learned to read. But it wasn’t until I discovered Christian fiction in college that I found my niche.

2. What did you want to be when you grew up? Did becoming an author ever cross your mind?
When I was younger, I dreamed of being a lawyer, but then I realized I’m horrible at thinking on my feet (so the courtroom wasn’t for me!). I’d always loved writing, so I studied journalism in college and worked a variety of writing and editing jobs. But I didn’t seriously consider becoming a published author until I was doing my master’s in English and took a creative writing course (not my first)—and remembered how much fun it was to write fiction.

3. Who are some of your favorite authors?  Do these authors inspire your own writing?
I really love Rachel Hauck, Katie Ganshert, Beth Vogt, and Susan Meissner. And yes, they inspire my own writing in that I strive to be as poignant as they are. But I recognize that everyone writes differently and has different strengths.

4. When you are not writing, what other "hats" do you wear?
I wear the hat of mommy to two little boys, wife, freelance editor, online English instructor, and every other kind of headwear that comes with those roles (cook, chauffeur, maid, etc.). ;)

​1. What inspired the idea for The Heart Between Us?
The initial idea came from a radio story I heard about a woman who went skydiving because her heart donor had always wanted to.

2. What do you want readers to take away from reading The Heart Between Us?
Fear, bravery, and freedom play a big role in this book. Ultimately, I want readers to come away hopeful, knowing that freedom and courage can be theirs if only they reach out and embrace it. I also want to inspire people to live their own lives to the fullest.

3. What is your current WIP?  What can you tell us about this project?
​I just turned in the first draft to my publisher on February 1! It’s since been given a title (The Secrets of Paper and Ink), and it’s about a broken woman who travels to Cornwall, England—the setting of her favorite author’s novels—to find the courage to write her own story.

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1. Who or what inspired you to become an author?
Writing is just something that I have done for as long as I can remember. From the time I was in very early elementary school, I was penciling 50+-page-long stories on notebook paper and handing them in to my teachers to read. I will forever be grateful to those teachers for supporting me and encouraging me to continue writing.
2. What did you want to be when you grew up?  Did becoming an author ever cross your mind?
I thought about doing so many things! Movie editor, astronomer, professor, volleyball and basketball coach, pediatrician…and for the most time, I wanted to work at Mission Control for NASA. Throughout, I never really thought about “becoming” an author – writing was simply something I always did on the side, in addition to whatever other interests I was pursuing.
3. What top 5 book(s) do you currently have sitting on your TBR pile?
1)A Wrinkle In Time by Madeleine L’Engle (haven’t read it since elementary school!)
2)Lethal Licorice by Amanda Flower
3)Assaulted Caramel by Amanda Flower
4)The Lady and the Gent by Rebecca Connolly
5)Love Remains by Sarah Eden
4. What inspired the idea for Love at Lakewood Med?
The concept for the story was very loosely inspired by my own journey as a medical student and emergency medicine resident.
5. What do you want readers to take away from reading Love at Lakewood Med?
First and foremost, I hope that readers love the love story! I hope that readers say they enjoyed getting lost in a fun romance novel that made them laugh, cry a little, and swoon!  I hope that readers also come away feeling as though they were right there in the emergency department, watching the chaos, getting surprised by the unexpected, and feeling the complexity of situations that often arise there.
6. What is your current WIP?  What can you tell us about it?
Yes! I am working on the sequel to my YA historical fantasy, THE KINGDOM OF NERETH. I am having so much fun getting back to the fictional, medieval land of Nereth, and I’m extremely excited for my readers to see what adventures await the band of characters.

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1. What is your favorite dessert?
I discovered crème brule about five years ago and now every time I see it – it gets eaten. Especially when it’s all gorgeous under glass. Those jerks at Zupas get me every time.
2. What is your favorite beverage?
All fruity beverages are my friends.
3. What is your favorite movie and/or TV show?
Ironically my favorite movie is The Last Samurai and favorite tv show is Reba. So…. bit of a difference there...
4. Where is your favorite place to go on holiday?
​Favorite, so far, is Cinque Terra, Italy! I accidentally stumbled upon a picture I had pinned on Pinterest! Hashtag magical.

1. What did you want to be when you grew up? Did becoming an author ever cross your mind?
I wanted to be an architect until I realized how much math was involved. After that I tried about sixteen different careers and “Writer” was never one of them. I was happy leaving writing to my siblings and dad. This book came as a total surprise to me.

2. What authors do you enjoy? Do these authors inspire your own writing?
I am a Georgette Heyer groupie. If there was ever a mosh pit in her honor I would go. I aspire to her level of writing/researching kung fu but also have a healthy grasp on my reality.

3. When you are not writing, what other "hats" do you wear?
I am a full time mom so I wear the cleaning-up-human-waste, and chasing-tiny-humans hat. When I’m not doing that I am wearing the hat of emotional health and recovery. It gets on my brothers’ nerves but I do enjoy having truth conversations with other recovery minded individuals. Topics like boundaries, codependency, shame, addiction, expectations, chaos, what love really is, etc. And when I’m not wearing THAT hat I am wearing the obsessed-with-movies hat!

1. What inspired the idea for In Spite of Lions?
I went from an intense management job at a hotel (50+ hrs a week) to barefoot and pregnant in the kitchen within just a couple weeks. The pregnancy was a surprise, right after we moved to a new city, and no hotel in my area would hire me. So I went from having ALL of my time planned out to the minute to having all the spare time in the world, in a new place, no friends, and absolutely no money. Even after my baby was born he was crazy easy and I was MASSIVELY bored and going insane.

I actually ended up literally praying for a hobby. I knelt down and basically said, “I am used to being busy and now I have NOTHING to do and I’m losing it. Please help me find something I can do that costs nothing, that I can do with a newborn and that can make me feel like a PERSON instead of just a milk cow. Amen!”

That night I had a dream of a Victorian era girl who ran away from her culture because of something horrible. And it got me wondering where she would go? And who would she go with? And would she even survive!? Since I wear the hat of Georgette Heyer groupie and movie aficionado I knew that Christian missionaries at that time would mostly go to either China, India or Africa. Nothing in China or India caught my eye, but when I researched Africa I met David Livingstone right away and all of his journals were free online.

I just love him! I love his bravery, his studious note taking and his sense of humor. Then along came Chief Sechele and I was hooked. I WANTED to research until I was dead so I could be friends with these people. The story wrote itself from there!

2. What do you want readers to take away from reading In Spite of Lions?
Wow that is so out of my hands.. but if I had to choose I think I would want readers to get to know the Livingstones and Sechele better. Without me embellishing it at all it is an amazing history and they are worth sharing.

I would also want them to realize that women have an innate strength, worth and power in any era. Most women I know would do the same things as Anna because they love people so much and love adventure. She is you! I based her off of myself and all women. There’s courage in all of us.

3. What is your current WIP? What can you tell us about it?
I know several people who will not speak to me until I write the sequel to In Spite of Lions. Better get on that! It’s drafted out on paper (and in my head) but I’ve got to get it done. I am also storyboarding a children’s book with my friend, Stephanie Hibbert. It’s for children on emotional health and it is a story about how adults can help children conquer the “shame monster”. More to come and we are excited!

I’ve always had voices—er, stories in my head. I once said I should write them all down so someone could write them someday. I had no idea at the time that someone was me!
I have been writing since 1995, and began working in earnest on my debut novel, Tessa in 2013.  Meanwhile, I cranked out a few dozen poems, made countless notes for story ideas, and earned my BFA in Interior Design.  I lived with depression for many years, and the inherent feelings of worthlessness and invisibility; I didn’t want to be who I was and struggled with my own identity for many years.  My characters face many of these same demons.
I write stories of identity conflict. My characters encounter situations that force the question, “Who am I really?” For all who have ever wondered who you are or why you’re here, my stories will touch you in a very real—maybe too real—and a very deep way. I know, I write from experience.

1. How frequently do you hear from reader fans?  Do you have any fun and/or weird stories?
It still feels surreal to me that I have “fans” aka avid readers!! I have several friends, some of whom I’ve known for years and some who are “newbies” who post and comment regularly on Facebook, especially in anticipation of the next story!! I’ve only just decided to start a page for fans—Robin’s Reader Flock!!! #IMTOTALLYTRIPPING
Last summer, a friend of mine, and avid reader, “L,” was going for some medical treatment. I commented on her post that I would be praying for her in the coming weeks and days. She replied that she’d like copies of all of my books to read during her recovery. A mutual friend private messaged me that she would purchase the books for our friend. “L” has now read all of my books thus far, some twice even!! Authors LOVE avid readers like “L.” PS, “L” has recovered nicely.
2. If you could go to lunch with one of the characters from The Silent Song of Winter, who would you pick and why?
GREAT QUESTION!! I think I’d choose Olivia Divine. She was a seeming minor character who came to me at a random moment—I was in the kitchen—and turned out to have a significant role in Pearl’s story!
3. Who was the hardest character to write in The Silent Song of Winter? The easiest?
OY to the VEY! I ask this question, too, and it’s kind of a head scratcher! LOL
Pearl was probably the easiest for me because of all my characters thus far, she is the most like me!
Truly, because I get into the head of each of my characters, it flows fairly easy for me. The saddest to write was Odette Marchand, because she is so unhappy in life, and therefore it is her goal to make everyone else miserable.
4. What inspired the idea for The Silent Song of Winter?
Funny thing… I had this idea (still do!) for a totally different story but when I sat down to write it, this series came out!!  And it’s way different to what I expected!  LOL #Imapantzer #notaplotter  Seasons turned into a story of friendship, and mystery and suspense. And always the struggle of self-worth and identity / purpose.
By the way, I will write that totally different story—methinks that’s the story behind my next series, The Steppe House….
5. What do you want readers to take away from reading The Silent Song of Winter?
That we are loved. That we don’t have to prove ourselves to those who love us. That perfectionism is a cruel taskmaster, and no mistake is unforgiveable. That we are loved in spite of our mistakes.

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​1. What is your favorite dessert?
Carrot cake 

2. What is your favorite beverage?
Americano from Starbucks (although when in Vienna, I love the Einspanner coffee that Klaus and Evelyn are fond of in Love in Three Quarter)


3. What is your favorite movie and/or TV show?
Movie: Master and Commander
TV: Foyle's War, Endeavour

4. Where is your favorite place to go on holiday?
I really do love to travel to Europe  and try to go once a year somewhere over there.But I also love traveling 2 hours north of where I live in Toronto and visiting my parents and watching BBC miniseries with them.  As far as American cities, my favourite is Boston ( the setting of my newest historical mystery series)

1. What did you want to be when you grew up?  Did becoming an author ever cross your mind?
I knew I wanted to work in books and publishing.  And I do both. My day job is in Educational publishing and I write on the side.  I always was writing and reading. 

2. What authors do you enjoy? Do these authors inspire your own writing?
I have so many favourite authors in so many genres.  Charles Dickens, Lynn Austin, Deanna Raybourn, Rhys Bowen, Martha Grimes .... every good book inspires me to think long and hard about why I loved the experience so much and that informs how I approach my own work.    I especially love character driven pieces.

3. What top 5 books are currently sitting on your TBR pile?
1)Fawkes by Nadine Brandes; 2)Where the Fire Falls by Karen Barnett; 3)The Knowledge by Martha Grimes; 4)The Limelight by Emily Organ; 5)A Note Yet Unsung by Tamara Alexander 

4. When you are not writing, what other "hats" do you wear?
I work for Canada's largest Educational Publishing company.  I am aunt to two adorable little nieces.   

​1. What inspired the idea for Love in Three Quarter Time?
When I was 11 I read Vienna Prelude by Bodie Thoene for the first time (I have read it once a year since) While I fell in love with the hero and heroine and story, I truly fell in love with the city. Vienna became my dream city.  Since then, I have spent quite a bit of time there on vacations and have been fascinated by its history, its coffee culture, and its music. Books can have such a profound influence on our imagination and I knew I always wanted to write about Vienna in some way.   My birthday falls on Valentine's Day every year and as a single woman it can often be tough to deal with some of the (well-intentioned) jokes about getting older alone on the most romantic day of the year. So, I decided to reclaim it and explore a story that is all about the romance we can find beyond relationships: in new cities, in coffee, in music and experience and books --- that is the heart of Love in Three Quarter. And this year my birthday is a book release! how fun is that! 

2. What do you want readers to take away from reading Love in Three Quarter Time?
That romance is more than what is experienced in the traditional sense and that it can be found in many shapes and forms.  That there is a virtue in gentlemanly manners (the customs of the Viennese ) that I think our society could use a little more of.  To encourage women to recognize that they should wait until they find someone who values and treasures them and treats them the way they should be treated. 
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3. What is your current WIP? What can you tell us about this project?
I am currently writing the second Van Buren and DeLuca mystery for Harper Collins.  It is tentatively called Murder in the Court of Miracles and is set in 1930s Boston with a noirish tint.  This series is an historical mystery with massive dollops of romance on top.     I am also working on the second novella in my Vienna trilogy ( following Love in Three Quarter Time) called "Rose in Three Quarter Time."  While Love in Three Quarter Time takes us into the world of the Opera Ball and waltzing, Rose's story is in the beautiful concert halls and features a love story between a conductor and a first violinist. 

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1a. When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
I was told at the age of nine that it would never happen because of a health issue, but I wanted to be a momma. With a faith that only a child could possess, I prayed, and God’s answer for me was yes, three times. My children were my priority, until one day they were grown. They moved out, and I said, “What now, God?” And he said, “Write!” So I did.

1b. Did becoming an author ever cross your mind?
No. But looking back, it should have. I have pages filled with story ideas and dreams I’ve had over the years, but at the time when I was writing these things down it felt like nothing more than a hobby.
2a. Who was the hardest character to write in Irresistibly Yours?
Izzy Tanner, who will get her own story later. Izzy is the sister to the main character, Vivian Emerson. They were raised by the same parents, shared the same background, but Izzy is nothing like her sister, and I couldn’t figure out why. Then she told me. Oh. She has been talking to me almost non-stop since I started writing Irresistibly Yours, and I have two more books to write in between this one and hers!
2a. The easiest?
Bo Manning, most likely because I dreamed him up before I knew he would end up in a book.
3. What inspired the idea for Irresistibly Yours?
I think anyone who has suffered through the ending of a troubled marriage will at some point think, “I never want to go through that again.” Then sometimes God sends someone else along who wrecks that plan to remain single.
4. What do you want readers to take away from reading Irresistibly Yours?
Trust God for your future. His plan is always the best.
5a. What is your current WIP? I’m working on the second book in this series, Persuaded.
5b. What can you tell us about it?
Persuaded is loosely based on Jane Austen’s Persuasion. The main character, Felicity Sutton, is a friend of Bo and Vivian’s.
6. When you are not writing, what other “hats” do you wear?
I’m a Gigi to two grandsons, I quilt, and I restore classic cars. And odd combination, I know.