Book Title: PRIDE & PRACTICALITY Character Name: Charlotte ReevesHow would you describe your family or your childhood? Chaotic. No one knows what to do but me. Iβm glad to report that my brother, Simon, who happens to be my guardian, has finally learned the error of...
Book Title: LOVING ANNABELLE Character Name: Annabelle Hayes (main female character)How would you describe your family or your childhood? My childhood was fairly normal. I was the smart kid, the overachiever, and the one who always had a plan. My parents have always been loving and supportive. But...
What is the title of your latest release? THERE USED TO BE PEOPLE HEREWhatβs the βelevator pitchβ for your new book? In 1970s Mississippi, a Black detective and his temporary partner are assigned to a case that shifts from murder to paranormal conspiracy with life-altering...
What is the title of your latest release? SING THE NIGHTWhatβs the βelevator pitchβ for your new book? A Phantom of the Opera-inspired gothic fantasy about an ambitious soprano willing to do whatever it takes to win a magical singing competition - even learn forbidden magic...
I'm not what I would call a βMusic Personβ (and my Spotify Wrapped is remarkably consistent year after year), but building a playlist is one of my integral drafting rituals. Here are five of the songs from my CUT TO THE ENDING playlist that, to me, are part of the bedrock of the book....
Excerpt from ARE YOU STAYING, MANDY BOYLE? by Melanie Moore:Angel took one look at my face and gathered me in his arms. All the sadness Iβd suppressed in the anonymity of the subway rushed out in a flood of tears.βMija! Are you hurt?β...
What is the title of your latest release? THE OTHER SIDE OF STARTING OVERWhatβs the βelevator pitchβ for your new book? When her husbandβs tragic death uncovers long-buried secrets, a young mother fights to protect her family and heal her heart in an...
Many cozy mystery authors step back and forth between genres, or just add bonus elements of a romance into their mystery novel. The author for November has given us an equal measure of mystery and romance in this βmashup.β (hmmm, what music will I choose for a Halloween reel on social media?) It doesnβt get...
I love a good podcast. They make great companions while traveling or doing chores. Much like my reading preferences I listen to a wide range of things, but my favorite podcasts center on design, history, science, food, and those that manage to blend those together all at once.In DEATH BY CHRISTMAS CAKE, my amateur sleuths, Keisha...
Excerpt from MONTANA CHRISTMAS TARGET by Terri Reed:βDo you think thatβs why he was killed?ββAnd I think itβs why the assailants wanted to kidnap you rather than kill you,β Bryce said. βThey want your recipe.βThe upsetting theory had...