When did you start writing and what inspired you to start?
I started writing when I was a child. As the story goes, I have been creating “happily ever afters” since I could talk. I can’t really say what inspired me to start writing, but my step-mom gets the credit for being my inspiration to write romance novels. I have a deeply romantic heart. She recognized that, and encouraged me to read and write in the genre.
Talk about Shadow of Sin
Shadow of Sin is the second installment of The Martin Family series. It releases on November 6, 2013. This story is a long time coming for Martin Family fans, and I’m excited to share Caleb and Samantha’s story.
How did you come up with the title?
The title for Shadow of Sin didn’t present itself until the book was almost complete. It was something Caleb thought about – how he’d lived under the shadow of his sins. I did a search to make sure there were no other titles that matched and I had a winner! Thank you, Caleb.
What is your favorite book by another author?
I’ve got many, but the book that started it all for me was The Flame and the Flower by Kathleen Woodiwiss. I still read this book every year in the winter.
What books have most influenced your life?
As mentioned above, The Flame and the Flower was a huge influence on my career as a romance writer, as well as developed my love for all things happily ever after. The Hobbit was my favorite book as a child (my mother used to read it to me at bedtime) and, I believe, was the first to hook me in the fantastical worlds to be found in the pages of books.
Are there any new authors that have grasped your interest?
I love to try new authors. Liza Gaines just released her first book, Little Bird, which was fantastic. I’ve also recently discovered Shannon McKenna – who isn’t new, but she’s new to me and I’ve really enjoyed her romantic suspense novels.
Do you have anything specific that you want to say to your readers?
My readers are awesome! Thank you for your kind comments, emails, Facebook messages and Tweets. I love hearing from you and appreciate you so much. Thank you for reading!
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