The Milky History of Danielle Grandinetti’s Romantic Suspense (Episode 63)
“The story was originally contemporary romantic suspense but it was missing something,” Danielle says. A few years ago, “Wisconsin started having a milk shortage with farmers having to dump their milk [because there wasn’t a market for it]. … I learned that’s not the first time that’s happened. There was actually a huge milk strike in 1933. … So I took my contemporary romantic suspense and set it [back then] and it just brought it to life.”
The Plot Thickens With Sharon K Connell and Tanya Stowe (Episode 62)
“Most of my plots come to me, but I’m sure it’s based on the news and life experience,” Sharon said. “Also from things I hear from other people, reading other books, and it comes of just evolves.”
“I’m a full-time RVer,” Tanya said. “We travel the country and see a lot of places. … I get to park in the place, and get to know it, and get to feel things. … There will be something unique about the area that will trigger an idea.”
Why Mary Dodge Allen Sets Her Books in Florida (Episode 61)
“My books are based in Florida and Florida’s a great place to base your books,” Mary says. “It seems like weird and crazy crimes are committed in Florida. There are also a lot of things in Florida that can kill you—sinkholes, gators, hurricanes. There are a lot of hazards in Florida.”
Taking Liberties With the Facts With Patricia Bradley and Lynn Blackburn (Episode 60)
“Some things can be fiction,” Patricia said. “In my very first series, I moved the Tennessee River down close to Memphis.”
“With the Secret Service, I have done as much research as I can, but it’s the Secret Service—they’re not going to tell me everything,” Lynn said. “I’m going to have to use my imagination.”
My appearance on Good Morning Washington!
I was thrilled to talk about fostering on Good Morning Washington/ABC 7 this week as part of National Foster Care Month. Click here to watch the short video segment.
Enter for a chance to win Christian books!
I’m thrilled to be part of this Christian fiction and nonfiction giveaway with my newest romantic suspense, The Dark Guest. The contest runs today through May 23. eBook & Paperback Sweepstakes! (2) Winners of eBook “Gift Baskets” of ALL ebooks Other Winners of individual ebooks or paperbacks (randomly selected)
May 2022 New Releases in Christian Fiction
More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website Contemporary Romance: Anchored Hearts by Julie Arduini — Can two go-getters surrender their need to control and find a happily-ever-after? Jordyn Bell Hart succeeds in everything she does. Her promotion to morning show co-anchor blossoms her career in the […]
Getting to Know Virginia Vaughn
Award-winning author Virginia Vaughn recently stopped by my blog to share some about her writing life and her most recent romantic suspense, Texas Killer Connection. Why did you start writing romantic suspense novels? I feel very blessed to be able to write romantic suspense because that is the genre I love to read. What’s the […]