Lynette Eason on Why She Writes Romantic Suspense (Episode 27)
On this episode of “The Romantic Side of Suspense,” I’m chatting Lynette Eason, the bestselling author of Collateral Damage and Acceptable Risk, as well as Protecting Tanner Hollow and the Blue Justice, Women of Justice, Deadly Reunions, Hidden Identity, and Elite Guardians series. She is the winner of three ACFW Carol Awards, the Selah Award, and the Inspirational Reader’s Choice Award, among others. She is a graduate of the University of South Carolina and has a master’s degree in education from Converse College. Lynette lives in South Carolina with her husband and two children.
“When I decided to write a book, it was natural for me to segue into romantic suspense,” Lynette said. “I was a suspense fan and a romance fan, so combining the two was fun.”
Listen to the podcast for more from our interview, plus an excerpt from Active Defense.
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