romantic suspense

June 2023 Quick Takes in Christian Romantic Suspense (Episode 92)

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During this episode of “The Romantic Side of Suspense” podcast, you’ll hear from six authors about their romantic suspense books available this month. Here’s the list of authors and books for June 2023, with the book’s release date if not available now.

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How Caitlin Smith Uses Her Interests in Her Stories (Episode 91)

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On this episode of “The Romantic Side of Suspense,” I’m talking with Caitlin Smith, who, after working in schools, took her passion for teaching into the fitness world as a personal trainer. She graduated from Lock Haven University with a degree in education, and segued into the dental industry, where she spent time working as a mentor for new business team members. In 2017, she left her job as a practice manager of operations to pursue her career as an author. Through her books, Caitlin aims to inspire hope, provoke thought, and demonstrate the power of God’s unconditional love. When not rendezvousing with her fictional characters, Caitlin enjoys spending time with her husband, lifting weights and flexing her creative muscles through crafting and dancing.

“I have a whole lot of different interests, and the fun thing about writing is that I get to use that creativity in creating characters or inventing plots,” Caitlin says. “My vision when I was going to write full time was to wake up and write in the morning, then I’ll have lunch and I’ll want to write again in the afternoon, and I’m going to get so many books written this way. That didn’t happen.”

Connect w/Caitlin
Website: CaitlinMSmith.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/writercaitlin
Instagram: @caitlin_m_smith
Twitter: @caitsmithwriter

Listen to the podcast for more from our interview, plus an excerpt from Love’s Lost Star.

Getting to Know Laurie Winter

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Multiple award-winning author Laurie Winter recently stopped by my blog to share some about her writing life.

When do you find time to write?
I carve out time for writing every day, either before or after my day job. Sometimes I’ll write in the morning and evening if I’m on a tight deadline. I find having a daily word count goal helpful in keeping me on track.

What did you want to be as a child, and did that dream come true?
I wanted to be an Egyptologist when I was young. I loved all things ancient Egypt and dreamed of discovering a tomb with a mummy. Unfortunately, I never pursued it as a career but I still love history, especially about Egypt.

How do you research ways to kill someone for your books?
I Google some very strange things for my writing, including methods of killing or incapacitating someone (strictly for my books, of course). I also watch a lot of true crime shows and listen to true crime podcasts.

About Laurie
Multiple award-winning author Laurie Winter is a true warrior of the heart. Inspired by her dreams, she creates authentic characters who overcome the odds and find true love.

Connect w/Laurie
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurieWinterAuthor
Twitter: https://twitter.com/lauriew_author
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@winterlaurie0
Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/laurie-winter
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauriewinter_author/
Goodreads” https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3467635.Laurie_Winter

A treasure worth killing for…

Unless the bodyguard can protect them

Kayla Swartz’s return to Snowberry, Montana, has been a living nightmare. She found her estranged father murdered, and unless she retrieves some missing jewels, Kayla and her three-year-old sister could be next. With nowhere else to turn, Kayla entrusts their lives to bodyguard Nicholas Galanis. But is hiding at a remote cabin in the mountains their best chance to survive…or the perfect opportunity for an ambush?

Kate Angelo Writes on the Run (Episode 90)

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On this episode of “The Romantic Side of Suspense,” I’m talking with Kate Angelo, an author, minister and public speaker from Southwest Missouri who works alongside her husband strengthening and encouraging marriages and families through their ministry. As the mother of five mostly grown children, she is fluent in both sarcasm and eye rolls—subjects she never intentionally taught while homeschooling. With her chihuahua taking up half of her desk space, she writes suspenseful stories of imperfect people who encounter hope and healing through Jesus. Kate is a tech enthusiast, coffee lover, productivity guru, accomplished knitter, avid boater, prayer warrior, and known klutz.

“[With our busy ministry], people are asking how am I also writing a book? Doing it on the run,” Kate says. “What’s awesome is my husband bought the an iPod Pro, so it’s always connected to 5G, it has Scrivener on it, which is what I use for writing, So I can open it up and write… and get that writing done in the car or on an airplane.”

Connect w/Kate
Website: https://kateangelo.com
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Kate-Angelo/author/B09Q6GWHSC
Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/kate-angelo
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kateangeloauthor
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kateangeloauthor/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thekateangelo

Listen to the podcast for more from our interview, plus an excerpt from Driving Force.

Getting to Know Megan Bessing

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Megan Bessing recently stopped by my blog to share some about her writing life.

Why did you start writing romantic suspense novels?
I’ve written in a few different genres, however, despite enjoying suspense/mystery television shows, writing suspense always intimidated me. So when Sunrise Publishing had an open audition to potentially learn how to write suspense with a well-known author, I thought it could be the perfect opportunity. And I’m so glad I was given the chance to learn under Lisa Phillips. Because of her mentorship, I can now say I’m a suspense author. Plus, there are more suspense books in my future.

What is your favorite spot for reading or reflecting on your current work-in-progress?
I have what I call my writing room. However, it’s less like a room and more like an outdoor shed. Originally, my husband built a tiny building at my in-laws to be used as a greenhouse. Pretty much the entire front is covered in windows and a glass door. Recently, my in-laws no longer wanted it, so they moved the building to our house, and we put it by our lake. My husband then put electricity in there for me to run my computer and also a fan or heater depending on the weather. My writing “shed” is just large enough for a desk on one side and a lawn chair on the other, but it’s quiet, and I love looking out at the water while I’m writing.

What’s your go-to when you need a pick-me-up to keep writing?
It can be as simple as just stopping to pray. I also often go for a walk around our lake. And another cup or tea or a snack goes a long way in helping my brain power through.

What did you want to be as a child (and did that dream come true)?
I wanted to be a kindergarten teacher, and then secretly a ballerina. But no, neither of those wishes actually came true—though I have spent many years having kids in my home and teaching outside the school. I did finally take my first ballet class when I was in my early twenties. I’m currently quite content being an author and teaching my own children, plus kids at our church. However, I wouldn’t mind taking another ballet class again.

What is one of your favorite ways to connect with readers?
Instagram is probably my favorite. I think I share the most of my personality on there. But Facebook is where my readers tend to open up to me the most, and I love that as well.

Which of your books is your favorite and why?
My favorite suspense book I’ve written so far is Expired Hope. I love the themes of hope, healing, and happily-ever-after it shares with readers.

About Megan
Megan Besing adores happily-ever-afters filled with hope and humor. She lives in a pocket-size Indiana town with her husband, their children, some chickens and a dog. She’s always planning a road trip, but her favorite place may just be on her front porch drinking tea.

Connect w/Megan
Website: meganbesing.com
Facebook: (@MeganBesingWriter
Instagram: @meganbesing

Expired Hope
What will it cost him to save her from the flames?

Veteran and therapist Natalie Atkinson is all about facing fears and surviving. After all, she’s been there, done that, and she’s ready for a new future in Last Chance County. Even if it includes helping the incoming fire chief confront his own issues to lead his fractured team.

Fire Chief Macon James has finally come home to do the job he’s always longed for, and he doesn’t need a therapist interfering with the running of his crew. More, she’s put them in jeopardy by insisting she “train with them”—a liability that might just get them killed. The way he sees it, she’s just another counsellor, interfering in ways that destroy lives.

When an explosion destroys her car, it seems Natalie is a magnet for trouble. Is she the target of a stalker? Macon has no choice but to stick around and find out. But getting close to Natalie means discovering her secrets…and risking the chance she’ll discover his.

But her so-called stalker isn’t giving up. And when his worst fears ignite, with Natalie right in the middle, Macon will have to become the leader the team so desperately needs if they hope to save her life.

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