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Author Chat with Shannon Redmon on her New Release, Secrets Left Behind
Our guest author this month is one of my new favorite writers, and I just had the pleasure of meeting her at the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writer’s Conference. She is a fellow romantic suspense author, and her latest book, Secrets Left Behind, released a few weeks ago. Please join me in welcoming Shannon Redmon to the blog. Q: When did you first realize that you wanted to be a writer? Shannon: I’ve always written in some form or fashion, whether it was journaling, writing middle school break-up letters for my friends, or half-finished love stories. However, in 2015, my sweet husband said to me, “Why don’t you finish one…
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New Suspense Short Story: Vote for Your Favorite Cover!
Next month, I’m releasing a new free story that I’m calling a “suspense short” to my newsletter subscribers. If you haven’t already subscribed, take a minute to join my newsletter to be the first to receive the story! Right now, you’ll receive my current novella just for signing up. Set in Beech Mountain, North Carolina, this new suspense short introduces you to the location of my upcoming romantic suspense novel, releasing in December. You can learn more about that project in a previous post, and I’ll be sharing more about it soon. Here’s a preview of this short story: Her diploma has barely begun to collect dust when Tori Bones’ career falls…
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Author Chat with Darlene L. Turner on her New Release, Safe House Exposed
My reader friends, you are in for a treat. Darlene L. Turner is a fellow romantic suspense author with a new release! I am counting down the days until the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference where I will have the opportunity to meet her in person, but for now, I’m thrilled for her to share a little about herself and her new book, Safe House Exposed. When did you first realize that you wanted to be a writer? Darlene: Shortly after I picked up my first Nancy Drew book! My love of mystery and writing started then and I began writing my own version – the “Mindy Dobson” series.…
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How Readers Can Participate in Release Day Preparation
Hello, my favorite readers! I know many of us just finished taking down our Christmas decorations and don’t even want to think about pulling them out again in ten months, but yes, I’m going to talk about December today. The good news is that no trees or tinsel are involved. December 5, 2022 is the scheduled release day for Take My Hand, the first book in my new romantic suspense series. In case you missed this book announcement, you can read about the story here. Today, I want to share with you some pre-release projects I have in the works and ways that you can participate. #1: A New Free…
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2021 Gift Ideas for Book Lovers
So many books, so little time! Am I the only one pinching myself that 2021 is coming to a close? I don’t think so. Last year, I recapped some of my favorite reads of the year, and I’d like to continue that tradition. Here are my top reads for 2021, and maybe you’ll find the perfect gift for the book lover in your life among them. If I featured the book or author on the blog, I’m hyperlinking back to that post so you can learn more if you’re interested. Speculative Fiction This year offered some outstanding new releases in speculative fiction, including the first book in a new duology…
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Author Chat with DiAnn Mills on her New Release, Trace of Doubt
Today’s guest is not only an award-winning novelist several times over, but she is also a godly mentor who has invested in writers (including me) at conferences. It is my absolute pleasure to introduce DiAnn Mills, who joins us today to share about her new romantic suspense novel, Trace of Doubt. Q: I’m so excited to talk about your new novel Trace of Doubt. Would you share what inspired you to write this story or how this story began? The idea of sacrificial love intrigued me. How high or low would a person venture to protect someone they loved? The what-if nestled in my heart and mind. Add suspense and…
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Author Chat with Jerusha Agen on her New Release, Rising Danger
Happy release day to my friend and gifted author, Jerusha Agen! She is a repeat guest on our blog, and today, she shares about her new romantic suspense novel, Rising Danger. I had the privilege of being an advance reader and would encourage fans of the genre or anyone who loves furry heroes to check out this book. Now, please join me in welcoming her back to the blog for today’s interview. Q: What is one random fact about yourself that not many people know? I can recite the first eighteen lines of Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales in Middle English. I had to do this for a college class, but…
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Light in the Dark: Inspirational Suspense & Thriller Multi-Book Giveaway
It’s giveaway time again! I’m excited for this lineup of inspirational suspense and thriller titles, which includes my own young adult dystopian novel, The Revisionary. Plus, included in the lineup are authors like Marji Laine, who was just on the blog as our guest last week, and one of my favorite romantic suspense authors, Robin Patchen. Together, the group of authors is giving away a huge collection of 45+ Inspirational Mysteries & Thrillers to two winners! Plus, the Grand Prize winner gets a new eReader. The contest runs through May 5. Enter the giveaway by clicking here 👉bit.ly/InspyMysteries-Apr21 Happy reading! ~ Kristen
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Author Chat with Marji Laine on Writing, Publishing, and Choosing Joy
This author chat has been years in the making. Back in the fall of 2016, I signed with Marji Laine’s publishing house, Write Integrity Press, for my three-book Rogues trilogy. Just last month, she and I worked together to release updated covers in honor of The Revisionary turning four years old this year. Today, I’m honored for you to meet this gifted lady. She is not only a publisher and author advocate, but she is also a multi-published author and creative herself. Please join me in welcoming Marji Laine to the blog today as she shares about her publishing story and invites you to enjoy one of her novellas for…
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New Romantic Suspense Series with Mountain Brook Ink
Keeping good news to myself hasn’t been easy, but today, I can officially share this book announcement with you. With the help of my agent, Stephanie Alton of The Blythe Daniel Agency, I’ve signed with Mountain Brook Ink for a new Romantic Suspense series. The first book in the series, Take My Hand, is scheduled to release December 2022 with the sequel to follow a year later in 2023. This announcement doesn’t mean I won’t write young adult fiction any more. I actually have a few projects for my teenage friends in the works, which I hope to share in God’s time. That said, I am thrilled to branch into…
