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Interview with Marilee Dahlman, Author of Mall Goddess
What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write this book?
The ghost mall phenomenon inspired Mall Goddess. Having grown up in the Midwest, I’m struck by the transformation of malls from fun meeting places to acres of emptiness. I hope these old buildings will transform in a positive way. So, I set a story in a crumbling behemoth. The characters within the mall battle against changing times and corruption. It’s a light-hearted read, but it’s firmly grounded in the real-life evolution of brick-and-mortar to online retail, and how this impacts people\'s financial stability and community connections.
If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of your book, what would they be?
Main character mall custodian Kylie is punk. She’s non-conformist and has a strong do-it-yourself mentality. She’s also a true creature of the 1990s. If I had to pick one song, I’d say “Welcome to Paradise” by Green Day, a band that created music with a punk vibe and often an anti-establishment message. The lyrics are about moving into an abandoned place. Kylie creates her art in a secret, unauthorized sculpting studio in the abandoned Kmart attached to the mall. I think the song’s message of fear and freedom would resonate with her.
What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?
I’m a multi-genre reader and writer at heart, but often I gravitate to contemporary literary fiction—stories that speak some kind of truth about the world we live in. I also love mysteries, thrillers, and cozy fiction, and that mix is exactly what shows up in Mall Goddess: it has the atmosphere of a cozy read, but it’s built on real ground.
What books are on your TBR pile right now?
Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke and Land by Maggie O’Farrell.
What scene in your book was your favorite to write?
Paulo Coelho said, “If you are never alone, you cannot know yourself.” I loved writing passages where Kylie was alone in the mall, at night, just her, the universe, and her dreams of becoming an artist. I think the moments where Kylie is on her own, patrolling the mall, is where she is most herself and we get to know her the best. Plus, when writing these, I’d have a great time going down a rabbit hole of checking out online pics of abandoned malls for inspiration.
Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)
I have two beautiful, rambunctious Persian cats, Pearl and Wilma. My main “writing habit” is really just damage control. Wilma is the unapologetic laptop keyboard walker. Pearl gives me the stare-down until she gets chin scratches. Writing with these two takes a bit of willpower!
Do you have a motto, quote or philosophy you live by?
I love the Agatha Christie quote, “The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” Some days writing comes more easily than others. But the most important thing you have to do is begin!
If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?
Change stalks all of us, whether it’s a mall going dark or a whole community facing an uncertain economic future. I want readers to remember from Mall Goddess that reinvention and transformation are always possible. Create what’s inside of you, find your community, even when everything around you says it’s time to give up.
Ambition, Innovation & Ideas That Move Business Forward
Stay ahead of the curve with Business books that deliver real-world insight and motivation. From mastering small-scale strategy shifts to navigating the evolving world of payments and AI, these new releases offer practical frameworks and bold new perspectives. Whether you’re leading a team, building your own path, or rethinking success, this list equips you to act decisively and lead with purpose.
Building the Enterprise in Flow
by Stephen Yuhas
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This isn’t your traditional efficiency book. It doesn’t sell a methodology, a framework, or one magic tool. Across thirty years and organizations of every size, Stephen identifies the same patterns, regardless of industry or title. The fix has never been big-bang transformation. It’s small, deliberate moves that build on each other and scale.
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What Great Leaders Do: 7 Essentials for Enduring Impact
by Andy Stanley
Release Date: August 4, 2026
“Andy Stanley’s seven essentials come directly from his thoughtful, curious approach to leadership and life. If you want to lead better, read this book.” —John C. Maxwell, New York Times bestselling author. Great is what great does.
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The Evolution of the Swipe: Taps and Apps (Anatomy of the Swipe Book 2)
by Ahmed Siddiqui
Release Date: August 7, 2026
The swipe is not dead. It evolved. In The Evolution of the Swipe, Ahmed Siddiqui takes you inside the payments revolution happening quietly underneath every tap, click, and card-not-present transaction you make—from the donut shop owner who could not charge his most loyal customer because his two payment systems did not talk to each other.
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Re-Placed: Answering the Call of Leadership in the Age of AI
by Kari Zeller
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Today, leaders are caught in a cascade of contradictions. The technology that promises unprecedented capability also delivers unprecedented doubt. AI makes everything faster, cheaper, and more capable. It also makes the most fundamental question of leadership unavoidable: what are humans actually for?
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You Are Capable of More
by Chris Sund
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In You Are Capable of More, keynote speaker and executive Chris Sund delivers a direct and empowering wake-up call: it is time to stop settling for less and start taking ownership of your life. Through a powerful mix of personal stories, hard-earned lessons, and actionable frameworks, Sund exposes how excuses, fear, self-doubt, and the trap of comfort quietly sabotage your ultimate potential.
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Young Money: A Field Guide to Wealth and Purpose in Your Twenties
by Jack Raines
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Jack Raines did everything right: get the grades, get the job, climb the ladder. But somewhere between the meetings and the paychecks, a question crept in—Is this it? What once looked like success started to feel like a trap. So he did the unthinkable: he walked away and decided to do it all differently.
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Stay current with Young Adult books that blend romance, mystery, fantasy, and coming-of-age themes. These fresh YA releases spotlight bold voices and unforgettable journeys. Perfect for teens and adults who love modern Young Adult fiction.
Partners (in Crime) Book 3
by Mike Faricy
Release Date: August 2, 2026
Finn & Kenji tour the high school. Unfortunately, they see Danny Jackson, “The Mole.” Jackson is bound to cause problems that Finn, Kenji, & the boys will have to deal with. Kenji teaches karate to Finn & his pals. There’s a problem at the high school dance, and Jacob Maguire sneaks Finn & Kenji into the dance to protect Colbie, Finn’s sister. Check it out!
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No One Leaves the Manor
by Kelly McWilliams
Release Date: July 14, 2026
It’s 1921, and Mrs. Caroline Reginald Kane, the last surviving descendant of a family of oil barons, has invited four young debutantes to visit her at Greystone Manor. There, they'll compete for the ultimate prize: to become heir to her unspeakably vast fortune. But only one girl can win.
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The Archmage's Regression
by Arland Grace
Release Date: June 15, 2026
Summoned from Earth to a new world ruled by systems and magic at the age of nineteen, Syrus Leon rose to become the strongest Archmage in history. Under the command of the Empire, he slew the evil Demon Lords, saved billions of people, and eventually became the world’s greatest Hero. And yet he never had a say in the matter.
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Codebreakers
by Stella Sands
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Steamy, seedy, swampy south-central Florida once again serves as the backdrop for the unlikely duo of loquacious, tattooed, trash-talking Maggie Moore and laconic Detective Silas Gabriel Jackson—linguistic genius and genius detective, respectively.
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Lunacy (The Elemental Series Book 2)
by Pepper Pace
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A different kind of ghost story from the mind of Pepper Pace. For Kai, Vegas is a living graveyard filled with the ghosts of those who died during the apocalypse generations before she was born. Except for Addy, a well-meaning, grumpy old woman, her only friends are the dead.
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Lying About Last Summer
by Sue Wallman
Release Date: May 12, 2026
Last summer, Skye’s sister died in a tragic accident. It’s been an awful year without Luisa, and Skye’s parents think that the back-to-back activities of a summer camp might be just what she needs to process her grief. Skye is sent off to a remote, week-long camp for troubled teens at Morely Hill Activity and Adventure Center.
Buy on AmazonA Life in Every Chapter: New Biographies & Memoirs
Explore Biography and Memoirs that spotlight creative legacies, athletic triumphs, and personal resilience. These life stories reveal the hidden struggles behind cultural icons, the pressures at the top of their games, and the intimate truths found within everyday courage. Perfect for readers seeking inspiring, eye-opening nonfiction journeys.
The Superman Wars: A Battle for Truth, Justice, and an American Icon
by William Bernhardt
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New witnesses, unpublished manuscripts, personal letters, and more reveal the complex and dramatic history of Superman and his creator, Jerry Siegel. This is a David and Goliath clash with twists, turns, and devastating upheavals. An underdog tale of a creator who finally found redemption in his battle for truth, justice, and the American Way.
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Trudeau & Doonesbury
by Joshua Kendall
Release Date: May 26, 2026
The definitive account of the life and work of Garry Trudeau, creator of the massively popular Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoon Doonesbury, based on archival sources and original interviews, including with Trudeau himself, and lavishly illustrated with over 200 cartoons and images.
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The Cruelest Game
by Matthew Futterman
Release Date: August 4, 2026
Alcaraz, Sinner, and Shelton... Sabalenka, Gauff, and Świątek... Djokovic, Williams, and Nadal. The story of modern tennis shines with immense fortune and glamour—as well as unrelenting high stakes—like the game has never seen before. Players excel and implode under excruciating pressure, alone on the court for the world to see.
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Trauma Behind the Badge
by Justin Jarrett
Release Date: July 13, 2026
Step behind the badge and into the raw, unfiltered reality of police work with Trauma Behind the Badge by Justin Jarrett. This gripping memoir pulls no punches, offering readers a front-row seat to the harrowing, often traumatic experiences faced by law enforcement officers on the streets of Oklahoma City.
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Returning Home
by Todd Michael
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Some stories begin with silence — the kind that shapes a child, shadows a life, and demands to be broken. Born on Guam and raised in Southern California, Todd Michael grew up in a home where love could turn without warning and truth came with consequences. Returning Home follows his journey through that silence and the long, courageous work of reclaiming his voice.
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All My Dead Cats and Other Losses
by S. E. Smith
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All My Dead Cats is not a book about pet loss. You will meet award-winning journalist and debut author S.E. Smith’s cats and read small slices of their stories. Their vignettes serve as an opening to scary conversations about loss, so grief can feel less intimidating and more relatable.
Buy on AmazonBeyond the Stars & Through the Spellbook: Fresh Fantasy & Sci-Fi
Explore fantasy and science fiction stories where forgotten histories emerge, ancient powers awaken, and humanity’s future hangs in the balance. These books transport readers from mystical, danger-filled forests to the bleak edges of space, blending blood-bound quests and otherworldly romance with high-tech mysteries and survival. Perfect for those seeking immersive worlds, high stakes, and genre-defying adventure.
Song of the Fading Grove (Satyr Monster Romance Book 1)
by Jaylee Austin
Release Date: July 22, 2026
I ran to the woods and found a heritage that asks for everything. A raw, intimate voice follows one woman’s bargain with a satyr leader as they try to join their music before a goddess turns the final chorus into an extinction.
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The Beast Unleashed (The Records of Eleshar Book 3)
by Rich Inman
Release Date: August 11, 2026
Jaden spent the last decade searching for answers instead of bloodshed. Unfortunately, bloodshed is what he does best. But the secrets he uncovers won’t just rewrite his past. They’ll threaten to unravel the history of all Eleshar. Meanwhile, ancient powers rise, intent on the destruction of all humanity.
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Wolf Blood (At First Bite Book 2)
by Lola Glass
Release Date: August 5, 2026
The werewolf who’s been keeping me alive with his blood for the last few months just declared me his. He also says he isn’t mine, so that’s fantastic. At least we’re not soulmates. Yet. Being a turned vampire has been rough for me, but I’m determined to survive long enough to make sure that my best friend has a support system of some kind when I’m gone.
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New Earth
by M.R. Forbes
Release Date: July 6, 2026
Two centuries ago, humanity launched its greatest achievement: a ship carrying ten thousand colonists and a payload of self-replicating machines programmed to tame a distant world. By the time the passengers opened their eyes, the planet would be ready. A new Earth, assembled and perfected. But two hundred years is a long time for machines to be left to their own devices.
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Confluence (New Earth Book 2)
by M.R. Forbes
Release Date: August 1, 2026
A new Earth, assembled and perfected. That was the promise. It’s not the reality. For Austin Caine, the question is everywhere he looks: what did the machines do with two hundred years and a world of their own? Someone made sure there’s no easy answer. He’s going to find one anyway.
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When the Light Died (The Ark Book 1)
by Joshua T. Calvert
Release Date: August 4, 2026
A thousand of the smartest people alive, trapped on a billionaire’s ship as the sun vanishes and the world freezes. He knew it was coming. Seven decks are sealed. A set of coordinates leads nowhere on any chart. The light is going out—the darkness is not the worst thing coming.
Buy on AmazonMore Than a Story: Literary Fiction Worth Getting Lost In
These Literary Fiction stories confront uncomfortable truths with clarity and depth. From shifting identities to fractured relationships, each novel explores the cost of survival and the quiet strength it takes to endure. Ideal for readers who appreciate fiction that feels real and unvarnished.
Mall Goddess
by Marilee Dahlman
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Attention shoppers! In a small Midwestern town, a misfit janitor fights to save the crappy shopping mall. Along the way, she might fulfill her artistic dreams and find true love.
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Anywhere But Here: Wren & Willow (Tuckaway Bay Book 6)
by Madeleine Jaimes
Release Date: July 21, 2026
Willow Harper built an empire on women’s choice. Her sister, Wren, ensured no one could take it from them. For years, the twins operated in the shadows of power—among the secrets and scandals of influential men. Then the past came looking for revenge. This emotionally layered women’s fiction novel is woven with suspense, revenge, and sisterhood.
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A Heartbeat at My Feet
by Kristin Judd
Release Date: August 1, 2026
After years of dreams deferred, Josie Ballard’s life is about to change. She and her husband are off to Sorrento for a summer adventure, but on the eve of their departure, Josie discovers his infidelity. Devastated, she leaves her faithless husband, heading for the sun-drenched Italian coast. Alone, with an uncertain future.
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Monarchs in the Wild
by Israel Moya
Release Date: June 2, 2026
After witnessing the tragic death of a classmate, seventeen-year-old Cal desperately searches for a way out of his blink-and-you’ll-miss-it rural town of La Sombra, California—before he, too, becomes a nobody-migrant statistic.
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The Museum of Second Chances
by Jo Leevers
Release Date: July 1, 2026
Every morning, Evelyn Silver walks the shoreline before the rest of Portheast wakes, gathering what the tide leaves behind. Broken cups. Lost trinkets. Objects others have discarded. In her small Museum of Maritime Curiosities, each one earns its place—because to Evelyn, every forgotten thing deserves to have its story told.
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The Compass
by Sunil Mehta
Release Date: August 8, 2026
What if a mysterious compass could unlock the secrets of history’s greatest innovators? At an academy for gifted students in Palo Alto, four sophomores discover an extraordinary compass hidden in a nearby garden: an antique compass with the power to enable “resonance,” a form of mental time travel that allows them to witness pivotal moments from the past.
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Explore Romance books centered on second chances, fiery chemistry, and fresh starts in unexpected places. From runaway grooms and secret neighbors to old flames and new beginnings, these novels celebrate resilience, hope, and love that refuses to give up. Perfect for readers craving high emotion, laugh-out-loud moments, and heart-melting connections.
A Hard Habit to Break (The Calvary Brothers Book 2)
by Siera London
Release Date: August 11, 2026
Rachel is an architect with a master plan, which was mapped out until her father’s upcoming wedding forced her back home. It gets worse when she’s roped onto the town’s redevelopment committee with the boy she left behind, Noah Calvary. Tempers flare. Chemistry blazes off the charts. Humor, found family, and defining your own blueprint for life.
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Dreams and Reptiles
by R.L. Merrill
Release Date: August 13, 2026
Francis is looking for a fresh start while helping aspiring artists make their dreams come true. Kendall is living the dream, building a reptile sanctuary and working at a small-town fire department. After a magical night at Pride, they discover they're neighbors. Can these optimistic opposites turn a fiery kiss into a solid forever?
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The Art of Almost Losing It (The Richmond Brothers Book 3)
by Alina Jacobs
Release Date: August 4, 2026
There comes a time in every thirty-year-old woman’s life when getting kidnapped off the street is preferable to admitting that the hot, rich boyfriend you’ve been bragging about for months does not, in fact, exist.
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Wild Scottish Fate (The Enchanted Highlands Book 10)
by Tricia O'Malley
Release Date: July 15, 2026
She’s spent years pushing him away. He’s spent years waiting. And in Loren Brae, fate will not be denied. Agnes Wright has always known two things—books are her first love, and Graham Kincaid is her second. The one man who never stopped showing up, no matter how many times she shut the door.
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Knot In The Wedding Cards (HoneyBell Harbor Book 1)
by Daphne Willows
Release Date: August 8, 2026
Three runaway grooms. One impossible wedding. And an Omega who has no intention of giving them a second chance. Abercrombie “Amber” Whitlock has spent her entire life falling short of someone else’s expectations. Her parents wanted a son, her dream pack promised her forever, and the entire town expected her wedding to be perfect.
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Make It Last (Wild Fire Series Book 6)
by J.H. Croix
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My marriage blew up. So I went to Alaska. Obviously, the logical next step. If my cheating ex hadn't gotten caught, I'd still be the fool who thought I had forever. Instead, I'm on a reckless divorce trip, trying to figure out what starting over even looks like. I came to the wilderness to find myself again, not to break my ankle on a freezing glacier.
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Unravel complex mysteries and face heart-pounding suspense with these gripping Mystery & Thriller new releases. From atmospheric K-9 sleuthing in the Pacific Northwest and small-town secrets unraveling in cozy corners to high-stakes danger in the worlds of fashion, technology, and the Australian outback—each title offers shocking twists and unforgettable heroes. Perfect for readers who crave smart investigations, dark motives, and relentless tension on every page.
The Deep Green (Pacific Northwest K-9 Mysteries Book 1)
by Sophie Lyon
Release Date: August 7, 2026
A wildlife biologist walks into the Hoh Rain Forest and doesn’t walk out. The Park Service calls it a lost hiker. Kate Soren’s German Shepherd says otherwise. This atmospheric K-9 search-and-rescue mystery is cozy-adjacent, with no graphic violence. Book one of a new Pacific Northwest series.
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Artificial Dragon: Intelligently Deadly (A Megan Burgan Novel Book 2)
by Warren Rainer
Release Date: July 30, 2026
In A Devil in the Wilderness, Megan Burgan was forced to confront the demons of her past. Now, in Artificial Dragon, she must face a terrifying threat born from the future. Megan must confront an unlikely foe, one with deadly intent. The story is fiction—but the plot may be all too real. Artificial intelligence is coming to a computer near you...
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Just A Cozy Little Murder: Everyone in Driftwood Cove is Lying
by E. Ellis Allen
Release Date: July 19, 2026
Haunted by guilt and hiding behind a stolen identity, Celia Jamison arrives in Driftwood Cove for a fresh start. Instead, she finds a town built on secrets. When a resident is murdered, she’ll have to expose a killer before anyone uncovers her own deadly lie.
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Run Way
by Patrick Ullmer
Release Date: June 4, 2026
In 1986, fading supermodel Juliette Wilde hires bad-boy photographer Mitch Corvin, only to later discover that he is a reformed but still dangerous criminal who will do anything to protect her. While his photographs reignite her fame, danger from within the modeling company “Run Way” also arises, and when Juliette is kidnapped, only Mitch can save her.
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Hero (DS Walker Thrillers Book 5)
by Patricia Wolf
Release Date: May 20, 2026
A sporting legend. A brutal death. A dark legacy. DS Lucas Walker is back home in Queensland, following the dramatic fallout from his last case. He is just getting to grips with his new role in the small outback town of Katima when the body of an unknown young man is found hanging from a tree in the park.
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Run for Your Life
by Lucinda Berry
Release Date: July 7, 2026
Riley Fletcher’s morning run should have been ordinary—muscle memory, fresh air, home by breakfast. Instead, she wakes bound and bleeding in a lakeside cabin, her captor a ghost from her past: Dawson Miller, a former coworker with nothing left to lose.
Buy on AmazonInterview with Madeleine Jaimes, Author of Anywhere But Here: Wren & Willow
What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write this book?
The seeds for Anywhere But Here were planted when I wrote Beach Therapy over two years ago. Beach Therapy is the first book in my Tuckaway Bay women’s fiction series, and it’s where we first met Wren and Willow Harper. The identical twin sisters have been part of a close-knit group of women friends since college. Both whip-smart, Wren was the quieter, more practical of the two. Willow was the free spirit, the savvy businesswoman. They burst onto the scene in Beach Therapy with issues right out of the gate. I pondered those issues for two years while writing books two, three, four, and five in the series—and then, finally, dove headfirst into the twins’ story. I didn’t realize how deep-seated some of their issues were, grounded in history, secrets, trauma, and abandonment.
As I wrote, their story uncovered more than I expected. But that’s life sometimes, isn’t it? My goal with all the books in the Tuckaway Bay series is to write women’s fiction focused on genuine women’s issues—to follow women’s journeys and watch them find their way through the problems life hands them. Were all of Wren’s and Willow’s issues resolved in this story? No. Which is why I think there is more story to tell. But I say that about all the women of Tuckaway Bay, don’t I?
If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of your book, what would they be?
Wren: “The Story” by Brandi Carlile. Wren is quieter and more introspective, and there’s a lot written into the person she has become—the choices she’s made, the secrets she’s carried, and the past she finally has to confront. Willow: “Roar” by Katy Perry. Not because Willow ever lost her voice—Willow has never had trouble finding her voice! But in this book, much of what normally gives her power and control is stripped away. She discovers that her real strength was there all along.
What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?
Lately, yes. I want to write what I’m reading and watching. I rarely read fiction when I’m actively writing, but I watch movies. I like big worlds, complicated relationships, tricky plots, and unique situations. Lately, my preferences have turned toward drama, suspense, and thrillers. That’s a switch from a few years ago, when Hallmark-type fiction was my go-to escape. I have to say the same is true for my fiction reading. I’ve also learned to let my husband choose and surprise me with movies because he always picks stories I would never choose for myself. I’m usually quite surprised when I realize I’m totally engaged—even while watching Viking battles and sci-fi! 😊
What books are on your TBR pile right now?
The current TBR pile is all nonfiction—research for a current project! I’d say more, but right now I’m going to plead the fifth on the grounds that my answer might incriminate me—or, rather, give away a spoiler or two that I’m not ready to share!
What scene in your book was your favorite to write?
There is a scene from Wren’s point of view where she takes a cab to an area in Bermuda during a tropical storm. She has the cab driver drop her off down the street, then hustles off in the driving rain toward the back entrance of a home—a mansion set on a private lagoon. It’s familiar, and it’s not. We don’t know where she is going or why, but she is determined to get there. She knocks. Finally, someone opens the wide French door to the verandah, the wind whipping rain inside. And Wren says....
Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)
Silence. Coffee. Sunrise. Repeat.
Do you have a motto, quote or philosophy you live by?
I’m not sure I have a motto, exactly, but I do believe it’s never too late to become who you’re becoming. Life changes. We change. Sometimes the path we thought we were on takes a sharp turn, and we have to figure out what comes next. Maybe that’s why I write the women I do. They’re rarely finished becoming who they are. And neither am I.
If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?
I want readers to remember the emotions of separation and abandonment—and that the two are not necessarily the same, although they are related. As twins, Wren and Willow have shared an incredible bond since birth, and circumstances throughout their lives have only strengthened that bond. When the sisters have to separate for their own safety, it’s difficult—but they do it. They figure it out. They manage. And they find their way back. The abandonment issues they face—not from each other, but from their estranged mother—also play a part in the emotional push and pull experienced by both sisters. While writing, I wanted readers to feel the heartache and loss—the absence of the other person—that Wren and Willow feel when they’re apart. If I accomplished that, then I’m happy.
Madeleine Jaimes is the author of the new book Anywhere But Here: Wren & Willow (Tuckaway Bay Book 6)
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