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What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Silver Hunter?

Career women aspiring to form families were the inspiration behind the story.

As for the reverse age gap, Madonna. She did an interview with Ellen who asked her about the age of her youngest partner in the last five years. Madonna replied, 22. While the age gap between Hunter and Grace is not as wide, their 16-year difference is definitely significant enough.

If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of Silver Hunter, what would they be?

Whenever I write about a book with an exotic scene (this time it was Costa Rica), I obsess with Africa, by Toto.

What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?

I read across most romance genres but my favourite books always have suspense. I write in three genres to help clean my palate (romantic suspense, romantic comedy, and reverse harem).

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

Last read: Verity by Colleen Hoover. Current read: Broken Bonds by J Bree, next read: Love You Again by Julian Kent.

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

Costa Rica! Hunter sweeps Grace off her feet to Costa Rica to keep her safe from a predator back in New York. I loved putting Grace out of her element and showing Hunter's Tarzan skills 😉 Plus, it doesn't get better than getting it on underneath a waterfall, does it? (*coughs* not talking from experience)

Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)

My office space is a Central Park themed Friends zone and sets the perfect writing atmosphere. I keep a little troll keychain with spiky blue hair I've had since high school (It's been a while) for good luck. On the wall above my laptop, I have a page filled with affirmations I received from a reader which I read through every morning. Here's one: "I have the power to change my world and my perception of it by the words that I use."

Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?

I do. I don't remember who told me this, but at a difficult point in my life someone said to me, "Even this shall pass." The saying is that it can be used in many ways: when you're faced with an illness, a challenging task which seems impossible to complete, or even a tragedy. Even though we're often left with scars on our hearts, time heals.

If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?

Families come in all "shapes and sizes". Love heals and time heals, and the bad guys get exactly what they deserve.

Lacey Silks is the author of the new book Silver Hunter

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What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write A Season for Spies?

Years ago, a scene for a book popped into my head and I could not get it out. The scene did not actually end up in A Season for Spies, it's in Spy Season, the free prequel, but it's the basis of Anthony and Evie's relationship.

One night in France, she saved his life by having sex with him. I won't spoil it by telling you how that saved his life, but I promise, it did! And then she disappears into the night and he has to hunt her down. Of course, since they met in a brothel, he has no idea that she's his commander's niece!

If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of A Season for Spies, what would they be?

Evie: I'm Just A Girl by No Doubt and for Anthony I Walk the Line by Johnny Cash

What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?

I'm such a mood reader, I'm not sure I can say I have a favorite genre! I started off as a heavy sci-fi / Fantasy reader, which eventually led me to romance. Now I do read a lot of romance, but I also read a lot of Urban Fantasy and Cozy Mystery! Within Romance I read so many different subgenres it's impossible to choose just one.

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

You want a list of all 600? LOL. Sarah MacClean's Heartbreaker is at the top at the moment.

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

Oh man. This is a hard one. I loved a lot of scenes in this book. It's a toss up between when the characters realize they're in love, and when Anthony goes toe to toe with Evie's family to make sure she gets to make her own decisions.

Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)

I need quiet. I can't do music or anything like that, which I know a lot of people find odd. I can do like, a low hum of noise if I'm out in public or someone is doing yardwork outside, but definitely no music.

Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?

Remember to be kind.

If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?

The way it made them feel, which is hopefully happy and energized! I'm less concerned with them remembering specific moments or scenes, and more about them remembering the experience of what they felt as they were reading.

Golden Angel is the author of the new book A Season for Spies

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What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Free to Reunite?

Here’s my truth; I was bullied. I had loved ones hazed. This book is inspired by the journey I, myself, traveled to arrive at my own HEA.

If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of Free to Reunite, what would they be?

Dave Matthews Band: “Grey Street," Kygo, OneRepublic: “Lose Somebody,” Switchfoot: “Dare You to Move,” Fall Out Boy: “Centuries," Taylor Swift, and Chris Stapleton: “I Bet You Think About Me.”

What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?

I love reading romance. If I'm not reading my favorite, I can be found with a book of modern poetry or historical biographies.

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

J.D. Robb's Desperation In Death, Dyan Layne's Drummer Boy, and Shari Ryan's The Maid's Secret.

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

Kelsey, a writer, has spent days tethered to her computer. After finding a much-needed shower, her best friend whips open the shower curtain to hold a discussion with her—naked—before they head to Café Du Monde. The scene gets me giggling every time I read it as they keep trying to one-up each other.

Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)

I need an iced coffee and multiple Coke Zeros lined up. Plus, I have to play one song on repeat for an entire writing session. I may drive my family bonkers as that can be anywhere from six to eight hours with a single track on repeat.

Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?

"You can walk straight through hell with a smile." - Lyrics by The Script

If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?

Don’t let others rob you of life’s precious moments.

Tracey Jerald is the author of the new book Free to Reunite

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What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Marooned?

I wrote the book during the pandemic. Everything was so miserable, that I wanted to create something that was pure escapism and full of warm, feel-good vibes. I wanted reading the book to feel like getting a hug.

If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of Marooned, what would they be?

I was re-watching Guardians of the Galaxy this weekend, so I’m picking songs from that soundtrack! For Sunny, I would choose The Five Stairsteps - O-o-h Child, and for Kit it would be Fooled Around and Fell in Love - Elvin Bishop. Then for Pinky, the ship’s cat, I think it would definitely have to be "Come and Get Your Love" by Redbone! Throw those three tunes on a playlist, and you get a pretty great outline of both the characters, and the feel of the book.

What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?

I’m not sure if I have a favorite genre. I read mysteries, thrillers, survival stories, romance, sci-fi... Honestly I think my writing has influences from all those genres in it— even sci-fi. I re-read The Martian as I was writing Marooned—it’s a shipwreck story after all!

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

I haven’t read any Tessa Bailey books yet, so they are all on my TBR. Susan Pierce has a new book coming out in her Backspin series that I’m excited to read. I also bought A Solitude of Wolverines by Alice Henderson recently, so that’s at the top of the TBR pile.

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

I don’t want to give away any spoilers, but there is one scene, close to the end, that is my absolute favorite. It made me cry writing it, and still really makes my heart squeeze, even though I’ve now read the scene a million times. You’ll know it when you get to it!

Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)

I do a lot of pacing. I’ll be banging out a scene, then get to a point where I’m not quite sure what happens next. That’s when the pacing and muttering happens. I actually walk in circles, I never thought I would be a person who walked in circles, but there you go. Writing brought out quirks I didn’t know I had!

Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?

“Begin anywhere.” ― John Cage

I love John Cage (20th century experimental musician/artist). His whole thing was about seeing beauty and poetry in even the most mundane of experiences. Another quote from John Cage is “To accept what comes, regardless of consequences, is to be unafraid.” I try and remember that when I am overthinking things!

If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?

Work on your inner beauty, not your outer… and reduce your plastic usage!

Louise Jane Watson is the author of the new book Marooned

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