Interview with Jennifer Estep, Author of A Touch of Treachery

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write A Touch of Treachery?

I’ve loved spy stories as long as I can remember. Something about a character going undercover, being surrounded by enemies on all sides, and racing to save the world against all odds just really appeals to me as a reader, viewer, and author. I also love the glitzy costumes and glamorous locations, along with writing action scenes. In many ways, I feel like the spy genre is tailor-made for my writing strengths and interests.

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

I love reading all kinds of fantasy, romance, sci-fi, spy thrillers, mysteries, and graphic novels—just about anything!

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

So many books! Right now, I am reading Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinnaman.

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

One of the best things about writing an urban fantasy, spies-with-magic series like Section 47 is that I get to write a lot of action/fight scenes, which I always enjoy. Why? To me, action scenes are a beautiful ballet, and I love figuring out how the characters can run, fight, dodge, and weave their way to victory—or at least out of trouble. LOL.

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

I need dead, total silence to write. If I try to listen to music or something like that, I find that I end up just tuning it out.

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

One quote I love is, “Never give up, never surrender!” from the movie Galaxy Quest. I feel like it applies to so many things in real life.

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

I always hope my books take readers on an action-packed adventure with a little bit of everything, including magic, danger, and romance.

Jennifer Estep is the author of the new book A Touch of Treachery

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