Interview with Mark F. Geatches & L A Sweeney, Author of Shackled: Behind the Stone Wall

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Shackled: Behind the Stone Wall?

LA had been asking me to write a historical romance for years. She finally gave up on me and came up with the setting, characters, and some story elements herself. She gave me little choice in the matter, so I acquiesced and filled in the blanks.

If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of Shackled: Behind the Stone Wall, what would they be?

“Every Breath You Take” by The Police.

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

Mark likes sci-fi best, but reads all types of books except romance – go figure. LA reads mostly romance.

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

Mark – the Hyperion series by Dan Simmons.

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

Spoiler alert – just kidding. You know we can’t tell you that. But it’s a dramatic scene. LA loves the opening gala scene.

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

LA writes with pen and paper. Mark has music – mostly from the romantic period – blaring while he writes.

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

Mark – not really. LA – Be kind.

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

Ultimately, I want readers to leave with a sense of unease, a realization that the human heart is a labyrinth, and that no one, including ourselves, is truly knowable.

Mark F Geatches & L A Sweeney is the author of the new book Shackled: Behind the Stone Wall

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