An Interview with Author, Mia Dymond

An Interview 

with Author, Mia Dymond

Where are you from? 

I’m from the great state of Oklahoma!

What inspired you to write your first book?  

I’ve had a great passion for reading since I was a teenager.  Once I started reading contemporary romance novels, I was drawn to spin stories of my own.

Do you write full-time or part-time? How do you balance your writing life with your family/work life? 

I write full time and balance my writing life with my family/work life very carefully!  I write during stolen moments during the day and then I schedule certain hours to write on weekends and at night.

How did you come up with the title?  

I came up with the title of my first book in the SEALs, Inc. series after attending an Aerosmith concert.

Is there a message in your novel that you want readers to grasp?  

There is still real, true honest love in the world.

Are experiences based on someone you know, or events in your own life? 

Yes, but I choose not to elaborate for my own safety!

What are your current projects? 

 I am currently working on Book 2 in my Alpha Four series, Tame Me.

If you had to do it all over again, would you change anything in your latest book?  

No, other than expanding the story a bit.

Can you share a little of your current work with us?  

Tame Me is the story of Kat Abbott and Jace “Chaos” Taylor, introduced in Book One, Treasure Me.  Kat is a fiercely independent woman who might have just met her match in Sgt. Taylor.

Is there anything you find particularly challenging in your writing?  

Description!  Since I am a speed-reader, it is hard for me to “slow down and smell the roses”!

Who designed the covers? 

My covers are designed by Dara England, who is also an author.

Did you learn anything from writing your book and what was it? 

You can’t please everyone all of the time.

Do you have any advice for other writers? 

Keep writing, no matter what and ignore anyone else’s negativity.

Do you have an agent or publisher? How did you go about finding one?

No, I do not have an agent.  I am self-published on Smashwords.  My books are also marketed on Amazon.com, iBooks, BarnesandNoble.com, and Kobo.com

If you could live anywhere, where would it be? 

St. Thomas, USVI

If you could have any super power, what would it be? 

I would be able to “think” my book onto paper!

Check out Mia Dymond's SEALS INC Series!

Leather,Lace & Rock-N-Roll (SEALs, Inc. Book 1):

Brains before Beauty, that's Rachel Newberry's motto, especially when her quiet, orderly life is interrupted by international rock star, Jaydon Hawke. And true to her word, brains take center stage when she discovers Hawke has a lot more on his mind than beautiful music. Targeted by a madman, Rachel puts her trust in Hawke, a move that may cost both their lives.

OutspokenAngel (SEALs, Inc. Book 2):

Handbags, stilettos, and spa dates -- not retired SEAL Max Sterling's usual m.o. Until Cameron Tremaine. Duty bound, Max tolerates her sass and smart mouth until she pushes too far.

Cameron doesn't need a bald, bossy bodyguard, thank you very much. Especially one oh, so delectable as Max. Except, when someone decides to silence her for good, Cameron realizes bold and brassy go hand in hand.

Freaky ByNature (SEALs, Inc. Book 3):

Former Navy SEAL and private investigator Brett Steele didn't realize there was a politically correct term for stripping until he met Holly London. Initially drawn to her long legs and curvy, toned body, Brett soon learns there is more to the "sensual dance" instructor than he thought.

Holly has a colorful secret: psychic ability allows her to read aura through color. Believing she is a freak of nature, Holly avoids personal relationships and ignores her curse, rendering it a nuisance. Until the atmosphere warns her she has become the target of a madman. 

Faced with exposing her secret, Holly must risk trusting Brett in order to stay alive.

TightlyWound (SEALs, Inc. Book 4):

Claire Steele has spent her whole life dodging shadows. Psychic since birth, she uses her talent to chase the evil lurking in the recesses of her mind. 

For years, Lt. Malcolm "Shadow" Windsor has walked the fragile boundary of friendship, silently waiting for Claire to acknowledge her love for him. An ex-Navy SEAL and expert tracker, he knows patience is the key to her surrender. Until sinister forces threaten to eliminate her. 

Caught between love and death, Claire and Shadow must combine both talent and skill to survive.

The Cat’sMeow (SEALs, Inc. Book 5):

Tess Michaels, bookkeeper and human calculator, keeps business at The Cathouse clearly profitable - until the numbers begin to fade. Matt Brooks, former Army Ranger and newest member of SEALS, Inc., agrees to investigate, immediately intrigued and aroused by her numerical ability. Yet when Tess becomes his prime suspect, he must do calculations of his own to prove her innocence.

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An Interview with Vampire Fantasy Author, Michael Holman

An Interview with Vampire Fantasy Author, 

Michael Holman

Q1:  When did you know you wanted to be a writer?

A1:  In 2009, I watched a DVD in my collection where a supporting actor asked the lead one "So, did ya ever write that book?"  It wasn't just the reply of "No.  No, I never got around to it," that galvanized my decision, it was the facial expression too, the haunted expression which accompanied the dialogue.  The idea came and smacked me upside my (literary) head:  if I write my own stories and DON'T become the next best-seller on that New York Times List, so what?  What's the worst that can happen, my former English teachers from Salem-Keizer School District 24J converge on my position so they can pelt me with chalkboard erasers, perhaps chase me around with brandished wooden rulers?  Somehow, I doubt that, and I've got to at least give creative writing another shot.

Q2:  Is there anything difficult about writing or publishing?

A2:  I go through periods where so many ideas zing through my head at once it's hard to choose one central idea for a story and follow up with the process of writing it, then there's also the polar opposite difficulty, when "Stand By" may as well scroll across my forehead, because my brain is doing a dead battery impression--click, click, click. 

 But even worse is publishing.  I'll NEVER, repeat NEVER use ANY publish-on-demand company AGAIN.  The cost is too high, and the return is too low.  Hindsight is always 20/20.

Q3:  Who is your favorite author?

A3:  This response may look odd, coming as it does from a paranormal romance fiction author, but I gotta go with Tom Clancy.  Readers lost a great author when he passed away.

Q4:  Favorite book?

A4:  "Patriot Games".

Q5:  Do you have a favorite quote?

A5:  When bad men combine, the good must associate; else they will fall one by one, an unpitied sacrifice in a contemptible struggle. --  EDMUND BURKE

Q6:  Your books deal with vampires and humans.  What do you like about vampires?  If you had the choice, would you become one?

A6:  I suppose the main thing I like about vampires is their supernatural strength.  So many times, I've seen jerks who are just plain arrogant and lazy, with no disabled placard visible (which is mandatory by the Oregon Revised Statutes, by the way) park in designated zones for people like my sister Tricia, who have a medical need to park close to buildings.  I'd like to heave vehicles of scoff-laws into the Willamette River, then say something like, "Dang, your warranty expired?  Whoa, that's a bummer, dude."  I wouldn't want to become a vampire, though--when my time's up, my time's up.  I just don't see the benefit of roaming the Earth if my family and friends can't. Plus, every race I've ever run (and there have been a LOT) start in the morning.

Q7:  What are you working on now?

A7:  I'm alternating between writing short stories (I've written four in less than a month) and writing my third novel entitled "Escalation".  On February 20, a bit more than a month from now, I'll attend a writer's workshop in Portland Oregon.  In addition to the all-day conference, I'll also have an opportunity to pitch my paranormal horror/thriller about a supernatural British World War 1 tank versus a telekinetic guy having a for-keeps confrontation in Silver Falls State Park to a literary agent for ten minutes.  I'm bringing a one-page synopsis of the story with me, and I'm considering offering the agent I speak with a copy of it when my pitch is over.  I'm thinking that I'll put those short stories in one compilation book when I have more of them written.  I haven't made a final decision what title to put on the cover of that collection, but I'm kicking around the idea of using "Lace 'Em Up, Rock And Roll".

Q8:  Do you have a specific writing style?

A8:  My first two novels, "Resolve And Retribution" followed by its sequel "Returns And Reunions" were both written in first person, but to make "Escalation" work, I'm writing that book in third person.  Talk about an adjustment...wow.

Q9:  Is there anything that you want to say to your readers?

A9:  After I finished "Resolve And Retribution", my brother-in-law took me aside and confided that he usually doesn't even bother reading fictional material--doesn't have time for it in most circumstances--but once he'd read the first page, he was drawn further in.  He said he had to see what would happen next.

Ideally, that's what I'd like EVERY reader to experience, no matter what the plot is.  I also want them to take sides, get emotionally invested.  But, because all are unique, I won't please everyone.  That's impossible.  What I CAN do is make my best-faith effort to write a story that's capable of enticing most to keep reading word to word, line to line, page to page.  You have my promise I won't forget what it's like to be a reader that wants to relax for awhile, escape into a world of imagination, and enjoy a story so much the clock gets ignored.

Q10:  If you could go back in time, what time period would you go to?  What would you do there?

A10:  I'd go back to the 1950's and test drive every DeSoto, Edsel, Nash, Studebaker, and Packard I could persuade dealerships to let me get behind the wheel of...maybe swing by a few drive-ins and watch the pretty car hops work their magic on those roller skates as I make those malted milk shakes last as long as possible.

Naturally, at some point, I'd have to bust out my Nikes and go for one doozy of a training run.  

About Michael's Latest novel, Returns and Reunions:

At the conclusion of "Resolve And Retribution", Ben declares Tabitha, Jane, and himself are all finishers, and that's true enough.  But Tabitha has another enemy, Victoria, who wasn't there when Lilith got neutralized in Bush Park.  The problem is, Victoria has access to alien technology she intends to use for the creation of a new, human-hostile Council of Thirteen.  There's no question of the traitor's intent of carrying out her ancient Roman vampire mistress' ultimate plan, because, as Ben knows, an alien serum Lilith obtained is already in Tabitha's bloodstream, thanks to the evil undead pair attacking his girlfriend right in front of him to send their message.  Well, Ben has a message, too:  Bring on the next finish line.  He's seen how blatantly wicked Victoria is, and he's not the same human who once balked at terminating a vampire who wanted him dead.  He knows what the grim score is once Victoria rejects his attempt at making peace.  That's when a line gets drawn in the sand of "Returns And Reunions".  There will be no more quarter asked nor given.  The vampire civil war brought by Lilith to Ben's home turf in Oregon's Willamette Valley isn't over.  And...there are those who won't walk the Earth by the time it's done, human and vampire alike.

Author Biography:

  

Michael W. Holman is a bachelor who has spent his life in the Pacific Northwest.  He lives in Salem, Oregon.  His favorite activities include distance running, reading and writing fun, short fiction for FanStory.com when more serious, longer writing projects need to be set aside briefly for his own sanity, and playing strategy board games with his nearby immediate family members on Friday nights.  His second book, "Returns And Reunions", is the sequel to his first novel, "Resolve And Retribution".

Connect with Michael:

Twitter:  Michael Holman @runnernovelist

Facebook:  Michael Holman (Works at ODOT, lives in Salem OR) 

Google:  Michael Holman (mholman0301@gmail.com)

An Interview With Author, A.J. Adwen

Recently we were introduced to author, A.J. Adwen as she shared her writing process with us.Now, let's learn a bit more about her in this interview!

Where are you from?

I was born and raised in southern Oregon, and I have been in living in Oklahoma for five years.

Why do you write?

I can't remember a time in my life that I wasn't writing something. Writing has always been my way of expressing what I'm feeling, both good and bad. I often say that I write to heal, and I can say that in a lot of ways, it has healed from a rocky past. I know it'll be a long journey, though. And that's okay, because writing is what gives me joy.

What inspired you to write your first book?

I had a dream when I was 14 that I couldn't get out of my head for years. Actually, it was two dreams, but they were connected somehow. I still can't put my finger on how they were connected. I just knew it was the same world. In the first dream, I was in this gorgeous forest. It was so lush and green that there wasn't a single flaw to be found--no dead limbs, nothing. I was riding my horse bareback and without a bridle. We rode all over this land, into the mountains, down by the ocean. Every single part of it was so beautiful and rich, and so unlike anything I had ever seen before (which is saying something, because Oregon, my home, is gorgeous). I mean, there were colors that seemed like they didn't even belong in our spectrum. Breathtaking, peaceful, safe, inspiring.

The next dream, I was in a land that was the total opposite. The dream started with me seeing this barren wasteland, and then suddenly I was in this castle room that stretched so long that you couldn't see the end of it. Inside, two armies faced each other. One made of people; the other strange human-like creatures. The two armies collided, and somewhere along the way, I realized that I was a queen to this wasteland. I knew it was my responsibility to change it.

I also remember being VERY in love, but I never saw who I loved. The whole (second) dream was gut wrenching and terrifying. I can still remember every single detail so vividly 13 years later. That is what fuels my trilogy.

What genre do you typically write?

The Rain Trilogy is fantasy/romance, but typically I write contemporary romance. Many of those books to come (and maybe some paranormal).

How long does it usually take you to write a book?

I usually write a book in 3-6 months. That's just the first draft. From the moment I write the first word to the moment I am completely finished, I would say 9 months is average. Kinda like giving birth. Ha!

What do you do to conquer writer’s block?

I think about what my character wants, and I drive the story toward that (or away from it in some cases). If I'm really stuck, sometimes reconsidering where I'm taking the story is beneficial. Sometimes I'm stuck because it just isn't working anymore. So I'll take a break, brainstorm, watch an inspiring movie, etc. Sometimes I'll think of it in the middle of the night between dreams. Weird, but true.

What can you tell us about your favorite character from your book?

My favorite character is Fallon. He is kind, noble, courageous... just an all around awesome guy. And his story is one of the most heartbreaking. I'll actually be releasing a novella about him soon!What actor or actress would you like to see play your character in the movie adaptation

Seychelle Gabriel (Raenah). 

Chris Hemsworth (Gavin).

Ian Somerhalder (Lucian).

Tom Hiddleston (Fallon).

What are your current projects?

The Choice, which is due to release late November/ early December. It is about a high school student who is raped and faced with an unwanted pregnancy, and the ultimate choice of whether or not to live in the past or move forward with her future.

If you had to do it all over again, would you change anything in your latest book?

Not a single thing!

Allison was born and raised in the mountains of Oregon, birthed of the crisp, clean air and rainy forests. She now resides in Oklahoma City, though she is still thoroughly attached to her home and finds much inspiration for her stories whenever she has a chance to return. As the spouse of a police officer and a full-time photographer, she is on her toes 24/7. In 2013, she was a recipient of the Oklahoma Next Generation award: an award given to thirty individuals under the age of thirty in the state who have proven to be innovative and inspiring leaders in the arts, entertainment, business, media, and other areas of impact.

Often told that she has her head in the clouds, she couldn’t deny it even if she wanted to. Allison began dreaming up stories long before she was old enough to write them. She enjoys a variety of genres, including YA, romance, historical romance, fantasy, dystopian, and anything else that hooks her interest. She prefers to write books that tell gripping love stories in heart-wrenching, real, inspiring ways. Her stories are deep and raw, taking the reader into a world that is richly intricate. Readers often say that they are swept away and left reeling when they have finished the last page.

Allison loves to interact with her readers, and she does her best to respond to every email she receives. To learn more about her, visit her Facebook page and follow along on her writing journey!

Connect with A.J. Adwen:

www.authorajadwen.com

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https://twitter.com/allijoy86

An Exclusive Interview with Author, Calinda B.

Meet our incredible guest, Calinda B, the author of Red Rex: Blood Echoes

· Where are you from?

Born in Redding, CA, moved to the Bay Area when I was 12. Now I’m a happy Pacific Northwesterner. I love it up here!

·  When did you start writing?

You mean as a career, right? Spring of 2011

·  In this new release of yours, who is your favorite character?

Red Rex of course! I have a soft spot in my heart for young men since I have two of my own. I wrote about this guy, about to graduate from high school, who thought he had his life all mapped out, like young kids do. He experienced a very disturbing rude awakening, however, when he got to see how evil his father, a male Deltarc from another planet, really is! He thought he’d take after his mother, the empath. Turns out he might have a few dark secrets to spill!

·  What inspired you to write this story?

I had a particularly challenging summer. I was able to process and sort some of the challenges through the writing of this book. Also, I knew I’d be releasing a sci-fi bundle with a group of authors this summer (Sci-fi Nights)so wanted to get another sci-fi book under my belt.

·  Are you an outline person or a non-outline person?

Non-outline. I get an idea and follow the thread to see what comes out in the weaving.

·  What is your favorite part of the writing process?

When I’m immersed in a story I go to a really happy place inside. I sort of “become” the characters and that’s it – I’m gone, thinking about their next move, plotting while in the car, under the sea scuba diving, wherever…it sort of takes over.

·  If you could change anything in your writing career so far, what would that be?

Oh, I’d be wealthier from writing! Of course! Movie deals, television series galore. I don’t think that’s what you were asking though.“I know there’s perfection to the process and my learning and growth have been as they need to be. I get a little impatient sometimes for greater success, but I know it’s coming!”

·  Where do you see yourself in five years?

I’ll be living somewhere else with my sweetie pie (we’d like to move somewhere nearby), we’ll be traveling a lot more than we are currently, relaxed and happy.

·  Do you have any advice for other authors?

Hang in there! Don’t expect instant success no matter how good you think you are. Enjoy the ride. Surround yourself with positivity, positive people.

·  What is your next project?

I’m currently working on my next contemporary romance, Trouble Times Two, the sequel to Looks like Trouble To Me. A publisher picked up six of my books and they’re currently starting to trickle out of the editor’s hands so that will keep me busy for a while. Always a new story on the horizon!

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An Interview With Western-Romance Author, Lynda Cox

Where are you from?  

 I was born in Chicago, and grew up in the south suburbs of that city. By the time I was thirteen, I couldn’t wait to get out of Dodge, so to speak.

What inspired you to write The Devil’s Own Desperado? 

I was eye-ball deep in the critical introduction to the creative piece for my masters in English when Colt walked into my head, fully formed. It’s rather hard to argue with him, so I made a deal with him and my Muse. If they would leave me alone to finish that critical introduction, I would tell Colt’s story.

How did you come up with the title? 

 My editor at The Wild Rose Press actually came up with the title. This was a case where the title had to be changed. She pulled the title from a fictional book mentioned in The Devil’s Own Desperado. It was a fictional dime novel that I created just for this novel and was the “true account” of the life and times of Colt Evans, “the devil’s own desperado.”

Who is your favorite character?

  Jenny. She’s the most innocent of all the characters in TheDevil’s Own Desperado, and she’s also the wisest. She was also the most difficult to write, because for 90% of the book, she refuses to speak. She had to communicate in other manners.

Do you write full-time or part-time? How do you balance your writing life with your family/work life?

I’d like to say that I write full time, but I don’t. However, when I get an idea for a book and it all gels, I will write continuously for days on end. Fortunately, I have a very understanding family (it may have something to do with the sign on my door that says unless the house is on fire I’m not to be disturbed) and my other job of professional dog handler allows me time to write in the evenings when I’m at shows.

What books have most influenced your life most? 

 Joseph Campbell’s The Power of Myth and The Hero with a Thousand Faces immediately come to mind. So do Raiine Eisler’s The Chalice and the Blade and Caitlin Matthews’ King Arthur and The Goddess of the Land. All of these books have had a profound impact on me, my world view, and my writing. 

What book are you reading now? 

I’m actually reading several. I’m getting re-acquainted with an old friend, if you will, in Chelsea Quinn Yarbro’s books of the “life” of her vampire hero, St. Germain; I’m reading Sherrilyn Kenyon’s Born of Silence and because I’m such a history geek, I’m also reading John Bakeless’s Spies of the Confederacy.

 
Are there any new authors that have grasped your interest? 

I am such a voracious reader that I can’t say there is one author or authors who’ve really grabbed my attention. Honestly, they all do—which is the beauty of Kindle. I can buy an e-book for a few dollars and discover new authors all the time. Some new favorites are Jessica Lemmon (her “Billionaire” series is very good, BTW), and Jessica James’s historical novels are fantastic. 

What are your current projects? 

I’m reworking a romance I wrote a long time ago. Marshal Harrison Taylor and the love of his life, Rachel, finally have their moment in the sun.

Name one entity that you feel supported you outside of family members. 

Two of my instructors at Indiana State University have always been very supportive of me and one of them pushed me as hard as he could to get published. Maggie Wheeler was an instructor I had as an undergrad (and I wasn’t the traditional student in that I started working on my degree late in my 30s) and she strongly encouraged me, and Aaron Morales was on my master’s committee. Aaron pushed me to go in directions I had never gone before in his creative writing classes and pushed me very hard toward publication.
 

If you had to do it all over again, would you change anything in your latest book? 

The title…My second book is being published by The Wild Rose Press (as was The Devil’s Own Desperado) and I had the working title of Smolder on a Slow Burn on the second book.  We never changed the title and I wish I had changed it.

Can you share a little The Devil’s OwnDesperado with us? (Excerpt)

She cleared the plates from the table. “I’ll start some water heating for your shave, Mr.—”

“Colt. My name is Colt,” he interrupted.

She froze for a moment near the stove. “I would feel very forward to address you by your given name, Mr. Evans.”

His laughter boomed through the room. Amelia whirled. His head was tilted back and the strong cording of his throat stood out in relief. “Amelia, you didn’t have a problem taking care of me while I was unconscious and naked as the day I was born, but you think it would be forward to use my given name. There is something that doesn’t add up there.”

She twisted her apron between her hands, staring at the floor. A moment later, Colt caught her chin in his palm and tilted her head to him. She hadn’t heard him cross the floor. Her breath caught in a mingling of fear and some nameless anticipation.

“My name is Colt. Try it, Amelia. Colt.”

Amelia’s skin burned with the light touch of his fingers and her heart hammered against her breastbone. She wet her parched lips.

“It’s a simple name, really. Four little letters. Colt.”

Her throat was frozen. She was falling into the depths of his gray eyes. The pad of his thumb brushed along her lower lip. The butterflies returned to her stomach and that curious ache renewed. She shook her head, freeing herself of his gentle hold. She staggered a step away and broke the spell.

Is there anything you find particularly challenging in your writing?

The most challenging part of writing for me is not getting lost in the research. I am a total history geek and I love research. I’ll spend weeks tracking down the most arcane, obscure fact or tidbit of information and forget to write. It’s an occupational hazard of being three credit hours short of a history major, holding a masters in English (a lot of research there), and being a research assistant for two years at Indiana State.

Who is your favorite author and what is it that really strikes you about their work? 

I honestly don’t have a favorite author. I do have a few that I don’t even bother to read the back cover if their name is on the front, I’ll just buy the book. One of those authors I’ve already mentioned and that’s Chelsea Quinn Yarbro. Another, when the series wasn’t complete were J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter books (and for the record, I always believed in Snape). I think what draws me to these books is the depth of detail.

Who designed the covers? 

The incredible Deb Taylor, of Dca Graphics. She has a Facebook page for Dca Graphics and her work is magnificent. She’s wonderful to work with, takes into account (within reason and limitations) what the author wants for a cover, and will tweak it, again within reason.

What was the hardest part of writing your book? 

Letting them go…I got very attached to Colt and Amy and her siblings, Saul and Jenny…And, I had to let them be “real”. I do have visual reference for the characters—meaning I have pictures from the internet of what I envisioned Colt and Amy and Saul and Jenny to look like. Unfortunately, with those visual references came some attempt to make them fit the mold of the subject of those photos. I had to let go of the preconceived personalities. 

Did you learn anything from writing your book and what was it? 

NEVER assume that book is perfect. That’s what an editor is for. The first time I opened the edits for The Devil’s OwnDesperado, I would have sworn an oath that my editor bled all over the page. I saw all that red and thought there had to be some mistake—with all that was wrong with the manuscript, there was no way I could have been offered a contract for that book and any second, I was going to get an e-mail or phone call stating such. I learned I had to trust my editor.

Do you have any advice for other writers?

 READ. READ. READ. WRITE. WRITE. WRITE. And never give up. I started writing when I was sixteen. I was 40-something when my first novel was published.

Do you have anything specific that you want to say to your readers? 

 I love you guys! I love sharing the people who live in my head with you.

Do you have an agent or publisher? How did you go about finding one? 

 I don’t have an agent. I gave up trying to find one a long time ago and concentrated on smaller publishing houses that are still RWA (Romance Writers of America) recognized. I polished my manuscript until I thought it was a shining diamond and submitted it to The Wild Rose Press. After researching TWRP, I felt they would be a good fit for me and vice-versa. For several years in a row, they have been recognized by Preditors and Editors as the top small publishing house to work with/for.

If you could live anywhere, where would it be? 

Within sight of the Medicine Bow Range of the Rocky Mountains in Wyoming. I have said for almost three decades, that area of Wyoming is my soul’s lodestone. I love that area so much and feel so at home there, all of my historical western romances are set in the area between Laramie and Cheyenne, always in sight of the Medicine Bow.

If you could have any super power, what would it be? Would finding a way to meet Henry Cavill and make him fall in love with me count as a super-power, or does that fall more into the “stalker” category?

Lynda J. Cox will tell anyone who will listen that she was born at least one hundred and fifty years too late, and most definitely in the wrong part of the country. She holds a master’s degree in English with a concentration in creative writing from Indiana State University after earning her BA from the same university as a non-traditional student. (Think being old enough to be mom to 90% of the students in her freshman cadre.) She’s kept busy with two spoiled rotten house cats, a 30 plus year old Arabian gelding who has been nicknamed “Lazarus” for his ability in the later years of his life to escape death, and quite a few champion collies. When she isn’t writing, she can be found on the road, travelling to the next dog show. She loves to chat about books, the writing life, and the insanity which is called a “dog show” and can be reached through her Facebook page at www.facebook.com/LyndaJCox.

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