Romantic Suspense
Date Published: 10/25/2013
Riley Saunders has her dream job. As an art director at a leading advertising agency, she works every day with her two best friends, Stella and Birdie. All three have been assigned to ensure that the Grand Opening of the Peterson Art Museum is nothing short of a success.
When a girl’s night out at a hot new Italian restaurant ends with a spilled bottle of wine, it sets in motion a series of events that leaves Stella and Birdie caught up in whirlwind romances, and Riley fearing for her life at the hands of a deranged stalker. But, when the handsome museum curator, Trent Peterson, learns of her situation, he vows to keep her safe.
In a quick-paced tale of fine art, wine forgery, and the Russian Mafia, Riley and her friends soon discover their pursuit of love will require them to expose a crime, thwart a murder, and trust the one thing that has never failed them…their friendship.
#1 – Do You See Writing as a Career?
No, I started writing too late in life.
#2 – What was the Hardest Part of Your Writing Process?
The synopsis and query letter.
#3 – Did you have any One Person Who Helped You Out with
Your Writing Outside of Your Family? I
had many who helped inspire me, but a fellow F2K mentor, Maryetta Ackenbom,
pushed me often in the write/right direction. We ended up doing one on one
chapter critique, and we both have had our books published.
#4 – What is next for your writing? I’ve started a second
novel using my characters from Hemphill
Towers
#5 – Do you have an addiction to reading as well as writing?
If so, what are you currently reading? Oh, yeah! I read a lot. I’m reading a
historical romance called The Mistress of Trevelyan by Jennifer St. Giles. I just finished Becoming Nadia by Cyrus
Keith.
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Towers
This or That?
#1 - iPd or Mp3? I’m
deaf, so I don’t use either.
#2 – Chocolate or Vanilla? Chocolate
#3 – Mashed Potatoes or French Fries? Mashed potatoes
#4 – Comedy or Drama? Drama
#5 – Danielle Steel or Nicholas Sparks? Nicholas Sparks
#6 – Fantasy or Reality? Reality
#7 – Call or Text? SMS texting
#8 – Public School or Home
School Home
School
#9 – Coffee or Hot Chocolate? Coffee
#10 – eBook or Paperback?
ebook
Leona Pence started reading romance novels as a teen. She graduated from Nancy Drew stories to Harlequin Romance, and then to her favorite author, Barbara Cartland and her vast Regency romance collection. Happy endings were a must.
Leona began writing late in life after the death of her husband of forty-four years. They married on her 19th birthday after a three month courtship – and yes – love at first sight really did happen.
She enjoys reading, writing, online pool, and especially being a Mentor in F2K, a free online writing course.
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Best of luck with the tour and the book, Leona! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Katie. Glad you stopped by.
DeleteMorning, Leona! :D Have you tried Debbie Macomber's series yet? They're referred to as 'Women's or Chick Lit, but I've enjoyed the Cedar Cove series, and I'm rambling through her Blossom Street series. :)
ReplyDeleteMashed over French Fries? Hmmmm ... that's a toughie. :O
*Hugs!* Write On!
Hi Benning, no I haven't read that series, but I'll look it up.
DeleteYes, the potato choice stumped me for a bit. Had they offered cheese over the fries, I'd still be debating that one.
Thanks for stopping by.
Benning, I used to read her books back when she wrote serial romance.(She was really good at those. A definite stand out.) I'll have to check out her new books. :)
DeleteI'd go for the fries if they were diner fries, the real deal. I could eat my weight in those. :) Excellent interview, Leo! I think you should definitely try some flash before the year is out. You have a natural talent for it.
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DeleteThanks, Von. I probably will try flash a time or two.
DeleteI like potatoes any way they're cooked.
Glad you stopped by.
Leona, your book sounds fantastic! Best of luck with the tour. (BTW, I love Barbara Cartland, too.)
ReplyDeleteI had fun interviewing the author. Thanks for the opportunity.
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