The Lady and Her Secret
Day 1
1. Tell me about your latest release or the book you wish to
feature. Genre?
She came home to find a piece
of her past. She discovered so much more.
Lady Rachel Emerson comes from a prominent Sommer-by-the-Sea
family and leads a charmed life. Her fiancé, Pryce, Earl Somerset, is more than
just tall, dark, and handsome. He’s everything a woman could want. But before
they send out the wedding invitations, the betrothal is canceled.
After fifteen years, Rachel returns to her beloved Emerson
Manor on All Hallows Eve, the day before the manor is turned over to the local
historical society. For years, she mourned the loss of her locket, her only
connection to Pryce. Rachel has one day and one last chance to find it. Her
search leads her to a cache of old newspapers that rekindle memories and lead
her on a journey of self-discovery and reconciliation. But will she find her
heart’s desire?
2. Where did the idea arise?
I wanted to write a Halloween story, but I didn’t want the
standard ghost story. I really don’t want to give the story away. Instead, let
me tell you what a reader said about The Lady and Her Secret:
“I didn't see what the secret - although to my mind, they
were really two if not three secrets- was until the end when the twist came in
the last 3 pages of the story when all the tendrils placed earlier in the story
were pulled together tightly. For me, it was a really satisfying read with its
bittersweet nod to everlasting love.” ~
JC, Amazon
3. How much research was involved? Did you stay on point or
be distracted by wanting to look at just one more thing?
I researched the era and their thoughts on the supernatural.
I will admit that not only did I go down a rabbit hole, but I got lost there
for days.
The belief in ghosts in Regency England held a significant
place in popular culture and superstition. Ghost stories and spectral
encounters were discussed and shared among the upper and lower classes. The
period was marked by a revival of interest in the supernatural, partly
influenced by Gothic literature, which featured eerie settings, mysterious
apparitions, and haunted castles. Prominent authors like Ann Radcliffe's
"The Mysteries of Udolpho," published in 1794, and Horace Walpole's "The
Castle of Otranto," published in 1764, contributed to fueling the belief
in ghosts.
The belief in ghosts was also linked to a wider religious
agenda. Many people held a strong belief in an afterlife and the existence of
spirits, making encounters with ghosts seem entirely plausible. It was not
uncommon for individuals to attribute unusual occurrences or mysterious events
to the influence of vengeful or restless spirits. This belief in the
supernatural was further supported by the practice of spiritualism, where
seances and mediums were utilized to communicate with the deceased. While some
regarded these beliefs as mere superstition, the idea of ghosts and the
paranormal remained a significant part of Regency England's cultural and
intellectual landscape.
4. How long did it take to write the book?
It took me two months from start to formatting. I
started the book in mid-June and had it to my editor at the beginning of August.
It was nice to have the book completed and formatted for the Oct 12 release.
5. Now, a bit about you. How long have you been writing?
What is your Sun Sign?
I’m an Aquarian. I have been writing for twelve years. The
first book I wrote was Knight of Runes. It was published by Carina Press as an
ebook and by Harlequin in print. I am a hybrid author. I published my 30th
book, The Lady and Her Secret October 12, 2023.
6. Do you write in a number of genres of stick to one?
I have tried to write in both historical and
contemporary genres. My readers overwhelmingly prefer my historical stories. With
that in mind, for the last few years, I have been writing Regency romance. I do
have a short historical series that includes magic and another that is a time
travel.
7. Where on the internet can you be found?
Thank you
for asking. You can find me at the following places on the internet.
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