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Welcome to It's Raining Books. Why do you write in your genre? What draws you to it?
I write in romance of contemporary, fantasy, suspense, and paranormal.
What research or world-building for fantasy/paranormal/Sci-fi) is required?
I don’t research fantasy or paranormal world-building. I create my own from my imagination.
Name one thing you learned from your hero/heroine.
Guard your heart.
Do you have any odd or interesting writing quirks, habits or superstitions?
I do. I don’t kill of characters that are inspired by real people. My OCD makes numbers a challenge. For example, if my word count ends on a number I don’t like, I have to delete or add until I reach a number I’m okay with. Quirk, I live with my characters.
Are you a plotter or pantser?
Both. It just depends on the book. Some just come to me and I start writing then just follow the muse, those are the most enjoyable. Others I write out a plot and it rarely goes the way I wrote it so I end up writing my the seat of my pants anyway. LOL.
Look to your right – what’s sitting there?
My fiancé in his huge brown leather recliner as he shops online. I can see his computer perfectly.
Anything new coming up from you? What?
Yes! Awestruck is a fantasy about a new type of genie. Hopefully, my Shook Coda series that I’ve started. And I have several books on my planned page.
Do you have a question for our readers?
What is your favorite genre? Do you love or hate pregnancy tropes?
It’s only rock and roll but I hate it. Groupies, parties, a cheating ex, and a dark night spawned a wake-up call. I’d shifted my focus to work and avoiding social media. Singing lead for a famous band had become nothing more than a steppingstone to my true dream of racing Pro Motocross. I hadn’t dated in years. Then ‘she’ showed up and everything in me longed to be with her. I was stoked she’d agreed to join me at High Point Raceway for the weekend, even if it meant putting up with Mack. Better still, Mia wasn’t a groupie, not even close. She wasn’t even a fan of our music. If love at first sight had a name, it would be Mia Fringe and I had to make her mine. ~ Jett
I’d seen him in passing over the years. He was the neighbor of my best friend. But we’d never officially been introduced until the night Mackie badgered me into meeting him after attending his band’s concert. I tried not to look awestruck, stunned that someone this gorgeous had been within my scope for years but had not caught my attention. He had success written all over him. Girls like me didn’t end up with guys like him. Recently unemployed, still living on the family farm, and recovering from a nervous breakdown, I was a mess. But Jett saw something in me that nobody else ever had…worth. ~ Mia
Action, drama, and chaos kick off right from the start at High Point Raceway when Mackie has second thoughts about playing matchmaker between Mia and Jett. However, when the week of bliss comes to an end, Mia is heartbroken and confused as to why Jett doesn’t keep his promise. She accepts a job as a reporter three thousand miles away to escape the pain. Ten years later, Mia and Jett cross paths in the most startling way. She’s about to discover the truth of what really happened so long ago. Will she be able to trust Jett again when he pleads for a second chance? Can love and forgiveness conquer a decade of hurt? It all goes down in the dirt during the last race of the season.
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“Cozy,” I said. “Love the sound of rain. Not fond of storms so much, though.”
“I’ll protect you,” he proudly declared.
I giggled. “Like you did in the cave? Will you chase them away with a tiny twig?”
He tackled me to a nearby sofa and tickled me into fits of laughter. His reflexes were incredibly fast. I giggled and coiled against him and pretended I wanted him to stop.
Then he thoroughly kissed me, sweeping his tongue through my mouth. He tasted fresh as always and his kiss was laden with hot desire. I sighed and relaxed against him, relishing his touch, his scent, the sound of his breathing. Nothing else mattered right then except being with him.
His lips eased their way to my neck, leaving a trail of warmth in their wake as they drifted lower—and lower still. I wound my fingers into his soft, thick hair and took hold.
He slid the zipper of my top halfway down with one hand while keeping the fingers of his other laced with mine above my head. He caressed my midriff then inched higher. I curled around him, wanting him, basking in the closeness. He lifted his head, unlocked our fingers, and let his hand glide down the underside of my extended arm while simply gazing at me.
I wanted him so much it scared me.
“I’m falling for you, darlin,” he whispered soft and low. Emotion drenched his voice.
I stared up into his ‘make love to me’ eyes. And in that moment, I knew the truth must be told.
Tears stung my eyes. “We should have that talk now.”
“Now? I want you, baby. I’m on fire here. Can we do it later? Whatever is going on won’t change how I feel about you.”
Wow. He’d made up his mind. Fringe had won him over. There we lay, alone and tangled around each other. He was mine for the taking. Strikingly handsome Jett Castle, dream guy, falling for me.
I wrestled with my conscience. He was ready to take our relationship to the next level. Everything I wanted was right within my grasp.
“It’s the leather,” I refuted. “Your judgment is clouded.”
He smiled with a light scoff. “No, well maybe, but we came close earlier. Here we are back in each other’s arms fighting our feelings for one another again.” He lowered his head and resumed kissing a delectable trail down my neck.
“You’re right,” I said on an airy breath and wrapped myself around him as he lowered his hard body against my soft curves.
“Mia…” he purred out my name in that velvety smooth tone.
No, no, no. Not her. My thoughts scrambled. But it was too late. He was falling for Mia—honest, loyal, kindhearted Mia. He deserved to know who he was dealing with. I’d never forgive myself if I lost him by deception.
I flattened my palms against his chest and gently pushed him back. “We can’t. Not yet. I’m sorry.”
He stared at me with brows knitted in utter disappointment. “Having second thoughts?”
“Absolutely not. I want you more than anything.”
“But?” He tilted his head. “There is a but…right?”
“Kind of. I don’t want you to get blindsided. I don’t know where to begin.”
He sighed and dropped his head on my chest. “Let me guess, Kat?”
“You felt a wall between us. As much as I want this with you right now, I can’t until—” I stopped short when a sudden roar came from outside. “Tornado!” I’d recognize that sound anywhere, anytime.
His head jerked up. Our eyes met as we froze and listened.
About the Author:
Susan Zoe enjoys creating contemporary, paranormal, fantasy and romantic suspense stories with a gritty flair. Her stories are her own, and she typically writes outside the box. She’s always been a leader not a follower. Writing is her mental filter and how she processes the world around her, a fictional place where she can control the outcome at her comfort level with justice and happy endings. Her imagination is her greatest strength as it carries her away from daily stress.
As a survivor of hardship and chronic disease, she takes one day at a time and treasures the simple things in life. Susan Zoe is a Christian, loves animals, and practices being kind and generous every day. When not immersed in new stories, she enjoys watching movies, Motocross and Supercross, playing Yahtzee with her fiancé, and hanging out with her loyal 24/7 companion and trained service dog. She’s not a fan of sitcoms as they don’t offer enough mental stimulation. Losing herself in an intense story gives her brain the workout it needs to manage OCD, anxiety, depression, and stress.
Her achievements thus far include The Golden Wings Award for her debut novel The Satellite, the UK Nobel Pin and Editor’s Choice Award for her poem The Lonely Man, numerous 5 Star Reviews from Fallen Angels Reviews, Coffee Time Romance, InD’tale Magazine, Goodreads and more for current and retired novels. She was also a RONE Awards Finalist in 2017.
She loves to hear from readers and chat!
In her words, “Writing is the only time I’m truly free.” She’s happiest when her intriguing characters come to life and steal her away into their worlds where anything is possible.
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ReplyDeleteWhat do you do to stay motivated?
ReplyDeleteWell, I don't really have a system. It seems to come in surges then I'll have a dry spell. For example, in 2021 I released three full-length novels and a fifteen-book series. I was in manic mode. Two of the novels are currently with publishers and so is the series. The other novel I decided to retire. This year, I wrote High Point. From 2011 to 2013 I released a book per month through a publisher. From 2014 to 2018 I released a bunch of Indie novels while learning the ropes of self-publishing. The words just kept coming. From 2007 to 2009 I released nine full-length novels and a novella. I feel better overall when I'm writing...more energy, and happier. I'm tapped out atm because I recently went through grueling edits on the Feather Blue series AND wrote a sixteenth book because the publisher wanted more. I've learned to just ride out the dry spells and wait for the motivation to return. Thank you for the question :)
DeleteLove the cover. Sounds like a really good book.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much!! Don't forget to grab your free copy before the tour ends :)
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