It is my pleasure to share a guest post by author Michelle Grey, who answers my question...
ELF: What do you think is the strongest attraction about the
genre(s) you like to write in?
MG:Thanks very much for the opportunity to drop in and visit
with your fans and followers. My name is Michelle Grey and Convergence is the
third romantic suspense novel in my Long Shot Series.
When I first started writing, I tried to garner as much
advice as I could from successful authors that I enjoyed reading. Julie
Garwood’s advice to new writers helped me immensely. She said to write what you
love to read. That’s why I enjoy writing romantic suspense so much.
I’m a voracious reader, and a huge fan of romance novels in
general. I’ve read many great stories from historical to contemporary to paranormal
that don’t fall into a suspense genre, but I particularly love books that
combine romance and an element of danger and/or mystery. The attraction for me
is often the danger sub-plot or the mystery surrounding the romantic arc. I
enjoy trying to figure out the bad guy, and I love authors who can keep me
guessing until the end of the book.
The primary story line in my novels, and by far the most
important one, is the growth and connection between the hero and the heroine.
My stories will always have a happy ending, because that’s what I love to read,
but the challenges to get there are what keep people reading. Planting red
herrings, twisting the plot, and introducing the specter of death or great harm
to my characters are an absolute thrill.
Thanks again for allowing me to introduce myself and my
books to you. Happy Reading!
by Michelle Grey
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GENRE: Romantic Suspense
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BLURB:
Nothing comes between Tori Whitlock and her tornado chase season -- not a serial killer, not even the hot FBI agent who’s vowed to save her life. But Detective Jack Mathis plays tough. Ending this case isn’t just his job, it’s his mission. And he finally has the advantage.
He faces Tori’s hostility and objections head-on, interjecting himself into every aspect of her life, and leaving him no time to dwell on his own.
Through the twists and turns of the madman’s game, Tori is forced to adapt to her unwelcome circumstances. Still, she fights Jack's presence, and her attraction to him, as he tries to open doors better left closed.
For Tori and Jack, life and death decisions are part of their jobs. But, can they overcome their pasts and realize that there’s a difference between life and living?
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EXCERPT
“What
the hell makes you think you can just walk in and turn my life sideways, kiss
me like we kissed last night, then act like nothing in the world has changed?”
He’d
started to turn away, then came back, nostrils flared a mere inch from her
face, forcing her against the computer table. She didn’t fear him, but if the
vein ticking in his neck was any indication, she probably should have.
“Everything
in the world has changed.” His deep voice was quiet, restrained. “It changed
for you the day that email showed up in your inbox. You didn’t ask for that. I
get it. But that doesn’t change the facts.”
She
opened her mouth to interrupt but he was on a roll.
“This
is exactly why I’ve done everything short of castration to try to keep my hands
off of you. You think I’m immune to whatever this is? You think I don’t lie out
here at night torturing myself with the knowledge that you’re thirty feet away
from me, warm in your bed? Well, think again. Some nights, that’s all I think
about.
“But
having sex with you would complicate everything. Hell, that kiss turned my
brain to mush. You intrigue me, fascinate me, draw me in ways I haven’t felt in
a long, long time. I want time to know you. The real you. I won’t risk your
life by getting sloppy. You can get angry with me all you want, but I’d rather
have you alive and pissed off than dead on my watch.”
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AUTHOR Bio and Links:
Michelle Grey is an avid
lover of books, and had always thought that someday she would take up her pen
and write romantic suspense. In 2009, Michelle was diagnosed with a rare form
of ovarian cancer, and she realized that “somedays” aren’t guaranteed. This
life changing event motivated Michelle to pursue her dream of becoming an
author.
In January of 2013, Michelle
released her debut novel, Dangerous Ally.
In September of 2013, the
next book in her Long Shot Series, Unspoken Bonds, was published.
Now a cancer survivor,
Michelle decided to use her platform to promote awareness of ovarian cancer and
its symptoms. In January 2014 she
published, Are You Listening: A Personal Journal of an Ovarian Cancer Survivor. Because it is so important
to spread the word, one hundred percent of the proceeds from this $.99 ebook go
directly to the Vicki Welsh Ovarian Cancer Fund to support their mission of
fighting ovarian cancer through awareness, education, research and support.
Michelle lives in the
Midwestern US with her husband of twenty-eight years and has four amazing and
unique children, a wonderful son-in-law, and two beautiful granddaughters. Michelle believes that any day that involves
family, writing, or reading is a great day, indeed.
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