Readers, Leann Harris
is a dear friend of mine. I’m excited about this new series she’s started, Legacy of Lies.
Welcome, Leann. How
did you come up with the idea for this story?
Several years ago a question occurred to me: What would
happen if you came home from college and discovered your family had disappeared?
Then eighteen years later, when you’re in France on vacation you see your dad
getting on a bus, but it’s obvious he’s had a stroke. What would do? That’s the
basis of my story. And what if the man, a good-looking Scotsman offers to help
you search for your father. Later, you discover he’s lying to you. What do you
do then?
Wow! What a premise. If
you were planning a party with Christian authors of contemporary fiction, what
six people would you invite and why?
Only six authors? That’s like asking me which of my children
I love more. Okay, let’s try. Margaret
Daley, Kelly Gilbert, Angie Breidenback, Beth Shriver , James Rubart, and James
Scott Bell. These people each write in a different area, and I’d love to
compare experience and compare notes.
Now let’s do that for
a party for Christian authors of historical fiction, what six people would you
invite and why?
Allie Pleiter, Lynne Gentry, Lena
Nelson Dooley, Tricia Goyer, Lori Copeland, and Julie Lessman. I love the books
these ladies have done and see how the historical market differs from the
contemporary market.
What a party. I’d
really enjoy that one. I love all these authors’ books, and I am blessed to be
included. Many times, people (and other authors) think you have it made with so
many books published. What is your most difficult problem with writing at this
time in your career?
After I recovered from my cancer, (Hodgkin’s Lymphoma) God sent people into my life to put this book
, The
Last Lie, out as an ebook. I wasn’t thinking about it, but years ago, I
wrote this book, but knew the time for it wasn’t right. God brought the people
to me, and I got the message now was the time. I had to, learn an entirely new
skill set, but it was exciting to learn.
Tell us about the
featured book.
When Catherine Lyons comes home from college, she discovers
her family has disappeared. Fifteen years later when Catherine is on vacation
in France ,
she sees her father getting on a bus, but he’s had a stroke. When she tries to
talk to him the nurse taking care of him won’t allow it. Cat shows up at the
clinic the next day, but the people there claim to know nothing of the man.
This time Cat isn’t going to give up. Cat learns the name of the nurse she
talked to and goes to her apartment and finds her dead.
Colin Montrose is with MI-6 and doesn’t know who this woman
is who has stumbled into his operation, but he wants to know. He follows Cat
and asks if she murdered the woman. Before she can answer, they hear police
sirens and flee. Together, Cat and Colin chase after Cat’s father, trying to
discover the truth behind her life and her parent's lives.
Please give us the
first page of the book.
Prologue
Thanksgiving
Day, 1989
Colorado Springs
Catherine Lyons glanced around the faces at the dining room
table. Her father and Melvin Fitzpatrick were arguing about who would win the
Thanksgiving Day football game, the Cowboys or the Broncos. Of course, Papa
thought it would be the Broncos by two touchdowns.
“Go ahead and tell
them,” Sarah Fitzpatrick whispered, elbowing Cat.
For the last eight years, her family had celebrated
Thanksgiving with the Fitzpatricks. Both of Catherine’s parents were only
children and their parents dead. That first Thanksgiving, when the Fitzpatricks
discovered the situation, they had adopted the Lyons into their big Irish family. Since that
time, holidays were celebrated with the Fitzpatricks, all seven of them. When
they invited their family—all aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents, it was a
houseful filled with noise, laughter, and joy.
Catherine glanced at her friend. “I’m waiting for the right
moment.”
“You better tell them before the FBI shows up.”
Sarah had a point. She didn’t want to freak out her parents.
They might think the FBI was here for a different reason.
“What mischief are you two thinking up?”
Okay, this book just
moved to the top of my to-be-read list on my Kindle. How can readers find you
on the Internet?
http://www.leannharris.comThank you, Leann, for sharing this new book with us.
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Wow! I am intrigued by The Last Lie. Thank you for a great interview, Lena!
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ReplyDeleteLeeann, your book sounds so intriguing! love to win it to read the rest of the story! Shelia from Mississippi
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ReplyDeleteWendell, NC
I love the suspense. Sounds like a very interesting story!
ReplyDeleteTennessee
This book was fun to write. Cat knows Collin is lying to her, but her gut says to trust him. That is what interested me.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to read this book and my sister would too.
ReplyDeleteJ.C. -Indiana-
A book of suspense, count me in!!!! I am intrigued:)
ReplyDeleteGreat interview!!
Charlotte Kay, Georgia
What kind of mischief indeed! And what about the FBI!? I have got to get this book and find out what is going on!!
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Kristen in OK
What an exciting story this sounds to be.
ReplyDeleteMary P
QLD AUSTRALIA
Great interview Lena! The Last Lie sounds like a great read!
ReplyDeleteCindy W. from Indiana
Great interview Lena! The Last Lie sounds like a great read!
ReplyDeleteCindy W. from Indiana
Wow, great interview and great sounding book....can't wait to read it.
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Jackie S. in GA
The Last Lie sounds wonderful, what an interesting storyline, wow!
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Merry in MN
I'm glad to hear about Leeann's new book!
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Duncanville, Tx
I am hooked and would love to read more! Thank you for sharing this great interview and giveaway.
ReplyDeleteBritney Adams, TX
That sure is exciting to come home and find your family gone! and then to see your dad in another country! and not be able to talk to him and he has had a stroke! Where in your imagination or your past did this plot come from? Amazing imagination! Love to win this book! sharon, CA wileygreen1(at)yahoo(dot)com
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ReplyDeleteWhat a story line! My kids use to call just to make sure we were still here. Thank you for a chance to win your book.
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Well, you've definitely got my attention! Sounds like a very interesting book. Would love to read it! :)
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