IN LOVE AND WAR - Trish Perry and others - One Free Book

Dear Readers, In Love and War is another collection you’ll love. I love the writing of each of these authors, but I’m only interviewing one of them.

Welcome back, Trish. How did your story for the collection come about?

I wanted to set More Than Meets the Eye in nearby Washington, D.C., but I didn't want to write the stereotypical Washington politically themed story. So I made sure there were plenty of ad agencies in Washington and made both of my protagonists designers—I liked the idea of them having an artistic bent. And because this would be a relatively short work, I made them old high school classmates so they'd already have some history when they met at the beginning of the novella.

Are these stories connected in some way? If so, how?

Yes, our overall theme is romantic rivals, so there's conflict between the hero and heroine in each novella.

What are you reading right now?

I'm reading Anne Tyler's contemporary novel, Breathing Lessons, as well as Jennifer Donnelly's The Winter Rose, set in 1900's England.

How many other books have you had published?

I've published 12 romances and four books of devotions (with fellow authors).

What is the hardest thing about writing a part of a collection?

It really depends upon the collection. In this case, it was easy for us to adhere to the common theme, which was our sole parameter. But I've been involved in other collections in which the stories were connected by events, or history, or family lines. When that happens, the different authors have to be far more coordinated in their efforts, and they're restricted in how much control they have over their stories.

How did collaborating with this team impact you?

This project has been a dream. Every author is seasoned and professional. Not a diva or brat in the bunch! So I've thoroughly enjoyed working with these fine authors (Debby Mayne, Miralee Ferrell, and Kimberly Rose Johnson) and would gladly do so again. I think we've written a fun group of stories here.

What did you want the reader to take away from your story?

My story involves a young woman who remembers the hero from their high school years, when his behavior offended her and left a lasting, bad taste in her mouth. She's cautious and unforgiving toward him right from the start. I hope my readers will understand what she gets wrong and what she gets right and maybe identify with how they might be making the same mistakes. We all make assumptions and incorrect judgments in life—we're only human!

Please give us a peek into your story.

Jensy St. Martin is not pleased when she recognizes the latest ad man to join the Washington, D.C., agency she has long considered her professional home. Phil Quinn was a cocky, love-’em-and-leave-’em type when they attended the same high school ten years ago, and she senses he hasn’t changed much since then. When the two ad designers are forced to work together on a campaign, Jensy learns more than she wants to know about the man, and his growing attractiveness becomes the least of her worries.

What is the best piece of advice you received as an author?

If you insist on reading reviews of your work, take neither the most glowing nor the most glaring too much to heart.

Where can my readers find you on the Internet?

www.trishperry.com

www.facebook.com/TrishPerryAuthor

www.twitter.com/TrishPerryWrtr

Thank you, Trish, for sharing this new book with us.

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In Love and War - Paperback
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