BIO: Susan Page Davis is the author of more than 60
novels and novellas in the historical romance, mystery, and suspense genres.
She is the mother of six and grandmother of ten. A Maine
native, she now lives in western Kentucky
with her husband Jim. Visit her website at: www.susanpagedavis.com.
Dear Readers, Susan and I have been very good friends for
a long time. We’ve been involved in several novella collections together. And
we’ve attended a retreat for historical fiction authors in south Texas , as well as being
at ACFW conferences together. I love her books. She’s a master at grabbing the
readers and dragging them straight into the action. And I always love her
characterizations.
Well, for one thing, I had my first (and only so far) panic
attack, and it terrified me. I was afraid a heroine who suffers anxiety attacks
might be unsympathetic, but I’ve tried to make Debra a likeable person. And a
town near where I used to live actually had a run-down old building for a
police station. I learned from an officer that they had quit using holding
cells there because state laws were so stringent on the care of people in
confinement, so it sort of sprang into my mind that there might be old jail
cells that were no longer being used. I’d better not say any more.
If you were planning a party with Christian authors of
contemporary fiction, what six people would you invite and why?
I’d pick Sibella Giorello (Love her Raleigh Harmon series!),
Cara Putman, Sunni Jeffers, and Kristen Eckhardt (I’ve worked on some cozy
mystery series with them), James Scott Bell, and Terri Blackstock.
Now let’s do that for a party for Christian authors of
historical fiction, what six people would you invite and why?
You, Lena , because you’re
always fun to be around! Also, Vickie McDonough, Erica Vetsch, Angela
Breidenbach, Julianna Deering (That’s her pen name, but you know—I adore her
Drew Fathering series!), and Kim Sawyer. I think that would make a very
interesting gathering. A little mystery, a little romance, a little humor.
I’d really enjoy that party. 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?
So many ideas, so little time, Lena !
I want each book I present to be well done, and that takes time.
Tell us about the featured book, The Saboteur.
Debra Griffin takes a job at the local police station as
secretary to the detective sergeant, Michael Van Sant. Michael is trying to
learn who wants to sabotage his unit, and Debra is soon caught up in his
hush-hush investigation—while she tries not to fall head over heels for her
boss. But danger is nearer than she thinks. When she confronts the saboteur,
Mike and his detectives race against the clock. But is one of the men he
trusted is trying to get Debra out of the way and bring them down?
Please give us the
first page of the book.
Debra Griffin turned her face into the breeze as she pumped
gas into the tank of her forest green Sentra. Pale green leaves were just
unfurling on the big maple tree at the edge of the parking lot. Another
fleeting Maine
summer was on the way. The sun warmed her skin, and she wrinkled her nose as
the gas fumes rose around her.
Behind her, the door to the convenience store closed, and
she turned her head slightly. A young man hurried toward the Jeep Cherokee
parked on the other side of the pumps. He pulled off a knit cap, and she
thought he was overdressed for the warm spring day. His tousled brown hair
eclipsed the goatee he was growing. He glanced toward her, and their eyes met
for an instant. Debra turned away, not liking his sharp expression.
The Jeep started, and he pulled out of the lot onto the main
road through town, driving swiftly away to the south. Massachusetts license plate, Debra noted.
That figured. An early tourist. They always thought it was chilly.
She replaced the hose in its niche on the pump. Every week
when she was at home, she bought gas at Farnham’s. The small general store had
somehow survived on the edge of the city of Rushton , catering to people who had lived in
the area for many years. Debra entered the little emporium, which sold
everything from stovepipe to cappuccino, and was surprised that Belinda was not
behind the counter.
She stood for a moment uncertainly, perusing the displays of
small items on the counter. Lollipops, fudge, “penny candy” that sold for a
dime, Maine
key rings, Slim Jims, and bookmarks. Behind the counter was a lottery ticket
dispenser and a rack of cigarette cartons. No other customers were in the
store.
Debra turned around and called heartily, “Hey, B’linda!
Where are you?”
“Back here!” came her friend’s voice, from the office at the
back corner of the store. Debra walked swiftly through the aisles of Band-aids
and tube socks.
“It was a guy in a black Jeep,” Belinda said as Debra
entered the tiny office.
Belinda put her hand over the telephone receiver. “Sorry,
Deb, we’ve been robbed.”
I’m eager to read the
rest of the book. How can readers find you on the Internet?
Find Susan at:
Website: www.susanpagedavis.com
Twitter: @SusanPageDavis
Buy The Saboteur for kindle: http://amzn.to/2iuHyy8
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18 comments:
Hi, Lena! Great to visit again, and to have a brand-new book to talk about. I hope to have the paperback by the time you draw our winner, so they can choose an e-book or a paperback of The Saboteur.
Well, that was a good start and a great way to get people hooked. I'd love to read more.
Linda in So Cal
lkish77123 at gmail dot com
Thanks, Linda! Glad you stopped in.
I love Susan's stories and can't wait to read this one! Thanks so much for sharing this interview and giveaway, ladies.
Britney Adams, TX
I'm currently enjoying Susan's Frasier Island series. I would love to read this one. Thank you for the wonderful interview and giveaway.
Caryl K, TX
Britney, thanks for your longtime support! Caryl, I saw your review of the first book today (Frasier Island). I'm glad I get a chance to say thank you! Those reviews really help the authors, and we appreciate so much the time you take to leave your comments in reviews.
OK I'm already hooked & have added this book to my list of must reads! Elaine in WI
Thanks, Elaine! (My middle name, BTW).
This looks like a great book. I would love to win a copy.
Susan in Texas
I don't often comment though I love most of the books you feature, since I'm only inthe US as a snowbird. I love Susan's books, and would love to win
Marianne in Arizona
Marianne, I love Arizona, too! I have a book releasing in March that is set there (My Heart Belongs in the Superstition Mountains), as well as a re-issue of my older book Almost Arizona, under at new title: Desert Moon. I was out there last January, just about this time, and it was so warm and beautiful! I loved poking around Prescott and that area while doing research.
Sounds like a good read. north platte nebraska.
I absolutely loved this first page! Thanks for sharing.
Connie from KY
cps1950(at)gmail(dot)com
Thanks, Connie and Kim!
WOW thanks for the giveaway, love what I read on the first page.
Lourdes Long Island, New York.
The teaser is awesome! Can't wait to read this suspense story. Panic attacks are scary. I've had one or two and hope I never have another one. Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy of The Saboteur.
Anne
VA
Thank you, Anne and Lourdes! I'm thrilled with the reception this book is getting.
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