Welcome, Virginia . Tell us how
much of yourself you write into your characters.
First, I’d like to say thank you to Lena
for hosting me. I’m super psyched to be here! I always add a small piece of
myself into my characters. Otherwise, I don’t think I would be able to relate
to them and care about their journey enough to finish writing the book. I also
hope my readers see a small part of themselves in my characters as well.
What is the quirkiest
thing you have ever done?
I’m a huge fan of garage sales. More than once I’ve come
across a home that I thought was having a sale only to discover that they were
only cleaning out their garage!
When did you first
discover you were a writer?
I’ve always made up stories in my head, but in fourth grade
I was given a creative writing assignment, and I loved it. Not only was it my
first A in my school career, it was also the beginning of my love of writing.
Tell us the range of
the kinds of books you enjoy reading.
Romantic suspense is my favorite genre by far, but I enjoy
reading women’s fiction and anything with time travel as well. I also enjoy
historical non-fiction and I’m a true crime fanatic.
How do you keep your
sanity in our run, run, run world?
I recently added my two little nephews aged 8 and 6 to my
household, so I’ve had to make some adjustments to my schedule in order to care
for them. But what I’ve found is that stopping to play with them reminds me
what life is truly all about.
How do you choose
your characters’ names?
Whenever I see or hear a name I like, I instantly get a
mental image or feeling about the character. I make notes about what or how I
feel and then when I’m ready to write a story needing a character with those
characteristics, I already have my name picked out.
A good idea. What is
the accomplishment that you are most proud of?
Being a published writer. It’s been my dream for most of my
life, and I spent years telling people this was my goal. To finally reach it
was an amazing accomplishment because it required years of hard work,
determination, and persistence.
If you were an
animal, which one would you be, and why?
I would be an ordinary house cat. For me, they live the
perfect life, sleeping whenever and wherever they want, playing all day, and
when you don’t feel like being social, no one judges you. LOL.
What is your favorite
food?
My all-time favorite food is my mama’s spaghetti. I’ve tried
making it like she does, but I just don’t have the right touch.
What is the problem
with writing that was your greatest roadblock, and how did you overcome it?
I was always a pantser, but when I started writing for Love
Inspired and had to write proposals and finish a story within a time frame, I
had to learn to plot out my stories in order to write quickly. It was a huge
learning curve for me, but it’s definitely made me much more productive.
Tell us about the book.
When Blake Michaels's cover as a local cop is blown and a
corrupt officer attempts to kill him, he's forced to go on the run. Under his
protection is Holly Mathis, also a target for what she may know about her late
husband's investigation into corruption on the police force. Blake can't
complete his assignment without help from the beautiful widow, but getting
close to a woman again is out of the question. Trapped inside the town limits
by police barricades, Blake won't surrender the mission until he finds the
source of the deadly drug ring that brought him here. But as he circles closer
to his target, can he get his man—and save his woman—without sacrificing his
own life?
Please give us the
first page of the book.
Blake Michaels pulled into the parking lot of Northshore Medical Center
and cut the engine. He spotted Mason Webber’s police cruiser a few rows away.
Mason was sitting behind the wheel. Blake reached for his pistol and tucked it
into the waistband of his jeans. He didn’t know what Mason wanted, but he
suspected it couldn’t be good.
He and Mason weren’t on the best of terms and his call
asking Blake to meet him had been cryptic. Besides, Blake had gotten used to
trusting no one. That’s what made this job perfect for him. After his fiancée
Miranda had betrayed him, distrust came easily to him. And he had a lot of
reasons to distrust the town’s police force, especially Mason Webber.
Blake got out, pulled his shirt over his weapon and then
headed for Mason’s cruiser. The sound of jackhammers reached his ears, but he
realized it was only construction happening outside the hospital.
How can readers find
you on the Internet?
I love to hear from my readers. They can contact me through
my website www.virginiavaughanonline
or through Facebook at www.facebook/ginvaughanbooks.
Thanks again, Lena , for
hosting me.
It’s been my
pleasure. I’m eager to read this book.
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16 comments:
Thanks for having me on the blog, Lena! I'm happy to be here.
Great interview! Shelia from Mississippi
The title of your book reminded me of the tv show: Mission Impossible, which I loved! You are a new author to me, and I would love to win a copy of your book. Thanks for the chance. 😊
Van from NC
Thanks, Shelia. Love hearing from another Mississippi gal. :)
Thanks for coming, Van.
Mission Undercover sounds like a real page turner. I would enjoy winning a paperback copy.
I love the Love Inspired Suspense line of books and would LOVE to win a copy of your book Vivian. Thank you for the chance to win a copy.
Be Blessed,
Cindy W. from Indiana
Thanks, Vivian and Cindy, for stopping by!
Looks like a great story. :-) ahenderson312(at)gmail(dot)com Melissa in Mechanicsville VA :-)
LIS is my favorite Love Inspired line! This book looks fantastic!
Pam in OH
I always enjoy Love Inspired books and I look forward to reading Mission Under. Virginia, thanks for sharing your thoughts and giveaway.
Blessings!
Connie from KY
cps1950(at)gmail(dot)com
Enjoyed the interview. This sounds like a book I would like to read.
Edward in VA
I love the Romantic suspense Love inspired books and really looking forward to reading this book. Great interview.
Lourdes Long Island, NY
Love the cover. Sounds like a good read. North Platte NE.
Sounds like a great book!
Indiana
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Enter me in your awesome giveaway for the book copy!!
Conway SC.
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