Beneath the Skin Release Date June 17, 2016
Calling all readers! I have just heard. The worldwide release date for my romantic suspense Beneath the Skin is June 17th, 2016. On that date,…
What Makes A Villain in a Romantic Suspense?
You can’t write a romantic suspense novel without a great villain. Now we all know that villains are evil and do very, very bad things….
What Type of Romantic Suspense Novel are You?
Katie J. Squires of Heroes and Heartbreakers has just posted a fun quiz you can take to determine what type of romance novel matches your taste. Give…
Graffiti Art in Beneath the Skin
“Traditionally artists have been considered soft and mellow people, a little bit kooky. Maybe we’re a little bit more like pirates that way. We defend…
Romantic Suspense Beneath the Skin is Different
Now that the Leap Year Giveaway book has been awarded. (See below for the winner) It ‘s time for me to pick the next romantic…
Zara’s Romantic Suspense Book Review: Blood Code by Misty Evans
Blood Code by USA Today bestselling author Misty Evans definitely fits the requirements for a romantic suspense. The heroine is a Russian princess who has…
Food Moments in Fiction
Characters have to eat too. Today is National Pizza Day so I thought I would give a plug for Fornino in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. This is…
Ethically Made Handbags for My Romantic Suspense Characters
It is amazing the things you need to research when you are writing a romantic suspense novel. Today I am editing the sequel to Beneath…
Let Them Wear Red: Ethical Clothing for My Characters
Today is National Wear Red Day in honor of women. So I thought that I would share some red outfits my characters might enjoy wearing on…
Zara West’s Author Bio for Beneath the Skin
There is nothing more difficult then writing about yourself. Nobody likes to brag. Nobody wants to pat herself or himself on the back. So composing…
Beneath the Skin has a Sequel!
This has been an exciting week. First of all, my book Beneath the Skin was featured on the Pike’s Peak Writers Blog. You can see…
What Makes a Romantic Suspense Suspenseful?
An Analysis of Exit Strategy by Lena Diaz Lisa Gardner in the “Seven Secrets of Romantic Suspense” lists the following elements that all romantic suspense…