Which do you prefer? Novels set in real places or imaginary ones?
If you have been following my blog, you already know quite a bit about my characters: what they wear, where they eat, and what their…
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….
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…
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…
When You Are A New Romantic Suspense Author
Beneath the Skin is my first romantic suspense. This is a genre that I have always enjoyed reading. A romantic suspense has two interlocking plot…