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Who Says Crime Doesn't Pay?
My guest today is Canadian author Cherish D'Angelo (aka Cheryl Kaye Tardif). If you don't know her already, allow me to introduce her to you.
When I began writing Lancelot's Lady back in 2002, it was a very different story. Not only did it have a different title (Reflections), the main character had a different name and it was more of a normal contemporary romance. Girl meets guy, romantic chase begins and they all live happily ever after. But if you've read any of my novels, you'll know that's just not me, which may explain why I buried this novel for eight years.
When inspiration hit me to write Lancelot's Lady, I knew that the story would change. Sure, some aspects were the same. Rhianna is left stranded on a tropical island with a handsome recluse (good grief, that must be rough!). There's even a painting in a Florida mansion that remains the same, mainly because when I think of it, I can picture it so clearly.
So what's different in Lancelot's Lady? Well, the addition of a ruthless, sadistic character named Winston Chambers is probably the biggest change. With Winston's entrance in the story comes a whole other sub-plot. Tension is created beyond sexual tension. Danger looms closer with every page turned. We're not quite sure what the outcome will be.
I love Winston. He's probably my favourite character to date. But I sure wouldn't want to meet him. He's a greedy SOB who's set his sights on Rhianna, and he's going to go after her at all cost. Winston brings the "Ew!" factor to Lancelot's Lady.
Sure, I could've left Winston out and written a contemporary romance. But I like danger. I love suspense. I thrive on crime. Okay, in my books I mean. In real life, I'm a law-abiding citizen, but when I'm at my computer writing, I can commit all sorts of crimes―or have my characters commit them. That's far more interesting to me. And it seems many readers feel the same.
From the emails I receive from readers, I can only deduce that people enjoy suspense and a criminal plot. I'm confident that my fans will enjoy this mix of steamy romance and heart-pounding suspense in Lancelot's Lady. When they're done, they can move on to Divine Intervention and The River for more criminal activity, if they haven't already read my thrillers.
Who says crime doesn't pay? For me it certainly does. Just not as much as maybe I'd like it to.
Lancelot's Lady ~ A Bahamas holiday from dying billionaire JT Lance, a man with a dark secret, leads palliative nurse Rhianna McLeod to Jonathan, a man with his own troubled past, and Rhianna finds herself drawn to the handsome recluse, while unbeknownst to her, someone with a horrific plan is hunting her down.
Lancelot's Lady is available in ebook edition at KoboBooks, Amazon's Kindle Store, Smashwords and other ebook retailers. Help me celebrate by picking up a copy today and "Cherish the romance..."
You can learn more about Lancelot's Lady and Cherish D'Angelo (aka Cheryl Kaye Tardif) at http://www.cherishdangelo.com and http://www.cherylktardif.blogspot.com. Follow Cherish from September 27 to October 10 on her Cherish the Romance Virtual Book Tour and win prizes.
Who is your favourite romantic suspense author and why?
Leave a comment here, with email address, to be entered into the prize draws. You're guaranteed to receive at least 1 free ebook just for doing so. Plus you'll be entered to win a Kobo ereader. Winners will be announced after October 10th.
When I began writing Lancelot's Lady back in 2002, it was a very different story. Not only did it have a different title (Reflections), the main character had a different name and it was more of a normal contemporary romance. Girl meets guy, romantic chase begins and they all live happily ever after. But if you've read any of my novels, you'll know that's just not me, which may explain why I buried this novel for eight years.
When inspiration hit me to write Lancelot's Lady, I knew that the story would change. Sure, some aspects were the same. Rhianna is left stranded on a tropical island with a handsome recluse (good grief, that must be rough!). There's even a painting in a Florida mansion that remains the same, mainly because when I think of it, I can picture it so clearly.
So what's different in Lancelot's Lady? Well, the addition of a ruthless, sadistic character named Winston Chambers is probably the biggest change. With Winston's entrance in the story comes a whole other sub-plot. Tension is created beyond sexual tension. Danger looms closer with every page turned. We're not quite sure what the outcome will be.
I love Winston. He's probably my favourite character to date. But I sure wouldn't want to meet him. He's a greedy SOB who's set his sights on Rhianna, and he's going to go after her at all cost. Winston brings the "Ew!" factor to Lancelot's Lady.
Sure, I could've left Winston out and written a contemporary romance. But I like danger. I love suspense. I thrive on crime. Okay, in my books I mean. In real life, I'm a law-abiding citizen, but when I'm at my computer writing, I can commit all sorts of crimes―or have my characters commit them. That's far more interesting to me. And it seems many readers feel the same.
From the emails I receive from readers, I can only deduce that people enjoy suspense and a criminal plot. I'm confident that my fans will enjoy this mix of steamy romance and heart-pounding suspense in Lancelot's Lady. When they're done, they can move on to Divine Intervention and The River for more criminal activity, if they haven't already read my thrillers.
Who says crime doesn't pay? For me it certainly does. Just not as much as maybe I'd like it to.
Lancelot's Lady ~ A Bahamas holiday from dying billionaire JT Lance, a man with a dark secret, leads palliative nurse Rhianna McLeod to Jonathan, a man with his own troubled past, and Rhianna finds herself drawn to the handsome recluse, while unbeknownst to her, someone with a horrific plan is hunting her down.
Lancelot's Lady is available in ebook edition at KoboBooks, Amazon's Kindle Store, Smashwords and other ebook retailers. Help me celebrate by picking up a copy today and "Cherish the romance..."
You can learn more about Lancelot's Lady and Cherish D'Angelo (aka Cheryl Kaye Tardif) at http://www.cherishdangelo.com and http://www.cherylktardif.blogspot.com. Follow Cherish from September 27 to October 10 on her Cherish the Romance Virtual Book Tour and win prizes.
Who is your favourite romantic suspense author and why?
Leave a comment here, with email address, to be entered into the prize draws. You're guaranteed to receive at least 1 free ebook just for doing so. Plus you'll be entered to win a Kobo ereader. Winners will be announced after October 10th.
