My Own Work in Progress

My current work-in-progress continues the story of Boris and Anna, the young Sevian couple who met and fell in love in Wrong Place, Right Time, the first book in the Shards of Sevia series. Now, nearly two years on, things aren’t going well. The simmering ethnic conflict in Dor continues to shadow their lives. Anna’s expecting their first child, and the prospect of motherhood in wartime fills her with dread. A split-second decision lands Boris in the worst trouble of his life, and threatens the whole family’s survival.

Someone asked me, “How can you write romantic suspense when the couple is already married?” It’s a valid question. However, the fact that Boris and Anna made their big commitment before this story opens only increases the potential for tension in their relationship. It raises the stakes considerably higher. In the typical romance, the question is: “How are this man and woman going to get together?” It’s a great question, and worth exploring. However, in my opinion, an even more significant question is: “With all that life throws at them(and all that they throw at each other) how are this man and woman going to honor their love commitment and stay together?”

Writing a romantic suspense novel about a married couple presents unique challenges, but overall, I’m really enjoying the ride and look forward to releasing Shards of Sevia Book #4 later this year.

Interested in being a beta reader or ARC reviewer? Please get in touch at: btznvnt@gmail.com