Writer’s Desk with Lynette Eason
Writer’s Desk with Lynette EasonLynette Eason is the best-selling, award-winning author of over sixty books.
Her books have appeared on the USA TODAY, Publisher’s Weekly, CBA, ECPA, and Parable bestseller lists. She has won numerous awards including the Carol, the Selah, the Golden Scroll and more. Her novel, Her Stolen Past was made into a movie for the Lifetime Movie Network.
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More about Serial BurnShe’s out for justice. But the arsonist she’s tracking is out for retribution.
Now the fire marshal of Lake City, Jesslyn McCormick is determined to find the person who started the fire that robbed her of her family when she was just seven years old. As the twentieth anniversary of the tragedy approaches, a string of fires–including at Jesslyn’s church–brings up all those old feelings and offers new evidence.
Because church fires are considered a hate crime, FBI Special Agent Nathan Carlisle is called in to work with local law enforcement. Nathan has his own past–one he’d prefer not to revisit. And focusing on helping Jesslyn track down the arsonist is a great distraction.
As both the case and the chemistry between Jesslyn and Nathan heat up, memories will come flooding in from the past to bump up against hopes for the future. And when Jesslyn comes face-to-face with her worst nightmare, she’ll have to confront her fears and rely on Nathan and her community of friends in order to survive.
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Q&A with Lynette EasonARCF: Lynette, we are so excited to be featuring you and your new book Serial Burn this week! Can you tell us a little bit about the inspiration behind Serial Burn?
LE: I’ve always wanted to write a story about an arsonist and someone with a personal vendetta to track him/her down. So, when it was time to propose this series, I made sure I had a fire marshal in there to help find the arsonist.
ARCF: Serial Burn is the third book in the Lake City Heroes series. Can the books be read as a stand-alone (ish) or do readers need to start with book one?
LE: They CAN be read as stand-alone, but the characters in book 1 are in all of the books. But each hero and heroine have their own story so you won’t miss out by reading them out of order.
ARCF: What has been your favorite thing to research while writing the Lake City Heroes series?
LE: I loved researching Double Take the most. Just the whole psychological aspect of it intrigued me.
ARCF: Was there any bit of research that didn’t make it into the series?
LE: There’s ALWAYS research that doesn’t make it into the series. LOL
ARCF: What do you hope readers take away from Serial Burn?
LE: I hope readers come away with a renewed sense of hope and the understanding that even in the darkest circumstances, light and redemption are possible. I also hope they gain a deeper appreciation for the bravery and dedication of those who work to uncover the truth, no matter the cost.
ARCF: In all the characters you’ve created, which one has been most like you?
LE: None. LOL. Okay, maybe Emily Chastain in one of my earlier books, Code of Valor.
ARCF: In addition to being a best-selling author with multiple releases a year, you’re also a literary agent. What does a typical day look like for you, so you make sure you get everything done?
LE: Balance is key! I start my day with quiet time, which helps me focus and set the tone. Then, I split my time between writing, agenting tasks, and research. I try to set realistic goals for each day, and I always keep a planner to stay on track. It’s a lot, but I truly love every part of what I do.
ARCF: How do you decide on which character and/or series to work on next?
LE: Usually, it’s a mix of what my readers are asking for and which ideas won’t let me go. Sometimes a character from a previous book demands their own story, or I’ll have a “what if” moment that inspires an entire series. Listening to feedback and staying inspired are key.
ARCF: We had a reader message in with the following question — how do you research crime states, etc. without having a suspicious internet footprint?
LE: Oh, I’m sure my footprint is very suspicious, but honestly, I don’t really worry about it because with just a tiny bit of research on law enforcement’s part, they’ll see all of my published books and go…oh, she’s okay. LOL.
ARCF: What’s coming up next for you?
LE: I’m so excited to share that I’m working on a brand-new novella that will be a compilation book with Dani Pettrey. My novella introduces the new series to come that be set in the fictional town of Whitestone, TN. Whitestone is set right outside of Nashville. I hope this new series blends psychological suspense with small-town charm, life on a ranch, veterans dealing with all kind of issues, and high-stakes drama. I can’t wait for you to get your hands on this series.
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