Guest Blogger – Robin Covington
Welcome today’s guest, Robin Covington. Grab a cup of coffee or tea and settle in while she shares a little about herself and her debut release, A Night of Southern Comfort. Then comment below for a chance to win a copy!
Robin, tell us about your latest release. A Night of Southern Comfort is a book about a one night stand that becomes so much more. Jack and Michaela are people who only allow themselves the lives they think they deserve—which isn’t much. When they finally allow themselves to want more, they get it all.
One night of passion…
Detective Jackson Cantrell never imagined that one night with an irresistible stranger would turn his life upside down. He’s spent years living in the shadows, but Dr. Michaela Roarke awakened a passion inside him he’d buried years ago.
He never expected the woman would turn out to be the governor’s daughter…and his next assignment. The governor blackmails Jackson to secretly watch over Michaela and protect her from a stalker, or kiss his dream job at the FBI good-bye. Swearing to keep things strictly professional, Jackson moves in with Michaela. Too bad his heart can’t keep the same promise.
But when the stalker’s attacks quickly escalate beyond mere photographs to bodily harm, Jackson must race to save Michaela’s life. And he’ll have to figure out how to keep her once she discovers his lie.
Tell us about one of your characters and how he or she developed in your imagination?
Dr. Michaela Roarke is the daughter of an ambitious and high-profile politician and she’s tired of living in the spotlight and under her father’s domineering thumb. This book is about her finally taking charge of her future and making it happen. She popped into my head after a conversation with the Main Man about how all of these celebrities who choose to live in the spotlight and their poor kids who are forced to live in it because of who their parents are. I wondered how far they would go to live their lives on their own terms and out of the shadow of their parents.
Is there a style or genre of writing that you haven’t tried yet but you’d like to explore?
Well, you know that I love male/male romance. It is my go-to genre to read for pleasure but I’ve never written it — I’m too intimidated. But, I’m thinking I might just have to try it in the future. I also am completely floored by steampunk – I don’t think I have the skill set for it. Wish I did, though. I wrote for many years before I tried m/m. I wrote several m/m/f stories first. And I love steampunk.
How do you make time in your life for writing?
I work full-time as an attorney, I’m married and have two young children. I write in the evenings after the kids are in bed and I spend time with the Main Man. I go into my writing cave at around 9:30 and write until midnight or so. I try to take care of my social media stuff during my lunch hour. I admire you for being able to write after a very full day of work and family time!
What do you like to read? Do you have some favorite authors?
I like a story that is steamy – it can be in any genre. But, I find that tend to go to male/male romance, romantic comedy, and contemporary. I do not care for overly angsty books—life is stressful enough. My favorite authors are Harper Fox, Jill Shalvis, Robin Kaye, Hank Edwards, and Susan Elizabeth Phillips.
If you decide to take a Saturday off, what are we likely to find you doing?
In the summer, I am at the pool with my kids. They have chlorine running through their veins! In the winter or spring, I’m usually at kid’s sports, the library, birthday parties etc. Add in the grocery story and laundry and that just about sums it up!
Choose six adjectives to describe yourself.
Chatty, sarcastic, musical, loyal, affectionate, and southern
Describe the perfect meal.
Fried chicken, North Caroline style BBQ, hot slaw (slaw with Tabasco sauce in it) hush puppes, French fries and sweet tea. (Note: the “southern” adjective listed above) I love your answer. I was raised on NC style BBQ and sweet tea!
If you were a dessert what would you be and why?
Vanialla soft serve ice cream with caramel sauce. I’m a classic type person. I have a lot of sweater sets in my closet.
What question haven’t I asked that you wish I had?
Is Elliott, VA – the town in my book – real? Yes, in part. I grew up in Danville, VA and went to college in Staunton, VA. Elliott and the people in the town are hybrids of all my life experiences and the people in my life. It was a labor of love to create the town.
A Night of Southern Comfort by Robin Covington
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