I Got it in Three: Keeping Your Reader in the Dark
Kill, betray, or save who you want. Just make sure it’s for the wholeness of the story and not shock value.
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Fiction author of the 'Love and Danger in St. Claire' series.
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Author Interview
What inspired you to write SPRINKLED WITH SABOTAGE?
I said this about the first book in the series, and it’s still true for this one. All these books seem to have stemmed from an empty stomach. I love snacks and I love small towns. It was inevitable that I would combine the two.
If you could sum the book up in one sentence, what would you say?
Her high school sweetheart says he’s there to help, but she’s not so sure, and now, all the endless questions and regrets are clouding her judgment and preventing her from seeing the dangerous saboteur closing in.
What challenged you about writing this story?
I am not a summer person. Like, at all. In fact, I cannot stress enough just how much I prefer winter over summer. And I am aware of how weird that makes me. This story happens to be set in the winter, but I was writing it in warm weather. It was hard to push out all my irritation from sweating and sunburns so that I could get myself in the mindset of snow and scarves.
Which character do you most relate to and why?
It may seem strange, but I think I’m most like Lizzy’s assistant, Grace. She always feels like the small fish in a big sea and it sometimes makes her hesitant. And yet she keeps bumbling along, refusing to give up.
What do you hope readers will take with them after they’ve read it?
I hope this story will make you think and yet still be an escape. Because, tbh, 2020 just sucks. And we all know it. We all need a bit of a break. A blip in the constant chaos. And I want to help my readers find that. And because my faith is the foundation of my character, it’s always between the lines and I hope it can be a comfort to the readers as well. Like it is to me.
What do you enjoy doing when you’re not writing?
Reading, or more accurately listening. I’m totally addicted to audiobooks. On occasion, I will mow the lawn before my husband can just so I can listen to one while I do.
I said this about the first book in the series, and it’s still true for this one. All these books seem to have stemmed from an empty stomach. I love snacks and I love small towns. It was inevitable that I would combine the two.
If you could sum the book up in one sentence, what would you say?
Her high school sweetheart says he’s there to help, but she’s not so sure, and now, all the endless questions and regrets are clouding her judgment and preventing her from seeing the dangerous saboteur closing in.
What challenged you about writing this story?
I am not a summer person. Like, at all. In fact, I cannot stress enough just how much I prefer winter over summer. And I am aware of how weird that makes me. This story happens to be set in the winter, but I was writing it in warm weather. It was hard to push out all my irritation from sweating and sunburns so that I could get myself in the mindset of snow and scarves.
Which character do you most relate to and why?
It may seem strange, but I think I’m most like Lizzy’s assistant, Grace. She always feels like the small fish in a big sea and it sometimes makes her hesitant. And yet she keeps bumbling along, refusing to give up.
What do you hope readers will take with them after they’ve read it?
I hope this story will make you think and yet still be an escape. Because, tbh, 2020 just sucks. And we all know it. We all need a bit of a break. A blip in the constant chaos. And I want to help my readers find that. And because my faith is the foundation of my character, it’s always between the lines and I hope it can be a comfort to the readers as well. Like it is to me.
What do you enjoy doing when you’re not writing?
Reading, or more accurately listening. I’m totally addicted to audiobooks. On occasion, I will mow the lawn before my husband can just so I can listen to one while I do.
Sprinkled with Sabotage
(Love and Danger in St. Claire #3)
By Allison Pearl
Christian Romantic Suspense
Paperback & ebook, 164 Pages
October 27, 2020 by Anaiah Press
Lizzy Bennet loves life as a lawyer in the city. And not just because of the miles it puts between her and her ex. However, when she’s attacked on the street just hours after learning her identity was stolen, she tries to call home for help and ends up with the last person she expects: the very same high school boyfriend who broke her heart. He says he’s there to help, but she’s not so sure, and now, all the endless questions and regrets are clouding her judgment and preventing her from seeing the dangerous saboteur closing in.
Small-town auto mechanic, Koby Knightly, is looking forward to seeing a car show in the city. But when an unexpected call from his old girlfriend disconnects suddenly, he rushes to her aid. Throwing his plans out the window, Koby makes it his mission to protect her and discover the identity of the person trying to frame her. Will he also be able to figure out what went wrong between them back in high school or will a killer get to her first?
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Classics Club – October
Jane Eyre. My all time favorite book. Not all that original, I know. I tend to read it once a year. My goal in life–and the one I fail at daily–is to be more like young Helen. Her story was tragic but her faith never failed. What characters in Charlotte’s story are your favorite? Or which ones just make you mad(hint: Mr. Rochester)? I know I’m biased, but tell me what you think of this tale in the comments. A great read or maybe not for you? I love talking about books.
Allison Pearl 